HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220538 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20220405Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6, 2021 Ver 4.2
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
OO Yes
O No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0 Yes 0 No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
20220538
Is a payment required for this project?*
J No payment required
0 Fee received
(;' Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - (910) 796-7215
Information for Initial Review
Version#*
What amout is owed?*
G $240.00
O $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
John Perry:eads\jmperry2
la. Name of project:
Estrella Landing Apartments
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Kim Williams - Davey Resource Group
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
kim.williams@davey.com
Date Submitted
4/5/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Smith Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C; Sw
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.278377
A. Processing Information
Longitude:
-77.864734
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
(910)452-0001
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
New Hanover
Is this a NCDMS Project
,DYes @No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes t% No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
I Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
0 Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
0 Yes
O No
lb. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
CI Regional General Permit (RGP)
❑ Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
OYes 0No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
58
td. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
O 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
0 Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
0 Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
18 - Minor Discharges
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
0 Yes O No
O 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
D Riparian Buffer Authorization
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes ® No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes 0 No
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
O Yes 0 No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
0 Yes
O No 0 Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
0 Yes 0 No
B. Applicant Information
0 Yes ® No
0 Yes ® No
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
❑ Owner O Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
OYes 0No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Charles R. Clay, Sr. and Essie W. Clay Revocable Living Trust
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
2d. Address
Street Address
4618 Gordon Rd
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28405
2e. Telephone Number:
(910)233-3958
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
2g. Email Address: *
kbeatty09@att.net
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Stephanie Norris
3b. Business Name:
Terroir Development LLC
3c. Address
Street Address
PO Box 15025
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28408
3d. Telephone Number:
(910)791-3354
3f. Email Address:*
snords@norcomanagement.com
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Kim Williams
4b. Business Name:
Davey Resource Group
4c. Address
Street Address
3805 Wrightsville Avenue; Suite 15
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28403
4d. Telephone Number:
(910)452-0001
4f. Email Address: *
kim.williams@davey.com
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
(910)452-0060
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Wilmington
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
R04300-001-007-000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
4615 Gordon Road
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28405
2b. Property size:
5.71
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Smith Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: *
C; Sw
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300070808
4. Project Description and History
4a. 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 is currently undeveloped. The northern half of the site is forested and the southern half is mostly cleared with a dirt road providing access throughout it. An easement provides
access to the site from Gordon Road. Swamp forest wetlands exist in the northern part of the site and eventually connect to Smith Creek off site. Vegetation in the wetlands consists of a
canopy of red maple, black gum, and sweetgum with fetterbush and red bay in the shrub layer. Uplands are either cleared or support a mix of loblolly pines, water oak and sweet gum.
Several ditches are also present on site.
Adjacent land use is residential to the north, east, and south. Commercial development is located to the west of the site.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? *
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.7
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
N/A
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The purpose of the project is to address an affordable housing inventory shortage in the region. Estrella Landing Apartments will provide a multifamily residential development for low- and
middle -income households.
Permanent wetland and jurisdictional ditch impacts are needed for site grading and development. Temporary wetland impacts are needed to install a sewer line.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The proposed activity includes the construction of a new multifamily, affordable housing project consisting of three apartment buildings containing 84 apartment units, one clubhouse
building, a storm water retention pond, play area, picnic pavilion, paved parking areas and landscaped areas.
The limits of disturbance will be cleared of vegetation and erosion control measures will be installed. Roadways and utilities will be installed. Then buildings will be constructed. The project
proposes to permanently impact 0.015 acre of jurisdictional ditch and 0.075 acre of wetlands for site development. Of this, 0.022 acre of the permanent wetland impact will be within a 100-
year floodplain. Additionally, 0.025 acre of temporary wetland impact is needed to install a sewer line. These wetlands will be restored back to grade and seeded once the line is installed.
However, the easement will need to periodically be maintained.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2021-01553
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Jimmy Toth
LMG (now DRG)
Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
Brad Shaver with the USAGE issued the AJD on 7/28/2021.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
❑O Wetlands
Ci Open Waters
2. Wetland Impacts
Streams -tributaries
O Pond Construction
O Buffers
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition*
(?)
2g. Impact
area*
1
Fill for buildings,
parking, and stormwater
grading
P
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
N/A
Yes
Both
0.075
(acres)
2
Utility line installation
T
Non-Riverine Swamp Forest
N/A
Yes
Both
0.025
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.025
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.100
2i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.075
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type
4e. Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
1
Fill for building and
parking
P
N/A
Fill
Ditch
0.02
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.02
4h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.02
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Speciflcally describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Wetland impacts were minimized as much as possible during site design. The only wetland impact is to a crenulation that extends into the site. Avoiding
this area while still maintaining an economically viable project that also meets the affordable housing needs of the community was not possible. Also
note that reductions in impacts have been made during the site design process. The sewer line on the original site plan (dated 3/22/2021) prepared by
Paramounte for the Special Use Permit Rezoning would have crossed a stream (northern property line follows the stream) and then proceed south
through a large area of the wetland and floodplain. This route would not only create wetland and floodplain impacts totaling approximately 4,500 SF (150
LF manhole to manhole by 30 LF for construction and easement) but would require a stream impact as well. The revised (and currently proposed)
alignment of the sanitary sewer service illustrated in the Stroud site plan utilizes an existing 20' Private Utility Easement that crosses the property to the
west. This route is almost entirely outside the 100-Year floodplain and wetland area and requires no impacts to streams.
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
An sediment and erosion control permit will be obtained and implemented prior to any construction. Additionally, a retaining wall is proposed around a
portion of the stormwater pond to reduce impacts to wetlands.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
O Yes U No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Permanent wetland impacts are less than 0.1 acre. The temporary wetland impact needed for the sewer line easement will be restored back to grade. Only periodic vegetative
maintenance will be conducted.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
O Yes O No
If no, explain why:
Site is located within the Cape Fear River Basin.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? *
0Yes ®No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
0 Yes @ No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
O Yes O No
0 N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
O Local Govemment i State
State Stormwater Programs
O Phase II
❑ HWQ or ORW
Comments:
Engineer is currently preparing a stormwater plan.
G. Supplementary Information
O Coastal Counties
0 Other
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
O Yes O No
1b. 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 (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)? *
Co) Yes O No
lc. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
O Yes O No
Comments: *
The NCORR Reviewer sent the EA to Crystal Best at the SCH on 12/14/2021. A PDF of the email correspondence from NCORR that confirms the SCH
Early Notice posting on 12/15/2021 is included, which expired on 3/28/2022. The Final Notice posting and advertisement period started 3/31/2022.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
0 Yes . No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
O Yes O No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project will not provide access or utilities to adjacent properties. No additional impacts to jurisdictional areas are anticipated for this project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
OYes 0No0N/A
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a
treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Project will tie into CFPUA's Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
O Yes 0 No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
O Yes O No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
O Yes
What Federal Agency is involved?
HUD
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
OYes ONo
0 No 0 Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
OYes 0No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
0Yes ONo
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
0Yes ®No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
0 Yes ® No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The USFWS was contacted during the HUD EA and NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency processes. They provided a letter dated March 24, 2022 in
which they state that it appears that the project is not likely to adversely affect any federally protected species.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes • No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA EFH Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
0 Yes O No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
A request for comment was submitted to SHPO during the HUD EA process. They responded in November of 2021 and stated that they had no
comment on the proposed project.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
O Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
No buildings will be located within the floodplain. The County is aware of the project and floodplain status, as noted in a staff report issued during the
rezoning request. The site plan and floodplain impacts will be reviewed again by the Planning and Engineering Staff to ensure concurrence with the SUP
Site Plan, Stormwater Management and Floodplain Management Ordinances.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Information provided by engineer.
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
Estrella Landing Attachments.pdf 9.85MB
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Comments
Signature
•
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Kim Williams
Signature
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Date
4/5/2022
DAVEY®
Resource Group
TO: US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
April 5, 2022
NC Division of Water Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Estrella Landing Apartments; New Hanover County, NC
NWP 18/58 & 401 WQC Application
Action ID# SAW-2021-01553
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Terroir Development, LLC, Davey Resource Group is submitting a Pre -Construction
Notification form and associated attachments for Estrella Landing Apartments, a multi -family
residential development located off Gordon Road in Wilmington, NC. The purpose of the project is to
address an affordable housing inventory shortage in the region. The project will provide a multi-
family residential development for low- and middle -income households.
The project proposes to permanently impact 0.015 acre of a jurisdictional ditch and 0.075 acre of
wetlands for site development. Additionally, 0.025 acre of temporary wetland impact is needed to
install a sewer line. These wetlands will be restored back to grade and seeded once the line is
installed. However, the easement will need to periodically be maintained.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the application, please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Kim Williams
Environmental Scientist
Encl.
www.Imgroup.net • info@lmgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403
ESTRELLA LANDING APARTMENTS
PCN Attachments
Table of Contents
1.0 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
2.0 SITE MAPS
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Topographic Map
Figure 3. Soils Map
Figure 4. 2020 Aerial Photograph
3.0 SITE PLAN DRAWINGS
Cover Sheet
Grading Plan Showing Proposed Impacts
Utility Cover
4.0 PREVIOUS SITE PLAN SHOWING ADDITIONAL IMPACTS
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
6.0 USFWS CORRESPONDENCE
7.0 SHPO CORRESPONDENCE
8.0 FLOODPLAIN INFORMATION
9.0 HUD EA CORRESPONDENCE
1.0 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
DAVEY
Resource Group
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Davey Resource Group to act as our agent in the
preparation and representation of information related to the Section 404/401 permit application
for the Estrella Landing project located in New Hanover County, NC. All questions regarding
this project should be directed to Davey Resource Group.
Sincerely,
Applicant
MR..: TedtR-PVeLUpt— t ; LLC
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3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 • Wilmington, NC 28403
2.0 SITE MAPS
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
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Figure 3. Soils Map
Figure 4. 2020 Aerial Photograph
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5.0 JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
SAW-2021-01553
Electronically Transmitted
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id.SAW-2021-01553 County:New Hanover U.S.G.S.Quad:NC-Scotts Hill
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Requestor: Charles&Essie Clay Revocable Living Trust
Essie Clay,Trustee
Address: 4618 Gordon Road
Wilmington,NC 28411
E-mail: kb eatty09(a,att.net
Size(acres) 5.7 Nearest Town Wilmington
Nearest Waterway Smith Creek River Basin Cape Fear
USGS HUC 03030007 Coordinates Latitude:34.278377
Longitude:-77.864734
Location description:The project area is located at 4615 Gordon Road in Wilmington.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
❑ There appear to be waters,including wetlands on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC § 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403).The
waters,including wetlands have been delineated,and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate
and reliable.The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated DATE.Therefore
this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,including determining compensatory
mitigation.For purposes of computation of impacts,compensatory mitigation requirements,and other resource protection
measures,a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any
way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional waters of the U.S.This preliminary determination is not an
appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).However,you may
request an approved JD,which is an appealable action,by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
❑ There appear to be waters,including wetlands on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC § 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403).
However,since the waters,including wetlands have not been properly delineated,this preliminary jurisdiction determination
may not be used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation,this preliminary determination is
merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters,including wetlands at the project area,which
is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision.We recommend that you have the waters,
including wetlands on your project area/property delineated.As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area/property subject to the permit
requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403)and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
e There are waters,including wetlandson the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑We recommend you have the waters,including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be
able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that
can be verified by the Corps.
❑X The waters,including wetlands on your project area/property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by
the Corps.The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 2/1/2021.We strongly
SAW-2021-01553
suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion,this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once
verified,this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which,provided
there is no change in the law or our published regulations,may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
❑The waters,including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the
Corps Regulatory Official identified below onDATE.Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are no waters of the U.S.,to include wetlands,present on the above described project area/property which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA).
You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City,NC,at(252)808-2808 to determine their
requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US,including wetlands,without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC§ 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,construction or
placement of structures,or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(33 USC§401 and/or 403).If you have any questions
regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program,please contact Brad Shaver at 910-251-4611 or
brad.e.shaver(ausace.army.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Basis For Determination: See the approved jurisdictional determination
form dated 07/29/2021.
D. Remarks: This determination was made via desktop.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps'Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants,or anticipate participation in USDA programs,you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B.
above)
If you object to this determination,you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed
you will find a Notification of Appeal Process(NAP)fact sheet and Request for Appeal(RFA)form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Mr.Philip A. Shannin
Administrative Appeal Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW,Floor M9
Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8803
AND
PHILIP.A.SHANNIN@USACE.ARMY.MIL
SAW-2021-01553
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps,the Corps must determine that it is complete,that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5,and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form,it must be received at the above address by 09/27/2021.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.**
Digitally signed by Brad Shaver
L Gl/ter ,. Date:2021.07.29 11:06:55
Corps Regulatory Official: -04'00'
Date of JD:07/29/2021 Expiration Date of JD: 07/28/2026
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so,please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey,located online at
https://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey/
Copy Fumished(electronic):
LMG Inc.attn: Lauren Orzechowski
LMG Inc.attn: Kim Williams
NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant: Charles&Essie Clay Revocable Living File Number: SAW-2021-01553 Date: 07/29/2021
_Trust,Essie Clay,Trustee
Attached is: See Section below
❑ INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT(Standard Permit or Letter of permission) A
❑ PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission) B
❑ PERMIT DENIAL C
❑X APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION D
❑ PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION E
SECTION I-The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at or http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits.aspx
or the Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit,you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for fmal
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission(LOP),you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety,and waive all
rights to appeal the permit,including its terms and conditions,and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit(Standard or LOP)because of certain terms and conditions therein,you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly.You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice,or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter,the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a)modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b)modify the permit to address some of your
objections,or(c)not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections,the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration,as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT:You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit,you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for fmal
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission(LOP),you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety,and waive all
rights to appeal the permit,including its terms and conditions,and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit(Standard or LOP)because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice,means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety,and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD,you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish,you may request an approved JD(which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II -REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record,the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting,and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However,you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact: also contact:
District Engineer,Wilmington Regulatory Division MR.PHILIP A. SHANNIN
Attn:Brad Shaver ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL REVIEW OFFICER
Wilmington Regulatory Office CESAD-PDS-O
U.S Army Corps of Engineers 60 FORSYTH STREET SOUTHWEST,FLOOR M9
69 Darlington Avenue ATLANTA,GEORGIA 30303-8803
Wilmington,North Carolina 28403
PHONE:(404)562-5136;FAX(404)562-5138
EMAIL:PHILIP.A.SHANNIN@USACE.ARMY.MIL
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel,and any government
consultants,to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15-day
notice of any site investigation,and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.
Date: Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer,Wilmington Regulatory Division,Attn:Brad Shaver,69 Darlington Avenue,Wilmington,North Carolina
28403
For Permit denials,Proffered Permits and Approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer,Commander,U.S.Army Engineer Division,South Atlantic,Attn:Mr.Philip Shannin,Administrative
Appeal Officer,CESAD-PDO,60 Forsyth Street,Room 10M15,Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801
Phone:(404)562-5137
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6.0 USFWS CORRESPONDENCE
,�£Kt OF rti United States Department of the Interior
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° Raleigh ES Field Office
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551-F Pylon Drive
'IRCH 3 ,% Raleigh,North Carolina 27606
March 24, 2022
Andrea Gievers
NCORR
PO Box 110465
Durham,NC 27709
Re: Estrella Landing Apartments—New Hanover County
Dear Mrs. Gievers:
This letter is to inform you that the Service has established an on-line project planning and
consultation process which assists developers and consultants in determining whether a
federally-listed species or designated critical habitat may be affected by a proposed project. For
future projects, please visit the Raleigh Field Office's project planning website at
https://www.fws.gov/office/eastern-north-carolina/project-planning-and-consultation. If you are
only searching for a list of species that may be present in the project's Action Area, then you
may use the Service's Information,Planning, and Consultation System (IPaC)website to
determine if any listed,proposed,or candidate species may be present in the Action Area and
generate a species list. The IPaC website may be viewed at https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/.
The IPaC web site contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and
threatened species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), a list of federal species of concerns that are known to
occur in each county in North Carolina, and other resources.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, ensure that any action federally authorized,
funded,or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information on the
1 The term "federal species of concern"refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation
does not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or
threatened species. However,we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse
impacts to federal species of concern.
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at https://fws.gov/office/eastern-north-carolina.
Please check the web site often for updated information or changes.
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect(i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect)a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct,indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect(i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect)on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However,you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect,the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above-referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with,provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally-listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2)this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down-gradient surface waters. In addition,we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)has developed a Guidance
Memorandum (found at https://www.ncwildlife.org/Conserving/Learn-Resources/Ways-to-
Conserve) to address and mitigate secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife resources and water quality. We recommend that you consider this document and the
NCWRC's other conservation recommendations in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species' lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at
(919) 856-4520 ext. 26.
Sincerely, 1� ._ c
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Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
7.0 SHPO CORRESPONDENCE
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M.Bartos,Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary D.Reid Wilson Deputy Secretary,Darin J.Waters,Ph.D.
November 17, 2021
Stephen Arenson sarenson@pilotenviro.com
Pilot Environmental
P.O. Box 128
Kernersville,NC 27285
Re: Construct Estrella Landing multi-family residential development, 4615 Gordon Road, Wilmington,
New Hanover County, ER 21-2349
Dear Mr. Arenson:
Thank you for your letter of September 29, 2021, regarding the above-referenced undertaking. We have
reviewed the submission and offer the following comments.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected
by the project. Therefore,we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36
CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579
or environmental.review@ncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the
above referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
(212—&,24, )1kiLd‘kill
Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer
Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:(919)814-6570/814-6898
8.0 FLOODPLAIN INFORMATION
lilarirn North Carolina Department of Public Safety
DPS) Office of Recovery and Resiliency
Roy Cooper,Governor Laura H.Hogshead,Director
Eddie M.Buffaloe, Jr., Secretary
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY
IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN AND WETLAND
ESTRELLA LANDING APARTMENTS
4615 GORDON ROAD
WILMINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA 28411
NEW HANOVER COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA
March 13,2022
To: All Interested Agencies,Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has received an
application from Estrella Landing Apartments, LLC to use Community Development Block Grant —
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the Affordable Housing Development Fund Program to
construct the Estrella Landing Apartments (hereinafter, the "Proposed Activity") and is conducting an
evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and Executive Order 11990 in accordance with U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations (24 CFR Part 55). There are three
primary purposes for this notice. First, to provide the public an opportunity to express concerns and
share information about the Proposed Activity, including alternative locations outside of the floodplain
and wetland. Second, adequate public notice is an important public education tool. The dissemination
of information about floodplains and wetlands supports government efforts to reduce the risks associated
with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the
government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and wetlands, it must
inform people who may be put at greater or continued risk by the Proposed Activity. Funding for the
Proposed Activity will be provided,in part, by the HUD CDBG-DR program for Hurricane Florence
storm recovery activities in North Carolina.
The Proposed Activity is needed to address an affordable housing inventory shortage, which was
exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricanes Matthew (Oct. 8, 2016) and Florence (Sept. 14, 2018), when
hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed. Estrella Landings Apartments will provide a multifamily
residential development for low- and middle-income households. The Proposed Activity will assist the
City of Wilmington and New Hanover County to provide affordable housing options for the local
community.
The Proposed Activity entails construction of a new multifamily,affordable housing project consisting of
three apaitinent buildings containing 84 apartment units,one clubhouse building,a storm water retention
pond, play area, picnic pavilion, paved parking areas and landscaped areas. The proposed development
Mailing Address: Phone: (984)833-5350
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Post OfficeBox 110465 NcoRR
www.ncdps.gov
Durham,NC 27709 NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY www.rebuild.nc.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
will occur on an approximate 5.71-acre tract located at 4615 Gordon Road in Wilmington,New Hanover
County,North Carolina.
The Proposed Activity will result in temporary impacts to 0.095 acres of a 100-year floodplain and 0.057
acres of National Wetlands Inventory-mapped wetlands. The Proposed Activity will result in permanent
impacts to 0.140 acres of the 100-year floodplain and 0.094 acres of NWI-mapped wetlands. These
impacts will consist of: utility installation to provide gravity, sanitary sewer service to the subject
development through an existing,recorded utility easement; stormwater management device installation,
which includes the proposed wet pond and pipe outlet;and fill and grading for the proposed buildings and
parking areas to maintain handicap accessibility throughout the site.
Floodplain maps based on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)and wetland maps based on the
NWI data are available for review at https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/about/plans-policies-
reports/environmental-reviews. A full description of the Proposed Activity and FIRM may also be viewed
in person by appointment only at:NCORR,200 Park Offices Drive,Durham,NC 27713. Call(984) 833-
5350 to make an appointment.
Written comments must be received by NCORR at the following address on or before March 28, 2022:
Matt Arlyn, Policy and Planning Director, NCORR, ATTN: Estrella Landing Apartments, P.O. Box
110465, Durham, NC 27709. Comments may also be submitted by email to
publiccomments@rebuild.nc.gov with "ATTN: Estrella Landing Apartments Comments" in the subject
line.
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9.0 HUD EA CORRESPONDENCE
Gievers, Andrea
From: Gievers,Andrea
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4:16 PM
To: Best, Crystal
Cc: State Clearinghouse; Stephanie Norris
Subject: NEPA Draft EA - Estrella Landing Apartments
Attachments: NCORR Estrella Landing Apts Draft EA 12.14.21.pdf
Dear Ms. Best:
I have attached the NEPA Draft EA for the proposed Estrella Landing Apartments project. The North Carolina Office of
Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR)as a recipient of Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR)
funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) is considering funding this
proposed affordable housing project, Estrella Landing Apartments,4615 Gordon Road,Wilmington, New Hanover
County, North Carolina 28411. The proposed project involves the construction of three apartment buildings containing
84 apartment units, one clubhouse building, a storm water/retention pond, paved parking areas, and landscaped areas.
The site is comprised of an approximate 5.71-acre tract consisting of two parcels. The first parcel is the main area of the
site and the second parcel is a 60-foot access and utility easement.The main parcel is identified by the New Hanover
County GIS website as Parcel ID 314914.24.9298.000. The second easement parcel is identified as Parcel ID
314914.23.7837.000. The site is located in an area of the county that can generally be described as residential and
commercial. Surrounding properties contain commercial properties, a gasoline station, a church facility and residential
properties. The proposed development will provide affordable housing for low and middle income families in the local
community.
Thank you so much for distributing this project to the State Clearinghouse's project review team and participating
agencies. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this project review request, please feel
free to contact Andrea Gievers at (845) 682-1700 or via email at Andrea.L.Gievers@Rebuild.NC.gov. Thank you for your
time and assistance!
Sincerely,
Andrea
Andrea Gievers,JD, MSEL, ERM
Environmental SME
Community Development
NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency
Andrea.L.Gievers@Rebuild.NC.Gov
(845) 682-1700
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From: Gievers,Andrea
To: Stephanie Norris
Subject: RE: [External]RE: NEPA Draft EA-Estrella Landing Apartments
Date: Wednesday,December 15,2021 3:52:14 PM
You are welcome. We are posted up there for 12/15! Environmental Bulletin -State Clearinghouse
(nc.gov) at the bottom. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Andrea Gievers
From: Stephanie Norris<snorris@norcomanagement.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 3:45 PM
To: Gievers, Andrea <andrea.l.gievers@rebuild.nc.gov>
Subject: [External] RE: NEPA Draft EA- Estrella Landing Apartments
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Thank you so much for your help and keeping me updated.
Steph
Stephanie L. Norris, PE
Affordable Housing Developer
N O RCO
MANAGEMENT N6LEING,INC
PO Box 15025
Wilmington, NC 28408
Office: 910-791-3354
Mobile: 919-669-1079
From: Gievers, Andrea <andrea.I.gievers( rebuild.nc.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4:33 PM
To: Stephanie Norris<snorris( norcomanagement.com>
Subject: FW: NEPA Draft EA- Estrella Landing Apartments
Hello:
I corrected the cover page and added the Coastal Zone Consistency email. It will be reviewed by the
NC Agencies for 30 days. If we look tomorrow, Crystal should have it posted here -
https://clearinghouse.nc.gov/SCH/EnvironmentalReview. As discussed, I will send the edited EA
soon over to Matt so he can edit while they are reviewing. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Andrea Gievers
From: Gievers, Andrea
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 4:16 PM
To: Best, Crystal <crystal.bestPdoa.nc.gov>
Cc: State Clearinghouse<State.ClearinghousePdoa.nc.gov>; Stephanie Norris
<snorrisPnorcomanagement.com>
Subject: NEPA Draft EA- Estrella Landing Apartments
Dear Ms. Best:
I have attached the NEPA Draft EA for the proposed Estrella Landing Apartments project. The North
Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency(NCORR) as a recipient of Community Development Block
Grant— Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR)funds from the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) is considering funding this proposed affordable housing project, Estrella
Landing Apartments,4615 Gordon Road,Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
28411. The proposed project involves the construction of three apartment buildings containing 84
apartment units, one clubhouse building, a storm water/retention pond, paved parking areas, and
landscaped areas.
The site is comprised of an approximate 5.71-acre tract consisting of two parcels. The first parcel is
the main area of the site and the second parcel is a 60-foot access and utility easement. The main
parcel is identified by the New Hanover County GIS website as Parcel ID 314914.24.9298.000. The
second easement parcel is identified as Parcel ID 314914.23.7837.000. The site is located in an area
of the county that can generally be described as residential and commercial. Surrounding properties
contain commercial properties, a gasoline station, a church facility and residential properties. The
proposed development will provide affordable housing for low and middle income families in the
local community.
Thank you so much for distributing this project to the State Clearinghouse's project review team and
participating agencies. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding this
project review request, please feel free to contact Andrea Gievers at (845) 682-1700 or via email at
Andrea.L.GieversPRebuild.NC.gov. Thank you for your time and assistance!
Sincerely,
Andrea
Andrea Gievers,JD, MSEL, ERM
Environmental SME
Community Development
NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency
Andrea.L.Gievers(aRebuild.NC.Gov
(845) 682-1700
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