20021898 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20020129

O? F W ATF19 Michael F. Easley
Governor
C%j r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
=1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
C `C Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Date: January 15, 2003
Michael S. Dickens
P.O. Box 457
Farmville, NC 27828
Subject Property: Dicken's Property, Lot 188, Captain's Cove, Washington, NC
Broad Creek [03-03-07, 29-10-(3), SB NSW]
APPROVAL of Tar-Pamlico River Buffer Rule AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE
Dear Mr. Dickens:
DWQ Project No. 02-1898
County: Beaufort
Page 1 of 2
You have our approval to impact 5,500 ft2 of Zone 1 and 3,600 ft2 of Zone 2 of the protected riparian buffers for the
purpose of constructing the drainage improvements as described within your application dated November 18, 2002. 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) 404 Wetlands Permits, 401 Water Quality Certifications, Erosion and
Sediment Control Permits, CAMA.
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 authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the "No Practical Alternatives" determination under 15A NCAC 213 .0259. If you have
any questions or would like a copy of the buffer rules, please call [phone]. This letter does not authorize any
impacts to either Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. Please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) or NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) if any impacts are proposed to either of these waters.
Sincerely,
Cc: DWQ Washington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Office

North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: tom steffens
WO Supervisor: Roger Thorp e -
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Michael S. Dickens
Project Number 02 1898
Recvd From APP
Received Date 12/9/02
Project Type residential land fill
Recvd By Region
Certificates
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream
Type Type Impact Score Index
County Beaufort
County2
Region Washington
Stream
Class Acres Feet
Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
Stream Impacts (ft.)
E E
TPBR Buffers O Y _0N ? 29-10-(3) F _F
SB NSW 30,307. -021F- F_ F-
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 O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
Issue n/c
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name Michael S. Dickens
County Beaufort
Project Number 02 1898
Comments (continued from page 1):
Regional Contact: tom steffens
Date:
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
Triage Check List
Date: Project Name: 2?
DWQ#: 6D - I ?' S!

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County:
To: ? ARO Mike Parker _EA-WaRO Deborah Sawyer
? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Joanne Steenhuis
? MRO Mike Parker ? WSRO Jennifer Frye
? RRO Steve Mitchell
From: Telephone : (919) 7 3 3 - ?
The file attached is being forwarded to your for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments:
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Dear Sir or Madame,
We are requesting permission to bring dirt onto a residential
lot, with a mobile home already in place. We have recently had a
bulk-head installed, and were able to backfill the approved 15 feet,
which has left the center of the lot at a lower level, allowing water
to stand after heavy rains, or extra high tides. The lot size is under
one acre. After dirt is brought in we will landscape the property
using native grasses, shrubs, and trees.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
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Office Use Only:
Version May 2002
Form
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
Chock all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
Y 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:
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: V
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: M ,1, -e-1 S. D: e kv NS'
Mailing Address:
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Telephone Number: .19 .2 - 753- a3 77 Fax Number: Sµn
E-mail Address: /&,,,k?tis (?,.{.k i.-#, V-- ,V-4,+
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:
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to
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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 I I 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.
1ri_, Name of project: c kc?5 !'rotor-ir ?X
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):? l
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): D _ ?ZA 60
4. Loca ion
County: gr,,AKK , 4- Nearest Town:,,
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):s
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks etc.):
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5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
(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.)
Property size (acres): "SO
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): 91-04 %6(
8. River Basin: cv
(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/map,
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the
vicinity of the project at the time of this application:-T-F,; s ? s (t. re-s; &n-1' J1 ?40-
cD1-&;lt gore Q ce-c,,dtl in p(a.u-, . Thur-?,- Care nor homE!? r1 ? best IS
Curr2n?{? lUu? Lo-,4n poo-- dL? Amik in 4V C?1y?er? olut.4-e) IL rec.en?-(y ?n5(2l(??2 C-?Atkhakd
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to
be used: .r C_& 4e) bk breucJ.k-? 4-<) c?-U-oa e- U,-v CA -Wkc.
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11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: i c, 4 CCA ?4 4-, ,?o -`-\ ?-
cant a r anclt6,?c4.ur ?clc5 wall &c6n cA off' ?? .?OuuQ nv-
LULL- a.rQezb Ir" .u,"C crln r U? ?.tu, ;
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.
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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
currnj 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.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: No tmPA&
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Sit?_ Number (indicate qn map) 4 Type oflmpacf* Area oflmpact (#res)
Located within 100-year Floodp aiii** (yeshno> Distance to Nearest Stream
Y
(linear feet) Type of Wetland***
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* 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 (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA
Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at httl2://www.fenia.iaov.
*** 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: • ?©
Total area of wetland impact proposed:
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts
below: 0
Stream Impact Site )`lumber (indicate on map) I Type of Impact* jength ofImpactl
(linear feet) L Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact
Perennial or Intermittent? (please specify)
? I
* 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 www.uses.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of
USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.coni, www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds,
estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact §ite Number (indicate on map) Type of Impact* Area of
Impact (acres) Name ofWaterbody (if applicable) Type of Water-body (lake, pond, estuary,
sound, bay, ocean, etc.)
GP-3/ass-8 .y ftr ?cCIkJ7C? ?- %l?ea' 7101,E
Uf'- 3,?Cv 15--(3 -oj; 4 <o /gar,- - l?e? l y R(a?
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to'11111-
excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts
should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the
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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.): A-'A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock V2 t ring, 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.
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
httl2://h2o.enr.state.nc.Lis/newetlands/stnnP-ide.html.
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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
co s tr ction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed.
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 [phone] 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): /(Q
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):-&A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres :V4_
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): V/
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 v/
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document
pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA
document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at [phone] to review
current thresholds for enviro ental documentation.
Yes WNP 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)
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 (Neuse), 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 RequiredNfitigatJon
L Z _ -- - I.?- --
? 'fotal l? c? _ ?
* ZoneTextends out -30 fee perpend ccularfrom near-Eank of c-hannel,• one 2-extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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
21?_ .0,242 or.0260.
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.
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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. I,XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)

Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any
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Buffer Rules?
Yes No ?,
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,
acF gibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).

Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is
provided.)

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