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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
at Mc,'_'rory
Governor
November 24, 2014
Alicia Nesbit Fields
525 Catspaw, Rd.
Statesville. VC 2VI67'-z
John E, �kvarla, H!
Secretary
Subject- Appiroval .f4 Water Quality Certification and Catawba Riparian Buffer
Authorization with! Additional Conditions; Shoreline Stabilization, 343 Windeme
Island Rd., Statesville, fredell County, Lake Norman I-
You have our approval for the impacts listed below for the purpose described in your application dated
October 14, 2014 and received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on November 10, 2014 with
the fulil payment amount received on November 17, 2014. These impacts are covered by the Water Quality
General Certification Number 3898 (attached), Catawba Buffer Rules and the additional conditions listed
below. This certification is associated with the use of Regional Permit Number 198200030 by the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and expires on the same day. Please note that you should obtain any other
applicable federal, state or focal permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by
(but not limited to) the local take management authority, erosion and sediment control, non-discharge, and
water supply watershed regulations.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification, the general permit
and the following additional conditions:
Type of Impact Amount Approved (sq. ft.) Amount Approved (sq. ft.)
i permanent temporary
Open Waters - below 211.22 sq, ft, (105 ft. x 2.01 ft.) N/A
normal pool
Open Waters - above 211.22 sq. fl. (105 ft. x 2.01 ft.) N/A
normal pool
Buffers -Zone 1 211.22 sq, ft. I 1,050 sq. ft. (105 ft. x 10 ft.)
Division of Viiiater Resources - 401 & Buffer Perm1ling Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North, Carolina 27699-1617
Location 512 N Salisbury St Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone 919-8076300tFAX 919-807-6494
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Alicia Nesbit Fields
DWR 9 14-1172
401/BUFFER APPROVAL
Page 2 of 3
I This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the
Certification/Authorization. if you change your project, you must notify the Division and
you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. if the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and
Certification/Authorization and' is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC
02 H .0506 and ISA NCAC 02B 0243(8)1
t, The Division Mooresville Regional Office (610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301, Mooresville,
NC 28115) shall be notified in writing once construction at the approved impact areas has
commenced, [15A NCAC 02H .0502 (e)]
4. Only those trees that are undermined or leaning can be removed. Minimal shaping and
sl:opiing a:long the immediate shoreline is allowed. [15A NCAC 028 0243(6)1]
S. You are allowed to thin underbrush, shrubs, and limbs up to 50% of individual tree height
to enhance a lake view provided that soils are undisturbed, diffuse flow is maintained
I A A no stems of woody vegetation larger than 3" DBH (diameter at breast height)
are removed. [15A NCAC 028.0243(6)]
6, Beaches, impervious patios, impervious walkways, etc, are not allowed in the buffer unless
specifically approved by the Division and must meet the Catawba Riparian Buffer Rule
requirements, [15A NCAC 02B .0243(4) and (6)]
7, Any access corridor sh,aill not exceed 10 ft. in width and shall be restored to its origina 11
condition prior to the project. [15A NCAC 02B .0243(6))
B. All staging, including spoil, stockpile and construction material, shall occur outside of the
buffer. [15A NCAC 02B .0243(4)]
9. Work is to be conducted from land and from water, [15A NCAC 02H .0502 and 15A NCAC
02B .0243(8)1
10. Ali stormwater shall be directed as diffuse or sheet flow (not piped) at non-erosiRm.,
velocities through the protected lake buffer and should not re-concentrate befol
discharging into the lake. [15A NCAC 02B .0243(5)]
11, The applicant and/or authorized agent shall provide a completed Certificate of Completion
Form to the DWR 401 and Buffer Permitting Unit within ten days of project completion.
(available at: h,iIp::::: -ortal,ncdenr.or, we �t q/swp/ s/401/certsandperrnits,/ ns) or see
attached, [15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c) and 15A NCAC 026,0243(8)]
This Certification/Buffer Authorization can be contested as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of General Statute
150B by filing a written petition for an administrative hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings
Alicia Nesbit Fields
DWR # 14-1172
401/BUFFER APPROVAL
Page 3 of 3
Within sixty (60) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the OAH. A petition
considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received
the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5OOpm, excludi
official state holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at (919) 431-3100, provided the original and one copy of the petiti
along with any applicable OAH f1kng fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days following t
faxed transmission. I
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If sending via US Postal Service: If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc):
Office of Administrative Hearings Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center 1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-6,714 Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
John Evans, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter compiletes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the Catawba
Riparian Buffer Rules as described in 15A NCAC 02 B 0 07-6361
or si-iel-ton ,sullivan@ricdetir.,_goy if you have any questions or, concerns.
Karen H(isins, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
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Enclosures: GC 3898,- Certification of Completion Form
cc: Alfred Moss, Long Island Marine Construction, 7779 Hudson Chapel Rd., Catawba, NC 28609
Duke Energy Lake Services, PO Box 1006, Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWR MRO - file copy I
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit — file coll
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