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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150406 Ver 1_401 Application_20150415ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS, INC. Planning for a Better Environment : I0 1:I0 •�" O1 I V 114' i P.O. Box 3368 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Telephone: 252 -441 -0239 Fax: 252- 441 -0721 Q 1 p 4 0 Email: obxwood ®yahoo.com 1'0: North Carolina Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit Attn: Ms. Karen Higgins �w 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650 -cam DATE: 308 NO.: RE: G+ A'I -I ACHED April 23, 2015 015- 017 -PT Lot 41 — Section 7 — Whalehead Club COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS 5 4 -22 -15 Signed/Dated Pre - Construction Notification Form 5 3 -17 -15 Signed/Dated Authorization to Act as Representative Form 5 4 -22 -15 Letter to The Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank — Confirmation of Acceptance of Mitigation Credits' 5 4 -23 -15 Confirmation Letter from the Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank 5 4 -22 -15 8 u 11 -Site Plan 1 4 -23 -15 $240.00 Application Fee T717or ARE SUBMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: your approval ❑ • For your use ❑ • As requested REMARKS: COPY TO: Project File Dream Builders /Attn: Mr. Ali Amini Review & Comment Signature /Notarization SIGNED: ZZ LJ,22Z Ce ge H. Wood, CEP, PWS Environmental Professionals, Inc. ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS, INC. Planning for a Better Environment P.O. Box 3368 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Telephone: 252 -441 -0239 Fax: 252 -441 -0721 Email: obxwood@yahoo.com TO: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Mr. Josh Pelletier 2407 West Fifth Street Washington, NC 27889 ATTACHED LEIT R OF TRANSMITTAL DATE: April 23, 2015 JOB NO.: 015 -017 RE: Lot 41 — Section 7 — Whalehead Club COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS 1 4 -22 -15 Signed/Dated Pre - Construction Notification Form 1 3 -17 -15 Signed/Dated Authorization to Act as Representative Form 1 4 -22 -15 Letter to The Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank — Confirmation of Acceptance of Mitigation Credits 1 4 -23 -15 Confirmation Letter from the Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank 1 4 -22 -15 8 x I I- Site Plan 1 4 -22 -15 24 x 36 - Site Plan THESE ARE SUBMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: I For your approval ❑ For your use ❑ As requested REMARKS: ❑ Review & Comment o Signature /Notarization COPY TO: Project File Dream Builders Construction & Development. LLC (Attn: Mr. Ali Amini) SIGNED: Ge rge H. Wood, CEP, PWS Environmental Professionals, Inc. Of WALk9O 0 1 > P � Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 4 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing la Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps X❑ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 18 or General Permit (GP) number, 1 c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) Q 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1e Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ❑X No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes 0 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 ❑X Yes ❑ No 1g Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties If yes, answer 1 h below M Yes ❑ No 1 h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a Name of project Envision Future, LLC 2b County Currituck 2c Nearest municipality / town Corolla 2d Subdivision name Whalehead Club 2e NCDOT only, T I P or state project no N/A 3. Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed Judith Ann Garrett 3b Deed Book and Page No Book 511 - Page 576 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) N/A 3d Street address- P O Box 242 3e City, state, zip Queen Anne, MD 21657 3f Telephone no 3g. Fax no - 3h Email address - Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify, Buyer 4b Name Mr William McKinney 4c Business name (if applicable) Envision Future, LLC 4d Street address 15030 Walking Stick Way 4e City, state, zip Haymarket, VA 20169 4f. Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name George H Wood, PWS 5b Business name (if applicable) Environmental Professionals, Inc. 5c. Street address P O Box 3368 - 1404 S Virginia Dare Trail 5d City, state, zip Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 5e Telephone no 252 -441 -0239 (Office) 252 -423 -1234 (Cell) 5f Fax no 252 -441 -0721 5g Email address obxwood @yahoo.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID)' 1115AO000041007 1b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): I Latitude 36 353788 Longitude -75 820972 1c Property size 046 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project; Atlantic Ocean 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water SC 2c River basin j Pasquotank 3. Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application This is an unimproved lot that is between two lots improved with single - family residences 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0,22 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 0 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project Fill wetlands to provide for residential construction, parking, and setbacks for wastewater disposal 3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used Bulldozer to Gear lot, dump truck and bulldozer to smooth fill 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? ❑x Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments, 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary Q Final 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas> Name (if known) George H wood, PWS Agency /Consultant Company Environmental Professionals, Inc Other 4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation Submitted for approval April 3, 2015 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past ❑ Yes Q No ❑ Unknown 5b N/A If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased projects ❑ Yes Q No 6b N/A If yes, explain Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 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 Wetland Impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 2b Type of Impact 2c Type of wetland 2d Forested 2e Type of jurisdiction Corps (404,10) or DWQ (401, other) 2. Area of impact (acres) W1 P Fill Hardwood Flat Yes Corps 019 W2 Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W3 Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W4 Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W5 Choose one Choose one Yes/No - Wg Choose one Choose one Yes/No - 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 Stream impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b Type of impact 3c Stream name 3d Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e Type of jurisdiction 3f Average stream width (feet) 3g Impact length (linear feet) S1 Choose one S2 Choose one S3 - Choose one - S4 Choose one S5 Choose one - Sg Choose one 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 31 Comments Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 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 Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary 4b Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c Type of impact 4d Waterbody type 4e Area of impact (acres) 01 Choose one Choose O2 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 Choose one Choose 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below 5a Pond ID number 5b Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d Stream Impacts (feet) 5e Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 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) 5I Size of pond watershed (acres). 5k Method of construction 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWO) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation, then you. MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a. Project is in which protected basm2 ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other 6b Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary 6c Reason for impact 6d Stream name 6e Buffer mitigation required? 6f Zone 1 impact (square feet ) 6g Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 - Yes/No B2 - Yes/No B3 - Yes/No B4 - Yes/No B5 - Yes/No B6 - Yes/No 6h Total Buffer Impacts: 61 Comments Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Only the areas necessary for single -family residential construction and setbacks for wastewater have been filled lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Fill is proposed to be placed with a 3 1 slope and silt fence at the toe of fill 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? ❑x Yes ❑ No 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑X DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? M Mitigation bank ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank The Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Non - riparian wetland Type, Choose one Type Choose one Quantity. 0 39 Quantity Quantity 3c Comments 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Pro ram 4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation, stream temperature Choose one 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 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a descnption of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 i 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 7 of 10 A E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project Include or Is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers Identified ❑ Yes Q No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan Included If no, explain why ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent Imperviousness of this project? 238% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? 0 Yes ❑ No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why N/A 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan Infiltration swales as required by Curntuck County 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? Currituck County 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government's jurisdiction Is this project? Curntuck ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b Which of the following locally- Implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes 0 No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review OCoastal counties ❑HQW 4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ORW (check all that apply) H Session Law 2006 -246 ❑Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes Q No attached 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? 0 Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? 0 Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the El Yes Q No use of public (federal /state) land? lb 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 MX No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑X No 2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s), N/A 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in 0 Yes Q 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 N/A 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 On -Site Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009 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 ❑X 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 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? web site 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat'? ❑ Yes Q No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? non -water 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 ❑X 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? within a developed subdivision 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No 8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements Elevation of structure 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Flood Maps George H Wood, PWS O4 -22 -2015 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant/Agen s SYgnature ( ent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided Page 10 of 10 AUTHORIZAnON TO ACT A�REPR6SBM MTM FORM Umdowmr of raoad vxhwixa Eovko ntetaal Pmfeaslm ds tort. ar �. Cato dm try a gadw cw4romaer of and sib Whrmadm deriaaio at Cavito==W mphtmy }wieQi d=s-. 2. «ter the site whb 6a reg himy opmda (1^ U.S. Army Carpe dFbtgtaeera. 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Corps' Project Number: Waterway: Permittee's Name: Location of Impact: Permit Action: Impacts (Acres/Linear Feet): Impact NWl Classification: Impact Hydrolic Unit Code: Anticipated Mitigation: Application in Process Non - Riparian — Nearest Water Body Atlantic Ocean Envision Future, LLC Whalehead, Currituck County. North Carolina NW #18 0.19 Acres None Pasquotank 03010205 0.39 Acres Thank you for providing a letter of acceptance for these proposed impacts. Sincerely. Environmental Professionals. Inc. Geor a H. Wood, CEP. PWS P.Q. BOX 3368 • DILL DE%'I1. HILT 4. ,NOR, H CARQLISA 27949 "1 ELEPHONI:: 252441 -0239 • FAX: 252 - 141.0721 • E LUI.: ob%wood'd�yaboo.com The Great Dismal Swamp Restoration Bank, LLC P. 0. Box 6186 Chesapeake, VA 23323 April 23, 2015 Mr George Wood Environmental Professionals, Inc. P.O. Box 3368 KIII Devil Hills, NC 27948 RF Envision Future, LLC Whalehead Currituck County, NC Dear Mr. Wood: Phone (757) 487 -3441 Fax (757) 487 -8680 The following price quote is given in reply to your request for the purchase of 0 39 wetland mitigation credits (HUC Code 03010205) from The Great Dismal Swamp RestorationBank Timberlake Farm These credits are currently available from our Timberlake mitigation bank. The cost will be Eight Thousand, Five Hundred, Eighty Dollars ($ 8,580.00). This quote will expire on July 31, 2015. You will need to submit to the USCOE the necessary application for said mitigation, and receive USCOE permission to furnish said required credits from our Timberlake bank. To complete this transaction, we will require payment in full. Once payment is received, the credit sale will be reported to the US Army Corps of Engineers. Please provide and /or confirm the following information: Corps Project q: Waterway: Non- Riparian — Nearest Water Body Atlantic Ocean Permittee Name: Envision Future, LLC Locality of Impact: Whalehead - Currituck County, NC Permit action (i.e., IP, NWP -39, enforcement, etc.) NW18 Impacts (acres /linear feet): 0.39 Impacts NWI classification: None Impacts Hydrologic Unit Code: 03010205 Mitigation Bank, Permittee, and Consultant agree not to discuss with any other party the details and /or priung of this agreement, unless necessary for regulatory matters. Information contained herein shall be held in the strictest confidence. Thank you for allowing us to quote on this project. We look forward to working with you. 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