19930835 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19930107

October 7, 1993
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
RE:
John Parker
John Dorn
DEM comment on Crys al Shores I project
Onslow Coun y
DEM has no objec
the above-mentioned p
installation of priva
construction of priva
along this stream (op
our Wilmington Region
conditions which woul
a violation of our An
ion to the issuance of the CAMA permit for
oject if measures are taken to restrict the
e piers in the area. We are concerned that
e piers could result in up to 248 slips
n SA waters) (see 6 October 1993 memo from
1 Office). DEM urges DCM to include permit
prevent this from happening which would be
idegradation water quality standard.
I can be reachedlat 733-1786 if you have any questions.
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cc: Wilmington DEM R gional Office
Central Files
Department of
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
September 24, 1993
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. A. Pres
Division of 7
FROM: John R.
Major I
SUBJECT: CAMA/D
Applicant: Crystal S
,a SUTE o?
State of North Carolina
ironment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Regional Office
Howard, P.E., Director
ironmental Management
is Processing Coordinator
GE & FILL Permit Application Review
I (Joel Tomaselli, President)
Project Location: S.R. 1568 iii North Topsail Beach
Roger N. Schecter
Director
Proposed Project: to developte tract into 11 single family lots. There are single common access
ways indic ed on both the sound side and ocean front.
Please indicate below your agenc 's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by October 18, 1993. If you ha any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Bob
Stroud at extension 251. When ppropriate, 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.
L This agenc approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incornorat . See attached.
This agenc objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
i' Il? rl - i ?1
SIGNED -C•:`-__. ,. DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Extensiori Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
To: John Dorney
Planning Branch
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
REVIEWER: GREGSON r
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKIN
DATE: October 6, 1993
PERMIT YR: 93 PE T NO.: 93835 COUNTY: Onslow
PROJECT NAME: Crysta Shores I
PROJECT TYPE: Subdivi ion PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: September 27, 1993
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030502
*STREAM OR ADJACEN WATER BODY: Alligator Bay
CLASS: SA ORW TREAM INDEX #: 19-39-3 [ Q
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Ope1 p
WL IMPACT: N/A I WL TYPE: N/A UGT _ 7 1993
WL REQUESTED: N/A I WL ACR EST: N/A
HYDRO CNECT?: N/A WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A WETLANDS GROUP
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A WATER UALITY SECTII
RECOMMENDATION: Condition
STORMWATER PLAN RE 'D: Yes
IF YES, DATE APPROVED: Project #930701 approved on September 7, 1993
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: !The applicants propose to develop a 11 lot subdivision.
CERT. REQ'D: No
IF YES, TYPE:
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PRO OSED: Proposed connection to North Topsail Water and Sewer WWTP.
TO BE PERMITTED BY: EM
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AV LABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: Yes, WQ0008116
is expected to be issued with a s ecific condition which states that no wastewater shall be made tributary
to these sewers until the Engine rs Certification has been received for the collection system permitted in
WQ000139. (This project is tri tary to WQ000139 which was not constructed in accordance with plans
and specifications and has not en certified.)
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATE :
IS FILL ELIMINATIN
i
N/A WETLAND: N/A
A SIGNIFICANT USE? N/A
A ?I
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DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY
OF RESOURCE? N/A
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADE(
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING A
SEWAGE DISPOSAL:
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A
(ATTAC
TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
ATELY ADDRESSED? N/A
)EQUATELY ADDRESSED?
N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
Although no boat slips an proposed, the project includes 8 sound front lots with riparian
access on the SA ORW water of a tributary to Alligator Bay. Property owners can request pier
exemptions for individual lot with up to four slips per pier. This subdivision could therefor
have a total of 32 slips. The are currently four subdivisions along this tributary of Alligator
Bay requesting CAMA Majo Development Pen-nits. The total number of sound front lots for
all four subdivisions is 62, reating the possibility of 248 slips along the 4000 feet of this
tributary's shoreline. The ombined effects of these boat slips could possibly create the
necessity for a shellfish close a at some future time. Per T15A: 18A .0911 (6), the cumulative
impacts of multiple marinas, entrance canals, or other mooring areas, in close proximity to
each other are expected to ad ersely affect public trust waters. When these situations occur the
Division of Environmental ealth will recommend closures. Because of these possible
cumulative impacts it is reco mended that the CAMA Permit include specific conditions which
would prohibit pier densities from reaching the point that closure may occur.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional office Files
DCM-Bob Stroud
John Parker I
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w i DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Crystal Shores I (Joel Tomaselli, President)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Between Mason Creek and the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to SR 1568 i North Topsail Beach - Onslow County
Photo Index - JM: :167:9 Grids P-R;5-8 1984: 25:274 Grids N-Q;2-5
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2477400 Y: 275400
3. INVESTIGATION
4. INVESTIGATIVE
5. PROCESSING
6. SITE DESCRIPTIOl
(A) Local Land U
Land Classifii
(B) AEC(s) Invol`
(C) Water Depen(
(D) Intended Use:
(E) Wastewater T
(F) Type of Struc
Plane
(G) Estimated An
Source - CAN
7. HABITAT DES
: CAMA
:OCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7/13/93
Was Applicant Present - yes (agent)
EDURE: Application Received - cc: 9/10/93
Office - Wilmington
e Plan - North Topsail Beach
ition From LUP - Limited Transitional
d: ES ORW; OH
!nt: No
Single family subdivision
eatment: Existing - N/A
Tanned - Connect to private system
Tres: Existing - N/A
- Single Family residences, ocean crossover
ual Rate of Erosion: T/yr
erosion rates
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED THER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
N/A
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetland
N/A
(C) Other Appx. 1.95 Appx. 8.8
High ground acres acres
(D) Total Area Di
(E) Primary Nurs
(F) Water Classiif
8. PROJECT SUMMA
family lots. There are
ocean front.
rbed: appx. 1.95 acres
Area: yes
ion: SA-ORW, SB Open: yes
: The applicants propose to develop the tract into 11 single
gle common access ways indicated on both the sound side and
Crystal Shores, Inc. (Joel T?Omaselli, President)
Page 2
9. PROJECT R I
The project is located between Mason Creek off Alligator Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
on both sides of the r ently relocated portion of SR 1568 in the Town of North Topsail
Beach, Onslow Coun y. The tract has an area of approximately 8.8 acres of area
landward of the mean high water contour. The largest portion of the project is situated
to the north of the a sting road on the sound side. The waters of Mason Creek and
Alligator Bay have b n classified as SA ORW (Outstanding Resource Waters) by the
Division of Environm tal Management. The Shellfish Sanitation section of the Division
of Health Services hav determined that the waters are open to shellfishing. The Division
of Marine Fisheries ha ve designated the area as a primary nursery area. The Division of
Coastal Management h ave designated the high ground area with 575 feet of the mean
high water elevation o Mason Creek and Alligator as an Estuarine Shoreline ORW AEC.
The federal 404 wetl ds on the tract have been identified and are designated on the
project plat. The first line of stable vegetation on the ocean front was determined in
March 1993 and is als shown on the project plats. The ocean front portion of the project
appears to have receiv, impacts from the public use of the nearby unimproved access
feature to the west. V ry little in the way of dune features are present except for the
oceanward side. This ccess point is on private property whose owner apparently does
not object to the use b the public. Onslow County has an access facility to the east of
the project site. It is tiguous with the site on the sound side but is separated from the
project on the ocean f ont by a tract reserved for future development. The sound side
portion of the tract is v egetated by typical maritime thicket type vegetation. The project
site is located within area where federal flood insurance is not available. However,
private insurance can a obtained. This property is zoned as R20 by the Town. It is
located within an area classified as Limited Transitional in the Town's Land Use Plan
recently approved by a Coastal Resources Commission.
The applicant's Engineers/Consultants have submitted plans to develop the available
portion of high groun property into 11 single family residential lots. Of that number
eight will be located o the sound (north) side of SR 1568 and the other three will be on
the oceanfront. Building envelops have been identified for all of the lots based either on
the 90' setback on the ean side or the location of the federal 404 wetlands on the sound
side. Access from SR 1568 will be provided by several common limited access 20' drives
(sheet 2 of 4). There has been a set of protective covenants developed for this
development which, ariong other things, limits the "built upon area" of each lot to the
area calculated to be co sistent with current regulations by the Division of Environmental
Management in theirs rmwater review of the project. This value has been determined
to be 5940 S. F. and 7!41 S. F. on the ocean front. There are also two access features
shown on the plans. B oh are indicated to be 10 feet wide. On the sound side this feature
is located between lot 6 and 7. On the ocean front the feature is located along the
eastern property line an a walk (dune crossover) is also indicated. (sheet 2 of 4). No plan
for the walk is Drovid .
Crystal Shores, Inc. (Joel T?maselli, President)
Page 3 `
10.
The project is located wvithin the ES ORW AEC. Therefore, the amount of "built upon
area" is limited to no more than 25% within 575 feet of the mhw contour of Mason
Creek or Alligator Ba . Also, no engineered stormwater system can be utilized in order
to control run off from the project site. The project has been designed to conform with
current regulations for ES ORW AEC. As stated above the "built upon area" of the lots
has been limited to 59 S. F. for the sound side lots and 7241 S. F. for the ocean front.
The building envelops have also been determined and designated in the plans for the
project (sheet 2 of 4) The proposed development will result in approximately 22.0%
coverage of the tract. The project appears to be consistent with the Land Use Plan for
the Town. The R20 zoning provides for the least dense development of land which is
required by the Limit Transitional classification of the property. There exists the
potential for water qu ity impacts on the sound side. This would be the result of the
apparent available rip 'an access for lots 1 - 8. This impact is compounded by the
presence of several newly proposed subdivisions all touching the waters of Mason Creek.
The excellent water qu ity now existing in this water body could be seriously impacted
by the proliferation of ingle family piers with up to 4 slips each. This could result in the
build out of a total of 2 slips maximum under the current rules for exempt piers. At
present there is a singl 10' access proposed to the sound with no proposed construction
of a walk or pier. Thee are at present four subdivisions being proposed all of which
touch the waters of son Creek to some degree. There are approximately 62 lots
which appear to have ri arian access rights associated with these four subdivisions. Based
on current interpretati of the rules this would provide for up to 248 slips along the
combined shoreline of a embayment of Mason Creek affecting approximately 4000 feet
of shoreline. This react is somewhat divided by the presence of the county recreational
facility which itself haslseveral hundred feet of shoreline without divided riparian access
claims. It is apparent, ii i the case of these subdivisions, that the cumulative impact of the
possible boat slips mus be considered. There are also areas identified as shellfish leases
located within Mason reek. Although it is not known at this time if all are active,
consideration must be g ven to the possible impacts of future boat access activity on those
that may be.In order t protect the adjacent waters to the maximum extent possible,
access must be limited ?Io that which can be provided by a common feature of minimal
design.
i
Submitted by: C. Robe Stroud, Jr. Date: 9/15/93 Office: Wilmington
Please type or print. Carefully describ
development activities, including cons
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and it
trol. If the requested information is no
project, write N/A (not applicable). Ite
must be completed for all projects. all anticipated
ction, excava-
onnwater con-
relevant to your
s 1-4 and 8-9
1 APPLICANT
Cry tal Sho s, Inc. 1
a. Name Joe Tomase?li, Presig
ent
Address P.O. Box 191514
City Atlanta State or is
Zip 31119 Day phone (404. ) 233-8475
X t
Landowner or
b. Project name (if any) Crystal Sh
Authorized agent
?res I
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c. If the applicant is not the landowner,
owner's name and address. also give the

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2 LOCATION OF PROPOS
PROJECT D
a. StTe gqd rfggr secondary road nu ber
i
b. City, town, community, or landmark
North Topsail Beach
c. County onslow
d. Is proposed work within city limits o
jurisdiction? North Topsail Be planning
ach

e. Name of body of water nearest proje
Alligator Bay k
t

3 DESCRIPTION AND PLA
OF PROPOSED PROJEC NED USE
T
a. Describe all development activities y
example, building a home, motel, ma
or pier). Private rives wat ou propose (for
' a, bulkhead,
er mains
and sewer mains to serve 1 lot
residential subdivision,
3/91
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 of the project.
11 lot residential iib"divi9!66S'7i
F I
k.
jut
4 LAND AND WATER DIVISION OF
CHARACTERIST16§1\STAL MANAGEMENJ
a. Size of entire tract 10.7 acres +-
b. Size of individual lot(s)Smallest lot 20,239 S. F.
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
2 Ft. - 12 Ft. above M.S.L.
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract Live oaks, beach, grasses
and other maritime vege a l.on.
f. Man-made features now on tract Old NCSR 1568
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?
R20
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA/ORW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
I
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project inclu es any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildsn s, facilit'
ructures roposed None panned
evelo?er-priva a homes by s, or
y
n v ua
Iot owners.
b. Number of lots or parcels 11
c. Density (Give the number of residenti
uni ppeeracre.) 11 residential un al units and the
its, 1.03
unn?ts/acre
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed)
1.0 acres
e. If the proposed project will disturb me
acre of land, the Division of Land Res
receive an erosion and sedimentation i
least 30 days before land disturbing ac
If applicable, has a sedimentation and
control plan been submitted to the Dr
Resources? Yes
f. Give the percentage of the tract w.
mean high water to be covered by
surfaces, such as pavement, buildi
g. List the materials, such as marl,1
or concrete, to be used for paved
Asphalt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater man
been submitted to the Division of Er
Management? Yes
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal
water treatment facilities.
8" gravity collector mains
pump station to be connect
Topsail Water and Sewer. I
j. Have these facilities received state or
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
N/A
re than one
)urces must
ontrol plan at
:ivity begins.
;rosion
ision of Land
75 feet of
rrmeable
rooftops.
stone, asphalt,
ces.
ement plan
ronmental
d/or waste
ind sewage
to North
svstem.
ocal approval?
? UaV D .
uii ° 19%
DIVISIEM OF
m. Water supply source Onslow 'Countiy
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
10 Ft. access provided between lots 6 & 7
and along Eastern boundary of lot 11.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A (Individual homeown .rs wi 11
yngpect,oon$ as enforced by Building
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION N/A
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
1. Describe location and type of discharl
the state (for example, surface runoff,
wastewater, industrial/commercial eft
down"). N/A
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
to waters of swamps, or other wetlands?
"wash
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
2 1 3/91
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
h. Do you claim title to the disposal are #?
If not, attach a letter granting permis ion from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for
maintenance?
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any
swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be
water?
1. Amount of fill in cubic yan
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed
wetlands?
re
J 0L s 1993
b67, AaENiE_f
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be
q. How will excavated or fill material b? kept on site
and erosion controlled?
i

r. What type of construction equipment
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or h
dredge)? will be used
draulic

s. Will wetlands be crossed in tran spol
to project site? If yes, explain
be taken to lessen environmental im g equipment
ps that will
ts.

7 SHORELINE STABILIZAT ION N/A
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean
normal water level high water or
3/91
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
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 under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
r
Name Mr. John A. Elmore II
Address Porters Neck Company
Inc. 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
1202 Porters Neck Road TO ENTER ON LAND
Wilmington, 405
Name Mr. George Jeffrey.- ? Any permit issued in response to this application will
Address P.O. Box 188 allow only the development described in the application.
Goldsboro NC 27533 The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
Name
Address 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-
A list of previous state or federal perm is issued for ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
work on the project tract. Include permit Fu?bers,
permittee, and issuing dates. 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
A check for $250 made payable to the partment of project. r"
Environment, Health, and Natural Resou rces to cover 0
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the costs of processing the application. y
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This is the
A signed AEC hazard notice for project 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 orth Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113)k-1 to 10).
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DMSI N OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAA4EE: Crystal Shores I (Joel Tomaselli, President)
LOCATION OF PR JECT SITE: Between Mason Creek and the Atlantic Ocean
adjacent to SR 1568 i North Topsail Beach - Onslow County
Photo Index - 1989: :167:9 Grids P-R;5-8 1984: 25:274 Grids N-Q;2-5
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2477400 Y: 275400
INVESTIGATION PE: CAMA
FMf INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of bite it - 7/ 13/93 OG l 6 i ?3
Was Applicant Present - yes (agent) WETLANDS GR011I' 'm
WATER UA! ITY SEC i I _. I% '+.I

PROCESSING PRO CEDURE: Application Received - cc: 9/10/93 -,. ` ` -
Office - Wilmington
SITE DESCRIPTIO :
(A) Local Land a Plan - North Topsail Beach
Land Classif'i ation From LUP - Limited Transitional
(B) AEC(s) Invol ed: ES ORW; OH
(C) Water Depen dent: No
(D) Intended Use: Single family subdivision
(E) Wastewater eatment: Existing - N/A
lanned - Connect to private system
(F) Type of Stru ures: Existing - N/A
Planne - Single Family residences, ocean crossover
(G) Estimated A ual Rate of Erosion: 3'/yr
Source - CA M A erosion rates
HABITAT DESCRI
ION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
7
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
N/A
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlan s
N/A
(C) Other Appx. 1.95 Appx. 8.8
High ground acres acres
8
(D) Total Area D turbed: appx. 1.95 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: yes
(F) Water Classification: SA-ORW, SB Open: yes
PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicants propose to develop the tract into 11 single
family lots. There ar single common access ways indicated on both the sound side and
ocean front.
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Crystal Shores, Inc. (Joel To aselli, President)
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9.
The project is located $etween Mason Creek off Alligator Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
on both sides of the rec ntly relocated portion of SR 1568 in the Town of North Topsail
Beach, Onslow Count . The tract has an area of approximately 8.8 acres of area
landward of the mean igh water contour. The largest portion of the project is situated
to the north of the exiting road on the sound side. The waters of Mason Creek and
Alligator Bay have b n classified as SA ORW (Outstanding Resource Waters) by the
Division of Environme tal Management. The Shellfish Sanitation section of the Division
of Health Services hav, determined that the waters are open to shellfishing. The Division
of Marine Fisheries ha e designated the area as a primary nursery area. The Division of
Coastal Management ave designated the high ground area with 575 feet of the mean
high water elevation of Mason Creek and Alligator as an Estuarine Shoreline ORW AEC.
The federal 404 wetl ds on the tract have been identified and are designated on the
project plat. The first line of stable vegetation on the ocean front was determined in
March 1993 and is als shown on the project plats. The ocean front portion of the project
appears to have V id impacts from the public use of the nearby unimproved access
feature to the west. ry little in the way of dune features are present except for the
oceanward side. This ccess point is on private property whose owner apparently does
not object to the use y the public. Onslow County has an access facility to the east of
the project site. It is c ntiguous with the site on the sound side but is separated from the
project on the ocean ont by a tract reserved for future development. The sound side
portion of the tract is tegetated by typical maritime thicket type vegetation. The project
site is located within ?n area where federal flood insurance is not available. However,
private insurance can'be obtained. This property is zoned as R20 by the Town. It is
located within an arei classified as Limited Transitional in the Town's Land Use Plan
recently approved by the Coastal Resources Commission.
The applicant's Engi eers/Consultan ts have submitted plans to develop the available
portion of high ground property into 11 single family residential lots. Of that number
eight will be located n the sound (north) side of SR 1568 and the other three will be on
the oceanfront. Building envelops have been identified for all of the lots based either on
the 90' setback on thel ocean side or the location of the federal 404 wetlands on the sound
side. Access from SR.J1568 will be provided by several common limited access 20' drives
(sheet 2 of 4). Th e has been a set of protective covenants developed for this
development which, mong other things, limits the "built upon area" of each lot to the
area calculated to be onsistent with current regulations by the Division of Environmental
Management in their stormwater review of the project. This value has been determined
to be 5940 S. F. and 7241 S. F. on the ocean front. There are also two access features
shown on the plans. oth are indicated to be 10 feet wide. On the sound side this feature
is located between 1 is 6 and 7. On the ocean front the feature is located along the
eastern property line d a walk (dune crossover) is also indicated. (sheet 2 of 4). No plan
for the walk is provi ed.
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Crystal Shores, Inc. (Joel To aselli, President)
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10.
The project is located ithin the ES ORW AEC. Therefore, the amount of "built upon
area" is limited to no ore than 25 % within 575 feet of the mhw contour of Mason
Creek or Alligator Bay. Also, no engineered stormwater system can be utilized in order
to control run off from the project site. The project has been designed to conform with
current regulations for ORW AEC. As stated above the "built upon area" of the lots
has been limited to 594 S. F. for the sound side lots and 7241 S. F. for the ocean front.
The building envelops have also been determined and designated in the plans for the
project (sheet 2 of 4) he proposed development will result in approximately 22.0%
coverage of the tract. he project appears to be consistent with the Land Use Plan for
the Town. The R20 z ing provides for the least dense development of land which is
required by the Limit Transitional classification of the property. There exists the
potential for water quality impacts on the sound side. This would be the result of the
apparent available riparian access for lots 1 - 8. This impact is compounded by the
presence of several ne+y proposed subdivisions all touching the waters of Mason Creek.
The excellent water qu ity now existing in this water body could be seriously impacted
by the proliferation of ingle family piers with up to 4 slips each. This could result in the
build out of a total of 32 slips maximum under the current rules for exempt piers. At
present there is a single 10' access proposed to the sound with no proposed construction
of a walk or pier. Th re are at present four subdivisions being proposed all of which
touch the waters of Mason Creek to some degree. There are approximately 62 lots
which appear to have dparian access rights associated with these four subdivisions. Based
on current interpretati n of the rules this would provide for up to 248 slips along the
combined shoreline of he embayment of Mason Creek affecting approximately 4000 feet
of shoreline. This rea is somewhat divided by the presence of the county recreational
facility which itself ha several hundred feet of shoreline without divided riparian access
claims. It is apparent, n the case of these subdivisions, that the cumulative impact of the
possible boat slips mint be considered. There are also areas identified as shellfish leases
located within Masoni Creek. Although it is not known at this time if all are active,
consideration must be ?iven to the possible impacts of future boat access activity on those
that may be.In order to protect the adjacent waters to the maximum extent possible,
access must be limit to that which can be provided by a common feature of minimal
design.
Submitted by: C. Robert Stroud, Jr. Date: 9/15/93 Office: Wilmington
Please type or print. Carefully describe all icipatcd
development activities, including constructio , excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and storm ater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relev nt to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items I- and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
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
1 APPLICANT
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
Cry tal Shor s, Inc. commercial use?
a. Name Joe Tomasel?i Presiden
Community
Address P.O. Box 191514
City Atlanta State Geo is d. Describe the planned use of tthe project. ,?
11 lot residential subdx?}on; ?l}?' n
;.
Zip 31119 Day phone JShor 3-8475
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Landowner or orized agent
out 6 199-
b. Project name (if any) CrystI
4 LAND AND WA TER DIVISICIIN OF
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, o give the CHARACTERISTIC"ASTAL MANAGEMEN
owner's name and address.
a. Size of entire tract 10. 7 acres +-
b. Size of individual lot(s?Smallest lot 20,239 S. F.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOS D
PROJECT
a. Stre 4drmw secondary road nu bei
b. City, town, community, or landmark
North Topsail Beach
C. County Onslow
d. Is proposed work within city limits r planning
jurisdiction? North Topsail B ach
e. Name of body of water nearest proj
Alligator Bay
3 DESCRIPTION AND PUNNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJ CT
a. Describe all development activitii
example, building a home, motel,
or pier). Private drives,
and sewer mains to servE
you propose (for
arina, bulkhead,
ter mains
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
2 Ft. - 12 Ft. above M.S.L.
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract Live oaks, beach, grasses
and other maritime vegetation.
f. Man-made features now on tract Old NCSR 1 568
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?
R20
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA/OHW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
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( Z?71?
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
[)!V159,N OF
Complete this section if the project includes arty land '
-1 AL MANAG
development. ; _ GOAS
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a. Type and number of buildin s, facilities, o m. Water supply source Onslow County
structures proposed None panned by
Developer-privy omes y in vi. ua n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
0 owners. the steps that will be taken to maintain established
b. Number of lots or parcels 11 public beach accessways or provide new access.
10 Ft. access provided between lots 6 & 7
c. Density (Give the number of residential u its and the and along Eastern boundary of lot 1 1.
units eracre.) 11 residential unit , 1.03
unies/acre
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
1.0 acres elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one poor? N/A (Individual homeowners wi 1 1
acre of land, the Division of Land Resoces must comply with local flood ordinance
receive an erosion and sedimentation co trol plan at Iregulations as enforced by Building
1
least 30 days before land disturbing acti ity begins. n pee or.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and e Sion 6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
control plan been submitted to the Divi ion of Land INFORMATION N/A
Resources? Yes
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 5 feet of a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
mean high water to be covered by imp rmeable or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, ooftops. covered in Section 7).
None Length Width Depth
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver tone, asphalt, Access channel
or concrete, to be used for paved surf , es. (MLW) or . 7L)
Asphalt
Boat basin
h. If applicable, has a stormwater man
been submitted to the Division of Er
Management? Yes
cement plan
i ronmental
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal 4nd/or waste
water treatment facilities.
8" gravity collector mainsland sewage
pump station to be connect pd to North
Topsail Water and Sewer, IPc. system.
j. Have these facilities received state ¢r local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment faciliti
N/A
1. Describe location and type of disc
the state (for example, surface rur
wastewater, industrial/commercia
down"). N/A
2
urges to waters of
)ff, sanitary
effluent, "wash
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
g. Location of spoil disposal area d. Type of bulkhead materi al
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? mean high water
If not, attach a letter granting permission f om the
owner. f. Type of fill material -
i. Will a disposal area be available for futur?
maintenance?
If so, where? 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
j. Does the disposal area include any mars and, In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
swamps, or water areas? ing items must be submitted:
k. Will the fill material be placed-below-m, l? 0l [ A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
water? ")i ! , ! ':.-`, J '' ?: instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
i'
1 affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
1. Amount of fill in cubic yard ':_)
"' the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
m. Type of fill material J UL ; 1993 deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
n. Source of fill material the project.
o. Will fill material be placed tdr? n r1 ?OrlMM-r" 'e- Na1.t?T
wetlands? 1 An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 1 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
q. How will excavated or fill material be ept on site
and erosion controlled?
1
r. What type of construction equipment!will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hkdraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in Jim quipment
to project site? If yes, hat will
be taken to lessen environmE
7 SHORELINE STABILIZ TION VA
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of m an high water or
normal water level
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
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Name Mr. John A. Elmore, II 1
Address Porters Neck Company, Inc.
1202 Porters Neck Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
Name Mr. George
Address P.O. Box 188
Goldsboro, NC 27533
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issu for
work on the project tract. Include permit number s,
permittee, and issuing dates,
A check for $250 made payable to the Depart ent of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources cover
the costs of processing the application. f
t'
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If e project
involves the expenditure of public funds, att ch a state-
ment documenting compliance with the No h Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A- 1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to 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. r
This is the 2r day of 19
Lan ner or:Authoi7zed agznt 5, R
JUL. 199a
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MA.NAGEIV(E_..Wi
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SEP-27-1993 09:10 FROM EHNR WIL? REG OFFICE TO Vii-915-733-1338 P.01
Stale of North Carolina
Department of Envirjonment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wj?nington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Goveraor Bob Jamieson
3onatbaiD B. Howes, Secretary Regional Manager
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