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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO July 16, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199202622
Mr. Terry Wheeler
Dare County Parks and Recreation
Post Office Box 1000
Manteo, North Carolina 27954
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
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Reference your application for Department of the Army (DA) authorization
to construct a pier and place fill materials in waters and wetlands of Pamlico
Sound associated with construction of a multipurpose community center with
access road and parking, near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina.
On February 6, 1990, the DA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing procedures to
determine the type and level of mitigation necessary to comply with the Clean
Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines. This MOA provides for first, avoiding
impacts to waters and wetlands through the selection of the least damaging,
practical alternative; second, taking appropriate and practical steps to
minimize impacts on waters and wetlands; and finally, compensating for any
remaining unavoidable impacts to the extent appropriate and practical. To
enable us to process your application in full compliance with this MOA, we
request that you provide the following additional information:
a. Permits for work within wetlands or other special aquatic sites are
available only if the proposed work is the least environmentally damaging,
practicable alternative. Please furnish information regarding any other
alternatives, including upland alternatives, to the work for which you have
applied and provide justification that your selected plan is the least
damaging to water or wetland areas.
b. It is necessary for you to have taken all appropriate and practical
steps to minimize wetland losses. Please indicate all that you have done,
especially regarding development and modification of plans and proposed
construction techniques, to minimize adverse impacts.
c. The MOA requires that appropriate and practical mitigation will be
required for all unavoidable adverse impacts remaining after all appropriate
and practical minimization has been employed. Please indicate your plan to
mitigate for the projected, unavoidable loss of waters or wetlands or provide
information as to the absence of any such appropriate and practical measures.

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This information is essential to our expeditious processing of your
application and it should be forwarded to us by July 27, 1992. Also, a copy
of this information must be sent to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management to enable them to adequately evaluate your
application for a Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Raleigh
Bland, Washington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished:
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Region IV
Wetlands Regulatory Unit
345 Courtland Street, NE.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
1367'U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
July 29, 1992
Dare County
Attn: Mr. Terry Wheeler
P.O. Box 1000
Manteo, N.C. 27954
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Acting Director
Subject: Certification. Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed multipurpose community center with parking,
access road, septic tank and pier
Project #92386,-COE # 199202622
Dare County .
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. .2764 issued
to Dare County Parks and Recreation Dept. dated July 29, 1992.
If we can be of further assistance, do.not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
P eston Howard, Jr. P.E.
4? ti g Director
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Regional Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker
Central Files
REGIONAL OFFICES
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704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
Dare County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500
to Dare County Parks and Recreation Deptartment pursuant to an
application filed on the 22nd day of June, 1992 to construct a
multipurpose community center with parking, access road, septic
system and pier.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of Cape Creek and
Pamlico Sound in conjunction with the proposed community center
in Dare County will not result in a violation of applicable Water
Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State
of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate
Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if
conducted in accordance with the application and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or less are not
considered significant).
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the
above conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 29th day of July, 1992.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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P eston Howard, Jr. P E.
Acting Director
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
H'g1- 17 South • Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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Roger N. Schecter
James G. Martin, Governor Director
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary June 19, 1992
MEMORAMUM
TO: Dr. George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
Project Location: Off Hwy 12, Dare County ballfields, Fessenden Site, Buxton,
Dare County.
Proposed Project: Construction of a 9500 square foot multipurpose community center with parking, an access road crossing an existing canal, septic system,
and 100 ft. x 6 ft. pier with 25 ft. x 20 ft. T-head.
position or viewpoint on the proposed
Please indicate below your agency's 1992. If you have any questions
project and return this form by July 9,
the proposed project, please contact Peter B. Colwell at 264-3901.
regarding orting data is requested.
When appropriate, in-depth comments with supp
REPLY This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments. q C?
Date
Signed --
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Route 6 Box 203, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
WaRO PROJECT # 9'? '
REVIEWER: SAWYER
WQ SUPERVISOR: THORPE
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WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE
PERMIT YR: 92 PT-'44L I NO.: CQ(,TNJIV
PROJECT NAME : x ?c. o-r( JUULL
PROJECT TYPE: PERMIT CO f;
COE #: DOT# : V4ET DS GROUP 0
RCD FROM CDA: DC DAT FR E rZ
REG OFFICE: WaRO RIVER AND BA ,N#:
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: e? ?P_OY /% ?
CLASS: S A STREAM INDEX #:
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WL IMPACT: If ?- Z WL TYPE:
WL REQUESTED: ' j WL ACR EST: 4Li4
HYDRO CNECT?: WL SCORE:
MITIGATION: Al MITIGATION TYPE:
MITIGATION SIZE RATING SHEET ATTACHED?:
RECOMMENDATION: SSU ISSUE/COND DENY
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D:
IF YES, DATE APPROVED:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ? e°I'O ?_
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WATER QUALITY CERT. 401
CERT. REQID:
IF YES, TY E• GZoo,aL
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: ack?,
(EXISTING PROPOSED, SEPTIC TANK ETC.)
TO BE PERMITTED BY:
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(DEM, DHS, COUNTY`'
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE:
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL: WATER: latrV WETLAND: 4Z
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNANT USE?
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? ?M -
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? /f
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: MARINA SERVICES:
OXYGENINBASIN: CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS:
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
cc: Central Files
Washington Regional Office Files
DCM-John Parker
Elizabeth City
Morehead City
Washington
COE:Washington Field Office
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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT N 2 21992
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11. APPLICANT'S NA14E_Dare County (Parks and Recreation) '
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE Off Hwv 12- harp rniinfu hall -F .1 gn,I A
PHOTO INDX: 1989:_201-2, 13 & 14-I J,K 1984:_145-393: 13-V W X_
STATE PLANE COORDINATES: X:_3038100 Y: 570400
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CAMA X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT_2/25/92 _0k 4/92
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT Yes No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED June 15. 1992
OFFICE-Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Dare County
LAND CLASSIFICATION _FROM LUP Transitional
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES NO X
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X_ PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING None
PLANNED Gravity Septic System
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING Softball field & old brick blda
PLANNED Multipurpose Community Center, parkina walkway & dock
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION is SOURCE Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
Shallow Water Bottom
(C) OTHER:
Upland
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED:
AREA
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
4 sq. ft.
1250 sq ft
60000 so ft
61254 sauare feet (1.44 acre)
(E) PRIMARY NURSERY AREA:
YES NO X
(F) WATER CLASSIFICATION: SA OPEN: YES X NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Construction of a 9500 square foot multipurpose
communitv center with parkina an access road crossing an existing__
canal, septic system and 100 ft x 6 ft pier with 25 ft x 20 ft
T-head.
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' Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
Bio Report
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Site Description
Dare County owns a 10 acre tract (known as the Fessenden
tract) off Hwy 12 behind "Dillions Corner" in Buxton, Dare
County. Historically it was the site of some early wireless
radio research. Currently on the property is a lighted softball
field with gravel parking and an old 16' x 31' brick building
used in the early radio research. A narrow, man-made canal
extends into the property off what is know as Muddy Marsh Ditch
which empties into Cape Creek and then into Pamlico Sound. Cape
Creek is classified as SA waters. The canal serves to drain
stormwater run-off from this area of Buxton and is too shallow at
its upper end to navigate. The canal ends in a large culvert
which goes under the softball field. The upper end of the canal
is steep sided with scattered clumps of black needlerush (Juncus
roemerianus) and salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora).
As the canal approaches Muddy Marsh Ditch it passes through an
extensive black needlerush marsh.
The coastal marsh area extends across the property along
Muddy Marsh Ditch to another canal. The marsh grades from salt
marsh cordgrass along the canal into black needlerush and then
into a wetland shrub thicket of marsh elder (Iva frutescens) and
groundsel tree (Baccharis halimifolia) and then into wax myrtle
(Myrica cerifera) near the upland. The upland area of the tract
is characterized by an open grassland of salt meadow hay
(Spartina patens), prickly pear cactus (Opunia drummondil),
Smilax sp., gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella) with scattered red
cedar (Juniperus virginiana) and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria).
Dare County proposes to build a 9,500 square foot multi
purpose community center with a 66 space parking lot, access
road, and 100 foot pier. Approximately 1/3 of the total project
is within the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. The access road will
cross the man-made canal at its upper end near the existing
culverts. The proposed road crossing will be accomplished by two
36" culverts and fill material placed in the canal. To avoid the
canal, the access road would have to pass through part of the
existing softball field. The access road leads to a 200 ft.
square parking area with a stormwater retention basin in the
center.
The community center will be located at the back of the
property 15 ft. from the wetland line. The septic field is shown
65 ft. from the wetland line on the east side of the building.
The 100 ft. x 6 ft. walkway/pier will extend from the center
building to the edge of Muddy Marsh Creek to a 20 ft. x 25 ft.
T-head deck. A 4 ft. wide walkway is also proposed around the
east side of the building. The old radio research building is to
be left as is and possibly turned into a small museum in the
future.
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Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
Bio Report
Page Three
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed access road crossing of the canal will fill
1250 square feet of shallow water habitat and 4 square ft. (one
clump of black needlerush) coastal wetlands. Impervious surfaces
(roadway, parking lot, and building) will cover only about 9% of
the area within the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. The proposed
pier/walkway will shade approximately 420 square feet of coastal
wetlands and 500 square feet of public trust waters. There will
be some localized increase in turbidity with the proposed road
crossing. Approximately 60000 square ft. of uplands will be
filled and graded for the project.
CAMA Review
Land use plan consistency is under review and will be
forwarded concurrently with recommendations from other reviewing
agencies.
Submitted by: Peter B. Colwell
Date: June 16, 1992
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• Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name DARE COUNTY, ATTN TERRY WHEELER
Address Po Box 1000
City Manteo State NC
Zip 27954 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or NA Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Fessenden Center
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
NA
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 12
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Buxton
c. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Pamlico Sound
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2. 1??' `-
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both? ??h 5
New Work
c. Will the project be for community, privates
commercial use?
Community
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Provide a multi-purpose facility for
residents and visitors of Hatteras Island
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 9.96 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s)
NA
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
5.65'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Corolla, Carteret, Fripp Sands
e. Vegetation on tract Coastal wetlands to the West,
Yaupon holly, Live oak, Waxmyrtle on Uplands.
f. Man-made features now on tracpall field,StorageBidg
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation _x Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
S-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
Or pier).Muitiourpose community center Master plan & feast i i y study prepared by
with parking, raised wooden walkway Inabinet Assoc., Inc. or archives an
..>iih acanciatPd amPnitis?S History 1n Jan.
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any lanej{I
x, development.
a. Type and number of buildin s, 9,faciliti500 es, sqor.fti.
structures proposed- one m Water supply sourcdraPa Hatteras Water Associati
building with 42,295 sq.ft. of roads
anti parking.
b. Number of lots or parcels Nn_-
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) NA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
1.5 Acres
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources? being prepared.
f. Give the percentage of the tract with;n 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by imp(mrieable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildini,s, rooftops.
8.8441
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
-Asphal.-t..,---concrete --
11. If applicable, has a stormwaler n1,1W"i!einent plan
been submitted to the Division of Fnvironmental
1tlanagemcnt?-Being-_prepa red. __
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
witertre.atnlent facilities.
on si.t:e gravity septic system with
second phase low pressure pipe
j. Ilave these facilities received state or local approval?
Low pressure system )erm.it
1 NO 0002359
k. 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, "wash
down"), None
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n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
NA
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
door? NA
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
FN
Boat basin
NA
Other (break- loo' s' - 4-
boat water,- ier,
ramp, 25' 20' T-head)
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
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Road Crossing
wcdan
d or below :?;;;•:rr:?;.•. .
251 501
MH W
Upland fill
APPROX 300' .00'
areas b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards -0-
c. Type of material NA
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
NA
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
-0-
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area NA
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?. NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards ± 180 cu.yds-
m. Type of fill material culverts s cleanfill
n. Source of fill material Upland source
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? No
P. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
NA
C. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet Unknown < 1.0'
d. Type of bulkhead material _ NA
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water NA
f. Type of fill material NA
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing 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 forward a copy of the
RipRap deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Silt fence
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? sackhoe
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? NO If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
NA
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap -0-
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 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 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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 comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity. r1r..rFlVC-.o 1

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Name Carol 1)iIIon
Address PO Box 428
nuxton, NC 77920
Name
Address
Cat, natteran Motel /Attn _navenawsonAny permit issued in response to this application will
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
rcr rtox 339 allow only the development described in the application.
nuxton, NC 21920 The project will he subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
Name U.S.Park Service Attn_ Ms.Mary Moran
Address Rt. 1, Box 675 1 certify that to the hest of my knowledge, the proposed
Man teo, NC 27954 activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
4. t:a.lcc,n Mc,tel At.t.n. nc,uc Mee 192k ins -
Po Box 63.11nuxton, V 2 1920 proved Coastal hlanahcrncnt Program and will be A list of previous state or federal permits issued for ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
4
I cnnrttee, and r«mnt* dates.
/0002.150
# 25M,00
A check for $1ORmade payable to the Ih partntent of
Frivironment , health & Natural Resources to cover the
costs of processing file application.
A signed AE(' hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the Ilse of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the rqorth Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 11 ' A-1 to 10).
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 application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 104- day of 3 rt.h4.19
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO September 22, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199202622 and State Permit No. 89-92
Mr. Terry Wheeler
Dare County Parks and Recreation
Post Office Box 1000
Manteo, North Carolina 27954
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
Reference your application for a Department of the Army permit to
construct a pier and place fill materials in waters and wetlands of Pamlico
Sound associated with construction of a multipurpose community center with
access road and parking, near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina.
Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of general permit No. CESAW-CO80-N-000-0291.
Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with
applicable State authorization and Quible and Associates, plan, Sheet No. Cl,
entitled The Fessenden Center, dated May 13, 1992. Failure to comply with the
State authorization or conditions of the general permit could result in civil
and/or administrative penalties.
If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered
conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change must be
sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is
necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
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Copies Furnished:
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Director, Atlantic Marine Center
National Ocean Service
ATTN: MOA 232X1
439 West York Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1114
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
Vl*/Orth Carolina Department
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
of Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
27611-7687
Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section - Region IV
Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds Branch
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Route 6, Box 203
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890

IN REPLY REFER TO June 29, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199202622
S: August 31, 1992
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of Dare County Parks and Recreation,
represented by Mr. Terry Wheeler,.for Department of the Army authorization and
a State Water Quality Certification to construct a pier and place fill
materials in waters and wetlands of Pamlico Sound associated with construction
of a multipurpose community center with access road and parking, near Buxton,
Dare 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 authorizing 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 a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by August 31, 1992, the
District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
e Wrig
ief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North,Carolina Department of
-Environment, Health and
Natuxal Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
`Mr. David, Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
NorthCafrolina Division of
Coastal Management
1367 U. S.. Highway 17 South
'Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909

Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling,ipaving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. ?f the requested information is not relevant to your If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9 attach Form DCM-MP-2.
must be completed for all projects. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an,
existing project, new work, or both?
New Work
1 APPLICANT
c. Will the project be for community, privates N?-
a. Name DARE COUNTY, ATTN TERRY WHEELER commercial use?
Community
Address PO Box 1000
City Manteo State NC d. Describe the planned use of the projegt.
Provide a multi-purpose facility for
Zip 27954 Day phone ( 919) 473-1101 residents and visitors of Hatteras Island
X Landowner or NA Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Fessenden Center
4 LAND AND WATER
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
' CHARACTERISTICS
owner
s name and address.
-_NA
a. Size of entire tract 9.96 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) NA
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 12
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Buxton
c. County
Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Pamlico-Sound
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
5.65'.
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Corolla, Carteret, Fripp Sands
e. Vegetation on tract Coastal wetlands to the West,
Yaupon holly, Live oak, Waxmyrtle on Uplands
f. Man-made features now on tracpall f ield, StorageBld
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation _xx Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
S-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j, Has a professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carved out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
or pier).Mui ipsrpose community center Master plan & feast i i y study prepared by
with parking, raised wooden walkway Inabinet Assoc., Inc. or archives an
aaant. at ed amc?ni t i S History in Jan. 19 .
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT ` `
Complete this section if the project includes any lancj'i!l i
developm int.
a. Type and number of buildin s, facilities, or
stn,cturesproPoscd__one-t?) 9,500sq.tu. m• Water supplysourc?ape Hatteras Water Associat
----- ----
_building with 42,295 sq.ft.- of roads
and parking. --
b. Number of lots or parcels.-
n
c.
Iknsity (Give file number of residential units and file
units per acre.) NA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
1.5 Acres
C. If the proposed pmjcct will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and scditnentation control plan at
least 10 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to file Division of Land
Resources? being prepared.
n. if the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
NA
o. if the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? NA
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
Give the percentage of the tract with;n 75 feet of a.
mean high water to be covered by impenneable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildin},s, roo(Iops.
8 `s41k---
g. List the materials, such as marl, piver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
.AsRhal t?.__cflncr.ete-_
h. If applicable, has a slormwaler manaecment plan
been submitted to the Division of I-nvirYnmental
111arlagenletll? _l3C i. ng?? repa red .
i. Describe proposed sewage (lislxtsal and/or waste
watertreatmcnt facilities,
On sit.e gravity septic system wi.th
second phase low _-
- _1--_- pre. >ur<• pipe
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other(break-
water,Pict,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MIN
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
Low pressure -system Fermi t areas
_1 W?_Qgg2359
Describe existingtrratmertt facilities.
_Nnne
Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (forcxamplc, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial efflncnt, "wash
dowel"). None
APPROX
Length Width Depth
NA
NA
100' 6' - 4'
25' 20' T-head)
Road
Cr
using :•.? <::;•;:.:
251 09

ywajry :;ti:;S::
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards -O-
c. Type of material - NA
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
NA
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Locatibr of spoil disposal area
NA
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swarmA, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
180 cu.yds.
m. Type of fill material culverts & clcanf ill
n. Source of fill material Upland source
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Nn
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
NA
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet Unknown < 1.0'
d. Type of bulkhead material NA
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water NA
f. Type of fill material NA
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing 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 forward a copy of the
RipRap deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Silt fence
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
NA
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
-0-
1). Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x I 1 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 710203 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 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A storrnwater 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 comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised-by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name Carol Dillon
Address PO Box 428 .._.__ 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
tluxmi---N` 27920 -- ---- -- TO ENTER ON LAND
?. cape naf-tera. Motel /Att:n _DavenawsonAny permit issued in response to this application will
_. ---?
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A(trtress PO nox 339 allow only the development descritxd in the application.
R Ix t ""' NC 2792.0 The pm.jcct will he subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in tiro vennit.
Name U.S-nark Service, Attn. Ms.Mary
Address Rt. 1, nox 675
Mant:co, NC 27954
-
4. t:alcorr Motel, Attn. Douq'Meekins -
VO Rox 63.1, ttuxf orl, NC 21920
A list of previous state or federal perr?tit-; issued for
Nvork on file project tract. hlcludc Ix•nnit numbers,
pcnnittee, and issuing dates.
tQ f00023501
Moran
1 certify that to the hest of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Manapemcnt Program and will he con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
A check for $10(knia(le paval)le lo the 1 k partme•nl of
I?nvironment , licalfh & Natural Resources to cover the
costs of processhig the application.
A signed AEChazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet arras.
A statement on thr use of pnl?lic fnnrls. If file project
inrt,l? c? the CNIwilditnrc cif I111ltlir Iurnts, a!tach a
mcm documenting cornpliancc with the IJ„tih Carolina
f'.nvilonruental Policy Act (N.C.G.5. 1F A - I to 10).
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 application and follow-up monitoring of
pmjcct.
This is the loth- day of .S Lth? lc? 9.-
-- _-.
Cdowner or Authorized , T -rrt
C1\ r
Cl .
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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT D U
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
WATER QUALITY SECT101
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE Off Hwy 12, Dare County ballfields
Fessenden Site Buxton
PHOTO INDX: 1989:_201-2, 13 & 14-I J K 1984:_145-393; 13-V W X_
STATE PLANE COORDINATES: X:_3038100 Y: 570400
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CANA X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT.2/25192 _06/04!92 _
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT Yes No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED June 15, 1992
OFFICE Elizabeth Citv
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Dare County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Transitional
_(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE__X__
COASTAL WETLANDS _X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS
ESTUARINE WATERS _X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES NO X
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X_ PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING-None
PLANNED Gravity Septic System
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING Softball field & old brick bldg
PLANNED Multipurpose Community Center, parking, walkway & dock
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION 1' SOURCE Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER -
4 sq. ft.
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
Shallow Water Bottom 1250 sq ft
(C) OTHER:
Upland 60000 sq ft
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: .61254 square feet (1.44 acre)
(E) PRIMARY NURSERY AREA: YES NO X
(F) WATER CLASSIFICATION: SA OPEN: YES X NO
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Construction of a 9500 square foot multipurpose_
community center with parking, an access road crossing an existing
canal, septic system and 100 ft x -6 ft pier with 25 ft x 20 ft
T-head.
a
I
A
Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
Bio Report
Page Two
Site Description
Dare County owns a 10 acre tract (known as the Fessenden
tract) off Hwy 12 behind "Dillions Corner" in Buxton, Dare
County. Historically it was the site of some early wireless
radio research. Currently on the property is a lighted softball
field with gravel parking and an old 16' x 31' brick building
used in the early radio research. A narrow, man-made canal
extends into the property off what is know as Muddy Marsh Ditch
which empties into Cape Creek and then into Pamlico Sound. Cape
Creek is classified as SA waters. The canal serves to drain
stormwater run-off from this area of Buxton and is too shallow at
its upper end to navigate. The canal ends in a large culvert
which goes under the softball field. The upper end of the canal
is steep sided with scattered clumps of black needlerush (Juncus
roemerianus) and salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora).
As the canal approaches Muddy Marsh Ditch it passes through an
extensive black needlerush marsh.
The coastal marsh area extends across the property along
Muddy Marsh Ditch tO another canal. The marsh grades from salt
marsh cordgrass alo,-ig the canal into black needlerush and then
into a wetland shrub thicket of marsh elder (Iva frutescens) and
groundsel tree (Baccharis halimifolia) and then into wax myrtle
(Myrica cerifera) near the upland. The upland area of the tract
is characterized by an open grassland of salt meadow hay
(Spartina patens), prickly pear cactus (Opunia drummondil)
Smilax sp., gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella) with scattered red
cedar (Juni erus virainiana) and yaupon (Ilex vomitoria).
Dare County proposes to build a 9,500 square foot multi
purpose community center with a 66 space parking lot, access
road, and 100 foot pier. Approximately 1/3 of the total project
is within the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. The access road will
cross the man-made canal at its upper end near the existing
culverts. The proposed road crossing will be accomplished by two
36" culverts and fill material placed in the canal. To avoid the
canal, the access road would have to pass through part of the
existing softball field. The access road leads to a 200 ft.
square parking area with a stormwater. retention basin in the
center.
The community center will be located at the back of the
property 15 ft. from the wetland line. The septic field is shown
65 ft. from the wetland line on the east side of the building.
The 100 ft. x 6 ft. walkway/pier will extend from the center
building to the edge of Muddy Marsh Creek to a 20 ft. x 25 ft.
T-head deck. A 4 ft. wide walkway is also proposed around the
east side of the building.. The old radio research building is to
be left as is and possibly turned into a small museum in the
future.

Dare County (Parks and Recreation)
Bio Report
Page Three
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed access road crossing of the canal will fill
1250 square feet of shallow water habitat and 4 square ft. (one
clump of black needlerush) coastal wetlands. Impervious surfaces
(roadway, parking lot, and building) will cover only about 9% of
the area within the Estuarine Shoreline AEC. The proposed
pier/walkway will shade approximately 420 square feet of coastal
wetlands and 500 square feet of public trust waters. There will
be some localized increase in turbidity with the proposed road
crossing. Approximately 60000 square ft. of uplands will be
filled and graded for the project.
CAMA Review
Land use plan consistency is under review and will be
forwarded concurrently with recommendations from other reviewing
agencies.
Submitted by: Peter B. Colwell
Date: June 16, 1992
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stonnwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name DARE COUNTY, ATTN TERRY WHEELER
Address Po Box 1000
City Manteo State NC
Zip 27954 Day phone [phone]
X Landowner or NA Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Fessenden Center
C. If-the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
NA
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 12
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Buxton
c. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Pamlico Sound
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
New Work
c. Will the project be for community, private,
commercial use?
Community
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Provide a multi-purpose facility for
residents and visitors of Hatteras Island
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 9.96 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) NA
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
5.65'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
_Corolla, Carteret, Fripp Sands
e. Vegetation on tract coastal wetlands to the west,
. Yaupon holly, Live oak, Waxmyrtle on UplandE
f. Man-made features now on traCpall field, StorageBld
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation x_Transidonal
Developed Community
Rural _ Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
S-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier).Mul i ppoGP omm nits center
with parking, raised wooden walkway
- with associated amenities_
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Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
Master plan & feast i i y study prepared by
Inabinet Assoc., Inc. or archives an
History in Jan. .
1
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any lan(f,l1'1
development.
r\

a. "T`vpc and numherof build_ins?s. facilities, or --
stI'll cturesproposc(i one (1) 9 , 500 sq . f tj. M. Water supply sourccCa
buildinq with 42,291 sq.F1:. of roads
and parkinq, ----- - -- -
h. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density ((rive the number of residential units and the
units pcracrc.) NA
d. Size of area to he graded or disturbed
1.5 Acre.
C. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedinuntatioll control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been suhmitted to tits Division of Land
Resources? being prepared.
Hatteras Water Associa
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach aceessways or provide new access.
NA
o. If the project is on die oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? NA
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
f. (rive the percentage of tic tract witiOn 75 feet of a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
mean high water to he covered by inlf>ermcahle or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
surfaces, such as pavement, huildings, rooftops. covered in Section 7).
8.848
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g. List 111.0 materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, Length Width
Access channel Depth
or concrete, to be use(1 for paved surfaces. (MLW) or (NWL)
--AsphaJ t _.concrete
Nn
Boat basin _
h. If applicable, has a storinwatcr inarlagcmem plan Other (break-

[Teri submitted to the Division of Fnvironmental
A1 00
100' 6'
water
- 4'
anagcment?_pe11
q--prepa red . ,
boat ramp
25'
'
,
20 T-head)
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste rock jetty)
watertreatmeni facilities.
on site gravity
septic s
ystem with Fill laced in
p
:
.
_

second phase l o w
pressure pipe Road
Cr• sing
wetland or below ...
»>.: »<:>:»
- 25'

J. Hive these facilities received slate or local approval? Upland fill ?> » >>
_Low pressure s stem ?crmi t areas APPROX 300' 00' rs i';5 ?«><'»_
0002359
k. Describe existing trcatrnent facilities. b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
None _ water level in cubic yards -o-
c. Type of material NA
I. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of d. swoamps or other wetlands? excavated include marshland,
the state (for cxample. strrface nrnoff, sanitary NA
wastewater, in(fuslrial/commercial effluent, "waslt
down"). clone e. Nigh ground excavation, in cubic yards
ground-excavation,
2
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area NA
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? NA
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NA
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamtpAs, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? YES
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards ± 180 cu.yds.
m. Type of fill material culverts & cleanfill
n. Source of fill material Upland source.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? _ No
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
NA
C. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet Unknown < 1.0'
d. Type of bulkhead material NA
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water NA
f. Type of fill material
NA
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing 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 forward a copy of the
RipRap deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission 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 an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
Silt fence
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Backhoe
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? No If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
NA
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap -0_
h. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level NA
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 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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 comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity. P1M--1-1 F-J,.) i

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Name Carol Dillon
•
- - ----
Address Po Box A2>3 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
n UXtor1, NC 21920 _--_.---------
_ _ TO ENTER ON LAND
r::?Rtc CI 1) ? ria t (-r,Mot (,]/At t-n. D,1v(1oawr,onAny permit issued in response to this application will
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__ _ alirnv only the development described in the application.
_n_ux t_on, NC 2 1920 _ File project kill he suhject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit
Ntote U.S.Park Forvicc, Attn. Mr.Mary
Address Rt.. _ 1 , nox 675
Manteo, NC 27954
-1. Falcon M-tr-1, Attn. note) Mr<kinz
Po nox h 1 1, lrnxt (m, NC' 2197(1
A list of prCN-ious state or federal permits izcuc(I fOr
work ort the project Irac•t. !Delude permit rttnnhcrs,
pernlim'e, and r-euin[! d IIvs.
W() tUn021`)i)
Moran
i certify that to the t csl of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies «•ilh the State of North C'arolina's ap-
proved Coaslal i\bIlVenlent Program an(I will he con-
ductal in a manner consistent will, such program.
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A check for $If4Qn?adc payable to Ilrc i)c partn?cnt of
Ftivironmenl , Health & Naltwil Resources to cover the
costs of processing the application.
A signed AF,(' hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A slalerncnl on file use of public fends. If th^ project
involvec the exprnditure of p1ihlic' funds a!lacl1 a stale-
mcnt doctimentim, cornplianc(' \t.ill, the IJc,rth (`arolin'I
f-!ivirrnnicnl,11 hilicy Act 11 -A - i to 1O).
I further certify 111,11 1 sun authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grans pcrl"ssion to represent,1tivCS of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the l?f ?t day of J u.h4. 19 q.-
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO July 27, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199202622
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:
Reference the application of Dare County Parks and Recreation, represented
by Mr. Terry Wheeler, for Department of the Army authorization to construct a
pier and place fill materials in waters and wetlands of Pamlico Sound
associated with construction of a multi-purpose community center with access
road and parking, near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina.
The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by
the application and your field investigation report.
We recommend that the following conditions be included in the State
authorization:
a. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict
compliance with permit plan (Quibble and Associates, THE FESSENDEN CENTER,
dated May 5, 1992).
b. All fill materials will be obtained from a high ground source.
c. The fill material will be clean and free of any pollutants except in
trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials, or unsightly debris will
not be used.
d. The permittee will maintain the authorized work in good condition and
in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. The permittee is
not relieved of this requirement if he abandons the permitted activity without
having it transferred to a third party.
e. The authorized structure and associated activity will not cause an
unacceptable interference with navigation.

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f. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a
significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or
construction-related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the
waterbody is 50 NTU's or less are not considered significant.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished:
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
John Dorney
Water Quality Section
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Ms. L. R. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Region IV
Wetlands Regulatory Unit
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. David Griffin, District Manager
N.C.'Division of Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Quible

Quible & Associates, P.C.
ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS • ENVIRONMENTALISTS • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS
SINCE 1959
7 August 1992
Mr. Clifford Winefordner
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 FF!
Re: Fessenden Center - Major CAMA
Action ID. 199202622
Dear Mr. Winefordner:
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P.O. Drawer 870
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
PRINCIPALS
H.W. Bill Gilbert, III. P.E.
William C. Owen, R.L.S.
F. Richard 9uible, P.E.. R.L.S.
ASSOCIATES
Joseph S. Lassiter, S.E.S.
Waverly C. Ormond, A.I.A.
Sean C. Boyle, P.E.
Eduardo J. Voldivieso, P.E.
The p =poca of this letter is to provide a response to the 16 July 92
correspondence from the Corps of Engineers (COE) to Mr. Terry Wheeler, Dare
County Manager. That letter requested additional information on the Major
CAMA Permit Application for the Fessenden Center, a proposed multi-purpose
community center in Buxton, NC. The application was prepared and submitted
to the NC Division of Coastal Management (DCM) by Quible and Associates,
P.C. on behalf of Dare County. We are therefore responding to your request.
In preparing the site plan for the Fessenden Center we attempted to follow
the COE criteria of avoidance, minimization and, if necessary mitigation,
for wetlands impacted. The Section 404 wetlands on the subject tract have
been delineated and confirmed by Mr. Gary Mitchell of the COE. The only
proposed impact to jurisdictional wetlands or waters of the U.S. associated
with this project is a culverted road crossing over a man-made ditch, cut
through high ground, which bisects the property. Because there is an
existing ball field with fences and lights adjacent to NC 12 we have no
route for the proposed access road to the center other than to cross the
ditch at some point. The area proposed for the road crossing was selected,
in coordination with the DCM, because it is at the upper end of the ditch
and is in an area with little, or no, wetlands fringe. The proposed road
crossing will impact a small area of wetlands plants (approx. 10 sq. ft.).
It will impact an area of approximately 1,250 sq. ft. within the referenced
man-made ditch. It is therefore my hope and contention that no mitigation
is required in this instance.
Thank you for your attention to this correspondence. This is an important
project to the people of Hatteras Island and the COE consistency
determination is one of the final steps required prior to the DCM making a
permit decision. I request, on behalf of Dare County, that you provide your
determination to the DCM as quickly as possible. If you have questions or
need additional information please contact me at 919-261-3300.
iPger, u .9
Jossiter
Ma ironme ntal Section
Quible and Associates, P.C.
cc: Raleigh Bland, COE
Terry Wheeler, Dare County
John Parker, DCM
John Dorney, DEM