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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL WDICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
616 Colonnade Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28205
NC Department of Natural Resources
TO: Division of Water Resources
704.334.5348 tel. [phone] fax
DATE: February 02, 2017
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604 RE: Mallard Head CC
Irrigation Withdrawal
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit (Alan Johnson WKD #2016025900CL
ATTENTION: & Karen Higgins) DWR 16-1235
We are sending via: ❑ Overnight N UPS
The following items: ❑ Correspondence ❑ Plans
❑ Pick-up ❑ Hand Delivered
❑ Specifications N Other as listed below:
COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 pg. Response Letter
3 4 pgs. Riparian Buffer Authorization Form
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
N For Approval
❑ As Requested
❑ Approved as Submitted
❑ Returned for Corrections
❑ For Your Use
N For Review and Comment
❑ Approved as Noted
❑ Forward to Subcontractor
REMARKS:
Please find the submittal attached to go along with our previous submittal in early December. Should you have
any questions or comments, please let us know. Thanks again for your help,
Email: [e-mail]
COPY TO: Files SIGNED:
Matt Bare PE, SI

WWK
WDICKSON
community infrastructure consultants
February 02, 2017 WKD Project No. 2016025900CL
NC Department of Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Attention: 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit & Alan Johnson
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: Mallard Head Country Club Golf Course -185 Mallard Way
Mooresville, NC 28117 Iredell County
Irrigation Water Withdrawal Relocation DWR 16-1235
Mr. Johnson:
Per our phone conversations on January 5th, this is our response letter to NC DWR's comment on the location of the proposed irrigation pump
within the Zone 1 Riparian Buffer. Originally we thought we were exempt per Catawba's Riparian Buffer Tables of Uses for a use of a pump for
agricultural irrigation in Zone 1, but we found out that is not case. You stated if Mallard Head Country Club (MHCC) Golf Course had a hardship by
relocating the pump outside of the Zone 1 buffer, we may qualify for a variance request.
After our discussion, I reviewed the option of placing the proposed pump outside of the Zone 1 buffer with MHCC. We identified the constraints of
the project, which we believe some of these could constitute a hardship.
The location of the proposed route and suction pipeline has been chosen based on the property owner and Duke Energy. This property is
undeveloped and has been used by the Neel Family for many years as a family gathering location. Once MHCC found out they had to relocate
their existing irrigation pump, they discussed easements with the surrounding property owners. The Neel Family allowed MHCC an easement as
long as it generally paralleled the adjoining property line and did not go through the middle of any mature trees. The current easement route
does not require any trees to be removed. Duke Energy does not allow submersible pumps and requires suction pipelines to travel under existing
docks. There was also a concern of the noise from the pump effecting the adjoiner property owner if the pump was located to close to the
property line. Therefore, the proposed route is constrained to the location we have shown.
For a suction pump to operate efficiently, the pump needs to be as close to the water source as possible. At the intersection of the Zone 1 30'
buffer and easement, there is a large popular tree (approximately 60" caliper) on the edge and partially inside of the easement. The pump would
have to be placed beyond this at least 5-10' to allow the pad to not interfere with the existing tree. Moving the pump outside of the Zone 1 30'
Buffer, the elevation would increase the head approximately ten feet due to the topography of the parcel.
In the last several weeks we have looked at different options and worked with several engineers to relocate the proposed pump location out of the
buffer. MHCC's pump supplier and engineer have completed different pump calculations to determine how much bigger the pump would need to
be outside of the Zone 1 buffer. The pump engineer from Xylem, Inc. has stated the suction demand is impossible to accomplish and they cannot
recommend a pump to meet the demand with their pump product line. The engineer said for a suction pump to operate efficiently, the pump
needs to be placed near the source as much as possible, horizontally and vertically.
We feel the above constraints are unique to MHCC's situation and seek a variance request.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail at any time to provide comments and/or clarification. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Matt Bare PE, SI
Project Engineer
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.
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DWR
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02B .0233 (8)(b), .0243 (8)(b), .0250 (11)(b), .0259 (8)(b), .0267 (11)(c), .0607 (e)(2) - Buffer Authorization
FORM: BA 10-2013
A.
Applicant
Riparian Buffer Authorization Form Information
1.
Project Information
1a.
Name of project:
Mallard Head Country Club Golf Course -Irrigation Water Withdrawal Relocation
1 b.
County:
Iredell
1 c.
Nearest municipality:
Mooresville
1d.
Subdivision name:
1e.
Is the project located in any of North Carolina's
twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1f below.
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is the project located within a NC Division of Coastal
Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ® No
2.
Owner Information
2a.
Name on Recorded Deed:
The Neel Family Limited Partnership (DEED) & Mallard Head Development Corp. (LEASE)
2b.
Deed Book and Page No.
DB 960 PG 1755 & DB 2426 PG 1286
2c. Map Book and Page No.
(include a copy of the recorded
map that indicates when the lot
was created):
PB 7 PG 40
2d.
Responsible Party
(for Corporations):
Mallard Head Country Club Attn: Edward Campbell
2e. Street address:
185 Mallard Way
2f.
City, state, zip:
Mooresville, NC 28117
2g. Telephone no.:
704.664.7031
2h.
Fax no.:
2i.
Email address:
[e-mail]
3.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
3b.
Name:
Edward Campbell
3c.
Business name
(if applicable):
Mallard Head Country Club
3d.
Street address:
185 Mallard Way
3e.
City, state, zip:
Mooresville, NC 28117
3f.
Telephone no.:
704.664.7031
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address: I
[e-mail]
4.
Agent/Consultant Information
(if applicable)
4a.
Name:
Matthew Bare
4b.
Business name
(if applicable):
WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
4c.
Street address:
616 Colonnade Drive
4d.
City, state, zip:
Charlotte
4e. Telephone no.:
704.334.5348
4f.
Fax no.:
4g.
Email address:
[e-mail]
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 1 of 4

B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
4636740264.0000
1 b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.55978889
Longitude: 80.89252778
1 c.
Property size:
1.26 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Lake Norman
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving
water:
WS-IV,B,CA
2c.
River basin:
Catawba
3.
Project Description
3a.
Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of
this application:
Undeveloped tract used for frequent family gatherings.
3b.
Attach an 8 '/ x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location
of the site
3c.
Attach an 8 '/ x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map
depicting the project site
3d.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
0
3e.
Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Irrigation Water Withdrawal Relocation
3f.
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed work will include installing a new 4" PVC irrigation pipeline and a new suction pump with
enclosure. A 4" PVC suction pipeline will be installed under an existing dock for the pump to withdrawl lake
water to help irrigate the ex. golf course
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
Comments:
4b.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/ Consultant Company:
Other:
4c.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach
documentation.
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b.
If yes, explain and detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, explain.
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 2 of 4

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Buffer Impacts
1 a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ® Catawba
❑ Randleman ❑ Jordan ❑ Goose Creek
1 b. Individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts re uire mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this
form.
Buffer impact
number—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
Reason for impact
Type of impact
(exempt, allowable,
allowable w/ mitigation)
Stream name
Buffer mitigation
required?
Zone 1
impact
(sq ft)
Zone 2
impact
(sq ft)
131 ®P ❑ T
Irrigation Pump &
Pad
2e. If no, then discuss what type of mitigation is proposed.
Lake Norman
❑ Yes ❑ No
25
0
B2 ® P ❑ T
4" Irrigation
Pipeline
Lake Norman
❑ Yes ❑ No
180
45
B3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
B4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
B5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
B6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
Total buffer impacts
1c. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The property owner requested the route of the proposed pipeline to follow the property line and to avoid disturbing
any mature trees.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Narrow trenches will be used to install the pipeline and the irrigation pump has not been overdesigned to keep
footprint minimal.
2. Buffer Mitigation
2a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer
mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
2b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation and
calculate the amount of mitigation required in the table below.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(squa feet (square feet
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
Total buffer mitigation required:
2c. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a
mitigation bank or NC EEP proposed?
❑ Yes ❑ No
2d. If yes, attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC EEP.
2e. If no, then discuss what type of mitigation is proposed.
2f. Comments:
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 3 of 4

E. Diffuse Flow Plan
All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of
❑ Diffuse flow
stormwater treatment. Include a plan that fully documents how diffuse flow will be
❑ Other BMP
maintained. If a Level Spreader is proposed, attach a Level Spreader Supplement Form.
1 a.
If due to site constraints, a BMP other than a level spreader is proposed, please provide a
❑ Yes ® No
plan for stormwater treatment as outlined in Chapter 8 of the NC Stormwater BMP
of public (federal/state) land?
Manual and attach a BMP Supplement Form.
1 b.
F.
Supplementary Information
by First Class Mail via the US Postal Service:
1.
Environmental Documentation
OR NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use
❑ Yes ® No
Raleigh, NC 27604
of public (federal/state) land?
For all of/ter projects sent by delivery service
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
❑ Yes ❑ No
OR Karen Higgins
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North
NCDWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
1c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document been finalized by the State
❑ Yes ❑ No
Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWR Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .0500), Isolated Wetland
❑ Yes ® No
Rules (15A NCAC 02H .1300), DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards, or Riparian
Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
Matthew Bare
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Send 3 complete sets of this form and accompanying documents to the following:
For government transportation projects sent
For government transportation projects sent by
by First Class Mail via the US Postal Service:
delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
OR NC DWR, Transportation Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
Raleigh, NC 27604
For all of/ter projects sent by First Class Mail
For all of/ter projects sent by delivery service
via the US Postal Service
(UPS, FedEx, etc.):
Karen Higgins
OR Karen Higgins
NCDWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
NCDWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
Raleigh, NC 27604
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 4 of 4