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From: Adnan Jalil
Dear Holly and Kate,
I’m emailing you to express my interest in the volunteer position for the Advisory Committee for the creation of the Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan in our neighborhood.
Please find below some of the answers to the questions outlined in the email notice I received from fellow neighbors.
1. Name
Adnan Jalil
2. Address (permanent and/or local property address)
Full time resident at 4204 West Southridge Road, Nags Head
3. Occupation
Federal Lobbyist – Owner of Alpha Strategies, LLC (www.alphagrpdc.com)
4. Educational Background
Bachelors of Science - Political Science – Northern Michigan University (NMU)
5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner.
Strong interest in outdoor activities including sea kayaking, paddle boarding, and motor boating. Started sea kayaking on the shores of Lake Superior over 25 years ago.
6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max)
As a full time resident with access to the ocean and sound side, I’d like to ensure we preserve the shoreline by ensuring a pristine environment and water quality. More importantly, I’d like to make sure we attract future full time residents and investors that also appreciate a clean environment.
Most importantly, we need to find a balance that prioritizes renters and full time residents first and limit the ability for the larger general public to take over any given shoreline area for recreational purposes in our neighborhoods.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. Best, Adnan
Adnan Jalil 4204 West Southridge Road Nags Head, NC 27959 [email protected] Cell: 202.294.9191
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From: awunderly2 To: Holly White Subject: Town"s Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan Volunteer Date: Friday, July 30, 2021 8:56:00 AM
Hi Holly,
I hope you’ve been doing well and are making it through the summer ok! We need to catch up!
I am submitting the required information to apply as a volunteer for the Town’s Advisory Committee on the Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan.
1. Ann Daisey 2. 334 W. Villa Dunes Dr. 3. Stormwater Technician – County of Currituck 4. B.S. Natural Resource Recreation M.S. Geoscience-Meteorology 5. Professional: Knowledge of weather-related shoreline changes and an understanding of the natural processes of barrier islands. As former seasonal park staff and as a Park Ranger at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, I watched the sound shoreline erode over time and saw a loss of wetland plant species (in addition to invasive plant colonization). I also had the opportunity to see an increase in recreational use over time at the sound access of the park and witness damage to the natural resources. In addition, I worked closely with partners at the NC Coastal Federation, Nature Conservancy, and others to restore the northwest sound shoreline of the park. After the restoration, I witnessed the effects of Hurricane Irene on the established restored marsh and the protection it provided against shoreline erosion. In addition, project partners learned what methods of sill installation worked (or didn’t) in this environment and how to adapt these lessons to other shorelines. As the former Community Conservationist with Dare Soil and Water Conservation District I worked with public and private landowners to apply for cost share funds through the Division of Soil & Water to install marsh sills along their property. As part of the District partnership, I worked closely with the NCCF on multiple sill projects throughout Dare County. Funding from the District supported the marsh sill project installed along Moor Shore Rd. in Kitty Hawk. Not only did I participate in the projects, but I also provided outreach and education to the community and professionals about the benefits of these shoreline protection methods and how they can improve flood resiliency, reduce shoreline erosion and improve water quality. I attended the Restore America’s Estuaries Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop (2019) highlighting project methods, research, and funding regarding shoreline stabilization projects. This workshop highlighted not only methods implemented on the North Carolina coast, but other coastal areas of the eastern U.S. This was valuable in providing information on retrofit projects and opportunities to work with existing shorelines and provided a better understanding that not all marsh sills can be installed on pristine unprotected shorelines.
Recreational: As a long-time resident of Nags Head, I enjoy the sound for kayaking, swimming (if not near an outfall) and nature viewing. When doing any of the above, I also pick up any trash that I find.
6. I am interested in this project 1. Because of my personal professional experience on shoreline stabilization – I would provide the Town with hands-on experience of marsh sill installation, provide realistic science-based recommendations and unique stabilization options as presented during the Tech Transfer Workshop 2. I care about the place I call home and support practical science-based approaches to managing a shoreline for longevity in a highly dynamic environment. 3. I look forward to the opportunity to interject thoughtful discussion regarding a developed barrier island that can no longer support some of its natural processes and how this will play a part in the shoreline stabilization decision making process.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you, Ann
From: Cola Vaughan
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Good Morning Holly and Kate,
Please find the information you requested below. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards, Cola Vaughan
1. Name Cola F. Vaughan 2. Address (permanent and/or local property address) 324 W Soundside Rd Nags Head 3. Occupation Self Employed - Cola Vaughan Realty - Vacation Rental Property Management and Real Estate Sales 4. Educational Background UNC Chapel Hill 5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner. Please see attached document 6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max) Please see attached document
5.)
I’ve been a permanent resident of Nags Head for over 40 years and have always lived on or near the sound shoreline; beginning on Danube Street and Roanoke Way in Old Nags Head Cove. I built my permanent residence at 324 W Soundside Road in 1986. I’ve kayaked, walked, boated and sailed the entire shoreline (yes even the shoreline in long stretches of marsh) and am familiar with the shoreline in many conditions, seasons, wind and weather. I’ve also witnessed more permanent changes, development and the impact from many major storms; Gloria, The Halloween Storm, Storm of the Century and Hurricane Irene just to name a few of the more memorable events. I’ve even kayaked Soundside Road on some of those occasions.
6.)
In the course of my professional career I’ve assisted clients in buying or selling dozens of soundfront properties from Duck through Nags Head. This required working with contractors, and engineers as well as permitting and regulatory authorities. I’ve also worked with property owners and their guests for 40+ years in vacation rental management. I’ve participated in a variety of shoreline construction projects in these communities including piers, docks, bulkheads, revetments, terracing, sills and similar wave calming structures. In the mid-eighties I was fortunate to work with Spencer Rogers of the North Carolina Sea Grant Program on some of the earliest marsh enhancement structures or sheetpile sills placed along the Roanoke Sound Shoreline in Nags Head and have monitored the progress of those structures over the past 35 years. Naturally enough I’ve observed a lot of changes. Interest in the natural processes has led me to read the work of Orrin Pilkey, Stan Riggs and Bob Dolan. The fluid and dynamic beauty of the sound shoreline of the Outer Banks is frankly fascinating. I’ve been fortunate to spend so much time exploring it.
I recognize the need for inclusion and the goal of comity among the various stakeholders of our sound shoreline in the Nags Head community. A project of this scope is going to be quite a challenge and I believe my experience and willingness to patiently and thoroughly consider the issues will be helpful to this advisory committee.
From: Louisa Farr
1. Name : Louisa Farr
2. Address (permanent and/or local property address) :
468 W Villa Dunes Drive, Nags Head
3. Occupation :
Occupational Therapist, Kiteboarding Instructor, Waitress
4. Educational Background :
Master of Art in English Literature and Italian from University of Edinburgh (Scotland), Masters of Science from SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) in Occupational Therapy
5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner :
I am the property owner of 468 W Villa Dunes Drive, a shoreline property that resides in " Nags Head Woods, an irreplaceable maritime forest occupying the northwest corner of the Town. Nags Head Woods was the home of the first settlers and one of a few remaining maritime forests in the state that consists of ecologically important marshlands, pine hammocks, bay forest, the ridge forest, hardwood and pine forests, ponds and dunes. Each part of this natural system is important to the survival of the whole system" NAGS HEAD, NC ORDINANCES, Part II, Art. 6, Zoning Districts (2021). I am an avid kiteboarder and the Sound is a uniquely perfect place for wind sport enthusiasts; I have an interest in keeping the Sound accessible but also protected. Conservation of the Outer Banks' natural resources is paramount to me.
6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max)
My interest in the project stems from my passion for the natural landscape of the Outer Banks and the abundance of unique flora and fauna that thrive in this environment. It is possible to enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating with a respect for sustainability; I think the key is finding that balance. Without knowing the demographic of applicants to this committee, a relatively young applicant such as myself (32 years old) may offer a modicum of diversity to the committee. Wind sports are one of the tourist draws to the area and my understanding of the sport's requirements for shoreline access, safety, and ecological impacts could be beneficial to the committee. From: [email protected] To: Holly White Cc: Kate Jones Subject: RE: Town Seeks Volunteers for Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan Advisory Committee Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:27:07 PM
Michael ‘Mike’ Kelly
436 Villa Dunes Dr
Business person, Restaurateur OBX
East Carolina University 1972 BA Geography/Planning Elizabeth City High School 1968
I have lived in Nags Head since May 1972 to present. Residential Property Owner since 1980. Sound front Residential Property Owner 1986 to present. Business Property Owner 1985 to present. Sound front Business Property Owner 1988 to 2020. Vacation Real Estate Housing Owner 1989 to present. Experiences on Roanoke and Albemarle Sounds have been numerous(Waterfowl Hunting, fishing, claming, sail boating, motor boating, jet ski, tubing) are a few of the outdoors endeavors.
Member and financial supporter of; NC Costal Land Trust NC Coastal Federation NC Wildlife Resources Commission Nags Head Woods Preserve Friends of Jockey’s Ridge ECU Coastal Studies Institute Board
I have been involved with numerous projects and community meetings concerning Nags Head and Dare County. I am familiar with our estuarine shoreline system and it’s scope and usage. I have been supportive and associated with residential and business enterprises. I have donated time and funds to Coastal NC. I understand the need for the Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan. Thank you for initiating this effort and I am excited about it’s potential.
Michael Kelly 252-202-4116 [email protected]
From: Michael O"Steen To: Holly White; Kate Jones Subject: Advisory Committee Estuarine Shoreline Management Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 12:02:50 PM
1. Name: Michael O'Steen
2. Address (permanent and/or local property address) 1720 Bay Drive; Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
3. Occupation: Licensed Design Professional: Structural/Civil Engineer
4. Educational Background: BSCE (Structural)-Old Dominion University
5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner.;
Lifelong coastal resident; academic study coastal engineering at graduate level; boating; crabbing; kiteboarding; all around water enthusiast; professional consultant serving private and public clientele in developing coastal/shoreline improvements
6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max)
As a lifelong coastal resident and professional serving private/public clientele with development along the coastline/estaurine shorelines I am intimately aware of the value of preserving healthy shorelines while providing access and utilization of these natural resources. Balancing the needs of the ecosystem while providing public and private access is a vital interest to all residents and visitors of our unique area.
Mike O'Steen
1720 Bay Drive Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 252-423-2300 Office www.michaeldosteenpe.com
Dear Residents, Property Owners, and representatives/members of interested groups,
The Town of Nags Head is looking for volunteers to serve on the Advisory Committee for the creation of the Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan. The purpose of this committee is to provide guidance and feedback to staff and the consultant on the development of an Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan. The principal purpose of the Plan is to develop strategies that will prioritize living shoreline management projects appropriate for each segment of the Town's shoreline. The Plan will further set overall policy recommendations appropriate for From: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 9:42 AM To: Holly White; Kate Jones Subject: Estaurine Shoreline Management Advisory Committee Application
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Hi Holly and Kate, I’m not sure if Planning Board members can be on the committee, but if they can, I’d like to apply. Thanks! Molly
1. Name: Molly Harrison
2. Address : 407 W. Lakeside Street, Nags Head, NC
3. Occupation: Writer/Editor
4. Educational Background: College graduate
5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner.
We have lived along the estuarine shoreline on Lakeside Street/Old Road since 1993. We live across the street from the sound, and my husband’s brother lives across the street on the soundfront, so we have unlimited sound access. We recreate on the sound frequently – swimming, fishing from boats, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and standup paddleboarding. We frequently keep boats anchored just off the shoreline.
6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max)
Living along the sound and witnessing the loss of land and flooding events for the past 25+ years (50 years for my husband and his brother), our family recognizes the need for soundside shoreline protection in many areas of town. We are also very familiar with how our neighbors and others use the soundside waters. I can offer perspective on how boaters, kiteboarders, windsurfers, SUPers and recreational and commercial fishermen would be affected by certain management practices.
Application for Town of Nags Head Advisory Committee for the creation of Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan
1. Name: Ralph Buxton
2. Address:
Home: 448 W. Villa Dunes Drive Business: Kitty Hawk Watersports Nags Head, NC 6920 S. Croatan Hwy Nags Head, NC
3. Occupation: Retired
4. Educational Background:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Bradley University, 1969
5. Knowledge/Experience:
I have raised a family and lived on the sound in Nags Head for the past 35 years and have seen first hand the water level rise and the damage done by storms.
I have owned commercial Watersports property on the sound in Nags Head, Kitty Hawk Watersports, since 1994. I have operated watersports businesses beginning in1982.
I enjoy sailing, kayaking, fishing and boating on the sound.
I served on the Albemarle Pamlico Estuarine Study citizen advisory committee (Pamlico). This was a multiyear federal and state effort culminating with recommendations in 1994.
I served on the Town’s 2011 Parks and Recreation Committee and the 2016 Soundside Boardwalk Plan Steering committee. Both efforts identified great interest by the residents and visitors in sound side recreation activities.
6. Interest in the project:
I have seen first hand the effect of sea-level rise and the damage done by storms on sound front property and appreciate the cost of that damage. Living shorelines can be an effective method of mitigating such damage as well as enhancing the shore environment. I would welcome the opportunity to serve on the advisory committee to help identify effective and pragmatic strategies for the different segments of the Town estuarine shoreline and their adjacent communities and the recreational users of the sound.
From: [email protected] To: Holly White; Kate Jones Subject: Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan Advisory Committee Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:04:12 PM
Holly and Kate:
I would like to volunteer for the Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan Advisory Committee. My contact information is below:
Randy Blanton
4208 W Vansciver Dr
Nags Head, NC 27959
[email protected] or [email protected]
Cellphone: 540-361-0384
Education: BS, University of Rhode Island
Several seminars and conferences on Living Shorelines, shoreline protection, erosion control, Sea Level Rise, etc.
Occupation: President, Chesapeake Armour Stone and Rip Rap LLC.
Experiences: Have lived in or around waterfront communities most of my life in Virginia, Maryland, New England and Nags Head. I am a lifelong boater and sailor; enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding; have taken a few kiteboarding lessons; and fish a little.
Why I would be an asset:
I love the water. I grew up in and around it. I taught sailing as a teenager; went to a National Sea Grant College; worked for a Marine Construction company following school; then Custom Manager and later President of an international recreational marine equipment company; followed by President of two companies that produced/supplied materials for shoreline stabilization and erosion control. In my experience with those last companies, I was involved in the supply of materials for numerous Living Shorelines projects in Maryland and Virginia. That involvement took me to a number of project sites and gave me a degree of understanding of some of the challenges and remedies. I have attended seminars and conferences on the design and use of living shorelines as well.
While I do currently supply materials to Living Shoreline projects, my application to be a part of this committee has no professional motive. I am volunteering as a very interested resident of Nags Head who happens to have a little experience and knowledge.
Thank you,
-Randy Blanton
From: Robert Netsch To: Holly White; Kate Jones Subject: Town Seeks Volunteers for Estuarine Shoreline Management Plan Advisory Committee Date: Friday, July 23, 2021 10:59:43 AM
Hello Holly& Kate,
I'd like to be considered for this committee.
Thanks, Robert
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1. Name: Robert Netsch
2. Address (permanent and/or local property address), 321 Nags Way Court, Nags Head, NC 27959.
3. Occupation, Semi-retired from US Coast Guard. Work part time in software development and part time as a mate on a commercial sailboat.
4. Educational Background: BS Mathematics with minor in environmental studies, MS in software engineering
5. Knowledge and/or experiences with the estuarine system and shoreline including but not limited to kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding, boating, or adjacent landowner. Highly active in watersports including sailing, SUPing, surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and foiling. Have had hundreds of sessions in the sound. Spent much of youth fishing and crabbing. For the last 40 years I have lived in the mid Atlantic coastal environment, 23 of those years here in Dare County.
6. Your interest in the project and why you believe you would be an asset to the Advisory Committee and project (300 word max). I am motivated in achieving the right balance between preservation and public/private usage. Wetlands are the foundation of much of the marine ecosystem as well as an essential surge buffer. They must be managed with care and understanding. At the same time they are a fantastic resource for commercial interests and recreation. Finding the right balance is difficult but achievable. I want to help.
From: Holly White