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ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc
February 26, 2015 www.cwenv.com
Mr. David Brown
US Army Corps of Engineers
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 -2638
Ms Karen Higgins
NC DWR, Webscape Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
RE: Gash Creek Restoration Project
Henderson County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Brown and Ms Higgms
The attached Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted on behalf of WNC Resort
Properties, LLC represented by Mr. Tim Rice The project site is located off Brickyard Road in
Etowah, Henderson County, North Carolina The applicant is seeking a Nationwide Permit 27 for
bank stabilization along Gash Creek
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 828 -698 -9800 if you have any questions or comments
regarding the enclosed PCN A copy of this package has been sent to Ms. Andrea Leslie of the
NC Wildlife Resources Commission and Mr Bryan Tompkins of the US Fish and Wildlife
Service for review. A copy of this application has also been submitted to Mr Zan Price of the
NC Division of Water Resources, Asheville Regional Office
Respectfully,
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Kevin Mitchell R. Clement Riddle, P.W.S
Biologist Pnncipal
Copy Furmshed
NC Division of Water Resources, Asheville — Zan Price
NC Wildlife Resources Commission — Andrea Leslie
US Fish and Wildlife Service — Bryan Tompkins
224 South Grove Street, Suite F
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828 - 698 -9800 Tel
828 - 698.9003 Fax

Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name. Gash Creek Restoration Protect
2 Name of Property Owner /Applicant: WNC Resort Properties, LLC
3. Name of Consultant/Agent C1earWater Environmental Consultants, Inc
*Agent authonzahon needs to be attached
4 Related/previous Action ID numbers(s): N/A
5. Site Address: 470 Brickyard Road, Etowah, NC 28729
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7 City: Etowah
8. County. Henderson
9. Lat. 35.318657N Long - 82.601357W (Decimal Degrees, Please
10. Quadrangle Name- Horse Shoe
11. Waterway: Gash Creek
12. Watershed. French Broad 06010105
13. Requested Action•
X Nationwide Permit # 27
_ General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
— Pre - Application Request
The following information will be completed by the Corps office:
AID-
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Protect Description/Nature of Activity/Project Purpose:
Site/Waters Name
Keywords:

Cwa"r
Department of the Army NCDENR
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers NC DWR, Webscape Unit
Attn: Scott McLendon, Chief Regulatory Division Attn: Karen Higgins
PO Box 1890 512 North Salisbury Street
Wilmington, NC 28402 -1890 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
I, the current landowner /managing partner of the property identified below, hereby
authorize ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc (CEC) to act on my behalf as my
agent during the processing of. jurisdictional determination requests and permits to impact
Wetlands and Water of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act and /or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. CEC is
authorized to provide supplemental information as needed at the request of the USACE
or DWR.
Additionally, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, US Army Corps of
Engineers to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting on-
site investigations and issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of
the US subject to Federal ,jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and /or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
Property Owner of Record:
Property Owner of Address:
Phone Number
Property Location.
Owner/Managing Partner
Printed Name:
Owner/Managing Partner Signature:
Date
r
224 South Grove Street, Suite F
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: [phone]
www.cwenv.com

Parcel Information

Henderson County, NC Tax Parcel Report Monday, February 16. 2015
Henderson County WARNING: THIS IS NOT A SURVEY.
Geograplvc Irdomialion Systems (GIS)
200 North Grove Street All information or data provided (whether subscnbed, purchased or otherwise dwribuled) Is provided as is, without any
Handersonvile, NC 28792 warranties, Including the warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Henderson Cormly and its
P (1128) 6985124 employees make no warranties or guarantees, either express or implied. Use of the tntormetion or data subscrmed,
F (8261698-5122 purchased or otherwise dslnbuted. whether in hard copy or digital made, shall be at the user's own risk.
WARNING: THIS IS NOT A SURVEY
Parcel Information
Parcel Number:
9963128
Pin:
9529524218
Listed to:
RESORT
PRO
PRO PERTIES LLC
Neighborhood:
GOLF MTN ESTATES
Mailing Address:
1310 -A PATTON AVE
Township:
Mills River
Mailing City, State, Zip:
ASHEVILLE, NC 281506
Municipality:
UNINCORPORATED
Physical Address:
470 BRICKYARD RD
Fire District:
Deed:
1601/251
Plat:
Not Available
Date Recorded:
12/1912014
Elementary School
ETOWAH
District:
Revenue Stamps:
3933
Middle School District:
RUGBY MIDDLE
Property Description:
Lot # GOLF COURSE
High School District:
WEST HIGH
Map Sheet:
9529.D4
Soil:
Delanco (dillard) loam, 2
to 7 percent slopes
Assessed Acreage:
1718400
Voting Precinct:
Etoway Valley
Building Value:
$3,715,700.00
Commissioner District
5
Land Value:
$1,477,600.00
Agricultural District
None Found
Value To Be Billed:
$5,193,300.00
Henderson County WARNING: THIS IS NOT A SURVEY.
Geograplvc Irdomialion Systems (GIS)
200 North Grove Street All information or data provided (whether subscnbed, purchased or otherwise dwribuled) Is provided as is, without any
Handersonvile, NC 28792 warranties, Including the warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. Henderson Cormly and its
P (1128) 6985124 employees make no warranties or guarantees, either express or implied. Use of the tntormetion or data subscrmed,
F (8261698-5122 purchased or otherwise dslnbuted. whether in hard copy or digital made, shall be at the user's own risk.

Corps action ID no
M Office Use Only
o c DWQ project no
Form Version 13 Dec 10 2008
Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
la Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps
® Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
lb Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 27 or General Permit (GP) number
1c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ® No
ld Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
le Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit
❑ Yes ❑ 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
El Yes ®No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h
below
❑ Yes ® No
1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a Name of project
Gash Creek Restoration Project
2b County
Henderson
2c Nearest municipality / town
Etowah
2d Subdivision name:
N/A
2e NCDOT only, T.1 P. or state
project no
3. Owner Information
3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed
WNC Resort Properties, LLC
3b Deed Book and Page No
16011251
3c Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable)
Tim Rice
3d Street address
470 Backyard Road
D
3e City, state, zip
Etowah, NC 28729
3f Telephone no
828 -891 -7022 MAR 2 Mb
3g Fax no.:
3h Email address
I
timsrice @aol.com 401 8 BUFFER PERMITTING
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify
4b
Name
4c
Business name
(if applicable)
4d
Street address
4e
City, state, zip
4f
Telephone no
4g. Fax no
4h
Email address
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a
Name
R Clement Riddle
5b
Business name
(if applicable).
ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc
5c.
Street address
224 South Grove Street, Suite F
5d
City, state, zip
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
5e. Telephone no
828 -698 -9800
5f
Fax no..
n/a
g
Email address
clement @cwenv com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)
9529524218
lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees)
Latitude 35 318657 N Longitude - 82.601357W
(DD DDDDDD) ( -DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size
Parcel is +/- 174 acres Approximately 1,400 linear feet
of Gash Creek is in the project area
2. Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc) to
proposed project
Gash Creek
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water
C
2c River basin
French Broad 06010105
3. Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the at the time this
project of
application Existing conditions on site include a golf resort with a 27 hole golf course General land use in the vicinity is
residential
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
There are no wetlands within the project area
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property
Approximately 1,400 linear feet of Gash Creek and approximately 150 linear feet of unnamed tributaries to Gash Creek
are in the project area
3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of the project is to use bioengineenng techniques to stabilize
Gash Creek The Golf Club would like to address erosion along Gash Creek in order to prevent further degradation of
the golf course and cart paths (See Attached Representative Photos).
3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used,
The project includes the construction of four geolifts, one brush mattress, three constructed riffles, and one stone toe In
addition, six areas will be sloped, seeded, matted, and live staked Reaches not proposed for grading, but lack woody
vegetation will be live staked Woody vegetation will be installed during the dormant season
A np rap apron is also proposed to accommodate an existing drainage pipe outlet at station 6 +00
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have Jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
Comments -
4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company
Name (if known)
Other
4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5. Project History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
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6. Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b If yes, explain
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
la 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
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ POT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments
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)
S1 ®P ❑ T
Bank Stabilization
Gash Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
10
1,400
S2 ®P ❑ T
Bank Stabilization
UT Gash Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
3
20
S3 ® P ❑ T
Bank Stabilization
UT Gash Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
3
20
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tributary impacts
1,440
31 Comments, Bank stabilization impacts on Gash Creek include a combination of geolifts, brush mattresses, bank sloping,
toe protection, constructed riffles, and rock apron Impacts on two unnamed hibutanes to Gash Creek are associated with
bank sloping on Gash Creek In order to match graded slopes on Gash Creek, grading will need to occur on both tnbutanes.
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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 ❑ PEI T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g Comments
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If Pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e.
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
number
of pond
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g Comments,
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no*
51 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
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Tem ora T
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer impacts
6i Comments
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D Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
The proposed project is designed to utilize natural materials and methods for stream restoration and stabilization such as
geolifts, brush mattresses, bank sloping, and constructed riffles
1b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques
Silt fencing would be installed on the stream side of all temporary stockpiles Excess excavated material would be disposed of
in upland areas or approved off -site waste area Work will be staged so that no more creek bank will be disturbed than can be
stabilized at the end of the work day Construction equipment will be operated from high ground
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ® No
2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply)
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank*
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c Comments
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached
❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested
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 - npanan wetland mitigation requested
acres
4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested.
acres
4h Comments
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
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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 ripanan buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
❑ Yes ® No
1b If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why
Comments
❑ Yes El No
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2 Stormwater Management Plan
2a What is the overall percent Imperviousness of this project?
0
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 project would not add
additional impervious surface to the project area
2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan
2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Certified Local Government
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
apply (check all that apply)
❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
El HQW
❑ ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other.
4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes
® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Cleanng House'? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter)
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comments
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 0200)?
2b
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s)
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El 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
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
Wastewater will not be generated as a result of this proposed project
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
C9 Yes El 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
❑ Raleigh
❑ Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS County data and Natural Heritage Program (NHP) data The NHP data indicates a historical occurrence of the
mountain sweet pitcherplant (Saracenia rubra ssp /onesn) within the property boundary NHP data indicated that recent
searches were unsuccessful in locating mountain sweet pitcher plant There are also documented findings of swamp pink
(Helonras bullata) within 2 miles of the project area Both species occur in mountain bogs or other weltand habitats
Suitable habitat does not exist within the project site (See Attached Respresentative Photographs) It is the opinion of
CEC that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect the mountain sweet pitcher plant or swamp pink
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?
South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS Impact will not occur in a marine system
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'?
National Register of Historic Places records maintained by the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and
available on SHPO's HPOWEB GIS Service The Bryn Avon House (HPO Site ID HN0072) is located approximately 2 4
miles to the southeast of the project site It is the opinion of CEC that the proposed project will not threaten the integrity
of this site
S. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year Foodplain?
® Yes ❑ No
8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements* Applicant will comply with the Henderson County Floodplain
ordinance and obtain approval by Henderson County and /or FEMA prior to construction
8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplam determination? FEMA Map Service Center FEMA map number
3700952800K, effective date October 2, 2009; 3700952900J , effective October 2, 2008
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a
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
A licant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided
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DESIGN PROFILE FOLLOWS EXISTING STREAM THALWEG, WITH MINOR ALIGNMENT SHIFTS AS
INDI CA TED ON PLANS.
ALL TREES, UTILITIES AND OTHER SITE FEATURES SHALL BE PROTECTED UNLESS MARKED FOR
REMOVAL.
CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE UTILITIES MARKED IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
WORK MUST PROCEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 401, 404 AND FLOODPLAIN PERMIT CONDITIONS.
WORK SHALL BE STAGED SUCH THAT NO MORE CREEK BANK IS DISTURBED THAN CAN BE STABILIZED
AT THE END OF THAT WORK DAY.
EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL MUST BE DISPOSED IN APPROVED UPLAND AREAS OR OFF -SITE.
ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO MOBILIZATION AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO BE FREE
OF LEAKS.
FUELING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A CONTAINED AREA AT LEAST 200 FEET FROM FLOWING WATER.
TREES AND LOGS REMOVED DURING GRADING SHALL BE SALVAGED FOR ON -SITE USE AS IN THE
PROJECT UNLESS DIRECTED OTHERWISE. LOGS AND CLEARING DEBRIS NOT USEFUL TO THE PROJECT
SHALL BE DISPOSED OFF -SITE.
GEOLIFTS, BRUSH MATTRESSES AND LIVE STAKES SHALL BE INSTALLED DURING THE DORMANT
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Jurisdictional Determination Information

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
State NC County/pansh/borough Henderson City Etowah
Center coordinates of site (fat/long in degree decimal format) Lat. 35 318657° 8i, Long -82 601357° w
Universal Transverse Mercator
Name of nearest waterbody Gash Creek
Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) into which the aquatic resource flows French Broad
Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) French Broad 06010105
® Check if map /diagram of review area and/or potential Jurisdictional areas is/are available upon request.
® Check if other sites (e g, offstte 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).
SECTION il: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There ME "navigable waters of the US " within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the
review area [Required]
® Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide
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 AM "waters of the US" within Clean Water Act (CWA) junsdiction (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): i
® TNWs, including territorial seas
® Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
® 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
® 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 junsdichonal waters
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 1,550 linear feet 2 -10 width (ft) and/or acres
Wetlands acres
c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on atablisbHW_W
Elevation of established OHWM (if known)
2. Non - regulated waters /wetlands (check if applicable):3
Q Potentially jurisdictional waters and /or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional
Explain
i Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section III below
2 For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a 7NW and that typically flows year -round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally"
(e g, typically 3 months)
I Supporting documentation is presented in Section III F

SECTION 111: CWA ANALYSIS
A TNWs AND WETLANDS ADJACENT TO TNWs
The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is a TNW, complete
Section III.A.I and Section III.D.I only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections III.A.I and
and Section II1.D.l.; otherwise, see Section HLB below
1. TNW
Identify TNW.
Summarize rationale supporting determination
Wetland adjacent to TNW
Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is "adjacent"
B. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOT A TNW) 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 III.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 waterbody° 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 1H.B.1 for
the tributary, Section III.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section HLB3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite
and offsite. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section III.0 below
1. Characteristics of non -TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
(i) General Area Conditions:
Watershed size
Drainage area �Lfst
Average annual rainfall inches
Average annual snowfall inches
(ii) Physical Characteristics:
(a) Relationship with TNW
❑ Tributary flows directly into TNW
❑ Tributary flows through 7LPisd tributaries before entering TNW
Project waters are , c1[I:ftil river miles from TNW
Project waters are clk river miles from RPW
Project waters arc ekLitit aerial (straight) miles from TNW
Project waters are R Llat aerial (straight) miles from RPW
Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries Explain
Identify flow route to TNW5
Tributary stream order, if known
4 Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features generally and in the and
West
` Flow route can be desenbLd by identifying, c g, tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW

(b) General Tributary Characteristics (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 y;� ,feert-
Average side slopes _i7 -JR.
Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply)
❑ silts ❑ Sands
❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravel
❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation Type/% cover
❑ Other Explain
❑ Concrete
❑ Muck
Tributary condition/stability [e g , highly eroding, sloughing banks] Explain
Presence of run/ntfle/pool complexes Explain
Tributary geometry
Tributary gradient (approximate average slope) %
(c) Flow
Tributary provides for List
Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year
Describe flow regime:
Other information on duration and volume
Surface flow isek't. Characteristics
Subsurface flow 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
❑
❑ changes in the character of soil
❑
❑ shelving
❑
❑ vegetation matted down, bent, or absent
❑
❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away
❑
❑ sediment deposition
❑
❑ water staining
❑
❑ other (list)
❑ Discontinuous OHWM.r 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 markmgs/charactenstics
❑ tidal gauges
❑ other (list).
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
the presence of litter and debris
destruction of terrestrial vegetation
the presence of wrack line
sediment sorting
scour
multiple observed or predicted flow events
abrupt change in plant community
inc lateral extent of CWAjunsdiction (check all that apply)
Mean High Water Mark indicated by
❑ survey to available datum,
❑ physical markings,
❑ vegetation linestchanges in vegetation types
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
❑ Aquatictwildlife 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 Explain
Surface flow is: litlt�List
Characteristics
Subsurface flow. L t 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/bamer Explain-
(d) Proximity (Relationship) to TNW
Project wetlands are PIWIM river miles from TNW
Project waters are deli 0 aerial (straight) miles from TNW
Flow is from: "LW.
Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the ekIast floodplain
(ii) Chemical Characteristics
Characterize wetland system (e g , water color is clear, brown, oil film on surface, water quality, general watershed
characteristics, etc ) Explain
identify specific pollutants, if known
(iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply):
❑ Riparian buffer Characteristics (type, average width)
❑ Vegetation type/percent cover Explain
❑ Habitat for
❑ Federally Listed species Explain findings
❑ Fish/spawn areas Explain findings
❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species Explain findings
❑ Aquatic/wildlife diversity Explain findings
3 Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if an )
All wetland(s) being considered in the cumulative analysis EM
Approximately ( ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis

For each wetland, specify the following
Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres) Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres)
Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed
C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION
A significant nexus analysts 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, a 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 TNW9
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and bfecycle 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)-
I TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area
® TNWs linear feet width (ft), Or, acres
® Wetlands adjacent to TNWs acres
2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
® Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year -round are junsdictional Provide data and rationale indicating that
tributary is perennial Gash Creek appears as a blue line stream on the USGS Map, Tributaries have strong bed and bank and
continuous flow
® 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

Provide estimates forjunsdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply)
® Tributary waters 1,550 linear feet 2 -10 width (ft)
® Other non - wetland waters acres
Identify type(s) of waters
3. Non -RPWs8 that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
® 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 111 C
Provide estimates for junsdictional waters within the review area (check all that apply)
® Tributary waters linear feet width (ft)
® Other non - wetland waters acres
Identify type(s) of waters
Wetlands directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
0 Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are junsdictional as adjacent wetlands
0 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
0 Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where tributaries typically flow "seasonally " Provide data indicating that tributary
seasonal in Section 111 B and rationale in Section III D 2, above Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly
abutting an RPW
Provide acreage estimates forjunsdictional wetlands in the review area acres
Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
® 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 arejunsidictional 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 junsdictional Data supporting this
conclusion is provided at Section III.0
Provide estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres
7. Impoundments of jurisdictional waters.
As a general rule, the impoundment of a junsdictional tributary remains jurisdictional
Demonstrate that impoundment was created from "waters of the U S ," or
' Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1-6), or
is Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below)
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):10
® 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
® Interstate isolated waters Explain
® Other factors Explain
"See Footnote g 3
To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section III D 6 of the Instructional Guidebook
10 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 eilh the process described in the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regarding CHIA Act Jurisdiction Following Rapanos.

Identifv water body and summarize rationale supporting determination:
Provide estimates for Junsdictional 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
Wetlands acres
F. NON - JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Q If potential wetlands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the cntena 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- lunsdictional waters to the review area, where the sole potential basis of junsdiction 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 C, rivers, streams) linear feet width (ft)
Q Lakes/ponds acres
® Other non - wetland waters acres List type of aquatic resource
® Wetlands acres
Provide acreage estimates for non -junsdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such
a finding is required for Junsdiction (check all that apply)
I* NNon - wetland waters (i e, rivers, streams) linear feet, width (ft)
Lakes/ponds acres
Other non - wetland waters acres List type of aquatic resour e
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
Q 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 1.24K, Horse Shoe
® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey Citation
Q National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name
® State/Local wetland inventory map(s)
® FEMA/FIRM maps
® 100 -year Floodplam Elevation is (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
® Photographs ® Aerial (Name & Date) NCCGIA, 2010
or ❑ Other (Name & Date)
Previous determination(s) File no and date of response letter
Applicable/supporting case law
® Applicable/supporting scientific literature
Q Other information (please specify)
B ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD: JD form applies to Gash Creek and unnamed tributaries within the project area