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F W A J-F Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
ory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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Acting Director
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March 11, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Carolina Club
120 Grandy Road
Grandy, NC 27939
Re: Golf Course
DWQ # 001011
Currituck County
Dear Sirs:
On September 21, 2000, the Division of Water Quality wrote to you concerning your plans to 0.46 and 290 feet of
streams in order to expand an existing golf course in Currituck County. This letter informed you that the project was
incomplete and was being placed on hold until the additional information outlined in the letter was supplied. To date, we
have not received this additional information. Unless we hear from you in writing within 3 weeks of the receipt of this
letter, we will consider that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will retire the file and consider the application
as withdrawn. Please be aware that reapplication for this project will require a Certification fee and new applications.
Please call Mr. Mike Horan of my staff at 919-733-3574 if you would like to discuss this matter.
Sincerely yours, ?,
/'?Jlo Dorney
Wetland s/401 Unit Supervisor
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Central files
Washington DWQ Regional Office
Washington Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
NCD ENR
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Unless modifications of the proposal are made, or compelling evidence is provided to demonstrate that
you cannot avoid and minimize the proposed wetland impacts, we will move toward denial of the 401
Certification as required in 15A NCAC 2H.0507(e). Until the information requested in this letter is
provided, I will request (by copy of this letter) that the Corps of Engineers place this project on hold. Also,
this project will be placed on hold for our processing due to incomplete information (15A NCAC 2H
.0507(h)).
Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please contact me or Cyndi Karoly at (919)
733-1786.
cerely,
Dorney
cc: Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office
Washington DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Joey Lawler, 113 West P Street, Greenville, NC, 27858
001011
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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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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESCURCES
September 21. 2000
Currituck County
DWQ Project No. 001011
The Carolina Club
120 Grandy Road
Grandy, NC, 27939
Dear Sirs:
On August 1, 2000, the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a 401 Water
Quality Certification to fill 0.46 and 290 feet of streams in order to expand an existing golf course in Currituck
County. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506, a thorough inspection of the site has been conducted by
staff of the DWQ Washington Regional Office. Based on this review, along with your application materials,
we have determined that insufficient evidence has been provided to conclude that your project must be built as
planned. Specifically, can you incorporate the wetlands an stream into the site as a water hazard?
Furthermore, we have determined that the stream you propose to culvert is a perennial stream, not an
intermittent stream. We do not concur with your statement that culverting of the stream into the pond will
improve the water quality. The existing wetlands adjacent to this stream provide a better filter for runoff than
the pond. Since you propose to impact greater than 150 linear feet of perennial streams, compensatory stream
mitigation will be required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h). You have the following options for
satisfying the stream mitigation requirement associated with this project:
1. Payment into the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program, if the WRP will accept the
responsibility for conducting this mitigation work, or
2. Preparing and implementing a stream mitigation plan.
In your application, you not proposed any form of stream mitigation. Please note that your application
will be considered incomplete until a mitigation plan is forwarded to this office. We strongly suggest that you
locate a mitigation site within the same river sub-basin as your project. Please see the Draft Technical Guide
for Stream Work in North Carolina on our web site at hn:flh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/strm2ide.htmI for
assistance in developing a stream restoration plan. Additional options of stream enhancement, streambank
stabilization, and/or stream preservation may also be feasible for you. See the Interim, Internal DWQ Policy
on Stream Mitigation Options and Macrobenthos Monitoring for the appropriate mitigation ratios. This
document is also available on our web site at hn://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/Ndbranch/wetiand/strmmito.htm. As
an alternative, you may also propose payment into the WRP in lieu of developing your own mitigation plan.
If you wish to pursue this alternative, please contact Mr. Ron Ferrell at [phone] to ask whether the
WRP will be able to add this project to their schedule. If so, you should obtain written verification from the
WRP and provide a copy of their concurrence to this office. Wetland mitigation will not be required for this
project.
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
401/V1letlands Unit, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 2.7699 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Dear John:
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JSULTANTS
2.4077 • Fax: [phone]
.254.0602 • Fax: [phone]
001011
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
The purpose of this letter is for Mitchell & Associates, Inc., representing the Carolina Club, to
submit an application for the placement of fill material within approximately 0.46 acres of non-
tidal, jurisdictional wetlands on my client's property, located off Hwy 58, the town of Grandy,
Currituck County, North Carolina.
The proposed project involves the partial relocation of an existing intermittent stream by
diverting the water flow into two 36" cmps and piping the water into an existing pond, which
will then flow back into the existing stream via an overflow pipe. Approximately 290 feet of
the old stream will be filled with clean earthen material, resulting in an impact of 0.46 acres.
The proposed fill in wetlands is needed in order to best and most practicably utilize available
area for the expansion of an existing golf course. The location of the project area in relation
to existing lots and infrastructure precludes the redesign of the course. The water that will be
diverted will return cleaner and more-filtered after being piped into and through an existing
pond. With respect to compensatory mitigation, the applicant is willing to provide the
adequate creation or preservation of similar onsite wetlands, in accordance with your
direction.
The applicant has considered all alternatives to the placement of fill material within these
wetlands, however, this plan is the only practicable option available. The project has been
designed to avoid and minimize undue impacts to the neighboring wetlands. Additional
measures will be taken to ensure that all work will be conducted in strict accordance with all
conditions pursuant to this permit.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this Nationwide 39 permit request. If you have
any additional questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call.
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Mitch 11 & Ass sates, Inc.
Carolina Club Golf Course
Subject: Carolina Club Golf Course
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 16:08:33 -0400
From: Chris Holtz <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Good afternoon Cyndi,
I received the directions to your office and also the message that you
sent to Deborah. I am looking forward to coming up there to speak with
you and John about the buffer rules and their implementation and
enforcement. I mentioned to you that I had already visited the Carolina
Club golf course in Currituck county. I would like to speak with you
next Monday about how we justify our decisions, but at this time I would
be inclinded to decline their proposal based on the lack of demonstrated
need for the filling of the wetland. The small creek does bisect one of
the fairways on the golf course, but I would say that it is not a major
problem for them. Most golf courses have water hazards on them.
Perhaps they can come up with a plan to redirect the stream and
establish comparable wetlands along the new course- but this is
something that I would like to speak with you about. I am not familiar
with what sorts of requirements we can (or can not) impose. For the
time being, I would recomend declining the permit for this project.
Again, I look forward to meeting with you in person next Monday. Have a
fun time studying this weekend!
Chris
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DEM ID: 0 0 1 0 11, DEM ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #): JiA
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
$END THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE
AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
1. OWNERS NAME:
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
SUBDIVISION: NA
STATE: NC
CITY: Grandy
ZIP CODE: 27939
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING
ADDRESS SHOWN ABOVE):
West of Hwy 58, Carolina Club, adjacent Iota 174-175
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : See Agent
(WORK) : See Agent
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
MITCHELL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ENVIRIONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
113 WEST 3RD STREET
GREENVILLE. N.C. 27858
[phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Currituck
The Carolina Club
120 Grandy Road
(7)
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Grandy
SPECIFIC LOZATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
West of Hwy 58, The Carolina Club, adjacent lots 174-175
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: South River
RIVER BASIN: Pasc(uotank
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II)?
IF YES, EXPLkIN: No
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?
No
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY, WHAT IS THE
LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
Residentia
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT
AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
No
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
No
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
Project area: +l- 10 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS ON PROJECT
Project area: +/- 2 acres
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0.46 EXCAVATION: NA
FLOODING: NA
DRAINAGE: NA
OTHER: NA
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0.46
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE (FT): 290' LENGTH AFTER (FT): 150'
WIDTH BEFORE (BASED ON NORMAL HIGH-WATER CONTOURS - FT.): +/-4'
WIDTH AFTER (FT): 36"CMP
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE (FT): 2'
WIDTH AFTER (FT): 3611CM12
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (YES TO ALL THAT APPLY):
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: XX PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: NA
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: NA CONSTRUCTION OF DAM/FLOODING: NA
OTHER: NA
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING THE POND? NA
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? NA
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH 8-1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS):
Kelocation of existing stream by diversion through piping into existing pond.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
To faciltate continuation of existing development and recreation facility and make most practical use of original course
design.
14.'STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELEIVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
Location of wetlands prohibits continuity of course ae deeigned. Location of lots prohibits redesign of course, All
sediment and eroeion control methode employed. Pond in which water will be piped will eerve ae retention basin.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
SPECIES OR CRITCIAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATEDNED
PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED.
Yee - 7.18.00
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (SHPO)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE
AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
Yes 7.18.00
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
No
A. IF YES DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
NA
B. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
NA
IF ANSWER TO 17B IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, N.C. DEPT.
OF ADMINISTARTION, 116 W. JONES ST., RALEIGH, N.C. 27603-8003
TELEPHONE [phone].
18:'THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
A. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP.
B. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS
TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. ALL RELEVANT DATA SHEETS
D. ATTACH COPY OF STORMWATER MANGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
E. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
Residential and wooded
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
NA
G. SIGNED AND DATED AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE 20 COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE N.C.
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE N.C. COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
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AGENTS SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION
LETTER FROM OWNER IS PROVIDED.
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113 West 3rd Street - Greenville, N.C. 27858 Scale: V= 100' Date: June 2000
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