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April 20, 1999
Mr. Eric Fleek
NC Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
RE: Bluewater Cove Subdivision EA
Carteret County
Dear Mr. Fleek:
In response to your memorandum dated March 29, 1999 referencing the Bluewater Cove
Subdivision Environmental Assessment, we offer the following response:
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1. We have confirmed with NC Division of Shellfish Sanitation that Ramos Gut is open to
shellfishing. To reduce the potential of closing of the waters to shellfishing, the applicant has
agreed to modifiy the project plans to reduce the number of slips from 58 to 29 slips with no
boats over 21 feet in length, no boat with closed cabins, and no boats with heads.
2. No SAV will be impacted by this project. The EA has been corrected.
3. Covenants will prohibit wetland fills by individual residential lot owners. This should
preclude any additional wetland fills for the property. Not wetland fills are proposed and no
wetland fills by property owners are anticipated.
4. No closure of shellfishing waters is anticipated particularly with the reduction of the number
of boat slips and size and operational restrictions.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions regarding these issues.
Very Truly Yours,
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Lawrence R. Zucchino, ASLA
Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.A.
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Attachments: Revised EA Pages
Cc: Mr. Sherrell Futral, Applicant
Ms. Melba McGee, NCDOA
Mr. John Parker, NCDCM
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Land Planning
Landscape Architecture
Suite 101.
1001 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27605
919-834-8620
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www.paton-zucchino.com
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ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
MARCH 1, 1999
REVISED APRIL 21, 1999
Submitted by
Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/LAND PLANNERS
1001 WADE AVENUE, SUITE 101
RALEIGH, NC 27605
y ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1,1999/REVISED APRIL 21,1999
1.3 Current Conditions
The site is a 46-acre tract with elevations that range from mean sea level to fifteen-foot
elevation with moderate slope. The property is zoned for industrial use and supported a
seafood processing facility, canals and navigation channels. The processing facility, a
waste pond, the canal and the connecting channel remain. The property currently supports
agricultural fields, forest land, wooded wetlands and coastal marsh. Vehicular access to
the property is available along an existing unimproved roadway. There are no public road
rights-of-way on the property.
One existing structure is located on the property which supported the seafood processing
facility. A holding pond previously used for industrial purposes is located in the central
portion of the property. In addition a concrete boat ramp is on the property. An existing
channel is located within Ramos Gut that is approximately two feet deep and thirty feet
wide and serves as the connecting navigational channel to the deeper waters of the White
Oak River.
1.4 Proposed Project
Residential development associated with the subdivision. will include approximately 68,
residential lots. ; The residential lots will be developed concurrently with the boat slips.
Selected lot owners will have assigned boat. slips and all residents will be afforded. .
opportunities to use the ramp. A public water service is available to the:site property.:, A
certified soil scientist has inspected the site and recommended that soils will support
individual and small community septic systems for residential lots. Individual septic
systems will be permitted for each lot.
The development program for the marina includes the construction of 29 boat slips and a
trailer storage area. The marina facility is planned as a residential facility for the residents
of the subdivision. Other than the existing boat ramp no additional marina support
facilities are anticipated. The marina is designed for private boats ranging in size from 18
feet to 21 feet without heads or enclosed cabins.
An upland basin with a connecting access channel to the White Oak River is proposed.
The proposed channel minimizes resource impacts through an alignment which by using
the historic channel avoids continuous expanses of coastal marsh.
1.5 Purpose of the Proposed Project
The purpose of the project is to provide for the viable economic development of prime
waterfront property. The owner plans to provide residential lots and boat slips to support a
residential community. The residential subdivision will provide a planned community
with boat slips for the primary home and retirement markets.
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3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Geology and Sediments
The property consists of the Baymeade and Onlsow soils series, a fine sandy loam found
throughout the uplands areas of the site and Hobucken muck of the coastal marshes. The
sediment excavated for the channel alignment in the open waters is primarily fine sand.
The canals have a fine mineral/organic sediments. The channel spoil material, if suitable,
may be used as structural fill material on upland sections of the property. Unsuitable
material will be stockpiled in an upland location and used along roadside landscape areas.
3.2 Water Resources
The White Oak River is the adjacent estuarine water body classified by the State of North
Carolina as "SA". The NC Division of Shellfish Sanitation has determined that Ramos Gut
and adjacent waters of the White Oak River are open to commercial and recreational
shellfishing. It is not anticipated that the current classification or shellfish status will be
changed as a result of this project.
Depths of adjacent waters near the channel alignment range from -2' to -3.5' MHW. Tidal
amplitude for this area averages approximately 2.0'.
3.3 Air Quality
The Wilmington Regional Office of NC Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources has jurisdiction over the air quality in this region. It has been determined that
the ambient air quality for Carteret County is in compliance with the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards.
3.4 Estuarine Resources
Both migratory and permanently established fish species are present in the White Oak
River. Commercially and recreationally important species found the project areas include
Atlantic croaker, spotted sea trout, bluefish, Atlantic menhaden, and flounders.
Crustaceans include blue crab, and brown shrimp.
Benthic communities are populated by a diversity of species in the marsh and tidal flat
areas include blue crab hermit crab, stone crab, fiddler crab, littorina, bivalve mollusk
isopods, amphipods, polychaete worms and barnacles.
3.5 Terrestrial Resources
The majority of the upland portions of the property are currently in open fields and
woodland. Forested parcels within the property support loblolly pine stands with mixed
hardwood of sweetgum, water oak and red maple. Understory shrub layer includes
yaupon, wax myrtle and eastern baccharus and woody vines.
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4.6 Wetlands
The project development program has been planned to avoid direct impacts on
jurisdictional 404 wetlands and on coastal marsh. By covenant, wetland fills will not be
permitted for individual homeowners. There will be limited impacts drainage pipes for
road crossing on sections of the existing drainage ditches which contain manmade
freshwater wetlands. A wetland permit will be requested from the USACOE for use of the
existing industrial pond as a spoil basin.
4.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
All of the upland sections of the property have been highly disturbed either through
continued agricultural practices, logging or industrial uses. It does not appear that suitable
habitat for any of the endangered or threatened species is present on the site. Therefore, no
significant impact is expected from the proposed project. No field evaluation has been
made to determine the presence of Loosestrife.
4.8 Cultural Resources
There is no indication of the presence of historical or prehistorical sites on the property nor
are any sites listed of the State Historical Preservation Office. No significant impact is
expected on historic or prehistoric sites.
4.9 Esthetic and Recreational Resources
The boat slips will provide additional recreational opportunities for project residents and
tourists by providing prime boating access to White Oak River and Bogue Sound.
4.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
Recreational fishing opportunities will be afforded to community residents through
increased boating access to White Oak River and Bogue Sound.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has not yet made a determination whether a shellfish
resource suitable for shellfish leasing purposes exists within the channel alignment. The
applicant plans to request a NCDMF evaluatin in conjunction with the review of this
Environmental Assessment document.
North Carolina Division of Shellfish Sanitation has designated Ramos Gut and the waters
adjacent to the site to be open to shellfishing.
The applicant proposes to mitigate any project impact on shellfish resources include the
following:
1) The Owner proposes to collect shellfish in the channel alignment and relocate the
shellfish to an adjacent site approved by NCDMF. As a further mitigative measure,
seed clams will be planted in accordance with NCDMF specifications.
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4.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
Additional nutrient input into the receiving waters is not anticipated as a result of
implementation of the project. Conversion of past industrial operations to residential land
may result in reduced nutrient input levels. The project will request approval for a coastal
stormwater permit from DWQ and a sedimentation and erosion control approval from DLQ.
4.19 Cumulative Impacts
It is not anticipated that significant cumulative impacts will result from this development.
There will be a modest increase in vehicular traffic and a moderate increase in overall
boating traffic in this section of the White Oak River. Direct impacts to wetland and
adjacent estuarine resources have been minimized through use of an existing channel
alignment. Cumulative impacts beyond the direct impacts covered above include potential
increased boating and land clearing activities.
The project program proposes a fully developed site. No additional development plans are
anticipated for the project site. The channel and maintenance and the construction of 24
boat slips and associated residential lot development are the only activities on the property
requiring a Major CAMA Permit.
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State of North Carolina
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 29, 1999
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gloria Putnam
THROUGH: John Dome
FROM: Eric Fleek
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBJECT: Bluewater Cove Subdivision (DENR# 983, DWQ# 12389)
Based on a review of the EA, the following comments and further requirements are
offered:
1. On Page 5 (Section 2.1) it is noted that "NCDMF has not determined whether a
shellfish resources is present." Then, on Table 1 it is noted under "Resource Impacts"
that there is a "Shellfish Resource Present" and that shellfish relocation will be
conducted and seeding "if necessary". These statements are contradictory. Has there
in fact been a NCDMF shellfish survey carried out at this site? If so, will there be
impacts to this resource? Has NCDMF identified a viable shellfish resource in the
impact area(s)? If impacts to shellfish are expected then relocation and seeding will
be required. Additionally, on Page 10 (Section 3.2) the EA notes that "The White Oak
River is the adjacent estuarine water body classified by the State of North Carolina as
SA. There is conflicting data as to whether the NC Division of Shellfish Sanitation
has determined that adjacent waters of the white Oak River are open to commercial
and recreational shellfishing". Then on Page 15 (Section 4.10) the EA states: "North
Carolina Division of Shellfish Sanitation has designated the waters adjacent to the site
to be open to shellfishing." These statements are contradictory. Please clarify if an
amended EA. If these waters are open to shellfishing and NCDMF determines a
shellfish resource to be present (If they have not already done so-again the EA is
contradictory on this matter) this project as proposed will not qualify for 401 Water
Quality Certification. As per the February 1, 1993 Classifications and Water
Quality Standards Assigned to The Waters of White Oak River Basin, the project
area is listed as SA Water (Index No. 20-(18).
2. Table 1 notes that 1.38 acres of SAV will be impacted by this project. All enclosed
plats show only the channel alignments. An amended EA should include a plat that
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shows the footprint of the project (including all channels) in relation to SAV.
Additionally, information regarding the date of the most recent SAV survey must also
be included.
3. On Page 15, Section 4.6 it is noted that "The project development program has been
planned to avoid direct impacts on jurisdictional 404 wetlands and on coastal marsh.
Wetland fills will not be permitted for individual homeowners by covenant." Then, on
Page 17 (Section 4.19) it is noted that "cumulative impacts beyond the direct impacts
covered above include potential incremental 404 wetland fill from individual property
owners." Again, these are contradictory statements. Will covenants prohibit wetland
fills as stated on Page 15 or will additional wetland fill be possible as stated on Page
17? Please clarify. If covenants will not specifically prohibit wetland fill, plats
showing proposed lots and their footprint in relation to the wetlands on this site must
be submitted.
4. On Page 10 of the EA it states "It is not anticipated that the current classification or
shellfish status will be changed as a result of this project." As per Shellfish sanitation
rules, any marina with greater than 30 slips will automatically cause closure of
currently open shellfish waters. The amended EA should reflect this fact. This project
will cause this area of the White Oak River to be closed to shellfishing. Please clarify
this statement in the amended EA.
If there are any questions regarding this project please feel free to contact Mr. Eric Fleek
at (919) 733-17867 or at [e-mail]
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
MARCH 1, 1999
Submitted by
Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS/LAND PLANNERS
1001 WADE AVENUE, SUITE 101
RALEIGH, NC 27605
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE ONE
SECTION PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT 1-3
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Permitting Process
1.3 Current Conditions
1.4 Proposed Project
1.5 Purpose of the Proposed Project
1.6 Proposed Construction Methods
1.7 Proposed Construction Schedule
FIGURE 1: Location Map 4-4
2.0 ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS 5-6
2.1 Alternative 1: Preferred Alternative
2.2 Alternative 2: Open Water Marina
2.3 Alternative 3: No Action
TABLE #1: Summary of Alternatives Plat 7 -7
FIGURE 2: Maintenance Dredging Plat 8-8
FIGURE 3: Preliminary Subdivision Plat 9-9
3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 10-13
3.1 Geology and Sediments
3.2 Water Resources
3.3 Air Quality
3.4 Estuarine Resources
3.5 Terrestrial Resources
3.6 Wetlands
3.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
3.8 Cultural Resources
3.9 Aesthetic and Recreational Resources
3.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
3.11 Socio-Economic Resources
.3.12. Prime or Unique. Agricultural Lands
3.13 Public Lands
3.14 Groundwater Quality
3.15 Noise Levels
3.16 Water Supply
3.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
3.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES 14 -17
4.1 Geology and Sediments
4.2 Water Resources
4.3 Air Quality
4.4 Estuarine Resources
4.5 Terrestrial Resources
4.6 Wetlands
4.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
4.8 Cultural Resources
4.9 Esthetic and Recreational Resources
4.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
4.11 Socio-Economic Resources
4.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
4.13 Public Lands
4.14 Groundwater Quality
4.15 Noise Levels
4.16 Water Supply
4.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
4.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
4.19 Cumulative Impacts
5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 18 -18
5.1 Federal
5.2 State
5.3 North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
6.0 NOTIFICATION 19-19
6.1 Riparian Landowners
6.2 Public Notice
6.3 Point of Contact
6.4 Findings
6.5 Sources of Information
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
1.0 PURPOSE AND NEED
1.1 Introduction
The applicant has secured a purchase option for the subject property and proposes to
develop a marina basin, residential lots and support facilities. The purpose of the project is
to develop a marina to support up to fifty-eight boats for recreational boating for project
residents. Maintenance dredging of existing canals and an existing navigation channel"
connecting the marina to White Oak River is needed thus requiring the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Assessment.
The Bluewater Cove Subdivision is located on a forty-six acre tract on the eastern
shoreline of the White Oak River west of N.C. Highway 58 in Carteret County near
Cape Carteret, North Carolina.
1.12 Summary of Major Issues
The project development program, and the upland marina basin meet the general use and
performance criteria established by the NCDCM rules and policies. Maintenance dredging
for two existing canals and the existing connecting navigation channel is the primary issue
to be addressed in this document. The key issue to be determined is how to minimize
resource impacts and what level of design minimization and mitigation responses can be
made by the applicant.
Permit requirements for the project as. proposed include a joint Major CAMA/USACOE
permit, a NCDWQ 401 Water Quality Certification, NCDLR Sedimentation and Erosion
Control Permit and a NCDWQ Coastal Area Stormwater Permit.
1.2 Permitting Process
A CAMA Major Development Permit application will be submitted to the NC Division of
Coastal Management and the US Army Corps of Engineers in early December 1998. The
application is being processed for review and comment by the following agencies:
State Review
NC Division of Water Quality
NC Division of Water Resources
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
NC Division of Environmental Health
Federal Review
Environmental Protection Agency
National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
NC Division of Archives and History
NC Division of Community Assistance
Wildlife Resources Commission
NC Department of Administration
NC Department of Transportation
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1.3 Current Conditions
The site is a 46-acre tract with elevations that range from mean sea level to fifteen-foot
elevation with moderate slope. The property is zoned for industrial use and supported a
seafood processing facility, canals and navigation channels. The processing facility, a
waste pond, the canal and the connecting channel remain. The property currently supports
agricultural fields, forest land, wooded wetlands and coastal marsh. Vehicular access to
the property is available along an existing unimproved roadway. There are no public road
rights-of-way on the property.
One existing structure is located on the property which supported the seafood processing
facility. A holding pond previously used for industrial purposes is located in the central
portion of the property. In addition a concrete boat ramp is on the property. An existing
channel is located within Ramos Gut that is approximately two feet deep and thirty feet
wide and serves as the connecting navigational channel to the deeper waters of the White
Oak River.
1.4 Proposed Project
Residential development associated with the subdivision will include approximately 68
residential lots. The residential lots will be developed concurrently with the boat slips.
All lot owners will have assigned boat slips and will be afforded opportunities to use the
ramp. A public water service is available to the site property. A certified soil scientist has
inspected the site and recommended that soils will support individual and small
community septic systems for residential lots. Individual septic systems will be permitted
for each lot.
The development program for the marina includes the construction of 58 boat slips and a
trailer storage area. The marina facility is planned as a residential facility for the residents
of the subdivision. Other than the existing boat ramp no additional marina support' facilities are anticipated. The marina is designed for private boats ranging in size from 18
feet to 21 feet without heads.
An upland basin with a connecting access channel to the White Oak River is proposed.
The proposed channel minimizes resource impacts through an alignment which by using
the historic channel avoids continuous expanses of coastal marsh - -
LS Purpose of the Proposed Project
The purpose of the project is to provide for the viable economic development of prime..
waterfront property. The owner plans to provide residential lots and boat slips to support a
residential community. The residential subdivision will provide a planned community
with boat slips for the primary home and retirement markets. .
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1.6 Proposed Construction Methods
The applicant will construct the boat slips. Maintenance dredge spoil effluent will be
pumped by a hydraulic dredge to an existing pond. An adjustable weir or pipes will return
the settled effluent to the creek. When all work is complete and the material has decanted,
the spoil may be distributed over high land areas and contoured on the site. No
bulkheading of the shoreline is anticipated.
1.7 Proposed Construction Schedule
Project construction is planned to begin upon permit authorization by NCDCM and
USACOE. A six-month construction period is anticipated for the boat slips, roadway and
utility infrastructure. Single family residential structures will be constructed over an
extended period by the project developer and individual lot owners.
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC.
MARCH 1, 1999
2.0 ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
2.1 Alternative 1: Maintenance Dredging of Existing Channel and Canals
(Applicant's Preferred Alternative)
Alternative 1, the applicant's preferred alternative, proposes maintenance dredging of the
existing channel and canals and the construction of fixed dockage. This alternative would
be a closed marina system with an open water navigation connecting channel to the
existing channel in the White Oak River.
Preliminary development planning for the property led to the proposed plan with an upland
marina and a connecting navigation channel. The values of residential lots increase
significantly when located adjacent to boat dockage on the shoreline of the property. The
interior location of the marina basin maximizes the development potential for access for
residential uses while minimizing impacts on estuarine resources and minimizing use of
public trust waters. The existing canals and channel alignment provides the best direct
navigational alignment to the deeper navigational waters of the White Oak River.
Alternative 1 was selected early in the planning process as the preferred alternate. An
upland basin is the basin type of highest priority in the Coastal Area Management Acts
regulations and policies. When compared to an open water marina (Alternative 2) benefits
include greater boat protection, increased shoreline for residential ships, better slip access
and mooring safety, minimization of adverse environmental impacts on the open water
estuarine bottom and minimum intrusion into the public trust domain.
NCDMF has not determined whether a shellfish resource is present. The applicant plans to
request a NCDMF evaluation in conjunction with the review of this Environmental
Assessment document.
Alternative 1 will have limited if no impact on jurisdictional 404 wetlands or coastal
marsh. Maintenance dredging of the existing channel and canal will displace
approximately 2.35 acres of estuarine bottom all of which has been historically-disturbed..
2.2 Alternative 2: Open Water Marina
Alternative 2 -proposes an open water marina developed in the public trust waters
immediately west of the property and the waters of Ramos Gut. Significant open water
dredging of up to three acres would be required for slip construction including the
dredging of a connecting navigation channel to the deeper waters of the White Oak River.
Channel and canal maintenance dredging to the boat ramp would be necessary.
Construction of an open water breakwater may be required to provide boat-mooring
protection from wave action.
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MARCH 1, 1999
Open water marinas are specified as the least favored marina types by NCDCM policies
and regulations for marinas. Access and use of public trust waters in the area of the
marina would be hindered and impacts on estuarine bottom of the White Oak River would
be extensive. An open water marina presents a significant drawback by restricting
reasonable vehicular access and boat ramp access for residents.
2.3 No Action Alternative 3. The purpose of this project. is the development of a marina with
associated residential land use. The project requires a navigational channel to be
operational. No maintenance dredging for the existing channel and canal will render the
basin usable for the navigation of boats. The existing boat ramp would become non-
operational. The no action alternative does not support the applicant's purpose and need.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
3.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Geology and Sediments
The property consists of the Baymeade and Onlsow soils series, a fine sandy loam found
throughout the uplands areas of the site and Hobucken muck of the coastal marshes. The
sediment excavated for the channel alignment in the open waters is primarily fine sand.
The canals have a fine mineral/organic sediments. The channel spoil material, if suitable,
may be used as structural fill material on upland sections of the property. Unsuitable
material will be stockpiled in an upland location and used along roadside landscape areas.
3.2 Water Resources
The White a is the adjacent estuarine water bod e St to of North
arolina as "SA" There is conflicting data as to whether the NC Division of Shellfish
anitation has determined that adiacen waters ?wh;ra nak River are oven to
rumm--e-rc-idf and recreational shellfish It is not anticipated that the current
cla-&sificatioi or sfiellfish status will be changed as a result of this project.
Depths of adjacent waters near the channel alignment range from -2' to -3.5' MHW. Tidal
amplitude for this area averages approximately 2.0'.
3.3 Air Quality
The Wilmington Regional Office of NC Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources has jurisdiction over the air quality in this region. It has been determined that
the ambient air quality for Carteret County is in compliance with the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards.
3.4 Estuarine Resources
Both migratory and permanently established fish species are present in the White Oak
River. Commercially and recreationally important species found the project areas include
Atlantic croaker, spotted sea trout, bluefish, Atlantic menhaden, and flounders.
Crustaceans include blue crab, and brown shrimp.
Benthic communities are populated by a diversity of species in the marsh and tidal flat
areas include blue crab hermit crab, stone crab, fiddler crab, littorina, bivalve mollusk
i.sopods, amphipods,_polychaete worms. and barnacles. _
3.5 Terrestrial Resources
The majority of the upland portions of the property are currently in open fields and
woodland. Forested parcels within the property support loblolly pine stands with mixed
hardwood of sweetgum, water oak and red maple. Understory shrub layer includes
yaupon, wax myrtle and eastern baccharus and woody vines. .
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
The primary wildlife in the wooded areas consists of squirrels, opossums, raccoons,
snakes, owls, songbirds rabbits and mice.
3.6 Wetlands
Jurisdictional Section 404 wetlands are found on the site and have been delineated and
surveyed by a certified wetlands delineator (Land Management Group, Inc.). Section 404
wetlands possess diagnostic characteristics of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and
shallow groundwater hydrology, which support wetland plant communities. Other than the
use of pond as a temporary spoil basin, no jurisdictional Section 404 wetlands are planned
to be filled or impacted, as a result of implementing the proposed development plan
preferred by the applicant.
The waterfront margins of the property along the canals and the White Oak River support
broad expanses of regularly and irregularly flooded coastal marsh dominated by smooth
cordgrass (Spartina altemiflora), saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina patens), saltgrass
(Distichlis spicata) and black needle rush (Juncus roemerianus). Coastal marsh provides a
primary source of nutrients supporting larval and post-larval species of fish, crustaceans
and mollusks. Foraging habitat for birds and other wildlife is also provided by coastal
marsh habitat. No coastal marsh will be directly impacted by proposed development
activities.
3.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
The following list of plant and animal species which may be present in Carteret County.
Th following list of endangered and threatened species for the area has been provided by
the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vertebrates
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) Threatened
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Threatened
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Endangered
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Endangered
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) Endangered
Eastern cougar (Fells concolor couguar) Endangered
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii) Endangered
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides.bor..ealis) Endangered-....
Roseate tern (Sterna dougallii) Endangered
Manatee (Trichechus manatus) Endangered
Vascular Plants
Seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) Threatened
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) Endangered
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
The proposed development program of residential homes and boat slips are planned for
construction in the upland sections of the property. Much of the remaining forest sections
are small in area, highly disturbed and scattered. It is therefore unlikely that any
endangered or threatened species will be affected by the proposed site development. Early
indications from field visits by resource agencies have given no indication that any
endangered or threatened species are present on the site. The NC Wildlife Commission
and the USFWS will undertake a thorough review of the site during the course of the
CAMA Major Permit review process.
3.8 Cultural Resources
The majority of the property is currently in forest. A former seafood processing facility
operated by Southern Seafood, Inc. is present on the site. The structure is in disrepair and
will be demolished and moved from the property. The CAMA Major permit review
process will afford the State Historical Preservation office an opportunity to review the site
and make a determination with regard to historical value. It is not expected that the
structure possesses significant historical value.
There are no indications in the wooded areas that any mounds, markers, depressions or
ground disturbance which may signify the presence of historical or prehistoric sites.
3.9 Aesthetic and Recreational Resources
The property possesses considerable value with regard to esthetic and recreational
resources. A boat ramp is currently on the property on Canal A. Waterfront property
which can support residential shoreline development and boating offers a prime
recreational resource. The scenic appeal of the White Oak River and the adjacent coastal
marshes have attracted visitors to the area in increasing numbers.
Water access for boating is in great demand in this area with limited opportunities for
permanent and temporary moorings with support facilities. Recreational boating for
project residents will offer expanded opportunities for water related recreational activities.
3.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
The White Oak River and nearby creeks and tributaries have been used historically for
both recreational fishing. Primary species for sport uses are spot, mullet, trout, croaker
and flounder. Commercial fishing is limited. _
3.11 Socio-Economic Resources
The site is located in a rural area of the county with much of the surrounding area in forest
and agricultural lands. The local economy is based primarily on agriculture, fishing,
forestry and tourism. Economic development opportunities in this region have historically
-- been limited. Waterfront property suitable for second home and retirement residential
development and boating facilities are in high demand in the county offering a prime
opportunity for economic development in the area.
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
3.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
The property supports no current of agricultural cropland. There are no designations of
prime or unique agricultural lands applied to the property.
3.13 Public Lands
No public lands are located on the property.
3.14 Groundwater Quality
Groundwater on the property is relatively shallow, typically less than three feet below
existing topographic elevations. Two agricultural drainage ditches maintain the
groundwater levels lower in the central portion of the property than what would normally
occur if the ditches were not in place. An environmental audit has not been performed on
the property.
3.15 Noise Levels
Noise from construction equipment including trucks and other grading equipment will be
audible from the adjacent county roadway resulting in a temporary increase in ambient off-
site noise levels. Following construction, noise levels will approximate the area
surrounding the project site.
3.16 Water Supply
An on-site water distribution system will be constructed to provide a community water
supply for the residences. A public water supply is available to the property.
3.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
No fuel service is planned for the boat docks. Introduction of other toxic substances is not
anticipated.
3.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
Relatively high levels of ambient dissolved oxygen levels are present in the White Oak
River. There are no current indications of eutrophication of the waters of the canals or the
White Oak River. The construction of boat slips is not anticipated to generate significant
additional nutrient loading to the receiving waters.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES
4.1 Geology and Sediments
Sediments in the project area are either accumulated sand, fine and shell fragments in the
previously dredged area or dredged material deposited atop the Baymeade and Onslow
soils on the site. Approximately 11,385 cubic yards of material is to be excavated during
the proposed channel maintenance operation. A volume of 2,085 cubic yards is to be
removed from the existing channel open water channel (Segment A) and 4,415 cubic yards
from the existing channel Segment B landward of the current shoreline. The existing
canals (A and B) will total 4,845 cubic yards of maintenance dredge material. The
excavation work will produce material for contouring the upland area of the tract for
residential lots, service roads and support facilities. Future maintenance dredging will be
accomplished by pumping sediment to the.spoil basin.
4.2 Water Resources
No significant water quality degradation is anticipated during the construction and
operation of the boat slips. Open water dredging of fine sands will not present a
significant turbidity factor in the White Oak River. Spoil will be deposited in an on-site
spoil detention basin for settling and dewatering. To reduce the extent of turbidity-induced
water quality impacts to sensitive reproduction and growth life stages of estuarine
organisms, open water dredging will occur between September 30 to April 1 when fishery
spawning activities are limited. No effect on salinity levels is expected as a result of
project construction activities.
4.3 Air Quality
Elevation of airborne pollutants will be insignificant. The proposed construction will not
create a significant adverse effect on air quality. Any air quality impacts from the
operation of excavation equipment will be short-term and minor.
4.4 Estuarine Resources
Maintenance of the existing channel and canals will require the excavation of
approximately 2.35 acres of previously disturbed estuarine bottom. The channel and canal
maintenance is designed to not extend beyond -the original channel and canal-width.
4.5 Terrestrial Resources
A 25-acre area of the site will be impacted by the proposed development activities most of
which will be an agricultural field and woodlands. Habitat values for the protect site are
relatively limited and therefore the development activities are not expected to have
significant impact on terrestrial wildlife populations or habitat.
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BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
4.6 Wetlands
The project development program has been planned to avoid direct impacts on
jurisdictional 404 wetlands and on coastal marsh. Wetland fills will not be permitted r
individual homeowners by covenant. There will be limited impacts drainage pipes for ad
crossing on sections of the existing drainage ditches which contain manmade freshwater
wetlands. A wetland permit will be requested from the USACOE for use of the existing
industrial pond as a spoil basin.
4.7 Endangered and Threatened Species
All of the upland sections of the property have been highly disturbed either through
continued agricultural practices, logging or industrial uses. It does not appear that suitable
habitat for any of the endangered or threatened species is present on the site. Therefore, no
significant impact is expected from, the proposed project. No field evaluation has been
made to determine the presence of Loosestrife.
4.8 Cultural Resources
There is no indication of the presence of historical or prehistorical sites on the property nor
are any sites listed of the State Historical Preservation Office. No significant impact is
expected on historic or prehistoric sites.
4.9 Esthetic and Recreational Resources
The boat slips will provide additional recreational opportunities for project residents and
tourists by providing prime boating access to White Oak River and Bogue Sound.
4.10 Recreational and Commercial Fishing
Recreational fishing opportunities will be afforded to community residents through
increased boating access to White Oak River and Bogue Sound.
The NC Division of Marine Fisheries has not yet made a determination whether a shellfish
resource suitable for shellfish leasing purposes exists within the channel alignment. The
applicant .plans to request a NCDMF evaluatin in conjunction with the review of this
Environmental Assessment document.
North-.Car- ina Division of Shellfish Sanitation.has designated the waters, adjacent of the
site to be open to sheI fishing.
The applicant proposes to mitigate any project impact on shellfish resources include the
following.- '
1) The Owner proposes to collect shellfish in the channel alignment and relocate the
shellfish to an adjacent site approved by NCDMF. As a further mitigative measure,
seed clams will be planted in accordance with NCDMF specifications.
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
2) After maintenance excavation, the proposed channel bottom in Channel Segment B is
likely to be at a depth and substrate that is likely to support shellfish resource habitat.
4.11 Socio-Economic Resources
Sixty-eight residential lots will be made available for purchase by buyers in the primary,
secondary and retirement markets. Such lots are considered prime property particularly
when associated with a planned community, offering boat slips. Additional jobs will be
created during the construction of the boat slips and subdivision infrastructure and through
the construction of individual residences. The no action alternative would remove the
socio-economic benefits expected from the construction of a residential subdivison.
4.12 Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
All of the potential agricultural land currently on project site will be converted to development
uses as a result of this project. The property is not considered to be prime or unique agricultural
lands.
4.13 Public Lands
No public lands above mean high water will be impacted by this project. The proposed
boat channel will require excavation of the submerged public bottom of Ramos Gut. No
long term environmental impacts from the channel excavation are anticipated.
4.14 Groundwater Quality
No significant impact is expected on the quality of groundwater resulting from
development of the proposed project.
4.15 Noise Levels
Noise levels associated with the project will be limited to the temporary noise associated
.with construction activities. Permanent changes in noise levels will be limited to increased
boat usage in the marina and associated channel. These noise levels will not exceed
normal noise levels associated with such uses. There are few residential uses adjacent to
the property, which may be affected by the increased noise levels.
4.16 Water Supply...
Water service to the project will be provided through a public water system and distributed
through a community system.
4.17 Introduction of Toxic Substances
No fuel service will be provided for boats moored at the project. No introduction of toxic
substances is anticipated.
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BLUEWATER COVE SUBDIVISION
CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
4.18 Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
Additional nutrient input into the receiving waters is not anticipated as a result of
implementation of the project. Conversion of past industrial operations to residential land
may result in reduced nutrient input levels. The project will request approval for a coastal
stormwater permit from DWQ and a sedimentation and erosion control approval from DLQ.
4.19 Cumulative Impacts
It is not anticipated that significant cumulative impacts will result from this development.
There will be a modest increase in vehicular traffic and a moderate increase in overall
boating traffic in this section of the White Oak River. Direct impacts to wetland and
adjacent estuarine resources have been minimized through use of an existing channel
alignment. Cumulative impacts beyond the direct impacts covered above include potential
incremental 404 wetland fill from individual property owners. ( S
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anticipated for the project site. The channel and maintenance and the construction of 58
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
5.0 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Federal
The development project will be submitted to the US. Army Corps of Engineers for
compliance review with Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act covering the
construction dredging, filling and other work in navigable waters. The discharge of
dredged or fill material in wetlands is also reviewed by the Corps of Engineers for
compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Corps of Engineers serves as
the coordinating agency for permit applications by circulating to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service for comment.
5.2 State
A permit application for a major CAMA Major permit will be submitted to the NC
Division of Coastal Management (NCDCM) for review of the project for state
authorization. NCDCM serves as the state coordinating agency by soliciting and
incorporating comments from appropriate state agencies noted in section 1.2 of this report.
In making permit decisions, NCDCM considers comments from all agencies, including the
Corps of Engineers, with regard to the project's compliance with the Coastal Area
Management Act, The Dredge and Fill Act; Water Quality Certifications and easements
within Public Trust Areas.
5.3 North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
This Environmental Impact Statement report is prepared in response to the applicant's
proposal to maintain navigable waters in an area within the domain of the public trust.
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CARTERET COUNTY, NC
MARCH 1, 1999
6.0 NOTIFICATION
6.1 Adjacent Riparian Landowners
The CAMA requires notification of permit applications by certified mail to riparian land
owners. All riparian land owners will be been notified. Riparian land owners have thirty
days in which to respond to the permit application.
6.2 Public Notice
The NCDCM will notice the receipt of the CAMA Major Development permit application
in a local newspaper and in a monthly agency permit notification summary issued to
interested parties.
6.3 Point of Contact
This Environmental Assessment was prepared by Paton/Zucchino & Associates, P.A., 1001
Wade Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27605. [phone].
6.4 Findings
The applicant believes that the proposed project will not have significant impact on the
quality of the environment. It is recommended that after proper review a FONSI be issued
for this project.
6.5 Sources of Information
• North Carolina Administrative Code. Title 15A DEHNR, Chapter 7, Coastal
Management.
• North Carolina Administrative Code. Title 15A DEHNR, Departmental Rules
Subchapter 1C. Compliance with N.C. Environmental Policy Act.
• USDA, Soil Conservation Service. Soil Survey of Carteret County, North Carolina.
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APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. County Carteret
b. City- town. community or landmark
Cedar Point
a. Landowner:
Name L. Arden. Inc. c/o Lowell Fredeen
Address 104 Club House Drive Star Hill
City Swansboro State NC
Zip 28584 D. Phone [phone]
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Land Management Group Inc.
Address P.O. Box 2522
City Wilmington State NC
Zip 28502 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Magen's Bay
-Subdivision
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2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
c. Street address or secondary road number.
Project is located in MagensBay Subdivision
at the terminus of Magens Court East and Fawn
Creek Court
d Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? x Yes No
e. Name .of bode of water nearest project (e.g.
river, creek, sound, bay)
Bougie Sound
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier,
And excavation and/or filling activities.
Two earthen dams were constructed to
impound two ponds. -Additional lot fill w-as
discharMd on lots 60-63 and 42 to allow for
residential construction
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both? new-
work
c. Will the project be for public, private or
commercial use? Private use
d Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods
of construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. 0.03 acres of fill (Area A on
site plan is necessary for a small communitv^pier
located between lots 32 and 33. --0.10 acres of fill
is_ necessary on lots 41 and 42 for residential
construction with 0.02 acres necessary for dam
completion which resulted in the inundation of 0.49
acres of associated wetlands. Area "D" consists of
0.02 acres of dam fill and 0.45 acres of inundated
wetlands.
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 84.819 acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) --0.45 acres
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 15'-20'
d Soil t%pe(s) and texture(s) of tract
Wand Series - fine sand on uplands: Seabrook:
Series. - fine sand in wetlands
e. Vegetation on tract Woody vegetation in
- wetlands some coastal marsh around sound's
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f. Man-made features now on tract residential
subdivision
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site (C. .It the Ageal l amuse plan)
Conservation Transitional
x Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned bv_ local government?
R-20
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the
applicable zoning? Yes ___No
Ouach zoning compliance certificate- if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment
been done for the tract? x Yes No
If yes, by wfiom?see CAMA major permit 65-94
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes x No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? x Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other x
If ves, has a delineation been conducted? Yes
(Attach doevmauation. if available)
in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
On-site wastewater treatment centers designed to
state specifications
n. Describe location and type of discharges to
waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff.
Sanitarv wastewater. industrial/commercial
effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges.)
none
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
. Water system by West Carteret Water Corp
5.. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form the
following items must be submitted:
* A copy of the deed (with state application only)
or other instrument under which the applicant
claims tital to the affected properties. If the
applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said
property, then forward a copy of the deed or other
instrument under which the owner claims title,
plus written permission from the owner to carry
out the project.
* An accurate, dated work plat (including plan
view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale
in black ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper.
(Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule
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 an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
:applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger
drawings.) A site or location map is a part of plat
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar kith the area to
the site. Include highwav or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
* A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
* A list of the names and compliet addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats by
certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that thev have 30 days in which to submit
comments on the proposed project to the Division
of Coastal Management. Upon signing this form,
the applicant further certifies that such notice has
been provided.
Name Mr. Ennett
Address Hwv 24 East Cape Carteret. Swansboro
NC 2884
Phone [phone]
Name Blue Water Development Co.
Address 200 Man2rove Drive. Emerald Isle NC
Phone [phone]
Name
Address
Phone
* A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
* A check for $250 made payable to the
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources (DEHNR) to cover the costs of
processing the application.
* A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
* A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S.113A -1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policv Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to
this application will allow only the development
described in the application. The project will be
subject to conditions and restrictions contained in
the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the
proposed activity complies with the State of North
Carolina's approved Coastal Management-Program
and will be conducted in a manner consistent with
such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant and do in
fact grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating
information related to this permit application and
follow-up monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the day of ?- -t,.-/ WY -23 Pr,_J M_ Z7
Print Name ta,v? ma,?,?b?rn?r 6rco?P, T-,
Signature
La xmer o uthorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to-your
proposed project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in
the space provided at the bottom of each
form.
Revised 03/95
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COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PLAN
FOR MAGENS BAY SUBDIVISION
USACOE Action ID# 199800294
Prepared for.
L. Arden, Inc.
104 Club House Drive. Star Hill
Swansboro, North Carolina
Prepared by:
Land Management Group, Inc.
Wilmington North Carolina
Job # 04-97-435
January 1998
INTRODUCTION
The mitigation for the 1.38 acres of wetland impacts at the Magens Bay subdivision
will be mitigated through the creation of an on-site upland conservation easement (-1.93
acres and through the preservation of -2.2 acres of nearby and in-kind wetlands and
adjacent upland buffer which were donated to the NC Coastal Federation by Mr. Fredeen.
Final mitigation will total -4.13 acres preserved for an approximate preservation: impact
ratio of 3:1.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
The conservation easement will be accomplished through the establishment of a
15' natural conservation buffer easement adjacent to all undisturbed wetlands on the site.
The easement will be part of the restrictive covenants of the subdivision and duly
recorded. The easement will total 1.93 acres(15' x 5,604') and is shown in Figure 1.
The upland buffer was designed in an effort to help protect the water quality of
Bouge Sound. The buffer will ensure a continuous line of protection ensuring that any
urban discharges from households in the Magens Bay Subdivision will not be transported
directly into adjacent wetlands. Such examples might include grease and oil from
driveways, applied herbicides and pesticides, as well as any other excess contaminant
loading from excess precipitation. This will provide an additional filtering apparatus and
further protect the wetlands.
PRESERVATION MITIGATION
Preservation mitigation includes the donation of -2.5 acres of wetlands and
uplands to the North Carolina Coastal Federation (Figures 2 &3). The wetlands, located
near the Bouge Sound Yacht Club, are similar to those of the impacted area at Magens
Bay.
SUMMARY
The mitigation of 1.31 acres of wetland loss at Magens Bay Subdivision will be
mitigated through the establishment of a 1.93 acre upland conservation easement around
all remaining undisturbed wetlands and the preservation of -2.3 acres of in-kind wetlands
within the same watershed. The mitigation was designed in order to provide similar levels
of water quality functions for the Bouge Sound Watershed.
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