20041156 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20040715

Re: ARO Tracking Notice, 8/18/04
Subject: Re: ARO Tracking Notice, 8/18/04
From: Kevin Barnett <Kevin.Barnett@ ncmail.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 11:44:13 -0400 'I r? AW
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Sorry Cyndi: ?-I Fldy
I had not updated FMPro.
Catalooche has started without a permit. A letter was sent this week.
The project is on hold.
Kevin
Still waiting, as Claire still is not having regular contractions.
Cyndi Karoly wrote:
Good afternoon Kevin
Below is this week's 401 Tracking Notice for the Asheville Regional Office. The Central
Office has not received your recommendations for these projects as of August 18,
2004. If you have not received any application, please let me know and I will fax it to
you. Please take note of the date received in the Central Office and the 60-day clock
projection.lf we do not have your comments by two weeks before the clock expires, we
may have to prepare the 401 without incorporating your comments, in order to avoid
waiving the 401.Two weeks from today, the application will be forwarded to the
appropriate Central Office staff member (me) if we do not have Regional Office
comments by then.The CO staff will then consult you if time allows and make a
recommendation on the 401 to John Dorney.
TRACKING:
401 Applications
DWQ No. ProjectCountyPermit TypeReceived Expires
04-1156Cataloochee Ski Area, Haywood Co., NW397/16/049/13/04
Please use the staff recommendation sheet in Filemaker Pro, and then
notify me that the report has been filed.My e-mail address is
[e-mail] you can call me at 919-733-9721.
1 of 2 8/18/2004 1:41 PM
Triage Check List
Date: Project Name: /tWca-
DWQ#: else
County:
To: [a ARO Mike Parker ? WaRO Deborah Sawyer
? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Joanne Steenhuis
? MRO Mike Parker ? WSRO Jennifer Frye
? RRO Steve Mitchell
From: &%cov, Telephone : (919) :3 2nj
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
X) 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:
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APPALACHIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LAND t WATER = DESIGN & B1111,D
July 8, 2004
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I )avid Baker o41 1 5 6
t Army Corps of I?nginecrs 'WATER UUALI I y bLul ION
Asheville Regulatory Field 014-icc
I I Pation Avenuc, Room 208
.Ashcvillc, NC 28801-5006
1)cur Mr. Baker,
(11 hchall'ol'Cataloochce Ski Area, we arc applying fur Clean Water Act 401 and 404
ccrIII ications li)r the stream piping at Cataloochec Ski Area iu Ilaywuud County, Nortl?
Carolina. This project is being conducted fur liacility expansion. Enclosed, please find
the following:
I. PCN Application
2. Agent Authorization Letter
3. ( icocral Site Features & Topography (Sheet I )
4. Stream Piping (Sheet 2)
5. Culvert Details (Slice( 3)
Il')'ou have any ducstiuns, I ntay be telephoned at 828-586-1973 Ext. 302.
skicc?cly,
N?, lt, , ( i e (.,,z, ?/L_,
Mickey B. I Jenson, Pti'S
V1cc President, I lydrologist and Principal Scientist
('c: Johu Dorncy, N.C. Division of Water Quality
Kevin Barnett, N.C. Division of Water Quality
David McHenry, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
3b7 S silts Clccl, Road Sylva, N('28719 Physical
Post C)1Hk c h,)x 52 IVVbS1Ui, NC28788 Nlailiiq;
828.58o.19*/'3 Phone [phone] Fax
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Office I Ise ( )nly:
USACE Action III-) No.
04 1 1 66
DWO No.
if auk liarlicular item is not applicable to tills project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" ralhcr than
leaving Ilic space blank.
1. Processing
I . Check all of the approval(s) rcduested for this project:
Scclion 40-1 Permit
Section 10 Permit
C 401 Water Quality Certification
F] k11MI-Mn or Watershed 13uflcr IZnles
_'. NalloOvNide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) IZequested: NWP 31)
i. II' this I lot iIIcation is solely it courtesy copy bccausc written approval 16r the -I(41 CcrL111catiuli
is not required, check here: ?
-I. II'payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program is pi,oposed I'M
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII -- IVlitigation), check here: LI
II. Applicant Information
I . ( )wner/Applicant lnfurmatiou:
Cataloochce Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodgc (toad
N/laggic Valley, NC 28751
[phone]
2 Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent AuthorizLition teller n?us( be
attached ifthe Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Mickey B. Ilenson, Principal
Appalachian 1?nviroruncntal Services
Post Office Box 52
Webster, NC 28788-0052
(8.28) 586-1973 I;xl. 302
Fax: [phone]
hickey.hcnsunlri?a1?palaehiancnviroument.cun?
Fmi,i VCraioji A ,id 2001
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M. 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 propc?ty
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity uu?p
and site plan must include it scale and north arrow. 'file specilic lootpriuts ol' all buildings,
imlwrvious surtaccs, or other facilities mast be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS 'topographic Quad Male and NRCS Soil Survey with tile j)1-0I)C1()1
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
USACF requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than I 1 by 17-inch format;
ho\Ncvcr, UWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers fuill-.sirc constinction
drawings rather than a sequential sl?ect version of the full-size plans. If full-siz.c plans arc
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be inf'mruwd that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable snaps are provided.
I . Manic of project: Cataloochce Ski Area
L. T.I.P. Prr?ject Number (NUDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (fax PIN): 8 7688=430965
3. I ocation
l'ounty: I laywood Nearest Town: Maggie Valley, N.C.
SUbd1Visio11 nan?e:
I)ircctions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Maggie Valley, take
I fighway 19 to Fic "fop Road. Proceed north approximately 3.4 miles until Ski Lodge (toad.
5. Site coordinates, if available (I.at/l,ong): N35° 33.69' / W83° 5.53'
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Recreation
7. Property size (acres): 111.7 acres
8. Nearest body of water (strear??/river/sound/ocean/lake): Yellow Patch Branch/I Icn?p Creek
9. River Basin: French Broad
M. Ucscrlbe the l?urpose of the proposed work: Parking Lot I-;xpansion
1 I .list the type ol' equipment to be used to construct the project: FAcavator, Loader & I hmip
Truck
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Agricultural, Forestry, Ski Area
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IV. Prior Project History
It' jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained Ior this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USAC Action lU Number, DWO Project Number, application date, and date permits and
ccrlilications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued pcrtuits,
certifications or other useful inlurnnation. Describe previously approved wetland, strcaut and
biller impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). if this is a N('I)U'I' project;
Its( wid describe permits issued for prior segtmcnts of the saune T.I.P. project, along with
C01I,Ntruc1iotl SChcduluS.
No permits have been requested.
V. Votore Project Flans
Are any additional permit rcqucsts anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work Irom the current
application:
N/A
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is file 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, pcrnlanwtt
and tculporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accollipauyiug siw
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be slutwn on it
dcliucanou ?map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and streaut
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs ntay be
included at the applicant's discretion. if this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section Vlll below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
I. Welland Impacts
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Situ Number 'type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream 'type of N?etlaud:k:k.k
(indicate on mal)) (acres) --- (yes/no)- --- - (linear feet) -
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* List each impact separately and idcntily lanporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechamizcd Clearing, gnulimg, fill,
excavation, Ilooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dates, separately list inyrtcls due to both suuclurc and flooding.
100-Year Iloodplains are identified through the Fcdcral Bntergency Management Agency's (FENIA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), M' ITNIA-approved local tloodi lain maps. Maps are available through the FIAIA Map Scrvicc Center at 1-8110-3.)8 )olb, of
online at IiU?_!/?rww_fetlut_goy.
*+ I is[ a wetland type Ihal best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., Freshwater/saltwater marsh, forestcd wetland, bcavcr pond,
Carolina na), bog, ctc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) ofexisting wetlands on the property: 0
"total area of wetland impact proposed: 0
?. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact Site Type Length of Average Width oh Perennial or
Number ImypepacttM* Impact Stream Name** Stream Before Intelmittent?
(indicate on map) - ---- - (linear feel)- Impact (please specify) -I'
SO-cam Piping (Sheet 2) Culvert 141Y UT to Yellow Patch/ d It Perennial
I temp Creek
i
List etch impact separately and iclcnlify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to. adverts and associated tip-rap,
damts (scparatclp list impacts due to both structure and Hooding), relocation (include linear Icel beliire and idler, and met 10ss/gaio6
slabiliz.atiou aclkilics (centeut wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/statightaniog, etc. It sUCaur tclocalioo is
pn,posCd, plans and profiles showing the limcar Iootimia Fur both the original Mud relocated streams must be iuclnded.
Strcamr mantC can be found ou USGS topographiC mmtps. It a su-cam has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downsirCam mamwd slrCam into Which it Ilows. USGS snaps arc available through the US(iS at 1-800-358 9010, or omlinc at
" w_nsgs_goy. Several iutcruet silos also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (c-g, ????Atopoi.utr?.cotn,
?? ??,,? lira r? uCSLcout, cic.
('unlufative impacts (finear distance in feet) to all strea?ns on site:-- 149' of a 4IK" ('It11' yv-ill
he installed for-imrking.lot expansion.
3. 0111C11 Water hippos, including Lakes, Ponds, 1?Stuafies, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and airy
other Water ofthe U.S.
Page 6 of 13
Open Water Impact Area of Name, ofN aterbudy "Type of Watetbody
:?
Site Number 'I ype of Impact Impact (tl applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
tuulicaw 1111 uutp) (acres) bay, ucouu, etc.)
I i,t cad] impact scparmtcl) and identify lcmpolmy impacts. Impacts inAudc. but arc not limited to. fill. cxca\atiun, dredging,
Iloodiug. dunnage, bull.bcads, GC.
-1. Pond Ureation
11' construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream 11111?acts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, (lie proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any reaps 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-dOWil valve or spillway,
PlOposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout po11d,
local stormwater requirement,
Size of watershed draining to pond: -- Expected pond surface area:
V11. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe pleasures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may he useful to provide
information related to site constraints
such as topography, buildi?lg ordinances, accessibility, and
lMancial 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 constructio11
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
149' 01'a 48" CMP will be installed for parking lot expansion.
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N111111. Mitigation
I>?N11 - In accordance with 15A NCAC 211 .0500, mitigation may be re(_luitcd h)" tl?u N1'
I ?ivisiuu of Water Duality For projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of iu?pacts to
hcsl?water wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feel of total irupacts to purcuuial
slrcau?s.
IJSACI" In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification ol' Nahomride
I'urniils, published in the federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be rCClUircd wheu
iicccssary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are utiniu?al. I?aclors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value 01' tile illil)aCtcd
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of' appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples ol'mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
1,u1 are not limited to: reducing [lie size of the project; establishing and maintaining wctlaud
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing lusses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving siurilar
liurctions and values, preferable in the saute watershed.
if nriligation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached iu urdcr
fur IISACI; or DWD to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
laekiug a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed oil hold as
incomplete. Art applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for Stream restoration
in DWD's Draft "Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
hop;//1?2u.enr.slate.nc.us/ncwellands/sUmt?ide.hUnl.
I. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as uu?clr inforuralion as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if olisitc), affected stream and river basin, type and an101-Int (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.
-- -------- - ---
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2. Nitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWII' must be
reviewed and approvcd before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requiren?cnts. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 40I/Wetlands Unit if payment into tl?c
Nt'WRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding (lie application
process fur the NC'WRP check the NCWRP website at lut ://h2u.cnr.stat?.nc_us/?ar?!in?lu?.litui. Ii
usc ol'the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
(lie following information:
Amount of, stream mitigation requested (linear fcet):___._--
Auu?uut ul huller mitigation rcqucsted (square feet):
Amount of' Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ol* Non-riparian wetland n?itigation requested (acres):
Anw?n?t of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):_-- _ _--
IX. Envii-mme ital Documentation (I)WQ Only)
I)ocs the project involve an expenditure ofpublic Iinuls or the use of public (federal/sta(e/local)
laud?
Yes [] No L]
III yes, does the project require preparation of' an environmental document pnrsuaa?t. to the
rcquircn?ents of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NL'PA/SFPA)?
Note: If you are not sure wl?etl?e?- a NEI'A/SEPA document is required, call file SLI'A
Coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes [_] No ?
I ['Yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? It's,), please attach it
copy ofllic NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
X. Proposed Impacts oil Riparian and Watel'shed Buffers (I)WQ Ouly)
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
?nap, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from (lie l)WQ
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
(Ncusc), I5A NCAC 213 .0259 ("far-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Watcr Supply Buffer Requircrncnts), or otl?er (please idc ntily-_- )?
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Yes [_1 No [_] if you answered "yes", provide the following iii1or talion:
ldcnlily the square feel and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian Buffer-s. 11' I>ul4cl
Mitigation is required calculate [lie required amount of mitigation by applying the buffo
MLIhipliers.
Lonu* Impact Mullipliur Recluired
(square I'ect)- ion
I 3
2 1.5
"total
* Lone I extends out 30 teet perpendicular from near bank otchannel; Zonc 2 extends an
additional 20 icct iron the edge of Zone 1.
It buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., I hmatiou
ol, Property, Conservation basement, Riparian Bull-er Restoration / l nhancemcnt, Prescrvalion or
Payment into the Riparian Butner Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate inluruiation as
identified within I5A N('A(' 211 .0242 or .0260.
X1. Storikiwater (DWO Ouly)
I )cscribe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on Ilic site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and vwtlands
downsU-cam from the property.
---- -- - --------
X11. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated ti-o?n the proposed project, or available capacity of tlic subject tacility.
.X111. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this ante irl violation of IM) Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211 .0500) or any Buffer Rules'?
Yes [] No U
Is tills an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes [ I No [_]
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XIV. Othel- Ci?•cu?ustauces (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application Alfficieutly in advance of' desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant u?ay
choose to list constraints associated with construction or se+1enci11g that may in?Iu?se lir??its o??
wort: schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dales associated with Endangered and
'T'hreatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Appli?n?il/tYgcut s
(Agent's signature i
i?aturc Dale
'alid only ifan authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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LAND l WATER • DtStIGN & BUILU
April 8, 2G("
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C,S.Army C::orpsl of Eaigincors
Ashevillo Rtguletory (Field Office
151 Pstton Aveiwc, Room 208
Asheville, North Cerolina 28801.5006
[agar Mr. Baker;
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