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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B.' Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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Mr. Robert Deaton
Deaton Yacht Service, Inc.
200 Neuse Drive
Oriental, N.C. 28571
Dear Mr. Deaton:
Subject: CAMA Application Review
Deaton Yacht Service
Pamlico County
The above subject CAMA Major Permit Application has been reviewed
by this office to determine the potential for the proposed project
to violate water quality standards. The proposed project is located
on the western branch of Whittaker Creek. The proposal is to
construct four (4) additional boat slips. There is no fill proposed
to be placed in waters and/or wetlands of the State, therefore no
Section 401 Certification is required. If the project is
constructed as proposed in the application, this office has
determined that the proposed project should not violate water
quality standards. This office has no objections to the proposed
project.
If you have any questions or comments, please call this office at
[phone]. Thank you.
Jim Mulligan
Regional Supervisor
cc: /ohn Dorney, DEM
John Parker, DCM
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MEMORANDUM: E ?.
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. RECEIVED
Major Permits Processing Coordinator SEPk ? 31996
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review SCI RONMsCIENC fS
Applicant: Deaton Yacht Service, Inc.
Project Location: 200 Neuse Drive, on Tarpon Canal and the western branch of Whittaker Creek, in the
Town of Oriental
Proposed Project: to expand the existing marina by constructing 4 additional boat slips
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
September 27, 1995. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall
at [phone]. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: V 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 r q )i 1/??
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Deaton Yacht Service, Inc.
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Pamlico County, Town of Oriental, at 200 Neuse Drive on
Tarpon Canal and the western branch of Whittaker Creek
Photo Index - 1989: 2 119 12 (indexed by 0,P-11,12) 1984: 52 1236 (indexed by I-16, 17)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2693100 Y: 475200 Oriental Quad LR
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - February 22, 1995 and May 22, 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes; Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - August 22, 1995
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - The Town of Oriental 1994 LUP Update
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public Marina
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - City Sewer
Planned - No new services proposed
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 20 boat slips, travel lift, office building, work shed, and
gravel parking lot
Planned - 4 additional boat slips
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands--Sartina
Cynosuroides & Juncus roemerianus 330 ft2
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Open water 8787 ft2
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 9,117 ft2
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to expand the existing marina into the western
branch of Whittaker Creek by constructing 4 additional boat slips.
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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
DEATON YACHT SERVICE, INC./PAMLICO COUNTY
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
The applicant owns Deaton Yacht Service, Inc. a full service marina located on
1.4 acres of land at 200 Neuse Drive on Tarpon Canal and Whittaker Creek in the
Town of Oriental, Pamlico County, North Carolina. The marina is located
approximately 750' from the mouth of the western branch of Whittaker Creek. The
boatyard and marina currently has 23 boat slips (the exact number depends on the
length of the boats docked parallel to the Tarpon Canal bulkhead dock) of which all but
5 are located along the southern bank of Tarpon Canal. These five slips are located
near the mouth of Tarpon Canal immediately north of an existing travel lift along the
west bank of Whittaker Creek. An office building, a work shed, a graveled parking
lot, and a graveled work yard are also on the site. Directly across Tarpon Canal and
immediately upstream on Whittaker Creek is Sail Craft Marina, an approximate 35-slip
marina. Immediately downstream from the site on Whittaker Creek is Whittaker Creek
Yacht Harbor, a 160-slip marina. Deaton Yacht Services currently provides two on-
site sewage pumpout facilities. The marina also enforces a locked head policy and
there are no fuel sales on the site.
Most of the tract is high ground and developed as described above except for
approximately 4,400 ft2 of coastal wetlands dominated by S artina cynosuroides and
Juncus roemerianus along the southeastern edge of the property. Water depths in the
proposed expansion ranges from -3' to -5.8' below normal water level (NWL).
Tarpon Canal and Whittaker Creek are classified as SA NSW waters, are designated
Primary Nursery Areas, and are closed to shellfishing.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to expand the existing 23-slip marina by constructing an
additional 4 slips out into the western branch of Whittaker Creek immediately
downstream of the existing travel lift. The four slips would be added by constructing a
6'-wide access walkway from the travel lift that would run along the shoreline for
approximately 100' and then would turn perpendicular to Whittaker Creek and extend
out into Whittaker Creek a total of 80'. Thirty feet from the landward end of this
dock, a 75'-long dock would extend to the north and run parallel with Whittaker and
would utilize two finger piers and six mooring pilings to create the four 15' X 45'
slips. Each finger pier would be 4' wide and 15' long, and-would taper down to 1.5'
in width at the waterward end. The northernmost slip would extend 103' out into
Whittaker Creek and would extend approximately 25' to 30' beyond the end of the

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
DEATON YACHT SERVICE, INC./PAMLICO COUNTY
PAGE #3
existing travel lift. The project would extend to one third the width of the creek. In a
Draft Environmental Assessment, the applicant has stated that the backside and outside
areas of the walkways/docks could provide temporary dockage for an additional 4
boats.
Anticipated Impacts
The actual footprint of the project which includes the docks, finger piers, and
formal slips would result in the loss of 4,676 ft2 of Public Trust Area, but the marina
expansion would have additional impacts to Public Trust Areas. The construction of
the docks/formal slips would impact an additional 4,111 ft' of Public Trust Area by
enclosing the area on three sides with docks and on the fourth side with the existing
travel lift. Only a 19' opening adjacent the travel lift would remain for public boat
ingress/egress. This area behind (landward of) the docks and formal slips would
essentially be removed from the public use. This loss of Public Trust is emphasized by
the applicant proposing to used the area to dock additional boats "temporarily".
Consequently, a total of 8,787 ft' would be directly impacted by the marina expansion.
The construction of the walkway would probably result in temporary
construction-related impacts to the coastal wetlands as a result of the trampling down
of the marsh during driving of the pilings. In addition, minor increases in turbidity of
the estuarine waters would also probably result from the driving of dock and mooring
pilings. The 6'-wide elevated walkway would have minor impacts to approximately
330 ft2 of coastal wetlands due to shading.
In addition to the loss of Public Trust Areas to the general public, the
construction-related impacts to the Coastal Wetlands and Estuarine Waters, and the
post construction impacts to the Coastal Wetlands from shading, there is the potential
for impact to boaters as a result of the project reducing the navigable portion of the
creek. This constriction of the navigable portion of Whittaker Creek could potentially
impact the traditional navigation affecting ingress and egress of boats up the western
Branch of Whittaker Creek. And although the applicant does not propose to extend
beyond one third the width of the Creek, his proposal is to reach that distance.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City Office - September 5, 1995
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stonnwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name Deaton Yacht Service, Inc.
Address
200 Neuse Drive
City Oriental State N . C
Zip 28571 Dayphone 919-249-1180
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) None
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
New Work
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
Private & Commercial
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
The four slips will provide
additional boat storage spaces
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 1.40 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) A 11 o n e l o t
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
200 Neuse Drive
b. City, town, community, or landmark
oriental. NC 28571
c. County Pamlico
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Whittaker Creek - Western Branch
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+5.5 Average
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sandy clay _
e. Vegetation on tract Trees and lawn grass
f. Man-made features now on tract Bulkhead p pie r s ,
sewer, water.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
Developed X Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
No zoning
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j. Hasa professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, rcarried-out-for v N so. whom?
or pier). Pier with four slips and
finger piers s' 1 I .? ....?.? i ..,.;
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed Parking area im i t h
marl surface `with 3 Rarkinq_
ar as (30' x 451)
b. Number of lots or parcels 2
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be ggraded or disturbed
30' x 45'
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 cuhmitted to the Division of Land
Resources? N/A
L Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
None
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
Marl
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.
Property is seryi?ced b; ..city
sewer Holding tank ?? pouf-
is avail ble
behind work shed on south side.
Water runs over 85' of grass
surface before entering into
marsh area.
m. Water supply source r t y wa t P r
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval? Upland fill
Yes areas
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
City sewer
1.
d. Does the area to be excavated i
Describe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps, or other wetlands?
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary ?
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wa PT" High round excavation, in cul
down).One point source discharge e. g
A r%
2
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b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards N n n P
c. Type of material N/A
marshland,
PR"'lIl I.QW ,
? it
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
N/A feet N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N / A d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
L 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 areas?
N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high
water? N/A
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
in. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic ya/ As, to be placed below
mean high water NN
f. Type of fill material N/A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT
APPLICABLE
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A' copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' out
the project.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? N / A An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
N/A (`nm xinninn ID 1-'7T 07()2 f- n A-+n;I-A A--4-#-;^- VVII •1111JJlVlI l\YlV /?.VLVJ lVl Y YVlYl1VU l \.JVII?JL1Vll.?

q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Please note that original drawings are preferred and
N/A only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
r. What type of construction equipment will be used use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Barge with crane and pile
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
driver to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment the like.
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts. A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
N/A may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION NOT
A P P L I on the proposed project to•the Division of Coastal
C A B L
i*anagement and should be advised by the applicant of
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap N/A that oppo rtunity. '~ ? °a r- --sr-.?
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b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level N/A
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Name Mr. Ben Craven
Address 2806 Watauqa Drive
Greensboro, NC
Name Hank FOscue
Address 4700 Slabask Street
Pensacola, FL 32504
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
160-90
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas. ,
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further.certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the day of 197-5-
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Landowner or Authorized agent
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Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major f. Describe the typi6a_,,sexample,
Permit. Be sure to complete all other sections of the open nmabout, charter boats, sail boats, mined
Joint Application which relate to this proposed project, types). sailboats and motorboats
including upland areas, even if duplicative. All shore-
based facilities must be included in application and work
plats. g. Typical boat length 2 5 ' - 5 0 '
1 MARINA CHARACTERISTICS h. Maximum boat length 651
i. Are any floating buildings planned? N o
a. Check below the type of marina proposed. If so, describe.
X Commercial Public Residential
b. Will the marina be open to the general public?
Yes
2 MARINA OPERATIONS
c. If there is residential development associated with
the marina, how many units or lots are planned? a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities which
None will be included in the proposed project.
-X Office toilets
d. Check all of the types of service to be provided. X Toilets for patrons
X Full service, including travel lift and/or rail Number 2
Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies Location O f f i c e
Dockage ("wet slips") only X Showers
Number of slips Current - 2 0 x Boat holding tank pumpout
Dry storage Proposed - 4 Typeandlocation Electric pumpout and
Number of boats manual. Located by travellift
Boat ramp(s)
Other (describe) b. Describe treatment type and location for all sanitary
wastewater. Town sewer s y s t e m
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
Open water with dredging for basin c. Describe solid waste, fish offal, and trash disposal.
and/or channel Trash Trash pickup by Town of Oriental of Oriental
X Open water, no dredging required -
Other (describe)
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d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from boats i. Give the location of fuel handling facilities and
be controlled? describe the safety measures planned to protect area
Marina enforces locked head waterquality. No fuel sales
policy
j. Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and reduce water quality
e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage impacts. Proposed docks s h o u l d n ' t
Discharge" signs proposed. cause a r o b l e m with flushing
One by travellift slip or circulation
k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? O v e r n i g h t d o c k a e
will be permits Live a oar s
f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for will not be a o w e
containing industrial type pollutants, such as paint,
sandblasting waste, and petroleum products. 1. Is the proposed marina located near any shellfish
Waste oil and paint drums leases? N_ If so, give the name and address of
serviced by commercial theleaseholder.
disposal company
g. Where will residue be disposed of? Town m. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,
what types of services are currently provided?
Yes - travellift and full
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No Wake" service boatyard.
signs proposed. None
n. How many slips are now available? 1D
Note: Regulatory signs such as these require additional
approval by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Department of E ironment, Health, and Natural Resources
Office of Legi lative and Intergovernmental Affairs I n 1995
Project Review Form
Project Number: I County:
Date:

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Date Response Due (firm deadline):
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below: IA ? ?? ?'3-U4_40
Regional Office/Phone Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville ? All R/O Areas ? Soil and Water arine Fisheries
? Fayetteville ?Air Xcoastal Management Water Planning
? Water ? Water Resources environmental Health
El Mooresville ?Groundwater Wildlife ?Solid Waste Management
? Raleigh ? Land Quality Engineer ? Forest Resources ? Radiation Protection
Washin
ton ? Recreational Consultant ? Land Resources 'n David Foster
g ?Coastal Management Consultant Parks and Recreation ?Other (specify)
? Wilmington
?Others
Environmental Management
? Winston-Salem PWS Monica Swihart
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a Da te: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
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(Regional Office response to be compiled and completed by Regional Manager
NO objection to project as proposed
? No Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
? Approve
? Permit(s) needed (permit files have been checked)
? Recommended for further development with recommendations for
strengthening (comments attached)
? Recommended for further development if specific & substantive
changes Incorporated by funding agency (comments
attachedlauthority(ies) cited)
In-House Reviewer complete individual response.
? Not recommended for further development for reasons
stated in attached comments (authority(ies) cited)
? Applicant has been contacted
? Applicant has not been contacted
? Project Controversial (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement needed (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement not needed
? Full EIS must be required under the provisions of
NEPA and SEPA
? Other (specify and attach comments)
RECEIVED
RETURN TO:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Melba McGee ""Z
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
? Project located in 7th floor library
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number: County: Date: Date Response Due (firm deadline):
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below: N??/
Regional Office/Phone Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville ? All R/O Areas ? Soil and Water CJvlarine Fisheries
? Fayetteville ?Air oastal Management L Water Planning
? Water ? Water Resources ,Invironmental Health
? Mooresville ?Groundwater Wildlife ?Solid Waste Management
? Raleigh ? Land Quality Engineer ? Forest Resources ? Radiation Protection
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? Wilmington
? Others
Environmental Management
? Winston-Salem PWS Monica Swihart
: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
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Response (check all applicg e)
?R(egional Office response to be compiled and completed by Regional Manager
(IL?No objection to project as proposed
? No Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
? Approve
? Permit(s) needed (permit files have been checked)
? Recommended for further development with recommendations for
strengthening (comments attached)
? Recommended for further development if specific & substantive
changes incorporated by funding agency (comments
attached/authority(ies) cited)
In-House Reviewer complete individual response.
? Not recommended for further development for reasons
stated In attached comments (authority(ies) cited)
?Applicant has been contacted
? Applicant has not been contacted
? Project Controversial (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement needed (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement not needed
? Full EIS must be required under the provisions of
NEPA and SEPA
? Other (specify and attach comments)
RECEIVED
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Melba McGee Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
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DEATON YACHT SERVICE
ORIENTAL , NORTH CAROLINA
1. Purpose This is an Environmental Assessment as required under the State Environmental
Policy Act ( G. S. 113 A-1 through G. S. 113A-12 ). The Environmental Assessment is required
because the proposed project involves the use of " public lands," which in this case involves the
expansion of a commercial marina over state-owned submerged lands. This document was
prepared following the Procedures for Complying with the State Environmental Policy Act as
outlined by the State Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of Administration. This
document is being submitted in conjunction with a Coastal Area Management Act ( CAMA )
Major Development Permit Application.
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2. Background/Proposed Action: The 1.4 acre project site is located at 200 Neuse Drive on
Tarpon Canal and Whitakor Crock in Oriontal, Pamlico County, North Carolina.. Deaton Yacht
Service, a full service boatyard, operates on the property. CAMA Major Permit # 110-82 was
issued to Deaton Yacht Service in 1982 for construction of a bulkhead, boat basin and docks on
the property. Numerous CAMA permits have been issued since that time for various activities,
including a CAMA permit in 1990 for the excavation of a 180 x 60 boat basin from highground
and Tarpon Canal. There are now 20 permanent slips at the marina. This PROPOSED ACTION
is to expand the existing marina business, by constructing 4 additional slips into Whitaker Creek
immediately downstream of the existing travel lift. The four slips will be added by constructing a 6
wide walkway from the travel lift running parallel to the shoreline for approximately 100' and then
turning perpendicular to Whitaker Creek and extending approximately 70' into Whitaker Creek. A
70 'long parallel walkway with two finger piers and eight mooring pilings will provide secure
dockage for four boats in slips. The slip size will be 15'x 45'. Water depths in the slips have been
surveyed and range from approximately -4 to -5.5' Normal Water Level (NWL). Additionally, the
backside and outside areas of the walkways will provide temporary dockage for 3-4 boats.
3. Existing Environment
Wetlands There is a small pocket ( less than 1,000 sq. ft. ) of coastal wetlands primarily
consisting of Suartina omosuroides and Juncus roemarianus on the eastern edge of the property.
Topography The project site is located at the junction of Tarpon Canal and the western
branch of Whitaker Creek near the mouth of Whitaker Creek where it enters the Neuse River. The

property is flat due to extensive man induced alterations during construction of the canal and basin
and averages about +5.5 in elevation. .
Land Use The property has been operated as a boat yard since 1982 by the Deaton
family. There is a ship's store/office, large maintenance and repair building, customer parking
area, travel lift and a large marl surfaced boat service area at the marina. Surrounding land uses in
the area are primarily other boat yards, marinas and waterfront home development. There is an
existing marina and boat yard immediately across the canal from Deaton Yacht Service and
Whitaker Creek Marina is located just downstream of Deaton Yacht Service. The Town of
Oriental is considered the " sailing capital of North Carolina".
Soils According to the Pamlico County Soil Survey ( USDA- Soil Conservation Service )
the property is mapped as having Altavista loamy fine sand which is moderately well drained.The
coastal wetlands portion of the property which is frequently flooded and very poorly drained is
underlain with muck.
Surface Waters The waters of Whitaker Creek and Tarpon Canal are classified as SA by
the N. C. Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). Tarpon Canal and Whitaker Creek
are closed to shellfishing by the N. C. Divisions of Marine Fisheries( NCDMF ) and
Environmental Health. The waters of Whitaker Creek are designated as a Primary Nursery Area by
NCDW.
Groundwater There is a plentiful groundwater supply in Pamlico County. According to
the SCS-USDA Pamlico County Soil Survey " the surficial aquifer ranges from the water table to
a maximum depth of about 75 feet. The Castle Hayne Formation is a very productive artesian
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aquifer and is the main source of water supply in the county. It ranges from 200 to more than 400
feet thick. The overlying Yorktown Formation produces moderate supplies of water." The
property currently is served by the Oriental water supply system.
4. Project Need The additional slips would provide extra revenues for the existing marine
business.
5. Alternatives Analysis
a. Proposed Action
See Section #2
b. Expand Basin Into Highground This alternative was considered but was not selected
because of impacts to the existing marine maintenance and repair business . Construction of a
highground basin would displace a large portion of the existing boat yard. Virtually all of the
existing highground is currently used in the business. The applicant has previously excavated
highground in order to create additional slips. Currently, all slips at the marina are located on a
manmade basin\canal.
c. Expand Basin into Coastal Wetlands Under this alternative, the expansion of the basin
into adjacent coastal wetlands would directly displace nearly 750 sq. ft. of coastal saltmarsh
wetlands and would require dredging in a primary nursery area. .
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d. Drystack Storage The establishment of a drystack storage facility on the site is not
feasible. The existing marine business utilizes a large portion of the highground property for boats
being repaired and maintained. Space will not be available for drystack storage. Furthermore, the
size of the boats and the types of boats ( such as sailboats with large keels ) are not conducive to
regular lifting in and out of the water.
e. No Action There will not be any environmental impacts under this alternative. There
will be socioeconomic impacts such as reduced marina revenues to the owners of the boatyard and
lost opportunities for the creation of jobs.
6. Environmental Consequences Upon completion of reviewing the proposed marina project,
there are not any significant adverse environmental impacts anticipated from the construction or
the operation of the marina .
a. Land Use Changes The land is currently operated as a boat yard and the expansion the
marina is considered an expansion of an existing marine related facility.
b. Wetlands Under the preferred alternative, there would be no permanent impacts to
coastal wetlands. There will be some short term minor disturbances to coastal wetlands due to
piling installation. The pier widths and heights conform to CAMA standards and should not cause
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any negative effects to wetlands from shading. There is no bulkheading, filling or dredging
proposed in wetlands or any other portion of the project..
c. Prime Farmland The soil series ( Altavista ) of the property which is mapped in the
SCS Pamlico County Soil Survey is designated as a prime farmland soil by the Soil Conservation
Service. However, the construction of the proposed project will not impact any upland soils and
therefore will not impact any prime farmland. Furthermore, the project site has been altered
severely enough in the past it is unlikely that the original soils are intact and could be utilized for
farming in the future. .
d. Public Lands such as parks ( state, federal or local ) There will not be any
environmental impacts to any state, federal or locally owned park lands. The proposed docks/slips
will occupy approximately 4200 sq. ft. of public trust waters as defined in North Carolina
Administrative Code 7H.0207 However, the marina slips and boatyard services will be available
to the public for a fee. The proposed piers will not extend beyond the 1/3 line as regulated by the
CAMA.
e. Scenic\Recreational Areas There are no known designated scenic or recreational areas
located near the project.
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E Areas of archaeological or historical value Based on information provided by the N. C.
Division of Coastal Management there are no identified archaeological or historical sites at the
project location.
g. Air Quality There are no adverse environmental impacts to air quality anticipated from
the construction or operation of the additional slips..
h. Groundwater Quality The facility will continue to be supplied with water from the
municipal system. There are no adverse environmental impacts anticipated from construction or
operation of the proposed project. The Town of Oriental will continue to provide services to the
property.
1. Noise Levels There will be short term noise generated during construction of the
proposed slips, but upon completion there are no adverse environmental noise impacts expected
from operation of the marina.
j. Water Supplies Drinking water for the facility will be provided by the existing
municipal system.
k. Shellfish or fish and their habitats There is no dredging proposed for the additional
slips. Only short term minor impacts to shellfish or fish and their habitats are expected from the
construction and operation of the proposed marina.
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1. Wildlife/Wildlife Habitat There are no known threatened or endangered species or
habitats that would be impacted by the construction or operation of the proposed marina.
m. Introduction of toxic substances The existing boat yard utilizes various hazardous
materials and hazardous wastes such as boat paints, solvents, oils, diesel fuels, etc. The boat yard
utilizes approved storage and transportation methods for these products and will continue to do so.
As part of the overall marina operation, there will be emergency response equipment on site to
respond to any spills at the site. With proper utilization and storage of hazardous materials and
wastes there are no significant environmental impacts anticipated from their use. A commercial
disposal company currently provides services to the existing marina.
n. Eutrophication of receiving waters As required under state laws, a sedimentation and
erosion control plan and a stormwater management plan will be submitted for the proposed
project. Also, a pumpout station will be provided at the marina for handling of boat wastes and no
overboard discharge signs will be strategically posted at the marina. Tenants of the marina will
have to sign a lease agreement with a requirement that they comply with all state, federal and local
laws and regulations. Violation of this contractual agreement will be grounds for lease termination.
The marina will utilize the existing Town of Oriental Sewer System for wastewater disposal. There
is not a septic tank proposed with the project.
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Department of Enyironment, Health, and Natural Resources
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Project located in 7th floor library
Project Review Form ! D ??
Project Number. County: Date: Date Response Due (firm deadline):
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below: / ,? ?/ 4 ?U?_ / /-,
Regional OfficelPhone Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville ? All R/O Areas ? Soil and Waterarine Fisheries
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? Fayetteville ? Air ater Planning
Xcoastal Management
? Water El Water Resources ? `nvironmental Health
? Mooresville ?Groundwater Wildlife QSolid Waste Management
? Raleigh ? Land.Quality Engineer ? Forest Resources ? Radiation Protection
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Parks and Recreation ?Other (specify)
? Wilmington ?Others f,Environmental Management
? Winston-Salem PWS Monica Swihart
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Response (check all applicke)
XNo RegionOffice response to be compiled and completed by Regional Manager
objection to project as proposed
? No Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
? Approve
? Permit(s) needed (permit files have been checked)
? Recommended for further development with recommendations for
strengthening (comments attached)
? Recommended for further development if specific & substantive
changes incorporated by funding agency (comments
attach ed/authority(ies) cited)
In-House Reviewer complete individual response.
? Not recommended for further development for reasons
stated In attached comments (authority(ies) cited)
?Applicant has been contacted
? Applicant has not been contacted
? Project Controversial (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement needed (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement not needed
? Full EIS must be required under the provisions of
NEPA and SEPA
? Other (specify and attach comments)
RECEIVED
RETURN TO:
Melba McGee
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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