Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023001 Ver 1_2023-001_Stream Call_4358 Bridges Street_Carteret_final_20230504ROY COOPER lktv Governor ELIZABETH S. BISERSecretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality May 4, 2023 Medical Park Partners, LLC Attn: Todd Fischer 17 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 DWR Project # 20230493 Carteret County Subject: Appeal of Stream Determination for in accordance with the standardized "Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and Their Origins" Project: 4358 Bridges Street Address: 4358 Bridges Street, Morehead City Location: Lat., Long: 34.731720,-76.775491 Dear Mr. Fischer: On April 5, 2023, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) received a request from Davey Resources Group on behalf of Medical Park Partners, LLC, to appeal an on -site Stream Determination made by DWR. On April 27, 2023, Stephanie Goss and Shelton Sullivan of DWR conducted an on -site inspection of the feature on the site in accordance with the standardized "Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and Their Origins" which includes the North Carolina Stream ID Manual Version 4.11. Christian Preziosi and John Perry of Davey Resource Group accompanied DWR during the site visit. The enclosed maps depict the feature evaluated and this information is also summarized in the table below. Features were evaluated for being ephemeral, and at least intermittent This letter only addresses the applicability of the stated regulations on the features identified on the subject property and/or within the proposed project area. This letter does not approve any activity within waters of the state. There may be other regulated waters, streams or other features located on the property or adjacent property that do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any waters, streams, or other features on the site, including the features identified in this letter, may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act. Please note that the DWR acknowledges all areas and boundaries identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers as jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands. The following table lists the features observed and evaluated for the appeal determination during the DWR site visit. See the attached maps for reference. Table 1: Features observed by DWR. (See Maps) D E Q ,fJ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA (J1(�.'�O'�.(�OQO Department of Emlmnmenfal Duali� Page 2 of 7 4358 Bridges Street DWR # 20230493 Feature ID Feature 1 Feature Type: stream (ephemeral, intermittent, perennial), ditch, swale, wetland, other Start @ Stop @ Stream DWR Flag: at Continues off Intermittent — 34.731391, property -76.774794 Depicted on Depicted on Soil Survey USGS Topo No No This appeal stream determination replaces the determination originally performed by the Division as documented in their letter dated February 6, 2023, attached for reference. This appeal determination shall expire five years from the date of this letter. This appeal stream determination is final and binding and can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Codes. Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at http:/Iwww.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431-3000. A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on: William F. Lane, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Any inquiries regarding applicability to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act should be directed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office at (910) 251-4811. If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please call Shelton Sullivan with the DWR at (919) 707-3636 or shelton.sullivan@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: ftp�t, sass 5755ABF0CD80B428... Stephanie Goss, Supervisor 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Attachments: Site Map, Photo(s), NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map, Stream Rating Form(s), DWR Original Stream Call Letter from 2/6/2023 cc: 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch project file Michael Mellinger, DWR Wilmington Regional Office, via email Christian Preziosi, Davey Resource Group, via email Filename: 20230493_Appeal Decision_4324 Bridges Street_ Carteret Page 3 of 7 4358 Bridges Street DWR # 20230493 r0orehead City f'r mart' S �Fa NRCS Soil Survey 4358 Bridges Street USGS Topoe aQSSZ Rrirlaoc C+rmo+ Map � r Revised Strea Feature 1 Approximate Start Point 434,731391,-76.774794 Page 6 of 7 4358 Bridges Street DWR # 20230493 DWR Stream Form: Feature 1 Upstream of Start Point �vtr NCDWO Stream Identifration Form Version 4.11 —,,CiFP, _ DOW H -fir Rrajowlils. Laffhrdor EvaluaW: 4 L r 40� County- � v*%Lflngltude:ToW PcEms; yE,phemeral streamDetenninadon (dr•Ele onej OthersrrosmAsorAD"ffra�r��,7a+�r IntnunItterlt Perennial eg.Oua�Nsme: ifr1flor rai,fx30• % A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent i - Weak Moderate Strong 1' Oonlimoy of channel bid aW bank 0 2 3 2. Sinuosiry of channel along rha" 0 3 a. In-ghennel Aructure: ex. riffle-poQl, step -Pool, la I uence f1S1 0 1 2 3 4. PartKle Size of 3lream substrate a 2 3 5. kryWfebd gC00pl81n 1 2 2 3 3 5. 00228itiorati bars orbexhes 1 7. R&MrTl aruwial de sits 8. Headoulo - — 1 2 3 - - 1 7 3 9. oracle OM"I 0-5 1 1 5 10. Nalural valley 015 J 1.5 11. secede or qmw order charnel ■ 0 Yes = s "awl dlldtieaare nd raced, see dlscuaMm . manual T B. Hvdrobav fSubtolal = q. 12. Presence of 8esfaflax 0 1 13. con axle loader* 4 v 1 2 3 14. Lear IiMv 1.5 1 0 15. SedFrear t on plards ar debris IMI 1 1.5 16. anlo-de4fis lines or piles 0 1 1.5 17. Soilfia5e4 ewderloe of high mler tpb e? No = 0 = C. BiO100Y {Subbo of = --- 18- Fibrous roots in elreembed 3 CD 1 0 19- Rooted upland ply in atmarn4ed a 1 0 20. Macroberlthos (now dwerw alyd abwnaniM 0 1 3 21 Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 S 22. Fish 0 0.5 015 1 1 1-4 1.5 23. Crayf" - 24. Amphlbipm 0.5 1 1.5 2$. Ape U.S 1 1-5 26 Wetliprw DWINS in Sty IMbw FACW ■ 0.79; 013L w 1.5 Other w iD W*nrial slreuens maw also hr, idenlffied ising other nrghgd$. Sfe p. 35 of manual. f+lotes; . _ j Starch- I Page 7 of 7 4358 Bridges Street DWR # 20230493 DWR Stream Form Downstream of Feature 1 Start Point NC DWQ Stream Identificati-m Furkil Version 4.11 Date: �raJacUSh= I alitwds; Evouator W~1 iCauroyca4 kJtrarrgltuda; Tout PiDil . Stmw Mterminatlon (circle one) CWher &l ra at raasr rnref rm* LPhem�Y i Intermwem Parennlal # g. oupd ?lama_ rY ;: $9 ar erers" if �t 30, A. G@0!noophology {Subtotal =_ -- Agent Weals Moderate Strong 1° Continuity olcttiannel bed all b$nk I] 2 3 2. Sinuosi of manna! along along IhaWn _ 0 3 3. In-hannel uknxAvre: ox. riffle -Pool. SteP -Poal. raj 1 : 3 n ads Lmgnce / 4. Parkm Ai;,66dream substr2le Q 2 3 5. Aclivellrelicl floodplain 1 2 6 poeililpnal bar% or benches 0 2 3 7. Recenl alluvial dePosike 1 2 $. HQidmkbt O 4 2 3 9. Crmade rwtrol %.t "4_ Plil 0 1 1.5 10. MEIILUal Malley 0 1_l} 11. Second all greater order channei _ = Yes E 3 a+lir l.0lches are r*1 ril see dilcum m in MWWW B. 1 I rpbgy Subtal?l = 12. Presence of Basellow 1 2 13. Im oxidizing bacteria 0 2 3 14. Leaf litter 15 0_5 0 15. Sedimenl wr plantg ar lRi&;s 0.5 1 1$_ Or anic debris lines or plies -n , _ 1 1,5 -L7. 3oil.bsQeri evidence of high water table? NO = 0 - . E&ioi0gy (Subtatat G - 19. Fibl roots In Wwmbed I 2 1 l} 19. Rimtae ill pLnnts in ekrearnbed 2 i i} 24. Mamb-anthos �rwke dicer#¢y enu abundant) 0 1 3 21. Aqulusks 1 2 3 22. FM _Q 015 1 1 1.5 23. Cr 111 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians { 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 05 1 75 26. VVaCaIn elreambed FA 4V ' 0.751 COL = 1 Other F. 0 'Perennial a4 kvm rnsy also be idemifieG us:ngpiher methods. Sue o 35 4f manual. Nolen: Sketch-. DocuSign Envelope ID: B158EB38-1122-4ACB-A757-AD7F90F6A512 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S. BISER Secretary RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR. Director NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality February 6, 2023 DWR 2023-001 Carteret County Wellons Grandchildren, LLC Gaye Wellons Mashburn PO Box 1018 Morehead City, NC 28557 Subject: On- Site Determination for Stream Features [15A NCAC 02B .0610] Site Address / Location: 4324 Bridges Street Extension Morehead City, NC 28557 Dear Mr. Wellons: On January 25, 2023, DWR staff, Holley Snider and Michael Meilinger, conducted an on -site review of features located on the subject property to determine the applicability of the above -noted state regulations. The attached maps depict the location of the features that were evaluated during our site visit. The attached initialed and dated sketch accurately depicts all Division stream determinations conducted during the site visit. The stream feature labeled with a purple line starting at the pin location at 34.73160,-76.77514 shows the ephemeral/intermittent point of this feature. Downstream of this point has been identified as a jurisdictional stream. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. The owner (or future owners) should notify the Division (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future correspondences concerning this property. Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the Division may request a determination by the Director of Water Resources. This determination is final and binding, unless an appeal request is made within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing. If sending via U.S. Postal Service: Katie Merritt - DWR 401 & Buffer If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.) Katie Merritt - DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor Permitting Branch Supervisor 1617 Mail Service Center 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NO iH'"" 919.707.9000 aaum�m m rNwa.rmni a+im DocuSign Envelope ID: B158EB38-1122-4ACB-A757-AD7F90F6A512 DWR # 2023-001 4324 Bridges St. Ext. Morehead City Carteret County Page 2 of 5 The owner/future owners should notify the Division (including any other local, state and federal agencies) of this determination concerning any future correspondence regarding the subject property. This project may require a Section 404/401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed activity. This letter only addresses the features on the subject property and/or within the proposed project area and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that do not appear on the attached maps. Any of the features on the site may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act. If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Michael Meilinger at 910-796-9577 or Michael.meilinger@ncdenrgov. This determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 & 4 of G.S. 150B. Sincerely, EHDocuSigned by- , 54 E. 3ABA14AC7DC434... Morella Sanchez -King Regional Operation Supervisor Wilmington Regional Office Enclosures: USGS Topographical Map, NRCS Soil Survey, Site Map, Site Map with Lidar cc: Roy Brown low, Tidewater Associates (via email) Tom Charles, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office (via email) DWR LF files Filename: Stream Call_4324 Bridges St Ext_Morehead City_CarteretCo_Jan.23 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CARCLINA 919.707.9000 a.n.m.m of a.mo... W a..i� DocuSign Envelope ID: B158EB38-1122-4ACB-A757-AD7F90F6A512 USGS Topo Map a uayoeacon •.--vvvr NCRS Soil Survey DWR # 2023-001 4324 Bridges St. Ext. Morehead City Carteret County Page 3 of 5 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 a.n.m.m of EW.o .mr a..i� DocuSign Envelope ID: B158EB38-1122-4ACB-A757-AD7F90F6A512 DWR # 2023-001 4324 Bridges St. Ext. Morehead City Carteret County Page 4 of 5 Site Map North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA 919.707.9000 aw.m.m of EW.o .mr a..i� DocuSign Envelope ID: B158EB38-1122-4ACB-A757-AD7F90F6A512 Site Map with LIDAR 1e! • i y�++y 1 DWR # 2023-001 4324 Bridges St. Ext. Morehead City Carteret County Page 5 of 5 D � � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NORTH CAROLINA �/ DW.b.M.1 EW.m —al Outl Processing Information Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered. Project Name: * Is this a transportation project?* Is this request for a mitigation site?* What type of request is this?* 4324 Bridges Street Extension Property Yes • No Yes No Buffer Isolated Wetland Check all that apply. Owner/Applicant Information Owner Information Name on the Recorded Deed:* Wellons Grandchildren, LLC Responsible Party : Gaye Wellons Mashburn (for LLC, Corporations, businness, agency, etc.) Telephone Number: 252.726.2151 ext 4 How would you like to received your determination?* USPS Email Mailing Address:* Street Address POB 1018 Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Morehead City NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28557 USA Is there an agent or consultant responsible for the request? Yes No Attach agent authorization letter: * Bridges St Ext Agent Authorization_Signed.pdf PDF only IP Stream Determination Stream 28.31 KB Agent/Consultant Information Agent/Consultant Information How would you like to receive your USPS determination letter?* Email Name of Agent: * Roy Brownlow Company Name:* Tidewater Associates, Inc. Email Address: * RBrownlow@tidewaterenc.com Project and Site Information Project Information Has anyone form DWR done a previous site visit?* Yes No Other Date of Visit: Site Information Nearest Highway/Street: * Bridges Street Extension Nearest Town: * Morehead City Nearest Named Stream: * Unnmamed Tributary to Peltier Creek River Basin: * White Oak County: Carteret Please attach a map of the site indicating project boundaries on the USGS 1:24,000 Topo. Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document Bridges St Ext USGS Topo.pdf 889.44KB Pdf file type only TOPO map look up: https:Hviewer.nationalmap.gov/basic/ Please attach a map of the site indicating project boundaries on the NRCS Soil Survey. Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document 4324 Bridges St Ext Soils Map.pdf 756.84KB Pdf file type only Soil Survey Link: https://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/surveylist/soils/survey/state/?stateld=NC Latitude and Longitude Please provide the Latitude and Longitude for physical location for the determination that. If you have a physical address you can look up the Latitude and Longitude by typing in an address or filling out the information manually. Choose below how you would like to provide this information. Latitude: 34.43.52.47 Longitude:-76.46.27.33 Misc attachments: Sign and Submit By digitally signing below, I certify that: Address Lookup Manually Bridges St Ext LiDAR map.pdf Bridges St Parcel Map.pdf pdf or kmz file types only 606.63KB 792.38KB • I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form; • I agree that submission of this form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act") • I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act'); • I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND • I intend to electronically sign and submit the "Determination Request' form." Signature * AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM Please note that multiple forms may be necessary if there are more than two owners of the property. PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: STREET ADDRESS OF EXISTING HOME or LATITUDE/LONGITUDE OF NEW CONSTRUCTION: 4324 Bridges Street Ext Morehead City, NC 28557 Parcel ID: 636616846448000 Property Owner Name(s) — please print: Property owner: Wellons Grandchildren, LLC Property owner: Gaye Wellons Mashburn, Registered Agent The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize Roy Brownlow of Tidewater Associates, Inc. (Contractor/Agent) (Name of company) to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit or certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached. Property Owners Mailing Address (if different than property address above): POB 1018, Morehead City, NC 28557 Property Owner(s) Telephone: Z-�',2' %z 4 - .2� 'f We hereby certify that the above information submitted In this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Aunature , //, hl' A 2 Date Authorized Signature