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Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
1. Project Name: Wilderness Creek Falls
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: Mr. Glen Frank
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: Jennifer Robertson, Wetland & Natural Resource Consultants
*Agent authorization attached.
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address: 20019 Highway 64 West.
6. Subdivision Name: Wilderness Creek Falls
7. City: Murphy
8. County: Cherokee County
9. Lat: 35.0184009 ° N Long:: 84.3136474 ° W
10. Quadrangle Name: Isabellla
11. Waterway: North Potato Creek and tributaries, and Wolf Creek and tributaries
12. Watershed: Hiwassse
13. Requested Action: ATF Individual Permit A_pnlication ?.? ` l?
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The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
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Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description / Nature of Activity / Project Purpose:
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Begin Date
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August 29, 2008
To: US Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regional Field Office
Attn: Ms. Lori Beckwith
151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Re: Wilderness Creek Falls (+/- 481 acres)
20019 Highway 64 W
Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Ms. Beckwith & Ms. Karoly:
On behalf of Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. we are enclosing an updated application for an after
the fact Individual Permit Application for the site known as Wilderness Creek Falls. The site is
located off US 64/74 west of Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina. The site is primarily
wooded. Maps from Cherokee County GIS, USGS topographical quadrangles, and Cherokee
County Soil Survey maps are included for reference. Also included are copies of the Wilderness
Creek Falls site plan including wetland delineation and impacts, as well as a mitigation plan and
map.
Impacts will be for road crossings to access high ground on the property and flooding impacts
for two ponds. Existing roads have been used where possible to avoid and minimize new
impacts. Total stream impacts include 420 linear feet of stream for culverts and 558 linear feet
of stream for flooding impacts, for a total of 978 linear feet of stream impact. Wilderness Creek
Falls, Inc. is, as part of this updated application, committing to remove significant portions of
existing after the fact impacts to minimize impacts associated with this application; culvert
impacts will be reduced by 190 linear feet and flooding impacts will be reduced by 308 linear
feet, for a total reduction of 498 linear feet of stream impact. Specifially, impacts #1 & #2 (an
on-site on-line pond) will be removed; this will result in the removal of 100' of fill and 308' of
flooding. The associated stream reach will be restored and a pond will be constructed off-line.
Also stream crossing impacts #11, #12, and #29 will be removed, and the areas surrounding
these impacts will be significantly and materially enhanced. Each of these impacts were 20'
existing pipes underlaying road crossings from when the property was used for forestry that
were lengthened by 20' to 40'. All pipe associated with these crossings, even the pipe placed in
the stream when the property was used for forestry purposes will be removed and these
locations will be bridged.
Canton Office
PO Box 882
Canton, NC 28716
We have been advised by NC DWQ that, based on its preliminary review of development plans
for the property, there appeared to be two lots which were inaccessible without further stream
crossings. Wilderness Creek Falls herein commits that these lots will be accessed with bridges.
No additional impacts will be requested.
On site mitigation is proposed for 978 linear feet of stream (See Impact Table with Mitigation
Ratios). Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. is proposing Enhancement Level II for 2,878 linear feet of
stream on the north side of the property. Invasive species will be removed and a 30 foot
riparian buffer will be planted to improve stream stability. Streams with only one side lacking a
buffer will be given a 60' riparian buffer. As a second component of mitigation Wilderness
Creek Falls, Inc. plans to preserve 4,361 linear feet of stream on an unknown tributary to North
Potato Creek. This will provide a total of 7,239 linear feet of enhancement and preservation
which will equal 2,023 stream mitigation units (SMU's).
This application package includes narratives that describe the proposed impacts to Waters of
the US. Included in the narratives is a mitigation proposal for unavoidable impacts.
The enclosed application also includes a restoration plan that addresses the restoration of the
Hard Rock Mine area. Per our numerous meetings regarding the Hard Rock Mine area and a
July 18th, 2008 meeting with DWQ, this restoration plan is not intended to suggest that the
restoration of the Hard Rock Mine area is a jurisdictional impact to a Water of the US for which
a Section 404 permit is necessary. Rather, the restoration plan is offered to address a Notice of
Violation issued by NC DWQ. We have put together the restoration plan based upon our
informal discussions with NC DWQ; however, NC DWQ has not been able to meet with us in the
field to discuss the restoration. We remain open to reasonable suggestions on measures to
enhance the plan. The restoration plan takes into consideration the existing disturbance of the
mine and limitations on work that will be feasible.
Finally, the enclosed application includes a restoration plan that addresses the restoration of
and the stream associated with impacts 1 and 2 and the pond relocation.
Copies of this application have been forwarded to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Raleigh office, the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
To facilitate the permitting process, Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. has retained David Franchina
with K&L Gates in Charlotte as its environmental attorney. Mr. Franchina is corresponding with
SueAnna Sumpter of the NC Attorney General's office concerning this application, NC DWQ's
Notice of Violation, and addressing the Hard Rock Mine stream. Wilderness Creek Falls is
committed to working with the NC Division of Water Quality to resolve its concerns with the
stream.
Also, please note that Wilderness Creek Falls is not proposing to monitor their ponds according
to the DRAFT Predictability Study Protocol for Sampling Reference Impoundments since the two
ponds were built prior to this document. We understand that Wilderness Creek Falls began
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Canton, NC 28716
purchasing this property back in 2001. The pond in the meadow (Impact Sites 1 and 2) was
constructed in 2001- 2002 and the pond above the mine (Impact Sites 23, 24, and 25) was
built in 2002 - 2003.
Finally, in order for Wilderness Creek Falls to continue as a viable project, Mr. Frank must
conduct a 100 lot sales event in late September, 2008. Mr. Frank has already contracted a
marketing firm to conduct this sale. Finances generated from this sale will be used to continue
the permitting process. As we have described to the Corps and NC DWQ in the past, Mr.
Frank's proposed property sale involves properties that are not related to the permitting
process. Since the three bridges will be constructed no impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the
US are required to access the lots, no impacts to jurisdictional Waters of the US are required to
develop the lots, and the mitigation proposed by this application does not involve these lots.
We therefore ask that the Corps and NC DWQ cooperate with Mr. Frank to ensure that the
permitting process does not impede his proposed lot sale.
Included in the application are the following attachments:
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Cover Letter
Agent Authorization
Eng Form 4345
Permit Narrative
Vicinity Map
USGS Topo Maps (2)
Soil Maps (2)
Soil Legend (4)
Tax Map
Adjacent Property Owners
Stream Classification
Impact Maps (7)
Wetland Map
Aquatic Life Passage Typical
Fire Department Letters (2)
Qualitative Analysis of Cumulative Impacts
Stormwater Calculations
JD Forms (22) (USACE only)
Mitigation Plan
Please call me at [phone] should you find anything missing or with any questions that
you may have.
Best regards:
Jennifer Robertson
Canton Office
PO Box 882
Canton, NC 28716
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Wetland and Natural Resource K•{'-'
Consultants, Inc.
Department of the Army
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
Attn: Ken Jolley, Chief Regulatory Division
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
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NC Division of Water Quality
Attn: Cyndi Karoly
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
1, the current landowner of the property identified below, hereby authorize Wetland and Natural
Resource Consultants, Inc. to act on my behalf as my agent during the processing of permits to
impact Wetlands and Waters of the US that are regulated by the Clean Water Act and the
Rivers and Harbors Act.
Federal and State agents are authorized to be on said property when accompanied by Wetland
and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. staff.
Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. is authorized to provide supplemental
information needed for permit processing at the request of the Corps or DWQ.
Property Owner of Record: W. Wo% FrA^
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F APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT (33 CF R 325) OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710-003 1
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Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction
over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Principai Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States: the discharge of dredged or fit material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the
purpose of dumping it into ocean waters. Routine uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit.
Disclosure: Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application carnet be processed nor
can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the proposed activity. An
application that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME & TITLE (an agent is not required)
Mr. Glen Frank Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
20019 Highway 64 West PO Box 882 1
Murphy, NC 28906 Canton, NC 28716
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
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a. Residence 239-541-2565 a. Residence
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b. Business 239-770-028 b. Business 828-648-8801
11. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize See Agent Authorization to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this
application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application.
See Agent Authorization
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
Wilderness Creek Falls
11 NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Hiwassee 20019 Highway 64 West p
Murphy, NC 28906 ?? 1 !
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
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Cherokee NC
COUNTY STATE DENR - WATER QUALITY
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16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
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Borders north side of Highway 64 and the NC/TN state line.
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
To access the site from Asheville, take 1-40 West to Exit 27. Merge onto US Highway 74 W towards Murphy. Continue on
US Highway 74164 20 miles past Murphy, then take a right o nto Golf Course Rd. Take the next right onto Allen Rd and follow
it onto the site.
ENG FORM 4345 - ONLINE CESPK-CO-R
18' NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features)
Upscale residential development on 180 acres with 119 singie family lots. Lenthenedl 5 of 22 culverts on existing
infrastructure roads. Created tWO, ponds less than 2.5 acres each (surface area) between 2001 and 2003.
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
Provide upscale residential homes for growing seasonal population and second homeowners.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. REASON(S) FOR DISCHARGE
Lengthening culverts, constructing dams, and resultant flooding (ponds).
21. TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Culverts and associated fill: 10.8 cubic yards. Ponds (flooding): 10. 2 cubic yards. Dams (fill): 5.3 cubic yards
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions)
0.015 acres
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? YES NO O IF YES. DESCRIBE THE WORK
Three of four ponds were constructed between 2001 and 2003. The fourth pond existed on the property before Mr. Frank
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purchased the land. 22 culverts are in place.
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS. LESSEES. ETC. WHOSE PROPFRTY An DINS THE WATFRRonY (if more than
can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See Attached Adjoining Property Owners List.
25. LIST OF OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALSIDENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES
FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL" IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
" Would include but is not restricted to zoning. build) and flood lain permits.
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information
in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that 1 possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am
acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SIGN E OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the Jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United
States knowingly and will fully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false,
facticoous, or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any
false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined nct more than $10.000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
ENG FORM 4345 - ONLINE CESPK-CO-R
Wilderness Creek Falls - Individual Permit AwAication
Applicant: Mr. Glen Frank
Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc.
P.O. Box 128
Epworth, GA 30541
Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants
P.O. Box 882
Canton, NC 28716
Introduction
Location: Wilderness Creek Falls, consisting of approximately 481 acres, is
located off Highway 64 west of Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina. To
access the site from Asheville, take I-40 West to Exit 27. Merge onto US
Highway 74 W towards Murphy. Continue on US Highway 74/64 20 miles past
Murphy, then take a right onto Golf Course Rd. Take the next right onto Allen
Rd and follow it onto the site.
Existing Site Conditions: Wilderness Creek Falls is mostly forested, except on the
northwest corner of the property, which contains mowed fields and an existing
pond. There are existing roads throughout much of the site. The Mixed Mesic
Forest type dominates the landscape. This forest type occupies rich, acidic,
moist, well-drained soils and contains the most diverse plant communities in the
Southeast. The dominant tree species are American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
and oaks, specifically northern red oak (Quercus rubra) and white oak (Quercus
alba). Other tree species that are abundantly common in these forests include:
ash, hickory, frasier magnolia, red maple, tulip poplar, hemlock, and buckeye.
All are present within Wilderness Creek Falls. This forest type also has a very
diverse shrub and herbaceous layer. Species at this site include heart's-a-bustin',
mountain laurel, pepperbush, ironwood, rhododendron, spice bush, wild
hydrangea, black cohosh, bloodroot, doll's eye, false soloman's seal, galax,
jewelweed, mayapple, Christmas fern, liverleaf, and alumroot.
Tributaries on site include unnamed tributaries to North Potato Creek, and
unnamed tributaries to Wolf Creek. The unnamed tributaries to both North
Potato Creek and Wolf Creek are classified as "C" streams. North Potato and
Wolf Creek both flow into the Toccoa /Ocoee River, a navigable water. The
Toccoa River turns into the Ocoee across the GA/TN state line, and then flows
into the Hiwassee River.
There are several wetlands located on the site. The majority of these wetlands
have been identified as wetland seeps and are contiguous with their associated
channel. These seeps are on moderate to steep slopes. Their substrate is rocky
and they may or may not contain wetland vegetation.
Towards the southern tip of the property, there is a granite mine that has been
operated for close to fifty years.
Project Description: Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. is requesting an ATF permit to
lengthen 15 of 22 culverts at pre-existing infrastructure road crossings initially
installed in connection with forestry activities on the property by past owners of
the property, and keep three of four on-line ponds currently on the property, one
of which was already established before the property was purchased. These
proposals are for a residential subdivision on the 481-acre tract known as
Wilderness Creek Falls. The site plan consists of a residential development with
119 single-family lots ranging in size from 0.73 to 6.37 acres. There are
approximately 80 acres of common open space, most of which is forested.
The lengthening of culverts was necessary to upgrade old logging roads to roads
that are safe, stable, and suitable for everyday traffic. The ponds are intended
to facilitate fire protection and to increase the value of pond-front and pond-view
lots. The ponds will be equipped with "'dry hydrant" outlets that can be used to
fill fire vehicles in the event of a fire in the surrounding area. Included are
letters from the Polk Co. TN and Cherokee Co. NC Fire Departments that show a
great interest in accessible and reliable water supplies in the area.
Project Purpose and Need
Purpose for Proposed Project: The basic project purpose of the proposed
development at Wilderness Creek Falls is to provide residential housing, fire
protection for the Wilderness Creek Falls development and the surrounding
communities in North Carolina and Tennessee, and create amenity areas for the
residents of Wilderness Creek Falls.
Need for Proposed Project: The proposed project is needed to provide
residential housing for the growing population of Cherokee County. The project
will also benefit the general public by providing additional state and local tax
base and will also provide additional jobs through construction and long-term
maintenance of the development. The two larger ponds on site (one on-line and
one now proposed off-line) will be utilized by North Carolina and Tennessee
community fire departments for fire suppression.
Permanence of Effect: The project benefits to the applicant and public are
expected to last throughout the life of the facility. Project impacts will be
permanent, with the exception of temporary impacts associated with
construction.
Impacts
This is an after-the-fact individual permit application. In connection with the
earlier use of the property for forestry purposes, a series of infrastructure road
crossings were installed across Waters of the US on the property, and one pond
on the property was built in Waters of the US. Following acquisition of the
property by the applicant, a series of impacts took place between 2001 and 2003
including the replacement of culverts when upgrading the existing road
infrastructure and the creation of three additional ponds (See Table 1. Summary
of Impacts)
Table 1. Summary of Impacts

Impact
#

Resource
Impacted

Type of
Impact
Total
Impact
Length
Pre-
Existing
Len th
New
Impact
Length Cubic
Yards
of

Im act

1 channel culvert/dam 30 30 0 0

2
channel pond
(flooding)
0
0
0
0
3 channel culvert 40 20 20 0.56
4 channel culvert 30 20 10 0.28
5 channel culvert 55 25 30 0.83
6 channel culvert 50 20 30 0.83
7 channel culvert 30 20 10 0.44
8 channel culvert 45 20 25 1.11
9 channel culvert 50 20 30 1.39
10 channel culvert 50 20 30 1.39
11 channel bride 0 20 0 0
12 channel bride 0 20 0 0
13 channel culvert 20 20 0 0
14 channel culvert 35 20 15 1
15 channel culvert 55 20 35 1.3
16 channel culvert 40 20 20 0.59
17 channel culvert 30 20 10 0.37
18 wetland culvert/dam 0.0022acres 0 0.0022acres 0

19
wetland pond
(flooding)
0.006acres
0
0.006acres
0
20 channel culvert 40 40 0 0
21 channel culvert 150 150 0 0

22
channel pond
(flooding)
290
290
0
0

23
channel pond
(flooding)
258
0
258
5.73

24
channel pond
(flooding)
300
0
300
4.44
25 channel culvert/dam 120 0 120 5.33
26 wetland culvert 0.069acres 0 0.069acres 0
27 channel culvert 25 20 5 0.15
28 channel culvert 40 20 20 0.44
29 channel bride 0 20 0 0
30 channel culvert 30 20 10 0.15

1873 895 978 26.33

Impacts highlighted in grev will be brid aed.
Total stream impacts include 420 linear feet for culverts and 558 linear feet for
flooding impacts, for a total of 978 linear feet of stream impact. The road
impacts were necessary for access to high ground. All road crossing impacts
were located at existing forestry road crossings, thereby minimizing new impacts.
Three existing road crossings impacts (Impacts 11, 12, and 29), which were
subsequently expanded, are proposed to be removed entirely as part of this
application.
The pond impacts were necessary for fire suppression and as amenity ponds.
There are currently four existing ponds on site, one of which was on site before
the property was purchased by Mr. Frank (Impact #22). Pond impact #2 and
#23 cover 2.2 and 1.6 acres of surface area respectively. Both ponds were built
between 2001 and 2003. Pond Impact #2 is being removed; the stream
segment will be restored and a pond will be build off-line. The third pond is
much smaller than the others and resulted in 0.0082 acre of wetland impact
(impact #18 &#19). The two larger ponds were built as amenity ponds for
residential development and as irrigation ponds for fire suppression. Due to the
remoteness of the property and addition of homes to the community, Polk Co.,
TN and Cherokee Co., NC Fire Departments have acknowledged the need for fire
protection (see attached letters).
This package addresses the Hard Rock Mine stream in an attached restoration
plan. Pursuant to conversations with the regulatory agencies, the restoration of
the Hard Rock Mine stream is not being performed pursuant to Sections 404 and
401 of the Clean Water Act; rather, the restoration is being performed to address
a Notice of Violation issued by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
Wilderness Creek Falls is committed to working to resolve agency concerns with
this stream.
Alternatives
Avoidance: This property was pieced together through the acquisition of
multiple small tracts over the course of several years, beginning in 2001. The
three ponds were created between 2001 and 2003. At the time of creation,
alternative sites did not exist within the property purchased at the time. The
ponds are now currently in place and established. The client believes removing
the ponds at this time would be a financial burden as well as an environmental
disturbance to aquatic life downstream. However, Mr. Frank has agreed to move
the largest pond in order to reduce impacts.
There are several characteristics of this project that make an analysis of
alternative site economically unfeasible: 1)Property acquisition began several
years ago when land values were less than they are today, 2) the site was pieced
together from multiple smaller parcels, 3) the property owner has already
invested heavily in upgrading property infrastructure. Also this site directly
borders a major corridor (US 64/74) and it has an existing road system in place,
the proposed site is the best alternative to minimize immediate impacts to the
property itself, and secondary or cumulative impacts to the surrounding area.
Therefore a comparison of other properties as alternatives was unfeasible.
Minimization: Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc., is, as part of this updated application,
committing to remove significant portions of existing after the fact impacts to
minimize impacts associated with this application; culvert impacts will be reduced
by 190 linear feet and flooding impacts will be reduced by 308 linear feet, for a
total reduction of 498 linear feet of stream impact. Specifically, impact #1 & #2
(an on-site pond) will be removed; this will result in the removal of 100' of fill
and 308' of flooding. The associated stream reach will be restored and a pond
will be constructed off-line. Also, stream crossing impacts #11, #12, and #29
will be removed, and the areas surrounding these impacts will be significantly
and materially enhanced. Each of these impacts were 20' existing pipes
underlaying road crossings from when the property was used for forestry that
were lengthened by 20' to 40'. All pipe associated with these crossings, even the
pipe placed in the stream when the property was used for forestry purposes will
be removed and these locations will be bridged.
Where needed pre-existing culverts were lengthened to accommodate the new
roads. 23 of the 30 impacts on site were already in place before the developer
purchased the property. Impacts to streams and wetlands associated with road
crossings have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Also with
regard to overall minimization; approximately 80 acres of the 481-acre site will
be kept as common open space, the majority of which will be forested.
We have been advised by the agencies that, based on its preliminary review of
development plans for the property, there appeared to be two lots which were
inaccessible without further stream crossings. Wilderness Creek Falls herein
commits that these lots will be accessed with bridges. No additional impacts will
be requested and no impacts have occurred since the initial agency site visit and
subsequent NC DWQ Notice of Violation.
Mitigation
Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. proposes to mitigate for 978 linear feet of stream
impacts with 2,878 feet of Enhancement Level II and 4,361 feet of Preservation
on the north end of the property. Mitigation for Wilderness Creek Falls is
proposed to be completed on site. Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. is proposing to
mitigate with Enhancement Level II and Preservation on the North side of the
property (See Attached Mitigation Map). Invasive species will be removed and a
30 foot riparian buffer will be planted to improve stream stability. Streams with
only one side lacking a buffer will be given a 60' riparian buffer. As a second
component of mitigation Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. plans to preserve 4,361
linear feet of stream unknown tributaries to North Potato Creek. This will
provide a total of 7,239 linear feet of enhancement and preservation which will
equal 2,023 stream mitigation units (SMU's). Please see the table below for
further details of the mitigation proposal.
Table 2. Summa of Miti ation
Mitigation Needed for Stream Impacts

Type of Impact
Amount
(I.f.) Mitigation Ratio
(Based on Stream
Quality)
Multiplier (Based on
Impact)

Final Ratio Mitigation
Requirement
(SMU)
Culverts Streams 420 2:1 Good Quality) 1 Fill 2:1 840
Pond Stream Floodin 558 2:1 Good Quality) 1 Floodin * 2:1 1116
Total 1956
Mitigation Needed for Wetland Impacts

Type of Impact
Amount
(ac.) Mitigation Ratio
(Based on Stream
Quality)
Multiplier (Based on
Impact)

Final Ratio Mitigation
Requirement
(SMU)

Culverts Wetlands
0.015 Under 0.1 acres
impact
Total 0

Mitigation Proposal for Stream Im acts

Type of Mitigation
Method Amount Proposed
I.f. Multiplier (Based on
Activity)
SMU
Enhancement Level II on-site 2,878 2.5 1,151
Preservation 50' buffer on-site 4,361 5 872

Total SMU 2,023
Surplus Mitigation
SMU
67

*1:1 is being proposed instead of 0.5:1 for flooding impacts because they are after-the-fact
impacts.
Evaluation of 404(b)(1) Guidelines
Physical Substrate: Fill material will be placed in jurisdictional streams and
wetlands. Any discharge will consist of suitable fill material and will not include
any trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc. The fill material will also be free of
toxic pollutants in toxic amounts. Proper sediment and erosion control devices
will be installed prior to and during construction to ensure that the bottom
elevation of remaining streams and wetlands on the property will not change.
Water Circulation, Fluctuation, and Salinity: The discharge of fill material
associated with this project is not anticipated to have any significant effect on
the downstream hydrologic regimes. 420 linear feet of stream channel will be
impacted due to culverts at road crossings. All culverts will be buried to a depth
that is equal to 20% of their diameter or 12" for pipes that are larger than 48".
Impacts associated with road crossings will not inhibit channel flow (see aquatic
life passage typical).
Suspended Particulates/Turbidity: During construction activities on the site,
there may be a minimal increase in suspended particulates that may lead to
increased turbidity downstream. However, the increase is anticipated to be
minimal and temporary due to the installation and maintenance of proper
sediment and erosion control measures during construction and shortly
thereafter. Newly constructed channels on site will be constructed in the dry and
water will be released once the channels have been stabilized in place.
Contaminant Availability: Any discharge will consist of suitable fill material and
will not include any trash, debris, car bodies, asphalt, etc. The fill material will
also be free of toxic pollutants in toxic amounts. Discharge associated with this
site is not expected to introduce or increase contaminants. It is expected that
the majority of fill material will be generated from cut and fill activities on the
site.
Aquatic Ecosystems Effects: Effects to the aquatic ecosystem are expected to be
minimal. Ecosystem functions of stream segments proposed for impacts will be
maintained wherever possible.
Proposed Disposal Site: The proposed disposal site is the same location as the
proposed impact sites. There is no additional disposal site where fill material will
be placed.
Cumulative and Secondary Effects: Wilderness Creek Falls is located within the
Hiwassee River Basin. Much of the Hiwassee basin is Nantahala National Forest
and Game Land. Approximately 80% of the basin is forested, and approximately
2% is open water. Due to the presence of such a large area of National Forest
Land, and because there are no services, utilities, or roads being constructed
that will be available to adjacent landowners or the general public, the project is
not likely to induce adjacent development. The property is directly adjacent to
US 64/74 and in close proximity to 3 self-sustaining municipalities that will
accommodate any increase in commercial demand. The old logging roads and
road crossings will be improved with a proper storm water management plan.
No activity at Wilderness Creek Falls will result in a major impairment of the
water resources on site or interfere with the productivity and water quality of the
existing aquatic ecosystem.
Public Interest Review
Public Interest Factors:
- Conservation: Approximately 80 acres of the 481-acre site are being left as
predominately forested open space. The pre-existing logging roads were used
where possible instead of cutting new roads.
- Economics: The project will provide an overall benefit to the local economy of
Cherokee County. The site will provide job opportunities associated with the
construction and maintenance of the development. The project will also benefit
the local economy by providing additional tax revenues. This development will
increase the property values in the local community. The appropriate economic
evaluations have been completed and the project as proposed is economically
viable.
- Aesthetics: The road system is pre-existing, the average lot size is close to 3
acres for single-family homes, and over 37% of the Wilderness Creek Falls
project site will remain mostly forested common open space, so the aesthetic
impact will be minimal and non-invasive.
-Fire Suppression: Two local fire departments will have access to dry hydrants
with water used from the existing in place ponds. This will benefit local
communities in North Carolina and Tennessee by providing a water source for
Polk and Cherokee Counties for fire suppression (see attached fire letters).
- Wetlands: 0.015 acres of wetland will be impacted by this project.
- Historic and Cultural Resources: A desktop survey was conducted to determine
the presence or absence of archeological sites or sites with culturally significant
resources within the project boundary. WNR consulted the NC State Historic
Preservation Office website and the study revealed no resources that will be
endangered by the proposed development. (See further details below).
- Fish and Wildlife Values: Riparian areas provide habitat for many types of
wildlife because of their diverse and productive plant communities, complex
structure, and close proximity to water. Wildlife may be permanent residents of
the riparian area or occasional visitors that use the area for food, water, or
temporary shelter.
Food availability varies with the type of vegetation in the riparian area, but
includes fruit, seed, foliage, twigs, buds, insects, and other invertebrates. Trees
and shrub produce a variety of foods that are eaten by many animals and may
be especially important sources of nutrition during the winter months. Grasses
and herbaceous vegetation provide seeds and forage both within the riparian
area and along the forest border.
The stream environment provides moving waters for many animals to drink,
feed, swim, and reproduce. Water is also available on the moist vegetation and
in wetlands that are often associated with riparian areas. These areas, both
permanent and temporary, are especially important for amphibians and macro-
invertebrates.
Riparian areas provide a sheltered environment for many species of animals to
feed, rest, and reproduce. Animals use these areas to seek shelter from extreme
weather and to escape predators and human activity. Riparian areas may also
provide important travel corridors for some species, and are frequently used as
stop-over points for migratory birds.
The variety of wildlife and wildlife habitats will not be endangered by the
proposed development.
- Flood Hazards: A small portion of the northwest corner of the property is
located within the floodplain of the unnamed tributary to North Potato Creek.
This area has a much flatter topography than the rest of the site. This area,
however, is open common space and won't contain any residences. Overall, the
proposed location of the residential community has a minimal risk of flooding. It
is expected that all tributaries on the property will flood occasionally due to
natural fluctuations in weather patterns and increased precipitation. The
activities taking place within the Wilderness Creek Falls project boundary are not
expected to increase or decrease the natural rate of flooding onsite or
downstream.
- Floodplain Values: Minimal development will occur within a 100-year
floodplain. Flood stages and frequencies should not increase or decrease as a
result of the activities taking place within the Wilderness Creek Falls project
boundary.
- Land Use: The proposed project will be in compliance with local zoning
regulations and ordinances. The project is consistent with surrounding land use
and development.
- Navigation: No activities proposed at Wilderness Creek Falls are anticipated to
affect navigation. There are no navigable waters on site. Tributaries on site
include unnamed tributaries to North Potato Creek, and unnamed tributaries to
Wolf Creek. North Potato and Wolf Creek both flow into Tennessee and Georgia,
where they eventually join the Toccoa/Ocoee River, a navigable water. The
Toccoa River turns into the Ocoee, and then empties into the Hiwassee River.
- Shore Erosion and Accretion: Not applicable.
- Recreation: Because of the size, location, and nature of the proposed project,
it will have no effect on public recreation in the area.
- Water Supply: The public water supply will not increase or decrease due to
proposed activities within the Wilderness Creek Falls project boundary. Potable
water will be supplied by single-family wells at each building site.
- Water Quality: Wilderness Creek Falls will be concurrently applying for a NC
Division of Water Quality Water Quality Certification.
- Energy Needs: Activities taking place within the Wilderness Creek Falls project
boundary, during construction and at full operation, are not expected to
significantly increase energy demands beyond the capacity of the local facility.
Energy needs will not be affected as a result of the proposed activities within
Wilderness Creek Falls.
- Safety: The project proposed at Wilderness Creek Falls will have no effect on
public safety.
- Food and Fiber Production: The proposed activities within the Wilderness
Creek Falls project boundary will not increase or decrease food and fiber
production.
- Consideration of Property Ownership: Wilderness Creek Falls, Inc. owns the
property proposed for development and has the inherent right to develop the
land in a reasonable and responsible manner, which includes adhering to all
Federal, State, and local regulations.
-Threatened or Endangered Species: An endangered and threatened species
inventory of the tract known as Wilderness Creek Falls was conducted pursuant
to Nationwide Permit General Condition 11 which states, "No activity is
authorized under any NWP which is likely to jeopardize the continued existence
of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for such
designation, as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), or
which will destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species "
Prior to the endangered and threatened species evaluation of Wilderness Creek
Falls, WNR consulted the US Fish and Wildlife Department website and
conducted a file review of records maintained by the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NHP). The research involved a review of the Isabella USGS
Topo Quad on which NHP identifies current and historic occurrences of listed
species for that locale. There are no current or historic records of any
occurrence of federally endangered or threatened species within the parcel of
land being considered for development. There are federally endangered and
threatened species found elsewhere within Cherokee County.
Cultural Resources and Sites with Historic Significance: A desktop survey was
conducted to determine the presence or absence of archeological sites or sites
with culturally significant resources within the project boundary. WNR consulted
the NC State Historic Preservation Office website and the study revealed no
resources that will be endangered by the proposed development. WNR also
requested a desktop review from TRC Solutions; they said, "No NRHP properties,
no prior archaeological survey, no recorded archaeological sites, and outside
main areas of documented 19th century Cherokee settlement." TRC also
generated the attached Slope Map; areas of 10% slope or less are typically
evaluated for the presence or absence of cultural resources. On this site that
comprises approximately 3% of the site. The 10% slope areas on site occur
along existing roads and in areas that the developer will be preserving as
common open space.
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Cherokee County, North Carolina: Detailed Soil Map Legend
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41A IEla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
43A IReddies- Dellwood complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
44A (French fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
145A ICullowhee fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
163B IDellwood fine sandy loam ,0 to 5 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
165A IBiltmore sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
172A IToxaway loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
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182A IRosman loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
81
184A IColvard fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
84
185A IArkaqua loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
188A ISuches loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
1120B (Tate loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1120D (Tate loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1120E (Tate loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1123B IThurmont fine sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1123D IThurmont fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1123E IThurmont fine sandy loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1130D (Spivey-Whiteoak complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, bouldery
1130E ISpivey-Whiteoak complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, bouldery
132E 185E 550E
1 130F ISpivey-Santeetlah complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, very bouldery
130G 132F 185F 185G
1131B IThurmont-Dillard complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1131D IThurmont-Dillard complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1134B ILonon-Northcove complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes, stony
126B 121B 130B
1134D ILonon-Northcove complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, bouldery
126D 121D
134E ILonon-Northcove complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, bouldery
126E 121E 131E
1134F INorthcove-Lonon complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, very bouldery
126F 121F 131F
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1 135D ILonon-Northcove-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes, bouldery
1135E ILonon-Northcove-Urban land complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, bouldery
1143A IReddies-Dellwood-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
1182A (Rosman-Urban land complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
1201B IStatler loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, rarely flooded
1 2053 IStatler-Urban land complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes, rarely flooded
1211A (Hemphill loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, rarely flooded
1233B (Dillard loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes, rarely flooded
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1240B (Braddock gravelly loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, very stony
1240D (Braddock gravelly loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, very stony
1242B (Braddock loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1 242D 1Braddock loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1 24432 1Braddock clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded
1 244D2 1Braddock clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded
1244E2 (Braddock cobbly clay loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes, eroded
245D (Braddock-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes
1245E (Braddock-Urban land complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1262D IBradson loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1262E IBradson loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1 3108 IJunaluska-Brasstown complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1310D IJunaluska-Brasstown complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
314D
1310E IJunaluska-Brasstown complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
314E
1 31OF IJunaluska -Brasstown complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1 314F IJunaluska -Brasstown complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, bouldery
1 315D IJunaluska -Brasstown-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes
1 315E IJunaluska -Brasstown-Urban land complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1 320B Clifton -Evard complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1320D IClifton -Evard complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1 320E IClifton -Evard complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
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321F ICowee-Evard complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
320F 420F
1322D IHayesville loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1322E IHayesville loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1322F IHayesville loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1324E ISaunook-Ev ard complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1342B INantahala loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
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1342D INantahala loam, 8 to 15 slopes
344D
1342E INantahala loam, 15 to 30 percent slopes
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1380E IJunaluska- Cataska complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
138OF IJunaluska- Cataska complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1382D IJunaluska- Tsali complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1382E IJunaluska- Tsali complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1382F IJunaluska-Tsali complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1382G IJunaluska-Tsali complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes
1385D IJunaluska-Tsali-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent slopes
1385E IJunaluska-Tsali-Urban land complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1418E IOconaluftee flaggy mucky loam, windswept, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1418F IOconaluftee flaggy mucky loam, windswept, 30 to 50 percent slopes
420B (Evard-Hayesville complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1420D (Evard-Hayesville complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes
1420E (Evard-Hayesville complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
155OF ICheoah channery loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1 550G ICheoah channery loam, 50 to 95 percent slopes
840G
1551F ICheoah-Jeffrey complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, rocky
1551G ICheoah-Jeffrey complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes, rocky
1732E ISylco-Cataska complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, very rocky
732D
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1732F ISylco-Cataska complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, very rocky
1732G ISylco-Cataska complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes, very rocky
[ 812E ]Luftee-Anakeesta complex, windswept, 15 to 30 percent slopes
1820E IDitney-Unicoi-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
3E 810E 551E
1 820F IDitney-Unicoi-Rock outcrop complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1 8200 IDitney-Unicoi-Rockoutcrop complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes
3G 81OG
1823E ISoco-Stecoah complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes, bouldery
823D
1823F ISoco-Stecoah complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes, bouldery
1823G ISoco-Stecoah complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes, bouldery
314G
1824E ISoco-Stecoah complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes
824D 823E 823D
1824F ISoco-Stecoah complex, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1824G ISoco-Stecoah complex, 50 to 95 percent slopes
31OG
1825E ISoco-Stecoah complex, windswept, 15 to 30 percent slopes
825D
1825F ISoco-Stecoah complex, windswept, 30 to 50 percent slopes
1825G ISoco-Stecoah complex, windswept, 50 to 95 percent slopes
1 840F (Snowbird fine sandy loam, 30 to 50 percent slopes
840E
1900B IUdorthents-Urbanland complex, 2 to 8 percent slopes
1900Bf IUdorthents-Urbanland complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, rarely flooded
190OF IUdorthents, loamy, 8 to 90 percent slopes
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Wilderness Creek Falls
Adjoining Property Owners
Utopia Valley Trust
c/o Danny R. Lloyd
3109 North Wilder Rd.
Plant City, FL 33565
Jeffrey A. & Linda S. Morrow
P.O. Box 150937
Cape Coral, FL 33915-0937
Kimberly Lane Harris
227 Puritan Rd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Mountain High, LLC
P.O. 90
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Anthony Brett & Tammy A Falls /
Gerald C. * Annette P. Long
105 Double Branch Trail
Murphy, NC 28906
Edna Smith Simonds
19785 W. U.S. 64
Copperhill, TN 37317
Arizona M. Bandy
c/o Lynn Bandy
Rt. 1 Box 473
Copperhill, TN 37317
Billie R. Dunn
P.O. 666
Copperhill, TN 37317
Elmer E. Sr. & Rebekah M. Fralick
19520 West U.S. 64
Murphy, NC 28906
Leonard J. Jr. & Carol A. James
P.O. Box 792
Ducktown, TN 37326
Willie Ray & Patsy A. Simonds /
Timothy R. Simonds
6020 Shady Way Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37416
James & Jeanette Hedrick
19310 W. U.S. 64
Murphy, NC 28906
NC DENR - DIVISON OF WATER QUALITY
.0302 HIWASSEE RIVER BASIN
2B .0300
Class
Name of Stream Description Class Date Index No.
Brushy Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-88
Carolina-Tennessee State
Line
Rocky Ford Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-89
Carolina-Tennessee State
Line
Hall Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-90
Carolina-Tennessee State
Line
Hothouse Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-91
Carolina-Georgia State Line
Long Branch From source to Hothouse C 07/01/61 1-91-1
Creek
Synacia Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-91-2
Carolina-Georgia State Line
Wolf Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-92
Carolina-Georgia State Line
Potato Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-93
Carolina-Tennessee State
Line
North Potato Creek From source to North C 07/01/61 1-93-1
Carolina-Tennessee State
Line
Note: "CA" means critical area.
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Specifications: Placement of culverts and other structures Longitudinal Profile
in waters and streams must be placed below the
elevation of the streambed by one foot for culverts
with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20 percent
of the culvert diameter for culverts less than or equal to
48 inches, to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life.
Any rip rap required for normal pipe burial shall be buried such
that the original stream elevation is restored and maintained.
WATER SURFACE CULVERT SHOWING PARTIAL
BURIAL AT INLET AND OUTLET
Not to Scale
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1/2 DIAMETER OF PIPE COARSE AGGREGATE EARTH FILL COVERED BY
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OR FLOOD CONDITIONS.
Not to Scale
DATE: REVISION:
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