20120788 Ver 1_401 Application_20120812

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A S S O C I A T E S
August 20, 2012
Ms. Karen Higgins, Supervisor
NC DWQ, 401/ Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1650
Dear Ms. Higgins:
RE: Grandfather Golf & Country Club — Beach
Improvements Project
Avery County, North Carolina
I am enclosing the following items for review and approval for the subject project.
➢ Five (5) Copies of the PCN
➢ Two (2) (24" x 36 ") Copies of the Project Plans
➢ Three (3) (11" x 17 ") Copies of the Project Plans
➢ Five (5) Copies of USGS Map
➢ Check Number 029498 in the amount of $240.00
If you have any comments or questions regarding this submission, please do not hesitate to
call me at (828) 328 -2024.
Sincerely,
McGILL ASSOCIATES, P.A.
G Y-O/FF AN, PE, CPESC
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AUG 2 1 2012
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Mr. Dave Richmond, PE, McGill Associates DENR - WA .[4, QUALITY
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Transmittal Letter_17Aug12.doc
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McGill Associates, P A. • P O Box 1136, Hickorv, NC 28603 • 1240 19th St. Lane NW, Hickorv, NC 28601
Office. 828 -328 -2024 • Fat'. 828- 328 -3870

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre - Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
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1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 42 - Recreational Facilities or General Permit (GP) number:
_T_
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record '
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Grandfather Golf & Country Club - Beach Improvements
2b. County:
Avery
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Linville
2d. Subdivision name:
Grandfather Golf & Country Club
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Grandfather Golf & Country Club
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
Book 70, Page 217
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Post Office Box 368 0
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
Linville, North Carolina 28646
3f. Telephone no.:
(828) 898 -4700
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3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
zplatek @grandfatherclubnc.com W -CIVR
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
David Richmond, PE
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
McGill Associates, P.A.
5c. Street address:
Post Office Box 1136
5d. City, state, zip:
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
5e. Telephone no.:
(828) 328 -2024
5f. Fax no.:
(828) 328 -3870
5g. Email address:
dave.richmond @mcgillengineers.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1856 -00 -86 -2336
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 36.0977 Longitude: - - 81.8517
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
241.730 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Loch Dornie Lake (impounded section of Linville River)
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C, Tr
2c. River basin:
Catawba
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is a near fully developed residential community. Amenities include (but are not limited to) golf course and swim
beach.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The proposed project involves the removal of existing boat docks and the expansion of an existing swim beach.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The existing swim beach is divided into two parts, connected by a dock. The decking of the dock will be removed. Piles
will be removed to an elevation of at least two feet below finished ground elevations. The lake will be filled in the area
between the existing dock and the lake shore. Fill will be imported and will primarily be structural fill. Beach quality sand
will comprise the top one foot of the proposed beach surface. Equipment used will include typical grading equipment
including excavators, bull dozers, dump trucks and dewatering pumps.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
® Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
[:11 NT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
[:11 NT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number -
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 SPOT
Loch Dornie Lake
Fill, Permanent
Impoundment
0.19
02 ®P ❑ T
Loch Domie Lake
Fill, Permanent
Impoundment
0.03
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑.P ❑ T
4f. Total open water impacts
0.22
4g. Comments:
6. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse El Tar-Pamlico ❑Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
® Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number -
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary
impact
required?
131 ❑ PC] T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments: The project is located along a tributary of the Catawba River, not within the area that riparian buffer rules apply.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
An open ditch has been designed at the proposed beach to promote pollutant removal through infiltration of runoff.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
A turbidity curtain will be installed at the limits of construction to minimize impacts to the water body. A dewatering bag will be
attached to the discharge line of all dewatering pumps used.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: There is no increase in impervious
surface proposed as part of this project.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Avery County
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes E] No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes
® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The proposed project will not cause additional wastewater to be generated.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
® Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
hftp://www.saw.usace.army.milMETLANDS/esa/
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
hftp://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh—coral/ims/viewer.htm
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
http://gis.ncder.gov/hpoweb/
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: No fill will be placed within a designated floodway.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http: / /www.ncfloodmaps.com/
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Ap ' n Agent's Signature
(Agent's si a re is va' my if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.
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