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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Noelle Lutheran
WO Supervisor: Rick Shiver
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name St. James Plantation, Lot 3 Section 1 ( 3549 Beaver County Brunswick
Project Number 03 1012 County2
Recvd From APP Region Wilmington
Received Date 8/14/03 Recvd By Region
Project Type residential single family home
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. OEM
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MitigationType Type Acres Feet
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y * N Did you request more info?Q Y Q N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue 0 Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
This office has no objection to the project as proposed provided that all of the condition of WQC
#3402 and the additional conditions listed in the written 401 Water Certification are met.
Due to cumulative impacts at St. James Plantation mitigation is required and onsite creation is
proposed.
The 401 Water Quality Certification was written on 09/24/03 NL,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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To: ? ARO Mike Parker ? WaRO Tom Steffens
? FRO Ken Averitte D'WiRO Noelle Lutheran
? MRO Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
? RRO Steve Mitchell
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Telephone : (919)
From.
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
? 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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P.O. Box 1890 QUALITYSEMQA?
Wilmington, NC 28402 rY
RE: Mr. Richard Schneider; St. James Plantation: Lot 3, Section I
USACE No. 200301185
Dear Tom:
We received your letter dated August 25, 2003, in which you request additional
information regarding the above-referenced project. Below is a response to each of your
concerns:
1. Project drawings should include the following listed items.
a. Provide cross-sections of any areas on site to be filled. Show side slopes and
elevations of any filled areas and extend the cross-sections beyond the area of
impact. All cross-sections should be correlated with the plan view.
A cross section of the proposed wetland impact area is included as Figure 6 of the
mitigation plan (enclosed).
b. On the plan view, show the continuation of the upland and wetland ecosystems
across the property boundaries and onto the adjacent properties. The purpose of
this is to represent continuity of the habitats vs. the appearance of isolated systems
on site.
The wetland/upland boundary is now shown continued into the adjacent lot (Figure
3 of the mitigation plan). It should be noted that this line is an approximation since
it was not surveyed.
Mr. Richard Schneider; St. James Plantation: Lot 3, Section 1 Page 2
USACE No. 200301185
2. Provide a narrative description of the natural resource characteristics of the site.
Include at least the following information: (a) Of the 0.78 ac. on site, what is the upland
area vs. wetland area? (b) Describe the ecosystem types and general species
composition. (c) Provide a list of Federally endangered or threatened species that do or
are likely to use the site.
This lot is located within St. James Plantation and its southeastern boundary
extends to Beaver Dam Creek. Most of the site (0.53 acre) consists of riparian
wetlands that are adjacent to the waterbody. Uplands account for 0.25 acre.
Vegetation within the wetlands consist of Nyssa aquatica and Acer rubrum in the
canopy, Persea borbonia and A. rubrum in the shrub layer, and Juncus effuses,
Osmunda cinnamomea, and Onoclea sensibilis in the herbaceous layer. Upland
vegetation is comprised of Quercus virginiana, Q. taeda, Liquidambar
styraciflua, and Pteridium aquilinum.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed several plant and animal species as
Endangered or Threatened in Brunswick County (Table 1). On July 21, 2003,
Land Management Group, Inc. inspected the lot for federally protected species.
None were observed.
Table 1. List of federally protected species known to occur within Brunswick
County. NC.
r Common Name Scientific Name Status
Animals
Eastern Cougar Felis concolor couguar E
Bald Eagle Halieetus leucocephalus T
Tied-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis E
Wood Stork Mycteria americana E
American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis T(SIA)*
Shortnose Sturgeon Acipenser brevirostrum E
Plants
Cooley's Meadowrue Thalictrum cooleyi E
Roughleaf Loosestrife Lysimachia asperulaefolia E
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Mr. Richard Schneider; St. James Plantation: Lot 3, Section 1 Page 3
USACE No. 200301185
3. Provide details of your plan to offset the wetland loss from the proposed fill. The
mitigation plan should include the following elements: (a) Construction schedule &
methodology, (b) cross-sections to show upland-to-wetland transition and grade
elevations, (c) planting plan--planting methodology, species composition and plant
densities, (d) monitoring & maintenance plan.
The mitigation plan for this project is enclosed with this letter and contains this
information.
Please let me know if you require any further information. Thank you for your assistance
with this project.
Sincerely,
Kim Williams
Wetland Scientist
Encl.
C: Ms. Noelle Lutheran, DWQ
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
Mr. Richard Schneider
St. James Plantation
Lot 3, Section 1
Mitigation Plan
Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Prepared by:
Land Management Group, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
Prepared for:
Mr. Richard Schneider
. Bethpage, NY
September 2003
Table of Contents
List of Tables, Figures, and Appendices ............................................................................... ii
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................3
2.0 Site Description ..................................................................................................................3
2.1 Wetlands ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Soils ...............................................................................................................................3
2.3 Vegetation ......................................:.............................................................................. 3
3.0 Mitigation ...........................................................................................................................4
3.1 Wetland Creation ........................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Monitoring ..........................................................................................................................4
5.0 Implementation Schedule ...................................................................................................4
6.0 Summary ............................................................................................................................ 5
List of Tables, Figures, and Appendices
Table 1. List of tree and shrub species to be planted within created wetlands ........................ 6
Figure 1. Vicinity map .......................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2. Topographic map .................................... :.............................................................. 8
Figure 3. Site plan showing proposed wetland impacts and mitigation .................................. 9
Figure 4. Wetland survey ...................................................................................................10
Figure 5. Soils map ............................................................................................................11
Figure 6. Cross-sectional view of proposed creation area ...................................................12
1.0 Introduction
In order to mitigate for wetland impacts associated with building a residence within Lot
#3, Section 1 at St. James Plantation, Mr. Richard Schneider agrees to create wetlands on-site at
a one to one impact to mitigation ratio. This tract is approximately 0.78 acre in size and is located
in Brunswick County, North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2).
The applicant proposes to create wetlands by excavating a designated upland area (0.07
ac) to surrounding wetland grade (Figure 3). A variety of shrubs and trees that are similar to
vegetation growing in adjacent wetlands will be planted in these areas. These proposed mitigation
activities will compensate for 0.07 acre of unavoidable impacts to forested riparian wetlands
located within the property.
2.0. Site Description
2.1 Wetlands
Wetlands within the lot were delineated by Land Management Group, Inc. and
were approved by Mr. Tom Farrell of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on August 25,
2003 (Figure 4). The site contains 0.53 acre of riparian wetlands that are adjacent to
Beaver Dam Creek, which forms the southern property boundary of this lot.
2.2 Soils
Soils within the wetlands are classified as Muckalee loam. Uplands contain Leon
fine sand (Figure 5).
2.3 Vegetation
Vegetation within the wetlands consist of Nyssa aquatica and Acer rubrum in the
canopy, Persea borbonia and A. rubrum in the shrub layer, and Juncus effusus, Osmunda
cinnamomea, and Onoclea sensibilis in the herbaceous layer. Upland vegetation is
comprised of Quercus virginiana, Q. taeda, Liquidambar styracij7ua, and Pteridium
aquilinum.
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3.0 Mitigation
3.1 Wetland Creation
An upland area 0.07 acre in size will be excavated to the grade of adjacent
wetlands (Figure 6). This creation area will connect directly to existing wetlands, which
will help to facilitate wetland creation success. A layer of organic material obtained from
the wetland depression to be impacted will be removed and added on top of the excavated
area to provide a suitable substrate for vegetation establishment. Native shrub and tree
species (Table 1) will be established in the creation area at a 10-foot spacing.
4.0 Monitoring
A general site analysis will occur six months after mitigation activities have been
completed and will consist of taking photographs of soil profiles within the created
wetlands to evaluate initial success. A small narrative will be written and submitted to the
Corps office. From then on, monitoring will occur annually for up to five years (if the
Corps determines the site to be successful prior to five years, monitoring will discontinue).
During each monitoring event, the vegetation within the created area will be counted and
identified. Success criteria will be the survival of at least 70% of planted vegetation. A
monitoring report that summarizes these results and includes photographs of the
mitigation site will be submitted to the Corps. Because of the small size of the wetland
mitigation area, hydrological monitoring will not occur. However, the survivorship of
wetland plants within the area will provide a good indication of hydrology.
5.0 Implementation Schedule
Wetland mitigation will commence as soon as all necessary permits have been
obtained, with wetland vegetation planting occurring during the first winter season.
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6.0 Summary
In order to mitigate wetland impacts that are associated with building a residence
within Lot #3, Section 1 of St. James Plantation, wetlands will be created within the site.
Approximately 0.07 acre of wetlands will be created by excavating an upland area to
adjacent wetland grade. This creation area will connect directly to existing wetlands,
which will help to facilitate wetland creation success. In addition, native wetland
vegetation will be planted. These actions will compensate for 0.07 acre of wetland impacts
within the tract and fulfill the requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Table 1. Tree and shrub species to be planted within the wetland mitigation area at Lot #3,
Section 1 in St. James Plantation. Vegetation is typical of existing on site wetlands. Species to be
planted are based on nursery availability.
Common Name Scientific Name
Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica
Red Bay Persea borbonia
Gallberry flex glabra
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera
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PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
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OAK ISLAND, N.C. 28465
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St. James Plantation
Lot 3, Section 1
Mr. Richard Schneider
Brunswick County, NC
Land Management Group, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
Wilmington, N.C.
September 2003
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Triage Check List
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Date: S-e c-4 d ?
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To: ? ARO Mike Parker ? WaRO Tom Steffens
? FRO Ken Averitte L . 0 Noelle Lutheran
? MRO Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
? RRO Steve Mitchell
From: Telephone : (919)
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
? 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?
Lf- Cstumulative impact concern
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TO: Ms. Noelle Lutheran
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Division of Water Quality AUG
127 Cardinal Drive Ext. 01ATE'RQ LINSECT'
Wilmington, NC 28405 ?7 V ®?
RE: 401 Water Quality Certification Application for Lot #3, Section 1, St. James Plantation
Brunswick County, NC
Dear Noelle:
Enclosed is a 401 Water Quality Certification application for your review. This application
is submitted on behalf of Mr. Richard Schneider for a 0.78-acre parcel located in St. James
Plantation in Brunswick County, NC. The applicant is proposing to build a home within the site.
Although Mr. Schneider has attempted to minimize wetland impacts through careful site design,
the location of the wetlands and local setbacks have resulted in proposed wetland impacts of 0.07
acre. To offset these impacts, Mr. Schneider proposes to create wetlands on-site at a one to one
mitigation to impact ratio.
The Pre-Construction Notification form, associated maps, wetland survey, and site plan
are enclosed for your review. The $200 application fee has been submitted to the Raleigh office.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sin erely, (V
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Wetland Scientist
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Mr. John Dorney, DWQ
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TO: Mr. Tom Farrell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1890 . ?'
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
RE: NWP 18 Application for Lot #3, Section 1 at St. James Plantation
Brunswick County, NC
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Enclosed is a NWP 18 application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf
of Mr. Richard Schneider for a 0.78-acre lot located in St. James Plantation in Brunswick County,
NC. The applicant is proposing to build a home within the site. Although Mr. Schneider has
attempted to minimize wetland impacts through careful site design, the location of the wetlands
and local setbacks have resulted in proposed wetland impacts of 0.07 acre. To offset these
impacts, Mr. Schneider proposes to create wetlands on-site at a one to one mitigation to impact
ratio.
The Pre-Construction Notification form, associated maps, data sheets, and site plan are
enclosed for your review. I have also enclosed the wetland survey, which awaits your signature.
Please contact me if you have any questions or if an on-site visit is needed to evaluate the
proposed mitigation. Thank you for your assistance with this project.
Sincerely, '! a
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Kim Williams
Wetland Scientist
Encl.
C: Mr. Richard Schneider
Ms. Noelle Lutheran, DWQ
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ENGINEERS WETLANDS DELINEATION MANUAL AS DETERMINED
BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. UNLESS THERE IS A
CHANGE IN THE LAW OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS
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L7 N 75.07'26' E 22.65'
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L9 S 14.06'54' W 21.97'
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L12 S 47.30'26' E 28.55'
L13 N 65'02'38' E 30.47'
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DATE: JUNE 12, 2003
NOTE' PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN FLOOD HAZARD
ZONE 'A' WITH BASE ELEVATION NOT DETERMINED
REFi F.I.R.M. COMMUNITY NO. 370295 PANEL NUMBER
0360 SUFFIX 'D' DATED 4/91.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
BRUNSWICK COUNTY
I, ROBERT B. McHENRY, JR. CERTIFY o°°o6oooooaCA ooo""
THAT THIS MAP WAS DRAWN UNDER MY °o°o ?(?NamuuiiRp0000
SUPERVISION FROM AN ACTUAL FIELD FES$/pNi?ti
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LEGEND:
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NIP = NEW IRON PIPE SET
EIR = EXISTING IRON ROD FOUND
NIR = NEW IRON ROD SET
TBM = TEMPORARY BENCH MARK
McHENRY SURVEYING
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
P.O. BOX 433 - 105 S.E. 46th STREET
OAK ISLAND, N.C. 28465
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
AUG 14 2003
CATER QUALITY SECTION
SECTION I
ST. JAMES PLANTATION
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
2 Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 18; GC3402
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
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: ?
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information WETLANDS /401 OR P
Name: Mr. Richard Schneider
Mailing Address: 28 Spencer Drive AUG 4 003
Bethpage, NY
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
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: Ms. Kim Williams
Company Affiliation: Land Management Group. Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2522
Wilmington, NC 28402
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: kwMiams(a,lmgroup.net
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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: St. James Plantation, Lot 3, Section 1 (3549 Beaver Creek Drive)
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 220JA016
4. Location
County: Brunswick Nearest Town: St. James
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): St. James Plantation
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take 17 S to 133 S to 211 N.
Take a left into St. James Plantation. Take a left onto Beaver Creek Drive. Lot #3 is on the
lessee vicinity map)
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):
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Beaver Dam Creek
8. River Basin: Cape Fear River Basin
(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.ne.us/admin/mVs/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: This site is currently undeveloped and vegetated. Adjacent
land use is residential.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
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The applicant will fill 0.07 acre of wetlands to bring it to the elevation of adjacent uplands. A
track hoe and bulldozer will be used to truck in and level spoil material. Silt fences will be
used to reduce erosion into adjacent wetlands. In addition, 0.07 acre of existing uplands will
be excavated to the elevation of adjacent wetlands as mitigation. Once this is complete, a
house will be built within the property.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To build a residence and associated side slope
within the lot.
IV. Prior Project History
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.
404 wetlands were delineated on site and Mr. Tom Farrell of the USACE confirmed the line in
the field on 4/2/03. The wetland survey is included in this application for Mr. Farrell's final
approval and signature
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.
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 of the proposed impacts:
The applicant proposes to fill approximately 0.07 acre of 404 wetlands.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
1 Fill 0.07 No -170 Forested 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
(17MM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online athttp://www.fema.gov.
*** 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: 0.53 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.07 acre
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N/A
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)

* 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.usgs.aov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
wtisnr.mapguest.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: N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) 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: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation N/A
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. 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.
Wetland impacts could not be avoided because of the location of the wetlands and a road setback
of 40'. Several different site plans were evaluated and the current design was selected because it
minimizes wetland impacts and retains the drainage of wetlands from adjacent property into
Beaver Dam Creek (see plan). To mitigate for wetland impacts, 0.07 acre of wetlands will be
created on site.
VIII. Mitigation
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
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freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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/stnngide.htrnl.
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.
The applicant proposes creating 0.07 acre of wetlands on site to offset wetland impacts at a 1
to 1 impact to mitigation ratio.
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/vLrp/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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.25 acre
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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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 ?
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) N/A
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 Requirem nts), or other (please identify - )?
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 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 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.
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.
No impervious cover currently exists within the propgMThe proposed project would create
0.12 acre of impervious cover, which is approximately 16% of the total lot. The applicant will
install silt fencing around the construction area to reduce erosion into wetland areas.
XU. 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.
The lot will tie into the Town's sewer system.
XIU. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No Pr
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 problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
This lot was inspected for the presence of federally-protected species on July 21, 2003. None
were observed.

L Applicant/Agent's Signature Dat6
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Mr. Richard Schneider
Brunswick County, NC
Land Management Group, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
Wilmington, N.C.
August 2003
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Section 1 at St. James Plantation. All questions In regards to this project should bo directed to
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