20072046 Ver 4_Individual Application_20160303

APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for
the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routing Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating this application for a permit.
Disclosure; Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided however, the permit application cannot be processed nor
can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed
activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPL. COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not
required)
Funston Land & Timber LLC
Kim Williams
c/o Mr. Jeff Earp
Land Management Group, Inc.
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
1007 Evangeline Drive
Land Management Group, Inc.
Leland, NC 28451
3805 Wrightsville Ave. Suite 15
Wilmington, N.C. 28403
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE
10. AGENT'S PHONE NO. W/AREA CODE
a. Business [phone]
[phone] (phone)
b. Fax
[phone] (fax)
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application. SEE ATTACHED FORM
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE — Brunswick Forest
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
N/A
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Brunswick North Carolina
COUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN
Tax Parcel ID Number: 05800007
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Off of Hwy 17
Leland, NC
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From Wilmington, take Hwy 74W/76W/17S into Leland. Follow Hwy 17 S at split. Brunswick Forest will be on

ur left (see vicinitv ma
18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features) -
The applicant proposes to continue construction of the planned -unit residential development in Leland, NC.
Wetland/stream impacts associated with road crossings and an RPW impact associated with lot development
is requested (See Project Narrative).
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project) -
The purpose of the project is to continue construction of the planned -unit residential development in Leland,
NC. The next phases of development include Phases 7, 8 and 9 as well as completing Phases 3 and 5. In order
to access uplands within these phases, six wetland and/or stream crossings are needed. Additionally, a
section of a jurisdictional ditch would be filled for lot development.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE —
To provide access to uplands within the site and for lot development (See Project Narrative).
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS —
Clean, compacted sub -grade soil materials, clean ABC aggregate, pavement etc.
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED
Proposed impacts are 0.311 acres of 404 wetlands, 174 LF of stream (115 LF new and 59 LF existing culvert to
be replaced), and 0.03 acre of an RPW.
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
Several phases of the subdivision have been installed.
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, Etc., WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY
see attached sheet
25. LIST OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS/DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCIES FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the
information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work
described herein or am actjncq as the duly authorized agent of the applicant.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
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18. U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly
and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or
representations o r makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall
be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.

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PROJECT NARRATIVE
November 2015; Revised January 2016
Brunswick Forest
Brunswick County, NC
Action ID# SAW -2007-00530
DWQ Project # 07-2046
INTRODUCTION
Funston Land and Timber LLC proposes to continue the development of Brunswick Forest, a
planned -unit development located off of Highway 17 in Leland, NC. The project area is located within
the Lower Cape Fear River Basin and is approximately 4,500 acres in size. Several phases of the
subdivision have been completed and currently support single-family lots, multi -family units,
commercial development off of Highway 17, and amenities. The next phases of development include
residential Phases 7, 8 and 9 as well as completing Phases 3 and 5. In order to access uplands within
these phases, six additional wetland and/or stream crossings are needed. Additionally, a section of a
jurisdictional ditch would be filled for lot development. Proposed impacts are 0.311 acres of 404
wetlands, 174 LF of stream (115 LF is new and 59 LF is existing culvert to be replaced), and 0.03 acre
of an RPW. Note that 0.268 acres of wetland impact, 262 LF of stream impact, and 0.19 acre of RPW
impact have already been authorized in previous phases of development. Because of the cumulative
impact acreage that has occurred throughout the site, this most recent request for impacts will
require an Individual Permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The 4,500 -acre site is located in Brunswick County, off of Highway 17 in Leland, NC (Figures 1
& 2). Much of this site was previously a pine plantation. In the early 2000's, Funston Land and Timber
began developing the site as a planned -unit development. Several phases of the subdivision have
been completed. Approximately 1,900 acres of the site has been developed or is planned as
residential, with over 9,000 units (includes single-family, duplex, and townhomes). The site also
supports amenities including an 18 -hole golf course (Cape Fear National Golf Course), 745 acres of
passive open space, 62 acres of active open space (parks), and trails. Furthermore, 150 acres off of

Highway 17 is zoned commercial and an additional 200 acres is proposed commercial within the
Brunswick Forest PUD. The existing roadway system totals around 25.5 miles of roads and another 25
miles is anticipated prior to build -out.
A site delineation of 404 wetlands was performed by Land Management Group, Inc. USACE
approval of the wetland delineation has occurred under three separate Jurisdictional Determinations
(Action ID# SAW -2007-00530). Phases 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 were most recently approved by Ms. Liz Hair of
the USACE on June 29, 2015 (Appendix A). Phases 3 and 5 were approved on the same day, but
shown on a separate survey. The area located west of the railroad tract was approved on March 11,
2015. The entire site contains approximately 1,200 acres of 404 wetlands. Several blue -line streams
run through the property: Mallory Creek, an unnamed tributary (UT) of Mallory Creek, and a UT of
Piney Branch extend into the eastern part of the site. Another UT of Mallory Creek forms part of the
eastern property boundary. Goodland Branch and two UT's of Morgan Branch extend into the
western part of the site. Goodland Branch flows into Town Creek, which forms part of the southern
boundary of the tract. Finally, Little Mallory Creek forms another section of the southern property
boundary. All named streams are classified as C; Swamp Waters by the Division of Water Resources.
The C classification is given to waters that are protected for secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife,
fish and aquatic life propagation and survival, and agriculture. Secondary recreation includes wading,
boating, and other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in
an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner. This classification has no restrictions on watershed
development or types of discharges. The Swamp Waters designation is a supplemental classification
intended to recognize those waters that generally have naturally occurring very low velocities, low pH
and low dissolved oxygen. No specific restrictions on development are involved. Note that LMG staff
met with Chad Coburn with NC Division of Water Resources on site to review the proposed impact
areas and determine if streams existed in these locations. Streams were identified at three locations
(Appendix B).
Undeveloped uplands within the site support mostly loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), as most of the
site was previously a pine plantation. A mix of sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), water oak
(Quercus nigra), red maple (Acer rubrum), and gallberry (Ilex glabra) is also present in the shrub layer.
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Tidal cypress gum habitat is located in the southwestern part of the tract adjacent to Town Creek and
Goodland Branch. This area supports predominantly bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black gum
(Nyssa biflora), water oak, and red maple trees and shrubs. Several riparian wetland fingers branch
off of the main creeks and support black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red maple, pond pine (P. serotina),
gallberry, titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), Virginia chain fern (Woodwardia virginica), and catbrier (Smilax
rotundifolia). Other wetlands within the site can be classified as wet pine flatwoods and support a mix
of red maple, loblolly pine, sweetgum, wax myrtle, titi, red bay (Persea borbonia), gallberry, and
fetterbush (Lyonia lucida).
According to the Brunswick County Generalized Soil Survey, uplands within the site are
classified as mostly Baymeade fine sand, Foreston loamy fine sand, Goldsboro fine sandy loam, Leon
fine sand, and Norfolk loamy fine sand (Figure 3). Wetlands are shown predominantly as Dorovan
muck and Muckalee loam along the drainage ways, with Pantego mucky loam, Murville mucky fine
sand, Rains fine sandy loam, and Torhunta mucky fine sandy loam within some of the pine flats.
Surrounding land use is mostly residential or undeveloped and forested. Some commercial
use is located directly off of Highway 17 to the north. Previous land use within the site was
silviculture and there are several dirt logging roads located throughout undeveloped sections of the
tract (Figure 4).
Land Use Zoning and Classification
The property is zoned PUD by the Town of Leland. The PUD planned unit development district
is established for the purpose of permitting greater flexibility than would normally be allowed in a
particular residential district in the area, yard, space, height and density requirements for
construction and development of residential areas, and to promote and encourage more creative and
imaginative site planning and design than would be possible if such construction and development
were in strict compliance with the requirements for the particular district. It is further the purpose of
this district to promote more economical and efficient use of land while providing a harmonious
variety of housing choices, a higher level of urban amenities and preservation of the natural scenic
qualities of open space.
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The Town of Leland CAMA Land Use Plan Update (2011) uses four different future land use
classifications for the tract. The 'Controlled Growth' and 'Very Low Intensity' classifications are given
to the majority of the site. The 'Intended Growth' classification is used for the commercial area
directly adjacent to Highway 17. The 'Preserved Open Space' classification is given to areas along
major tributaries through the site. Below is a description of each classification.
Controlled growth sector. This planning sector includes more dense, mixed use development with
neighborhood centers and suburban, residential development characterized by traditional, walkable
neighborhoods. Land in this sector is close to thoroughfare network and at key cross -road locations. It
has utility services close -at -hand. Appropriate land uses and development types in the sector:
traditional neighborhood development, neighborhood centers, single-family and multifamily
residential development, neighborhood -serving commercial uses (office and retail), civic uses, limited
industrial uses.
Very low intensity sector. This planning sector includes land that has the lowest potential for
development as a result of the limitations or risks associated with natural system or the difficulty of
providing public infrastructure and services. For the planning horizon, these areas should remain in a
predominantly rural state. Land resources included in this sector: substantial wetlands, flood zones A,
AE, and X500 (100 and 500 -year flood zones), areas designated as least suitable on the Land
suitability analysis map. Appropriate land uses and development types in the sector: conservation
areas, parks and greenway systems, agriculture and forestry, limited civic uses, such as schools, very
low density residential development on large individual lots (typically 5 ac. gross) or in clusters.
Intended growth sector. This planning sector is located along the US 17 corridor, where
transportation access and public utility services are readily available. It is intended for higher intensity
regional center developments that accommodate the widest range of land use and development
types. Planning for this sector includes land along high-capacity regional arterials, at major
transportation nodes, and along portions of highly traveled corridors. Appropriate land uses and
development types in the sector: single-family and multifamily residential, neighborhood serving
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commercial uses, civic uses, traditional neighborhood developments, neighborhood centers, Regional
centers, Industrial districts.
Preserved open space sector. This planning sector includes the community's basic green space, which
provides protection of water quality and sensitive natural systems, preserves critical wildlife habitat,
provides protection from flooding, and provides needed recreation and green space for the
community's residents.
A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database was conducted to
determine whether any state or federally listed rare species have previously been observed within or
near the project area. This search found that two natural areas exist within the southwestern part of
the site: the Town Creek Marshes and Swamp Natural Area and the Town Creek Aquatic Habitat
Natural Area. Additionally, two state -listed species have been identified within the site. The
blackbanded sunfish (Enneacanthus chaetodon), last observed in 1962, and the hop -like sedge (Carex
lupuliformis), last observed in 2000. The hop -like sedge was observed in the Town Creek Marshes
and Swamp Natural Area located in the southwestern part of the site.
Table 1. Federally -listed endangered and threatened species known to occur in Brunswick County,
NC, excluding coastal and marine species.
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Animals
American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
T(S/A)
Bald eagle
Halieetus leucocephalus
T
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
E
Shortnose sturgeon
Acipenser brevirostrum
E
Wood stork
Mycteria americana
E
Plants
Cooley's meadowrue
Tholictrum cooleyi
E
Rough -leaf loosestrife
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
E
KEY:
Status
Endangered
Definition
A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."

Threatened A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or
a significant portion of its range."
T(S/A) Threatened due to similarity of appearance - a species that is threatened due to
similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its protection.
PREVIOUS PERMITTING HISTORY
Brunswick Forest has obtained several Nationwide Permits and 401 Water Quality
Certifications in the past for road crossings and ditch fill in previous phases of development (Table 2).
In 2005, the applicant notified the USACE, in accordance with a Non -notifying Nationwide 39 Permit,
of 1,000 sf of Waters of the US impact for two road crossings in Phase 1. These crossings were
constructed and it was determined that actual impacts were 4,300 sf. In addition, two old culverts
were replaced with bottomless culverts in 2006. Impacts were temporary and no permit was
obtained. In 2008, the applicant received a NWP 29 and 401 WQC for a total of 0.33 ac of wetland
impact (including previous Waters impacts) and 262 LF of stream impact for several road crossings
within Phases 3 and 5. In 2010, a boat ramp was authorized under a CAMA Major Permit that
provided access into Town Creek. Another NWP 29 was issued in 2014 (401 WQC issued in 2013) that
authorized 0.04 acre of wetland impacts in Phase 1. Also in 2014, a NWP 29 was issued for 0.09 acre
of RPW impact for lot development. Table 2 summarizes these permits and impacts. Note that all
mitigation requirements have been met. Appendix C contains a copy of these permits.
Table 2. List of previous permits obtained for Brunswick Forest.
Date Permit Type Phase Purpose Wetland Stream RPW Mitigation
Impact (Ac) Impact (LF) Impact (Ac) Required
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No-
Road
2005
Notification
1
0.05 ac
None
Crossing
39
No-
Road
2005
Notification
1
0.05 ac
None
Crossing
39
Payment to
2008/
NWP 29
Road
EEP (1:1);
3 & 5
0.228
262
2009
401 WQC
Crossings
On -Site
Preservation
CAMA Major
River
2010
NWP 36
Boat Ramp
41 sf
None
Club
GC 3687
NWP 29
Road
Payment to
2013/2014
1
0.040
401 WQC
Crossing
LCFUMB
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Date Permit Type Phase Purpose Wetland Stream RPW Mitigation
Date Permit Typ
Impact (Ac) Impact (LF) Impact (Ac) Required
(1:1)
NWP 29 Payment to
2014 401 WQC 3 Lot Fill 0.09 LCFUMB
(1:1)
TOTAL 0.268 262 0.19
111:T1ollli: F_I►117►14101
The applicant's purpose and need is to continue the development an economically viable
planned unit development within Brunswick Forest. Brunswick Forest is centrally located in Brunswick
County (Leland) and provides convenient access to Wilmington, Southport, and the Brunswick County
beaches. The target population of this subdivision is people employed in Leland, Wilmington,
Shallotte, and Southport and people retiring to this area.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
The alternatives evaluated include a no -action alternative, an on-site alternative site layout,
and the preferred project.
No -Action Alternative
The no -action alternative would keep the remainder of the site in its current, undeveloped
condition and would prohibit the applicant from expanding the planned unit development on this
site. The no -action alternative is not considered feasible for several reasons. The Town of Leland is
experiencing rapid growth. The site is centrally located off of Highway 17 and provides convenient
access to Wilmington and the Brunswick County beaches. Additionally, the site has road and utility
infrastructure from its previously developed phases and it is economically logical to expand the
infrastructure into currently undeveloped uplands within the site. Because existing forestry roads are
not wide enough to meet NC DOT requirements and would pose a safety hazard to area residents,
utilizing existing roads in their current condition is not possible. Therefore, the no -action alternative
would leave hundreds of acres of valuable uplands undeveloped. The inability to expand
development within this tract of land would be a significant loss of return for the applicant and a loss
of housing for the community.
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Alternate Sites
Because this is a continuation of an existing development and the applicant already owns the
property, no off site alternatives were explored.
On-site Alternatives
One on-site alternative that was evaluated would access uplands within the site by bridging
the wetland and stream crossings. In general, bridges are not considered to be an impact by the
USACE and DWR and could provide a mechanism to reduce wetland and stream disturbance within
the tract. However, because this site was previously used for timber cultivation, there are many old
dirt roads throughout the tract. The applicant has planned the development around these existing
roads and four of the proposed six crossings are road widenings. The applicant did evaluate whether
one of the new crossings that would impact an intermittent stream (Impact Area 16; Figure 10) could
be bridged. However, because of the cost to construct a bridge, this alternative was not considered
feasible.
Preferred Project
The preferred project consists of developing Phases 7, 8 and 9 as well as completing Phases 3
and 5. These phases include single-family and multi -family development. The proposed project will
also consist of roadway grading and paving, the installation of water main services, and the
installation of stormwater and wastewater collection systems. Roads for the project will be
constructed to NCDOT standards. Most of the roads will be public. Water and sewer utilities will tie
into the Town of Leland system. All stormwater will be collected via a storm drain piping system.
Note that the applicant does not have any foreseeable plans for Phase 4. Therefore, it is not included
in this application.
Accessing uplands within the site will require crossing wetlands and/or streams in six locations
(Figures 6-11). Culverts will be installed at the wetland/stream crossings. Right -of -Way (ROW) widths
for roads within the subdivision are based on the expected traffic counts. The roads that lead up to
Hwy 17 and some of the intermediate collector roads have an 80' ROW, which translates into a 36'
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wide road. The 50' and 60' ROWs are for roads that are deeper into the subdivision and are expected
to handle less traffic. These roads will be 24' wide. Based on discussions with the USACE and DWR,
the applicant has reduced wetland and stream impacts at these crossings by eliminating upstream rip
rap and by bringing the sidewalk to four feet behind the back of curb (Town of Leland minimum).
Headwalls will also be used. Downstream rip rap will be the minimum needed to prevent scouring at
the outfall of the culvert.
Utilities will be placed within the road right-of-way throughout most of the tract. Additionally,
a section of a jurisdictional ditch RPW) in Phase 3 will also be filled for lot development (Figure 12).
Note that another section of this RPW was previously filled per a NWP issued in 2014. This ditch was
originally not considered jurisdictional by the USACE. However, the most recent JD for Phase 3
classified the ditch as jurisdictional. The applicant developed a site plan for Phase 3 under the old JD,
which planned to reroute the ditch. A great deal of time and money went into this site plan and it is
not economically feasible to redesign it at this point. Furthermore, this ditch is not considered a high
quality resource. The new conveyance will be piped.
The number of lots planned within the tract is based on the price of the tract, development
costs, and the applicants' anticipated profit margin. The estimated development costs for the
proposed project is consistent with similar sized projects in North Carolina. The site development
and building construction costs are reflective of the current market. The size of the project is such
that a reasonable return on investments can be achieved relative to the cost of the land and the cost
of construction.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The newest phases of development would impact 0.311 acres of wetlands, 174 linear feet of
stream, and 0.03 acre of a jurisdictional RPW (Figures 5-12). Note that of the 174 LF of stream impact,
59 LF have existing roads on them and are currently culverted (Figures 9 and 11) and 115 LF are new
impacts. Previous phases of development have impacted 0.268 acres of wetlands, 262 LF of stream,
and 0.19 acre of RPW. Secondary impacts to wetlands and water quality could occur during and after
construction of the project through erosion and stormwater runoff. These potential impacts will be
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minimized by the development and implementation of a Stormwater Plan and a Sedimentation and
Erosion Control Plan. These plans will reduce the potential for erosion or runoff into wetlands and
other water bodies located off site.
MITIGATION
The applicant has attempted to minimize wetland and stream impacts as much as possible.
Wetland and stream impacts are needed for road crossings to be used in order to gain access to
uplands located throughout the tract. Proposed road crossings are at narrow points along the
wetlands and, in most cases, where old logging roads currently exist. At these crossings, rip rap has
been minimized, sidewalks have been brought closer to the roads, and headwalls will be used.
To mitigate for proposed wetland and stream impacts, the applicant proposes to buy into the
Lower Cape Fear Umbrella Mitigation Bank for the restoration of streams and wetlands within the
Lower Cape Fear River Basin.
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Strickland, Bev
From:Burdette, Jennifer a
Sent:Thursday, March 03, 2016 10:58 AM
To:Montalvo, Sheri A; Strickland, Bev
Subject:FW: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530
Attachments:January 29 2016-wetlands crossings.pdf; Brunswick Forest IP form rev 1-16.pdf;
Project Narrative rev 1-16.pdf
For you when the paper copies land on one of your desks.

Thanks,
Jen

Jennifer Burdette
401/Buffer Coordinator
Division of Water Resources - 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch

Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6364 office
[e-mail]

1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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(Physical Address: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 - 9 Flr Archdale Bldg – Room 942F)

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

From: Kim Williams \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 10:12 AM
To: Coburn, Chad <[e-mail]>; Burdette, Jennifer a <[e-mail]>; Govoni, Daniel
<[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Hi Chad, Jennifer, and Daniel
As you know, I submitted an IP application for Brunswick Forest a couple of months ago. John Policarpo with the USACE
requested a few changes to the Brunswick Forest site plan via email (see below) prior to putting it out on Public Notice.
These changes include a reduction in rip rap and bringing sidewalks closer to the road, which has resulted in a reduction
in wetland and stream impacts. Wetland impacts are now 0.311 ac. Stream impacts are 174 LF (115 LF new and 59 LF
existing culvert). And there is 0.03 acre of RPW impact. He plans to put this revised project on Public Notice in the next
couple of days.

Attached are the updated maps, IP form, and project narrative. Do you need me to mail you copies of the revised
information as well?

Thanks!
Kim
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Land Management Group, Inc | Environmental Consultants
Direct: 452-0001 x 1908 | Cell: 910.471.5035 | Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 | Wilmington, NC 28403

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From: Kim Williams
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 3:54 PM
To: 'Policarpo, John N SAW' <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Hi John
I contacted the project engineer for Brunswick Forest and requested some additional information per our discussion last
week. Here is a list of questions that you had and their response.

1.We need information about the need for the downstream rip rap, especially in the wetland (non-stream)

crossings. How did you determine that rip rap would be necessary?

The exact amount of rip rap needed is dictated by the size and slope of the culvert pipe. Some of the culvert
sizes have not been determined yet, so they are basing some of this on what they previously used in the S/D.
Without rip-rap, the erosion at the end of the pipe will cause maintenance issues with the culvert pipe. Because
the culverts will be relatively flat, the velocity will be small and help with the reduction in size of the rip-rap
aprons. The drawings (attached) now include information about the outlet protection.

2.Impact Area 16: Since this is a new crossing, is a bridge or arch culvert possible here?

A bridge of this width is not economically feasible. Note that this crossing is a requirement of the Town of
Leland, which likes to see interconnectivity. Also, the Town of Leland has requested no more bottomless
culverts at Brunswick Forest because of the potential for maintenance issues.

3.Impact Area 18: RPW. Can you break down how much of the new route will be piped vs. open swale? Both are

mentioned on the drawing.

This entire section will be piped. The figure has been revised to reflect this.

Also on this figure, what do the different wetland hatchings mean? I believe these other wetlands are
preserved, but there are a couple of different and overlapping hatchings. Is one of them for the golf
maintenance areas?

One area is unpreserved wetlands. The other hatch is preserved wetlands. The figure has been revised to clearly
show this.

4.For all figures: Can you please add a legend box for the wetland impact stipple that you use?

Done. See attached.

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Also note that on Impact #12 (Figure 6), they moved the sidewalk to the other side of the road and were able to reduce
the wetland impact by a small amount. Wetland impacts are now 0.311 ac. Stream impacts are 174 LF (115 LF new and
59 LF existing culvert). And 0.03 acre of RPW impact.

Also, I found the wetland preservation map and language, which have been recorded. See attached. We are still trying to
determine if remaining wetlands can be preserved. Hopefully we can move forward with the Public Notice as we figure
this out.

In addition to the revised maps, I have attached the revised IP form and Project Narrative. The narrative discusses the
avoidance and minimization measures and the bridge alternative. Let me know if you need hard copies any or all of this
info.

Thanks!
Kim

From: Policarpo, John N SAW \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 8:48 AM
To: Kim Williams <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Morning Kim,

If you have time today, can you give me a call to discuss this.

Thanks
John

John N Policarpo
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
910-251-4487

-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Williams \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 2:03 PM
To: Policarpo, John N SAW <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] RE: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Hi John

I spoke with the engineer about reducing the widths of the crossings at Brunswick Forest. First, ROW widths
were determined by the engineer and developer and are based on expected traffic counts on those roads. So the
roads that lead up to Hwy 17 and some of the intermediate collector roads have an 80' ROW, which translates
into a 36' wide road. The 50' and 60' ROWs are for roads that are deeper into the S/D and are expected to handle
less traffic. These roads will be 24' wide.

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The engineer was able to narrow the crossings by bringing the sidewalk to four feet behind the back of curb
(Town of Leland minimum), which moved everything closer to the centerline of the right of way (see attached
maps). This reduces overall impacts to 0.312 acre of wetlands and 174 LF of stream. This doesn't seem like
much of a stream impact reduction from our original submittal, but that is because our original submittal only
accounted for the new stream impacts, not where existing roads are (Impact Areas 15 and 17; Figures 9 & 11) .
But based on our communication for the NWP at Orton, I now assume you would want us to account for the
entire length of the crossing, including both the existing roads and widening. So of this overall 174 LF of stream
impact, 115 LF of it is new impact and 59 LF is existing roads. Let me know if that is not correct and if I should
change it back to just the new impact area. Would mitigation be required for stream impacts associated with
existing roads?

If you are comfortable with moving forward with the Public Notice at this time, I will send you an updated
application form, project narrative, and hard copies of the attached maps.

Thanks!
Kim

From: Policarpo, John N SAW \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:11 AM
To: Kim Williams <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Morning Kim,

Yes, I'm sorry , I do have the application. If you have a minute to talk, can you call me? I'm leaving for the field
at 9.

Thanks
John

John N Policarpo
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
910-251-4487

-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Williams \[mailto:[e-mail]\]
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Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:03 AM
To: Policarpo, John N SAW <[e-mail]>
<mailto:[e-mail]%3e>
Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] RE: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Good morning John

Sorry to keep bugging you about this one, but I just wanted to make sure you received the IP application for
Brunswick Forest. I sent it to you at the end of November and haven't heard anything on it yet.

Thanks!

Kim

From: Kim Williams
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 11:46 AM
To: 'Policarpo, John N SAW' <[e-mail]>
<mailto:[e-mail]%3e>
Subject: Brunswick Forest IP application; Action ID# 2007-00530

Hi John

I submitted an IP application to you a few weeks ago for Brunswick Forest. Can you tell me if you have had a
chance to review it yet and when you anticipate issuing the Public Notice?

Thanks!

Kim

Kim Williams | Environmental Scientist

Land Management Group, Inc | Environmental Consultants

Direct: 452-0001 x 1908 | Cell: 910.471.5035 | Fax: [phone]

3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15 | Wilmington, NC 28403

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