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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140500 Ver 1_401 Application_201405142 0 4 0 5 0 0 Environmental Consultants, 8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27615 - Phone: (919) 846-5900 - Fax: (919) 840-9467 sandec.com To: US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Attn: Tyler Crumbley 69 Darlington Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 From: Deborah Edwards Shirley Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste. 104 Raleigh, NC 27615 Re: West Hampton-Phase 11 Cumberland County, NC May 19, 2014 S&EC Project #1 1775-P1 NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit Attn: Karen Higgins Archdale Building _ 9th Floor 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 U5 OWL MAY ?014 -'JALITy On behalf of the applicant, GHM Group, LLC (Attn: Lorraine Mohler), please find attached a complete application and supplemental information requesting written concurrence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) that the activities proposed below may proceed under Nationwide Permit 29 and Water Quality Certification 3890. Please contact me at (919) 846-5900 if you have any questions or require additional information. PROJECT SUMMARY Project Name West Hampton-Phase 11 Project Type Residential Subdivision Owner / Applicant GHM Group, LLC County Cumberland Nearest Town Hope Mills Waterbody Name LIT to Rockfish Creek Index Number 18-31-(23) Class C IMPACT SUMMARY Stream Impact (acres): 0.038 Wetland Impact (acres): 0.302 Open Water Impact (acres): 0 Total Impact'to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.34 Total Stream impact (linear feet): 149 Attachments: Pre-construction Notification (PCN) Application Agent Authorization USGS Vicinity Map & NRCS Soil Survey USACE Site Meeting Notes-09-14-11 NCEEP Acceptance letter Existing Conditions Map Overall Site Plan Impact Exhibits DWR ONLY NCDENR SMP Approval-SW6140302 NCDENR App form Drainagd Area Caics O&Ms, Deed Restrictions Supplement Forms & CaIcs Site Plans and Details $240 DWR Application Fee 0� INVO A 0 PAPOffice Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applirant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 29 or General Permit (GP) number: N/A 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No I d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): Z 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit rl,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: 0 Yes 0 No For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes [0 No 1 f. 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. [0 Yes No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. 0 Yes No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? [:1 Yes No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: West Hampton-Phase 11 2b. County: Cumbetland 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Hope Mills 2d. Subdivision name: West Hampton 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: NIA 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: GHM Group, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. D. B. 7799; 8124; 8020; 8465, Pg. 613; 153, 446, 180 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Loffaine Mohler 3d. Street address: 7670 Raeford Road 3e. City, state, zip: Fayetteville, NC 28304 3f. Telephone no.: 910-221-9901 3g. Fax no.: 910-826-4546 3h. Email address: NIA Page 1 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: 0 Agent S Other, specify: Owner-please send correspondence to Agent and copy both owner and applicant 4b. Name: Lorraine Mohler 4c. Business name (if applicable): GHM Group, LLC 4d. Street address: 7670 Raeford Road 4e. City, state, zip: Fayetteville, NC 28304 4f. Telephone no.: 910-221-9901 4g. Fax no.: 910-826-4546 4h. Email address: NIA 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Deborah Edwards Shirley 5b. Business name (if applicable): Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 5c. Street address: 8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste. 104 5d. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC -2 7615 5e. Telephone no.: 919-846-5900 5f. Fax no.: 919-846-9467 5g. Email address: dshitley@SandEC.com Page 2 of 13 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Parcel ID: 0404 -31 -3069, 0404 -32 -4489, 0404 -32 -6039, 0404 -31 -8623 & 0404 -41 -9355 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): IMPACT AREA #3 Latitude: 35.9617 Longitude: - 78.9871 (DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: ± 87 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Rockfish Creek & UT to Rockfish Creek; 18- 31 -(23) proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C 2c. River basin: Cape Fear 03- 06 -15; Hydrologic Unit Code 03030004 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 existing conditions on site consist of a forested land with a CP &L and NCNG gas easement bisecting the property and some dirt roads cutting through the property. The general land use in the vicinity of the project is residential. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Approximately 21 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: Approximately 1, 784 linear feet. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access to the uplands and utilities for a residential subdivision. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The overall project consists of the construction of infrastructure (i.e. roads, sanitary sewer, stormwater piping and stormwater devices) for a residential subdivision. Equipment such as bull dozers; bucket loaders, excavators and other typical equipment used for land disturbance and construction will be utilized for this project. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ® Yes El No El Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? Comments: We do not have record of a JD for this project, ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final however a Jurisdictional Determination package was submitted concurrently with this PCN application. 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: Soil & Environmental Name (if known): Steven Ball of S &EC Consultants, PA Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. USACE -a site visit was conducted with a different consultant back on September 14, 2011 with Mickey Sugg, notes provided by Crystal Amschler (see attached). 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. N/A Page 3 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information, and Prior Project History 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. N/A Page 4 of 13 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 number Type of jurisdiction - Permanent (P) or Type of Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Temporary T impact if known DWQ - non -404, other acres Open -cut W1 ( #1) ❑ POT Stormwater Bottomland Hardwood ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps E] DWQ 0.09 piping connection W3 (#3) ® P ❑ T Road Bottomland ® Yes ® Corps 0.18 Crossing Hardwood ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 (#4) ❑ P ® T Open -cut Sanitary Bottomland Hardwood ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps ❑ DWQ 0.02 Sewer W5 ( #5) ❑ P ® T Open -cut Sanitary Headwater Forest ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps ❑ DWQ 0.003 Sewer W6 (#6) ❑ P ® T Aerial Sanitary Headwater Forest ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps ❑ DWQ 0.004 Sewer W7 ( #7) ❑ P ® T Aerial Sanitary Headwater Forest ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps ❑ DWQ 0.005 Sewer 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.302 2h. Comments: The temporary wetland impacts will be brought back to pre - construction contours and allowed to re- vegetate. 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 number - Type of Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact Permanent (P) or impact (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Temporary (T) intermittent DWQ - non -404, width (linear (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ( 0) ❑ P ® T Open -Cut Sanitary UT to Rockfish ® PER ® Corps 4 24 Sewer Creek ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S2 (#3),® P ❑ T Road UT to Rockfish ® PER ® Corps 8.5 105 Crossing Creek ❑ INT ❑ DWQ Open -Cut ® PER ® Corps S3 ( #7) ❑ P ® T Sanitary Rockfish Creek ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 37 20 Sewer 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 1 149 3i. Comments: For all stream impacts, the bed & bank will be re- established and brought back to pre - construction grades. Page 5 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 individ ally list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water impact Name of number— waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or (if applicable) Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P [IT 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres) number 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 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 for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary T required? 131 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No B3 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B4 ❑P ❑T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: Page 6 of 13 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. S &EC completed a stream & wetland delineation for the entire property in order to identify natural resource. The overall proposed impacts consist of permanent impacts associated with a road crossing and temporary impacts associated with utilities (i.e. stormwater piping and sanitary sewer). Specifically, impact Areas 4, 5, 6 & 7 are proposed temporary impacts to wetlands andl or a stream for sanitary sewer. Impact Areas 6 & 7 are proposed aerial crossings to Rockfish Creek and two wetland areas but temporary impacts will be necessary for construction. impact Areas 4 & 5 are proposed to be open -cut. Impact Area #1 is a proposed temporary impact to a wetland and stream for an underground stromwater piping system. Jack & bore and directionally drilling to avoidlminimize these impacts were reviewed for these sanitary sewer impacts. Previous Impact #2 has been eliminated from the plan and will be jack & bored, however it was determined to be cost prohibitive to construct the other four (4) sanitary sewer impacts with this method. Please note that Impact Area #1 was minimized by directly connecting from the edge to edge of the wetland area vs. originally running along the lot lines. Impact Area #3 is the only proposed permanent impact which is a road crossing necessary for access to the western portion of the property. Impact Area #3 includes impacts to a perennial stream and a jurisdictional wetland. The road crossing was proposed within a narrow section of the wetland area to minimize total impacts. Two RCP's are proposed at stream crossing location to preserve the hydrologic connectivity. Furthermore, the applicant is aware of the regional conditions associated with the Nationwide Permits 29. With respect to residential development conditions (NWP 29- Regional Conditions section 4.0) the applicant does not anticipate any impacts to perennial streams associated with stormwater facilities, there are no impacts associated with single- family recreation facilities, there are no permanent wetland or stream fills proposed within the floodwaylfloodplain and the stream classification for this project is C (i.e. not Outstanding Resource Waters, High Quality Waters, Coastal Wetlands or wetland adjacent to these waters). Please note however that there is a proposed wetland impact (i.e. #1) associated with a stormwater piping system, this impact will be temporary, additionally, the proposed sanitary sewer adjacent Rockfish Creek will be within the floodplainlfloodway however no permanent fill is proposed within a jurisdictional areas. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Erosion & Sediment Control plan will require measures to protect water quality during construction activities. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State ® Yes ❑ No The proposed permanent impact to streams is below 150 linear feet, as such the applicant is not proposing compensatory mitigation in the form of a mitigation payment but has avoided and minimized impacts to the maximum extent practicable. The proposed permanent and temporary wetland impacts are greater than 0.10 acre 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for and therefore as per the Corps NWP will require impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? compensatory mitigation. The proposed temporary wetland impacts will result in a change of wetland function (i.e. forested to herbaceous) but not a permanent loss of wetlands. The applicant is proposing a 1:1 mitigation ratio for these areas that will not result in a permanent loss however a 2:1 mitigation ratio for the permanent wetland impacts that will result in a permanent loss. 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ® Corps Page 7 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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: 0 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): 0 square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0.48 acres 4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 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: Page 8 of 13 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la. 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? 24% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ❑ No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: The West Hampton Phase II development is a 158 lot single family residential development with the associated infrastructure. It is located on the west side of Woodspring Drive. The site meets the qualifications for a low density development. However, the wetland impacts from the streets and utilities require 85% TSS removal. Therefore, permanent wet ponds have been designed to treat the storm water from the development. The storm water generated from the development will be treated through the use of two wet ponds located near the southern edge of the development. The wet ponds are designed in accordance with the latest NCDENR BMP manual. The storm water is transported from across the site through underground storm drainage systems. The storm water is released into the forebay of the wet ponds. The riser (outfall) for the ponds contains a slow release that controls the one year and ten year storms. The pond reduces the peak flow from the development to less than the predevelopment flows for each of the storm events. ❑ 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 ❑ NSW 3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs El 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 ❑ No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review Page 9 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 Page 10 of 13 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 ❑ 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 213 .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. We have reviewed the "Draft Internal Policy, Cumulative impacts and the 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Programs" document prepared by the NC Division of Water Quality on April 10, 2004, version 2.1. The draft states that many private developments are unlikely to cause cumulative impacts, including projects such as urban in -fill, most residential subdivisions and small commercial developments as well as agricultural and silvicultural operations. The West Hampton -Phase l/ project is a small residential development that will be located within an already highly developed watershed. Additionally, the project will soon be incorporated within the Hope Mill ETJ, therefore the adjacent properties that have potential for development will have the following regulations to protect downstream waters: 1) the Phase 11 NPDES Stormwater Permit Program, this program includes permitting requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in addition to post- construction stormwater management requirements. We anticipate that the DWR will advise us if any additional information is needed. 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. This project will connect to the City of Fayetteville's Sanitary Sewer System. Public Works Commission, the City of Fayetteville's Home Town Utility will ensure that capacity of their treatment facility will not be exceeded. Page 11 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) ® Yes * ❑ No 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or *Threatened /Endangered Species have habitat? been identified within the Hope Mills topographic Quadrangle but not necessarily in or near this project. 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑Yes No impacts? ❑ Raleigh ❑ Asheville 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The NC- Natural Heritage Programs Data Search was used to search for elemental occurrences of federally protected species listed within the Hope Mills Topographic Quadrangle map. It was determined based on the search that there are three elemental occurrences that are listed as either federally Threatened or Endangered within the Hope Mills Quad map. See table below. Scientific Name Alligator mississippiensis Lysimachia asperulifolia American Alligator T T(S /A) Fresh to slightly brackish lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes Rough -leaf pocosin /savanna ecotones, pocosins Loosestrife E E Picoides borealis Red - cockaded mature open.pine forests, mainly in longleaf pine Woodpecker E E [breeding evidence only] References: North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Online Map Viewer [February 26, 2014] Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Office of Land and Water Stewardship, Raleigh, NC. http://www.ncnhp.orp 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?, Project located in Cumberland County. This project is not near any designated Essential Fish Habitat areas. 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? Records checks at the State Historic Preservation Once or the Office of State Archeology were not performed. No structures > 50 yrs. old were observed during the wetland boundary evaluation. Page 12 of 13 State Federal Common Name . Protection, Status Protection Status Habitat Comments American Alligator T T(S /A) Fresh to slightly brackish lakes, ponds, rivers, and marshes Rough -leaf pocosin /savanna ecotones, pocosins Loosestrife E E Picoides borealis Red - cockaded mature open.pine forests, mainly in longleaf pine Woodpecker E E [breeding evidence only] References: North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Online Map Viewer [February 26, 2014] Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Office of Land and Water Stewardship, Raleigh, NC. http://www.ncnhp.orp 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? I ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?, Project located in Cumberland County. This project is not near any designated Essential Fish Habitat areas. 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? Records checks at the State Historic Preservation Once or the Office of State Archeology were not performed. No structures > 50 yrs. old were observed during the wetland boundary evaluation. Page 12 of 13 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: As per the project engineer, Cumberland County will allow the stormwater device within the 100 year floodplain. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Confirmation from the project engineer and the NC Flood Risk Information System. httn: / /www.ncfloodmaas.com/ Accessed March 21, 2014 Deborah E. Shirley c May 19, Applicant/AgentsSlgnature Applicant/Agent's Printed Name (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter the applicant is Date provided.) Page 13 of 13 Environmental Consultants, C =701.5 • Fhonc 0)11 RAG -51X0 r AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: GHM Group, LLC Address: 7670 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, HC 28304 Phone: 910- 221 -9901 Project Name/ Description: west Hampton phase II S&EC Project # (� Date: February 12, 2014 The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: l_ I Z Ct I Field Office: L I' IM. coz &Ln Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern I, the current ro owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The 12 day of February 2014 This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S &EC staff. You should call S&cEC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. GHM Group, LLC - Lorraine Mohler aa4- — Print Property Owners Name Property'Owner's Signature cc: Ms. Karen Higgins cc: Ms. Deborah Edwards Shirley NCDENR - DWR Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Al, M 0 VA MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor Lorraine Mohler GHM Group, LLC 7670 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304 Project: West Hampton Phase 11 Michael Ellison, Director Ecosystem Enhancement Program March 31, 2014 John E. Skvada, III Secretary Expiration of Acceptance: September 30, 2014 County: Cumberland The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including SL 2009 -337: An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by S.L. 2011 -343. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification /CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In- Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.neeep.net. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP, the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to NCEEP for this impact is determined by pe ' ing agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below. Impact River Basin CU Location Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I (Sq. Ft.) Buffer 11 (Sq. Ft.) Cold . Cool Warm Riparian Non -Ri arian Coastal Marsh Cape Fear 03030004 0 1 0 0 0.30 0 0 0 0 Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be perfonrted in accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010. Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional information; please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 707 -8915. 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