20041336 Ver 1_Complete File_20040816 (2)

401 projects
Subject: 401 projects
From: Joanne Steenhuis <Joanne. Steenhuis @ ncmail.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:07:08 -0400
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>, Jason Dail
<[e-mail]>, Doug Huggett <[e-mail]>, Rick
Shiver <[e-mail]>
The following CAMA project did not need a-401:
Cedar Point SID --Pender County DWQ Project # 04-1336..See`
additional comments on FMP
The following projects have been issued their 401s, comments in FMP:
DWQ # 04-1020 - Huntington Park/John Koenig - Onslow County
DWQ # 04-1268 - Cherrywood SID - Onslow County
1 of 1 9/21/2004 9:34 AM
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Express Permit
August 12, 2004
Q 4-1336
MEMORANDUM:
TO: John R. Dorney
Environmental Biological Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Doug Huggett
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
AUG 1 6 2004
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
WATER QUALITY SEQTIo?j
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Lawrence Ward, Cedar Point Subdivision
Pender County, Off South Shore Drive (NC50), adjacent to Banks Channel and
Topsail Sound, Surf City.
Construct a 6'x 457' boardwalk and 6'x 390'pier
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by September 7, 2004. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Jason
Dail at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
2.
3.
4.
5.
APPLICANT'S NAME: S & W Investments c/o Lawrence Ward, Cedar Point Subdivision
Sound, in Surf City, Pender County
Photo Index-2000:25-327 I, J, K, L, &M-2 &3, H-3 1995: 25-310 G, H, I, J, K, L-7
1989: 173-19H-11 &I,J,K,L&M-10& l1
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2426118.294 Y: 240238.555 GPS File: Q-100117A
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Off South Shore Drive (NC 50), adjacent to Banks Channel and Topsail
INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit -10/01/03 and 10/14/03
Was Applicant Present - No
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 8/6/04
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
Office - Wilmington
EX? ?-Jft 4
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Pender County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation in the AEC and Limited Transition for uplands
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES, EW, CW, PT
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Town of Surf City Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Man-made canal and subdivision, including a bulkhead, boat ramp,
handling dock, and five (5) piers/docking systems.
Planned -A 6'x 457' upland boardwalk and a 6'x 390'
fixed/elevated platform to provide dockage for up to
thirteen (13) vessels.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
("404 type") 150 sq. ft.
(shaded)
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open water (fixed pier/platform for boat 2,460 sq ft
dockage) (incorporated)

(C) Other
High ground 2,712 sq. ft.
(disturbed)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 5,322 sq. ft. (0.12 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6'x 457' boardwalk on the upland portion
of the property along the northern side of the existing canal, and construct a fixed/elevated 6' x 390'
pier/platform, along the northern shoreline of the canal for boat dockage.
Lawrence Ward
Page Two
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Please refer to the Field Investigation Report (FIR) for Lawrence Ward (Cedar
Point Subdivision), prepared by Jason Dail and circulated on 3/3/2004.
CAMA Major Permit No. 68-04 was issued to Mr. Lawrence Ward on 5/17/04 for development of Cedar Point
subdivision. The permit authorized the development of a subdivision including: lot grading/preparation, street
access and utilities installation, maintenance dredging within the existing canal and access channel,
construction of 2,000 linear feet of bulkhead along the canal's southern shoreline, construction of a 40' X 12'
boat ramp with a 34' X 4' handling pier, five (5) piers (20' x 4') within the canal, and a 6' x 100' pier
extending into Banks Channel with a 6' x 20' t-head platform, a 20' x 20' gazebo and two (2) 4' x 15' floating
docks (one located on each side of the platform.
The waters of the Topsail Sound and Banks Channel, adjacent to the proposed project area, are classified "SA"
by the Division of Water Quality. This section of Topsail Sound is NOT designated as a Primary Nursery
Area by the Division of Marine Fisheries. According to maps provided by Shellfish Sanitation, the area is
OPEN to the harvesting of shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6' x 457' boardwalk on the upland portion
of the property along the northern side of the existing canal, and construct a fixed/elevated 6' x 390'
pier/platform, along the northern shoreline of the canal for boat dockage. The proposed boardwalk would begin
at the terminal end of the cul-de-sac, adjacent to lot 13. The 6' wide boardwalk would extend towards the
northwest approximately 457' and would run parallel to the shoreline. A 6' x 25' section of the boardwalk
would cross over a narrow strip of "404 type" wetlands, while the remaining section would be located on high
ground. Four (4) 6' x 10' ramps/walkways would connect the boardwalk to the proposed 6' x 390' elevated
pier/platform. The proposed pier/platform would be located on the southern side of the northern shoreline
bordering the canal. According to the site drawings, the proposed pier/platform would be located
approximately 3' above Mean Low Water (MLW). The pier/platform would provide dockage for up to thirteen
(13) vessels.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed boardwalk and walkways would disturb approximately 2,712 sq.
ft. of high ground. A 6' x 25' section of boardwalk, as proposed, would shade approximately 150 sq. ft. of
"404 type" wetlands. The proposed pier/platform would incorporate approximately 2,460 sq. ft. of estuarine
and public trust waters.
According to Division of Environmental Health, Shellfish Sanitation Section, the proposal to create thirteen
(13) additional slips would not create a shellfish closure.
Submitted by: Jason Dail Date: August 12, 2004 Office: Wilmington
Form DCM-MP-l
APPLICATION
CTo be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
S'? Cc' ?? v?? rn ors
Name G$AWRW4 c WA2p
Address -446 r 36M,4,e A.,
City - \/4-tetijia State _v\f
c. Street address or secondary road
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d. 'Is proposed work within city, limits or planning
jurisdiction? ?. Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) -i n PS A ! L SD uND
Zip 275ZC? Day Phone
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name 0-"Wc-lam 4 L Lt S
Address 13 FS <S }e
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City 1411 t_ rA 19 G'MA[ State I
ZiP Z S4 o g Day Phone -5 It? -3`3' Z -G k33
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Project name (if any) _ GEVr4p- POI N T 14-'r-
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NOS: Peril will be itrucd in nama of landowner(:), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County' pE}?
3. DES CRIl'TION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
ezcava ' nand/or filling activities.
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b.. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an 7
project, new work, or both?
c. Will the projec for public l?dr comae
use? V D O? C
d. Give a brief description of pu use) ?Rr
lo,
construction and daily open ol
,,,?sed
project. If more space is needed a attach
additig?al pages. 0 \
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract _ -5-4,
b. Size of individual lot(s) 4
c. Approximate elevation of tract above' MHW or
NWL t .11,12S.
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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e. Vegetation on tract Roe ?/ m L "F 5 ca. Pic q 5
f. Man-made features now on tract
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What is the CAMA Land . Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation
? Transitional
Developed Community •
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by Iocal' government?
i. Is ihe,propgsed roject consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No
(attach Zoiung con 'ligjtce ccrsifica.re, iraPpucable)
j Has ; Has a` professional -*Afchaealogical 'assess eat been
for I.ractYes 'asses
f??;, whotr??s, J.
JAI
k. Is the prvjtct .located in a National Registered
Historic DistiicC or does...it involve a National
Register -listed or e''$:ible.property?
.'Yes` ? `. No
1: °'Aielhere wetlands on,. a site? ?yes.
Coastal',(•marsh) Other P If If yes, has' a delineation been conduct
(Aaaeh documanladon, if a' ailablej
m. Describe existing Wastewater treatment facilities
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and reeidential discharges.)
J(>ro VA
OF,
o. Describe existing J- rking water supply source.
5. ADDITIONAL, INFORMATION
In addition to the completed ..application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the' deed. (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties.- If .the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of -said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner 'claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an' 8 1/2" by, 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal. Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S, Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings,) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary,
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name ?o e?N two
Address 2O cs W
Phone +ntm 2-$3
Name
Address D C -rc-?,?
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the'
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained to the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the `11? day of 9VAasL,
Print Name 11 le Ll E c.L.t s
Signature
Jca d V,mr .tuthoriZed Agen
iPlease indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
_ DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Info 'on
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
?DCM MP-4 Structures Info n
M MP-5 Bridges and
._ DCM MP-6 Marina e nt 00
NOTE. Please sig ? t?e each tac ?
space prov the ' 'Mo
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Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP4
STRUCT N
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(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys N114
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) _
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to Commercial -Community `private
this proposed project. (2) Number •
(3) Description of buoy • ,
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s) (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(1) Commercial ?C unity _ private
(2) Number - AP A rnaS -r KA-r;rVnrit)
(3) Length :r /d
(4) Width _ G ' (4) Width of water body
(5) Finger Piers Yes ? No (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
0) Number shoreline
(ii) Length f. M rin structure
(iii) Width- g (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(6) Platform(s) Yes No 2) Commercial -Community _ private
(1) Number 1 ? () Number
(ii) Length 3 qo (3) Length
(iii) Width (4) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed _ 13
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian g' , Other (Give evr?lere drscrspncnJ
property lines -?q? G arrow w ?K cry Nt •? 62ovnt n
(9) Width of water body ?_p • u•? ? ?s?c.w t^o?
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at (? p?t?Dg. x I °
MLW or Nu'L -31 b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial
(2) Length Private er Rwr A rslo R F
12, (3) Width tMO M IT 6t,o
APP • t r Project Nam
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number S•cgnature G
(2) Length(s) _
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- Date
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) /V/iq
(1) Length (
(2) Average distance from MAW, NWL or 'C
wetlands 6?0 F
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or Q O
wetlands
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Form DCM-MP-6
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
(Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina proposed.
Commercial Public ? Residential
b. Will the marina be op n to the general public?
Yes No
g. Typical boat length 21'
h. Maximum boat length 2-14
i. Are any floating structures planned?
If so, describe
2. MARINA OPERATIONS .
c. If there is residential development associated with
the marina, how many units or lots are planned and
how many are currently developed?
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d. Check all of the types of services to be provided.
Full service, including travel lift and/or rail
Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies-
Dockage ("wet slips") onlyp,g? 10 U i LY1
Number of slips Z Z -•rvTR L It pER rn,imp)
Dry storage
Number of boats
Boat ramp (s)
Other (describe)
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin and/or
channel
Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe)
f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for example,
open runabout, charter boats, sail boats, mixed
types). OPT RUA A13ou-f -
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities that
will be included in the proposed project..
Office toilets
Toilets for patrons
Number
?a Location
Showers
Boat'holding tank pumpout
Type and location
b. Describe treatment type and dis osal location for all
sanitary wastewater. _ M&C
c. Describe, Vis of waste fiqk offal and
d. How will oamrr6oardAct 'Ifi
arge of sewage from boats
be controlled? p' o 130A'rS W Eq.
e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage
Discharge" signs proposed. /VoKE
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f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint,
sandblasting waste ar}d petroleum products.
o. Is the marina proposed whin a primary or
secondary nursery area? ? Yes No
p. Is the marina proposed within an area open to
shellfish harvesting? Yes ? No
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be
disposed of ? /V 19
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. _ W/p
L Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and
describe the safety measures lanned to protect area
water quality. N?R
j. Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and at reduce water quality
impacts.
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? /Yq
Is the proposed marina located near any shellfish
leases? Yes`' ? No
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder.
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,
what types of servi? ;are currently provided?
n. How many slips are now available?
q. Give the location and number of "Pumpout
Available" signs proposed. _ ?((A
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AN ADDENDUM
FOR THE MAJOR CAMA MODIFICATION APPLICATION
TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY DOCK
AT CEDAR POINT AT SURF CITY
TOPSAIL SOUND
PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PROPOSED BY
F
S & W INVESTMENTS; MR LAWRENCE WARD
4616 GOMAR LANE
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC 27526
FOR THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY:
THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1638 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1638
CONTACT PERSON: DOUG HUGGETT
919-733-2293; EXT. 247
PREPARED BY
CHARLIE HOLLIS
REGULATORY CONSULTANT
138 GREEN FOREST DRIVE
WIL MINTON, NC 28409
910-392-6833
AUGUST 4, 2004
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY DOCK
AT CEDAR POINT AT SURF CITY
TOPSAIL SOUND
PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 4, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pagel: SCOPE
A- PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
General -
Dock Description
Page 2: B. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR PROJECT
C. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
1. BOAT RAMP ONLY
2. DO NOTHING
3. CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY DOCK (PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE)
D. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT AREA
E. PREDICTED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PIERS
1. TOPOGRAPHY
2. SOILS
3. LAND USE
4. WETLANDS
5. PRIME or UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL LANDS
6. PUBLIC LANDS and SCENIC, RECREATIONAL, and STATE NATURAL AREAS
Page 3: 7. AREAS of ARCHAEOLOGICAL or HISTORICAL VALUE
8. AIR QUALITY
9. NOISE LEVELS
10. WATER RESOURCES (SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER
11. FOREST RESOURCES
12. SHELLFISH or FISH and THEIR HABITATS
13. WILDLIFE and NATURAL VEGETATION
14. INTRODUCTION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
15. CONSTRUCTION
F. MITIGATIVE MEASURES
Page 4: G. REFERENCES
H. EXHIBITS
I. STATE and FEDERAL PERMITS REQUIRED
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY DOCK
AT CEDAR POINT AT SURF CITY
TOPSAIL SOUND
PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
AUGUST 4, 2004
SCOPE: Authorization for construction of the Community Dock at Cedar Point at Surf City addressed in
this Environmental Assessment has been requested in the form of a Major Modification to the recently
issued Major CAMA Permit No.68-04 which provided approval of the overall Cedar Point at Surf City
Subdivision. Since that issued permit addressed all of the landward features of the overall subdivis on
project, including the dredging of the adjacent inland canal and 9 dock spaces, this Environmental
Assessment is limited to addressing only the impacts of the proposed 13-space Community Dock for use by
the 13 interior lot owners.
A. PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
General. The Cedar Point at Surf City Subdivision is a 22-residence subdivision on a 5+-acre tract
varying 4" to 10' above sea level located along the western shore of Surf City, N.C. It is
approximately 2.9 miles south of NC Highway 210 between NC South Shore Drive and Banks
Channel in Topsail Sound in the Town of Surf City, Pender County, N.C. The Cedar Point at Surf City
Subdivision has been previously platted and was the subject of review for a Major Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA) Permit No. 68-04 issued on May 17, 2004. That permit authorized
construction of a bulkhead with backfill, a boat ramp and boat handling dock, 5 1-space docks, one 4-
space dock, and maintenance dredging of the existing canal and access channel. It also authorized the
filling of 0.04 acres of 404 wetlands. Other approvals of the subdivision are: Stormwater SW8-
030526, Sewage (Surf City) WQ-0022751, Sedimentation & Erosion PE03267, Water (Surf City)
0471015 (DEH Ser# 0300974, NCDWQ General Water Quality Certification #3400 (Project No.
040358), and Corps of Engineers approval ID No. 200400424. The Town of Surf City has also issued
various approvals for the subdivision. The scope of this Environmental Assessment, therefore, is
limited to assessing the impact of the construction and operation of a 13-space pier 390' x 6' located
along the northern shore of the existing canal with access to the pier by way of an elevated boardwalk
that spans all wetlands, either coastal or 404. This proposal will provide water access and boat
docking space for the residents of the 13 interior lots not located on the shoreline. CAMA Permit 68-
04 provided access for the 9 shoreline property owners. The Developer is S & W Investments, Mr.
Lawrence Ward, 4616 Gomar Lane, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. The proposed pier will be located
entirely along the shoreline of the Cedar Point subdivision within the existing dredge-maintained canal.
Other residential docks are located adjacent to neighboring properties to the north and south.
Dock Description. The dock will be located along the northern shoreline of the existing can
proposed to be 6' wide by 390' long and provide one boat space for each of the 13 inte ' rs
of the subdivision. It is proposed to extend about 10' waterward of the mean
' b ?i in a
water depth of about 2.5' at mean low tide. The dock will be accessed by 'dwalk that?va?y
wa
be located on high ground, parallel to the dock with four ramps out to the dock. a board ?n$
ramps will be elevated so as to span any wetlands or tidal areas. A copy of the ficatii Application, with drawings is attached. O\v\c?\ONP(j?GMN-?
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B. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR PROJECT.
The purpose of this project is to provide recreational water access for the residents of each of the 13
lots within the Cedar Point at Surf City Subdivision that are not located on the shoreline. The need for
the project is embraced by the goal of the developer of providing quality housing in a quality
neighborhood where residents can enjoy the adjacent waters of Banks Channel and Topsail Sound for
recreational boating, fishing, crabbing, and quiet contemplation. The location of the Cedar Point at
Surf City project affords the unique opportunity for the realization of these goals. Additionally, the
provision of water access allows the developer to expect a realistic price for the residential lots, not
necessarily for greater profit, but to offset the greater cost of this tract of waterfront property.
C. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS.
1. BOAT RAMP ONLY. A boat ramp is already included for this subdivision that will serve to
allow boats to be launched and removed from the canal for day trips or other occasions. There is
very limited parking or other space that would accommodate the water access for the fnteiior
residents by using only the boat ramp.
2. DO NOTHING. This alternative would not meet the goals and needs of the project, nor would
the interior residents enjoy the water related activities.
3. CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY DOCK (PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE) This is the least
environmentally damaging alternative that would satisfy the needs of the Cedar Point at Surf City
project that have been identified. This alternative not only provides the desired and needed water
access for the lot owners, but it limits construction to one structure in the water.
D. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT AREA.
The existing artificial canal within the Cedar Point at Surf City Subdivision was excavated several
years ago and has continued to have a depth of up to -6'mlw. Dredging authorized by CAMA Permit
68-04 provides for a 30'-wide by 450'-long canal with a 20'-wide by 400'-long access channel. This
canal/channel system will continue to be subject to occasional maintenance dredging. Scattered marsh
exists along the shoreline of the canal and will not be disturbed by dredging within the 30' wide area.
Scattered shellfish and various benthic species (fiddler crabs, etc.) will remain along the canal shore.
The area is designated as a Primary Nursery Area and a variety of juvenile and small finfish, crabs, and
local species are present.
E. PREDICTED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE DOCK
1. TOPOGRAPHY. No impact
2. SOILS. Insignificant impact caused by jetting piling during construction.
3. LAND USE. No changes inland use will occur because of this structure which is consistent with
the Surf City Land Use Plan.
4. WETLANDS. The dock structure and ramps will be elevated well above all coastal and/or fresh
marsh.
5. PRIME or UNIQUE AGRICULTURAL LANDS. No impact _
6. PUBLIC LANDS and SCENIC, RECREATIONAL, and STATE NA\? \ AREAS.
Topsail Sound is Public Trust Water, within which water-dependent struit es, such J its*'
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7. AREAS of ARCHAEOLOGICAL or HISTORICAL VALUE. No impact
8. AIR QUALITY. Exhausts from the motors of the small boats using these facilities will have
short-term minor impacts on air quality. The locations of the dock is in wide-open areas where
wind movement is unrestricted and will quickly dissipate exhaust gases.
9. NOISE LEVELS. Noise during construction will occur for a few days. Noise from the motors of
the boats will be minor and not unlike the existing boat noise in the area.
10. WATER RESOURCES (SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER).. The tidal surface
waters of Topsail Sound are designated as a "Primary Nursery Area" by the North Carolina
Division of Marine Fisheries and are classified "SA" by the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality. The waters are open to the taking of shellfish. Restrictive covenants will be imposed by
the developer to limit boats using the dock to 24' or less in length and preventing the presence of
cabins or heads. Accidental spills will be quickly dissipated by the full range of twice-daily tides
present in the area.
11. FOREST RESOURCES. No impact.
12. SHELLFISH or FISH and THEIR HABITATS. The construction of the dock will affect some
scattered shellfish. The day to day usage of the facility will result in some spillage of fuel and
oils, but no overboard discharge from onboard sanitary facilities will occur since the developer has
imposed restrictive covenants that prohibit the length of boats to 24' or less, and without cabins or
heads. No fuel facilities will be located on the dock. No shellfish closure will be imposed for this
facility since only a total of 22 boat slips are proposed and the boats are limited in size to 24' with
no cabins or heads. There are finfish, crab, and shrimp resources in these waters, none of which
are anticipated to be significantly adversely affected by this project.
13. WILDLIFE and NATURAL VEGETATION. Waterfowl use this area for feeding and resting
as well as do occasional otter and other mammals. This dock and its use will not add significant
disturbance to these species beyond that which they experience from the existing similar facilities
on other properties.
14. INTRODUCTION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES. Only lumber and timbers subjected to
acceptable treatment methods will be use in the construction of these piers. No other substances
other than rare accidental minor petroleum spills will be introduced.
15. CONSTRUCTION. '
A 6'-wide boardwalk will begin in vicinity of the permitted boat ramp and extend on high ground
for approximately 400' along the north shore of the existing canal. The boardwalk will be located
landward of any coastal or 404 wetlands and will be elevated as a bridge across a 404 wetland
slough about 25' wide. Four elevated ramps are proposed to be spaced about 100' apart to provide
access to the dock, which is located within the waters of the canal. The dock is proposed to be 6'
wide and 390' long with 13 30-ft boat spaces designated along its length. The face of the dock
will be about 10' waterward of the mean high water into about 2 '/z feet of water at mean low
water. This construction work will involve jetting and/or driving timbers into the ground and
constructing the pier using conventional fasteners (nails, etc.). Noise will be generated during
construction.
F. MITIGATIVE MEASURES
None required.
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G. REFERENCES
None
H. EXHIBITS
Application for Major Modification of Coastal Management Act (CAMA) Permit 68-04
L STATE and FEDERAL PERMITS REQUIRED
Modification of the Department of The Army (Corps of Engineers) Permit will be considered
under the joint processing agreement with the N. C. Office of Coastal Management.
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