20150386 Ver 1_401 Application_20150415

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
April 14, 2015
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE PCN for NWP 19 & RGP 125, NCWRC Fair Bluff BAA Project, Columbus County
Dear Sir or Madam
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, in partnership with Town of Fair Bluff,
has submitted a PCN to the US Army Corps of Engineers for NWP 10 & RGP 125 for renovation
and upgrades to an existing public boat ramp in Fair Bluff, NC NCWRC is also submitting a copy of
the PCN application to DWR for the record only as the project does not meet notification criteria
Enclosed are the site plan, PCN application, Agent Authorization letter, and additional
location data map
If you need additional information to complete your review, please contact me at
sara sherman(a)ncwildlife org or 919 - 707 -0164
Sincerely,
Sara Sherman
Project Engineer
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DIVISION OF ENGINEERING & LANDS MANAGEMENT
Mailing Address 1720 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699 -1720
Office Location 1751 Varsity Drive • Raleigh, NC -Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]

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Form Version 1 4 January 2009
Page 1 of 10
PCN Form — Version 14 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
1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 19 or General Permit (GP) number 125
1c
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 d
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
Q 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
N Yes ❑ No
For the record only for Corps Permit
❑ Yes N 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
❑ Yes ❑X No
1h
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a
Name of project
Fair Bluff Boating Access Area
2b
County
Columbus
2c
Nearest municipality / town
Fair Bluff
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
Town of Fair Bluff
3b
Deed Book and Page No
967 -211
3c
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
N/A
3d
Street address
P O Box 157, 1157 Main St I InV Lt=
3e
City, state, zip
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
3f
Telephone no
910- 649 -7426
3g
Fax no
910- 649 -7151 1 9 NR • WATER
3h
Email address
rjbntt @tds net — PERMiT1TIN�
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PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009

4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a
Applicant is
X❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
Sara Sherman
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
4d
Street address
1720 Mail Service Center
4e
City, state, zip
Raleigh, NC 27699
4f
Telephone no
919- 707 -0164
4g
Fax no
919 - 707 -0162
4h
Email address
sara she rman @ncwiIdlife org
5
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
see above
5b
Business name
(if applicable)
5c
Street address
5d
City, state, zip
5e
Telephone no
5f
Fax no
5g
Email address
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1
Property Identification
1a
Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
9280 02 -85 -8338 000
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Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 34 31408 Longitude 79 0372
1c
Property size
1 3 acres
2
Surface Waters
2a
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project
Lumber River
2b
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
B, Sw
2c
River basin
Lumber
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
This property is a Town park in Fair Bluff The majority of the high ground is grass parking There is an existing boat ramp in poor condition There is a
scenic riverwalk boardwalk with a trailhead within the Park This protect is within the Town of Fair Bluff
3b
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 75
3c
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project
Renovated existing public boat ramp that is in poor condition, bring boat ramp into ADA compliance
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used
see attached
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 ❑ No Q 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?
❑ 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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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers 0 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
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W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
-
W4 -
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
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-
S2 -
Choose one
-
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
-
S4 -
Choose one
-
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S5 -
Choose one
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S6 -
Choose one
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3h Total stream and tributary impacts
31 Comments
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

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 indiv ually list all open water impacts below
4a
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody
type
4e
Area of impact (acres)
01 P
Lumber River
Fill
Other
0 012
O2 P
Lumber River
Dredging
Other
0 003
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f Total open water impacts
0 015
4g Comments
5 Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then 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 miticiation, then vou 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
Yes /No
B2 -
Yes /No
B3 -
Yes /No
B4 -
Yes /No
B5 -
Yes /No
B6 -
Yes /No
6h Total Buffer Impacts.
61 Comments
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D
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1
Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The proposed new ramp will be constructed in the same location as the existing ramp as to not create an entirely new impact
lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
The concrete ramp slab will be formed and poured on high ground Crews will construct the ramp rock base and then the concrete will be pushed into
place with a bulldozer to ensure that no live concrete will come into contact with the River Also, silt fence will be installed during upland improvements
as requested by WRC -DIF staff during consultation on this protect
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
prolect'2
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ 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 permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009

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 Q 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
4
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 ❑X No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
lb
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
107%
2b
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes 0 No
2c
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why
Project does not disturb an acre
2d
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
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 project?
Town of Fair Bluff
'
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply)
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
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
❑Other
4b
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
5 DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009

F.
Supplementary Information
1
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
lb
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
El Yes ❑X 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter )
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,
El Yes Q No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
El Yes 0 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
El Yes M 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
facilities
N/A
- no that would generate wastewater are proposed
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6 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 ❑ No
impacts?
5c If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
Raleigh
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Site plan and map sent to USFWS 3/23/2015
6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA website - not a marine water
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 XM 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 resources9
Site plan and map sent to SHPO 312312015
8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA - designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements
Both Columbus County and Town of Fair Bluff have been consulted about applicable floodplain ordinances
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
ncfloodmaps com
Sara Sherman /NCWRC
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
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letter from the applicant is provided
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PCN Question 3e
The Fair Bluff Boating Access Area (BAA) renovation project is a partnership between the Town of Fair
Bluff and NC Wildlife Resources Commission NCWRC will design, permit, and construct the new boat
ramp and then be responsible for mayor maintance The Town will be allow use of their property by the
public and be responsible for daily /routine maintenance of the site
This project is located on the Lumber River. There is an existing boat ramp that is in poor condition,
there is no dock to aid boaters in launching and recovering of vessels, and the site is not ADA- compliant.
NCWRC proposed to remove the existing ramp, construct a new concrete ramp in the same location,
add a floating dock parallel to the ramp, minor dredging 10' beyond the end of the new ramp, improve
the gravel drive approaching the ramp, and construct 2 concrete ADA parking spaces and sidewalks
The minor dredging that is proposed would extend 10' beyond the end of the new ramp This would
allow access to the river channel at usable water levels. NCWRC - Engineering staff consulted with
NCWRC - Division of Inland Fisheries staff 3/18/15 — 3/20/15 to confirm this location was not an
anadromous fish spawning location as specified in the NWP19 requirements
NCWRC requests written permission from the US Army Corps to install 8' -wide docks at this public boat
ramp as specified in the RGP125 requirements This width of dock will assist boaters of all abilities to
more easily launch /retrieve their vessels Total proposed dock area is 384 square feet (8' x 48')
The upland improvements to this site include improving existing gravel areas into a 1 -way loop drive into
the ramp area and concrete ADA parking The improved loop drive will provide users with a traffic
pattern and maneuver area to more easily line up with the ramp and prevent users from having to back
down a Town street to access the ramp The majority of this Town park is grass parking areas and these
areas would remain undeveloped
Construction equipment that will be used on this site would be excavator, bulldozer, backhoe,
dumptrucks

COMMISSIONERS
CARL W MEARES, JR
JAMES H MEARES, JR
CLARICE V FAISON
F LESTER DREW
SPRUELL R BRITT
February 11, 2015
1175 Main St. - PO Box 157
Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439 -0157
Phone [phone]—Fax [phone]
Dear North Carolina Wildlife Commission-
BILLY W HAMMOND
Mayor
PEGGY MOORE
Clerk - Treasurer
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NCWRC ENGINEERING
The Town of Fair Bluff would like to provide permission to apply for the permits necessary to build the
boat ramp here on the Lumber River. This is a project that our Town is very Interested in, and a project
that our Town Council has endorsed on several occasions.
In April of 2013, the Fair Bluff Town Council enacted a motion to adopt the Memorandum of Agreement
that was presented to us by the NC Wildlife Commission That Agreement has set in motion the
cooperative effort to see the boat launch project initiated
The Town of Fair Bluff is happy to be partnering with the NC Wildlife Commission to complete this
project. Please feel free to call on me if the Town can provide further assistance to complete this
Lumber River boat launch project
Sincerely,
Billy Hammond
Mayor

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P.O. Box 157
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1720 Mail Service Center
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