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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not
1. Processing
Form Version May 2002
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or "N/A".)
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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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 Co en Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details),
II. Applicant Information
SEP 3 0 2005
1. Owner/Applicant Information WMADS ?roST * H
Name: James Brothers
Mailing Address: 2?39 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
Telephone Number: (703) 447-3053 Fax Number: (703) 641-9630
E-mail Address: ib dciii a(, yghoo 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: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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DENR. WATER QUALITY
WEnMOS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Cyndi B. Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit
NCDWQ Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator lpv)
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: May 18, 2005
SUBJECT: Review of an application by James Brothers, The Vineyards at Laurel Creek,
0 `i _ og01 DWQ050607, Laurel Creek, Watauga County
The applicant is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The
NCWRC has reviewed information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our staff
are familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The project appears to be the installation of a roadway for a residential subdivision. Specific
impacts are not indicated. Laurel Creek is Hatchery Supported Designated Public Mountain
Trout Water that supports very good wild trout, including brook, brown and rainbows.
Due to time limitations, we are unable to wait for additional information about the project.
Based on the information provided by the applicant and our knowledge of the range of trout in
the project area, we do not believe this project will cause significant effects to waters supporting
trout providing the following conditions are implemented as appropriate:
1. Instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited
during the trout spawning seasons of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and
fry stages of trout.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: (919) 733-3633 - Fag: (919) 715-7643
Vineyards at Laurel Creek 2
May 18, 2005
2. Culverts 48 inches diameter or larger should be buried a foot into the streambed.
Culverts less than 48 inches diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or greater than
20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements must be based on
natural thalweg depths.
3. Any riprap used must not interfere with aquatic life passage during low flow conditions.
4. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water chemistry
and causing a fish kill.
5. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive
watersheds (15A NCAC 413 .0124).
6. All remaining jurisdictional waters should be permanently preserved as common areas
instead of being subdivided into portions of individual lots. Buffers should be maintained
or restored to undisturbed forested riparian zones of 50' for intermittent and 100' for
perennial streams. The minimum twenty-five (25) foot mountain trout buffer should be
provided if larger buffers are not practicable.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Ec: Steve Chapin, USACOE-ARO
Daryl Lamb, D`VQ-WSRO
> (DWG r
)Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 11, 2005
DWQ# 05-0807
Watauga County
Mr. James Brothers
2739 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Brothers:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place permanent fill in 146 linear feet of
perennial stream and in 0.16 acre of riparian wetlands in order to construct the Vineyard at Laurel Creek
residential subdivision, located on Rominger Road near Rominger, in Watauga County, as described in your
application received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on May 9, 2005 and in additional correspondence
received on September 9, 2005 and September 30, 2005. After reviewing your application, we have determined
that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3402, which can be viewed on our web
site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 39
when it is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should secure any other applicable
federal, state or local permits before you proceed with your project, including (but not limited to) those required
by Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also, this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is valid only for the purpose and design that you have described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be required to send us a new application for a
new certification. 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 wetland fill for this project (now or
in the future) exceeds one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506
(h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification, as
well as the additional conditions listed below:
1. The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all other specific and general conditions of this
Certification are met. No other impacts, including incidental impacts, are approved:
Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference
Streams 146 linear feet Unnamed tributary to Laurel Creek on Rominger
Road, near Rominger, Laurel Creek Township,
Watauga County, as depicted on the Vicinity Map
submitted with the PCN
NorLhCarolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Certification Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Phone (919) 733-1786 FAX (919) 733-2496
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 Internet hrp/th2o enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
Customer Service Number: 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Oppcrtuniy/Af Innative AC.on Employer- 50% Recycled/10°b Post Consumer Paper
Mr. James Brothers
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October 11, 2005
Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference
Wetlands 0.16 acre Wetlands as depicted on the Site Layout Wetland
Map submitted with the PCN, and located off of
Rominger Road, near Rominger, Laurel Creek
Township, Watauga County
2. Appropriate sediment and erosion control measures which equal or exceed those outlined in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual or the
North Carolina Surface Mining Manual (available from the Division of Land Resources at NCDENR
regional offices or the central office), whichever is more appropriate, shall be designed, installed and
maintained properly to assure compliance at all times with the North Carolina water quality standards
that are applicable to Class C waters as described in 15A NCAC 02B.0211 Fresh Surface Water Quality
Standards For Class C Waters. Such measures must equal or exceed the requirements specified in the
most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. These measures must
be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) sites, including contractor
owned and leased borrow pits, which are associated with this project.
3. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control measures in wetlands or waters is unavoidable,
they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the project is
completed or, if applicable, within six months of the date that the project is released by the North
Carolina Division of Land Resources.
4. 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. 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.
5. The culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profile
is not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel must not be reduced by a widening of the streambed).
Existing stream dimensions (including the pattern and profile) are to be maintained above and below the
location of the culverts. The culverts shall be designed and installed to prevent head cutting of the
stream. If a culvert becomes perched, the appropriate stream grade shall be re-established or, if the
culvert is installed in a perched manner, the culvert shall be removed and re-installed correctly. The
Applicant must submit a plan and receive written approval from this Office to address any head cutting
that will occur as a result of this project (e.g., use of cross vanes downstream of the culvert).
6. Where riprap is required for energy dissipation and scour protection, it shall be limited to the minimum
dimensions specified by appropriate engineering calculations. Riprap may only be used below the
normal high water level. The original grade and elevation of the stream's cross-section must be
maintained. Riprap placed in the stream bottom must be inserted into the bottom matrix to a depth
sufficient to provide the thickness of riprap required for scour protection. The elevation of the stream
bottom must not be increased by the placement of riprap. Placement of riprap must not result in
destabilization of the streambed or banks upstream or downstream.
Mr. James Brothers
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' October 11, 2005
7. Energy dissipation and sheet flow must be provided for all discharges of stormwater before such
discharges reach stream channels or wetlands.
8. All construction activities associated with this project shall minimize built-upon surface area, direct
stormwater runoff away from surface waters, and incorporate best management practices to minimize
water quality impacts. If concrete is used with any fill material, it shall not be allowed to come in
contact with surface waters until it has cured.
9. Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when all work included in the §401 Certification has been
finished. This certificate should be sent to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality
at the address listed on the form. Along with the Certificate of Completion, please send photographs
upstream and downstream of each culvert site to document correct installation.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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.
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 Daryl Lamb in the DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office at 336-771-
4600, extension 293, or Ian McMillan in the Wetlands/401 Central Office in Raleigh at 919-715-4631.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
AWK/cdl
Attachments
cc: Mr. Steve Chapin, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
Wetlands/401 File Copy
Mr. Richard Franklin, P. E., Atlantic Plan Engineering Corporation, P. O. Box 1691, Hickory, NC 27603
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Triage Check List
Date: 10/07/05 Project Name: The Vineyard At Laurel Creek
DWQ#: 05-0807
County: Watauga
Daryl Lamb, Winston-Salem Regional Office
To:
60-day processing time: 9/30/05 - 11/28/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: (919) 733-9721
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(if any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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 here: ?
II. Applicant Information RLE @LRQ V 2 n
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1. Owner/Applicant Information SEP 3 0 2005
Name: James Brothers
Mailing Address: 2739 P Street, NW 'I?Tw'OSa'+a
Washington. DC 20007
Telephone Number: (703) 447-3053 Fax Number: (703) 641-9630
E-mail Address: ib dciiinyahoo.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: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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 I 1 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: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): DWQ# 050807
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1961-33-7411-000
4. Location
County: Watauga Nearest Town: Rominger
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North on Hwy 321 from Boone.
left on Worley Rd right on Old Watauga River Rd. left on Rominger Rd., approximately
3.5 to 4 miles to site on left
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 36° 13.63' W 81 ° 50.14'
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 21.12
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Laurel Creek
8. River Basin: Watauga
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://1?2o.cnr.st??tc .?zc.us/::dmin!m cps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Undeveloped wooded area site has an old barn on property.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Grade for a residential roadway serving single familv lots.
Equipment to be used will be bulldozers backhoes and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Construct residential roadway.
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 USACE 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 Army Corp of Engineer Representative Steve Chapin & Daryl Lamb NCDENR, Winston-
Salem Regional Office asked that a wetlands delineation study be performed.
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.
No future work is anticipated after roadway construction.
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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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
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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: There is .16 acres of wetlands
impact The wetland area is shown in sheet 2 of the wetlands delineation study.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
1 Dissipator 0.0112 No 100' Freshwater Marsh
2 Grading Road 0.0052 No 200' Freshwater Marsh
3 Grading Road 0.0330 No 380' Freshwater Marsh
4 Culvert Pipe 0.0218 No 440' Freshwater Marsh
5 Dissipator 0.0883 No 600' Freshwater Marsh
G Culvert 0.0008 No 780' Freshwater Marsh
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at h!!i :%/« <vw.lcm:i,!,ov.
*** List a \vetland type that best describes %vetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested \vetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.09 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.16 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
P1 Culvert 36' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
Dissipator 40' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
P3 Culvert 35' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
Dissipator 35' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and afler, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., «w%Nv l opozun .corn,
?s?rw.tr::p!! Lro!tt, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 146'
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
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 nronosed impact could not be avoided. The proposed layout is such that the impacts
are necessary to access parts of the tract. The road was chanyed to minimize impacts.
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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://112o.cnr.statc.nc.tis/nc?? ctlands/strm<,idc.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.
Impact less than 0.16 acres
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
(919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at llitp://li2o.ciir.state.iic.us/Nvrp/index.litili. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify V
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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 3
2 1.5
Total
Zone 1 extends out 30 tect perpendicular trom near bank of channel; Lone L extends an
additional 20 feet front the edge of Zone I.
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If buffer mitigation is required, Please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund)_ Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B.0242 or -0260.
,I. Stormvvatcr (required by DVVQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing roadway and barn 0.64 acres im envious vs 21-12 acre site= 3%
Proposed roadwa and homes 326 acres ± vs 21-12 acres = 15%
Xl[I. Suva ;e 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.
Individual se tic fields will be utilized for each lot:
XM. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of D'VQ '%Vetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
constriction 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 lalces, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
- -/Agcnes Signature Date
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(Agent's signature is valid only if= authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(if any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "toot Appucan?e or IN/A .)
1. 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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), c M : ffhwf?D
II. Applicant Information SEP 3 0 2005
1. Owner/Applicant Information " DENR - WATER QUALITY
1r'eTUUJDSN@ STOrR?AYATFR r.24 ,g; r
Name: James Brothers
Mailing Address: 2739 P Street. NW
Washington DC 20007
Telephone Number: (703) 447-3053 Fax Number: (703) 641-9630
E-mail Address: i deiii y yahoo.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: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:_
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): DWQ# 050807
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1961-33-7411-000
4. Location
County: Watauga Nearest Town: Rominger
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North on Hwy 321 from Boone,
left on Worley Rd right on Old Watauga River Rd. left on Rominger Rd., approximately_
3.5 to 4 miles to site on left
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 36° 13.63' W 81 ° 50.14'
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 21.12 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Laurel Creek
8. River Basin: Watauga
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://1?2o.enr.state.nc.us!adnun/slaps!.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Undeveloped wooded area site has an old barn on property.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Grade for a residential roadway servins, single family lots.
Equipment to be used will be bulldozers backhoes and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Construct residential roadway.
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 USACE 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 Army Corp of Engineer Representative Steve Chapin & Daryl Lamb NCDENR, Winston-
Salem Regional Office asked that a wetlands delineation study be performed.
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.
No future work is anticipated after roadway construction.
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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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
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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: There is .16 acres of wetlands
impact The wetland area is shown in sheet 2 of the wetlands delineation study.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
I Dissipator 0.0112 No 100' Freshwater Marsh
2 Grading Road 0.0052 No 200' Freshwater Marsh
3 Grading Road 0.0330 No 380' Freshwater Marsh
4 Culvert Pipe 0.0218 No 440' Freshwater Marsh
5 Dissipator 0.0883 No 600' Freshwater Marsh
6 Culvert 0.0008 No 780' Freshwater Marsh
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://%%%N%,.f:r.:::.^nv.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if Nvetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.09 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.16 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
P1 Culvert 36' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
Dissipator 40' UT Laurel Creek 1'-2' Perennial
P3 Culvert 35' UT Laurel Creek 11-2' Perennial
Dissipator 35' UT Laurel Creek 11-2' Perennial
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditch in g/straighten i ng, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
1% %N .us_s.gov. Several internct sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., ?c?c??.topo?on .con:,
etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 146'
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Vaterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
' List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
hooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
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 nronosed imnact could not be avoided. The proposed lavout is such that the impacts_
are necessary to access parts of the tract. The road was chanced to minimize impacts.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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
littp://hlo.cnr.state.nc.us/ ne«,ctl,inds`strmgidc.htmi.
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.
Impact less than 0 16 acres
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
(919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at httn://li2o.enr.state.iic.us/ wrp/index.litm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify V
Yes El No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Gone extenus an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund)_ Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 _0242 or _0260.
M. Stormxvatcr (rcquired by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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-
Existing roadway and barn 0.64 acres im rvious vs 21.12 acre site = 3%
Proposed oadwa and homes 3?6 acres -!- vs 21.12 acres :15%
"M. 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.
Individual se tic folds will be utilized far earn Iot_
XM. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes EI No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstnnces (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).
XAppll Sivuature Date
(Agents signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Triage Check List
Date: 9/13/05 Project Name: The Vineyard At Laurel Creek
DWQ#: 05-0807
County: Watauga
Daryl Lamb, Winston-Salem Regional Office
To:
60-day processing time: 9/09/05 - 11/07/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: (919) 733-9721
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
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Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
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A'ENGINEERING ORPORATION
G\CIXr1RING NOWALM) I Olt -1111' 8711 M.
Date: September 6, 2005
To: Ian McMillan
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Re: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek, James Brothers, Submittal with Wetlands Delineation Study,
DWQ # 050807
Attached are the plans with the delineation study performed by GeoScience and Technology, PA,
of Winston-Salem.
The wetlands impact is .16 acres.
The page changes for the PCN application reflected in the delineation wetlands study are
attached.
Also, a copy of the revised site plans is submitted.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (828) 327-2621.
Thank you,
Richard J. Franklin, P.E.
President
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PO Box 1691
Hickory, NC 28603
(828) 327-2621 (828) 327-0931 Fax
atlplan@conninc.com
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"Pivaical Engineering &
E honntentalSolutions"
2050 Northpoint Drive • Suite A • Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: (336) 896-1300 • Fax: (336) 896-1020
e-mail: geosci@geotec.com
WETLAND DELINEATION
LAUREL CREEK
Rominger, NC
PREPARED BY
GEOSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, P.A.
FOR
JAMES BROTHERS
ATLANTIC PLAN ENGINEERING
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LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................................................................... ii
CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Site Location ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Date of Site Reconnaissances ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Identification of Delineator ..................................................................................................... 1
2.0 DELINEATION METHODS .................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Transects and Sample Points .................................................................................................. 2
2. 1.1 Vegetation Identification .................................................................................................. 2
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2.1.2 Hydric Soil Identification ............................................ 2
2.1.3 Wetland Hydrology Identification ................................................................................... 2
2.2 Sources of Existing Data ........................................................................................................ 3
3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ............................................................................................... 3
3.1 Description of Site .................................................................................................................. 3
3. 1.1 Topography and Hydrology ............................................................................................ 3
3.1.2 Plant Communities ........................................................................................................... 4
3.1.3 Soils ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.4 Wetland Hydrology Criteria ............................................................................................ 4
3.1.5 Atypical Areas .................................................................................................................. 5
3.1.6 Existing Wetland Mapping .................................................................... 5
4.0 CONCLUSION .........................................................................................................................
4.1. Wetland Area and Types ........................................................................................................ 5
4.2. Required Permits ................................................................................................................... 5
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 5
6.0 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................... 6
7.0 FIGURES ................................................................................................................................... 7
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure I General Site Location Map
Figure 2 1995 Aerial Photograph of Subject Site
Sheet 2 Detailed Site Map with Wetland Boundaries
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I do hereby certify, this / day of Sat A !? , 2005, that this
report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision.
Peter H. DeVries
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
In May 2005, Atlantic Plan Engineering Corporation (Atlantic Plan) submitted a Pre-construction
Notification (PCN) with a Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan to the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) on behalf of James Brothers for a 21.12 acre tract on Rominger Road in
Rominger, NC. The USACE responded on June 6, 2005 that the PCN was incomplete due to lack
of a detailed delineation of wetlands, vegetated shallows, and riffle and pool complexes. Geoscience
& Technology, P.A. was contracted by Atlantic Plan on June 17, 2005 to perform a wetland and
aquatic site delineation of the property.
1.1 Site Location
This delineation was performed on a site (hereafter referred to as, the subject site, subject property,
study area, or study site) located on the north side of Rominger Road near its intersection with
Laurel Creek Road in the Rominger community, Watauga County, North Carolina. The town of
Valle Crucis is located approximately 3.4 miles southeast of the subject site and the city of Boone is
approximately 8.3 miles to the east. Laurel Creek forms the southern boundary of the subject
property and is a first order tributary of the Watauga River, which is approximately 1 mile to the
northeast. Figure 1 is a general site location map, which is an adaptation of the "Valle Crucis"
USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle. Figure 2 is an aerial photograph of the site taken in 1995.
1.2 Date of Site Reconnaissances
GeoSci personnel conducted fieldwork at the study site on June 21 and July 8, 2005.
1.3 Identification of Delineator
Peter H. DeVries, Project Geologist with GeoSci, performed the delineation. The following list
summarizes relevant wetland experience and academic qualifications for performance of the
delineation.
1. 1971: BS degree in Geology from the State University of New York at Oneonta;
2. 1990 - Present: performance of numerous wetland identifications and delineations in the
Piedmont and mountains of North Carolina;
3. 1999: completion of a Wetland Delineation Course sponsored by NC State University
Department of Forestry;
4. 2000 - Present: performance of numerous threatened and endangered species evaluations in the
Piedmont and mountains of North Carolina;
5. Completion of the following related courses sponsored by various agencies including but not
limited to, NC State University, NC Onsite Wastewater Branch, and the NC Cooperative
Extension Service: Soils 101 (2000), Expansive Clay Mineralogy (2000); Advanced Hydric
Soils Workshop (1998), and; Hydric Soils Workshop (1997).
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stormwater permitting, and soil and groundwater assessments of contaminant spills and leaks.
2.0 DELINEATION METHODS
This wetland delineation is based on the '87 Manual. A "routine level 2" delineation was chosen
as the preferred method for the subject site. A routine level 2 delineation consists of a review of
existing data and an onsite inspection.
2.1 Transects and Sample Points
A total of five wetlands and/or special aquatic sites were identified. These areas are relatively small
and one transect per site was chosen. Four vegetation communities, two in the wetlands and two in
the uplands were identified. Sample points were selected along the transects in each plant
community observed in the field. Where all wetland criteria were present, additional sample points
were added within the same community to determine wetland boundaries. Sample points are marked
in the field with orange surveyor's flags and labeled with the sample point number, date, and the
delineator's initials (PHD). Sample point locations and some site features (e.g. streams and road
crossings) were located in the field using a hand-held Global Satellite Positioning System receiver
(GPS) with an accuracy of ±15 meters and transferred to the topographic map using MapTechT"'
software. Sample point locations and wetland boundaries were then transferred to a site survey
provided by Atlantic Plan based on their relative locations to known reference points. Observations
made at each sample point were recorded on "Data Forms"„ as found in the `87 Manual. Copies
of the Data Forms are available on request.
2.1.1 Vegetation Identification
Plant species were identified in the field and from samples collected in the field based on the
manuals referenced in §6.0.
2.1.2 Hydric Soil Identification
Hydric soils were identified by observation of soil profiles to a maximum depth of 24 inches.
Hydric soil indicators found in the `87 Manual were used during observation of soil profiles in the
field. An indicator dye (a-a', dipyridil) was used to indicate reducing conditions in the soil profiles.
2.1.3 Wetland Hydrology Identification
Primary wetland hydrologic indicators, such as groundwater or saturated soil within 12 inches of
the surface, were evaluated in auger borings or shovel pits to a maximum depth of 24 inches that
were allowed to remain open for a period of not less than 1 hour. Other primary and secondary
indicators of wetland hydrology were evaluated at each sample point. No stream gauge data was
obtained for this delineation.
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2.2 Sources of Existing Data
Existing data reviewed or used in this delineation include, USGS topographic maps (see Figure 1),
Watauga County aerial photographs (Figure2), and National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps. The
delineation base map (Sheet 2) was provided by Atlantic Plan.
3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Description of Site
The study site encompasses 21.12 acres on the north side of Laurel Creek. Laurel Creek is a first
order tributary of the Watauga River, which it joins 2.16 miles to the northwest. Figures 1 and 2
show the site and surrounding area on topographic and aerial photographs.
3.1.1 Topography and Hydrology
The southern portion of the study site lies within the floodplain of Laurel Creek. The majority of
the site occupies the uplands north of Rominger Road, which nearly parallels Laurel Creek. Laurel
Creek drops =1.9 ft/100 ft to the north-northwest through the study site. The majority of the
drainage from the uplands of the subject property to Laurel Creek is via two drainage valleys, which
terminate in a pond. The pond is formed by an earthen dam and the spillway from the pond
discharges below the dam and forms a narrow, shallow intermittent stream that flows southward
down a steep slope. The slope is interrupted by a series of ledges apparently formed by bedrock.
The intermittent stream is piped beneath Rominger Road and discharges in the floodplain of Laurel
Creek. The elevation drop from the spillway of the pond to Rominger Road is approximately 56
feet over a horizontal distance of 280 feet or 20 ft/100 ft. The two drainage valleys drop 8.2 ft/100 ft
and 15.8 ft/100 ft, respectively. The subject site is located on the southwest flank of a northwest to
southeast trending ridge, which is named `Long Ridge' on the topographic map. Laurel Creek is
moderately incised, with stream bank heights ranging from 2 to 4 ft in the study area. The
intermittent tributary is very shallow, typically not deeper than a few inches and does not have a well
defined channel.
The wetlands delineated on the subject property are located in the floodplain of Laurel Creek, in the
two drainages above the pond and along the intermittent stream flowing from the pond to Rominger
Road (see Sheet 2). With the possible exception of the wetlands south of Rominger Road in the
floodplain of Laurel Creek, the wetlands appear to be manmade. That is, the earthen dam that
created the pond probably slowed the drainage enough to create wetlands upgradient from the pond.
The discharge from the pond is concentrated in a small area, which probably led to the formation of
the intermittent stream and adjacent small wetlands in the ledges on the slope to Rominger Road.
The wetlands south of Rominger Road may or may not have been present prior to piping of the
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area whether or not the discharge is piped under the road.
3.1.2 Plant Communities
Four general plant communities were identified either in or adjacent to the wetlands. One of the
non-wetland communities is considered to be unnatural as it occurs in former agricultural fields.
One of the wetland areas extends into an upland forest. The wetland communities are all very
similar and will not be described in detail for this document. The dominant wetland species were
present in all wetland areas and are summarized in Table 3.1.2.
Table 3.1.2 Dominant Wetland Species
Common
Name Scientific Name Regional Wetland
Indicator Stratum/coverage
Kentucky fescue Festuca arundinacea FAC- Herbaceous/15-30%
Hairy umbrella
be Fuirena squanrosa OBL Herbaceous/25-50%
Soft rush Juncus cffusus FACW+ Herbaceous/25-50%
Wetland area B, on the south side of Rominger Road, contained the most varied suite of wetland
vegetation; however, Juncus and Fuirena dominated. Wetland Areas A, C, D, and E contained
predominantly Juncus and Fuirena. The dominant vegetation in the former agricultural fields (hay
and pasture) is fescue, wildflowers, timothy and clover. The upland forest north of wetland area E is
dominated by rhododenron and tulip poplars.
3.1.3 Soils
The observed soil profiles were relatively consistent with sandy clay loam to clay loam textures in
the top 18-inches. Gravel was common in the areas south of Rominger Road. Low chroma (s2)
redoximorphic features (redox features, formerly known as mottles) and Fe masses indicating a
depleted matrix were almost universally observed in the tope 12-I nches where hydric soils were
classified. Reducing conditions, as indicated by mild to strong reactions to the dye (see §2.1.2),
were observed in soil profiles that were inundated or saturated near the surface. Oxidized root
channels were observed within 12-inches of the surface in wetland area D. Soil profiles in the
upland areas were similar to the wetland areas; however, redox features, reducing conditions and
oxidized root channels were absent in the top 18-inches of soil.
3.1.4 Wetland Hydrology Criteria
Note: This delineation was performed following a period of 10 days of relatively dry conditions;
however, there were two significant storm systems in the North Carolina Mountains and Piedmont
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With the exception of wetland area A, surface water, outside of Laurel Creek and the intermittent
stream was observed in all of the wetland areas. Free water was observed in most of the wetland soil
borings with saturated soils above the free water. Overbank sediment (typically medium to coarse
sand) deposits were observed along the north bank of Laurel Creek. Sediment deposits were
observed on living vegetation and tree trunks in the forested portion of wetland area E and adjacent
to Laurel Creek.
3.1.5 Atypical Areas
The former agricultural fields adjacent to all wetland areas are atypical or `problem' areas since
natural vegetation does not exist. However, in all cases, these areas still exhibit wetland hydrology,
hydrie soils and wetland vegetation.
3.1.5 Existing Wetland Mapping
Based on our review of the NWI "Valle Crucis" quadrangle map, the pond is the only previously
delineated wetland within the study area.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1. Wetland Area and Types
Based on the results of this assessment approximately 1.32 acres of "riparian" (Mitsch &
Gosselink) or "palustrine forested, scrub-shrub, and emergent" (Cowardin) wetlands were
delineated. The wetland acreage total does not include the pond. The approximate wetland
boundaries and acreage are indicated on Sheet 2.
4.3. Required Permits
Based on current rules, if proposed impacts total more than 0.1 acres of wetland, the ACoE and the
NC DWQ must be notified. If proposed impacts total more than 0.3 acres, a 404 Water Quality
Certification is required along with a permit application. Mitigation of the impacts may also be
required.
5.0 QUALIFICATIONS
GeoSci is licensed by the North Carolina Boards for Licensing Geologists and Registration of
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to perform geological and engineering consulting. This
Wetland Delineation was developed in accordance with generally accepted standards of geologic
1 and engineering practices in the state of North Carolina. In preparing this delineation, GeoSci may
have reviewed and interpreted information provided to it by third parties, including government
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agencies and private entities. GeoSci did not conduct an independent evaluation of the accuracy or
completeness of all such information.
Due to the limited nature of the delineation, we cannot warrant that all areas within the subject site
are of the same quality as that inferred from conditions observed at the surface or in soil borings. In
the event additional delineation is performed, either by GeoSci or by others, we reserve the right to
revise our opinion as to the extent of wetlands at the subject site.
This document was prepared for the sole use of James Brothers and his assignees. Use of the
document by third parties or for other purposes is at their sole risk; GeoSci disclaims any liability
for third party use or reliance. The contents of this document should not be construed as a
recommendation by GeoSci for or against purchase, sale, financing, or development of the property.
6.0 REFERENCES
(1) Beal, E.O. A Manual of Marsh and Aquatic Vascular Plants of North Carolina, Tech. Bul. No.
247, North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station, Raleigh, NC, 1977.
(2) Color Communications, Inc. Earth Colors, A Guide for Soil and Earthtone Colors,
Poughkeepsie, NY, 1997.
(3) Little, E.L. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees, Eastern Region, Alfred
A. Knopf, New York, 1992.
(4) Mitsch, W.J. & Gosselink, J.G. Wetlands, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1986.
(5) Olson, G.W. Soils and the Environment, Chapman & Hall, New York, 1983.
(6) Radford, A.E., Ahles, H.E., & Bell, C.R. Manual of the Vascular Flora of the Carolinas,
University of NC Press, Chapel Hill, NC, 1968.
(8) US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service & Biotic Consultants, Inc. Field
Office Illustrated Guide to Plant Species, Carbondale, IL, 198?.
(9) US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. 1996. Field Indicators
of Hydric Soils in the US. G.W, Hurt, Whited, P.M., and Pringle, R.F. (eds.). Fort Worth,
TX.
(10) US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Wetland Inventory. Plant Species List, 1998.
(11) Wetland Training Institute. Field Guide for Wetland Delineation, 1987 Corps of Engineers
Manual, Poolesville, MD, 1995.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 16, 2005
DWQ# 05-0807
Watauga County
CERTIFIED I?IAIL: 7003 3110 0003 6489 8100
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Richard Franklin
Atlantic Plan Engineering Corporation
P. O. Box 1691
Hickory, NC 27603-1691
Dear Mr. Franklin:
FRI r1r." " [ 9 odOP.o
JUN 2 2 2005
DENR - WATER QUALITY
MTLANDS AND STaRMNATER 6RANCN
On May 9, 2005, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a
General 401 Water Quality Certification to impact 79 linear feet of perennial stream in the Vineyard at
Laurel Creek residential development, located off of Rominger Road, Laurel Creek Township, in Watauga
County. On June 14, 2005, Mr. Daryl Lamb of DWQ's Winston-Salem Regional Office, accompanied by
Mr. Eric Brewer of your office, conducted a site assessment at the above referenced location pursuant to
issuance of a 401 General Water Quality Certification. Based on observations made during this assessment,
Mr. Lamb determined that the information in your application does not accurately reflect the conditions at
the site nor does it fully describe the planned impacts to surface waters as depicted on your site plan. In
order that we may determine the scope and nature of the proposed impacts associated with your project and
your project's compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, please provide seven (7) copies of the following
information:
1. A plan view of the entire site showing the delineation of all jurisdictional and isolated streams,
wetlands, and impoundments located on the site.
2. An amended application fully listing and describing all proposed impacts to jurisdictional and/or
isolated streams, wetlands, and impoundments that will occur as a result of your project.
3. Information detailing how you will comply with the requirements for compensatory mitigation if the
cumulative total of impacts to perennial streams equals or exceeds 150 linear feet and/or the
cumulative total of wetland impacts equals or exceeds one acre.
Until the information requested in this letter is provided, I will request (by copy of this letter) that the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers place this project on hold. Also, this project will be placed on hold for DWQ
processing due to incomplete information (15A NCAC 2H.0507(h)). The processing of this application
will begin when the requested information is received. Please be advised that if your proposed activity is
subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), you must also receive a Section 401
Water Quality Certification from the N. C. Division of Water Quality before you begin any work.
?b'?f' hI,Caro1ina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Certification Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Phone (919) 733-1786 FAX (919) 733-2496
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 Intemet hltoll h2o enr.state nc us/ncwetlands
Customer Service Number: 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Mr. Richard Franklin
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June 16, 2005
Please send the requested information to Mr. Ian McMillan, N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands
Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650. If you have any questions, please
contact Mr. Daryl Lamb, DWQ, Winston-Salem Regional Office, at (336) 771-4600 extension 293.
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
cc: Mr. Steve Chapin, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Wetlands/401 Unit File Copy
Central Files
Triage Check List
Date: 5/13/05 Project Name: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
DWQ#: 05-0807
County: Watauga
Daryl Lamb, Winston-Salem Regional Office
To:
60-day processing time: 5/9/05 7/7/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : (919) 733-9721
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
Office Use Only:
USAGE Action ID No.
DWQ No.
Bonn Version May 2002
(If any particular 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Nuinber(s) Requested: Nationwide 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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 (seethe top of page 2 for further details), 1 ek, hey 4 1
II. Applicant Information D
S E P 2005
1. Owner/Applicant Information DENR - WATER QUALITY
Name: James Brothers rfl); AI - 0-/ .nae+ -
Mailing Address: 2739 P Street NW
Washington- DC 20007
Telephone Number: (703) 447-3053 Fax Number: (703) 641-9630
E-mail Address: ib dciiinyahoo 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: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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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 1 I 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: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): DWQ# 050807
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1961-33-7411-000
4. Location
County:, Watauga Nearest Town: Rominger
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North on Hwy 321 from Boone,
left on Worley Rd right on Old Watauga River Rd., left on Rominger Rd. approximately
3.5 to 4 miles to site on left
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 36° 13.63' W 81 ° 50.14'
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 21.12 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Laurel Creek
8. River Basin: Watauga
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at htth !%h?c? cnr.?tatr.nc.us%admin/ma??s/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Undeveloped wooded area, site has an old barn on property.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Grade for a residential roadway serving single family lots
Equipment to be used will be bulldozers backhoes and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Construct residential roadway.
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 USACE 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 Army Com of Engineer Representative Steve Chapin & Daryl Lamb NCDENR, Winston-
Salem Regional Office asked that a wetlands delineation study be performed.
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.
No future work is anticipated after roadway construction.
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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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
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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: There is .16 acres of wetlands
impact Tile wetland area is shown in sheet 2 of the wetlands delineation study.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
-Wetland Impact
Site Number
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Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. impacts include, out Wk; 11UJ 111A11- w. -? -•---•-?• .----1 1
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, cte. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
•* 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at I '?j fl)::N1`
*** List a \wctland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, ctc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.09 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.16 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** Stream
Impact (please sttecif?
ndicate on map) (linear feet
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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and aflcr, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g.,
v, ctc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 0
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: N/A
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Open Water Impact
Site Number
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Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
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(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
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* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts mctuuc, UU& W? ???•
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, ctc.
5. 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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
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 proposed impact could not be avoided The proposed layout is such that the impacts
are necessary to access parts of the tract The road was changed to minimize impacts.
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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 '%h?a?.enr.statr.nc.us`iicv%ctl,ands/strmtidc.l1lml.
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.
Impact less than 0.16 acres
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
(919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http i;h?c? enr tit itc.nc.usl??rhiindc?.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(fedemUstate) land?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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
Miti ration
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund)_ Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within I5A NCAC 213.0242 or _0260.
XI. Stormrratcr (required by 3DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing roadway and barn 0.64 mTes impervious vs 21.12 acre site = 3%
Proposed roadway and homes 3.26 acres ± vs 21.12 acres = 15%
XI1. Sctivage 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.
Individual septic fields will be utilized for each lot.
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 M
XIV. 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).
/'Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
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1. 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
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 39
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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), ch re: ?
II. Applicant Information
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1. Owner/Applicant Information SEP J 2005
Name: James Brothers :._ CEO„Z -"?'?aTa r• - .
Mailing Address: 2739 P Street NW RFR4;_cf4
Washington DC 20007
Telephone Number: (703) 447-3053 Fax Number: (703) 641-9630
E-mail Address: ib dciiiDa yahoo 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: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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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: The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): DWQ# 050807
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1961-33-7411-000
4. Location
County: Watauga Nearest Town: Rominper
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): The Vineyard at Laurel Creek
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North on Hwy 321 from Boone,
left on Worley Rd right on Old Watauga River Rd left on Rominyer Rd. approximately
3.5 to 4 miles to site on left
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N 36° 13.63' W 81 ° 50.14'
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 21.12 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Laurel Creek
8. River Basin: Watauga
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at htth:/Jl20.enr.statc.nc.us/.:cimin/n1:1hS/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Undeveloped wooded area site has an old barn on property.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Grade for a residential roadway serving single family lots.
Equipment to be used will be bulldozers backhoes and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Constrict residential roadway.
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 USACE 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 Army Corp of Engineer Representative Steve Chapin & Daryl Lamb NCDENR, Winston-
Salem Regional Office asked that a wetlands delineation study be performed.
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.
No future work is anticipated after roadway construction.
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. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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
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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: There is .16 acres of wetlands
impact The wetland area is shown in sheet 2 of the wetlands delineation study.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact Located within
100-year Floodplain** Distance to
Nearest Stream
Type of Wetland***
(indicate on ma) (acres) (es/no) (linear feet)
P1 Culvert under rd. 0.0112 No 100' Freshwater Marsh
P2 Culvert under rd. 0.0052 No 200' Freshwater Marsh
Road Grading road 0.0330 No 380' Freshwater Marsh
PS
Culvert pipe
0.0218
No 440' Freshwater Marsh
P7 Culvert 0.0883 No 600' Freshwater Marsh
P6 Disipator 0.0008 No 780' Freshwater Marsh
__,..a- 1.... _ . n ;, t fr,• -, th:,ni7i-d rtrarinn- nradine. fill.
.- --
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. ,uipak.u ........... .......
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, ctc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online athm):'`N\%%
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.09 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.16 acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please secif )
Z..... ..,.. i;...;r...7 fne r„ t
,,e rtc anri associated rm-ran.
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* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. ttnpucts „w,uUc, UU, W? ,,.,. ?• -?• associated
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gair),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, cte.), excavation, ditching/straightening, c1c. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
Several intcmct sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g.,
ctc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 0
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
- „•••b
All List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts mc?uac, uu? UJU 110L 1l111l1GU LU. Lill,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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 watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
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 proposed impact could not be avoided The proposed layout is such that the impacts
are necessary to access parts of the tract The road was changed to minimize impacts.
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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:%?'h?«.?nr.stag.nc.u??nc??ctlands/strm??icl?.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.
Impact less than 0.16 acres
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
(919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at httn /ih?c? cnr.statc.nc.usiwr??/incic?.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
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): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(fedemUstate) land?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify______-----------)?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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
Miti ation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within I5A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by IDWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
Existing roadway and barn 0.64 acmes impervious vs 21.12 acre site = 3%
Proposed roadway and homes 3.26 acres ± vs 21.12 acres = 15%
XII. Scivagc 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.
Individual septic fields will be utilized for each lot.
XIH. 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. Other Circumstnnces (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).
ZApplicauUAgcnt's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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V NO. I
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NOTES
BEARINGS RELATIVE TO A PREVIOUS SURVEY OF ADJOINING ~P',PFRT Hr L~r V`y
r ROBERT E. GRINDSTAFF, MAP # 1075749-2 DATED. uCTC, a p atbE .w~~~t
AREA COMPUTED BY COORDINATE GECIMETRIX1,1 C Ai RE . N t 7AL 'PACT \ y
3 3.57 TOTAL % ACRES IN COMMON AREA
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5. TAX MAP PARCEL 1961-33-7411-000. ` 304229 SUFI (1S1 ,V
6. THIS MAP WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TI If Pt 'SRI, WHk:H NVT 70 AC l L99SuFT
/ MAY REVEAL ADDITIONAL CONVEYANCES, EASEMENTS, RICH WAt :TR 1 nPINIiNC WA Er S)URC.E TO 6: ND!r'L!IAL ~R ;NAPE[, - 69 AFT
RESTRICTIONS NOT SHOWN & IS NOT AN AI.TA/ACSM LAN[ 'Inc $URJEt WELI ,NOT A -MMI, NIT't OF -jBL' WATER
7 ALL PROPERTi OWNERSHIPS WERE TAKEN FROM CURRENT c.!NTr TAX MAP' SUPP'1 ? WA iEWATER DbP vI AEIHD" !G BE
AND/OR RECORDED PLATS ONLY . SEPTIC TANFS WNVIDuAL rn ]FPPOVED BY RECORDS /APPA,.A_HIAN LbTRICI HEAL'H 'LtAF7MENT FOR
8. BY GRAPHIC DETERMINATION, THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LIE IN FLOOD ZONE SEPTIC SYSTEM A OMMCN SPI F EI WILL BE °X" (AREAS DETERMINED TO BE OUTSIDE 500-YEAR FLOG PIAINI AS BY U~FD F?R SEL6'ED LOTS CuE UL :GNSTRAINTS Y~/
THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP, PUBLISHED BY THE FE EkA EMERGENCr
< < ` EF IN9Au FFi Y PLLNG. _ MANAGEMENT AGENCY, COMMUNITY-PANEL NUMBER 37025' F. Al I IT F EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 17, 1997. ~c ASV ..ice j ..K' roQN6 ^Jt JV FF 4 Pf r - -
LOT R Bt SING.e FAMILY. S~, 4 ~
T Et 9. CONTOUR INFERNAL IS 2 FOOT BY RADIAL TORO, BASED N aEFSUMEI EVATION 4 L(IT- CGMPLT NITF j UBDNSION PCCOlAT10N3 f1 MAF # 14) 6 F EE'c r RIN[, iAF t- r PIPE T.- c17E ,CS i.F-•€<,.'H,
OF 3675.81, TAKEN FROM HAND HELD G.P.S. T.B.M TOP jF IRJN 0 N-W F, 1 48
CORNER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY. hN~ 5A WALKING TRAIL EASEMENT SHALL 5F, INCORPORATED ."53 - CPEE Fz ?
10. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATION OF ALL UPI TIE; BEFORE INTO THE BUILDING SETBACK INP' AL~?NG THE SIDE _ ' - % ANY DIGGING OR GRADING. AND REAR OF ALL LOTS WITH ;FAIL WIDTH TO BE ~8 . WORLE~ F4 -
} 8 WIDE L-2 •2
6. THERE IS 122,289 7 SUET Q$! ACRES) OF L-4 F6 24'
COMMON AREA PROPOSED FOR TH1S SUBDIVISION ~•••~~.3 ~a•-t. F PIP , Ma 7m1re RICHAkD---j:' 17PANKLIN
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OWNER. JAMES BROTHERS / tAgO'S P.E. NC 028221
1927 37th ST. NW IRON Fk
WASHINGTON, DC 20007 SET / o,3hT
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DATE: 12-03-04 PROD No P.O. BOX 1691
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- OURSE BEARING DISTANCE 7( TA,
O P, N 15'36'00'W 11871' 1
8 7j1 TE r PJF s \ L-2 N 8629 6"W 44 14
3 S 79G1 43"W 92, 16' ANC FAN c S5 ~ L-4 N 885850"W 34.87' '%•i A_~
L-5 N 5536'4'"W 66.74
L-6 N 551445'•W 86.18' / -
L-7 N 304528'W 37.64' 11-8 N Ir 416'W 39.80' 3 _
L-9 N 28'05' 23 ?3_E 24 76. n ~C~ 6Snjry8 I<. / n a _ 9 COMMON aPG
L If' N 25 0W '39 0~ ti 6 ~ 91 _ FJ L11 N 684G `0•'F 61]5• ~A a 1 - :a= 30'"f.~;
L 12 87'45'281 58.78• 4"- i 2, an n -),,FT / 'I P. . AC. 1 `
SqF? St ASPHALT
~C 0 6F AC --tiEE E~AIG'U!A1K1N5 ON 6" A.BL
I'OR wiprH
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' N_TS.
T.B.M.
TOP OF IRON ELEV. _
3564 58 v UD
V ~ n.. - 14) / JOHN v!
EkSriNC, FOND y / 1f 6FIVl° f PEI-, c. 7L7 PALL
+.J9 81
36303 $OFT LEGEND r v 6' AC FT P"PFP? F. NUc.TAFF
0,83 ,
EXISTING PREEN
EXISTING CONTOUR LINE \4
: 18()4 iCFT \ \ Oy 7
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION FNTRANCE/EXHT AC '
E:DM PROPOSED SEDIMENT TRAP \ A T A r`: i
-t-- PROPOSED TEMP DIVERSION SWALE wcN
--X -X PR 'POSED SILT FENCE
I'1 PROPOSED INLET PROTECTION ~.i V ILI, - - Y
¦ 10 PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE PIPE ~7~ / 15) ~I
k';> PROPOSED RIP-RAP DISSIPATOF i 2298 SuFT L - - CIA
PROPOSED GRADE LINE 0.51 A o " to ~ a sOF~
PROPOSED "UNSTRUCTION LIMITS '0~ ,
A4 L I`-~
RLCOR& I_F DEEDS 8 , PAGE 303
25 VEGETATIVE IPo;.T-
STREAM BUFFER 32098 SOFT J I ,
SOFT 0.74 AC
WETAND ENCROACHMENT TABLE Ac F OW PATH FOR
UISCHAGGE FROM POND '?~'i //~~ih i~ / ~ ~ ll
ENO~I MINT SOFT -ACRE - _ 6 / -
1 486.77 0.0112 _ - _ - / 7 A s 9320 ;aFT n I AC
2 227.06 0.0052 STREAM 1 N ACHMtN
3 438.62 0.0330 - . z5 E Y~FT , / - ty A` i (24
4 949.40 0.0218 ENCR)AF "r N' LIFT
5 3846-18 OD883 PIPE v_
6 3457 0.0008 ~T6 r / 27287 SOFT DISSF'~ri_R 41) C,6 '1 4C, h
-TOTALS- 6982,60 0.1603 _ 3 35 h 0
DISSIP~iSIE 35 T% X211
DFr~_
TOTAL 146 073 A C
=1.12 iotoi Acres ~ A 2.23 TOTAL ACRES IN COMMON AREA
28302 SOFT
s'. % AVERAGE CROSS SLOPE IS 20% 0 65 AC !
\ v
NOTES '061 BEARINGS RELATIVE TO A PREVIOUS SURVEY OF ADJOINING EP'• B, Any - 2oa5o~o7
ROBERT E GRINDSTAFF, MAP H 7015149-2 DATED: OCT96F1 197 7 ~V
2. AREA COMPUTED BY COORDINATE GEOMETRY. 21,Q ACRE`_ N TOTAL 7RAS_ ` - - - - ~ - r ~ ~ ~ 3 V
3 3.57 TOTAL ACRES IN COMMON AREA
4 DEED REFERENCE DEED BOOR 129. PAGE 37. - , 19 '
5. TAX MAP PARCEL 1961-33-1411-000. \ 30429 wFT - t ~8~
6 THIS MAP WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TITLt -L L1 t WHICH NRZ 0.70 AC ) ,1957 SIFT MAY REVEAL ADDITIONAL CONVEYANCES, EASEMENTS RENTS " Wa :IP 1 7FN1 N; 4ATF ,k T1 BE INi, iC 41 OF iHA9ET~ V'•~ ` ..69 aC.
RESTRICTIONS NOT SHOWN & IS NOT AN ALTA7ACSM LAND OtF R>'FO WEB 5 '.NOT 4 MMCNITr .P PUH[ WATER ALL PROPERTY OWNERSHIPS WERE TAKEN FROM CURRENT 1 _ INri?A MAP Ss,PP • = - r ~~g1rAv
RECORDS AND/OR RECORDED PLATS ONLY. EP1I TANF v71VIDUAI u > APPROVED BI APPALACHIAN DI«PoO,T HEALTH PEPARTMENT FCR V \ _ 7
8 BY GRAPHIC DETERMINATION, THE SUBJECT PROPEPTI LIES N FLOOD LONE EP'Ir -'STEM O COMMCN ,fP'C F-EL" WILL BE V ~ / oll
°X" (AREAS DETERMINED TO BE OUTSIDE 500-YEAR FLOOD P JN) AS B~ 'ISED F,JP SEsfs LC ICTS ^uF TO 01 NSTRAINTS THE FLIID INSURANCE RATE MAP, PUBLISHED BY THE EELk ? tMER:ENC
MANAGEMENT AGENCY' ,,OMMUNITY-PANEL NUMBER 370257 E 4-~ ,T I E iNCtA~. ETS~L~ h{\ • v - - Fo~no NF 4 r
EFFECTIVE DATE, JANUARY 17, 1997. o "6- A~ ~ Ii TU BE iN(I'.. FAMIC k VV A / .p1 b; ;F ^'E; n,;` f `S F.', t 1.» ; PIPE PUFF ws 'R4
9 CONTOUR INTERVAL IS 2 FOOT BY RADIAL TORO, BASED ON 4`_3MED ELEVATION ~ ~ RO'W T ~ ~ ~OC ~~p~ MAF k ~y _ 4~ w_Hfr F PINDSIAr i NC ~ IZE `:x p ~`"'n,;A
4 X1'3"OMPL+ WT, SUBD'',SI,JN PEGiiLA19NS \ v / 1 OF 3675.81. TAKEN FROM HAND HELD (3.P.S. T.8 M, TOP Cr RON 0 N-W 48
CORNER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY. 5 TO 5. A WALKING TRAIL EASEMENT SHALL BE INCORPOPATEC Wi~pLF( f,REE_? I -_P3 48 f .i
AND REAR OF AL LOTS WITH ;.AIL- WIDTH TG BE ON 10- CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATION OF ALL UTUT E J BEFCRE INTO' THE BUILDIti I SETRAC. NE` ALGNS THE SIDE ' _ _P4 as
DIGGING OR GRADING } 8' WIDE. `~\s \ ' L-2 6. THERE IS 1221897 SOFT f281 ACRES] OF i"'•~ F P5 8 I ` y
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