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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140769 Ver 1_401 Application_201407141 WADAMS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To: Ms. Karen Higgins Date: July 18, 2014 NC Division of Water Resources 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center REGULAR MAIL Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1617 Re: GC 3890 Application - Blowing Rock Country Club — Facilities Exp. BLOWING ROCK — WATAUGA COUNTY I am sending you the following item(s): In7*111 n QIVIT61191I11+1 COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 5 Signed Agent Authorization Form 5 PCN, Figs. 1 -5, exhibits etc. 5 Ra ano, Data Forms, etc 1 CD 1 Check for $240.00 These are transmitted as checked below: ❑ As requested ® For approval ❑ For review and comment Remarks: Copy to: ❑ For your use Signed: Kevin Yates Project Manager, Water Resources & Infrastructure Raleigh- Durham Charlotte 2905 Meridian Parkway 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite 111 Durham, North Carolina 27713 Charlotte, North Carolina (919) 361 -5000 (704) 527 -0800 Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure & Communities McAdamsCo.com McADAMS July 18, 2014 Ms. Karen Higgins NC Division of Water Resources 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699, Re: Nationwide Permit 39 /GC 3890 Blowing Rock Country Club Blowing Rock, WATAUGA COUNTY, North Carolina BLW -14000 Dear Ms. Higgins: On behalf of Blowing Rock Country Club, we are applying for a US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit 39 and NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) General Certification 3890 for proposed impacts to waters of the US associated with the project known as the Blowing Rock Country Club Facilities Expansion. The existing Blowing Rock Country Club (BRCC) is located on the north side of US Hwy 321, at 200 Country Club Drive, in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, North Carolina. The subject property drains to Middle Fork South Fork, which empties into the New River (RUC 05050001). The following items are enclosed for your use and review: • Signed Agent Authorization • Fig. l - USGS Quad — Globe • Fig.2 - Wake County Soil Survey (Sheet: 14) • Fig.3.1 - Existing Conditions • Fig.3.2 - Existing Conditions w. Aerial The John R. McAdams • Fig.4 - Overall Aerial Map Company, Inc. • Fig.5 - Overall Impact Map • Proposed RCP Profile Raleigh Durham, 2905 Meri dian Parkway y • Pre - Construction Notification Durham, North Carolina 27713 • Data Forms (919) 361 -5000 • Wetland Field Sketch • Pictures of Project Area Charlotte, NC • Rapanos Forms 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd, • Existing Impervious Exhibit Suite 111 Charlotte North Carolina 28226 • Proposed Impervious Exhibit (704) 527 -0800 McAdamsCo.com Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure & Communities Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 2 of 7 PROJECT LOCATION/HABITAT: The existing Blowing Rock Country Club (BRCC) is located on the north side of US Hwy 321, at 200 Country Club Drive, in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, North Carolina. The overall BRCC property, including the golf course and attendant features is approximately 130 - acres, and the current project area, within the overall property, consists of four parcels totaling 2.02 acres located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of US Hwy 321 and Country Club Road. The four parcels within the project area are owned by the Blowing Rock Country Club (Figures 1 -3). The BRCC golf course was first constructed in 1915 with the formation of the club and clubhouse in 1941, which has been renovated over the years along with portions of the golf course during the mid 1980's. 90 percent of the project area can be characterized as cleared, maintained, and /or disturbed land with while 10 percent is comprised of sparsly forested areas along the riparian wetland corridor that drains to the golf course. The three main parcels adjacent to Hwy 321 were once single family dwellings that were recently demolished and now consist of a gravel lot. There is an asphalt parking lot to the north that services the golf cart and clubhouse, and existing condominiums to the east, while the north and western part of the project area is bound by Country Club Drive and Hwy 321. The riparian and wetland area consists of herbaceous species water primrose, soft rush, and sedge sp. within the wetland area and, Shortleaf Pine, Sweet Birch, White Willow, and Laurel species within the riparian area. (Figures 1- 3). Land use within the vicinity of the project is residential and recreational, with large forested areas in the vicinity of the project area. There is also Town of Blowing Rock sanitary sewer and water lines within and adjacent to the property. JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES & PREVIOUS DETERMINATIONS: The subject property drains to Middle Fork South Fork, which empties into the New River (HUC 05050001), which the NC Division of Water Resources has designated as a WS -IV+ in this location. There is a 0.04 -acre emergent, headwater wetland (Wetland "A ") within the project area, which was confirmed by Ms. Tasha Alexander of the USACE on April 8, 2014. Wetland "A" starts BLW -14000 Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 3 of 7 as a seep on the north side of Country Club Drive flows into a culvert and is located in a drainage area between the asphalt parking lot to the north and the gravel lot to the south. There is no ordinary high water mark in this location, however, as the wetland drainage area continues to flow into the golf course property it forms a bed and bank, with ordinary high water mark and would be deemed a stream. This feature is not mapped on either the USGS or Watauga County Soils Survey maps (Figures 1 -2). There are no streams within the project area and /or proposed for impact, however there are several thousand feet of intermittent and perennial streams within the overall BRCC property. See Figures 1 -3, Rapanos Forms, Data Forms, & Pics. PROPOSED IMPACTS: The proposed Blowing Rock Country Club (BRCC) Facilities Expansion project known as the Wellness Center and Cart Barn facility is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of US Hwy 321 and Country Club Road on four parcels totaling 2.02 acres within the overall BRCC property. The proposed project will consist of a two - story, 5,740 sf which will house the Wellness Center on the first level, and the cart barn on the bottom level. The proposed project will include associated utility connections, roadway improvements, and stormwater management devices. The three main parcels adjacent to Hwy 321, where the Wellness Center and Cart Barn Facility is proposed, were once single family dwellings that were recently demolished and now consist of a gravel lot. The purpose of the proposed project is provide a Wellness Center and Cart Barn at the Blowing Rock Country Club. The BRCC is looking to move forward with the proposed Wellness Center and Cart Barn Facility in the gravel parking lot and wish to connect to the existing golf and clubhouse facilities to the north to avoid driving carts on the main entrance road off of Hwy 321 and provide adequate parking to the new facilities. There is a 0.04 acre emergent wetland area (Wetland A) within the project area located between the existing cart house and the gravel lots, that is proposed to be impacted to facilitate construction of the project. There is a 48" RCP and associated fill proposed in this location to be placed within the Wetland A in order to convey existing drainage coming from the west side of Country Club Drive and the re- constructed parking lot to the north (Fig. 4 & 5). A headwall will be located at the terminus of the 48" RCP to avoid further wetland impacts, and velocity dissipater will be placed at the outlet to diffuse downstream flows. BLW -14000 Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 4 of 7 This project area was chosen due to its ideal location at the corner of the main entrance and proximity to existing infrastructure. While there are other areas on the property that a structure could be placed without impacting wetlands, these areas do not provide direct utility connections (sewer /water) that currently run adjacent to the proposed location, and would likely impact higher quality streams and /or trout buffers either getting utilities to this new location or with the new facility itself. The proposed wetland impact area is situated in a smaller previously disturbed and urbanized watershed relative to other aquatic resources within the BRCC property, and the project will also be providing stormwater detention for the proposed project where there is currently no required stormwater controls, which would benefit the adjacent receiving waters. TOTAL PROPOSED WETLAND IMPACTS: AVOIDANCE and MINIMIZATION: Impacts to higher quality jurisdictional streams, stream buffers, and wetlands have been avoided and minimized with the decision to site the project in the proposed location. However due to infrastructure improvements there are proposed wetland impacts of 0.04 acre. This project area was chosen due to its ideal location at the corner of the main entrance and proximity to existing infrastructure. The BRCC was originally sited on a complex of mountain stream systems. While there are other areas on the property that a structure could be placed without impacting wetlands, these areas do not provide direct utility connections (sewer /water) that currently run adjacent to the proposed location, and would likely impact higher quality streams and /or trout buffers either getting utilities BLW -14000 Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 5 of 7 to this new location or with the new facility itself. The proposed wetland impact area is situated in a smaller previously disturbed and urbanized watershed relative to other aquatic resources within the BRCC property, and the project will also be providing stormwater detention for the proposed project where there is currently no required stormwater controls, which would benefit the adjacent receiving waters. A headwall will be located at the terminus of the 48" RCP to avoid further wetland impacts, and velocity dissipater will be placed at the outlet to diffuse downstream flows. HISTORIC &CULTURALRESOURCES /T &E: The USFWS web page http: / /www.fws.gov /nc -es /es /countyfr.html and the Natural Heritage virtual workroom http: / /nhpweb.enr. state. nc .us /nhis /public /gmap75_main.phtml were accessed on May 2, 2014 to determine if the project would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical habitat. Based on this research, spruce -fir moss spider (Microhexura montivaga), spreading avens (Geum radiatum), Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana), Heller's blazingstar (Liatris hellen), Blue Ridge goldenrod (Solidago spithamaea), Virginia big -eared bat (Corynorhinus (= Plecotus) townsendii virginianus), Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus), northern long -eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and bog (= Muhlenbert) turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) are federally listed species that occur within Watauga County. Based on field inspections, it is believed no adverse impacts will occur to threatened and endagered species and their known habitiat due to the contruction of the proposed project. The NCSHPO HPOWEB GIS Service, an interactive map located at http: / /gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/ was utilized on May 2, 2014 to determine whether there are historic resources in the project area. The HPOWEB maps service revealed that the project area is adjacent to the Green Park Historic District (WT00029), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Green Park Inn (WT0007) is also located approximately 1,600ft from the project area, and is listed on the National Register. The proposed project is not expected to impact either of these historic resources. BLW -14000 Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 6 of 7 MITIGATION: There is less than 1 /10 of an acre (0.04 acre of wetland) of total impacts to waters of the U.S. The applicant proposes mitigation in the form of avoidance and minimization to waters of the U.S. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: The proposed Wellness Center and Cart Barn is proposed to be constructed as a low - density project on a previously developed impervious surface, where there were once single - family homes and driveways. While there will be a slight amount of new impervious surface with the new project (0.58 acres), when combined with existing impervious of 10.15 acres, and utilizing the entire property including the golf course the overall impervious surface is 8.27% (See Existing Impervious and Proposed Impervious Exhibits). Although the proposed project includes extending an existing culvert, it will convey existing storm flows from upstream of the proposed project area and from existing impervious surface adjacent to the project. The currently proposed project will not utilize curb and gutter and will include grassed swales along the perimeter to convey storm water from the site. As well, this particular area is not in an ORW /HQW watershed. However, local stormwater detention requirements may apply. Although the Town of Blowing Rock is not a Phase II Stormwater Community or delegated authority for State Stormwater review, the proposed project will be subject to the stormwater management requirements set forth in Article 16- 16.31.1 of the Town of Blowing Rock Development ordinance. Per Town of Blowing Rock regulations, stormwater management on this site shall address peak discharge rates not to exceed between 2.2 cfs and 2.4 cfs per acre. The maximum fills for slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter. BLW -14000 Ms. K. Higgins Blowing Rock CC July 10, 214 Page 7 of 7 Consideration of this project is greatly appreciated. If you should have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 287 -0895. Sincerely, McAdams Company Kevin Yates Senior Environmental Consultant Project Manager Enclosures BLW -14000 o�oF wArFgo9 Office U nl . � y 2 0 1 4 0 7 6 9 Corps ac�i n ID nn� DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page I of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number: NWP: 39 / GP: 3890 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? TO Yes N No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): N 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 N No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes N 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 N No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes N No 1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes N No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Blowing Rock Country Club — Facilities Expansion 2b. County: Watauga 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Blowing Rock 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Blowing Rock Country Club 3b. Deed Book and Page No. P011/130 -�-� �-- 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Martha Watkins, General Manager /COO v. ' 3d. Street address: 200 Country Club Dr. 2 2 20 i 4 3e. City, state, zip: Blowing Rock, NC 28605 3f. Telephone no.: 828 - 295 -3171 a NR - WATER OUALiTY 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: martha@blowingrockcountryclub.com Page I of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: Property Identification 4c. Business name (if applicable): 1 a. 4d. Street address: 2817 -23- 8348 -000, 2817 -23- 9343 -000, 2817 -23- 9488 -000, 2817 -33- 0340 -000, 2817 -33- 7967 -000 4e. City, state, zip: Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): 4f. Telephone no.: 1 c. 4g. Fax no.: 129.53 acres (Project Area: 2.02 acres) 4h. Email address: Surface Waters 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Kevin Yates 5b. Business name (if applicable): McAdams Company 5c. Street address: P.O. Box 14005 5d. City, state, zip: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 5e. Telephone no.: 919- 361 -5000 5f. Fax no.: 919- 361 -2269 5g. Email address: yates@mcadamsco.com B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 2817 -23- 8348 -000, 2817 -23- 9343 -000, 2817 -23- 9488 -000, 2817 -33- 0340 -000, 2817 -33- 7967 -000 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.124173 N Longitude: - 81.663388 W (DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: 129.53 acres (Project Area: 2.02 acres) 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to proposed project: Middle Fork South Fork 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS -IV:. + 2c. River basin: New/ HUC: 05050001 Page 2 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 The existing Blowing Rock Country Club (BRCC) is located on the north side of US Hwy 321, at 200 Country Club Drive, in Blowing Rock, Watauga County, North Carolina. The overall BRCC property, including the golf course and attendant features is approximately 130- acres, and the current project area, within the overall property, consists of four parcels totaling 2.02 acres located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of US Hwy 321 and Country Club Road. The four parcels within the project area are owned by the Blowing Rock Country Club (Figures 1 -3). The BRCC golf course was first constructed in 1915 with the formation of the club and clubhouse in 1941, which has been renovated over the years along with portions of the golf course during the mid 1980's. 90 percent of the project area can be characterized as cleared, maintained, and /or disturbed land with while 10 percent is comprised of sparsly forested areas along the riparian wetland corridor that drains to the golf course. The three main parcels adjacent to Hwy 321 were once single family dwellings that were recently demolished and now consist of a gravel lot. There is an asphalt parking lot to the north that services the golf cart and clubhouse, and existing condominiums to the east, while the north and western part of the project area is bound by Country Club Drive and Hwy 321. The riparian and wetland area consists of herbaceous species water primrose, soft rush, and sedge sp. within the wetland area and, Shortleaf Pine, Sweet Birch, White Willow, and Laurel species within the riparian area. (Figures 1- 3). The subject property drains to Middle Fork South Fork, which empties into the New River (HUC 05050001), which the NC Division of Water Resources has designated as a WS -IV+ in this location. There is a 0.04 -acre emergent, headwater wetland (Wetland "A ") within the project area, which was confirmed by Ms. Tasha Alexander of the USACE on April 8, 2014. Wetland "A" starts as a seep on the north side of Country Club Drive flows into a culvert and is located in a drainage area between the asphalt parking lot to the north and the gravel lot to the south. There is no ordinary high water mark in this location, however, as the wetland drainage area continues to flow into the golf course property it forms a bed and bank, with ordinary high water mark and would be deemed a stream. This feature is not mapped on either the USGS or Watauga County Soils Survey maps (Figures 1 -2). There are no streams within the project area and/or proposed for impact, however there are several thousand feet of intermittent and perennial streams within the overall BRCC property. Land use within the vicinity of the project is residential and recreational, with large forested areas in the vicinity of the project area. There is also Town of Blowing Rock sanitary sewer and water lines within and adjacent to the property. Page 3 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Riparian: 0.04 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: There are no streams within the project area. There are several thousand feet of intermittent and perennial streams within overall BRCC property. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is provide a Wellness Center and Cart Barn at the Blowing Rock Country Club. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The proposed Blowing Rock Country Club (BRCC) Facilities Expansion project known as the Wellness Center and Cart Barn facility is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of US Hwy 321 and Country Club Road on four parcels totaling 2.02 acres within the overall BRCC property. The proposed project will consist of a two - story, 5,740 sf which will house the Wellness Center on the first level, and the cart barn on the bottom level. The proposed project will include associated utility connections, roadway improvements, and stormwater management devices. The three main parcels adjacent to Hwy 321, where the Wellness Center and Cart Barn Facility is proposed, were once single family dwellings that were recently demolished and now consist of a gravel lot. The BRCC is looking to move forward with the proposed Wellness Center and Cart Barn Facility in the gravel parking lot and wish to connect to the existing golf and clubhouse facilities to the north to avoid driving carts on the main entrance road off of Hwy 321 and provide adequate parking to the new facilities. There is a 0.04 acre emergent wetland area (Wetland A) within the project area located between the existing cart house and the gravel lots, that is proposed to be impacted to facilitate construction of the project. There is a 48" RCP and associated fill proposed in this location to be placed within the Wetland A in order to convey existing drainage coming from the west side of Country Club Drive and the re- constructed parking lot to the north (Fig. 4 & 5). A headwall will be located at the terminus of the 48" RCP to avoid further wetland impacts, and velocity dissipater will be placed at the outlet to diffuse downstream flows. This project area was chosen due to its ideal location at the corner of the main entrance and proximity to existing infrastructure. While there are other areas on the property that a structure could be placed without impacting wetlands, these areas do not provide direct utility connections (sewer /water) that currently run adjacent to the proposed location, and would likely impact higher quality streams and /or trout buffers either getting utilities to this new location or with the new facility itself. The proposed wetland impact area is situated in a smaller previously disturbed and urbanized watershed relative to other aquatic resources within the BRCC property, and the project will also be providing stormwater detention for the proposed project where there is currently no required stormwater controls, which would benefit the adjacent receiving waters. Typical construction equipment will be used such as a long -arm track -hoe, front end loader, and bush hog for the initial clearing. Page 4 of 14 PCN Form —Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ®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 ( Tasha Alexander) of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: McAdams Name (if known): Kevin Yates Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. A jurisdictional wetland /stream delineation was performed by the McAdams Company on April 2, 2014 and field verified by Ms. Tasha Alexander (USACE representative) on April 8, 2014. The drainage feature within the project area was deemed an emergent headwater wetland (Wetland A: 0.04 acre). 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. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 5 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 Fig. 5 (perm.) Culvert (road /parking) emergent /riparian El Yes ® No ® Corps ® DWQ 0.04 ac 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.04 ac 2h. Comments: (See Figure 5, Proposed Impact Map) 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) S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: 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 ❑ PC] T 02 ❑ PEI T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 4L Total open water impacts N/A 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. Page 6 of 14 PCN Form -Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 N/A 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 ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other: Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reason for Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) impact Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) or Temporary required? T 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Impacts to higher quality jurisdictional streams, stream buffers, and wetlands have been avoided and minimized with the decision to site the project in the proposed location. However due to infrastructure improvements there are proposed wetland impacts of 0.04 acre. This project area was chosen due to its ideal location at the corner of the main entrance and proximity to existing infrastructure. The BRCC was originally sited on a complex of mountain stream systems. While there are other areas on the property that a structure could be placed without impacting wetlands, these areas do not provide direct utility connections (sewer /water) that currently run adjacent to the proposed location, and would likely impact higher quality streams and /or trout buffers either getting utilities to this new location or with the new facility itself. The proposed wetland impact area is situated in a smaller previously disturbed and urbanized watershed relative to other aquatic resources within the BRCC property, and the project will also be providing stormwater detention for the proposed project where there is currently no required stormwater controls, which would benefit the adjacent receiving waters. A headwall will be located at the terminus of the 48" RCP to avoid further wetland impacts, and velocity dissipater will be placed at the outlet to diffuse downstream flows. Page 7 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Proper sedimentation and erosion control methods will be utilized during all phases of construction and installation as described in the Erosion Control Plan sheet reviewed and approved by the NC Division of Land Quality and Town of Blowing Rock. All work will take place during dry conditions and can be facilitated from high, non jurisdictional, stable ground adjacent to the wetland area. The contractor shall install silt fence, inlet protection, sediment traps, diversion ditches, tree protection, clearing only as necessary to install these devices. All erosion and sediment control measures will be checked for stability and operation following every runoff producing rainfall, but in no case less than once every week. Any needed repairs will be made immediately to maintain all measures designed. An erosion control inspections report is required and will be kept by the owner's representative. A headwall will be located at the terminus of the 48" RCP to avoid further wetland impacts, and velocity dissipater will be placed at the outlet to diffuse downstream flows. Grassed swales will be utilized to convey storm flows from the proposed project. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State ❑ Yes ® No 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts There is less than 1/10 of an acre (0.04 acre of to Waters of the U.S. or waters of the State? wetland) of total impacts to waters of the U.S. The applicant proposes mitigation in the form of avoidance and minimization to waters of the U.S. 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 project? ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Lane Island Bank Parcel for Buffer Impacts 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Buffer Quantity 5,387 (Reserved) 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 Page 8 of 14 PCN Form —Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 9 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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. Comments: ® Yes ❑ No Page 10 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 2. Stormwater Management Plan Existing: 10.15 acres or 7.84% / 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? Additional Proposed Impervious: 10.72 or 8.27% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The proposed Wellness Center and Cart Barn is proposed to be constructed as a low- density project on a previously developed impervious surface, where there were once single - family homes and driveways. While there will be a slight amount of new impervious surface with the new project (0.58 acres), when combined with existing impervious of 10.15 acres, and utilizing the entire property including the golf course the overall impervious surface is 8.27 %. (See Existing Impervious and Proposed Impervious Exhibits) Although the proposed project includes extending an existing culvert, it will convey existing storm flows from upstream of the proposed project area and from existing impervious surface adjacent to the project. The currently proposed project will not utilize curb and gutter and will include grassed swales along the perimeter to convey storm water from the site. As well, this particular area is not in an ORW /HQW watershed. However, local stormwater detention requirements may apply. Although the Town of Blowing Rock is not a Phase II Stormwater Community or delegated authority for State Stormwater review, the proposed project will be subject to the stormwater management requirements set forth in Article 16- 16.31.1 of the Town of Blowing Rock Development ordinance. Per Town of Blowing Rock regulations, stormwater management on this site shall address peak discharge rates not to exceed between 2.2 cfs and 2.4 cfs per acre. The maximum fills for slopes shall be 2:1 or flatter. 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? Blowing Rock ❑ 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? A courtesy copy of the SW Management Plan will be provided upon approval by the City of Raleigh. 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ HQW (check all that apply): ❑ ORW ® Session Law 2006 -246 Page 11 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Page 12 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ® 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 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. The proposed project is a single and complete project with appropriate land use control and stormwater measures in place for specific areas which require them. 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. Waste water will be directed into an existing Town of Blowing Rock maintained sewer line. Page 12 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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. [J Raleigh ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The USFWS web page http:// www .fws.gov /nc- es /es /countyfr.htmi and the Natural Heritage virtual workroom http: / /nhpweb.enr. state. nc. us /nhis /public /gmap75_main.phtmi were accessed on May 2, 2014 to determine if the project would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical habitat. Based on this research, spruce -fir moss spider (Microhexura montivaga), spreading avens (Geum radiatum), Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana), Heller's blazingstar (Liatris hellen), Blue Ridge goldenrod (Solidago spithamaea), Virginia big -eared bat (Corynorhinus (= Plecotus) townsendii virginianus), Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus), northern long -eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), and bog (= Muhlenbert) turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) are federally listed species that occur within Watauga County. Based on field inspections, it is believed no adverse impacts will occur to threatened and endagered species and their known habitiat due to the contruction of the proposed project. 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? An interactive map located at http: / /www. habitat. noaa. gov / protection /efh /efhmapper /index.htmi was utilized on May 2, 2014 to determine if the project will 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? The NCSHPO HPOWEB GIS Service, an interactive map located at http: / /qiis.ncdcr.gov /hpoweb/ was utilized on May 2, 2014 to determine whether there are historic resources in the project area. The HPOWEB maps service revealed that the project area is adjacent to the Green Park Historic District (WT00029), which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Green Park Inn (WT0007) is also located approximately 1,600ft from the project area, and is listed on the National Register. The proposed project is not expected to impact either of these historic resources. 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: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? North Carolina Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel 2817 does show 100 -year flood areas or floodways located on the subject property, but not within the project area. Date Kevin Yates Page 13 oY14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature 0'7 All (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 14 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By.The CurrentPrope Owner Name: _(310--)9 Address: 200 C ftwing Rock, NC Phone: A -5'—. q I Project Narne/Description. Blowing Rock Country Club Project Number: BLW-14000_ Project Manager: I Kevin Yates Date: 4t hl' -J 14 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Tasha McCormick Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, NC 28801 Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: 1, the current property owner, hereby designate and authorize The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 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 day of Hr—I - el a' I - 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 The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. staff. You should call The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. V14 04� —C Print Propeity Owner vt 'NA vV A a rz— Signature Cc: Mr. Kevin Barnett NCDE-NR-DWQ 2090 US Highway 70 Swarmanoa, NC 28778 Raleigh-Durham Charlotte 2905 Meridian Parkway 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite III Durham, North Carolina 27713 Charlotte, North Carolina (919) 361-5000 (704) 527-0800 Designing Tomorrow's infrastructure & Communities McAdamsCoxom LAT: 36.120877 N, LONG: -81.664959 W AN BLOWING ROCK COUNTRY CLUB FIGURE 1. VICINITY MAP 1,000 2,000 4,000 PROJECT #: BLW-14000 Feet inch = 2,000 feet BLOWING ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA -1 — ✓ — ice. v . I I 1 1, — I I V. -V 1. V U-t YJ 7 VV BLOWING ROCK COUNITRY CLU FIGURE 2. NRCS SOILS I _Pi 4, 0 750 1,500 3,000 PROJECT #: BLW-14000 Feet 1 inch =1,500 feet BLOWING ROCK, NORTH CAROLINA I Project/Site: ,? [;— City/County: Lx/, , �4 Sampling Date: IJ <1 llel Applicant/Owner: ( Ow;'n< i�� J, ( State: C Sampling Point: Investigator(s): �� • �. Section, Township, Range: _ Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope ( %): Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: 3 . {. 6u Long: Datum: Soil Map Unit Name: _ (A�., r tnr v NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation A/ , Soil & , or Hydrology X1 significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes _,L�f No Are Vegetations! Soil, or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, expiain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS = ,Alttach ske map showing sampling point locations, transectsn I Dortall?. reR&,rps. et Hydrophydc Vegetation Present? Yes f No IS the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No within a Wetland? Yes N® Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No I =i'1rl�� ;Il�sl�i5 Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required) Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required- check all that apply) _ Surface Soil Cracks (136) Surface Water (Al) — True Aquatic Plants (B14) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) r High Water Table (A2) Saturation Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) °Oxidized _ Drainage Patterns (1310) (A3) Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3) _ Moss Trim Lines (Bi 6) Water Marks (131) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) —Drfy- Season Water Table {C2) _ Sediment Deposits (82) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis (C6) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) Dr;tt Deposits (63) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Algal Mat or Crust (134) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) _ iron Deposits (135) — Geomorphic Position (D2) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3) - r Water- Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) _ Aquatic Fauna (1313) SAC- Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes . No Depth (inches): Water Table Present? Yes /-,-,No Depth (inches): 9 ' Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): r Wetland (Hydrology f Present? Yes / No (includes ca i9a Erin e) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 VEGETATION (Five Strata) - Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet: Tree Straturn (Plot size: % Cover _5pacies? Status Number of Dominant Species 1. That Are OBIL, FACK or FAC: (A) 2. CA Total Number of Dominant 3. Species Across All Strata: (B) 4. Percent of Dominant Species That Are OBIL, FACW, or FAC: V (A/B) Total Cover Prevalence Index worksheet: Total % Cover of. by. 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover: _L4ultiply OBIL species Sapling .stratum (Plot size: FACW species x2= FAC species x 3 2. FACU species t 3. LIPL species x 5 - 4. olumn -1 Otals: vr) (BI 5. Prevalence Index = BIA = t-I-J - 6. Total Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators: 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover: I - Rapid Test for Hydrophybc Vegetation Shrub Stratum (Plot size: - 1 7�� 2 - Dominance Test is 5o% 3 - Prevalence Index is 510' 2. 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) 3. Problematic Hydrophyfic Vegetation' (Explain) 4. 5. Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must 6• l be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Total Cover Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata: 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:- Tree ev_ - Woody plant--, excluding woody vines, Herb Straturn (Plot size: approxin -tely 20 ft (6 m) or more i height and 3 in. . (7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH). 2. ^ Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 26 ft (6 m) OF more in height and less than 3 in. (-1.6 cm) DBH. 3. 4. 5. Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft (I to 6 me) in height. 1 6. 7. Herb - All herbaceous (non--woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody B. plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 9. ft (1 m) in height. Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height, -0 C Total Cover 50% of total cover- 20% of total cover: Woody Vine Stratus (Plot size:, <3�1--'-' 1. 2. 3. 4, 5. Hydrophytic Total Cover Vegetation Y N Present? es V o- 50% of total Cover: 20% o" total cover: Remarks: (include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.) US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 M Profile Descriptions: (Describe to the Depth Matrix (inches) Color (moist) Iyjoe Loc- Texture Remarks _1.6, Ai . �3 Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol (A1) — Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Histic (A3) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Stratified Layers (A5) — 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) — Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, MLRA 147, 148) _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) — y, R _ Shipped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer (if observed): Type: Depth (inches): to document the indicator or Sampling Point: of indicators.) Redox Features Color (moist) % Iyjoe Loc- Texture Remarks 116) I 2-o Ai MS= ivlasked Sand Dark Surface (S7) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) _ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147,148) — Loamy Gleyed Matrix (172) �6pleted Matrix (F3) — Redox Dark Surface (F6) Depleted Dark Surface (177) — Redox Depressions (178) — Iron - Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) — Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) — Piedmont Floodplai, � Soils (F19.) (,MLRA 14 8) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA '127,147) on: PL =Pore Lining, M= Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric Sc _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) — Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) — Piedmont Fioodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) — Very Shallow Dark Surface (i F12) — Other (Explain in Remarks) 3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and we €eared hydrology must be present; unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Sail Present"? 'des! _ No US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 Project/Site: k . City /County: ��I toy R Sampling Date: ApplicantlOwner: L State: Sampling Point: Investigator(s): Section, Township, Range: e,s Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Soil Map Unit Name: U k - Uaa 6, Pd c m� ca � (z NWI classification: Are climatic / hydrologic conditions gn the site typical for this time of year? Yes ®�' R10 (If no, explain in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology IV significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes _ Local relief (concave, convex, none): Slope ( %): jug Lat: Long: Datum: _ _ Are Vegetation Soi€ -,dZ , or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) No ,' SUMMARY OF FINDINGS - Attach site nnap showing sampling point �ccations, tr ansectsa, important features, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area Hydric Soil Present? Yes No - withisa a Weiland? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Remarks: Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply) fasl _ Surface Soil Cracks (136) — Surface Water (Al) _ True Aquatic Plants (B14) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) _Drainage Patterns (B101} i Saturation (A3) _ Oxidized Rhiizospheres on Living Roods (C3) _ Moss Trim Lines (R16) _ Water Marks -(BI) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Dry - Season Water Table (C2) Sediment Deposits (82) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) _ Drift Deposits (83) _Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (84) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) Iron Deposits (135) _ Geomorphic Position (D2) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137) — Shallow Aquitard (D3) _ Water - Stained Leaves (139) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (B13) — FAC- Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No ' Depth (inches): Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (inches): Saturation Present? Yes No depth (inches): Weiland Hydrology Present? Yes No � (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available: Remarks: US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern, Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0 VEGETATION (Five —Use scientific names mfplants. Sampling Point: W!2ody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 2. ~To�|�ove I Vegetation _ 50% of total cover: 20% oi total cover: I phomnmnbers here mnnm separate shent.) No— US Army Corps of Engineers Ea3tem Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0 Absolute Don, inant Tree Stratum (Plot size: % Cover -LpLcjes? Status Number of Dominant Species Total Number of Dominant 3. Aef,- J Species Across All Strata: (B) 4. tercent of Dominant Species ij 5. That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: Prevalence Index worksheet: Total Cover Total % Cover of-. s of total :_ 20% of Zotalloova: OBL species CD xl= Sapling Straturn (Plot size: FACW species X 2 CAC z -- z UPL species x a' 4 ---_---_-__---_--_—' s s Prevalence index B/A _QP11— __~rmta|Cover Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators; s8mor total cover: L) 2m%cxtoialcover: Shrub Stratum (Plot size: _i 1 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0' z data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) o — Problematic Hydrophyflc Vegetation' (Explain) « I indicators of hydric soil and wedand hydrology must 6. be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Total Cover Definitions of Five Vegetation Strata: 50% of total cover: 20% of totaloover:___ Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, tbnt Strzatun (Plot size: approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in h�--ight and 3 in. � ���—_��I�� (7.6 cm) or larger in diameter at b, 9 L z Sapling - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, a approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more In height and less * Shrub - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, : a approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 ni) in height. Herb - All herbaceous (non-woody), plants, including r B.herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody plants, except woody vines.. less than approximately 3 e 10. Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height. 11. Total Cover 50% of total cover: C" 20% of total cover: W!2ody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 2. ~To�|�ove I Vegetation _ 50% of total cover: 20% oi total cover: I phomnmnbers here mnnm separate shent.) No— US Army Corps of Engineers Ea3tem Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the Sampling Point: Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Tvae Loc Texture Remarks `7. 6_'(K T [� Hydric Soil Indicators.- D= Defledon, RM= Reduced Matrix, MS= Masked Sand Grains. 'Location: PL =Pore Lining, M= Matrix. Indicators for Problematic Hydric _ Histosol (Al) Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Black Histic (A3) _ Hydrogen Sulfide (P.4) _ Stratified Layers (A5) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, MLRA 147, 148) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) Sandy Redox (S5) _ Stripped Matrix (S6) Restrictive Layer ( €f observed): Type: Depth (inches): _ Dark Surface (S7) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLPA 147, 148) _ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148) Loamy Gieyed Matrix (F2) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Redox Dark Surface (176) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Redox Depressions (F8) Iron- Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N, MLRA 136) _ Umbric Surface (1713) (MLRA 136, 122) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127,147) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 147, 148) _ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 136, 147) Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other (Explain in Remarks) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and wetlai d hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Hydric Soil Present? Yes No US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2.0 APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section IV of the JD Form Instructional Guidebook SECTION 1> BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION. Slowing Rock Country Club (PIN's: 2817-23-8348-000,2817- 23-9343-000, 2817 -23 -9488 -000, 2817 -33 -0340 -000, 2817 -33- 7967 -000 Form is for Wetland A State: NC County /parish /borough: Watauga City: Blowing Rock Center coordinates ofsite (lat/long ii; degree decimal format): Lat. 36.124431'N, Long. 81.66356'W. Universal Transverse Mercator: Name of nearest waterbody: Chetola Lake Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) into which the aquatic resource flows: Middle Fork South Fork Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): New River: HUC 05050001020010 Check if map /diagram of review area and /or potential jurisdictional areas is /are available upon request. [❑ Check if other sites (e.g., offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc...) are associated with this action and are recorded on a different JD form. D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): Office (Desk) Determination. Date: Field Determination. Date(s): Ms. Tasha Alexander (USACE) 04/08/14 w. Kevin Yates (McAdams Company) SECTION II: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS A. RRA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION. There Appear to be no "navigable waters of the U.S." within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the review area. [ Required] n Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide. rl Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce. Explain: B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION. There Are "waters of the U.S." within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area. [Required] 1. Waters of the U.S. a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply)- 1 TNWs, including territorial seas Wetlan ds adjacent to TNWs 0 Relatively permanent waters' (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs El Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands adjacent to non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Impoundments of jurisdictional waters E] Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area: Non - wetland waters: linear feet: width (ft) and /or acres. Wetlands: acres. c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on: 1987 Delineation Manual Elevation of established OHWM (if known): 2. Non - regulated waters /wetlands (check if applicable):3 Potentially jurisdictional waters and /or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional. Explain: Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section III below. z For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TNW and that typically flows year -round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally" (e.g., typically 3 months). ' Supporting documentatio n is presented in Section 11I.F. SECTION III: CWA ANALYSIS E�WMTnF,11QV1]M 1101 " MM The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is a TNW, complete Section III.A.1 and Section III.D.1. only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections III.A.1 and 2 and Section III.D.1.; otherwise, see Section II1.11 below. 1. TNW Identify TNW: Summarize rationale supporting determination: 2. Wetland adjacent to TNW Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is "adjacent ": B. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOT A TIINW) AND ITS ADJACENT WETLANDS (IF ANY): This section summarizes information regarding characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent wetlands, if any, and it helps determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapanos have been met. The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non - navigable tributaries of TNWs where the tributaries are "relatively permanent waters" (RPWs), i.e. tributaries that typically flow year -round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3 months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a TNW, but has year -round (perennial) flow, skip to Section III.D.2. If the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow, skip to Section HI.D.4. A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and EPA regions will include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law. If the waterbody4 is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the waterbody has a significant nexus with a TNW. If the tributary has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must consider the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands. This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for analytical purposes, the tributary and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD request is the tributary, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers a tributary with adjacent wetlands, complete Section III.B.1 for the tributary, Section III.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section III.B.3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite and offsite. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section 1II.0 below. 1. Characteristics of non -TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) General Area Conditions: Watershed size: Pick List Drainage area: Pick List Average annual rainfall: inches Average annual snowfall: inches (ii) Physical Characteristics: (a) Relationship with T-M ❑ Tributary flows directly into TNW. ❑ Tributary flows through Pick List tributaries before entering TNW. Project waters are Pick List river miles from TNW. Project waters are Pick List river miles from RPW. Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from TNW. Project waters are Pick List aerial (straight) miles from RPW. Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: Identify flow route to TNWS: Tributary stream order, if known: a Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features generally and in the and West. s Flow route can be described by identifying, e.g., tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW. (b) General Tributary haracteristics (check all that apply): Tributary is: Natural ❑ Artificial (man - made). Explain: ❑ Manipulated (man - altered). Explain: Tributary properties with respect to top of bank (estimate): Average width: feet Average depth: feet Average side slopes: PickList. Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply): ❑ Silts ❑ Sands ❑ Concrete ❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravel ❑ Muck ❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation. Type /% cover: ❑ Other. Explain: Tributary condition /stability [e.g., highly eroding, sloughing banks]. Explain: Presence of run/riffle /pool complexes. Explain: Tributary geometry: Pick List Tributary gradient (approximate average slope): % (c) Flow: Tributary provides for: Pick List Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year: Pick List Describe flow regime: Other information on duration and volume: Surface flow is: Pick List. Characteristics: Subsurface flow: Pick List. Explain findings: ❑ Dye (or other) test performed: Tributary has (check all that apply): ❑ Bed and banks ❑ OHWM6 (check all indicators that apply): ❑ clear, natural line impressed on the bank ❑ the presence of litter and debris ❑ changes in the character of soil ❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation ❑ shelving ❑ the presence of wrack line ❑ vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ❑ sediment sorting ❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away ❑ scour ❑ sediment deposition ❑ multiple observed or predicted flow events ❑ water staining ❑ abrupt change in plant community ❑ other (list): ❑ Discontinuous OHWM.' Explain: If factors other than the OHWM were used to determ ❑ High Tide Line indicated by: ❑ oil or scum line along shore objects ❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ❑ physical markings /characteristics ❑ tidal gauges ❑ other (list): ine lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply) Mean High Water Mark indicated by: ❑ survey to available datum; ❑ physical markings; ❑ vegetation lines /changes in vegetation types. (iii) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize tributary (e.g., water color is clear, discolored, oily film; water quality; general watershed characteristics, etc.). Explain: Identify specific pollutants, if known: 6A natural or man -made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e.g., where the stream temporarily flows underground, or where the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices). Where there is a break in the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbody's flow regime (e.g., flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of flow above and below the break. 'Ibid. (iv) Biological Characteristics. Channel supports (check all that apply): ❑ Riparian corridor. Characteristics (type, average width): ® Wetland fringe. Characteristics: ❑ Habitat for: ❑ Federally Listed species. Explain findings: ❑ Fish /spawn areas. Explain findings: ❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species. Explain findings: ❑ Aquatic /wildlife diversity. Explain findings: 2. Characteristics of wetlands adjacent to non -TNW that flow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) Physical Characteristics- (a) General Wetland Characteristics: Properties: Wetland size: acres Wetland type. Explain: Wetland quality. Explain: Project wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: (b) General Flow Relationship with Non -TNW: Flow is: Intermittent flow. Explain: Surface flow is. Discrete Characteristics: Subsurface flow: Unknown. Explain findings: ❑ Dye (or other) test performed: (c) Wetland Adjacency Determination with Non -TNW: ® Directly abutting ❑ Not directly abutting ❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection. Explain: ❑ Ecological connection. Explain: ❑ Separated by berm/barrier. Explain: (d) Proximity (Relationship) to TNW Project wetlands are h(or "less) river miles from TNW. Project waters are 1 (or less) aerial (straight) miles from TNW. Flow is from: Wetland to navigable waters. Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the 500 -year or greater floodplain. (ii) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize wetland system (e.g., water color is clear, brown, oil -film- on surface: water quality; eneral watershed g�- -� characteristics; etc.). Explain: Water is clear with hydrophytic vegetation throughout; the watershed is impacted by residential development and golf course maintenance. Identify specific pollutants, if known: (iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply): ❑ Riparian buffer. Characteristics (type, average width): ED Vegetation type /percent cover. Explain: Hydrophytic vegetation covers approximately 80 percent of the wetland. The dominant species is Ludwigia peploides. Other species include Carex sp., 3uncus effusus, Kalmia latifolia, and Hydrocotyl sp. 1Z Habitat for: ❑ Federally Listed species. Explain findings: ❑ Fish /spawn areas. Explain findings: ❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species. Explain findings: ® Aquatic /wildlife diversity. Explain findings: The wetland had 2 to 3 inches of water on the surface at the time of evaluation, which could provide habitat for amphibians and some invertebrates. 3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if any) All wetlands) being considered in the cumulative analysis: 'i Approximately ( 0.04 ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis. For each wetland, specify the following: Directly abuts2_�Y/N) Size (in acres) Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres) Wetland A: Y 0.04acre Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed: Wetlands A: Has a significant nexus to the downstream TNW through seasonal and temporary flooding of this wetland at a frequency and duration sufficient to support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions for the uptake and transport of pollutants, nutrients, and carbon, and supports wildlife diversity for invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The tributary has the capacity to carry pollutants and flood waters to the TNW, reduce the amount of pollutants and flood waters before reaching the TNW, has the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that support downstream foodwebs. C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of a TNW. For each of the following situations, .9 significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and /or biological integrity of a TNW. Considerations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flow of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus. Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW; as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include, for example; ® Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to TNWs, or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and other species, such as feeding; nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that support downstream foodwebs? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical, chemical, or biological integrity of the TNW? Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented below: 1. Significant nexus findings for non -RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III.D: 2. Significant nexus findings for non -RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non -RPW flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D: 3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D: D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area: 0 TNWs: linear feet width (ft), Or, acres. M Wetlands adjacent to TNWs: acres. 2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. [] Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year -round are jurisdictional. Provide data and rationale indicating that tributary is perennial: Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow `seasonally" (e.g., typically three months each year) are jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.B. Provide rationale indicating that tributary flows seasonally: Tributary has a small watershed of approximately 12 acres, which is typically not large enough to produce seasonal flow. Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: 1,750 linear feet 4 width (ft). [j Other non - wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: 3. Non -RPWs$ that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. El Waterbody that is not a TNW or an RPW, but flows directly or indirectly into a TNW, and it has a significant nexus with a TNW is jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters within the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: linear feet width (ft). Otherr non - wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: 4. Wetlands directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. ED Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are jurisdictional as adjacent wetlands. Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow year- round. Provide data and rationale indicating that tributary is perennial in Section III.D.2, above. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly abutting an RPW: Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow "seasonally." Provide data indicating that tributary is seasonal in Section III.B and rationale in Section III.D.2, above. Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly abutting an RPW: Wetlands A: Has a significant nexus to the downstream TNW through seasonal and temporary flooding of this wetland at a frequency and duration sufficient to support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions for the uptake and transport of pollutants, nutrients, and carbon, and supports wildlife diversity for invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The tributary has the capacity to carry pollutants and flood waters to the TNW, reduce the amount of pollutants and flood waters before reaching the TNW, has the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that support downstream foodwebs. Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: 0.04 acres. 5. Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. C1 Wetlands that do not directly abut an RPW, but when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisidictMal. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres. 6. Wetlands adjacent to non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs. Wetlands adjacent to such waters, and have when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent wetlands, have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.C. Provide estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area: acres. 7. Impoundments of jurisdictional waters .9 As a general rule, the impoundment of a jurisdictional tributary remains jurisdictional. [Q Demonstrate that impoundment was created from "waters of the U.S.," or n Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1 -6), or M Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below). 'See Footnote # 3. v To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section III.D.6 of the Instructional Guidebook. E. ISOLATED [INTERSTATE OR INTRA- STATE] WATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS, THE USE, DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY SUCH WATERS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): 1' which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes. from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce. which are or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce. rl Interstate isolated waters. Explain: ❑ Other factors. Explain: Identify water body and summarize rationale supporting determination. Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply): Tributary waters: linear feet width (ft). Other non- wetland waters: acres. Identify type(s) of waters: El Wetlands: acres. F. NON - JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY). El If potential wetlands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements. Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) commerce. ❑ Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in "SWANCC," the review area would have been regulated based solely on the "Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR). ❑ Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for jurisdiction. Explain: ❑ Other: (explain, if not covered above): Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of jurisdiction is the MBR factors (i.e., presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture), using best professional judgment (check all that apply): Non - wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet width (ft). Lakes /ponds: acres. Other non - wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource: Wetlands: acres. Provide acreage estimates for non - jurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for jurisdiction (check all that apply): Non - wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet, width (ft). Lakes /ponds: acres. Other non - wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource: Wetlands: acres. SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES. A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below): Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant: Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant. ❑ Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report. ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report. Data sheets prepared by the Corps: Corps navigable waters' study: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ❑ USGS NHD data. [] USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps. U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 7.5 minute quad, 'Boone ". USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: Watauga Sheet 26 &33. National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: State/Local wetland inventory map(s): " Prior to asserting or declining CWA jurisdiction based solely on this category, Corps Districts will elevate the action to Corps and EPA HQ for review consistent with the process described in the Corps /EPA Memorandum Regarding CWA Act Jurisdiction following Rapanos. FEMA/FIRM maps:Panel 2817. 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) Photographs: ® Aerial (Name & Date): or ® Other (Name & Date): Previous determination (s). File no. and date of response letter: rl Applicable /supporting case law: (Q Applicable /supporting scientific literature: Other information (please specify): The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. Raleigh / Durham, NO 2905 Meridian Parkway Durham, North Carolina 27713 (919) 361 -5000 Charlotte, NO 11301 Carmel Commons Blvd, 1 de North Carolina 28226 (704) 527 -0800 June 10, 2014 WIN, Blowing Rock r b, Blowing Rock, North Carolina BLW-14000 PIC 1e Center of Ex. Gravel facing Wetland As and Clubhouse, McAdamsCo.com Designing Tomorrow's Infrastructure & Communities Ms. T. Alexander Blowing Rock CC June 10, 214 Page 2 o1'4 PIC 2: Taken from Northeast corner of Ex. Gravel Lot facing Hwy 321. BLW-14000 Ms. T. Alexander Blowing Rock CC June 10, 214 Page 3 of 4 PIC 3. Southwest Corner of Wetland Area A BLW-14000 Ms. T. Alexander Blowing Rock CC June 10, 214 Page 4 of 4 BLW-14000 0 CQ �D i iQ m ors ,� --C'� ME Nva 0 ff-A Willi Ila I 9 i i I (JI i 0 PIN: 2817-33-7967-000 AREA = 18.13 ac. mw 0 PQ EXISTING 48" CPP EXISTING 18" CMP EXISTING GRAVEL LOT o I PIN: 2817 -23 -9343 -000 1 AREA = 0.57 ac. 1 1 I 0 1 ffi � • I� PIN: 2817-33-0340-000 1 AREA = 0.71 ac. 1304� MW�� EXISTING CONDOS rn1\ \ \k° EXISTING WETLAND 'A' AREA = 0.04 ac, NOVAS: 1. OWNER /APPLICANT: BLOWING ROOK COUNTRY CLUB 2. PROPERTY PARCEL PIN #'S: 2817 -23 -8348 -000 2817 -23 -9343 -000 2817 -23- 9488 -000 2817 -33 -0340 -000 2817 -33 -7967 -000 3. TOTAL PROPERTY AREA: 129.53 ac. TOTAL PROJECT AREA: 2.02 ac. 4. JURISDICTIONAL WETLAND AREA VERIFIED BY MS. TASHA ALEXANDER ON APRIL 8. 2014. 5. THERE ARE 0.04 ac. OF RIPARIAN WETLANDS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA. 5. THERE AREA NO STREAMS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA. PIN: 2817 -33 -2958 -000 AREA = 2.94 ac. BRCC CLUB HOUSE -- - - -- PIN: 2817-33-7967-000 AREA = 60.57 ac. GRAPHIC SCALE 50 0 25 50 100 1 inch = 50 ft. a 1�1 �y s a s • s r as 0 0 0 LO w o T m ° 0 I S d v a _-q CQ DO �14 OR ` PIN: 2817-33-7967-000 AREA = 18.13 cc. TV PIN: 2817-23-8348-000 AREA = 0.52 ac. PIN: 2817-23-9488-000 EXISTING GRAVEL LOT PIN: 2817-23-9343-000 AREA ~ 0.57 ac. PIN: 2817-53-0340-000 AREA = 0\71 ac. EXISTING CONDOS EXISTING 48" CPP EXISTING 18" CMP EXISTING ASPHALT LOT EXISTING CART HOUSE EXISTING WETLAND 'A' Moll NOTES:' 1. BLnmwm ouox oouwTR, oLua u. PROPERTY PARCEL p/w 9a 2817-23-8348-000 281 7-23-9343-000 2817-23-e488-000 2817-33-03*0-000 2817-33-7967-000 a� ron^L ponpcer, AREA: 129.53 ox. TOTAL PROJECT AREA: 2.02 cc. *. Jumoo/nnowAL WETLAND AREA vcmr/so BY MS. n^uxA Auzu^wocn ON xpn/L a. 2014. s. rxsnc ARE o.o* ac. OF mp^mmm vEnLAwos WIr*/w THE peuJccr AREA. o. r*snc AREA NO ornsAus WITHIN THE pnoJcor AREA. PIN: 2817-33-2958-000 AREA = 2.94 ac. 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