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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO August 24, 1992
Regulatory Branch
Action ID. 199203108, Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters)
Trinity United Methodist Church
c/o Mr. Larry Sneeden
Siteworks Design Group, PA
Post Office Box 3988
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Dear Mr. Sneeden:
Reference the proposed construction of recreational facilities on the
church's property, which will result in filling 0.62 acre of wetlands in the
headwaters of a tributary of Hewlett's Creek, at 4008 South College Road just
south of Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
For the purposes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program,
Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the
Federal Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits (NWP).
Authorization was provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,
for discharges of dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters
provided:
a. The discharge does not cause the loss of more than 1 acre of waters of
the United States; or
b. The permittee notifies the District Engineer if the discharge would
cause the loss of waters of the United States greater than one but less than
10 acres in accordance with the "Notification" general condition. For
discharges in special aquatic sites, including wetlands, the notification must
also include a delineation of affected specific aquatic sites, including
wetlands; and
C. The discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part of a single and complete project.
Your work is authorized under paragraph a. above by this nationwide permit
provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions.
This NWP does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain any required
State or local approval. If you have not already done so, you should contact
the following State agencies to obtain the required State authorizations prior
to starting work: Mr. John Dorney, North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management, telephone [phone], and Mr. Steve Benton, North Carolina
Divison of Coastal Management, telephone [phone].

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This verification will be valid for 2 years from the date of this letter
unless the NWP authorization is modified, reissued, or revoked. Also, this
verification will remain valid for the 2 years if, during that period, the NWP
authorization is reissued without modification or the activity complies with
any subsequent modification of the NWP authorization. If during the 2 years,
the NWP authorization expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such
that the activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the
NWP, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are
under contract to commence in reliance upon the NWP will remain authorized
provided the activity is completed within 12 months of the date of the NWP's
expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has
been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify, suspend, or revoke the
authorization.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Jeff Richter, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
/r. John Dorney
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Jim Gregson
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor September 17, 1992 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Acting Director
Trinity United Methodist Church
1403 Market Street
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Dear Sirs:
Subject: Proposed Fill in Headwaters or Isolated Wetlands
Facility Development
New Hanover County
DEM Project # 92408
Upon review of your request for Water Quality certification
to place fill material in 0.62 acres of wetlands for recreational
field and parking lot located at 4008 S. College Road, in New
Hanover County, we have determined that the proposed fill can be
covered by General Water Quality Certification No. 2671 issued
January 21, 1992. A copy of the General Certification is
attached. This Certification may be used in qualifying for
coverage under Corps of Engineers' Nationwide Permit No. 26.
If you have any questions, please contact John Dorney at
919/733-1786 or 919/733-1787.
Sincerely,
A. reston Howard, r. P.E.
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Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
C. Lawrence Sneeden, Siteworks Design Group
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MEMORANDUM INITIALS-
Reviewer
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TO: John Dorney WO Supv -
Planning Branch Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (N/A-NOT APPLICABLE)***
PERM I T_ R: 92 PERMIT-NO: 0000408 COUNTY: NEW HANOVER
APPLICANT NAME: TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PROJECT TYPE: RECREATIONAL FILL PERMIT
TYPE: NW26
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a DEM ID: ?. ACTION ID:
JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRO
AND NATURAL RESOURC D
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY '' ro
Telephone [phone]
i WFT' ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT-TO THE-..CftPS OF
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: Trinity United Methodist Church
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: 1403 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): N/A (WORK): 919/762-3316
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,-ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: _ Larry Sneeden
Siteworks Design Group, PA
PO Box 3988
Wilmington, NC 28406 919/799-6808
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP).
COUNTY : New Hanover
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Wilmington,
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
4008 S. College Road, west side of road south of Cape Fear
Academy & north of Lansdowne Rd. extension.
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Hewletts Creek
7. RIVER BASIN: Atlantic Ocean
8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW,
WS I, OR WS II? YES V,4 NO [ ]
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x]
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
2 acres
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11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED: n-62
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED: _
TOTAL IMPACTED:
0.62
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): Construction of parking
areas. recreation fields, activity building, an re a e us s.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Church recreational facility
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Parking lot and softball field located to accomodate
future development on site. Since these have light structural
loads, requires less disturbance to locate on organic soils.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ J NO [CxJ
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT?
HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ J NO [CxJ
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON
THE PROPERTY.
B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
D. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH
COPY.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Residential & commercial
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
Public system
OWNER' IGNATURE DATE
ST ITEWORKS
Design Group, PA.
June 28, 1992
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Planning
DEHNR
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
RE: Trinity United Methodist Church
Wilmington
File # 91004-2
Dear John:
919/799-6808
Attached for your review are two prints of the site plan and
seven copies of the "Joint Application Form..." for this project.
As part of the construction of the recreational facilities, we
propose to fill approximately 0.62 acres of isolated and/or
headwaters wetlands. Mr. Jeff Richter with the Corps has walked
the site and concurs that this fill is permitted under the
Nationwide Permit process. We request your review and
determination that this activity is also permitted under the
general water quality certification.
I am available at most any time to accompany you to the site
and show the areas to be filled. Your expedient review of this
matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
SITEWORKS DESIGN GROUP, PA
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C. Lawrence Sneeden, Jr. PE
cc: Jeff Richter
Trinity UMC
3807-21 Wrightsville Ave. ¦ P.O. Box 3988 ¦ Wilmington North Carolina 28406-3988
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0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: Richard B. Hamilton ?tG ?. ?.1GNw tri"
Assistant Director
DATE: September 10, 1992
WDLANDI' .:;_
SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality permit for Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilmington,
New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Professional biologists from our staff have reviewed the subject Nationwide Permit
(NP). This correspondence is provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Fish
and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) and the
North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.)
The applicant, Trinity United Methodist Church, is requesting a permit for placing
fill in 404 wetlands associated with a proposed recreational facility. The project will fill
approximately 0.62 acres of wetlands. Wetland areas provide valuable wildlife habitat,
serve as wildlife travel corridors, and provide water quality filtration areas.
As proposed, the Wildlife Resources Commission has concerns with this project, in
that valuable wetlands will be lost. The WRC considers wetland areas to be significant for
wildlife and fish habitat and opposes their destruction. We feel the project should be
redesigned in order to avoid and minimize impacts in wetland areas. The 401 Water
Quality Certification should not be issued until the requested modifications are submitted.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this application. If we can
provide further assistance, please call on us.
RBH/gw
cc: Bobby Maddrey, District 2 Wildlife Biologist
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JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
ACTION ID: w
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMEN
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIR
AND NATURAL RESOUR
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC 27626-053
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO ?"
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
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1. OWNERS NAME: Trinity United Methodist Church
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: 1403 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): N/A (WORK): 919/762-3316
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Larry Sneeden
Siteworks Design Group, PA
PO Box 3988
Wilmington, NC 28406 919/799-6808
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP).
COUNTY: Hanover - New NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Wilmington,
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
4008 S. College Road, west side of road south of Cape Fear
Academy & north of Lansdowne Rd. extension.
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Hewletts Creek
7. RIVER BASIN: Atlantic Ocean
8. IS THIS PROJECT LOCATED IN A WATERSHED CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, SA, HQW, ORW,
WS I, OR WS II? YES [-,4 NO [
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
2 acres

2/3/92
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11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED: n,62
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: 0.62
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): Construction of paring
areas, recreation fields, activity buil i.ng, an re a e users.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Church recreational facility
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Parking lot and softball field located io accomodate
future development on site. Since these have light structural
loads, requires less disturbance to locate on organic soils.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ ] NO icy]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT?
HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [ ] NO f:x]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE ATTACHED.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEM:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND LAKES ON
THE PROPERTY.
B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
D. IF A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT, ATTACH
COPY.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Residential & commerQ'al
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
Public system
OWNER' IGNATURE DATE