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MENTORANDUM
Division of Water Quality
December 13, 1996
To : John -Parker
DCM/Raleigh
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From; Jim Mulligan, :Regional Supervisor
Subject: CAMA, Major Permit Application Review Comments
Roanoke Properties, Ltd. - Breakwater
Ballast Point Subdivision
Dare County
The above subject project has been reviewed by this office. There is no fill proposed by the applicant
in waters or wetlands therefore there is no Section 401 required. Review of this project for a
deter as nation of whether water quality standards will be violated has been made and a determination
made that there should be no violation of the State water quality standards if the project is
constructed as proposed. This office has no objections to the issuance of the CAMA Major Permit.
If you have any questions or comments, please call this office at (919)946-64 81. Thank you.
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John Dorney
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT '
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Roanoke Properties, Limited
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Us 64/264 north side Washington Baum Bridge, Dare County,
adjacent Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay.
Photo Index - 1995: 183-1897 U-5 1989: 151-6 1-21 1984: 140-502 G-18
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2991100 Y: 803200
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 08-13-96 Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - September 23, 1996 191996
Office - Elizabeth City '? fWpT??N?c
6. SITE DESCRIPTION: ' 01
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Manteo
Land Classification From LUP - Developed, Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Town of Manteo Municipal Sewage
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Roadway, Single-Family Dwellings
Planned - 4,075 Linear Feet of Breakwater
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 4 Feet
Source - Aerial Photos
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
N/A
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
N/A
(C) Other
N/A
(D) Total Area Disturbed: N/A
(E) Primary Nursery Area: no
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct 4,075 linear feet of wooden breakwater
approximately 20' waterward of mean high water along approximately 5,000' of shoreline of
Roanoke Sound and approximately 700' of shoreline of Shallowbag Bay at Ballast Point Subdivision.
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Roanoke Properties, Limited
Bio Report
Page Two
Project Setting
Roanoke Properties, Limited is developing Pirates Cove, a 609 acre planned unit
development located off US 64/264 on the north side of the Washington Baum Bridge in
Manteo, Dare County, adjacent Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay. Existing development
on this site consist of condominiums, single-family homes, a restaurant and marina.
Construction of single-family homes has been initiated within Ballast Point, a 40 acre
subdivision with 5,000 square foot to 20,000 square foot lots. This last parcel of
undeveloped property is being developed in accordance with CAMA Major Permit #36-90
which was issued on March 2, 1990 and last renewed on May 10, 1995.
The Ballast Point Subdivision is approximately 4,600 feet long, and 400 feet wide and
is surrounded by Roanoke Sound on the east, Shallowbag Bay on the northwest, and by a 70'
wide man-made canal on the south and west sides. Elevation of this tract ranges from 1' -
10' above mean sea level. Along most of the shoreline there is a 20' - 40' wide fringe of
coastal wetlands vegetated with a mixture of black needlerush Juncus roemerians) and salt
meadow grass S artina patens). Located landward of the coastal wetlands are wetlands
vegetated with wax myrtle M rica cerifera and marsh elder Iva frutescens which have
been delineated as section 404 wetlands by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
shoreline along Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay is eroding approximately 4' per year as
a result of storm events and the wake from boats using the 80' wide navigational channel
lying about 200' east of the property.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to construct 26 segments of breakwater with a total length of
4,075' designed to protect the shoreline along Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay. The
distance waterward will average 20'. Breakwater height is proposed at 1' above mean high
water with half-inch gaps provided every six inches. The breakwater segments will overlap
but a 5' wide space is proposed between segments with a maximum length of 200'. The
breakwater is proposed within waters 1.5' - 2' deep. No backfilling of the breakwater within
wetlands, estuarine waters, or public trust areas is proposed.
Anticipated Impacts
The installation of 4,075' of breakwater will cause some localized turbidity. The
breakwater will affect flushing and will tend to restrict the movement of marine life within
the vicinity of the breakwater.
The breakwaters will act to stabilize the rapidly eroding shoreline and the fringe of
coastal wetlands located thereon.

Roanoke Properties, Limited
Bio Report
Page Three
CAMA Review
No archeological/historical signifcance has been associated with this site. No unique
remnant species or geological formations are known to exist within the project area. Land
Use Plan Consistency Review will be submitted by John Thayer under separate cover.
Submitted by: M. Edward Harrell
Date: October 30, 1996

Form DCM-MP-1
AUG .1 9 19,16
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants) r
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name Roanoke Properties Ltd. Partnership
Address
City Manteo State NC
Zip 27954 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Sama ac:z nb -snA
Address
City _
Zip _
Fax
PO Box 1879
Day Phone
State
c. Project name (if any) Pirate's Cove
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Bare
b. City, town, community or landmark
Manteo
c. Street address or secondary road number
Highway 264/64, Manteo Causeway
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? XX Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Roanoke sound
3. DESCRIP'T'ION 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.
Construction of breakwater walls for
erosion and wetland protection.
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
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_i?urpose of breakwater
walls is to prevent shoreline erosion
and enhance wetlands/ salt marsh growth.
The timber walls will be constructed using
combination jetting riving with
pneumatic hammer. Work will be done
primarily from shallow draft barge.,
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
central municipal sewer with
Town of Manteo
a. Size of entire tract hng acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) 5000 to 20000 ±
Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL EL 6 to 10 ft.
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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.)
only surface runoff
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Dare County via Town of Manteo
e. Vegetation on tract grasses, cmal i .rpes &
shrubbery; various weeds & arasses in wetlands
f. Man-made features now on tract Rr,arls . n,f-; i i t J es
Residential construction
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation Transitional
XX Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Residential & Commercial
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? xx_ Yes No
(,atach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes XX No
If yes, by whom7
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
1. Are there wetlands on the site? XX Yes No
Coastal (marsh) X-X Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? yes
(attach documentation, if available)
In addition to the completed application form, the
following 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 properties. 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 tide, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 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 it must be sufficiently detailed to
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-1
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AUG 1 9 1996
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• 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.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that 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
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name SEE ATTACHED
Address
Phone
Name S ATTACHED -
Address
Phone
Name SEE ATTACHED -
Address
Phone
• 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 $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• 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.
I 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 the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the 141,11 day of k4o
Print Name Roano ro erties Ltd. hip
Signature
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Landow wr or Authorised rnt
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
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Form DCM-MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys
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Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length (4) Width of water body
(4) Width (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers Yes No shoreline
(i) Number
(ii) Length f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(iii) Width (1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(6) Platform(s) Yes No (2) Number
(i) Number (3) Length
(ii) Length (4) Width
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed g. Other (Give complete description)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width Applicant or Project Name
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) Signature
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
Date
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetp&e, etc.)
(1) Length 42 2C2
(2) Average distance m 41-IW, NWL or
wetlands _O G
(3) Maximum dist a beyond MHW, NWL or

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
1996
IN REPLY REFER TO November 18, 1996
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199703397
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:

Please reference the application of Roanoke Properties, LTD, for
Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality
Certification to construct 4,075 linear feet of wooden breakwater, on property
located off US Highway 64/264, in the Pirates Cove development, adjacent the
Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, in Manteo, 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 is required under the provisions of Section 401 of
the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until
the certification has been obtained or waived.
According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable
for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked
for an extension of time, by January 12, 1997, the District Engineer will deem
that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Regulatory Field office, telephone [phone], extension 23.
Sincerely,
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Rale?land P.W.S.
Regulatory Project Manager
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
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