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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100743 Ver 1_401 Application_20100910LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP ixc. Environmental Consultants September 7, 2010 TO: Mr. Chad Coburn NCDENR Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 20100743 RE: 401 WQC Application (GC 3821): Dollar General; Highway 211 Action ID# SAW-2006-32734-010 Brunswick County, NC Dear Chad: ftle 0 ?v S!= p - 9 2010 DEAR. Wi1T? QU? NEIIANDSgMp sTOUWAtER Bg"CM Enclosed is an after-the-fact 401 Water Quality Certification application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf of Dollar Properties LLC for a 2.13-acre tract located off of Highway 211 in Brunswick County, NC. The applicant was unaware that the site contained wetlands and constructed a Dollar General store. Based on information from the ACOE staff, approximately 0.61 acres of wetlands were filled on this property and the property located to the south. The property located to the south is owned by Mr. Louie Lewis. The applicant seeks to keep 0.49 acres of wetland fill needed for the structure and associated parking. The rest of the wetlands (0.12 acre) will be restored once authorization from Mr. Lewis is obtained. Additionally, the applicant agrees to buy into the Stone Farm Mitigation Bank at a 1:1 ratio. The Pre-Construction Notification form, associated maps, and site plan are enclosed for your review. The WQC application fee has been sent to the Raleigh office. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, i im Williams Environmental Scientist Encl. C: Mr. Ralph Ronalter, Jr.; Dollar Properties LLC Ms. Linda Suydam, Baseline Construction Inc. Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ Mr. Tom Walker, ACOE www.lmgroup.net • info@Imgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 ,. T 3 ?x, LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC. Fnvironirental Consultants September 7, 2010 TO: Mr. Tom Walker US Army Corps of Engineers 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28402 RE: NWP 39 Application: Dollar General; Highway 211 Action ID# SAW-2006-32734-010 Brunswick County, NC Dear Tom: Enclosed is an after-the-fact NWP 39 application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf of Dollar Properties LLC for a 2.13-acre tract located off of Highway 211 in Brunswick County, NC. The applicant was unaware that the site contained wetlands and constructed a Dollar General store. Based on information from the ACOE staff, approximately 0.61 acres of wetlands were filled on this property and the property located to the south. The property located to the south is owned by Mr. Louie Lewis. The applicant seeks to keep 0.49 acres of wetland fill needed for the structure and associated parking. The rest of the wetlands (0.12 acre) will be restored once authorization from Mr. Lewis is obtained. Additionally, the applicant agrees to buy into the Stone Farm Mitigation Bank at a 1:1 ratio. The Pre-Construction Notification form, associated maps, and site plan are enclosed for your review. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, L-Zliams Environmental Scientist Encl. C: Mr. Ralph Ronalter, Jr.; Dollar Properties LLC Ms. Linda Suydam, Baseline Construction Inc. Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ Mr. Chad Coburn, DWQ www.imgroup.net • info@lmgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 20100743 ?? wnrER Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 9 PA In 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 39 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ? Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. ® Yes ? No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ® Yes ? No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Dollar General, NC 211 2b. County: Brunswick County 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Shallotte 2d. Subdivision name: N/A ZQ 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A WATER STgrl, TY 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Dollar Properties LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 2643/0205 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Dollar Properties LLC / Ralph Ronalter, Jr. 3d. Street address: Suite 200,155 West New York Ave 3e. City, state, zip: Southern Pines, NC, 28387 3f. Telephone no.: 910-695-3694 3g. Fax no.: 910-695-3603 3h. Email address: Ralph@baselinedevelopment.com Page 1 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version J__-, ,? .?+,, =t.. , .. .. ?.. .....s-.w'•h 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner): 4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 4e. City, state, zip: 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Kim Williams 5b. Business name (if applicable): Land Management Group, Inc. 5c. Street address: 3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 5d. City, state, zip: Wilmington, NC 28403 5e. Telephone no.: (910) 452-0001 5f. Fax no.: (910) 452-0060 5g. Email address: kwilliams@lmgroup.net Page 2 of 11 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1850001040 Latitude: 33.9887 Longitude: -78.2069 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: 2.13 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Unnamed tributary of the Lockwood Folly River proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C; Sw 2c. River basin: Lumber 03040207 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Project area consists of an existing Dollar General store and associated parking. The landowner was unaware that the site contained wetlands prior to development. Approximately 0.61 acres of wetlands were filled on this property and the property located to the south. This is an after-the-fact permit application that seeks to keep 0.49 acres of wetland fill. The rest of the wetlands will be restored once permission from the landowner (Mr. Louie Lewis) is obtained. Adjacent land use is commercial, residential, agriculture, or undeveloped. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Approximately 0.49 acre of wetlands existed on the property, which has been filled. An additional 0.12 acre of wetlands existed on the property to the south. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: N/A 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the project was to construct a Dollar General store for the community. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The site was cleared and fill material was brought in to grade the site. The Dollar General store, parking area, and turn- around area were constructed. The applicant proposes to keep approximately 0.49 acres of wetland fill needed for the building footprint. Approximately 0.12 acres of fill located south of the building will be removed and restored to wetlands once permission from the landowner (Mr. Louie Lewis) is obtained. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ®Yes ? No ? Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ®Preliminary ? Final of determination was made? Agency/Consultant Company: 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Land Management Group, Inc. Name (if known): Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. A preliminary USACE jurisdictional determination was issued to a previous landowner on 06/19/06 stating that wetlands exist on property. Since the wetland line was not surveyed prior to disturbance, the specific wetland boundaries have been approximated by Jennifer Frye and Christy Wicker of the USACE. Page 3 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Project Information and Prior Project History 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 4 of 11 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® Wetlands ? Streams - tributaries ? Buffers ? Open Waters ? Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number- Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ®P ? T Fill for building pad Non-Riparian ® Yes * ? No ® Corps ® DWQ 0.49 W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ?No ? Corps ?DWQ W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.49 2h. Comments: *This is an after-the-fact permit application. Area was partially forested prior to disturbance. 3. Stream Impacts N/A If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: Page 5 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts: N/A If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ?P?T 02 ?P?T 03 ?P?T 04 ?P?T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction: N/A If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ): N/A If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ? Neuse ?Tar-Pamlico ? Other: Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number- Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary (T) impact required? B1 ?P?T ?Yes ? No B2 ?P?T ?Yes ? No B3 ?P?T ?Yes ? No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: Page 6 of 11 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. The wetland impacts to be left in place have been minimized to the area essential to the structural integrity of the existing building. Other fill in wetlands (0.12 ac) will be removed. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Fill material removed from wetlands will be placed within an upland area. Wetlands to be restored will be returned to natural grade and planted with native wetland species. 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? ® Yes ? No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ® Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ® Mitigation bank ? Payment to in-lieu fee program ® Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank: 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Stone Farm Mitigation Bank 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Non-riparian Quantity 0.5 acre 3c. Comments: The applicant proposes using a 1:1 ratio for several reasons. The applicant unknowingly filled wetlands and has made attempts to resolve the violation in a timely manner. Additionally, wetlands located on this site prior to development were of low quality. Ditches tied into the wetland pocket, altering hydrology. Furthermore, aerial photos indicate that the site had been cleared of woody vegetation for several years. Finally, the applicant proposes buying credits from a bank that has already restored wetlands. Therefore, there would not be a temporal loss of wetlands with this mitigation. 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program: N/A 4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: N/A 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan: 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Approximately 0.12 acres of wetlands will be restored by removing unauthorized fill from this area and planting native wetland vegetation in the area once permission from the landowner has been obtained (see attached figure). Page 7 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ? Yes ® No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. NIA 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). NIA 6h. Comments: N/A Page 8 of 11 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ? Yes ? No Comments: 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: A stormwater plan was obtained prior to constructing the Dollar General Store. ? Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ® DWQ Stormwater Program ? DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review: N/A 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ? Phase II ? NSW 3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? USMP apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed ? Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review: ® Coastal counties ? HQW 4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW (check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246 ? Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review: N/A 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ? Yes ® No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ? No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ? Yes ? No letter.) Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ® Yes ? No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ® Yes ? No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): The applicant was not aware that wetlands existed on the property. 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. The project will not provide utilities or access to adjacent areas. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. 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. The existing project ties into the local wastewater system. Page 10 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No impacts? ? Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The NC Natural Heritage Program GIS layer was used to determine the presence of federally listed species. No federally protected species were noted on or within a one-half mile of the site. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? The NOAA Fisheries Essential Fish Habitat Mapper GIS program was used to determine the presence of Essential Fish Habitat. The site is not considered EFH. 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 ? Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? The National Trust for Historic Preservation website mapping resource was used to determine the presence of cultural resources. No cultural resources were found. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? The NC Floodplain Mapping Information System website was used to determine the boundaries of the 100-year floodplain. The project site does not fall within these boundaries. Kim Williams 09/07/2010 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Pagel 1 of 11 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc. to act as our agent in the preparation and representation of information related to the Section 404/401 permit application for the Dollar General site located off of Highway 211 in Brunswick County, NC. All questions in regards to this project should be directed to Land Management Group, Inc. Print Name g ?.,C, Date r I , Y r?Yl ?.I ?S t it I ? ' r 1 ! f't f f .. ~ t NS ? _. ... ._ .l. .. __ _, ._ 1. SITE SCALE 1" = 1 Mile Boundaries are approxjn-gate and are not nieant to be absolute Map Source: North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer. Pg 87.2003 Dollar General; Hwy 211 Land Management Group, Inc. Dollar Properties LLC Environmental Consultants Figure 1 Brunswick County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Vicinity Map 40-10-068 August 2010 M SITE SCALE 1" = 500' `Boundaries are approximate and are not meant to be absolute. Map Source: Lockwoods Folly Quadrangle 7.5 minute (topographic) 1990. Dollar General; Hwy 211 Land Management Group, Inc. Dollar Properties LLC Environmental Consultants Figure 2 Brunswick County, NC Wilmington, N.C. USGS Topographic Map 40-10-068 August 2010 it Mu Lo Mu Fo j, Lo f x u ? k iMi 4 w " s a-" SITE SCALE 1" = 200' *Boundaries are approximate and are not meant to be absolute. Map Source: NRCS Soils Map. Dollar General; Hwy 211 Land Management Group, Inc, Dollar Properties LLC Environmental Consultants Figure 3 Brunswick County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Soils Map 40-10-068 August 2010 Wit Boundaries are approximate and are not meant to be absolute. Map Source: 1998 NAPP aerial photography SCALE 1" = 200' Dollar General, Hwy 211 Land Management Group, Inc. Dollar Properties LLC Environmental Consultants Figure 4 Brunswick County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Aerial Photograph 40-10-068 August 2010 El 404 Wetlands ® Permanent Impact to 404 Wetlands 404 Wetlands to be Restored SCALE: 1" = 200' /. 10 - U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS f t ? WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action Id. SAW-2006-32734-010 County: Brunswick U.S.G.S. Quad: Lockwoods Folly NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Property Owner/Agent: L.A. Lewis Address: 237 Ocean Hiahway/NC 17 Supply, NC 28462 Telephone No.: Property description: Size (acres) appx. 5 Nearest Town Supply Nearest Waterway Scotts Branch River Basin Lumber USGS HUC 03040207 Coordinates N 33.9887 W 78.2069 Location description The tract is located alone the southside of Highway 211, between Old Lennon Road and Clemmons Road, in wetlands adjacent to an Unnamed Tributary to Scotts Branch, east of Supply, NC. Indicate Which of the Following ADDIv: A. Preliminary Determination Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). B. Approved Determination _ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. X There are wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. X We strongly suggest you have the wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any delineation must-fie verified by the Corps. _ The wetland on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. _ The wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. _ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. X The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, NC, at (910) 796-7215 to determine their requirements. Page 1 of 2 Action ID: ?SAcJ - ?od(o • 3a?3c f. cal0 Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may constitute d violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Jennifer Frve at 910-251-4923. C. Basis For Determination This site exhibits wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland Delineation Manual and is adjacent to an UT to Scotts Branch, a tributarv to the Lockwoods Folly River, a tributary to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, a Navieable Water of the U.S. This determination is based on information submitted by LMG and a site visit by Jennifer Frve and Henrv Wicker on 5/2/2006. D. Remarks E. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the South Atlantic Division, Division Office at the Following address: Mr. Michael F. Bell, Administrative Appeal Review Officer CESAD-ET-CO-R U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division 60 Forsyth Street, Room 9M15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 8/19/2006. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence. Corps Regulatory Official: Date 06/19/2006 Copy furnished: Land Management Group, Inc., PO Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 Noelle Lutheran, DENR-DWQ Wilmington Regional Office, 127 Cardinal Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 Adam Lisk, 7616 Hawk Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 Page 2 of 2