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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Water Quality Section
March 7, 1988
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: John Parker
FROM: ill Mills ~
SUBJECT: Application for CAMA Permit
Sugarloaf Properties, Inc.
Carteret County
The Subject application has been reviewed for water
quality impacts and the following comments are offered:
a. This application does not provide sufficient
information to allow for an evaluation of stormwater
impacts and compliance with stormwater rules in 15 NCAC
2H .1000. The applicant has been contacted and
requested to provide the necessary information.
b. It is recommended that the application be placed on
hold until the information is submitted.
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Subject: Pro'ect No. 10219
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County
Dear Sir:
The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) recently adopted
new stormwater regulations which became effective on 1 January
1988. The new rules will affect much of the development taking
place in the 20 coastal counties. Any development project
located in a coastal county that is required to submit a
Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan to a State, County or City
review agency, must comply with the newly adopted Stormwater
Regulations.
The Division of Environmental Management has received a copy of
your Sedimentation & Erosion Control Plan (or your Stormwater
Management Plan) for..the subject project. At this time your
submittal concerning Stormwater Management:
Appears to be complete, and your project will be reviewed as
soon as possible.
Is not complete. The following information is needed to
complete your submittal. Please submit the following items
within 30 days, or your project will be returned as
incomplete.
For

projects using density limits approach.
A site plan that clearly indicates all built-upon
areas (i.e., streets, driveways, walkways, building
footprints, etc.).
Computations showing the percent built upon areas,
both existing and planned.
A copy of deed restriction(s) and restrictive
covenants which include the State as a beneficiary.
The attached submittal form should be completed for
projects using the density limits approach.
Other d _Sim Pmd ©o"tPrg? -1 "In z ?iw/k. rup eQca
For projects involving an engineered Stormwater
Management System.
Plan and profile drawings of the collection and/or
disposal systems.
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J Computations or other criteria used to support
design of the system.
Volume of runoff.
Volume of containment/disposal system.
Dewatering time of containment/disposal
system.
Length of vegetative filter strip needed.
Other We*rAON Dr 4brAA .F_- N/Ej4 6 )
Supporting data concerning the hydrogeology of the
site:
Seasonal high water table.
Infiltration capacity - saturated hydraulic
conductivity.
Other
Drainage pattern(s) for design storm event, and
drainage pattern(s) for runoff in excess of design
storm event.
A complete stormwater maintenance manual including
responsible party, quantitative and qualitative
criteria which would indicate when corrective
maintenance is required, and a periodic maintenance
table as needed.
A proposed monitoring program for the system.
Other
Please be reminded that construction of the subject project may
not commence prior to approval of the Stormwater Management Plan.
We will make every attempt to assist you in any way we can. If
you have any questions, please call AR. MIC pf2. Y lWdA,IS at
telephone number (919) 26-4161.
Pincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Regional Engineer
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812 SHEPARD STREET
MOREHEAD CITY. N.C. 28557
DORIS JERNIGAN, ADMINISTRATOR A /-PMNE %-19/72 53
February 26, 1988
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Mr. David W. Owens, Director
Division of Coastal Management Rtileigh, N. C.
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr.Owens:
The Haborview Towers Group needs your concerned interest in
preserving Sugarloaf Island in it's natural state and we are
writing directly to you as the enclosed copy of the letter from
Governor Martin indicates we should.
We see this beautiful island as the last untampered with
natural resource remaining in this particular area. It has an
irreplaceable aesthetic value which should be preserved, not
only for our present generation but for future generations
also.
In addition to preserving this island as an aesthetic natural
resource, there are other factors which point to keeping this
island in its natural state and undeveloped.
(1) Development will add to the pollution in Bogue Sound and
we desire to diminish pollution, not increase it. In the
developer's revised application (Feb. 11, 1988), the word
septic tanks (plural) is used. Does this mean there will
be at least 22 septic tanks, one for each proposed fishing
cabin, one for the caretaker's quarters and one for the
ships store? What about waste disposal from all the
boats? In some manner these tanks are to be pumped into a
community sub-surface nitrification field. The word sub-
surface sounds like septic disposal. We notice on the
application that this system has not received state or
local approval. Would the water table of this island be
so high as to prohibit the use of a septic disposal
system? Could this be a reason why the developer desires
to increase the height of the island by building it up
with dredged spoils to generate more height above the
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February 26, 1988
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water table? Can septic tanks be installed in dredge
material?
(2) We are opposed to the developer dredging public property
and depositing it on his private property to make it
feasibly commercial to him. Approval should not be
granted for him to dredge a basin in public waters along
the southern shore to construct a 129 boat marina which
will occupy a sizeable area of public waters and be
claimed for private commercial use. Approval should not
be granted for dredging a basin out in the Morehead City
channel. The developer proposes building a 20 boat slips
dock to be connected to the island by a 220 foot board
walk. The overall structure will extend out from the high
water line almost the length of a football field occupying
public waters and be claimed as private commercial
property. This will establish a dock line for the island
that will interfere with public navigation and use of this
busy channel.
Somehow, it doesn't seem right that a private individual
or developer can confiscate public property and claim it
as his own and use it to his commercial advantage. We
hope the authorities who have jurisdiction over dredging
permits will see this application for what it is and deny
this usurpation of public property for private gain. The
U.S. Supreme Court has just upheld that these are indeed
public waters. You are responsible for protecting this
submerged public land for its use for "free" public
purposes.
(3) The January 29, 1988 revised drawing of the plans show
patches of submerged grass along the southern and northern
borders of Sugarloaf Island. We wonder what impact any
dredging in the immediate nearness of these grass areas
would be. Also what effect would close increased boat
traffic have? Since submerged grass is very important, we
should encourage its growth and not subject it to
potential damage or destruction.
(4) The original plans proposed a rock jetty on the southern
shore to alter the sweep of the currents to flush out the
marina waters. The revised plans call for a concrete
bulkhead to accomplish the same objective. By interfering
with the normal sweep of the currents what impact can be
expected here? Will the altered currents erode the shore
line and wash out submerged grass or even cover it up?
Will altering the natural sweep of the currents tend to
fill in the entrances to the Morehead Channel? We should
not impoverish ourselves by losing a natural resource for
questionable marinas.

David*W. Owens
February 26, 1988
Page 3.
(5) We would like to make some notations from the 1986
Morehead City Land Use Plan Update:
On Page 13, it states that present zoning and
subdivision regulations have been enforced since
1973.
On Map #4, Sugarloaf Island is definitely labeled as
Conservation.
On Page 27, Item 2a states that Map #3 can be used to
identify areas generally not suitable for septic
sewage disposal. Legend of this Map#3 portrays
Sugarloaf Island as highly unsuitable for septic
disposal, flooding is common. This same map also
indicates that Sugarloaf island is highly unsuitable
for urban use, flooding is common.
On page 34, it states that certain types of land uses
are appropriate provided that: (a) All CAMA and Corps
of Engineers permitting requirements are met; (b) All
terms of the Morehead City Zoning Ordinance are met;
(c,d,e,f) list other restrictions.
If the Corps of Engineers is the authority for
granting dredging, we can not believe they would
permit private interest to take public property for
private use and profit.
On Page 35, it states that Morehead City adopts the
following policies for currently recognized natural
areas: Quote, "Sugarloaf Island should remain in its
natural state with access allowed only by boat."
We surmise from the land use plan that Sugarloaf Island has
especially been singled out form the very start as a natural
resource worth preserving.
I,t is unfortunate that certain conservation areas are privately
owned and that developers are persistent in their endeavors to
develop them. Once development has completely altered an area,
the usual result is more pollution and an end of that natural
resource.
In Governor Martin's letter, it states that the Division of
Coastal Management is awaiting an interpretation by Town
officials of the project's consistency with the land use plan.
It seems like the policy stated on page 35 is clear enough:
"Leave the island in its natural state." We decided to
contact one of the town commissioners and enquire if there was
a hold up on a recent request by your division. He answered
that a letter was sent you some months ago and that he was
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February 26, 1988
Page 4.
unaware of,any recent request. After making several phone
calls, he still came up with negative knowledge.
We realize that you have to be fair both to the developer and
the public and are endeavoring to do a good job. We suspect in
this tug-of-war with developers pulling one way and the public
pulling another that it does not make the job any easier or
simpler. Both are probably convinced that what they are doing
best serves the public good. Of course developers have a money
motive to spur them on and we don't fault them for that, but we
do strenuously object when they consider that their pursuit of
the dollar grants them the right to invade public property for
their private profit and to degrade the environment to achieve
their goals. We seriously question if some of their proposals
are for the best public interest now or for the future. We
believe that leaving Sugarloaf Island in its natural state is
best for the public good. It is with this in mind that we have
written letters to other officials and are now writing directly
to you.
Nearly all efforts to block questionable development gets
misconstrued as an effort to block the developer's pocket book
and this arouses his anger. It is no fun for us to arouse such
an emotion in trying to do the right and sensible thing but we
must keep on trying to do right. We solicit all the help you
can fairly give us.
Please save Sugarloaf Island!
Sincerely,
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Spokesperson for Harborview Towers Group
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
Mr. G.N.W. Jones
Ms. Thelma Tripp
Ms. Hilda VanSant
Harborview Towers, Inc.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 27603-8001
January 25, 1988
812 Shepard Street
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Concerned Citizens:
Thank you for your letter supporting our efforts to assist fishermen affected
by red tide and expressing your concerns about the proposed development of
Sugarloaf Island near Morehead City. I enjoyed meeting you after the red tide
meeting in December and certainly appreciate your interest in the red tide as
well as coastal water quality in your community.
I have learned through discussions with staff of the Division of Coastal
Management that the developers have resubmitted modified plans to construct a
marina and fishing cabins on the island. These activities will require
dredging in the waters of Bogue Sound and use of Sugarloaf Island for spoil
disposal. The application is being prepared for circulation to State and
Federal review agencies to determine if the project can be carried out in an
environmentally sound way. Additionally, the Division of Coastal Management
must determine if the project is consistent with Morehead City's Land Use Plan
which classifies the island as being conservation. They are currently
awaiting an interpretation by town officials of the project's consistency with
the land use plan.
The general public will receive notice of the development proposal through the
Carteret County News-Times. You should take the opportunity to express your
concerns about the project by writing directly to Mr. David Owens, Director of
the Division of Coastal Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611. A final decision on the application will be made after giving
careful consideration to public comments and the technical evaluations provided
by State and Federal review agencies.
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Mr. G.N.W. Jones
Ms. Thelma Tripp
Ms. Hilda VanSant
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January 25, 1988
I appreciate your commitment to helping maintain good water quality in our
coastal waters. I can assure you that this and other projects wil be
thoroughly reviewed to insure that adverse impacts do not occur.
Sincerely,
es G. Martin
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IN REPLY REFER TO
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
February 24, 1988
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Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: Files Nos. SAWC087-N-016-0548 and SAWC088-N-016-0182
Mr. C. N. Bennett, Vice President
Sugarloaf Properties, Incorporated
Post Office Box 273
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Bennett:
On February 6, 1986, we renewed general permit No. SAWC080-N-
000-0291 (copy enclosed), which provides Federal authorization for
construction activities that receive authorization from the State
of North Carolina.
A review of your revised application received February 16,
1988, for Department of the Army authorization to excavate basins
and construct piers and docks on Bogue Sound and Morehead City
Channel, Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina, indicates
it to be a candidate for Federal authorization under this general
permit. Accordingly, the administrative processing of your
application will be accomplished by the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management. Comments from Federal review agencies will be
furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit
process for any reason, you will be informed regarding its further
management. If there are no unresolved differences in State-
Federal positions or policies, the final action taken on your
application by the State will result in your receiving written
notice from us that your application is consistent with the
general permit and you may commence your activity. Only after
receiving such confirmation should you begin work.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and
Harbor Act, has been assigned No. SAWC088-N-016-0182 and will be
coordinated by Mr. David Baker. He is available at telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Marine and Estuarine Branch
Region IV
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON,, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
December 28, 1987
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC087-N-016-0548
Mr. C. N. Bennett, Vice President
Sugarloaf Properties, Incorporated
Post Office Box 273
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Through coordination with the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management, we know that your application for State
authorization to excavate a basin, construct floating docks, a
bulkhead, a landing dock and a boatramp and install a riprap jetty
on Bogue Sound, Sugarloaf Island, Carteret County, North Carolina,
has been placed in abeyance pending redesign.
Considering the unfavorable comments regarding your original
design by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (furnished to you by our letter of October 23,
1987) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation
for denial in letter of October 27, 1987 (copy enclosed), we do
riot see any opportunity for continued favorable consideration of
your application of August 13, 1987. Therefore, you are hereby
informed that this application has been retired. Immediately upon
receipt of your new design, we will accept it as a new
application. Processing of the request for authorization will be
completed as expeditiously as possible.
Mr. Dave Baker of my staff is available to answer any
questions you may have or to assist you in the development of your
revised plan. He may be reached at telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development:
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) G8intt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Cot.servation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Region IV
Marine and Estuarine Branch.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
J Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead Cioty, North Carolina 28557
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
March 24, 1988
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-016-0182

Mr. John Parker
Division of.Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
0,;A 'l Dear Mr. Parker:

Reference the revised
Incorporated, represented
Department of the Army au
construct piers and docks
Bogue Sound, the Morehead
County, North Carolina.
application of Sugarloaf Properties,
by Mr. Charles N. Bennett, for
thorization to excavate basins and
to establish a commercial marina on
City Channel, Morehead City, Carteret
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as
presented by the revised application and Mr. James Mercer's field
investigation report, dated February 11, 1988. By letters of
March 15 and 18, 1988 (copies enclosed), the National Marine
Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service objected
to providing authorization for essentially the same reasons that
they objected to the earlier plan. They continue to object to the
projected loss and/or alteration of high value fish and wildlife
habitat which would result in adverse effects to commercial and
recreational fisheries. Also, they express concern regarding
associated upland construction which would eliminate or alter a
large area of natural coastal environment. We concur with the
Federal review agencies' recommendation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. David Baker,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosures

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Copies Furnished (without enclosures):
\ Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
-Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Region IV
Marine and Estuarine Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT * Lat:34043'04"
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT Long:76042138"
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APPLICANT'S NAME Sugarloaf Properties, Inc./ Charles N. Bennett,
Vice-President
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE on Sugarloaf Island, on Bogue Sound and
the Morehead Harbor Channel. south of 6th Street. in Morehead r_itu
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 8-29-87 1-4-88
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT NO NO
(REVISED)
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED December 14, 1987
OFFICE Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Morehead City LUP 1986
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Conservation
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP SEE
CAMA REVIEW SECTION
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(MARINA) (FISHING CABINS)
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO X OTHER
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC PRIVATE X COMMERCIAL Basin 41
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING NONE
PLANNED Low pressure/community system on the island
(F)
TYPE OF STRUCTURES:
PLANNED 20 fishing
21 slips). bulkhead
EXISTING
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION Of
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Public Trust
#1 basin/piers
02 basin/piers
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
Bogue Sound - Basin #1 5.0 ac
Morehead Channel - Basin #2 0.9 ac
(C) OTHER:
Highground spoil area 8.6 ac
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: A
pproximately 17.92 acres
* USGS TOPOGRAPHIC 7.5 MIN. QUADRANGLE "BEAUFORT" PHOTO-REVISED i48j'5;
SOURCE applicant's est.
AREA
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
Footprint
2.75 ac
0.46 ac

3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CANA X

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
PAGE #2
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: To excavate 2 marina basins, #1 with 129 slips
and #2 with 20 slips, construct 20 fishing cabins, a bulkhead,
marina office with sales, swimming pool, tennis court and waste
water package plant on 9.8 acres of highground property located
on Suaarloaf Island.
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The developers of "Sugarloaf Island" have
submitted a revised application and workplat for the proposed
development of their island located on Bogue Sound in Morehead
City. The changes to the original permit request constitute a
significant modification of the project proposal and thus warrant
a full reevaluation and processing of a new application and
workplat drawings. Some of the changes expressed in the revised
plans reflect the sensitive environmental issues discovered
during the initial review. Other changes represent the
applicant's need to maximize the potential use of the property.
Basically, however, the highground activities remain the same
while the size, number and location of the marina basins has
changed.
As shown on the revised workplat drawing dated January 29, 1988,
the applicant has reduced the overall size of marina basin #1 on
the south side of the island from 8.8 acres of open water
dredging to 5.1 acres. The applicant has eliminated
approximately 3.7 acres of basin dredging along the east end of
the island where eelgrass was discovered during one of the
routine field investigations. This modification produces a 420
reduction in the surface area involved with dredging. In
addition, the number of wet boatslips has been reduced in basin
#1 from 150 to 129. The original basin design had six 300' long
piers whereas the modified plans include just three 400' piers.
Each of the 8' wide piers will accommodate approximately 43
slips. Another substantial change in the revised project plans
is in the protective jetty along the western sidelines of the
property. The massive rock riprap structure that was originally
proposed would have displaced some 9,000 sq. ft. of shallow water
bottomland. The new jetty design will be constructed of 6' wide
concrete sheet piles for a distance of 4501. The new jetty will
be aligned some 15' to 16' off of the adjacent property line so
as not to require a written waiver from the neighboring property
owner. The last significant change to be proposed on the south
side of Sugarloaf Island is a reduction in the bulkhead to be
positioned at or above the mean highwater shoreline. The
original application request asked for 1230 linear feet of
bulkhead and the revised workplat shows a total of 800 linear
feet. Installation of the new bulkhead will be accomplished
without impact to coastal wetlands vegetation along the east side
of the island.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
PAGE #3
On the highground, a few changes have been made in the use of the
9.6 acres of property. Just as before, little to no construction
activities will occur within the CAMA 75 foot Area of
Environmental Concern. The new plans do show the interior
location of each of the 20 fishing cabins which was absent from
the original workplat drawings. As previously proposed,
approximately 8.6 acres of the highground property will be used
as the spoil retention area. The onsite wastewater package plan
and nitrification field have been moved from the southwest corner
of the property to a high sandy knoll near the middle of the
island. Other development on the island that appears on this
workplat drawing includes the ships store near basin #1 along
with a swimming pool and cart storage building. A lengthy wooden
boatwalk and groundpath will connect one side of the island to
the other. The developers also propose the construction of a
small caretakers house and separate gazebo area on the north side
of the island. Each of these structures will be connected to the
main boardwalk which will then extend north some 200' into
Morehead Channel to the second boat basin.
Boat basin #2 is proposed for excavation on the north side of
Sugarloaf Island along the edge of the federally maintained
channel. As proposed, the 8' wide pier will extend some 200'
from the mean highwater shoreline to an area of shallow water
bottomland adjacent to the-federal channel. The pier will
terminate in a T-head platform that will measure 370' long and
will accommodate 20 wet boatslips. Each slip will be assigned to
one of the 20 fishing cabins on the island. As shown on the
revised workplat, the outer mooring piles of each boatslip will
be set back 40' from the edge of the federal channel. The area
to be excavated within basin #2 is shaped like a trapezoid with
the two parallel sides measuring 605' on the north face and 370'
on the south face. The width of the excavated area is shown as
761. This will displace nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of shallow water
bottomland (0.91 acres) and add another 4400 cubic yards of spoil
to the project dredging requirements. The onsite field
inspection revealed the patch occurrence of submerged aquatic
vegetation inshore of the proposed basin. Hand raking for
shellfish was undertaken for 45 minutes within basin #2 without
encountering one clam. Another interesting feature of the
excavated basin will be the openwater bulkhead installed around
the outer dimensions of the T-head platform. The purpose of the
bulkhead is to stabilize the interface of the excavated basin and
the adjacent shallow water bottomlands. Details of this
structure are shown on page #2 of the workplat drawings. Surface
waters around the north side of Sugarloaf Island are classified
"SC" by the Division of Environmental Management and are closed
to the taking of shellfish by the Division of Marine Fisheries.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
PAGE 44
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The revised project has reduced the total
amount of dredging by 42%, that is, from 8.8 acres to 4.6 acres
of bottomland. Nevertheless, basin #1 will still displace
approximately 5 acres of open water bottomland, not to include
any submerged aquatic vegetation. Basin #2 on the north side of
the island will displace about 40,000 sq. ft. or .09 of an acre
of shallow water bottomland of any significant shellfish
resources or submerged aquatic vegetation. The applicant has
designed a bulkhead around the backside or inshore side of basin
#2 that will greatly protect the adjacent shallow water bottoms
from indirect impacts due to prop-wash or boat-wake energy.
Because basin #2 is in an open water situation, the proposed
bulkhead should have little to no impact on tidal circulation or
the flushing capabilities of the basin. Because the waters of
the Morehead Channel are already closed to the taking of
shellfish, the additional 20 boatslips should cause no change in
the size of the condemnation zone. The combined areas of
dredging found on the revised drawings equal approximately 6
acres of bottomland which represents a significant loss of
estuarine habitat for the finfish populations that may use these
flats for feeding and protection. It is common knowledge that
fish such as spot, croaker, flounder and others are popular
recreational species in this geographical area of Bogue Sound.
The proposed dredging will generate approximately 27,000 cubic
yards of sandy spoil with some silt. This material will be
pumped to the diked highground disposal site. Approximately 8.6
acres of highground property will be altered by the spoil and
made ready for development. On the highground property, the
applicant has given a good indication that a wide vegetated
buffer zone will be maintained around the perimeter of the spoil
disposal site. The buffer zone will act as a visual screen to
the highground development and the fish cabins which may have a
maximum allowable height of 201. Reviewers of this report are
encouraged to re-read the original CAMA Field Report distributed
in September of 1987 for additional information.
11. CAMA REVIEW: The Land Use Plan for Morehead City updated in July
of 1986 was consulted in this project. Sugarloaf Island is
specifically classified on the land classification map, Map #4,
as CON for "Conservation" which is further defined on pages #47
and #48 of that document. It is uncertain if the highground
property of Sugarloaf Island falls completely within the city's
definition. However, on page #35, Morehead City states an
adopted policy which reads as follows: "Sugarloaf Island should
remain in its natural state with access allowed only by boat."
Although no significant development constraints can be identified
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT - SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
PAGE #5
for the highground property, the Town of Morehead City has been
asked to give a complete and comprehensive review of the proposed
project with reference to their Land Use Plan and the
interpretation of the conservation class.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
FEBRUARY 11, 1988
Revised 12/11/87

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anned use of the project.
ticipated development activities, including construc- See 3a.
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write NIA (not ap-
plicable). Items 14 and 8-9 must be completed for
4 LAND AND WATER
all projects. `t
CHARACTERISTICS

1 ' APPLICANT 37 acre

a. s
Size of entire tract
Sugarloaf Properties, Inc.
Name b. Size of individual lot(s) over one acre
a.
Address P.O. Box 273 c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-

City Morehead City State NC tional Geodetic Vertical Datum 6 to 13 ft. excel
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28557 ? Day phone [phone]
Zip d. i
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract see mar
attached letter
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Landowner or Authorized agent
Sugarloaf island
Pro'ect name (if an
b e. Vegetation on tract re-growth myrtle,
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can holly, bermuda grass
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Man-made features now on tract none
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
thnowner's name and address. g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
X
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
1 LOCATION OF PROPOSED ? Rural Other

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PROJECT
h.
How is the tract zoned by local government?
Flood Plain
i. How are adjacent waters classified? SC/SA
Street /a et address or secondary road number
/ j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
b. C
ity, town community , or landmark
f carried out for'thentaact? Not by applicant
If so
by whom.
Sugarloa
Island (a/k/a Crab Shoal) ,
c. County Carteret
d. Is proposed work within t limits or planning
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UPLAND DEVELOPMENT Y a
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jurisdiction? y
e. Name of body of water nearest -project
Bogue Sound and Morehead Cannel Complete this section if the project includes any
upl and development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
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3 DESCRIPTION AND u.PL"A,NNED ar
na office, lounge and
structures proposed
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'A head, swmmting pool, tennis court,
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I fishing cabins, ships store
b. Number of lots or parcels 20
a. Describe all development activities you propose c. Density (Give the number of residential units
(for example, building a home, motel, marina, and the units per acre.) 20, or 0.54 units
bulkhead, or pier). per acre
marina and accessory uses per site
plan; fishin
cabins d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed 8.68 acres
g
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
If you plan to build a marina, also complete Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
and attach Form DCM-MP-2. tation control plan at least 30 days before land
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex- disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
isting project, new work, or both? new work sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
c. Will the project be for community, private, or no
commercial, e?
commercial and private use f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. none
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, °2`
asphalt, or concrete to be used for paved
surfar,es. no Paved surfaces (wood ground
walks)
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1.
Revised 12/11/87
Revised 02/11/88
026 gmount of material to be excavated from
below water level in cubic yards 23,235
c. Type of material sandy spoil
d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh-
If applicable, has a stormwater management land, swamps, or other wetlands? no
plan been submitted to the Division of En- e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards 4148
vironmental Management? n/a f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area less than 1150'
Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste g. Location of spoil disposal area see 400
water treatment facilities. septic tanks drawing
with sub-surface low pressure pins feeding h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? Yes
caYmunity nitrification field
Have these facilities received state or local
approval? no
Describe existing treatment facilities.
none
Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example;, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down"). none
Water supply source _ community well
If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
vide new access. n/a
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will
be the elevation above mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? n/a
m
n.
o.
gagal"M
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat ba Basin #1
sffisin #2
Other reak-
water, ter,
ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
No Excavat ion
30'avg
488-avcj 450'a
l 76'av 6-7 ft
7 ft
450' 6" n/a
Non
1200'
max. 400'
max.
(J-')3,760 ft.2)
If not, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes
If so, where? see drawing
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamplland,lor water areas? no
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? no
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 27,383
m. Type of fill material sand
n. Source of fill material dredge spoil
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? no
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled n/a
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
site and erosion controlled? earth dike
per drawing
r. What type of construction equipment will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? hydraulic dredge
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site? no If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts. n /a
7 SHORELINE STBIII ZPO
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 750'
b. Average distance waterwa d of mean high water
or normal water level all above mean high
c. Shoreline erosion (dyceding 12 months,
in feet
d. Type of bulkhead material concrete
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed
below mean high water none
f. Type of fill material n 7K
water
8 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 property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 V2 x 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 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing 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 per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Name W. Borden Wallace
Address P.O. Box 1202
Mandeville, LA 70448
Name W. A. Van Nortwick et al
Address P.O. Box 59
Jacksonville, FL 32201
Name
Address
Revised 12/11/87
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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 $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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?9? CERTIFICATION A??1D?PERMIS_
'?? pSION TO ENTER QN .?;??D?:
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Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed 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 further 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 ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
9 is A the 11th day of February ,
S 010IES, INC.
X By
Landowner or Authorized agent
C. N. BENN=, Vice President
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.
Form DCM-MP-2
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
Attach this form to the Application for Permits to
Develop in North Carolina's Coastal Area. Be sure
to complete all other sections of that application
which relate to this proposed project, including
upland areas, even if duplicative. All shore-based
facilities must be included in application and work
plats.
I MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina proposed.
X Commercial Public
X Residential
b. Will the marina be open to the general public?
Yes
c. If there is residential development associated
with the marina, how many units or lots are
planned? 20
d. Check all of the types of service to be
provided.
Full service, including travel
lift and/or rail
X Dockage, and marine supplies
X Dockage ("wet slips") only

Submitted 08/13/87
Revised 12/11/87
Revised 02/11/88
2 MARINA OPERATIONS
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities
which will be included in the proposed project.
X Office toilets
X Toilets for patrons
Number one each, M & P
Location in lounge area, accessible
X Showers separa e y
X Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location see drawim
b. Describe treatment type and location for all
sanitary wastewater.. see 5i. of application
c. Describe solid waste, fish offal, and trash
disposal. haul ashore for pick up by
Zbwn truck or contract waste disposal
truck
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from
boats be controlled? Prohibited
Number of slips sin #1: 129. Basin #2: 20
e.
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i.
Dry storage
Number of boats
Boat ramp(s)
X Other (describe) SWUnIning Pool, tennis,
restrooms, and showers
Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
X Open water with dredging for basin
and/or channel with slight land cut
Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe)
Describe the typical boats to be served (for ex-
ample, open runabout, charter boats, sail boats,
or mixed types). mixed types
Typical boat length 25'
Maximum boat length 50'
Are any floating buildings planned? no
If so, describe. n/a
e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage
Discharge" signs proposed.. 'T'hree, at entrance to
Basin #1, at marina office/ship store, and
on dock at Basin #2.
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such as
paint, sandblasting waste, and petroleum pro-
ducts. n/a
g. Where will residue be disposed of?
n/a
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. day markers, 1 "no
wake"
Note: Regulatory signs such as these require ad-
ditional approval by the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission.

i. Give the location of fuel handling facilities and
describe the safety measures planned to protect
area water quality. none
j. Describe design measures that promote boat
basin flushing or circulation and reduce water
quality impacts. Marina i s in Qpen wa c-_r
with strong currents
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight
and live-board dockage? overnight and
short term permitted, no permanent
"liveaboards"
1. Is the proposed marina located near any
shellfish leases? no If so, ggive the name and
address of the leaseholder. (nearest lease
approximately 5 miles fran site)
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing
marina, what tyypes of services are currently
provided? r /
n. How many slips are now available? n/a
REVISED
DATE

DARDEN, COYNE, BRUCE & HARRIS, P.A. ":'.LCII,LU L.[
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MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. 28557
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R. D. DARDEN. JR. MAILING ADDRESS:
H. BUCKMASTER COYNE, JR.
ROBERT A. BRUCE P. 0. DRAWER 3650
JOHN M. HARRIS MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. 28557
January 29, 1988
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
RE: Application of Sugarloaf Properties, Inc,
Date Filed: August 17, 1987
Gentlemen:
Please find enclosed the revised site plan as it pertains to the above referenced
matter. This site plan replaces the site plan currently filed with the application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely yours,
R D. en, ,?r.
Counsel for Sugarloaf Properties,
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DORIS JERNIGAN. ADMINISTRATOR
February 26, 1988
Mr. David W. Owens, Director
Division of Coastal Management.
P.O. Box 27687 COY`
Raleigh, NC 27611
SEC TON
Dear Mr.Owens:
PHONE [phone]
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FEB 2- I98?
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The Haborview Towers Group needs your concerned interest in
preserving Sugarloaf Island in it's natural state and we are
writing directly to you as the enclosed copy of the letter from
Governor Martin indicates we should.
We see this beautiful island as the last untampered with
natural resource remaining in this particular area. It has an
irreplaceable aesthetic value which should be preserved, not
only for our present generation but for future generations
also.
In addition to preserving this island as an aesthetic natural
resource, there are other factors which point to keeping this
island in its natural state and undeveloped.
(1) Development will add to the pollution in Bogue Sound and
we desire to diminish pollution, not increase it. In the
developer's revised application (Feb. 11, 1988), the word
septic tanks (plural) is used. Does this mean there will
be at least 22 septic tanks, one for each proposed fishing
cabin, one for the caretaker's quarters and one for the
ships store? What about waste disposal from all the
boats? In some manner these tanks are to be pumped into a
community sub-surface nitrification field. The word sub-
surface sounds like septic disposal. We notice on the
application that this system has not received state or
local approval. Would the water table of this island be
so high as to prohibit the use of a septic disposal
system? Could this be a reason why the developer desires
to increase the height of the island by building it up
with dredged spoils to generate more height above the
On 9fiE ( WatEZ f zont ,::-,4t BoguE <-Souncl
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'David W. Owens
February 26, 1988
Page 2.
water table? Can septic tanks be installed in dredge
material?
(2) We are opposed to the developer dredging public property
and depositing it on his private property to make it
feasibly commercial to him. Approval should not be
granted for him to dredge a basin in public waters along
the southern shore to construct a 129 boat marina which
will occupy a sizeable area of public waters and be
claimed for private commercial use. Approval should not
be granted for dredging a basin out in the Morehead City
channel. The developer proposes building a 20 boat slips
dock to be connected to the island by a 220 foot board ,
walk. The overall structure will extend out from the high
water line almost the length of a football field occupying
public waters and be claimed as private commercial
property. This will establish a dock line for the island
that will interfere with public navigation and use of this
.busy channel.
Somehow, it doesn't seem right that a private individual
or developer can confiscate public property and claim it
as his own and use it to his commercial advantage. We
hope the authorities who have jurisdiction over dredging
permits will see this application for what it is and deny
this usurpation of public property for private gain. The
U.S. Supreme Court has just upheld that these are indeed
public waters. You are responsible for protecting this
submerged public land for its use for "free" public
purposes.
(3) The January 29, 1988 revised drawing of the plans show
patches of submerged grass along the southern and northern
borders of Sugarloaf Island. We wonder what impact any
dredging in the immediate nearness of these grass areas
would be. Also what effect would close increased boat
traffic have? Since submerged grass is very important, we
should encourage its growth and not subject it to
potential damage or destruction.
(4) The original plans proposed a rock jetty on the southern
shore to alter the sweep of the currents to flush out the
marina waters. The revised plans call for a concrete
bulkhead to accomplish the same objective. By interfering
with the normal sweep of the currents what impact can be
expected here? Will the altered currents erode the shore
line and wash out submerged grass or even cover it up?
Will altering the natural sweep of the currents tend to
fill in the entrances to the Morehead Channel? We should
not impoverish ourselves by losing a natural resource for
questionable marinas.
David W. Owens
February 26, 1988
Page 3.
(5) We would like to make some notations from the 1986
Morehead City Land Use Plan Update:
On Page 13, it states that present zoning and
subdivision regulations have been enforced since
1973.
On Map #4, Sugarloaf Island is definitely labeled as
Conservation.
On Page 27, Item 2a states that Map #3 can be used to
identify areas generally not suitable for septic
sewage disposal. Legend of this Map#3 portrays
Sugarloaf Island as highly unsuitable for septic
disposal, flooding is common. This same map also
indicates that Sugarloaf island is highly unsuitable
for urban use, flooding is common.
On page 34, it states that certain types of land uses
are appropriate provided that: (a) All CAMA and Corps
of Engineers permitting requirements are met; (b) All
terms of the Morehead City Zoning Ordinance are met;
(c,d,e,f) list other restrictions.
If the Corps of Engineers is the authority for
granting dredging, we can not believe they would
permit private interest to take public property for
private use and profit.
On Page 35, it states that Morehead City adopts the
following policies for currently recognized natural
areas: Quote, "Sugarloaf Island should remain in its
natural state with access allowed only by boat."
We surmise from the land use plan that Sugarloaf Island has
especially been singled out form the very start as a natural
resource worth preserving.
It is unfortunate that certain conservation areas are privately
owned and that developers are persistent in their endeavors to
develop them. Once development has completely altered an area,
the usual result is more pollution and an end of that natural
resource.
In Governor Martin's letter, it states that the Division of
Coastal Management is awaiting an interpretation by Town
officials of the project's consistency with the land use plan.
It seems like the policy stated on page 35 is clear enough:
"Leave the island in its natural state." We decided to
contact one of the town commissioners and enquire if there was
a hold up on a recent request by your division. He answered
that a letter was sent you some months ago and that he was
David W. Owens
February 26, 1988
Page 4.
unaware of any recent request. After making several phone
calls, he still came up with negative knowledge.
We realize that you have to be fair both to the developer and
the public and are endeavoring to do a good job. We suspect in
this tug-of-war with developers pulling one way and the public
pulling another that it does not make the job, any easier or
simpler. Both are probably convinced that what they are doing
best serves the public good. Of course developers have a money
motive to spur them on and we don't fault them for that, but we
do strenuously object when they consider that their pursuit of
the dollar grants them the right to invade public property for
their private profit and to degrade the environment to achieve
their goals. We seriously question if some of their proposals
are for the best public interest now or for the future. We
believe that leaving Sugarloaf Island in its natural state is
best for the public good. It is with this in mind that we have
written letters to other officials and are now writing directly
to you.
Nearly all efforts to block questionable development gets
misconstrued as an effort to block the developer's pocket book
and this arouses his anger. It is no fun for us to arouse such
an emotion in trying to do the right and sensible thing but we
must keep on trying to do right. We solicit all the help you
can fairly give us.
Please save Sugarloaf Island!
Sincerely,
12 t -GQ^?Cs?vz?-f/?.
GNW Jones
Spokesperson for Harborview Towers Group
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 27603-8001
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
Mr. G.N.W. Jones
Ms. Thelma Tripp
Ms. Hilda VanSant
Harborview Towers, Inc.
January 25, 1988
812 Shepard Street
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
Dear Concerned Citizens:
Thank you for your letter supporting our efforts to assist fishermen affected
by red tide and expressing your concerns about the proposed development of
Sugarloaf Island near Morehead City. I enjoyed meeting you after the red tide
meeting in December and certainly appreciate your interest in the red tide as
well as coastal water quality in your community.
I have learned through discussions with staff of the Division of Coastal
Management that the developers have resubmitted modified plans to construct a
marina and fishing cabins on the island. These activities will require
dredging in the waters of Bogue Sound and use of Sugarloaf Island for spoil
disposal. The application is being prepared for circulation to State and
Federal review agencies to determine if the project can be carried out in an
environmentally sound way. Additionally, the Division of Coastal Management
must determine if the project is consistent with Morehead City's Land Use Plan
which classifies the island as being conservation. They are currently
awaiting an interpretation by town officials of the project's consistency with
the land use plan.
The general public will receive notice of the development proposal through the
Carteret County News-Times. You should take the opportunity to express your
concerns about the project by writing directly to Mr. David Owens, Director of
the Division of Coastal Management, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611. A final decision on the application will be made after giving
careful consideration to public comments and the technical evaluations provided
by State and Federal review agencies.
-0000,00.

Mr. G.N.W. Jones
Ms. Thelma Tripp
Ms. Hilda VanSant
Page 2
January 25, 1988
I appreciate your commitment to helping maintain good water quality in our
coastal waters. I can assure you that this and other projects wil be
thoroughly reviewed to insure that adverse impacts do not occur.
Sincerely,
j mess G. Martin
JGM:kew
cc: Secretary S. Thomas Rhodes
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?.For your approval ? Prepare reply for my signature
? Per our conversation ?_Prepare information. for me to reply
? Per. your request - ? 'Please answer, with copy to me
Return' with more details To be filed

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NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION
1832 J Bell Lane (Ocean) • NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28570 • [phone]
CE/
NOV 20 17,0
Paul Wilms, DEM -
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
November 18, 1987 M. of Environn;enzal Mgt.
Ralc,igh, N. C.
Dear Paul:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter that we have submitted to the NC
Division of Coastal Management in order to comment on a
proposed development and marina on Sugarloaf Island. We would
like to request a public hearing on your agency's 401 review of
this project.
Sincerely,
c,-? -
Todd Miller
Executive Director
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NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION
1832 J Bell Lane (Ocean) • NEWPORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28670 • [phone]
November 18, 1987
David W. Owens, Director
NC Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Dave:
At the request of a number of Morehead City residents the North
Carolina Coastal Federation has reviewed the application by
Sugarloaf Properties, Inc. to construct 20 "fishing cabins",
a, marina office, a lounge, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and
a ship store on Sugarloaf Island as well as a 150 slip marina
in the public trust waters of Bogue Sound.
Local residents have informed the Coastal Federation that the
shoreline where the marina is proposed is frequently used as a
swimming area because of its sandy beach. Furthermore, the
island is viewed as an aesthetic resource by many citizens of
the Town of Morehead including residents of Harborview Towers.
Town residents also report seeing the island used by a wide
variety of birds as well as otters. We also understand that
sea grasses may be disturbed by the proposed marina.
The Federation offers the following comments about the proposed
project:
(1) GOALS OF CAMA: The Coastal Area Management Act
clearly states that esthetic and cultural values are
to be preserved. The Act specifically states that
policies, guidelines and standards to protect,
preserve, and conserve "scenic vistas" and recreation
will be established. The Coastal Resources
Commission and the Town of Morehead City has
accomplished this goal through the adoption of
regulations for "conservation" areas and through the
adoption of a land use plan.
(2) CONSERVATION CLASSIFICATION: The island is
classified as "conservation" in Morehead City's land
use plan. The purpose of the "conservation"
classification as defined in CAMA regulations is to
provide for the effective long-term management and
protection of significant, limited, or irreplaceable
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November 18, 1987
Page 2.
areas. The CAMA regulations further state that in
areas classified "conservation", "management is
needed due to the natural, cultural, recreational,
scenic or natural productive values of both local and
more than local concern."
Sugarloaf Island qualifies to be classified as
"conservation" in that it provides wildlife habitat
and significant natural, scenic, cultural and
recreational resources. Both the Town of Morehead
City and the Coastal Resources Commission have
approved the island's designation as "conservation",
recognizing these values. Morehead City has
reaffirmed its support of the island's "conservation"
classification in a recent letter commenting upon
this permit application.
CAMA regulations state that areas classified as
"conservation" should not be developed at all
(preserved), or if developed, done so in an extremely
limited and cautious fashion. Furthermore, the
regulations state that urban services shall not be
provided. The proposed project with a density of .54
units per acre, public water and sewer systems,
35,268 cubic yards of fill, and a 150 boat marina is
inconsistent with the "conservation" classification
in that the project will destroy the natural,
productive, scenic, cultural and recreational
features of the island and adjacent waters.
(2) SEWAGE DISPOSAL MUST BE RESOLVED: The application
provides no details concerning how the "low pressure
community [sewage] system" will be constructed. The
marina portion of this project should be considered
to produce the equivalent of 170 units (at least
50,000 GPD of sewage) since apparently boat owners
(coming down with friends for a weekend) and users of
the "fishing cabins" will rely on this sewage system.
Disposal of the pumpout sewage and associated
chemicals is particularly critical. Further, the
concept of a community sewage system is not
consistent with the land use classification guideline
that urban services not be needed.
(3) MARINA REGULATIONS: CAMA marina regulations
discourage the building of open water marinas such as
the one proposed in this project. Alternative
designs advocated by the regulations may be possible
at the site. Maintenance dredging at this site will
likely be extremely difficult since rapid tides
through the area will likely cause the dredge area to
rapidly fill. The small maintenance spoil area shown

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Page 3.
on the plans is likely to be quickly filled and there
are no other disposal sites available on the island.
Given that the adjacent land area has been classified
conservation, they should not be used as a disposal
area for dredge spoils. Spoils placed in the
retention area will kill existing vegetation
degrading wildlife habitat and esthetics value of the
island. These public trust waters, classified SA,
are an extremely inappropriate location for a 150
slip commercial marina.
(4) SITE DESIGN LACKING: The permit application contains
insufficient information regarding the site design
for the project. Where are the cabins and other
island structures to be located? Without this
information, it is impossible to determine if the
project is consistent with stormwater regulations.
For the reasons cited above, the application for this project
should be denied. Please notify us immediately of any permit
application modifications, or final permit decisions.
Thank you for entering these comments in the permit file.
Sincerely,
Todd Miller
Executive Director
cc: David Walker, Town of Morehead City
Ja?{EDIr?gT?? ?
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y UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
y?~rq< pgpSE?'?\ REGION IV
OCT 27 1987 345 COURTLAND STREET
4WMD-MEB/LP ATLANTA.,, GEORGIA 30365
Colonel Paul W. Woodbury
District Engineer'
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
P.O. Box 1890 ('?Q?,
Wilmington, North Carolina 28407-1890 1,987
ATTENTION: Mr. Dave Baker OPL-i(,i IUi'v ;LGT10[V
SUBJECT: Sugarloaf Properties, Inc.
(Public Notice No. 87-N-016-0548)
Dear Colonel Woodbury:
This is in response to the subject public notice concerning a proposal to
construct a marina on Sugarloaf Island on Bogue Sound, Moorehead City,
Carteret County, North Carolina.
As a result of this activity, an open water marina providing 150 wet slips
will be created by hydraulically dredging a basin 1100-ft. long by 350-ft.
wide by 7-ft. deep. The spoil material will be pumped to a 9.8-acre
upland disposal site. In addition, approximately 1230 linear feet of
shoreline will be bulkheaded. The applicant is also proposing to
construct a rock jetty approximately 375-ft. long by 20-ft. to 40-ft.
wide.
The proposed dredging of approximately 8 acres of productive shallow water
bottom will result in a significant loss of important habitat for
commercial and recreational fisheries resource.
It is clear that the work will remove a valuable aquatic resource and will
result in unacceptable adverse environmental impacts. Consequently, it is
our opinion that the proposed project is contrary to the Section 404(b)(1)
Guidelines and should be denied.
Sincerely yours,
Lee A. DeHihns, III,
Acting Regional Administrator
cc: See enclosed
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cc: Mike Gantt, Field Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raliegh, NC
R. Paul Wilms, Director
NC Division of Environmental Management
Preston Pate, Chief
Field Supervisor
NC Office of Coastal Management
W. Donald Baker
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
John Parker, Permits Coordinator
NC Office of Coastal Management
Randy Cheek, Area Supervisor
National Marine Fisheries Service
Beaufort, NC
J.T. Brawner, Regional Director
National Marine Fisheries Service
St. Petersburg, FL

mrmnRANmim
TO: State Review Agencies
FROM: John Parke
SUBJECT: Sugar Loaf Properties, Carteret
DATE: October 26, 1987
The subject application has been placed in abeyance by the applicant
in an effort to redesign to avoid sea grasses. Comments to date also
indicate that the proposal may be inconsistent with the local zoning ordi-
nance intent. Additionally, the Division of Archives and History will
carry out a high ground investigation "at the earliest possible date".
Those of you who have already commented may wish to supplement that
input when the amended plats are submitted.
JP/aw
cc: Charles Jones
DCM-Morehead City
Cliff Winefordner
COE-Wilmington
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
September 18, 1987
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC087-N-016-0548
Mr. C. N. Bennett,
Vice President
Sugarloaf Properties,
Incorporated
Post. Office Box 273
Morehead City, North
Dear Mr. Bennett:
Carolina 28557
RECEIVED
S ?° 2 8.1987
WAl ER QUALITY SECTION
OPERATIONS BRANCH
On February 6, 1986, we renewed general permit No. SAWC080-N-000-0291
(enclosed), which provides Federal authorization for construction activities
that receive authorization from the State of North Carolina.
A review of your application received September 14, 1987, for a Department
of the Army permit to excavate a basin, to construct floating docks, a
bulkhead, a landing dock and a boatramp and to place riprap material for a
jetty, establishing commercial marina facilities on Bogue Sound, Sugarloaf
Island, near Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina, indicates it to
be a candidate for Federal authorization under this general permit.
Accordingly, the administrative processing of your application will be
accomplished by the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Comments
from Federal review agencies will be furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit process for
any reason, you will be written and informed of its further management. If
there are no unresolved differences of State-Federal positions or policy, the
final action taken on your application by the State will result in your
receiving written notice from us that your application has been successfully
processed under our general permit. Only after receiving such confirmation
should you begin work.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act and
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, has been assigned No. SAWC087-N-016-0548
and will be coordinated by Mr. David Baker. He is available to address
questions or comments you may have at telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure

1
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
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Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Marine and Estuarine Branch
Region IV
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
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COASTAL RESOURCES COMM.
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State of North Carolina, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development Aa. ? ..
Division of Coastal Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
David W. Owens
September 11, 1987 Director
Mr. John R. Parker, Jr., Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
Division of Coastal Management
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Parker:
The attached copy of an application submitted by:
Stu arloaf Properties, Inc.
Applicant's Name
Bogue Sound Carteret
Location o Project County
x for a State permit to perform excavation and/or fill work in
coastal North Carolina and for a CAMA major development permit ....
for a CAMA major development permit (only) ..
for a dredge and fill permit (only) ....
has been reviewed by this District Office and is being forwarded to you
along with a Field Investigation Report for further application processing,
including circulation to State agencies having interest and/or jurisdiction
over the subject matter which might be affected by the project.
The recommendation of this Office is covered on the reverse side;
attached; x will be forwarded Tafer.
I&k - f _T
S' cerely,
( I " S.
Charles S. Jones, M ager
Morehead City District
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
September 21, 1987
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC087-N-016-0548
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Mills:

P
E.
Enclosed is the application of Sugarloaf Properties,
Incorporated, represented by Mr. C. N. Bennett, Vice President,
for a Department of the Army permit and a State Water Quality
Certification to excavate a basin, to construct floating docks, a
bulkhead, a landing dock and a boatramp and to place riprap
material for a jetty, establishing commercial marina facilities on
Bogue Sound, Sugarloaf Island, near Morehead City, Carteret
County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your
acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with
Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorization of the proposed activity
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have
determined that a water quality certification may be required
under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department
of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has
been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days
after receipt of a request for certification is considered a
reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if your office has
not acted on the request by November 21, 1987, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. David Baker,
telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
t
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t`C-ha W
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ef, , Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557

tic-Tatrd develupmz-na aaatm•tmixc,, including construe C3. tJcscrttx the planned use of the project.
See 3 a.

9 An '
tion;'excavation, fil9dng, paving, land clcarin
stormwater control. If the requeNted informatitxr
_ls:; c ;::
, •
;: ; ..
.
not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap- ;
;
T
placable). hems 1-9 and 8-9 must be comp!eced for
all

pro'
ccts.
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4 LAND AND WATER
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t W Iir,8i"ICHARACTERISTICS
I APPLICANT rt
------_ a??ize of entire tract 37 acres
a. Name Sugarloaf Properties,' Inc, b. Size of individual lot(s) approx. one acre
Address P.Q. Box 273 c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
City Mgr e tY State NC tional'Geodetic Vertical Datum 7 to 12 feet
Zip 28557 Day phone [phone] d• Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract see attached
X Landowner or _ Authorized agent letter
b. Project name (if any) Su9arloaf Island a Vegetation an tract re-growth myrtle,
yaupon, american Idly, bern da grass
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give f Marnmadi: features no?w ' on tract none
to
a Hner's name and address.
/ gWhat is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica-
_ tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED __ Deve
lloyed Community
R

PROJECT
u a
--
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Flood Plain
a. Streer address or secondary road number
n/a L How are adjacent, waters classified? SC
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
b. Ciry, town, community
or landmark
Sugarloaf Island (aA/a Crab Shoal)
carried ut for tract? no
If so by whom.
c. County Carteret
d. Is proposed work within ciry limits or planning S UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
jurisdiction? Morehead City
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Rogue Sound Complete this section, if the project includes any .?
land development.

3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
m
ri
ff

USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT a
na o
structures roposcd ,
ice, lounge
and head, swimtu.ng pool, tennis court,
as ang ans, sips store
a. Describe all development activities you
ro
ose b. Number of lots or parcels
p
p
(for example, building home
motel
marina c. Density (Give the number of residential units
,
,
,
bulkhead, or pier). 20, or 0.54 units
and the units per acre.)
Marina and accessory
uses, including Per acre

Mashing ans d. Si:z of area to graded or disturbed 9.8 acres
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
11 You plan to build a mari^a, aiso complete one acre of land, the Division of Land
and attach Form DL',;-\;I'-? Resources must receive an erosion and sedtmen•
b. Is the
proposed activuy maintenance of an ex- cation control plan at bast 30 days More lar-J

isting projccr, new stio,,L, or both? new work disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a

sedimentation and erosi
l
l
on contro
p
ay, lien
C. Will rh: project he for con.n unity, private
or submitted to the Division of Land Re.?ources.'
,
commercial use.'
commercial and private use no

f. Give the percentage of the tract with, 75 (crt
of mean high ?•:?tcr to be covercd by tit -
- ----- perTncalde surf. cc,, such as pavrmcnr,
buildir,??, or r,x)ftop,. 20-_
asphalt, or concrete for k- used for paved
no Paved saa>?ar:es (wood (3rr tr)d
J
f .. 1,. LA?.r'nrru 11Q(11 111-
below water level in cubic yards 35,268
s
r
aces.
walks) c. Type of material • sandy spoil
d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh.
h. if applicable, has a stormr.cacer management land, swamps, or other wetlands? no
plan becn,submitted to the Division of En- e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards none
vimnmcnral Managcmentr n/a __ f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area 1200'_.X 400'
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste g. Location of spoil disposal area see drawing
water treatment facilities_ low pressure
catmun.ty system - pressure sewers
with individual ptP stations h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? es
_
j. Have these facilities received state or local
if not,. attach a letter granting permission from
approval? no the owner.
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. i. Will a disposal area- be available for future
none
maintenance? _. 'Yes
If so, where! see drawinct
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland

1. Describe location and type of discharger, to ,
swamps, or water areas? no
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, k. Will the fill matt,erial be placed below mean
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial - high water? no
effluent, or "wash down"). none 1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 35,268
m. Type of fill material sand

m. Water supply source ccurrunity well n. Source of fill material CL'edgo spoi
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
n. If the project is oceanfront development, wetlands? no
describe the steps that will be taken to main- p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled n a
tain established pubic beach access%vays or pro- q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
vide new access._n/a _ site a d erosion controlled? - earth dike
er d
p
rawing
n. If the project is on the oceanfront, What will r. What type of construction equipment will be
be the elevation above mean sea level of the ' used (for example, dragline, backhoe
or
first habitable floor, n/a ,
hydraulic dredge), hydraulic dredge
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL

INFORMATION s, Will wetlands be crossed in transposing equip-
vent to the project site? r'o If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen cn-
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed exeava- vironmental impacts. n/a
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (N IL) No ccavat on 7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Boat basin 1100' 350' 7' 1230'
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
Other (break- b. Average distance water-ward of mean hrph water
eater, pier, 375' 16' n a
/ or normal water level all above mean high wate
boat ramp, at c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months.
rack jetcd
.
base in feet none (minimal)
-- d. Type of b::!l;head material wood
Fill placed in , e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be ; •.?ce-
u erland or below noe bclo« mean high water none
M HW f. Typc of fill material n/a _
Upland fill 353,760 ft2 /
great -_ - //? / %

8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the compietcd application form, the
fc;llowing items mw( be sufmanikwd:
A copy of the deed (with szaac application only) or
other instrument under which tfhr applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the oAmer of said property, then for-
ward a copy. of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 y4 x 1 I white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.020:3 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accel,:ed. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high qualiry copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard-
ing 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 per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Em'Ironmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management and should be advised by the
applicant of that opportunity.
Name W. Borden Wallace
Address e.v. tiox 1LUZ
Mandeville, LA 70448
Name W. A. Van Nortwick et al
Address P.C. Box 59
Jacksonville, FL 32201
Name
Address
A list of previous stMe or federal permits issued
for work. on the proicc( tract. Include permit
numbers, permitrre, and issuirw dates.
none
n cnecx for J 1 vk, m.rae p;ryathle co 1110 Ucpart-
mcnt of Natural. Resources and Community
Development to cover the -costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice f.?- Droj'ects in ocean.
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the.
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMIS-
SION TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed 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 further 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 ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is the 13th day of August
19 87
SIFS, INC.
X BY : , ???--
Landowner or Authorized agent
C. N. Bennett, Vice President
Send the completed application materials co:
Division of Coastal Management
Post office Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557

MARINA
DAttach this form to the Application for Permits to
Develop in North Carolina's Coastal Area. Be sure
to complete all other sections of that application
which relate to this proposed project, including
upland areas, even if duplicative. All shore-based
facilities must be included in application and work
plats.
1 MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina proposed..
X Commercial Public
X Residential
b. Will the marina be open to the general public?
yes
c. If there is residential development associated
with the marina, how many units or lots are
planned? 20
d. Check all of the types of service to be
provided.
Full service, including travel
lift and/or rail
X Dockage, , and marine supplies
Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips 150
Dry storage
Number of boats n/a
Boat ramp(s)
X Other (describe) swimming pool, tennis,
lounge
Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cur and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin
X and/or channel
Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe)
Describe the typical boats to be served (for ex-
ample, open runabout, charter boats, sail boats,
or mixed typesy mixed tyres
Typical boat length 25'
Maximum boat len,,th 50'
Are any f102(ing build n-? pl:mrwd' no
if so, de cribc.n/a
h
2. MARINA OPERATIONS
a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities
which will be included in the proposed project.
X Office toilets
x Toilets for patrons
Number one each, M & F
\ Location in louneearea, aeoessible
x Showers separate Y
X Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location see crawinq
b. Describe treatment type and location for all
sanitary wastewater. see :5 i:. -af =application
c. Describe solid waste, fish offal, and trash
disposal. haul ashore for pickup by
Town true ck
d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from
boats be con trolled,-prohibited
e. Give the location and number of "No :,:wage
Discharge" signs proposed. Two, at marina
entrance and at office/store
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, fur
containing industrial rype pollutants, such as
paint, sandblasting waste, and petrol.-urn pro-
ducts. _ n/a
g. Where will residue be disposed of
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
\1/ ake sins proposi-d.4 day markers, one
no wake'
Note: Regulator), signs such as these reJulrc ,i.:
ditional approval by the N.C. Wildlifr
Resources Commission.
a
describe the safety mrasurLs planned to protect
area water quality. me
-
i. uescrme aesign measures that promote boat
basin flushing or circulation and reduce water
qualit impacts. marina is in open water
with strong currents. Jetty design
will allow current flow to flush en-
tixe
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight
and live-board dockage?-. overnight aml
short-tem pex-mttted no penrwvant
_°1:iyeaboard,7". _
1. Is the proposed marina located near any .-
shellfish leases? no . If so"g!ive the name and
address of the I asehol? r. (nearest lease
appraeimate1y 5 nu 65 ran site
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing
marina, what types of services. are currently
provided? n/a _
n. How many slips are now available? n 1a

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FFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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2. Location of proje?t site on Sugarloaf I
of 6th Street-_ ; f-4 -
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Lat: 344304
Long: 764238
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3. Investigation type: Dredge & Fill X CAMA X
4. Investigative procedure:
(A) Dates of site visit remote 8-29-87
(B) Was applicant present NO
5. Processing procedure: Application received August 17, 1987
Office Morehead City
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan Morehead City
Land classification from LUP conservation
Development constraints identified in LUP SEE
CAMA REVIEW - 1984 Aerial Photos, Stri #33, Frame 1201 @ U-2 &
a a. u ? •,
(B) AEC(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine shoreline X
Coastal wetlands X Public trust waters X
Estuarine waters X Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes X No Other
(MARINA)
(D) Intended use: Public Private X Commercial X
(E) Type of waste water treatment: Existing NONE
Planned low pressure community system on Island
(F) Type of structures: Existing NONE
Planned 20 fish came houRAq _ Hrnllr1-1-A
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion 0 ft Source estimate/appl.
7. Habitat description:
AREA
(A) Vegetated Wetlands Dredged Filled Other
NONE
(B) Non-vegetated wetlands:
Bogue Sound bottomland 8.83 AC
Rock Jetty (Boat Basin) .14 AC
(C) Other:
h_ighground sport area 9.8 AC
(D) Total area disturbed: approximately 18.77 acres
8. Project summary: To construct an open water marina with 150
wetslips in dredged basin 1100 x 350 x 7 ft ,to bulkhead shoreline
1230 linear feet and fill 9.8 acres of hi h round for develo ment
which will include 20 fish camp houses, marina office, lounge,
swimming ool, tennis court and other hysical amenities.

SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
PAGE 2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Charles N. Bennett has submitted a Major CAMA
Application on behalf of Sugarloaf Properties, Inc. to allow
for the construction of an open-water marina and cluster of
fish camps on an island in Carteret County. The project
site is located on Sugarloaf Island, off of the Atlantic
Intercoastal Waterway, in Bogue Sound, across Harbor
Channel, from South 6th Street, in Downtown Morehead City.
The site consists of thirty-seven (37) acres, which includes
marsh and highground property. The applicant owns the
eastern half of the island closest to the NC State Port.
As proposed, the marina will be situated on the South side
of the island near the Intercoastal Waterway. A basin
measuring 1100' long x 350' wide x -7' deep will be
hydraulically dredged in the shallow water sandy bottoms
which range in depth from -2' to -4' mean low water. A
notation is made that a 50' wide shallow water buffer zone
will be retained between the proposed basin and the natural
shoreline. The spoils, some 29,000 to 35,000 cubic yards of
sandy material, will be pumped to the 9.8 acre highground
disposal site. The disposal site will be completely diked
and the discharge affluent returned to Bogue Sound on the
South side of the island. The earthen containment dikes
will follow closely to the natural 5' contour elevations
along the island and for the most part will delineate the
total area of highground development. A series of 6
floating docks will be constructed in the new basin. Each
dock will be approximately 350' long. A series of ten (10)
finger piers and mooring piles will provide slip space for
approximately twenty-five (25) boats. The marina will cater
to the 25' to 50' class of boat.
The project site being on the Intercoastal Waterway, close
to Beaufort Inlet, is subject to strong tidal currents and
wave action. The applicant has proposed to construct a rock
jetty on the shallow water sand flats to the west side of
the basin, near the property. The jetty will be
approximately 375' long and will vary in width from 20' to
40' wide. The overall height of this structure is uncertain
at this time. The work plat drawings show the installation
of a wooden bulkhead along the southern shoreline fronting
on the basin. It will measure about 1230 linear feet, and
will be positioned at or above the mean highwater shoreline.
The applicant indicates that no coastal wetlands will be
excavated or filled upon. Near the center of the proposed
bulkhead, the applicant proposes to provide a landing dock,
boat ramp, and pumpout station.

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SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
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On shore, and within the spoil disposal site, almost all of
the proposed highground development will be located landward
of the CAMA 75' Estuarine Shoreline of Environmental
Concern. A wooden "sidewalk" will connect the marina basin
with the activity center. The project plans show a ship's
store, tennis courts, club house, swimming pool, and the
typical location of twenty (20) fish cabins, all located
outside of the AEC. The development will be serviced by a
low-pressure, community waste water treatment plant, with a
sub-surface nitrofication system. The work plat clearly
shows that land dedicated for the nitrofication and repair
area on the west side of the property about 100' from the
mean highwater shoreline.
A review of the information gathered by this office
indicates that the surface waters along the North and East
sides of Sugarloaf Island are classified "SC", and the
waters along the South and West side, in the area of the
proposed marina, as "SA", by the Division of Environmental
Management. Aerial photographs do not reveal the occurrence
of any significant patches of eel grass or shoal grass
within the basin area. A closer inspection of the project
site will be conducted in the near future to determine the
presence of shellfish within the project area. During the
course of this LAMA review, the applicant will have to
develop, or demonstrate, a comprehensive storm water
management plan that extends 575' landward from all "SA"
surface waters.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
The proposed dredging of approximately eight (8) acres of
shallow water bottom lands presents a significant loss to
local habitat for finfish populations that use these flats
for feeding and protection. Spot, croaker, flounder, and
other fish are popular recreational species in this general
area.
It has been determined that the "SA" surface waters on the
south side of Sugarloaf Island are currently closed to the
taking of oysters and clams. The 150 wetslip marina may
require the additional closure to the specific area near the
Intercoastal Waterway. The design and orientation of the
boat slips may cause problems to the boaters because of the
prevailing southwest winds and the boat wakes which are
generated from the Intercoastal Waterway. A notation is
made that the Army Corps of Engineers has not in the past
authorized "no wake" signs which control speed and traffic
on the Intercoastal Waterway. The diked disposal area and
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SUGARLOAF PROPERTIES, INC.
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placement of spoil material will significantly reduce the
upland vegetation over 8 to 11 acres of the island.
Although the proposed buildings appear to be low-profile,
the overall affect may impact the public's traditional sense
of visual aesthetics.
11. LAND USE PLAN & CANA REVIEW:
The proposed project was elevated with regards to the 1986
Land Use Plan for the Town of Morehead City. That document
shows that Sugarloaf Island is designated as a conservation
area by the land classification scheme. No significant
development constraints were identified during the review,
however, the Town of Morehead City has been asked to give a
complete and comprehensive review of the proposed project
with reference to the Land Use Plan, and their definition of
conservation found on page #47 of that document.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATED: SEPTEMBER 11, 1987
...... «..? "„ all a,,-
*.tioii4t' d drvelupmrnt acr whai-es, including construc-
tion, excavation, filling. pawing, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your ,project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 must be competed for
all projects.
I APPLICANT
a. Name Sugarloaf Properties, Inc.
Address P•C• Box 273
City MDr e ' State NC
ZiPX 28557 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name name (if anySugarloaf Island
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give
?a wner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
n/a
b. City, town, community or landmark
Sugarloaf Island 6 /k/a Crab Shoal)
C. County Carteret
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Morehead City
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Bogue Sound
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED
USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose
(for example, building F home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
Marina and accessory uses, including
7ish_ ng cabins
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCI.i-;`11'•2.
b. Is the prol-losed activity, maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both? _ new work
C. Will the project he for community, private, or
egmmercial use?
conmercial and private use
,
cl. uescrtbe the planned u,.e of the project.
See 3 a.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 37 acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) Prircx, one acre
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na.
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum 7 to 12 feet
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract see attached
letter
e. Vegetation on tract re-growth myrtle,
yaupon, american holly, bermuda grass
f. Man-made features now on tract none
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classifica
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use
.plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Flood Plain
i. How are adjacent; waters classified? SC
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been .
carried out for the tract? no
If so,' by whom? n/a
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any
land development.
a. /Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed marina office, lounge
and hea, swimming pool, tennis court,
is ing ins, sips store
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.) 20, or 0.54 units
per acre
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed Q • 8 acres
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion anJ sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before lanai
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources'
no
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 fret
of mean high sti.uer to be covered by im-
permcat-le surfaces, such as pavement,
buiHing , or rooftops. 2% -- --
asphalt, or concrete tar be used for paved
s,Ka?) no T?a macs Nbcii] ground
h. If applicable, has a seormwater management
plan been submitted to the Division of En-
vironmental Ivlanagemenr? n/a
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste .
water treatment facilities. low pressure
10cminity system - pressure sewers
with. utdividual puttp stations
j. Have these facilities received state or local
approval? no
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
none
1. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial
effluent, or "wash down"). none
M. Water supply source oonmunitY well
n. If the project is oceanfront development,
describe the steps that will be taken to main-
tain established public beach accessways or pro-
vide new access. n/a
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, "What will
be the elevation above. mean sea level of the
first habitable floor? n/a
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. -Describe below the purpose of proposed excava-
tion or fill activities (excluding bulkheads,
which are covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(NILW) or (N%XIL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
Water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
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Upland fill
areal
No cavat on
1100' 350' 7'
375' 16'
at
base n/a
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353,760 ft2
. ..... ... •.w.?.•.u ... ,.l LALdVA1CU I1VrI1
below water level in cubic yards- 35,268
c. 'T'ype of material-. sandy spoil
d. Does the area to be excavated include marsh-
land, swamps, or other wetlands?no
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards none
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area 1200'X 400'
g. Location of spoil disposal area see drawing
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? Yes
If not,. attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
i. Will a disposal area- be available for future
maintenance? 'Yes
If so, where? _ see drawing
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas? no
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean
high water? no
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 35,268
m. Type of fill material sand
n. Source of fill material dredge Toil
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? no
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled a
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on
site a 0d erosion controlled7 earth dike
per drawing
r. What type of construction equipment -will be
used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or
hydraulic dredge)? _ hydraulic dredge
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equip-
ment to the project site? no If yes, explain
the steps that will be taken to lessen en-
vironmental impacts. n/a
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap 1230'
b. Average distance watem-ard of mean high water
or normal water level X11 above mean high
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 1-7 months,
in feet none (minimal)
d. Type of b-,:'l:head material wood
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be , 'aced'
below mean high water none
f. Type of fill material n/a
watez
.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completrJ 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 property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy. of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 ;i x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7).0203 fora detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accel :ed. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant.
(Contact the U.S. Arry Corps of Engineers regard-
ing 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 per-
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management and should be advised by the
applicant of that opportunity.
Name W. Borden Wallace
Address P'Q. BOX 1202
Mandeville, LA 70448
Name W. A. Van Nortwiek et al
Address P.O. Box 59
Jacksonville, FL 32201
Name _
Address
A list?of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
none
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n check for *t1tAl micie payar?e to the Uepart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the -costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice ice projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMIS-
SION TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application
will allow only the development described in the
application. The project will be subject to condi-
tions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
posed 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 further 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 ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
19 This is the 13th day of August
SL RO" ES, X By:
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Landowner or Authorized agent
C. N. Bennett, Vice President
Send the completed application materials to:
Division of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557

MARINA.
DEVELOPMENT
Attach this form to the Application for Permits to
Develop in North Carolina's Coastal Area. Be sure 2. MARINA OPERATIONS
to complete all other sections of that application
which relate -to this proposed project, including
upland areas, even if duplicative. All shore-based a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities

facilities must be included in application and work which will be included in the proposed project.

plats. x Office toilets
x
Toilets for patrons
.
Number one each, M & F
1 MARINA CHARACTERISTICS Location in louneearea, accessible
x Showers separately
a. Check below the type of marina proposed. X Boat holding tank pumpout
x Commercial Public Type and location see drawinct
T_ Residential
_ b. Will the marina be open to the general public?
b. Describe treatment type and location for all
ves sanitary wastewater. See :5 F:: "-of =application
e. _ if there is residential development associated
with the marina, how mane units or lots are
planned? 20 c. Describe solid waste, fish offal, and trash

d. Check all of the types of service to be disposal. haul ashore for pickup by
Town truce
provided.
Full service, including travel
lift and/or rail d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from

X Dockage,
and marine supplies boats be controlled? Prohibited
,
Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips 150 -
Dry storage
Number of boats n/a
Boat ramp(s) e. Give the location and number of "No ;,,:%vage

x Other (describe) swimming pool, tennis, Dischar e" si s ro osed._ Two, at marina
g Sp p P
lounge: entrance and at office/store
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for

x and/or channel containing industrial type pollutants, such as
.
Open water, no dredging required
paint, sandblasting waste, and petroleum pr??
Other (describe) ducts. n/a
f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for ex-
ample, open runabout, charter boats, sail boats,
or mixed types). mixed types
g. Typical boat length 25 g Where will residue be disposed of?
h. Maximum boat length 50'
i. Are any floating buildings planned? no
if so, describe. n/a h. Give the number of channel markers and "Nu
Wake"- sins proposed.4 day markers, one
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no wake '
Note. Regulatory signs such as these requirc ,3,1-
ti ditional approval by the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission.
describe the safety' measures planned to protect
Area water quality-vane
j. Describe design measures that promote boat
basin flushing or circulation and reduce water
quality impacts. marina is in open water
with strong a rents. Jetty design
will allow current flow to flush en-
si
tire
k. What will be the marina policy on ovemight
and live-board dockage?-. overnight and
short term pernAtted, no permanent
"liveaboards"
1. Is the proposed marina located near any _
shellfish leases? no If so,'ggive the name and
address of, the 1 aseholc? r. tnearest lease
approxunately 5 miles ran site
m. If this project is an expansion of an existing
marina, what types of services" are currently
provided? n/a
n. How many slips are now available? a

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