20070506 Ver 1_401 Application_20070307

ENGINEERIN-G & H_YDROGE`OLOGY
SO COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TEL. [phone] F.ac.828.281.3351
www.altamontenvironmental.com
March 14, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Mr. Kevin Barnett
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: Streambank Stabilization
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Ms. Cyndi Karoly 0 7 0 5 0 6
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Mr. David McHenry
NC Wildlife Resource Commission
20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
DWR-OS-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank Stabilization
Polk County, North Carolina
Dear Mssrs. Chapin, Barnett, and McHenry and Ms. Karoly:
Enclosed please find the pre-construction notification (PCN) for Streambank stabilization on property
owned by the Lail family in Polk County. Work applied for in this permit includes streambank
stabilization and debris removal.
The project site has been identified by the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District as one area
eligible for North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Division of
Water Resources (DWR) Water Resources Development Project Grant funding. The State of North
Carolina has recently provided funding through the DWR for damaged areas that were not addressed by
the federal Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program.
The project area consists of approximately 185 feet of streambank located on river right of a tributary to
Buck Creek in the community of Sandy Springs. Plans for the project area include stabilization of 60
feet of collapsed and eroding streambank and restoration of riparian vegetation on river right along the
entire 185 feet of the project. Planting of native trees and shrubs will increase the width of the riparian
corridor along the stream to a width no less than 20 feet from the edge of water along the tributary. A
site vicinity map is included as Figure 1 of the attached PCN document. A Site Plan is included as
Figure 2 and Photographs and Descriptions of the site are attached. The tributary to Buck Creek is
classified by the DENR as "C" waters throughout the project area.
Mr. Ryman has signed the application as an authorized agent for Polk County and the property owner. A
letter of authorization is attached at the end of the PCN document.
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Mssrs. Chapin, Barnett, Karoly, McHenry
March 14, 2006
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Altamont appreciates your review of this application. If you would like additional information, please
contact the undersigned.
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Joel D. nk, P.G.
Enclosures: Check for permit fee (Ms. Karoly only)
PCN- DWR-OS-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank Stabilization
Figure 1-Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2-Site Plan
Photographs and Descriptions
cc (letter only): Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Office Use Only' Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 7 0 5 n B
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not appncanie° or ..ivies .)
I. Processing P~YM~NT
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: RPCE~VE~
® 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: Nationwide 13
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is
not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4),
and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Property Owner: Ryan and Esther Lail
Mailing Address: 1051 Sandy Springs Road
Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone : [phone]
Applicant: Polk County Soil and
Water Conservation
District
PO Box 236
# 4 Annex Building
Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: sandra.reid(a~nc.nacd.net
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must
be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Stuart A. Ryman
Company Affiliation: Altamont Environmental, Inc.
Mailing Address: 50 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801 D ~ ~ ~ ~~~ D
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: sr~n(a~altamontenvironmental.com MAR 1 9 2007
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also. provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so .long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
Name of project: DWR Project 05-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank Stabilization
1. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
2. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): P132-34
3. Location
County: Polk Nearest Town: Columbus, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
From I26 east, exit at the Columbus / Tryon exit # 161 and follow the signs to Highway 74
east to Charlotte. Follow 74 and get off at exit 167 at the intersection of Highway 9. At the end of the
exit ramp turn right (south) on Highway 9 and follow it approximately six miles and turn left(east
southeast) on to Chesnee Road in the Green Creek community. Follow Chesnee Road approximately
four and one half miles and turn right (south) on to Sandy Springs Road. The site is located about 1
mile down Sandy Springs road on the left (east) behind the Lail residence at 1051 Sandy Spring Road.
4. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 035° 11 ' 40.87" N, 081 ° 58' 52.89 W
(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.)
5. Property size (acres): Approximately one acre; Disturbed acreage will be approximately 0.04
acres.
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): The project is adjacent to a tributary to
Buck Creek
7. River Basin: Broad River
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(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River
Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
8. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at
the time of this application:
The proposed project site consists a residential area and is located in the back yard of the Lail
residence. Surrounding land consists of rural residences and farmland. The tributary to Buck
Creek was significantly damaged by hurricanes Francis and Ivan in September, 2004. This
condition coupled with storm events more recent than 2004 have left the Tributary to Buck Creek
streambanks in anon-vegetated eroding state. The project area is located on the Lail proper°ty
and runs alongside the tributary in the stream and riparian corridor for approximately 185 feet.
The project area is bounded at either end by another spring fed tributary at the upstream extent
of the project and a culvert passing beneath a private drive at the downstream end of the project
area. Many damaged areas along streams and rivers throughout the southeastern United States
were repaired through funding provided by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS)
as part of the F,mergency Watershed Protection (F.WP) program. The NRCS program required
economic justification for discrete repairs and primarily addressed flood damaged a~°eas
adjacent to homes or commercial agricultural a~°eas. As a result, some severely eroded
streambanks adjacent to undeveloped land were not addressed by the EWP p~°ogram.
The State of North Carolina has provided funding through the DENR Division of Water
Resources (DWR) Water Resources Development Project Grant program for damaged areas that
were not addressed by the EWP p~°ogram and target streambank that are actively contributing
sediment to waters of the U.S. reducing water quality. The Lail site has been identified by the
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District as one area eligible for DWR funding. The
project area extends 185 linear feet, and planned bank stabilization and riparian planting will
address 185 feet of bare eroding bank and poorly vegetated areas located on river right of the
referenced stream. The tributary of Buck Creek is classified as "C" waters throughout the
project area.
Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
SUMMARY
Streambank slopes along Tributary of Buck Creek will be made less steep with the use of a track
mounted excavator and will be adjusted to a final slope of approximately three horizontal to one
vertical in areas accessible to heavy equipment without damaging existing quality riparian
vegetation. A bench will be installed at or slightly above bankfull elevation to provide floodplain
for the incised stream. In areas where large living trees are too close to the existing bank to
allow for such a slope, the slope will be softened as much as possible with out causing damage
to trees that are holding the bank in place. Root wads may be installed just upstream of areas
where the bank is steeper to deflect and dissipate stream flow away from the bank and provide
habitat.
Toe areas of the repaired slopes may be reinforced in higher sty°ess areas with large angular
boulders. In these areas one row of boulders will be placed in a footer trench. The footer trench
will be lined with, and rock toe protection will be backed with filter fabric. Depending on the
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vulnerability of the area, another tier of large boulders may be placed on top of the footer rock
and set back approximately one-two feet in order to match the slope of the streambank. Void
spaces behind the footer and tiers of rock will be back-filled with material that was excavated
during the installation of the footer trench. When backfilling is complete excess filter cloth
protruding from between the boulders and the backfill will be trimmed to an elevation slightly
higher than the elevation of the top of the boulder toe protection. Single veins and cross veins
constructed of either large angular rock or hardwood tree trunks may be used to help turn flow
in streambends and protect streambanks in high stress areas on the outside of turns in the
stream.
Live fascines may be buried in the streambank where feasible at an elevation approximately
equal to bankfull. Fascines will consist of bundles of a variety of live stakes taken from native
species of trees. The live cuttings used for fascine bundles will be no larger than one inch in
diameter and will be approximately three to four feet in length. Tips of live cuttings will be
oriented in the same direction but cut to varying lengths before placement in the fascine bundles.
Fascine bundles will be bound together with heavy biodegradable twine and placed in trenches
with the tips facing in an upstream direction. The live Fascines will take root and quickly begin
to anchor and further strengthen the toe of the streambank slope soon after installation.
After the streambank slopes are adjusted, and toe p~°otection consisting of boulders, rootwads
and fascines is installed, disturbed non-vegetated areas of the project will be hand seeded with
annual rye or similar grain. Coir and Jute matting will be installed over the areas of bare soil,
trenched in on all sides and held down by wooden and live stakes. Seeding of these areas with
a native seed mix will follow, and caution will be used to keep seed and mulch and out of the
river and above the typical high water elevation in order to reduce the risk of eutrophication.
Finally the remainder of poorly or non-vegetated streambanks will be planted with a variety of
native bare-root, container and live-stake trees and shrubs to a width no less that 20 feet from
the waters edge along the reach of the project area. All plantings will be watered in after
installation and subsequently, as needed. These plantings will help re-establish riparian
vegetation within the project area reducing sediment load to the stream„ providing a more
stable streambank and future shading of the river channel. Ti°ees and shrubs will be purchased
and planted while dormant in order to increase survivability.
The project may include removal of debris (i. e. lay°ge trees) from the stream channel that is
currently obstructing water flow, limiting hydraulic capacity of the river channel and is forcing
flow into unprotected banks. Debris that is stable and is situated such that it is protecting
vulnerable banks will be left in place. Trees removed as debris and their root balls may be used
for bank stabilization and as aquatic and terrestrial habitat as rootwad structures in several
locations within the project area. Rootwads are planned for use where the existence of large
live trees will not allow grading of the streambank to a prefer°able three horizontal to one
vertical slope. Trees selected for rootwads will be cut 15 to 20 feet up the trunk from the roots
and sharpened to a point with a chainsaw. In locations were rootwads are used a trench will
be excavated large enough to burry a footer log parallel to the streambank at the toe of the
slope. The rootwad will be inserted sharpened trunk first in to the bank and the trunk just
above the roots will rest on the footer log. The rootwads will be oriented so that stream flow is
deflected away from the streambank to protect large living trees in these locations. Placement
of the rootwads at an angle approximately 75 degrees from the upstream bank will provide
deflection of streamwater in an effort to preserve near bank mature live trees.
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Rootwads and footer logs will be installed so that the bottoms of the structures extend to the
maximum scour depth of the channel and the top of footer log and bottom of rootwad log are
roughly the same elevation as the stream invert. Rootwad trunks will be inserted into the
streambank by a track mounted excavator so that the root ball is exposed and at least two thirds
of the trunk is buried in the bank. Rootwads and footer logs will be backfilled with material
excavated from footer log and rootwad trenches and where necessary will be stabilized on
either side with large angular rock or rip rap.
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks will include: rubber tired back-how /loader,
a track mounted excavator with hydraulic thumb, one or two I S ton dump trucks, and hand tools.
A wood chipper may be used to reduce the amount of debris to be hauled away from the site and
minimize potential disposal fees. Wood chips may be used to mulch areas beyond the top of
bank.
DETAILS
The follo-~irtg activities are proposed within the project area:
An area adjacent to a tributary of Buck Creek within the Lail property located in Polk
County, North Carolina has been identified by the Polk County Soil and Water
Conservation District Office as eligible for monies provided by the State of Noy°th Carolina
through a DWR grant. The Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Office and
Altamont Environmental, Inc. (Altamont) plan to stabilize over-steepened streambanks and
restore the riparian buffer along this 185 foot reach of stream. The structures proposed for
streambank stabilization at the site are: Rootwads, Rock Toe Protection, Single and Cross
Veins, and Live Fascines. These structures coupled with softening of the streambank slope
and benching near the bankfull elevation should provide a lasting repair that leaves the
project area in a more natural state of equilibrium. Once the streambank is stabilized
native species of herbaceous plants, shi°ubs and trees will be planted on the streambank and
disturbed areas of the site.
Site vicinity and general locations of streambank and channel repair areas are provided in
Figure 1. Across-section showing both the existing streambank and proposed construction
plans are included on Figure 2 as well as a plan view and longitudinal profile of the stream
within the project area. Plans for construction of specific structures are include as
Attachment A. A representative photo with typical construction plans superimposed for the
damaged streambank area is included as Figures 3.
• Before construction at the site begins, existing live trees and vegetation that are
identified as stabilizing the streambank will be flagged to be left in place. Project area
boundaries will also be identified and marked.
• Some removal of organic and non-native material from the channel may be necessary in
areas where the hydraulic capacity of the stream channel has been reduced based upon
on site observations and evaluation of existing cross-sections.
• Using the track mounted excavator and the backhoe, streambank slopes within the
project area will be adjusted from their near vertical state to a slope of approximately
three horizontal to one vertical or flatter except where large living trees close to the
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bank prohibit grading. In these areas rootwad structures may be installed and slopes
will be softened as much as possible. A bench will be installed at or near bankfull
elevation to provide floodplain for the incised stream. Some adjustment of the slope
before installation of structures will allow for easier access to the project area, will
compact the slope and will eliminate the need to access the streambank from the water.
• Debris generally consisting of trees, stumps and woody material will be removed from
the stream channel using the t~°ack mounted excavator equipped with a hydraulic thumb.
Rootwad structures are not recommended in areas where there is less than 1 S percent
silt and clay content in streambank soils.
• The excavator to be used for this project will be a 100 series or comparable machine.
Woody debris removed from the channel will be reused as rootwad structures or
disposed of either as firewood, chipped into mulch, hauled to an appropriate landfill or
some combination there of.
• For streambank areas where rock toe protection is used, a footer trench will be
excavated at the toe of the slope. The footer trench will be excavated to a depth of
approximately two feet or deep enough to bury each footer rock to a depth equal to
three-quarters of its thickness. Ideal dimensions for large angular rock to be used at the
site are approximately three feet by two feet by one feet or larger. Footer trenches will
be dug in a downstream to upstream sequence in order to limit the amount of sediment
discharged to the stream and limit the flow of water into the trench. Footer t~°ench
lengths will be dug in sections equal to the width of the filter cloth to be used for the
project in order to limit disturbance of the channel bed material. Completing the
project in sections will limit the number of times the trench will have to be re-excavated
due to sediment washed in by the stream. Footer t~°enches at their upstream and
downstream extents will be keyed into the streambank so that during periods of high
flow, water cannot get behind the rock toe protection and compromise the structure.
• After a section of footer trench is dug, filter cloth will be placed in the t~°ench and a
sufficient amount of cloth will be extended up the streambank to back the footer and next
tier of rock once it is placed. Footer rock of a size described above will then be placed
in the trench securing the bottom of the filter cloth in place.
• After the footer rock is placed the filter cloth will be held up so that it backs the footer
rock while the void behind the footer is backfilled with material that was excavated from
the trench.
• Again the filter cloth will be laid on the streambank while the first tier of ~°ock is placed
atop the footer. This first tier of rock will be placed partially on the footer and partially
on the backfill, set back in a manner to match the three to one slope of the streambank.
• Once the first tier of rock is placed on the footer, the filter cloth will again be held up so
that the remainder of the rock structure can be backfilled.
• If live fascines are selected to be used for the project, a trench approximately one foot
by one foot will be installed just above the rock toe protection structure. Live fascines
will be installed in the trench and the trench will be backfilled. Fascine trenches will be
excavated to dimensions slightly smaller than the fascine bundle, so that the top of the
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fascine is exposed. Live stakes will be driven through the fascines to secure them in
place. Subsequent growth of the fascines will further stabilize the toe of the streambank
as roots interlock with soil, matting and rock in these locations.
• After streambank slopes are adjusted, construction of rock toe and rootwad structures is
completed and fascines are installed, all disturbed areas will be hand seeded with
annual rye grass or a similar grain. Coir mat will be installed over the completed
fascines and bare soil near the toe of the streambank and will extend up the streambank
to an elevation above bankfull elevation. Jute mat will be used on the upper portion of
the slopes to stabilize soils during initial growth of vegetation. On-site temporary
seeding and mulching will occur on the remainder of bare soil within five days of
ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
• When the construction portion of the entire project area is complete all disturbed areas
will be seeded with a native riparian seed mix above typical high water elevation. Care
will be taken to keep seed, mulch, and fertilizer out of the stream to prevent the risk of
euotrophication downstream.
• Post-seeding, disturbed areas will be planted with a diverse variety of bare-~°oot,
container and live-stake native plants, shrubs, and trees based on observations made of
plants that are naturally occurring within the stream corridor or could exist with in the
region. Planting will conform to the guidelines prescribed in the NCDENR Ecosystem
Enhancement Program, Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Re-seeding will be
conducted, as necessary, with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary
nursery crop of wheat, millet, or other grain. Woody vegetation will be planted during
the appropriate planting season. Planting is expected to take place no later that early
May.
Stabilization of streambanks will require placement of material in wet conditions. In such
cases, sand bags, or the equivalent, will be used to deflect water flow away fi°om the work area,
as well as prevent water from accumulating in the work area. Standard erosion and
sedimentation control measures will be utilized throughout the project.
Care will be taken to avoid adverse affects to adjacent or downstream proper°ty owners.
At the work site, work shall proceed from downstream to upstream to reduce sediment loading.
Staging areas for equipment and material will be placed in upland areas away from sup face
water and out side of the floodplain. Work will proceed as follows at the work area (as
applicable).
1. Flag the work limits.
2. Mark live trees and shrubs to be protected.
3. Construct temporary construction entrance /exits, where necessary.
4. Place erosion control fencing and other protective measures as necessary.
S. Inspect and maintain repairs.
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Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Work being conducted by the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Office and
Altamont, is being funded through the North Carolina Division of Water Resources grant. The
grant is intended to fund projects in hurricane damaged areas that were not addressed by the
federal Emergency Watershed Protection program. The purpose of the project in this specific
area is to stabilize the streambanks, restore and widen the riparian corridor along the banks of
the tributary to Buck Creek within the project area and to reduce the amount of sediment
entering the stream by reducing erosion of the streambanks.
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 jJSACE 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.
NA
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No
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.
1.Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
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Proposed impacts include streambank stabilization and riparian buffer widening and
enhancement. Precautions will be taken to keep heavy equipment out of the streamchannel
except where absolutely necessary to install bank stabilization measures and retrieve debris.
Work will be conducted in the dry to the extent practicable. Sediment and erosion control
measures, including sand bags, silt fences and reseeding, will be utilized to minimize
sedimentation and erosion.
2.Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetlands will not be impacted at this site.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
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 httn://N~~w.fema.eov.
*** 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: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3.Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of
Stream Average Width
of Stream
Perennial or
Site Number (see Type of Impact* Impact Name** Before Impact Intermittent?
Figure 1) (linear feet) . (ft)
Tributary of Buck streambank stabilization Tributary of
Creek/Lail Property and riparian buffer 185 Buck Creek 16 ft @ bkf Perennial
project restoration
* 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.QOV. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.m~ouest.com, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Approximately 185
linear feet
4.Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open waters will not be impacted.
Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)
*
Type of Impact Area of

Impact
(acres)
Name of Waterbody

(if applicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

• List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation,
dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
S.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 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.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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.
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On behalf of the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District, Altamont will provide
contractors engaged in the implementation of this work both written and verbal instructions of all
impact avoidance statements provided below. All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream
channel during streambank stabilization work and debris removal except where absolutely
necessary to complete work. Disturbance of the channel bottom, streambanks and equipment
access areas shall be held to the minimum necessary to allow for implementation of bank
stabilization work. Temporary grass cover shall be planted on all bare soil within S days of
ground disturbing activities. Straw mulch and tall fescue grass will not be used in riparian areas.
Herbaceous, woody shrub and tree vegetation will be installed on the streambank upon completion
of bank stabilization work. Altamont will provide a site manager to routinely inspect and
supervise contractor work to help ensure impact avoidance instructions are being followed.
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 1501inear 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
http: //h2o. enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm~i de.html.
l.Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as
much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
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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): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount. ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. )Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ^
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Erivironmental 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 environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and-must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)?
Yes ^ No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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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
(s uare feet)
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an.
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Properly, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
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.
Impervious acreage will not change at the project site, and other than the asphalt driveway to
the Lail residence, and the asphalt private drive over the culvert at the downstream extent of the
project area; impervious surfaces do not exist at the site. Erosion and sedimentation prevention
and control will be maintained during and after construction of the project, primarily through
proper water management, construction sequencing, proper staging and stockpiling of materials,
and by maintaining suitable channel capacity for expected flow events. Equipment, fuels,
lub~°icants, or other potential sources of water pollution will not be stored in areas that could be
flooded during this project.
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.
Wastewater will not be generated as part of this project.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
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Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application?
Yes ^ No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
.~~ i C(~ ~
pplica /Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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ACCESS AGREEMENT
The SWCD is requesting access to the property for the purpose of assessing and repairing
damage to the streambank, stream channel, and floodplain that was caused by hurricanes
Frances and Ivan and more recent storms. The repair work will include some or all of the
following elements:
-Streambank Stabilization
-Debris Removal
-Native plant Re-vegatation
-Exotic/Invasive plant removal
SWCD and the Property Owner agree:
1. Property owner grants permission to SWCD and its contractors and agents to
enter upon their land for the purpose of assessing and repairing the flood damage
caused by Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. Additionally, this agreement includes the
right of ingress and egress on the land for the purpose of maintaining the
emergency works for the period of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to SWCD and its contractors and agent to
conduct stream stabilization measures, which may include debris removal, stream
bank stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or
channel relocation.
'~, SWCTI agrees to ~nrYZr~ly wit11 ln~al~ state, and federal lawc arnplir.ahlP tp the wnrk
and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work
on the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All
prior agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This
Agreement may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the
parties.
5. The proposed measures are intended to repair flood damage to the stream and to
return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded
fields are not addressed by measures. SWCD and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be
unavoidable. The Property owner releases SWCD and its contractors from
liability for any damage incurred as result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site..
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify construction repairs, including
vegetation, for one year from the date of completion.
This Access Agreement is made between Polk County Soil and Water Conservation
District Supervisor Board (SWCD) and:

8. SWCD will discuss the draft design with the Property Owner prior to submittal
for permitting.
9. Property Owner agrees to reimburse SWCD for all costs associated with the
design if the property owner decides to terminate this agreement after work has
begun.
10. The Polk County Soil and Water conservation District and Polk County property
owners hereby authorize Altamont Environmental Inc. (Agent/Consultant) to sign
and execute all necessary permits and coordinate communications with the
appropriate regulatory agencies.
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