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Blackburn Consulting Engineering
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COVER SHEET
To: NC-DV6'Q
Attention: Ian McMillan
Date: July 6, 2007
From: Danny Blackburn
Subject: Rosewood Impacts DWQ#06-0497
Message:
Attached are revised application pages 9, 10 8c 11 as we discussed. Please insert
these into the application.
Thank you, , n ~
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he cumulative im act to all Waters of the U.S. resultin from the ro'act
Stream Im act (acres : 0.01
Wetland Im act acres
O en Water Im act acres : 0.06
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. acres
Total Stream Im act linear feet): 1$ g
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes X 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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stotmwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
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. Impact # 1 utilized the existing
pond dam for the crossing Impact # 2 was downstream of an intersection of two creeks, to
allow a sin le crossm instead of a dou le one. Im act #3 was tern o For a waterline and
was placed at a narrow crossing to avoid wetland impact The new driveway impact is for lot 6
house site. All crossin s were n essar for ac ess and ro ert d velo ment.
VIII. Mitigation
DV~iQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Vb'ater Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
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freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Fina! Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 1 S, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic em~ironment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative valuz 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 pr sect 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 D~1VQ 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 V6'ork in North Carolina, available at
htta://h2o.enrstate.ne us/newetlandsistrmgide html.
Provide a brief descriptaon 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 mare space is needed.
No nronosed mitigation submitted with this application If mitigation is required Payment to
NCEEP will be re nested at that time.
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 aze 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 httu:rlh2o.enr.state nc us;wrp~index htrn. 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): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested {acres): 0
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
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Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
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1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/statellocal) funds or the use of
public (federa]lstate} land? Yes ^ No X
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 ^
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), I SA 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 Meuse )? Yes X 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
uare feet Multi lip,
P + Required
I Miti ation
1 l51 l 3 (2 for Catawba) 4533
2 83l 1.5 1246
Tota] 2342 5779
* Zone (extends out 3D feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 fed 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 r' Enhancement, or Fayrnent into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. Payment into the riparian buffer re_ storation
fund
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