20070506 Ver 1_More Info Received_20070413

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E N G I N E E R I N G & H Y D R O G E O L O G Y
50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TEL. [phone] F,ac.828.281.3351
www.altamontenvironmental.com
April 11, 2007 p 7 0 5 0 6
Mr. Steve Chapin Ms. Cyndi Karoly
US Army Corps of Engineers NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 401 Wetlands Unit
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
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Mr. Kevin Barnett Mr. David McHenry
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality NC Wildlife Resource Commission
Asheville Regional Office 20830 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Waynesville, NC 28786
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Subject: Re: DWQ Request for more information
Streambank Stabilization
DWR-OS-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank Stabilization
Polk County, North Carolina
Dear Mssrs. Chapin, Barnett, and McHenry and Ms. Karoly:
In regards to the attached letter from the Division of Water Quality which was received March 27, 2007
requesting more information, Altamont Environmental, Inc. (Altamont) is resubmitting the application on
behalf of the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District. The most current Pre-Construction
Notification application was used and you should find it complete and with accurate information. In the
future, if there are any other questions or concerns regarding the permit application, please submit all
inquiries to Joel Lenk or Stu Ryman with Altamont.
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.
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Mssrs. Chapin, Barnett, Karoly, McHenry
April 11, 2007
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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.
Altamont appreciates your review of this application. If you would like additional information, please
contact the undersigned.
Sincer , ,
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Stuart A. Ryman, P.G.
Enclosures: PCN- DWR-OS-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank Stabilization
Figure 1-Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2-Site Plan
Photographs and Descriptions
Copy of Request for More Information Letter from the Division of Water Quality
cc (letter only): Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USAGE Action ID No. DWQ No. ~ ~ 0 5 ~ 6
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 13 and 27
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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, 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 2sr ~~t` t~gtat~~, ie,~~)C here: ^
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II. Applicant Information ,r~~'r' .,: ~ t_ ~ 41 ~~ r
Owner/Applicant Information 7r.r;: ~~: ~?~~ ~ ~ ~ r~~:
Name: Landowner: Ryan and Esther Lai Anb~ican~"Folk Countv Soil and
Mailing Address: 1051 Sand~prings Road Water Conservation
Columbus, NC 28722 District
828-863-4445 PO Box 236 #4 Annex
Columbus NC 28722
Telephone Number: 828-863-8550 Fax Number: 828-894-2231
E-mail Address: 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
Telephone Number: 828-281-3350 Fax Number: 828-281-3351
E-mail Address: sryman(a~altamontenvironmental.com
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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.
1. Name of project: DWR Project OS-Tributary to Buck Creek / Lail Property Streambank
Stabilization
2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): P 132-34
4. Location
N/A
County: Polk Nearest Town: Columbus, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From I-26 east, exit at the
Columbus/Tryon exit #161 and follow the sins 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
and one half miles and turn ri~ht~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
Springy Road.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 035°11'40.87" °N 081°58'52.89" °W
6. Property size (acres): ~ 1 acre, disturbed acreage is 0.04 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Buck Creek
8. River Basin: Broad River
(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/.)
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9. 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 of 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 erodin sg tate.
The project area is located on the Lail property 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
Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP program. The NRCS pro rg_am required economic
justification for discrete repairs and primarily addressed flood damaged areas adjacent to
homes or commercial agricultural areas. As a result, some severely eroded streambanks
adjacent to undeveloped land were not addressed by the EWP program.
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 program 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 eli ibg le for
DWR fundingproject 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.
10. 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 heav~quipment 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 lar eg 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 maybe
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 stress 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 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
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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 slightl~gher 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 va .ping lengths before placement in the
fascine bundles. Fascine bundles will be bound together with heave 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 protection 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 ed eg 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. Trees and
shrubs will be purchased and planted while dormant in order to increase survivability.
The project may include removal of debris (i.e. lar eg 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 rg ading of the streambank to a preferable 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 lar eg 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 an lg a approximate) 7~ 5 degrees
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from the upstream bank will provide deflection of streamwater in an effort to preserve near-
bank, mature, live trees.
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 logLand 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 rid 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 15 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 following 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 North Carolina through a DWR
grant. The Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Office and Altamont
Environmental, Inc. (Altamonteplan 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, shrubs and trees will be planted on the streambank and disturbed areas
of the site.
Site vicinit~~eneral 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.
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• Using_the track mounted excavator and the backhoe, streambank slopes within the
project area will be adiusted from their near vertical state to a slope of approximately
three horizontal to one vertical or flatter except where lar e~~ trees close to the 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 eg nerally consisting of trees, stumps and woody material will be removed from
the stream channel using the track mounted excavator equipped with a hydraulic thumb.
Rootwad structures are not recommended in areas where there is less than 15 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 larPer. Footer trenches will be dui 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 trench 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 trenches at their upstream and downstream extents will
be keyed into the streambank so that during_periods of high flow, water cannot aet
behind the rock toe protection and compromise the structure.
• After a section of footer trench is dug, filter cloth will be placed in the trench 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.
• Aaain the filter cloth will be laid on the streambank while the first tier of rock 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
fascine is exposed. Live stakes will be driven through the fascines to secure them in
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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
r~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 durin ing itial 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-root,
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 cry of wheat millet, or other grain. Woody vegetation will be planted during
the appropriate planting season. Plantin ig s 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 from 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 betaken to avoid adverse affects to adjacent or downstream property 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
surface 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.
11. 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
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hurricane damaged areas that were not addressed by the federal Emergency Watershed
Protection procram. 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 USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. N/A
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.
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. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should 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: Proposed impacts include
streambank stabilization and riparian buffer widening and enhancement. Precautions will be
taken to keep heav~quipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary
to install bank stabilization measures and retrieves 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.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
es/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding,. relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, 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. To calculate acreage. multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

1
Tributary of Buck
Creek Streambank
stabilization and
riparian buffer
restoration

Perennial

16 ft @ bkf

185

0.07

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 185 0.07
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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Open Water Impact

Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)

Type of Impact Type of Waterbody

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

Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.07
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 185
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. 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
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: 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. 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 heav~quipment will be kept out of the stream channel during streambank
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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 5 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 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, 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 NCEEP 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/strmgide.html.
1. 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 Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five 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)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note:. If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No
3. 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.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
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2. If "yes", 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
Miti ation
1 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendiculaz from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration ~
type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
F,nhancement. or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Impervious acreage will not change at the
protect site and other than the asphalt driveway to the Lail residence and the asphalt~rivate
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 prof ct 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, lubricants, 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)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Isthis anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
identified
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Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. 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).
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Applicant/Agent' Signature Date
(Agent's signature is vali 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 ~r~orks for the period of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants penilission 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.
~_ CW(`~l agrees to ~nmr~ly ~n~itlZ ln~al~ state, and federal laws applir.ablP tp the wnrlr~
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 Properly 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:

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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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DWR PROJECT OS- TRIBUTARY TO BUCK CREEK, LAIL
PROPERTY,
POLK CONTY, NC
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William G. ROSS Jr., Secretary
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Division of Water Quality
March 27, 2007
DWQ Project # 07-0506
Polk County
CERTIFIED IYIA.IL: RETURN RECEIPT REQYJESTED
Ryan and Ester Lail
]051 Sandy Springs Road
Columbus, NC 28722
Subject Property: Lail Property - DWR05
Ut to Buck Creek [030806, 9-55-2-1, C]
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Sir or Madam
On March 19, 2007, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received yew application dated
March 14, 2007, to fill or otherwise impact 1851inear feet of perennial stream to construct the
proposed streambank stabilization. The DWQ has determined that your application was
incomplete and/or provided inaccurate information as discussed below. The 17WQ will require
additional information in order to process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or
streams on the subject property. Therefore, unless we receive five copies of the additional
infortxlation requested below, we will have to move toward denial of your application as required
by 1 SA NCAC 2fI.OS06 and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this
additional information. Please provide the following information so that we lczlay continue to
review your project.
Additional Information Reqaested:
1. Please resubmit your application (five copies) on the attached, most current, lvlarch
2005, Pre-Construction Notification (PCl~ application.
Please contact the DWQ within three weeks of the date of this letter to verify that`you have
received this letter and to provide us with a date that we may expect to receive this requested
information. If we do not receive this requested information within one' week of the date you
indicate it will be forthcoming, yew project will be withdrawn and you will need to reapply with
a new application and a new fee. Please contact me in writing and Kevin Barnett of the DWQ
Asheville Regional Office. if we do not hear from you within three weeks, we will assume that
you no longer want to pursue this project and we will coinsider the project as withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands,
waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your applicat~i,,on .
>,1 Carolin&
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001 Oversighr/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Meil Service Center, Raleigh, Noreh Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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March 27, 2007
are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr: Ian
McMillan at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions regarding or would~like to set up a meeting
to discuss this matter, '11
Sine ly
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
4 Oversight/Express Review Permitting
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Enclosures: March 2005 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) application
cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District, P.O. Box 236, #4 Annex Bldg,
Columbus, NC 28722
Stuart Rymar~, Altamount 1~nvironmental, Inc., 50 College Street; Asheville, NC 28801
USACE.Asheville Regulatory Field Office
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