2021-2025 CRC Meeting Agendas and Minutes - Archived

View recordings of the CRC's August Regular Business meeting:

Nov. 19 CRC Regular Business Meeting

Nov. 20     CRC Regular Business Meeting

November 19^th 

10:00    COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

2025 November CRAC Agenda

• Inlet Hazard Areas - Ken Richardson
• Research General Permit - Jonathan Lucas
• Vegetation Line Setbacks in IHA - Spencer Rogers

CRAC Minutes April 2025

1:00     Commission Call To Order*                                                                       

• Roll Call                                                                                                      Renee Cahoon, Chair
• Chair’s Comments
• Secretary Reid Wilson Remarks 
   
• Approval of the August 27-28, 2025 CRC Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                                                                              Bobby Outten
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                                                      Tancred Miller                                                                                                 

1:30     Variances 

·        Krichman (CRC-VR-24-11)  Carolina Beach, Artificial Turf in 30’ Buffer  {POWERPOINT} Hannah Mitchell

                                                                                                                        Christy Goebel, Esq.

                                                                                                                        Andrew Krichman, Pro Se

·        Ocean Isle Beach Sandbag Alignment/Size    {POWERPOINT}                                               Robb Mairs

                           (CRC-VR-25-11) The Point OIB, LLC (Lot 24)                                     Christy Goebel, Esq.

(CRC-VR-25-12) JLEE Investments, LLC (Lot 25)                                Charles Baldwin, Esq.                                

                          (CRC-VR-25-05) The Pointe OIB, LLC (Lot 26)  

                          (CRC-VR-25-06) JLEE Investments, LLC (Lot 27)  

                         (CRC-VR-25-07) Richard J. Wright (Lot 28)                                                             

(CRC-VR-25-08) The Pointe OIB, LLC (Lot 29)             

(CRC-VR-25-09) The Pointe OIB, LLC (Lot 30)             

(CRC-VR-25-10) Robert & Dawn Lee (Lot 31)

3:30     Annual Review of Rules Update (CRC-25-36)  {Power Point}                                    Daniel Govoni                                  

3:45     2025 Hurricane/Storm Update  {Powerpoint}                                                    Robb Mairs

4:15     Threatened Structures Discussion                                                                    Jordan Hennessy   

                                                                                                                                                 Commissioner                                 

5:00     Adjourn

November 20^th

9:00     Commission Call To Order                                                                                       

·        Chair’s Comments                                                                                               Renee Cahoon, Chair

9:05     Public Comment

9:30     Action Items/Rulemaking

·        Consideration of Approval of Topsail Beach Management Plan                                 Ken Richardson

                 (CRC-25-38)   Beach Management Plan_Topsail Beach    {Staff POWERPOINT}   

                                                                                                             {Town's POWERPOINT}      Chris Gibson

                                                                                                                                                             Topsail Beach

·        15A NCAC 07B Periodic Review Readoption Timeline (CRC-25-39)   {POWERPOINT}          Rachel Love-Adrick

·        Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0306                                             Cameron Luck

Septic Tanks Seaward of the Vegetation Line (CRC-25-40) Attachment for CRC-25-40 {POWERPOINT}  

·        Proposed Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0308 Sandbags, Alternative          Gregg Bodnar

                 Sandbag Design Use for Protection of Public Roads  (CRC-25-41) {POWERPOINT}

·        Rules Review Objection and Proposed Amendments to                                     Daniel Govoni

     15A NCAC .07JH .0508 Jockey’s Ridge AEC (CRC-25-42) {POWERPOINT}

10:15   10:15    Action Items/Rulemaking

·        Inlet Hazard Boundary Update (CRC-25-43)  {POWERPOINT}                                                    Ken Richardson

 NCCRC Science Panel IHA Boundary Update Recommendations                                                                                  

12:15    Lunch

1:15      Action Items/Rulemaking                                                                                      Ken Richardson

          Ocean Erodible and Inlet Hazard Areas: Erosion Rates & Setbacks Update  (CRC-25-44)  {POWERPOINT}

          2025 NC IHA Erosion Rates Setback Factors Update         

        2025 NC Oceanfront Longterm Avg Annual Erosion Rate Update Study

3:15     Legal Updates  (CRC-25-45)                                                                                     Sarah Zambon,

                                                                                                                                                   CRC Counsel

3:30     Old/New Business                                                                                                       

·          Officer Elections                                                                                                  Sarah Zambon,

·        Chair                                                                                                                CRC Counsel

·        Vice Chair

·        Second Vice Chair

·        Approval of Meeting Dates for 2026 meetings                                                     Chair

5:00     Adjourn

View recordings of the CRC's August Regular Business meeting:

August 27 CRC Regular Business meeting (Day 1)

August 28 CRC Regular Business meeting (Day2)

August 27^th

1:30     Commission Call To Order*                                                                                  Renee Cahoon, Chair

•      Roll Call

·         Chair’s Comments

·         Approval of the April 30-May 1, 2025 CRC Meeting Minutes

·         Executive Secretary’s Report                                                                                  Tancred Miller

2:00     Variances

·         Hreha-Caruso- (CRC-VR-25-04), Frisco Covered Deck within Buffer                                                                                                                                                      Ron Renaldi, Christy Goebel, Esq./Pro-se

3:00     Public Comment

3:30     Action Items/Rulemaking

              ·         Periodic Review of Existing Rules 15A NCAC 7A, 7H, 7I, 7J, 7K, 7L, 7M (CRC 25-35)  {PowerPoint Presentation}                 Daniel Govoni                    

·         Consideration of Adoption of 15A NCAC 07H .0209 Urban Waterfront (CRC 25-26) {PowerPoint Presentation}             Daniel Govoni

·         Consideration of Adoption of 15A NCAC 07H .0508 Jockey’s Ridge AEC  (CRC 25-27) {PowerPoint Presentation}            Daniel Govoni

·         Consideration of Adoption of 15A NCAC 07H .0309 Use Standards for  Ocean Hazard Areas Exceptions (CRC 25-28){PowerPoint Presentation}  Ken Richardson 

·         Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 07H .2300 GP for Replacement of Existing Bridges and Culverts (CRC 25-30) {PowerPoint Presentation}  Gregg Bodnar               

·         Consideration of Approval of Bogue Banks Beach Management Plan (CRC 25-29)  {PowerPoint Presentation}        

Bogue Banks Beach Management Plan (CRC 25-29 attachment C)     Ken Richardson/Nicole Vanderbeke, Moffatt & Nichol                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

4:30     Proposed Closed Session             

• To consult with counsel re: Ready v. CRC, Carteret County, 24 CVS 1000 pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(3).

5:00     Recess 
 

August 28^th

9:00     Commission Call To Order

·         Chair’s Comments                                                                                      Renee Cahoon, Chair

9:05     Periodic Review of 15A NCAC 07O-North Carolina Coastal Reserve

·         Review and Discussion (CRC-25-31) {PowerPoint Presentation}   Rebecca Ellin                                                                    

9:30     Annual Review of Rules/Periodic Review

• Information/Update (CRC 25-32)  {PowerPoint Presentation}                          Daniel Govoni

10:00     Inlet Hazard Area Boundary

• Inlet Hazard Area Overview (CRC 25-33) {PowerPoint Presentation}          Ken Richardson

·         Science Panel Report {PowerPoint Presentation}             Dr. Laura Moore, Science Panel Chair                                                                                               

11:30   Oceanfront and Inlet Erosion Rates and Setback Factors

·         Consideration of Approval (CRC 25-34)  {PowerPoint Presentation}            Ken Richardson

12:30   Legal Updates      (Memo to CRC)           Sarah Zambon, CRC Counsel                                                                                

12:45   Old/New Business                                                                              Renee Cahoon, Chair

1:00   Adjourn

April 30^th

VIEW VIDEO RECORDING OF CRC APRIL 30 MEETING HERE (DAY 1)

9:00       COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

• CRAC Agenda
• CRAC February 26, 2025 Meeting Minutes

1:00      Commission Call To Order                  Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
• Approval of the February 26-27, 2025 CRC Meeting Minutes
• Approval of the February 27, 2025 Closed Session Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                                                                                         Bobby Outten, Chair
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                                                                  Tancred Miller

1:30     Variances

• Earnest-(CRC-VR-25-01), North Topsail Beach, Oceanfront Setback                                                                  Jonathan Lucas, Christy Goebel, Esq./Clark Wright, Esq., Samantha Hamilton, Esq.
  • Amended Earnest Staff Recommendation for April 2025
  • Earnest Staff Recommendation from February 2025
• Town of Ocean Isle Beach-(CRC-VR-25-03), Paving in Oceanfront Setback                                                       Jonathan Howell, Christy Goebel, Esq./Jonathan Eure, Esq.

2:15     Information item on NC Gen. Stat. § 150B-19.1(b) 

• History of Requirement (CRC 25-16)                                                           Mary Lucasse, Esq.
• Ongoing Review                                                                                                       Jonathan Howell

2:30     Area of Environmental Concern-Ocean Hazard Notice Form

• Updated Form (CRC 25-17)                                                                                     Cameron Luck
• Discussion Regarding Providing Potential Buyers with Information on Notice Form (CRC 25-18)                                                                                                                                   MaryLucasse/ChristyGoebel                                                                                                    

2:45     Rulemaking

• Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 07H .0309 Use Standards for Ocean Hazard Areas Exceptions (CRC 25-19)                                                       Ken Richardson
• Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 07H .0209 Urban Waterfront (CRC 25-20)                                                                                                                        Cameron Luck
• Consideration of Adoption 15A NCAC 07H .0314 Installation of and Maintenance of Wheat Straw Bales for Sand Fencing (CRC 25-21)                                             Heather Coats                                                                               

3:15     Man-Made Ditch Discussion (CRC 25-22)                                                         Daniel Govoni

4:00     Public Hearing

• 15A NCAC 07H .0508 Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern     Daniel Govoni
  • Proposed Rule Language
  • Fiscal Analysis

5:00     Recess                                                                                                            

May 1^st

VIEW VIDEO RECORDING OF CRC MAY 1 MEETING HERE (DAY 2)

9:00     Commission Call To Order                                                                                   

• Chair’s Comments                                                                           Renee Cahoon, Chair

9:15     Public Comments

9:45     Action Items

• Consideration of Approval of Ocean Isle Beach-Beach Management Plan (CRC 25-23)                                                                                                                 Ken Richardson/Justin Whiteside
• Consideration of Approval of Carolina Beach-Beach Management Plan (CRC 25-24)                                                                                                                  Ken Richardson/Jeremy Hardison

10:15   Legal Updates                                                                                                         

• Update on Litigation of Interest to the Commission (CRC 25-25)           Mary Lucasse

10:45   Old/New Business                                                                                 Renee Cahoon, Chair

11:00   Field Trip Preparation and Discussion                                                       

11:30   Lunch

1:00     Commission Departs for Buxton and Rodanthe Field Trip

5:00     Adjourn

COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

FEBRUARY 26 -27, 2025

LOCATION: DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern. 

February 26^th

VIEW VIDEO RECORDING OF CRC FEB 26 MEETING HERE (DAY 1)

1:00     Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting

• CRAC Agenda
• CRAC Minutes November 13, 2024
• Permitting Pathways for Sentinel Sites (CRAC 25-01)

3:00     Commission Call to Order*                                       Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
• Approval of the November 13-14, 2024 CRC Meeting Minutes
• Approval of the December 16, 2024 CRC Special Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                                               Bobby Outten, Chair
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                       Tancred Miller                     

3:30     Variances  

• Betty Earnest-(CRC-VR-25-01), North Topsail Beach, Oceanfront Setback

  Jonathan Lucas, DCM & Christy Goebel, Esq./Clark Wright,Esq.                                                 

• The Shoals Club on Bald Head Island-(CRC-VR-25-02), (CPE Monitoring Reports)  Bald Head Island, Sandbags

                 Tara MacPherson, DCM & Christy Goebel, Esq./Rodd Roessler, Esq.

4:30     Public Hearing                                                                                            Heather Coats 

• 15A NCAC 07H .0314 Installation and Maintenance of Wheat Straw Bales for Sand Fencing
  • Proposed Rule Language
  • OSBM Approved Fiscal Analysis 

5:00     Recess

February 27^th

VIEW VIDEO RECORDING OF CRC FEB 27 MEETING HERE (DAY 2)

9:00     Commission call to order                                                         Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Chair’s Comments                                                                                                

9:05   Closed Session: Update on CRC v. RRC and Update on 15A NCAC 07H .0508;                                                            15A NCAC 07J .1401 - .1405 and 07J .1501 - .1503         Mary Lucasse

• Objection from Rules Review Commission (CRC-25-04)
• 150B-21-12 Procedure When Commission Objects to a Permanent Rule (CRC-25-05)

10:00    Ocean Hazard Setback

• History (CRC-25-01) Presentation to CRC                                                  Ken Richardson

10:30     Major Permits

• White Paper Follow Up (CRC-25-02)  Presentation to CRC                               Gregg Bodnar
• Permit Renewals and Extensions (CRC-25-03) Presentation to CRC          Gregg Bodnar

11:30  Rulemaking                                                                                                        

• Permanent Rulemaking 15A NCAC 07H .0508 Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern (CRC-25-07) Presentation to CRC              Daniel Govoni
• 15A NCAC 07H .0309 Use Standards for Ocean Hazard Areas:    Exceptions (CRC-25-08)  Presentation to CRC                                        Ken Richardson
• 15A NCAC 07H .0306 Ocean Hazard AEC Form (CRC-25-09) Presentation to CRC                 Cameron Luck
• Periodic Review of 15A NCAC 7B CAMA Land Use Planning – Public Comments and Final Report (CRC-25-10) Presentation to CRC Rachel Love-Adrick                                                                          

12:00   Public Input and Comment

12:15   Lunch

1:30     Petition for Rulemaking

•  Petition for Rulemaking Procedures (CRC-25-11)                                  Mary Lucasse
• Request to Amend 15 NCAC 07H .0206(a) Estuarine Waters (CRC-25-12)  Nelson G. Paul
  • Supplemental Information Provided by Mr. Paul
• Director’s Response to Petition for Rulemaking (CRC-25-13)                   Daniel Govoni

 2:30    Legal Updates                                                                                                         

• Update on Litigation of Interest to the Commission (CRC-25-14)            Mary Lucasse
  • 2024 Summary of Third Party Hearing Requests
  • 2024 Summary of Variance Requests
  • CRC-VR-24-07 Town of Oak Island Final Agency Decision
  • CRC-VR-24-08 Eggleston Final Agency Decision
  • CRC-VR-24-09 McCoy ENC, LLC Final Agency Decision
  • CRC-VR-24-10 Branstrom Final Agency Decision
  • CRC-VR-24-12 Town of Nags Head Final Agency Decision
  • CRC-VR-24-13 NCDOT Final Agency Decision
  • NC Citizens for Transparent Government v. The Village of Pinehurst

2:45     Old/New Business                                                                                       Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Coastal Resources Advisory Council Nominations (CRC-25-15)

3:15     Adjourn

December 16th

VIEW DEC. 16 WEB CONFERENCE MEETING RECORDING HERE

10:00    COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER                                                            Renee Cahoon, Chair
               Roll Call
               Chair’s Comments

10:15   VARIANCE        
              NCDOT - (CRC-24-13), Pea Island, Dare County, Sandbags         Stephen Lane, DCM
                                                                                                                                            Christine Goebel, Esq.
                                                                                                                                            Colin Justice, Esq.
10:45    ADJOURN
 

November 13^th

VIEW DAY 1 MEETING RECORDING HERE

1:00     Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting

• CRAC Agenda
• CRAC August 27 Meeting Summary

3:00     Commission Call to Order*                                       Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
• Approval of the CRC August 27-28, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                                                    Bobby Outten, Chair
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                   Tancred Miller                      

3:30     Cape Hatteras National Seashore Update       Dave Hallac, Superintendent, NPS

4:30     Public Input and Comment

4:45     Recess

November 14^th

VIEW DAY 2 MEETING RECORDING HERE

9:00     Commission call to order                                                     Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Chair’s Comments                                                                                                 

9:15     Rulemaking

• Amendments to 15A NCAC 07H .0209 Urban Waterfront (CRC-24-16)      Gregg Bodnar

9:45     Action Items

• Public Comments and Consideration of Adoption (CRC-24-17)               Jonathan Howell
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1401 Standards for Work Plats for CAMA Major and Dredge and Fill Permits
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1402 Project Narrative
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1403 Complete CAMA Major Permit and Dredge and Fill Applications
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1404 Complete Minor Permit Applications
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1405 Permit Fee
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1501 Application Processing
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1502 Circulation of CAMA and Dredge and Fill Applications
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1503 Permit Conditions
• Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 07H .2302 & .2305 General Permit for Replacement of Existing Bridges and Culverts (CRC-24-18) Jonathan Howell                                                                                           
• Public Comments and Consideration of Adoption 15A NCAC 07H .0508  

                 Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern (CRC-24-19)             Daniel Govoni

10:15   Minor Permit Program Overview                                                     Mary Lucasse

10:30   Town of Cape Carteret Minor Permit Program (CRC-24-24)                           Robb Mairs

11:00   Variances

• Town of Oak Island – (CRC-VR-24-07), Oak Island, Oceanfront Setbacks                 

  Patrick Amico, DCM & Christine Goebel, Esq./ Brian Edes, Esq.

• Eggleston-(CRC-VR-24-08), Holden Beach, Riparian Setbacks          

  Patrick Amico, DCM, Christy Goebel, Esq./Glenn Dunn,Esq.                                                                                

12:00   Lunch

1:15     Variances

• McCoy ENC, LLC-(CRC-VR-24-09), Avon, Oceanfront Setbacks                                                                  Yvonne Carver, DCM & Christy Goebel, Esq./ Steve Coggins, Esq.                                                                                                                                      
• Branstom Residence Trust-(CRC-VR-24-10), Figure Eight Island, Impervious Surface Limits                                                             Kelsey Beachman, DCM &  Shawn Maier Esq./Steve Coggins, Esq.                                                                                                                                                                         
• Town of Nags Head-(CRC-VR-24-12), Oceanfront Setback                                                       Yvonne Carver, DCM &  Christy Goebel, Esq./ John Liedy, Esq.                                                                                                                                                                                       

2:45     Legal Updates                                                                                                          

• Update on Litigation of Interest to the Commission (CRC-24-25)      Mary Lucasse

3:00     Old/New Business                                                       Renee Cahoon, Chair

3:15     Adjourn

October 28^th

10:00   Commission Call to Order                                                           Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments

10:15   Action items:                                                                                                                                               

• Public Comments and Consideration of Adoption of Temporary Rule     Heather Coats

  15A NCAC 07H .0304 & .0305             (Proposed Amendments)

10:45   Adjourn

NO AUDIO OR VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST 27 & 28 MEETING

August 27

1:00     COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

• Agenda
• April 24, 2024 CRAC Minutes

3:00     Commission Call to Order*                                                   Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
• Approval of the April 24-25, 2024 CRC Meeting Minutes
• Approval of the August 6, 2024 CRC Special Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                                                                                         Bobby Outten, Chair
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                                                        Tancred Miller

3:45     Third Party Hearing Request

• Sub-Committee Update (CRC 24-14)                                                          Bob Emory

4:15     CAMA Permitting                                                                                                   

• Application Processing and Agency Review (CRC 24-13)               Gregg Bodnar

5:00     Public Input and Comment

5:15     Recess

August 28

9:00     Commission Call To Order                                                Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Chair’s Comments

9:15     Variances

• South Water Street LLC – (CRC-VR-24-02), Wilmington, Urban Waterfront                                                Kelsey Beachman, DCM, Christy Goebel, Esq./Edson Munekata (LLC Secretary), Pro-se
• Erick Westerholm - (CRC-VR-24-04), Pender County, 30’ CAMA Buffer                                                                                       Jason Dail, DCM, Christine Goebel, Esq./Erick Westerholm, Pro-se
• Dorazio Properties LLC – (CRC-VR-24-05), Pender County, Oceanfront Setback                                                                                Jason Dail, DCM, Christine Goebel, Esq./Tony Dorazio, Esq.
• Dare County Tourism Board – (CRC-VR-24-06), Nags Head, Structures over Coastal Wetlands                            Yvonne Carver, DCM, Christine Goebel, Esq./Bob Hornick, Esq.

12:00   Lunch                                                                                                                

1:15     Rulemaking                                                                                                             

• 15A NCAC 07H .2300 General Permit for Replacement of Existing Bridges and Culverts (CRC-24-08)                                                                                                                                                      Cathy Brittingham
• 15A NCAC 07J .0210 Replacement of Existing Structures (CRC-24-09)        Daniel Govoni
• 15A NCAC 07H .0304 and .0305 Measurement Line for Dune Building (CRC 24-10)                                                                                                                                                                                            Heather Coats

2:15     Action Items

• Periodic Review 15A NCAC 07B CAMA Land Use Planning (CRC-24-11)    Rachel Love-Adrick
• Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis 15A NCAC 07H .0314 Installation  and Maintenance of Wheat Straw Bales for Sand Fencing  (CRC 24-15)       Heather Coats                          

2:45     Legal Updates                                                                                                         

• Update on Litigation of Interest to the Commission (CRC-24-12)  Mary Lucasse

3:00     Old/New Business                                                                           Renee Cahoon, Chair

3:15     Adjourn

August 6

VIEW AUGUST 6 SPECIAL MEETING RECORDING HERE

1:00     Commission Call to Order                                       Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments

1:15     Action items:        

• Consideration of Permanent Rulemaking 15A NCAC 07J  .1405 - Permit Fee
• Fiscal Analysis Permit Application Processing                       Jonathan Howell

• Consideration of Approval of Fiscal Analysis (CRC-24-07)     Jonathan Howell

       15A NCAC 7J .1401 – Standards for Work Plats 

        15A NCAC 7J .1402 – Project Narrative

        15A NCAC 7J .1403 – Complete CAMA Major Permit and Dredge and Fill Applications

        15A NCAC 7J .1404 – Complete Minor Permit Applications

        15A NCAC 7J .1405 - Permit Fee

        15A NCAC 7J .1501 – Application Processing

        15A NCAC 7J .1502 – Circulation of CAMA and Dredge and Fill Applications

        15A NCAC 7J .1503 – Permit Conditions                                                                                                                                                                           

  • 15A NCAC 07H .0508 Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern    Daniel Govoni
  • 15A NCAC 07H .0313 Installation and Maintenance of Wheat Straw Bales for Sand Fencing                                                                            Heather Coats

  2:15     Legal updates

  • Closed Session to discuss CRC vs. RRC                             Mary Lucasse

  2:45     Adjourn

April 24

VIEW DAY 1 MEETING RECORDING HERE

1:00     COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 

• Agenda
• CRAC Minutes February 2024

3:00     Commission Call to Order                                                                         Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
  • Science Panel Recommendation
• Approval of February 22, 2024 CRC Meeting Minutes (Revised New Business)
• Approval of March 13, 2024 Specially Called Meeting Minutes
• CRAC Report                                Bobby Outten, Chair
• Executive Secretary’s Report           Tancred Miller

3:30        Sea Level Rise    

• Sea Level Rise Context, Impacts and Panel Overview      Laura Moore, Chair
• NC Sea Level Rise and High Tide Flooding Projections      William Sweet, NOAA
• Sunny Day Flood Monitoring      Katherine Anarde, NCSU/Miyuki Hino, NC Sea Grant
• SECOORA Water Level Monitoring  Jennifer Dorton, SECOORA 

5:00     Recess                    

April 25

VIEW DAY 2 MEETING RECORDING HERE

9:00     Commission Call to Order  Renee Cahoon, Chair 

9:10     Variances

• Andrus - (CRC-VR-24-01), Kitty Hawk, Pier length               Yvonne Carver, DCM, Christine                                                                                                          Goebel, Esq./Paul Andrus, Pro-se

10:30   Resilient Coastal Communities Program                                                          

• Program Updates (CRC-24-03)           Mackenzie Todd
• Contractor Role & Technical Assistance     Meg Perry, SWCA Environmental Consultants
• Town of Belhaven Coastal Resiliency Efforts          Lynn Davis, Town Mgr.

11:30   Public Input and Comment

11:45   Lunch

1:00     Temporary Rulemaking Update

• Objection from Rules Revision Commission (CRC-24-04)                                                  Phillip Reynolds
• Correspondence from RRC

• Discussion in closed session      Phillip Reynolds     

  1:45     Permanent rulemaking                                              

  Part I: Recommendations for Permanent Rulemaking (CRC-24-05)

• Former 15A NCAC 07J .0203 Standards for Work Plats                                                                                    Jonathan Howell
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1300
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1301
• Former 15A NCAC 07J .0204 Processing the Application                                                                               Jonathan Howell
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1400
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1401
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1402
• 15A NCAC 07J .0206 Public Notice Requirements                                                                  Jonathan Howell
• Former 15A NCAC 07J .0207 Review of Major Development and Dredge & Fill Applications       Jonathan Howell
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1403
• Former 15A NCAC 07J .0208 Permit Conditions                                                                                   Jonathan Howell
  • 15A NCAC 07J .1302
• 15A NCAC 07M .0703 Mitigation Projects                                                                                 Jonathan Howell

• 15A NCAC 07H .0508 Jockey’s Ridge Area of Environmental Concern       Daniel Govoni            

   Part II:

• 15A NCAC 07H .0313 Installation and Maintenance of Wheat Straw Bales for Sand Fencing (CRC 24-07)                     Heather Coats

  3:45     Legal Updates                        

• Update on Litigation of Interest to the Commission (CRC-24-06)           Phillip Reynolds

  4:00     Old/New Business          Renee Cahoon, Chair

  4:15     Adjourn

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March 13^th

11:00   Commission Call to Order                                                                             Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call

11:15  Action Items

• Temporary Rulemaking Process                                                                       Mary L. Lucasse, Esq.

• Summary of Temporary Rules and Comments                                                 Daniel Govoni

  All Public Comments Received 

11:30   Consideration of Comments and Adoption of Temporary Rules          Daniel Govoni

15A NCAC 7H .0507  Unique Coastal Geologic Formations AEC

15A NCAC 7H .0508  Use Standard

15A NCAC 7H .0509  Significant Coastal Archaeological Resources AEC

15A NCAC 7I .0702   When The Local Permitting Agency Exceeds Local Authority

15A NCAC 7J .0203   Standards for Work Plats

15A NCAC 7J .0204   Application Processing

15A NCAC 7J .0206   Public Notice Requirements

15A NCAC 7J .0207   Review of Major Development and Dredge and Fill Applications

15A NCAC 7J .0208   Permit Conditions

15A NCAC 7M .0401 Coastal Energy Development – General Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0402 Coastal Energy Development - Definitions

15A NCAC 7M .0403 Energy Development – Specific Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0701 Mitigation General Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0703 Mitigation Projects

15A NCAC 7M .0704 Mitigation –Specific Policies

15A NCAC 7M .1101 Beneficial Use Of Dredged Materials From Navigational 
                                    Channel Maintenance and Excavation – General Policies

• Technical Changes to 15A NCAC 07H .0308 and 07H .0312                           Mike Lopazanski

12:00   ADJOURN

February 21^st

10:30   Coastal Resources Advisory Council Meeting

• Agenda
• Memo from CRC Chair - Proposed Temporary Rules

CAMA 50^th Anniversary Review

1:30     Welcome

• Tancred Miller, DCM Director
• Elizabeth Biser, DEQ Secretary                                                                                    
• Renee Cahoon, CRC Chair

1:45     History of the NC Coastal Area Management Act                   Moderator: Mike Lopazanski

• Mike Lopazanski, DCM Deputy Director
• David Owens, Emeritus Professor, UNC School of Government, Former DCM staff 1978-1983, Director 1984-1989
• Joelle Gore, Chief, Stewardship Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office for Coastal Management
• Judge Willis Whichard, Associate Judge (ret.), NC Supreme Court, Former State Representative (1970-1974), Principal House Sponsor Coastal Area Management Act
• Commission Discussion

2:30     CAMA Regulatory Framework                                           Moderator: Jonathan Howell

• Jonathan Howell, DCM Regulatory Section Chief
• Tommy Fennel, USACE Wilmington District
• Dawn York, Moffatt & Nichol
• Greg “Rudi” Rudolph, NV5
• Commission Discussion

3:30     Local Governments & Partnerships Panel                                   Moderator: Rachel Love-Adrick

• Rachel Love-Adrick, DCM District Planner
• Jamie Heath, Mid-East Commission
• Kris Noble, Hyde County
• Bill Raney, Masonboro Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee
• Layton Bedsole, New Hanover County
• Commission Discussion

4:30     Legislative Panel                                                                            

• Rep. Charles Miller
• Sen. Norman Sanderson
• Rep. Carson Smith                                                                                                                          

5:15     recess

5:30     CAMA 50^th Anniversary Reception

• Tancred Miller, DCM Director
• Secretary Elizabeth Biser
• Braxton Davis, NC Coastal Federation Executive Director
• Kathleen Reily, NCBIWA Executive Director

February 22^nd

9:00     Commission Call to Order* **                                                                              Renee Cahoon, Chair

• Roll Call
• Chair’s Comments
• Approval of November 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of December 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
• Executive Secretary’s Report                                                                                         Tancred Miller
• CRAC Report                                                                                                                  Bobby Outten, CRAC Chair

9:45        Action Item

• Consideration of Town of Kure Beach’s Beach Management Plan (CRC 24-01)                                   Ken Richardson/Nicole Vanderbeke                                       

10:15       CRC/DCM Communication                 

• Meeting Format
• Other Communication

10:45   Public Input and Comment

11:00   Information Item

• Consideration of Public Comments on Temporary Rules                   Mary Lucasse; Daniel Govoni

15A NCAC 7H .0507  Unique Coastal Geologic Formations AEC                                

15A NCAC 7H .0508  Use Standards

15A NCAC 7H .0509  Significant Coastal Archaeological Resources AEC

15A NCAC 7I .0702   When The Local Permitting Agency Exceeds Local Authority

15A NCAC 7J .0203   Standards for Work Plats

15A NCAC 7J .0204   Application Processing

15A NCAC 7J .0206   Public Notice Requirements

15A NCAC 7J .0207   Review of Major Development and Dredge and Fill Applications

15A NCAC 7J .0208   Permit Conditions

15A NCAC 7M .0401 Coastal Energy Development – General Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0402 Coastal Energy Development - Definitions

15A NCAC 7M .0403 Energy Development – Specific Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0701 Mitigation General Policies

15A NCAC 7M .0703 Mitigation Projects

15A NCAC 7M .0704 Mitigation –Specific Policies

15A NCAC 7M .1101 Beneficial Use Of Dredged Materials From Navigational 
                                    Channel Maintenance and Excavation – General Policies

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED TO DATE      (as of 2/16/2024)

11:30   Litigation Update   (CRC 24-02)                                                                           Mary Lucasse

11:45   Old/New Business                                                                                                    Renee Cahoon, Chair

• 3rd Party Appeals Process Subcommittee

  CRC Information Item - CHPP Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

12:00   Adjourn