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Home My WebLink About20190140 Ver 1_DOT Ferry Division Files_20190225�.•�,,..Wtn�e.,�o i ¢� _� � 's"y� �6' 4YY��'W�um � STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER GOVFRNOR January 31, 2019 Stephen Lane Coastal Management — Transportation Projects NCDEQ 400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City, NC 28557 Mr. Lane, JAMES H. TROGDON, III SECRETAAY The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division is applying for a major modification to CAMA Major perxnit #44-96 to extend the permitted portion of the existing ferry channel located at the Cedar Island Ferry Terminal, in Cedar Island, North Cazolina. The current permitted channel length, including the boat basin channel, is 1190' of which includes a portion that extends straight out past the breakwater by 200'. A shoal has developed in the unpernutted portion of the existing channel and has created unsafe traueling conditions for the vessels and the traveling public. Northerly wind conditions cause the Captains to come out of the basin and be side-to forcing the ferry to roll which in turn creates unsafe conditions for the traveling public, state employees, and the vessels. While there is deep water in the channel to the south it is important for the vessels to stay close to the breakwater to avoid potentially dangerous operating condi6ons during high wind events. Pernutting the requested section of channel will a11ow for the Ferry Division to perform dredge maintenance activities ensuring the channel is clear and reliable for safe passage. � MailingAddress: NC DEPARTMENf OF TRANSPORTATION FERRY DMSION 159 LUCINDA LANE POWELLS POINT, NC 2J966 Telephone: (252) 621-6251 Fax: (252)491•2752 CuslomerService: ]-877-368-4968 Website: www,ncdot.gov FEB � 5 2019 MisIW�'IV��L.+ O.o! A A The NCDOT Locations and Surveys Unit has performed surveys of this area and they have provided a map depicting the proposed dredging of the previously unpermitted portion of the channel. The previously unpernutted channel extends approximately 590 feet further thau,t� current pernutted channel. The current pernutted depth for tlus channel and basin is �9-' but connecting waters are between 13' and 17' therefore NCDOT is requesting to dredge and maintain this channel to a depth of 12' MLLW. An estimated 22,450 cubic yards of material will be removed from the Cedar Island channel and basin azea during the upcoming dredging event. All dredging activities will be performed by the NCDOT Ferry Division — Marine Maintenance Unit. The State owned 12" pipeline dredge Manteo will be used for this wark along with a support fleet consisting of tugs and barges to move material, equipment, fuel, and workers azound the wark site. Material removed during this dredge project will be pumped to a leased spoil site that is located on a nearby property. The spoil site will have berms that are 12' feet tall with a 2:1 slope. A spill gate be installed in the spoil site berm and two discharge pipes attached to the spill gate will allow clear water to flow back into the Pamlico Sound. A map of the spoil site is attached to this request. This map was revised on January 22, 2019 to include the location of the discharge pipes Please use WBS number 16.71001 for all applicable fees. Sincerely, AJ✓'--' � Catherine Peele Envuonmental Program Supervisor �.��,�;�.A�� Eg � 5 2019 ,��-�k4� K�� 9BM MP-1 APPLICATION for Maior De�elopment Permit (IasY revlsed 72I27106) st ��'�,: :�x �;�; �,.;�,q �. North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information Business Name Project Name (if appiicable) Ncdot - Ferry Division Cedar Island Channel Applicant 1: First Name MI Last Name � Catherine Peele Applicant 2: First Name MI Last Name � If atlditional applicants, please attach an additionel page(s) with names listed. Mailing Address PO Box City State 159 Lucinda Lane Powells Point NC ZIP Country Phone No. FAX No. 27966 252 - 621 - 6251 ext. - - Street Address ("Adifferent from above) City State ZIP Email cdpeele@ncdot.gov 2. AgenbConfractor Information Business Name N/A AgenU Contrector 1: First Name � MI Last Neme Agent/ Contrador 2: First Name MI Last Name Mailing Address PO Box City State ZIP Phone No. 1 Phone No. 2 - - e�R. - � ext. FAX No. Contractor # StreetAddress(ifdifferentfromabove) � City State ZIP Email ��\� _, �� _' z—r_ ❑ � �i 2019 <Form continues on back> ,� ��m�� 9'f�" 252-8q$•?808 :: 9-ffi$8-4@bCOA�9° :: etvwwr.roccoaskaQroan�gemere4.net Form DCM MP-1 (Page 2 of 6) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit 3. Project Location County (can be multiple) Street Address �State Rd. #�� Carteret 3619 Cedar Island Road Subdivision Name City State Zip N�A Cedar Island NC 28520 - Phone No. Lot No.(s) ('d many, attach additlonal page with list) 252 - 463 - 7040 ext. a. in which NC river basin is the project located? b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project Neuse River Basin Pamlico Sound c. Is the water 6ody identified in (b) above, natural or ma�madeT d. Neme the closest majorwater body to the proposed project site. �Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown Pamlico Sound e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed ❑Yes �No work falls within. 4. Site Description a. Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.) b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.) Ferry Basin Shoreline - 2,280 ft Ferry Terminal Tract - 768,834 Spoil Site Property Shoreline - 800 ft. Spoil Site -172,585 a Size of individual fot(s) d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or Lot information is attached on a separate page, ,, NWL (normal weterlevep Ferry Terminal - 3 ft (If many lot sizss, please attach additional pege witfi e list) Spoil Site - 3 ft ❑NHW or �NWL e. Vegetation on trad Ferry Terminal - The terminal property has sand areas along with sod grass areas that are maintained. In front of the visitor center and the main entrance there a few small shrubs and trees. Spoil Site - the spoil site is comprised of sand and dune grasses f. Man-made features and uses now on tract � Ferry Terminal - This property includes the Cedar Island Visitor Center, tollbooth, parking lot for employees and visitors, maintenace facility above ground fuel storage tank, and several storage sheds throughout the property. Man made features inside the Cedar Island channel and basin include several dolphin ciusters for docking ferry vessels, a small pier, and two ramp and gantry systems to allow vehicles to load and unload from the ferry vessels. Spoil site - adjacent to the spoil site are a few storage sheds and a small barn owned by the property ow � g. Identity and describe the existing land uses adiacent to the proposed project site. ' , ` Cedar Island Ferry Terminal, public boat access ramp, private property FFB d@ � 2019 h. How does local government zone the tract? i. Is the proposed project wnsistent with the a� 6 i-. N/A (Attach zoning compliance certificate, 'rf applicable) �Yes �No �NA j. Is the propaaed adivity part of an urban waterfront retlevelopment proposal? . �Yes �No k. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. �Yes �No ❑NA If yes, by whom? 252-II0�-2808 .. 9-886-46ECOASY ., www.nccoasfraBvnanageanenffi.roe2 Form DCM MP-1 (Page 3 of 6) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit I. Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a ❑Yes �No National Register listed or eligible pmperty? <Form continues on next page> m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ❑Yes �No (ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? �Yes �Na (iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? �Yes ❑No (AKach documentation, if availableJ � n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilkies. N/A o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. N/A p. Describe existing stortn water management or treatment systems. N/A a. wf11 the project be for commercial, public, or private use? ❑Private/Community � FEE3 Q 5 2019 ��+-�n�� o�� 252-II08-2808 :¢ 7-588-4RCOA5Y e: wwwr.nccoas4a9m�nagement.roefi �Form DCM MP-1 (Page 4 of 6) APPLICATION for Major Development Permit Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the prqect when complete. �e purpose of this project is to extend the permit for the ferry channel to include the unpermitted poAion of the channel that is used daily by the traveling ferries at the Cedar Island Ferry Terminal in Cedar Island, North Carolina. The current permitted channel length (including the boat basin channel) is 1190' of which includes a portion that extends straight out past the breakwater by 200'. A shoal has developed in the unpermitted portion pf the existing channel and has created unsafe traveling conditions for the vessels and the traveling public. Northerly wind conditions cause the Captains to come out of the basin and be side-to forcing the ferry to roll which in turn creates unsafe conditions for the traveling public, state employees, and the vessels. While there is deep water in the channel to the South it is important for the vessels to stay in the channel they are currently using to avoid potentially dangerous operating conditions during high wind events. Permitting the requested section of channel will ailow for the Ferry Division to perform dredge maintenance activities ensuring the channel is clear and reliable for safe passage Channel Length (ft): 590 Basin Length(ft): 600 ngth (ft): 1190 Proposed Channel (ft): 1180 Proposed Basin (ft): 600 Total Proposed Length (ft): 1780 ie NCDOT Locations and Surveys Unit has performed surveys of this area and they have provided a map depicting the proposed dredging of the previously unpermitted portion of the channel. The previously unpermitted channel extends �pr�cimately 590 feet further than the current permitted channel. The current permitted depth for this channel and basin is but connecting waters are behveen 13' and 77' therefore NCDOT is requesting to dredge and maintain this channel to a depth of 12' MLLW. An estimated 22,450 cubic yards of materiai will be removed from the Cedar Island channel and basin area during the upcoming dredging event. Quantity of Removed Material (cu. yrds.) Channel (cu yrds): 10,465 Boat Basin (cu yrds): 11,985 derial removed during this dredge project will be pumped to a leased spoil site that is located on a nearby property. The spoil site will have berms that are 12' feet tall with a 2:1 slope. A spill gate be installed in ihe spoil site berm and two discharge pipes attached to the spill gate will allow clear water to flow back into the Pamlico Sound. A map of the spoil site is attached to this request. This map was revised on January 22, 2019 to include the location of the discharge pipes c. oescriba the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construc[ion, the number of each type of equipment and where it is to be stored. - All work will be completed by the NCDOT Marine Maintenance Unit. The equipment that will be used to dredge this location will be the state owned 12" hydraulic pipeline dredge "Manteo". Multiple tugs and barges will be in the channel during the projec to assist with moving the dredge, setting anchors, fueling activities, etc. An excavator and bulidozer will be used on land at the leased upland spoil site to assist in building the site and handling pumped material. d. List all development activities you propose. Development activites include dredging and maintain a portion of the previously unpermitted Cedar Island Ferry Channel e. Are the proposed activities project, new work, or both? f. What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? g. Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area that the public has established use of? h. Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state. or pAcres Water that has beenpumped to the spoil site will be filtered by the spill gate and then discharged into the Pamlico Sound via 12' HDPE pipe. ��°�� o�=�{'�� i�� 2a2-f30d3-2808 :: �8-888-462COASY e: www.nccoasSa�enanageeneaa4.neY x ,Form DCM MP-1 (Page 5 of 6) APPLICATIpN for Major Development Permit i. Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland7 If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? j. Is there any mitigation proposed? If yes, attach a mitigation proposal. � �Yes �No ONA <Form continues on back> a. A project narrative. 6. An acwrate, dated work plat (including plan view and crass-sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the proposad project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish between work completed and proposed. c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instmment under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties. e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR. f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the atljacent waterfront (rlparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management. Name Wildl'rfe Resource Commission (Brian Mcrae) Address 1751 Varsity Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606 �Name Deborah�Styron Phone No. ':Phpne No. � g. A list of previous state or federal pertnits issued for work on the project lract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. CAMA 44-96 h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable. i. Wetland de�ineation, if necessary. j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Mas[be signed 6y property ownerJ k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. E�vironmental Policy Act (N.C.G,S. 113A 1-10), if necessary. If the project involves expenc of public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement docume�ting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. i untlerstand that any pertnit issued in response to this application wiil allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. 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 �i �{I�.y¢�� monitoring ofthe project. I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. Date _Janaury 27, 2019 Print Name _Catherine Peele FE� 8� 5 7_019 �c�a��i� �s�� a5%-ffi08-2808 :: `d•898-4RC�AST :: wvvw,roccoas3a6neanacyemeaY.ned ^,,Form DCM MP-1 (Page 6 of 6) APPLICATION for �1�� n Major Development Permit ,� . N� Signature r�� Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project. �DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information ❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts ❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development ❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information ��I\��„� ��s � 5 2o�s ��-�� ir� 252-808•2�p8 :e �-888-4�COAST �: www,nccoasRaimanageanent.net DCM MP -1 Appiication for Major Development Permit Additional Information Sheet Section 4 — Site Description c. Size of individual lot(s) Ferry Terminal Lot —17.65 Acres Spoil Site Lots — Lot # 3— 5.55 Acres Lot # 4 — 5.50 Acres Lot # 5 — 5.35 Acres Lot #6 — 5.49 Acres ��0�� FF� � 5 2019 �)�1�P�� M`�� Form DCM MP-2 EXCAVATION and FILL (Except for bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Please include all supplemental information. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and/or fill activities. All values should be given in feet. Access Other Channel Canal Boat Basin Boat Ram Rock Groin Rock (excluding (NLW or P 8reakwater shoreline NWL stabilization Length 1180 600 Width 300 450 Avg. Existing � 5 8 NA NA Depth Final Project 12 12 NA NA Depth a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in cubic yards. 22,450 Sand material to be excavated. c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include wastal wetlands/marsh d. High-ground exravation in cubic yards. (CV� submergetl aquatic vegetation (SA�, shell bottom (SB), � or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet affected. �CW _ ❑SAV _ ❑SB _ ❑WL _ �None (ii) Describe the puryose of the excavation in these areas: The purpose of excavation in this area is to remove material that has caused a shoal in the previously unpermittetl ferry channel a. Location of disposal area. Leased disposal area from nearby landowner c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area? �Yes �No ❑NA (if) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. e. (i) Does the tlisposai area include any coastal wetlandslmarsh (CIA�, submerged aquaticvegetation (SA�, shell bottom (SB), or other wetlands (VIIL)7 If any boxes are checked, provide the number of square feet aifected. �CW _ �SAV _ ❑SB _ ❑WL _ �None (ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas: Dredged material will be pumped to this location via pipeline from the Dredge Manteo. NCDOT does not have a designated uplantl spoil site on the property.Neighbor propery has entered b. Dimensions of disposal area. 3.96 Acres or 172,585 square feet d. (i) Will a tlisposal area be available for future maintenance? �Yes �No �NA (ii) If yes, where? Lease will allow for future maintenance activities f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water? ❑Yes �No ❑NA (ii) If yes, how much water area is affectetl? ��o�� EB �G 5 2019 yJif6N1-11IPY-NA,� A„p� 8 �� 25�-808-2II08 :: 9-8d}II-4RCC1p.ST ;; www,nccoas4almaevaqerroervtr.nefi reviseat:9�/26/06 �¢�&'98� ��&�E P��-� (�re�ava�eare ar� �aiB, �a�e� � mf 3p into a leasre agreement to allow for disposal to be placed on property. e. Type of stabilization material: g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. Bulkhead backfill _ Riprap _ Breakwater/Sill Other i. Source of fill material. f. (i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months? ❑Yes ❑No �NA (ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount infortnation. h. Type of fill material. a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? �Yes �No �❑NA b. If yes. (ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water _ (iii) Dimensions of fill area _ (iv) Purpose of fill a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on sde and efosion controlled? Spoil site construction will take place involving creating berms to keep material in the leased and permitted erea. (q Will fill matenal 6e placed in coastal wetlands/mersh (CW), submerged aquatic vegelation (SA�, shell bottom (S8), or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide th number of square feet affected. ❑CW _ �SAV _ ❑SB _ �WL _ ❑None (ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas: b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline, backhoe, or hydreulic dredge)? Hydraulic dredge, tugs, barges, excavator, . c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to prqect ❑Yes �No ONA site? [7Yes �No ❑NA (ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (ii) If yes, euplain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. ��I�� F lanuary 27, 2019 Cedar Island Dredging 2019 ��,-�� >ate Project Name 252-808-280$ :: 1-$88-48iCOA�T .e ww�v.raccoas@aEmanaaemeaot.ne4 revised: 9�./76/l96 ❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap �Breakwater/Sill �Other: _ yVidth: c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: d. Maximum distance watarwaM of NHW or NV11L: r U��' �. s ' Gatherine Peele Applicant Na �� ' �� D l//nn il� % ,..rr w��.�..,�.y��a.�� 5"G�Ar � I 7! pp A,L �EQ � 5 2019 ��k'��m4"u�°s-0� �� a �P' 252•60�-2508 :: "6-698•4RCOASi :: www.rencoas4almanae¢esnen4.netr reviseti: 93126I0& � �€ �� sw S� x3 C �aW g� a F �u E z F h �^ e�$z a u ��,o �xxa8 �z�'�� oP� o � a z „z�� F E"c � � U c � 3, a � a€ �' � <�� im m �Fa' 9 � �a�� , ;. a d �<�pa„� oma � iv fEa, s�' z�'> �d v oa'o°y�� az�z�° zo wa �� oa �; � a� �� u� .jU �f�6'<< u V o� w< x �E s a � F � � Q O W� ga ,. s i � � � >N � Hfq�, �'�>fS )]p� � �\ ��` y � 0 /�� s � / :� / � � m � �^ /� my � � $� a o�e � ��p�� FB �B 5 2019 �� 91i1C STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSORTATIpN FBRRY DIVISION HNGINHBRING �EPARTMHNT 8550 SHIPYARD ROAD MANNS HARBOR, NORTH CAROLINA 27953 1�1�,� PREPAREDBY DATE CHECKED eY S,�a�1 �� NO SHEFf OF SPILL GATE DETAIL BEAM � � C1IANNEL � _/ � BRACE TOP VIEW (2) 9" WIDE FLAT BANbS w/ GASKETS . 96" D1A I O GA �� 9�� p ��o�� i��s Q � zo�s ��n-�� o�� .-..",. �JTTOM S I D E V I E W °1,2z,2°19 SCALE: 3/�i' = I '-0° _ _ . --- __ __ � � l.-0. .. . . . . . . � DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Cazolina Department of Transportation 2. . LOCATION OF PROJECT STi'E: The project is located at the Cedac Island FerryTermival at the northern terminus of NC 12 adjacent to the Pamlico Sound in Cedar Island, Carteret County. Photo Index - 2006: 57-6384 (P-X, 3=16) 2000: 57-701(P-X, 3-10) Latitudei 35°OI' 12" N Longitude: 76°18'39" W 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA and D&F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Date of Site Visit '- February 14, 2019 Was Apglicant Fresent— No ` 5. PROCESSING PROCEDiTREi Application Received Complete: February 12, 2019 Office = Morehead City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Loca1 Larid Use Plan - Carteret County Land Classi�icatiion Ftom LUP = RuraUConservation (B) AEC(s) Involved:' EW, PTA, CS : _ {0), Water Dependent: Yes (D) Intended Usei Publid : (E) Waste�vater Treatmentr Existing - On-site wastewater treatinent system Planned - N/A (F� Type of Structures: Existing - Ferry facility for public use ." `' Planned - Ferry facility for pnblicuse (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N!A ' ` Souiee — N/A , 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [ARE9] _ EXCAVATED FII,T. D OTHER ` , (A) O en Water (B) 5hallow Water Bottom I77,000 sf (C) High Ground 172;585 sf (D) Tota1 Area Disturbed: 349,585 sq. ft. (E) Prunary Nursery Area: N4 Special Secondary Nursery Area: No ,. (F) Water Classification: SA; HQW, NSW Open: Yes, except within existing ferry channel and basin. 8. AR07ECT SUMIVIARY: The applicant proposes to lengthen the existing ferry channel approximately 590' and to a proposed depth. of -12' NLW at the Cedaz 3sland Ferry Terminal. The applicant also proposes to construct a spoil site adjacent to the existing ferry facility to receive the spoil from the project. f � , FiELD INVESTIGATION REPORT; N.C.D.O.T. — Cedar Island Ferry Terminal Channel Extension PAGE #2 NARRATIVE DESCRIPTIONt Project Setting The Cedar Island Ferry Teiviinal is located at the northem terminus of NC 12 in Cedar Island, Carteret County. The ferry service serves as an extension of NC 12, carryiug velucles and passengers to Ociacoke Island and allowing movement of the traveling public to points northsuch as the Outer Banks area of Hyde, Dare; and Curritnck Counties. NC 12 al§o serves as one of only three emergency evacuation routes from Ocracoke Island, the oChers being the %rries to Hatteras Island and Swan Quarter. It should be noted that at times NC 12 north of Hatteras becomes impassible from flooding and storm surge, thereby leauing the Cedar Island Ferry and Swan Quarter Ferry routes as the only emergency evaeuation routes off the southern Oufer Banks. The ferry facility was constructed in 1965 and the site is currendy composed of an approximafely 18-acre parcel of land adjacent to an enclosed ferry basin leading out to the Pamlico Sound: The site includes a visitor's center, a maintenance building, and a,paved:parking azea for employees and visitors. The basin includes two ferry loading slips and two ferrp storage slips, and is stabilized by rock jetties on the east and west sides of the basin. The existing ferry :basin is approxnnately 450' wide and approximately 600' long, `with water depths ianging from -6.7' NLW to -25.1' NLW. The existing ferry channel is approximately 300' wide and 590' long, with existing water.depth ranging from -7.6' NLW to -13.0' NLW. The basin and channel were originally dredged to -10' NLW and were first authorized by the State of North Cazolina under Dredge and Fill Permit #9-73; issued on January 23,1973. Two "Libexty Slup" hulls serving as an extension of theiock jetty on the west side o£the chazmel wexe xemoved in 1996 and replaced with rock under CAMA 1vIajor Permit #44-96 and corresponding USACE.Action I.D. #199602806. The channei and basin were widened to current dimensions and excavadon was authorized to -12' NLW at this time under said permit. CAMA Major Permit #44-96 was originally issued on Mazch27, 1996 and has been continuously renewed for maintenance dredging since that time. Although the channel and basin were previously authorized to -12' NLW, the Ferry Division has historically only maintained them to -10' NLW. The shoreline adjacent to the faeiliry is composed of 100' to 200' wide sandy beaches with very low pr.ofIles and shallow water depths out to approximately 600' from shore. Typical elevadons in the project azea range from 0 to fi feet above.the normal low water level of the Pamlico Sound. The predominant land nses in the vicinity of the ferry terminal is summer homes to the west of the site, and a public boat ramp and enclosed launching basia operated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources ` Commission to the east of the site. Severallots immediately to the east of the public boat ramp are owned by a private company encompassing approximately 22 acres and have been proposed as a spoIl "disposal site..' The property is currently utilized` as part of a bampground and hotse stable. facility. The properiy is low and sandy overall, with an approximately 5-acre pond adjacenf to the sandy beach. There aze Coastal Wetlands within the southeru portion of the property, however, thete aze no Section 404 wetlands or Coastal Wetlands within the proposed project area. The pxoperryhas been authorizGd and utilized by the NCDOT-Ferry Division duringpastdredging operations for spoil disposal. There are no known archaeological or architectural resources within the pioject azea. Pamlico'Sound is classif'ied SA; HQW; NSW by the Environmental Management Commission in the area of the proposed construction. Pamlico Sound in the project area is located within the Neuse River Basin, and therefoxe, subject to the Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules. Pamlico Sound is �; FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: N.C.D.O.T. — Cedar Island Ferry Terminal Ghannel Egtension PAGE #3 classified by the North Cazolina Division of Marine Fisheries as Coastal Waters but has not been classified as a Primary Nursery Area in the vicinity of theproject. The waters in.the existing ferry basin and channel are closed fo shellfishing, howeuer, th�y are open to shellfishing beyond the ferry channel. At the project site,water depths range from approximately-7.5' NLW to -16.2' NLW, kvith a maximum water depth of -13.0' NLW in the existing channel. There wete no SAV's observed 'ui the proposed project area during the site visit and are not expected due to the existing water depths, the lazge.waves coming across Pamlico Sound, and distnrbance from ongoing ferry operations. Peoject Proposal Historically, the ferry boats have followed the channel in an easterly direction to the end of the ' western breakwater sYructure, where the boatswould turn and then head in a northeasterly direction towards.the Ocracoke Island �erry Terminal. This has allowed the ferries to generally head more direcdy into the waves, with the longest axis of the vessel perpendicular to the waues, thereby d'uninishing the effects of the waves on the vessels. A sandy shoal has developed at the end of the western breakwater structure and has encraached into and beyond the existing channel. The U.5. Coast Guard has placed a temporary channel marker to the south/southeast of the breakwaters to help identify the shoal's location. Ferries leaving Yhe Ferry Facility mast now head in a southeasterly directian towazds the temporary channel markei and out of the authorized chanuel to a�oid contact with the shallow bottom. Ferry Division personnel have reported ferry contact with the bottom on more than one occasion due to tke shoaling. - The predominant northeast winds in the winter months cunendy cause large.waves to strike the southeas�erly head'mg ferries broad side. This causes the ferries to roll side to side and in tum create potentially dangerous conditions for the traueling public, state employees, and the vessels. The NCDOT-Ferry Division proposea to lengthen the existing300' wide x 590' long mazked ferry channel by an additional 590' in a northeast direction from the end of the existing channel. The channel would be constructed to match the 300' width of the existing channel. The channel wouid be excavated to -12' NLW and would tie into -16' NLW connecting water depths in the �amlico Sound. The channel would be constructed utilizing the NCDOT-Ferry Division owned 12" pipeline dredge "Manteo". 5upport vessels such as tugs and bazges wouldbe utilized on the water during the dredging operation to support the "Manteo". The spoil from the dredging operation would be hydraulically pumped to a 4-acre site of high ground on the adjacent campground property. A berm to contain the dredge spoil would be conshucted of compacted soil to 12' high, with a 12' top width, aud 2:1 ratio side slopes. The berm would fully contain the spoil site and would include a metal spIll gate to control effluent from the de-watering operation of the spoil site. Two 12" diameter discharge pipes would lead fram the spill gate over tlie`beach and dischazge out into the Pamlico Sound. Anticipated Impacts The proposed project would result,in the excavation of approx'vnately 177,000 sq. ft. of sandy, shallow to semi-deepwater bottom of the Pamlico Sound. No known beds of submecged aquatic vegetationsxist within the proposed channel extension area, therefore the project is not anticipated ta 'vnpact any submerged aquatic vegetation. Although the azea within the proposed channel is open � � �� . � FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: N.C.D.O.T. — Cedar Island Ferry Terminal Channel Extension PAGE #4 to shellfishing,. there.haue been no known commercial shellfishing activities conducted at the site since at least 1965 when ferry operations began at the Cedar Island Ferry Facility and aze not : anticipated to unpact shellfishing aetivities ui the future. The construction of the spoil site and spoil fill disposal will result in appxoximately 172,585 sq. ft. of high ground fill. Approxiinately 22,450 sq. yds. of sandy spoil would be deposited into the spoil site from the dredging operation. The spoil site is designed to hold 37,758 sq. yds. ofspoil material; leaving 15,308 sq. yds..of capacity for overage. The projeet is not anticipated to impact any Section 404 ar Coastal Wetlands. The temporary placement of the d�watering pipes is anticipated to cross Zone I and 7one II of the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Area adjacent to the Pamlico Sound, however, this is currently unvegetated beach and is not anticipated:to cause any damage to the Buffer Zone; A localized increase in turbiditiy can be expected during the in-water construction portion of the project; however, they ue expected to be minimal with the planned use of the pipe dredge "Manteo" and sandy material to be dredged. Impacts to fisheries resources in Pamlico Sound aze expected to be minimal. There are no anticipated negafive impacts to the adjacent N:C: Wildlife Resources Commission boat ramp. The traveling public is expected to benefit upon completion of: the project by the increase in the safety .for the ferry passengexs and increase in operabtlity during emergency, evacuations of the southern Outer Banks due to the increased navigation made possibleby the project: _ Submitted by: Stephen Lane —Morehead City District — Febivary 19, 2019 ' MAJOR PERMIT FEE MATRIX Anulicant;,U � �d'%— ��.r�y �f vlrfa;� Selection ❑� � C � ❑ 0 L�I Development Type Fee DCM % DWQ % (14300 1601 4351000931625 6253) (243001602 435700095 2341j I. Private, non-commercial development that does not $Z50 involve the filling or exeavation of any wetlands or o en water areas: II: Public or commercial development that does not $400 involve the filling or excavation of any wetlands or o en water areas: Major Modification to a $250 CAMA Ma"or ermit IIi. For development that involves the filling and/or excavation of up to 1 acre of wetlands and/or open water areas, determine if A, B, C, or D below a lies: III(A). Private, non- commercial development, if $250 General Water Quality Certification No. 4097 (See attached can be a lied: III(B): Public or commercial development, if General $400 Water Quality Certification No. 4097 (See attached) can be a lied: III(C). If General Water Quality Certification No. $400 4097 (see attached) could be applied, but DCM staff determined that additional review and written DWQ concurrence is needed because of concerns related to water quality or a uatic life: I II(D). If General Water Quality Certification No. $400 4097 (see attached) cannot IV. For development that involves the filling and/or $475 excavation of more than one acre of wetlands and/or 100% ($250) 100% ($400) 100% ($250) 100% ($250) 100% ($400) 60% ($240) 60% ($240) 60% ($285) 0% ($0) 0% ($0) 0% ($0) 0% ($0) 0% ($0) 40% ($160) 40% ($160) 40% ($190)