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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
October 22, 1993
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Action ID No. 199302902 and State Permit No. 88-93 L l?J J
Mr. John Parker NOV - 31993
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment, WETLAND
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Health, and Natural Resources WATER UtiL R?v'?
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Post Office Box 27687 •-
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:
Reference the State permit issued to Ocean Isle Partners, Incorporated,
represented by Mr.. John Sutton, which authorizes the constrcution of
approximately 2,700 linear feet of paved roadway and installation of
underground utilities on property adjacent to Old Sound Creek, Ocean Isle
Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina. Also, reference Mr. E. F. Brook's
September 30, 1993 memorandum regarding the permittee plans to modify his
State permit to construct an 800-foot-long bulkhead aligned landward of the
mean high water (MHW) elevation contour and outside any areas subject to our
jurisidiction purusuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
The work, as described by Mr. Brook, does not require Federal
authorization; and therefore, we have no objections to modification of the
State permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Rudi Schiener, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished:
t John Dorney
ter Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Mr. C. Robert Stroud, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
July 6, 1993
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199302902, Wetland Determination
Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
Attn: Mr. John Sutton
Number 1 Causeway
Ocean Isle, North Carolina 28469
Dear Mr. Sutton:
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This letter confirms the May 28, 1993 meeting between your agents,
Messrs. Jay Houston and Don Covil, and Mr. Mickey Sugg of my staff on your
property located on S.R. 1144 (West First Street), adjacent Old Sound Creek,
Ocean Isle Beach, 0-xurii*yy North Carolina. The purpose of this
meeting was to inspect the property for waters and wetlands subject to
Department of the Army (DA) permitting authority and to discuss your proposed
plans to construct Ross and Summer Place Subdivisions.
The site investigation revealed that waters and wetlands subject to DA
permitting authority exist only along the north property line, adjacent old
Sound Creek. No interior jurisdictional wetlands are present on the
approximately 16-acre tract of land. Mr. Sugg established the wetland/upland
boundary along the shoreline by using pink flagging. Any activity that takes
place landward of the boundary would not require any Federal permits.
However, issuance of Department of the Army authorization must precede any
placement of excavated or fill material in Section 404 wetlands waterward of
the pink flags on your property. Any unauthorized activity would be a
violation of Federal law.
Before you undertake any work, we strongly suggest that the wetlands be
surveyed and platted on a property map. Such mapping would help you avoid any
unintentional disturbance of wetlands on the site and would assist your
planning and be essential to any application for a permit which you might
submit. Surveyed wetland lines, shown on property maps, must be field
verified and confirmed in writing by our staff to be acceptable.
Enclosed is a copy of a Wetland Determination Form, providing specific
information obtained at stations on your property. The data on this form
support the delineation of wetlands on your property in accordance with the
criteria set forth in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Wetland
Delineation Manual.
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If you have any questions or comments, please address them to Mr. Sugg,
Regulatory Branch, Wilmington District, at telephone [phone] and he
will gladly assist you in any way he can. Thank you for your cooperation with
our regulatory program.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copy Furnished (with.enclosure):
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
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
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
Mr. Ed Brooks
Wilmington Regional Office
Morth Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845
Houston and Associates, P.A.
Attn: Mr. Jay Houston
Post Office Box 2927
Shallotte, North Carolina 28459
•r To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: GREGSO
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS
DATE: July 6, 1993
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 93 PERMIT NO.: 93557 COUNTY: Brunswick
PROJECT NAME: Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
PROJECT TYPE: Subdivision PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: June 28, 1993
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030759
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Old Sound Creek
CLASS: SA STREAM INDEX #: 15-25
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Open
WL IMPACT: N/A WL TYPE: N/A
WL REQUESTED: N/A WL ACR EST: N/A
HYDRO CNECT?: N/A WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, DATE APPROVED: June 23, 1993
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to construct a 88
lot subdivision.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
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CERT. REQ'D: No max;
IF YES, TYPE: ??yy Qj
SEWAGE DISPOSAL F
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: Municipal Sewer WETLANDS GROUP
WATER QUALITY SECTION
TO BE PERMITTED BY: DEM
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUAr,'CE PROBABLE: Yes
P4 completed June 21, 1993.
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: N/A WETLAND: N/A
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? N/A
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? N/A
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
A?
93557.Jul
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RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the project
be done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the
immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-Brooks
John Parker

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
June 28, 1993
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
John R. Parker, Chief
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
Roger N. Schecter
Director
1/2 miles west of the Ocean Isle AIWW bridge, bordering Duneside Drive from
West 1st Street to Old Sound Creek, Ocean Isle Beach, in Brunswick County.
Proposed Project: to construct the infrastructure (roads and utilities) for a new subdivision,
consisting of 88 single-family lots.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by July 13, 1993. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ed Brooks
at extension 247. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SIGNED CW1 DATE I
127 final Drive Exuncion, W N.C. 28405-3845 0 Telephone [phone] * Fax [phone]
An Equal poMWty Af native Action Employ.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Approximately 1/2 mile west of the Ocean Isle
AIWW bridge, bordering Duneside Dr. from West 1st Street to Old Sound Creek, Ocean
Isle Beach, in Brunswick County.
Photo Index -.1989: 193-14 I,J,K,L-17,18,19,20 1984: 7-57 G,H,I,J-9,10,11,12
State Plane Coordinates - R: 2172600 Y: 5100
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 11/4/92 6/9/93
Was Applicant Present - yes no
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc 6/11/93
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Ocean Isle Beach
Land Classification From LUP - Transitional
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH, ES
(C) Water Dependent: no
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - Municiple sewer
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - Subdivision infrastructure (roads, utilities)
and eighty-eight (88) single-family residences
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2 ft./yr.
Source - NCLTAAER (Pg. 1 of 14)
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other Disturbance
Highground 15 acres 11
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 15 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to construct the infrastructure (roads
and utilities) for a new subdivision, consisting of 88 single-family lots.
Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION 6/21/93
The project site is located approximately 1/2 mile west of the causeway that enters the
Town of Ocean Isle Beach, after crossing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW).
The sixteen (16) acre site is bordered on south by West 1st Street, and on the west by
Duneside Drive. The tract is 800 feet wide along W. 1st ST. and averages 900 feet in
depth to Old Sound Creek, which borders the site along its north side. The tract consists
primarily of large dunes, reaching elevations of 34 feet MSL. The dunes are vegetated
with Sea Oats, cactus, and other grasses. The dune troughs, or low areas are more
densely vegetated with shrubs, primarily Wax Myrtle. The USACOE has completed field
investigation of these low areas and verbal confirmation has been received that there are
no federally regulated wetlands within the interior of this tract. The elevation of the
north side of the property drops sharply, from approximately 20 feet MSL to a coastal
marsh border along Old Sound Creek at 3-5 feet MSL. Adjacent to the highground, there
is a transition area of irregularly flooded, high coastal wetlands, varying in width from
20 to 60 feet along the shoreline variegations. Coastal wetland species include: artin
patens, Distichlis Micata, Limomium, spp., and alicorni , spp. A border of artin
glterniflora completes the vegetation to open water. This smooth cordgrass border is
narrow on the northeast corner of the property, but expands to over 200 feet wide along
the reminder of the creek-front shoreline.
Although the proposed project is not oceanfront, the southern portion of the subdivision
is within the Ocean Hazard Area of Environmental Concern, designated by the North
Carolina Coastal Resources Commission. In the project area, the long term average
annual erosion rate is 2 feet/year. The Ocean Hazard AEC extends landward from the
Atlantic Ocean, 420 feet from the first line of stable, natural vegetation. The waters of
Old Sound Creek (Eastern Channel) are classified as SA by the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, and are OPEN to the harvest of shellfish. The N. C.
Division of Marine Fisheries have not designated Eastern Channel as a Primary Nursery
Area, however, the extensive marshes from the north side of the creek to the AIWW,
are designated as PNA.
The applicants propose to establish three residential subdivisions on the 16 acre tract.
Crouse subdivision will consist of the oceanfront and second row lots. These lots were
previously platted and are currently being developed on the ocean side of the property.
Summer Place Subdivision consists of the middle portion of the tract, and Ross
Subdivision occupies the third of the property adjacent to the sound. The applicants
propose to grade the entire tract to a finish elevation of approximately 12 feet MSL.
Grading of the high sand dunes to that elevation would provide adequate fill material for
the low areas. Soil disturbance would be terminated 40 - 60 feet landward of mean high
water on the northern side (creek side) of the property and temporary silt fences would
be installed along the perimeter of graded area. Approximately 2700 L.F. of paved road
Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION - Continued:
would be constructed on the property. The paved road width would be 20 feet. Summer
Place Subdivision would be accessed from West 1st Street. A rectangular roadway would
access interior lots and provide utilities distribution. Ross Subdivision would be accessed
by the continuation of West 4th Street from Duneside Drive through the subdivision. All
utilities are proposed underground within the road right-of-ways. Municiple water and
sewer would be provided by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed project will result in the loss of some of the largest and highest dunes on
Ocean Isle Beach. The dunes are considered secondary dunes, as frontal and primary
dunes exist on the oceanfront lots. Given the sandy soil characteristics, the soil
disturbance over such a large area will create a serious potential for wind erosion on the
site. It will also be difficult to establish vegetative stabilization without irrigation or the
importation of a more water retentive topsoil.
Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 6/22/93 Office: Wilmington

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 14 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name Houston and Associates. P.A.
Address Post Office Box 2927
City Shallotte State NC
Zip28459 Dayphone 919-754-6324
Landowner or X Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Summer Place Subdivision
and Ross Subdivision
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
Ocean Isle Partners. Inc.
#1 Causeway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
ioins West First Street (Summer Place)
& West Fourth Street (Ross)
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Ocean Isle Beach
C. County, Brunswick
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Old Sound Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Construction of approx. 2700' of
paved roadway and underground utilities
to serve a 58 lot subdivision, and 30
lot subdivision
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, or
commercial use?
community
d. Describe the planned use o m2
residential subdivi IL6
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DIVISION OF
4 LAND AND WATEgPASTAL IVANAGE T
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 15 : 9" acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) 5.000 SF to 12 a 800 SF
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
ranges from approx. 8' to 34' MSL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Newhan fine sand
e. Vegetation on tract varied coastal species
typical of barrier islands
f. Man-made features now on tract none
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?
R-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? no If so, by whom?
12/89
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed 88 single-family
residences at build-out
b. Number of lots or parcels 90
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
unitsperacre.) 88 units; .. 6 units/acre
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
approx. 15?in hiding. Crot},sq_ Subd.
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? _Yes _
m. Watersupply source Ocean Isle Beach water
system
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or-provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
..INFORMATION
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of a.
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
No more than 30% of any lot will be covered
b im ermeable surfaces within the AEC
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
g. List the materials, such as mad, paver stone, asphalt, Access channel
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. (MLW) or (NWL)
asphalt
Boat basin
h. If applicable, has a sto aLer mans nt plan
been submitted to the D ision of ental
Management?. Yes _
i. Describe proposed sewag disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
The proiect will be served by the Ocean
Isle Beach wastewater collection and
treatment system.
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
yes
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
Approx. 1 MG capactiy lagoon system with
secondary treatment and May irrigation
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). none
2
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 0
c. Typeofmaterial N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
no
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yams
approx. 60,000 including _Cro se Subdivision
*Fill areas are spread throughout site. Total
fill area approx. 10 acres including Ross &
Crouse Subd. 12/89
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A (See grading plan.)
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A (No
excavated material will leave site.)
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where? N/A
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? .no
L Amount of fill in cubic yards approx. 60.000
including Crouse Subdivision
m. Type of fill material sand
n. Source of fill matdrial nn-site
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? no
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
N/A
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c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
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
deed or other instrument tinder 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.)
How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Primarily by turning all water toward only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
on-site infiltration areas,., and by - prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
permanent grassing. Temporary measures quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
will include silt. fencing and wind fencing.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
What type of construction equipment will be used use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
dredge)? bulldozer, backhoe, pars, and
motor grader to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment the like.
to project site? no If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
N/A
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a Length of bulkhead or riprap NIA
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
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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
Managenlent.and shouidiritfflied by the applicant of
that oppo' t5v J
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Name
Address
Name
Address
Name
Address
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health & Natural Resources to cover the
costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
UN 4 1993
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,:, AL MANAGEMENT
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 ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact; grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
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Jonathan B. Howes, SecretaryBob Jamiesa
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEME
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1 ..
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Ocean Isle Partners, Inc. W T R °UA?1n SECTION _„
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Approximately 1/2 mile west of the Ocean Isle
AIWW bridge, bordering Duneside Dr. from West 1st Street to Old Sound Creek, Ocean
Isle Beach, in Brunswick County.
Photo Index - 1989: 193-14 I,J,K,L-17,18,19,20 19844: 7-57 G,H,I,J-9,10,11,12
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2172600 Y: 5100
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 11/4/92 6/9/93
Was Applicant Present - yes no
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc 6/11/93
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Ocean Isle Beach
Land Classification From LUP - Transitional
(B) AEC(s) Involved: OH, ES
(C) Water Dependent: no
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing None
Planned - Municiple sewer
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - Subdivision infrastructure (roads, utilities)
and eighty-eight (88) single-family residences
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 2 ft./yr.
Source - NCLTAAER (Pg. 1 of 14)
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other Disturbance
Highground 15 acres
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 15 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to construct the infrastructure (roads
and utilities) for a new subdivision, consisting of 88 single-family lots.
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Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION 6121/93
The project site is located approximately 1/2 mile west of the causeway that enters the
Town of Ocean Isle Beach, after crossing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW).
The sixteen (16) acre site is bordered on south by West 1st Street, and on the west by
Duneside Drive. The tract is 800 feet wide along W. 1 st ST. and averages 900 feet in
depth to Old Sound Creek, which borders the site along its north side. The tract consists
primarily of large dunes, reaching elevations of 34 feet MSL. The dunes are vegetated
with Sea Oats, cactus, and other grasses. The dune troughs, or low areas are more
densely vegetated with shrubs, primarily Wax Myrtle. The USACOE has completed field
investigation of these low areas and verbal confirmation has been received that there are
no federally regulated wetlands within the interior of this tract. The elevation of the
north side of the property drops sharply, from approximately 20 feet MSL to a coastal
marsh border along Old Sound Creek at 3-5 feet MSL. Adjacent to the highground, there
is a transition area of irregularly flooded, high coastal wetlands, varying in width from
20 to 60 feet along the shoreline variegations. Coastal wetland species include: artina
patens, Distichlis Vicata, Limomium, spp., and alicornia, spp. A border of artina
alterniflora completes the vegetation to open water. This smooth cordgrass border is
narrow on the northeast corner of the property, but expands to over 200 feet wide along
the reminder of the creek-front shoreline.
Although the proposed project is not oceanfront, the southern portion of the subdivision
is within the Ocean Hazard Area of Environmental Concern, designated by the North
Carolina Coastal Resources Commission. In the project area, the long term average
annual erosion rate is 2 feet/year. The Ocean Hazard AEC extends landward from the
Atlantic Ocean, 420 feet from the first line of stable, natural vegetation. The waters of
Old Sound Creek (Eastern Channel) are classified as SA by the N.C. Division of
Environmental Management, and are OPEN to the harvest of shellfish. The N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries have not designated Eastern Channel as a Primary Nursery
Area, however, the extensive marshes from the north side of the creek to the AIWW,
are designated as PNA.
The applicants propose to establish three residential subdivisions on the 16 acre tract.
Crouse subdivision will consist of the oceanfront and second row lots. These lots were
previously platted and are currently being developed on the ocean side of the property.
Summer Place Subdivision consists of the middle portion of the tract, and Ross
Subdivision occupies the third of the property adjacent to the sound. The applicants
propose to grade the entire tract to a finish elevation of approximately 12 feet MSL.
Grading of the high sand dunes to that elevation would provide adequate fill material for
the low areas. Soil disturbance would be terminated 40 - 60 feet landward of mean high
water on the northern side (creek side) of the property and temporary silt fences would
be installed along the perimeter of graded area. Approximately 2700 L.F. of paved road
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Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION - Continued:
would be constructed on the property. The paved road width would be 20 feet. Summer
Place Subdivision would be accessed from West 1st Street. A rectangular roadway would
access interior lots and provide utilities distribution. Ross Subdivision would be accessed
by the continuation of West 4th Street from Duneside Drive through the subdivision. All
utilities are proposed underground within the road right-of-ways. Municiple water and
sewer would be provided by the Town of Ocean Isle Beach.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed project will result in the loss of some of the largest and highest dunes on
Ocean Isle Beach. The dunes are considered secondary dunes, as frontal and primary
dunes exist on the oceanfront lots. Given the sandy soil characteristics, the soil
disturbance over such a large area will create a serious potential for wind erosion on the
site. It will also be difficult to establish vegetative stabilization without irrigation or the
importation of a more water retentive topsoil.
Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 6/22/93 Office: Wilmington
A.
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 Houston and Associates. P.A.
Address Post Office Box 2927
City Shallotte State NC
Zip28459 Dayphone 919-754-6324
Landowner or X Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Summer Place Subdivision
and Ross Subdivision
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
Ocean Isle Partners, Inc.
#1 Causeway
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
joins West First Street (Summer Place)
& West Fourth Street (Ross)
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Ocean Isle Beach
C. County Brunswick
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Old Sound Creek
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, or
commercial use?
community
d. Describe the planned use oII?
residential subdivi 11
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DIVISION OF
4 LAND AND WATMASTAL MANAGEM T
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 15 : 9' acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) 5.000 SF to 12:800 SF
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
rages from approx. 8' to 34' MSL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Newhan fine sand
e. Vegetation on tract varied coastal species
typical of barrier islands
f. Man-made features now on tract none
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?
R-1
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
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). Construction of approx. 2700' of
paved roadway and underground utilities
to serve a 58 lot subdivision, and 30
lot subdivision
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed 88 single-family
residences at build-out
b. Number of lots or parcels 90 _
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) 88 units; :.6 units/acre
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
approx. 15_inclu4ing Crouse Subd.
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? Yes
m. Water supply source Ocean Isle Beach water
system
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or-provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level 6f the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of a'
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
No more than 30% of anv lot will be covered
by impermeable surfaces within the AEC
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, Access channel
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. (MLW) or (NWL)
_ asphalt
Boat basin
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan Other (break-
been submitted to the Division of Environmental water, pier,
Management? -Yes boat ramp,
rock jetty)
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities. Fill placed in
The project will be served by the Ocean wetland or below
Isle Beach wastewater collection and
MHW
treatment system.
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
yes areas
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
Approx. 1 MG capactiy lagoon system with
secondary treatment and spray irrigation
1. 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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b.. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards 0
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c. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
app ox. 60,000 including -Crouse-Subdivision
*Fill areas are spread throughout site. Total
fill area approx. 10 acres including Ross &
Crouse Subd. 12/89
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A (See grading plan.)
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A (No
excavated material will leave site.)
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where? N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mcanhigh water N/A
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland, In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
swamps, or water areas? ing items must be submitted:
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? no
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards approx. 60 , 000
including Crouse Subdivision
m. Type of fill material sand
n. Source of fillmatidrial * 'on-site
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or otheF
wetlands? no
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
N/A
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S.
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
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' 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.)
How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Please note that original drawings are pre ferred and
Primarily by turning all water toward only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
on-site infiltration areas. and by - prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
permanent grassing. Temporary measures quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
will include silt. fencing and wind f encing. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
What type of construction equipment will be used use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
(for example, dragline, back" oe, or hydraulic of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
dredge)? bull dozer, backhoe, paii, and
motor grader to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment the like.
to project site? no If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
N/A
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
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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 advised; by the applicant of
that oppoctuni??:.:
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CQASTAL MAfv,,.._ :;ANT
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Name
Address
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND -
Name
Address
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health & Natural Resources to cover the
costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
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-Nv'Jcz1ON OF
AL MANAGEMENT .
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 ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact; grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
the ? day of J?? , 1993
agent
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