20000389 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20000327

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 31, 2000
Avery County
DWQ Project # 000389
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Conditions
Town of Banner Elk
c/o C. Shannon Baldwin
PO Box 2217
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Dear Sirs:
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Yi ou have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to stabilize up to 860 feet of
shoreline on Shawneehaw Creek in Avery County, as you described in your application received by the Division of Water
Quality on March 27, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 3102. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 13 when the Corps of
Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Water shed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification. This approval replaces the approval issued to you on December 17, 1999.
This approval is only valid 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 wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed
below and in the attached certification.
1. Instream work and land disturbances within the 25-foot wide buffer zone shall be prohibited during the trout spawning
season of October 15 through March 31 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout from off-site sedimentation during
construction.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 276 1 1-7447. 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 John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
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CORPS ACTION ID:
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE'
2000
GROUP r ?:??°< _ ? 2000
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPB r ENQ S L?1!' SECTION
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2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 40I CRR.i' FICATION
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3) COORDINATION Wl= THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MA?IPR? '4'
SEND THE ORIOIML AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLET113 FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE
OF THE CORPS OF ENGINE=R8 (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES .SHEET) . SEV'FN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE
SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGEN f OIr S SHEET).
sz MINT - RECEIVED
1. OWNERS NAMES TOWN OF BANNER ELK
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 2217
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: BANNER ELK STATE: C ZIP CODE: 29604
gItOJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): TATE EVANS PARK, ADJACENT TO THE BANNER ELK
TOWN HALL
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE. AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONS NtJMDXRs C SHANNON RATDWTN TUNN MANAGER
P.O. BOX 2217
BANNER ELK, _NC 28604
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR
ASRIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: AVERY NEAREST TOWN OR CYTY: TnwN OF BANNER -.K
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.) TATE-EVANS PARK IS
LOCATED AT THE END 0 PARK AVEN11 ApiAi FNT TO THE BANNER FT TnWN HAT T _
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: SHAWNEEHAW CREEK
RIVER BASIN: WATAUGA
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROLTr, TIDAL SALTWATL%
(SA), HIGH QUALYTY WAFERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESoURCfi WATRRS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
;0F YES, EXPLAIN: gTTAi.TNF.R.LTAW
(WS-1 OR WS-3:1:)? YSS [X ] No I ]
IS -A-TROTTT STREAM
7b. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (ABC)? YES I ] NO IX ]
7c. IF THE PROJECT is LOCATED WXWHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE FAGS 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL
COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLRN (LUP) DESIGNATION; N/A
8a. )SAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN MVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY?
YES I ] NO [X] IF YES, DROVID2 ACTION 1. D. NUMBER OF PRRVIOUS PERMIT ANA ANY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
9b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE PUTURR?
YES I ] NO [ X ] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9A. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0-8.
9H. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUM ER OF ACRES OP WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0
10A. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLI?NAS IMPACTED HY THE PROPOSED PROJECT SY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: --
FLOODXNG: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES' TO BE IMPACTED:
1033. (1) STREAM CWUDTZL TO 331'. THpACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATRU, PPOV1132
DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND Am= RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE. 860 FT AFTER: 860 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on no=al high water contours): 20 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 20 err
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1 0 FT AFTER: 1.0 PT
(2) -:z is i.n L r- -?.ia CHANNE IMPACTS WILL RE ULT OM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
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OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION. PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL ELEVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: X (SEE ATTACHED)
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND X$ PROPOSED, WHAT IS TIIE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING
TO THE POND? N/A
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SUgpACE AREA? N/A
r 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION Or TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 814" X i1l' DRAWINGS ONLY) : ROCK VEINS AND ROOT WADS
WILL BE USED TO STABILIZN N KOD 1lyeSTREAMBAkLS AND IMPROVE TROUT HARTTAT
A TRACK OE WILL BE USED TO INgTALL THE STRUCTURES-
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
1S. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING
TIM PRRSRNCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR
THREATENED SP3CIFS OR CIRTICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMXT AREA, THAT MAY HE AFFECTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT. CONTACT MARK CANTRELL [phone]
DATE CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO) (SEE
Atirmay ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE
PLRMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROITECT.
DATE CONTACTED:
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR TIIE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES [X I NO [ I (IF NO. GO TO 1$)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
P=UANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES t ] NO [ x ]
b. IF YESO HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLIXh DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES [ ] NO ( ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b is YES, TIMN SUMMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE SPATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MhNAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW FROCSSS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS.
CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE
[phone].
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` 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY
INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
A . WBTi.AND DNI,INEATION MAk' GROWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS ON Tfa'
PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL MAP-
MAP STREAMS (INTg ? 1 ?JCHEBRQ ES?S PROPERTY MUST
QUAL$E1000?ETNOR THE THEYRSCALES
EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT
TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATUR MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e . WHAT IS LAND U8E OF SUR120v=zHG PROPERTY? TQTM ARK
XV APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? N/A
g, SIC;= AND DATm BY AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE.. WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT SR IMPACTRD PRIOR TO:
1) x$BtvmC2 OP A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, AND
a) EXTUNR THE ISSt2ANC2 OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(WATER QUALITY) CERTIFXCATION.
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OWNEirS/AGENTS SIGNATURS
(AGENT'S SIGN #=E VALID ONLY
IF A=ORIZA ON LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (180.))
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Streambank Stabilization
Banner Elk, North Carolina Storm Drain
Proposed Stabilization Methods
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Wi &ife Resources Commissiong
312 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO; David Baker, Permit Coordinator
Asheville Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
FROM: Joe H. Mickey, Jr., Strcam Restoration Coordinator gigged b?f
Habit Conservation Program?[181
MlokeY
DATE: Septcrpber 16, 1999
SUBJECT: Revie I of an application by the Town of Banner Elk to improve bank stabilization and trout
habita?in Shawneehaw, Avery County.
Mr. Shannon ID3 dwin, Town of Banner Elk, is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission (NCW.RC) to obtain a 404 permit from the 'U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Biological staff with the CWRC conducted a site on July 13 and leave reviewed information provided by the
applpicant. These contra nts are provided in accordance with provisions .of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C.
466 let. seq.) and the Fis and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-6674).
The Town. of BTiner Elk is proposing to stabilize stream banks and improve trout habitat along 860 .feet of
Shawneehaw Cree . Approximately 250 feet of the stream will actually be directly impacted by construction. The
strel"'banks will be stabilized using a combination of bank sloping, root wads, coin fiber logs, mid tree planting
along the stream corrido . This stream has been channeiized in the past,. causing a significant loss of pools. The
riftle/pool sequence will a improved by installing four cross vanes and one J-hook vane. This 'is a joint project by
the t' liuessee Valley Au hority,.NC Cooperative Extension Service, and NC State University-Water QualityGroup
to irdprove water quality nd aquatic habitat in the Watauga River basin.
' ek is not. NCWRC Desibrtated Public Mountain Trout Water, however, the Weam does
support wild brown aninbow trout. Based on our site visit and review of the submitted plans, we believe that
Shawneehaw Ists
this project will have a itive impa
ct on-aquiuic resources iu Shawneehaw Creek. Therefore, we have no
objc:4tion to the project proposed provided that instream work anal laud disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer
zone are prohibited durthe trout spawning season of October 15 through March 31 to protect the egg and fry
stages of trout from off o sedimentation during construction.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. J.f you have any questions regarding
these coZil ts, please contact me at 336/366-2982.
cc: Harman, N?SU
Shwuion Baldwin Town f
o ..t;aiuaor Ells
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
NCSU Water Quality Group
June 23, 1999
Mr. Shannon Baldwin
Banner Elk Town Manager
PO Box 156
Banner Elk, NC 28604
[phone]
Dear Shannon:
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Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering
Campus Box 7637
Raleigh, NC 27695
919.515.3723 (phone)
919.515.7448 (fax)
Please find enclosed the streambank stabilization design for Shawneehaw Creek located
in the Banner Elk Park. The design was developed jointly by the Tennessee Valley
Authority, the NC Cooperative Extension Service, and NC State University. A summary
of the existing condition assessment and a conceptual design is included with this letter.
The proposed design specifications are included with this letter along with a permit
application (The Town will need to fill out the application). If Banner Elk approves this
design, submit this letter, design, and application to the Army Corps of Engineers and the
NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Goals
The goals of this project include:
1. Stabilize eroding streambanks,
2. Improve the riffle/pool sequence for fish habitat and energy dissipation,
3. Restore the riparian woody vegetation to stabilize streambank and provide overhead
cover.
Employment and program opportunities
are offered to all people regardless of
race, color, national origin, sex, age or
disability. North Carolina State University,
North Carolina A&T State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and
local governments cooperating.
Existing Condition
The Shawneehaw Creek project reach is located behind the Banner Elk Town Hall.
At the upper end of the project, the stream is classified as an E Rosgen Stream Type.
Moving downstream, Shawneehaw changes from an E to a C and then to a Bc. Past
channelization has caused moderate channel widening and some incision. This is
reflected in the stream type changes. Streambank erosion is low to moderate along the
project reach. Channelization has also caused a significant loss of pools. The bedforms
are mostly riffles and runs. The riparian area is predominantly grass with few trees and
little shade over the stream.
Design
The total project stream length is 860 feet. Streambank stabilization and habitat
improvement structures will be installed on 250 feet. The channel dimension is similar to
regional curves from the same hydrophysiographic region. The bank height/ bankfull
height ratio ranges from 1.0 to approximately 1.4. This design proposes to recreate the
riffle/pool sequence by installing four cross vanes. These cross vanes will create scour
pools below the structures while protecting both streambanks. The cross vanes will also
prevent any further incision. The streambanks will be stabilized using a combination of
bank sloping, root wads, coir logs, and tree planting along the stream corridor. The City
and TVA will select tree species.
Construction
The rock cross vanes will be built with large boulders (1.5 tons average). A track hoe
with a hydraulic thumb is required to construct the vanes, install root wads, and shape the
banks. It will also help to have a rubber tired loader to transport the rock and trees along
the stream corridor. Since the stream is fairly narrow, most of the construction can take
place outside of the low flow channel. The enclosed table lists the rock specifications
including the total number of rock and root wads needed.
If you have any questions about this design, please contact myself at [phone] or
Dave Tomljanovich at [phone].
Sincerely,
William A. Harman
Extension Specialist and Hydrologist
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Streamside Seeding Specifications
The work shall consist of preparing the area, furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, mulch, fertilizer,
inoculate, soil amendments and anchoring mulch in the designated areas as specified; streambanks, access
areas and other areas disturbed by construction activities.
Seedbed Preparation
On sites where equipment can be operated safely the seedbed shall be adequately loosened and smoothed.
Disking or cultipacking or both may be necessary. On sites where equipment cannot operate safely, the
seedbed shall be prepared by hand scarifying to provide a roughened surface so that seed will stay in place.
If seeding is done immediately following constriction, seedbed preparation may not be required except on
compacted, polished or freshly cut areas.
Fertilizing
Evonly distribute lime and fertilizer over the area to be seeded. Uniformly mix lime and fertilizer into the
top 3 inches of the soil. Where surface materials are predominately gravel and/or cobble, no incorporation
is required. Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test results or at the following rates.
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Lime 50-100 lbs. 1-2 tons
10-10-10 Fertilizer 9-12 lbs. 4-500 lbs.
Seeding
Temporary Seeding - Use where needed for erosion and pollution control, when permanent
vegetation cannot be established due to planting season and where temporary ground cover is needed to
allow native or woody vegetation to become established
Fall. Winter. Snring Seeding Per 1000 SQ. ft. Per Acre
Oats 2 lbs. 3 bu.
Rye 3 lbs. 2-3 bu.
Summer Seeding
Sudangmss 1 lb. 35-45 lbs.
Brovmtop Millet 1 lb. 30-40 lbs.
Permanent Seeding - Use in combination with woody plantings on the upslope side of the riparian
planting. Spring planting time is ideal for native perennial warm season grasses. These grasses should be
used when enhancing wildlife habitat is a goal of the riparian planting. Spring planted seed should be
treated with a cold wet chill process to maximize germination. Fall plantings should be planted with a
lightly sowed cool season annual to hold the soil and do not need the yet chill process. Omit fertilizer
when establishing native grasses
Fall Spring Seeding
Tall Fescue
-Native,yarin season grasses-
Big, Little or Broomsedge Bluestein
Eastern Gamma Grass or Switchgrass
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
1 lb. 50 lbs.
.2 lbs. PLS (pure live seed) 5 lbs. PLS
'/z lb. PLS 10 lbs. PLS
Mulching
Mulching should be performed within 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be applied on seeded
areas at a rate of 3 bales per 1000 square feet or 1.5 tons per acre. Apply mulch u niforn-dy. Anchor mulch
with a mulch crimper, asphalt tackifier or appropriate mulch netting.
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Streamside Woody Vegdation Establishment
This work consist of securing and planting permanent woody vegetation using rooted stock, unrooted stock and
on site transplants.
Care and Handling
Planting stock should be stored in a cool moist environment or heeled in. Roots of bareroot stock shall be kept
moist during planting operations. Container or potted stock shall be kept moist at all times. The root balls of
transplanted stock must be kept moist.
Site Preparation
Desirable trees and shrubs on the construction site should be dug and stored. On recently graded sites use
temporary seedings, anchored mulch or erosion control fabrics to provide surface protection until woody
vegetation becomes established. Sod may be killed by non-selective herbicides the year previous to planting
stock (follow all federal, state and local regulations in the use of herbicides). When hand planting; scalp an area
at least 3 feet in diameter and 2-4 inches deep. Place plant in the center of the scalped area. On sites where
equipment cannot be operated safely and there are concerns about potential erosion use a non-selective herbicide
to kill vegetation in a 36 inch wide circle or 36 inch wide strip and plant in the center of the killed vegetation. If
the site is a row crop site, reasonably free of weeds, plant stock in the stubble without prior preparation. Sites
with undesirable brush will need initial treatments to facilitate planting and follow-up treatments to prevent
reencroachment.
Planting
Transplants should be replanted to the same depth they were originally growing. Plant rooted stock in a vertical
position with the root collar approximately %z inch below the soil surface. The planting trench or hole must be
deep enough and wide enough to permit roots to spread out and down without J-rooting. Insert dormant cuttings
to the depth required to reach adequate soil moisture, leaving 2 to 3 buds above ground. After planting pack soil
around each plant firmly to remove air pockets.
Plant List
Plant Types/Heiahts Plant to Plant Spacing Plant List
# Per Acre
#Per 1000 Sq. Ft.
less than 10
Shrubs 3 to 6 feet *Buttonbush, *4'Bankers' Dwarf Willow
,
Feet in height 1210-4840 *Elderberry, Highbush Blueberry,
28-110 Hazelnut
Shrubs and trees from 6 to 8 feet Alder, Deciduous Holly, Crabapple,
10 to 25 feet in height 680-1742 Red Chokeberry, *Silky Dogwood,
15-28 *Silky Willow, Spicebush,
*4'Streamco' Willow, Serviceberry,
Washington Hawthorne
Trees greater than 25 8 to 12 feet Black Cherry, *Black Willow,
Feet in height 302-680 Green Ash, Red Maple, River Birch
7-15 Sycamore, Yellow Poplar
NOTES: * = Plants suitable for use as dormant cuttings, space cuttings 1.5-2.5 feet apart, 160-
445 cuttings per 1000 sq. ft. or 6970-19360 cuttings per acre;
# = Non-native plants; Plants listed in bold have wildlife value
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Streamside Herbaceous Vegetation Specifications
The work shall consist of preparing the area, furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, sod mats, mulch,
fertilizer, inoculate; soil amendments and anchoring mulch in the designated areas as specified;
streambanks. access areas and other areas disturbed by construction activities.
Seedbed Preparation
On sites where equipment can be operated safely the seedbed shall be adequately loosened and smoothed.
Disking or cultipacking or both may be necessary. On sites where equipment cannot operate safely, the
seedbed shall be prepared by hand scarifying to provide a roughened surface so that seed will stay in place.
If seeding is done immediately following construction, seedbed preparation may not be required except on
compacted, polished or freshly cut areas.
Fertilizing
Evenly distribute lime and fertilizer over the area to be seeded. Uniformly mix lime and fertilizer into the
top 3 inches of the soil. Where surface materials are predominately gravel and/or cobble, no incorporation
is fequired. Apply lime and fertilizer according to soil test results or at the following rates.
Per 1000 sq. ft. Per Acre
Lime 50-100 lbs. 1-2 tons
10-10-10 Fert ilizer 9-12 lbs. 4-5001bs.
Sod Mats
Strip and stockpile mats of existing desirable herbaceous vegetation. Insure that several inches of sod
remains attached to the vegetation. The root systems must remain moist wlule the vegetation is stockpiled.
Place the mats on the lower bank slopes and anchor in place.
Seeding
Temnorarv Seeding - Use where needed for erosion and pollution control; when permanent
vegetation cannot be established due to planting season and where temporary ground cover is needed to
allow native or woody vegetation to become established-
Fall. Winter. Spring Seeding Per 1000 sg. ft. Per Acre
Oats 2 lbs. 3 bu.
Rve 3 lbs.. 2-3 bu.
Sturm er Seeding 35-45 lbs.
Sudangrass 1 lb.
Browntop Millet 1 lb. 30-401bs.
Permanent Seeding - Use in combination with woody plantings on the upslope side of the riparian
planting. Spring planting time is ideal for native perennial warm season grasses. These grasses should be
used when enhancing wildlife habitat is a goal of the riparian planting. Spring planted seed should be
treated wvith a cold vet chill process to maximize germination. Fallplantings should be planted with a
lightly sowed cool season annual to hold the soil and do not need the wet chill process. Omit fertilizer
when establishing native grasses
Fall Spring Seeding Per 1000 sa. ft. Per Acre
1 lb. 50 lbs.
Tall Fescue
-Native warm season grasses- 5 lbs. PLS
Big. Little or Broomsedge Bluestem .2 lbs. PLS (pure live seed)
Eastern Gamma Grass or Switchgrass '/ lb. PLS 10 lbs. PLS
Mulching
Mulching should be performed «ithin 48 hours of seeding. Grain straw mulch should be applied on seeded
areas at a rate of 3 bales per 1000 square feet or 1.5 tons per acre. Apply mulch uniformIN. Anchor mulch
with a mulch crimper, asphalt tackifier or appropriate mulch netting.
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To: John R. Dorney 2000
From Zoning Administrator, Banner Elk, NC
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Date: 03/20/00
Re: Information for 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the information necessary for application for 401 Water Quality Certification for the project
in the Town of Banner Elk, Avery County. Also enclosed is the requisite payment.
Thank you,
(3 () 03 89
John Witherspoon
Zoning Administrator - Banner Elk, NC
PAYMENT
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