20070586 Ver 1_More Info Received_20070413

E N G 1 N S 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] FAC.828.281.3351
www.altamontenvironmental.com
April 11, 2007
Mr. Steve Chapin
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
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R~r~iVED
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-04-Little White Oak Creek / Williams Property Streambank Stabilization
Polk County, North Carolina
Dear Messrs. Chapin, Barnett, and McHenry and Ms. Karoly:
In a conversation between Joel Lenk of Altamont Environmental, Inc. (Altamont) and Cyndi Karoly on
Apri12, 2007, the Division of Water Quality requested more information for the streambank stabilization
project on Little White Oak Creek. 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 five copies of the pre-construction notification (PCN) for streambank stabilization
on property owned by the Williams family in Polk County. Work applied for in this permit includes
streambank stabilization, riparian buffer restoration enhancement 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 3,091 linear feet of stream located along Little White Oak
Creek and one unnamed tributary in the community of Mill Spring, North Carolina. The project will
address both sides of the creek and the tributary in the upstream portion of the project area. In the
downstream portion of the project area only the streambank and riparian corridor on river left will be
addressed. One thousand eighty nine linear feet of streambank will be disturbed during the project to
width of 20 feet from the edge of water. Approximately 0.90 acres will be disturbed in total including
access routes and staging areas. The remaining 2,002 linear feet of streambank on river left will be
cleared of debris and garbage. Exotic invasive plants will be removed and native trees and shrubs will be
planted to enhance the riparian vegetation in these areas. Planting of native herbaceous plants, trees and
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Messrs. Chapin, Barnett, McHenry and Ms. Karoly
April 11, 2007
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shrubs in both stabilization and enhancement areas will increase the width of the riparian corridor in the
project area to no less than 20 feet from the edge of water along Little White Oak Creek and the tributary.
A signed Access/Agent Authorization Letter is attached to the signature page of the PCN document. A
site vicinity map is included as Figure 1. A Site Plan is including cross-sections, profiles and plan views
of the project is included as Figure 2. Illustrations for Construction of Structures, 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.
Altamont appreciates your review of this application. If you would like additional information, please
contact the undersigned.
Sincerelyy~'
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Stuart A. Ryman, P.G.
Enclosures: PCN-DWR-04-Little White Oak Creek / Williams Property
Access/Agent Authorization Letter
Figure 1-Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2-Site Plan
Illustrations for Construction of Structures
Photographs and Descriptions
cc (letter only): Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
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USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not app-icaeie" or ~~Nia°.~
I. Processing
Williams A
1. 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: ^
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Landowner: Yates and P
Mailing Address: 384 Martin
PAYMENT
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Mill Springy NC 28756 District
828-894-8405 PO Box 236 #4 Annex
Columbus, NC 28722
Telephone Number: 828-894-8550 Fax Number: 828-894-2231
E-mail Address: Sandra.reid(a~nc.nacd.net
2. AgentlConsultant 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: s , man 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 04-Little White Oak Creek / Whilliams Property
Streambank Stabilization. Note: The proposed project will be taking_place entirely on the
Williams Property
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): P70-28 and P56-73
4. Location
County: Polk Nearest Town: Columbus, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From I26 east, exit at the
Columbus / Tryon exit # 165 and follow the suns to Columbus which will put you on
Highway 108 east. Follow Highway 108 through the town of Columbus approximately four
miles to Mill Spring at the intersection of Highway 9 and 108. Turn left on Hi~hway 9 and
immediately make a left on Silver Creek Road (State Road 1138). Follow Silver Creek
approximately three miles and turn right on Martin Walker Road. The site is located on the
east (right) side of Martin Walker Road approximately one quarter mile from the intersection
of Silver Creek Road and Martin Walker Road where Little White Oak Creek turns from a
northerly direction 90° to the east and extends downstream to the east for approximately
3000 feet.
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°18'44.95" °N 082°10'51.29" °W
6. Property size (acres): ~96 acres• Disturbed acreage will be approximately 0.90 acres.
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Little White Oak Creek
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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/.)
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 woodland areas and
livestock pasture Surrounding land consists of rural residences, rural roads and farmland.
Little White Oak Creek was significantly dama eg d by hurricanes Francis and Ivan in
September 2004 Furthermore the proiect area exists in an area used heavily by livestock.
These conditions coupled with land disturbing activities higher in the watershed, and storm
events more recent than 2004 have left the Little White Oak Creek streambanks in a_ non /
poorly vegetated eroding state. The project area is located on the Williams property and runs
alongside Little White Oak Creek and one unnamed tributar~pproximately 3,091 feet.
The project area is bounded at the upstream end by a cattle fence and by an unnamed
tributary entering from river left 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 program rectuired
economic justification for discrete r~airs and primarily addressed flood damaged areas
adjacent to homes or commercial agricultural areas. As a result, the EWP program did not
address some severely eroded streambanks adjacent to undeveloped land.
The State of North Carolina has provided funding through the DENR Division of Water
Resources (DWR) Water Resources Development Project Grant program for dammed areas
that were not addressed by the EWP grogram and targets streambanks that are actively
contributing sediment to waters of the U.S. reducing water quality. The Williams site has
been identified by the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District as one area eligible
for DWR funding and for this project DWR funding will be coupled with the National
Resource Conservation Service Cost Share funding to fence cattle out of the stream and to
establish a minimum 20 foot buffer between livestock areas and the stream. The project area
consists of approximately 3 091 linear feet of stream located along Little White Oak Creek
and one unnamed tributary in the community of Mill Spring, North Carolina. The project
will address both sides of the creek and the tributary in the upstream portion of the project
area. In the downstream portion of the project area only the streambank and riparian corridor
on river left will be addressed. One thousand eighty nine linear feet of streambank will be
disturbed during the project to width of 20 feet from the edge of water. Approximately 0.90
acres will be disturbed in total including access routes and staging areas. The remaining
2002 linear feet of streambank on river left will be cleared of debris and ag rbage. Exotic
invasive plants will be removed and native trees and shrubs will be planted to enhance the
riparian vegetation in these areas. Planting of native herbaceous plants, trees .and shrubs in
both stabilization and enhancement areas will increase the width of the riparian corridor in
the project area to no less than 20 feet from the edge of water along Little White Oak Creek
and the tributary A signed Access/Agent Authorization Letter is attached to the signature
page of the PCN document. A site vicinity map is included as Figure 1. A Site Plan is
including cross-sections profiles and plan views of the project is included as Figure 2.
Illustrations for Construction of Structures and Phot~phs and Descriptions of the site are
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attached The tributary to Buck Creek is classified by the DENR as "C" waters throughout
the project area
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
SUMMARY
Using a track mounted excavator streambank slopes along Little White Oak Creek will be
benched at or sli hg_tl~above the determined bankfull elevation. Above the bankfull bench, bank
slopes will be made less steep and will be adjusted to a final slope of approximately three
horizontal to one vertical with out damaging existing_qualit~parian vegetation. In areas where
large living trees are too close to the existing bank to allow for such a slope, the slope will be
softened as much aspossible without causing damage to trees that are holding the bank in place.
Rootwads may be installed just upstream of areas where the bank is steeper to deflect and
dissipate stream flow away from the bank.
Toe areas of the repaired slopes may be reinforced in higher stress areas with lame angular
boulders In these areas one row of boulders will be placed in a footer trench. The footer trench
will be lined with filter fabric and rock toe protection will be backed with filter fabric as well.
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 desired slope of
the streambank Void spaces behind the footer and tiers of rock will be back-filled with material
that was excavated during the installation of the footer trench. When backfilling~ is complete,
excess filter cloth protruding from between the boulders and the backfill will be trimmed to an
elevation slightly higher than the elevation of the top of the boulder toe protection. Single veins
and cross veins constructed of either large angular rock or hardwood tree trunks may be used to
help turn flow in streambends and protect streambanks in high stress areas on the outside of turns
in the stream.
Live fascines may be buried in the streambank where feasible at an elevation approximately
equal to bankfull Fascines will consist of bundles of a variety of live cuttin~is 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 varyinglengths 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 adiusted 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 b~wooden and live stakes. Seeding of these areas with a native
seed mix will follow and caution will be used to keep seed mulch and fertilizer out of the river
and above the typical high water elevation in order to reduce the risk of eutrophication. Finally,
riparian areas in the remainder of the project area will be enhanced by removal of exotic and
evasive plants and planting of sparsely vegetated areas with a variety of native bare-root,
container and live-stake trees and shrubs to a width no less that 20 feet from the waters edge. All
plantings will be watered in after installation and subsequently, as needed for one year post
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construction These plantings will help re-establish riparian vegetation within the project area
reducing sediment load to the streamzprovide a more stable streambank and future shadin og f the
channel Trees and shrubs will be purchased and planted while dormant or during the
appropriate planting season
The project will include removal of debris (i.e. large trees, brush and trash) form the stream
channel and banks Debris that is currently obstructing_water flow, limiting hydraulic capacity of
the river channel forcing flow into unprotected banks or is an environmental hazard will be
removed Debris that is natural stable and is situated such that it is protecting vulnerable banks
will be left in~lace 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 lame
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 lo¢ The rootwads will be oriented so that stream flow is deflected away from the
streambank to protect lar eg living trees in these locations. Placement of the rootwads at an angle
proximately 55 degrees 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 log and bottom of rootwad log are
roughly the same elevation as the stream invert. Rootwad trunks will be inserted into the
streambank by a track mounted excavator so that the root ball is exposed and at least two thirds
of the trunk is buried in the bank. Rootwads and footer logs will be backfilled with material
excavated from footer log and rootwad trenches and where necessary will be stabilized on either
side with large angular rock or rip rap
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks will include: rubber tired back-how /loader, a
track mounted excavator with hydraulic thumb one or two 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~roposed within the project area•
An area adjacent to Little White Oak Creek within the Williams 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.
(Altamont) plan to stabilize over-steepened streambanks and enhance the riparian buffer along
the 3,091 linear foot project reach. 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 should provide a lasting repair that
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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 streambanks and in
disturbed areas of the site.
An Access/ Agent Authorization Agreement is attached to the si na~page of this PCN. A
Site Vicinity Mavis included as Figure 1. Cross-sections proposed construction plans, profile
of the stream and a plan view of the project area are included as Figure 2. Illustrations for
construction structures and photograph and descriptions of the project area are attached at the
end of this document.
• 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
onsite observations and evaluation of existing cross-sections. Trash that has been
dumped along the stream will be removed and taken to an appropriate disposal facility.
• Using the track mounted excavator and the backhoe, streambank slopes within the
project area will be benched at or slightly above bankfull elevation and adjusted from
their near vertical state to a slope of approximately three horizontal to one vertical or
flatter except where large living trees close to the bank prohibit grading. In these areas,
rootwad structures may be installed and slopes will be softened as much as possible.
Some adjustment of the slope before installation of structures will allow for easier
access to theproject area will compact the slope and will eliminate the need to access
the streambanks from the water.
• Debris eg nerally consists of trees stumps, woody material and trash. This material will
be removed from the stream channel using the track mounted excavator equipped with a
hydraulic thumb. Some of the larger dead trees will be used as rootwads structures
within the project. 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 burn 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 three feet by two feet b~two feet or larger. Footer trenches will be dug in a
downstream to upstream sequence in order to limit the amount of sediment discharged
to the stream and limit the flow of water into the trench. Footer 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 locations
will be keyed in the streambank so that during_periods of high flow, water cannot get
behind the rock toe protection and compromise the structure.
• After a section of footer trench is dam, filter cloth will be placed in the trench and a
sufficient amount of cloth will be extended u~ the streambank to back the footer and
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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.
• Alain the filter cloth will be laid on the streambank while the first tier of rock is lp aced
atop the footer. This first tier of rock will be placedpartially on the footer and partially
on the backfill, set back in a manner to match the 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 installed. this will occur when construction of the rock toe and
rootwad structures is complete. A trench approximately one foot by one foot will be
excavated iust above the rock toe protection structure at an elevation at or slightly above
bankfull. 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 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, and structures 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 initial growth of vegetation. On-site
temporary seeding and mulching will occur on the remainder of bare soil within five
days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
• When the construction portion of the entire project area is complete all disturbed areas
will be seeded with a native 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 Ecos. sy tem
Enhancement Program, Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Re-seeding will be
conducted, as necessary with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a temporary
nursery crop of wheat, millet or other gain. Woody vegetation will be planted durin,.g
the appropriate planting season or will be kept dormant in coolers until planted.
Plantin i~pected to take place no later than early Maw
Stabilization of streambanks will require placement of material in wet conditions. In such
cases, sand bates, 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 duration of project
Care will be taken to avoid adverse affects to adjacent or downstream property owners
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At the work site, work shall proceed from downstream to upstream to reduce sediment loading_
Staging areas for ecLuipment and material will be placed in upland areas away from surface
water and outside of the floodplain. Work will proceed as follows at the work area (as
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. Adjust streambanks where necessary, install structures, remove exotic species and install
native plant material.
6. 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 storm
damaged areas that were not addressed by the federal Emergency Watershed Protection
program. The purpose of the project in this specific area is to stabilize the streambanks,
restore and widen the riparian corridor along the banks of the Little White Oak 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
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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 streamchannel except where absolutely necessarX
to install bank stabilization measures and retrieve debris. Work will be conducted in the dry
to the extent practicable. Sediment and erosion control measures, including sand bags, silt
fences and reseeding, will be utilized to minimize sedimentation and erosion.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. 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.
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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)

I
Little White Oak
Creek & Tributary Streambank
stabilization and
riparian buffer
restoration
perennial LWC = 22ft @
bkf
Trib = ~4 ft @
bkf
1,089
0.90

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 1,089 0.90
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, dred~ina, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
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): 0.09
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 1,089
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
Page 14 of 18

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 heavesequipment will be kept out of the stream channel during streambank
stabilization work and debris removal except where absolutely necessary to complete work.
Disturbance of the channel bottom streambanks and equipment access areas shall be held to the
minimum necessary to allow for implementation of bank stabilization work. Temporary grass
cover shall be planted on all bare soil within 5 days of ground disturbing activities. Straw mulch
and tall fescue grass will not be used in r~arian 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.
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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/strm~ide.html.
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
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
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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
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 perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
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
proiect site. and other than Martin Walker Road. which is adiacent to the proiect site and is
asphalt, impervious surfaces do not exist at the site. Erosion and sedimentation prevention and
control will be maintained throughout this project primarily through proper water mana e
construction sequencing, proper staging and stockpiling of materials, and through maintenance,
at all times, of suitable channel capacity for expected flow events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants,
Page 17 of 18

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
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
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).
y-~i -~ ~
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
This Access Agreement is made between Polk County Soil and Water Conservation
District Supervisor Board (SWCD) and:
-Streambank Stabilization
-Debris Removal
SWCD and the Property Owner agree:
-Native plant Re-vegetation
-Exotic/Invasive plant removal
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 ors the Ia~~d for the purpcse of mair~tair~ing the
emergency works for the period of one year from the date of completion.
2. Property owner grants permission to SWCD and its contractors and agent to
conduct stream stabilization measures, which may include debris removal, stream
bank stabilization using rocks, wood, and/or, mulching and seeding, and/or
channel relocation.
3. SWCD agrees to comply with local, state, and federal laws applicable to the work,
and further agrees to exercise due care and caution in the performance of all work
on the Property.
4. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. All
prior agreements or understandings, whether oral or written, are superseded. This
Agreement may be amended only by a written document duly executed by the
parties.
5. The proposed measures are intended to repair flood damage to the stream and to
return affected areas to pre-flood conditions. Repair and/or improvements to
structures are not part of this project. Damaged bridges, driveways, and eroded
fields are not addressed by measures. SWCD and its contractors will strive to
minimize impacts to adjacent properties. However, some impact may be
unavoidable. The Property owner releases SWCD and its contractors from
liability for any damage incurred as result of this work.
6. This agreement does not provide confirmation that the subject site is eligible for
Emergency Funds, nor does it encumber funds for any repair work at this site.
7. Property owner agrees not to remove or modify construction repairs, including
vegetation, for one year from the date of completion.
. lip ~ ~~ ~..,., ~~ rc~uestmg 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:

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.
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
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DRAWN BY: JOEL LENK SOURCE: NORTH CAROLINA
PROJECT MANAGER: STU RYMAN srREAN RESroRAnoN
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50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
TEL.[phone] FAC.828.281.3351
www.altamontenviromnental. com
DRAWN BY: JOEL LENK SOURCE: NORTH CAROLINA
PROJECT MANAGER: STU RYMAN STREAM RESTORATION
CLIENT: PCSWCD
DATE: 3/27/07 INSTITUTE
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ILLUSTRATION
DWR-04-/ WILLIAMS PROPERTY
POLK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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www. altamontenvironmental. com
DRAWN BY: JOEL LENK SOURCE: NORTH CAROLINA
PROJECT MANAGER: STU RYMAN STREAM RESTORATION
CLIENT: PCSWCD iNSnTUTE
DATE: 3/27/07
CROSS-SECTION
SINGLE ROCK VANE
ILLUSTRATION
DWR-04-/ WILLIAMS PROPERTY
POCK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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PHOTOGRAPHS & DESCRIPTIONS
DWR PROJECT 04- LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK AND
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY, WILLIAMS PROPERTY,
POLK CONTY, NC
View northeast of Little White Oak Creek, the unnamed tributary is in the background. This photo is taken at the
upstream end of the project area. The Williams Family owns both sides of the creek from just behind this photo location
downstream approximately 400 feet to just beyond the tributary entering from river left in the background. Presently
cattle are allowed in the creek throughout this reach. Cattle will be fenced out as part of this project.
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View east-northeast of lower portion of Damaged Area One approximately 200 feet from the confluence with the
View east of the Little White Oak Creek, unnamed tributary confluence. Just down stream cattle are presently fenced out
of the creek, note the increase in vegetation. From the fence that is just out of view the project will address only damaged
streambanks and vegetation on river left.
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View north of unnamed tributary entering Little White Oak Creek from river left. Cattle will be fenced out of the
View of cattle fence at downstream extent of Damaged Area 1: This fence marks the location where the Williams
Property Line crosses Little White Oak Creek. From this location downstream to the end of the project area, bank
stabilization and riparian corridor enhancement will only take place on river left.
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View of a typical damaged area downstream of cattle fence shown above. Note the active sedimentation taking place and
exis .
View south-southeast of damaged area near the downstream end of the project area. Damaged areas will be stabilized by
installation of a bankfull bench, sloping of the bank above the bench to approximately three horizontal to one vertical and
installation of structures as necessary in high stress areas of the bank. Bankfull benches will be tied to existing flood plain
benches where possible. Stabilized areas will be planted with a variety of herbaceous plant, shrubs and tree species
suitable to the riparian environment.
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