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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW6110704_HISTORICAL FILE_20160314STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET POST -CONSTRUCTION PERMITS PERMIT NO. DOC TYPE ❑ CURRENT PERMIT ❑ APPROVED PLANS HISTORICAL FILE ❑ COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION DOC DATE YYYYMMDD 'J WADAMS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To: Mike Randall Stormwater Permitting Program NC Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1617 Re: Linden Oaks Phases 2D & 2G I am sending you the following item(s): Date: March 23. 2016 MAk * FE�'DI� k XURESS ** Job No.: COR-14000 COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 2 One original and one copy of the Plan Revision A lication Form for Phase 2D 2 One original and one copy of the Plan Revision A lication Form for Phase 2G 1 Engineer's Certification for Phase 2D 1 Engineer's Certification for Phase 2G 2 Modification Plans 1 Asbuilt calculations These are transmitted as checked below: ❑ As requested ® For approval ❑ For review and comment Copy to: ❑ For your use MAR 2 9 2016 Signed: Jo Aldridge, PE ro,Ibct Manager Raleigh -Durham Charlotte 2905 Meridian Parkway 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite 111 Durham, North Carolina 27713 Charlotte, North Carolina (919)361-5000 (704)527-0800 Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure & Communities McAdamsCo.com North Carolina Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor AGNA NCDENR Department of Environment and Division of Water Quality Co!een H. Sullins Director August 4, 2011 Mr. Ron Phillips Picerne Construction/FBG, LLC 903 Armistead Street Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Subject: Stormwater Permit No. SW6110704 Linden Oaks Phase 2D Overall Low Density Residential Subdivision Harnett County Dear Mr. Phillips: Natural Resources DWQ Dee Freeman Secretary The Stormwater, Permitting Unit received a complete Stormwater Management Permit Application for Liriden-Oaks Phase 2D on August 2, 2011. Staff review of the plans and specifications has determined that the prot1ect, as proposed, will comply with the Stormwater Regulations set forth in Title 15A NCAC 2H.1000 and Session Law 2006-246. We are forwarding Permit No. SW6110704, dated August 4, 2011, for the construction, operation and maintenance of the subject project and the stormwater BMPs. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 4, 2021, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. The designated permit holders, Bragg Communities, LLC and the Department of the Army, shall be responsible for meeting the conditions and limitations specified therein. As required for compliance, a copy of the lease agreement that outlines Bragg Communities, LLC and the Department of the Army operation and maintenance responsibilities for this stormwater system, must be kept with the permit and maintenance activity records. Please pay special attention to the Operation and Maintenance requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for operation and maintenance of the stormwater management system will result in future compliance problems. Please be aware that if the lease agreement between the Department of the Army, the property owner, and Bragg Communities, LLC, the lessee, is cancelled or defaults, the Department of the Army shall notify DWQ immediately and shall submit a completed Name/Ownership Change Form within 30 days otherwise the Department of the Army will be operating a stormwater treatment facility without a valid permit. This is a violation of NC General Statue 143-215.1 and may result in appropriate enforcement action including the assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, being taken against the property owner. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding. Wetlands and Stormwater Branch One 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 T�7Orth!-+�T.Ohlla Location: 9 8 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina r Sewi 1V;Vat ally Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64941 Customer Service. 1-877-623-6748 f I-i Internet: www.ncwaterqualiiy.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer Mr. Ron Phillips S W61 10704 — Linden Oaks Phase 2D August 4, 2011 If you have any questions, or need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Robert Patterson at (919) 807-6375, or robert.patterson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins cc: SW6110704 File ec: Fayetteville Regional Office Mr. John D. Kuzenski, PE — Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 2 State Stormwater Permit Permit No. SW6110704 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY STATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT OVERALL LOW DENSITY SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO Picerne Construction/FBG, LLC Linden Oaks Phase 2D Steel Court, Spout Springs, Harnett County FOR THE construction, operation and maintenance of one (1) infiltration basin in compliance with the provisions of Session Law 2006-246 and 15A NCAC 2H .1000 (hereafter referred to as the "stormwaterrules') and the approved stormwater management plans and specifications and other supporting data as attached and on file with and approved by the Division of Water Quality and considered a part of this permit. This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 4, 2021 and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations: I. DESIGN STANDARDS This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of stormwater described in the application, approved plans, and other supporting data. 2. The overall property built -upon area percentage for the project must be maintained at 14.63% per the requirements of Session Law 2006-246 of the stormwater rules. 3. The stormwater systems proposed to treat the runoff generated by the designated high density areas have been approved for the management of stormwater runoff as described in Section 1.9 of this permit. 4. The infiltration system is designed, and must be maintained, to infiltrate the 10-yr, 24-hr storm event in lieu of providing a vegetated filter strip and bypass. 5. This project is limited to a maximum of 31 dwellings as indicated in the application and as shown on the approved plans. 6. The built -upon areas associated with this project shall be located at least 30 feet landward of all perennial and intermittent surface waters. Page 1 of 7 State Stormwater Permit ` Permit No. SW6110704 0 Within the low density portions of the permitted project, the only runoff conveyance systems allowed will be vegetated conveyances such as swales with minimum side slopes of 3:1 (H:V) as defined in the stormwater rules and as shown on the approved plan. This project proposes a curb outlet system. Each designated curb outlet swale or 1 00'vegetated area shown on the approved plan must be maintained at a minimum of 100' long, maintain 5:1 (H:V) side slopes or flatter, have a longitudinal slope no steeper than 5%, carry the flow from a 10 year storm in a non -erosive manner, maintain a dense vegetated cover, and be located in either a dedicated common area or a recorded drainage easement. The following design elements have been permitted for this infiltration basin stormwater facility, and must be provided in the system at all times. C. f. M. o. p- q r. Drainage Area, acres: Onsite, ft2: Offsite, ft2: Total Impervious Surfaces, ft2: Lot BUA, ft2: Roads/Parking, ft2: Sidewalks, ft2: Other, ft2: Offsite, ft2: Design Storm, inches: Bottom Elevation, FMSL: Bottom Surface Area, ft2: Bypass Weir Elevation, fmsl: Permitted Storage Volume, ft3: Type of Soil: Expected Infiltration Rate, in/hr Seasonal High Water Table, fmsl: Time to Draw Down, days: Receiving Stream / River Basin: Stream Index Number: Classification of Water Body: It. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE 6.92 301,626 0 106,213 44,308 55,528 6.378 0 0 1.0 267.00 8,976 269.10 22,315 (at temporary pool) Fine sand 2.50 265.00 0.40 Muddy Creek / Cape Fear 18-23-26 ,.C" No homeowner/lot owner/developer shall fill in, alter, or pipe any drainage feature (such as swales) shown on the approved plans as part of the stormwater management system without submitting a revision to the permit and receiving approval from the Division. 2. The permittee is responsible for verifying that the proposed built -upon area for the entire lot/property does not exceed the maximum allowed by this permit. Once the lot transfer is complete, the built -upon area may not be revised without approval from the Division of Water Quality, and responsibility for meeting the built -upon area limit is transferred to the individual property owner. If an Architectural Review Board or Committee is required to review plans for compliance with the BUA limit, the plans reviewed must include all proposed built -upon area. Any approvals given by the Board do not relieve the homeowner of the responsibility to maintain compliance with the permitted BUA limit. Page 2 of 7 State Stormwater Permit Permit No. SW6110704 4. The Director may notify the permittee when the permitted site does not meet one or more of the minimum requirements of the permit. Within the time frame specified in the notice, the permittee shall submit a written time schedule to the Director for modifying the site to meet minimum requirements. The permittee shall provide copies of revised plans and certification in writing to the Director that the changes have been made. 5. The stormwater management system shall be constructed in its entirety, vegetated and operational for its intended use prior to the construction of any built -upon surface. 6. The runoff from all built -upon area within the drainage area of the pocket of high density permitted stormwater system must be directed into the permitted stormwater control system. 7. Within the low density portions of the permitted project, all roof drains shall terminate at least 30 feet from surface waters. 8. The permittee shall submit to the Director and shall have received approval for revised plans, specifications, and calculations prior to construction, for any modification to the approved plans, including, but not limited to, those listed below: a. Any revision to the approved plans, regardless of size. b. Project name change. C. Transfer of ownership. d. Redesign or addition to the approved amount of built -upon area. e. Further subdivision, acquisition, or sale of all or part.of the project area. The project area is defined as all property owned by the permittee, for which Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan approval was sought. f. Filling in, altering, or piping of any vegetative conveyance shown on the approved plan. 9. The Director may determine that other revisions to the project should require a modification to the permit.. 10. All stormwater collection and treatment systems must be located in either dedicated common areas or recorded easements. The final plats for the project must be recorded showing all such required easements, in accordance with the approved plans. 11. During construction, erosion shall be kept to a minimum and any eroded areas of the system will be repaired immediately. 12. Upon completion of construction, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a certification must be received from an appropriate designer for the system installed certifying that the permitted facility has been installed in accordance with this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. Any deviations from the approved plans and specifications must be noted on the Certification. 13. If the stormwater system was used as an Erosion Control device, it must be restored to design condition prior to operation as a stormwater treatment device, and prior to occupancy of the facility. 14. Permanent seeding requirements for the stormwater control must follow the guidelines established in the North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. Page 3 of 7 State Stormwater Permit Permit No. SW6110704 15. This permit shall become void unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions of this permit, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting data. 16. The permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to assure that all components of the permitted stormwater system function at optimum efficiency. The approved Operation and Maintenance Plan must be followed in its entirety and maintenance must occur at the scheduled intervals including, but not limited to: a. Semiannual scheduled inspections (every 3 months). b. Sediment removal. C. Mowing and re -vegetation of side slopes. d. Immediate repair of eroded areas. e. Maintenance of side slopes in accordance with approved plans. f. Debris removal and unclogging of bypass structure, catch basins, piping, and infiltration media. g. Access to all components of the system must be available at all times. 17. Records of maintenance activities must be kept by the permittee. The records will indicate the date, activity, name of person performing the work and what actions were taken. 18. The permittee shall submit to the Division of Water Quality an annual summary report of the maintenance and inspection records for each BMP. The report shall summarize the inspection dates, results of the inspections, and the maintenance work performed at each inspection. 19. Prior to transfer of the permit, the stormwater facilities will be inspected by DWQ personnel. The facility must be in compliance with all permit conditions. Any items not in compliance must be repaired or replaced to design condition prior to the transfer. Records of maintenance activities performed to date will be required. 20. A copy of the lease agreement that outlines Bragg Communities, LLC and the Department of the Army operation and maintenance responsibilities for this stormwater system, must be kept with the permit and maintenance activities records. 21. If the current lease agreement between the Department of the Army, the property owner, and Bragg Communities, LLC, the lessee, is cancelled or defaults, the Department of the Army shall notify DWQ immediately and shall submit a completed Name/Ownership Change Form within 30 days. III. GENERAL CONDITIONS This permit is not transferable to any person or entity except after notice to and approval by the Director. In the event there is either a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a completed "Name/Ownership Change Form" must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality, signed by the parties involved, along with the applicable documents as listed on page 2 of the form. The project must be in good standing with DWQ. The approval of this request will be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved. The permittee is responsible for compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this permit until such time as the Director approves the transfer request. Page 4 of 7 State Stormwater Permit Permit No. SW6110704 3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to enforcement action by the Division of Water Quality, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. 4. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal), which have jurisdiction. 5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement stormwater management systems. 6. The permit may be modified, revoked and reissued or terminated for cause. The filing of a request for a permit modification, revocation and re -issuance or termination does not stay any permit condition. 7. Permittee grants permission to staff of the DWQ to access the property for the purposes of inspecting the stormwater facilities during normal business hours. 8. Approved plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are enforceable parts of the permit. 9. The permittee shall notify the Division in writing of any name, ownership or mailing address changes within 30 days. 10. A copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of ten years from the date of the completion of construction. 11. The pen nittee shall submit a renewal request with all required forms and documentation at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of this permit. Permit issued this the 4`" day of August, 2011. NORTH CARO)LIINAA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION for Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Page 5 of 7 State Stormwater Permit ' Permit No. SW6110704 Linden Oaks Phase 2D Page 1 of 2 Stormwater Permit No. SW6110704 Harnett County Designer's Certification I, , as a duly registered in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the construction of the project, (Project) for (Project Owner) hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the project construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the approved plans and specifications. The checklist of items on page 2 of this form is a part of this Certification. Noted deviations from approved plans and specifications: Signature Registration Number Date SEAL Page 6 of 7 State Stormwater Permit Permit No. SW6110704 Certification Requirements: Page 2 of 2 .1. The drainage area to the system contains approximately the permitted acreage. 2. The drainage area to the system contains no more than the permitted amount of built -upon area. 3. All the built -upon area associated with the project is graded such that the runoff drains to the system. 4. All roof drains are located such that the runoff is directed into the system 5. The outlet/bypass structure elevations are per the approved plan. 6. The outlet structure is located per the approved plans. 7. Trash rack is provided on the outlet/bypass structure. 8. All slopes are grassed with permanent vegetation. 9. Vegetated slopes are no steeper than 3:1. 10. The inlets are located per the approved plans and do not cause short- circuiting of the system. 11. The permitted amounts of surface area and volume have been provided. 12. All curb outlet vegetated swales/areas have side slopes no steeper than 5:1. 13. All required design depths are provided. 14. All required parts of the system are provided per the approved plans. 15. The required dimensions of the system are provided, per the approved plans. Please submit this Designer's Certification to: Fayetteville Regional Office Surface Water Protection 225 Green Street Systel Building Suite 714 Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 0 Local Building Inspector Page 7 of 7 Date Received Fee Paid Permit Number 1 So_S -:& I t D 8 Q-7 ly \—. to I l O i 0'+ 1, Applicable Rules: ❑ Coastal SW -1995 ❑ Coastal SW - 2008 F Ph 11- Post Construction (select all that apply) ❑ Non -Coastal SW- HQW/ORW Waters ❑ Universal Stormwater Management Plan ❑ Other WQ M t Plan: / State of North Carolina ' apartment of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLIC 12 This fornt ruay be photocopied for use as an original np WIMP I. GENERAL INFORMATION dim=iJWrojJct-%aW.L 1. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name- should be consist nt plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.): 2. Locabon of Project (street address): Linden Oaks Neighborhood City:SpoutSprings County:Harnett County Zip:28326 3. Directions to project (from nearest major intersection): Head South on Linden Oaks Parkway from the intersection of HWY 24/87 Turn left on Percy Boulevard. Turn left on Rockefeller Boulevard from the Intersection of Percy Boulevard and Rockefeller Boulevard. Turn left onto Steel Court to the start of the project site 4. Latitude:35° 14' 37" N ' Longitude:79° Z 47" W of the main entrance to the project. II. PERMIT INFORMATION: 1.a.Specify whether project is (check one): NNew ❑Modification b.If this application is being submitted as the result of a modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit number , its issue date (if known) , and the status of construction: ❑Not Started ❑Partially Completed* ❑ Completed* *provide a designer's certification 2. Specify the type of project (check one): ❑Low Density NHfgh Density ❑Drains to an Offsite Stormwater System ❑Other 3. If this application is being submitted as the result of a previously returned application or a letter from DWQ requesting a state stormwater management permit application, list the stormwater project number, if assigned, and the previous name of the project, if different than currently proposed, 4. a. Additional Project Requirements (check applicable blanks; information on required state permits can be obtained by contacting the Customer Service Center at 1-877-623-6748): ❑CAMA Major ❑Sedimentation/Erosion Control: 21.09 ac of Disturbed Area ❑NPDES Industrial Stormwater N404/401 Permit: Proposed Impacts 249 LF Stream Impact in Adjacent Phase b.If any of these permits have already been acquired please provide the Project Name, Project/Permit Number, issue date and the type of each permit:404/401 Permit: 05-2012 Ver. 3 FormSWU-101 Vcrsion 07Jun2010 Page I of III. CONTACT INFORMATION 1. a. Print Applicant / Signing Official's name and title (specifically the developer, property owner, lessee, designated government official, individual, etc. who owns the project): Applicant/Organization:PicerneConstruction/FBG LLC Signing Official & Title:Ron Phillips, Regional Vice President of Construction b.Contact information for person listed in item la above: Street Address:903 Armistead Sheet City:Fort Bragg State:NC Zip:28307 Mailing Address (if appiicable):Same as above Phone: (910 ) 7644500 Email: ri2hillil2s@12icernenih.com State: Zip: Fax: (910 ) 497-4218 c. Please check the appropriate box. The applicant listed above is: ❑ The property owner (Skip to Contact Information, item 3a) ❑ Lessee* (Attach a copy of the lease agreement and complete Contact Information, item 2a and 2b below) ❑ Purchaser* (Attach a copy of the pending sales agreement and complete Contact Information, item 2a and 2b below) ® Developer* (Complete Contact Information, item 2a and 2b below.) 2. a. Print Property Owner's name and title below, if you are the lessee, purchaser or developer. (This is the person who owns the property that the project is located on): Property Owner/Organization:BBr gg-Communitites LLC ByBraggPicernePartners.LLC.Itsmanaging Signing Official & Title:iohn Shay, Vice President b.Contact information for person listed in item 2a above: Street Address:903 Armistead Street City:Fort Bragg State:NC Zip:28307 Mailing Address (if applicable): Phone: (910 ) 764-4500 Email: State: Fax: (910 ) 497-5924 3. a. (Optional) Print the name and title of another contact such as the project's construction supervisor or other person who can answer questions about the project: Other Contact Person/Organization: Signing Official & b.Contact information for person listed in item 3a above: Mailing City:_ Phone: 4. Local jurisdiction for building permits: Point of Contact: Fax: Phone #: Form SWU-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 2 of 7 IV. PROJECT INFORMATION 1. In the space provided below, briefly summarize how the stormwater runoff will be treated. The impervious percentage of the site is approximately 14.63% of the total site area. This qualifies as Low Density based on the previously approved 404/401 Permit # 05-2012, Ver. 3. The stormwater runoff is primarily transported through vegetative conveyances. One infiltration BMP is proposed where additional storm pees were needed. Refer to the stormwater analysis for a more detailed description. 2. a. If claiming vested rights, identify the supporting documents provided and the date they were approved: ❑ Approval of a Site Specific Development Plan or PUD Approval Date: ❑ Valid Building Permit Issued Date: ❑ Other: Date: b.If claiming vested rights, identify the regulation(s) the project has been designed in accordance with: ❑ Coastal SW -1995 ❑ Ph 11- Post Construction 3. Stormwater runoff from this project drains to the 4. Total Property Area: 392.1 acres River basin. 5. Total Coastal Wetlands Area: 43.1 acres 6. Total Surface Water Area: acres 7. Total Property Area (4) - Total Coastal Wetlands Area (5) - Total Surface Water Area (6) = Total Project Area+:349.0 acres Total project area shall be calculated to exclude the followingg the normal pool of impounded structures, the area behoeen the banks of streams and rivers, the area below the Normal Hi h Water (NHW) line or Mean High Water (MHW) line, and coastal wetlands landward from the NHW to, MHV line. The resultant project area is used to calculate overall percent built upon area (BUA). Non -coastal wetlands landward of the NHW (or MHW) line way be included in the total project area. 8. Project percent of impervious area: (Total Impervious Area / Total Project Area) X 100 =14.63 -% 9. How many drainage areas does the project have?2 (For high density, count 1 for each proposed engineered stornnoater BMP. For lard densihj and other projects, use I for the whole property area) 10. Complete the following information for each drainage area identified in Project Information item 9. If there are more than four drainage areas in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each area provided in the same format as below. Basin Information Drainage Area 1 Drainage Area 2 Drainage Area Drainage Area Receiving Stream Name Muddy Creek Overhills Lake Muddy Creek Overhills Lake Stream Class C C Stream Index Number * 18-23-26 18-23-26 Total Drainage Area (so 301,626 16,778,260 On -site Drainage Area (so 301,626 16,778,260 Off -site Drainage Area (so 0 0 Proposed Impervious Area** s 106,213 2,117,848 Impervious Area** total 35.21% 12.62% Impervious** Surface Area Drainage Area 1 Drainage Area 2 Drainage Area _ Drainage Area On -site Buildings/Lots (so 44,308 42,905 On -site Streets (so 27,762 52,089 On -site Parking (so 27,766 30,615 On -site Sidewalks (so 6,378 10,365 Other on -site (so 0 0 Future (so 0 1,508,031 Off -site (so 0 0 Existing BUA*** (so 0 473,843 Total (so: 106,213 2,117,848 * Stream Class and Index Number can be determined at: http.//uortaLncdenr.org/ruebfmq[ps/csu/classifications Form SWU-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 3 of 7 Impervious area is defined as the built upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, roads, parking areas, sidewalks, gravel areas, etc. 'Report only that amount of existing BUA that will remain after development. Do not report any existing BUA that is to be removed and which will be replaced by new BUA. 11. How was the off -site impervious area listed above determined? Provide documentation. Projects in Union County: Contact DWQ Central Ojjice staff to check if the project is located within a Threatened & Endangered Species watershed that may be subject to more stringent stormwater requirements as per NCAC 02B .0600. V. SUPPLEMENT AND O&M FORMS The applicable state stormwater management permit supplement and operation and maintenance (O&M) forms must be submitted for each BMP specified for this project. The latest versions of the forms can be downloaded from httn://r)ortal.ncdenr.ore/web/wo/ws/su/bmv-manual. VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Only complete application packages will be accepted and reviewed by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). A complete package includes all of the items listed below. A detailed application instruction sheet and BMP checklists are available from http://portal.ncdennory/web/wq/ws/so/statesw/forms does. The complete application package should be submitted to the appropriate DWQ Office. (The appropriate office may be found by locating project on the interactive online map at http://Vortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/maps.) Please indicate that the following required information have been provided by initialing in the space provided for each item. All original documents MUST be signed and initialed in blue ink. Download the latest versions for each submitted application package from httl2://12ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/statesw/forms does. Initials 1. Original and one copy of the Stormwater Management Permit Application Form. 2. Original and one copy of the signed and notarized Deed Restrictions & Protective Covenants (A Form. (if required as per Part VII below) 3. Original of the applicable Supplement Form(s) (sealed signed and dated) and O&M K /� agreement(s) for each BMP. 4. Permit application processing fee of $505 payable to NCDENR. (For an Express review, refer to a K htW://www.envhelp.org/12ages/onestol2exl2ress.htrnl for information on the Express program--r and the associated fees. Contact the appropriate regional office Express Permit Coordinator for additional information and to schedule the required application meeting.) 5. A detailed narrative (one to two pages) describing the stormwater treatment/management for K- 6. A USGS map identifying the site location. If the receiving stream is reported as class SA or the a K receiving stream drains to class SA waters within 1/2 mile of the site boundary, include the 1/2 7 mile radius on the map. 7. Sealed, signed and dated calculations. 8. Two sets of plans folded to 8.5" x 14" (sealed, signed, & dated), including: Q K a. Development/Project name. � b. Engineer and firm. c. Location map with named streets and NCSR numbers. d. Legend. e. North arrow. f. Scale. g. Revision number and dates. h. Identify all surface waters on the plans by delineating the normal pool elevation of impounded structures, the banks of streams and rivers, the MHW or NHW line of tidal waters, and any coastal wetlands landward of the MHW or NHW lines. • Delineate the vegetated buffer landward from the normal pool elevation of impounded structures, the banks of streams or rivers, and the MHW (or NHW) of tidal waters. i. Dimensioned property/project boundary with bearings & distances. j. Site Layout with all BUA identified and dimensioned. k. Existing contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor elevations. 1. Details of roads, drainage features, collection systems, and stormwater control measures. Form SWU-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 4 of 7 m. Wetlands delineated, or a note on the plans that none exist. (Must be delineated by a qualified person. Provide documentation of qualifications and identify the person who made the determination on the plans. n. Existing drainage (including off -site), drainage easements, pipe sizes, runoff calculations. o. Drainage areas delineated (included in the main set of plans, not as a separate document). p Vegetated buffers (where required) 9. Copy of any applicable soils report with the associated SHWT elevations (Please identify elevations in addition to depths) as well as a map of the boring locations with the existing elevations and boring logs. Include an 8.5"xll" copy of the NRCS County Soils map with the project area clearly delineated. For projects with infiltration BMPs, the report should also include the soil type, expected infiltration rate, and the method of determining the infiltration rate. (Infiltration Devices submitted to WiRO: Schedule a site visit for DWQ to verifij the SHWT prior to submittal, (910) 796-7378.) 10. A copy of the most current property deed. Deed book: Page No: �� K 11. For corporations and limited liability corporations (LLC): Provide documentation from the NC Q k Secretary of State or other official documentation, which supports the titles and positions held by the persons listed in Contact Information, item la, 2a, and/or 3a per NCAC 2H.1003(e). The corporation or LLC must be listed as an active corporation in good standing with the NC Secretary of State, otherwise the application will be returned. http: / /www.secretary.state.nc.us/Corporations/CSearch,aspx VIL DEED RESTRICTIONS AND PROTECTIVE COVENANTS For all subdivisions, outparcels, and future development, the appropriate property restrictions and protective covenants are required to be recorded prior to the sale of any lot. If lot sizes vary significantly or the proposed BUA allocations vary, a table listing each lot number, lot size, and the allowable built -upon area must be provided as an attachment to the completed and notarized deed restriction form. The appropriate deed restrictions and protective covenants forms can be downloaded from http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/statesw/forms dots. Download the latest versions for each submittal. In the instances where the applicant is different than the property owner, it is the responsibility of the property owner to sign the deed restrictions and protective covenants form while the applicant is responsible for ensuring that the deed restrictions are recorded. By the notarized signature(s) below, the permit holder(s) certify that the recorded property restrictions and protective covenants for this project, if required, shall include all the items required in the permit and listed on the forms available on the website, that the covenants will be binding on all parties and persons claiming under them, that they will run with the land, that the required covenants cannot be changed or deleted without concurrence from the NC DWQ and that they will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot. VILL CONSULTANT INFORMATION AND AUTHORIZATION Applicant: Complete this section if you wish to designate authority to another individual and/or firm (such as a consulting engineer and/or firm) so that they may provide information on your behalf for this project (such as addressing requests for additional information). Consulting Engineer:lohn D. Kuzenski, P.E. Consulting Firm: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Mailing Address:333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 State:NC Zip:27601 Phone: (919 ) 653-2990 Email:iohn. kuzenski@kimley-horn.com Fax: (919 ) 653-5847 Form SWU-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 5 of 7 IX. PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION (if Can tact Infonuation, item 2 has been filled out, complete this section) 1, (print or type narne of person listed in Contact Infonuation, item 2a) John Shay , certify that I own the property identified in this permit application, and thus give permission to (print or type name of person listed in Contact Infonuation, item la) Ron Phillips with (print or type narne of organization listed in Contact Informmtion, itenn 1a) Picerne Constructiongl3G, LLC to develop the project as currently proposed. A copy of the lease agreement or pending property sales contract has been provided with the submittal, which indicates the party responsible for the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system. As the legal property owner I acknowledge, understand, and agree by my signature below, that if my designated agent (entity listed in Contact Information, item 1) dissolves their company and/or cancels or defaults on their lease agreement, or pending sale, responsibility for compliance with the DWQ Stormwater permit reverts back to me, the property owner. As the property owner, it is my responsibility to notify DWQ immediately and submit a completed Name/Ownership Change Form within 30 days; otherwise I will be operating a stormwater treatment facility without a valid permit. I understand that the operation of a stormwater treatment facility without a valid permit is a violation of NC General Statue 143-215.1 and may result in appropriate enforc en nc ding the assessment of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day, pursuant to NCGS 143- 6. R.7 before me this IJ' day of a stormwater permit. Witness Date: /' /)^ / / a Notary Public for the State of W At CAfOulw County of certify that J OIA V I Jou , and and official seal, SEAL personally appeared due execution of the application for My commission expires D^ l l- Z O I q Form SW U-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 6 of 7 'UN�` ;� �`` � .... _.A `, • ..� i�: �• '�. ' � ry�. ..�.�.. X. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION 1, (print or type name of person listed in Contact Information, item 1a) Ron Phillips certify that the information included on this permit application form is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and that the project e constructed in conformance with the approved plans, that the required deed restrictions and protective ov ants will be ecorded, and that the proposed project complies with the requirements of the applicable stor ter rules un�15ANC 2H .1000, SL 2006-246 (Ph. II -Post Construction) or SL 2008-217. i Sienature: Date: 1, U? L=4 V a Nottrr Public for the State of 1\IIJP��t C&YOUNq'ounty of do hereby cerh that I`O\A t lA.&W personally appeared before me this ]S clay of )oil and acknowledee the du execu 'on of the application for a stormwater permit. Witnes my hand and official seal, ..anllllllllar.... SEAL My commission expires 1 — 11 — 2014 Form SWU-101 Version 07Jun2010 Page 7 of 7 a ❑�❑ Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Transmittal 333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 TEL 919 935 1494 FAX 919 653 5847 Date:. 7/18/11 Job Number: 012332009 Project Name: Fort Bragg— Linden Oaks Phase 2D To: NCDENR-Division of Water Quality ATTN: Robert Patterson Stormwater Permitting Unit 512 N Salisbury St., Suite 942 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 We are sending these by ❑ U.S. Mail ® FedEx ❑ Hand Delivery ❑ Other We are sending you ® Attached ❑ Under separate cover via the following items.: ❑ Shop drawings ® Prints/Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Change Orders ® Other NCDENR Stormwater Permit Application Package Conies Date No. Descrintion I original I copy Phase 2D Stormwater Management Permit Application Form I original NCDWQ Low Density Supplement Form, Infiltration Supplement Form 1 original NCDWQ Infiltration O&M Agreement I Check (002108276) for $505 made payable to NCDENR I Phase 2D Soils Report I NTA (Linden Oaks) Development Lease Agreement (Deed) 1 404/401 Permit (DWQ Project # 05-2012, Ver. 3) 1 Documentation supporting positions held with Bragg-Picerne Partners, LLC 2 sets Phase 2D Permit Set folded to 8.5" x 14" 2 sets Phase 2D Stormwater Analysis There are transmitted as checked below.- ® For your use ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit ❑ Copies for approval ❑ As requested ❑ Approved as noted ® Submit ® Copies for distribution ® For review and comment ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return ❑ Corrected prints Remarks: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me directly at (919)653-2990. Copy to: Ron Phillips (PDF to FTP); File JUL 1 9 2011 P.E. Sw6/lo2otf -s ECS CAROLINAS, LLP Setting.the•Standard'forService" c,%maLgm&,z 'Geotecnnical.• Construction. Materials • Environmental • Facilities June 29, 2011 Mr. Ron Phillips Piceme Military Housing 903 Armistead- Street Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307 RE: In-situ,lnfiltration Testing Linden Oaks— Phase.2G 12D Linden'Oaks Parkway -and Percy Boulevard - Spout Springs, North Carolina ECS .project no.;33i 1670 Dear Mr. Phillips' ECS> has :completed :the"infltraiion testing for ,the,aabove referencedproject., Please�see7.the attached Boring logs'for'all pertinent information regarding the locations explored. .If you have any,questions; please contact meiatyour°earliesf convenience. Respectfully submitted, ECS CAROLINAS, LLP Thomas B. Baird, P.E. NC, P.E'. License 016244 Senior Geotechnical Engineer 726 Ramsey ft, Suite 3- Fayetteville,.NC'28301 T: 910=401,-3288 • F: 910-323-0539 • hww:ecslimited.com. ECS Carolinas; LLP - ECS'.Flori.da, LLC • ECS:II4nois; LLC • ECS'Mid-Atlantic, LLC • ECS Southeast, LLC - ECS-Texas, LLP Infiltration Evaluation Linden Oaks — Phase 2G / 2D Linden Oaks, Spout Springs,, North Carolina ECS Project No. 33.1670 June 28, 2011. Location Depth Soil.Description. 1-2 048" Tan, Fine SAND 18"-70" Tan, Orange, Gray, Clayey SAND Seasonal High. Water Table was estimated to be at MO inches below the existing grade elevation. Infiltration Rate: 0.03, inches per hour Test was conducted at 46.0 inches below existing grade elevation. Groundwater was encountered at > 70.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. Location Depth Soil Description 1-3 .0-55" Tan, Fine to Medium SAND With Clay Lenses 55 -65" Tan, Brown, Fine to Coarse SAND 65"-108" Tan, Brown, Clayey SAND Seasonal High Water Table was estimated to be at 62.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. Infiltration Rate: 20.3 inches per hour Test was conducted at 38.0 inches below existing grade elevation Groundwater was encountered at 96.0 inches below the existing grade. elevation. Infiltration Evaluation Linden Oaks — Phase 2G / 2D Linden Oaks, Spout Springs, North Carolina ECS Project No. 33.1,670 June 28, 2011 Location Depth Soil Description 14 0-24" Tan, Brown, Fine to Medium SAND 24%36" Tan, Orange, Fine to,Medium SAND With Clay Lenses 36%48" Tan,.Orange,'Mottled, Clayey, Fine to Coarse SAND' 487-54" Tan, Silty SAND 54"-80" Mottled, Sandy CLAY (Cave in @ 80°) Seasonal High Water Table was estimated to be at 50.0'inches below the existing grade elevation. Infiltration. Rate: 22.1 inches per hour Test was conducted at26.0 inches below existing grade elevation Groundwater was encountered at > 80.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. .Location Death Soil Description 1-5 0-30" Brown, Fine SAND 30"-50" Brown, Orange, SAND With Some Clay 50"-70" White, Orange, Clayey, Fine to Coarse SAND Seasonal High Water Table was estimated to be at 48.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. Infiltration Rate: 5.0 inches per hour Test was conducted at 24.0 inches below existing grade elevation Groundwater was encountered at > 70.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. Infiltration Evaluation Linden Oaks — Phase 2G / 2D Linden Oaks, Spout Springs, North Carolina ECS Project No. 33.1670 June 28, 2011 Location Depth 1-6 0"-6" 6"-16" 16"-48" 48" M' Soil Description Gray, Silty SAND Tan, Fine SAND Brown, Fine SAND With Some Clay Brown, Orange, Gray, Sandy CLAY Seasonal High Water Table was estimated to be at 48.0 inches. below the .existing grade,elevati6m Infiltration Rate: 8.3 inches per hour Test was: conducted at 24.0 inches below existing grade elevation Groundwater!was encountered at > 70.0 inches below the existing grade elevation. 1-3 mm u INFILTRATIONLOCATION CPT: B46INEER SCALE, BORING LOCATION LINDEN.OAKS PHASE 2G/213' NT5MAN bRAFTTBSB PROJECT No. DIAGRAM Linden Oaks BEV 33:1670 REVISIONS SHEET Picerne Military Rousing S,pout Springs, N.C. DATE' 06/29/11 R = INFILTRATION LOCATION - , �•i BORING LOCATION DIAGRAM Picerne Military Housing LINDEN OAKS PHASE 2G/2D Linden Oaks Spout Springs, N.C. ENGINEER TBB SCALE NTS DRAFTSMAN ONS PROJECT NO. 33:1670 REV SHEET FIG1 Cont. DATE 66/29/11 CLIENT JOB j BORING i SB01�17T Picerne Military Housing ..33:1670 11 1-2 1 1 PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT -ENGINEER Linden Oaks — Phase 213/2D SITE LOCATION -0- CALIBRATED PENETROMETER Linden Oaks, Spouf Springs, N.C. TONSM. . 1 21 3 4 5+ I'LLSTIC WATER LIQUID LDUT X.. CONTENT X. Lmr: X_ DESCRIPTION OF'MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS 0 ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION & RECOVERY BOTTOM OF CASING W- LOSS OF CIRCUIAT16N 100 6 RODX— — — REC.% —20%-40%-60%-80%-1 DO%— STANDARD PENETRATION RUTWS/rr SURFACE ELEVATION 0 — 10 20 30 40 50+ Ton, Fire SAND (SP). .... Tan, Orange, Gray, Clayey SAND (SC) 'SLN 5— END OF BORING @ .5.83' SHVVT 0 70.0 Inches 10— Test Performed 0 46.0 Inches Groundwater Level 0 > 70.0 Inches p Infiltration Rate of 0.03 Inches Per Hour 15 20- 25- 30---1-- 1 1 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETVEEN SOIL TYPES 0 SITU THE TRANSITIDN MY:BE GRADUAL YWL>70 INCHES 'WS OR 11D BORING STARTED 06/21/11 T'WRM)' T CR) BORING COMMETED 06/21/11 CAYE- IN REM 0 Fm HA FORMAN B.WaII DRUJING IMMOD CLIENT Picerne Milita Housing33:1670 JOB / BORING./ SITEaFEP I-3 1 1 o �^ PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT —ENGINEER �LLP Linden Oaks — Phase 2G/2D CARa SITE LOCATION Linden Oaks, Spout Springs, N.C. -0- CALIBRATED PENETROMETER I z B a 6+ PLASM WATER LIQUID IBM X CONTENT % law % X♦— A HOCK QUALITY: DESIGNATION ARECOVERY- RODX— — — REC.% - 20%-40X-60}E-807,-1 ® STANDARD PENSTRA'TLOS HLO a c z < DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLISH UNITS BOTTOM OF CASING LOSS OF CIRCUTATION I z F e .(< ....� SURFACE EMATION 03 10 20 90 e0 50+ 30 O Tan, Fine to Medium SAND (SP) With Clay Lenses 5 Tan, Brown, Fine to Coarse SAND (SP) Tan, Brown,, Clayey SAND (SC) 1 END OF BORING ® 9.00, SHWT 0 62.0 Inches - Test Performed 0 38.0 Inches Groundwater Level 0 96.0 Inches 15 Infiltration Rate of 20.3 Inches Per Hour 20 25 3 — — THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPRD%MATE BOUNDARY LINES BETVEEN SOIL TYPES IN -SITU THE TRANSITION My BE GRADUAL P, 96 INCHES rs ON ® BORIC STARTED 06/21 /11 TUL(BCR) JW14ACR) BORINGCOMPLETED. 06 21 11 CAVE IN DEPTH O TTIL RIG HA FOREMAN B.Wall DRDIJNG'METROD clJerrr Picerne Military Housing JOB y 33:1670 70RD1G ® I-4 sLLE> r 1 OF 1 A PROJECT ,NAME ARCLDTECT-ENGINEER, �LLP Linden Oaks — Phase 2G 2D „,, CAR- SITE LOCATION Oaks, 'Spout :S rings, N.C. -0- CALIBRATED. PL;NE1'�OxV= /FTLinden 1 2 ��3 4 5+ PLASTIC WATER UQM ' LBUT%X CONTENT z L.OSTX z DESCRIPTION'OF MATERIAL 'ENGLISH UNITS ,L.OSS OF CIRCULATION tO0 BOTTOM OF CA�IG,.-- � o .. � '� ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION.'A RECOVERY ROD%— — — REC.%, ,20X-40X=60Xr-80X-100 I& STANDARMP � TION 10 20 s0 40'. 50+ SURFACE ELEVATION " Ton, Brown. Fine to Medium SAND (SP) Tan;. Orange, Fine .to Medium 'SAND(SP) ` 'With Clay Lenses-------------------------- Tdn,.Orange, Mottled, Clayey,. Fine to 5 CoanseSAND (SC) i Tan, Silty SAND (SM) Mottled,!Sandy. CLAY (CL) END OF BORING CAD 6.66' 1. SHWT O 50.0 Inchesi Test Performed O 26.0 Inches Groundwater Level O. >:80.0 Inches Infiltration Rate of 22.1 Inches Per 15 Hour 20 25 30 — — THE STRAT71CATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL ;TYPES IN -SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE. GRADUAL S*L J80 INCHES. WS OR ® BORING STARTED 06/22/1 1 TaIOCR) TWL(ACR) BORING COMPLETE 06 22 1 1 CAVE IN DEPTH 0 �"� lac HA FGRKI"N B.WCIII DRILLING 1D3HOD CI1E.TiT' roe S BOPING y SHEVr a Picerne Military Housing 33:1670 1 I-5 1 or, 1 ` C PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT-ENGINM LLP Linden Oaks — Phase 2G 2D C 4R S1TE'.LOCATION -0- CALBRATED I+HNa7' METER TONSM. $ . Linden Oaks, Si5out S Hn s, N.C. 1 2 2 4. s+ PLASTIC WATER. 'uQM LIMIT z CONTENT % Lwr x c x DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL. ENGLLSH UNLTS ROCK QUMM DESIGNATION @ RECOVERY z q BOTTOM OF CASING LOSS OF CIRCUTATION f00% a o .ROD%— — — REC.% ' aSg�q M-40%60% 80Xr100 SURFACE ELEVATION a. �5%J < y f� ® StwND M � 770H . 1020 s0 40 50+ O Brown, Fine, SAND (SP) Brown, Orange,, SANDI (SP-SC) With Some Clay 5-. White. Orange, Clayey. Fine to Coarse SAND (SC) END OF BORING @ 5;83.' SHWT O 48.0 inches - 1 Test Performed 0 24.0 Inches Groundwater Level O > 70.0 Inches ' Infiltration Rate of 5:0 Inches Per Hou}'' c 15 20 ii 25 - i 3 THE STRATIFICATION LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOLMARY LINES BETWEEN SOIL TYPES_IN.SITU THE TRANSITION MAY BE GRADUAL 7n>70 INCHES wS OR ® BORING STAMED 06/22/11 s W4BCB) a114ACH) BORDIG COMPLETED 06 2-2 11 CAPE IN DEPTH e 3 .�� RIG HA FORD" B.Wall DRIIINO METHOD CLIENT JOB @ BORING/) SHEET Picerne Military Housing 33:1670 1-6 1 OF 1 PROJECT NAME ARCHITECT —ENGINEER �LLP Linden Oaks — Phase 2G/2D'• CAFiOLINAS SITE LOCATION 'O' CALIBRATED'I'ONSES Linden Oaks, Spout Springs, N.C. /"9OYH'fHi t 2. 2 4 6+ PLASTIC TATIM uQUIB ' LIMIT iu CONTENT,% law % 'E DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL ENGLTSH 1JR17'9 ,� ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION k RECOVERY c z QQ.. G o BOTTOM OF CASING LOSS OF CIRCULATION 100% z r RQD%— . — REC.% 20%40X60%80X-100 a ,< e C "® sT►NDiOPaxarRA'nox BLI.OTIS/FT: SU[iFACE ELEVATION 10 20 ''"SO 40 60+ 0— " . Gray, Silty SAND (SM)" Tan, Fine SAND.(SP) Brown, Fine SAND (SP—SC) With Some "Clay Brown, Orange, Gray, .Sandy .CLAY (CL).. 5 END OF BORING ® 5.83" SHWT O 48.0 Inches 1 - Test Performed O 24.0 Inches Groundwater Level O -> 70.0 Inches Infiltration Rate of '8.3 Inches Per ".Hour 15 20 25 3 — THE STRATIFICATUN LINES REPRESENT THE APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY LINES BETVEEN,SOIL TYPES IN -SITU THE TRANSITION NAY BE. GRADUAL Y"L>70 INCHES *2 ON ® BORING sTAR BU 06/22/1 1 T1I00) TW"ACR) BORING COMPLETED 06 ,22- 11 CAVE IN DEPTH O Y*L MG HA FOREMAN, B.WOII DRIUJNG METHOD Y I Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor A�� NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director June 3,2010 Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC 903 Armistead Street Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Dee Freeman Secretary DWQ Project # 05-2012, Ver. 3 Harnett County Subject Property: Fort Bragg - Northern Training Area Neighborhood Phase II Utto Muddy Creek [030614,18-23-26, C] Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Sir or Madam: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 249 linear feet of perennial stream, as described within your application dated May 10, 2010, and received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 10, 2010, to construct Phase Il of a military housing subdivision at the site. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers) 3820 (GC3820). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) NW 14 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge, and other regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. if the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: Conditions of Certification: 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: 401 OvetsightlExpress Review Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Ra!elgh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786 \ 1919-733-6893 Internet, htlp:11i emcsele.nc.uslnmetlandsl -One NorthCardina Naturally An Equal Opportunlly, 1 Affirmative Action Employer Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 2 of 6 June 3, 2010 Type of Impact I Amount Approved Units _ -.PIan.Location or Reference Stream -_ erennial 1249 linear feet PCN Application page 5 of 12 Sediment and Erosion Control: 2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and Stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times. 3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/401 Permit Application. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur; 4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters without prior approval from the Division. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, design and placement of temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in &-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. All sediment and erosion control devices shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two (2) months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project; 5. Protective Fencing - The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500; 6. Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Approval Required Before the impacts specified in this Certification may occur, the applicant must meet all of the provisions set forth in the document Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Requirements for Applicants other than the North Carolina Department of Transportation, available at: httn://portal:nedenr.orp/web/wq/swp/wsY401)certsandpennits/swmanagement The required SMP documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification to the DWQ (401 Oversight and Express Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC, 27604). Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC . Page 3 of 6 ' June 3, 2010 SMP approval and implementation procedures shall be as follows: 'e The SMP must be approved in writing by either the 401 Oversight/Express Unit or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before any impacts authorized in this certification occur. If a development is phased, then the SMP for each future phase must approved by the 401 OversighUExpress Unit or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before any impacts associated with that phase may occur. • The approved SMP must be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure is occupied at the site. If a development is phased, then the approved SMP for each future phase must be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure associated with that phase is occupied. • The approved SMP as well as drainage patterns must be maintained in perpetuity. • The SMP may not be modified without prior written authorization from the SMP approval authority. If the SMP falls under another state stormwater program, then a copy of the approval letter and the modified SMP must be submitted to the 401 Oversight/Express Unit prior to the commencement of the modifications. Culvert Installation All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. Culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Culverts shall be designed and installed to allow for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams. If any of the existing pipes are or become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall _ be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched manner, the pipes shall be removed and re- installed correctly. Culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) shall be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of rip rap or other bank hardening methods. If rip -rap is Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 4 of 6 June 3, 2010 necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the Division of Water Quality. Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Please send photographs upstream and downstream of each culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of Completion form. 8. Stormwater Management Plan A final, written stormwater management plan for each phase of this project shall be submitted to the DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit (2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27604) for review and approval. No land disturbance associated with any phase may be conducted until a stormwater management plan (SMP) for that phase has been submitted to, and approved by, the DWQ or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before land disturbance associated with any phase may be conducted. No buildings associated with any phase may be occupied until the stormwater j management plan is constructed and operational for that phase. . Miti ae tion: 9. Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. We understand that you have agreed to provide wetland mitigation for proposed wetland impacts and wish to make a payment to the Wetlands Restoration Fund administered by the NC Ecosystem = EnlLapcement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This has been determined by the DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the mitigation requirement and additional mitigation commitment. Until the EEP receives and clears your check (made payable to: DENR — Ecosystem Enhancement Program Office), no impacts specified in this Authorization Certificate shall occur. The EEP should be contacted at (919) 716-1921 if you have any questions concerning payment into a restoration fund. You have 60 days from the date of this approval to make this payment. For accounting purposes, this Authorization Certificate authorizes payment into the Wetlands Restoration Fund to meet the following compensatory mitigation requirement: Tv a of Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Required - River and Sub -basin Number Stream(perennial) 249 linear feet Cape Fear103030004 Certificate of Completion: 10. Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 5 of 6 June 3, 2010 Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed -provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (919)-733-2698, Facsimile: (919)-733-3478 A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please.telephone Ian McMillan or Amy Chapman in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-1786 or Chad Turlington in the DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300. Sinccrel , Coleco Ff. Sullins CHS/ijm Enclosures: GC3820 Certificate of Completion NC DWQ 401 WQC Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements cc: Chad Turlington, DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office DLR Fayetteville Regional Office Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 6 of 6 June 3,2010 File Copy Chad Evenhouse, Kimley-Hom and Associates, 3001 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 Filename 052012Ver3FortBraggNorthern'I'rainingAreaNeighborhoodPhasell(Hamett)401 ern KUM North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director North Carolina Division of Water Quality 401 Water Quality Certification Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements Dee Freeman Secretary In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500 Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC have permission to fill or otherwise impact 249 linear feet of perennial stream in the Cape Fear River Basin, associated with construction of Phase Il of a military housing subdivision at the site, which is located near Spring Lake, in Hamett County, North Carolina. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted with the conditions listed in the attached Permit transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM NC EEP NAME: Fort Bragg NTA Neighborhood DWQ PROJECT g: 20052012, Ver. 3 LOCATION: Near Spring Lake COUNTY Harnett BASIN/ SUB BASIN Cape Fear/03030004 As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0500, and the conditions of this Certification, you are required to compensate for the above mitigable impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands, surface waters and riparian buffers as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state. Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must be rounded to one -quarter acre increments and linear foot requirements must be rounded up to the nearest foot according to 15 2R.0503(b). Impacts 1, Mitigation _ ji 249 Linear Feet of Perennial Stream 249 Linear Feet of Perennial Stream One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement is through the payment of a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please sign this form and mail the form along with a copy of your 401 Certification or Buffer Approval to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program at the address below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE ECOSYTEM ENHANCMENT PROGRAM. Signature Date ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 1652 Mail Service Center RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1652 (919)716-1921 401 OverslghtlExpress Review Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone:919-733-17861 FAX: 919-733-6893 internal: httpJlh2o.enrstate.nc.uslnmetlandsl F i Iename: 052012 V er3FortBraggNorthernTrainingMeaNeighborhoodPhasall(Hamett)401 One NorthCarolina. Ar hmally An Equal Opportunity t AR`maUve Action Employer Water Quality Certification No. 3820 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES) AND RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULES (BUFFER RULES) Water Quality Certification Number 3820 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to waters and adjacent wetland areas or to wetland areas that are not a part of the surface tributary system to interstate waters or navigable waters of the United States (as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (14) of the Corps of Engineers regulations (Nationwide Permit No. 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031) and for the Riparian Area Protection Rules (Buffer Rules) In 15A NCAC 2B .0200. The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth. Any proposed fill or.modification of wetlands and/or waters, including streams, under this General Certification requires application to, and written approval from the Division of Water Quality (the "Division") except for the single family lot exemption described below. Application and written approval is not required for construction of a driveway to a single family lot as long as the driveway involves less than 25 feet of temporary and/or permanent stream channel impacts, including any in -stream stabilization needed for the crossing. This activity must meet all of the Conditions of Certification listed below. If any of these Conditions cannot be met, or if the activity is associated with or in response to a Notice of Violation from the Division of Water Quality or the NC Division of Land Resources, then written approval from the Division is required. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), written approval for a 401 Water Quality General Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit, one payment to both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees. Conditions of Certification: 1. No Impacts Beyond those Authorized in the Written Approval or Beyond the Threshold for Use of this Certification No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts authorized in the written approval or beyond the thresholds for use of this Certification, including incidental impacts. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. 2. Standard Erosion and Sediment Control Practices Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices: Water Quality Certification No. 3820 Water Quality Certification No. 3820 a. Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. b. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. c. Reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in' accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act and the Mining Act of 1971. d. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times, except for publicly funded linear transportation projects when materials can be accessed offsite in a timely manner. e. If the project occurs in waters or watersheds classified as Primary Nursery Areas (PNA's), Trout Jr), SA, WS-I, WS-II, High Quality (HQW), or Outstanding Resource (ORW) waters, then the sediment and erosion control requirements contained within Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 04B .0124) supercede all other sediment and erosion control requirements. 3. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands or Waters Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or waters outside of the permitted impact areas without prior approval by the Division. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, design and placement of temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. All sediment and erosion control devices shall be removed and the natural grade restored within two (2) months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released, the project. 4. Construction Stormwater Permit NCGO10000 Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued by the Division of Land Resources (DLR) or a DLR delegated local erosion and sedimentation control program, an NPDES General stormwater permit (NCG010000) administered by the Division is automatically issued to the project. This General Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the permit. If your project is covered by this permit [applicable to construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres), full compliance with permit conditions including the sedimentation control plan, self -monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements are required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may be found at http://h2o enr state nc us/su/Forms Documents.htm. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) shall be required to be in full compliance with the conditions related to construction activities within the most recent version of their individual NPDES (NCS000250) stormwater permit. Water Quality Certification No. 3820 Water Quality Certification No. 3820 5. Work in the Dry All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved best management practices from the most current version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC DOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water. Exceptions to this condition require submittal to, and approval by, the Division of Water Quality. 6. Construction Moratoriums and Coordination If activities must occur during periods of high biological activity (i.e. sea turtle or bird nesting), then biological monitoring may be required at the request of other state or federal agencies and coordinated with these activities. This condition can be waived through written concurrence on a case -by -case basis upon reasonable justification. All moratoriums on construction activities established by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to lessen impacts on trout, anadromous fish, larval/post-larval fishes and crustaceans, or other aquatic species of concern shall be implemented. This condition can be waived through written concurrence on a case -by -case basis upon reasonable justification. Work within the twenty-five (25) designated trout counties or identified state or federal endangered or threatened species habitat shall be coordinated with the appropriate WRC, USFWS, NMFS, and/or DMF personnel. 7. Riparian Area Protection (Buffer) Rules Activities located in the protected 50-foot wide riparian areas (whether jurisdictional wetlands or not), within the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman, and Jordan (or any other basin with buffer rules), shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 213.0233, .0259, .0250, .0243, and .0267, and shall be located, designed, constructed, and maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable through the use of best management practices. All buffer rule requirements, including diffuse flow requirements, must be met. 8. Water Supply Watershed Buffers The 100-foot wide vegetative buffer (high -density development) or the 30-fool wide vegetative buffer (low density development) shall be maintained adjacent to all perennial waters except for allowances as provided in the Water Supply Watershed Protection Rules [15A NCAC 213.0212 through .0215]. 9. If concrete is used during the construction, then a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life/fish kills. 10. Compensatory Mitigation In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h), compensatory mitigation may be required for losses of 150 linear feet or more of streams (intermittent and perennial) and/or one (1) acre or more of wetlands. For linear, public transportation projects, impacts equal to or exceeding 150 linear feet per stream may require mitigation. Water Quality Certification No. 3820 3, Water Quality Certification No. 3820 Buffer mitigation may be required for any project with Buffer Rules in effect at the time of application for buffer impacts resulting from activities classified as "Allowable with Mitigation" within the Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules. A determination of buffer, wetland and stream mitigation requirements shall be made by the Division for any application to use this Certification. Design and monitoring protocols shall follow the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Stream Mitigation Guidelines (April 2003), or its subsequent updates. Compensatory mitigation plans shall be submitted for written Division approval as required in those protocols. Alternatively, the Division will accept payment into an in -lieu fee program or credit purchase from a mitigation bank. Finally, the mitigation plan must be implemented and/or constructed before any permanent building or structure on site is occupied. In the case of public road projects, the mitigation plan must be implemented before the road is opened to the public whenever practical or at the earliest reasonable time during the construction of the project. Proof of payment to an in - lieu fee program or mitigation bank must be provided to the Division to satisfy this requirement. 11. For all activities requiring re -alignment of streams, a stream relocation plan must be included for written Division approval. Relocated stream designs should include the same dimensions, patterns+and profiles as the existing channel (or a stable reference reach if the existing channel is unstable), to the maximum extent practical. The new channel should be constructed in the dry and water shall not be turned into the new channel until the banks are stabilized. Vegetation used for permanent bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should include establishment of a 30-foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20-foot wide vegetated buffer on both sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. A transitional phase incorporating appropriate erosion control matting materials and seedling establishment is allowable. Rip -rap, A -Jacks, concrete, gabions or other hard structures may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain the physical integrity of the stream, however, the applicant must provide written justification and any calculations used to determine the extent of rip -rap coverage. Please note that if the stream relocation is conducted as a stream restoration as defined in the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, April 2003 Stream Mitigation Guidelines, the restored length can be used as compensatory mitigation for the impacts resulting from the relocation. 12. Stormwater Management Plan Requirements A. Linear public transportation projects will be required to treat stormwater runoff to the Maximum Extent Practicable in accordance with the practices described in the NCDOT Best Management Practices (BMP) Manual. B. All other projects shall comply with the requirements set forth below. In addition, the applicants shall follow the procedures explained in the version of Protocol for Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Approval and Implementation that is in place on the date of the submittal of the SMP. i. Project Density: Projects with SMPs that require 401 Oversight/ Express Unit, approval shall be classified as either Low or High Density according to the criteria described below. a. Low Density: A development shall be considered Low Density if ALL of the following criteria are shown to have been met. The overall site plan, excluding ponds, lakes, rivers (as specified in North Carolina's Schedule of Classifications) and saltwater wetlands Water Quality Certification No. 3820 4 Water Quality Certification, No. 3820 (SWL), must contain less than 24% impervious surface area considering both current and future development. 2. All stormwater from the entire site must be transported primarily via vegetated conveyances designed in accordance with the most recent version of the NC DWQ Stormwater BMP Manual. 3. The project must not include a stormwater collection system (such as piped conveyances) as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0202(60). 4. If a portion of project has a density equal to or greater than 24%, then the higher density area must be located in an upland area and away from surface waters and drainageways to the maximum extent practicable. b: High Density: Projects that do not meet all of the Low Density criteria described above are considered to be High Density, requiring the installation of appropriate BMPs as described below. 1. All Stormwater runoff from the site must be treated by BMPs that are designed, at a minimum, to remove 85 percent of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). 2. Projects located in watersheds that drain directly to waters containing the following supplemental classifications shall meet these additional requirements: Water Quality Supplemental Stormwater BMP Requirement Classification §303(d) Project -specific conditions maybe added by the Division to target the cause of the wal"uality impairment. NSW A minimum of 30 percent total pho,§sphorus and 30 percent total nitrogen removal, or other applicable nutrient reduction goal for the watershed as I codified in thel5A NCAC 2B .0200 rules. Trout Jr) A minimum of 30 percent total phosphorus and 30 percent total nitrogen removal; BMPs should also be designed I to minimize thermal pollution. 3. All BMPs must be designed in accordance with the version of the NC Division of Water Quality Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual that is in place on the date of the submittal of the SMP. Use of stormwater BMPs other than those listed in the Manual may be approved on a case -by -case basis if the applicant can demonstrate that these BMPs provide equivalent or higher pollutant removal and water quality protection. ii. Vegetated Setback: In areas that are not subject to a state Riparian Area Protection Rule, a 30-foot wide vegetated setback must be maintained adjacent to streams, rivers and tidal waters as specified below. a. The width of the setback shall be measured horizontally from: Water Quality Certification No. 3820 i5; Water Quality Certification No. 3820 1. The normal pool elevation of Impounded structures, 2. The streambank of streams and rivers, and 3. The mean high waterline of tidal waters, perpendicular to shoreline. b. The vegetated setback may be cleared or graded, but must be planted with and maintained in grass or other appropriate plant cover. c. The DWQ may, on a case -by -case basis, grant a minor variance from the vegetated setback requirements pursuant to the procedures set forth in 15A NCAC 02B .0233(9)(b). d. Vegetated setbacks and filters required by state rules or local governments may be met concurrently with this requirement and may contain coastal, isolated or 404 jurisdictional wetlands. iii. Stormwater Flowing to Streams and Wetlands: Stormwater conveyances that discharge to streams and wetlands must discharge at a non -erosive velocity prior to entering the stream or wetland during the peak flow from the ten-year storm. iv. Projects Below Written Authorization Thresholds: Projects that are below written authorization thresholds must comply with the version of Protocol for Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Review and Approval that is in place on the date of the certification for the project. v. Phased Projects: The DWQ will allow SMPs to be phased on a case -by -case basis, with a final SMP required for the current phase and a conceptual SMP for the future phase(s). If the current phase meets the Low Density criteria, but future.phase(s) do not meet the Low Density criteria, then the entire project shall be considered to be High Density. 13. If this Water Quality Certification is used to access building sites, all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable without additional fill. For road construction purposes, this General Water Quality Certification shall only be utilized from natural high ground to natural high ground. 14. Placement of Culverts and Other Structures in Waters and Wetlands The application must include construction plans with cross -sectional details in order to indicate that the current stability of the stream will be maintained or enhanced (i.e., not result in head cuts). Culverts required for this project shall be designed and installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered and allow for aquatic life movement during low flows. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than or equal to 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless otherwise justified and approved by the Division Water Quality Certification No. 3820 6 Water Quality Certification No. 3820 Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or bridges must be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction of the floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands. Any rip rap required for normal pipe burial and stabilization shall be buried such that the original stream elevation is restored and maintained. The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of rip -rap or other bank hardening methods. 15. Additional site -specific conditions may be added to the written approval in order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards. 16. If an environmental document is required under the National or Slate Environmental Policy Act (NEPA or SEPA), then this General Certification is not valid until a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State Clearinghouse. 17. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective buffers in order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place at the time of recording of the property, or of individual lots, whichever is appropriate. A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the 401/Wetlands Unit web site at The text of the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to a specific project. 18. Certificate of Completion When written authorization is required for use of this certification, upon completion of all permitted impacts included within the approval and any subsequent modifications, the applicant shall be required to return the certificate of completion attached to the approval. One copy of the certificate shall be sent to the DWQ Central Office in Raleigh at 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 19. This General Certification shall expire three (3) years from the date of issuance of the written approval from the Division or on the same day as the expiration date of the corresponding Nationwide Permit 14 or Regional General Permit 198200031. In accordance with General Statute 136-44.7B, certifications issued to the NCDOT shall expire only upon expiration of the federal 404 Permit. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance of Certification for a specific project shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this Certification. If the construction process for approved activities will overlap the expiration and renewal date of the corresponding 404 Permit and the Corps allows for continued use of the 404 Permit, then the General Certification shall also remain in effect without requiring re -application and re -approval to use this Certification for the specific impacts already approved. 20. The applicant/permitlee and their authorized agents shall conduct all activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with §303(d) of the Clean Water Act); and any other appropriate requirements of Stale and Federal Law. If the Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met, including failure to sustain a designated or achieved use, or that State or Federal law is Water Quality Certification No. 3820 7 Water Quality Certification No. 3820 being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, then the Division may reevaluate and modify this General Water Quality Certification. Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project may result in revocation of this Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a formal application for Individual Certification for any project in this category of activity , if it is determined that the project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality including state or federally listed endangered or threatened aquatic species or degrade the waters so that existing uses of the wetland or downstream waters are precluded. Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a Certification decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality. Effective date: April 6, 2010 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY By oleen'H. Sulh s Director History Note: Water Quality Certification (WQC) Number 3820 issued April 6,,2010 replaces WQC Number 3704 issued November 1, 2007, WQC Number 3627 issued March 2007, WQC Number 3404 issued March 2003, WQC Number 3375 issued March 18, 2002, WQC Number 3289 issued June 1, 2000, WOC Number 3103 issued on February 11, 1997, WQC Number 2732 issued May 1, 1992, WQC Number 2666 issued January 21, 1992, and WQC Number 2177 issued November 5, 1987. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of Engineers re -authorizes Nationwide Permit 14 or Regional General Permit 198200031 or when deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Water Quality. Water Quality Certification No. 3820 A�n NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary June 3, 2010 DWQ Project # 05-2012, Ver. 3 Harnett County Bragg-Picerne Partners/FBG, LLC 903 Armistead Street Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Subject Property: Fort Bragg - Northern Training Area Neighborhood Phase H Ut to Muddy Creek [030614, 18-23-26, Cl Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Sir or Madam: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 249 linear feet of perennial stream, as described within your application dated May 10, 2010, and received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 10, 2010, to construct Phase II of a military housing subdivision at the site. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3820 (GC3820). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) NW 14 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non -discharge, and other regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new -application:- If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: Conditions of Certification: 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: 401 OversightrExpress Review Permitting Unit 1650 Mall Service Center, Ralegh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Locahon: 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.733.17861 FAX: 919-733.6893 Imemet http:llh2o.encstate.nc.uslnmoUandst ne NorthCarolina Naturally An Equal Oppwunily 1 Alfimialiva Aclbn Employer Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 2 of 6 June 3, 2010 Tvve of Im act I'Amount Approved nits Plan Location or Reference Stream - perennial 1249 linear feet PCN Application page 5 of 12 Sediment and Erosion Control: 2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow, sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times. 3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/40 1 Permit Application. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur; 4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters without prior approval from the Division. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, design and placement of temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. All sediment and erosion control devices shall be removed and the nature! grade restored within two (2) months of the date that the Division of Land Resources or locally delegated program has released the project; 5. Protective Fencing - The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the cousuuction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500; 6. Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Approval Required Before the impacts specified in this Certification may occur, the applicant must meet all of the provisions set forth in the document Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) Requirements for Applicants other than the North Carolina Department of Transportation, available at: http://portal.nedenr.org/web/wq'/swp1ws1401'/certsandpermits/swmana eg menThe required SMP documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification to the DWQ (401 Oversight and Express Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC, 27604). Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 3 of 6 June 3, 2010 SMP approval and implementation procedures shall be as follows: The SMP must be approved in writing by either the 401 Oversight/Express Unit or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before any impacts authorized in this certification occur. If a development is phased, then the SMP for each future phase must approved by the 401 Oversight/Express Unit or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before any impacts associated with that phase may occur. The approved SMP must be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure is occupied at the site. If a development is phased, then the approved SMP for each future phase must be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure associated with that phase is occupied. The approved SMP as well as drainage patterns must be maintained in perpetuity. The SMP may not be modified without prior written authorization from the SMP approval authority. If the SMP falls under another state stormwater program, then a copy of the approval letter and the modified SMP must be submitted to the 401 Oversight/Express Unit prior fo the commencement of the modifications. Culvert Installation All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual htt %/www:ncdot,or doh/o eraiions(bK4P -manual/download/BMP 'Manual. d ( P g/ P �U such as sandbags,'rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excavation in flowing water. Culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Culverts shall be designed and installed to allow for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams. If any, of the existing pipes are or become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched manner, the pipes shall be removed and re- installed correctly. Culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) shall be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be maintained if requested in writing by DWQ, The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of rip rap or other bank hardening methods. If rip -rap is Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC Page 4 of 6 June 3, 2010 necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the Division of Water Quality. Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be designed to adequately accommodate high water or flood conditions. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Please send photographs upstream and downstream ofeaeh culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of Completion form. 8. Stormwater Management Plan A final, written stormwater management plan for each phase of this project shall be submitted to the DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit (2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27604) for review and approval. No land disturbance associated with any phase may be conducted until a stormwater management plan (SMP) for that phase has been submitted to, and approved by, the DWQ or, if the project is subject to another state stormwater program, a copy of the approval letter and approved SMP must be submitted before land disturbance associated with any phase may be conducted. No buildings associated with any phase may be occupied until the stormwater management plan is constructed and operational for that phase. . Mitigation: 9. Compensatory Mitigation Using the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. We understand that you have agreed to provide wetland mitigation for proposed wetland impacts and wish to make a payment to the Wetlands Restoration Fund administered by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This -has beep determined by the DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the mitigation requirement and additional mitigation commitment. Until the EEP receives and clears your check (made payable to: DENR — Ecosystem Enhancement Program Office), no impacts specified in this Authorization Certificate shall occur. The EEP should be contacted at (919) 716-1921 if you have any questions concerning payment into a restoration fund. You have 60 days from the date of this approval to make this payment. For accounting purposes, this Authorization Certificate authorizes payment into the Wetlands Restoration Fund to meet the following compensatory mitigation requirement: Type of Wetland Compensatory Mitigation Required River and Sub -basin Number Stream (perennial) 249 linear feet Cape Fear/03030004 Certificate of Completion: 10. Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. Bragg-Piceme Parmers/FBG, LLC Page 5 of 6 June 3, 2010 Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed,impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. If you wish to contest any statement in the attached Certification you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the office of Administrative hearings. You must file the petition with the office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm, except for official state holidays. The original and one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may be faxed -provided the original and one copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the Office of Administrative Hearings is: Office,of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Telephone: (919)-733-2698, Facsimile: (919)-733-3478 A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows: Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Wafer Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Ian McMillan or Amy Chapman in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-1756 or Chad Turling-ton in the DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office at 910.422.3300. Sihcere1 ` oleen H. Sullins CHS/gm Enclosures: GC3820 Certificate of Completion NC DWQ 401 WQC Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements cc: Chad Turlington, DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office DLR Fayetteville Regional Office Bragg-Piceme Parmers/FBG, LLC Page 6 of 6 June 3, 2010 File Copy Chad Evenhouse, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 3001 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 Filename: 052012Ver3ForrBmggNorthemTraining/veaNeighborhmdPhmll(Hamett)401 -. NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary North Carolina Division of Water Quality 401 Water Quality Certification Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500 Bragg-Piceme Partners/FBG, LLC have permission to fill or otherwise impact 249 linear feet of perennial stream in the Cape Fear River Basin, associated with construction of Phase Il of a military housing subdivision at the site, which is located near Spring Lake, in Harnett County, North Carolina. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted with the conditions listed in the attached Permit transmittal letter. THIS CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS, COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM NC EEP NAME Fort Bragg NTA Neighborhood DWQPROJECT #: 20052012, Ver.3 LOCATION: Near Spring Lake COUNTY Harnett BASIN/ SUB BASIN Cape Fear/03030004 As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0500, and the conditions of this Certification, you are required to compensate for the above mitigable impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of wetlands, surface waters and riparian buffers as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state. Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Ecosystem Enhancement Program must be rounded to one -quarter acre increments and linear foot requirements must be rounded up to the nearest foot according to 15 2R.0503(b). Impacts Mitigation 249 Linear Feet of Perennial Stream 249 Linear Feet of Perennial Stream One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement is through the payment of a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NC A-C 2R.0503. If you, cho^se this option, prase sign this form, and mail the form along with a copy of your 401 Certification or Buffer Approval to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program at the address below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE ECOSYTEM ENIIANCMENT PROGRAM. Signature Date ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM 1652 Mail Service Center RALEIGH, N.C. 27699-1652 (919)716-1921 401 Oversight/Express Review Permuting Unit 1650 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1550 Location: 2321 Crabaee Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.733-17861 FAX: 919-733-6893 Internee hapalh2o.enrstate.nc.uslncwetlandsr Filename: 052012Ver3FortBraggNorthem'PrainingAreaNcighborhoodPhwc II(Hamett)401 One NorthCarolina 'Natura!!i An Equal opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer ��� NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Waier Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary DWQ Project No.:.05 County: Awr tOf eCL Applicant:. Project Name: _ _ _ Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: 3 Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification ,i, , hereby slate that, to the best of my abilities, due care. and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was, observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent ofthe 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Agent's Certification 1, _ _- , hereby stale that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffcr Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Date: If this project wes designed by a Certfed Professional _ I, as a duly registered Professional (i.e., Engineer, Landscape Architect, Surveyor, etc.) in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (pe! iodically, weekly, fuH tiinc) the constriction of the protect, for the Pcrmitec hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Registration No. Date 401 Oversighl/Evpress Review Peanlring Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nortn Carolina 27699-1650 Location: 2321 Cradtrea Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phono 919 733-17861 FAX: 919-733-6893 Internet. Wp:llh2o enr.state.nouslnmetlands! An Equal Opponunily I Al irinive Action E nrAoper NorthCarolina NatltCa��lf U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action ID. 2010-00786 County: Harnett USGS Quad: Olivia GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION Property Owner: Brace-Picerne Partners, LLC Authorized Agent: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Attn: Ron Phillips Attn: Chad Evenhouse Address: 903 Armistead Street Post Office Box 33068 Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307 Raleighn , NC 27636-3068 Telephone No.: (910) 764-5003 (919) 677-2073 Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): The tract is 1,063 acres in size and is located adjacent to Muddy Creek and an unnamed tributary of the Little River, south of HwV 24/87, across from Plantation Drive and the Food Lion Shopping Center, in the Northern Training Area (NTA) Neighborhood, Fort Bragg, Harnett County North Carolina. Description of projects area and activity: To install 79 linear feet of twin 8-toot by 7-foot RCB culverts, with concrete headwalls and aprons on both ends of the culvert at center line station 66+75 on Percy Boulevard and to grade and stabilize 170 feet of additional stream channel. Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1344) _Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) Authorization: 14 Nationwide Permit Number _Regional General Permit Number Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action. This verification is valid until the nationwide permit is modified, reissued or revoked. All of the.existing nationwide permits are scheduled to be modified, reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2012. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of the changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public notice when the nationwide permits are reissued. Furthermore, if you commence (i.e., are under construction) or are under contract to commence before the date that the relevant nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or revocation of the nationwide permit to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. Activities subject to Section 404 (asJndice M above) may aLc, require an individual Section 401 Water Quality. Certification_ You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone (919) 733-1786) to determine Section 401 requirements. For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management . This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact Mr. Richard K. $.pencer at (910) 2 14172. Corps Regulatory Official a�� Date: 21 June 2610 i Expiration Date of Verification: 18 March 2 12 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at our website at http://regulatory.usacesurvey.com/ to complete the survey online. Copy Furnished: DWQ Fayetteville Regional Office NCEEP Action ID. 2010-00786 County: Harnett USGS Quad: Olivia GENERAL PERMIT SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Failure to institute and carry out the details of the following special conditions below and the General Conditions attached will result in a directive to cease all ongoing and permitted work within waters of the United States, including wetlands, associated with the permitted project, or such other remedies and/or fines as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Commander or his authorized representatives may seek. 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall be in place prior to any land disturbance activities. 3. Dewatering of the construction site, if required, shall be accomplished by pumping to a maintained silt bag or approved silting basin. All connections and hose lines shall be inspected for proper coupling fit and leaks before the commencement of the daily work. Used silt bags shall be changed out in accordance with manufacture's specifications and not allowed to overcharge and release sediment to the surface waters and/or wetlands. Silt bags will not be located within any wetland or surface water. 4. All wetland areas within the project area that are not to be disturbed shall be identified by use of barrier fence to prevent unauthorized impacts to these areas. 5. Staging areas or the stockpiling of construction material shall not be located in any wetlands. 6. A concrete sill will be placed in one barrel of the twin culvert to accommodate low flow through one culvert barrel. 7. Compensatory mitigation for the unavoidable impacts to 249 linear feet of warm water stream channel associated with the proposed project shall be mitigated by Camp Lejeune by payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) in the amount determined by the NCEEP, sufficient to provide 498 linear feet of warm water stream credits. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property shall begin only after the permmittee has made full payment to the NCEEP ana provided a copy of the payment documentation to the Corps of Engineers, and the NCEEP has provided written confirmation to the Corps of Engineers that it agrees to accept responsibility for the mitigation work required. Action ID Number: 2010-00786 County: Harnett Permittee: Brace-Picerne Partners, LLC Date Permit Issued: June 21, 2010 Project Manager: Richard K. Spencer Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification and return it to the following address: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE P.O.Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension, modification, or revocation. I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit conditions. Signature of Permittee Date -.� .,. - I Rd CUMBERLAND )Project Site -Phase III 0 3,500 7,000 Feet Title Vicinity Map r�.Re row Nationwide Permit #14 Application Project Fort Bragg Northern Training Area (NTA) Neighborhood— Phase 11 Harnett County, North Carolina r Project Number Figure 012332009 1 ! I \ t 1 ( \ I l / / af13/M VICrM f116/ll.tl oosnntlsr SITE DATA TABLE Phase 2Tatal Site Area 392.1 AC Phase 2 Wetland Area - 43.1 AC Phase 2Roads - 17.8 AC Phase 2 Buildings and Driveways 27.0 AC Phase 2 Sidewalks, Pool Decks, Conc Padsetc. &3 AC Total Proposed Im eMous Area 51.1 AC 1 mpemious Percentage* - 14.63 % 'Imp %=Total Proposed Imp./(Total Site Area -Wetland Area) LEGEND ^oants;m ATK1t. TOMO EASTING WETLAND LIMITS IaNv.,InBOV,m �J _ — — — — — 50 PMH BUFFER FORTBRAGG RCI FAMILY HOUSING FORM BRAGG,NC M PREURIN 1RY roa rmnne oar LFRN WR6 Russ a PROJECT PNASf AND NPACT OOaBri 00%. `� ;.; FORT BRAGG -----_- - — — RCI FAMILY Aar HOUSING C: aRr FMT BRAGG. K C up wAlkR UK y 15' Rm 8 W S RCP RPRAP mSiRAMM- SIRmmw m BE IV RGPE 9 GSgi oEsdm Pan (FACE SAAR ANI) {ES-RCNTx PLANT WiW UK WETLAND mm PRGPG4➢ M1 WI REmnReNmm .•� PERYAXENT WA(MI) Ex. 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Pw. sTREAu s, r 6AA� ror ORRAP E W Fm�ORvin5 d�5RAMR BE R. 2=15 WETLAND `nef A� IN y.j a, (NAf C J M1 IN (R1Cf A / Wl 21NLBS � YMIIO Y W � r Ig' NCPE O GSOg 1 GRAPW er�.c gIEEF: FlGURE gA NATIONWIDE PERMIT 14 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FINAL NOTICE OF ISSUANCE AND MODIFICATION OF NATIONWIDE PERMITS FEDERAL REGISTER AUTHORIZED MARCH 19, 2007 Linear Transportation Projects. Activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of linear transportation projects (e.g., roads, highways, railways, trails, airport runways, and taxiways) in waters of the United States. For linear transportation projects in non -tidal waters, the discharge cannot cause the loss of greater than 1/2-acre of waters of the United States. For linear transportation projects in tidal waters, the discharge cannot cause the loss of greater than 1/3-acre of waters of the United States. Any stream channel modification, including bank stabilization, is limited to the minimum necessary to construct or protect the linear transportation project; such modifications must be in the`immediate vicinity of the project. This N WP also authorizes temporary structures, fills, and work necessary to construct the linear transportation project. Appropriate measures must be taken to maintain normal downstream flows and minimize flooding to the maximum extent practicable, when temporary structures, work, and discharges, including cofferdams, are necessary for construction activities, access fills, or dewatering of construction sites. Temporary fills must consist of materials, and be placed in a manner, that will not be eroded by expected high flows. Temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected areas returned to pre -construction elevations. The areas affected by temporary fills must be revegetated, as appropriate. This NWP cannot be used to authorize non -linear features commonly associated with transportation projects, such as vehicle maintenance or storage buildings, parking lots, train stations, or aircraft hangars. Notification: The permittee must submit a pre -construction notification to the district engineer prior to commencing the activity if: (1) the loss of waters of the United States exceeds 1/10 acre; or (2) there is a discharge in a speciai aquatic site,• n6'Zrai6g wetlaads. (See generai - condition 27.) (Sections 10 and 404) Note: Some discharges for the construction of farm roads or forest roads, or temporary roads for moving mining equipment, may qualify for an exemption under Section 404(0 of the Clean Water Act (see 33 CFR 323.4). NATIONWIDE PERMIT CONDITIONS The following General Conditions must be followed in order for any authorization by a NWP to be valid: 1. Navigation. (a) No activity may cause more than a minimal adverse effect on navigation. (b) Any safety lights and signals prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, must be installed and maintained at the permittee's expense on authorized facilities in navigable waters of the United States. (c) The permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the permittee will be required, upon due notice from the Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shall be made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration. 2. Aquatic Life Movements. No activity may substantially disrupt the necessary life cycle movements of those species of aquatic life indigenous to the waterbody, including those species that normally migrate through the area, unless the activity's primary purpose is to impound water. Culverts placed in streams must be installed to maintain low flow conditions. 3. Spawning Areas. Activities in spawning areas during spawning seasons must be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Activities that result in the physical destruction (e.g., through excavation, fill, or downstream smothering by substantial turbidity) of an important spawning area are not authorized. 4. Mi rg atory Bird Breeding Areas. Activities in waters of the United States that serve as breeding areas for migratory birds rrast be avoided to ffiz'maximurn extent practicable.- 5. Shellfish Beds. No activity may occur in areas of concentrated shellfish populations, unless the activity is directly related to a shellfish harvesting activity authorized by NWPs 4 and 48. 6. Suitable Material. No activity may use unsuitable material (e.g., trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc.). Material used for construction or discharged must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts (see Section 307 of the Clean Water Act). 7. Water Supply Intakes. No activity may occur in the proximity of a public water supply intake, except where the activity is for the repair or improvement of public water supply intake structures or adjacent bank stabilization. 8. Adverse Effects From Impoundments. If the activity creates an impoundment of water, adverse effects to the aquatic system due to accelerating the passage of water, and/or restricting its flow must be minimized to the maximum extent practicable. 9. Management of Water Flows. To the maximum extent practicable, the pre -construction course, condition, capacity, and location of open waters must be maintained for each activity, including stream channelization and storm water management activities, except as provided below. The activity must be constructed to withstand expected high flows. The activity must not restrict or impede the passage of normal or high flows, unless the primary purpose of the activity is to impound water or manage high flows. The activity may alter the pre -construction course, condition, capacity, and location of open waters if it benefits the aquatic environment (e.g., stream restoration or relocation activities). 10. Fills Within 100-Year Floodplains. The activity must comply with applicable FEMA- approved state or local floodplain management requirements. 11. Equipment. Heavy equipment working in wetlands or mudflats must be placed on mats, or other measures must be taken to minimize soil disturbance. 12. Soil Erosion and Sediment Controls. Appropriate soil erosion and sediment controls must be used and maintained in effective operating condition during construction, and all -exposed soil and other fills, as well as any work below the ordinary high water mark or high tide line, must be permanently stabilized at the earliest practicable date. Permittees are encouraged to perform work within waters of the United States during periods of low -flow or no -flow. 13. Removal of Temporary Fills. Temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected areas returned to pre -construction elevations. The affected areas must be revegetated, as appropriate. 14. Proper Maintenance. Any authorized structure or fill shall be properly maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety. 13-PJild and -Scenic Rivers. No activity may occur in a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System, or in a river officially designated by Congress as a "study river" for possible inclusion in the system while the river is in an official study status, unless the appropriate Federal agency with direct management responsibility for such river, has determined in writing that the proposed activity will not adversely affect the Wild and Scenic River designation or study status. Information on Wild and Scenic Rivers may be obtained from the appropriate Federal land management agency in the area (e.g., National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). 16. Tribal Rights. No activity or its operation may impair reserved tribal rights, including, but not limited to, reserved water rights and treaty fishing and hunting rights. 17. Endangered Species. (a) No activity is authorized under any NWP which is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for such designation, as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), or which will destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species. No activity is authorized under any NWP which "may affect" a listed species or critical habitat, unless Section 7 consultation addressing the effects of the proposed activity has been completed. (b) Federal agencies should follow their own procedures for complying with the requirements of the ESA. Federal permittees must provide the district engineer with the appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with those requirements. (c) Non-federal permittees shall notify the district engineer if any listed species or designated critical habitat might be affected or is in the vicinity of the project, or if the project is located in designated critical habitat, and shall not begin work on the activity until notified by the district engineer that the requirements of the ESA have been satisfied and that the activity is authorized. For activities that might affect Federally -listed endangered or threatened species or designated critical habitat, the pre -construction notification must include the name(s) of the endangered or threatened species that may be affected by the proposed work or that utilize the designated critical habitat that may be affected by the proposed work. The district engineer will determine whether the proposed activity "may affect" or will have "no effect" to listed species and designated critical habitat and will notify the non -Federal applicant of the Corps' determination within 45 days of receipt of a complete pre -construction notification. In cases where the non -Federal applicant has identified listed species or critical habitat that might be affected or is in the vicinity of the project, and has so notified the Corps, the applicant shall not begin work until the Corps has provided notification the proposed activities will have "no effect" on listed species or critical habitat, or until Section 7 consultation has been completed. (d) As a result of formal or informal consultation with the FWS or NMFS the district engineer may add species -specific regional endangered species conditions to the NWPs. (e) Authorization of an activity by a NWP does not authorize the "take" of a threatened or endangered species as defined under the ESA. In the absence of separate authorization (e.g., an ESA Section 10 Permit, a Biological Opinion with "incidental take" provisions, etc.) from the U.S. FWS or the NMFS, both lethal and non -lethal "takes" of protected species are in violation of the ESA. Information on the location of threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat can be obtained directly from the offices of the U.S. FWS and NMFS or their world wide Web pages at http://www.fws.gov/ and http://www.noaa.gov/fisheries.html respectively. 18. Historic Properties. (a) In cases where the district engineer determines that the activity may affect properties listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places, the activity is not authorized, until the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) have been satisfied. (b) Federal permittees should follow their own procedures for complying with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Federal permittees must provide the district engineer with the appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with those requirements. (c) Non-federal permittees must submit a pre -construction notification to the district engineer if the authorized activity may have the potential to cause effects to any historic properties listed, determined to be eligible for listing on, or potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including previously unidentified properties. For such activities, the pre -construction notification must state which historic properties may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the location of the historic properties or the potential for the presence of historic properties. Assistance regarding information on the location of or potential for the presence of historic resources can be sought from the State i.L., r - A - Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, as appropriate, and the National Register of Historic Places (see 33 CFR 330.4(g)). The district engineer shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to carry out appropriate identification efforts, which may include background research, consultation, oral history interviews, sample field investigation, and field survey. Based on the information submitted and these efforts, the district engineer shall determine whether the proposed activity has the potential to cause an effect on the historic properties. Where the non -Federal applicant has identified historic properties which the activity may have the potential to cause effects and so notified the Corps, the non -Federal applicant shall not begin the activity until notified by the district engineer either that the activity has no potential to cause effects or that consultation under Section 106 of the NHPA has been completed. (d) The district engineer will notify the prospective permittee within 45 days of receipt of a complete pre -construction notification whether NHPA Section 106 consultation is required. Section 106 consultation is not required when the Corps determines that the activity does not have the potential to cause effects on historic properties (see 36 CFR 800.3(a)). If NHPA section I06 consultation is required and will occur, the district engineer will notify the non -Federal applicant that he or she cannot begin work until Section 106 consultation is completed. . (e) Prospective permittees should be aware that section 1 I Ok of the NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470h-2(k)) prevents the Corps from granting a permit or other assistance to an applicant who, with,intent to avoid the requirements of Section 106 of the NHPA, has intentionally significantly adversely affected a historic property to which the permit would relate, or having legal power to prevent it, allowed such significant adverse effect to occur, unless the Corps, after consultation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), determines that circumstances justify. granting such assistance despite the adverse effect created or permitted by the applicant. If circumstances justify granting the assistance, the Corps is required to notify the ACHP and provide documentation specifying the circumstances, explaining the degree of damage to the integrity of any historic properties affected, and proposed mitigation. This documentation must include any views obtained from the applicant, SHPO/THPO, appropriate Indian tribes if the undertaking occurs on or affects historic properties on tribal lands or affects properties of interest to those tribes, and other parties known to have a legitimate interest in the impacts to the - permitted activity on historic properties. -- - _- 19. Desienated Critical Resource Waters. Critical resource waters include, NOAA- designated marine sanctuaries, National Estuarine Research Reserves, state natural heritage sites, and outstanding national resource waters or other waters officially designated by a state as having particular environmental or ecological significance and identified by the district engineer after notice and opportunity for public comment. The district engineer may also designate additional critical resource waters after notice and opportunity for comment. (a) Discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States are not authorized by NWPs 7, 12, 14, 16, 17, 21, 29, 31, 35, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 49, and 50 for any activity within, or directly affecting, critical resource waters, including wetlands adjacent to such waters. (b) For NWPs 3, 8, 10, 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, and 38, notification is required in accordance with general condition 27, for any activity proposed in the designated critical resource waters including wetlands adjacent to those waters. The district engineer may authorize activities under these NWPs only after it is determined that the impacts to the critical resource waters will be no more than minimal. 20. Mitigation. The district engineer will consider the following factors when determining appropriate and practicable mitigation necessary to ensure that adverse effects on the aquatic environment are minimal: (a) The activity must be designed and constructed to avoid and minimize adverse effects, both temporary and permanent, to waters of the United States to the maximum extent practicable at the project site (i.e., on site). (b) Mitigation in all its forms (avoiding, minimizing, rectifying, reducing, or compensating) will be required to the extent necessary to ensure that the adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. (c) Compensatory mitigation at a minimum one -for -one ratio will be required for all wetland losses that exceed 1/10 acre and require pre -construction notification, unless the district engineer determines in writing that some other form of mitigation would be more environmentally appropriate and provides a project -specific waiver of this requirement. For wetland losses of 1/10 acre or less that require pre -construction notification, the district engineer may determine on a case -by -case basis that compensatory mitigation is required to ensure that the activity results in minimal adverse effects on the aquatic environment. Since the likelihood of success is greater and the impacts to potentially valuable uplands are reduced, wetland restoration should be the first compensatory mitigation option considered. (d) For losses of streams or other open waters that require pre -construction notification, the district engineer may require compensatory mitigation, such as stream restoration, to ensure that the activity results in minimal adverse effects on the aquatic environment. (e) Compensatory mitigation will not be used to increase the acreage losses allowed by the acreage limits of the NWPs. For example, if an NWP has an acreage limit of 1/2 acre, it cannot be used to authorize any project resulting in the loss of greater than 1/2 acre of waters of the United States, even if compensatory mitigation is provided that replaces or restores some of the lost waters. However, compensatory mitigation can and should be used, as necessary, to ensure that a project already meeting the established acreage limits also satisfies the minimal impact requirement associated with the NWPs. - (0 Compensatory mitigation pions Tor projeets in or near streams -or other open waters will normally include a requirement for the establishment, maintenance, and legal protection (e.g., conservation easements) of riparian areas next to open waters. In some cases, riparian areas may be the only compensatory mitigation required. Riparian areas should consist of native species. The width of the required riparian area will address documented water quality or aquatic habitat loss concerns. Normally, the riparian area will be 25 to 50 feet wide on each side of the stream, but the district engineer may require slightly wider riparian areas to address documented water quality or habitat loss concerns. Where both wetlands and open waters exist on the project site, the district engineer will determine the appropriate compensatory mitigation (e.g., riparian areas and/or wetlands compensation) based on what is best for the aquatic environment on a watershed basis. In cases where riparian areas are determined to be the most appropriate form of compensatory mitigation, the district engineer may waive or reduce the requirement to provide wetland compensatory mitigation for wetland losses. (g) Permittees may propose the use of mitigation banks, in -lieu fee arrangements or separate activity -specific compensatory mitigation. In all cases, the mitigation provisions will specify the party responsible for accomplishing and/or complying with the mitigation plan. (h) Where certain functions and services of waters of the United States are permanently adversely affected, such as the conversion of a forested or. scrub -shrub wetland to a herbaceous wetland in a permanently maintained utility line right-of-way, mitigation may be required to reduce the adverse effects of the project to the minimal level. 21. Water Quality. Where States and authorized Tribes, or EPA where applicable, have not previously certified compliance of an NWP with CWA Section 401, individual 401 Water Quality Certification must be obtained or waived (see 33 CFR 330.4(c)). The district engineer or State or Tribe may require additional water quality management measures to ensure that the authorized activity does not result in more than minimal degradation of water quality. 22. Coastal Zone Management. In coastal states where an NWP has not previously received a state coastal zone management consistency concurrence, an individual state coastal zone management consistency concurrence must be obtained, or a presumption of concurrence must occur (see 33 CFR 330.4(d)). The district engineer or a State may require additional measures to ensure that the authorized activity is consistent with state coastal zone management requirements. 23. Regional and Case -By -Case Conditions. The activity must comply with any regional conditions that may have been added by the Division Engineer (see 33 CFR 330.4(e)) and with any case specific conditions added by the Corps or by the state, Indian Tribe, or U.S. EPA in its section 401 Water Quality Certification, or by the state in its Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determination. 24. Use of Multiple Nationwide Permits. The use of more than one NWP for a single and complete project is prohibited, except when the acreage loss of waters of the United States authorized by the NWPs does not exceed the acreage limit of the NWP with the highest specified acreage limit. For example, if a road crossing over tidal waters is constructed under NWP 14, with associated bank stabilization authorized by NWP 13, the maximum acreage loss of waters of the United Sta18-tbr the total project cannot exceed 1/3-acre. - 25. Transfer of Nationwide Permit Verifications. If the permittee sells the property associated with a nationwide permit verification, the permittee may transfer the nationwide permit verification to the new owner by submitting a letter to the appropriate Corps district office to validate the transfer. A copy of the nationwide permit verification must be attached to the letter, and the letter must contain the following statement and signature: "When the structures or work authorized by this nationwide permit are still in existence at the time the property is transferred, the terms and conditions of this nationwide permit, including any special conditions, will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the property. To validate the transfer of this nationwide permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below." (Transferee) (Date) 26. Compliance Certification. Each permittee who received an NWP verification from the Corps must submit a signed certification regarding the completed work and any required mitigation. The certification form must be forwarded by the Corps with the NWP verification letter and will include: (a) A statement that the authorized work was done in accordance with the NWP authorization, including any general or specific conditions; (b) A statement that any required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit conditions; and (c) The signature of the permittee certifying the completion of the work and mitigation. 27. Pre -Construction Notification. (a) Timing. Where required by the terms of the NWP, the prospective permittee must notify the district engineer by submitting a pre -construction notification (PCN) as early as possible. The district engineer must determine if the PCN is complete within 30 calendar days of the date of receipt and, as a general rule, will request additional information necessary to make the PCN complete only once. However, if the prospective permittee does not provide all of the requested information, then the district engineer will notify the prospective permittee that the PCN is still incomplete and the PCN review process will not commence until all of the requested information has been received by the district engineer. The prospective permittee shall not begin the activity until either: (1)*He or she is notified in writing by the district engineer that the activity may'oroceed under the NWP with any special conditions imposed by the district or division engineer; or (2) Forty-five calendar days have passed from the district engineer's receipt of the complete PCN and the prospective permittee has not received written notice from the district or division engineer. However, if the permittee was required to notify the Corps pursuant to general condition 17 that listed species or critical habitat might affected or in the vicinity of the project, or to notify the Corps pursuant to general condition 18 that the activity may have the potential to cause effects to historic properties, the permittee cannot begin the activity until receiving written notification from the Corps that is "no effect" on listed species or "no potential to cause effects" on historic properties, or that any consultation required under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (see 33 CFR 330.4(f)) and/or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation (see 33 CFR 330.4(g)) is completed. Also, work cannot begin under NWPs 21, 49, or 50 until the permittee has received written approval from the Corps. If the proposed activity requires a written waiver to exceed specified limits of an NWP, the permittee cannot begin the activity until the district engineer issues the waiver. If the district or division engineer notifies the permittee in writing that an individual permit is required within 45 calendar days of receipt of a complete PCN, the permittee cannot begin the activity until an individual permit has been obtained. Subsequently, the permittee's right to proceed under the NWP may be modified, suspended, or revoked only in accordance with the procedure set forth in 33 CFR 330.5(d)(2). (b) Contents of Pre -Construction Notification: The PCN must be in writing and include the following information: (1) Name, address and telephone numbers of the prospective permittee; (2) Location of the proposed project; (3) A description of the proposed project; the project's purpose; direct and indirect adverse environmental effects the project would cause; any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permit(s) used or intended to be used to authorize any part of the proposed project or any related activity. The description should be sufficiently detailed to allow the district engineer to determine that the adverse effects of the project will be minimal and to determine the need for compensatory mitigation. Sketches should be provided when necessary to show that the activity complies with the terms of the NWP. (Sketches usually clarify the project and when provided result in a quicker decision.); (4) The PCN must include a delineation of special aquatic sites and other waters of the United States on the project site. Wetland delineations must be prepared in accordance with the current method required by the Corps. The permittee may ask the Corps to delineate the special aquatic sites and other waters of the United States, but there may be a delay if the Corps does the delineation,, especially if the project site is large or contains many waters of the United States. Furthermore, the 45 day period will not start until the delineation has been submitted to or completed by the Corps, where appropriate; (5) If the proposed activity will result in the loss of greater than 1/10 acre of wetlands and a PCN is required, the prospective permittee must submit a statement describing how the mitigation requirement will be satisfied. As an alternative, the prospective permittee may submit a conceptual or detailed mitigation plan. (6) If any listed species or designated critical habitat might be affected or is in the vicinity of the project, or if the project is located in designated critical habitat, for non -Federal applicants the PCN must include the name(s) of those endangered or threatened species that might be affected by the proposed work or utilize the designated critical habitat that may be affected by the proposed work. Federal applicants must provide docurhentatk�n demonstrating compliance with the Endangered Species Act; and (7) For an activity that may affect a historic property listed on, determined to be eligible for listing on, or potentially eligible for listing on, the National Register of Historic Places, for non -Federal applicants the PCN must state which historic property may be affected by the proposed work or include a vicinity map indicating the location of the historic property. Federal applicants must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. (c) Form of Pre -Construction Notification: The standard individual permit application form (Form ENG 4345) may be used, but the completed application form must clearly indicate that it is a PCN and must include all of the information required in paragraphs (b)(l) through (7) of this general condition. A letter containing the required information may also be used. (d) Agency Coordination: (1) The district engineer will consider any comments from Federal and state agencies concerning the proposed activity's compliance with the terms and conditions of the NWPs and the need for mitigation to reduce the project's adverse environmental effects to a minimal level. W (2) For all NWP 48 activities requiring pre -construction notification and for other NWP activities requiring pre -construction notification to the district engineer that result in the loss of greater than 1/2-acre of waters of the United States, the district engineer will immediately provide (e.g., via facsimile transmission, overnight mail, or other expeditious manner) a copy of the PCN to the appropriate Federal or state offices (U.S. FWS, state natural resource or water quality agency, EPA, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), and, if appropriate, the NMFS). With the exception of NWP 37, these agencies will then have 10 calendar days from the date the material is transmitted to telephone or fax the district engineer notice that they intend to provide substantive, site -specific comments. If so contacted by an agency, the district engineer will wait an additional 15 calendar days before making a decision on the pre -construction notification. The district engineer will fully consider agency comments received within the specified time frame, but will provide no response to the resource agency, except as provided below. The district engineer will indicate in the administrative record associated with each pre -construction notification that the resource agencies' concerns were considered. For NWP 37, the emergency watershed protection and rehabilitation activity may proceed immediately in cases where there is an unacceptable hazard to life or a significant loss of property or economic hardship will occur. The district engineer will consider any comments received to decide whether the NWP 37 authorization should be modified, suspended, or revoked in accordance with the procedures at 33 CFR 330.5. (3) In cases of where the prospective permittee is not a Federal agency, the district engineer will provide a response to NMFS within 30 calendar days of receipt of any Essential Fish Habitat conservation recommendations, as required by Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. (4) Applicants are encouraged to provide the Corps multiple copies of pre -construction notifications to expedite agency coordination. (5) For NWP 48 activities that require reporting, the district engineer will provide a copy of each report within 10 calendar days of receipt to the appropriate regional office of the NMFS. (e) District Engineer's Decision: In reviewing the PCN for the proposed activity, the district engineer will determine whether the activity authorized by the NWP will result in more than minimal individual or cumu!ative sdve se environmental effects or tray be contrary to the public interest. If the proposed activity requires a PCN and will result in a loss of greater than 1/10 acre of wetlands, the prospective permittee should submit a mitigation proposal with the PCN. Applicants may also propose compensatory mitigation for projects with smaller impacts. The district engineer will consider any proposed compensatory mitigation the applicant has included in the proposal in determining whether the net adverse environmental effects to the aquatic environment of the proposed work are minimal. The compensatory mitigation proposal may be either conceptual or detailed. If the district engineer determines that the activity complies with the terms and conditions of the NWP and that the adverse effects on the aquatic environment are minimal, after considering mitigation, the district engineer will notify the permittee and include any conditions the district engineer deems necessary. The district engineer must approve any compensatory mitigation proposal before the permittee commences work. If the prospective permittee elects to submit a compensatory mitigation plan with the PCN, the district engineer will expeditiously review the proposed compensatory mitigation plan. The district engineer must review the plan within 45 calendar days of receiving a complete PCN and determine whether the proposed mitigation would ensure no more than minimal adverse effects on the aquatic environment. If the net adverse effects of the project on the aquatic environment 10 (after consideration of the compensatory mitigation proposal) are determined by the district engineer to be minimal, the district engineer will provide a timely written response to the applicant. The response will state that the project can proceed under the terms and conditions of the N WP. If the district engineer determines that the adverse effects of the proposed work are more than minimal, then the district engineer will notify the applicant either: (l) That the project does not qualify for authorization under the NWP and instruct the applicant on the procedures to seek authorization under an individual permit; (2) that the project is authorized under the NWP subject to the applicant's submission of a mitigation plan that would reduce the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal level; or (3) that the project is authorized under the NWP with specific modifications or conditions. Where the district engineer determines that mitigation is required to ensure no more than minimal adverse effects occur to the aquatic environment, the activity will be authorized within the 45-day PCN period. The authorization will include the necessary conceptual or specific mitigation or a requirement that the applicant submit a mitigation plan that would reduce the adverse effects on the aquatic environment to the minimal level. When mitigation is required, no work in waters of the United States may occur until the district engineer has approved a specific mitigation plan. 28. Single and Complete Proiect. The activity must be a single and complete project. The same NWP.cannot be used more than once for the same single and complete project. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. District Engineers have authority to determine if an activity complies with the terms and conditions of an NWP. 2. NWPs do not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state, or local permits, approvals, or authorizations required by law. 3. NWPs do not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. 4. NWPs do not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others. 5. NWPs do not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. DEFINITIONS Best management practices (BMPs): Policies, practices, procedures, or structures implemented to mitigate the adverse environmental effects on surface water quality resulting from development. BMPs are categorized as structural or non-structural. Compensatory mill ag tion: The restoration, establishment (creation), enhancement, or preservation of aquatic resources for the purpose of compensating for unavoidable adverse impacts which remain after all appropriate and practicable avoidance and minimization has been achieved. Currently serviceable: Useable as is or with some maintenance, but not so degraded as to essentially require reconstruction. Discharge: The term "discharge" means any discharge of dredged or fill material. Enhancement: The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of an aquatic resource to heighten, intensify, or improve a specific aquatic resource function(s). Enhancement results in the gain of selected aquatic resource function(s), but may also lead to a decline in other aquatic resource function(s). Enhancement does not result in a gain in aquatic resource area. Ephemeral. stream: An ephemeral stream has flowing water only during, and for a short duration after, precipitation events in a typical year. Ephemeral stream beds are located above the water table year-round. Groundwater is not a source of water for the stream. Runoff from rainfall is the primary source of water for stream flow. Establishment (creation): The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics present to develop an aquatic resource that did not previously exist at an upland site. Establishment results in a gain in aquatic resource area. Historic Property: Any prehistoric or historic district, site (including archaeological site), building, structure, or other object included in, or eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Secretary of the Interior. This term includes artifacts, records, and remains that are related to and located within such properties. The term includes properties of traditional religious and cultural importance to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization and that meet the National Register criteria (36 CFR part 60). Independent utility: A test to determine what constitutes a single and complete project in the Corps regulatory program. A project is considered to have independent utility if it would be constructed absent the construction of other projects in the project area. Portions of a multi -phase project that depend upon other phases of the project do not -have independent utility. Phases of a project that would be constructed even if the other phases were not built can be considered as separate single and complete projects with independent utility. Intermittent stream: An intermittent stream has flowing water during certain times of the year, when groundwater provides water for stream flow. During dry periods, intermittent streams may not have flowing water. Runoff from rainfall is a supplemental source of water for stream flow. Loss of waters of the United States: Waters of the United States that are permanently adversely affected by filling, flooding, excavation, or drainage because of the regulated activity. Permanent adverse effects include permanent discharges of dredged or fill material that change an aquatic area to dry land, increase the bottom elevation of a waterbody, or change the use of a waterbody. The acreage'of loss of waters of the United States is a threshold measurerrieao. fi.e impact to jurisdictional waters for determining whether a project may qualify for an NWT; it is not a net threshold that is calculated after considering compensatory mitigation that may be used to offset losses of aquatic functions and services. The loss of stream bed includes the linear feet of stream bed that is filled or excavated. Waters of the United States temporarily filled, flooded, excavated, or drained, but restored to pre -construction contours and elevations after construction, are not included in the measurement of loss of waters of the United States. Impacts resulting from activities eligible for exemptions under Section 404(f) of the Clean Water Act are not considered when calculating the loss of waters of the United States. Non -tidal wetland: A non -tidal wetland is a wetland that is not subject to the ebb and flow of tidal waters. The definition of a wetland can be found at 33 CFR 328.3(b). Non -tidal wetlands contiguous to tidal waters are located landward of the high tide line (i.e., spring high tide line). Open water: For purposes of the N WPs, an open water is any area that in a year with normal patterns of precipitation has water flowing or standing above ground to the extent that an ordinary high water mark can be determined. Aquatic vegetation within the area of standing or 12 flowing water is either non -emergent, sparse, or absent. Vegetated shallows are considered to be open waters. Examples of "open waters" include rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Ordinary High Water Mark: An ordinary high water mark is a line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics, or by other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas (see 33 CFR 328.3(e)). Perennial stream: A perennial stream has flowing water year-round during a typical year. The water table is located above the stream bed for most of the year. Groundwater is the primary source of water for stream flow. Runoff from rainfall is a supplemental source of water for stream flow. Practicable: Available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes. Pre -construction notification: A request submitted by the project proponent to the Corps for confirmation that a particular activity is authorized by nationwide permit. The request may be a permit application, letter, or similar document that includes information about the proposed work and its anticipated environmental effects. Pre -construction notification may be required by the terms and conditions of a nationwide permit, or by regional conditions. A pre -construction notification may be voluntarily submitted in cases where pre -construction notification is not required and the project proponent wants confirmation that the activity is authorized by nationwide permit. Preservation: The removal of a threat to, or preventing the decline of, aquatic resources by an action in or near those aquatic resources. This term includes activities commonly associated with the protection and maintenance of aquatic resources through the implementation of appropriate legal and physical mechanisms. Preservation does not result in a gain of aquatic resource area or functions. -Re-establishment: The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural/historic functions to a former aquatic resource. Re-establishment results in rebuilding a former aquatic resource and results in a gain in aquatic resource area. Rehabilitation: The manipulation of the physica!; cnemi<We, or biologicalcharacteristics of a site with the goal of repairing natural/historic functions to a degraded aquatic resource. Rehabilitation results in a gain in aquatic resource function, but does not result in a gain in aquatic resource area. Restoration: The manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural/historic functions to a former or degraded aquatic resource. For the purpose of tracking net gains in aquatic resource area, restoration is divided into two categories: re-establishment and rehabilitation. Riffle and pool complex: Riffle and pool complexes are special aquatic sites under the 404(b)(1) Guidelines. Riffle and pool complexes sometimes characterize steep gradient sections of streams. Such stream sections are recognizable by their hydraulic characteristics. The rapid movement of water over a course substrate in.riffles results in a rough flow, a turbulent surface, and high dissolved oxygen levels in the water. Pools are deeper areas associated with riffles. A slower stream velocity, a streaming flow, a smooth surface, and a finer substrate characterize Pools. Riparian areas: Riparian areas are lands adjacent to streams, lakes, and estuarine -marine shorelines. Riparian areas are transitional between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, through 13 which surface and subsurface hydrology connects waterbodies with their adjacent uplands. Riparian areas provide a variety of ecological functions and services and help improve or maintain local water quality. (See general condition 20.) Shellfish seeding: The placement of shellfish seed and/or suitable substrate to increase shellfish production. Shellfish seed consists of immature individual shellfish or individual shellfish attached to shells or shell fragments (i.e., spat on shell). Suitable substrate may consist of shellfish shells, shell fragments, or other appropriate materials placed into waters for shellfish habitat. Single and complete proiect: The term "single and complete project" is defined at 33 CFR 330.2(i) as the total project proposed or accomplished by one owner/developer or partnership or other association of owners/developers. A single and complete project must have independent utility (see definition). For linear projects, a "single and complete project" is all crossings of a single water of the United States (i.e., a single waterbody) at a specific location. For linear projects crossing a single waterbody several times at separate and distant locations, each crossing is considered a single and complete project. However, individual channels in a braided stream or river, or individual arms of a large, irregularly shaped wetland or lake, etc., are not separate waterbodies, and crossings of such features cannot be considered separately. Stormwater mana eg ment: Stormwater management is the mechanism for controlling stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing downstream erosion, water quality degradation, and flooding and mitigating the adverse effects of changes in land use on the aquatic environment. Stormwater management facilities: Stormwater management facilities are those facilities, including but not limited to, stormwater retention and detention ponds and best management practices, which retain water for a period of time to control runoff and/or improve the quality (i.e., by reducing the concentration of nutrients, sediments, hazardous substances and other pollutants) of stormwater runoff. Stream bed: The substrate of the stream channel between the ordinary high water marks. The substrate may be bedrock or inorganic particles that range in size from clay to boulders. Wetlands contiguous to the stream bed, but outside of the ordinary high water marks, are not considered part of the stream-bea. -- Stream channelization: The manipulation of a stream's course, condition, capacity, or location that causes more than minimal interruption of normal stream processes. A channelized stream remains a water of the United States. Structure: An object that is arranged in a definite pattern of organization. Examples of structures include, without limitation, any pier, boat dock, boat ramp, wharf, dolphin, weir, boom, breakwater, bulkhead, revetment, riprap, jetty, artificial island, artificial reef, permanent mooring structure, power transmission line, permanently moored floating vessel, piling, aid to navigation, or any other manmade obstacle or obstruction. Tidal wetland: A tidal wetland is a wetland (i.e., water of the United States) that is inundated by tidal waters. The definitions of a wetland and tidal waters can be found at 33 CFR 328.3(b) and 33 CFR 328.3(1), respectively. Tidal waters rise and fall in a predictable and measurable rhythm or cycle due to the gravitational pulls of the moon and sun. Tidal waters end where the rise and fall of the water surface can no longer be practically measured in a predictable rhythm due to masking by other waters, wind, or other effects. Tidal wetlands are located channelward of the high tide line, which is defined at 33 CFR 328.3(d). 14 Vegetated shallows: Vegetated shallows are special aquatic sites under the 404(b)(1) Guidelines. They are areas that are permanently inundated and under normal circumstances have rooted aquatic vegetation, such as seagrasses in marine and estuarine systems and a variety of vascular rooted plants in freshwater systems. Waterbodv: For purposes of the NWPs, a waterbody is a jurisdictional water of the United States that, during a year with normal patterns of precipitation, has water flowing or standing above ground to the extent that an ordinary high water mark (OHWM) or other indicators of jurisdiction can be determined, as well as any wetland area (see 33 CFR 328.3(b)). If a jurisdictional wetland is adjacent --meaning bordering, contiguous, or neighboring --to a jurisdictional waterbody displaying an OHWM or other indicators of jurisdiction, that waterbody and its adjacent wetlands are considered together as a single aquatic unit (see 33 CFR 328.4(c)(2)). Examples of "waterbodies" include streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. 15 REGIONAL CONDITIONS FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS IN THE WILMINGTON DISTRICT 1.0 Excluded Waters The Corps has identified waters that will be excluded from the use of all NWP's during certain timeframes. These waters are: 1.1. Anadromous Fish Spawning Areas Waters of the United States identified by either the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) as anadromous fish spawning areas are excluded during the period between February 15 and June 30, without prior written approval from NCDMF or NCWRC and the Corps. 1.2. Trout Waters Moratorium Waters of the United States in the twenty-five designated trout counties of North Carolina are excluded during the period between October 15 and April 15 without prior written approval from the NCWRC. (see Section 1. b. 7. for a list of the twenty-five trout counties). 1.3. Sturgeon Spawning Areas Waters of the United States designated as sturgeon spawning areas are excluded during the period between February 1 and June 30, without prior written approval from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). 2.0 Waters Requiring Additional Notification The Corps has identified waters that will be subject to additional notification requirements for activities authorized by all N WP's. These waters are: 2.1. Western NC Counties that Drain to Designated Critical Habitat Waters of the U.S. that requires a Pre -Construction Notification pursuant to General Condition 27 (PCN) and located in the sixteen counties listed below, applicants must provide a copy of the PCN to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28805. This PCN must be sent concurrently to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Corps Asheville Regulatory Field Office. Please see General Condition 17 for specific notification requirements related to Federally Endangered Species and the following website for information on the location of designated critical habitat. Counties with tributaries that drain to designated critical habitat that require notification to the Asheville US Fish and Wildlife Service: Avery, Cherokee, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, 16 Henderson, Jackson, Macon Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union and Yancey. Website and office addresses for Endangered Species Act Information: The Wilmington District has developed the following website for applicants which provide guidelines on how to review linked websites and maps in order to fulfill NWP general condition 17 requirements. httl2://www.saw.usace.ariny.iiiil/wetlands/ESA Applicants who do not have internet access may contact the appropriate US Fish and Wildlife Service offices or the US Army Corps of Engineers office listed below. US Fish and Wildlife Service Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street _-. Asheville, NC 28801 Telephone: (828) 258-3939 Asheville US Fish and Wildlife Service Office counties: All counties west of and including Anson, Stanly, Davidson, Forsyth and Stokes Counties US Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Telephone:(919) 856-4520 Raleigh US Fish and Wildlife Service Office counties: all counties east of and including Richmond, Montgomery, Randolph, Guilford, and Rockingham Counties. 2.2. Special Designation Waters Prior to the use of any N WP in any of the following North Carolina identified waters and contiguous wetlands, applicants must comply with Nationwide Permit General Condition 27 (PCN). The North Carolina waters and contiguous wetlands that require additional notification requirements are: "Outstanding Resource Waters" (ORW) and "High Quality Waters" (HQW) (as designated by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission), or "Inland Primary Nursery Areas" (IPNA) (as designated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission), or "Contiguous Wetlands" (as defined by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission), or "Primary Nursery Areas" (PNA) (as designated by the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission). 17 2.3. Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Areas of Environmental Concern Non -Federal applicants for any NWP in a designated "Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC) in the twenty (20) counties of Eastern North Carolina covered by the North Carolina Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), must also obtain the required CAMA permit. Construction activities for non -Federal projects may not commence until a copy of the approved CAMA permit is furnished to the appropriate Wilmington District Regulatory Field Office (Wilmington Field Office — P.O. Box 1890, Wilmington, NC 28402 or Washington Field Office — P.O. Box 1000, Washington, NC 27889): 2. 4. Barrier Islands Prior to the use of any NWP on a barrier island of North Carolina, applicants must comply with Nationwide Permit General Condition 27 (PCN). 2.5. Mountain or Piedmont Bogs Prior to the use of any NWP in a "Mountain or Piedmont Bog" of North Carolina, applicants shall comply with Nationwide Permit General Condition 27 (PCN). Note: The following wetland community types identified in the N.C. Natural Heritage Program document, "Classification of Natural communities of North Carolina (Michael P. Schafale and Alan S. Weakley, 1990), are subject to this regional condition. Mountain Bogs Piedmont Bogs Swamp Forest -Bog Complex Upland depression Swamp Forest Swamp Forest -Bog Cornpiox (Spruce Subtype) Southern Appalachian Bog (Northern Subtype) Southern Appalachian Bog Southern Subtype) Southern Appalachia Fen 2.6. Animal Waste Facilities Prior to use of any NWP for construction of animal waste facilities in waters of the US, including wetlands, applicants shall comply with Nationwide Permit.General Condition 27 (PCN). 2.7. Trout Waters Prior to any discharge of dredge or fill material into streams or waterbodies within the twenty- five (25) designated trout counties of North Carolina, the applicant shall comply with 18 Nationwide Permit General Condition 27 (PCN). The applicant shall also provide a copy of the notification to the appropriate NCWRC office to facilitate the determination of any potential impacts to designated Trout Waters. Notification to the Corps of Engineers will include a statement with the name of the NCWRC biologist contacted, the date of the notification, the location of work, a delineation of wetlands, a discussion of alternatives to working in the mountain trout waters, why alternatives were not selected, and a plan to provide compensatory mitigation for all unavoidable adverse impacts to mountain trout waters. NCWRC and NC Trout Counties Mr. Ron Linville Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga 3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes Telephone: 336 769-9453 Burke Surr Mr. Dave McHenry Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk 20830.Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain .Telephone: 828 452-2546 Graham Madison Transylvania Fax: 828 452-7772 Haywood McDowell I Yancey 3.0 List of Corps Regional Conditions for All Nationwide Permits The following conditions apply to ell Nationwide Permits in the Wilmington District: 3.1. Limitation of Loss of Perennial Stream Bed NWPs may not be used for activities that may result in the loss or degradation of greater than 300 total linear feet of perennial streams. The NWPs may not be used for activities that may result in the loss or degradation of greater than 300 total linear feet of ephemeral and intermittent streams that exhibit important aquatic function(s)* Loss of stream includes the linear feet of stream bed that is filled, excavated, or flooded by the proposed activity. The District Commander can waive the 300 linear foot limit for ephemeral and intermittent streams on a case - by -case basis if he determines that the proposed activity will result in minimal individual and cumulative adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. Waivers for the loss of ephemeral and intermittent streams must be in writing. This waiver only applies to the 300 linear feet threshold for NWPs. Mitigation may still be required for impacts to ephemeral and intermittent streams, on a case -by -case basis, depending on the impacts to the aquatic environment of the proposed project. [*Note: The Corps uses the Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet, located with Permit Information on the Regulatory Program Web Site, to aid in the determination of aquatic function within the intermittent stream channel.] ID 3.2. Mitigation for Loss of Stream Bed Exceeding 150 Feet. For any NWP that results in a loss of more than 150 linear feet of perennial and/or ephemeral/intermittent stream, the applicant shall provide a mitigation proposal to compensate for the loss of aquatic function associated with the proposed activity. For stream losses less than 150 linear feet, that require a PCN, the District Commander may determine, on a case -by -case basis that compensatory mitigation is required to ensure that the activity results in minimal adverse effect on the aquatic environment. 3.3. Pre -construction Notification for Loss of Streambed Exceeding 150 Feet. Prior to use of any NWP for any activity which impacts more than 150 total linear feet of perennial stream or ephemeral/ intermittent stream, the applicant must comply with Nationwide Permit General Condition 27 (PCN). This applies to NWPs that do not have specific notification requirements. If a NWP has specific notification requirements, the requirements of the NWP should be followed. 3.4. Restriction on Use of Live Concrete For all NWPs which allow the use of concrete as a building material, measures will be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete, including bags of uncured concrete, from coming into contact with waters of the state until the concrete has hardened. 3.5. Requirements for Using Riprap for Bank Stabilization For all NWPs that allow for the use of riprap material for bank stabilization, the following measures shall be applied: - -- 3.5rf: Filter cloth must ue placed underneath the riprap as an additional requirement of. s-use is -- - - North Carolina waters. 3.5.2. The placement of riprap shall be limited to the areas depicted on submitted work plan drawings. 3.5.3. The riprap material shall be clean and free from loose dirt or any pollutant except in trace quantities that would not have an adverse environmental effect. 3.5.4. It shall be of a size sufficient to prevent its movement from the authorized alignment by natural forces under normal conditions. 3.5.5. The riprap material shall consist of clean rock or masonry material such as, but not limited to, granite, marl, or broken concrete. 20 3.5.6. A waiver from the specifications in this Regional Condition may be requested in writing. The waiver will only be issued if it can be demonstrated that the impacts of complying with this Regional condition would result in greater adverse impacts to the aquatic environment. 3.6. Safe Passage Requirements for Culvert Placement For all N WPs that involve the construction/installation of culverts, measures will be included in the construction/installation that will promote the safe passage of fish and other aquatic organisms. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below a pipe or culvert should not be modified by widening the stream channel or by reducing the depth of the stream in connection with the construction activity. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed opening should be such as to pass the average historical low flow and spring flow without adversely altering flow velocity. Spring flow should be determined from gage data, if available. In the absence of such data, bankfull flow can be used as a comparable level. In the twenty (20) counties of North Carolina designated as coastal counties by the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA): All pipe and culvert bottoms shall be buried at least one foot below normal bed elevation when they are placed within the Public Trust Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) and/or the Estuarine Waters AEC as designated by CAMA, and/or all streams appearing as blue lines on United States Geological Survey (USGS) quad sheets. Roadway Culvertburied Approach Fill Baxilcfiill belowstteambed to appropriaM depth (if required). Stream Bottom In all other counties: Culverts greater than 48 inches in diameter will be buried at least one foot below the bed of the stream. Culverts 48 inches in diameter or less shall be buried or placed on the stream bed as practicable and appropriate to maintain aquatic passage, and every effort shall be made to maintain the existing channel slope. The bottom of the culvert must be placed at a depth below the natural stream bottom to provide for passage during drought or low flow conditions. Destabilizing the channel and head cutting upstream should be considered in the placement of the culvert. A waiver from the depth specifications in this condition may be requested in writing. The waiver will be issued if it can be demonstrated that the proposal would result in the least impacts to the aquatic environment. All counties: Culverts placed in wetlands do not have to be buried. 21 3.7. Notification to NCDENR Shellfish Sanitation Section Applicants shall notify the NCDENR Shellfish Sanitation Section prior to dredging in or removing sediment from an area closed to shell fishing where the effluent may be released to an area open for shell fishing or swimming in order to avoid contamination from the disposal area and cause a temporary shellfish closure to be made. Such notification shall also be provided to the appropriate Corps of Engineers Regulatory Field Office. Any disposal of sand to the ocean beach should occur between November I and April 30 when recreational usage is low. Only clean sand should be used and no dredged sand from closed shell fishing areas may be used. If beach disposal were to occur at times other than stated above or if sand from a closed shell fishing area is to be used, a swimming advisory shall be posted, and a press release shall be issued. 3.8. Preservation of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Adverse impacts to Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) are not authorized by any NWP within any of the twenty coastal counties defined by North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act of 1974 (CAMA). 4.0 Additional Regional Conditions Applicable to Specific Nationwide Permits The following regional conditions are required for NWP # 14 - Linear Transportation Crossings: 4.1. Natural Channel Design Applicants shall employ natural channel design (see definition below) to the maximum extent practicable for stream relocations. In the event it is not practicable to employ natural channel design, any stream relocation shall be considered a permanent impact and the applicant shall provide a mitigation plan to compensate for the loss of aquatic function associated with the proposed activity. Natural Channel Design: A geomorphologic approach to stream restoration based on an understanding of valley type, general watershed conditions, dimension, pattern, profile, hydrology and sediment transport of natural, stable channels (reference condition) and applying this understanding to the reconstruction of a stable channel. 4.2. Maintenance of Bank -full Flows Bank -full flows (or less) shall be accommodated through maintenance of the existing bank -full channel cross sectional area. Additional culverts at such crossings shall be allowed only to receive flows exceeding bank -full. 22 Approach Fill ' Roadway Bankfull ----- Culvertbt belowstrei tneppropr rla on (ifn Baffle) Stream Blockage Bottom 4 3. Maintenance of Floodplain Elevation ried imbed ate quired). Where adjacent floodplain is available, flows exceeding bank -full should be accommodated by installing culverts at the floodplain elevation. 4.4. Prohibition to Create Upland from Waters of the US This NWP authorizes only upland to upland crossings and cannot be used in combination with Nationwide Permit 18 to create upland within waters of the United States, including wetlands. Approach Fill Roadway Floodplain Elevation 4.5. Tidal Water Restrictions This NWP cannot be used for private projects located in tidal waters or tidal wetlands. 23 NC DIVISION OF WATER OUALITY - GENERAL CERTIFICATION CONDITIONS For the most recent General Certification conditions, call the NC Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Certification Unit at (919) 733-1786 or access the following website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/iicwetlands/certs.html NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT - STATE CONSISTENCY In a letter dated May 7, 2007, the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management found this NWP consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program. Updates on CAMA Consistency for NC can be found on the NC DCM web site at: http://dcm2.ent-.state.ilc.us/Permits/consist.htm EASTERN BAND OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANS TRIBAL WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS In a letter dated May 8, 2007, US EPA, on behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, provided Tribal General Conditions for Nationwide Permits on Cherokee Indian Reservation. These Tribal General Conditions are located on the Corps website at: http://www.saw.Llsace.armv.mil/WETLANDS/NWP2007/EBCI-certs.htmi Citations: 2007 Nationwide Permits Public Notice for Final Issue Date: March 15, 2007 Correction Notice for Nationwide Permits, Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 8, 2007 / Notices p.26082 2007 SAW Regional Conditions — Authorized June 1, 2007 This and other information can be found on the Corps web site at: http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/WETLANDS/N W P2007/nationwide-permits.hanl 24 PICERNE CONSTRUCTIONIFBG, LLC WRITTEN CONSENT OF SOLE MEMBER February 28, 2008 The undersigned, being the sole member representing all of the capital values and the ownership interests of Picerne ConstructionIFBG, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company'), hereby consents and agrees to the following actions: VOTED: That Ron Phillips is hereby elected to the office of Vice President, to serve until his respective successor is elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal, as provided in the operating agreement of the Company. This writing shall be filed with the records of the meetings of the Company and shall for all purposes be treated as action taken and votes adopted at a meeting of the Members duly called noticed and held. PICERNE MILITARY HOUSING, LLC. ohn G. Picerne, President BRAGG-PICERNE PARTNERS, LLC WRITTEN CONSENT OF SOLE MEMBER. January 31, 2007 The undersigned, being the sole member representing all of the capital values and the ownership interests of Bragg-Picerne Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company" hereby consents and agrees to the following actions: VOTED: That the following persons are elected to the offices designated, to serve until their respective successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, resignation or removal, as provided in the operating agreement of the Company: John G. Picerne President David Rozen Vice President Michael DeLaRosa Vice President Kurt W. Ehlers Vice President & Program Director Rasim Mold CFO, Treasurer & Vice President Janet Colantuono Secretary This writing shall be filed with the records of the meetings of the Company and shall for all purposes be treated as action taken and votes adopted at a meeting of the Members duly called, noticed and held. PICERNE-MILITARY HOUSING, LLC By: _— John. . Picerne, President DACAGS-1-03-16 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY GROUND LEASE FORT BRAGG, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES This GROUND LEASE ("Ground Lease"), made as of the 1 st day of August, 2003 (the "Effective Date"), by and between THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (the "Secretary") and BRAGG COMMUNITIES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Lessee"). The Secretary and Lessee may be referred to collectively as the "Parties" and each may be referred to separately as a "Party." WITNESSETH: The Secretary, by the authority of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2878, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, leases to the Lessee the property identified in Exhibit A-1 and A 2 (the "Site"), subject to the existing encumbrances Identified in Exhibit B, specifically excluding those improvements conveyed by deed of 1 August 2003 and all other improvements of whatever nature currently located or constructed in the future on the Site (all buildings, improvements, fixtures and systems being collectively referred to as the "Improvements"; the Site and the Improvements collectively are referred to as the "Project"), for the design, management, rehabilitation, renovation, maintenance of residential communities and related ancillary facilities at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina (the "Installation"). THIS GROUND LEASE is granted subject to the following Conditions: 1. TERM a. The initial term of this Ground Lease of all lands described in Exhibit A-1 and A-2 is for a period of fifty (50) years, commencing on the Effective Date and expiring July 31, 2053. Notwithstanding the term of this Ground Lease, at the Secretary's discretion, the Secretary and Lessee will modify the Ground Lease to exclude the property described in Exhibit A-2 and the Lessee will deed the Improvements to the Army (the portion of land to be so excluded from the Ground Lease, together with the Improvements located thereon, being hereinafter referred to as the "Reconveyed Property"). Unless the parties agree to the contrary, the Reconveyed Property shall be released from the Ground Lease and deeded to the Army no later than December 31, 2006. DACAGS-1-03.16 b. The Secretary may extend this Ground Lease with respect to all lands described in Exhibit A-1 for one (1) additional period of twenty-five (25) years, August 1, 2053 through July 31, 2078 by providing eighteen (18) months advance written notice to the Lessee, provided Lessee accepts the lease extension within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of written notice. Any lease extension shall be governed by the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Ground Lease and all other project documents as they may exist at the time, including any modifications, supplements and amendments. In the event Lessee fails to accept the lease extension, this Ground Lease shall expire pursuant to Condition 1.a. 2. CONSIDERATION The consideration provided by the Lessee for the Secretary's execution of the Ground Lease consists of (i) the membership interest in Lessee granted to the Secretary in accordance with the Bragg Communities LLC Operating Agreement and (ii) Lessee's agreement to design, develop, manage, rehabilitate, renovate and maintain the Project at the Installation and In accordance with the terms of this Ground Lease. 3. NOTICES Any notice, demand, order, direction, determination, requirement, consent or approval, request or other communication with respect to this Ground Lease or with respect to the Project shall be in writing and shall not be effective for any purpose unless given or served by personal delivery to the party or parties to whom such notice, demand, order, direction, determination, requirement, consent or approval, request or other communication is directed or by mailing in duplicate to the party or parties by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sending the same by telecopy, electronic mail, or other similar form of rapid transmission, addressed as follows: If to the Lessee: Bragg Communities, LLC c/o Piceme Military Housing 75 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Attention: John Picerne With a copy to its Managing Member: If to the Secretary: With a copy to: Bragg-Piceme Partners, LLC c/o Picerne Military Housing 75 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Attention: John Picerne U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District ATTN: CENAO-TS-R (RCI) Fort Norfolk, 803 Front Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1096 Garrison Commander Bldg. 1-1326 ATTN: AFZA-GC Fort Bragg, NC 28310 DACA65-1.03-16 If to the Mortgagee (defined in 10.b.): GMAC Commercial Capital Holding Corp. 1801 California Street, Suite 3700 Denver, CO 80202 Attention: Dan Ray, Senior Vice President If prior to delivery of Completion Date Certificate: GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation 100 South Wacker Drive, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60606 Attention: Phil Keel If subsequent to delivery of the Completion Date Certificate: GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation 200 Witmer Road Horsham, PA 19044 Attention: Servicing Executive Vice President or at such other address or addresses as the Secretary, Lessee, Managing Member, Mortgagee (identified above) or any other Mortgagee (hereinafter defined) may from time to time designate. 3: DACA63-1-03-16 Every notice, demand, order, direction, determination, requirement, consent or approval, request or communication sent by mail shall be deemed to have been given or served as of the second business day following the date of mailing. 4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, until notice is provided to the contrary, any reference to "Secretary" or "U.S. Army Corps of Englneers" shall include their duly authorized representatives or successors. The authorized representative of Lessee is its Managing Member. Any reference to "Lessee" shall include any of its sublessees, assignees, transferees, successors and their duly authorized representatives, except residents of individual housing units. 5. SUPERVISION BY THE SECRETARY; RIGHT TO ENTER a. To the extent not otherwise governed by this Ground Lease, the use and occupancy of the Project shall be subject to the general supervision and approval of the Secretary and to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by the Secretary. It is anticipated by the Parties that the Secretary shall continue to maintain and exercise command control over and with respect to (i) the Project, including traffic control, law enforcement and other matters, and (ii) military personnel that may be residing at or otherwise present on the Project from time to time. b. The Secretary, its officers, agents and employees, shall have the right to enter upon the Site for any purpose necessary or convenient in connection with the Secretary's purposes, including, without limitation, compliance with environmental, safety, and occupational health laws and regulations, whether or not the Secretary is responsible for enforcing them. Such inspections are without prejudice to the right of duly constituted enforcement officials to make such inspections. The Secretary may make such inspections as are determined by the Secretary to be necessary and appropriate. The Secretary will enter the Project only during regular business hours, give Lessee at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice of entry, and permit a representative of Lessee to be present unless the Secretary determines that emergency entry is required for safety (including fire), environmental, operations, law enforcement or security purposes, or such entry is required as a matter of military necessity. Lessee shall have no claim on account of any entries against the United Slates or any officer, agent, employee, or contractor thereof on account of any entry in the ordinary course of business under this Condition 5, except for damages resulting from the negligence or misconduct of the United States or any such officer, agent, employee, or contractor or except where such entry materially impairs or interferes with rights granted to the Lessee hereunder. DACA55-1.03.16 c. The Secretary, its officers, agents and employees, shall have the right to enter upon the area shown in Exhibit A-3 hereto and hereinafter known as the "McKnight Construction Site" in order to fulfill its obligations under the existing construction contract with McKnight Construction Company, all as more fully described at Condition 17A. 6. ACCESS BY LESSEE a. At all times during the term of this Ground Lease, the Secretary will provide access to the Installation to the Lessee, its constituent members and each of their respective officers, directors, partners, members, employees, Permitted Tenants (hereinafter defined) and other residents of the housing units, contractors and subcontractors, representatives, invitees, permittees, Mortgagees, and agents, which may collectively referred to as the "Lessee Parties." Access shall include vehicular and pedestrian access, including access for residents of the housing units who are not military personnel, among the various parcels comprising the Project, with access to all parcels connecting ultimately to an open and dedicated public way ; over existing roads. b. The Installation Commander of Fort Bragg (the "Installation Commander") may impose vehicle registration and identification restrictions, or other access restrictions and/or identification requirements, on the Lessee Parties and/or any of their visitors that the Installation Commander deems advisable for purposes of security, force protection or military necessity. C. The Installation Commander may limit access to the Project at his or her discretion, to the extent as may be required for security, force protection or military necessity provided the Installation Commander shall use his or her best efforts to exercise discretion in a manner which does not unnecessarily interfere with Lessee's rights and obligations under this Ground Lease. d. The Installation Commander will allow Lessee access to the existing housing signs on the Installation for the purpose of maintaining housing signs located outside of the Site. 7. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS a. At all times during the term of this Ground Lease, the Lessee shall faithfully observe and comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, orders, ordinances, and other governmental standards and requirements at Lessee's sole cost and expense. b The Lessee will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and the attendant guidelines published by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. 5' DACA65-1-03.15 8. NON-DISCRIMINATION The Lessee shall not discriminate against any person or persons, or exclude them from participation in the Lessee's operations, programs or activities conducted on the Project because of race, color, gender, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENT, OR SUBLEASES a. BY THE LESSEE (1) The Lessee shall neither transfer nor assign this Ground Lease nor sublet any part of the Project (other than rental of dwellings to Permitted Tenants as defined in Condition 14 and Mortgages permitted under Condition 10), nor grant any interest, privilege, or license whatsoever in connection with this Ground Lease without prior written approval of the Secretary. (2) Any assignment granted by the Lessee shall be subject to and consistent with all of the terms and conditions of this Ground Lease, including, without limitation, the environmental protection provisions set forth in Condition 25. Any successor shall be deemed to have assumed all of the obligations of the Lessee under this Ground Lease and all other documents and agreements Incorporated into this Ground Lease, and the Lessee shall be released from all obligations under this Ground Lease and all other documents and agreements incorporated into this Ground Lease from and after the date of the assignment. (3) Any sublease or grant of any interest, privilege, or license by the Lessee must expressly be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Ground Lease, including, without limitation, the environmental protection provisions set forth in Condition 25; and shall not relieve Lessee of any of its obligations. (4) In case of any conflict between any provisions of this Ground Lease and any provisions of any agreement permitted under this Condition 9, this Ground Lease will control. A copy of this Ground Lease and all current documents and agreements that are incorporated into this Ground Lease must be attached to all agreements permitted under this Condition 9 (other than leases to Permitted Tenants). (5) The Secretary shall not be obligated to recognize any right of any person or entity to an interest in this Ground Lease or to own or operate any facilities and/or Improvements or conduct any other activity or activities on the Project authorized under the Ground Lease acquired in violation of this Condition 9. 11 DACA65-1.03-16 b. BY THE SECRETARY (1) In the event that the Secretary shall assign or transfer this Ground Lease, or convey title to any portion of the Site, this Ground Lease shall remain in effect with respect to any portion of the Site in the hands of a successor, provided however, any successor owner shall not succeed to the Secretary's rights under Conditions 5.a., 6b, 6c, 14, 22, 23 and 25 and shall not succeed to the rights of any other agency of the United States. (2) In case of Installation closure, if the Managing Member, shall notify the Secretary within ninety (90) days after receipt of formal notification under Base Realignment and Closure procedures in effect at the time that the Installation will be closed (the "Closure Notice") that the Purchase Option (hereinafter defined at Condition 20) is not to be exercised pursuant to that certain Purchase Option Agreement of even date herewith ("Purchase Option Agreement"), this Ground Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If the Managing Member, shall give timely notice to the Secretary pursuant to the Purchase Option of its election exercise the Purchase Option as provided therein, this Ground Lease shall remain in full force and effect following the acquisition of the Site pursuant to said Purchase Option, unless the Managing Member shall elect to terminate this Ground Lease and furnish the Secretary with thirty,(30) days' written notice of such termination, in which event this Ground Lease shall terminate at the end of such 30-day period. 10. LIENS AND MORTGAGES a. No Liens or Mortgaqes Except as Expressly Permitted. Except as provided in this Condition 10, neither the Secretary nor the Lessee shall engage in any financing or other transaction creating or permitting the creation of any mortgage upon the Project, place or cause to be placed upon the Project any lien or other encumbrance other than encumbrances required in accordance with the Ground Lease or permitted under Exhibit C, or suffer any levy or attachment to be made on its interest in the Project, other than such levy or attachment as may result from a foreclosure of a mortgage that is consistent with this Condition 10, Any such unpermitted mortgage, encumbrance, or lien shall be deemed to be a violation of this covenant on the date of its execution or filing of record regardless of whether or when it is foreclosed or otherwise enforced, and is void in its inception. b. Permitted Mortgages. During the term of this Ground Lease, the Lessee may from time to time, with consent from the Secretary, encumber its interest in the Project (including Improvements, personal property, rents, revenues, and insurance proceeds), including this Ground Lease and all documents executed in connection herewith, by way of one or more loans or other financing secured by a mortgage, deed of trust, loan document, assignment for collateral purposes or other security interest (collectively, together with all renewals, modifications, replacements and refinancings, a "Mortgage'), which Mortgage shall be subject to the terms of this 7 DACA65-1-03-16 Condition 10. The holder of any Mortgage, including the lender identified in Condition 3, shall be referred to as a "Mortgagee." Any instrument evidencing, securing, guaranteeing, insuring or providing credit enhancement for a loan secured by a Mortgage shall be a "Financing Document." The Secretary agrees to execute an estoppel certificate or any other similar documentation, as may reasonably be required by the Mortgagee from time to time, to consent to the Mortgage, to acknowledge the rights of the Mortgagee under this Condition 10, and to certify the status of this Ground Lease and the performance of the Secretary and the Lessee as of the date of such certification. The Secretary agrees to execute documents and/or take actions as Lessee or Mortgagee may reasonably request from time to time in order to evidence, perfect and protect Mortgagee's lien and security interest, including, without limitation, execution and filing of financing statements and obtaining the appropriate acknowledgement from the applicable Secretary official. Notwithstanding any foreclosure or other enforcement of the Mortgage or conveyance, Lessee shall remain liable for the performance of all the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Ground Lease that are to be carried out and performed by the Lessee. Set forth at Exhibit C hereto is a schedule of the - Financing Documents to be executed upon the initial financing of the Project. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Secretary hereby consents to each of the "Loan Documents" as defined in the Loan Agreement dated -as of August 1, 2003, between the Lessee and GMAC Commercial Holding Capital Corp., agrees that each such "Loan Document" constitutes a Financing Document and acknowledges GMAC Commercial Holding Capital Corp. and its assignees of any interest under such "Loan Documents" as a Mortgagee. C. No Encumbrance of Secretary's Interests. No Mortgage shall extend to or affect the fee title in the Project or the right of the Secretary to acquire the Improvements upon expiration or termination of this Ground Lease. No Mortgage shall be binding upon the Secretary in the enforcement of Its rights and remedies under this Ground Lease and by law unless and until a copy of the Mortgage is delivered to the Secretary. d. Notice to Secretary. The Lessee shall furnish the Secretary notice of the name and address of each Mortgagee, servicer, agent or trustee of a Mortgage (excluding parties holding participation interests in the Mortgage). Further, the Lessee shall notify the Secretary promptly of any lien or encumbrance that has been created or attached to the Lessee's interest in the Project, whether by act of the Lessee or otherwise, of which the Lessee has actual notice. e. Nondisturbance. If a Mortgagee, or purchaser at foreclosure of the Mortgage, or transferee or assignee, acquires Lessee's interest In the Project by virtue of the default by Lessee under the Mortgage or otherwise, this Ground Lease shall automatically continue in full force and effect so long as the Mortgagee, purchaser at foreclosure, transferee or assignee is, with respect to any existing Default, taking the actions required under Conditions 10.f. and g. to preserve the rights of the Mortgagee, purchaser at foreclosure, transferee or assignee under this DACABS-"3•15 Ground Lease. Neither the Mortgagee, purchaser at foreclosure, transferee or assignee, nor their agent or nominee, may operate, develop or manage any portion of the Project without obtaining the prior written approval of the Secretary. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld so long as the Mortgagee, purchaser at foreclosure, transferee or assignee, or their agent or nominee has the capacity and experience listed on Exhibit D. For the period of time during which the Mortgagee, purchaser at foreclosure, transferee or assignee holds Lessee's interest in the Project, that Party shall become liable and fully bound by the provisions of this Ground Lease for only those obligations arising during the period of that Party's ownership. The Secretary agrees to execute and deliver to the Mortgagee a nondisturbance agreement consistent with the terms of this Condition 10. f. Rights of Mortgagees. If a Mortgagee, or a servicer, agent or trustee of a Mortgagee, provides written notice to the Secretary of its lien'on the Project and its name and address, the Secretary agrees that so long as the Mortgage shall remain unsatisfied of record, or until written notice of satisfaction is provided by the Mortgagee to the Secretary, the following provisions shall apply: (1) There shall be no cancellation, surrender, alteration, amendment or modification of this Ground Lease by Lessee or by joint action of the Secretary and Lessee without the prior consent in writing of the Mortgagee, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, nor shall any merger result from the acquisition by, or devolution upon, any one entity of the fee and leasehold estates in the Project. (2) The name of the Mortgagee may be added to the "Loss Payable Endorsement" of any and all insurance policies required to be carried by Lessee provided that the insurance proceeds are to be applied or paid in the manner specified in the Mortgage. (3) Mortgagee shall be entitled to participate in any settlement regarding insurance or condemnation proceeds with respect to any claim in excess of $25,000 in value and to supervise and assure the receipt and application of proceeds in accordance with the Mortgage. Neither the Secretary nor Lessee shall be entitled to cancel this Ground Lease by reason of any damage or destruction without the prior written consent of Mortgagee. g. Multiple Mortgagees. If more than one Mortgagee seeks to exercise any of the rights provided for in this Condition 10 in an inconsistent manner, the Mortgagee having priority of lien over the other Mortgagee(s) shall be entitled, as against the others, to exercise its rights. Should a dispute arise among Mortgagees regarding the priority of the lien, the Mortgagees shall be required to demonstrate to the Secretary which Mortgagee has priority of lien as a condition to exercising any rights. h. No Merger. The fee title to the Site and the leasehold interest of Lessee in the Project shall not merge as long as any Mortgage is outstanding, but instead DACW-1-03-18 shall at all times remain separate and distinct, notwithstanding the union of any interests of the Secretary or any other entity. i. Reliance: Successors and Assigns. Each Mortgagee, and its successors and assigns, shall be entitled to rely on the provisions of this Condition 10 and to enforce any provisions against the Secretary. 11. MUNICIPAL SERVICES Pursuant to that certain Municipal Services and Utility Support Agreement, by and between the Army and the Partnership, dated as of the Effective Date, the Lessee shall pay the cost of producing and/or supplying any utilities and other municipal services (all such terms being described and/or defined in said Agreement) furnished by the Secretary or through government -owned facilities. Non- compliance with the Municipal Services Agreement shall constitute a Default under this Lease. Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Municipal Services Agreement, the Lessee may make its own arrangements for new or additional utility systems and services provided or distributed by private parties on the Installation and the Secretary will cooperate with Lessee's reasonable requests for the grant of access easements to Lessee's utility providers. During the term of this Ground Lease, the Secretary shall provide municipal services or provide a reasonable grant of access to municipal service providers. 12. PROTECTION OF PROJECT a. The Lessee shall keep the Project in good order and in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition by and at the sole expense of the Lessee and pursuant to this Ground Lease and Exhibit E. b. The Lessee has the right to demolish, construct, or renovate structures, and other Improvements on the Project in accordance with this Ground Lease. The demolition, renovation and construction of the Improvements is a private undertaking and title to the Improvements constructed by Lessee shall vest in Lessee. Subject to the terms of this Ground Lease, the Lessee shall be entitled to install such of its own machinery and equipment to make improvements and to attach such fixtures in or upon the Project as may be necessary for its use of the Project pursuant to this Ground Lease, and to remove such machinery, equipment, improvements and fixtures at any time prior to the expiration or earlier termination of this Ground Lease, if consistent therewith. C. The Secretary will maintain, repair and replace (or cause to be maintained, repaired or replaced) ingress and egress to the Project and between noncontiguous portions of the Project, and keep them in good order to the same level as the maintenance performed to the remainder of the Installation. 111 DACA65-1.03-16 13. INSURANCE a. Lessee shall maintain or cause to be maintained the insurance coverages listed in this Condition plus any others required by the Mortgagee. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, replacement cost coverage insurance, renters' insurance, environmental insurance, general liability insurance, and [any other insurance such as flood insurance] with coverage in amounts never less than is commercially reasonable. Rating of the insurer shall be acceptable to the Secretary. b. Each policy shall provide that (1) Any losses shall be payable notwithstanding any act orfailure to act or negligence of the Lessee or the Secretary or any other person. (2) No cancellation, reduction in amount or material change in coverage thereof shall be effective until at least thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of such cancellation, etc., by the Secretary. (3) The Lessee shall defend (pay all legal costs) and indemnify (pay all settlements or judgments) for activities of the Lessee pursuant to its obligations under this Ground Lease. (4) The insurer shall have no right of subrogation against the Secretary. (5) The policy shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Secretary in all respects. (6) Any deductible or self -insured retention shall be declared to the Secretary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Lessee understands and agrees that cancellation of any insurance coverage required to be carried and maintained by the Lessee under this Condition will constitute a failure to comply with the terms of this Ground Lease, and the remedies for Default and breach pursuant to Condition 19 shall apply. C. The Lessee shall carry general liability insurance on an "occurrence basis" against all claims for' personal injury; including without limitation, bodily injury, death or property damage, occurring upon, in or about the land, including any buildings and adjoining sidewalks, streets, and passageways. Insurance coverage must afford immediate minimum protection at all times during the term of this Ground Lease, with limits of liability in amounts approved from time to time by the Secretary, but not less than $ 35,000,000 in the event of bodily injury and death to any one or more persons in one accident, and not less than $ 35,000,000 for 11 DACA65-047-16 property damage. Insurance coverage shall also include coverage against liability for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the acts or omissions by or on behalf of any person or organization, or involving any owned, non -owned, leased or hired automotive equipment in connection with the Lessee's activities. The insurance carried and maintained by the Lessee pursuant to this Condition 13 shall provide coverage to protect the Secretary from any damage or liability for which the Lessee is liable or responsible or agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Secretary under this Ground Lease. Proceeds under all policies of insurance carried and maintained to provide coverage required in this Condition 13 shall be applied in accordance with the Mortgage. d. In the event any item or part of the Project shall be damaged (except de minimis damage) or destroyed, Lessee shall promptly provide notice to the Secretary. Subject to the requirements of the Financing Documents, and except as waived by the Secretary, Lessee shall restore or replace the damaged or destroyed property as soon as practicable, to the extent insurance proceeds are available. All applicable insurance proceeds relative to the damaged or destroyed property shall be applied (subject to any provisions of the Financing Documents) first to removing debris from and restoring the damaged area to a reasonably clean and safe condition. Any remaining balance of the proceeds may be retained by Lessee, subject to Conditions 15 and 16 of this Ground Lease. e. The Lessee shall provide renters insurance coverage for the benefit of Military Tenants that is comparable to renters. insurance coverage provided by other privatized military residential communities. ' f. The Lessee shall deliver or cause to be delivered upon execution of this Ground Lease (and not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration date of each policy furnished pursuant to this Condition 13) a certificate of insurance evidencing the insurance required. The Lessee upon request from the Secretary, shall deliver a certified copy of each policy of insurance required by this Ground Lease to the Secretary as soon as such policy is made available by the insurer. g. The Lessee shall maintain workers' compensation insurance in accordance with State law. This insurance must be valid for the entire lease period. Neither the Lessee nor its employees are employees of the United States. 14. RENTAL AND OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS a. The Project shall be operated as a residential rental development for Permitted Tenants. Specifically, the Project shall be managed and maintained in accordance with the procedures and protocols set forth in Condition 12 and Exhibit E, and the failure of the Lessee to manage the Project in accordance with the level of service shall be a Default, subject to all applicable rights in this Ground Lease. 12 DACA65.1.03.16 b. Lessee will offer the Project's dwelling units for rent consistent with the following priorities: PRIORITY SEQUENCE FOR PERMITTED TENANTS CATEGORY PRIORITY Accompanied military personnel assigned or attached for duty at 1 the Installation Accompanied military personnel assigned or attached for duty at 2 other military installations within a 50 mile radius of the Installation Unaccompanied family members:of military, personnel .__ _ 3 Unaccompanied military personnel (married and single) assigned'or 4 attached for duty. as stated in 1 above Accompanied retired military personnel and spouses or widowed 5 spouses of. retired military,personnel Accompanied DoD and Federal Agency civilians (other than 6 designated Key & Essential Non-military or non-DoD or non -Federal Agency personnel (general 7 public)_,. Residential rental units will not be rented to prospective tenants with lower priority in the above list, if higher priority tenants are available to rent the units, unless the Secretary approves an exception. Active duty military tenants will be charged rents that do not exceed the applicable Basic Allowance for Housing ("BAH") for U.S.' military service personnel. Foreign military will be charged equivalent rates. As used in this clause, the term "rent" includes payment for utilities. If two (2) or more military service personnel live in one unit, the rent for such unit shall not exceed the "with dependents" BAH for the senior or higher ranking military member occupying such unit. Personnel identified in priority categories 1 through 4above that do not receive BAH will pay rent based on the "with dependents" BAH for the highest grade of BAH attributable to the unit based upon the then -applicable Unit Designation Schedule. Tenants in priority categories below 4 shall pay rents, as determined by Lessee. 15. RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEMNITY a. The Lessee shall be responsible for any damage that may be caused to the Project or to property of the Secretary by the activities of the Lessee under this Ground Lease and shall exercise due care in the protection of ail.property located on the Site against fire or damage from any and all other causes. Except as otherwise provided in the Ground Lease, any property of the Secretary damaged or destroyed by the Lessee incident to the exercise of the privileges granted by this Ground Lease shall, to the extent reasonably practicable, be promptly repaired or replaced by the Lessee to the condition existing immediately prior to damage or 13 DACA88.1.03.18 destruction, or at the election of the Secretary, the Lessee shall reimburse the Secretary in an amount reasonably necessary to restore or replace the property b. The Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless the Secretary, its officers, agents and employees from and against all suits, claims, demands or actions, liabilities, judgments, including actual costs and attorney's fees arising out of, claimed on account of or in any manner predicated upon personal injury, death or Project damage resulting from, related to, caused by or arising out of Lessee's possession. or use of the Project or any activities conducted or services furnished by Lessee in connection.with or pursuant to this Ground Lease, and all claims for damages by Lessee's tenants against the Secretary arising out of or related to their tenancy, except as otherwise expressly agreed. 16. RESTORATION On or before the expiration or termination date of this Ground Lease, the Lessee shall surrender and convey all of the Improvements located on the Site, in the condition required by Exhibit E, to the Secretary, without compensation, In such event, the Lessee shall quitclaim to the Secretary all of the Lessee's right, title and interest in and to the Improvements, subject only to Exhibit B, any rights granted the Lessee, all future outgrants granted by the Secretary, and any other liens or encumbrances expressly agreed to by (or arising by, through or under) the Secretary. On or before the expiration date of this Ground Lease, the.Lessee shall deliver a bill of sale to the Army, without payment, for all of the Lessee's right, title, and interest in and to the related personal property and software. The Lessee grants the Secretary power of attorney to execute any. quitclaim deed or other documents to clear title to the Improvements and related personal property. 17. EASEMENTS AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES a. This Ground Lease is subject to all existing outgrants, which are listed on Exhibit B; to easements, permits, or licenses subsequently granted, and to established access routes for roadways and utilities located, or to be located, on the premises. The grant of any new easement, permit, license or route will be coordinated with the Lessee, and such uses will not be granted which will materially interfere with any present or proposed use by the Lessee. The Lessee will not close any established access routes without written permission of the Secretary. b. At the request of the Lessee, the Secretary will grant outgrants over the Site and other areas of the Installation if reasonably required for the proper development or operation of the Project and if they do not interfere with the operation of the Installation. In the event that the Secretary shall deny the granting of an outgrant requested by the Lessee, the Secretary shall use its best efforts to identify alternative means to provide the access, service or other use that the requested outgrant was intended to provide. 14 DACA65-1-03-16 C. The Lessee is responsible to obtain any easements or rights -of -way over areas that are not owned or controlled by the Secretary at the Lessee's sole cost and expense. 17A. THE McKNIGHT CONSTRUCTION SITE a. The Secretary acknowledges and agrees that Lessee has accepted the demise of that portion of the Site identified at Exhibit A-3, the McKnight Construction Site, as an accommodation to the Secretary pending completion of the construction of 162 residential units (the "Cherbourg Units") by the McKnight Construction Company ("McKnight"), pursuant to a contract between McKnight and the Secretary identified as Contract # DACA21-02-C-0002 (the "McKnight Construction Contract"). The Secretary agrees that the Cherbourg Units and any and all Improvements located on the McKnight Construction Site will not be conveyed to Lessee except as provided in this Condition 17A, and until such conveyance, will be the property of the Secretary. b. The Parties agree that Lessee shall have no responsibility for or liability arising out of any of the activities of McKnight with respect to the Cherbourg Units or on any portion of the Site. To this end, the Secretary agrees (1) to require that McKnight carry general liability insurance (covering any and all actions of its personnel and of any agents and contractors anywhere on the Site) and environmental insurance, and (ii) to assure that the lessee is identified as the beneficiary on all such insurance policies, additional insured and/or loss payee. The Secretary agrees, further, that to the extent the activities of McKnight are responsible for liability, costs, or losses to Lessee of any nature whatsoever, which liability, etc. is not fully compensated by insurance or other sources of funds, to modify the development program for the Project and/or in the allocation of benefits under the LLC Operating Agreement of the Lessee as may be necessary to fully offset or compensate for such liability, costs and/or losses. C. Upon the completion of construction of any group of at least 35 Cherbourg Units and upon their acceptance by the Secretary pursuant to the McKnight Construction Contract, Lessee will accept conveyance of such group of Cherbourg Units, together with all related Improvements. Lessee shall have the right to inspect any such units prior to their acceptance by Lessee. The Secretary agrees to enforce and exercise any warranties and remedies with respect to conveyed Cherbourg Units. If all Cherbourg Units have not been completed and conveyed to Lessee by August 20, 2004, the Secretary will agree to such modifications in the development program for the Project as may be appropriate in order to compensate for the delayed delivery of such units. d. Lessee agrees to allow McKnight reasonable access to such portions of the Site, and to utilities, roads, etc., as may be necessary to enable it to complete construction of the Cherbourg Units pursuant to the terms of the McKnight Construction Contract. is DACA65.1-03-16 18. SUBJECT TO MINERAL INTERESTS This Ground Lease is subject to all outstanding mineral Interests. Federally owned mineral interests may be included in present orfuture mineral leases issued by the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM"), which has responsibility for mineral development on federal lands. The Secretary agrees that surface use will not be made available to BLM, except as agreed by Lessee, and, in consultation with the Lessee, the Secretary shall make recommendations to be included by BLM in future mineral leases to protect the Project from activities that would interfere with the Lessee's operations or would be contrary to local law including, without limitation, stipulations that prohibit or significantly restrict the Lessee's rights to surface access to the Site. 19. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION a. The failure to comply with any provision of this Ground Lease by a Party shall constitute a default and breach of this Ground Lease (a "Default'). b. The Lessee shall be in Default if the Lessee: (1) seeks an order for relief or initiates any proceedings of any nature under any laws of the United States or any state seeking relief as debtor; (ii) applies for a receiver, trustee, custodian or like officer appointed for all or substantially all of its business or assets on the ground of insolvency; (iii) institutes a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law of the United States or any state; (iv) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (v) permits the attachment or sequestration of any of the Project and/or assets that Is not promptly discharged or bonded; (vi) admits in writing the inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (vii) shall be terminated or dissolved without being reconstituted or reincorporated within sixty (60) days; or (viii) shall be — an adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent or a petition for reorganization shall be granted. C. If the Lessee is in default, the Secretary shall send a notice of Default to both the Lessee and the Mortgagee. No notice of Default by the Secretary shall be effective unless sent to both the Mortgagee and the Lessee. d. If the Secretary is in default, the Lessee shall send a notice of Default to the Secretary. e. The non -defaulting Party may exercise self-help in addition to any other remedies available to it under this Ground Lease with respect to the type of Default, if the Default (other than Defaults described in Condition 19.b.) is not cured within ninety (90) days after delivery of noticeof Default to the defaulting Party. If the time required to cure the Default exceeds ,the.n nety (90)'day.period, the non -defaulting Party may not initiate any remedy ,if the defaulting;; party, commences the actions necessary to cure the Default within the ninety (90) day period and shall diligently IF1 DACA65-1-03.16 pursue curing the Default. 16 the eventany Party is unable to comply with any term of this Ground Lease due to strike, a delay caused by the other Party, act of God, casualty, inability to obtain materials or other events outside the control of the Party (a ';Force Maieure Event'), the cure period shall be extended one day for each day during which the Force Majeure Event exists. If a non -defaulting Party exercises its right of self-help, the defaulting Party shall be liable for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the non -defaulting Party in connection with taking curative action. I. Subject to Condition 19(k) and (1), the Mortgagee shall have the right, but not the obligation, until 90 days after the expiration of the period afforded Lessee to cure any Default under this Lease to remedy or cause to be remedied any Default by Lessee under this Ground Lease, and the Secretary shall accept performance by the Mortgagee as if Lessee had performed. g. If a Party defaults, but the Default does not constitute a Termination Default (as defined below), then the non -defaulting Party may seek damages, any other remedy available under law, or specific performance, but may not terminate this Ground Lease. h. No remedy may be sought during any period of time during which the Parties are attempting to resolve a dispute pursuant to Condition 23 with respect to the actions or inaction that are the subject of the alleged Default. i. (1) Subject to Condition 191, either Party may terminate this Ground Lease as to all or any part of the Project (as provided in paragraph 3 of this Condition 19.i) in the event of a Default by the other Party that: (a) has not been cured prior to the expiration of the cure period provided for in Condition 19.a., and (b) constitutes fraud or results in material adverse impact on the other party that has not been cured by the payment of money or the remedy of specific -performance ('Termination Default"). The termination shall be effective as of a day specified in a notice of termination ("Notice of Termination for Default') to the defaulting Party, which shall be at least fifteen (15), but not more than thirty (30) days after its receipt by the defaulting Party. If a Party is in termination default, the nondefaluting party shall send a notice of Termination Default to both the defaulting party and the Mortgagee. (2) If the Secretary terminates this Ground Lease pursuant to Condition 19.i, the Lessee shall surrender and convey all of the Improvements located on the Project to the Secretary without compensation. If the Lessee_ terminates this Ground Lease pursuant to Condition 19.i, the Lessee will be entitled to pursue any available legal remedy. (3) In the event that a Termination Default by either party shall affect only a portion of the Project and the remainder of the Project remains physically and financially viable for the purposes for which this Ground Lease was executed, the 17 DACA65-1-03-16 parties agree (a) to continue to operate the remainder of the Project in accordance with the requirements of this Ground Lease, (b) to modify the obligations of the parties pursuant to this Ground Lease in a manner appropriate to the loss of the applicable portion of the Project, and (c) that remedies or damages shall be based upon the portion of the Project with respect to which the Termination Default occurred; provided, however, that in all such cases, the consent of the Mortgagee shall be obtained to such continued operation if the effect of the modification in the Project would be to cause default under the financing documents. Intentionally omitted. k. No Default shall be deemed to exist as long as the Mortgagee, in good faith (but subject to any stay resulting from a bankruptcy of or affecting Lessee), (i) has cured, or commenced to cure a Default within the applicable time period described in Condition 19f and shall continuously prosecute or cause to be prosecuted the same to completion with reasonable diligence and continuity, or (ii) If possession of any part of the Project is required in order to cure the Default, shall notify the Secretary of its intention to institute foreclosure proceedings to obtain possession directly or through a receiver within the time period required to commence curing the Default, and within ninety (90) days after the giving notice, commence the foreclosure proceedings and prosecute proceedings with reasonable diligence and continuity and, upon obtaining possession, commence promptly to cure the Default with reasonable diligence and continuity. I. Notwithstanding any provision of this Ground Lease to the contrary, the Mortgagee shall, not be required to cure any Personal Default of Lessee in orderto preserve Mortgagee's rights and the Secretary as to Mortgagee shall waive the Personal Default. A Personal Default is a Default that (i) cannot be cured by the payment of money or performance of maintenance, repair, or construction work by Mortgagee or (ii) is otherwise not susceptible to cure by Mortgagee. M. In the event this Ground Lease is terminated as to Lessee as the result of a Default, or if the fee title and leasehold interest of Lessee shall merge, at Mortgagee's election, the Secretary shall execute a replacement ground lease (effective immediately prior to such termination or merger) with Mortgagee (or its permitted agent or nominee under Condition 10.e.) on the same terms and conditions as this Ground Lease for the remaining term of this Ground Lease or until termination of Mortgagee's interest, whichever occurs first, provided that the Mortgagee shall have cured or provided for the payment of the cost of curing all existing Defaults of which Mortgagee has been given notice (other than Personal Defaults) within the time and the manner provided in Conditions 19f and k. In the event that federal or other applicable law shall prohibit the execution of a new ground lease, the Secretary shall take other appropriate action as shall be legally permissible under federal or other applicable law, such as recognizing Mortgagee as a substitute lessee or otherwise suspending termination of this Ground Lease, to is DACA65-1-03.16 prevent the loss of Mortgagee's rights in this Ground Lease by virtue of Personal Default or other Default or other reason. n. No Default shall be deemed to have occurred under this Ground Lease that arises out of the acts or omissions of a Permitted Tenant or other sublessee of one or more of the Improvements so long as the Lessee is utilizing commercially reasonable efforts to rectify any breach of which it becomes aware including, without limitation, referring the matter to the Secretary for action in appropriate circumstances. 20. PURCHASE OPTION In the event that the Installation is subject to base closure occurring under such authority as the Secretary may be entitled to exercise from time to time, the Secretary shall provide the appropriate Closure Notice to the Lessee and Managing Member and shall offer the option to purchase the Site or any portion thereof (the "Purchase Option") pursuant to the terms set forth in the Purchase Option Agreement of even date herewith. In the event the Purchase Option is not exercised in accordance with the Purchase Option Agreement, as to any portion of the Project, unless the Secretary is notified in writing by Lessee and all mortagees to the contrary, this Lease shall remain in full force and effect against any and all successor owners of such portion of the Project (each a "Successor Owner"), subject to the Secretary shall provide and require each Successor Owner to provide all necessary easements, rights -of -way and access rights, including requirements as to dedication and/or maintenance of roads, which are reasonably required (A) to permit tenants and employees of Lessee access to the Project, (B) to permit the supply of utilities and all necessary services to the Project, or (C) otherwise to permit the Project to function as a first class residential rental Project. 21. PROHIBITED USES AND ALLOWED USES a. The Lessee may use the Project for the design, development, management, rehabilitation, renovation, and maintenance of family housing units and related ancillary facilities, and any other use approved by the Secretary. The Lessee shall not use the Project for other purpose without the consent of the Secretary. In granting approval for a change of use, the Secretary may impose additional environmental protection provisions as it deems appropriate. b. The Lessee shall not: (i) permit unlicensed gambling on the Project; (ii) install or operate, or permit to be installed or operated, any device which is illegal; (III) use or permit the Project to be used for any illegal business or purpose; (iv) allow activities that would constitute a nuisance; or (v) sell, or commercially store or dispense, or permit the sale, or commercial storage or dispensing of beer or other intoxicating liquors on the Project, without the permission of the Secretary. 19 DACASS-1-03-16 C. All leases or other occupancy agreements to be entered into with Residents shall specifically prohibit the activities of Condition 21 b. d. As an exception to the restrictions in this Condition, some games of chance, such as raffles, games and sporting events, may be conducted by non-profit organizations or other approved Installation organizations if permissible under state and local laws and if approved in writing by the Installation Commander. e. The Lessee shall not construct or place any structure, improvement or advertising sign or allow or permit such construction or placement without the prior approval of the Secretary. The Secretary shall be deemed to have approved (i) the construction and placement of all structures and other Improvements constituting the Project, as provided for in the various documents executed by the Parties or any of them with respect thereto, and (ii) the placement of signage reasonable and appropriate to the operation of the Project as housing for Permitted Tenants. Except for any communications infrastructure, which requires the written consent of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Privatization and Partnerships, Office of the Assistant Secretary (I&E), alterations, additions and improvements l agreed to by the Secretary in its capacity as a Member of the Lessee shall satisfy this Condition. f. The Secretary must approve Lessee -proposed additions, alterations, or improvements to the Project that require an environmental analysis under applicable federal or state law. At Lessee's sole expense, prior to approval by the Secretary of Lessee -proposed additions, alterations or improvements to the Project, the Lessee shall furnish any environmental analysis and documentation deemed reasonably necessary by the Secretary to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable environmental laws and regulations. g. The Lessee shall cooperate, at no material expense to the Lessee, with the Secretary's efforts to comply with NEPA and other applicable laws and regulations that are not necessitated by Lessee -proposed additions, alterations or improvements to the Project proposed by the Lessee. 22. NATURAL RESOURCES The Lessee shall cut no timber, conduct no mining operations, remove no sand, gravel, or kindred substances from the ground, commit no waste of any kind, nor in any manner substantially change the contour or condition of the Site, except (1) for the purposes of constructing the Project or (ii) as otherwise provided in this Ground Lease or as authorized in writing by the Secretary. The Lessee may salvage fallen or dead timber provided Lessee does not make commercial use of the timber. Except for timber salvaged by the Lessee when in the way of construction of improvements or other facilities, all sales of forest products will be conducted by the United States and the proceeds shall not be available to the Lessee under the provisions of this Ground Lease. 20 DACA65-1-09-16 23 DISPUTES CLAUSE a. Except as provided in the ContractOisputes Act of 1978'(41 U S C.ffi01-613) ("the Act"), all disputes arising under or related to this Ground: Lease shall be; resolved under this Condition 23 and the'provisions of the Act: ;However; if the; parties mutually agree, they can concurrentlypursueiAlternative Dispute Resolution. b. A claim by the Lessee shall be made in writing and submitted to the District Engineer, Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers ("District Engineer") for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Lessee shall be subject to a decision by the District Engineer. G. The Lessee shall proceed diligently with performance of this Ground Lease, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under this Ground Lease. 24 CONDITION OF SITE a. The Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected the Site, knows its condition, and understands that, except as otherwise provided in the Ground Lease, Quitclaim Deed, and Bill of Sale and Assignment, the Site is leased "as is" to the Lessee, without any representation or warranty whatsoever and without obligation on the part of the Secretary (in its capacity as lessor under this Ground Lease) to make any alterations, repairs, or additions or, except as otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties, to remediate any environmental conditions or discharges that exist or have occurred prior to the execution of this Ground Lease by the parties. The Secretary shall not be liable for any latent or patent defects in the Site. 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION a. USE OF THE SITE`. Use of the Site is restricted to a Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) project and ancillary facilities and requires any change to be in writing from the Government. b. REGULATORY OR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS: The Lessee is to be solely responsible for obtaining at its own cost and expense any regulatory or environmental permits required for its operation under this Ground Lease, Independent of any existing Installation permits. The Lessee or any sublessee shall also be required to obtain their own United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Identification Number, if applicable. C. LESSEE COMPLIANCE: Lessee is to comply with all lawful statutes, regulations, permits, or orders affecting Lessee's activity hereby authorized when such are issued by the USEPA; the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources; the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services; 21 oACA65-1-03-16 or any other Federal, State, interstate, or local governmental agency having jurisdiction to abate or prevent pollution. Lessee or any sublessee is prohibited from the disposal of any toxic or hazardous materials within the Project. d. INTERFERENCE WITH ON -GOING RESTORATION: Lessee shall not disrupt, inflict damage, obstruct, or impede on -going environmental restoration work on the Project or anywhere else on the Installation. Lessee shall Indemnify the Government for any costs incurred as a result of the Lessee's breach of this provision. e. COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) ACCESS CLAUSE: The Secretary and its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, and State and Federal regulatory officials will have the right, upon reasonable notice to Lessee, to enter upon the Site in any case in which a response action or corrective action is found to be necessary, or is in progress on the Site, or such access is necessary to carry out a response action or corrective action on adjoining property in each case in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, orders and other legally binding requirements and in a manner designed to minimize interference with lessee or any sublessee, including, without limitation, the following purposes: (1) To conduct investigations and surveys (including, where necessary, drilling, and/or sample collection) and other activities related to Fort Bragg's Installation Restoration Program (IRP) and other environmentally related programs. (2) To inspect field activities of the Secretary and its contractors and subcontractors with regards to Implementing the Fort Bragg IRP and other environmentally related programs. (3) To conduct any test or survey related to the implementation of the Fort Bragg IRP or other environmental compliance programs at the leased premises to collect or verify any data required by the USEPA or the State of North Carolina relating to the environmental condition of the site. (4) To construct, operate, maintain, or undertake any other investigation, corrective measure, response, or remedial action as required or necessary under any Fort Bragg Federal Facilities Agreement (FFA), Record of Decision (ROD), Principle Coordination Point (PCP), or IRP requirement, including, but not limited to monitoring wells, pumping wells, and treatment facilities. f. COMPLIANCE DURING RESPONSE OR CORRECTIVE ACTION: The Secretary, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors and Lessee will agree to comply with the provislons of the appropriate health or safety plan in effect during the course of any of the above -described actions. Any inspection, survey, investigation, or other corrective measure, response, or remedial 22 DACA65-1-03•16 action will, to the extent practicable, be coordinated with representatives designated by Lessee or any sublessees. Lessee or sublessees shall have no claim, on account of such entries, against the United States or any officer, agent, employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof, unless arising from the fault or negligence of the United States or any officer, agent, employee, or contractor. In addition, the Secretary, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors and Lessee and any sublessees shall comply with all the applicable Federal, State, and local occupational safety and health regulations. g. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS: Lessee shall submit to the Secretary, and maintain thereafter, an Environmental Management Plan which describes, in detail, the program for environmental management and method of compliance, by the user of any portion of the Project, with all Army, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for the use, management, generation, storage, treatment, and disposal of all hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and hazardous substances. Each Environmental Management Plan or request for waiver of the requirement for a plan due to the non -hazardous nature of the proposed use, as applicable; for any portion of the Project, must be submitted and approved in writing by the Installation prior to occupancy or proposed use of the intended portion of the Project. Lessee will be responsible for the overall compliance of its operations. Lessee will be responsible for ensuring the preparation of all documents, records, and reports associated with the environmental compliance of its operation. No liability or responsibility shall attach to the Installation or the Secretary as a result of the Secretary's review and approval of an Environmental Management Plan under this paragraph. In. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. Lessee will not store or dispose of hazardous materials on the leased premises unless authorized under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2692, Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Non -Defense Toxic and -Hazardous Materials (Lessee's activities authorized by this.Lease.are.:,: deemed to be activities in connection with a service performed on Ft. Bragg for the benefit of the Department o Defense). Lessee shall strictly comply with the hazardous waste management requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the State of North Carolina hazardous waste management rules including proper hazardous waste characterization, labeling, storage, disposal, and documentation requirements. Except as specifically authorized by the Secretary in writing, Lessee must provide, at its own expense, such hazardous waste management facilities as needed to maintain compliance with all laws and regulations. Army hazardous waste management facilities will not be available to Lessee. i. EXISTING HAZARDOUS WASTE: Lessee will not use the Installation's hazardous waste accumulation points. Neither will Lessee permit its hazardous wastes to be commingled with the Installation's hazardous waste. 23 DACA65-"346 I. LESSEE RESPONSE PLAN: The Lessee shall submit to the Secretary, and maintain thereafter, a plan for responding to hazardous waste, fuel, and other chemical spills prior to commencement of operations on the Project. Such plan shall be independent of the Installation's Spill Contingency Plan but may rely upon the Installation for initial fire response and/or spill containment. The plan may rely on the use of Installation personnel or equipment but only to the extent that these services are to be acquired from the Installation under a Municipal Services Agreement. Should the Army provide any personnel or equipment outside of that provided under a Municipal Services Agreement, whether for initial fire response and/or spill containment, or otherwise on request of Lessee, or because Lessee was not, in the opinion of the said officer, conducting timely clean-up actions, Lessee agrees to reimburse the Army for Its actual response costs. k. ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROJECT: Lessee shall not construct, make, or permit any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Project in any way which may adversely affect Fort Bragg's investigations, restoration, or human health or the environment without prior written consent of the Secretary. Such consent may include a requirement to provide the Secretary with a performance and payment bond to it in all respects and other requirements deemed necessary to protect the interests of the Army. GROUNDWATER RESTRICTION: (1) Restrictions and Conditions: Lessee covenants for itself, its successors, and assigns not to access or use . groundwater underlying the property for any purpose, except as agreed to in writing by the Secretary. For the purpose of this restriction, "groundwater" shall have the same meaning as in Section 101(12) of CERCLA. The written request will clearly reference the Ground Leasc's Environmental-Protectlon-provisions, including a copy --- of the provisions as an attachment to the request, and providing information as to the depth of wells, the identity of the aquifer that will be withdrawn from, and the purpose of the withdrawals. Before replying to the request, the Secretary will review the IRP to determine whether institutional control limitations exist or if restrictions may be lifted to grant the request. This may involve consultation with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Lessee, for itself, its successors or assigns covenants that it will not undertake nor allow any activity on or use of the property that would violate the restrictions contained herein. These restrictions and covenants are binding on Lessee, its successors and assigns; shall run with the land; and are forever enforceable. (2) Enforcement: The restrictions and conditions stated above benefit the public in general and the territory surrounding the property, including lands retained by the Secretary, and, therefore, are enforceable by the United States Government. Lessee covenants for itself, its successors, and assigns that it shall include and otherwise make legally 24 DACA65-1-03-96 binding, the restrictions aboJe'Iri all subsequent lease, transfer, or conveyance documents relating to the Project. (3) Secretary Access: The Secretary and its representatives„shall, for all ilme;,have reasonable access to the Project for the purpose of installing andlor femo4ing'groundwater monitoring wells, and to perform continued monitoring,af groundwater conditions, allowing chemical and/or physical testing ofwells to evaluate:water quality and/or aquifer characteristics. The Lessee shall allow reasonable ingress and egress of all equipment necessary to accomplish the same. M. NOTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF UXO AND COVENANT: A review of available records and information indicated the presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the Cherbourg area. During World War 11, there.was'an;amitiunition and magazine storage area where Cherbourg is presently located. Tiils area'has been identified as a solid waste management unit (SWMU 1o4;); howeveri remedial actions have not been Initiated. In the event that Lessee; (ts successors and .. assigns, should discover any ordnance, Lessee shall not attempt to remove or destroy it, but shall immediately notify the Fort Bragg Police Department. The Installation's designated explosives ordnance personnel will be dispatched promptly to dispose of such ordnance at no expense to Lessee. NOTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND COVENANT: (1) The Red -cockaded woodpecker and the Saint Francis Satyr butterfly are listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and are afforded Federal protection under the Endangered Species Act ESA of 1973, as amended: Sectlon 7 of the ESA states that each `Federal agency'-sFiail, in consultation with the Secretary, insure that any action they authorize, fund, or carry out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat. Lessee will be cognizant of its and the Secretary's obligation to protect all endangered species, and Lessee will conduct its operations in a manner that will avoid a violation of any applicable provision of the ESA. (2) Lessee will limit the potential for a taking of the Red -cockaded woodpecker on the property by ensuring that its construction activities in the Northern 'Training Area site are consistent with the Biological Assessment of December 4, 2002, which was accepted by the USFWS in their letter of January 31, 2003. Failure to follow these measures could subject the violator to criminal sanctions of the ESA. 25 OAGA55-1-03AG Project agreement that is not expressly recognized or confirmed by a modification to this Ground Lease, the specific provisions of this Ground Lease shall control. C. The Lessee's reasonable reliance on a conflicting amendment to any other Project agreement shall not be a Default of this Ground Lease. 32. QUIET ENJOYMENT Lessee and the Lessee Parties shall have quiet enjoyment of the Project during the term of this Ground Lease without hindrance or molestation by the Secretary or anyone claiming by, or through the Secretary subject to the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions and conditions of this Ground Lease. 33. DISCLAIMER The Secretary as lessor assumes no enforcement or supervisory responsibility except with respect to matters committed to its jurisdiction and authority. The Lessee shall obtain any permit or license at its sole expense that may be required by federal, state, or local statute in connection with the use of the Project. This Ground Lease does not eliminate the necessity of obtaining any Department of the Army permit that may be required pursuant to the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 3 March 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403), as applicable. 34. ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT Nothing in this Ground Lease shall obligate the Secretary to obligate appropriated funds in violation of the Anti -Deficiency Act 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341-1351. 35.`- ADDITIONAL CCNJENANTS AND CONDITIONS a. A memorandum of this Ground Lease shall be executed and acknowledged by the Secretary and the Lessee concurrently herein. Lessee may record such documents in the real property records of Harnett County and Cumberland County, North Carolina. b. Lessee and the Secretary shall each provide an estoppel as to the status of this Ground Lease upon request (and in the form reasonably requested) by the other party or Mortgagee. No estoppel by the Secretary shall excuse any undiscovered violation of the conditions of this lease. 28 DACA65-1-03-16 C. Each party represents to the other that this Ground Lease is enforceable against it in accordance with Its terms and conditions, and each party covenants to deliver a legal opinion to the other and the initial Mortgagee upon or immediately subsequent to the lease Effective Date as to such enforceability. 36. EXHIBITS Exhibits A-G are incorporated and made a part of this Ground Lease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned authorized agents of the parties have duly executed this Ground Lease this 2 2. ny( day of 2003. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, by THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY By:, • M.)./ __ Name:-J S PKKVHITAKER'. Title:: Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (I&H), OASA (I&E) WITNESS: TYP : AM_E ;s,, JANtcs 110irsiJ, title Attorney—Advt6or (seal Property) 29 DACA65-1-03-16 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ss. COUNTY OF ARLINGTON ) I, the undersigned, a Notary Public In and for the Commonwealth of Virginia, County of .,Arlington, whose commission as such expires on the 3o day of /t%vc...Cic. , 2004-, do hereby certify that on this day personally appeared before mein the Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Arlington, Joseph W. Whitaker, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Housing) OASA (I&E), whose name is signed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, dated the 2 Z day of 2003, and acknowledged the same for and on behalf of the UNITED STATES OF AME ICA. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL this Z?^.Jday of 4 2003. NotaryPub I 30 i ❑�❑ Kintley-Horn and Associates, Inc. August 1, 2011 Mr. Robert Patterson North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: Linden Oaks -Phase 2D Stormwater Project No. SW6110503 Dear Mr. Patterson: In response to your comments issued on 7/27/11, K14A has provided the following information. 1. The drainage area, impervious areas, and percent built -upon area (BUA) on the supplement form does not match that shown on SWU- 101. Response: The drainage area and impervious areas have been corrected on the NCDENR Infiltration Basin Supplement to match the correct SWU-101 form. The built -upon area (BUA) on SWU-101 does match the BUA on the Low Density Supplement if the proposed impervious area from Drainage Area 1 and Drainage Area 2 are added together (106,213 + 2,117,848 = 2,224,061). 2. The vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets need to be clearly identified on the plans. Response: Sheet C 12.11 BMP DRAINAGE AREA MAP was updated to identify the vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets and the acreages of those areas were labeled on the plan sheet. 3. Please provide supporting information to show that the vegetated areas receiving runoff from the curb outlets meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02H .1008(g). Response: The table on Sheet C 12.11 BMP DRAINAGE AREA MAP shows that the vegetated areas receiving runoff from the curb outlets meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02H .1008(g). Cross Suite 600 333 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 TEL 919 835 1494 FAX 919 653 5847 ❑�� Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. sections are shown 100' downstream of each curb outlet and the associated calculations are listed on the table on the plan sheet and the low density supplement. 4. The swale information provided on the supplement form appears to only be for the internal swales that drain to the infiltration basin. The vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets also need to be shown in the table on the supplement form. Response: The supplement form has been revised to include the additional vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets. 5. Please provide swale calculations for the swales between the buildings, especially the swales between CG19-2D and CG17-2D that lead to the infiltration basin. The flow must be non -erosive for the 10 year rain event. Response: Swale calculations have been provided for the larger drainage areas (see Cross Sections 5 and 12) as well as the typical swale (see Cross Section 6 and 11). These swales have been confirmed to be non -erosive for the 10 year rain event. All swales and slopes will be permanently sodded as part of the standard project specifications. 6. The proposed lift station access road is to be grass pave or similar. If permeable pavement credit is being sought for this, please provide supporting calculations and the required supplement form. Otherwise, it must be counted as 100% impermeable. Response: The proposed lift station access road has been counted as 100% impervious in the original supplement/application forms. On sheet C22.03: The third paragraph under `construction notes', on the infiltration basin BMP detail, need to be removed or modified since it refers to infiltration trenches and impervious area on top of the device. Neither of which are proposed. Response: The third paragraph under `construction notes' for the infiltration basin BMP on Sheet C22.03 was removed from the plans. ❑�� KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. If you need any additional information or have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me directly at 919-653-2990. Very truly yours, KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. P /4 John D. Kuzenski, P.E. Enclosures: Revised SheetC12.11 Revised Sheet C22.03 Low Density Supplement NCDENR Infiltration Basin Supplement Cc: Ron Phillips, PMH, File Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc Transmittal Date: 8/2/11 Job Number: Project Name: Fort Bragg — Linden Oak Phase 2D To: Mr. Robert Patterson North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality We are sending these by ❑ U.S. Mail ❑ Other We are sending you ® Attached ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Other ❑ FedEx 333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 TEL 919 835 1494 FAX 919 653 5847 012332009 ® Hand Delivery ❑ Under separate cover via the following items:: ® Prints/Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Change Orders Lo tes oate lvo. oescrt non 2 Linden Oaks Phase 2D Sheet C12.11 Drainage Area Map 2 Linden Oaks Phase 2D Sheet C22.03 Storm Details 1 Signed and Sealed Infiltration Basin Supplement 1 Low Density Supplement Design Table 1 Signed Comment Response Letter These are transmitted as checked below: ® For your use ❑ Approved as submitted ® Resubmit ❑ . Copies for approval ❑ As requested ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit ® Copies for distribution ❑ For review and comment ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ Return ❑ Corrected prints Remarks: If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me directly at (919)653-2990. Copy to: Ron Phillips (PDF); File Signed: John Kuzenski, P.E. NC®ENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Mr. John D. Kuzenski, PE Kimsey -Horn and Associates, Inc. 333 Fayetteville St., Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 27601 Dear Mr. Kuzenski: Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director July 27, 2011 Subject: Request for Additional Information Stormwater Project No. SW6110704 Linden Oaks Phase 2D Harnett County Dee Freeman Secretary The Division of Water Quality Central Office received a Stormwater Management Permit Application for the subject project on July 19, 2011. A preliminary review of that information has determined that the application is not complete. The following information is needed to continue the stormwater review: 1. The drainage area, impervious areas, and percent built -upon area (BUA) on the Supplement form does not match that shown on SWU-101. 2. The vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets need to be clearly identified on the plans. 3. Please provide supporting information to show that the vegetated areas receiving runoff from the curb outlets meet the requirements of 15A NCAC 02H .1008(g). 4. The swale information provided on the supplement form appears to only be for the internal swales that drain to the infiltration basin. The vegetated swales/areas associated with the curb outlets also need to be shown in the table on the supplement form. 5. Please provide Swale calculations for the swales between the buildings, especially the swales between CG19-2D and CG17-2D that lead to the infiltration basin. The flow must be non -erosive for the 10-yr rain event. 6. The proposed lift station access road is to be grass pave or similar. If permeable pavement credit is being sought for this, please provide supporting calculations and the required supplement form. Otherwise, it must be counted as 100% impermeable. 7. On sheet C22.03: The third paragraph under 'construction notes', on the infiltration basin BMP detail, needs to be removed or modified since it refers to infiltration trenches and impervious area on top of the device. Neither of which are proposed. Wetlands and Stonwaler Branch 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-64941 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 Internet: www.ncwalerqualily.org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Acfion Employer ona On e Naturally Mr. John D. Kuzenski, P.E. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. July 27, 2011 Note that this request for additional information is in response to a preliminary review. The requested information should be received by this Office prior to August 26, 2011, or the application will be returned as incomplete. The return of a project will necessitate resubmittal of all required items, including the application fee. If you need additional time to submit the information, please mail or fax your request for a time extension to the Division at the address and fax number at the bottom of this letter. The request must indicate the date by which you expect to submit the required information. The Division is allowed 90 days from the receipt of a completed application to issue the permit. The construction of any impervious surfaces, other than a construction entrance under an approved Sedimentation Erosion Control Plan, is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and is subject to enforcement action pursuant to NCGS 143-215.6A. All revised original signed documents must be returned or new originals must be provided. Copies are not acceptable. Any revised calculations or plans must be sealed, signed, and dated. Please reference the State assigned project number SW6110704 on all correspondence. If you have any questions concerning this matter please feel free to contact me at (919) 807-6375, or at robert.patterson@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Robert D. Patterson, PE Environmental Engineer Stormwater Permitting Unit cc: Mr. Ron Phillips - Picerne Construction/FBG, LLC SW6110704 File ec: Mike Lawyer- Fayetteville Regional Office Page 2 of 2 IMF Ure W TU r Z J' e-* /-W &j- 4q� �mS + C-K. r"Ar -kL Application Completen ss Review V� First Submittal ❑ Re -submittal Date Received: r9 rr Date Reviewed: 9120 // By Bill Development/ProjectName: 1-fA/DCW d2DFoRT .c46G 9C Receiving stream name Not, d d,, e.I- / AyrLA.L;//rLk I Classification: (! Liver Basin: I'd Ps tczu& / For post -construction requirements, a program will be deemed compliant for the areas where it is implementing any of the following programs: WS-I, WS-ll, WS-III, WS-IV, HQW, ORW, Neuse River Basin NSW, Tar -Pamlico River Basin NSW, and the Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed Nutrient Management Strategy. High Density Projects that require a 401/404 within an NSW require 85% TSS, 30% TN and 30% TP removal. T&E Species (Goose Creek, Latitude and Longitude:..ZF Project Address: Lryde Engineer name and firms PhnnA 9r0 _ t 5'3. 2 Waxhaw Creek or Six Mile Creek Water Sheds): Ju C_ Is the project confirmed to be in the State MSI Stormwater Permit jurisdiction? ErYes or ❑ No ❑ Low Density (no curb and gutter) l�w Density with curb and gutter outlets ❑ High Density ❑ Other o V— ti 401/404 impacts to surface waters, wetlands, and buffers (add language to cover letter and/or add info letter) 61C re/"BUA I q !e3 % # ✓,gR_&J I .iV_Vr— P Pa- +- _3 q2 o-C. uK Check for $505.00 included V' Original signature (not photocopy) on application Legal signature (Corporation-VP/higher, Partnership -General Partner/higher, LLC-member/manager, Agent). Check spelling, capitalization, punctuation: http://wwwsecretary.state.nc.us/corporations/thepage.aspx if an agent signs the application, a signed letter of authorization from the applicant must be provided which includes the name, title. mailina address and phone number of the person sionino the letter. ❑ For subdivided projects, a signed and notarized deed restriction statement V Sealed, signed & dated calculations D./Correct supplement and O&M provided for each BMP on site (check all that were provided & number of each) ❑ Bioretention ❑ Dry Detention Basin ❑ Filter Strip ❑ Grass Swale ra'�Infiltration Basin ❑ Infiltration Trench ❑ Level Spreader ❑ Permeable Pavement ❑ Restored Riparian Buffer ❑ Rooftop Runoff Management ❑ Sand Filter ❑ Stormwater Wetland ❑ Wet Detention Basin 21Low Density ErCurb Outlet ❑ Off -Site ❑ NCDOT Linear Road td Two sets of sealed, signed & dated layout & finish grading plans with appropriate details d Narrative Description of stormwater management provided Y' Soils report provided ;N Wetlands delineated or a note on the plans or in the accompanying documents that none exist on site and/or /adjacent property Y Details for the roads, parking area, cul-de-sac radii, sidewalk widths, curb and gutter; d Dimensions & slopes provided id Drainage areas delineated ❑ Pervious and impervious reported for each ❑ Areas of high density MP operation and maintenance agreements provided d Application complete ❑ Application Incomplete Returned: (Date) May 5, 2011 Revision, Bill Diuguid