2011-2015 CRC Meeting Agendas and Minutes

2015

Tab/Accordion Items

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Dec. 8, 2015
DCM Wilmington District Office
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, N.C.
Variance Materials
Public access to this meeting will also be provided at the following DCM offices:

  • Morehead City Headquarters, 400 Commerce Ave.
  • Elizabeth City Office, 1367 U.S. 17 South
  • Washington Office, 943 Washington Square Mall

Tuesday, Dec. 8
11:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call

11:05  VARIANCE     

  • NC State Port Authority –(CRC-VR-15-09), City of Wilmington, dredging in a PNA -  Robb Mairs, Christine Goebel,  S. Slusser, T. Henry, B. Raney

ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Nov. 17-18, 2015
Hilton DoubleTree
Atlantic Beach, NC
CRC Meeting Materials
CRAC Meeting Materials
Carolina Beach Variance Materials:

Riggings Variance Materials:

TJ's Land Development, LLC Variance Materials
Tuesday, November 17th
1:00 COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (TBD) Debbie Smith, Chair
2:00 Commission Call to Order* (Atlantic-Hatteras Pamlico Rooms) Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments

2:15 VARIANCES

  • TJ’s Land Development LLC -(CRC-VR-15-06), Beaufort Co., Pier width - Steve Trowell, Christine Goebel
  • Town of Carolina Beach -(CRC-VR-15-07), Oceanfront setback - Robb Mairs, Christine Goebel
  • The Riggings HOA- On Remand, (CRC-VR-15-08), Kure Beach, Sandbags - Robb Mairs, Christine Goebel

Wednesday, November 18th
9:00 Commission Call to Order* (Atlantic-Hatteras Pamlico Rooms)- Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments
  • Approval of September 23, 2015 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith

9:30 Action Items

  • Approval of Amendment to CRC Internal Operating Procedures – Article III Officers and Executive Secretary, Second Vice Chair (CRC-15-25) - Mary Lucasse
  • Public Comment/Adopt 15A NCAC 7B State Guidelines for Land Use Officers and Executive Secretary, Second Vice Chair (CRC-15-25)- Mike Lopazanski
  • Approval of Fiscal Analysis for Amendments to Ocean Erodible AEC Recession Line (CRC-15-27)–   Mike Lopazanski
  • Town of Topsail Beach LUP Certification (CRC-15-28) Mike Christenbury

10:00 CRC Rule Development

  • Grandfathering Provisions for Oceanfront Structures – Options for Amendments to15A NCAC 7H .0306 General Use Standards for Ocean Hazard Area (CRC-15-29) - Tancred Miller
  • Sandbag Temporary Rules - 15A NCAC 7H .0308 Specific Use Standards for Ocean Hazard Areas; 15A NCAC 7H .1704 General Permit for Emergency for Ocean Hazard Areas; 15A NCAC 7H .1704 General Permit for Emergency Work – General Conditions; 7H .1705 Specific Conditions (CRC-15-30) -Mike Lopazanski

11:00 BREAK
11:15 Sea-Level Rise Report 2015 Update

  • Public Comments & Next Steps (CRC-15-31) - Tancred Miller
  • Commission Discussion

11:45 Public Input and Comment -Frank Gorham, Chair
12:00 LUNCH
1:30 PUBLIC HEARING

  • Development Line - 15A NCAC 7H .0305; 7H .0306; 7J .1201; 7J .1301; 7J .1302; 7J .1303

2:00 2015 Coastal Habitat Plan (CHPP) Update

  • Introduction, 2015 Update, Recommendations & Schedule for Adoption by Commissions (CRC-15-35) - Jimmy Johnson, DEQ
  • Commission Discussion

2:45 BREAK
3:00 **CRC Rule Development

  • 15A NCAC 7H .2700 GP for the Construction of Marsh Sills (CRC-15-32) - Daniel Govoni
  • 15A NCAC 7H .1800 GP to Allow Post-storm Beach Bulldozing Below Mean High Water (CRC-15-33) - Ken Richardson

4:00 Old/New Business - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • 2016 Commission Meeting Dates

4:15 Adjourn

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Sept. 23, 2015
New Hanover Co. Government Complex
Wilmington, NC
CRC Meeting Materials
CRAC Meeting Materials
Wed., Sept. 23
9:00  COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (HR Training Room) Debbie Smith, Chair
10:15 Commission Call to Order* (HR Training Room) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments
  • Approval of July 16, 2015 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith

10:30 Action Items

  • Approval of Fiscal Analysis – Development Line and Static Line Amendments (CRC-15-24)               - Ken Richardson
  • CRAC Appointments (CRC-15-15) - Daniel Govoni
  • Town of Pine Knoll Shores LUP Certification (CRC-15-16) - Mike Lopazanski
  • City of Jacksonville LUP Amendment (CRC-15-17) - Mike Lopazanski

11:00 Beach Management

  • Sandbag Rules and Policies (CRC-15-18) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Update on USACE & Carteret County MOA                                                                                                               - Justin McCorkle, USACE; Rudi Rudolph, Carteret Co.
  • Commission Discussion

12:00  LUNCH
1:15  Public Input and Comment
1:30  CRC Rule Development

  • State Ports Inlet Management AEC –Sandbag Use & Boundaries (CRC-15-19) - Heather Coats
  • Amendments to Ocean Erodible AEC – Recession Line (CRC-15-20) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Pile Supported Signs in Coastal Wetlands (CRC-15-21) - Tancred Miller

3:00  BREAK
3:15  CRC Rule & Policy Discussion

  • Minor Modifications to Major Projects (CRC-15-22) - Doug Huggett
  • Grandfathering of Multi-family Structures - Steve Shuttleworth, Shuttleworth Realty

4:15  Old/New Business -  Frank Gorham, Chair
4:30 Adjourn

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

July 16, 2015
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
July 2015 Meeting Packet
CRAC Meeting Packet
NTB Variance Materials:
Staff Rec and Attachments A, B, C
Attach. D Petition
Attach. E 2014 Exhibits
Attach. F Easements
Attach. G 2015 Exhibits
Attach. H 2015 PowerPoint
Thursday, July 16
9:30 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting – Sandbag Rules and Policies (Coastal Reserves Classroom)
10:30  Commission Call to Order* (NOAA Auditorium) -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments
  • Approval of April 29-30, 2015 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis

11:00 Variances

  • Carteret County (CRC-VR-15-04), pile supported sign in coastal wetlands - Ryan Davenport, Christine Goebel
  • North Topsail Beach, (CRC-VR-15-05), geotextile tube - Jason Dail, Christine Goebel

12:00  Lunch
1:15   Public Input and Comment
1:30  CRAC Report – Sandbag Rules and Policies - Debbie Smith, CRAC Chair
2:30  CRC Rule Development

  • State Ports Inlet Management AEC – Beneficial Use, Sandbag Use & Boundary - Heather Coats
  • Commission Discussion

4:00  Action Items

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H.0304 AECs Within Ocean Hazard Areas – Repeal of High Hazard Flood AEC (CRC-15-13) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Town of Carolina Beach LUP Amendment (CRC-15-14) - Mike Christenbury

4:15 Old/New Business - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Update on Development Line Rulemaking
  • Update on NC NERR Management Plan

4:30  Adjourn

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

April 29-30, 2015
Dare Co. Government Complex
Manteo, NC
April 2015 Meeting Packet
Wed., April 29
9:00 COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (TBD)
10:30  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (TBD) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments
  • Approval of February 18-19, 2015 Meeting Minutes -Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report -Braxton Davis
  • CRAC Report -Debbie Smith, CRAC Chair

11:00   DCM Year in Review - Braxton Davis
12:00  LUNCH
1:15  VARIANCES

  • WineDucks, LLC (CRC-VR-15-01) Duck, 30’ buffer -Ron Renaldi, Christine Goebel
  • US Life Saving Service, LLC (CRC-VR-15-02 ) Wrightsville Beach -  Robb Mairs, Christine Goebel

2:15   Overview of Public Trust Doctrine

  • Overview of Public Trust Law -Dr. Dave Owens
  • Relevant Case Law in NC -Christine Goebel

3:15  BREAK
3:30  Sea-Level Rise Report 2015 Update

  • Draft Report, Process & Findings (CRC-15-04) - Dr. Margery Overton, Chair CRC Science Panel

4:15  Public Comment on Sea-Level Rise Report 2015 Update - Frank Gorham, Chair
6:00  RECESS
(TBA) Tentative Field Trip – Temporary Erosion Control Structures and Beach Fill Projects
Thurs., April 30
9:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (TBD) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair

9:15  CRC Rule Development

  • Development Line – Subcommittee Report (CRC-15-05) - Rudi Rudolph
  • Draft Development Rule Language (CRC-15-06) - Ken Richardson
  • Commission Discussion

10:45  BREAK
11:00  ACTION ITEMS

  • Periodic Review of 15A 7B CAMA Land Use Planning – Public Comments and Final Report (CRC-15-07) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Static Line Exception Reauthorization – Towns of Atlantic Beach, Pine Koll Shores, Indian Beach & Emerald Isle (CRC-15-08) - Ken Richardson, Christine Goebel

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT - Frank Gorham, Chair
12:00  LUNCH  
1:15  PUBLIC HEARING

  • 15A NCAC 7H .0304 AECs Within Ocean Hazard Areas - Frank Gorham, Chair

1:30  CRC Rule Development

  • State Ports Inlet Management AEC – Beneficial Use, Sandbag Use & Boundary (CRC-15-09)          - Heather Coats
  • Commission Discussion

2:30  ACTION ITEMS

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .1500 GP for Excavation of Upland Basins - Tancred Miller
  • Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 7B CAMA Land Use Planning Guidelines & 7 L Local Planning and Management Grants (CRC-15-10) - Mike Lopazanski

3:00  BREAK
3:15  Sandbag Use for Beachfront Erosion Control

  • Sandbags and Beach Fill Projects (CRC-15-13) - Frank Jennings
  • Use of Geo-Textile Sandbags for Temporary Erosion Control Structures (CRC-15-11)                      - Tancred Miller

4:00 OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair
4:15  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

February 18-19, 2015
Hilton Double Tree
Atlantic Beach, NC
February Meeting Packet
Due to adverse weather conditions, some agenda items for Feb. 18 have changed. The CRAC will meet at noon. No variances will be heard at this meeting, but will be rescheduled for a future meeting. The CRC will convene at 2 p.m. Feb. 18. The revised agenda is below.
Wed. Feb. 18
12:00   COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (Atlantic-Hatteras Pamlico Rooms)
2:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic-Hatteras Pamlico Rooms) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chair’s Comments

2:15  ACTION ITEMS

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7K .0208 Single Family Residences Exempted
  • Periodic Review of 15A 7B CAMA Land Use Planning (CRC-15-02) - Mike Lopazanski

2:30   CRC Rule Development

  • State Ports Inlet Management AEC – Stakeholder Feedback - Heather Coats
  • Commission Discussion

3:45  BREAK
4:00  Sea-Level Rise Report – Update - Tancred Miller
4:15  Presentation of Eure-Gardner Award to Bob Emory - Frank Gorham, Chair
4:30   RECESS
Thurs., Feb. 19
9:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic-Hatteras Pamlico Rooms) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of December 17, 2014 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith, CRAC Chair

9:30  CRC Rule Development

  • Static Vegetation Line Alternatives – Draft Rule Language (CRC-15-01) - Ken Richardson
  • Commission Discussion

11:00  BREAK
11:15  Sandbag Use for Beachfront Erosion Control

  • Use of Sandbags for Temporary Erosion Control - Overview (CRC-15-03) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Inventory & Distribution of Temporary Erosion Control Structures - Ken Richardson

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  LUNCH
1:15  PUBLIC HEARING

  • 15A NCAC 7H .1500 GP for Excavation of Upland Basins - Frank Gorham, Chair

1:30  Sandbag Use for Beachfront Erosion Control (continued)

  • Temporary Erosion Control Structures Design Considerations - Spencer Rogers
  • Commission Discussion

2:00  BREAK
2:15 OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair
2:30  CLOSED SESSION

  • Ongoing Litigation Related to CAMA

2:45  ADJOURN

2014

Tab/Accordion Items

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Dec. 17, 2014
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
December Meeting Packet
Hysong Variance Materials
Wednesday, Dec. 178:30 COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (Auditorium)
9:30 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Auditorium) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of Oct. 22-23 and Nov. 19, 2014 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary's Report -Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith, Chair

10:00  VARIANCES

  • Hysong (CRC-VR-14-14) - Oak Island, Oceanfront setback - Heather Coats, Brenda Menard

10:30  ACTION ITEMS

  • Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 7H .1500 GP for Excavation of Upland Basins – Excavation and Bulkheads (CRC-14-36) - Tancred Miller
  • Static Line Exception Reauthorization – Town of Ocean Isle (CRC-14-37) - Ken Richardson, Christine Goebel
  • Local Gov’t Comments on Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 7B CAMA Land Use Planning Guidelines (CRC-14-38) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Land Use Plan Amendments and Certifications
    • City of Southport Land Use Plan Certification (CRC-14-39) - Mike Christenbury
    • Carolina Beach Land Use Plan Amendment (CRC-14-40) - Mike Christenbury

11:30  PUBLIC HEARING

  • 15A NCAC15A NCAC 7K .0208 Single Family Residences Exempted - Frank Gorham, Chair

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  LUNCH
1:15  CRC Science Panel

  • Sea Level Rise Report – Update - Dr. Margery Overton
  • Science Panel Inlet Hazard Area Study - Draft Final Report (CRC-14-41)

2:15   BREAK
2:30 Rule Development

  • Static Vegetation Line Alternatives – Subcommittee Report (CRC-14-42) - Rudi Rudolph
  • State Ports Inlet Management AEC Discussion – Beneficial Use - Greg Lewis
  • 15A NCAC 7H .0205 Coastal Wetlands – Occasional Flooding Criteria - Larry Baldwin, David Moye

4:45 Inlet Management

  • Dredging Window Study Update - Ken Willson, CB&I

5:15   OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair
5:30  ADJOURN 

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION - Special Meeting

Nov. 19, 2014
DCM Wilmington District Office
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC
Golob/Oak Island Variance Materials
North Topsail Beach Variance Packet
North Topsail Beach Easements
North Topsail Beach PowerPoint
Wednesday, November 19
1:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call

1:05  VARIANCES

  • Joint request by four homeowners on West Beach Drive (CRC-VR-14-15) Oak Island, Sandbags - Heather Coats, Christine Goebel, Barry Golob
  • Request by Town of North Topsail Beach* (CRC-VR- 14-16)  Onslow County, Sandbags  - Jason Dahl, Christine Goebel, Brian Edes

 ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

October 22-23, 2014
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Wilmington, NC 
Oct. 2014 Meeting Materials Packet (not including variances -- see below)
Variance Materials:

Wednesday, October 22
10:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Magnolia Room) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Introduction New Commissioners - Frank Gorham, Chair

10:15  VARIANCES

  • Palm Cove LLC - (CRC-VR-14-09) Sunset Beach, Pier in IHA - Holley Snider, Christine Goebel
  • Town of Carolina Beach - (CRC-VR-14-10), Oceanfront setback - Robb Mairs, Jill Weese
  • Topsail Reef HOA – (CRC-VR-14-11) North Topsail Beach, Sandbags - Tara McPherson, Christine Goebel

12:00  LUNCH
1:15 VARIANCES

  • Bugg - (CRC- VR-14-12) Salter Path, Oceanfront setback - Roy Brownlow, Jill Weese
  • Toloczko - (CRC- VR-14-13) Nags Head, Oceanfront setback - Frank Jennings, Jill Weese

2:30   BREAK
2:45  PETITION FOR RULEMAKING

  • Petition for Rulemaking Procedures (CRC-14-27) -Tancred Miller
  • Petition for Rulemaking – Amend 15A NCAC 7H .0208(6) Piers and Docking Facilities – Second story use - Warren Eadus, Quible & Assoc., Brian Rowe
  • DCM Staff Recommendation (CRC-14-28) - David Moye

3:45  BREAK
4:00  Governor McCrory Comments to Coastal Resources Commission 
       Presentation of Coastal Issues to Governor McCrory - Frank Gorham

  • Panel Presentations
    • Dr. Chris Dumas, UNC Wilmington – Economic Value of the Coast
    • Harry Simmons, Mayor, Town of Caswell Beach  – Reduced Funding for Coastal Projects
    • Ken Wilson, Client Program Manager CB&I – Dredging Policies
    • Layton Bedsole, New Hanover Co. Shore Protection Coordinator – Dredging Policies
    • Willo Kelly – Flood & Wind Insurance
    • Todd Rosessler – Increasing Federal Regulations
    • Frank Gorham – Concerns with Offshore Drilling
  • Commission Discussion

5:30 RECESS
5:45  CRC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Magnolia Room)
Thursday, October 23
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Magnolia Room) -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Approval of July 30-31, 2014 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith, CRAC Chair

9:30  ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development

  • Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 7K .0208 Single Family Residences Exempted (CRC-14-30)                        - Mike Lopazanski
  • Fiscal Analysis High Hazard Flood AEC 15A NCAC 7H .0304(2) and Repeal of 15A NCAC 7K .0213 Single Family Residences Exempted from CAMA Permits Requirements within the High Hazard Flood AEC (CRC-14-31) - Mike Lopazanski
  • 15A NCAC 7H .0205 Coastal Wetlands – Occasional Flooding Criteria (CRC-14-32)  - David Moye

11:30  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
11:45  LUNCH
1:00  Land Use Planning

  • Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 7B CAMA Land Use Planning Guidelines & 7L Land Use Planning Grants - Mike Lopazanski

2:00 Inlet Management

  • Inlet Management Study Priorities - Draft Final Report (CRC-14-34) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Static Vegetation Line Alternatives (CRC-14-35) - Ken Richardson

3:00  BREAK
3:15 Inlet Management Cont.

  • State Ports Inlet Management Areas of Env. Concern – Draft Rule Language (CRC-14-36)                - Heather Coats
  • Dredging Window Study Update - Suzanne Dorsey
  • Commission Discussion

4:15   NC Coastal Reserve Program - Neal Andrew

  • Program Overview - Braxton Davis
  • Historical Perspectives - Dr. Jim Leutze

4:45  OLD/NEW BUSINESS -  Frank Gorham, Chair
5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

July 30-31, 2014
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
July 2014 Meeting Materials
Wed., July 30
1:00 COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (Auditorium)
3:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Auditorium) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chairman’s Comments Frank Gorham, Chair

3:15 VARIANCES

  • CXA – 10 Corp. - (CRC-VR-14-05 Remand) New Hanover County, ¼ width rule - Robb Mairs, Christine Goebel

4:00 Land Use Planning

5:00 RECESS
5:15 CRC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Auditorium)
Thurs., July 31
9:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Auditorium) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Approval of May 14-15, 2014 Meeting Minutes - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Legislative Update - Braxton Davis
  • CRAC Report - Debbie Smith, CRAC Chair
  • CRAC Vacancies - Frank Gorham, Chair

9:45 Sea Level Rise Study Update

  • Science Panel Nominations & Study Process (CRC-14-19) - Tancred Miller
  • Initial Science Panel Meeting – IHAs & Sea-level Rise Study                                                                            - Dr. Margery Overton, Science Panel Chair
  • Commission Discussion

10:45 ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .2600 General Permit for Mitigation & In Lieu Fee Projects                                   - Mike Lopazanski
  • Repeal of the High Hazard Flood AEC 15A NCAC 7H .0304(2)(CRC-14-20) - Mike Lopazanski

Land Use Planning

  • Town of Leland Land Use Plan Certification (CRC-14-21) - Mike Christenbury
  • Onslow County Land Use Plan Amendment (CRC-14-22) - Mike Christenbury

11:30 PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
11:45 LUNCH
1:00 Inlet Management

3:30 2016 – 2020 Coastal Program Assessment & Strategy - Tancred Miller

3:45 OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair
4:00 ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

May 14 - 15, 2014
Hilton Double Tree
Atlantic Beach, NC
May 2014 Meeting Materials
Wed., May 14
9:30  COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room)
10:30 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call

10:40  VARIANCES

  • CXA – 10 Corp. - (CRC-VR-14-05) New Hanover County, ¼ width rule - Christine Goebel
  • Grier - (CRC-VR-14-07) Kure Beach, Oceanfront setback - Amanda Little
  • Edwards - (CRC-VR-14-08) Onslow County 30’ buffer - Christine Goebel

12:30   LUNCH
1:45 CRC Business

  • Approval of February 26-27, 2014 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham
  • Amendments to CRC Internal Operating Procedures (CRC-14-13) - Mary Lucasse

2:00  ACTION ITEMS
Beach Management

2:30  Inlet Management Study

  • Summary of Regional Inlet Management Meetings (CRC-14-10) - Matt Slagel
  • Preliminary Findings
  • Commission Discussion

5:00  Public Hearings -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • 15A NCAC 7H .2600 General Permit for Mitigation & In Lieu Fee Projects

5:15  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
5:30  Presentation of Eure Gardner Award to Melvin Shepard Frank Gorham, Bob Emory
RECESS
5:45  Welcome & Reception

Sponsored by Town of Emerald Isle (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room) - Eddie Barber, Mayor

Thurs., May 15
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham
  • CRAC Report - CRAC Chair

9:15 CRC Science Panel

  • Role, Studies and Vacancies (CRC-14-14)  - Mike Lopazanski
  • Commission Discussion

10:15   Sea Level Rise Study Update - Tancred Miller

  • H819 Requirements, Science Panel Involvement, Timeframe (CRC-14-15)
  • Commission Discussion

11:15  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
11:30 ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects - Matt Slagel
  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .1204 & .1205 General Permit for the Construction of Piers and Docking Facilities In Estuarine and Public Trust Waters and Ocean Hazard Areas - Mike Lopazanski
  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .1305 General Permit to Construct Boat Ramps Along Estuarine and Public Trust Shorelines and Into Estuarine and Public Trust Waters - Tancred Miller
  • 15A NCAC 7K .0208 Single Family Residence Exemption – Adjacent Property Owner Notification (CRC-14-16) - David Moye
  • 15A NCAC 7H .1500 GP for Excavation of Upland Basins – Excavation and Bulkheads (CRC-14-17) - David Moye

12:15  LUNCH
1:30 OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Raleigh Legislative Forum
  • Economic Value of the Coast

2:00  Closed Session

  • Ongoing Litigation Related to CAMA

3:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

February 26-27, 2014
Jennette’s Pier
Nags Head, NC
Feb. 2014 Meeting Materials
Wednesday, February 26
10:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Oceanview Hall) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of December 11-12, 2013 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham

10:15  VARIANCES

  • Currituck Co. – (CRC-VR-13-05), Oceanfront setback - Christine Goebel
  • COBA Ventures LLC -(CRC-VR-13-07) New Hanover County, ¼ width rule -Jill Weese
  • Taylor - (CRC-VR-14-01) Atlantic Beach, 15’ riparian setback -Amanda Little
  • Town of Carolina Beach - (CRC-VR-14-02), Oceanfront setback -Jill Weese

12:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  VARIANCES

  • Bald Head Island, LLC (CRC-VR-14-04) Brunswick County, 30’ buffer -Amanda Little
  • NC DOT - (CRC-VR-14-03) Nags Head, Oceanfront setback - Christine Goebel

2:15  CRC Business

3:00 BREAK
3:15  Beach Management

4:00 CRC Rule Development

  • Staff Rules Review Recommendations (CRC-14-09) -David Moye

4:30  ACTION ITEMS

5:00  Public Hearings -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects
  • 15A NCAC 7H .1204 & .1205 Docks and Piers
  • 15A NCAC 7H .1305 Construction of Boat Ramps

RECESS
6:00  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Classroom)
Thursday, February 27th
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Oceanview Hall) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham

9:15  ACTION ITEMS
Land Use Plan Certifications, Amendments

  • Town of Emerald Isle Land Use Plan Amendment (CRC-14-06) - Mo Meehan

9:30 Overview of Inlet Management

9:45 Inlet Dredging Panel Discussion

  • Layton Bedsole – Shore Protection Coordinator, New Hanover County
  • Rudi Rudolph – Shore Protection Manager, Carteret County
  • Erik Olsen – President, Olsen Associates Inc.
  • Todd Miller – Executive Director, NC Coastal Federation
  • Barry Holliday – Executive Director, Dredging Contractors of America
  • Chris Gibson – TI Coastal
  • Jeff Richter – Biologist, USACE Planning & Environmental Branch

11:30 BREAK
11:45  CRC Business Cont.

  • CRC Science Panel Origin, Role, and Composition (CRC-14-08) - Mike Lopazanski

12:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT  
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  Flood Insurance Panel Discussion -  John Snipes

  • Stewart Powell – Vice President Insurance Operations & Technical Affairs, Independent Insurance Agents of NC, INC.
  • John Gerber - State NFIP Coordinator, NC Division of Emergency Management
  • Willo Kelly - Government Affairs Director, Outer Banks Homebuilders Association

3:00  BREAK
3:15   CRC Business

  • CRC Priorities Discussion / Chairman’s Survey - Frank Gorham, Chair

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Frank Gorham, Chair
3:30  ADJOURN
3:45  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Classroom)

2013

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NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

December 11-12, 2013
Hilton Double Tree
Atlantic Beach, NC
December 2013 Meeting Materials
Wednesday, December 11th
10:30 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room) Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of November 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Frank Gorham

 Commissioner Orientation – Part 1
11:00 Regulatory Program - Ted Tyndall
11:30  Major Permits - Doug Huggett
12:00  LUNCH 
Commissioner Orientation – Part 2
1:15  Compliance and Enforcement - Roy Brownlow
1:45 CAMA Variance Procedures - Mary Lucasse
2:15 CAMA Land Use Plans – CRC Role - John Thayer
2:30  Press and Media Interactions - Michele Walker
2:45 BREAK
3:00 CRC Rule Development

  • Amendments, Reviews and APA Requirements (CRC-13-32) - Tancred Miller

 ACTION ITEMS
3:30 CRC Internal Operating Procedures – Review and Adoption (CRC-13-33) - Mary Lucasse
3:45 Cape Fear River AEC Feasibility Study Report (CRC-13-34) - Mike Lopazanski
4:15  Future Directions - Frank Gorham
5:00  RECESS
Thursday, December 12
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Atlantic/Hatteras/Pamlico Room) -  Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call

9:15   VARIANCES

  • NNP IV Cape Fear River-(CRC-VR-13-03) New Hanover County, ¼ width pier rule - Amanda Little
  • City of Jacksonville –(CRC-VR-13-06), Dredging in PNA - Christine Goebel, Jill Weese

10:30 BREAK
10:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development
11:00 Fiscal Analysis for 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects (CRC-13-35) - Matt Slagel
11:15 Fiscal Analysis for 15A NCAC 7H .1300 – Maintain, Repair and Construct Boat Ramps (CRC-13-36) - Tancred Miller
11:30 Fiscal Analysis for 15A NCAC 7H .1200 GP for Construction of Piers and Docking Facilities (CRC-13-37) - Mike Lopazanski
11:45 Public Comments on 15A NCAC 7H .0304 – Inlet Hazard Areas and Unvegetated Beach Designations (CRC-13-38) - Mike Lopazanski
12:00 Land Use Plan Certifications, Amendments - John Thayer

  • Town of Swansboro Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment (CRC-13-39)
  • Town of Nags Head Land Use Plan Amendment (CRC-13-40)

12:15  Land Use Plan Implementation Status Reports(CRC-13-41 )  John Thayer

12:30  OLD/NEW BUSINESS -  Frank Gorham, Chair
1:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Nov. 4, 2013
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
November 2013 Meeting Materials
Monday, Nov. 4
9:30 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) - Frank Gorham, Chair

  • Roll Call/SEI Evaluation Letters
  • Introduction of Commission Members (2-3 minutes per person)
  • Chairman’s Comments

10:00 Commissioner Orientation

  • Executive Secretary Briefing -Braxton Davis

11:00 Cape Fear River AEC Study - Mike Lopazanski     
11:15 CRC Business

  • Approval of July 11, 2013 and August 26, 2013 CRC Meeting Minutes -Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Initial CRC Organization and Procedures - Frank Gorham, Chair
  • Review and Discuss December 2013 Draft Agenda - Braxton Davis

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  CLOSED SESSION

  • Ongoing Litigation Related to CAMA

12:25 OLD/NEW BUSINESS

  • 2014 CRC Meeting Dates and Locations - Frank Gorham, Chair

12:30  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

July 11, 2013
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
July 2013 Meeting Materials
Thur., July 11
9:30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Auditorium) - Bob Emory, Chair
10:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of May 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report (CRC-13-21) - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

10:30 Legislative Update - Braxton Davis
10:45 Beach Management

  • USF&W Service’s Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the SeaTurtle – Update                   - Braxton Davis
  • Progress on Cape Fear River AEC Study (CRC-13-22) -Heather Coats
  • Regional Planning and Permitting of Beach Nourishment Projects (CRC-13-23) - Matt Slagel     

11:30  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT -  Bob Emory, Chair
11:45  CLOSED SESSION - Litigation  - Bob Emory, Chair
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  Land Use Planning

  • Characterization of Land Use Plans – Assessment Update (CRC-13-28) - John Thayer
  • Currituck County LUP Implementation Status Report (CRC-13-29)

2:00  ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development

  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects (CRC-13-31)                           - Tancred Miller
  • Adopt 15 A NCAC 7H .0306(a)(2) General Use Standards for Ocean Hazard Areas – Single Family/Duplex Structures Setback (CRC-13-24) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H .1200 GP for Construction of Piers and Docking Facilities (CRC-13-25) - David Moye
  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H. .0312 Technical Standards for Beach Fill Projects (CRC-13-26)    -Matt Slagel
  • Continued Discussion of 15A 7J .0210 Replacement of Existing Structures - Frank Jennings

3:45 CRC Science Panel Updates

  • Science Panel Member Appointments -Mike Lopazanski

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
4:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

May 9, 2013
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
May 2013 Meeting Materials
Thur., May 9
9:30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Auditorium) -Bob Emory, Chair
10:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of February 6-7, 2013 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report (CRC-13-11) -Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

10:15 Legislative Update -Braxton Davis
10:30 Local Issues Forum

  • Town of Atlantic Beach - Welcome -Trace Cooper, Mayor
  • Follow Up from November 2012 Meeting Hyde County - Steve Trowell
  • Drainage Issues Follow Up (CRC-13-10)     

11:15 Beach Management

  • Carteret County Beach Commission                                                                                                                        -Greg “Rudi” Rudolph, Carteret Co. Shore Protection Office                                                                          Update on DCM Beach & Inlet Management Activities (CRC-13-12) - Matt Slagel
    12:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT  - Bob Emory, Chair
    12:15  LUNCH
    Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting (DUML Dining Hall) -Ray Sturza, Chair
    1:30 
    ACTION ITEMS
    CRC Rule Development
  • Adopt 15A NCAC 7I .0401 &7I .0406 – Minor Permit Program -Mike Lopazanski
  • Rule Change Overview, Proposed Changes to CAMA, Dredge & Fill Regarding Notifications (CRC-13-13) -Ted Tyndall
  • Amendments to 7H .2600 Wetland, Stream, and Buffer Mitigation Permit (CRC-13-14)                    - Doug Huggett
  • Amendments to 7H .1300 GP to Maintain, Repair and Construct Boat Ramps Expanded Activities (CRC-13-15) –David Moye
  • Discussion of 15A 7J .0210 Replacement of Existing Structures (CRC-13-20) -Frank Jennings

3:30  Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments - John Thayer

  • Town of Swansboro Land Use Plan Amendment (CRC-13-16)
  • Town of Nags Head Land Use Plan Implementation Status Report (CRC-13- 17)

3:45  BREAK
4:00  CRC Science Panel Updates

  • Draft Science Panel Charge from CRC(CRC-13-18) -Mike Lopazanski
  • Science Panel Member Nominations Process -Mike Lopazanski
  • Re-appointments, vacancies and ad hoc committee, nominations committee (CRC-13-19)

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Feb. 6-7, 2013
UNC – Wilmington, Education Building (Room 162)
Wilmington, NC
UNCW Campus Map
February 2013 Meeting Materials
Wed., Feb. 6
1:00 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting (Room 162) - Ray Sturza, Chair
3:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Room 162) -Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call

 VARIANCES

  • Review of CAMA Variance Procedures - Mary Lucase
  • Entrust Freedom (CRC-VR-12-07) Holden Beach, buffer - Christine Goebel
  • Gindes(CRC-VR-12-10) North Topsail Beach, oceanfront setback -Christine Goebel
  • Allis Holdings LLC(CRC-VR-12-11) Duck, buffer - Amanda Little

5:00 PUBLIC HEARING - Bob Emory, Chair

  • 15A NCAC 7I .0401 &7I .0406 and Fiscal Analysis – Minor Permit Program

5:30  RECESS
6:00 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Room 162) - Bob Emory, Chair
Thur., Feb. 7
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Room 162) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Introduction of new commissioners
  • Approval of Nov. 2012 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report (CRC-13-01) - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

9:30  Local Issues Forum - Wilmington   

  • City of Wilmington - Welcome -Earl Sheridan, Mayor Pro Tem
  • Riverfront Marina – CAMA Involvement - Adam Lisk, Vice President Operations, USA InvestCO
  • Coastal Reserve Monitoring and Masonboro Island Fish Kill - John Fear

10:30  BREAK
10:45 Beach Management

  • New Hanover County Beach Commission - Layton Bedsole, NH Co.
  • Terminal Groins – Financial Instruments - Bob Emory, Chair
  • The “Local Government Test” - Sharon Edmunson, Dept of State Treasurer

12:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT  -  Bob Emory, Chair
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  ACTION ITEMS
CRC Rule Development

  • Approve for Public Hearing 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Sediment Criteria and Fiscal Analysis (CRC-13-02) - Tancred Miller
  • Summary of Public Comments and Adoption - 15A NCAC 7H .0308(a)(2) & 15A NCAC 7H .1705 – Sandbags (CRC-13-03) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Staff Review of CRC Rules – Exec Order 70 RMIP(CRC-13-04) - Braxton Davis

2:30  Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments -  John Thayer

  • Town of Cedar Point Workbook Land Use Plan Certification (CRC-13-05) - John Thayer 

3:00  BREAK
3:15  CRC Science Panel Updates

  • Science Panel Origin and Evolution (CRC-13-06) -Mike Lopazanski
  • Draft Science Panel Charge from CRC (CRC-13-07) - Braxton Davis
  • Draft Sea Level Rise Report Scope of Work (CRC-13-08) -Tancred Miller
  • Draft Inlet Hazard Area Study Scope of Work (CRC-13-09) -Matt Slagel

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
 Follow Up From November 2012 Meeting

  • Hyde County Drainage Issues Follow Up (CRC-13-10) - Steve Trowell

5:00  ADJOURN

2012

Tab/Accordion Items

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

November 14-16, 2012
Vernon G. James Research & Extension Center
Plymouth, NC
November 2012 Meeting Materials
Wed., Nov. 14
11:00 Field Trip - Sea-level Rise and Drainage Issues in Hyde, Tyrrell & Dare Counties, Leave from Bellhaven
Thur., Nov. 15
9:00   Executive Committee Meeting (Conference Center) - Bob Emory, Chair
10:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Conference Center) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of August 29-30, 2012 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report (CRC-12-33) - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

10:30   Drainage Issues Facing Hyde, Tyrrell & Dare Counties

  • Unique Challenges Facing Eastern NC Related to Sea-Level Rise and Drainage Issues                     -Paul Lilly, NCSU Assoc. Prof Emeritus
  • Permitting Agricultural Drainage -David Moye
  • CRC Discussion of Field Trip and Issue - Bob Emory

12:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT  - Bob Emory, Chair
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  VARIANCES

  • Harbour Village Yacht Club (CRC-VR-12-08) Pender County, 30’ Buffer - Christine Goebel

2:15  Adaptation Issues and Strategies

  • Impact of Water-Level rise on Municipal Infrastructure: Town of Plymouth Perspective                 -Brian Roth, Mayor Town of Plymouth
  • Tailwater Recovery as an Agricultural BMP                                                                                                            - Erin Fleckenstein, NC Coastal Federation; Gene Fox, Mattamuskeet Mgmt & Consulting
  • Impacts of Rising Water Levels on Wildlife Refuges - USF&W Service

4:00  BREAK
4:15  Legislative Update

  • H819 Legislative Studies Status -(CRC-12-40) -Braxton Davis
    • Cape Fear River AEC Study
    • Inlet Hazard Areas Study
    • Sea-Level Rise
    • Science Panel Update

5:00 PUBLIC HEARING - Bob Emory, Chair

  • 15A NCAC 7H .0308(a)(2) &15A NCAC 7H .1705 and Fiscal Analysis – Sandbags

RECESS
6:00  Reception for recipients of the Walter B. Jones Memorial Award for Coastal and Ocean Resource Management (Vernon James Center)
Fri., Nov. 16
8:00 Coastal Resources Advisory Council – Breakfast Meeting (Hotel Lobby)
9:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Conference Center) -  Bob Emory, Chair
Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization

  • Evaluating the Effects of Shoreline Stabilization on Fish Habitat Function and Erosion of Estuarine Shorelines in NC (CRC-12-34) - Rachel Gittman, UNC
  • Sustainable Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization: Research, Education and Public Policy in NC       - John Fear
  • DEQ Living Shorelines Strategy & Modification of Sill GP(CRC-12-35) - Daniel Govoni 

11:00  BREAK
ACTION ITEMS
11:15 VARIANCES

  • NCDOT - NC Hwy 12(CRC-VR-12-09) Dare County, Sandbags -Christine Goebel

11:45 Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments - John Thayer

  • Brunswick County LUP Amendment Certification (CRC-12-41)
  • Planning Program Review Strategy and Activities (CRC-12-42)

12:15  CRCRule Development

  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7I .0401 & .0406 and Fiscal Analysis – Minor Permit Program (CRC-12-36) -Mike Lopazanski
  • Public Comment Summary15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(a) AECs Within Ocean Hazard Areas –Erosion Rates (CRC-12-37) - Ken Richardson
  • Public Comment Summary and Adoption of Temporary Rules 15A NCAC 7H .0306 – Replacement of Single Family or Duplex Residential Dwellings (CRC-12-38)- Mike Lopazanski
  • Approve 15A NCAC 7H .0306 and Fiscal Analysis – Replacement of Single Family or Duplex Residential Dwellings for Public Hearing –Permanent Rule (CRC-12-39) - Mike Lopazanski

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
1:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

August 29-30, 2012
Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center
Sunset Beach, NC
August 2012 Meeting Materials
Wed., Aug. 29
1:00  Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting (Salon 2&3) -  Ray Sturza, Chair
3:00  OCEAN HAZARDS COMMITTEE (Salon 2&3) -Lee Wynns, Chair

  • Update on Sandbag Enforcement Prioritization (CRC-12-21) - Ted Tyndall
  • Review of Previously Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H .0308(a)(2) &15A NCAC 7H .1705 – Sandbags (CRC-12-27) - Mike Lopazanski

5:00 PUBLIC HEARING -Bob Emory, Chair

  • 15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(a) AECs Within Ocean Hazard Areas –Erosion Rates
  • Fiscal Note - 15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(a) AECs Within Ocean Hazard Areas

6:00 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Salon 2&3) - Bob Emory, Chair
RECESS
Thur., Aug. 30
8:30  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Salon 2&3) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of June 20-21, 2012 & June 21, 2012 Closed Session Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

8:45 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Report -Ray Sturza
9:00 Legislative Update - H819 Coastal Management Policies - Braxton Davis

  • Sea-Level Policy
  • Residential Structures Setbacks
  • Cape Fear River AEC Study
  • Inlet Hazard Areas Study

9:45  Ocean Hazards  

  • Ocean Hazards Committee Report - Lee Wynns

10:45  BREAK
11:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT  - Bob Emory, Chair
11:15  Sea-Level Rise

  • Discussion of Potential DCM Sea-Level Rise Activities - Tancred Miller

12:00  LUNCH
1:15  Land Use Planning Process

  • 7B Guidelines Review Committee Recommendations (CRC-12-23) - John Thayer 
  • Internal Review of Policies

2:00  Estuarine Shoreline

  • Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization – DEQ Action Plan (CRC-12-24) -Daniel Govoni

ACTION ITEMS
2:30  CRCRule Development

  • Temporary Rules 15A NCAC 7H .0306 – Replacement of Single Family or Duplex Residential Dwellings (CRC-12-25) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Draft 15A NCAC 7M .1300 Sea-Level Rise Policy & Fiscal Analysis (CRC-12-26) - Tancred Miller

4:00  Coastal Habitat Protection Plan

  • Approval of 2012 CHPP Annual Report (CRC-12-28) - Jimmy Johnson

 Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments

  • Town of Southern Shores LUP Certification (CRC-12-29) - John Thayer
  • Pender County LUP Update Certification (CRC-12-30)
  • Town of Swansboro LUP Amendment Certification (CRC-12-31)
  • City of Jacksonville LUP Amendment Certification (CRC-12-32)
  • Camden County LUP Amendment Certification (CRC-12-33)

OLD/NEW BUSINESS  - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Nominations Committee - CRC Appointed Advisory Council Representatives - Bob Emory

5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

June 20-21, 2012
NOAA/NERR Administrative Building
Beaufort, NC
June 2012 Meeting Materials
Wed., June 20
1:00  ESTUARINE AND OCEAN SYSTEMS COMMITTEE (Auditorium) -  Bill Peele, Chair

  • Draft Sea-Level Rise Policy Review (CRC-12-12) -Tancred Miller

3:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER* (Auditorium)

  • Roll call

VARIANCES

  • Weber -(CRC-VR-12-03) Emerald Isle, Oceanfront Setback - Amanda Little

4:00  Legislative Update-Robin Smith, Asst. Sec. DEQ
4:30  ACTION ITEMS

  • New Hanover County LUP Amendment (CRC-12-13) - John Thayer
  • Town of North Topsail Beach LUP Amendment (CRC-12-14)
  • Town of Swansboro LUP Amendment (CRC-12-15)
  • Pamlico County LUP Amendment (CRC-12-16)

5:30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - Bob Emory, Chair
RECESS
Thur., June 21
8:30  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of April 19, 2012 and May 24, 2012 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

8:45 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Report -Ray Sturza
9:00  Estuarine and Ocean Systems Committee Report - Bill Peele
10:00  DCM’s Regulatory Process

  • Customer Service Focus -Ted Tyndall
  • Major Permits -Doug Huggett
  • Compliance and Tiered Enforcement (CRC-12-18) - Roy Brownlow

11:15  BREAK
11:30 PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT - Bob Emory, Chair  
11:45   CLOSED SESSION- Litigation - Bob Emory, Chair
12:15  LUNCH
1:30  Land Use Planning Process

  • 7B Guidelines Review –Update (CRC-12-19) - John Thayer
  • Land Use Planning Future Direction - Braxton Davis

2:00  CRC Rule Development

  • Status of Proposed Rules - Mike Lopazanski
  • Reconsideration of 15A NCAC 7K .0214 - Installation & Maintenance of Regulatory Signs (CRC-12-17) - Mike Lopazanski 

2:30  Estuarine Shoreline

  • Living Shorelines – Departmental Coordination Efforts (CRC-12-20) -Braxton Davis
  • Mapping – County Comparison - Kevin McVerry

OLD/NEW BUSINESS  - Bob Emory, Chair
3:30  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

April 19, 2012
NOAA/NERR Administrative Building
Beaufort, NC
April 2012 Meeting Materials
Thurs., April 19
1:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of February 8-9, 2012 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report -Braxton Davis
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory
  • CRAC Report - Ray Sturza

1:30  CONTESTED CASES

  • Teague, Snead & Raynor v. DCM (10EHR 4673, 74 & 89) - Christine Goebel

VARIANCES

  • Duncan -(CRC-VR-12-02) Calabash, ¼ width rule - Amanda Little

3:30  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
3:45  PRESENTATIONS

  • Addendum to the N.C. Sea-Level Rise Assessment Report - Dr. Margery Overton
  • Land Use Plan Implementation Report – Town of Oak Island (CRC-12-11) - John Thayer

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
5:30  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Feb. 8-9, 2012
Jennette's Pier
Nags Head, NC
February 2012 Meeting Materials
Wed., Feb. 8
1:00 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting - Ray Sturza, Chair
3:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Oceanview Hall) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call

 VARIANCES

  • Patrikios (CRC-VR-11-11) Dare County, buffer - Amanda Little
  • Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp. (CRC-VR-11-12), Caswell Beach, oceanfront setback          - Amanda Little
  • Gardner (CRC-VR-11-13) Emerald Isle, oceanfront setback - Amanda Little

6:00 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Oceanview Hall)
RECESS
Thurs, Feb. 9
8:30 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of Oct. 26-27, 2011 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary's Report -Braxton Davis
  • Chairman's Comments -Bob Emory
  • CRAC Report -Ray Sturza

 PRESENTATIONS

  • Governor's Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy - Recommendations (CRC-12-06)          -Gary Perry, Mayor Pro Tem, Town of Kitty Hawk
  • Science Panel Guidance for Assessing Terminal Groin Adverse Impacts (CRC-12-01)                        - Doug Huggett
  • Re-Assessment of Sandbag Enforcement Priorities (CRC-12-02) - Ted Tyndall
  • NC Coastal Reserve - Issues Update & Sea Level Rise Activities -Rebecca Elllin

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  LUNCH
1:15  PRESENTATIONS

  • NC Sea Level Rise Impact Study - John Dorman, DEM
  • Science Panel Response to Sea Level Rise Study Comments (CRC-12-03) -Dr. Margery Overton -Rescheduled for April 2012 meeting
  • 15A NCAC 7M .1300 Sea-Level Rise Policy – Draft for Public Hearing (CRC-12-04)                               -Tancred Miller
  • Docks and Deep-Water Access in PNAs (CRC-12-05) -David Moye
  • LUP Implementation Reports (Duck, Kitty Hawk, Camden Co., Chowan Co. and Edenton) (CRC-12-10) -John Thayer

ACTION ITEMS

  • Pasquotank County/Elizabeth City Joint LUP Certification (CRC-12-07) - John Thayer
  • Fiscal Analysis Approval – 15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(a) AEC Within Ocean Hazard Areas (Erosion Rates) (CRC-12-08) - Ken Richardson
  • Fiscal Analysis Approval - 15A NCAC 7M .1300 Sea-Level Rise Policy (CRC-12-09) - Tancred Miller

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
5:00  ADJOURN

2011

Tab/Accordion Items

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

Oct. 26-27, 2011
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
October 2011 Meeting Materials
Wed. Oct. 26
1:00 Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting - Ray Sturza, Chair
3:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call

VARIANCES

  • Holland (CRC-VR -11-07) Pender County, 30’ buffer - Amanda Little
  • Highland Shores Community Assoc. (CRC-VR-11-08) Belville, ¼ width rule - Christine Goebel
  • Carolina Marina & Yacht Club, LLC(CRC-VR-11-09) New Hanover Co., ¼ width rule                           - Christine Goebel
  • Casey (CRC-VR-11-10) Carolina Beach, 30’ buffer - Amanda Little

6:00 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Auditorium)
RECESS
Thurs, Oct. 27
9:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of Aug. 24-25, 2011 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary's Report -Ted Tyndall
  • Chairman's Comments -Bob Emory
  • CRAC Report -Ray Sturza

PRESENTATIONS

  • Hurricane Irene Impacts and DCM Response -DCM Staff
  • NC 12 Update - NC DOT
  • Science Panel Discussion of Assessing Terminal Groin Adverse Impacts - Doug Huggett
  • Impact of Hurricane Irene on Pivers Island Natural and Stabilized Marsh Shorelines                      -Dr. Carolyn Currin, NOAA
  • Geographic Assessment and Change Analysis NC Maritime Forests -Graham Jones, UNC-W

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  LUNCH
1:15  PRESENTATIONS

  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H.0308(a)(2) and 15A NCAC 7H .1705 Temporary Erosion Control Structures (CRC-11-22) - Mike Lopazanski
  • Consideration of Public Comments on Draft Sea Level Rise Policy 15A NCAC 7M .1301(CRC-11-23)  -Tancred Miller

ACTION ITEMS

  • Fiscal Analysis Approval –15A NCAC 7H .0308(a)(2) & 15A NCAC 7H .1705 - Mike Lopazanski

OLD/NEW BUSINESS  - Bob Emory, Chair
5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

August 24-25, 2011
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
August 2011 Meeting Materials
Wed. Aug. 24
10:00  ESTUARINE AND OCEAN SYSTEMS SUBCOMMITTEE (Auditorium) -Bill Peele, Chair

  • Marsh Sills and Estuarine Shoreline Stabilization (CRC-11-16) Panel Discussion (John Fear, Ted Tyndall -DCM; Anne Deaton –DMF; Cindy Karoly-DWQ; Maria Dunn – WRC; Tracey Wheeler – USACE) - Mike Lopazanski

12:00  LUNCH
1:00  OCEAN HAZARDS SUBCOMMITTEE (Auditorium) -Lee Wynns, Chair

  • Consideration of Sandbag Stakeholder Recommendations (CRC-11-15) -Mike Lopazanski

3:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call

CONTESTED CASES

  • Busik v. DCM (10EHR 8355) -Christine Goebel

VARIANCES

  • Sugar Creek II (CRC-VR-11-03) Dare County, Buffer -Ward Zimmerman

5:00 PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
6:00 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Auditorium)
RECESS
Thurs, Aug. 25
9:00 COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of May 5, 2011 & July 29, 2011 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary's Report
  • Committee Reports -Lee Wynns, Bill Peele

ACTION ITEMS
Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments -John Thayer

  • Brunswick County LUP Amendment (CRC-11-17)
  • City of Jacksonville LUP Certification (CRC-11-21)

PRESENTATIONS

  • Terminal Groins - CRC Study & Recommendations, Legislation and Permit Process                        -Jim Gregson, Doug Huggett

12:00  LUNCH
1:15  PRESENTATIONS

  • Estuarine Shoreline Mapping – Preliminary Results (CRC-11-18) - Lisa Cowart
  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(b) – 100 Year Storm Recession Line and Extent of Ocean Erodible AEC(CRC-11-19) - Mike Lopazanski
  • NC Coastal Reserve Update - Rebecca Ellin
  • 2011-2013 CHPP Implementation Plan (CRC-11-20) - Mike Lopazanski

ACTION ITEMS

  • Fiscal Analysis Approval – 15A NCAC 7H .0304 - Mike Lopazanski
  • Fiscal Analysis Approval – 15A NCAC 7K .0214 - Tancred Miller
  • Fiscal Analysis Approval – 15A NCAC 7H .0312 -Tancred Miller

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair
5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

July 29, 2011
Conference Call
Variance Materials (PDF):
Variance packet part 1
Variance packet part 2
PowerPoint 1
PowerPoint 2
Additional Facts
Friday, July 29
10:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Conference Call)  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Executive Secretary’s Comments  Jim Gregson
  • Chairman’s Comments  Bob Emory

VARIANCES

  • Village of Bald Head Island (CRC-VR-11-06), Sandbags  Christine Goebel

ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

May 5, 2011
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
May 2011 Meeting Materials
Thurs., May 5
9:00  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING(Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair
10:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of Feb. 23-24, 2011 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Jim Gregson
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory

PRESENTATIONS

  • Marsh Sill Study Results (CRC-11-08) -Dr. John Fear
  • Amendments to 15A NCAC 7H .0312 Sediment Criteria (CRC-11-10) -Jim Gregson
  • Sandbag Enforcement Update -Ted Tyndall
  • Sandbag Stakeholder Meetings Summary Report (CRC-11-09) -Mike Lopazanski
  • National Flood Insurance Program - Community Rating System                                                               - Berry Williams, Williams & Assoc.

12:00  LUNCH
1:00  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
1:15  PRESENTATIONS

  • 2011 Draft Erosion Rates 15A NCAC 7H .0304(1)(a) (CRC-11-11) - Ken Richardson
  • Implementation of Beach and Inlet Management Plan -Steve Underwood
  • Progress on Sea-Level Rise Policy Development -Tancred Miller
  • Determining the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Sea Level Rise to Bogue Banks, N.C. - Jeff Allenby, Duke Univ. Nicholas School of the Environment
  • NC Coastal Reserve Education Efforts (CRC-11-12) -Scott Kucera
  • Sea Level Rise Education and Outreach for Coastal NC                                                                                  -Casey Dziuba, Duke Univ. Nicholas School of the Environment

ACTION ITEMS
Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments - John Thayer

  • Town of Shallote LUP Amendment (CRC-11-14)

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Standing Committee Assignments
  • Future Meetings and Agenda Items

5:00  ADJOURN

NC COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION

February 23-24, 2011
NOAA/NCNERR Administration Building
Beaufort, NC
Feb. 2011 Meeting Materials
Wed., Feb., 23
3:00  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call

VARIANCES

  • Walton O’Neal –(CRC-VR-11-01) Emerald Isle, Static Line Exception -Ward Zimmerman
  • Wayland -(CRC-VR-11-02) Oak Island, Oceanfront Setback -Ward Zimmerman

PRESENTATIONS

  • Sandbag Stakeholders Meeting Summary -Mike Lopazanski
  • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program -Chris Crew, NCDEM

5:00 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (TBA) - Bob Emory, Chair
RECESS
Thurs., Feb. 24
8:30  COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER (Auditorium) -  Bob Emory, Chair

  • Roll Call
  • Approval of November 17-18, 2010 Meeting Minutes
  • Executive Secretary’s Report - Jim Gregson
  • Chairman’s Comments - Bob Emory
  • CRAC Report -Ray Sturza

PRESENTATIONS

  • CRC Offshore Energy Exploration Recommendations (CRC-11-01) -Mike Lopazanski
  • Marine Spatial Planning and Efforts to Streamline OCS Wind Energy Development (CRC-11-08) -Scott Geis
  • Draft Subcommittee Description/Structure/Assignments (CRC-11-02) -Mike Lopazanski
  • UNC Coastal Studies Institute - Dr. Andy Keeler

11:45  PUBLIC INPUT AND COMMENT
12:00  LUNCH
1:00  PRESENTATIONS

  • Sea Level Rise and Marsh Migration –Spartina Marshes - Dr. Carolyn Currin
  • Climate Change Ecosystem Assessment -Laura Gadd, NC Natural Heritage Program
  • Swan Quarter Dike Project -Rob Williams, USDA – NRCS
  • Progress on Sea Level Rise Policy Development (CRC-11-03) -  Tancred Miller

ACTION ITEMS

  • Land Use Plan Certifications and Amendments - John Thayer
    • Dare County LUP Certification
      (CRC-11-04)
    • Hertford County LUP Certification
      (CRC-11-05)
    • Town of Nags Head LUP Certification
      (CRC-11-06)
    • New Bern, Trent Woods, River Bend Joint LUP Certification
      (CRC-11-07)

OLD/NEW BUSINESS - Bob Emory, Chair

  • Future Meetings and Agenda Items

4:00  ADJOURN

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