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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061046 Ver 2_401 Application_20071007CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. October 1 1, 2007 Mr. David Baker US Army Corps of Engineers p ~ I ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~„} ~ V 151 Patton Ave, Rm 208 Asheville, NC 28801 D ~~~~ 1'/ n Ms. Cyndi Karoly U NC Division of Water Quality OCT 2 2 Zppl 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit 2321 Crabtree Blvd, Ste 250 iNEilgHp,~µpg~u~B~R~NCN Raleigh, NC 27604 Re: Preconstruction Notification for NWP No. 29 Scenic Wolf Airport Haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC Madison County, NC USACE Action ID: SAW-2006-32682-357 NCDWQ Project No.: 06-1046 ;N Dear Mr. Baker and Ms. Karoly, Enclosed please find a Preconstruction Notification application fora 92-acre development project located in Madison County, NC. Impacts to jurisdictional areas on the site consist of the construction of an airport. A total of 156 linear feet of intermittent stream channel and 0.32 acres of wetlands will be filled during construction. A vicinity map, a site location map, and design/impact drawings are included with the application for your review. This development was previously authorized under a Nationwide Permit No. 39 by the USACE on August 24, 2006 (Action ID SAW-2006-32682-357) and General 401 Water Quality Certification No. 3631 by the NCDWQ on July 24, 2006 (DWQ Project No.: 06-1046). A revised certification letter from the NCDWQ was received July 27, 2006 to correct a grammatical mistake in the original letter. The 404 permit and 401 certification are included with this application. The applicant paid the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for 0.5 acres of riparian wetland credits to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements. A copy of the receipt from the NCEEP dated September 14, 2006 is enclosed. On April 23, 2007, the USACE requested a copy of the restrictive covenants providing for the preservation of 836 linear feet of stream and 1.07 acres of wetlands (the remaining jurisdictional area within the tract). A copy of the revised "Declaration of Conservation Restrictions and Easements" was sent to the USACE on July 24, 2007. Both the request and the revised "Declaration of Conservation Restrictions" have been enclosed for your review. 718 Oakland Street Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791 Phone: 828-698-9800 Fax: 828-698-9003 www.cwenv.com At present, 156 linear feet of authorized stream impacts and 0.135 acres of authorized wetland impacts have occurred. However, due to the size and logistics of the project, work will not be completed prior to the expiration date of March 18, 2008. Therefore, the applicant is reapplying for a Nationwide Permit No. 29 so that the remaining impacts are authorized and the project can be completed. Please note that the current application contains exactly the same quantity and location of impacts as previously authorized. There are no changes to the previously permitted project impacts. Currently, there is a dispute over property boundaries between Haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC. and the adjacent property owner, Mr. Branberg, which will be resolved prior to completion of work. Land disturbance will not occur in the contested property area until the dispute is settled in court. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, R. Cl ent Ridd e, P.W.S. Principal enclosures Cc: Dave McHenry, NCWRC Kevin Barnett, DWQ Office Use Only: Form Version March OS USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. O lv - 1 D ~} !,P ~/ 2, fir any parncu~ar item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing ~, 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP #29 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ^ 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check B ~ ~ ~ V vD II. Applicant Information OCT 2 2 2007 1. Owner/Applicant Information OENR • WATER QUALITY Name: Haw Mountain Enterprises LLC wEnwas~wosrora~wT~BRrwcH Mailing Address: Attn: Rick Bussey PO Box 864 Weaverville, SC 28787 Telephone Number: 828-645-1031 Fax Number: 828-645-6133 E-mail Address: rbussey~scenicwolfresort.com 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Clement Riddle Company Affiliation: C1earWater Environm_ ental Consultants, Inc. Mailing Address: 718 Oakland St Hendersonville, NC 28791 Telephone Number: 828-698-9800 Fax Number: 828-698-9003 E-mail Address: clement(a~cwenv.com Scenic Wolf Airport Page 1 of 9 October 11, 2007 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: _Scenic Wolf Airport 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 9851-22-0326 4. Location County: Madison Nearest Town: Mars Hill Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Scenic Wolf Development Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): North on I-26 from Asheville. Take Exit 3. Take a right at the bottom of the off ramp. Go 200 yards to the "T" intersection ad take a left. Go approximately 1 mile and take a left onto Laurel Valley Road Go approximately '/ mile and take a left on Puncheon Fork Road. Go several miles and take a right onto Wolf Ride Road. Go up Wolf Ridge Road about 1.5 miles The proposed airport site is on your right. S. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.9326989 °N 82.4908077 °W 6. Property size (acres): Approximately 92 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Puncheon Fork Creek 8. River Basin: French Broad (Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general. land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The site is mostly forested. Some land clearing of the Scenic Wolf Airport Page 2 of 9 October 11, 2007 proposed airport has taken place. The applicant has received a sediment and erosion control permit for this clearing. The surrounding area is ski resort and second home residential 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project involves the construction of a 3 200-foot runway Equipment to be used includes excavators and bulldozers. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to create an airport for local residents to have aircraft access. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. The US Army Corps of Engineers visited the site on June 16 2006 and verified the wetland plat on June 16, 2006 (SAW-2006-32682-357). This development was previously authorized under a Nationwide Permit No. 39 by the USAGE on August 24 2006 (Action ID SAW-2006-32682-357) and Genera1401 Water Quality Certification No 3631 b. NCDWQ on July 24, 2006 (DWQ Project No.: 06-1046). A revised certification letter from the NCDWQ was received July 27, 2006 to correct a grammatical mistake in the original letter The 404 permit and 401 certification are included with this application The applicant paid the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for 0.5 acres of riparian wetland credits to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements. A copy of the receipt from the NCEEP dated Se tember 14, 2006 is enclosed. On April 23 2007 the USAGE requested a copy of the restrictive covenants providing for the preservation of 836 linear feet of stream and 1 07 acres of wetlands (the remaining jurisdictional area within the tract). A copy of the revised "Declaration of Conservation Restrictions and Easements" was sent to the USAGE on July 24 2007 Both the request and the revised "Declaration of Conservation Restrictions" have been enclosed for . review. V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. Haw Mountain Enterprises LLC owns additional parcels in the vicinity of the proposed airport However, all development plans have not been finalized. It is possible that the applicant could request authorization for impacts on other parcels within Scenic Wolf Development The applicant understands that future permit applications to impact streams or wetlands will be considered cumulative and the applicant may have to apply for an Individual Permit if Scenic Wolf Airport Page 3 of 9 October 11, 2007 VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Impacts to waters of the US include the placement of fill material as necessary for the construction of level building_pad for an aircraft runway and related infrastructure. Only clean earthen fill material obtained on-site will be used. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet) 1 Fill Seep No 775 0.15 2 Fill Seep No 40 0.17 Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.32 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 1.399 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage. multiply length X width_ then divide by 43.5~n Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent? Stream Width Length Impact (indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres) 3 UT of Puncheon Fill Intermittent 2 122 0 006 Fork . 4 UT of Puncheon Fill Intermittent 2 34 0 002 Fork . Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 156 0.008 Scenic Wolf Airport Page 4 of 9 October 11, 2007 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact (indicate on map) ocean, etc.) (acres) N/A Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0.0 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): 0.008 Wetland Impact (acres): 0.320 Open Water Impact (acres):- 0.000 Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.328 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 156 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. N/A 8. Pond. Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, Expected pond surface area: N/A Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The applicant has made numerous changes to the alignment of the runway. Based on the wetland delineation performed in April 2006, the applicant reduced the width of the runway from 100 feet wide to 75 feet wide This changed reduced the wetland impacts from approximately 0.41 to 0.32 acres. The 75 foot width is the recommended minimum FAA standard for small plane airport runway Scenic Wolf Airport Page 5 of 9 October 11, 2007 Furthermore, the stormwater detention areas were relocated so that an additional 0.10 acres of impacts were avoided. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o. enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. The applicant made payment into the NCEEP for 0.5 acres of riparian wetland credits A receipt from the NCEEP dated September 14, 2006 is enclosed with this application 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Scenic Wolf Airport Page 6 of 9 October 11, 2007 Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.5 (receipt dated 09/14/06L Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No 2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ^ No ^ 3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^ X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify N/A )? Yes ^ No 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) 2 1.5 Total Lone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone l . Scenic Wolf Airport Page 7 of 9 October 11, 2007 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss Stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Impervious surface is estimated at less than 10% of the total project area. The proposed sediment basins will be converted to permanent detention basins and utilized to collect Stormwater from impervious surface associated with the runway. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) 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 waste water will be generated from this project. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ^ No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: All future development surroundin tg he airport will consist of low density second-home residential There is no commercial or high density residential planned at this time. Water uality should not be_ si~nificantl~pacted since there will be very little impervious surface generated in the XV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application ,sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). N/A Scenic Wolf Airport Page 8 of 9 October 11, 2007 -iy-~~ ~ Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Scenic Wolf Airport Page 9 of 9 October 11, 2007 June 6, 2006 RE: Agent authorization Mr. Riddle, On behalf of Haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC, you are hereby authorized to act as the agent for the Haw Mountain airport runway in Madison County, NC pertaining to all wetlands permitting matters on the above referenced project. Respectfully ~ ~ ,~, ~ . ,~ Rick Bussey Owner/Developer Scenic Wo-f Development 104 N. 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SAW-2006-32682-357 County: Madison USGS Quad: Sams Gan GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION Property Owner /Authorized Agent: Haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC Rick Bussey Address: PO Box 864 Weaverville, NC 28787 Telephone No.: 828-645-1031 Copy furnished: Clement 12iddle/Clearwater Environmental, 718 Oakland Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791 Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): Property is approximately 92 acres and is adiacent to unnamed tributaries of Puncheon Fork and Big Laurel Creek off of Wolf Ridge Road, in the vicinity of Haw Ridge, northesast of Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina. Description of projects area and activity: This permit authorizes 156 feet of stream impact and .328 acres of wetland impact for the construction of a 75 feet wide runway associated with the proposed Scenic Wolf Airport and residential development. Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) ^ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403) Authorization: Regional General Permit Number: Nationwide Permit Number: 39 Special Conditions a. As mitigation for the unavoidable impacts to 156 linear feet of stream channel and .328 acres of wetland, the permittee shall execute and cause to be recorded restrictive covenants to preserve remaining on-site jurisdictional streams and wetlands. The restrictive covenant, the form of which is to be agreed upon by the Corps prior to recordation, is to preserve 8361inear feet of streams and 1.07 acres of wetlands as detailed in the mitigation proposal submitted to the Corps. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property shall begin only after the permittee has furnished the Corps with the recorded restrictive covenants. b. In order to compensate for impacts to .328 acres of wetlands, the permittee shall make payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enh:.ncement Program (NC EEPj in the amount determined by the NC EEP, sufficient to perform the restoration of .5 acres of riparian wetlands in the Upper French Broad River Basin, Cataloging Unit 06010105. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property shall begin only after the permittee has made full payment to the NC EEP and provided a copy of the payment documentation to the Corps, and the NC EEP has provided written confirmation to the Corps that it agrees to accept responsibility for the mitigation work required, in compliance with the MOU between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated November 4, 1998. Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached Nationwide conditions, conditions of the attached North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission letter and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action. This verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existing NWPs are scheduled to be modified, reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the NWPs. We will issue a public notice when the NWPs are reissued. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the date that the relevant nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or revocation of the NWP to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. If prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all new and/or modified terms and conditions. The District Engineer may, at any time, exercise his discretionary authority to modify, suspend, or revoke a case specific activity's authorization under and NWP. Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone (919) 733-1786) to determine Section 401 requirements. For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact Ronnie Smith at 828-271-7980 x232. Corps Regulatory Official Ronnie Smith (-~/ ~ Date: August 24, 2006 Expiration Date of Verification: March 18, 2007 -2- 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 10 `Q~OF Vd ATF9QG Michael F. ~v1cy, Governor William G. Ross Jr., $egetary r North Carolina l7epurtment ofEnvironmrnt and Natural Rcsourcea '-i ~ ~ Alan w, Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality July 24, 2006 DWQ Project # 06-1046 Madison County RicEc Busey Maw Mouritain Enterprises, LLC Post Office Box 864 Weaverville, NC 28787 Subject Property: Scenic Wolf Airport Scenic IIVotF Laurel, Madison County Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Mr. Busey: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.32 acres of wetlands and 156 linear feet of streams for the purpose of property development at the subject property, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July 3, 2006. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Wafer Quality Certification Number(s) 3402 (GC3402}. The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, stormwater, and buffer regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts tv waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. This approval is for the activities described in your application. ff you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions_ If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: A01 Wetlands CertlilcatlOn Unii 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carc>fina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phoney 919-733-1786 /FAX 919.733-6893/ Internet: htto://h2o.enr,state nc usinGwetlarsd3 iY ne~lCarU ~atura~~ An Equal Opportunib/Affirmative Action Employer - 5o io Recycled110% POSt Consumer Paper 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 11 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 2 of 8 July 24, 2006 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: ~~ Amount Approved Units Plan Location or Reference Wetland 1 0.04 acres Fill Wetland 2 0.05 (acres ~ Fill -~~ UT to Puncheon Fork 122 (linear feet Culvert UT to Puncheon Fork 34 linear feet Cufvert 2. Erosion 8~ Sediment Control Practices Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with al( specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on a!I construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or (eased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must. be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Poltution Control Act. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 12 Scenic Wo~.f Laurel Page 3 of 8 July 24, 2006 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind Nv waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. ~ . 4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shat[ not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shat! be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 5. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 6. Stream Stabilization (Final Plan Needed) Before any of the impacts authorized in this Certification occur, you must provide and receive written approval from this Office for a final stream restoration plan for the stream segments which currently flow downslope of the proposed runway, impacted l,y the previous logging operation. The plan must include designs and specifications that meet the definition of stream restoration (or enhancement if no relocation is proposed) according to the latest version of the lnterna( Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (available ai http://h2o.ehnr_state.nc.usfncwetlands/strmgide_html). The stream and buffer relocation must be constructed, maintained, and monitored according to the plans approved by this Office. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved plans or must receive written approval firom.this Office to make the repairs or adjustments. The created stream must be preserved in perpetuity by use of a conservation easement or other similar mechanism as part of this approval. A. Deed Restrictions -Deed restrictions or similar mechanisms shall be placed on the lot /lots to assure compliance with the Conditions of this variance approval. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any waters or buffers. The Deed Restrictions shall include the following paragraph. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 13 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 4 of $ July 2~t, 2006 The areas shown on the recorded plat as Riparian Buffer Protection Areas shall be maintained in perpetuity in their natural or mitigated condition. No person or entity shat! fill, grade, excavate, or perform any other land disturbing activities; nor cut, remove, or harm any vegetation; nor construct any structures or add any additional impervious surfaces, on such protected areas without wriften authorization from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). This covenant is intended to ensure continued compliance with authorizations issued by the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality, DWQ Project Number 03-7 030, and therefore may be enforced by the State of North Carolina. This covenant is to run with the land, and shall be binding on the Owner, and all parties claiming under it." All Deed Restrictions shall be recorded with the County Records Office within 30 days of issuance of this authorization and copies be submitted to this office within 30 days of recording_ B. Riparian Buffer Protection Areas -The "Riparian Buffer Protection Areas" shall include all restored riparian buffers as a condition of this approval. (25 linear feet from top of bank on both sides of all jurisdictional streams and around all wetlands). 7_ Diffuse Flow Devices shall be constructed such that the discharge of any flows less that the 10 year storm event shall not discharge at non-erosive velocities. All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered to remove nitrogen. These devices will require additional approva! from this Office. 8. Protective Fencing The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 14 Scenic Woif Laurel Page 5 0>'8 July 24, 2UU6 9. Turbidity Standard The furbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Unifs) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 28..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. Continuous monitoring by onsite, calibrated, continuous recording, equipment must be performed both upstream and downstream of any instream work. The results of this monitoring must be submitted along with the below required stability monitoring. Additionally, should the results indicate a violation of the turbidity standard, all work shall cease until such a point the measures are implemented to protect surface waters form further violations. 10. Construction stormwater Permit NCG010000 Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Pian issued by the Division of Land Resources (DLR) ar a DLR delegated local erosion and sedimentation control program, an NPDES General stormwater permit (NCG010000) administered by DWQ is automatically issued to the project. This General Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the permit. if your project is covered by this permit [applicable to construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres), full compliance with permit conditions including the sedimentation control plan, self-monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements are required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may be found at http://h2o.enr.state nc us/su/Forms Documents.htm. 11. Temporary Fills All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area returned to the origins! grade, including each stream's original cross sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed and bed profile after construction is complete or within 6 months of the establishment of the crossing, which ever is sooner, and the various sites shall be stabilized with natural woody vegetation (except for the maintenance areas of permanent utility crossings) and restored to prevent erosion. If the crossings are not completely removed and restored as described above within the specified time above, additional written approval from this Office must be obtained to modify this condition. 12. Culvert Installation Culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Culverts shall be designed and installed to .allow for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams- !f any of the .existing pipes are or become perched, the appropriate 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 15 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 6 of 8 July 24, 2006 stream grade shat( be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched manner, the pipes shall be removed and re-installed correctly. Culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) shall be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Therefore, you must provide plans with adequate details that indicate that the current stability of the stream will be maintained or enhanced. You must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before the culvert(s) is installed. Culvert(s) must be installed according to approved plans. The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used instead of rip rap or other bank hardening methods. If rip-rap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the Division of Water Quality. 13. Riparian Zone Replanting Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 25 feet of the streambank or wetland edges, associated with any land disturbing activi#y, repair, replacement and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistent with the Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please see attached.) 17. In stream construction and disturbance shall be prohibited within 25 feet of the top of banks except where permitted crossings will occur. 14. If concrete is used during construction (e.g., headwalls), a dry work area must be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts live concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for water chemistry change and a fish kill. Any impact areas due to grading for impervious structures (such as driveways !runways 1 taxiways) shall utilize retaining walls as opposed to fil! slopes to minimize impacts. 15. Rock, sand, or other materials should not be dredged from the stream channels except in the immediate vicinity of the crossings. Instream dredging has severe effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form of the channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural dimension, pattern, and profile of the channels adjacent to the crossings should not be modified by widening or changing their depths. 16. Sandbags, flexible pipe, or other diversion structures should be used to avoid excavation in flowing water.. Materials used for flow diversions must be removed from the stream bed after completing the construction work. Any diversion channels must be lined with fabric and/or rock. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 16 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 7 of 8 July 24, 2006 17. Storm water from roads /driveways /impervious areas throughout the project should be directed to vegetated buffer areas (e.g. level spreaders) or retention basins and not routed directly to streams. Drop inlets on streams must not be constructed. 18..Any riprap placed for inlet or outlet stabilization should be clean and limited to the stream bank below the high water mark and vegetation should be used above. Rip rap must not be placed in stream channels in a manner that obstructs fish passage. 19.A11 crossings should be constructed as close to perpendicular to the stream channels as possible to minimize stream and buffer disturbance. Road and utility alignments should be set-back as far as possible from stream channels to minimize sedimentation and buffer disturbance. 20.A11 mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent to surface waters is prohibited. 21. The remaining lengths of streams, wetlands and riparian areas on the tract should be protected in either their existing or improved state (i.e. with native vegetation reestablished where absent) in perpetuity from fill, vegetation removal, and other forms of disturbance with deed restrictions or similar instrument. A riparian buffer width of 25 feet is minimally consistent with the "trout buffer rule", but wider buffers are recommended to provide more water quality and habitat functions. 22.A11 jurisdictional waters on the site shall be inspected weekly for stability (longitudinal profile, cross sectional dimension, and pattern) and a monthly report submitted to the Asheville Regional Office within 15 days of the end of each month. 23. Bottomless Culverts must span from high bank to high bank. The digging of footers which change the flow of the stream, or otherwise impact the natural course on the stream are prohibited. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. if you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 17 Scenic Wolf l.surel Page 8 of 8 July 24, 2006 This letter completes the review of the bivision of Wa#er Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville Regional Office at either Kevin.Barnett ncmaii.net or at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, ~~ . ~ ~~ ~~~~ AWK/khb for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Enclosures: GC 3402 Certificate of Completion Guidelines for Ri arian Buffer Restoration cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office Cyndi Karoly, DWQ 401 Central Offrce DLR Asheville Regiona( Office David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission File Copy Central Files Filename: 06-1046.ScenicWolfAirport.approval 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 02 ~OF W ATFRQ Michael F. Easley, Governer `~ G Willittur G- Ross Jr., Secretary r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources > :~ U -~ Alan W. Klimek, P.1;. Director Division of Water Quality July 27, 2006 DWQ Project # 06-1046-Reissue Madison Gvunty Rick Busey Haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC ? Post Office Box 864 ~ ~.~ (?c ~~~ 's `~j~''~ Weavervilie, NC 28787 Subject Property: Scenic Wolf Airport Scenic Wolf Laurel, Madison County Approval of 401 Water Qualify Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Mr. Busey_ This Authorization is being reissued to correct a grammatical mistake in condition 7. The intent (and included language) was that all stormwater captured would be discharged at non-erosive ve{ocities. You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.32 acres of wetlands and 156 linear feet of streams for the purpose of property development at the subject property, as described within your application received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July 3, 2006. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by Genera! Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3402 (GG3402). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, stormwater, and buffer regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed Impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or LAMA Permit. This approva! is for the activities described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: 401 Wetlands Certification Unil 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Nocfh Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevarci, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Cero~ina 27604 Phone' 919-733-1786 f FAX 919-733-68931 Internet I~o°CthCaro}}~~~.a ~QfllCQ!!~l/ An Equsl Opportunity/Atiumetive Action Employer - 50% ftecyctadl10% Poat Consumer Paper 08!17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 03 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 2 of 8 July 24, 2006 1. Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved ~ as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved Units Plan Location or Reference Wetland 1 0.04 acres Fill Wetland 2 0.05 acres Fill UT to Puncheon Fork 122 (linear feet Culvert UT to Puncheon Fork 34 Linear feet _ Culvert 2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices .in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Confrol Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Garolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on al! construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c_ For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment controlmeasures rr~ust be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 04 Scenic Wol£ laurel Page 3 of 8 July 2~4, 2006 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fiil of Any Kind No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. AI! construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be pertormed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. 4. No Sediment ~ Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shat! nofi be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 5. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1654 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 6. Stream Stabilization (Final Plan Needed) Before any of the impacts authorized in this Certification occur, you. must provide and receive written approval from this Office for a final stream restoration plan for the stream segments which currently flow downsfope of the proposed runway, impacted by the previous logging operation. The plan must include designs and specifications that meet the definition of stream restoration (or enhancement. if_no relocation is proposed) according to the latest version of the Internal Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (available at http~/lh2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html). The stream and buffer relocation must be constructed, maintained, and monitored according to the plans approved by this Office. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved plans or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments. The created stream must be preserved in perpetuity by use of a conservation easement or other similar mechanism as part of this approval. A. Deed Restrictions -Deed restrictions or similar mechanisms shalt be placed on the lot /lots to assure compliance with the conditions of this 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 05 Scenic Wolf laurel Page 4 of 8 July 24, 2006 variance approval. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any waters or buffers. The Deed Restrictions shall include the fiollowing paragraph. "The areas shown on the recorded plat as Riparian Buffer Protection Areas shall be maintained in perpetuity in their natural or mitigated condition. No person or entity shall fill, grade, excavate, or perform any other land disturbing activities; nor cut, remove, or harm any vegetation; nor construct any structures or add any additional impervious surfaces, on such protected areas without written authorization from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). This covenant is intended to ensure continued compliance with authorizations issued by the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality, DWQ Project Number 03-1030, and therefore may be enforced by the State of North Carolina. This covenant is to tort with the land, and shall be binding on the Owner, and all parties claiming under it." All Deed Restrictions shall be recorded with the County Records Office within 30 days of issuance of this authorization and copies be submitted to this office within 30 days of recording. B. Riparian Buffer Protection Areas -The "Riparian Buffer Protection Areas" shall include all restored riparian buffers as a condition of this approval. (25 linear feet from top of bank on both sides of all jurisdictional streams and around all wetlands). 7. Diffuse Flow Devices shall be constructed such that the discharge of any flows less that the 10 year storm event shall not be discharged at erosive velocities. All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered to :remove nitrogen. These devices will require add.itiQnal ap.p.rova.l from this ~~ffice. 8. Protective Fencing The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shat! be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) fvr the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 06 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 5 of 8 3uly 24, 2006 9. Turbidity Standard The turbidity.standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 26..0200. Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard. Continuous monitoring by onsite, calibrated, continuous recording, equipment must be performed both upstream and downstream of any instream work. The results of this monitoring must be submitted along with the below required stability monitoring. Additionally, should the results indicate a violation of the turbidity standard, all work shall cease until such a point the measures are implemented to protect surface waters form €urther violations. 10. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG010000 Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued by the Division of Land Resources (DLR) or a DLR delegated local erosion and sedimentation control program, an NPDES Genera! stormwater permit (NGG010000) administered by DWQ is automatically issued to the project. This General Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the permit. If your project is covered by this permit [applicable to construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres], full compliance with permit conditions including the sedimentation control plan, self-monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements are required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may be found at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/Forms Documents htm. 11. Temporary Fills All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area returned to the original grade, including each stream's original cross sectional dime.nsions,. planform pattern, and longitudinal bed and bed profile after construction is complete or within 6 months of the establishment of the crossing, which ever is sooner, and the various sites shall be stabilized with natural woody vegetation (except for the maintenance areas of permanent utility crossings) and restored to prevent erosion. If the crossings are not completely removed and restored as described above within the specified time above, additional written approval from this Office must be obtained to modify this condition. 12. Culvert Installation Culverts required for this project shat! be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered. Existing stream dimensions (including the 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 07 Scenic Wolf Laurel Page 6 of 8 July 24, 2006 cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) must be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Culverts shalE be designed and installed to allow for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams. if any of the existing pipes are or become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched manner, the pipes shall be removed and re-installed correctly. . Culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that wi(I cause aggradatian or erosion of the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) shall be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. Therefore, you must provide plans with adequate details that indicate that the current stability of the stream will be maintained or enhanced. You must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before the culvert(s) is installed. Culvert(s) .. must be installed according to approved.plans. . , . The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used instead of rip rap or other bank hardening methods. If rip-rap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the Division of Water Quality. 13. Riparian Zone Replanting Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 25 feet of the streambank or wetland edges, associated with any land disturbing activity, repair, replacement and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistant with the Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please see attached.) 17.In stream construction and disturbance shalt be prohibited within 25 feet of the top of banks except where permitted crossings will occur. 14.1E concrete is used during construction (e.g., headwalls), a dry work area must be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts live concrete should not be discharged to surtace .waters due to the potential for water chemistry change and a fish kill. .An.y. impact areas due~to grading for impervious structures (such as driveways /runways / taxiways) shall utilize retaining walls .as opposed to fill slopes to minimize impacts. 15. Rock, sand, or other materials should not be dredged from the stream channels except in the immediate vicinity of the crossings. )nstream dredging has severe effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form of the channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural. dimension, pattern, and profile of the channels adjacent to the crossings should not be modified by widening or changing their depths. 16. Sandbags, flexible pipe, or other diversion structures should be used to avoid excavation in flowing water. Materials used for flow diversions must be removed 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 08 Sce~;ic Wolf Lauxel Page 7 of 8 July 24, 2006 from the stream bed after completing the construction work. Any diversion channels must be lined with fabric and/or rock. 17. Storm water from roads /driveways /impervious areas throughout the project should be directed to vegetated buffer areas (e.g. level spreaders) or retention basins and not routed directly to streams. Drop inlets on streams must not be constructed. 18.Any riprap placed for inlet or outlet stabilization should be clean and limited to the stream bank below the high water mark and vegetation should be used above. Rip rap must not be placed in stream channels in a manner that obstructs fish passage. 19_AII crossings should be constructed as close to perpendicular to the stream channels as possible to minimize stream and buffer disturbance. Road and utility alignments should be set-back as far as possible frvm stream channels to minimize sedimentation and buffer disturbance. 20.A11 mechanized equipment operated near surtace waters should be inspected and ._. maintained regularly to prevent contamination of ~~~s~tream ~ waters from~~ fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Discharging hydroseed mixtures and washing out hydroseeders and other equipment in or adjacent tv surface waters is prohibited. 21.The remaining lengths of streams, wetlands and riparian areas on the tract should be protected in either their existing or improved state (i.e. with native vegetation reestablished where absent) in perpetuity from fill, vegetation removal, and other forms of disturbance with deed restrictions or similar instrument. A riparian buffer width of 25 feet is minimally consistent with the "trout buffer rule", but wider buffers are recommended to provide more water quality and habitat functions- 22.A11 jurisdictional waters on the site steal! be inspected weekly for stability (longitudinal profile, cross sectional dimension, and pattern) and a monthly report submitted to the Asheville Regional Office within 15 days of the end of each month. 23. Bottomless Culverts must span from high bank to high bank. The digging of footers which change the flow of the stream, or otherwise impact the natural course on the stream are prohibited. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts cr to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. If you da not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days o€ the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. 08/17/2006 09:03 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 09 Scenic Wolf laurel Page 8 of 8 3uly 24, 2006 This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville Regional.Office at either Kevin.Barnett(c~ncmail.net or at 828-296-4657. Sincerely, ~~~ for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality AWK/khb Enclosures: GC 3402 Certificate of Completion Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office . Cyndi Karoly, DWQ 401 Central Office DI.R Asheville Regional Office David McHenry, NC Wildlife Resources Commission File Copy Central Files Filename: 06-1046.ScenicWolfAirport.approval 09-14-`86 14;49 FROM-DENR EEP Mountain Enterprises of Wolf Ridge p O Boy 1386 Mars Till, NC ?8754 project: County: , DWQ #: USAGE Action lb: LEp No. Amount Paid: Check Number: l~avv Mountain Madison 06-1046 2006-32682-357 11,>; -2006-473? $ 13,923.50 1055 9197152t~1~1 ~ l~m. a ~e~1e PROGRAM RECEIPT September 14, 2006 T-200 P02 U-744 The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Progam (NCEEP) has received checks as indicated above as payment for the compensatory mitigation requirements of the 401 Water Quality CertificationlSeetion 404 Permit issued for the above referenced project. This receipt serves as notification that the compensatory mitigation requirements for this project have been satisfied. 'Y'ou must also comply with all other conditions of this certification and any other state, federal or local government permits or authorization associated with this activity. The NCEEP, by acceptance of this payment, acknowledges that the NCEEP is responsible for the compensatory mitigation requirements associated with the project permit and agrees to provide the compensatory mitigation as specified in the permit. The mitigation will be performed in accordance 'with the Memorandum of Understanding between the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the US Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998, as indicated below. Rivvr Basin 'Wetland Credits Stream Credits Buffer 1 Buffer 11 CU (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) Ri arian Non-Ri arian Coastal Marsh Cold Cool Warm Wrench Broad 06010105 O S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 please note that a payment made to tho Ecosystem Enhancement Program is not reimbursable unless a request for reimbursement is received within 12 months of the date of the receipt.. Any such request must also be accompanied by letters >iom the permitting agencies stating that the permitand/or authorization have been rescinded. if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact David Robinson at (919) 715-2228. Sincerely, ~~ WIlliam b. Gilmore, Pl~ Director cc: Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands1401 Unit Amanda cones, USAGE-Asheville Kevin Barnett, DWQ- Asheville Davvn Duff, C1earWater Environmental (fax) File North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancem®nt Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Ral®igh, NC 27699-1652 / 919-715-0476 / wuvw.nceep.net 04/27/2007 10:13 8286456133 SCENICWDLF PAGE 02 )DEPARTMENT OF ~'kl~ ARMY WILMING~'ON AISTRICT, CODS OF ENGINEEX2S I51 PATTON AVENUE ROOM 208 ASIiEVILLE, NOIt'I'H CAROLZIV,A, ~880I-5006 ~Lxro ~7IENr70N OF: A,prtl 23, 200 Regulatory Division Action ID. 2006-32682-357 Mr. Gary Bussey haw Mountain Enterprises, LLC Post Office Box 864 Weaverville, North Carolina 28787 Deaz Mr. Bussey: ~ ,'".% 3: 4.r• t; . n ~ ~~ i~T Please rEference the AugLLSt 24, 2006, Nationwide General Permit Verification we issued to you authorizing impacts to Water of the US associated with the proposed 92 acre Scenic Wolf Mountain Resort. IVlore specifically, this verifteatxon authorized impacts to 1561inear feet of stream acrd 0.328 acres of wetlands associated with the construction of a runway located in and adjacent to tributaries of Puncheon Fork and Big Laurel Creek, off Wolf Ridge Road, northeast of Mars Idill, Madison County, North Carolina. Pursuant to special condition "a" of the verification, you are required to provide for the preservation of 8361inear feet of stream and 1.07 acres of wetlands (the remaining jurisdictional area within the tract) by executing and xecording restrictive eoveztants as approved by the Corps. According to your consultant Mr. Clement Riddle of Clearwater Enviroztmental Consultants, znc., these restrictive covenants have been recorded. However, the Corps has not received any draft or copy of the covenants. Additionally, it ktas come to our attention that there may be some question of ownership of the lands proposed for preservation. Please be advised that your authorization under natiozxwide permit is conditional upon your providing the regwired compensatory mitigation. No work within Waters of the t JS may take place until valid restrictive covenants have been approved by the Corps and xecorded, and a copy of the recorded covenants has been fwnished to the Corps. Than you fox your attention in this matter. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (828) 271-7980 ext 222. Sincerely, -' .,.-~ Tom Walker Chief, Asheville Regulatory field Office 04/27/2007 10:13 8286456133 SCENICWOLF PAGE 03 2 Copies Furnished: Roger Edwards Divzsion of Watez Quality North Carolina 17epax~trr~eztt of Environment and Natural Resources 2090 US I~WX 70 Swaxmanoa, North Carolina 28778 Mr. Clement Riddle C1earWater Envirozurnental Consultants, Inc. 718 Oakland Stxeet Heztdersonville, North Carolina 28791 CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL C ONSULTANTS, INC. July 24, 2007 Mr. Tom Walker US Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Ave, Rm 208 Asheville, NC 28801-5006 RE: Requested Information Wolf Laurel Airport Site Madison County, NC USACE Action ID: SAW-2006-32682-357 Dear Mr. Walker, Enclosed is a copy of the revised "Declaration of Conservation Restrictions and Easements" that was requested by your office. We believe this document addresses the information requested in Justin McCorcle's email dated May 24, 2007. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 698-9800 if you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, i f J _ B R. Clement Ridd e, P. .S. Principal Cc: Kevin Barnett, NCDWQ Rick Bussey, Wolf Laurel 718 Oakland Street Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791 Phone: 828-698-9800 Fax: 828-698-9003 www.cwenv.com BOOK 43~ PAGE 7~~,. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MADI50N COUNTY FILED in MADISON Count ~. NC on ~u! 18 2007 at 09:33:08 AM by: Susan Rector Regisfisr of Deeds DECLARATION OF CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS (Supplementing that Recorded in Book 415, Page 255) This Declaration of Conservation Restrictions and Easements (herein "Declaration"} is made on this the 28~h day of December, 2006 by, between and among: Mountain Enterprises of Wolf Ridge, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company; Wolf Ridges Sld and Realty, Inc., a North Carolina corporation; Haw Ridge Summit, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company; Wolf s Crossing, Inc., a North Carolina corporation; B & E Ventures, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company; Wolf Mountain Development, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company; and Scenic Wolf Development, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company (herein collectively "Declarants"). RECITALS & CONSERVATION PURPOSES WHEREAS, Declarants are the sole owners in fee simple of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas and other real property adjacent thereto, as specifically idenkified herein; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Declaration is to maintain wetland and/or riparian resources and other natural values of the Property, and prevent the use or development of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas for any purpose or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of the Property in their natural condition. The preservation of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas in their natural condition is a condition of Department of the Army permit Action IDSAW-2006-32682-357 issued by the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers (Corps), required to mitigate for unavoidable impacts to waters of the United States authorized by that permit, and this Declaration may therefore be enforced by the United States of America; and WHEREAS, this Declaration is issued pursuant to the requirements imposed by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality (herein "Division of Water Quality" or "DWQ") as the same relates to the Mountain Enterprises of WolfRidge, LLC -Airport, Project ID: MADIS-2006-007, and this Declaration may therefore be enforced by the State of North Carolina. NOW, THEREFORE the Declarants hereby unconditionally and irrevocably declare that the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas and other real property adjacent thereto, as specifically identified herein shall be held and subject to the following restrictions, covenants and conditions as set out herein, to run with the subject real properties and be binding on all parties that have or shall have any right, title, or interest in said properties. QOOK X39 PAGE 743 FURTHERMORE, in accordance with the Stream Stabilization, Sediment and Erosion Control measures approved by the Division of Water Quality, and as the same relate to permits issued for the Scenic Wolf Airport, the following restriction is hereby placed upon all Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, as identified herein: ARTICLE I RIPARIAN BUFFER PROTECTION AREAS The covenants, declarations, easements, and restrictions set forth in this Declaration shall apply to the following real properties located within Madison County, North Carolina: A. Being all those Riparian Buffer Protection Areas as identified on that Plat, captioned "Riparian Buffer Protection Area Scenic Wolf Mountain Resort, Sheet 1," as recorded in Piat Book 6 atPage 39 of the records maintained by the Office of the Register of Deeds for Madison County, North Caro] ina; and B. Being all those Riparian Buffer Protection Areas as identified on that Plat, captioned "Riparian Buffer Protection Area Scenic Wolf Mountain Resort, Sheet 2," as recorded in Plat Book 6 ,atPage 41 of the records maintained by the Office of the Register of Deeds far Madison County, North Carolina; and C. Being all those Riparian Buffer Protection Areas as identified on that Plat, captioned "Riparian Buffer Protection Area Scenic WolfMountain Resort, Sheet 3," as recorded in Plat Book 6 ,atPage 40 of the records maintained by the Office of the Register of Deeds for Madison County, North Carolina. ARTICZE I[ PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Any activity on, or use of, the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas inconsistent with the purposes of this Declaration is prohibited. The Riparian Buffer Protection Areas shall be maintained in its natural, scenic, and open condition and restricted from any development or use that would impair or interfere with the conservation purposes of this Declaration set forth above. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses, upon the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas are expressly prohibited or restricted: A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or impairment of the natural features of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas or any introduction ofnon-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited. B. Construction. There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock or any other temporary orpermanent structure or facility on or above the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas. C. Industrial. Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or commercial activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited. D. A~?ricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and horticultural use of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas are prohibited. BOOK 43~ P~iOE 744 E. Ve etation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas. F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction ofroads, trails or walkways on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas. G. Si a e. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas and/or signs identifying the owner of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas. H. Dumping or Stora¢e. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic.or hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas are prohibited. I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging, channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced; or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into, within or out of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited. K. Development Rights..No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished by this Declaration shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme or cluster development an-angement ox otherwise. L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited. M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this giant, the preservation of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited. ARTICLE III NORTH.CAROLINA.DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY RESTRICTIONS A. 'I'lie areas shown on the recorded plat as Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, and as otherwise identified herein, shall be maintained in perpetuity in their natural or mitigated condition. No person or entity shalt fill, grade, or perform any other land dishtrbing activities; not cut, remove or harm any vegetation; nor construct any structures or add any additional impervious surfaces, on such protected areas without written authorization from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ). This covenant is BOOK -~ ~4 PAGE 745 intended to ensure continued compliance with the authorizations issued by the State of North Carolina, Division of Water Quality, DWQ ProjectNumber 03-1030, and therefore may be enforced by the State of North Carolina. This covenant is to run with the land, and shall be binding on the Owner, and all parties claiming under it. ARTICLE IV EASEMENTS GRANTED RELATING TO RIPARIAN BUFFER PROTECTION AREAS A. Riparian Buffer Protection Area Restoration Easement. An easement is hereby established upon all Riparian Buffer ProtectionAreas, and over and upon all properties owned by Declarants upon which such areas exist and adjacent to such areas, as is minimally intrusive and reasonably required, far restoration of any Riparian Buffer Protection .Areas necessitated by construction activity or natural storm damage. B. Protective Fencine. Tn addition to the restriction on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, an easement is hereby granted upon all areas within five feet (5') but outside such areas for the installation and maintenance of any clearly marked orange warning fencing (or other similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities. C. Inspection, Monitorine and Maintenance Easement. A blanket easement is hereby established over, under and upon all properties upon which a Riparian Buffer Protection Area exists and other properties owned by Declarants adj acent thereto, as is reasonably necessary and minimally intrusive, for the purpose of inspecting, monitoring and maintaining said Riparian Buffer Protection Areas, including but not limited to the placement of permanent monitoring and recording instruments and equipment upon such properties. ARTICLE V . E1~TFORCEMENT & REMEDIES A. This Declaration is intended to ensure continued compliance with the mitigation condition of authorizations issued by the United States ofAmerica, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, and therefore maybe enforced by the United States ofAmerica. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all parties and all persons claiming under the Declarant, B. Corps, its employees and agents and its successors and assigns, have the right, with reasonable notice, to enter the Riparian Buffer 'Protection Areas at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas to determine whether the Declarants, Declarants' representatives, or assigns are complying with the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Declaration. C. Nothing contained in this Declaration shall be construed to entitle Corps to bring any action against Declarants for any injury or change in the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas caused by third parties, resulting from causes beyond the Declarants' control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken in good faith by the Declarants under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to Riparian Buffer Protection Areas or harm to the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas resulting from such causes. BOOK 434 PAGE 746 ARTICLE vI PUBLIC ACCESS A. This Declaration does not convey to the public the right to enter the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas or the adjacent properties for any purpose whatsoever. " ARTICLE VII DOCUMENTATION AND TITLE A. Riparian Buffer Protection Areas Condition. The Declarants represent and acknowledges that the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas are currently undeveloped land, with no improvements other than any existing utility lines, Declarations and rights of way. B. The Declarants covenant and represent that they are the sole owners and are seized of their respective properties in fee simple and have good right to make the herein Declaration; that there is legal access to their respective properties, that their respective properties are free and clear of any and all encumbrances, except Declarations and liens of record. ARTICLE VIII NIISCELLANEOUS A. Conservation Purpose. Declarants, for themselves, their successors and assigns, agree that the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas identified herein shall be held exclusively for conservation purposes. B. Entire Agreement. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Declaration and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings or agreements relating to the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas. If any provision is found to be invalid, the remainder ofthe provisions of this Declaration, and the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is found to be invalid, shall not be affected thereby. C. Recording. The Declarants shall record this instrument and any amendment hereto in timely fashion in the official records of Madison County, North Carolina, and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights. D. Environmental Condition of Conservation Property. The Declarants warrants and represents that to the best of its knowledge after appropriate inquiry and investigation: (a) the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas described herein are and at all times hereafter will continue to be in full compliance with ali federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and (b) as of the date hereof there are no hazardous materials, substances, wastes, or environmentally regulated substances (including, without limitation, any materials containing asbestos) located on, in or under the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas or used in connection therewith, and that there is no environmental condition existing on the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas that may prohibit or impede use of the Riparian Buffer Protection Areas for the purposes set forth in the Recitals. GOOK X34 SAGE 797 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarants have hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. Mountain Enterpr' 'dge, LLC., a North Caroli -.mite company Richard (Co. Seal) STATE OF NORTH CAROLIlV'A COUNTY OF MADISON The undersigned, a Notary Public for County of UU~ ~ ~~1 and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that Richard Bussey, Manager for Mountain Enterprises of Wolf Ridge, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged execution ofthe foregoing instrument onbehalfof the company under his duly granted authority as Manager. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal on December 29, 2006. Jc F t My Commission Bxpires:~~o`I Not ublic ,stn r, ~~ u?. C~ ' Wolf Ridges Ski and Realty, Inc., '`~+`;,~~~•~,"•.~ ~~~''•.•~~ ~; a North Caro ' corporation ~ r ~;;1~ ~ `~~`~`` ~ V '' ~: `•~ ham. ~- `~ :v ~. ", ,.~.. ,Q ,,~y``.. BY~ • (Co. Seal) r ~ . '>'` ~, Orville English, Pre ~ nt ~., q STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MADISON The undersigned, a I~TOtary Public for County of M ~ ~ SG ~ and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that Orville English, President of Wolf Ridges Ski and Realty, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation under his duly granted authority as President. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal on December 29, 2006. My Commission fixpires: i o`t S 6'1 Nota Public . _ >~ .A~ .~ • J,_4 "{ ~'#~.. U "rte = ~:.® J q~ :C.' ,",. v' ~ J .o .~ / 600K X34 F B & E Ventu C., a North oIi itni tabi ' company =-~•~ (Co. Seal) Richard ssev_ naQer S~:A ,~,,,OFNO7RT~ CAROLINA ~tt'~,~~4I_`i~Q1v M.A.DI;SON ~'~`~' ` ~ j The undersi e a Nota Public or Coun of ~1 _ ~` •~' ,,'' •'•. ,U •-•'~~. gn d, r}' f ty and State of North Carolina, ~ ;'12;~,s.r--;: ~ ~cr •_.~ ,^,,.z does hereby cerdfy that Ricltard Bussey; Manager of A & E Ventures, LLC., a North u+~ :=15s~ ~'° ~ '~ : ~ -.i~; •Camlina limited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and ~~_ ` ~ ' ~~~ ~:; ` z~- aclcnowled; edexecutionofthefore oin instzwxtentonbciaalfofthecompanyunderhisduly ~~ ~~ ~j E ~,._.~~ ~ ~ ~ ~' granted au;'hority as Manager_ S S `t~' '-:~• ~ ='-~'•~,~'+y t~',s:_~.° Witness my hand atzd official stamp or sea] on December 29, 2006. ~... w .tea.:"i~ ~ r My Commission Ex fires: b ~ p 7 Notary ublic Wolf 1tilountain Development, LLC., n North Carolina limited tiabitity company By:C--'~-~ ` o. Sea . 1) Kevin. McTierma; Manager STATE OF 11TORTIi CAROLINA covNTx of 14~rADtsoN ~ d ~~ o~s~ ~~ ~ . ~`~! ~~ ~ . ~~ C The undersigned, a Notary Public foz County oft and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that KeviT-~ McKenna, Manager for Wolf' Mountain Development, LLC., a North Carolita tirnited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and aclcuo~+ledged execution of khe foregoing instrument onbehalfof the compenyundcr his duty granted autb,ority as Manager. ulimess rriy hand .and official startup or seal on December 29, 2006. My Commission Expires: ~:. ~. ill otary Public Haw Ridge a North Car. BY~ ~ ~ ~ (Co. Seal) Richard ussev.~ ana~er STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MADISON BOOK 439 PAGE 799 The undersigned, a Notary Public for County of a + G;R and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that Richard Bussey, Manager of Haw Ridge Summit, LLC., a North Carolina limited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and aclarowledged execution oftheforegoing instnument onbehalfofthe companyunderhis duly granted authority as Manager. Wituess my hand and official stamp or seal on December 29, 2006. My Connnission Expires:d 7 Notary ublic ''P,~ ~ ~''~` •.. ~,•~ ,~ ..,~ •. V - Q ~. ;~ . ~ Wolf s Crossing, Inc., a North Caro ~a corporation r ~ BY~ ~~ ~ (Co. Seal) Orville English, P tdent 1 E11 E U r' N Oit'1'li CAROLINA COUNTY OF MADISON The undersigned, a Notary Public for County of disc ~ and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that Orville English, President of Wolf Crossing, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, personally appeared before me this day and aclrnowledged execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the corporation under his duly granted authority as President. Witness my Band and official stamp or seal on December 29, 2006. My Commission Expires: ( ($/6? Not ublic t f~~ `+ !` V a~ _ °~ ~ ~ ~ :~ BOOK 93~ PA 7~y Scenic Wolf Dev nt, LLC., a North Car a it d 1' > > company (Co. Seal) Ulri1 L` V1` lii lJj(,~,[( V~((Jj~jj~A COUNTY OF MADISON The undersigned, a Notary Public for County of a~~$oYl and State of North Carolina, does hereby certify that Richard Bussey, Manager of Scenic Wolf Development, LLC., a North Carolina linrited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged execution ofthe foregoing instrument on behalf of the companyunder his duly granted authority as Manager. ,,~~~ Witness my hand and official stamp or seal on December 29, 2006. ~,.•`"`~,5 r [, C " -u~° ~, My Commission Expires:-~~~ Notary ublic ~+' : O ~.! : ; c~ A : ea w : Q7 , STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ .~ i~ . ~:eti COUNTY OF MADISON r:~, _ ' `y~ ~~`~'~ ~.. ~~ ~0 The foregoing Certificates} of ,'/,//°~'~'!!!~!.~ ~~~,,``r`` I is/are certified to be correct. This instrument and this certificate are duly registered at the date and time and in the Book and Page shown on the first page hereof REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR MADISON COUNTY By Deputy/Assistant Register of Deeds.