20200049 Ver 2_401 Application_20200824

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20200049 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required What amout is owed?*
r Fee received
r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
r $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Select Project Reviewer*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Kaylie Yankura:eads\kyankura
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Little River Reach 1 Restoration
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?
Sherwood Forest POA
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
8/24/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Little River 6-38-(1)
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
C, Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.145990
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Transylvania
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-82.679140
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
V
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
13 - Bank Stabilization
12 - Utility Lines
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Sherwood Forest POA
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
William R Young Jr.
2d.Address
Street Address
70 Robin Food Road
Address Line 2
City
Brevard
Fbstal / Zip Code
28712
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rovince / legion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Zan Price
4b. Business Name:
Jennings Environmental
4c.Address
Street Address
7 Samuel Ashe Drive
Address Line 2
City
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28805
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Signed Agent Authorization Form Sherwood Forest POA.pdf
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
887.6KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
Sherwood Forest
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Brevard
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
8592-79-2309-000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
SF-HOA Golf Course
Address Line 2
29 CARDINAL RD
City
Brevard
Postal / Zip Code
28712
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Little River 6-38-(1)
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
2b. Property size:
42.3
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050204
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
This project will restore a portion of the creek that flows through the Sherwood Forest Golf Club. Existing conditions at the site include an unstable channelized stream channel through
a golf course, turf grass vegetation, and an e)yosed irrigation line.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
G Yes r No r Unknown
4c. If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000)

Corps and DWR permits were obtained for a different stabilization project in 2020 on Ibby Creek, a tributary to the Little River.
SAW-2020-00036
DWR 20-0049
Project History Upload
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
unknown
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1600
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The proposed restoration of 90 linear feet of the Little River within the Sherwood Forest Golf Club will improve stream channel stability and natural ecological conditions in this reach of
the stream. The stream banks here are eroding causing impairment to water quality and instream aquatic habitat within the Creek and areas downstream. The watershed drainage area
is
4.7 square miles, consisting of mostly forest, some agriculture, and some low -density residential land uses. The land area surrounding the proposed restoration project is primarily a
well-groomed golf course with no woody vegetation buffer adjacent to the Little River.
Additionally, there is an exposed 4-inch PVC irrigation line that crosses the creek within the project area. This project will abandon this line and install a new line at least 1-foot belowthe
channel bed. The pipe will be covered with native bed material and will be constructed in the dry.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The stream restoration project will restore 90 linear feet of the Little River within the Sherwood Forest Golf Course, to improve natural ecological conditions and streambank stability.
The stream Will be restored by grading the channel streambanks to a naturally stable slope (3:1 or flatter) and adding native vegetation adapted to site conditions for bank protection
and soil strength.
Class B rock will be used to stabilize the toe of slope along the outside bend of this reach. The rock will not extend beyond 1-foot above the baseflow elevation. Biodegradable coir
matting or sod mats (if available) will be installed along the graded streambanks for stability while the vegetation gets established.
A minimum 25-foot buffer of native grasses and shrubs will be installed along both sides of the streambank. The proposed shrub list includes: Corpus amomum (silky dogwood), Spiraea
alba (white meadow -sweet), Spiraea tomentosa (steeplebush), Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron), Leucothoe fontanesiana (Doghobble), Ilex verticillate (winterberry),
Alnus serrulata (tag alder), Lindera benzoin (Spicebush), Cephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush), Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire).
The above list represents shrubs known from the area and those that will increase species richness. This list was recommended to the golf course and HOA by the US Fish and Wildlife.
The 4-inch PVC irrigation line that crosses the creek within the project area will be abandoned and a new irrigation line will be installed at least 1-foot belowthe channel bed. Native bed
material will be stockpiled and used as backfill within the bed over the new line. This work will be accomplished in the dry per Water Quality Certification No. 4133. No concrete is
proposed for this crossing.
The proposed work is planned to be completed outside of the trout moratorium established by the NC WRC
The project will have a positive impact on the downstream watershed by reducing sediment loading and creating a shaded woody stream buffer to help maintain water temperature.
Equipment will include trackhoe excavators, loaders, and track trucks.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Site Layout Plan.pdf 1.31MB
Stream Design Little River.pdf 5.6MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
G Unknown
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No

Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No other projects planned in the vicinity of this reach.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
[77 Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
F Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?) fb.lmpact type * �3c. Type of impact* �3�name * ��39'
Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
Streambank Stabilization
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Little River
Perennial
Both
19
Average (feet)
90
(lir�rfeet)
9
Irrigation Line ::J�::]
Excavation
Little River
Perennial
Both
h;;1;;:1
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
90 5
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
95
3j. Comments:
See section C. 4i for the impact descriptions.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation u
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Stream restoration is needed to achieve ecological objectives and enhance Water quality within the project reach and areas downstream. Impacts will
be minimized by maintaining the existing stream channel alignment and improving the natural riparian buffer.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction impacts will be minimized by limiting in -channel work to low -flow conditions and working in the dry. Streambanks will be graded from the
top of bank. Streambanks and other disturbed areas will be stabilized as soon as possible using temporary seed, permanent native seed mix, straw
mulch, and biodegradable erosion control mat or sod mats. It is anticipated that the project will be completed in less than one week.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The proposed project will result in a net increase in aquatic habitats and function.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
Located in the French Broad basin
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:

No impervious surfaces proposed
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes f• No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project is within an eAsting golf course and the Sherwood Forest POA has demonstrated support for protecting riparian buffers and stream habitat
within the community
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No C Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes r No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Anita Goetz: Former US Fish and Wildlife staff member who is very familiar with this area and the current condition and lack of habitat within the project
reach. See attached email correspondence.
Consultation Documentation Upload
A_Goetz Comments. pdf 69.83KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA EFH Mapper.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No

7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
https://nc. maps.arcgis.con dhome/item.html?id=d2dO4d8d7eO3403f889419526e682529
Additionally, NC DCR has been contacted with the proposed project site and plans. We are awaiting a response.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
We will coordinate with the Transylvania Co floodplain administrator to ensure compliance with local and federal requirements.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
hftps://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature u
W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Zan Price
Signature
Date
8/24/2020

7 Samuel Ashe Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
[e-mail]
919-600-4790
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Project Location: 35.14599,-82.67914
The undersigned, registered property owner(s) of the above noted property, do hereby
authorize Jennings Environmental PLLC to act on the property owner's behalf and take all
actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this permit or certification
and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
The property owner(s) hereby certify that the information submitted in this application is true
and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Property Owner(s): Sherwood Forest POA
Owner(s) Address: 70 Robin Hood Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
Owner(s) Phone: [phone]
Owner(s) Email: [e-mail]
Authorized Signatures
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Date
Jennings Environmental PLLC is licensed with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors and is authorized to
practice engineering under the provisions of Chapter 89C and 55B of the General Statutes of North Carolina. License Number P-1932

Little River Restoration
Sherwood Forest POA, 70 Robin Hood Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
Project Owner:
Sherwood Forest POA
ATTN: Brooks Gallagher
70 Robin Hood Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
[phone]
[e-mail]
Engineer:-47
Greg Jennings, PhD, PE
Jennings Environmental PLLC,
[phone]
[e-mail]
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Project Information:
Coordinates: 35.146071,-82.679401
Stream: Little River
Drainage Area: 6.7 square miles
Project Length: 90 linear feet
Objective: Reduce streambank erosion and enhance
natural ecological conditions in the channel and riparian
buffer.
1 August 2020
Photo facing downstream, 15 June 2020
Jennings Environmental PLLC
7 Samuel Ashe Drive, Asheville, NC 28805
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Little River Restoration
Sherwood Forest POA, 70 Robin Hood Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
Existing Conditions: Little River
Riffle Cross -Section located mid -reach
Reach Length: 90 ft
Reach Slope: 0.008 ft/ft
—*--Existing y--Desi
Sinuosity: 1.1 ft/ft
Bankfull Riffle Cross -Section Area: 44 sq ft
98
Bankfull Riffle Width: 19 ft
97
Bankfull Riffle Mean Depth: 2.3 ft
96
Width -to -Depth Ratio: 8.0 ft/ft
95
Bank Height Ratio: 1.2 ft/ft
94
Entrenchment Ratio: 5.3 ft/ft
93
Substrate D50: 25 mm
92
Rosgen Stream Type: E4
Vegetation: Grass
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91
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Bank Erosion Hazard Index: High
90
Near Bank Stress: Moderate
89
Estimated Bank Erosion Rate: 0.2 ft/yr
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Sediment Load from Reach: 2.2 tons/yr
�� 4Q 50 b0 70 80
Restoration Plan:
• Grade stream banks to 3:1 slope
• Place native river cobble at toe of bank slope and grade
thalweg in center of channel
• Cover exposed soil with temporary and permanent seeds,
straw mulch, and biodegradable erosion control mat
• Plant native trees and shrubs in riparian buffer extending
25 feet from top of streambank
1 August 2020
Distance (ft)
Jennings Environmental PLLC
7 Samuel Ashe Drive, Asheville, NC 28805

8/14/2020 Jennings Environmental PLLC Mail - Little River Reach 1 Restoration -- Sherwood Forest POA
Zan Price <[e-mail]>
Little River Reach 1 Restoration -- Sherwood Forest POA
Anita Goetz <[e-mail]> Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Zan Price <[e-mail]>, Greg Jennings <[e-mail]>
Hi David,
Hope all is well with you.
FYI ... I know this reach along the Sherwood Forest Golf Course very well and there are no federally listed plant species
nor suitable habitat in the project area. Sadly, farming and then the Golf Course course construction buried and altered
vegetation for a majority of the bog habitat that did occur here. The plants occur further upstream and will not be affected.
FYI ... I completed a restoration and management plan for the Golf Course that you may be able to obtain from Laura
Fogo at FWS. Unfortunately I do not have access to my FWS files. I do know that this reach was a priority for restoration
and included moving the pipe (which was racking debris).
If you have any other questions, please call me [phone], or email me.
Thanks David,
Anita
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=d463bfe9a6&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3Al 674671271238956813&simpl=msg-f%3A16746712712... 1 /1