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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181245 Ver 2_USACE Permit_20201210DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 151 PATTON AVENUE ROOM 208 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28801-5006 December 10, 2020 Regulatory Division Action ID No. SAW-2018-00170 Mr. Wayne Smith Tinsel Town, LLC 51 Bridge Street Sylva, North Carolina 28779 Dear Mr. Smith: On September 10, 2019, the Department of the Army issued a permit to Tinsel Town, LLC, for a residential development in Sylva, Jackson County, North Carolina. By letter on July 28, 2020, in accordance with special condition 1 of the issued permit, Tinsel Town notified the Corps there is a change of project use, design, and stormwater management. These changes do not alter the authorized amount or locations of impacts to waters of U.S. for the project. The attached plans and approved Individual Water Quality Certification (DWR # 20181245v2) dated October 26, 2020 are added to Corps issued permit. All conditions of the original permit remain applicable and the expiration date is unchanged. Sincerely, David Brown, PG Regulatory Specialist Asheville Regulatory Field Office Enclosures Copy: NC DENR - Division of Water Resources (via email) NC WRC - (via Email) m N N U s cal 5C 19A,23 PROPOSED IMPACT SITE PLAN _ PT END 30" CMP TOTAL PROJECT AREA + /— 22.31 ACRES JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. STREAMS WETLANDS OPEN WATER 2875 LF 5.53 ACRES 3.33 ACRES JURISDICTIONAL IMPACTS OPEN WATER STREAMS STREAMS (PERMANENT) WETLANDS (PERMANENT): (TEMPORARY): AVOIDANCE/MINIMIZATION 2.68 ACRES 0.0 ACRES 42 LF 17 LF OPEN WATERS 0.65 ACRES WETLANDS 5.53 ACRES � 0 z t0 N Ln �UTW U 0pN0000�U — mUNInJ mz00 X � NI 0<z00LL mJOXU Q}IQ ILnaILL z w Q } 00 Z ❑ Z 0 co > a W� U U] W 0 0 Z Q z O z ry W U I O W IL > O 0 o z w � Z w z ry D O O � U ~ z z J W=)Qcn cn O Zr U H�cn-D TI TLE IMPACT SITE PLAN PROJECT NO. 18-0627 DRAWN BY: W.A.S. CHECKED BY: W.A.S. 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A. S. CHECKED BY: W.A.S. SCALE 1:40 DATE 7/27/2020 SHEET C.3 FOR REVIEW PURPOSES ONLY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-4BB2C6355193 ROY COOPER Goyernor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary S. DANIEL SMITH Director Tinsel Town LLC Attn: Wayne Smith 51 Bridge St Sylva NC 28779 rl��QIlAH �/� NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality October 26,2020 DWR # 20181245 v2 Jackson County Subject: Approval of Individual 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions Tinsel Town Development USACE Action ID. No. SAW-2018-00170 Dear Mr. Smith: Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. WQC004191 issued to Mr. Wayne Smith and Tinsel Town LLC, dated October 26, 2020. This Certification replaces the Certification issued on June 11, 2019. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with the subject project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non - Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. This Certification can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute 150B by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings (hereby known as OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000 for information. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, excluding official state holidays). The petition may be faxed to the OAH at (919) 431-3100, provided the original and one copy of the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. Q �� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources et-ro,0'-0-'-E512 North Salisbury Street � 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NOR7. CAROLINA Q o®Pa ltmftWW1 —1UUII 919.707.9000 DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-4BB2C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 2of7 Mailing address for the OAH: If sending via US Postal Service: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, INC 27699-6714 If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc): Office of Administrative Hearings 1711 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC 27609-6285 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DEQ: William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, INC 27699-1601 Unless such a petition is filed, this Certification shall be final and binding. This certification completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and 15A NCAC 02H .0500 and 15A NCAC 02B .0200. Please contact Sue Homewood at 336-776-9693 or Sue. Homewood@ncdenr.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, EPDOCUS'gned by: ~IW10 99D91BA53EF4E0... Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch cc: Clement Riddle, ClearWater Environmental (via email) David Brown, USACE Asehville Regulatory Field Office (via email) Todd Bowers, EPA, (via email) DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Electronic file Filename: 20181245v2TinselTownDev(Jackson)_401_IC.docx DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-4BB2C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 3of7 NORTH CAROLINA 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION #WQC004191 is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92- 500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to North Carolina's Regulations in 15 NCAC 02H .0500, to Mr. Wayne Smith and Tinsel Town LLC, who have authorization for the impacts listed below, as described within your modification request received by the N.C. Division of Water Resources (Division) on August 14, 2020 and subsequent information on August 17, 2020, September 11, 2020, September 23, 2020, September 30, 2020, October 5, 2020 and October 14, 2020. The State of North Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate the applicable portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in accordance with the application, the supporting documentation, and conditions hereinafter set forth. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the certification below. Conditions of Certification: 6. The following impacts are hereby approved. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b) and/or (c)] Type of Impact Amount Approved (units) Permanent Amount Approved (units) Temporary Open Waters 2.68 (acres) 0 (acres) Stream Dam stabilization 42 (linear feet) 0 (linear feet) Streambank stabilization from temporary pond drain pipe 0 (linear feet) 17 (linear feet) 7. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application and as described in the Public Notice and in subsequent information submitted to the Division. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference and are an enforceable part of the Certification. Any modifications to the project require notification to DWR and may require an application submittal to DWR with the appropriate fee. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 8. Scott Creek and the Tuckasegee River are classified as Trout Waters. In order to protect downstream uses as Trout Waters a requirement of this Certification is that the pond dewatering and any work conducted within the stream or streambanks may not occur between the dates of January 1 through April 15. [15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and 15A NCAC 04B .0125] 9. The Permittee shall visually inspect Scott Creek at the stilling basin discharge point daily during dewatering and dredging activities for increased turbidity and immediately cease activities if there is an increase in turbidity. If increased turbidity is noted during inspections the Permittee shall notify the Division of Water Resources Asheville Regional Office and the INC Wildlife Resources Commission immediately upon discovery. DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-413132C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 4of7 10. The Division approves the Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) consisting of a subsurface infiltration system (Triton) and all associated stormwater conveyances, inlet and outlet structures, and the grading and drainage patterns depicted on plan sheets dated September 30, 2020 and October 14, 2020, which are incorporated by reference and are enforceable by the Division. The following conditions also apply [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]: The maximum allowable drainage area for the approved subsurface infiltration system shall be 140,699 square feet and the maximum allowable built -upon area within that drainage area shall be 102,366 square feet. The overall built -upon area (BUA) for the project shall be maintained at or below those identified in the approved drawings. Any changes to these allowable maximum areas shall require the applicant to submit and receive approval from the Division prior to any construction or modification of the current site.. b. The footprint of all stormwater management device(s) as well as an additional 10-foot wide area on all sides of the device(s) shall be located in either public rights -of -way, dedicated common areas or recorded easement areas. The final plats for the project showing such rights -of -way, common areas and easement areas, shall be in accordance with the approved plans. c. The approved SMP shall be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure is occupied at the site. d. The SMP may not be modified without prior written authorization from the Division. Maintenance activities for stormwater management device(s) shall be performed in accordance with the notarized O&M agreements signed by Billy D. Smith (of Tinsel Town, Inc.) on October 14, 2020. The O&M agreement shall transfer with the sale of the land or transfer of ownership/responsibility for the approved SMP. The Division shall be notified promptly of every transfer. f. If any erosion problems are observed in the surface waters downslope of the stormwater discharge points, then you shall immediately repair and correct the problem and prevent further damage and sediment discharge to the receiving surface waters. Please be aware that these repairs may require you to obtain a 404 Permit from the Corps and a 401 Certification from the Division. g. Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of the approved stormwater control device(s), a certification from an appropriate designer for the device certifying that it has been installed in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation, shall be submitted to the Division (C/O Chonticha McDaniel; 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC 27699-1617). 11. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands or waters beyond the footprint of the impacts (including temporary impacts) as authorized under this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 12. All construction activities shall be performed and maintained in full compliance with G.S. Chapter 113A Article 4 (Sediment and Pollution Control Act of 1973). DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-413132C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 5of7 13. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters except within the footprint of temporary or permanent impacts authorized under this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 14. Erosion control matting that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic twine shall not be used along streambanks or within wetlands. [15A NCAC 02B .0201] 15. Tall Fescue and Sericea Lespedeza shall not be used in streambank stabilization areas. [15A NCAC 02B .0201] 16. An NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit (NCG010000) is required for construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acres of land. The NCG010000 Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing construction activities as stipulated in the conditions of the permit. If the project is covered by this permit, full compliance with permit conditions including the erosion & sedimentation control plan, inspections and maintenance, self -monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements is required. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5) and (c)(5)] 17. All work in or adjacent to streams shall be conducted so that the flowing stream does not come in contact with the disturbed area. Approved best management practices from the most current version of the NC Sediment and Erosion Control Manual, or the NC DOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual, such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams, and other diversion structures shall be used to minimize excavation in flowing water. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 18. Application of fertilizer to establish planted/seeded vegetation within disturbed riparian areas and/or wetlands shall be conducted at agronomic rates and shall comply with all other Federal, State and Local regulations. Fertilizer application shall be accomplished in a manner that minimizes the risk of contact between the fertilizer and surface waters. [15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 15A NCAC 02B .0231] 19. If concrete is used during construction, then all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent direct contact between uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to waters of the state. [15A NCAC 02B .0200] 20. No temporary impacts are allowed beyond those included in this Certification. All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed, and the impacted area shall be returned to natural conditions within 60 calendar days after the temporary impact is no longer necessary. The impacted areas shall be restored to original grade, including each stream's original cross -sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed profile. All temporarily impacted sites shall be restored and stabilized with native vegetation. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(2) and (c)(2)] 21. This Certification does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility to obtain all other required Federal, State, or Local approvals before proceeding with the project, including those required by, but not limited to Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, Water Supply Watershed, and Trout Buffer regulations. DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-4BB2C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 6of7 22. All mechanized equipment operated near surface waters shall be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent contamination of surface waters from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. Construction shall be staged in order to minimize the exposure of equipment to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable. Fueling, lubrication and general equipment maintenance shall not take place within 50 feet of a waterbody or wetlands to prevent contamination by fuels and oils. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3) and 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (12)] 23. Heavy equipment working in wetlands shall be placed on mats or other measures shall be taken to minimize soil disturbance. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3) and (c)(3)] 24. In accordance with 143-215.85(b), the applicant shall report any petroleum spill of 25 gallons or more; any spill regardless of amount that causes a sheen on surface waters; any petroleum spill regardless of amount occurring within 100 feet of surface waters; and any petroleum spill less than 25 gallons that cannot be cleaned up within 24 hours. 25. Mr. Wayne Smith and Tinsel Town LLC shall conduct construction activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any requirements resulting from compliance with section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State and Federal law. [15A NCAC 02B .0200] If the Division determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use) or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, the Division may reevaluate and modify this Certification. Before modifying the Certification, the Division shall notify Mr. Wayne Smith and Tinsel Town LLC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0503 and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be provided to Mr. Wayne Smith and Tinsel Town LLC in writing, shall be provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for reference in any Permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project. 26. Upon completion of all permitted impacts included within the approval and any subsequent modifications, the applicant shall be required to return a certificate of completion (available on the DWR website https://edocs.deg.nc.gov/Forms/Certificate-of-Completion). [15A NCAC 02H .0502(f)] 27. If the property or project is sold or transferred, the new Permittee shall be given a copy of this Certification (and written authorization if applicable) and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 28. This Certification neither grants nor affirms any property right, license, or privilege in any waters, or any right of use in any waters. This Certification does not authorize any person to interfere with the riparian rights, littoral rights, or water use rights of any other person and this Certification does not create any prescriptive right or any right of priority regarding any usage of water. This Certification shall not be interposed as a defense in any action respecting the determination of riparian or littoral rights or other rights to water use. No consumptive user is deemed by virtue of this Certification to possess any prescriptive or other right of priority with respect to any other consumptive user regardless of the quantity of the withdrawal or the date on which the withdrawal was initiated or expanded. DocuSign Envelope ID: B33DFBF5-CC67-41 D2-BAEE-413132C6355193 Tinsel Town Development DWR Project #20181245 v2 Individual Certification #WQC004191 Page 7of7 29. This certification grants permission to the director, an authorized representative of the Director, or DENR staff, upon the presentation of proper credentials, to enter the property during normal business hours. [15A NCAC 02H .0502(e)] 30. Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific project may result in revocation of this General Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties. 31. The permittee shall report to the Asheville Regional Office any noncompliance with this certification, any violation of stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .0200] including but not limited to sediment impacts, and any violation of state regulated riparian buffer rules [15A NCAC 02B .0200]. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the applicant became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 business days of the time the applicant becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times, if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. The Division may waive the written submission requirement on a case -by -case basis. This approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404. The conditions in effect on the date of issuance shall remain in effect for the life of the project, regardless of the expiration date of this Certification. [15A NCAC 02H .0507(c)] This, the 26th day of October 2020 DOCUSS gnn�e/d by: �GzwG W02 949D91BA53EF4E0... Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch PAW/slh W QC004191