19990774 Ver 2_401 Application_20150410

AVOLIS ENGINEERING. P.A.
P O Box 15564 New Bern, North Carolina 28561 Office 252.633 0068
April 1, 2015
Ms. Cindy Karoly
Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
RE: Boat Ramp Repairs, Eastern Carolina Yacht Club
Trent Woods, Craven County, North Carolina
AE Project No. 15016
Dear Cindy:
Attached please find a 401 Water Quality Certification application for the referenced project
consisting of the following:
Permit Application (Five Copies)
Project Plans
Full Size ( Two Copies)
11 x17 (Three Copies)
USGS Map (Five Copies)
Soils Map (Five Copies)
Permit Fee $240
It is requested that you review the attached permit application and if deemed appropriate issue a
401 Water Quality Certification and riparian buffer impact for the proposed impact.
If you should have any questions or need any additional information to process this request,
please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
.evin Avolis, P.E.
ice - President

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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1
Processing
la
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps
❑ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
lb
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number or General Permit (GP) number
1 c
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 ❑X 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 ❑X No
1 g
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below
❑X Yes ❑ No
1 h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑X Yes ❑ No
2
Project Information
2a
Name of project
Eastern Carolina Yacht Club Boat Ramp Repairs
2b
County
Craven
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Trent Woods
2d
Subdivision name
Trent Woods
2e
NCDOT only, T I P or state project no
N/A
3
Owner Information
3a
Name(s) on Recorded Deed
Eastern Carolina Yacht Club, Inc
3b
Deed Book and Page No
Deed Book 464, Page 147
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
Hunter Williams, President -- 1/ nn
3d
Street address
4005 Trent Pines Drive
3e
City, state, zip
Trent Woods, NC 28562
3f
Telephone no
DENR.yygTE
3g
Fax no
R►' NtGti
3h
Email address
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4
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
4d
Street address
4e
City, state, zip
4f
Telephone no
4g
Fax no
4h
Email address
5
Agent /Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
J Kevin Avolis, PE
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
Avolis Engineering, PA
5c
Street address
5405 Morton Road (P O Box 15564)
5d
City, state, zip
New Bern, NC 28562 (28561)
5e
Telephone no
252 633 0068
5f
Fax no
5g
Email address
avolisengineering @embargmail com
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
8049 -015 -A
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Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 073264 Longitude -77 086702
1c
Property size
341 acres
2
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
Trent River
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
SB, Sw, NSW - Index 27- 101 -(31)
2c
River basin
Neuse
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
Site is developed with existing boat ramp facilities to be refurbished by this protect Club house, asphalt parking area, marina docks and boathouses
all exist on site
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 587
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
Refurbish existing boat ramp
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
See attached narrative
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?
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
Comments
4b
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ 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?
El Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown
5b
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6
Future Project Plans
6a
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b
If yes, explain
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams —tributaries ❑X Buffers ❑X 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
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b
Type of impact
2c
Type of wetland
2d
Forested
2e
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W2
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
1/x/4
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
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
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b
Type of impact
3c
Stream name
3d
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e
Type of
jurisdiction
3f
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
Choose one
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
31 Comments
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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 indivi ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 P
Trent River
Other
Estuary
014
O2
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
014
4g Comments Reconstruct existing boat ramp
5 Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below
5a
Pond ID number
5b
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f Total:
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no
51 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 Project is In which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other
6b
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c
Reason for impact
6d
Stream name
6e
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1 P
Replace Concrete Drive
Trent River
No
324
0
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h Total Buffer Impacts
61 Comments Replace existing concrete ramp above normal water level disturbed during boat ramp construction
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D
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1
Avoidance and Minimization
la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The existing concrete ramp area is not proposed to be expanded in the buffer areas Disturbance is for restoration of existing facilities only
1 b
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
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?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a
Name of Mitigation Bank
3b'
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Type Choose one
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
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
Choose one
4d
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only)
square feet
4e
Riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4f
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
acres
4h
Comments
5
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a
If using a permlttee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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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 X 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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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules9
1 b
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included9 If no, explain why
Existing
surface runoff maintained in sheetflow action
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project'?
202%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plane
❑ Yes ❑X No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why
Project involves renovations of an existing boat ramp No new impervious areas are proposed
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
See attached narrative
2e
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project2
Town of Trent Woods
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
X❑ Other NONE
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
El Yes ❑ No
attached9
4
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply)
❑Session Law 2006 -246
❑X Other NONE
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached9
5
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements2
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes ❑X 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)?
1c
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 ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑Yes ❑X 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 ❑X 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
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
No
sewage generated by this project
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5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ❑X No
habitat'?
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts?
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
-
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Project proposes refurbishment of existing boatramp facilities only
6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a WIII this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Project proposed refurbishment of existing boat ramp facilities only
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
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e g , National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
Project proposed refurbishment of existing boat ramp facilities only
8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a WIII this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
No flood proofing requirements exist for boat ramp facilities
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Flood Maps
Hunter Williams, Pres.
1LAW-
Applicant /Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided
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