19980503 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19980602

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 23, 1998
Jackson County
DWQ Project # 980503
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS
Mr. A. William McKee
McKee Development, Inc.
PO Box 523
Cashiers, NC 28717
Dear Mr. McKee:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those
listed below, to place fill material in 0.32 acres of wetlands and 495 feet of streams for
the purpose of constructing a golf course and spa at Wake Hampton Spa, as you
described in your revised application dated July 6, 1998 and July, 13 1998. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 3108. This certification allows you to use Nationwide
Permit Number 16 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. 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, Coastal Stormwater,
Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire
when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in
the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your
new application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must
notify us and send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must
be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the
future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H 00506(h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed
below.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with
remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters to notify the state in order to assure
compliance for future wetland and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be
put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404
Permit (whichever is later).
2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for
sensitive watersheds (T 15A:04B .0024).
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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3. An additional condition is that a final, written stormwater plan including a wet
detention basin must be approved for runoff from the clubhouse and parking area
by DWQ before wetland (or stream) impacts occur.
4. Stormwater from the golf course shall be directed to sheetflow across 30-foot
wide vegetated buffers or into ponds. No direct discharge of any stormwater from
the golf course to nearby streams is allowed.
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, P.O.
Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. 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 John Dorney
at 919-733-1786.
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Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
Jon Calabria; Scott Melrose and Associates
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NORTH CAROLINA DET'ARTMEN'T OF
ENVIRONMEN'T' AND NAYURAL RUBOURCE5
DIVISION Or WA'T1114 QUALITY
As 9VILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QTTA.TIT'T Y ;FCTT -N
July 15, 1998
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Wetlands Unit
FROM. Michael R, Parker
Asheville Regional Office
SUBIlECT; Wade Hampton Spa
98053
Jackson County
I visited this site with John Calabria, Scott R.
Melrose and Associates, P.A. and we looked at the area and
Mr. Calabria described what they were proposing to do in the
way of culverting and road construction associated with the
golf course construction.
The small tributary they are proposing Lo culvert is
very small and goes underground at various pointo along its
length. The stream appears to be perennial but not much
aquatic life in the way of fish. I am sure there are
crayfish and salamanders in this stream.
Also, because of the wetlands along thin otream they
are moving the driving range culvert upstream 25 set of the
original location. The culvert length will not exceed 290
feet.
On the southern end of the property where they want to
construct the access road acroso a small wetland, I
recommended they move the road from the watland to the west
approximately 50 feet to avoid the wetland; however, this
would have involved crossing property not belonging to Wade
Hampton spa and the ownara did not feel like they could get
an easement or purchase this property.
It is recommended that you issue the 401 Certification
for this project including conditions such as no live
concrete allowed to come in contract with surface waters,
hand cutting of trees will only be allowed in areas adjacent
to and in wetlands and streams that are not included in the
401 Certification, and any general. condition you think
appropriate.
Please call if you hAvP quPsti_ona.
INTHACMANGH BVILDINO? 5D WPPDp1N PLACF, A&HRVILLF, NC 281901-2414
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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SCOTT R LROSE & ASSOCIATES P.A.
1270 IIENDERSONVII.LLE RI). SUM I LAN1]SCAPE ARC13UCTS / LAND PLANNERS
ASHEVILLE, NC 28$03 PHONE [phone] " FAX [phone]
Fax Transmittal
TO: Mike Parker
DENR-Asheville, NC
82-251-6542
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TO: John Dorsey
DENR-Raltigh, NC
919-733-9959
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FROM: Jon Calabria, ASLA
CC: Woodward McKee, McKee Properties
CC: Tosh Bensinger, Fazio Golf Designs
828-693-0071
CC: Dave Baker, Corps of Engineers-Asheville, NC
828-2714858
DATE: Monday, July 13, 1998
NO. PAGES INCLUDING TRANSMITTAL: i
REFERENCE: Wade Hampton Spa
REMARKS:
In regards to Mike Parker's site visit Friday, July 10, we have shifted the enJ of the proposed
driving range culvert up stream 25' of the original location to preserve the ldwer reaches of the
tributary. The culvert will not exceed 290 LF as proposed in the revised application.
Please call with any questions. Thank you.
SCOTT R. MELROSE
1270 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, SURT. 1
ASHEVI LE, NC 28803
Monday, July 06, 1998
Mr. David Baker

US Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Via Facsimile: 828/271-4858
Mr. John Domey
NCDENR
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Via Facsimile: 919/733-9959

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& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS / LAND PLANNERS
PHONE, 704-277-0166 "' FAX [phone]
RE: Wade Hampton Spa Nationwide Permit, Cashiers, Jackson County, NC
Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr.Baker:
Please allow this letter to serve as a revision to the application for the Wade Hampton Spa, dated
Friday, May 29, 1998.
The central and southern tributaries (lower reach below existing water treatment plant) of
WNtewater River are Brook Trout habitat. In compliance with the NC Wildlife Resources
Commission, the owners will not culvert the middle tributary and leave the channel undisturbed
except for the removal of several canopy trees, which will be coordinated with NC Wildlife
Resources Commission. Please note that stream shading in most areas is from the Rhododendron
spp. (R. vasei and maxima). Because the culvert will not be used in the center tributary, the
owner wishes to extend the culverting on the Fowler Creek tributary up to 390 linear feet pending
your review.
I have spoken to Mike Price at the DENR - ARO. He and possibly Bill Anderson are planning a
site visit later this week to look at the Fowler Creek tributary. Gerald Pottern of Goldstein and
Associates has evaluated the channels in a letter report, which I have also enclosed. He found the
northern tributary unsuitable for trout habitat.
Please find enclosed a rough sketch of the proposed design modifications. Thank you for your
assistance and please feel free to call with any questions.
Best Regards,
Jon Calabria, ?ASLA
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
848C Garvey Drive
Raleil,lh, North Carolina 27616-3175
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Mr. Jon Calabria, ASLA
Scott Melrose & Associates, P.A.
1270 Hendersonville Road, Suite
Asheville, NC 28803
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Re: Bog Turtle and Trout Survey of Wade Hampton Precision Course, Cashiers, N.C.
RJG&A Project No. 9854
Dear Jon:
This letter constitutes a report of our environmental studies on the proposed Wade
Hampton Golf Club Precision Course and Practice Facility project site near Cashiers, Jackson
County, N.C. Biologist Gerald B. Pottern of Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc. (RJG&A)
evaluated the project site for bog turtles (Clemmys muhlenbergil) and trout (Salmonidas) on
June 25 and 26, 1998.
The 95 acre property is on the southwest side of NC-107 and 2.5 miles southeast of
the US-64/NC-107 intersection (USGS topographic quadrangle Cashiers, NC). The site is
drained by three unnamed Streams which originate on the property, herein referred to as the
northern, middle, and southern streams. The northern stream (NC-DWO Class C-Tr + )
originates in the west-central portion of the project site, flows off the site near the northwest
property corner, and joins Fowler Creek, a tributary of the Chattooga River. The middle and
southern streams (NC-DWG Class C•Tr) originate in the southwest portion of the project site,
join near the southeast property corner, and flow southeastward to Silver Run Creek, a
tributary of the Whitewater River and Lake Jocassee. Both the Chattooga River and Lake
Jocassee flow into the Savannah River.
Bog Turtles
Based on our field observations, a bog turtle population is unlikely to OCCUr on the site.
The wetlands on the property are predominantly forested with a dense canopy of montane
alluvial forest or swamp forest-bog complex (Schafale and Weakley, 1990), which does not
provide basking or nesting sites for bog turtles. A few areas along streams in the north-
central and southeastern portions of the property have small patches of marsh vegetation
beneath canopy gaps (fallen trees or powerlines), where sedges (Cyperacoa), rushes (Juncus
species). Sphagnum mosses, ferns (Polypodiophyta), and alder (Alnus serrulata) predominate.
These areas were probed with a bamboo rod and examined for turtle tracks following methods
E.wironmental Assessments • Environmental Impact Statements • Jurisdictional Wetland Delineations • Endangered Speviec .Surveys
Reservoirs • Archaeological Surveys and Testing • Water Supply Projects • Real Estate Rbck.4.c5e.c.cnten/.c • Lake Management
Watershed Management • Instrearm Flow Analyses • Mitigation Plans • Stream Restoration • Agaatlc Turicin Testing
4(,4, 401, 402(NPDES) Permits • Cryplosporidium Testing • Toxicity Reduction Evaluation • Nfunicipil Solid Wu,te Lunelfills • Srwerlines
Wastewater Treatment Plants • Groundwater Monitoring • Biologic a!AsseTsnienis 0 Evperl Witness Testitnom,
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developed by bog turtle researchers in the southern Appalachians, but no evidence of bog
turtles was found. Hard packed sand or bedrock underlies the Sphagnum and mud 6 to 15
inches below the surface, and is unlikely to provide adequate protection against freezing for
hibernating bog turtles (Dr. Kenneth Bridle, personal communication). However, bog turtles
moving from nearby populations may use marshy areas on the site as temporary refuges.
Trout
Streams on the property vary from 3 to 7 feet wide and most segments do not exceed
6 inches deep at normal base flow conditions. A few pools 12 to 18 inches deep occur
beneath logs or roots of leaning trees, below bedrock sills, and below the outlets of road
culverts. Fishes were observed visually on June 25 and sampled using a 5-foot long, 3l16-
inch mesh minnow seine on June 26.
The northern stream (Fowler Creek tributary) is too shallow and intermittent to support
fish upstream of the northwest access road. RJG&A seined and looked for fish from this road
crossing downstream (west) to a point 300 feet downstream (north) of the NC-107 bridge.
No fishes were observed, despite apparently suitable riffle and pool habitat. Crayfish
(Astacidae) and green frogs (Rana clamitans) were abundant, and several larvae of the
blackbelly salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus) were collected. Excessive algae and
filamentous bacterial growth was evident near the northwest access road and in a tributary
400 feet east of this road, possibly due to golf course runoff. It is unlikely that trout occur
in this stream upstream of NC-107.
The middle stream (Silver Run Creek tributary) is the largest on the property. The
uppermost 1 ,000 feet in the southwest portion of the site is apparently too steep and shallow
to support fish. From the geographic center of the site downstream to the southeast property
corner, the gradient is more gradual, and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and blacknose dace
(Rhinichthys atratulus) are common wherever pools, undercut banks, or logs provide cover.
These two species were observed both upstream and downstream of the wastewater
treatment plant discharge.
The southern stream (Silver Run Greek tributary) is very shallow from its headwater
springs in the southwest portion of the property to its confluence with the middle stream near
the southeast property corner. Upstream of the Bryson property (driveway culvert) no fishes
were observed, but salamanders (Desmognathus species and Pseudotriton tuber) and benthic
insects were abundant. Downstream (east) of the Bryson driveway, several young brook trout
were observed, despite the obvious shortage of good pools or cover.
Summary and Conclusions
The existing property is unlikely to support a population of bog turtles, and no direct
adverse project impacts to this species are expected. Removal of canopy trees and shrubs
for golf fairways crossing wetlands may enhance habitat suitability for bog turtles by providing
basking sites and encouraging marsh vegetation in which these turtles hide However, the
lack of deep, soft mud on the property makes it unlikely that the site could ever be used other
than as a temporary refuge for migrating turtles.
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All three streams on the property are designated trout waters (TO by the N.C. Division
of Water Quality (DWO). Native brook trout were confirmed on the project site in the middle
and southern streams, but no trout or other fishes were observed in the northern stream,
either on the property or downstream to NC-107. Construction in or adjacent to trout streams
must be conducted in consultation with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Sincerely,
Gerald B. Pottern, M.Sc.
Senior Biologist
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT;,
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3175
[phone]
Wade Hampton Golf Club Precision
Course and Practice Facility, Jackson
County, N.C.
Jeff Zahner
P.O. Box 1488
Cashiers, NC 2817
June 29, 1998
Jon Calabria
Scott Melrose, ASLA
1270 Hendersonville Rd. Suite #1
Asheville, NC 28803
re: Wade Hampton Spa Botanical Survey
Jon,
Please note that in several hours of searching the site I found no evidence of any of the endangered
species outlined in the NC Natural Heritage Program County Species List. My search area covered
a large portion of the proposed areas to be disturbed including the entrance road, cart path, tee and
green areas, as well as some of the fairway areas. I closely examined areas I deemed likely habitats
for these species.
Though not listed as endangered or threatened, I did locate the following plants that are considered
rare and unusual:
Appalachian Twayblade Listera smallii Braided stream wetland
American Climbing Fern Lygodium palmatum Wetland under power line
Pinkshell Azalea Rhododendron vaseyi Wetland areas
Old-Growth Hemlock Tsuga canadensis Steep slopes & wetland
Old-Growth Yellow Poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Steep slopes
The last two listings are not unusual species but are rare in their age, probably several hundred
years for the Hemlock and at least a century for the Yellow Poplar. The value of these trees lies
mostly in thexarity of specimens of their size as well as the scenic value they would lend to a
finished project if properly protected during construction.
If I can be of any further assistance to you on this project please don't hesitate to ask
Sincerely,
Jeff Zahner
Revision to original Permit Application for Wade Hampton Spa dated May 29, 1998.
DWQ ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
(QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
1. OWNER'S NAME: A William McKee, McKee Development, Inc.
2. MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 523
CITY: Cashiers STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28717
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Wade Hampton Spa, Hwy 106, Cashiers NC
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME)
(WORK) 828-743-3411
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Jon Calabria, ASLA and Mike Buske, Scott R Melrose and Assoc, PA,
1270 Hendersonville Road, Suite 1, Asheville, NC 28805
LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson - NEAREST TOWN: Cashiers 2.5 miles south of Cashiers of Hwy 107
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.)
Site entry across from Wade Hampton Club.
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Unnamed headwater tributaries of
Whitewater River and Fowler Creek located in the Whitewater and Chattooga River Basins.
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES ( X ) NO ( ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
Unnamed central and southern tributary drainages are Brook Trout Habitat and ranked as Class C Tr and
the Fowler Creek tributary is ORW, Class C Tr+. Please refer to May 11, 1994 letter from M. Goodson
suggesting streams are intermittent and not perennial in Appendix A of the original Permit Application
dated May 29, 1998.
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? No
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES (X ) NO ( ) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
Not available.
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( ) NO ( X ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 95.48
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
Approximately 28
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: .07 EXCAVATION
FLOODING: 0
DRAINAGE
OTHER:0
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
.32 (.07 proposed +.25 existing under previous nationwide)
lob. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE 110PACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 495 FT AFTER: 495 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 2-10 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: Less than 1 FT AFTER: Less than t FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: X (1) Divert overflow and stormwater into irrigation pond and (2) install drainage pipe over
stream.
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? Watershed above Pond 1 is 73.5 Acres. Pond 1 will feed the remaining
ponds downstream. The effective surface area of 2.38 acres is shown below.
Pond 1 0.2
Pond 2 0.76
Pond 3 0.68
Pond 4 0.52
Pond 5 0.22
Total 2.38
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Crossing two streams with roads for 90 LF, culverting intermittent tributary to Fowlers Creek for 390 LF,
installing water supply pipe for 5 LF and filling .07 acre wetlands to create road to maintenance facility.
Equipment to be used includes Track Hoe, Front End Loader, Backhoe and Bulldozer. Please refer to the
original Permit Application dated May 29, 1998.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Provide entry road access to interior of site over two stream crossings, culvert tributary for golf practice
range, and allow for water supply pipe for irigation.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
The owner is proposing the construction of a nine hole precision golf course and spa. The proposed entry
access drive will cross two streams designated as US Waters. The road profile is close to the stream,
thereby requiring minimum fill and culverting where the crossings occur.
The maintenance facility requires access to the frontage road independent of the main entrance road The
facility is isolated from the interior road network. The wetland crossing occurs at shortest distance across
the wetlands. Additionally, this area has been maintained as an overhead power easement.
Cuvverting of US Waters is proposed where a golf fairway crosses two US Waters. The original design
proposed 1200 LF of culvert. This distance has been minimized to 390 LF of culvert to accommodate the
practice range.
Six cart path crossings over US Waters are proposed. The abutments and bridges are to be located on the
banks and are not to impact US Waters.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SEIVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR
CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: April 21, 1998
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
April 21, 1998
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO ( X ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES( ) NO( )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY? Residential resort property and
Recreational (Golf Course)
IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
On Site Water Treatment Facility
e. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: '• A,, J ,
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: -J
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Wade Hampton SPA County Jackson
Project Number 98 0503 County2
Recvd From APP Region Asheville
Received Date 6/2/98 Recvd By Region
Project Type golf course
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1270 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUITE 1
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Letter of Transmittal
TO: David Baker
Army Corps of Engineers,
Asheville, North Carolina
TO: John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
FROM: Jon Calabria, ASLA
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS / LAND PLANNERS
PHONE [phone] * * FAX [phone]
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DATE: Monday, June 01, 1998
REFERENCE: Wade Hampton Spa, Cashiers, NC
ITEMS:
Please find enclosed the following:
1 Nationwide Permit Application - US Army Corps of Engineers
7 Nationwide Permit Applications - NC DENR
Please call with any questions. Thank you.
SCOTT R. MELROSE
1270 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUHT I
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Letter of Transmittal
TO: David Baker
Army Corps of Engineers,
Asheville, North Carolina
TO: John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
FROM: Jon Calabria, ASLA
lei & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS / LAND PLANNERS
00 PHONE [phone] ** FAX [phone]
2 1098
DATE: Monday, June 01, 1998
REFERENCE: Wade Hampton Spa, Cashiers, NC
ITEMS:
Please find enclosed the following:
1 Nationwide Permit Application - US Army Corps of Engineers
7 Nationwide Permit Applications - NC DENR
Please call with any questions. Thank you.
A
JUN - 2,
998
IN!TFR ` AU rY F ' P ?
Application for
Preconstruction
Notification
Friday, May 28 1998
Wade Hampton Spa
Cashiers, NC
SCOTT R. MELROSE
1270 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, SUITE 1
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Letter of Transmittal
TO: David Baker
Army Corps of Engineers,
Asheville, North Carolina
Via hand delivery - June 1, 1998
FROM: Jon Calabria, ASLA
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHrMCTS / LAND PLANNERS
PHONE [phone]'• FAX [phone]
DATE: Friday, May 29, 1998
REFERENCE: Wade Hampton Spa, Cashiers, NC
ITEMS:
Please find enclosed the following:
7 Nationwide Permit Applications
Please call with any questions. Thank you.
SCOTT R. MELROSE
1270 HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, SUITE 1
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Friday, May 29, 1998
William McKee
McKee Properties
PO Box 543
Cashiers, NC 28717
RE: Wade Hampton Spa
Dear Mr. McKee:
& ASSOCIATES, P.A.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS / LAND PLANNERS
PHONE [phone]'• FAX [phone]
Scott Melrose and Associates, PA has completed a Jurisdictional Wetland Determination for the Wade
Hampton Spa in Cashiers, NC. We have completed our study and found that proposed road crossings,
drain pipes,, and the fairway crossing of a practice range alignment impact jurisdictional wetlands and
Waters of the United States (US Waters). We suggest applying for United States Army Corps of
Engineers (COE), Nationwide Permit 26. This permit allows for cumulative impacts of 1/3 acre of
wetlands and 500 linear feet of stream modification with adequate mitigation for the stream disturbance.
Please note that final delineation and mitigation are subject to COE's discretion.
Introduction
Wetlands and stream channels are considered Jurisdictional Wetlands and Waters of the United States
and are protected through Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
has jurisdiction in these areas. Definitions of jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the United States are
described below:
Jurisdictional Wetland
"areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." (Federal Register)
Waters of the United States - Non Tidal Waters
"(1) In the absence of adjacent wetlands, the jurisdiction extends to the ordinary high water mark,
or (2) when adjacent wetlands are present, the jurisdiction extends beyond the ordinary high
water mark to the limit of the adjacent wetlands. " (Federal Register2)
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Context
The site is located approximately two miles southeast of Cashiers on SR 107, on the southwest side of
the road. Mountain resort destinations and light residential land use surround the project area. The Wade
Hampton Spa is located in southeast Jackson County, NC, Figure 1.
Existing Conditions
It is nearly flat near State Route 107 frontage and tends upward to steep slopes divided into three
drainages which empty into Whitewater River and Fowler Creek, located in the Whitewater and
' 'Definition of Waters of the United States," Federal Register 51, no. 219, 13 November 1986, Part 328.
z Ibid
Chattooga River Basins, respectively. The project Is located above headwaters, according to the 5-Cubic
Feet per Second quadrangle maps completed by the COE.
The flat area adjacent to the roadway is comprised of ± 26.8 acres of jurisdictional wetlands, Figure 2.
Reportedly, Cranston, Robertson and Whitehurst, PC delineated this wetland boundary in 1993 when
applying for a nationwide stream crossing permit. The previous permit Action ID number is forthcoming
from their office, and allowed for .25 acres of wetland impact for an access road across the wetland.
Correspondence is found in Appendix A.
The site consists of forested wetlands adjacent to the road frontage and a cove forest type along the
streams. The balance of the site has upland forest types and a previously cleared area with isolated
wetlands.
Fioodplain soils in the project area are mapped as Sylva-Whiteside complex, which is listed on the local
hydric soil list for Jackson County, NC (USDA 1991). Adjacent to these soils are Whiteside-Tuskasegee
which are listed as on the local hydric soils list as inclusions of hydric soils for Jackson County, NC
(USDA 1991). The majority of upland soils are mapped as Cashiers gravelly fine sandy loam with
varying degrees of slope. The balance of the site is mapped as Cullasaja-Tuskasegee complex,
Edneyville-Chestnut complex and Tuckasegee-Whiteside complex3. The Cashiers National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) quadrangle map shows two wetlands: (1) saturated, palustrine forested, needle leaved
evergreen type and (2) saturated, palustrine scrub shrub, broad leaved evergreen type 4.
US Waters were found throughout the project area in three principle drainage areas. The majority of the
creek bottoms are sandy, with some gravel and few cobble sized stones. Two channels originate as
seeps at the base of steeply sloping areas. The largest drainage, in the center of the site, originates off
site. The channels vary in width from 2-4' in the upper areas to as much as 18-20' in the lower flatter
areas in the wetlands. The lower areas generally contain braided streams that are less than one-half foot
in depth during the winter months.
In addition to the ±26.8 acre wetland in the front of the site (Illustration 1,2,3 and 4), several other
wetlands were found adjacent to streams in areas where grade flattens naturally. These total over an
acre in size (Illustration 5,6). Three isolated wetlands exist in previously disturbed areas totaling ±.09
acres. Prior grading activities in upland areas formed these depressions (Illustration 7,8). One of the
isolated wetlands appears to be borrow pit (Illustration 9).
Proposed Impacts and Mitigation
The construction of a nine hole golf course and health spa will impact jurisdictional wetlands and US
Waters. The site plan is shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5. The proposed impacts consists of:
(1) crossing two streams with roadways and culverts for no more than 90 linear feet of stream crossings,
(2) adding culverts to existing streams where a fairway crossing of a practice range crosses for no more
than 390 LF,
(3) installing 8' feeder pipe in one locations in the stream that impacts no more than 5 LF,
(4) crossing a stream with a utility pipe that will disturb no more than 10 LF,
(5) crossing .07 acres of wetland for a maintenance access road,
(6) crossing existing streams with bridges to accommodate cart path crossings, and
(7) removing .09 acres of isolated wetlands.
Proposed disturbance to existing stream channels totals 495 LF. Two road crossings, totaling 90 LF are
proposed near the top of the stream classified as US Waters. These are culverted crossings and are
3 Natural Resource Conservation Service, Soil Survey of Jackson County. 1997. US Dept. of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C.
4 National Wetlands Inventory. 1993. Cashiers, NC-SC-GA Quadrangle. Fish and Wildlife Service, US
Dept. of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
shown in Figures 6, 7, 8, and 9. The amount of fill has been minimized by lowering the horizontal
alignment of the road and using stone headwalls around the culverts.
Proposed grading for a fairway crossing, completed by Fazio Golf Course Designers, Inc., of a practice
range requires 390 LF of culverted channel. These cuiverted crossings are shown in Figure 10.
On site mitigation of the stream channels is not feasible because the entire distance can not be mitigated
on site, nor would it respond to restoring stream impacts on a watershed by watershed basis. If
acceptable to the permitting agencies, the proposed mitigation for culverting portions of US Waters is
participation in the North Carolina stream banking program. McKee Properties would be responsible for
purchasing 495 LF of US Waters Banking at the cost of $125 per linear foot. The cost of this option is
$61,250.
Proposed disturbance to the 26.8 acre wetland at the front of the site is .07 acres for an access road to
the maintenance facility, Figure 11 and 12. This is in addition to the .25 acres previously approved in
1993. These cumulative losses total .32 acres. Although the isolated wetlands would be removed with no
specific mitigation proposed, the loss of wetlands on site is to be offset by the removal of an older road
that bisects the wetland, Figure 13. The amount of acreage of restored wetland is .19 acres, realizing a
net loss of .14 acres for both nationwide permits.
Proposed irrigation ponds, Figure 14, 15, 16, and 17, with littoral shelves planted with indigenous
emergent aquatic vegetation are proposed no closer than 25' from jurisdictional, wetland delineation
boundary line. These ponds will supply irrigation to the golf course and amenity areas. The central
stream will feed Pond #1 through an 8' pipe placed in the channel at the mean water elevation in order to
divert storm water. The watershed feeding Pond 1 is approximately 73.5 acres, Figure 18. The lower
ponds will receive flow from this pond via piping. Outlet control structures will daylight into a rip-rap
apron prior to crossing into the jurisdictional wetlands.
The bridge crossings for the cart paths will span US Waters and would typically not be considered an
impact. The abutments are not proposed within US Waters, Figure 19. Locations of proposed impacts
are shown in Figure 3. Six stream crossings are planned.
Please find enclosed several 1993 letters from Department of Health Environment and Natural
Resources in Appendix A. These letters suggest that US Waters are intermittent and that none are
categorized as trout streams. Additionally, a sediment and erosion control permit has been issued for the
project. Appendix B contains data form sheets.
A preliminary meeting with the COE suggested that proposed impacts should be permitted with a
Nationwide 26 Permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. We have submitted the Joint Permit
Application with typical drawings of stream sections to be impacted. Other state and local regulations and
buffers are addressed independently of this report. The COE has final determination of the extent of
jurisdiction in US Waters and wetlands that are impacted by proposed activities.
Please call with any questions. We appreciated the opportunity to work with McKee Properties and look
forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Mike B e, ASLA
Encl.
Jtth Calabria, ASLA
cc: David Baker, COE, Asheville, NC
DEM ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE
OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE
SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
1. OWNERS NAME : A. William McKee, McKee Development, Inc.
2. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 523
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Cashiers STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28717
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE) : Wade Hampton Spa, Hwy 106, Cashiers NC
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) : 828-743-3411
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: Mike Buske of Scott R. Melrose & Associates, PA
1270 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Jackson NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cashiers
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) f 2.5 miles south of
Cashiers on Hwy 107
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Please refer to attached sheet
RIVER BASIN:
7a
IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [XJ IF YES, EXPLAIN: please refer to attached
letter from NC DENR
7b. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ J NO [X
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL
COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION: NO
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY?
YES [XI NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [ ] NO [X ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9A. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 95.98
9B. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 28
10A. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: .070 EXCAVATION: -0-
FLOODING: -0- OTHER: -0-
DRAINAGE: -0- TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED : -07 +.25{ existing)=0.32
10B. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE
DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) :
LENGTH BEFORE: 495 FT AFTER : 695 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours) : Varies 2 -20 FT
WIDTH AFTER : varies 2-20 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: less than 1 -FT AFTER: less than 1 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL. IMPAC'T'S WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL ELEVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: X "To divert.oveercf?low water into irrigation pond. For drainage
11. IF CONSTRUCTION pOF A rPOND1IS PROPOSED,rWHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING
TO THE POND? Please refer to attached sheet.
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? Please refer to attached sheet.
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8%" x 11" DRAWINGS ONLY) : Crossing two streams with roads
& filling wetland to create road to maintenance bldg.Ecruip.: Track hoe, front loader
backhoe. Rechannel limited portions of stream into culverts
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Entrance drive to Wade Hampton Spa for two stream crossings
by road. Entrance to maintenance bldg. where crossing wetland. Accommodate stream
crossings under fair ways of practice driving range.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Please refer to attached sheet
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING
THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR
THREATENED SPECIES OR CIRTICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: April 21, 1998 (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) (SEE
AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE
PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: A=il 21, 1998
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES [ ) NO [ X1 (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [ 1
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES [ 1 NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS.
CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE
[phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY
INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS ON THE
PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL
STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP.
MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR
EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT
TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Residental, recreational (golf course)
commercial (landscape nursery adjacent to northside of property along highway)
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? On-site water
treatment facility
g. SIGNED AND DATED BY AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, AND
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18G.))
DATE
Attachment 1 of 1
Wade Hampton Spa, Cashiers, NC
6. Unnamed headwater tributaries of Whitewater River and Fowler Creek located in
the Whitewater and Chattooga River Basins.
11. Watershed above Pond 1 is approximately 73.5 acres. Pond 1 will feed the
remaining ponds downstream. The effective surface area of 2.38 acres is shown
below:
Pond 1 0.2
Pond 2 0.76
Pond 3 0.68
Pond 4 0.52
Pond 5 0.22
Total 2.38
14. The owner is proposing the construction of a nine hole golf course and spa. The
proposed entry access drive will cross two streams designated as US Waters. The
road profile is close to the stream, thereby requiring minimum fill and culverting
where the crossings occur.
The maintenance facility requires access to the frontage road independent of the
main entrance road. The facility is isolated from the interior road network. The
wetland crossing occurs at shortest distance across the wetlands. Additionally, this
area has been maintained as an overhead power easement.
Culverting of US Waters is proposed where a golf fairway crosses two US
Waters. The original design proposed 1200 LF of culvert. This distance has been
minimized to 390 LF of culvert to accommodate the fairway.
Six cart path crossings over US Waters are proposed. The abutments and bridges
are to be located on the banks and are not to impact US Waters.
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Zone Descriptions
ZONE "A' - Total Clearing and Grubbing Area
Contractor to clear 80% of this area on the first pass.
Designer(s) will then inspect the work and outline the
second pass clearing.
Area of total clearing is defined as all trees and under
story vegetation being completely removed'. Existing
specimen trees with strategic value to the golf hole shall
remain undisturbed. All work shall be in accordance to the
specifications.
Zone •C' - Understory Hand Clearing
Manual clearing is defined as preserving the natural character
of remaining vegetation without disturbing the forest floor,
creating a 'playable rough% No machines are allowed in 1
this zone. The degree of clearing will vary from.site line
clearing (removal of all large vegetation) to tree trimming,
and underbrushing along fairway edges. Contractor shall limb
up trees in this zone to a height of 12 feet above ground,
unless otherwise directed..
Wetland Clearing Areas or Preservation Areas
In these areas the design intent is to preserve the natural
character of the land without disturbing the natural vegeta-
tion and native grasses. All cut materials shall be removed
from the natural areas as carefully as possible by hand or
winch. Limbs and branches shall be trimmed to such heights
and in such a manner as directed by designer(s).. All work
shall be in accordance with State, County, and Federal guide-
lines for clearing of wetlands. No work in these areas to
occur without written permission of Owner's Representative and
Protect Engineer.
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Illustrations
Appendix A
Previous Correspondence
47 L
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager
May 11, 1994
Mr. E. Carey Ayers, P.E.
Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst
P. O. Box 450
Cashiers, NC 28717
RE: Trout Stream Buffer °Approval Request
Wade Hampton West Side Golf Course
Jackson County
Dear Mr. Ayers:
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
This letter is in response to your request for stream classifications on the referenced
project. The drainages affected by the golf course appear to have intermittent flows and are
not perennial streams. The Division of Environmental Management does not consider an
intermittent flow drainage as a tributary, therefore it has not classification. Mr. David Ward,
Assistant Sediment Specialist in our Raleigh Central Office, and I visited the project site on
May 4, 1994 and examined the drainage. It was our agreement these were not classified
streams and a buffer variance was not needed.
This letter is to advise you that you may commence work on these areas because no
additional approval is needed. Please keep in mind should you encroach on a classified
stream that carries a trout designation, it may be necessary to cease construction in that area
to determine classification and possible permitting requirements.
Although approval is not required, you are still obligated to protect and preserve the
integrity of any streams encountered.
Should you have any questions, please contact this office.
Sincerely,
V?
Michael R. Goodson
Environmental Engineering Tech
MRG:a
cc: r. William McKee
Mr. David Ward
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 60% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper ,
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager
I D EHNR
LETTER OF APPROVAL
November 9, 1993
Mr. A. William McKee
Wade Hampton Company
P. O. Box 523
Cashiers, NC 28717
Dear Mr. McKee:
This office has reviewed the erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted for the project
listed below. We find the plan to be acceptable and hereby issue this Letter of Approval with
modifications and/or performance reservations. A list of the modifications required and/or
reservations is attached. This approval is conditioned upon the incorporation or addition of these
items to the plan. Please be advised that Title 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code
413.0017(a), requires that a copy of the approved soil erosion control plan be on file at the job site.
Also, you should consider this letter to give the Notice required by NCGS § 113A-61(d) of our
right of periodic inspection to ensure compliance with the approved plan.
The State's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is a performance-oriented program
requiring protection of the natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following commencement
of this project, it is determined that the plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of NCGS
§ 113A-51 to 66, this office may require revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions
to ensure compliance with the Act.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided in
Financial Responsibility Form which you have provided. You are requested to file an amended
rm if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it would be
lpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project. Your cooperation
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Richard D. Moore
Asst. Regional Engineer
jwa
: Mr. Joel Johnson
ct name: Wade Hampton West Side Golf Course
son: Jackson County
received: 10/28/93
submittal ( ) Revision (? )
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 Telephone [phone]
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1=: Approval is conditioned upon the incorporation or addition of these modifications to the
plan. If these modifications are not included in the plan and implemented on the construction site,
the site will be in violation of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973. ( NCGS § 113A-
61(d)] .
Work may not be performed within the trout buffer zone area prior to
approval by the Director, Division of Land Resources. This office has
forwarded the plans to the Director's office for review and those comments
will be returned to you under separate cover.

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
Jar.tes B. Hunt, If.. Govenior Division ul Archivc.a rnd history
Be ty Ray McCain, Secretary William S. Price. Jr., Diructur
NATIONWIDE 404 PERMIT REVIEW rl'
AT:anston, Robertson & Whitehurst, P.C,
12 Chestnut Square
Cashiers, NC 28717
Project Location: JACKSON
Proposed Project: Culvert installation on Wade Ilempton Club West. Side
he above project from the Ac t/Division of
We have received the application fort pro)
Environmental Management and our comments are noted below. ,.. '
Additional information is needed (maps, photographs, other)
No comment.
We have reviewed the requested information a d hav no comment.
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Signed
Rene Gledhill-Earley L
Environmental Review Coordinator
State Historic Preservation Office
919/733-4763
Date
cc: Wayne Wright, ACOE (if comment or need info)
109 East Junes Sired • Raleigh, Nort11 Carulina 27601-2807

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: A e bAl A S a Date: 3?/7 9
Applicant/Owner: G e o County: a S D?
Investigator: a State: /V.
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
174 0
2. Lea' Oe- 10.

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4. .r o /C 12.
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7. 16.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L, FACW or FAC ??U
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: Da f O i vt ?Ci Et?t lr h e-e' e o se vs J
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HYDROLOGY
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ata (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Ph9tographs Inundated
Other lVkV Saturated In Upper 12 Inches
ded Data Available
F Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
FisldObservetions: Z Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
urface Water: (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water In Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Nsutrai Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: /G? ?- A10V7 Z4T

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): /?
??I ?-t/ 4N?t,P Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? a No ly
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color .
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon IMunsell Moist) (Munsoll Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
y? 7 o'A v,?vl,. s?
y(2

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histio Epipedon High organic content in Surface Layer In Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidio Odor
Aquio Moisture Regime Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
:ZUsted on Local Hydric Soils List A y ?'
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrio Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytio Vegetation Present? a No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? No
Hydrio Salle Present? a No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wedend? e& No
Remarks:
Approved by
HQUSA /92
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)

Project/Site: Date: 311717
Applicant/Owner: e-7 224 County: o?
Investigator: v 5 ^ State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Areal Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. l2 o ft- /an Ar raX Shr - e.
2. C0A,aoli4._ *X444 10.
3. S!'yyJ if - !? - 11.
4. 12.
13.
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7. 15.
a. 18.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L, FACW or FAC O
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks: Wad 3 r+^1i C ? ? - i a C- 4- S ':e
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs _ inundated
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
Drift Lines
_
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Seoondary Indicators 12 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: O'e (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: t e (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Date
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: h"444- (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Desoriotlon:
Depth Matrix Color
Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches)
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosoi _ Concretions
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_ Sulfidio Odor _ Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils
- Aqufo Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydrio Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrfo Soils List
- Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yss 6?' (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes
Hydric Soils Present? Yes is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes to
Remarks:
Approved by
HQUSACE 3192
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1887 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
F /Site: h/ 1w? {Dw'? Date: 311719
nt/Owner: County: y
gator: State: Ci
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? -ga No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(lf needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
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HYDROLOGY
Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
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Aerial Photographs A Inundated
Other Saturated In Upper 12 Inches
ded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: y (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _ Local Soil Survey Date
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: ?fin.) _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks: ?JO l ( 5 / ! 9 wl
SOILS
Map Unit Name / T
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
c Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundenoe/Contrast Structure. etc.
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Hlstic Epipedon 7 High Organic Content in Surface Layer In Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidio Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrio Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks: /0t Q14Q6yr
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? (YP No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? 'NU No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wedand? 636 No
Remarks:
Approved by
HQUSACE 3/92
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: fit/ ?" fva s Date: 311 7/9 r'
Applicant/Owner: County: lte e- k- 5o
Investigator: 101 Q State: N e
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? es ?Q Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes .3 Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. ??rAG?o l?ro?i?rr 1"D1 Shr - a.
2. 7" 016L lo.
3. O L 7- 7"? 11.
4. U v? D rG ? ?_ 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC ?O
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other _ Saturated In Upper 12 Inches
No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _ Drainage Patterns In Wetlands
Secondary Indicators 12 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: 1'70q-e- (in.) _ Oxidized Root Channels In Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Lesvos
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) _
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Noutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: k14011C (in.) _
_ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon IMunsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. eta.
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_ Histosol Concretions
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_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soila
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydrio Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrio Soils List
_ Glayed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? & No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye•
Hydric Soils Present? Yss AT
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
Remarks:
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: eja l h- Date: `F 16
Applicant/Owner: r v County: J,-Ir ? a r.l
Investigator: r State: C--
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes o Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? i No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum ndi ato
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/ Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
JAI G H S 'S p _ fT ?3C?t
1. 8.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
S. 13.
8. 14.
7. 15.
8. 18.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC /V -L-7
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide G
F auge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs X Inundated
_ Other
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Drift Lines
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d (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches

b _ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: lin.l _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks: /) 6 ¢ 1'-5 /50 /A As-
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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Desoriotlone
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon IMunsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, yo.

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_ Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon _
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_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydrio Soils List
_ Oleyed or Low-Chrome Colors _ Other (Explain In Remarks)
Remarks: a p v?j C h f e* rv-- jn ?j' D hGt/?
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Zia No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? s No
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? P No
Remarks: % 44-e^
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
111987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: I?f 1
Applicant/Owner: rl? -e L o
Investigator: v
J 01
Date:
County: Se.-.
State: G1
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Areal es o Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1,S /v n C !/ 5 Stz' l g.
2. d e-- f ?4G 1o.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
a. 14.
7. 15.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). ?D D
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
a (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
am, Lake, or Tid
al Photographs e Gauge Primary Indicators:
Y Inundated
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Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
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Surface
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(In.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: D (in.l _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: ?/ G (.. 5 SD / r+n

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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Desodatlon:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon 1Mu toell Moist) (Muneell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions
Histic Epipedon
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WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytio Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
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Hydric Soils Present? es No
(Circle)
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Remarks: ./ 5 / v ? he el-4
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QUALITY SECTIpNV1LLE REG10NAL OFFICE
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GOVERNOR??
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John Dorney
Wetlands Unit
qichael R. Parker P'?
llle Regional of.,:
Wade Hampton
98053
Jackson rr,,-,
JUL
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K! It E ? TY GROUP
Y 3ECTION
I visited
Melrose this site
Mr. and Calabria Associibes P wi wiA. we th John Calabria
wa la descr' and Sco
Cal are
golf of culverting a b d what they were °Oked at the t
course cons tr road Proposing to a and
uction construction aso d° in the
ver The small trib sciated wi th the
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a ength malThe net gees Lander they are prof0sin
quatic life am appea g and at varis g to culvert is In the crayfish and salamanders of f to be perennouial but along its
Also in this strewsure there are uch
. bec
are orig n lnl theadreviof ngtre wetlands aloe
feet ocati range cu rt g this they
on. The culvertllen stream
upstream 25 feet
gbh will not exceed Of he
290
coast ?uct he southern end
recommended hthe cress road of the Propert
aPproximatel Y move the roadss Y whela they want
would f romsthe 1 wet nd, to
have involeet to avoi wetland I
Hampton Spa ve
an d crossin d the wetland, to the west
an easement ord the owners did roperty not belo wever, this
n i
purchase this g n
propnot er y.1 like they could get
It is recommended that
concrete Project includi you issue the 401
lowed
hand alg ofd ng coonditions Certificat'
40ion
with c as no live
s Y e
1 Certificatio and streams allowed in acareas e waters
appropriate n, and any generaltcOne of includedaenathet
Please Y°u think
call if you have questions
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Illustration 1- Existing Wetlands Fronting on NC SR 107
Illustration 2 - Existing Wetlands Either Side of Entry Drive
Illustration 3 - Wetland Data Point 1, Proposed Maintenance
Crossing
Illustration 4 - Upland Data Point 2, Proposed Maintenance
Crossing
Illustration 5 - Upland Data Point 4
Illustration 6 - Wetland Data Point 5
Illustration 7 - Isolated Wetland 1
Illustration 8 -Isolated Wetland 2
Illustration 9 -Isolated Wetland 3