19960929 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19961001

`..,. ° State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes; Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
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September 19, 1996
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality'
FROM: John R. Parker sD,c,
Major Permits Processing Coordinator ;E&IVED
.h 1-T 091996
SUBJECT: CA ,WDREDGIB & FILL. Permit Application Review CU 1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Applicant: H & R Towing Co./Alan Rusher
Project Location: SR 1300 west side of Cape.Fear River, approximately 800 feet south of the Cape
Fear Memorial Bridge in Bmn&w;ck Count/
Proposed Project: The construction of a commercial fishing pier to supplement the existing marine
towing business 4
Please indicate below your agency' s. position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by Oct 11, 1996. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ed Brooks
at extension 247. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: 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.
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SIGNED V?-CC ? ? (1 ?? t' I- DATE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: H & R Towing Co./Alan Rusher
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: SR 1300, west side of Cape Fear River, approximately 800
feet south of the Cape Fear River Memorial bridge, in Brunswick County.
Photo Index - 1995: 14-152, J,K-19,20 1989: 179-37 M,N-16,17 1984:15-187 0,P-10,11
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2316200 Y: 175200
3. 1114"VESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 8/28/92
Was Applicant Present - No
_5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 8/16/96
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Brunswick Co.
Land Classification From LiTP - Transitional Industrial
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT,EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Commercial
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic tank system
Planned -none
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Storage Bldg., shop, & office
Planned - Pier
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion:. N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
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(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands 4900 sq.ft.
Open Water-covered by pier
(C) Other
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 4900 sq.ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SC Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a commercial pier to supplement
his existing marine towing business.
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H & R Towing Co./Alan Rusher
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9. PROTECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is located on S.R. 1300, on the west side of the Cape Fear River, approximately 800
feet south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, in Brunswick County. The property is accessed by an
unimproved road (SR 1300), off of the entrance road (SR 1352) to the USS Battleship North Carolina
Memorial Park. The applicant currently operates a marine towing company on the 2.6 acre site.
Existing structures on;the site include several storage buildings, a shop, and a small office. The east
side of the property, adjacent to the Cape Fear River, is bulkheaded, and a man-made canal,
approximately 300 feet long and 70-90 feet wide, borders the southside of the property. The Cape Fear
River is approximately 1,000 feet wide in the project area, with a water depth of 12-14 feet along the
bulkhead. The shipping channel of the Cape Fear River is approximately 550 feet wide in the project area, and is located approximately 300 feet waterward of the bulkhead. The channel is maintained to
a depth of 40 feet by the US Army Corps of Engineers (Wilmington Harbor Project). In the project
area, the waters of the Cape Fear River are classified SC by the NC Division of Environmental
Management, and are designated as primary nursery area by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.
The applicant is proposing to construct a commercial pier to supplement the operation of his existing
marine towing business. The pier would be approximately 100 feet long and 20 feet wide. A 165 feet
long, 20 feet wide, L-shaped dock, parallel to the river, is proposed at the end of the pier. A mooring
dolphin is proposed at each end of the L-head dock. The dolphins would consist of either 12 wooden
pilings, or 3 steel pilings, and would be located 16 feet off of the north and south ends of the dock. The
waterward end of the structure would be 185 feet from the near edge of the federally maintained
shipping channel. Water depths at the end of the proposed pier/dock are reported to be approximately
18 feet at mean low water QvILW).
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The construction of the proposed pier would incorporate 2900 square feet of estaurine waters and public
trust area. There are no other piers in this area which extend 100 feet into the river, however, two
permanently moored ships, just south of the project, extend approximately 150 feet into the river. The
potential for rafting boats and/or barges waterward of the proposed pier, poses additional navigational
concerns.
Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 9/19/96 Office: Wilmington
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Form DCM-MP-1 '
APPLICAT.10
AUG 16 1996
(To be completed by all applicants) DIVISION OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
b. City, town, community or landmark
West Side of Cape Fear River just south
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
ALAN RUSHER
Name_ H & R TOWING CO.
Address P.O. BOX 947
City WRIGHTSVILLE BEA%te N.C.
Zip 28480 Day Phone [phone]'
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name CHARLIE HOLLIS
REGULATORY CONSULTANT
Address 138 GREEN FOREST DRIVE
City WILMINGTON State N • C - '
Zip 28409 Day Phone [phone]
Fax 910=392-6833
c. Project name (if any) H & R TOWING CO. DOCK
NOTE:. Permit will be issued in name of Jandowrur(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County BRUNSWICK
of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
C. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1300 (Eagle Island)
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes yy_ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Cane Fear River
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Construct dock for barges,tugs, and other
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oneration.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? New Work
C.. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? Private use by commercial towing
company
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of' proposed
project. If more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. The purpose of the dock is
to allow for the docking and mooring of
"ar.c1_2 Uar by H & R Towing 8o with
their existing operation. Dock is needed
because docking at existing bulkhead XXX i
hazardous during falling tide. Support
pilings will be installed by license and
bonded marine contractor as well as deckin
railing, Pt
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Form DCM-MP-1 I I ` f
AUG 16 1996
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2.6 Acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 4' msl
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sand Fill
e. Vegetation on tract None
Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
Septic System
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
City (Wilmington) water
f. Man-made features now on tract office and .
storage buildings, work -yard 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (consuitthe locai iwa use plan.) In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
Conservation Transitional
Developed Community A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title

h.
How is the tract zoned by local government? to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner
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property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? xx Yes No
(Attach zoning compliance cerdfuare,'if applicable)
(Existin
use is
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i An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view

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Has a professional archaeological assessment be and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
en
done for the tract? Yes xx No
If ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rul
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yes, by whom? e
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or a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes xx No
I. Are there, wetlands on the site? Yes %x No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documrntation, if avai ;ble)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of 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 if must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the

Form DCM-MP-1
site.' Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
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AUG 16 1996
6. CERTIFICKEMLAND,q gSION
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the. applicant
further. certifies that such notice has been provided.
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application wi11 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..
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name Atlantic Divine & Marini Contractors I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
Address 3330 River Road- Wi lmingrnn.Nr 18412 grant permission to representatives of state and federal
Phone [phone] ; t review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
Name IT_S Army C/?TTC of connection with evaluating information related to this
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-y??----Fn? permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
Address _Naviga 'on Ere P.O. Box 189 project.
Phone Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
910-251-4832
Name I further certify that the information provided in this
Address application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for This is the 15th day of _,L st 19 96 .
work on the project. tract. Include permit numbers,, Alan Rusher
permittee, and issuing dates. Print Name
Permittee: H & R Towing Co/Alan Rusher Signature
State (DEH&NR) Permit (CAMA) nd 29-93 (3/19/93 andowner °rAuthonZrd Agenl
Corp; o ngineers c ion /22/93)
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
NOTE: Please sign and date each atrachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03195

Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e.
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _X_ Commercial -Community ?t Private
(2) Number i
(3) Length Loo' (offshore); 165' (Ell)
(4) Width 16- to 20'
(5) Finger Piers Yes X No
(i) Number
(ii) Length f.
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed g.
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent rinarian
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AUG 16 1996
DIVISION OF
COASTAL MA14AGEMENT
Mooring buoys
(1) . _ Commercial -Community _ _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body
(5) Distance - buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
Mooring structure(MH1 -,9h6ing pilings , etc.)
(1) x Commercial -Community X Private
(2) Number 2 (12-pile wood or 3-pile
(3) Length steel)
(4) Width
Other (Give complete description)
property lines So- (North), 150' South).
(9) Width of water body Approx. 900
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL _ Approx 18' msl
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Alan Rusher
H &` R Towing Co.
AppLcan- 1'rojeci e
Signature
August 15, 1996
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