20130230 Ver 3_401 Application_20160316

Montalvo, Sheri A
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Make it the same..
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Johnson, Alan
Tuesday, March 08, 2016 2:26 PM
Montalvo, Sheri A
RE: Quail Hollow Country Club
From: Montalvo, Sheri A
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 1:32 PM
To: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>
Subject: Quail Hollow Country Club
Alan,
Got a PCN here for the above to make improvements to six holes in the golf course. Do you want a new number on it or
do you want me to make it a version 3 of 20130230?
Shea MowtaLvo
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit - Administrative Assistant
Department of Water Resources
Division of Environmental Quality
919-807-6303 (office)
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512 N. Salisbury St., Ste 942-G1, Raleigh, NC 27604
1617 Mail Serive Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties

CAROLINA
WETLAND SERVICES
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
550 East Westinghouse Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
704 -527 -1177 -Phone
704-527-1133 - Fax
TO: Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDWR — NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury St
9th Floor, Archdale Building
Raleigh NC 27604
Date: 3/4/2016
CWS Project #: 2016-3882
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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WE ARE SENDING YOU: ®Attached ❑Under separate cover via the following items:
N Prints ❑ Plans ❑ JD Package ' ❑ Specifications
❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order ❑ Wetland Survey N Other
IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, KINDLY NOTIFY US AT ONCE
DATE PIES 1
1 3/4/2016 5 Application for WQC 3890
2 3/4/2016 1 1 1 Application Fee ($570)
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
®For approval❑Approved as submitted ❑Resubmit copies for approval
NFor your use ❑Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution
❑As requested ❑Returned for corrections ❑Return corrected prints
❑For review and comment I❑For your verification and signature
REMARKS: Karen, Please find attached five copies of the Pre -Construction Notification and application for
WQC 3890 for the Quail Hollow Club project. A check for the application fee of $570 is also attached.
Copy to: File
Thank you,
Gregg Antemann, PWS
Principal Scientist,
NORTH CAROLINA • SOUTH CAROLINA

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
SAW — 201 - BEGIN DATE [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: Quail Hollow Club
2. Work Type: Private ❑ Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial W1
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form 63d and 133e]:
The purpose of this project is to make improvements for six holes within the existing golf course for
the PGA Championship Quail Hollow Country Club is hosting in August 2017.
4. Property Owner/ Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
Quail Hollow Country Club; POC: Mr. Tom DeLozier
5. Agent / Consultant [PCN Form A5 — or ORM Consultant ID Number]: CWS; POC: Mr. Gregg Antemann, PWS
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 65b]:
7. Project Location - Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form 61b]:
Located east of the intersection of Park Road and Gleneagles Road in Charlotte, North Carolina
8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form 61a]: 20956101
9. Project Location —County [PCN Form A2b]: Mecklenburg
10. Project Location — Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]: Charlotte
11. Project Information — Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 62a]: McMullen Creek
12. Watershed / 8 -Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 132c]: Santee (HUC 03050103)
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404
Regulatory Action Type:
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Permit
Nationwide Permit # 42
❑ Regional General Permit #
Q Jurisdictional Determination Request
Section 10 & 404 ❑
]Pre -Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
❑ Compliance
❑ No Permit Required
Revised 20150602

CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
March 4, 2016
Mr. David Shaeffer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDEQ, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury Street, 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 42 and Request
for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination
Quail Hollow Club
Charlotte, North Carolina
Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2016-3882
Dear Mr. Shaeffer and Ms. Higgins,
The Quail Hollow Golf Course is approximately 257 acres in extent and is located east of the intersection
of Park Road and Gleneagles Road in Charlotte, North Carolina (Figure 1, attached). The project limits
for this submittal encompass six holes, for a total of approximately 31 acres. The purpose of this project
is to make improvements for six holes within the existing golf course for the Professional Golfers
Association (PGA) Championship Quail Hollow Country Club is hosting in August 2017. On behalf of
the Quail Hallow Club, ColeJenest & Stone, P.A. has subcontracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
(CWS) to provide Section 404/401 permitting services for this project. An executed Agent Authorization
Form is attached.
Applicant Name: Quail Hollow Country Club; POC: Mr. Tom DeLozier
Mailing Address: 3700 Gleneagles Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone Number of Owner/Applicant: 704-716-9786
Street Address of Project: located east of the intersection of Park Road and Gleneagles Road in
Charlotte, North Carolina
Waterway: UT to McMullen Creek
Basin: Santee (HUC' 03050103)
City: Charlotte, NC
County: Mecklenburg
Tax Parcel No.: 20956101
Decimal Degree Coordinate Location of Project Site: 35.65969°, -80.503402°
USGS Quadrangle Name: Weddington, SC -NC, dated 1988
"HUC" is the Hydrologic Unit Code U S Geological Survey, 1974 Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina
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Current Land Use
The site consists of a golf course with marginal wooded areas (Figure 2, attached). Typical on-site vegetation
includes green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciva), willow oak (Quercus phellos), and various grasses (Festuca spp.).
According to the Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County' (Figures 3 and 4, attached), on-site soils consist of
Iredell fine sandy loam (1 to 8 percent slopes [IrB]), Iredell-Urban land complex (0 to 8 percent slopes
[IuB]), and Wilkes loam, (8 to 15 percent slopes [WkD]). Of the on-site soils, only Iredell fine sandy
loam (IrB) is listed on the North Carolina Hydric Soils List for Mecklenburg County3 and on the National
Hydric Soils List4 as having hydric inclusions.
Jurisdictional Delineation
On February 9, 2016, Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) scientists Gregg Antemann, Professional
Wetland Scientist (PWS) and Michelle LaForge, Staff Scientist I, delineated jurisdictional waters of the
U.S. within the project area (Figures 5 and 6, attached).
Jurisdictional areas were delineated (flagged in the field), classified, and surveyed with a sub -foot Trimble
Geo7X GPS unit using the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Routine On -Site Determination
Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manua15, the 2007
USACE Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebookb, with further technical guidance from the
2012 Eastern Mountains & Piedmont Regional Supplement.' Jurisdictional stream channels were classified
according to NC Division of Water Resources to North Carolina Department of Environment Quality
(NCDEQ) guidance. These classifications include sampling with a D -shaped dip net, photograph
documentation, and defining approximate breakpoints (location at which a channel changes classification)
within each on-site stream channel.
NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms and North Carolina Stream Assessment Methodology Forms
(NCSAM) representative of the upstream and downstream reaches of Stream A were completed (SCP1
and SCP2, attached). A Wetland Determination Data Form representative of on-site non jurisdictional upland
areas is attached as DPI. Locations of the stream classification points and the non jurisdictional upland
Wetland Determination Data Form are depicted on Figures 5 and 6 (attached).
Results
The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by CWS indicate that there is one jurisdictional
stream channel (Stream A) located within the project area (Figures 5 and 6, attached). On -Site
jurisdictional waters drain to McMullen Creek and are part of the Santee River Basin (HUC 03050103).
McMullen Creek is rated as "Class C Waters" by the NCDEQ. According to the NCDEQ, Class C Waters are
defined as: "Waters protected for uses such as secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic
life including propagation, survival and maintenance of biological integrity, and agriculture." On -Site
'United States Department of Agriculture, 2014 Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
3 United States Department ofAgriculture —Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1999 North Carolina Hydric Soils List, USDA-NRCS
North Carolina State Office, Raleigh
United States Department of Agriculture — Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2012 2012 National Hydric Sods List by State
'Environmental Laboratory 1987 "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual", Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer
Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi
a USACE Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebook 2007 USACE Regulatory National Standard Operating Procedures for
conducting an approved Jurisdictional determination (JD) and documenting practices to support an approved JD USACE Headquarters,
Washington, DC
US Army Corps of Engineers, April 2012 Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual Eastern Mountains
and Piedmont Region US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi

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jurisdictional waters of the U.S. total 0.02 acre, including approximately 393 linear feet of stream
channel. On -Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. SummairUT of on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
Seasonal Relatively Permanent Waters9 (RPWs)
Seasonal Relatively Permanent Waters (RPWs) are those that exhibit continuous flow for at least three
consecutive months per year on a seasonal basis. This flow regime is the result of a lowering of the water
table during dry periods that prevents groundwater discharge to the stream channel. Seasonal streams do
not typically support aquatic life requiring year-round flow necessary for reproductive and maturation
stages.
There is one seasonal stream within the project limits with distinctly different upstream and downstream
geomorphology separated by an obvious nick point (Figures 5 and 6, attached). The two reaches,
upstream and downstream portions, are described below.
The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A originates from a pipe outside of the project limits and
flows southwest for approximately 276 linear feet. The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A
scored weak on continuity of channel bed and bank, sinuosity, floodplain presence, depositional bars and
benches, and recent alluvial deposits. Particle size of substrate, grade control, and natural valley scored
moderate. Hydrology and Biology scored absent to weak. Upstream Seasonal RPW Stream A scored
21.5 out of 63 possible points on the NCDEQ Stream Classification Form indicating a low intermittent
status (SCPI, attached). Photograph A is representative of the upstream portion of the Seasonal RPW
Stream A. The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A scored LOW on the NCSAM Field
Assessment Form indicating stream function is LOW quality throughout the assessment reach (NC SAM
form, attached). CWS is requesting a waiver of the 300 -linear foot threshold under the Nationwide
Permit Program based on this reach displaying a low aquatic life function. Furthermore, CWS is
requesting a waiver from mitigation requirements for this portion of Stream A.
The downstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A flows southwest for approximately 117 linear feet
before entering a pipe. The downstream portion of the Seasonal RPW Stream A scored moderate on
continuity of channel bed and bank, sinuosity, depositional bars and benches, recent alluvial deposits,
headcuts, and natural valley. Particle size of substrate and floodplain presence scored weak. Hydrology
'Classifications of streams include Traditionally Navigable Waters (TNWs), Relatively Permanent Waters (RPWs), and Non -Relatively
Permanent Waters (Non-RPWs) Subcategories of RPWs include perennial streams that typically have year-round flow, and seasonal streams
that have continuous flow at least seasonally Two classification of jurisdictional wetlands are used to describe proximity and connection to
TNWs These classifications include either adjacent or directly abutting Adjacent wetlands are defined as wetlands within floodplams or in
close proximity to a TNW but without a direct visible connection Abutting wetlands have a direct surface water connection traceable to a
TNW
9 U S Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebook May 5, 2007 US Army Corps of Engineers and
the Environmental Protection Agency
http //www usace army mil/Portals/2/docs/civilworks/regulatory/cwa_guide/jd guidebook_051207final pdf
Jurisdiction
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Seasonal Relatively Permanent Waters9 (RPWs)
Seasonal Relatively Permanent Waters (RPWs) are those that exhibit continuous flow for at least three
consecutive months per year on a seasonal basis. This flow regime is the result of a lowering of the water
table during dry periods that prevents groundwater discharge to the stream channel. Seasonal streams do
not typically support aquatic life requiring year-round flow necessary for reproductive and maturation
stages.
There is one seasonal stream within the project limits with distinctly different upstream and downstream
geomorphology separated by an obvious nick point (Figures 5 and 6, attached). The two reaches,
upstream and downstream portions, are described below.
The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A originates from a pipe outside of the project limits and
flows southwest for approximately 276 linear feet. The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A
scored weak on continuity of channel bed and bank, sinuosity, floodplain presence, depositional bars and
benches, and recent alluvial deposits. Particle size of substrate, grade control, and natural valley scored
moderate. Hydrology and Biology scored absent to weak. Upstream Seasonal RPW Stream A scored
21.5 out of 63 possible points on the NCDEQ Stream Classification Form indicating a low intermittent
status (SCPI, attached). Photograph A is representative of the upstream portion of the Seasonal RPW
Stream A. The upstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A scored LOW on the NCSAM Field
Assessment Form indicating stream function is LOW quality throughout the assessment reach (NC SAM
form, attached). CWS is requesting a waiver of the 300 -linear foot threshold under the Nationwide
Permit Program based on this reach displaying a low aquatic life function. Furthermore, CWS is
requesting a waiver from mitigation requirements for this portion of Stream A.
The downstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A flows southwest for approximately 117 linear feet
before entering a pipe. The downstream portion of the Seasonal RPW Stream A scored moderate on
continuity of channel bed and bank, sinuosity, depositional bars and benches, recent alluvial deposits,
headcuts, and natural valley. Particle size of substrate and floodplain presence scored weak. Hydrology
'Classifications of streams include Traditionally Navigable Waters (TNWs), Relatively Permanent Waters (RPWs), and Non -Relatively
Permanent Waters (Non-RPWs) Subcategories of RPWs include perennial streams that typically have year-round flow, and seasonal streams
that have continuous flow at least seasonally Two classification of jurisdictional wetlands are used to describe proximity and connection to
TNWs These classifications include either adjacent or directly abutting Adjacent wetlands are defined as wetlands within floodplams or in
close proximity to a TNW but without a direct visible connection Abutting wetlands have a direct surface water connection traceable to a
TNW
9 U S Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebook May 5, 2007 US Army Corps of Engineers and
the Environmental Protection Agency
http //www usace army mil/Portals/2/docs/civilworks/regulatory/cwa_guide/jd guidebook_051207final pdf

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and biology scored absent to weak. Downstream Seasonal RPW Stream A scored 25 out of 63 possible
points on the NCDEQ Stream Classification Form indicating a high intermittent status (SCP2, attached).
Photographs B and C are representative of Downstream portion of Seasonal RPW Stream A.
Non jurisdictional features
A non jurisdictional ephemeral conveyance is located in the northern area of the project limits (SCP3)
Photograph D is representative of the non jurisdictional ephemeral conveyance.
Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
CWS consulted the SHPO online GIS service10 and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
Commission" database and found no sites of architectural, historical, or archaeological significance
within the project limits.
Protected Species
CWS reviewed the most recent North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) element occurrence
GIS layer12 to determine the presence of any federally -listed, candidate endangered, threatened species or
critical habitat located within the project area. Based on this review, there are no records of federally -
protected species within the project limits.
Purpose and Need for the Project
The purpose of this project is to make improvements for six holes within the existing golf course for the
PGA Championship that Quail Hollow Country Club is hosting in August 2017. Quail Hollow Country
club is the premier golf club in Charlotte, NC and plays host to multiple golf tournaments. Six of the
holes within the golf course require a redesign in order to meet the standards for the upcoming PGA
Championship. The project's goals include longer distances from tees to holes and a greater degree of
difficulty in the fairway design to provide new challenges to players. Sales for this event have already
commenced and our client would like to begin work on the north course in May of this year in order that work
would be complete in time for the tournament season in 2017.
Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent possible.
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters.
All work will be constructed in the dry in accordance with Water Quality Certification No. 3890. For the
entire project, permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. are limited to 0.01 acre (276 linear feet)
and 117 linear feet of extremely low quality seasonal stream channel. However, under the compensatory
mitigation section, CWS respectfully requests for a waiver of the Upstream Seasonal Stream A linear
footage be waived for mitigation and impact thresholds. This is due to lack of aquatic function documented
through NC SAM.
In an attempt to minimize impacts to jurisdictional waters while still meeting the goals of the project, a "No
Action" alternative was considered. The PGA of America's mission is to establish and elevate the standards
of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. Quail Hollow Country Club
feels that the proposed improvements are necessary in order to meet the standards set by the PGA and to
0 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, http //gis ncdcr gov/hpoweb/ Accessed March 1, 2016
Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, http //www cmhpf org/homehistoncproperthes htm Accessed March 1,
2016
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successfully host this championship event. Therefore, the No Action Alternative was eliminated from
further consideration.
Golf courses are known to be sources of pollution due to the fertilizers and weed control they use in order to
maintain the appearance of the golf course. Piping the low quality stream would therefore have an overall
positive impact to the downstream waters due reduced surface water contamination from golf course runoff.
Additionally, the stream reach proposed to be piped is extremely low quality and scored LOW utilizing the
North Carolina Stream Assessment Methodology (NC SAM worksheet, attached). The biological sampling
of Stream A revealed a weak to absent presence of biological life and a highly modified buffer consisting of
manicured grass and trees; therefore the adverse effect of the proposed impacts will be minimal. Moreover,
the channel is highly modified and drains impervious areas upstream.
The project has been thoughtfully designed to avoid impacts wherever possible. The currently proposed site
plan was developed as a result of this alternatives analysis and avoidance and minimization process. We
believe that the current site plan is the best possible plan that meets the project goals while avoiding impacts
to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. to the greatest extent practicable.
Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
Unavoidable permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. total 0.01 acre (276 linear feet) and 117
linear feet to a low quality seasonal stream. The proposed impacts are unavoidable in order to perform the
planned improvements to the golf course. Stream A divides Hole 3 in half (Figures 7 and 8, attached),
therefore piping Stream A would improve the connectivity of the golf course and improve the flow of the
game.
The proposed impact consists of piping Seasonal Stream A with a 450 -foot 36 -inch high-density
polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. This will result in a total loss of 393 linear feet of jurisdictional stream channel.
The proposed pipe will tie into existing pipes both upstream and downstream. Figure 8 depicts the proposed
impact to Seasonal Stream A. Impacts to jurisdictional waters are summarized in Table 2 below.
Table 2. Proposed impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S.
Jurisdictional
Type of Impact
Nationwide
Temporary
or
Impacts
Impacts
Feature
Permit No.
permanent
(linear feet/acre)
(acre)
Upstream Stream A
Piping
42
Permanent
0.01 ac. (276 10
0.01 ac.
Downstream Stream A
Piping
42
Permanent
1171f
0.01 ac.
Total Permanent Impacts
117
0.02 ac
On behalf of Quail Hollow Country Club Inc., CWS is submitting a Pre -Construction Notification
Application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 31, and
pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 39 and Water Quality Certification No. 3890.
Compensatory Mitigation
Both upstream and downstream portions of Stream A are currently piped and the existing channel is highly
modified and exhibits low quality. The upper 0.01 acre (276 linear feet) of Stream A scored a 21.5 on the
NCDEQ Stream Classification form and barely classified as a seasonal stream. Considering the lower seasonal
status of the upper portion of Stream A, and the relatively poor quality of the entire reach, as assessed with the

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North Carolina Stream Assessment Methodology (NC SAM worksheet, attached), total permanent impacts
include 117 linear feet of seasonal stream channel. Therefore, mitigation is not required.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide these services on this important project. Please do not hesitate to
contact me at 704-408-1683, or through email at [e-mail] should you have any questions or
comments regarding this request.
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Figure 2. Aerial Imagery
Figure 3. Current USDA-NRCS Soils Map of Mecklenburg County
Figure 4. Historic USDA-NRCS Soils Map of Mecklenburg County
Figure 5. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Map - Overview
Figure 6. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Map
Figure 7. Proposed Impacts — Overview
Figure 8. Proposed Impacts
Agent Authorization Form
Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 42
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form
NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1-SCP3)
USACE Wetland Determination Data Form (DPI)
North Carolina Stream Assessment Form (NC SAM)
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REFERENCE: BACKGROUND GIS LAYER(S) PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY GIS
DEPARTMENT, DATED 2015.
NOTE: JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE DELINEATED (FLAGGED IN THE FIELD),
CLASSIFIED, AND SURVEYED USING A SUB -FOOT GPS UNIT BY CWS, INC., ON FEBRUARY 9,
2016. JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY THE USACE.
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AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
I, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the property/properties identified
herein, do authorize representative of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to ender upon the property herein described for the purpose of
conducting on-site investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of
the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdictional under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
I, Mr. Tom DeLozier, representing Quail Hollow Country Club, hereby certify that I have
authorized Gregg Antemann of Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. to act on my behalf and
take all actions necessary to the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this request for
wetlands determination / permitting and any and all standard and special conditions
attached.
We hereby certify that the above information submitted in this application is true and
accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Applicant's signature
2. 5. t6
Date
Agent's signature
2-23-2016
Date
Completion of this form will allow the agent to sign all future application correspondence.

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DWQ project no
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre -Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
lb
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 42 or General Permit (GP) number -
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply).
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit -
❑ Yes ® No
1f
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program
❑ Yes
® No
1g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a
Name of project-
Quail Hollow Club
2b
County
Mecklenburg
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Charlotte
2d
Subdivision name
N/A
2e
NCDOT only, T I P. or state
project no*
N/A
3.
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
COUNTRY CLUB QUAIL
3b
Deed Book and Page No
02437-571
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
N/A
3d.
Street address
3700 GLENEAGLES RD °
3e
City, state, zip:
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
3f
Telephone no.:
3g
Fax no
3h
Email address
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify Quad Hollow Country Club
4b
Name.
Mr. Tom DeLozier
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
Quail Hollow Country Club
4d
Street address
3700 Gleneagles Rd
4e
City, state, zip
Charlotte, NC 28273
4f
Telephone no.:
[phone]
4g
Fax no
4h
Email address:
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
Gregg Antemann, PWS
5b.
Business name
(if applicable)
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc
5c
Street address.
550 E Westinghouse Blvd
5d
City, state, zip:
Charlotte, NC 28273
5e. Telephone no.-
704-408-1683
5f.
Fax no:
704-527-1133
5g
Email address-
gregg@cws-inc net
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
20956101
1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees).
Latitude. 35 65969 Longitude - 80 503402
(DD DDDDDD) (-DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size
31 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
McMullen Creek
proposed project
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water.
C
2c River basin
Santee (HUC 03050103)
3. Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application.
The site consists of a golf course with marginal wooded areas (Figure 2, attached) Typical on-site vegetation includes
green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), willow oak (Quercus
phellos), and various grasses (Festuca spp.)
According to the Sod Survey of Mecklenburg County (Figures 3 and 4, attached), on-site soils consist of Iredell fine
sandy loam (1 to 8 percent slopes [IrB]), Iredell-Urban land complex (0 to 8 percent slopes [IUB]), and Wilkes loam, (8 to
15 percent slopes [WkD]) Of the on-site soils, only Iredell fine sandy loam (IrB) is listed on the North Carolina Hydric
Sods List for Mecklenburg County and on the National Hydric Soils List as having hydric inclusions.
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0 acre
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
393 linear feet of intermittent stream channel (consisting of 273 linear feet of low intermittent stream and 117 of high
intermittent stream)
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project.
The purpose of this project is to make improvements for six holes within the existing golf course for the PGA Championship
that Quail Hollow Country Club is hosting in August 2017 Quail Hollow Country club is the premier golf club in Charlotte, NC
and plays host to multiple golf tournaments. Six of the holes within the golf course require a redesign in order to meet the
standards for the upcoming PGA Championship The project's goals include longer distances from tees to holes and a
greater degree of difficulty in the fairway design to provide new challenges to players. Sales for this event have already
commenced and our client would like to begin work on the north course in May of this year in order that work would be
complete in time for the tournament season in 2017
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
Unavoidable permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S total 0 01 acre (276 linear feet) and 117 linear feet to
a low quality seasonal stream. The proposed impacts are unavoidable in order to perform the planned improvements to
the golf course Stream A divides Hole 3 in half (Figures 7 and 8, attached), therefore piping Stream A would improve the
connectivity of the golf course and improve the flow of the game
The proposed impact consists of piping Seasonal Stream A with a 450 -foot 36 -inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
pipe This will result in a total loss of 393 linear feet of jurisdictional stream channel The proposed pipe will tie into
existing pipes both upstream and downstream Figure 8 depicts the proposed impact to Seasonal Stream A
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4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
El Preliminary El Final
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known)
Agency/Consultant Company
Other:
4d
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5.
Project History
5a
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, explain.
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C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a.
2b
2c.
2d
2e
2f
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
0 N
❑DWQ -
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h Comments,
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a
3b
3c
3d
3e
3f
3g
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ❑ T
Pipe
Upper Stream A
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
2-3'
0 01 ac.
(276')
S2 ® P ❑ T
Pipe
Lower Stream A
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
2-3'
117'
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
E] Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
117'
31 Comments* Permanent impacts to jurisdictionial streams total 0.01 ac. (276 If, upper Stream A) and 117 linear feet (lower"
Stream A).
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U S then individually list all open water impacts below
4a
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
❑ Yes
Temporary T
❑ No
01 ❑P❑T
B3 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
04 ❑ PEI T
4E Total open water impacts
4g Comments,
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
I
Flooded
Filled
I Excavated
Flooded
I Filled
I Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments,
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no'
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres)
5j Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k Method of construction
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Other
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f 6g
Buffer impact
number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T
impact
B1 ❑P❑T
-required.
El Yes
❑ No
62 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
61 Comments
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U S have been reduced to the maximum extent possible Proper sediment and
erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters All work will be constructed in the dry
in accordance with Water Quality Certification No 3890 For the entire project, permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters of
the U S are limited to 0 01 acre (276 linear feet) and 117 linear feet of extremely low quality seasonal stream channel
However, under the compensatory mitigation section, CWS respectfully requests for a waiver of the Upstream Seasonal
Stream A linear footage be waived for mitigation and impact thresholds. This is due to lack of aquatic function documented
through NC SAM
In an attempt to minimize impacts to jurisdictional waters while still meeting the goals of the project, a "No Action" alternative
was considered The PGA of America's mission is to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow
interest and participation in the game of golf. Quad Hollow Country Club feels that the proposed improvements are necessary
in order to meet the standards set by the PGA and to successfully host this championship event. Therefore, the No Action
Alternative was eliminated from further consideration.
Golf courses are known to be sources of pollution due to the fertilizers and weed control they use in order to maintain the
appearance of the golf course. Piping the low quality stream would therefore have an overall positive impact to the
downstream waters due reduced surface water contamination from golf course runoff Additionally, the stream reach
proposed to be piped is extremely low quality and scored LOW utilizing the North Carolina Stream Assessment Methodology
(NC SAM worksheet, attached) The biological sampling of Stream A revealed a weak to absent presence of biological life
and a highly modified buffer consisting of manicured grass and trees; therefore the adverse effect of the proposed impacts will
be minimal Moreover, the channel is highly modified and drains impervious areas upstream.
The project has been thoughtfully designed to avoid impacts wherever possible The currently proposed site plan was
developed as a result of this alternatives analysis and avoidance and minimization process We believe that the current site
plan is the best possible plan that meets the project goals while avoiding impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. to the
greatest extent practicable
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U S have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable Proper sediment
and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters Construction activities and
impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters project will comply with all conditions of Nationwide Permit 42 and Water Quality
Certification No. 3890. All work will be constructed in the dry
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S. or Waters of the State9
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
[J Payment to in -lieu fee program
projects
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
[Quantity
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3c. Comments
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b
Stream mitigation requested,
linear feet
4c
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
0 acres
4f
Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h
Comments.
6.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6.
Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b
If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f Total buffer mitigation required:
6g.
If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h
Comments
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
Yes
® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter )
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comments
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description
The project will not result in additional future development
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a
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
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