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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
May 17, 1991
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, i4ealth and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigl, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker

RECEIVED
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REGULATORY BRANCH
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
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SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed replacement
Colington Creek, SR. 1217, State bn 6 over '
State TIP= B-2024. Project o. 8.20?0?01,
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace the above referenced bridge,
vehicular access to outer Colington Islrovidin safe and, as well asp roding??t
improved boating access to the bridged waterway. Providing
We have complied with the sequencing requirements of the
DA/USEPA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of February 6, 1990
Avoidance and minimization of wetlands losses has been carried out
to the maximum extent possible. The need for bridge replacement
at this site, as well as the nature of the replacement activities
limits the e;teht to which wetlands avoidance can be accomplisl--ed.
Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize im-nact
to sensitive wetland areas.
To mitigate for encroachments into sand bottoms resulting
from pile driving activities, Best Management Practices will be
implemented-to minimize impacts. No dredging activity will be
involved in this project.
At Bridge 6, 0.12 acres of brackish marsh and 0.55 acres of
aquatic bed habitat will be lost due to construction activities.
Mitigation `or the-unavoidable loss of aquatic bed habitat at this
site will be accomplished by cr _ eat-Ling a new site near the impacted
area. For the total acres of loss, mitigation will be
accomplished by planting 0•`7 ? acres of f presently L11iArOduCtiVr
aquatic bed habitat at a site near the project. The 0.57 acres
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also includes the mitigation of 0.02 acres of aquatic bed
mitigation required by the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR
1217 (Bridge 5 over Colington Cut). This site was chosen after
consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Widgeon Grass (Ruppia maritima) will be planted in the selected
area, and monitored as set forth in the enclosed
mitigation/monitoring plan. Mitigation for the 0.12 acres of
brackish marsh impacts will be included in 0.75 acres of marsh
habitat to be created at the end of SR 1219, which will also be
used to mitigate 0.63 acres of brackish marsh loss associated with
the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR 1217 (Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut).
NCDOT is 'requesting that the proposed work be authorized
under the appropriate LAMA permit as indicated by the above
mentioned activities. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification from the
N.C. Division of Environmental Management and a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers 404 Permit. The United States Coast Guard has indicated
that a USCG permit is not required for this construction activity.
If you require any further information, please contact Mr.
Doug Huggett of the NCDOT Planning and Environmental unit at (919)
733-9770.
sincerely,
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L.R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget
cc: District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. D9n h1pr11--on, PE,.,. Design Services
Mr. A.iL. ?Ha:lkins, PE, Hydraulics
r r. 4TC4ia Smite, PE, Structure Design
Mr. Dennis Pip'in,`PE, Envircnmental Unit
Mr. N.L,. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. C.0. White,- P.E., Division 1 Engineer

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
January 29, 1992
Regional Offices Mr. Barney n 'Quinn
Asheville Planning and Environmental Branch
704251-6208 N.C. Department of Transportation
Fayetteville Post Office BOX 25281
919/486-1541 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Mooresville
704/663-1699 Dear Mr. O 'Quinn :
Raleigh Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
919/733-2314 Clean Water Act,
Washington Proposed Bridge. Replacements Colington Cut #5 and #6
919/946-6481 Project # 91680 and 91679
Wilmington Dare County
919/395-3900
Attach.ed.hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2684 issued
Winston-Salem
919/896-7007 to N.C. Department of Transportation dated January 29, 1992.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
G Evere t
Attachments
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Regional Office
Washington DEM. Regional office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker
Central Files
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 276264)535 Telephone [phone] / Pollution Prevention Pays
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NORTH CAROLINA
Dare County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements
of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States
and subject to the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C.
Department of Transportation pursuant to an application filed on
the 26 day of September 1991 to replace Bridge # 5 - Colington
Cut and Bridge # 6 - Colington Creek.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the waters of Colington Cut and
Colington Creek in conjunction with the proposed bridge
replacement in. Dare County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines.
Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies that this
activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL
92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the
application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to
prevent significant increase in turbidity outside the area
of construction or construction related discharge (increases
such that the turbidity in the Stream is 25 NTU's or-less
are not considered significant).
2. Suitable mitigation shall be required acceptable to the N.C.
Division of Coastal Management.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the above
conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit.
This the 29 day of January, 1992.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Everett, irector
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
SECRETARY August 26, 1991 STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Route 6, Box 203
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Attention: Mr. Peter Colwell
SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed Replacement of Bridges 5 and
6 over Colington Cut and Colington Creek, SR 1217,
TIP# B-2024, State Project No. 8.2050301.
Please refer to your June 17, 1991 letter (enclosed) to
Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's Environmental Unit, in which you
requested that several questions be addressed. The North
Carolina Department of Transportation has addressed each
matter as follows:
Bridge 5
1) The question of why the preferred alternative was chosen
was referred to NCDOT's Design Services Branch.
Alternate 1A was selected because this alignment would
offer superior horizontal alignment, which would lead to
a much safer roadway. The chosen alignment would also
save the State of North Carolina approximately $30,000
to $75,000 in relationship to the other alternatives.
Alternate 1 would also require an encroachment into
Blount Bay. This would result because of an
encroachment onto the existing bridge and roadway by the
proposed embankment of the new alignment, which would
necessitate the construction of an temporary detour west
of the existing travel lanes. Although this
encroachment would be small, it would introduce
construction activities into the bay, which is not
required by the proposed alignment. NCDOT thought that
it would be best to contain construction activities to
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JAMES G. MARTIN September 19, 1 1 SEP 1991 `r ISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR cn
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WATER QUA)T?
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SECRETARY Planning BraIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Dennis Pipkin, P.E. 9 S ? Planning & Environmental Branch
FROM : Sand ra M . Nance Q/. GCS ?x?
Program Development Branch
SUBJECT: DOT File B-2024 - Dare County
Proposed Replacement of Bridges 5 and 6 Over
Colington Cut and Colington Creek, SR 1217
State Project 8.2050301
Attached is correspondence from the Division of Coastal Management
in Elizabeth City, dated September 16, 1991, acknowledging receipt
of completed CAMA applications for the above project. DCM's
projected deadline for making a decision is November 11, 1991.
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Barney O'Quinn, P.E.
r. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, P.E.
Mr. Don Morton, P.E.
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E.
Mr. John Smith, P.E.
Mr. C. 0. White, P.E. (w/Notice Cards)
Mr. W. D. Johnson
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. Jimmy Lee, P.E.
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Department of Environment, Health and Natural Res
Division of CoastaWanagement
Highway 17 South • Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
September 16, 1991
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
NC Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Dr. Goode:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges
receipt of your application for state approval for development of
your property located SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills,
Dare County, Bridge 5. It was received complete on August 28,
1991, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time.
The projected deadline for making a decision is November 11,
1991. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when
such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not
been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated
above, you should consider the review period extended. Under
those circumstances, this letter will also serve as your notice
of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be
provided on or about the 75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be
posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you
will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be
posted at the property of your proposed development. You should
post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where
it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be:
Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the
road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an
incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional
information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate
state or federal agency. Please contact me if you have any
Route 6 Box 203, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
September 16, 1991
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questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy
of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Cordially yours,??Q
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Peter B. Colwell
Field Representative III
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Highway 17 South a Elizabeth city, North Carolina 27909
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
September 16, 1991
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
NC Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Dr. Goode:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges
receipt of your application for state approval for development of
your property located SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills,
Dare County, Bridge 6. It was received complete on August 28,
1991, and appears to be adequate for processing at this time.
The projected deadline for making a decision is November '11,
1991. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when
such time is necessary to complete the review. If you have not
been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated
above, you should consider the review period extended. Under
those circumstances, this lter
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of an extended
provided on or about the 75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be
posted at the location of the proposed development. Enclosed you
will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be
posted at the property of your proposed development. You should
post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where
it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be:
Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the
road right-of-way fronting your property; or at a point along the
road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an
incomplete application.
An onsite inspection will be made, and if additional
information is required, you will be contacted by the appropriate
state or federal agency. Please contact me if you have any
Route 6 Box 203, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
L. R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
September 16, 1991
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questions and notify me in writing if you wish to receive a copy
of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Cordially yours,
Peter B. Colwell
Field Representative III
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FOR SHELLFISHING

ASSIGNED TO:
DATE APP. REC'D.: 1/0 7-d (YY/MM/DD)
INITIAL REPORT: (YY/MM/DD)
FINAL REPORT: Iwo L11, (YY/MM/DD)
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: (Y OR N)
IF YES: GENERAL CERT: (Y OR N)
TYPE GEN: e4, . (INDIVID
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IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? (Y OR N)
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OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME N.C. Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil
Hills, Dare County, Bridge 5
PHOTO INDX: 1989: 45-3, 14-K,L,M,N 1984: 137-497, 11-A,B
STATE PLANE COORDINATES: X: 2975900 Y: 839300
Off Site Mitigation 1989 Photo: 45-2, K-19 1984: 137-498, B-16,17
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CAMA X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 06-06-91 06-25-91 09-10-91
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT No Yes No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED August 28, 1991
OFFICE Elizabeth Cit
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Dare County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Conservation
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X
.ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC -X-PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING None
PLANNED None
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING _State road and bridge
PLANNED Relocate State road and replace bridge
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION 0 SOURCE Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
Coastal Marsh 41382sg.ft.
Wetland Scrub 13939sq_ft.
SAV & Shallow Water Habitat 871 sq. ft.
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
(C) OTHER:
Upland 19000sq.ft.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: 75192 square feet (1.73 acre)
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Applicant proposes to construct a new 2 lane
bridge on SR 1217 over Colington Cut and new approach roads
through coastal wetlands Mitigation is proposed for wetland
impacts.
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Site Description
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to
replace two bridges and re-align the approaches on SR 1217
(Colington Road) to Colington Island, Dare County. The existing
bridges were built in the 1950's and their condition does not
meet current DOT standards. Bridge #5 crosses Colington Cut with
a two lane, 120 foot long span with a vertical clearance of 8
feet above normal water level (NWL).
Extensive coastal marsh areas can be found on the south side
of both bridge approaches. On the west side of Colington Cut the
coastal marsh grades from black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus)
and giant cordgrass (Spartina cynosuroides) next to the creek
into a fairly solid stand of black needlerush. As the marsh
nears Colington Road and Schoolhouse Road it grades into cattails
(Typha spp•) with scattered shrubs of groundsel tree (Baccharis
halimifolia). These areas are identified as brackish marsh on
the DOT plats. On the north side of the road there is a narrow
coastal marsh fringe except fqr a 130 ft. X 20 ft. bulkheaded
area near the bridge.
On the east side of Colington Creek the coastal marsh
consists of black needlerush and giant cordgrass next to the
creek. This marsh grades into a shrub thicket and then into an
area of loblolly pines (Pines taeda) about 110 feet from the
creek. The area of pines and shrub thicket extends another 2500
feet back along SR 1217 and then grades back into black
needlerush marsh around a 20 foot wide man-made canal. This area
is marked as wetland scrub on DOT's plats. On the north side of
the road there are coastal wetlands with scattered shrub thickets
varying in width from 20 feet to 100 feet.
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), mostly milfoil,
Myriophyllum spp. can be found in Blount Bay adjacent to the
existing bridge approaches on the north side and also in the cut
on the south side.
N.C. DOT proposes to construct a new bridge and approach
roadways immediately south of the existing bridge alignment. The
proposed new bridge will span 175 ft. with a maximum vertical
clearance of 12 ft. The proposed bridge will provide two 12 ft.
wide traveling lanes with 4 ft. shoulders and a safety rail
parapet for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The east side.
approach will leave the existing roadway just before the small
man-made canal. It will cross the canal and proceed into an area
of loblolly pines and then across about 110 ft. of coastal
wetlands. The west side approach will leave the existing roadway
at the intersection of SR 1219 (School House Road) and continue
through coastal wetlands to the bridge. The proposed embankment
N.C. DOT Bridge 5/Colington Cut
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for each approach will fill an additional 15 - 30 ft. of wetlands
on the south side of the proposed roadway. According to the
applicants work plats, approxiamtely 0.46 acres of wetlands will
be filled on the east side and 0.8 acre of coastal wetlands will
be filled on the west side.
The intersection of Colington Road and School House Road is
proposed to be relocated to the east and fill additional coastal
wetlands. This relocation will square up the intersection.
However, the width of the existing intersection appears to
provide adequate visibility in both directions as you approach
Colington Road on School House road. The applicant proposes to
remove the existing bridge and much of the existing approaches.
An area 140 ft. X 40 ft. on the west side and 120 ft. X 40 ft. on
the east side are to remain along with some of the existing
roadway to provide continued recreational use as a fishing and
crabbing area.
N.C. DOT proposes to mitigate for the loss of 1.27 acres of
emergent wetlands and 0.02 acres of SAV on a 1:1 basis.
Approximately 0.5 acres of emergent wetlands will be mitigated
for onsite by the removal of the existing approaches. The
remaining 0.77 acres are proposed to be mitigated for at a site
off School House Road in Swan View Shores Subdivision. This site
will also serve as mitigation for the loss of emergent wetlands
at Bridge #6. The 0.02 acres of SAV are proposed to be mitigated
for at a site near Bridge #6.
The proposed mitigation site off School House Road is at the
end of a "finger" of maritime forest that extends between two
large areas of coastal marsh out to Buzzards Bay. The finger of
uplands varies in width from 100 - 300 ft. with elevations up to
15 - 20 ft. The upland forest ends in a 6 ft. high eroding bluff
at Buzzards Bay. The upland vegetation is dominated by large
loblolly pines, scrub oaks, and scattered live oaks (Queurcus
virginiana). The upland grades into a coastal marsh dominated by
giant cordgrass on both sides. Black needlerush becomes the
dominate marsh species as one move inland from Buzzards Bay.
N.C. DOT proposes to remove the existing maritime forest
vegetation adjacent to Buzzards Bay and grade the area down to
marsh elevation. The proposed mitigation site will then be
sprigged with black needlerush on 2 ft. centers. The mitigation
site will be monitored for success over a period of 2 years by
N. C. DOT. A total of 1.29 acres of upland must be purchased by
N.C. DOT to mitigate for emergent wetland losses at both bridges.
The SAV mitigation is located on the south side of a marsh
island in Colington Creek near Bridge #6. A field investigation
on June 6, 1991 revealed a large area of milfoil in this area
although the 1989 aerial photo shows a considerable open area
N.C. DOT Bridge 5/Colington Cut
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near the island. N.C. DOT proposes to plant widgeon grass
(Ruppia maritima) in the SAV mitigation site and monitor it for
success.
Anticipated Impacts
The construction of the new bridge and the roadway
approaches in the proposed alignment will fill 0.95 acres of
coastal marsh, 0.32 acre of "wetlands scrub", 0.02 acre of SAV
habitat, and 0.01 acre of shallow water habitat. The applicant
proposes to mitigate on a 1:1 basis for the wetlands loss.
However, the estuarine system in this area will suffer a net loss
in productivity even if the mitigation planting is successful.
Therefore, every effort should be made to minimize the initial
wetland impacts.
The mitigation plan proposes to convert 1.29 acre of
maritime forest into coastal wetlands if N.C. DOT can purchase
the property. The construction activities will likely cause some
increase in water turbidity in the project area.
CAMA Review
The Dare County land use plan expresses strong support for
highway improvements. The County's policy for State and Federal
Program Support states "State and federally funded water and
highway transportation projects shall receive the highest level
of support". The County identifies roadway improvements to
handle summer traffic as being needed, and places greatest
importance on improved evacuation routes, the main road(s)
running through the unincorporated communities on the outer
Banks, and bikeways for alternative travel.
However, the particular new roadway alignment anticipates
significant impacts to coastal wetlands. The County's land use
plan states that "the critical importance of coastal wetlands has
been recognized by including all such areas in the Conservation
category of the land classification map". Dare County's
Conservation classification includes special development
standards that deem development appropriate where it can be shown
that "the proposed development will not destroy or irretrievably
alter wetlands". The County supports the CAMA permit standards
for coastal wetlands and its policy is to "support reasonable
efforts by federal, state and local agencies to protect and
preserve coastal wetlands".
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For estuarine waters, the County's policy is to "discourage
developments that have a high probability of seriously impacting
the water quality or environmental values of the estuarine
resource".
While Colington is generally classified as Transition in
Dare County's land use plan, the mitigation site is located in
the undeveloped and maritime forest portion of Colington that
Dare County classifies as Limited Conservation. The land class
is to "provide for the management and long-term viability of
essentially undisturbed land that is compatible with only a
limited range of uses only under a specified set of guidelines".
Dare County strongly emphasizes restriction of land clearing and
terrain alteration throughout its discussion of the Limited
Conservation class. Road widths are limited, lot coverage is not
to exceed 35%, and no digging, filling or altering of wetlands,
ponds or swales except for Corps of Engineers minor road
crossings is allowed. Further the County requires that existing
grades shall not be altered nor existing vegetation removed any
more than is necessary to facilitate site access, a foundation
and any underground utilities. The proposed mitigation involves
far more with the removal of all maritime forest vegetation and
the grading down of the 1.29 acre site from existing elevations
of six (6) feet above NWL down to marsh elevation of one (1) foot
above NWL. The proposed mitigation is not a type of use
contemplated by the Dare County land use plan for Limited
Conservation classed lands, nor does it conform with the County's
clear desire to limit terrain alternation and land clearing in
Limited Conservation lands.
Dare County's land use plan gives strong support for roadway
improvements. However, the County's plan places critical
importance upon coastal wetlands, the estuarine system and other
similarly classed lands, it expresses equally strong support for
the protection of those lands and resources and it requires that
impacts to those lands/resources must be kept to the minimum
possible.
Use of measures including alternative roadway alignments,
fill reduction, and alternative mitigation sites can together
minimize the adverse impacts posed by the particular proposal,
maintain the resources and their values, and as a whole,
accomplish the environmental protection goals set out in Dare
County's land use plan. This proposal must meet these goals as
noted above in order to be consistent with the Dare County land
use plan.
Submitted By: Pete Colwell
Date: September 16, 1991
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
NU DEFT
a. Name A'r r rJ • L R Goode Ph D PE
Address P.O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27611-5201Dayphone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Projectnamc (ifany) 8.20 0301 (B-2024)
-E.A. Prot t BRZ-1217 (1)
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owmer's name and address.
N/A
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
Q.V 1 17
b. City, town, community, or landmark
ColinQton
C. CountyDa r
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?_ Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
ColinQton Cut at Blount Bay
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANINED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form Dal-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C. Will the project be for corn murity, private, or
commercial use?
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
State Route owned and maintained
by NCDOT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N
C. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
El. 0.0± to E1. 10.0±
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Loose to medium dense fine sands very soft
muck, organic silty clay & organic clayey silt
e. Vegetation on tract Wetland & upland scrub shrub,
brackish marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract 20' wide road 2-lan
bridge,
g. `'What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X
Conservation X Transitional
?
Developed Community
Rural Other
f
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Residential Development
i
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SC i
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, b0khead, 1' Has a professional archaeological survey been
or pier). CQnGtr>>rr new br;AgP carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
! - and aRprn^?h
roads. (two-lane) Remove existing
bridge.
' ?9
5. UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structuresproposed 165 Fr. BridgP-oyPr M
_Colington Cut with 24' wide approach road- r!.
way
'?. - Number of lots or parcels
c. Dc',rity (Give the number of msidential units and the
units per ace.) NIA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
QPT+•nv t /. ?r ti r>,i-Zrl (1f ?•?paT1 hi ah
water -
e. If the proposcd project will dimrrb more than one
acre of land, the Division of L-nnd Resources must
rr.c ;,ve an erosion and stdinentadon control plan at
least 30 days before land dismrbmg activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
con 1ml plan b°. en subnit..ed to the Division of Land
R sources?-Erosion control plans to be part
of project construction plans.
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 fert of
mein high water to be covered by impermeable
nrfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
Ar)orox. 3QZ roadway pavemen
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
A.crhalt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater managcment plan
be--n submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management?- ivT /A
i. Describe proposed sp-wage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities rec--,ved state or locj approval?
E, /A
k• Descl lbc ex4si • ng trtatment faciii6cs.
N /A
1. 1?rscriCr lo'-;:tion anal t}-pc of dischares to waters of
t;?c state (for example, surfacz runoff, sanitary
wastea-ater, indust_;-scot; ,;,z*Li al efrlut it, "wash
do%v?i"). Surface runoff from bridge
and adi o roadwav
Water supply source
T" t-he project is ocean-front developme-*it, describe
the steps that will be tal,;en to maintain established
public beach Ncresswavs or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean p-, level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below die purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bu.B:heads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Temporary const.
=Jmm?s channel
(hILW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed jr?or-
we:land-G'F below
Mh-W
Upland fill
a, s
L-- n gth Width Depth
N/A I
N/A I
N/A
1250+ 50±
°,of± , 20'+
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water levei in cubic yards N/A
c. Typtofmaterial N/A
D`--es the a--' to b-- excavated incIude rnars;iland,
swamps, or od;er we,!L-ids?
N/A
C' 1;:irh ground excavz:;oa, in cubic ya us
1,373 cv
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal arcs
N/A
g. Lac2don of spoil disposal a,-a
h. Do you claim title to the disposal arta7 ?,,,
If not, anzch a letter granting permission from the
owner.
L Will a disposal area be available for future
mailntenance? N/A
If so, what?
j. Dots the disposal a,-,t, include any marshland,
swamps, or water ar,.as?
No.:..
k. Will the fill material be plat-d below mean high
. water? Yes
L Amount of fill in cubic yards _ 160
C. ShorcEnc erosion during prco--?jing 12 months, in
feet None nntPri
d. Type Of bU khe,d m2te:ial Class II - Rip Rap
et '
C. 1-.mount of fi lp,in ctsio cyt ral Sh g
a.r?s, to br pla ??,zlow
mean high water 60 Cy
`i Type of fill material Suitable local fYne to
coarse sands faced with Class II Rip Rap
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the comple ? application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with =t_.
a.^plication only) or other
tr a-rument under which t c applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the licant is not claiming to be
tht owncs F -A
ptope
m. Type of fill material Local fine to rn,,, o say ,'`y, then forward a copy of the
rids d= ^'or other instrument under which the owner, claims
?` Suitable project e xcava. doe pIUS WTitle?]
rr. Sourcte o:1Ll material and upland site provided ' Pemai-ssIon from the owner.o curry cut
by contractor th`P project_
o. Will fill material be . ced on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes 0.95 AC Brackish Marsh 0.02 AC An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
Aquatic Bed, 0.32 AC Wetland Scrub sPCtional drawings) dray„ t to „c to in black in-k
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled ` ' on an 8
56192 sf = 1.29 AC _ 12 x 11 white paper. (Re -rto Coastal Resources
q. How will cxc-'vatrd or fill mat-^a1 be kept on site
and erosion cent mllcd?
NCDOT erosion control standards will be
adhered to. Primarily silt fencing at
toe of fill.
r. What type of consnc: ion tccuip'.nent will be used
(for example, drag?trre, baCJ:h,e, or hydraulic
dredge)? Mechanical hiehiaav construction
eauiment and ile driv' pqujW2M
s. Will wetlandsbe cro ssed in L2Ps}?Jrting equipment"
to project sites? 7,,- lfyes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen e.nvimil-meat l impacts.
WA
.:? t r? R!! !LAT10 4
a• 1 ?n h of bul';head or r'p, ?p 210'
Commission Rule 71.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings arc preferTtd and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-lir:e
prins or otherlargerplis air- acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by aprlic_nt. (Conte the
U.S. Army Corps of Fzgi to s regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or locarion map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency pcrsonnel unfamiliar with the are-,'to the
site. L-iclude county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A storrnA;"zter management plan, if arplicabie, that
may I,.ave b°°n developed ut consultation v.it,,h tt e
Division of Eavironrne IW Maragcarent.
A Est of the rsmes and complete addresses of the
adja ntwatesfr•ont (riparian) landowners. T-pese
individuals h to 30 days in which to submit C OM, Meats
on the prop;,sed project to the Division of Cea<tz1
P.i? m rt and
age e should be advised by Lhe aptt of
th2t opportunity.
b. A.v; -2bc distance was . o`r
r, vi ter or
r,or? ;1 waver level n
Name
Addscss
Name
Address
Name
Additss -
A list of pre-vious state or federal perry is issued for
work on the project Umc t Include permit numbers,
permit, and issuing dates.
A check for $140 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the cost of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for pro Pcts in oceanfront
and inlet arias.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the exlxnditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance Mth the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PE s AISSJOIN
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application viill
allow only the development described in tl-_ application.
ne project will be subject to condiftns and restrictions
contained in &,,e permit.
I certify that to the best of my lmow•ledge,Ithe proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolim's ap-
proved Coastal h.anagement 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 repttsentatives of state and
federal review 2gencies to enter on the afortmcntioned
lands in connection with evaluating information re?ated
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project
This is e A_ ay of / ?' 1. G_ 1 .
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NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
DARE COUNTY
8.2050301 (8-2024)
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON S.R. 1217
OVER COLINGTON CUT
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SHEET 8 OF 9
SUMMARY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
TRACT
NO. OWNER
ADDRESS
© MARY H. GREEN HEIRS AND/OR 9508 BURNING TREE ROAD
TANYA TILLETT CROW BETHESDA. MD 20817
® JAMES W. ROBERTS, JR. P. 0. BOX 24042
THOMAS S. ROBERTS CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422
ROBERT F. ROBERTS
SUSAN B. ROBERTS-READ
ROBERT GAIMEL P. O. BOX 1905
MANTEO, NC 27954
ADDITIONAL WATERFRONT LANDOWNERS
OWNER
ADDRESS
JANICE O'NEAL
MARY H. GREEN HEIRS AND/OR
BARNEY E. MIDGETTE
LARRY D. GAIMEL AND
REGINA B. GAIMEL
CHARLES P. NUNEMAKER
WALTER DAVID WILLIAMS
CHRISTINE WILSON AND
ERNEST WILLIAMS
WILTON GAIMEL
LARRY D. GAIMEL
ROUTE 2
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
ROUTE 2
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
S. R. 99
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
P. 0. BOX 849
NAGS HEAD, NC 27959
ROUTE 2
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
ROUTE 2, BOX 97
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
S. R. 99
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut, SR 1217
August 23, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Brackish Marsh, Wetland Scrub,
Aquatic Bed.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.95 acres of brackish marsh, 0.32
acres of wetland scrub and 0.02 acres of aquatic bed habitat.
3. Type of mitigation: Creating on-site, 0.50 acres of brackish
marsh, creating off-site 0.77 acres of brackish marsh, and
creating near the project area 0.02 acres of aquatic bed or
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV).
4. Location of mitigation site(s): See enclosed maps.
5. Plan of action:
This plan is a result of internal coordination between the
staff of NCDOT's Planning and Environmental Branch and
Roadside Environmental Unit, the U.S. Army COE Waterways
Experiment Station (WES), the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), The North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM), and various universities and other concerned
agencies throughout the country.
6. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard erosion
control measures during the construction phase of the project.
7. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
An Equal Opportunity/Affirrnative Action Employer
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 5 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
construction.
9. Planting for brackish marsh mitigation will consist of
sprigging with black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) on two
foot centers over the mitigation areas. Plants will be from
nursery stock with some natural revegetation expected to
occur. Planting will be carried out between the dates of
March 15 and June 15.
Fertilization will be in accordance with the project erosion
control plan.
The soils at this location are the Fripp fine sand association
which will retain tidal moisture and provide the potential
growth base for aquatic bed species.
Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation sites will
correspond to the elevation in the adjacent marsh. The slope
used will be equal to or greater than one-half percent.
10. Planting of new aquatic bed loss will be accomplished in the
vicinity of a small island somewhat removed from extreme
channel influence (see Figure 1) in the vicinity of a nearby
bridge (Bridge 6, SR 1217). The two major aquatic bed species
which grow in this project area are Ruppia maritima (Widgeon
grass) and various species of Myriophyllum (Water Milfoil).
Ruppia has been selected for planting because of its status as
a preferred food for waterfowl, as well as the existence at
the mitigation site of soils favorable to the growth of
Ruppia. The species and planting site selections were made
after coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), Beaufort, NC.
The sediments in the proposed aquatic bed creation area are
Currituck soils consisting of a shallow layer of muck over a
deep layer (28-60") of greenish gray sand. This appears to be.
the preferred type of habitat for Ruppia maritima, which is
very adaptable in regards to growing on various bottoms, but
is more common on sandy substrates.
Plants will come from existing beds of Ruppia in the
surrounding vicinity. The method of planting will involve
placing the plugs to be transplanted into peat pots, which are
then placed into the sediment at 0.5 m intervals along a
planting line. This method was suggested by NMFS scientists
who spec-ialize in seagrass restoration. NCDOT will closely
coordinate planting activities with NMFS personnel to ensure
that proper methods are being adhered to.
11. Field measurements and data collection regarding mitigation
success will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit
of NCDOT. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 5 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in this
monitoring plan.
Monitoring will be conducted over a two year period by NCDOT's
Roadside Environmental Unit. The mitigation sites will be
inspected prior to planting (PP), at planting time (AP),
within 1 month after planting (1 MO), 1 year following
planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting (2 YR).
Selected data (listed below) will be collected at specified
times. Juncus roemerianus will be planted on the marsh sites
while Ruppia maritima will be planted at the aquatic bed
location. During the monitoring interval, remedial action
will be considered if needed.
MONITORING PLAN
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated %)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected
Areal coverage (estimate
Planted species
PP, 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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Planted species + natural succession
NCDOT will consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) In the
event that these two conditions are not met and environmental
restoration is not considered successful, consultation will be
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental
Branch and Roadside Environmental Unit, the Division of
Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, and federal review agencies. Participation by other
review agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.

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NOTICE OF FILING OF E1
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELO
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFI O
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The Department of Environment, Health let rces
hereby gives public notice as required by 1 and
143-215 3 (a) (1) (c) that N.C. DEPARTMENT OF T S RI RIDGE
5/COLINGTON CUT of Dare County, filed an app tion August
28, 1991, for a permit from the Division of Coas ement to
develop in an Area of Environmental Concern and for certification
from the Division of Environmental Management that a discharge of
fill material in project wetlands will not violate applicable
water quality standards.
According to said application N.C. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION proposes to construct a new 2 lane bridge on SR
1217 over Colington Cut and new approach roads through coastal
wetlands. Mitigation is proposed for wetland impacts. The
property is located at SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills,
Dare County, Bridge 5.
A copy of the entire application and additional information
may be examined (or copies furnished upon request and payment of
reproduction costs) during normal business hours at the office of
Peter B. Colwell, Division of Coastal Management, located at the
Division of Coastal Management, 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City,
N.C., 919/264-3901, and/or the office of Deborah Sawyer, Division
of Environmental Management, NRCD Regional Field Office,
Washington, N.C., [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before
October 17, 1991. The issuance of the CAMA Major Development
permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this
projected date depending upon the nature of the comments
submitted and subsequent hearings that may result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in
writing to Roger Schecter, Director, Division of Coastal
Management, P.O. Box 276871 Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
October 12, 1991 for consideration in the CAMA permit decision,
and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to October 71 1991 for
consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later
comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered
up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may
occur based on review and comment by the public and state and
federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter
will be provided upon request.
PUBLISHED ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1991
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON,
SECRETARY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
October 26, 1992
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Attention: Mr. John Parker
SUBJECT: Dare Co., Replacement of Bridges 5 and 6, SR
1217, TIP No. B-2024, State Project No.
8.1050301.
Please reference the CAMA permits (#70-92 and #71-92)
for the above referenced projects. Both permits stated, in
part, that mitigation will be carried out in keeping with the
wetland mitigation plan dated June 1, 1992. This mitigation
plan provided for the creation of 0.50 acres of brackish
marsh habitat on-site at bridge 5 and 0.04 acres of brackish
marsh habitat on-site at bridge 6. After further examination
of the drawings for the on-site mitigation at bridge 6, an
error was discovered. An area of the proposed mitigation
fell outside of the easement obtained by NCDOT (see enclosed
sheet 2 of 12). This area is approximately 401x13', or
roughly 0.01 acres.
Given the difficulties involved with obtaining easements
from this property owner, as well as the small amount of
acreage involved, NCDOT wishes to modify our mitigation plan
to delete this 0.01 acres of on-site planting, and adding
0.01 acres to our shellfish bed enhancement mitigation
agreement with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. We
have included a drawing showing the subject area. A $50
modification processing fee will be forwarded to your office
within the next week. If you have any questions concerning
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this matter please feel free to contact Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's Environmental Unit at [phone].
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Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. David Griffen, DCM-Elizabeth City
District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM
Division 1 Engineer
Mr. C.O. White, P•E•, Project Management Unit
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit

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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
DARE COUNTY
0 25 50 8.2050301 (B-2024)
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON S.R. 1217
SCALE IN FEET OVER COLINGTON CREEK
SCALE AS SHOWN
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO January 14, 1993
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199102165 and State Permit No. 70-92
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Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Mr. B. J. O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
Reference your State/Department of the Army permit to place fill material
in the waters/wetlands of Colington Cut, Blount Bay, associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 5 on S.R. 1217, Dare County, North Carolina. Also,
reference your letter of October 26, 1992, whereby you requested a permit
modification to alter your mitigation plan by reducing onsite marsh planting
by 0.01 acre and increasing shellfish bed enhancement by 0.01 acre.
This revision has been reviewed and is consistent with the provisions and
objectives of our general permit No. CESAW-CO80-N-000-0291. Therefore, you
may continue construction activity in strict accordance with modified State
authorization. Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions
of the general permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties.
If any additional change in your work is required because of unforeseen or
altered conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change
must be sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such
action is necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization
modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch

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Copies Furnished:
VMr. 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. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin, District Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27,687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional' Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Route 6, Box 203
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
May 17, 1991
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
RECEIVED
MAY 2 19 ?
REGULATORY BRANCH
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217, State project No. 8.2050301,
State TIP; B-2024.
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace the above referenced bridge, providing safe and sufficient
vehicular access to outer Colington Island, as well as providing
improved boating access to the bridged waterway.
We have complied with the sequencing requirements of the
DA/USEPA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of February 6, 1990.
Avoidance and minimization of wetlands losses has been carried out
to the maximum extent possible. The need for bridge replacement
at this site, a,,s well as the nature of the replacement activities
limits the e;Kteht to which wetlands avoidance can be accomplished.
Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize impacts
to sensitive wetland areas.
To mitigate for encroachments into sand bottoms resulting
from pile driving activities, Best Management Practices will be
implemented,to minimize impacts. No dredging activity will be
involved in this project.
At Bridge 6, 0.12 acres of brackish marsh and 0.55 acres of
aquatic bed habitat will be lost due to construction activities.
Mitigation for the unavoidable loss of aquatic bed habitat at this
site will be accomplished by creating a new site near the impacted
area. For the total acres of loss, mitigation will be
accomplished by planting 0.57 acres of presently unproductive
aquatic bed habitat at a site near the project. The 0.57 acres
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also includes the mitigation of 0.02 acres of aquatic bed
mitigation required by the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR
1217 (Bridge 5 over Colington Cut). This site was chosen after
consultation with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Widgeon Grass (Ruppia maritima) will be planted in the selected
area, and monitored as set forth in the enclosed
mitigation/monitoring plan. Mitigation for the 0.12 acres of
brackish marsh impacts will be included in 0.75 acres of marsh
habitat to be created at the end of SR 1219, which will also be
used to mitigate 0.63 acres of brackish marsh loss associated with
the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR 1217 (Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut).
NCDOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized
under the appropriate LAMA permit as indicated by the above
mentioned activities. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification from the
N.C. Division of Environmental Management and a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers 404 Permit. The United States Coast Guard has indicated
that a USCG permit is not required for this construction activity.
If you require any further information, please contact Mr.
Doug Huggett of the NCDOT Planning and Environmental unit at (919)
733-9770.
Sincerely,

L.R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget

cc: District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Dc)n Mprt-on, PE,,; Design Services
Mr. A.,,L. "Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. 'ao-hn Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. Dennis Pipkin,`PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. N. L,. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. C.O. White,- P.E., Division 1 Engineer
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Field Offices
Raleigh Central Office
N.C. Department of ?datural Resources
and Community Development
Box 27687
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
[phone]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington, North Carolina
Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
[phone]
Elizabeth City
Route 6, Box 203
Hibltway 17 South
Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909
[phone]
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Wilmington, N.C. 28403
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Morehead City
Box 769
3411 ArcndclI Strcct
Morchead City, N.C. 28557
[phone]
1-800-682-2632
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Please type orprinL Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, fil{ting, paying, land clearing, and stormwa.ter con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items
must be completed for all projects. ??'r°?Db.
MAY ? ? 1994
y APPLICANT REGULATORY BRA Mc.
a. Name A TNPL. WF Goo3ePOgA?IONPE
Address P.O. Box 25201
City Raleigh State NC d.
Zip27611-5201 Dayphone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project nameCif any) _8.2050301 (B-2024)
F.A. Project BRZ-1217 (1)
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
N/A
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
S. R. 1217
b. City, town, community, orIandmark.
Colincton
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DM-MT-2.
Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Public
Describe the planned use of the project.
State Route owned and maintains by
NCDOT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
EL. 0.0± to EL. 5.0±
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
_looicP tQ medium dPnc fine candg craft
mucx and organic soils
e. Vegetation on tmCt AcQuatic bed and brackish
marsh
f.
Man-made features now on tract 20' wi dP road, 2-1an
bridge
What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
c. County Dare
d. Is proposed workk within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest projecx
Colincton Creek at Kitty Hawk Bay
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Conservation X Tm-isitional
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tact zoned by local government?
Residential Development
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SC
a. Describe all development activities yorrpropose (for ..
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, l
or pier). Construction new bridge and
approach roads (two-lane). Remove
existing bridge
Has a professional archzeological survcy been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?

5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or m
Structures proposed . 490 Ft. Bridge-over
Colington Creek with 24'wide approach road-n.
way
-Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) NIA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
Approx. 2.7 AC. within 75' of mean high
water
e. If the proposed project will disturb morn 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? Erosion control plans to be
part of project construction plans
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
Approx. 257 roadway pavement
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
Asnhalt
and adjoining roadwa
Water supply source NIA
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
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
(Iv`T-W) or (Ir' WL)
Canal Realignment
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan Other (break-
been submitted to the Division of Environmental water, pier,
Management? N/A beat romp,
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste rock jetty)
water treatment facilities.
N/A Fill placed
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Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N /A.,- areas
Length Width Depth
N/A N/A N/A
5801 20± 2.5±
N/A
±1250 25'
t1200'I 30'
b. Amount of marwrial to be excavated from below
k. Describe existing ur-,trnent facilities. water level in cubic yards N/A
N/A
I. Dcscrbe location and type of disclharoes to waters of
the state (for exarnple, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, indust*ial/comnnercial effluent, "wash
down"). Surface runoff from bridge
c. Type ofmaterial Muck & organic -,oils
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Yes, Brackish Marsh -.0.3 AC+/-
e. Hi h ground excati'ation, in cubic yards
118 cv
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f. • Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. 4cationbf spoil disposal ar,,a NZA
h. Do you claim tine to the disposal area?
If not, att2ch a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water ar,..as?
No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 3666 cv
m. Type of fill material T.o al fine to roar se sand
Suitable project excav.
n. Source or _ fill material and „*j1 and Si e nroyi dgd
o. Will fill material be oIa e? on marrsh or other
wetlands?_ Yes, Aquatic Bed - 0.55 AC
Brackish Marsh - 0.12 AC'
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
Approx. 535' X-52,6! (Avo. width) ?.,..
29185 SF = 0.67 AC
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
NC'nOT Pros ;on control standards will
he adhered to primarily silt fencing
at toe of fill
r. Want type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Mechanical highway construction
eauiipment. & pile
driving equipment'
S. Will wetlands be crossed•in tra-ispomng equipment- '
to project site? no If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 STABIr IZA T..1
a. L 19" h of bulkhead or ripmp 440' Bulkhead
420' Rip Rap
b. Ave.,be distance wate:-ward ofrnean nigh water or
nor-mal water level at waters edge along toe of
c. Shoreline erosion during precc-ding 12 months, in
feet None noted
d. Type of bulkhead material Structural Sheeting
and Class II Rip Rap
C. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
meanMghwater 2,375 cy
'f. Type of fill material Suitable local-f ifie "to
coarse sands
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 properly, then forvard a copy of the
d= d or other instrument under which the owner claims
title. Plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the projecL •
An accurate work plat (Including plan view-and cross
sec. tional drawings) drawn to scale in bI2ck 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 ac=pted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plits are axzpt#le only if 18 hiih
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 b---n developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names'and complete addresses of the
ndj2cant v ater front (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on tl`:e proposed project to the Division of Coastal
MW-z;gement and should be advised by the applicant of
th t opportunity.
proposed fill
ti N ?t c I '
Adams
Name }
Address
Name -
Address -
A list of previous.state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract Include permit numbers,
permittce, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Communiry Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for Projects in ocea_mftnt
and inlet arras.
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).

9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the applic: Lion. .
The project wMl t;,-- 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 Noah 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 conrzction with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project
This is the
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day of V , 199-L
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Landowner or A orized agent
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217
May 17, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Marsh, brackish water, tidal
influence and aquatic bed.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.12 acres of brackish marsh and
0.55 acres of aquatic bed habitat.
3. Type of mitigation: Creating off-site, in-kind, 0.12 acres of
brackish marsh; creating a new site near the project area, in-
kind, of 0.55 acres of submerged aquatic vegetation for
aquatic bed loss.
4. Acreage of mitigation site(s): 0.67 acres.
5. . Locatioml of mitigations site (s) : See enclosed maps.
6. Plan of action:
This plan is 'a result of internal coordination by the staff of
the Planning and Environmental Branch of NCDOT. It is based
on professional knowledge and years of acquired experience in
the preparation of mitigation plans. This experience has been
obtained through trial and error, as well as analyses of
results of appropriate research conducted by the U.S. Army COE
Waterways Experiment Station (WES), various universities and
other concerned==agencies throughout the country.
Field measurements and data collection regarding mitigation'
success will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit
of NCDOT. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other-appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in the
monitoring plan included herein.
7. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
adequately mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard
erosion control measures during the construction phase of the
project.
8. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
demolition rubble created by the destruction of this structure
will not be deposited in wetlands. Planned replacement of the
bridge will be accomplished from portable temporary working
platforms placed on temporary piles. This will negate the use
of barges during construction which would require waterway
deepening by hydraulic dredging.
9. This mitigation plan provides for replacement of brackish
marsh and aquatic bed impacts at off-site locations.
Bridge No. 6 impacts 0.67 acres of wetlands by encroachment
into areas of marsh and estuarine water bottom.
Mitigation for 0.12 acres of brackish marsh impacted by
construction of this bridge will be in the form of creation of
additional marsh acreage on an area adjacent to estuarine
waters in the project area. A location for this effort has
been selected 0.94 miles from the road junction of SR 1217 and
SR 1219 (Schoolhouse Road) on Colington Island (See Figures 2
and 8). If acquisition of this area by NCDOT is economically
feasible, excavation of the high ground to the existing marsh
elevatidn •,ill provide- the necessary wetlands hydrology at the
site...lf this site is not acquired, additional suitable
acreage for mitigation purposes will be obtained in the
project area. The soils at this location are the Fripp fine
sand association which will retain tidal moisture to provide
the potential growth base for Spartina alterniflora (Smooth
cordgrass), Spartina cvnosuroides (Giant cordgrass), and
Panicum virgatum (Switch grass). These are the three dominant
marsh species occurring within the project area. Through
proper grading and planting, this location will increase
existing marsh habitat. This creation site will also be used
to mitigate 0.-3 acres of marsh habitat lost as a result of
the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR 1217 (Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut). Aquatic bed impacts (0.55 acres) at this
bridge location will be mitigated by planting 0.55 acres of

WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTO14 CREEK
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Runpia maritima (Widegeon grass) at a selected site near the
project location (see Figure 2). This aquatic bed creation
site will also be used to mitigate for 0.02 acres of aquatic
bed ldss due to the construction of a nearby bridge on SR 1217
(Bridge 5 over Colington Cut), bringing the total acreage of
the created aquatic bed site to 0.57 acres.
No mitigation of temporary encroachment into sand bottom areas
by pile driving activities is proposed, other than reasonable
care to minimize disturbance of bottom sediments, and
restriction of pile driving to that area required for
construction.
10. Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation.of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation site will
correspond to the elevation in the adjacent marsh of the same
species as those transplanted. The slope used will be equal
to or greater than one-half percent.
11. Planting for marsh mitigation will consist of sprigging with
Spartina cvnosuroides (Giant cordgrass), Spartina alterniflora
(Smooth cordgrass) and Panicum virQatum (Switch grass) on two
foot centers over the mitigation areas. Plants will be from
nursery stock with some natural revegetation expected to
occur. Planting will be carried out between the dates of
March 15 and June 15. Fertilization will be in accordance
with the project erosion control plan.
Planting of new Aquatic Bed habitat will be accomplished in
the vicinity of Bridge 6, leeward of a small island somewhat
removed from extreme channel influence (see Figure 2). The
two major SAV species which grow in this project area are
Rur=ia maritima (widgeon grass) and various species of -
Myriophvllum (Water Milfoil). Ruppia is the selected species
for planting because of its status as a preferred food for
waterfowl, and the existing type of habitat at the mitigation
site. This species and the selected planting site were chosen
after coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service,
Beaufort; NC.
The sediments in this area are Currituck soils consisting of a
shallow layer'of muck over a deep layer (28-60") of greenish
gray sand,: This appears to be the preferred type of habitat
for Ruppia maritima which is very adaptable in regards to
growing on various bottoms, but is more common on sandy
substrates.
Plants will come from existing beds of Runpia in the
surrounding locale. The peat pot method of planting will be
followed with pots containing the transplanted plugs set in
the sediment at 0.5 m intervals along a planting line. This
is the method followed by NMFS scientists in a seagrass
restoration and management project in Lassing Park, Florida.

WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
12. Monitoring will be conducted over a two year period by NCDOT's
Roadside Environmental Unit. The mitigation sites will be
inspected prior to planting (PP), at planting time (AP),
within 1 month after planting (1 MO), 1 year following
planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting (2 YR).
Selected data (listed below) will be collected at specified
times. Three species, Spartina alterniflora, Spartina
cvnosuroides, and Panicum virgatum will be planted on the
marsh sites while Ruppia maritima will be planted at the
aquatic bed location. During the monitoring interval,
remedial action will.be considered if needed.
MONITORING PLAN
PP, 1 MO,. 1 YR, 2 YR
PP
quality AP
AP
1 MO, 1 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
views 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 YR, 2 YR
Planted species + natural succession
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated %)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected
Areal coverage (estimate %)
Planted species
NCDOT will. consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) In the
event that these two conditions are not met and environmental
restoration is not considered successful, consultation will be
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental
Branch and Roadside Environmental Unit, the Division of
Coastal kIan-agement, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District; aid federal review agencies. Participation by other
review "agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.

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NO. OWNER ADDRESS
O7 JAMIE SCOTT PARKER ROUTE 1, BOX 936
AND KIM E. PAREKER KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
® IRIS P. SILVERTHORNE P. 0. BOX 405
NORMAN SILVERTHORNE KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
O9 ROY W. NASH AND 201 JARVIS ROAD
GLADYS M. NASH CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
ADDITIONAL WATERFRONT LANDOWNERS
OWNER ADDRESS
DONNA M. PATCHETT AND 0
BOX 437
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S. MARLENE COSTELLO .
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EASTON, MD 21601
BILLY C. BEASLEY AND BOX 237
JUDY B. BEASLEY KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
CHESTER W. SMITH ROUTE 1, BOX 1574
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
WILLIE MAE POARCH ROUTE 1, BOX 125
STONY CREEK, VA 23 882
CLARENCE L BEACHAM
JR. 182 MORELAND STREET
, MIDLAND BEACH
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
SAM LIVERMAN, JR.. EXEC. P. 0. BOX 15
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
WILLENE P.. SIMPSON AND BOX 1975
JERRY P. SIMPSON KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
RALPH D. BEASLEY AND P. 0. BOX 214
GENES F. BEASLEY KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
_ JOSEPH B. MIDGETTE AND P. 0
BOX 403
GERTRUDE B. MIDGETTE .
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
{ MICHAEL B. MIDGETE_ AND P. 0. BOX 403
JOCELYN S. MIDGETTE KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
May 17, 1991
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
RECE.1 V `D
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REGULATORY RRiliNCH
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed replacement of Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut, SR 1217, State project No. 8.2050301,
State TIPS' B-2024.
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace.the above referenced bridge, providing safe and sufficient
vehicular access to outer Colington Island, as well as providing
improved. boating access to the bridged waterway. -
We have complied with the sequencing requirements of the
DA/USEPA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of February 6, 1990.
Avoidance and minimization of wetlands losses has been carried out
to the maximum'-extent possible. The need for bridge replacement
at this site; as well as the nature of the replacement activities,
limits 11--he',e9tent to which wetlands avoidance can be accomplished.
Best Management'Practices will be implemented to minimize impacts
tc sensitive wetlsnd areas.
To mitigate for encroachments into sand bottoms resulting
from pile driving activities, Best Management Practices will be
implemented to minimize impacts. No dredging activity will be
involved'in this project.
At Bridge 5,_J-.95 acres of brackish marsh habitat, along
with 0.32 acres of wetland scrub and 0.02 acres of aquatic bed,
will be lost due to construction activities. As detailed in the
enclosed mitigation plan, mitigation for these impacts will be
accomplished by creating 0.50 acres of marsh habitat on-site,

restoring 0.14 acres of brackish marsh that has been used as a
refuse dump at the southeast corner of the Colington United
Methodist'Church property adjacent to SR 1217, and creating 0.75
acres of brackish marsh habitat at a site at the end of SR 1219.
This 0.75 acres of marsh creation also includes 0.12 acres of
marsh mitigation associated with the replacement of a nearby
bridge (Bridge 6) on SR 1217. SPartina alterniflora, Spartina
cvnosuroides and Panicum viraatum will be planted at the created
site and monitored according to the enclosed mitigation/monitoring
plan. Mitigation for the 0.02 acres of aquatic bed impact will be
included in the plantings for aquatic bed impact mitigation
associated with the replacement of Bridge 6 on SR 1217.
NCDOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized
under the appropriate CAMA permit as indicated by the above
mentioned activities. By copy of this letter, we are also
requesting issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification from the
N.C. Division of Environmental Management and a U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers 404 Permit. The United States Coast Guard has indicated
that a USCG permit is not required for this construction activity.
If you require any further information, please contact Mr.
Doug Huggett of the NCDOT Planning and Environmental unit at (919)
733-9770.
Sincerely,
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L.R. Goode, Ph.D., PE
Director, Programs, Policy and Budget

cc: ?District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM, DEHNR
Mr. K511y_Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Dqn Marton, PE, Design Services
Mr. 'A.,L.. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics
Mr. John Smith, PE,-, Strldcture Design
Mr. D'ennis,Pipkin, PE, Environmental Unit
Mr. N.L. Graf, PE, FHWA
Mr. W.L. Johnson, Roadside Environmental
Mr. C;.O. White, P.E., Division 1 Engineer

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Raleigh Central Office
N.C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Box 27687
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington, North Carolina
Box 1890
Wilmington, N.C. 28402
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Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items,1 4 and. 8-9.
must be completed for..411 projects. ?"?i=l "1=
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attach Form DCM-IvP-2.
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Both
RFAI ii ATORY ?R«?; r•:^,?j c, wW the project be for comru- unity, private, or
a. Name ATTN o T.--R. Goode Ph . D. PE commercial use?
MAY
1 APPLICANT
P.O. Box 25201. P„hlir
Address
City Raleigh State NC d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Zip 27611-5201Daypbene [phone] State Route owned and maintained
by NCDOT
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (ifany) 8.2050301 (B-2024)
F.A. Proiact BRZ-1217 (1)
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
N/A
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
R.R. 1717
b. City, town, community, or landmark :
ColinQton
C. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within pity limits or planning '
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
ColinQton Cut at Blount Bay
.3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a.
Describe all development activities you propose (for ..
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, J
or pier).- Conatrurt new bridge and approach
roads. (two-lane) Remove existing
bridge.
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract _ N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
El. 0.0± to E1. 10.0±
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Loose to medium dense fine sands ver .soft
muck, organic silty clay & organic clayey sil
e. Vegetation on tract- Wetland & upland scrub-shrub
brackish marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract 20' wide road 2-la
bridg
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation
Developed
Rural
X Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Residential Development
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SC
Has a professional arch2eologicaI survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
5, UPLAND DEVFLOP?MENT
Complete this section if the project includes aq land
develt;pmcnt
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
M.
struc;arts proposed _ 165 Fr. Bridg2'oyPr
Colington Cut with 24'wide approach road- n.
way
b. -Numberoflots orpa_*rels
c. Dcarity (Give the number of residential units and the
units per ace.) NIA
d. Sipe of area to be graded or disturbed
_Qnnrw 1 G ?r Tr-i+- In -7 of naan' high
water
e. If the proposed project will disturb mort thin one
acct of land, the Division of L :nd Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation wrid erosion
cont-ol plan been submits to the Division of Land
Resources? Erosion control plans to be part
of project construction plans.
f. Give the percentage of the tractwitrin 75 feet of
me:-i high water to be covered by impermeable
su la=, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
Approx. 307 roadway pavemenr
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or ccricrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
dcnhalr
h. If applicable, has a stotmwater management plan
b= subrnirted to the Division of F-rwironmental
Ma.:agement? %? /A
i. Desc::be proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities. .
' R/A
and adjoining roadwAv
Water supply source N/A
If the project is ocean.-wont development, describe
the steps that will be ta'{en to maintain established
public beach N Assways or provide new access.
o. If the proj =is on the oc anfmm what will be the
elevation above rn n sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Temporary const.
?s channel
ChILW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (brr-ak-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill pIaca d on
wetland-e; below
Y" W
Length Width Depth
N/A I
N/A
N/A
1250+ 50+
9501+ ! 20'+
j. Have these facilities revived state or local approval? Upland fill
N /A a
k. Dtscribc existing treat, ent facilities.
NIA
1. Describe 10* =. ion and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for exa.*nple, surfac: runoff, sanitary
wa;te..•ater, indus;rial/co:,:.m? Lia1 effluent, "wash
doc„i"). Surface runoff from bridge
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards N/A
c. Type ofma!eriai N/A
d. Do..-s the alp to be excavated include mars,-t ,rid,
swamps, or Odle- we'a- ds?
N/A
e. High ground excava:o:,, in cubic yards
1,373 cv
f Dimcnslorts of spoil disposal arc,
N /A
g. Location of spoil disposal ara
h Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, atuch a letter g; -*iting permission from the
owner. -
L VILU a disposal area be availablt for future
maLma-a2nce? N/A
If so, wtcrc?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water arr.;s?
No '
C- Short ac =sicn during pr-,cc:ding 12 months, in
feet VnrP no- q
d. Type of W1 ezd mzterial Class II - Rip Rap
C. Amount of fi l is cuoic yar'us; to be p?a??low
mean high water 0 Cy
-i Type of fill material Suitable local fYne to
coarse sands faced with Class II Rip Rap
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the complwzd application form, the follow-
ing items must be submir.: d:
k VIE the fill material be placed below mean high A copy of the deed (w7tn state application only) or other
water'? Yes it rument under which the applicant claims title to the
L Amount of fill in cubic yards 16Q r ?, aff6cmd property. If the z;pEca-u is norclaiming to be
t x owner of said prope.-ty, then forward a copy of the
M. 7Mx of fU material Local fine to _co,,, Go dcod or other ins me
__ sa
nds nt und. r which the owner claims
Sua.tao.Le p
roject excava. tide, plus written pe.nnission from the owner to cyrTy out
n. Sourceoffilmater'al and upland site provided
by contractor theprolecL
o. Will fill material be pIaced on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes. 0.95 AC Brackish Marsh 002 AC An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
Aquatic Bed, 0.32 AC Wetland Scrub slcZtonal drawings) draa,Z to scale in black ink on an. 8
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 1/2 x I1 white a r.
56192 sf = 1.29 AC - P Pe (Re ?rto Coas'?1ResoLro,,s
Commission Rule W.02M for a detailed desc-i d
q-
r.
S.
How WM excavated or fill material be kept on site
and crosion con=llcd?
NCDOT erosion control standards will be
adhered to: Primaril silt fencing at
toe of fill.
What type of cons-L.,uc ion e--a 1pnent will be used
(for example, di- gline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Mechanical highwav construction
eauioment and oile:o?i equ
Will wetlands be cr es, : d -in tr2rspordng equipment
to project site? 7`" If yes, explain steps tImt will
be taken to less,-'I enviror,.e.tl impacts.
rr /A
0
7 ?? r:?L 4;?:= ST??tb !ZA, c xON
a• L?-t;.h ofb 'dread or ric?mp 210'
p on.)
Please note that orgir l drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies kill be acccpted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plis are acceptsble only if 18 high
quality copies are provides' by applicant. (Contact the -
U.S. Army Corps of E^.?u-rws regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or locadion map is a part
of plat requirtme--its and it must be suh5ciently detailed
to guide agency persornel unfamiliar with the area'to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarls, and
the like.
A stormw-ater rnanagernent plan, if applicable, that
may have bwn developtd in consultation with the
Division of Eavironrne.^.t l ManagcmenL
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacont wats;rvrt (riparian) Iando;vners. T:ese
Lndlviduals hate 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Mann-emcm zind should be advised by the apt lic::rit of
th.2z oppor=rn ty.
b. Aver-be dist;:-rcz vYzt=; d o`ne: n high w ter or
no.r al ware. level 0
Name .
Address 9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Name Any permit issued in response to this application will
Address allow only the development described in the applicaton. .
- - - - _The project will be subject to corild' ns and restrictions -
contained in the pewit.
-
Name "
Address I certify tnat to the bcst of my Irnowledge,the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's a -
2
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project Try Include permit numbers,
permits, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
proved Coastal Management Pro p
gram and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
A signed AEC hazard notice for prglf in o-..ea*Lf-ont
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).
1

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 aforrmentioned
lands in connection with evaluating information rr?ated
to this permit application and folIow-up monitoring of
project.
This is e ay of V 1. ,1 C.
Landowner or Authorized agent
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NO. OWNER ADDRESS
© MARY H. GREEN HEIRS AND/OR 9508 BURNING TREE ROAD
TANYA TILLETT CROW BETHESDA, MD 20817
® JAMES W. ROBERTS, JR. P. 0. BOX 24042
THOMAS S. -ROBERTS CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422
ROBERT F. ROBERTS
SUSAN B. ROBERTS-READ
0 ROBERT GAIMEL P. 0. BOX 1905
MANTEO, NC 27954
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MARY H. GREEN HEIRS AND/OR
BARNEY E. MIDGETTE
LARRY D. GAIMEL AND
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CHARLES P. NUNEMAKER
WALTER DAVID WILLIAMS
CHRISTINE WILSON AND
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WILTON GAIMEL
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KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
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NAGS HEAD, NC 27959
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KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
ROUTE 2, BOX 97
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
S. R. 99
KITTY HAWK, NC 27949
NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
DARE COUNTY
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut, SR 1217

May 17, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Marsh, brackish water, tidal
influence and aquatic bed,
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.95 acres of brackish marsh, along
with 0.32 acres of wetland scrub and 0.02 acres of aquatic bed
habitat at Bridge 5.
3. Type of mitigation: Creating on-site, in-kind 0.50 acres of
brackish marsh, creating off-site, in-kind 0.63 acres of
brackish marsh; and restoring off-site 0.14 acres of degraded
brackish marsh; creating near the project area, a new site,
in-kind of 0.02 acres of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)
for aquatic:=bed loss.
4. Acreage:Of mitigation,site.(s): 1.29 acres.
5. Locatioli of mitigation site(s): See enclosed maps.
6. Plan-of5.action:
This plan is a result of internal coordination by the staff of
the Planning and Environmental Branch of NCDOT. It is based
on professional knowledge and years of acquired experience in
the preparatioir-of mitigation plans. This experience has been
obtained through trial and error, as well as analyses of
results of appropriate research conducted by the U.S. Army COE
Waterways Experiment Station (WES), various universities and
other concerned agencies throughout the country. Field

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REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 5 OVER COLI14GTON CRELK
measurements and data collection regarding mitigation success
will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit of
NCDOT-:. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in the
monitoring plan included herein.
7. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard erosion
control measures during the construction phase of the project.
8. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
demolition rubble created by the destruction of this structure
will not be deposited in wetlands. Planned replacement of the
bridge will be accomplished from portable temporary working
platforms placed on temporary piles. This will negate the use
of barges during construction which would require waterway
deepening by hydraulic dredging.
9. This mitigation plan provides for replacement of Brackish
Marsh, Wetland Scrub, and Aquatic Bed impacts at both on-site
and off-site locations.
Bridge No. 5 impacts 1.29 acres of wetlands by encroachment
into areas of marsh and aquatic bed habitats.

The replacement of 0.50 acres of brackish marsh habitat at
Bridge No. 5 will be accomplished on-site (see Figure 4, 5 and
6). An additional 0.14 acres of marsh restoration is proposed
by removing debris such as old automobile tops, refrigerators,
and salviage:.tires from-an estuarine slough at the southeast
corner-o'f the Colington United Methodist Church property
adjaceftV'to SR 1217 on Colington Island. Mitigation for the
remaining 0'.31 acres'of brackish marsh and 0.32 acres of
wetland'-scrub impacted by construction of this bridge will be
in the fgrm of creation of additional marsh acreage on an area
adjacent to estuarine waters in the project area. A location
for this effort has been selected 0.94 miles from the road
junction of SR 1217 and SR 1219 (Schoolhouse Road) on
Colington Island (See Figures 2 and 6). If acquisition of
this area by NCDOT is economically feasible, excavation of the
high ground to-the existing marsh elevation will provide the
necessary wetlands hydrology at the site. If this site is not
acquired, additional suitable acreage for mitigation purposes
will be obtained in the project area. The soils at this
location are the Fripp fine sand association which will retain
tidal moisture to provide the potential growth base for

WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 5 OVER COLINGTO14 CREEK
Spartina alterniflora (Smooth cordgrass), Soartina
cvnosuroides (Giant cordgrass), and Panicum virgatum (Switch
grass-). These are the three dominant marsh species occurring
within the project area. Through proper grading and planting,
this location will increase existing marsh habitat.
Mitigation for the 0.02 acres of aquatic bed impacts will be
completed near the site by planting this amount of acreage in
Ruppia maritima (Widegeon grass). This planting will be done
in combination with mitigation efforts resulting from the
replacement of a nearby bridge (Bridge 6, SR 1217), which will
also result in aquatic bed loss.
No mitigation of temporary encroachment into sand bottom areas
by pile driving activities is proposed, other than reasonable
care to minimize disturbance of bottom sediments, and
restriction of pile driving to that area required for
construction.

10. Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation sites will
correspond-to the elevation in the adjacent marsh of the same
species as those transplanted. The slope used will be equal
to or greater than one-half percent.
11. Planting for marsh mitigation will consist of sprigging with
Spartina cvnosuroides (Giant cordgrass), Snartina alterniflora
(Smooth cordgrass) and Panicum virgatum (Sw.itchgrass) on two
foot centers over the mitigation areas. Plants will be from
nursery stock with some natural revegetation expected to
occur. Planting will be carried out between the dates of
March 15 and June 15. Fertilization will be in accordance
with the project erosion control plan.
Planting of new Aquatic Bed habitat will be accomplished in
the vicinity of Bridge 6 on SR 1217, leeward of a small island
somewhat removed from.extreme charnel influence (see Figure
2). The twb major SAV species which grow in the project area
are Rump-ia maritima (widgeon grass) and various species of
Mvrioplivllum (Water M'ilfoii). Ruppia is the selected species
for planting>because of its status as a preferred food for
waterfowl., and the existing type of habitat at the mitigation
site., This species and the selected planting site were chosen
after coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), Beaufort, NC.
The sediments in this area are Currituck soils consisting of a
shallow layer cif muck over a deep layer (25-6011) of greenish
gray sand. This appears to be the preferred type of habitat
for Ruppia maritima which is very adaptable in regards to
growing on various bottoms, but is more common on sandy
substrates. Plants will come from existing beds of Ruppia in
the surr-:?unding locale. The peat pot method of planting will

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be followed with pots containing the transplanted plugs set in
the sediment at 0.5 m intervals along a planting line. This
is the method followed by NMFS scientists in a seagrass
restoration and management project in Lassing Park, Florida.
12. Monitoring will be conducted over a two year period by NCDOT's
Roadside Environmental Unit. The mitigation sites will be
inspected prior to planting (PP), at planting time (AP),
within 1 month after planting (1 MO), 1 year following
planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting (2 YR).
Selected data (listed below) will be collected at specified
times. Three species, Spartina alterniflora, Spartina
cvnosuroides, and Pafticum virgatum will be planted on the
marsh sites while Ruppia maritima will be planted at the
aquatic bed location. During the monitoring interval,
remedial action will be considered if needed.
MONITORING PLAN
Planted species + natural succession
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant quality
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated %)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected views
Areal coverage (estimate %)
Planted species
PP, 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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1 MO, 1 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 YR, 2 YR
NCDOT will consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) In the
event tlat t"these two conditions are not met and environmental
restor'at;.on is not considered successful, consultation will be
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental
Branch and.Roadside Environmental Unit, the Division of
Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District;" and federal review agencies. Participation by other
review` agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO October 11, 1991
S: Decemh1n-7Z-"-.Q91
Regulatory Branch ?`' "' f•.
Action ID. 199103381
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section `06
Division of Environmental Management N.
a.
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Highways, for Department of the Army (DA)
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to place fill material
in the waters/wetlands of Colington Creek, Kitty Hawk Bay, associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 6 on S.R. 1217, Dare County, North Carolina. Your
receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for
certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative
regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same
law. A DA permit will not be granted until the certification has been
obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by December 11, 1991, the
District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker Mr. David Griffin, District Manager
North Carolina Department of Environment, N.C. Division of Coastal Management
Health and Natural Resources 1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Post Office Box 27687 Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687

Please type or print. Carefully describe allanticipated
development activities, including constmction, 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 211 projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name A TtdEP?• RF GoodSPOgALlONPE
Address P.O. Box 25201
State NC
7-1p27611-5201 Dayphone_(919) 733-2031
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) 8.2050301 (B-2024)
F.A. Project BRZ-1217 (1)
C. If the applicant is not the landovmer, also give the
owner's name and address.
N /A
dty Raleigh
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form Dal-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C. Will the project be for con;,uurity, private, or
commercial use?
Public
d. Describe the planned use of the project
State Route o,,med and mainrainPd by
NCDOT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
EL. 0.0± to EL. 5.0±
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
looSP Yo media dPna fine canric? cnfr
a. Street address orsecondary road number muck an organic soils
S. R. 1217 e. Vegctationon tract _ Acquatic bed and brackish '
marsh
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Colineton f. Man-made features now on tract 20' widP road, -Ian,
bridge
c. County Dare g. What is the CA1.1A Land Use Plan Classification of
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning the site? (Consult the local land use plan-)
jurisdiction? Fes
e. Name of body of water n-_a est project
Colineton Creek at Kitty Hawk Bay
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSEM PROJECT
a. Describe all development 2CdVitic,; ou propose (for
ex mple, building a home, mom, M' W ;rte, bul} head,
or pier). Construction new bridge and
- approach roads (two-lane) Remove"
existing bridle
Conservation X Transitional
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Residential Development
i. How are P-djacent waters classified?
SC
j. Has a professional archreological survey. been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?

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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
and adjoining roadway
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facUides, or m. Water supply source N/A
structures proposed _ 490 Ft. Bridge-over
Col ington Creek with 24' wide approach road=l. If '-hc project is oceanfront development
de
it

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way
Number of lots or parccls ,
scr
p
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access,
c, Density (Give the number of residential units and the N/A
units per acre.) -NIA
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
Approx. 2.7 AC. within 75' of mean high o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
water elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one floor? N/A
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedirn ntadon control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing ac dvity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion 6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land INFORMATION
Resources? Erosion control plans to be

f. part of project construction plans
Give the l r to of the tract within 75 of
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
mean high water to be covered by impermerble or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops. covered in Section 7).
-Approx. 257 roadway pavement _ Length Width , Dept:
g. List the materials, such as maxi, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to by used for paved surfaces. (MLW) or (NWL) N/A N/A N/A
Asphalt Canal Realignment
=580± 20± I2.5±,
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan Other (break-
been submitted to the Division of Environmental water, pier, _ N/A
Management? N/A boat ramp,
i. Describe proposed s,--,xa di
gc .- disposal and/or waste rock jetty)
water treatment facilities.
N/A Fill placed
±1250 25'
wctland?e? Iow
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j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill ±1200' 30'
N/A areas

k.
Dcseribe exisring trr
atmcnt facilities b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
-
,
-- N/A water level in cubic yards N/A
c. Typtofmatcrial-Muck & organic soils
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
1. Dcscribe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps, or other wetlands?
the state (for example, surface runoff. sanitary Yes, Brackish Marsh - 0.30 AC.
wastewater, industrial/commcrcia-1 effluent, "wash
down"). Surface runoff from bridge e. High ground excav26on, in cubic yards
118 c

If. '- Dimensions of spoil disposal arcs
N/A
g.. L.ocadon of spoil disposal arra N/A
h. Do you claim ti,?e to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, whcrc7
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water ar,.az?
No
C. ShomAine erosion during prcc,-ding 12 months, in
feet None noted
d. Type of bulkhead material Structural Sheetin
and Class II Rip Rap
C- A.mou.nt of fill, in cubic yards, to be places blow
mean high water . 2 , 375 cy
-€ Typr of fill] material Suitable local -f irie ' to
coarse sands
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the complct.,?d application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
k. Will the fill material be placed below meant high
water? Yes
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards _ 3666 ry
m. Type of fill material T nca 1 fin to-coarse sand
Suitable project excav.
n_ Source c:f`l matc:1al and ,.n 1 nri 0- provided
by contractor
o. Will fill material be [)laced on marsh orother
wetlands? Yes, Agnatic Beri - Q-45 AC
Brackish Marsh - ,0.22 AC.
p. Dimensieris of th- wcdand to be filled
Approx. 535' x 52.6' = 29185SF
(Brackish Marsh)
q. How will cxcavatcd or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
NCT)OT --onion control standards will
-b PJhP*-Pd to orimarily silt fencing
at toe of fill
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhae, or hydraulic
dredge)? Mechanical highway construction
_eauioment. & pile
driving equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? IIO If yes, =plain steps that will
be taken to lessen environme.=J impacts.
7 SI-IOR?LI??,_ ?Ti\2IL !ZA T 10N
a. L --r,; h of bu lchead or riprap 440' Bulkhead
420' Rip Rap
b. Average distance xvate ward ofmcan high water or
normal ware: level at waters edge along toe of
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affc^-trd property. If the EPpiicaru is not claiming to be
the owner of said prop-, ny, then forward a copy of the
died or oh--r 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
12 x 11 white pap-r. (Peferto Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferrrd and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-lire
prints or other larger plats are acccptable-only if 18 high
quality copies are provides by applicant (Contact the'
U.S. Army Corps of Erigiir=rs regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or locadon map is a pan
of plat requirements and it must be suffici=.dy-detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area'to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormw-ater management plan, if applicable, that
may have be-n d rielop:d in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent `gate.-front (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit ce, ;merits
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Mavg-mcrt snd should b° advised by the applicant of
th=t opporuutity.
proposed fill
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Name
Address
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
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ece2*Lfront
and inlet arras.
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).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISS101
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 condition and restriction
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 repmescntatives 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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SUMMARY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
(TRACT
NO. OWNER ADDRESS
O7 JAMIE SCOTT PARKER ROUTE 1, BOX 936
AND KIM E. PAREKER KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
® IRIS P. SILVERTHORNE P. 0. BOX 405
NORMAN SILVERTHORNE KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
Og ROY W. NASH AND 201 JARVIS ROAD
GLADYS M. NASH CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
ADDITIONAL WATERFRONT LANDOWNERS
OWNER ADDRESS

DONNA M. PATCHETT AND P. 0. BOX 437
S. MARLENE COSTELLO EASTON, MD 21601
BILLY C. BEASLEY AND BOX 237
JUDY B. BEASLEY KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
CHESTER W. SMITH ROUTE i, BOX 1574
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948.
WILLIE MAE POARCH ROUTE 1, BOX 125
STONY CREEK, VA 23882
CLARENCE L BEACHAM
JR 182 MORELAND STREET
.
. MIDLAND BEACH
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
SAM LIVERMAN, JR., EXEC. P. 0. BOX 15
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
WILLENE P. SIMPSON AND BOX 1975
JERRY P. SIMPSON KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
RALPH D. BEASLEY AND P. 0. BOX 214
GENES F. BEASLEY KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
JOSEPH B. MIDGETTE AND P. 0. BOX 403
GERTRUDE B. MIDGETTE KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
MICHAEL B. MIDGETS AND P. 0. BOX 403
JOCELYN S. MIDGETTE KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217
August 23, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Marsh, brackish water, and aquatic
bed.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.22 acres of brackish marsh and
0.45 acres of aquatic bed habitat will be filled by bridge
construction activities. 0.30 acres of brackish marsh habitat
will be destroyed due to canal realignment.
3. Type.of mitigation: Creating off-site, in-kind, 0.52 acres :of ,
brackish marsh; creating a new site near the project area, in
kind, of 0.45 acres of aquatic bed habitat to mitigate for
aquatic bed or submerged aquatic vegetation loss.
4. Location of mitigation site(s): See enclosed maps.
5. Plan of action:
This plan is a result of coordination between the staff of
NCDOT's Planning and Environmental Branch and Roadside
Environmental Unit, the U.S. Army COE Waterways Experiment
Station (WES), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM), and
various universities and other concerned agencies throughout
the country.
6. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
adequately mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard
erosion control measures during the construction phase of the
project.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
7. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
demolition rubble created by the destruction of this structure
will not be deposited in wetlands. Planned replacement of the
bridge will be accomplished from portable temporary working
platforms placed on temporary piles which will negate the use
of barges during construction which would require waterway
deepening by hydraulic dredging.
8. This mitigation plan provides for replacement of brackish
marsh and aquatic bed impacts at off-site locations.
Bridge No. 6 impacts 0.97 acres of wetlands by encroachment
into areas of marsh and estuarine water bottom.
Mitigation for 0.52 acres of brackish marsh impacted by
construction of this bridge will be in the form of creation of
additional marsh acreage on an area adjacent to estuarine
waters in the project area. A location for this effort has
been selected 0.94 miles from the road junction of SR 1217 and
SR 1219 (Schoolhouse Road) on Colington Island (See Figure 1).
If acquisition of this area by NCDOT is economically feasible,
excavation to proper elevation will provide the site with the
necessary wetlands hydrology required to support brackish
marsh species. If acquisition of this site is not feasible,
additional suitable acreage for mitigation purposes will be
obtained in the project area. This proposed creation site
will also be used to mitigate 0.77 acres of marsh habitat lost
as a result of the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR 1217
(Bridge 5 over Colington Cut), bringing the total proposed
off-site brackish marsh creation effort to 1.29 acres. -
Aquatic bed impacts (0.45 acres) at this bridge location will
be mitigated by planting 0.45 acres of Ruppia maritima
(Widgeon grass) at a selected site near the project location
(see Figure 1). This aquatic bed creation site'will also be
used to mitigate for 0.02 acres of aquatic bed loss due to the
construction of a nearby bridge on SR 1217 (Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut), bringing the total acreage of the created
aquatic bed site to 0.47 acres.
No mitigation of temporary encroachment into sand bottom areas
by pile driving activities is proposed, other than reasonable
care to minimize disturbance of bottom sediments, and
restriction of pile driving to that area required for
construction.
9. Planting for marsh mitigation will consist of sprigging with
black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) on two foot centers over
the mitigation areas. Plants will be from nursery stock with
some natural revegetation expected to occur. Planting will be
carried out between the dates of March 15 and June 15.
Fertilization will be in accordance with the project erosion
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WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
control plan.
The soils at this location are the Fripp fine sand association
which will retain tidal moisture and provide the potential
growth base for brackish marsh species.
Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation site will
correspond to the elevation in the adjacent marsh of the same
species as those to be transplanted. The slope used will be
equal to or greater than one-half percent.
10. Planting of new aquatic bed habitat will be accomplished in
the vicinity of Bridge 6, leeward of a small island somewhat
removed from extreme channel influence (see Figure l). The
two major SAV species which grow in this project area are
Ruppia maritima (Widgeon grass) and various species of
Myriophyllum (Water Milfoil). Ruppia has been selected for
planting because of its status as a preferred food for
waterfowl, and the existing type of habitat at the mitigation
site. The species and planting site selections were made
after coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service,
Beaufort, NC.
The sediments in the proposed aquatic bed mitigation area are
Currituck soils consisting of a shallow layer of muck over a
deep layer (28-6011) of greenish gray sand. This appears to 1pe
the preferred type of habitat for Ruppia maritima, which is
adaptable in regards to growing on various bottoms, but is
more common on sandy substrates.
Plants will come from existing beds of Ruppia in the
surrounding locale. The method of planting will involve
placing the plugs to be transplanted into peat.pots which are
then placed into the sediment at 0.5 m interval-s along a
planting line. This method was suggested by NMFS scientists.
who specialize in seagrass restoration. NCDOT will closely
coordinate planting activities with NMFS personnel to ensure
that proper methods are being adhered to.
11. Field measurements and data collection regarding mitigation
success will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit
of NCDOT. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in this
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REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
monitoring plan.
The mitigation sites will be inspected prior to planting (PP),
at planting time (AP), within 1 month after planting (1 MO), 1
year following planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting
(2 YR). Selected data (listed below) will be collected at
specified Black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) will be
planted on the marsh sites while Ruppia maritima will be
planted at the aquatic bed location. During the monitoring
interval, remedial action will be considered if needed.
MONITORING PLAN
PP, 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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quality AP
AP
1 MO, 1 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
views 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 YR, 2 YR
Planted species + natural succession
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated %)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected
Areal coverage (estimate
Planted species
NCDOT will consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) -In the
event that these two conditions are not met and environmental
restoration is not considered successful, consultation will,be,,.
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental'
Branch and Roadside Environmental Unit, the Div-ision of
Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, and federal review agencies. Participation by other
review agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.

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OFF-SITE MITIGATION AREA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199102165
May 30, 1991
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Highways, for Department of the Army (DA)
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to place fill material
in the waters/wetlands of Colington Cut, Blount Bay, associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 5 on S.R. 1217, Dare County, North Carolina. Your
receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for
certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative
regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same
law. A DA permit will not be granted until the certification has been
obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by July 30, 1991, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Ralph Thompson, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
G. W ne &Wrt
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
May 17, _991
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural P.esources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. Joan Parker
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217, State project No. 8.2050301,
State TIPS B-2024.
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace the above referenced bridge, providing safe and sufficient
vehicular access to outer Colington Island, as well as providing
improved boating access to the bridged waterway.
We have complied with the sequencing requirements of the
DA/USEPA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of February 6, 1990.
Avoidance and minimization of wetlands losses has been carried out
to the maximum extent possible. The need for bridge replacement
at this site, as well as the nature of the replacement activities
limits the extent to which wetlands avoidance can be accomplished.
Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize impacts
to sensitive wetland areas.
To mitigate for encroachments into sand bottoms resulting
from pile driving activities, Best I,anacement Practices will be
implemented to minimize impacts. No dredging activity will be
involved in this project.
At Bridge 6, 0.12 acres of brac}:ish marsh and 0.55 acres of
aquatic bed habitat will be lost due tc construction activities.
Mitigation for the unavoidable loss of aquatic bed habitat at this
site will be accomplished by creating a new site near the impacted
area. For the total acres of loss, mitigation will be
accomplished by planting 0.57 acres of presently unproductive
aquatic bed habitat at a site near the project. The 0.57 acres
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA s
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
May 17, 1991
Office of Coastal Management
Department of Environr-ient, Health and
Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
ATTENTION: Mr. John Parker
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MAY 1991
WATc Q.)'A lrY
Plann1110 ?fnlt
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Dare County, Proposed replacement of Bridge 5 over
Colingtoz: Cut, SR 1217, State project No. 8.2050301,
State TIPS B-2024.
Dear Sir:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
replace the above referenced bridge, providing safe and sufficieant
vehicular access to outer Colingtoz: Island, as well as providing:
improved. boating access to the bridged waterway.
We have complied with the sequencing requirements of the
DA/USEPA 1,11emorandum of Agreement (}:-A) of -ebruary 6, 1990.
Avoidance and minimization of wetlads losses has been carried out
to t11e maximum extent possible. Tire need for bridge replacement
at this site, as well as the nature of the replacement activities,
limits the extent to which wetlands avoidance can be accomplished.
Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize impacts
tc sensitive wetland areas.
To mitigate for encroachments into sar.•d bottoms resulting
from pile driving activities, Best 1:anage.ment Practices will be
implemented to minimize impacts. No dredging activity will be
involved in this project.
At Bridge 5, 0.95 acres of brackish mkarsh habitat, along
with 0.32 acres of wetland scrub a;-d 0.02 acres of aquatic bed,
will be lost due to construction activities. As detailed in the
enclosed mitigation plan, mitigation for these impacts will be
accomplished by creating 0.50 acres of marsh habitat on-site,
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Emplover
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary July 3, 1991 Director
Dr. L. R. Goode
Director - Programs, Policy and Budget
N.C. Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Dr. Goode:
Subject: Proposed Bridge # 6
Bridge Replacement
Dare County
T.I.P. # B-2024
replacement, Colington Creek
Upon review of your request for Water Quality Certification
for bridge replacement, we have determined that the proposed fill
can be covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 1734
issued August 28, 1984. A copy of the General Certification is
attached. The Division of Environmental Management should be
consulted with initigation progress reports along with other
agencies as mentioned in your report.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney
at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
1?? /(?"
George T. Everett
GTE:JD
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Washington Regional Office
Washington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files Regional Offices
Division of Coastal Manageent, Raleigh
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
Winston-Salem
919/761-2351
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME-N.C. Department of Transportation
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil
Hills, Dare County, Bridge 6.
PHOTO INDEX: 1989:_46-23; 16-R,S,T, 17-U,V
1984: 136-460; 7-G,H,I, 8-J,K,L,M
STATE PLANE COORDINATES: X: 2979800 Y:841400
Off Site Mitigation 1989 Photo: 45-2,K-19 1984: 137-498, B-16,17
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: DREDGE & FILL X CAMA_ X
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE:
(A) DATES OF SITE VISIT 06-06-91 06-25-91 09-10-91
(B) WAS APPLICANT PRESENT No Yes No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: APPLICATION RECEIVED _Auqust 28, 1991
OFFICE Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) LOCAL LAND USE PLAN Dare County
LAND CLASSIFICATION FROM LUP Conservation
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS IDENTIFIED IN LUP
(B) AEC(S) INVOLVED: OCEAN HAZARD ESTUARINE SHORELINE X
COASTAL WETLANDS X PUBLIC TRUST WATERS X
ESTUARINE WATERS X OTHER
(C) WATER DEPENDENT: YES X NO
(D) INTENDED USE: PUBLIC X PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
(E) TYPE OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT: EXISTING None
PLANNED None
(F) TYPE OF STRUCTURES: EXISTING State Road and Bridge
PLANNED Relocate State Road and Replace Bridge
(G) ESTIMATED ANNUAL RATE OF EROSION 0 SOURCE Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
AREA
(A) VEGETATED WETLANDS DREDGED FILLED OTHER
Coastal Wetlands 13068sq.ft. 22651sq.ft.
SAV & Shallow Water Habitat 19602sq.ft.
(B) NON-VEGETATED WETLANDS:
(C) OTHER:
Upland 36000sq.ft.
(D) TOTAL AREA DISTURBED: 91321 square feet (2.1 acres)
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: Applicant proposes to replace an existing bridge
and re-align the road approaches through an existing canal and
fringe marsh and excavate a new canal in coastal marsh
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N.C. DOT Bridge #6/Colington Creek
Bio Report
Page Two
Site Description
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace two
bridges and re-align the approaches on SR 1217 (Colington Road) to
Colington Island, Dare County. The existing bridges were built in the
1950's and their condition does not meet current DOT standards.
Bridge #6 crosses Colington Creek with a two lane, 460 ft. long span
with a vertical clearance of 9 ft. above normal water level (NWL).
Several retail businesses and single family residences occupy the
areas on the south side of the bridge approaches. North of the
western approach is a shallow canal and north of the canal is a large
area of coastal wetlands dominated by black needlerush (Juncus
roemerianus). The canal is currently not navigable because of
shoaling at its mouth and water depths of 2 ft. or less. There are no
docks, water intakes or other structures along the canal. There is a
3 - 5 ft. wide wetland fringe along the existing road embankment and
the canal. About 200 ft. north of the roadway is a second canal which
is navigable and has docks and a crab shedding operation on its north
side. On the north side of the eastern approach is a residence with a
90 ft. long pier extending into Colington Creek. The pier and boat
ramp have been used commercially as a boat launch facility. Along the
northern shoreline of this property is a fringe of black needlerush
which has been impacted by the dumping of old appliances and other
debris. Some shrubs and pine trees are also located on this property.
Large areas of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), mostly milfoil
(Myriophyllum sop.), can be found around marsh islands on the east
side of the bridge and near the shore on the west side.
N.C. DOT proposes to construct a new bridge 40
existing bridge and re-align the roadway approaches
the existing roadway. The new bridge will span 475
vertical clearance of about 13 ft. The new bridge
ft. wide traveling lanes with 4 ft. shoulders and a
parapet for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
ft. north of the
to the north of
ft. with a maximum
will provide two 12
safety rail
The proposed new eastern approach will leave the existing roadway
approximately 500 ft. from the bridge and cross through the shrub
thickets and through the existing house. The approach embankment will
extend an average of 10 ft. waterward of the NWL along the shoreline.
The new embankment will be stabilized with rip-rap. The proposed new
western approach will leave the existing roadway in front of Beasley's
Seafood, 750 ft. from the bridge. It will follow almost the same
alignment as the existing canal north of the existing roadway. DOT
proposes to use sheet piling to stabilize the approach embankment
within 200 ft. of the bridge and use rip-rap at the bridge. The
roadways and associated embankments will fill approximately 0.22 of
coastal wetlands along the canal and the creek shoreline.
N.C. DOT Bridge 6/Colington Creek
Bio Report
Page Three
To mitigate for the filling of the existing canal, N.C. DOT
proposes to excavate a new canal from the coastal marsh just north of
the proposed new roadway approach. The canal is to be 580 ft. long,
20 ft. wide, and 2.5 ft. deep. The purpose of the new canal is
unclear. Approximately 0.3 acre of coastal marsh will be lost be the
excavation of the canal. In a letter from DOT, they stated that the
new canal is needed to satisfy the adjoining property owner. The old
bridge will be removed, but the old portion of Colington Road will
remain as a service road.
N.C. DOT proposes to mitigate for the loss of 0.52 acre of
emergent wetlands and 0.45 acre of SAV habitat on a 1:1 basis. The
emergent wetlands are to be mitigated for at a site off School House
Road in Swan View Shores Subdivision. This site will also serve as
mitigation for the loss of 0.77 acre of emergent wetlands at Bridge
#5. It is located at the end of a "finger" of maritime forest that
extends between two large areas of coastal marsh out to Buzzards Bay.
The finger of uplands varies in width from 100 - 300 ft. with
elevations up to 15- 20 ft. The upland forest ends in a 6 ft. high
eroding bluff at Buzzards Bay. The upland vegetation is dominated by
large loblolly pines (Pinus taeda), scrub oaks, and scattered live
oaks (4uercus virginiana). The upland grades into a coastal marsh
dominated by giant cordgrass on both sides. Black needlerush becomes
the dominant marsh species as one moves inland from Buzzards Bay.
N.C. DOT proposes to remove th,
vegetation adjacent to Buzzards Bay
elevation. The proposed mitigation
black needlerush on 2 ft. centers.
monitored for success over a period
of upland must be purchased by N.C.
wetland losses at both bridges.
a existing maritime forest
and grade the area down to marsh
site will then be sprigged with
The mitigation site will
of 2 years. A total of 1.29 acres
DOT to mitigate for emergent
The SAV mitigation site is located on the south side of a marsh
island in Colington Creek near Bridge #6. A field investigation on
June 6, 1991 revealed a large area of milfoil in this area although
the 1989 aerial photo shows a considerable open area near the island.
N.C. DOT proposes to plant widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima) in the SAV
mitigation site and monitor it for success.
Anticipated Impacts
The construction of the new bridge and the roadway approaches in
the proposed alignment will fill 0.22 acre of coastal marsh and 0.45
acre of shallow water bottom and SAV habitat. Another 0.3 acre of
coastal marsh will be excavated for the proposed new canal. The
applicant proposes to mitigate for the wetlands loss on a 1:1 basis.
However the estuarine system in this area will suffer a net loss in
productivity even if the mitigation planting is successful.
Therefore, every effort should be made to minimize the initial wetland
impacts.
N.C. DOT Bridge 6/Colington Creek
Bio Report
Page Four
The Environmental Assessment circulated in June of 1989 shows the
preferred alignment for Bridge #6 as being much closer to the existing
bridge, and the roadway approaches following much the same alignment
as the existing roadway. According to this alignment there would be
no wetland impacts on the east side of the proposed bridge and only
0.17 acre of coastal marsh and 0.13 acre of SAV impact on the west
side. Only the mouth of the canal would be filled and then re-opened.
The mitigation plan proposes to convert 1.29 acres of maritime
forest into coastal wetlands if N.C. DOT can purchase the property.
The construction activities will likely cause some increase in water
turbidity in the project area.
CAMA Review
The Dare County land use plan expresses strong support for
highway improvements. The County's policy for State and Federal
Program Support states "State and federally funded water and highway
transportation projects shall receive the highest level of support".
The County identifies roadway improvements to handle summer traffic as
being needed, and places greatest importance on improved evacation
routes, the main road(s) running through the unincorporated
communities on the outer Banks, and bikeways for alternative travel.
However, the particular new roadway alignment anticipates
significant impacts to coastal wetlands. The County's land use plan
states that "the critical importance of coastal wetlands has been
recognized by including all such areas in the Conservation category of
the land classification map". Dare County's Conservation
classification includes special development standards that deem
development appropriate where it can be shown that "the proposed
development will not destroy or irretrievably alter wetlands". The
County supports the LAMA permit standards for coastal wetlands and it
spolicy is to "support reasonable efforts by federal, state and local
agencies to protect and preserve coastal wetlands".
For estuarine waters, Dare County supports the applicable LAMA
use standards, allocating "highest priority to uses which conserve
estuarine waters and their vital components, and second priority to
uses which require water access and cannot function elsewhere such as
simple access channels, structures to prevent erosion, navigation
channels, boat docks, marinas, piers, wharfs and mooring pilings".
Further, Dare County places estuarine waters in the Conservation land
classification and applies the same special performance standards as
noted previously which deem development appropriate where it can be
shown that "the proposed development will not destroy or irretrievably
alter estuarine waters".
NC DOT Bridge 6/Colington Creek
Bio Report
Page Five
While Colington is generally classified as Transition in Dare
county's land use plan, the mitigation site is located in the
undeveloped and maritime forest portion of Colington that Dare County
classifies as Limited Conservation. The land class is to "provide for
the management and long-term viability of essentially undisturbed land
that is compatible with only a limited range of uses only under a
specified set of guidelines". Dare County strongly emphasizes
restriction of land clearing and terrain alteration throughout its
discussion of the Limited to exceed 35%, and no digging, filling or
altering of wetlands, ponds or swales except for Corps of Engineers
minor road crossings is allowed. Fuyrther the County requires that
existing grades shall not be altered not existing vegetation removed
any more than is necessary to facilitate site access, a foundation and
any underground utilities. The proposed mitigation involves far more
with the removal of all maritime forest vegeation and the grading down
of the 1.29 acre site from existing elevations to six (6) feet above
NWL dow to marsh elevation of one (1) foot above NWL. The proposed
mitigation is not a type of use contemplated by the Dare County land
use plan for Limited Conservation classed lands, nor does it conform
with the County's clear desire to limit terrain alternation and land
clearing in Limited Conservation lands.
Dare County's land use plan gives strong support for roadway
improvements. However, the County's plan places critical importance
upon coastal wetlands, the estuarine system, and other similarly class
lands. The plan expresses equally strong support for the protection
of those lands and resources and it requires that ipacts to the lands
and resources must be kept to the minimum possible.
Use of measures including alternative roadway alignments, fill
reduction, and alternative mitigation sites can together minimize the
adverse impacts posed by the particular proposal, maintain the
resources and their values, and as a whole, accomplish the
environmental protection goals set out in Dare County's land use
p[lan. As noted, the preferred alignment contained in the 1989
Environmental Assessment for Bridge #6 invloves far less coastal
wetland, estuarine water resources, and canal impacts, while still
building a new bridge. To be consistent with Dare County's land use
plan, the bridge proposal must meet the County's environmental
protection goals as described above.
Submitted by: Peter B. Colwell
Date: September 16, 1991
Please type or print. Carefully describe all andcipated
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 Eli projects.
I APPLICANT
a. NameTi,EPL.RF GoodePOgA?IONPE
Address P.O. Box 25201
city, Raleigh State NC
Zip27611-5201 Day phone [phone]
Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) 8.2050301 (B-2024)
F.A. Project BRZ-1217 (1)
C. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
N /A
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a Street address or secondary road number
S. R. 1217
b. City, town, community, or landmark
ColinQton
c. County- Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction?_ Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
ColinQton Creek at Kitty Hawk Bay
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOS ED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for ..
example, building a home, motel, marina, but} head,
or pier). Construction new bridge and
approach roads (two-lane) Remove
existing bridge
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form D(24-NT-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
C. Will the project be for con;,uunity, private, or
commercial use?
_ Public
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
State Route owned and maintained by
NCDOT
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERIS i ICS
a. Size of entire tract- N/A
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodedc Vertical Datum
EL. 0.0± to EL. 5.0±
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
loose o medium dente fine canrlc? anft
MU", acid organic soi?s
e. Vegetationontract Acguatic bed and brackish
marsh
f. Man-made features now on tract 2o' wide road 2-lan
bridge
g. N'hat is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation _X_Transidonal
X Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Residential Development
i. How are -djacent waters classified?
SC
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?

5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development-
a. Type and numb-rof buildings, facilities, or m
structures proposed_ 490 Ft.-Bridge -over
Colington Creek with 24'wide approach road=r.
way
t.'Numberoflotsorparccls "`N(
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N /A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
Approx. 2.7 AC. within 75' of mean high
water
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?_ Erosion control plans to be
part of project construction plans
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
-Approx. 25% roadway pavement
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
Asphalt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
_ N/A
and adjoining roadway
Water supply source N/A
If'-he project is oceanfront develooment, 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 oce anfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
flOOt? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
(MI.W) or (NWL)
Canal Realignment
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
FLU placed in
wetlan&Eeb 0W
MHW
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
N / A areas
Length Width Depth
N/A N/A N/A
580± 20± 2.5±
N/A
±1250 25'
±1200' 30'
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. water level in cubic yards N/A
1. Dcscribt location and type of discharges to waters of
t:•!e state (for example, surface runoff, s?mitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Surface runoff from bridge
c. Type of material Muck & orQa*r; ??; r
d. Does the aorta to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or otcr wetlands?
Yes, Brackish Marsh - 0. 30 AC.
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
118 cy
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N
g. Location of spoil disposal ar..a _ N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i:: Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?_ N/A
If so, whcrt?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water antis?
No
k. Will the fill material be placid below mean high
water? _ Y e s
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards _ 1666 y
m. Zyptof fillmaterial t n,a t f i-n to -arse and
n Sourceo`filma[e:i3lSuitable project excav.
ynd „nlznd S;re n yid d
o. Will fill material be olacbd on marsh or other
wetlands? Yes. Aquatic Bed - r) 45 AC
Brackish Marsh - r0.22 AC.
P. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
-Approx. 535' x 52.6' = 29185SF
(Brackish Marsh)
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
NrT)OT eimsion control standards will
hP a,4hored to primarily silt fencing
at toe of fill
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Mechanical highway construction
eauipment & pile
driving equipment
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? no If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
N/A
7 S? JOR2LE E S Ti i\ E3I !ZA T !0N
a. Lert„ l1 of bulkhead or riprap 440' Bulkhead
420' Rip Rap
b. Avemyc distanc,; wale: Ward ofinean high water or
norm31 waterleveI at waters edge along toe of
c. Shorr_at erosion during pm(-,ding 12 months, in
feet None noted
d. Type of bulkhead material Structural Sheetinc
and Class II Rip Rap
C- A.moun.t of fill, in cubic yards, to be placf + below
mean high water .. 2 , 375 cy
f Type of fill material Suitable local"Tine • to
coarse sands
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addidon 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
aff--ted properly. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said prcpe.^,y, 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 acc.°ptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provides by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of l ngn--_rs regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a pan
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 be--n developed in consultation vith the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adja=nt waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coa_ml
Manageruent and should be advised by the appEcant of
that opportunity.
proposed fill
Name
Address
Name _
Addrcss
Name
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A list of prevfous state or federal permits issued for
woric on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittez, and issuing dates.
A check for $100 made payable to the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development to
cover the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for F%rcts in.oce?Zfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expcnditurz of public funds, attach a state-
me= documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. I I3A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIOP
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in rtsponse to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
. The project will be subject to corididons 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 rtpnesentatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforrmentiomd
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project
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SUMMARY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS
(TRACT
NO.
OWNER
ADDRESS
07 JAMIE SCOTT PARKER
AND KIM E. PAREKER
® IRIS P. SILVERTHORNE
NORMAN SILVERTHORNE
® ROY W. NASH AND
GLADYS M. NASH
ROUTE 1, BOX 936
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 405
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
201 JARVIS ROAD
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
ADDITIONAL WATERFRONT LANDOWNERS
OWNER
ADDRESS
DONNA M. PATCHETT AND
S. MARLENE COSTELLO
BILLY C. BEASLEY AND
JUDY B. BEASLEY
CHESTER W. SMITH
WILLIE MAE POARCH
CLARENCE L BEACHAM. JR.
SAM LIVERMAN, JR., EXEC.
WILLENE P. SIMPSON AND
JERRY P. SIMPSON
RALPH D. BEASLEY AND
GENES F. BEASLEY
JOSEPH B. MIDGETTE AND
GERTRUDE B. MIDGETTE
MICHAEL B . MIDGETE AND
JOCELYN S . MIDGETTE
P. 0. BOX 437
EASTON. MD 21601
BOX 237
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
ROUTE 1, BOX 1574
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
ROUTE 1, BOX 125
STONY CREEK, VA 23882
182 MORELAND STREET
MIDLAND BEACH
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
P. 0. BOX 15
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
BOX 1975
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 214
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 403
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 403
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARI MENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
Tf IOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217
August 23, 1991
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Marsh, brackish water, and aquatic
bed.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.22 acres of brackish marsh and
0.45 acres of aquatic bed habitat will be filled by bridge
construction activities. 0.30 acres of brackish marsh habitat
will be destroyed due to canal realignment.
3. Type of mitigation: Creating off-site, in-kind, 0.52 acres of
brackish marsh; creating a new site near the project area, in-
kind, of 0.45 acres of aquatic bed habitat to mitigate for
aquatic bed or submerged aquatic vegetation loss.
4. Location of mitigation site(s): See enclosed maps.
5. Plan of action:
This plan is a result of coordination between the staff of
NCDOT's Planning and Environmental Branch and Roadside
Environmental Unit, the U.S. Army COE Waterways Experiment
Station (WES), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),
the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM), and
various universities and other concerned agencies throughout
the country.
6. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
adequately mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard
erosion control measures during the construction phase of the
project.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGPON CREEK
7. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
demolition rubble created by the destruction of this structure
will not be deposited in wetlands. Planned replacement of the
bridge will be accomplished from portable temporary working
platforms placed on temporary piles which will negate the use
of barges during construction which would require waterway
deepening by hydraulic dredging.
8. This mitigation plan provides for replacement of brackish
marsh and aquatic bed impacts at off-site locations.
Bridge No. 6 impacts 0.97 acres of wetlands by encroachment
into areas of marsh and estuarine water bottom.
Mitigation for 0.52 acres of brackish marsh impacted by
construction of this bridge will be in the form of creation of
additional marsh acreage on an area adjacent to estuarine
waters in the project area. A location for this effort has
been selected 0.94 miles from the road junction of SR 1217 and
SR 1219 (Schoolhouse Road) on Colington Island (See Figure 1).
If acquisition of this area by NCDOT is economically feasible,
excavation to proper elevation will provide the site with the
necessary wetlands hydrology required to support brackish
marsh species. If acquisition of this site is not feasible,
additional suitable acreage for mitigation purposes will be
obtained in the project area. This proposed creation site
will also be used to mitigate 0.77 acres of marsh habitat lost
as a result of the replacement of a nearby bridge on SR 1217
(Bridge 5 over Colington Cut), bringing the total proposed
off-site brackish marsh creation effort to 1.29 acres.
Aquatic bed impacts (0.45 acres) at this bridge location will
be mitigated by planting 0.45 acres of Ruppia maritima
(Widgeon grass) at a selected site near the project location
(see Figure 1). This aquatic bed creation site will also be
used to mitigate for 0.02 acres of aquatic bed loss due to the
construction of a nearby bridge on SR 1217 (Bridge 5 over
Colington Cut), bringing the total acreage of the created
aquatic bed site to 0.47 acres.
No mitigation of temporary encroachment into sand bottom areas
by pile driving activities is proposed, other than reasonable
care to minimize disturbance of bottom sediments, and
restriction of pile driving to that area required for
construction.
9. Planting for marsh mitigation will consist of sprigging with
black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) on two foot centers over
the mitigation areas. Plants will be from nursery stock with
some natural revegetation expected to occur. Planting will be
carried out between the dates of March 15 and June 15.
Fertilization will be in accordance with the project erosion
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
control plan.
The soils at this location are the Fripp fine sand association
which will retain tidal moisture and provide the potential
growth base for brackish marsh species.
Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation site will
correspond to the elevation in the adjacent marsh of the same
species as those to be transplanted. The slope used will be
equal to or greater than one-half percent.
10. Planting of new aquatic bed habitat will be accomplished in
the vicinity of Bridge 6, leeward of a small island somewhat
removed from extreme channel influence (see Figure 1). The
two major SAV species which grow in this project area are
Ruppia maritima (Widgeon grass) and various species of
Myriophyllum (water Milfoil). Ruppia has been selected for
planting because of its status as a preferred food for
waterfowl, and the existing type of habitat at the mitigation
site. The species and planting site selections were made
after coordination with the National Marine Fisheries Service,
Beaufort, NC.
The sediments in the proposed aquatic bed mitigation area are
Currituck soils consisting of a shallow layer of muck over a
deep layer (28-6011) of greenish gray sand. This appears to be
the preferred type of habitat for Ruppia maritima, which is
adaptable in regards to growing on various bottoms, but is
more common on sandy substrates.
Plants will come from existing beds of Ruppia in the
surrounding locale. The method of planting will involve
placing the plugs to be transplanted into peat pots which are
then placed into the sediment at 0.5 m intervals along a
planting line. This method was suggested by NMFS scientists
who specialize in seagrass restoration. NCDOT will closely.
coordinate planting activities with NMFS personnel to ensure
that proper methods are being adhered to.
11. Field measurements and data collection regarding mitigation
success will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit
of NCDOT. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in this
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
monitoring plan.
The mitigation sites will be inspected prior to planting (PP)
at planting time (AP), within 1 month after planting (1 MO),
year following planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting
(2 YR). Selected data (listed below) will be collected at
specified Black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) will be
planted on the marsh sites while Ruppia maritima will be
planted at the aquatic bed location. During the monitoring
interval, remedial action will be considered if needed.
MONITORING PLAN
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant quality
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated %)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected views
Areal coverage (estimate
Planted species
Planted species + natural succession
PP, 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
1 YR, 2 YR
NCDOT will consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) In the
event that these two conditions are not met and environmental
restoration is not considered successful, consultation will be
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental
Branch and Roadside Environmental Unit, the Division of
Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, and federal review agencies. Participation by other
review agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 2840 90
May 30, ?0
IN nerLr neren iv
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Regulatory Branch -°l 4
Action ID. 199102165 'f
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmenta
North Carolina Department
Health and Natural Reso
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Mana ' ment
of, nvironment,
u es
27611-7687
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Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Highways, for Department of the Army (DA)
authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to place fill material
in the waters/wetlands of Colington Cut, Blount Bay, associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 5 on S.R. 1217, Dare County, North Carolina. Your
receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for
certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative
regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification may be required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same
law. A DA permit will not be granted until the certification has been
obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, 60 days after receipt
of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action.
Therefore, if you have not acted on the request by July 30, 1991, the District
Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Ralph Thompson, telephone
[phone].
Sincerely,
G. W ne Wrig t
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
November 15, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
FROM: John DorneM
RE: N.C. DOT bridges at Colington Creek and Colington Cut
Dare County
DEM # 91679 and 19680
DEM believes'that DOT should be encouraged to locate a Juncus
mitigation bank to replace the unavoidable loss from these two
bridges as well as other unavoidable DOT bridge-related losses
in Dare County. From our meeting with DOT on 5 November, they
are having considerable difficulty locating suitable on-site
mitigation. Their plans to create wetlands out of maritime
forest in this case or replace marsh with oyster beds would only
be acceptable if no other alternative was feasible. Given their
difficulties, I suggest that an off-site location (which is still
in the Albemarle/Croatan/Pamlico Sounds area) should be pursued.
I suggest that David Foster would be the appropriate contact
for this purpose since I am sure many EHNR agencies (as well as
Federal) will have problems with these activities.
In addition, we do not believe a new canal is needed for
Bridge 6 at Colington Creek. DOT should document the need for
this canal to demonstrate that it is a requirement for this
bridge.
.Please call me if you have any questions. Until the
mitigation plans are suitable to DCM (acting in lieu of the COE
in this case), I will not be able to issue the 401
Certifications. Until then we must object to DCM Permit
issuance.
JD/kls
Parker.mem/D-2
cc: Deborah Sawyer, WaRO
David Foster
Central Files

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Highway 17 South • Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary September 16, 1991 Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation Bridge 6/Colington Cut
Project Location: SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, Dare County,
Bridge 6.
Proposed Project: Replace an existing bridge and re-align the road approaches
through an existing canal and fringe marsh and excavate a new canal in coastal
marsh.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed
project and return this form by October 6, 1991. If you have any questions
regarding the proposed project, please contact Peter B. Colwell at 264-3901.
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
nges are incorporated. See attached.
c h
?? This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
Signed Date t))q
Route 6 Box 203, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
Highway 17 South • Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
James G. Martin, Governor Roger N. Schecter
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
September 16, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. George T. Everett, Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Chief
Major Permits Processing Section
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: NC Department of Transportation Bridge 5/Colington Cut
Project Location: SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, Dare County,
Bridge 5.
Proposed Project: Construct a new 2 lane bridge on SR 1217 over Colington Cut
and new approach roads through coastal wetlands. Mitigation is proposed for
wetland impacts.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed
project and return this form by October 6, 1991. If you have any questions
regarding the proposed project, please contact Peter B. Colwell at 264-3901.
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 Date 1 i 7 q
Route 6 Box 203, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROJECT ?G ? G J ?t? Q u
COUNTY: XV
STREAM OR A12JACENT WATER BODY:
BASIN: -A- OPEN OR CLOSED:
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'b:A_(Y OR N
IF YES, DATE PROVED:
POJEC DESCRIP ON:
t7 2-11.0 (j - z2-ZP,
PROJECT ?#: u /• /3/• /? -?
CLASS: c=.
(FOR SHELLFISHING)

ASSIGNED/TO:
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DATE APP. REC'D.: j> 2.1j (YY/MM/DD) i ? ?T N? JAI (Y/N)
INITIAL REPORT: (YY/MM/D R.ECOMM?NDAT...,e u
FINAL REPORT: D (YY/MM/ a. S/OTHER)
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401) ca'
CERT. REQ' D : (Y OR N)
IF YES : GENERAL CERT : Y N) d?.?? . W
TYPE GEN: 02 IV CERh
(BULKHEAD, BO T RAYIP, ETC.)
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: i?,( /?
(EXISTING, PROPOSED SEPTIC TANK, ETC.)
TO BE PERMITTED BY: (DEM, DHS, COUNTY)
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE? (Y OR N)
WATER/WETLAND FILL y
AREA OF FILL: WATER: D Z
WETLAND:
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFIC T USE. (Y OR N)

DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF y
RESOURCE? (Y OR N) AREA TO BE DREDGED
Is 0
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? _ (Y OR N)
MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL:
MARINA SERVICES:
OXYGEN IN BASIN:
CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATER:
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)
Washington,, Elizabeth City
NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-119(b) and
143-215 3(a)(1)(c) that N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRAN BRIDGE
6/COLINGTON CREEK of Dare County, filed an ap at'on ugust
28, 1991, for a permit from the Division of C a ag t to
develop in an Area of Environmental Concern a f ifi tion
from the Division of Environmental Managemen Cth Pha e of
fill material in project wetlands will not Vr)nl able
water quality standards. LO -.N
According to said application N.C.1s5 T OF
TRANSPORTATION proposes to replace an exists dge and
re-align the road approaches through an existing canal and fringe
marsh and excavate a new canal in coastal marsh. The property is
located at SR 1217, Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, Dare
County, Bridge 6.
A copy of the entire application and additional information
may be examined (or copies furnished upon request and payment of
reproduction costs) during normal business hours at the office of
Peter B. Colwell, Division of Coastal Management, located at the
Division of Coastal Management, 1367 US 17 South, Elizabeth City,
N.C., 919/264-3901, and/or the office of Deborah Sawyer, Division
of Environmental Management, NRCD Regional Field Office,
Washington, N.C., [phone].
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take
final action on this water quality certification on or before
October 17, 1991. The issuance of the LAMA Major Development
permit and the Section 401 Certification may deviate from this
projected date depending upon the nature of the comments
submitted and subsequent hearings that may result.
All persons desiring to make comments should do so in
writing to Roger Schecter, Director, Division of Coastal
Management, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to
October 12, 1991 for consideration in the LAMA permit decision,
and to Mr. Bill Mills, Division of Environmental Management, P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C., 27611, prior to October 7, 1991 for
consideration in the water quality certification decision. Later
comments on the CAMA application will be accepted and considered
up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may
occur based on review and comment by the public and state and
federal agencies. Notice of the permit decision in this matter
will be provided upon request.
PUBLISHED ON: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1991

JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
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QLFASE NOTE
We have commented on this project through a separate review
process. Attached is•a copy of our previous comments If you
have questions, please call.
9L
STATE OF NORTH CAROLITII
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
July 6, 1992
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Attention: Mr. John Parker
SUBJECT: Dare Co., Replacement of Bridges 5 and 6, SR
1217, TIP No. B-2024, State Project No.
8.1050301.
. Please reference NCDOT's June 9, 1992 letter, in which
we outlined the steps taken to minimize and mitigate for
wetland impacts associated with the above referenced bridge
replacement projects. In this letter., we outlined the
difficulties encountered in trying to find suitable
mitigation for impacts to 0.93 acres of wetland habitat.
With all practicable on-site and near-site mitigation options
exhausted, NCDOT proposed mitigating for the 0.93 acres by
debiting the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank using a 2:1
mitigation ratio.
After discussion with Division of Coastal Management
(DCM) personnel, it has been concluded that debiting coastal
marsh impacts from Company Swamp Bank is prohibited under
provisions of the banking agreement. NCDOT thereby withdraws
our proposal to debit Company Swamp Bank.
f In.a final attempt to provide mitigation for the 0.93
acre impact, NCDOT proposes to coordinate with the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries to provide for the creation and
enhancement of shellfish bed habitat using a 2:1 ratio (0.93
acres x 2.= 1.86 acres shellfish bed creation). This effort
will be in addition to the shellfish bed enhancement measures
proposed for submerged aquatic vegetation impacts.
This letter, in association with our June 9, 1992
correspondence, represents our final revised permit
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Fmolover
ramtlna wild ife Resources Commission
application package. NCDOT thereby requests that processing
of our application resume. When the Department stopped
processing of our application on January 31, 1992,
approximately 25 days were left until the processing deadline
was reached. Therefore, unless we here otherwise, it is
expected that a decision be reached within 25 days of receipt
of this letter. Please contact Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's
Environmental Unit if we. may be of any further assistance..
Sincerely
6 Asty
PE
B. uin ,
ranch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. David Griffen, DCM-Elizabeth City
Mr. Preston Pate, DCM-Morehead City
District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM
Mr. C.O. White, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
Mr. J.T..Peacock, Jr., PE
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MEMORANDUM
TO: David Griffin --
?JJ hn Dorney --
Dennis Stewart --
Harrel Johnson --
Mike Gantt --
Cliff Winefordner
FROM: Pres Pate
NC DCM
NC DEM
NC WRC
NC DMF
US FWS
-- US COE
SUBJECT: Mitigation for NCDOT Bridges 5 & 6, Colington Creek, Dare County
The attached letter from DOT is their latest effort to develop a
successful mitigation plan for the wetland loss associated with replacing
bridges #5 & 6 over Colington Creek in Dare County. They have determined that
on-site wetland creation is not feasible, and, we have advised them that
debiting the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank is not acceptable. They now
propose the shellfish planting plan as they describe in their letter.
We have a very short time left to make a permit decision and it sounds as
if DOT intends to hold us to the deadline. Therefore, we need a quick
response from you on the suitability of their proposal. Please respond to
John Parker no later than July 17, 1992. Also, please give John a call if you
have any questions.
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cc: John Parker ?- C ?--
Attachment
RfCIlk
992
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
July 6, 1992
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
225 N. McDowell Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Attention: Mr. John Parker
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: Dare Co., Replacement of Bridges 5 and 6, SR
1217, TIP No. B-2024, State Project No.
8.1050301.
Please reference NCDOT's June 9, 1992 letter, in which
we outlined the steps taken to minimize and mitigate for
wetland impacts associated with the above referenced bridge
replacement projects. In this letter, we outlined the
difficulties encountered in trying to find suitable
mitigation for impacts to 0.93 acres of wetland habitat.
With all practicable on-site and near-site mitigation options
exhausted, NCDOT proposed mitigating for the 0.93 acres by
debiting the Company Swamp Mitigation Bank using a 2:1
mitigation ratio.
After discussion with Division of Coastal Management
(DCM) personnel, it has been concluded that debiting coastal
marsh impacts from Company Swamp Bank is prohibited under
provisions of the banking agreement. NCDOT thereby withdraws
our proposal to debit Company Swamp Bank.
In a final attempt to provide mitigation for the 0.93
acre impact, NCDOT proposes to coordinate with the N.C.
Division of Marine Fisheries to provide for the creation and
enhancement of shellfish bed habitat using a 2:1 ratio (0.93
acres x 2 = 1.86 acres shellfish bed creation). This effort
will be in addition to the shellfish bed enhancement measures
proposed for submerged aquatic vegetation impacts.
This letter, in association with our June 9, 1992
correspondence, represents our final revised permit
An Eoual Oooortunity/Affirmative Artion EmDlover

application package. NCDOT thereby requests that processing
of our application resume. When the Department stopped
processing of our application on January 31, 1992,
approximately 25 days were left until the processing deadline
was reached. Therefore, unless we here otherwise, it is
expected that a decision be reached within 25 days of receipt
of this letter. Please contact Mr. Doug Huggett of NCDOT's
Environmental Unit if we may be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,_
B. . 0 'Quin', PE
Ass' an ranch Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
cc: Mr. David Griffen, DCM-Elizabeth City
Mr. Preston Pate, DCM-Morehead City
District Engineer, COE
Mr. John Dorney, DEM
Mr. C.O. White, P.E., Division 1 Engineer
Mr. Kelly Barger, PE, Project Management Unit
Mr. Don Morton, PE, Highway Design Branch
Mr. A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics Unit
Mr. John Smith, PE, Structure Design
Mr. W.D. Johnson, Roadside Environmental Unit
Mr. J.T. Peacock, Jr., PE

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO November 19, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199103381 and State Permit No. 71-92 -°-
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Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management DEC
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Parker:
Reference the State/Department of the Army permit authorizing the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Highways, to place
fill material in the waters/wetlands of Colington Creek, Kitty Hawk Bay,
associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 6 on S.R. 1217, Dare County,
North Carolina. Also, reference NCDOT's October 26, 1992 letter to you
whereby they requested a permit modification to alter their mitigation plant
by reducing onsite marsh planting by 0.01 acre and increasing shellfish bed
enhancement by 0.01 acre.
We have reviewed the proposal as presented by NCDOT. We have no objection
to modification of the permit provided all other plans and conditions of State
Permit No. 71-92, issued July 29, 1992, remain valid and in full effect.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin, District Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal-?Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO November 19, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199103381 and State Permit No. 71-92
Mr. B. J. O'Quinn
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. O'Quinn:
U
? ;,?_ ?; - 21992
Reference your State/Department of the Army permit to place fill material
in the waters/wetlands of Colington Creek, Kitty Hawk Bay, associated with the
replacement of Bridge No. 6 on S.R. 1217, Dare County, North Carolina. Also,
reference your letter of October 26, 1992, whereby you requested a permit
modification to alter your mitigation plant by reducing onsite marsh planting
by 0.01 acre and increasing shellfish bed enhancement by 0.01 acre.
This revision has been reviewed and is consistent with the provisions and
objectives of our general permit No. CESAW-C080-N-000-0291. Therefore, you
may continue construction activity in strict accordance with modified State
authorization. Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions
of the general permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties.
If any additional change in your work is required because of unforeseen or
altered conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change
must be sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such
action is necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization
modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
v
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished:
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. David Griffin, District Manager
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
Mr. L. J. Ward, Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
Reference your application for a Department of the Army permit to place
fill material in the waters/wetlands of Colington Creek, Kitty Hawk Bay,
associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 6 on S.R. 1217, Dare County,
North Carolina.
Your proposal has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of general permit No. CESAW-CO80-N-000-0291.
Therefore, you may commence construction activity in strict accordance with
applicable State authorization, enclosed plans and mitigation proposal.
Failure to comply with the State authorization or conditions of the general
permit could result in civil and/or administrative penalties.
If any change in your work is required because of unforeseen or altered
conditions or for any other reason, plans revised to show the change must be
sent promptly to this office and the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management prior to performing any such change or alteration. Such action is
necessary as revised plans must be reviewed and the authorization modified.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
IN REPLY REFER TO August 14,
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199103381 and State Permit No. 7
Enclosure

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Director, Atlantic Marine. Center
National Ocean Service
ATTN: MOA 232X1
439 West York Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1114
Xa . John
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Region IV
Wetlands Regulatory Unit
345 Courtland Street, NE.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Larry Hardy
National Marine Fisheries Service
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Mr. David Griffin
Elizabeth City Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
1367 U.S. Highway 17 South
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
uality Dorne Section
Division of y Environmental
Management
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
North Mr. Thomas Carolina Welborn, Department of
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina Chief 27611-7687
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SUMMARY OF AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS :.
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NO. OWNER ADDRESS
O JAMIE SCOTT PARKER ROUTE 1. BOX 936
AND KIM E. PAREKER KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
® IRIS P. SILVERTHORNE P. 0. BOX 405
NORMAN SILVERTHORNE KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
ROY W. NASH AND 201 JARVIS ROAD
GLADYS M. NASH CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323
ADDITIONAL WATERFRONT LANDOWNERS
OWNER
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DONNA M. PATCHETT AND
S. MARLENE COSTELLO
BILLY C. BEASLEY AND
JUDY B. BEASLEY
CHESTER W. SMITH
WILLIE MAE POARCH
CLARENCE L BEACHAM. JR.
SAM LIVERMAN, JR.. EXEC.
WILLENE P. SIMPSON AND
JERRY P. SIMPSON
RALPH D. BEASLEY AND
GENES F. BEASLEY
JOSEPH B. MIDGETTE AND
GERTRUDE B. MIDGETTE
MICHAEL B. MIDGETE AND
JOCELYN S. MIDGETTE
P. 0. BOX 437
EASTON, MD 21601
BOX 237
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
ROUTE 1. BOX 1574
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
ROUTE 1. BOX 125
STONY CREEK, VA 23882
182 MORELAND STREET
MIDLAND BEACH
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
P. 0. BOX 15
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
BOX 1975
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 214
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 403
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
P. 0. BOX 403
KILL DEVIL HILLS. NC 27948
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
NCDOT Project B-2024, Dare County
Replacement of Bridge 6 over
Colington Creek, SR 1217
June 1, 1992
1. Type of wetlands impacted: Brackish marsh and aquatic bed
(SAV) habitat.
2. Acreage of area impacted: 0.30 acres of brackish marsh and
0.27 acres of aquatic bed habitat will be impacted by bridge
construction activities.
3. Type of mitigation: Creating on-site, in-kind, 0.04 acres
of brackish marsh; Debiting remaining 0.26 acres of brackish
marsh loss from NCDOT Company Swamp Mitigation Bank, using a
2:1 mitigation ratio; Creating and enhancing, in coordination
with NC Division of Marine Fisheries, 0.54 acres of shellfish
bed habitat to mitigate for 0.27 acres SAV impact using a 2:1
ratio.
4. Erosion control of disturbed soils in the area will be
adequately mitigated by strict adherence to NCDOT standard
erosion control measures during the construction phase of the
project.
5. The existing bridge will be completely removed. Any
demolition rubble created by the destruction of this structure
will not be deposited in wetlands. Planned replacement of the
bridge will be accomplished from portable temporary working
platforms placed on temporary piles which will negate the use
of barges during construction which would require waterway
deepening by hydraulic dredging.
7. Bridge No. 6 impacts 0.57 acres of wetlands by encroachment
into areas of marsh and SAV habitat.
Mitigation for 0.04 acres of brackish marsh impacted by
construction of this bridge will be accomplished on-site and
in-kind (see sheet 2 of 12). It is proposed that the
remaining 0.26 acres of marsh impact be mitigated by debiting
from the NCDOT Company Swamp Mitigation Bank, using a 2:1
mitigation ratio (0.52 acres total).
To mitigate for SAV habitat impacts, NCDOT proposes to create
W VLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
and enhance, in coordination with NC Division of Marine
Fisheries, 0.54 acres of shellfish bed habitat to mitigate for
0.27 acres SAV impact using a 2:1 ratio.
8. Planting for marsh mitigation will consist of sprigging with
black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) on two foot centers over
the mitigation areas. Plants will be from nursery stock with
some natural revegetation expected to occur. Planting will be
carried out between the dates of March 15 and June 15.
9. Fertilization will be in accordance with the project erosion
control plan.
10. Mitigation areas of marsh creation will be graded to an
approximate elevation of between one and two feet above mean
sea level. The final elevation of the mitigation site will
correspond to the elevation in the adjacent marsh of the same
species as those to be transplanted. The slope used will be
equal to or greater than one-half percent.
11. Field measurements and data collection regarding mitigation
success will be carried out by the Roadside Environmental Unit
of NCDOT. These data will be transmitted to the Planning and
Environmental Branch, and after analysis and consultation, the
Planning and Environmental Branch will take the necessary
action to further coordinate the results with the Division of
Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and
other appropriate review agencies. If analysis shows that
mitigation success criteria are not being met, corrective
actions"will ensue from these coordination activities.
Field evaluations and subsequent coordination will take place
in accordance with the time intervals specified in this
monitoring plan.
The mitigation sites will be inspected prior to planting (PP),
at planting time (AP), within 1 month after planting (1 MO), 1
year following planting (1 YR) and 2 years following planting
(2 YR). Selected data (listed below) will.be collected at
specified times. During the monitoring interval, remedial
action will be considered if needed.
WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN
REPLACMENT OF BRIDGE 6 OVER COLINGTON CREEK
MONITORING PLAN
Proper elevation and grade
Soil Test
Acceptable plant species/plant
Proper planting methods/spacing
Survival rate (estimated.)
Approximate height of plants
Site photographs from selected
Areal coverage (estimate %)
Planted species
PP, 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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1 MO, 1 YR
1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
views 1 MO, 1 YR, 2 YR
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Planted species + natural succession
NCDOT will consider the above plan acceptable if planted
species survive at an estimated rate of 50% after two years
and the planted stand provides at least 50% areal coverage of
salt marsh type and aquatic bed species. (Monitoring data
will be available for all interested agency's review.) In the
event that these two conditions are not met and environmental
restoration is not considered successful, consultation will be
held between the staffs of NCDOT's Planning & Environmental
Branch and Roadside Environmental Unit, the Division of
Coastal Management, the Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, and federal review agencies. Participation by other
review agencies will be coordinated by the Corps of Engineers,
Wilmington District. Monitoring criteria will be evaluated
and necessary recourse actions will be considered.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
March 25, 1997
Ms. Cyndi Bell
N.C. Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Dear Ms. Bell:
The Annual Monitoring Report for the B-2024 mitigation sites is attached hereto. The mitigation sites are
located at Bridges No. 5 and Bridge No. 6 along SR 1217 in Dare County. Mitigation involves planting
Juneas roemeranus and Spartina alternaflora. Success Criteria calls for a 50% survival rate of both
species and 50% area coverage.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] ext. 209.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Devens, P.E.
Wetland Mitigation Coordinator
Planning and Environmental Branch
attachment
cc: Mr. Charles Jones
N.C. Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Div. of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Mr. Scott McLendon
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
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Collington Mitigation Site
Annual Report for 1996
1. Project Description
The sites are located at Bridges No. 5 and 6 along SR 1217 in Dare County. The sites
consist of approximately 1.27 acres of land. The sites consist of the following
communities:
Brackish Marsh on-site (creating approx. 0.50 ac)
Brackish Marsh off-site (creating approx. 0.63 ac)
Brackish Marsh off-site (restoring approx. 0.14 ac)
II. Project Association
This mitigation project offsets marsh wetland impacts associated with project
B-2024
III. Project History
July 1995
August 1995
October 1996
IV. Success Criteria
Site planted
Vegetation Monitoring (1 mo.)
Vegetation Monitoring (1 yr.)
• 50% survival rate of planted species
• 50% area coverage

• V. Results (See Wetland Mitigation Report - Vegetation, for more information)
Notes:
• Site 1 and Site 2 were planted with Juncus roemerianus.
• Site 3 was planted with Spartina alternaflora.
• Site 1 and Site 2 (Bridge 5) have heavy infestation of Phragmites, however, Juncus is
also present.
• Site 3 has a cover of approximately 80% spartina, 15% scirpus, and 5% juncus.
VI. Summary
There were approximately 1.27 acres of marsh established on these sites. By visual
observation, approximately 75% of the planted species have survived, covering
approximately 88% of the site. Site 1 and Site 2, however, are showing infestation of
phragmites. Site 3 has been established and now blends in well with the adjacent marsh.
VII. Proposed Remedial Action
None at this time.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 1PANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
E. NORRIS TOLSON
SECRETARY
January 26, 1998
Ms. Cyndi Bell
N.C. Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Div. of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Dear Ms. Bell:
The Annual Monitoring Report for the B-2024 mitigation sites is attached hereto. The mitigation sites are
located at Bridges No. 5 and Bridge No. 6 along SR 1217 in Dare County. Mitigation involves planting
Juncas roemeranus and Spartina alternaflora. Success Criteria calls for a 50% survival rate of both
species and 50% area coverage.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] ext. 209.
Sincerely,
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Thomas E. Devens, P.E.
Wetland Mitigation Coordinator
Planning and Environmental Branch
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cc: Mr. Charles Jones
N.C. Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Div. of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Mr. Scott McLendon
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers RECE-I'VED
Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402

ANNUAL REPORT for 1997
Collington Mitigation Site
Dare County
TIP # B-2024
Prepared by:
Permits and Mitigation Unit
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
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Collington Mitigation Site
1. Project Description
The sites are located at Bridges No. 5 and 6 along SR 1217 in Dare County. These sites
consist of approximately 1.27 acres of land. These sites consist of the following plant
communities:
Brackish Marsh on-site (creating approx. 0.50 ac)
Brackish Marsh off-site (creating approx. 0.63 ac)
Brackish Marsh off-site (restoring approx. 0.14 ac)
II. Project Association
This mitigation project is to offset marsh wetland impacts associated with project B-2024
III. Project History
July 1995
August 1995
October 1996
September 1997
Site planted
Vegetation Monitoring (1 mo.)
Vegetation Monitoring (1 yr.)
Vegetation Monitoring (2 yr.)
IV. Success Criteria
• 50% survival rate of planted species
• 50% area coverage
V. Results
Site % Coverage
1 20%
2 20%
3 100.0%
totals/(avg) (no plots) 46.7%
Notes:
Site 1 & 2 was planted with Juncus roemeranus.
Site 3 was planted with Spartina alternaflora.
Site 1 & 2 (Bridge 5) has heavy infestation of Phragmites, however small areas of Juncus
is also present.
Site 3 has a cover of approximately 90% spartina, 5% scirpus, and 5% juncus.
VI. Summary
There were approximately 1.27 acres of marsh established on these sites. There were no
plots established on either site. By visual observation the sites average approximately
47% cover with approximately 75% survival of species planted. Sites 1 and 2 however
are showing an infestation of phragmites. Site 3 has established and blends in well with
the adjacent marsh.
VII. Proposed Remedial Action
The Department plans to treat the heavy phragmites infestation in Sites 1 and 2 with an
appropriate herbicide application in 1998.
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