20130141 Ver 1_401 Application_20130213

T.E. ALLEN ENGINEERING, P.C. 2 0 1 3 0 1 4 0
Post Office Box 103
Rosman, North Carolina 28772
Phone [phone] Firm # C -1997 Mobile [phone]
February 4, 2013
SUBJECT: After -the -Fact PCN for Culvert at Marc Hehn Residence, 491 Wilson Road,
Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina
NC DWQ, 401 /Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
Dear DWQ:
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Enclosed, please find five (5) copies of the 401/404 application (PCN form) and site
plan sketch SKI. A check for the application review fee is also enclosed. This is an
"After- the -Fact" PCN Application for a culvert and catch basin located on a residential
subdivision lot at 491 Wilson Road, Highlands, North Carolina. The culvert & catch
basin were located in an intermittent channel fed from a springhead located at the south
end of the parcel.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate
to contact me at (828) 877 -4883 or email teallenenp,@citcom.net.
Enclosures
Sincerely,
Terry . Allen, P.E.
Consulting Engineer
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401 PERMITTING
Mr. Kevin Barnett
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
2090 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 - 296 -4500
NC FISH & WILDLIFE PERMITTING
NC Wildlife Res. Commission
Old Fish Hatchery
Attn: Mr. Dave McHenry
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway
Waynesville, NC 28786
USACE PERMITTING
Mr. David Brown
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Ave, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801 -5006
1 copy of 401/404 PCN Application Form
1 copy of 401/404 PCN Application Form
1 copy of 401/404 PCN Application Form

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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre- Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit Section 10 6mit .
❑
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NW P) number: 39 for new culvert or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes ❑ No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes ® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ® No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Apple Cottage Relocation - Marc Hehn
2b. County:
Macon
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Highlands
2d. Subdivision name:
Lot 23 Block 10 Sunset Hills Subdivision
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
FISERVISS & TRUSTEE CO FBO
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3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Marc Hehn
3d. Street address:
117 Dorchester Avenue FEB 1 3 4013
3e. City, state, zip:
Summerville, SC 2448& act ►1 3 D NR - WA
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3f. Telephone no.:
843- 693 -4392 a MNnwatw Branch
3g. Fax no.:
none
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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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:
Terry E. Allen, PE (Consulting Engineer)
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
T.E. Allen Engineering, PC
5c. Street address:
P.O. Box 103
5d. City, state, zip:
Rosman, NC 28772
5e. Telephone no.:
828 - 877 -4883
5f. Fax no.:
828 - 877 -4893
5g. Email address:
tealleneng @citcom.net
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
7449 -58 -9209
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.046355 Longitude: - 83.19124
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:
0.35 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
SATULAH BRANCH, HARRIS LAKE
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -III
2c. River basin:
LITTLE TENNESSEE
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:
This is an AFTER- THE -FACT application for installation of 147 linear feet of HDPE Culvert and one (1) 2'x2' Catch Basin
in an intermittent tributary to Satulah Branch. SEE ATTACHED SKETCH SK1.
The culvert and catch basin have been installed on a residential lot at 931 Wilson Road, Highlands, NC. The installation
of these items were necessary to allow access to the residential lot. The driveway will cross the culvert.
Existing Impacts; Culvert = 147 LF
Existing Impact; Catch Basin= 2 LF
TOTAL IMPACTS (Existing) = 149 LF
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
none
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
200 LF
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The culvert and catch basin were installed to allow driveway access to the residential lot at 931 Wilson Road.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The property Owner has aquired an existing historic structure locally known as the "APPLE COTTAGE ". This existing
structure will be transported to the residential lot at 931 Wilson Road and placed on a new foundation. The culvert and
catch basin were installed to facilitate site access. The culvert will convey surface water from an intermittent springhead
at the south end of the property. The culvert may also carry runoff from the upslope area beyond the property boundary.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
El Yes ®No El 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.
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5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to °help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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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
W1 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
El Corps
❑ No
❑ 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
Culvert
Un -named
Tributary to
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
1
147
Satulah Branch
S2 ®P ❑ T
Catch Basin
Tributary o
® PER
INT
® Corps
DWQ
1
2
Satulah Branch
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and
tributary impacts
147
3i. Comments: This is an "AFTER THE FACT" PCN Application. The work has already been accomplished.
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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.
Open water
impact number —
Permanent (P) or
Tem ra T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P [IT
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑ PC] T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID
number
5b.
Proposed use or purpose
of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
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:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWO)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
im act
required?
B1 ® PC] T
❑Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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.
The work was performed in- the -dry. No flow in channel when culvert & catch basin was installed. Maintenance and debris
removal shall also be performed in- the -dry.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
To minimize disturbance during maintenance, the debris removal will be accomplished by hand, and in the dry.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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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.
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?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑Yes C] No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
32%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Impervious areas are less than 24% per
local stormwater ordinance.
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?
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ 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
❑ HOW
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
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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)?
1c. 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
letter.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
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 (DWO 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 (DWO 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 residentail structure will be served by local municipal water and sewer.
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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?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Raleigh
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
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?
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?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? —To—yes
❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Marc Hehn
Appiicant(Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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Prepared for.
Marc & Betsy Hehn
117 Dorchester Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
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