20071556 Ver 1_401 Application_20070907

Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inca 7 - ' S 5 s
Main Office at: P~ BOX 241 Tel [phone]
25 Water Tower Lane Whittler, NC 287$9 Fax [phone]
Whittier, NC 28789 Email [e-mail]
September 10, 2007
Cyndi Karoly
Division of Water Quality
401/Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Enclosed are 5 copies of the "after the fact" permit application for the culverts that were
installed on the Mount Wilderness sub-division, Tuckasegee, Jackson County, North
Carolina.
Sincerely,

Pamela M. Boaze
President
Cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville
Lori Beckwith, COE Asheville
Danny Smith, DWQ Raleigh
Dave McHenry, WRC
Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville
John Stronski, Owner, Orlando
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Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
NW 29
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here:
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Mana em a of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details ~ O
II. Applicant Information SEP 1 2 2001
Owner/Applicant Information DENR -WATER Q11~1N
Name: Blue Sky Mountain Company ~ ~ sTO~W~~ H
Mailing Address: 6301 Parson Brown Drive
Orlando FL 32819
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Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Pamela M. Boaze
Company Affiliation: Fish and Wildlife Associates Inc.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 241
Whittier NC 28789
Telephone Number: 828-497-6505 _____ F'ax Number: 828-497-6213 _______
E-mail Address: fwa(~dnet.net
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined.
1. Name of project: Mount Wilderness
2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 7566832080
4. Location
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County: Jackson Nearest Town: Tuckasegee
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Mount Wilderness
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): The office for Mt.
Wilderness is located beside the Duke Energy Power Plant at Tuckasegee Lake. The
entrance to Mount Wilderness is~ust north of the power plant on Highway 107.
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line,
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): See attached Sheet°N
6. Property size (acres): 344
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Tuckasegee River/ Tuckasegee Lake
8. River Basin: Tuckasegee
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at htt~//112o.enr.state _nc.us/aclmin/m~~/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The overall area is forested, steep mountain terrain. There is
one power line and the pipeline from Lake Glenville to the powerhouse that crosses the
property. Other environmental conditions are detailed in the attachment of Existing
Conditions. Adjacent land use is residential, both individual and sub-divisions.
attach a sheet that
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
project is a sub division on 344 acres of land. There are 74 buildin lots planned with the
associated utilities and roads. Equipment that will be needed for various construction
activities include track hoe, back hoe, cranes, bull dozer and dump trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Purpose of the work is to build the road s, sy tem
necessa tr~s~port residential development. This will be a gated community with the main
entrance located on Highway 107.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. No previous permits have been requested.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation., list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Impacts will include culverting
portions of 4 small headwater streams.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year
Floodplain Nearest
Stream Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) (yes/no) (linear feet)

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated} of all existing wetlands on the property: none
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Im act Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
S-1 UNT culvert P 8" 80' 0.0012
S-1 UNT Culvert P 8" 40' 0.0006
S-2 UNT Culvert P 5" 35' 0.0003
S-3 UNT Culvert P 4" 50' 0.0004
S-4 UNT Culvert P 3' 10' 0.0007
S-4 UNT Culvert P 1' 40' 0.0009
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 255' 0.0041
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0041 _
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.0
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Open Water Impact (acres): 0.0
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Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.0041
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 255
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7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond:
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Due to the terrain access to the property from Highway 107 necessitates culverting four
small headwater streams. Two of these streams did not originate at the location of the culvert
until the road cuts exposed springs There is an alternative entrance to the property, but it does
not have frontage on highway 107 and would cross a residential property.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than. or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published. in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation. will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted.
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aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
httt~:li~?c>.et~~ state nc, tts/nc~~~etlai~clistrnt~i~le.lltB_nP.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
See attached sheet
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nceus/r ~?/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 255
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland. mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)?
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Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
* I Impact I I Required
Zone ,_______ ~ ~~ Multiplier ~,~;*;, „+;~„
1 I I 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone I .
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.
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There were no impervious surfaces prior to the construction of the roads. Lot size is
approximately 4 5 acres The impervious surface area will not exceed 20%. Roadside ditches
with check dams will be installed to channel stormwater run off into natural draina~eways or
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
Septic stems on a lot by lot basis
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ® No ^
Is this anafter-the-fact permit application? Yes ® No ^
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http:%/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Jackson Count ids experiencing rapid growth of sub divisions and residential development. This
sub division will not result in additional development that will impact nearby downstream water
quality Its location is such that commercial development is not possible in the nearby vicinity.
This sub division will be second home and part time residents which generates less development
of support services.
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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June 9, 2007
Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 241
25 Water Tower Lane
Whittier, NC 28789
828-497-6305
Attn.: Pamela Boaze
RE: AGENT DESIGNATION
To Whom It May Concern:
We designate Fish and Wildlife Associates, Inc. to act as our agent in reference to all
matters involving permitting and any violation notices for Blue Sky Mountain Company,
Inc. and the Mount Wilderness development.
This designation is good for one year.
Sincerely,
S. John Stronski~and~Susan D. Stronski
Blue Sky Mountain Company, Inc.
6301 Person Brown Drive
Orlando, FL 32819-4676

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PROGRAM
August 29, 2007
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john Stronski
Blue Sky Mountain Co, Inc.
6301 Parson Brown Drive
Orlando, FL 32819-4676
Project: Mount Wilderness County: Jackson
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to
accept payment for in~-pacts associated with the above referenced project. Please note that this decision does not assure that
the payment will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to contact these ageacies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved.
i is a r r srx mon m e a o rs a ran is not trans era e. we ve not receav a copy o
the issued 404 PermitJ401 Certitication/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will ezpire. 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
wiil 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.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the
followine table.
LITTLE
TENNESSEE
06010203 Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I
(Sq. Ft.) Buffer II
(Sq. Ft.j
Cold Cool Warm Ri avian Non-Ri avian Coastal Marsh
Impacts 265 a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Credits 530 0 0 0 0 0' 0 0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. If the regulatory agencies
require mitigation credits greater than indicated above, and the applicant wants NCEEP to be responsible for the additional
mitigation, the applicant will need to submit a mitigation request to NCEEP far approval prior to permit issuance. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the N. C. Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact KeEly Williams at [phone].
Sincerely,
C i~
Wil ' D. Gilmore, PE
Director
cc: Cyndi Karoly, NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
Lori Beckwith, USACE-Asheville
Kevin Barnett, NCDWQ- Asheville
Pamela Boaze, agent
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1652 / 9i9-715-0476 / www.nceep.net

Existing Conditions
Existing conditions were documented on June 8, 2006 and July 8, 2007. The road system
was nearly complete. Roadside ditches, culverts, and some hydroseeding had been
installed by this date. Most of the culverts on the property are for the conveyance of
stormwater from roadside ditches and overland flow. Eight culverts were found that
potentially convey water from streams. Six of these are within the initia1500 feet of the
entrance to the property from Highway 107. The seventh culvert is located near lot #16
and the eighth culvert, near lot # 19. For convenience of description, the culverts were
numbered 1-23 starting at the Highway 107 entrance and ending at lot# 16. The culvert at
lot #19 is designated as culvert 24, but there are a number of other culverts between lot
16 and lot 19 that convey roadside runoff. Culverts land 2 are located on either side of
the Highway 107 entrance and were present when the property was purchased. These
used to convey water from the stream, another drainageway, and road runoff. Culverts
3-6 were installed in March 2007. Culvert 23 was an existing culvert to which a 10 foot
extension was added when the road system was upgraded. Culvert 24 was installed when
the road to the upper ridge was built.
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Stream 1 is a small, steep perennial Class A stream. It is 6-12 inches wide, <0.5 inches
deep, with banks 6" or less. The substrate is boulder and cobble, but there were
noticeable sediment deposits along the entire stream channel from Culvert 1 to Culvert 3
to Culvert 4. A twenty minute examination of the stream channel for aquatic organisms
yielded only seven organisms: two stoneflies (one species), three caddisflies (two
species), and two juvenile salamanders.
This stream scored 25.5 on the NC DWQ Stream Identification Form. Originating in the
forested area above the road, Stream 1 flows through Culvert 4, down the slope where it
is joined by Stream 2, and then through Culvert 3. At the bottom of the slope, the stream
channel has been rerouted. The former channel is just uphill of the new channel. It could
not be determined whether the rerouting was man-made or a consequence of natural
flooding. At any rate, the channel appears to have been widened by the present owners in
the process of removing sediment. Both Culvert 3 and 4 are hanging culverts.
Stream 2 is a small stream (score of 26.5), 4-6" in width and <0.5" deep. Perennial
status was assigned based on aquatic life being present. The banks are <6" in height.
Substrate is mainly boulder and bedrock with scattered cobble. The stream originates
above the road from a seep. The flow observed is coming from the lower portion of the
cut slope, but it is not possible to ascertain whether this would have been underground
prior to the construction of the road. Sediment deposition was observed in the channel
along the entire length. Aquatic life was scarce, but two caddisfly cases were found on
rocks. The flow from this stream passes through Culvert 5 to join Stream 2 just above
Culvert 3.

Existing Conditions continued
Stream 3 scored as an ephemeral stream (score of 17). However, this stream will
probably score as an intermittent in the future. The stream originates as a seep that has
been exposed by the cut slope above the road. Two wet weather conveyances can be
seen above the cut slope. The channel for approximately 50 feet below the road appears
to be new channel. There is no aquatic life in this new section of stream or in the seep
above the road. During the two visits to the property, minimal flow has been observed.
In wetter years, this channel should develop better pattern and dimension. The flow from
this stream passes through Culvert 6 and continues overland through the forest toward
Highway 107.
Stream 4 is a perennial stream, 3' wide and 0.5-3" deep with banks 1' high. At Lot #16,
the stream crosses the road through Culvert 23. Just downstream of the culvert, the
hydroseeding firm dug a pool in order to have a source of water for their machinery. An
earth dam was placed in the stream. It was not removed following the completion of
their work, possibly as they anticipate future need.
Stream 4 crosses the road through Culvert 24 above Lot #19. There are three
seeps/springs above the road from which Stream 4 originates. Stream 4 supports
crayfish, 2 species of salamanders (both adult and juveniles were found), 4 species of
caddisflies, 1 species of stonefly, and 1 species of mayfly.
Wetlands
There are no wetlands within the project area.

Impacts to Jurisdictional Features
Two culverts were placed in Stream 1 for a total loss of 120 linear feet, including an
overhang of 8' on Culvert 4. Both Culvert 3 and Culvert 4 are hanging culverts. Impacts
from the hanging culvert to the aquatic community is minimal. Stream 1 has been
impacted by sediment loss from the road into the stream channel which does impair the
benthic population.
One culvert has been placed in Stream 2 for a loss of 35 linear feet. This stream has also
been impacted by erosion and introduction of sediment. Culvert 5 is also a hanging
culvert.
Culvert 6 is 50' in length and is also hanging. Stream 3 was initially found to be
ephemeral, but has since developed channel features.
Stream 4 was already culverted prior to the purchase of the property by Blue Sky
Mountain Company where the road crosses at Lot #16. Ten additional feet of pipe was
added to the existing 20 feet. At Lot # 19, the culvert is 40' in length and hanging.
Total impacts to streams include 255 linear feet of new culvert and 20 feet of previously
culverted length.
Stream Culvert Latitude Longitude
1 3 35.23372 N 83.12643 W
1 4 35.23382 N 83.12789 W
2 5 35.23465 N 83.12868 W
3 6 35.23478 N 83.12889 W
4 23 35.22750 N 83.12604 W
4 24 35.22526 N 83.12294 W

Mitigation
Proposed mitigation will be payment to the In-Lieu Fee program with the NC EEP.
Application has been made and an acceptance letter is attached. There is a discrepancy of
the number of linear feet due to a math error. The correct number of linear feet is 255.
We are requesting that the mitigation for the streams that are less than 6 inches in width
be calculated at a ratio of 0.5:1. The rationale for this request is that the origin of these
streams is from seeps in the cut slope of the road. It is likely that neither of these streams
were actually above ground in the vicinity of the culvert until the road cut was made.
Stream 1 supports a limited aquatic community, even above the impacted areas. We are
asking that a 1:1 ratio be considered for this stream.
Stream 4 is the only stream that had a diverse benthic community. The stream at Culvert
23 is 3 feet wide. Mitigation for this stream would be 2:1.
Stream 4 at Culvert 24 is at the confluence of three seeps from which the stream
originates. We are asking that the mitigation for this area be 1:1.
If the proposed ratios are acceptable, this would give the following mitigation:
85 linear feet at 0.5:1
160 linear feet at 1:1
l O linear feet at 2:1

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