Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20041788 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20041103r i TF?, p i'0,, *A p c" 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 November 15, 2004 DWQ Project # 04-1788 New Hanover County Mr. Richard & Janet Lacy 531'1 Dorchester Road Greensboro, NC 27407 Subject Property: 8660 River Road, Wilmington, NC Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Dear Mr. & Ms. Lacy: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill j within or otherwise impact 0.23 acres of wetlands for the purpose of constructing a drive way at the subject property, as described within your application dated November 1, 2004 and received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on November 3, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3404 (GC3404). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 14?when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or LAMA Permit. This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. 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 fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NQAC 2H.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Thje Additional Conditions of the Certification are: L Impacts Approved The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved (Units) . Plan Location or Reference 404/LAMA Wetlands 0.23 (acres) Wetlands Certification Unit ) Mail Servile Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 1 Crabtree Bptdevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 no: 919-733.1786 / FAX 919-733.6893 / Internet: httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.uslncwetlands ?ee Carolina ti;2 2 Mr. & Ms. Lacy Page 2 of 3 November 15, 2004 2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the jmost recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual. d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur fin 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. 4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be paced in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 5. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. j Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct . impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. Yo 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, i Mr. & Ms. Lacy Page 3 of 3 November 15, 2004 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 Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919- 733-9721 or Noelle Lutheran in the DWQ Wilmington Regional Office at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P. . AWKlbs Enclosures: GC 3404 Certificate of Completion cc: Kim Williams, Land Management Group, Post Office Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office DWQ Wilmington Regional Office DLR Wilmington Regional Office File Copy Central Files Filename: `04-1788 Richard and Janet Lacy (New Hanover) 401 i 401 ISSUED I "p 4m: yffi e 45 glow" AaneA *v Yad 3805 G UkA& lle Bruce w nbl f", "28503 961 Q1ice boa 2522 Wdm i ykn, AoA Watdina 28402 JW kww:940--f52-0004 TO: Ms. NoeIle Lutheran Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 November 1, 2004 041788 RE: 41 Water Quality CertificatiOn Application for Dick Lacy, 8660 River Road Site New Hanover County, NC Dear Noglle: .*W#xah epAce: Y. Q &x 7720 504 V- W&M 92Aeet ,ffankv, W27954 A~ 252-4573-34500 Enclosed is a401 Water Qualify Certification Application for your review. TThis appln is submitted on behalf of Dick and Janet Lacy for an 8.28-acre tract located offof River Road in Wilmington, NC. The applicmg is proposing to build a home with the site. Although they have attempted to minimize impacts through careful site design, wetlands exist along River Road and a road crossing will impact 0.23 acre of wetlands. 'the Pre-Coffin Noon form, associated maps, wetland survey, and site plan are enclosed for your review. In addition, the $200 application fee has been sent to Ms. Cyndi Karoly. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, ` Kim Williams Wetland Scientist n EWIL fat` C10: Dick and Janet Lacy Ms. Cyndi Karoly, DWQ 1 ~ , PV ? J1111 NOV 0 ,3 ?004 DENR - WATER QUALITY WETLANDS AND TORMWATERBRANCH Office IJse Only: pq 17 8 BForm Version May 2002 , USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NW%) L 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 ?. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14; GC3404 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 1. Owner/Applicant Information D Name: Mr. Richard & Janet Lacy N 0 V 0 3 2004 Mailing Address: 5311 Dorchester Road. Greensboro NC 27407 DENR - WATER QUALITY Telephone Number: (336) 294-4936 Fax Number:_ (336) 294-9472 E-mail Address: 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: Ms. Kim Williams Company Affiliation: Land Management Group, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2522 Wilmington, NC 28402 Telephone Number: (910) 452-0001 Fax Number: (910) 452-0060 E-mail Address: kwilliams2lmgroup.net Page 5 of 5 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 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: 8660 River Road 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): R08400-002-003-000 4. Location County: New Hanover Nearest Town: Wilmington Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take 132 S into Wilmington. Turn right onto River Road, prior to entering Carolina Beach. Site will be on left (see vicinity map). 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 34° 3.90' N 77° 55.30' (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): 8.28 acres 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Cane Fear River 8. River Basin: Cane Fear River Basin (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/admm/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: This site is currently undeveloped. Surrounding land use is residential. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Page 6 of 6 The applicant proposes to construct one home and an access driveway within this proPert track hoe and bulldozer will be used to truck in and level spoil material. The road construction will follow sedimentation and erosion control plans. A culvert will be installed at the wetland crossing. Culvert specifications to be determined by the engineer. Silt fences will be used to reduce erosion into adjacent wetlands. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To provide access to uplands located within the 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. Ms. Jennifer Frye of the USACE has reviewed the wetland line in the field and the wetland survey is included in this application for her to sign. 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. 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 mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 7 of 7 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The applicant proposes to impact 0.23 acre of 404 wetlands for a road crossing. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within -100-year Floodplain** es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** 1 Fill/culvert 0.23 yes -600' Forested wetland * 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 (FRUr4), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at htip://www.fema og_v. *** 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: 2.94 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.23 acre 3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N/A 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? leasespecify) *' 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 fl©oding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, 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 www.uses.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapguest.com etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: NA Page 8 of 8 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 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. Pond Creation N/A 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.): 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. In the site design of this project, wetland impacts were minimized to the maximum extent practicable. However, 404 wetlands exist along the entrance of the tract, off of River Road. In order to provide access to the tract, a small road crossing is needed. The current site plan was selected because it crosses the wetlands at the narrowest point. A 24" culvert will be used at the crossing to provide passage of water and aquatic resources. It should be noted that the applicant contacted the adjacent property owner to inquire about using their existing access road located to the north, but the properly owner declined. Page 9 of 9 VIII. NUtigation 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 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 lucking 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 biip://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.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. To mitigate for 0.23 acre of wetland impact, the applicant proposes to preserve 2.3 acres of wetlands on site (located adjacent to River Road). 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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.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): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Page 10 of 10 • i 1 ' Amount of Non riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 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) N/A 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. )? 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 2 Total ' Lone 1 extends out 3U feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Lone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 11 of 11 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. N/A XI. S(ormwater (required 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. No impervious cover currently exists within the property. The proposed project will create approximately 0.62 acre of impervious cover, or 7.5% of the entire site. The applicant will install 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. The applicant will tie into the County sewer line. X U. Yiolations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No M 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 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). N/A Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 12 of 12 _ I Yowtxo . -1 _ - Ga.DEN t?fs iii 77 t\ J I r , _ T .7117 -ac r, J SITE {J C - revers - -.?° i,E?ezi -6 ? - .?1 FYy ?- 'r}? t •i .Fey ?>$ •iS ?S,Y?^?}I?14[._, ?-. L -7 Ater -'*- SITE SCALE 1" = 1 Mile River Road Tract Land Management Group, Inc. FIGURE 1. New Hanover County, NC Environmental consultants Site Location Wilmington, N.C. 02,04-205 June 2004 Map Source: Carolina Beach, N.C., 1997, USGS 7.5' Topographic quadrangle. SCALE 1" = 600' aaaa' River Road Tract Land Management Group, Inc, FIGURE 2. New Hanover County, NC Environmental Consultants 1997 Topographic Quadrangle Wilmington, N.C. 02-04-205 June 2004 k n?ly ?' I SCALE 1" = 400' River Road Tract Land Management Group, Inc. FIGURE . P? Generalized Soils Map New Hanover County, NC Environmental Consultants New Hanover Tax Map Wilmington, N.C. Overlay 02-04-205 June 2004 II i I li I I i ?i i NMC k Cape Fear River °O 4 ?+ , r a'? , r 44$q Boa s.' NMC Morn o NMC N'74-11`45'e 75' AEC setback 5? 1 4 1 SW Da'?. 1?^.OOp :r 10 •"' House (110' x 60') F ? ?o 1 ( I *rTLA 25-x- AN 5fi ,.4 F hPMNG ? "'• 2T•G5'.T ,?:; ..... 1 :: ............?. ...... ......... ::.•...•....?... . 5 ... •........ Q WETLANDS ..??.,.,..... 9........ .. :. •........... ,.y .. .....,...,... • . . • s• . . . . . _ ...• r .....,.,..... iSl .............. r r .• .................. ••„•....• S11 ................. .. ......... r r `\ rox Location of calve ' W •. , ......... • . ?•.,.....•. r• ... . •. ............. ••.•4..R..R ................ ........ 7 .............. ........ ....... . .. ....... . . .. .• ... .....• : •. .•, X r•... ..•.... r ............ :.:........................... ... r .. 11 , .....•..., .. Q . .r .,...................... • • . " .... ..• .., ., o ?:•::• • :' ,4 r . ..•.. .•• ....• • ........... L .? .....e• ...?....... . ... :: • •::.::::::. ......... . •.::.:................... r ....??,i........................ '•. ? ........................... ? . . ........................ a { ... ...••.•...•..•..•a• .• • • • •..••.•.,.• :r.Fa.r,• ......................... .? •......• .. r``r .•..• :::.............................. ................ ......++r. F.Y•r?:YFaT? ?'P! 777.77!: •:.::.. . . • ...•...••u..a•u..... '04'1 5'Wr 345.OO' (FIELD TIE) : • . c ::• , ? BFARIM?J:- ? MD1d, 503-C W 15W 1 U, x.6}4' r A i 37_„x' NVER J- I-00- '.:rA .YIl?! 4!I! ?r '?A .1+1.111 T ?...?I. rr r? ?A ?.I.Y! ?? ?I.A? ?ww ? Proposed 404 wetland impacts (0.23 ac) I L f SCALE 1" = 100' Richard and Janet Lacy Land Management Group, Ine 8660 River Road Environmental Consultants Figure 4. Preliminary site plan New Ianover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. showing proposed wetland impacts. Permit Application October 2004 0+10' 0+20' 0+30' 0+40' 0+50' Horizontal: 1" =10' Vertical.: 1" =10' Typical Profile of Access Driveway Proposed Grade 1 24" pipe culvert Existing Grad Utilities NOT TO SCALE NOTE: Final culvert specifications to be determined by project engineer. Richard and Janet Lacy Land Management Group, Inc. 8{660 River Road Figure 5. Typical Road ? Environmental Consultants NewIanover County, NC Wilmington, NC Cross-Sections 1??ermit Application October 2004 Typical Cross-Section of Access Driveway Proposed 38'-wide impact 3' 3' shoulder 12'-wide road shoulder 2.5 2.5 Proposed Grade Z r % Existing Grade Utilities Sewer Water main i t Oct 30'04 11:08a RICHARD R. LACY IW 27/2004 17:01 9104520860 I 336 2991271 LANDMANAGEMENT AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM A.2 PAGE 03/03 Uwe, the undersigned, hereby authorise Land' Management Group, Inc. to act as our agetit in the preparation and representation of information related to the permit application for the site toeatcd at 8660 River Road. All questions in. regards to this project sbould be directed to Land Management Group. Inc. i Sincerely, OwnerlApplicant x? ate o? i? 7u n 0 = z yv 7 Z ? -C N O o? ? N ?" Z c Z O 71 n n 0 8 A N 8 ? µ DO r \ aN \ a R3i??ag eg g u ? g a g Ls Mail?r,r,11r„rrrr ? i (L oy Des .' a?rv dc'\ .r f 3 f m n rn N °AF is . I Office Use Only: p QForm Version May 2002 USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No.o 4 1 8 k11 duy pGlmulm 1LGill 1J llVl appnuilu1G LV LI11J Pl Ui VUL, PlUdbU VULG1 IN UL IIIPPHUdU1G V1 1V/1"1 .) 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: NWP 14; GC3404 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: ? H. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information D Name: Mr. Richard & Janet Lacy N 0 V 0 3 p g4 Mailing Address: 5311 Dorchester Road UENR WATER QUALITY Greensboro, NC 27407 H Telephone Number: (336) 294-4936 Fax Number: (336) 294-9472 E-mail Address: 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: Ms. Kim Williams Company Affiliation: Land Management Group, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2522 Wilmington, NC 28402 Telephone Number: (910) 452-0001 Fax Number: (910) 452-0060 E-mail Address: kwilliams(a hgroup.net Page 5 of 5 I 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: 8660 River Road 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): R08400-002-003-000 4. Location County: New Hanover Nearest Town: Wilmington Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take 132 S into Wilmington. Turn right onto River Road, prior to entering Carolina Beach. Site will be on left (see vicinity 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 34° 3.90' N 77° 55.30' (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): 8.28 acres 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Cape Fear River 8. River Basin:_ Cape Fear River Basin (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: This site is currently undeveloped. Surrounding land use, is residential. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Page 6 of 6 The applicant proposes to construct one home and an access driveway within this properly A track hoe and bulldozer will be used to truck in and level spoil material. The road construction will follow sedimentation and erosion control plans. A culvert will be installed at the wetland crossing. Culvert specifications to be determined by the engineer. Silt fences will be used to reduce erosion into adjacent wetlands. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To provide. access to uplands located within the 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. Ms. Jennifer Frye of the USACE has reviewed the wetland line in the field and the wetland survey is included in this application for her to sign. 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. LT_ 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 mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 7 of 7 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The applicant proposes to impact 0.23 acre of 404 wetlands for a road crossing 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Site Number (indi ate on map) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within -100-year Floodplain** (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** 1 Fill/culvert 0.23 yes X600' Forested wetland * 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 (FI)RM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fema-gov. *** 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: 2.94 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.23 acre 3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N/A Stream Impact Site Number (indic to on ma) Type of Impact* Length of Impact (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? leases ecify) * 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, 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 Emv .usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tol2ozone.com www.mapquest.com etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: NA Page 8 of 8 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 N/A 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.): 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. In the site design of this project, wetland impacts were minimized to the maximum extent practicable. However, 404 wetlands exist along the entrance of the tract, off of River Road. In order to provide access to the tract, a small road crossing is needed. The current site plan was selected because it crosses the wetlands at the narrowest point. A 24" culvert will be used at the crossing to provide passage of water and gguatic resources. It should be noted that the applicant contacted the adjacent property owner to inquire about using their existing access road located to the north, but the property owner declined. Page 9 of 9 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 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 hM?://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.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. To mitigate for 0.23 acre of wetland impact the applicant proposes to preserve 2.3 acres of wetlands on site (located adjacent to River Road). !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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.hbn. 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): Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):_ Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres; Page 10 of 10 Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 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) N/A 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 ? 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 2 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. Page 11 of 11 { 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. N/A XI. Stormwater (required 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. No impervious cover currently_ exists within the property. The proposed proiect will create approximately 0.62 acre of impervious cover, or 7.5% of the entire site. The applicant will install silt fencing around the construction area to reduce erosion into wetland areas. 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. The applicant will tie into the County sewer line. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 211.0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No M 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). N/A Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 12 of 12 i SITE SCALE 1" = 1 Mile Ma S I urce: Del-orme: North Carolina Atlas and Gazetteer., 1997 .87. River Road Tract Land Management Group, Inc. FIGURE 1. New Hanover County, NC Environmental Consultants Site Location Wilmington, N.C. n,?,j,r, June 2004 Map Source: Carolina Beach, N.C., 1997, USGS 7.5' Topographic quadrangle. SCALE 1" = 600' River Road Tract Land Management Group, Inc. FIGURE 2. New Hanover County, NC Envimnmental consul Wilmington, N.C. 1997 Topographic Quadrangle f17 f1A -InC June 2004 {7: j7: j7: NMC kz4 Cape Fear River typa NMC ??j fy uR}, MOIL NMC N-74' 1 i'45`E 75' AEC setback 6740 !` ! SW i 2.00' 1000'?•.? • ?sC? House (110'x 60') .? V1/rf1.AND5 25t ACf o .. F#EMNG i61: N 1665 27.65'. • ............. ............... WETLANDS .... .............. L 9 ............. .......i: ......................#..:, W .'.:'.:i •• ............... .. ........................... ..............a........... /?. .; '•"'•"1"•••'.44 .............•... v ............................ af.......a... F1h .•..... ........a......• :K :............ ' ................. /\ ?.........J../.... {...............a ... 1:: •'............. ............... •I? ......... ............. .... ::.•? ...........4 :...:.. '... . {..I I I INa '04'1 5%V 345.00' (FIELD TI : ;.......... ?....:...:.. ..........44..44. . {., .......... 40... . ..... .................... a1.1? .I..i...'.:........... ....::. :..::' '^^' '. :1 ?... .1 ................. ?. •r ................ ..... G ........:::...? ::::•: ............................... :...1:.....,.....1 ..... ............ 1..............• .......... ........... ::..:................ '?:,::'. ,1. ........... ........ :. . ..............:::'7' 137.... c: ...... r BLEARING?::..?. ...................:... ??'# 5'W 503,0 [.S%V -•..?- 574°4&26W 52 65' RIVER ROAD 5-R, 1100 100 IM RAN L Proposed 404 wetland impacts (0.23 ac) SCALE 1"= 100' Richard and Janet Lacy Land Management Group, Inc. 8660 River Road Environmental Consultants Figure 4. Preliminary site plan New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. showing proposed wetland impacts. Permit Application October 2004 Typical Cross-Section of Access Driveway 0+20' 0+10' Proposed 0+0' L- 0+0' 0+10' 0+20' 0+30' 0+40' 0+50' Horizontal: 1" = 10' Vertical: 1" = 10' Tvnical Profile of Access Drivewa Proposed Grade i - 1 24" pipe culvert Existing Grade Utilities NOT TO SCALE NOTE: Final culvert specifications to be determined by project engineer. Richard and Janet Lacy Land Management Group, Inc. 8660 River Road Environmental Consultants Figure 5. Typical Road New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, NC Cross-Sections Permit Application October 2004 38'-wide impact shoulder 12'-wide road shoulder 25 2.5 Proposed Grade 0 o a Existing Grade Utilities Sewer Water main V, {r j as m AA as ?z /7u n o A ? v 79 i O Z J: \ y N D W z Z ? o CJ? N rn y0 8 A g _ 01 8 N ? A $8 a s ?+ 0 D r ?N \ n \\ R Y?x$R S R ®j!R ° r,?e _$? Elio Py ? $ £ .....•.... /V "''., Z v rn A m 11 C??? AlNTI w.n_A?? 00 z- LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSUL-TANTS North Carolina Division of Water (duality Date Type Reference 10/29/2004 Bill Permit fee 10/29/2004 Original Amt. Balance Due Discount 200.00 200.00 Check Amount N 0 V D 3 2004 DENR - WATER QUAI, ITV WETLANDS AND STORM v, . lt?T' ?; ?? ?. Q p2d -19 23910 Payment 200.00 200.00 Coastal Federal Bank 401 Water Quality Application Fee 200.00