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March 2, 2007
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NC DENR DWQ
Wetiands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Pr`~~~'~~~ENT
RECEIVED
RE: West Mill Creek Estates, Ashe County, NC
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Transmitted with this letter are 7 copies of the 404/401 permit application for the referenced project and
a check for $200.00 to cover the 401 permit fee. The application is for a NWP 39/33 and WQC 3402.
Proposed impacts are 401inear feet of perennial stream, 76 linear feet of intermittent stream. An NOV
was issued to the applicant on 12/15/2007 (Ache-2007-010) which is why we are submitting this
application to DWQ. The applicant is West Mill Creek Holdings LLC with contact listed as Mr. Frank
Mingo. E'nV Inc. is the consultant and alternate contact. Please include me on the copy list of all project
related correspondence. -
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If you have any questions regarding these items please call meat 828-297-0946, thank you.
Sincerely,
J hn C. Vitas ~~ '"
President, E'nV Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
cc: Mr. Frank Mingo
Mr. Daryl Lamb
Mr. Jason Herman j `~ ~'~ ~ D
MAR 5 2007
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. '
(1t any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
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RECEIVED
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 ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39 and NWP 33
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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, 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~~ n
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II. Applicant Information MAR ~ X001
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: West Mill Creek Holdin s LLC ~JENR • wAY~~ 4u~Q~~
Mailing Address: 8032 NW 161 Terrace
Miami Lake, FL 33016
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number:~305) 779-1145
E-mail Address: frank(a~305homes.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: John Vilas
Company Affiliation: E'nV-ECS, Inc.
Mailing Address: 3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: jo~env-ecs.com
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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: West Mill Creek Estates
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 203091218383, 203081416123
4. Location
County: Ashe Nearest Town: Clifton
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): West Mill Creek Estates
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From Jefferson follow
NC HWY 88/194 north approximately 5-miles to Warrensville where the two highways split
Turn left, following NC HWY 88 west approximately 3.5-miles to West Mill Creek Road
Turn right onto West Mill Creek Road and follow approximately 2-miles to site which is on
the left side of road.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.47506 °N -81.58380 °W
6. Property size (acres): 49.56-acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Mill Creek
8. River Basin: New
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Primarily forested site with some clearing from timbering
activities and areas of forest replanting with White Pine. Adjacent and nei hboring areas
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consist of rural residential and agriculture in the form of cattle, hamproduction, and
Christmas tree production.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The West
Mill Creek Estates project is a proposed medium sized residential development with a total of
40 lots ranging in size from 1-acre to 3-acres. Access to the site is provided off of West Mill
Creek Road with a proposed crossing over Mill Creek, in order to fain access to the site.
Two other crossings are proposed as part of the site development in order to gain access to
proposed lots on the south side of an unnamed tributary of Mill Creek. At the entrance to the
site, a 96" by 40' culvert was installed previouslypart of the site development without a
404/401 permit. A notice of violation was issued with several problems being cited as part of
the project not being in compliance with water uality standards per North Carolina General
Statute 143-214.1. The 96" by 40' culvert is proposed to be removed and re-installed under a
NWP 39. Typical heavy machinery will be utilized as part of the site development including
bulldozer, trackhoe, and dumptruck.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of proposed work under this PCN
application is to gain access to the subject property and allow for lot development as part of a
residential subdivision.
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. There have been no prior project submittals or permit applications for the
West Mill Creek Estates subdivision to the NCDWQ or the USACE. A Project ID has been
issued through the NCDLR: Ashe-2007-010. A Notice of Violation (NOV) has been cited for the
project referencing the 96" by 40' culvert installation and three additional items related to
riparian areas and erosion control issues. The 96" by 40' culvert is being treated as an after-the-
fact violation, and it is being addressed through this PCN application for a NWP 39. The
additional items outlined in the NOV reference letter are being handled through a Corrective
Action Plan (CAP) with the NCDWQ. Please see the attached copy of the NOV reference letter
for details included with the PCN application.
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 further project plans are anticipated as part of the West Mill Creek Estates subdivision
development.
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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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should 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 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: Three proposed stream impacts
are anticipated based on the site plan for the West Mill Creek Estates project. Stream Impact
One is located at the entrance to the site off of West Mill Creek Road where the proposed
entrance road will cross Mill Creek. Stream Impact one is an after the fact violation that is
being addressed. The original 96" by 40' CMP will be removed and re-installed,
countersinkingpipe one foot below channel grade. Grade control measures will be
installed above and below the culvert to prevent head cutting and maintain channel stability if
needed. Stream Impact Two is on UT-Mill Creek, an intermittent stream with a proposed 36"
by 40' CMP to allow construction of a 25' wide subdivision road providing access to 11 lots
on the southern portion of the stream. Stream Impact Three is also located along UT-Mill
Creek with a proposed 36" by 30' CMP that will allow for the construction of a private
driveway providing access to two lots on the south side of the stream. Both 36" CMPs will be
countersunk 20% of the pipe diameter below channel grade. The total permanent impact to
waters of the US is 110 linear feet and is being requested under the NWP 39. In addition,
temporary measures are being~ermitted in order to pipe around the impact sites two and
three during the installation of the culverts. The total temporary impact to waters of the US
amounts to 6 linear feet and is being requested under the NWP 33.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of 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.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year
Floodplain Nearest
Stream Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.)
( es/no)
(linear feet)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 14,402 sf/ 0.33-ac.
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
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construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
One Mill Creek Culvert Perennial 7.5' 40' 0.007
Two UT- Mill Creek Culvert Intermittent 2.5' 40' 0.002
Three UT- Mill Creek Culvert Intermittent 2.5' 30' 0.002
Two UT- Mill Creek Temporary Intermittent 2.5' 3' 0.0002
Three UT- Mill Creek Temporary intermittent 2.5' 3' 0.0002
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 110'/116' 0.0114
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resultin from the ro'ect:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0114
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0114
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 110'/116'
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
8. 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
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Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
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. Access to the site is only
available from West Mill Creek Road and Mill Creek runs adjacent to the road on its western
flank. In order to gain access to the site, Mill Creek has to be either brid ed or put into pipe
Building a bridge is too expensive an option. The pipe length at this installation will be kept to a
minimum in order to minimize impacts. The location of the crossing has been sited to avoid
impacts to the delineated wetland UT-MC-W1 which is located adjacent to Mill Creek south of
the proposed crossings. The other two stream impacts are necessitated if portions of the site are to
be reached for lot and residential development due to slope constraints on the site for road
construction. Impacts will be minimized at each of the piped crossing by countersinking_ the
culverts to allow for the establishment of stream substrate material to develop inside the pipe
thus mimicking the natural conditions of the stream channel for aquatic life.
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.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, 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.
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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 NCEEP 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://h2o.enr. state. nc.us/ncwetlands/stem ~ide.html.
IX.
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.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
2. 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 [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No
3. 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)
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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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", 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 Multiplier Required
(square feed Miti~atinn
3 (2 for Catawba)
1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendiculaz from the top of the neaz bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration ,
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Existing impervious acreage is less than 1 % of
the total site. Proposed impervious area is approximately 6.15-acres out of a 49.56-acre site.
Proposed imperviousness is 12.4% of the total site. This impervious total reflects all roads at
twenty feet wide, driveways at twelve feet wide, and estimated house footprints for each
proposed lot site. In order to reduce sedimentation of surface waters during the construction
process, silt fences, sediment control settling/detention basins and hydro seeding will be
employed. Post construction Stormwater management will be established in accordance with
Ashe County Ordinance Chapter 156.46 Residential Subdivisions and NCDOT standards for
secondary roads as well as minimum construction requirements for private county standard
roads. Because the project has a proposed impervious area of less than 30% and no high density
type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Enhancement, or Payment into the
appropriate information as identified
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impervious areas are proposed in the project site elan the project is exempt from state
stormwater requirements.
XII. 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.
Private septic systems will be used in association with the West Mill Creek Estate subdivision
with no anticipated discharge of wastewater.
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 anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ® No ^
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. 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).
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(Agent's signature is valid only if a~a authori2ation letter from the applicant is provided.)
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`~ ,,77 ~i William G. Rocs Ir., Secretary
r North Carolina ikpartmcnt o!' Environment and Natural Resources
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p .r Alan W. Klimek, p.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 15, 2006
Mr. Fraztcisco Mingo ,~ ~ ~ _ ~ 4 ~ 6
8032 NW Terr
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Subject: Compliance Inspection -West Mill Creek Subdivision
Unltalned Tributary to Mill Creek, Class C Trout + Waters
Ashe County
Dear Mr. Mingo:
On December 11, 2005, Steve Tedder, Daryl 1;.arrtb, and George Smith, o: this office, met ~rvltlt Mr. ~Mlte
lrlliott of Timber Solutions, Inc. in order to determine compliance with the NPD1rS Permit No. NCGO10000,
and all other required permits per North Carolina General, Statute §143-215.1. Also, the intent oftlle
inspection was to determine cotpliance with water quality standards per North Carolina General Statute
§ 143-214.1.
In order to comply with water quality Standards the following leasures must be implemented:
1. .Apply for a permit with the Asheville Regional Office with the US Army Corps of Engineers to
remove and° install the culvert' in Mill Crceki Also; if you intend to perform stream stabilization
above and below the culvert at that time yov should apply for that permit concurrently.
2. You should contact a consultant to evaluate measures to stabilize and restore the stream that was
dcsigtlatcd as intetmitlent trout waters, which starts from the confluence with Mill Creek and goes
for approximately 1 100-feet. (See Attached Form)
3. Contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office, Division of Land Resources (DLR) in order to
modify the erosion & sediment control plan to show the Unnamed "tributary to Mill Creek, Class
C Trout + Waters. DLR applies the 25-foot trout buffer rule.
4. You will need to install .measures to eliminate the sediment from leaving the site, and entering the
waters of the State. Your consultant may need to work with DLR as part of the approved erosion 8c
sediment control plan.
You or your consultant must submit the restoration plan to iilis ofnce on or before ] anuary 5, 2007. If you have
airy questions please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Regional Supervisor
cc: Mr: Mike Elliott, 206 Jo Thomas Ro~rd, Lansing, NC 28643
Danny Smith - DWQ NPS Assistance and Compliance Ovcrsighc Unit
DWQ Central Files
Division of Land Resources- WSRO
WSRO -DWQ Pile Copy ,~ ~a
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality SBS Wuughrown tirrcct Winstort-Salim, NC 27107 Phone (336) 77]-SOrH) Fax [phone] ~t431
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WETLAND DELINEATION DATA FORM
Date: G \ "~
ner: iL • n_ Coun
n., i ,State: hJt--
Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water Ca (in.)
Depth to Free Water e tG'" (i~~~)
Depth to Saturated Soil (`y _(in.)
o_:....,..., i.,a:,.or,.~~ Crrnndarv Indicators
aturated <12" ~/ Water-stained les
Jater Marks Local soil survey
rriiment nenncits FAC-neutral test
Drainage Pattems ~ ~ Vtner Ittemar~:sl
Remarks:
a0~y. ~
Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water C`~ (in.)
Depth to Free Water 1:xr (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil t` +_(in.)
Primary indicators Seconder lndicat
Inundated Oxidized Rhizos heres
Saturated <12~~ Water-stained leaves
Water Marks Local soil surve data
Sediment De osits
Drainage Pattems FAC-neutral test
Other (Remarks)
Remarks:
~~ R.
Wetland lion-Wetland
Communit LD.: Plot LD.. - Communit LD.: Plot LD.:
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? .Yes Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes
Si nificant disturbance (atv ical situation)'? No Si nificatn disturbance (a ical situation)? No
,_ .~._ _ _....,.,«:.,i ...,,wie.., ~rP~~ No Is this a potential problem area? No

North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date:
Evaluator:
Total Points:-T-
Stream is at least intermittent
if ? 19 or perennial if ? 30
Project: (~tl !I ~-~ ~~ ~ ~- Latitude:
I 3C~° ~c~'~'7'~S" ~
Site: I . Longitude: U ~ ^~ S
U'Y. ~'~.
,~~ I County: ;~ ~
.+ ~ .
Other 1~.~rfE~'tywV,~~Q
e. g. Quad Name:
A Geomor
holo s
b
~ r~ - --- ' -- ----
-
_
u
.
total
--- -----.- ~Y_____ )_
1a Continuous bed and bank
Absent
Weak --
Moderate ' -
Strong
__ ---
-_.. ___
2. Sinuosity
_ _- -

0

_ . 2

. ---- __

~. _
-.
_ _ -
3. In-channel structure riffle-pool sequence
-- ---
--- -- _
-- -- -- ~ 1
1 - 3
3
4. oil texture or stream subst

__
r
at
e sorting
_
0 -
_ ~--

-
-
_
_
_
5. Active/relic floodplain
-- ---------
- 0 1
1 2
~"1 3
----

----
Depositional bars or benches

0

~ -- - -
-~ - 3

- -
--
__ _
raided channel -
- -- --- -
- 0 _
-
1 2
.__ -- ~ - ~ ~
-----~-.-
--
8. Recent alluvial deposits

a

- __
0 ~ 1.

-
--
'i~ 2

~ _- 2 3

- - ------ .
9
Natural levees
____-
_--------
-__ __ -`

~~

2
3

10. Headcuts
--- ---
-_
O
1 -
_
~~ - - 3
---.._____
11 Grade controls -
---

p

0
5

~ ._ 3

__ -----
__
12 Natural valley or drainageway

--- --
_ -- --
__.

0 .

_ __

0
5

__
-
~1 -

_____ _.
_ ___
13. Second or greater order channel on
' . 1.5
existino _-_ _ ___
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No = 0 " w.-
evidence. ~es = 3,,'~
a Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrol~_ (Subtotal_= ~ )
_..
14. Groundwater flow/dischar - -

_.-__ _--- - --------- __ _
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or 0
1
2

.-_ - -- _ -_

.
Water in channel -- dr~or growing season
--
16
L 0

_ 1 2 r
.
eaflitter
_- -
__ _ _
17 Sediment on
plants or debris 1 5 -
1

- - _
05

_
- - ~ -- - - --

_ _-_- b ,,'
_
-_ _. __
__ --- -
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0

0 0 5

-.-
- C1~

_- - 1.5

- -- -
19. Hydnc soils (redoximorphic features) presents
- _ _ _ -- ---
N o = C

--

Yes
- 1.5

1.

C. Biology (Subtotal = `~, ~l v~, ~
------- --- __
_ - -----
- --
20 . Fibrous roots in channel -
--------- --
b

3 ,

2
- - --
1

-_
_ -

21
. Rooted plants rn channel
-- --- ---- -
_ -
~~
2
- - -~ - ~
-
-_ -
_

_
22. Crayfish
--- _ __ __
- -

~
_ " _
0 5
_. --
1 0

-
23. Bivalves
-- - -_ -
-
-
~
- __
1
__ -- -
2 1.5

-- _
- -- --- -
- -
24. Fish
- _ _ _ _
. 0
- _ -_ ~, .._ _.
t _ -- ---- _
1 3
. - - -- --- ..
25. Amphibians

_
__ - --- - _

0 _ . .-
=~-

~Q,S _ _ _
---

1

_-.
._ ---- --.

26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)

-
- - _
p

.

__ _ -_

0 5

__-

1
;i 1 5

-- -
- -•
1
5
27. Filamentous algae periphyton
_
- - - ---- - -
0 -

~ '' .
-- - --
2 .
. _ -- --- _ --

28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus

-- -- ---
-

-
0 _ . ~.~

-

__._ __ 3

_
-- ---
--- -- _
29 Wetland plants in streambed

- 6-- ---...- -- --- ---

Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of u
l
d
l
~

FAC 0 5; 1 5
0 5 1
--- -
- -
FACW ~' 75 OBL 1 5 SAV 2 0 Other = 0
p
an
p
ants, I tem 29 focuse s on the presence of aq uatic or wetland pl ants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch

North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: ~ % ~ W / o _r Project: t~.,l ~ i C'.~ra k ,`,,~~ : _ Latitude: 3(0~ c~ V C~ (~ ~ ~ ~'^I
Evaluator:( ~-- ~- Site: Longitude: gl ° 3 'Q'~. ~$~
Total Points: ------_ -_ Other ~ti~r,f 4 ~r.a:u ~ ~~ e..
Stream is at least intermittent County: n,
if ? 19 or erennial if ? 30 ,r ~ o~ f y ~ ~ ~ ~' - < e. g. Quad Name:
µ..

A. Geomor holo Subtotal = i °' - - -T--

Absent

Weak
---
.
Moderate _ '

Strong
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2~
~ 3
___ ___ __
2. Sinuosity
-
0 _
1.;
2
3
_ -----
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 ~,~ 2 _
______._ --- - _ -- g
4 Soil texture or stream substrate sortin
0
_ _
1
_
C2.
_--
3
_-
_
5. Active/relic floodplarn ~1_

~
1
-- -
2- -
3-------
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 ~ 2 3
7. Braided channel d .

. _. 1 2

_ _ _ 3
-...

_. _ _ -
____ _ __
8. Recent alluvial deposits
_
0 __ _
s
_ ~ a~'`__
?.
3
_ _
9 a Natural levees ~Cf,° 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 ~_ 3
11. Grade controls 0 'r 0.5,~ 1 1 5
12. Natural valley or drainageway _
0 0.5 (1,~3 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existrn
y
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No = 0
r' Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
~Subtotal = t~ ~ )
Hydrolo~y
B.
_
_ --
_
_
_
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 '~~ 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or 0 ~.%"~; 2 3
Water in channel -- dry or growing season _ - _
16 Leaflitter 1 5 ~ 0 5 0
17 Sediment on plants or debris
------- --- - 0
_ r: __ _
(0 ~
_ _ . _ ----- 1
- _ _ - - 1.5
-- _.
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) r 0 0.5 1 1.5
--
19 Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? _.
0 0
Yes - 1 5
/ ;.
C. Biology (Subtotal = ' ~ )

_

__
__
20b Fibrous roots m channel 3 ~ 1 0
---
21b. Rooted plants in channel
3 _
t~21-
_ _ __ 1 ____ __
0_
22. Crayfish ~'D _ 0.5 1 1.5
23 Bivalves _ _ X15 1 2 _+ 3
24. Fish ~0` 0~ 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 , _
_ _
1 __
_ 1 _5__
_
--- - -
---- -
26 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 ~>

1

15
27. Filamentous algae_ periphyton r 0 1 2 3

28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus..

b
~U _
_
~w, 0.5
, _
1 _
__
1.5
Wetland plants in streambed
29 Ff~ 0 5, ~ACW 0 75, OBL = 1 5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item -9-focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)
Sketch:

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USAGE AID#
DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
;,~„ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: ~` ~ r ~ ~`v~ . ~~«- .za ~ , .~
~~~;.
.Eva uator's name: ~ ,,. ,,, ~ , ~ , ~. w,- ~ ~~ r t
3. Date of evaluation: v7 ~~'~'~~~°~~ ~~ 4. Time of evaluation: (,`~ ~.;, ;;~,>.
5. Name of stream: (,4 I - (~'~ ~1 i ~ r. c It 6. River basin: ~~t' ~•.
7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order: ~~s~
9. Length of reach evaluated: ~ ~ f.~ t'~~~'~ ~i~~± 10. Counry: ~~ z, .a -
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if an ~V~ ~.v~>~C..~°.: ~~;~~,-r~:~"~`;~,
y)~ ~`°
Latitude (ex 34.872312): ~`~ ~' ~ , .• 3 ~ ~`'~ Longitude (ex -77.556611): _ ~~~ ~~ ```~ ~= ~~t ~ ~ ~ ~~•~~~~
Method location determined (circle): GPS ~'Topo Sheet ~'' Ortho (Aerial) Photo/UIS Other G[S Other ~..~-.k4r~~?^-..~ !. ~,,.~"
13. Location of reach under evaluation (node "iear'by roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions:
16. Site conditions at time of visit:
~.~
17. dentify any special waterway classification`s known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Su 1 Watershed I-IV)
- Pp Y
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES ~NO.~ If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES ~NO~ 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YE NO
.........:.
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
22. Bankfull width:
~% Forested
_% Cleared !Logged _% Other ( )
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): ~ e ~~
Gentle (2 to 4°io) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (> 10%)
-Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%)
2.5. Channel sinuosity: Straight ~` Occasional bends
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location. terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): ~~
..' t Comments:
Evaluator's Signature /,,~ ~'~ ~•
._...~~.~~°~ , }~s':Ca `~,.., Date ~%
This channel evaluation form is intended to ~e used only as a guide to assist landowners and elhvir~nmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
~ CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE
G'oastal Piedtnont Mt~unt~in SCORE
1 Presence of flow /persistent t '
poo s m stream
no flow or saturation = 0• stron flow = max oints 0 - 5
0 - 4 0 - 5

~
2 Evidence of past human alteration `
.extensive alteration = 0• no alteration = max oints 0 - 6 0 - 5 0 - 5 y
3 Riparian zone ~ '/
no buffer = 0• Conti wows wide buffer = max oints 0 - 6 0 - 4 0 - 5 j

4
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discha ,
rges
extensive dischaz es = 0• no dischaz es = max oints 0 - 5
0 - 4 0 - 4
Grou
d
g n
water discharge
U no dischar e = 0; s rin s see s wetlands, etc..= max oints 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 4
~ ' Presence of ad
6 jacent tloodplain
,y~ no .flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 2
Entrenchme
t / fl
a ~ n
oodplain access
dee 1 entrenched = 0• fre went floodin = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 2
g Presence of adjacent wetlands
no wetlands = 0• lar a ad•acent wetlands = max oints 0 - 6 0 - 4 0 - 2
9 Channel sinuosity _-
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 3
Sedi
en
10 m
t input
extensive de osition= 0• little or no sediment = max oints
&
Se 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 4 '?
~
11 e
diversity of channel bed substrate 7
fine homo enous = 0• lar e, diverse sizes = max oints NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5

12 Evidence of channel incision or wideni ~~
~ ng
dee 1 incised = 0• stable bed & banks = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 t_
13 Presence of major beak failures
severe erosion = 0• no erosion stable banks = max oints
Root de
th
l d 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5
14 p
ana
ensity on banks
1.., no visible roots = 0• dense roots throw hout = max oints 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 a'
~
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
substantial im act =0• no evidence = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 '~'
Presence of riffle-
o
U
i Yf
] 6 p
o
r
pple-pool complexes
F„ ~ no riffles/ri les or ools = 0• well-develo ed = max oints
Habitat
o
l
i 0 - 3 0 - 5 0 - 6
H
' 17 c
mp
ex
ty
,
:, little or no habitat = 0• fre went varied habitats = max oints 0 - 6 0 - 6 0 - 6
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
no shadin ve etation = 0• continuous cano = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 ,
19 Substrate embeddedness _
.dee 1 embedded = 0• loose structure = max NA* 0 - 4 0 - 4
Presence of strea
i
20 m
nvertebrates (see page 4)
~,,, no evidence = 0• common numerous es = max oints 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 - 5 ; I
G7 Pr
n
f ~
21 ese
ce o
amphibians
O no evidence = 0; common numerous es = max oints 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 4
1
P
f
O 22
resence o
fish.
~ no evidence = 0; common numerous es = max oints 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 4 '~'
Evid
il
23 ence of w
dlife use
no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max oints 0 - 6 0 - 5 0 - 5 :~
Totah Poiats Possible 100
100 l0U

* TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) ~ rl
Th ese cha racteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.