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CF WATFR Michael F. Easley, Governor
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? G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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r Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Q Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
July 16, 2003
DWQ# 03-0767
Watauga County
Angelo and Peggy Cerchione
371 Lawrence Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC, 28618
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cerchione:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill in 50 linear feet of perennial
streams in order to construct a road crossing to your property in Watauga County, as described in your
application received by the Division of Water Quality on June 23, 2003, and in additional correspondence
received July 14, 2003. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 3404, which can be viewed on our web site at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when it
is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404
permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us in writing and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval
letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland and/or stream fills for this
project (now or in the future) exceed one acre or 150 linear feet of perennial streams, compensatory mitigation
may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification, as well as the additional conditions listed below:
1. You are required to return the attached Certification of Completion form to notify DWQ when all work included
in the 401 Certification has been completed;
2. The culvert required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that downstream profiles are not
altered (i.e. the depth of the channel must not be reduced by a widening of the streambed). Existing stream
dimensions (including the pattern and profile) are to be maintained above and below locations of each
culvert. The 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.
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 necessary, it shall
not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the Division of Water Quality.
N. C. Division of Water
Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition
which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings,
Mail Service Center 6714, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding
unless you ask for a hearing.
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 Daryl Lamb in the DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-
771-4600 or Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments
cc: Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
030767
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Triage Check List
FILE copy
Date: 'full, 15 ?a03 Project Name: A n ? e l v CC r- 1, Gn e Cu I Vr(l P" j ec t
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DWQ#: 630 ?6 i
County: W? tau ? 6a
To: ? ARO Mike Parker ? WaRO Tom Steffens
? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
? MRO Alan Johnson CK WSRO Cyndi Karoly (Central Office)
? RRO Steve Mitchell
From: Lary beic'n Ojmc'rr" Telephone : (919) 715--l'171
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
0 Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleco H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 27, 2003
DWQ # 03-0767
Watauga County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione
371 Lawerance Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC 28618
Dear Mr. & Ms. Cerchione:
On June 23, 2003 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of installing a culvert in Watauga County.
Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the following
information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of suitable
scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0500.
Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. Please
call Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 for more information.
Please telephone Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 if you have any questions or would require
copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when
this information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing or by fax at [phone] within
three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it
withdrawn.
Sincerely,
JRD/bs
cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
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Water Quality Ce ification Program
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), h( ttpa/h2o_enr.stnte:nt; us/ncw•tlc ands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748

Triage Check List
Date: I a?
To: ? ARO
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Project Name: 1L1 C ,X-9-
DWQ#: 6
County:
Mike Parker ? WaRO Tom Steffens
Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
Alan Johnson jKWSRO Cyndi Karoly (Central Office)
Steve Mitchell
Telephone : (919) 3 > 7 ?°
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
Erstream length impacted
Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
9-Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
a Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
Fg-Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concern
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Project Name: _0 en Ce rc_? 'o ^_q_
DWQ#:
County:
Mike Parker ? WaRO Tom Steffens
Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran
Alan Johnson K WSRO Cyndi Karoly (Central Office)
Steve Mitchell
Telephone : (919) 7 3 _ ?
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
ofstream length impacted
ET-Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
9-Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
[R Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
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FILE COPY
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 13 3 . ({ -1 ?.- I
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
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1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or NYa' terslied BuffdRules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated WetlAnd`Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ? NIA
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ? NIA
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? Y1,q
II. Applicant Information
1. Owne:
Name
Mailir
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Telephone Number: N2
E-mail Address: Q n o
01 'I 85 !? Fax N
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: N /A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project:
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2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): /N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Z 160 - 3 5- - 00 7 - DOp
4. Location
County: Wala(4a. Nearest Town: 1?ODne_
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): 8/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks etc.): From 6oone f-a tfe J4,;LI f-?- towoed5
l.YiIkc (o a-ffe,r aoina un8er16,'R lue'? ilne f ku trauet aosa,C lmjle, sit II on
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5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 6'5,31S acre,,
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): S fo n W ?Fe; k C( ee
8. River Basin: Y"a d K i n >1 1 0e ,(
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this appli ation: 'Ite - i'rn?e r c.5 ure A) &v- S.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of e ipment to be used:-,
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11. Explain the pu o
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IV. Prior Project History
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of the proposed work: 6 1

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If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
NIA
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
&/A
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description Lof the proposed impacts: sn.ce. -DOT is tna-?? a?-ccesS ?n
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2. Individually list wetland impacts below: 6, the CM) verrt .
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.Roov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N /A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: kf.IR
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* L of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stre Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent'?
(please secif )
-/ C u c" r Sc? n i

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usjzs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapauest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbod
(if applicable) y Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
VII.
VIII.
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):-AM
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): K. (A
Size of watershed draining to pond: A Expected pond surface area: ff/h
Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
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DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N 1 A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): X JA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): i? A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No J?q
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify lY / A )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular trom near bank of channel; Gone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No Q
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility roblems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control) L
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200321021 County Watauga
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent: Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione
Address: 371 Lawrence Greene Road
Deep Gap, North Carolina 28618
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Cerchione property
located off of SR 1503 (Lawrence Greene Road, adjacent to an unnamed tributary of Stony Fork,
northwest of Blowing Rock, in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity
Mechanized landclearing, excavation and filling activities associated with the replacement of an
existing low water bridge with a 20'x 72" CMP associated with improving access from state road
to private property. CONDITION: All recommendations in the attached letter, from the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission dated July 5, 2002, are hereby incorporated as special
conditions of this permit.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
14 Nationwide General Permits.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to co act appr priate State and local agencies
before beginning work. By signature below, the pert' tee certi ies an understanding and
acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permi . j /
Regulatory Project Manager Signature 1
Date June 30, 2003 Expiration Date June 30, 2005
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLANP DELINEATION F(
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED
:M, ETC., MUST BE
R AVAILABLE.
Permit Number: 200321021
Name of Permittee: Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione/ road access improvement
Issuance: 06/30/03
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
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
6508 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27615
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by an 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
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Jean Manuele, USACOE
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator ?i
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: July 5, 2002
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), SRI 503,
Lawrence Greene Road, Unnamed Tributary Stony Fork Creek, Watauga
County
These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The NCDOT
proposes to grade, drain, base and pave SRI 503. A 35' x 18" CMP will be replaced at
Station 37+90 with a 50' x 24 CMP. Channel relocation will impact a 73' section of
stream. The channel relocation will mimic existing conditions. Riprap impacts will be
minimized. Temporary dewatering will be required.
Based on our review of the submitted application and our knowledge of the area, we will
not object to project as proposed providing the following conditions•arelfmplemented:
1. Instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are
prohibited during the brown and brook trout spawning season of October 15 through
April 15 to protect the eg_ ? and fry stages of trout from off-site sedimentation during
construction.
2. Culverts 48" or larger should be buried approximately 1' into the streambed.
Culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or
greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements
must be based on natural thalweg depths.
3. Riprap should be minimized and installed in a manner so as not to interfere with
aquatic life passage during low flow conditions.
4. If any concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC; 2 7699-1 72 1
'rclerhone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
SRI 503, Lawrence Greene Rd. 2 July 5, 2002.
5. The new channel must be built in the dry and fully stabilized before turning the
stream into it. Naturally occurring vegetation on site should be stockpiled and used
for the new streambanks. If this is not possible, disturbed banks should be
revegetated with silky dogwood (Cornus amonum), silky willow (Salix sericea), tag
alder (A1nus serrulata), black willow (Salix nigra), and sycamore (Platanus
occidentalis) or other lower growing native species to provide long term bank
stability and stream shading. Note that silky dogwood, silky willow and black
willow can be planted as live stakes collected during the dormant growing season.
Cuttings should be randomly planted and done on 4 foot centers from the waters edge
to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted on 10-12 foot centers. Stream banks
in these areas should also be stabilized with matting or seeded with an approved
wetland seed mix or temporary crop of wheat or rye.
Thank you lor the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the early
platining stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me
at`336/769-9453.
Cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, DWQ
Heath Slaughter, DOT
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 27, 2003
DWQ # 03-0767
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Watauga County
Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione
371 Lawerance Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC 28618
Dear Mr. & Ms. Cerchione:
On June 23, 2003 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of installing a culvert in Watauga County.
Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the following
information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of suitable
scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0500.
Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. Please
call Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 for more information.
Please telephone Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 if you have any questions or would require
copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when
this information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing or by fax at [phone] within
three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it
withdrawn.
Sincerely,
JRD/bs
cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http:// 12o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwgtlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748
1 R. Dorney
Water Quality Ce ification Program

Mr. & Mrs. Angelo J. Cerchione
371 Lawrence Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC 28618
Re: DWQ # 03-0767
Mr. John R. Dorney
401 Water Quality Certification Program
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
July 10, 2003
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP

?NATER QUALITY SECTION
Dear Mr. Dorney,
Enclosed you will find our check for $200.00, the processing fee required under 15A NCAC
2H.0500.
We are planning to install a culvert twenty (20) foot long and six (6) foot in diameter in the creek
that borders our property. The culvert will be buried one (1) foot deep into the creek bed and
riprap (placed over a landscape cloth) will be minimized and installed in accordance with DOT's
requirements so as to not interfere with aquatic life passage during low-flow conditions. All work
will be done in a manner that is designed to cause the least disturbance possible to the creek
during installation with the goal of leaving the creek as pristine as possible. (Keep in mind that
DOT has rechanneled the creek just below us from its original path for over 100 feet). No
concrete will be used and the stream bank will be stabilized as soon as the work is completed.
It is imperative the work proceed as soon as possible. DOT is in the process of widening and
paving Lawrence Greene Road and, in doing so, it will leave access to our property very
difficult, if not impossible. The new road will be three to four feet higher than our bridge (at
approximately four feet from the end of the bridge) making it virtually impossible for most
vehicles to use.
Both my husband and I have heart problems and need to be able to get into and out of our
property should an emergency arise. It is essential that an ambulance be able to do the same.
There is no other access to our property and no other way to gain entry.
This project has been approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District,
Action ID. 200321021 and by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in their letter
dated July 5, 2002 (both attached).
Please fax a copy of your ruling as soon as possible, our fax number is 828 264-7899, if it is
busy call one of the numbers below and I will free up the line. You will also find a self-
addressed, stamped envelope enclosed with which to send us a hard copy. Thanks for the all
the advice you gave and for the work that you do.
If any further information is required please call me at either 828 264-7839 or 7855 (cell: 828
963-3893).
Sincerely,
7ergyS. ? C'e
Cerchione
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo J. Cerchione
371 Lawrence Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC 28618
July 10, 2-003
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
Re: DWQ # 03-0767
Mr. John R. Dorney
401 Water Quality Certification Program
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Dear Mr. Dorney,
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Enclosed you will find our check for $200.00, the processing fee required under 15A NCAC
2H.0500.
We are planning to install a culvert twenty (20) foot long and six (6) foot in diameter in the creek
that borders our property. The culvert will be buried one (1) foot deep into the creek bed and
riprap (placed over a landscape cloth) will be minimized and installed in accordance with DOT's
requirements so as to not interfere with aquatic life passage during low-flow conditions. All work
will be done in a manner that is designed to cause the least disturbance possible to the creek
during installation with the goal of leaving the creek as pristine as possible. (Keep in mind that
DOT has rechanneled the creek just below us from its original path for over 100 feet). No
concrete will be used and the stream bank will be stabilized as soon as the work is completed.
It is imperative the work proceed as soon as possible. DOT is in the process of widening and
paving Lawrence Greene Road and, in doing so, it will leave access to our property very
difficult, if not impossible. The new road will be three to four feet higher than our bridge (at
approximately four feet from the end of the bridge) making it virtually impossible for most
vehicles to use.
Both my husband and I have heart problems and need to be able to get into and out of our
property should an emergency arise. It is essential that an ambulance be able to do the same.
There is no other access to our property and no other way to gain entry.
This project has been approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District,
Action ID. 200321021 and by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in their letter
dated July 5, 2002 (both attached).
Please fax a copy of your ruling as soon as possible, our fax number is 828 264-7899, if it is
busy call one of the numbers below and I will free up the line. You will also find a self-
addressed, stamped envelope enclosed with which to send us a hard copy. Thanks for the all
the advice you gave and for the work that you do.
If any further information is required please call me at either 828 264-7839 or 7855 (cell: 828
963-3893).
Sinc ly,
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7Zegy. Cerchione
FILE COPY
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. 200321021 County Watauga
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner/Agent: Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione
Address: 371 Lawrence Greene Road
Deep Gap, North Carolina 28618
Telephone No.: [phone]
Size and Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): Cerchione property
located off of SR 1503 (Lawrence Greene Road, adjacent to an unnamed tributary of Stony Fork,
northwest of Blowing Rock, in Watauga County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity
Mechanized landclearing, excavation and filling activities associated with the replacement of an
existing low water bridge with a 20'x 72" CMP associated with improving access from state road
to private property. CONDITION: All recommendations in the attached letter, from the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission dated July 5, 2002, are hereby incorporated as special
conditions of this permit.
X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
14 Nationwide General Permits.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above
may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal
action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve
the undersigned permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or
local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to co act appr prate State and local agencies
before beginning work. By signature below, the pe ' tee certi ies an understanding and
acceptance of all terms and conditions of this permi .
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date June 30, 2003 Expiration Date une 30 2005
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLA DELINEATION R
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED
[, ETC., MUST BE
AVAILABLE.
Permit Number: 200321021
Name of Permittee: Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione/ road access improvement
Issuance: 06/30/03
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
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
6508 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27615
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by an 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
® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: Jean Manuele, USACOE
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator 0
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: July 5, 2002
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), SRI 503,
Lawrence Greene Road, Unnamed Tributary Stony Fork Creek, Watauga
County
These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The NCDOT
proposes to grade, drain, base and pave SR1503. A 35' x 18" CMP will be replaced at
Station 37+90 with a 50' x 24 CMP. Channel relocation will impact a 73' section of
stream. The channel relocation will mimic existing conditions. Riprap impacts will be
minimized. Temporary dewatering will be required.
Based on our review of the submitted application and our knowledge of the area, we will
not object to project as proposed providing the following conditions'arelmplemented:
1. Instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are
prohibited during the brown and brook trout spawning season of October 15 through
April 15 to protect the eg_ ? and fry stages of trout from off-site sedimentation during
construction.
2. Culverts 48" or larger should be buried approximately 1' into the streambed.
Culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or
greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements
must be based on natural thalweg depths.
3. Riprap should be minimized and installed in a manner so as not to interfere with
aquatic life passage during low flow conditions.
4. If any concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does
not contact stream water.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC; 2 7699-1 72 1
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
SRI 503, Lawrence Greene Rd. 2 July 5, 2002
5. The new channel must be built in the dry and fully stabilized before turning the
stream into it. Naturally occurring vegetation on site should be stockpiled and used
for the new streambanks. If this is not possible, disturbed banks should be
revegetated with silky dogwood (Corpus amonum), silky willow (Salix sericea), tag
alder (Alnus serrulata), black willow (Salix nigra), and sycamore (Platanus
occidentalis) or other lower growing native species to provide long term bank
stability and stream shading. Note that silky dogwood, silky willow and black
willow can be planted as live stakes collected during the dormant growing season.
Cuttings should be randomly planted and done on 4 foot centers from the waters edge
to the top of the bank. Trees should be planted on 10-12 foot centers. Stream banks
in these areas should also be stabilized with matting or seeded with an approved
wetland,seed mix or temporary crop of wheat or rye.
Thank y6u for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the early
planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me
x at'336/769-9453.
Cc: Cynthia Van Der Wiele, DWQ
Heath Slaughter, DOT
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
June 27, 2003
DWQ # 03-0767
Watauga County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Angelo J. and Peggy S. Cerchione
371 Lawerance Greene Road
Deep Gap, NC 28618
Dear Mr. & Ms. Cerchione:
On June 23, 2003 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of installing a culvert in Watauga County.
Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the following
information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of suitable
scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0500.
Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. Please
call Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 for more information.
Please telephone Todd St. John at 919-733-9584 if you have any questions or would require
copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when
this information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing or by fax at [phone] within
three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it
withdrawn.
Sincerely,
JRD/bs
cc: Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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Water Quality Ce ification Program
N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), Qit:%/h2o.enr.?tnt?.nc.us/iicw_etlands)
Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748

plan Detall Incomplete
? Please provide a location map for the project.
? . Please show all stream impacts Including all fill sloes, dlssipators, and bank stabilization on the site plan.
a Please show all wetland impacts Including fill slopes on the site plan.
? Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
C2 Please Indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.
? * Please indicate the locaflon of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.
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? Please locate all Isolated or non-Isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plann./?
X Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. r leoe- C4`l al's/ 9JJ*m 4- 1` 1ey
?t Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan. 73395
? Please provide the location of any Prop. osed stormwater management practices as requited by GC
? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
C Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions.
.Q Please indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan.
? Pismo indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan. .
? Please Indicate whether or not the proposed Impacts already been conducted.
Avoidance and/or Mirdmization Not Provided
0 The. on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional information as to why
It Is necessary.for this project
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the Please
revise the plans to avoid the Impacts.
This Office beNeves OWN YabataiFon the plans ar can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the Impacts to the Please
revise the plane to minimize the Impacts
The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because . Please
revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If It Is not possible to achieve diffuse
flow through the entire buffer then. it may be necessary to provide stormwater management practices that remove nutrients before the stomrwater
can be discharged through the buffer.
then
The application fee was Insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland Impact was requested. Please provide $ 2O4 ?
This additional fee must be received before your application can be reviewed:
Please provide a signed copy of the application.
Please provide copies of the application, copies of the site plans and other supporting Information.
ligation
of compensatory mitigation Is required for this project. Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The plan must conform .
to the requirements In 15 A NCAC 2H.0500 and must be appropriate to the type of Impacts proposed
Please Indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project.
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Angelo & Peggy Cerchione
71 Lawerence Greene Road
)eep Gap, NC 28618
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