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March 20, 2002
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Mr. John Dorney
Wetlands/401 Unit Supervisor
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Re: Review of 401 Certification Application
AG Industries
DWQ # 010540
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please consider this letter as our request to keep our application active. We are re-
evaluating this project and expect to reach a finite decision within the next six months.
Please call if you should have additional questions.
Sincerely yours;
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Mike Bumgardner
VP Manufacturing
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376 Pine Street Ext. Forest City, North Carolina 28043-4502 Phone: [phone]
Web Site: www.agifixtures.com
Fax: [phone]

WA rF Michael F. Easley; Governor
\O?0 G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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February 2$, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. W. Mel Bunch, VP
AG Industries
376 Pine Street Ext.
Forest City, NC 28043
Re: Review of 401 Certification Application
AG Industries
DWQ # 010540
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Bunch:
On May 15, 2000 the Division of Water Quality wrote to you concerning your plans to impact an unreported
amount of acres of wetlands and/ 1,139 linear feet of streams regarding the proposed development in Rutherford 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will retire the file and consider the application as withdrawn: Please be aware that reapplication for this project will require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.
cerely ours,
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
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Mr. W. Mel Bun8h,1Vi9i ent
A G Industries
376 Pine Street Ext.
Forest City, North Carolina 28043
Dear Mr. Bunch:
Subject: Review of 401 Certification Application
A G Industries
DWQ Project No. WQ 01-0540
Rutherford County
have reviewed the 401 application submitted by you for proposed stream impacts to
Morrow Creek, south'-of the City of Forest City in Rutherford County. Based--on-my-review,
additional information will be needed before a determination can be made on the 401 Water
Quality Certification. The following is a list of items needed:
1. Avoidance and Minimization. In accordance with our regulations it is requested
that you look at avoidance and minimization issues. Can the project be
reconfigured or relocated on the site to avoid or minimize the stream impacts?
2. Stormwater. A formal stormwater plan should be submitted for approval. The
Division cannot process your application until a stormwater plan is approved.
Please refer to the Wetlands/401 Unit web page for the stormwater plan
requirements. Our web page address is http://h2o.enr.state.us/ncwetlands.
3. Stream Relocation. The Division cannot process your application until a complete
relocation plan for all impacts have been approved including reference reach
information. Each reference reach site will need approval from the Division.
Also, you will need to provide detailed plans for the stream relocation using natural
stream design criteria (i.e. Rosgen type methods). Please refer to "The Draft
Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina" which list the information that
is need for review. A copy of this document can be downloaded from the
Wetlands/401 Certification Unit web page.
Mr. W. Mel Bunch, V.P.
May 15, 2001
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4. A conservation easement, twenty five (25) feet on each side of the stream, will be
required for the stream relocation area. Copies of the conservation easements
must be submitted to the Division.
5. Monitoring of the stream relocation site will be required for a period of five years.
Your application is being placed on hold for our processing due to the incomplete
information. This information is needed by the Division of Water Quality in order for us to
decide whether this project is approvable. By copy of this letter we are advising the Corps of
Engineers of your project status. Your processing time will begin once we receive a complete
application.
If you have questions, please call me at 828/251-6208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Chemist
xc: Richard Bates-EPCI
Dave Baker-COE
Becky Fox-EPA
Todd St. John/Dave Penrose
Roger Edwards
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name A. G. Industries
Project Number 01 0540
Recvd From APP
Received bate 4/10/01
Project Type industrial
Recvd By Region
County Rutherford
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. EM
^_7 Strewn 7T -@N' F- 9-41-'_'0 WSIV F- 30.g0'. F__ 1,139.0
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info?0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 351824 Longitude (ddmmss) 815059
Comments:
project is being placed on hold. Letter to be sent to you.
Project is to relocate stream containing fish and macroinverterbrates 1139 feet to east end of
props _
Company needs to look at avoidance and minimzation Tprovide details of stream relocation including
monitoring _plan and provide stormwater control plan.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
01059 (DOT, Jackson Co.) - the project i within WS-III, ORW, and Tr. Crossings allowed if no
practical altemative exists. BUA must be minimized, stormwater diverted, and DOT BMP -
document followed.
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010554 (DOT, Durham Co.) - the project is partially within WS-III and partially within WS-III-CA.
The CA must be avoided. If not, show avoidance and minimization. BUA must be minimized,
stormwater diverted, and DOT BMP document followed.
010552 (David Duncan, Buncombe Co.) - Gap Creek is C Tr. No WSWP comment, but the design
shows no structural benefit to the applicant and impacts to troutwaters.
Proiects Reviewed. No Comments. Not in WS:
010570 -Town of Winfall, Perquimans Co.
0 10501 - Winston Salem, Forsyth Co.
010503 - DOT, Yancey Co.
010506 - M/I Schottenstein Homes, Orange Co.
010540 - AG Industries, Rutherford CO.
010576 - Wetland and Natural Resource COnsultants, Catawba Co.
010551 - NRCS, Halifax CO.
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John & Cyndi: I _
Some of these might have already gone through, but here are my comments:
W Proiects with Comments:
010235 (DOT, Alexander Co.) -the project is in WS-II. DOT must follow their document "BMPs for
the Protection of Surface Waters"
000894 (DOT, Lincoln Co.) -the project is in WS-II. DOT must follow their document "BMPs for the
Protection of Surface Waters"
?????? (no number assigned, L. Russell Bennett of Carolina Foxglove LLC, Jackson Co.) - the
project is in WS-III. If this road is a private road, then it will need to go through the variance
process with Jackson Co. Planning Dept If it is a public road, road crossings are allowed if no
practical alternative exists. Plus BUA must be minimized, stormwater diverted away from surface
waters, and DOT must follow their document "BMPs for the Protection of Surface Waters."
010471 (Jackie Speight, Moore Co.) - the project is within WS-II HQW. The Foxfire Village
Planning Dept must review for variance process if it's a private rd.
010559 (Spangler Environmental, Wake Co.) - -40% of the project is within the WS-III Lake
Benson balance of watershed. If this road is a private road, then it will need to go through the
variance process with the Gamer Planning Dept If it is a public road, road crossings are allowed if
no practical alternative exists. Plus BUA must be minimized, stormwater diverted away from
surface waters, and DOT must follow their document "BMPs for the Protection of Surface Waters."
010462 (DOT, Madison Co.) - the project is within WS-II. DOT must minimize BUA, divert
stormwater away from surface waters, and follow their document "BMPs for the Protection of
Surface Waters."
010474 (S&EC, Inc., Franklin Co.) - the project is within WS-II. If this road is a private road, then it
will need to go through the variance process with the Youngsville Planning Dept. If it is a public
road, road crossings are allowed if no practical alternative exists. Plus BUA must be minimized,
stormwater diverted away from surface waters, and DOT must follow their document "BMPs for the
Protection of Surface Waters."
010502 (Allen Smith, Durham Co.) - the project is within WS-IV. If the project doesn't need a
sedimentation and erosion control plan, then state WSWP rules do not apply; however, the local
WSWP program may be more protective. Consult with Durham Planning Dept.
010518 (John Corey, Pitt Co.) - lack of sufficient site map; questionable if within WS-IV. If the
project doesn't need a sedimentation and erosion control plan, then state WSWP rules do not
apply; however, the local WSWP program may be more protective. Consult with Pitt Co. or
Greenville Planning Dept
010496 (S&EC, Inc., Durham Co.) - the project is within Falls Lake WS-IV. If the project doesn't
need a sedimentation and erosion control plan, then state WSWP rules do not apply, however, the
local WSWP program maybe more protective. Consult with Durham Planning Dept. If applies,
the the crossings are public projects, then its allowed with min of BUA, divert stormwater, BMPs
used.
010498 (Bridgewater Co., Iredell Co.) - the project is within WS-IV-CA of Lake Norman. If the
project doesn't need a sedimentation and erosion control plan, then state WSWP rules do not
apply; however, the local WSWP program may be more protective. Consult with local Planning
Dept. Also, do Catawba Temp Rules apply?
010539 (DOT, Clay Co.) the project is within WS-IV and a SEC plan is required. Therefore, a
public project crossing is allowed if no practical alternative exists. BUA must be minimized,
stormwater diverted, and DOT BMP document followed.
010547 (Griffin Contractors, Avery Co.) - no map, but the project is potentially within HQW and Tr
and maybe even WS-IV.
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State of North Carolina
I)epartinent of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville' Rt-gional Office
Mich ad F. N.;tslcy, Governor
William C. Russ, Jr., Secmtary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of WaLor (,)uality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 15, 2001
Mr. W. Mel Bunch, Vice President
A C Industries
376 Pine Street Ext.
Forest City, North Carolina 26043
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Subject: Review of 401 Certification Application
A G Industries
DWQ Project No. WO 01-0540
Rutherford County
Dear Mr. Bunch: ?. /4q
I have reviewed the 401 application submitted by you for proposed stream impacts to
Morrow Creek, south of the City of Forest City in Rutherford County. Based on my review,
additional information will be needed before a determination can be made on the 401 Water
Quality Certification. The following is a list of items needed:
Avoidance and Minimization. In accordance with our regulations it is requested
that you look at avoidance and Minimization issues. Can the project be
reconfigured or relocated on the site to avoid or minimize the stream impacts?
2. stormwater. A formal stormwater plan should be submitted for approval. The
Division cannot process your application until a stormwater plan is approved.
Please refer to the Wetland51401 Unit web page for the stormwater plan
requirements. Our web page address is http:flh2o.enr.state.uslncwetlands.
3. Stream Relocation. The Division cannot process your application until a complete
relocation plan for ail impacts have been approved including reference reach
information. Each reference reach site will need approval from the Division.
Also, you will need to provide detailed plans for the stream relocation using natural
stream design criteria (i.e. Rosgen type methods). Please refer to "The Draft
Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina" which list the information that
is need for review. A copy of this document can be downloaded from the
vvetlands1401 Certification Unit web page.
05/1512001 14: 53
Mr. W Mel Bunch, V.P.
May 15, 2001
Page Two
PAGE 03
4. A conservation easement, twenty five (25) feet on each side of the stream, will be
required for the stream relocation area, Copies of the conservation easements
must be submitted to the Division.
5. Monitoring of the stream relocation site will be required for a period of rive years.
Your application is being placed on hyoid for our processing duo to the incomplete
inrormation. This information is needed by the Division of Water Quality in order for us to
decide whether this project is approvable. By copy of this letter we are advising the Corps of
Engineers of your project status,. Your processing time will begin once we receive a complete
application
If you have questions, please call me at 828/251-8208.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Chemist
xc: Richard Bates-EPCI
Dave Baker-COE
Becky Fox-EPA
Todd St. John/Dave Penrose
Roger Edwards
Pro?ct No: WQ 01-0540
Subject: Project No. WQ 01-0540
Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 10:46:39 -0400
From: Mike Parker <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
See staff report. Project is being placed on hold and a copy of the
letter will be sent to you. Mike
Mike Parker - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] LIhl
Mike Parker <[e-mail]>
NC DENR - Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
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TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Forrest Westall
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name A. G. Industries
Project Number 01 0540
Recvd From APP
Received Date 4/10/01
Project Type industrial
Recvd By Region
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
77 Stream O tiO N 9-41-20 WSIV ?0,q0'. ?- 1,139.0 F-
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y (ON Did you request more info? Q Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? Q Y O N
Is Mitigation required? O Y O N Recommendation: O Issue O Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 351824 Longitude (ddmmss) 815059
Comments:
Project is being placed on hold. Letter to be sent to you.
Project is to relocate stream containing fish and macroinverterbrates 1139 feet to east end of
"Company needs to look at avoidance and minimzation, provide details of stream relocation including
monitoring an and provide stormwater control plan.
County Rutherford
County2
Region Asheville
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
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Facility Name A. G. Industries
Project Number 01 0540
Comments (continued from page 1):
County Rutherford
Regional Contact: Michael R. Parker
Date:
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
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
AF Indutries
Atten: W. Mel Bunch, VP
376 Pine Street Ext.
Forest City, NC 28043
Dear Mr. Bunch:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 27, 2001
DWQ # 010540
Rutherford County
On April 10, 2001 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of
your applications (dated March 16, 2001) regarding your plan to fill 1.139 feet of streams
for the purpose of industrial expansion in Rutherford County. Approval from DWQ is
required to disturb these streams. Please provide seven copies of the following
information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. We are not certain
whether the Corps of Engineers will require a Nationwide or Individual Permit for this
project. Please advise us as to their decision. We also need to know from the local
government whether the Water Supply Watershed Protection rules apply.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or would require
copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as
incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this
application will begin when this information is received. If we do not hear from you by
writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project
and will consider it withdrawn.
rD fir'
orney
Cc: Asheville DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Corps of Engineers
File Copy
Central Files
Richard Bates; Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc.
Wetlands/401 Unit • 4401 Reedy Creek Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Attention: Steve Chapin, Project Manager
Reference: Section 404 Permit Application
Industrial Expansion, AG industries
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Chapin:
March 16, 2001
01 0540
Enclosed please find the Pre-Construction Notification Application Form for Activities Affecting
Waters of the United States for the proposed AG Industries industrial expansion located in Rutherford
County, North Carolina.
AG Industries (applicant) requests USACE authorization under Nationwide Permit No. 27 to
relocate and restore approximately 1,139 linear feet of stream channel to provide level building space for an
industrial expansion project. The industrial expansion will include the construction of a new warehouse on
the southern side of the existing American Greetings plant in Cool Springs Township. Site location, project
layout drawings, and cross-sectional drawings are included with the application package.
If Nationwide Permit No. 27 is authorized for this project the applicant will prepare and submit for
review a stream restoration plan in accordance with NC DENR guidelines. The plan will include specific
details of stream bank stabilization, in-stream habitat structures, physical and biological monitoring, and
contingencies.
Thank you for your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please call [phone].
Sincerely,
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc. Rl?? I?fACN
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Richard Bates, MSPH, PWS
Cc: John Dorney, NCDENR Div. of Water Quality (7 copies)
US Fish and Wildlife Service (1 copy)
NC Wildlife Resources Commission (1 copy)
NC State Historic Preservation Office (1 copy)
Art Baden, Potter-Shackelford (1 copy)

P.O. Box 3744 • Greenville, South Carolina 29608 9 [phone] 9 Fax [phone]

010540
DWQ ID:

CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) NWP# 27
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES
MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY,
4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: AG Industries Attn: W. Mel Bunch, VP
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 376 Pine St Ext.
SUBDIVISION NAME
CITY: Forest City STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 28043
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): southern side of the existing American Greetings Plant in Cool
Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina
35.3072771°N 81.8351166°W
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) _ (WORK) [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc. PO Box 3744 Greenville, SC 29608
Attn: Richard Bates [phone]
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): (Sheet 1 of 5)
COUNTY: Rutherford - NEAREST TOWN: Cool Springs Township
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.): southern side of the
existing American Greetings Plant in Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina
35.3072771°N 81.8351166°W
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Upper tributary of Morrow Creek
RIVER BASIN: Broad
7. (a) 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)? YES ? NO X IF YES, EXPLAIN: _
Ci-T)
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL rn
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ? NC LX r'T1
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ? NO X IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES ? NO ? IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: _
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 49.90+/-
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
No wetland areas were identified on-site.
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER :
DRAINAGE_ TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 1,139 FT AFTER: 1,150 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 6 FT AFTER: 8-10 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: <1 FT AFTER: <1 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: Y PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: _ CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: placement of fill
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? _ WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
wet detention pond located outside of water of U.S.
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
The proposed work consists of the clearing and grading of 49.90+/- acre property to prepare the site
for expansion. The development will include the construction of a new warehouse, parking, and
stormwater management facilities behind the existing American Greetings Facility. The site
development plan is provided on Sheet 3 of 5. Cross-sectional views are provided in Sheets 4 and 5
of 5.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: The purpose of the proposed work is to prepare the site for a new
warehouse.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Stream impacts could not be avoided for the proposed development of this property. The industrial
development requires a relatively flat property to provide a construction pad for the building and
parking facilities. The grading would require the relocation of 1,139 linear feet of stream. The
proposed relocation area is shown on Sheet 3 of 5.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: 3115101
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 3/15/01
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES E] NO X (IF NO, GO TO 18)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO ?
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS 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].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. (See Sheet 2 of 5)
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(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 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. (in progress)
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? industrial
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? POTW
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
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DATA Form
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: American Greetings Expansion Project Date: 28nov2000
Applicant/Owner: American Greetings, Incorporated County: Rutherford
Investigator: Richard Bates, Neil Collins Environmental Permitting State: NC
Consultants, Inc.
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: Upland
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No Plot ID: A
(If needed, =lain on reverse.)
X TV &- CT A Til1N
yvDominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Specks Stratum Indicator
1 Andropogon virginicus H FAC- 9
2 Pin us taeda T FAC 10
3 Gnaphalium obiusijoliunr H UPL 11
4 Quercus nbra T FACU 12
5 13
6 14
7 15
g 16
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC 25%
(cxcludin FAC-).
Remarks:
uvtiunr nr_v
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (describe in remarks) Primary Indicators:
Stream, lake or tide gauge inundated
Aerial photographs Saturated in upper 12 inches
Other Water marks
Drift lines
X No Recorded Data Available Sediment deposits
Drainage patterns
Ficld Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized root channels in upper 12 inches
Depth of Surface Water: <18 (in) Water-stained leaves
Depth of free water in pits: <18 (in) Local soil survey data
Depth of saturated soil: <18 (in) FAC-Neutral test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
-Remarks:
enTT e
Map Unit Name: 424C2
(Series and Phase): Pacolet sandy loam
Taxonomy (subgroup): Thermic T is Kanha ludults Drainage Class: Well drained
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped T ? es
Profile Descri tion s:
Depth Horizon Matrix Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Color
(Munsell Moist) Mottle Abundance
(Abundance/Contrast) Texture, Concretions,
Structure, etc.
0-5 A 5YR 3/4 Sand clay loam
5-26 B 2.5YR 4/6 Clay loam

y:i, Soil Indicators:
F H
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Uleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Yes No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Remarks: Recently clear-cut, <5 year old trees, some unremoved wood piles

Photo No. 1 Typical view of the majority of the American Greetings Property.
Photo No. 2 View of the tributary of Morrow Creek where it enters the property.

Photo No. 3 View of the tributary of Morrow Creek showing sediment accumulation in the stream bed.
I Photo No. 4 View of a channelized portion of the tributary within the project area.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael Easley, Governor
William Ross, Jr, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
61PTW'J
NC EN:R
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 3, 2001
Richard Bates 010540
Environmental Permitting Consultants, Inc PO Box 3744
Greenville, SC 29608
Dear Mr. Bates:
On March 28, 2001, your application on behalf of AG Industries for 401 Water
Quality Certification for a project in Rutherford County was received by the N.C.
Division of Water Quality. Please note that beginning January 1, 1999, the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee for all 401 applications. Your
application is being returned since no payment was received with the package. The fee for
applications is $200 for projects impacting less than an acre of wetland and less than 150
linear feet of streams. For projects impacting one or more acres of wetland or 150 or
more feet of streams, the fee is $475. In order for DWQ to review and process your
request, you must send a check in the appropriate amount made payable to the N.C.
Division of Water Quality attached to your applications. Also, seven copies of all
application materials are required for our review. Also, for your records, please notice
our new address at the bottom of this letter.
Please call Cyndi Karoly or Robert Ridings at 919-733-1786 or visit our web site
at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands if you have any questions regarding this fee.
ncerely, 1014
n R. Domey
cc: Central Files
Wetlands/401 Unit 2321 Crabtree Blvd. # 250 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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POTTER-SHACKELFORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 022438
GREERVECE, ,SOUTH CAROLINA
DATE INVOICE NO. DESCRIPTION INVOICE AMOUNT
Job #01-104 Permit fee
Stream relocation application $475.00
4-09-01 22438 • $475.00