20160321 Ver 1_401 Application_20160416

KERNS I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
TRANS M ITTAL
March 29, 2016
TO:
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
FROM:
Hutch Kerns
Kerns I Landscape Architecture
RE:
Highlands Biological Station
NOTES / COMMENTS:
To Whom it May Concern:
Please find enclosed a $240.00 to be applied to the Highlands Biological Station project. This check is to accompany
previously submitted digital and paper submittals made by Robinson Design Engineers for the project.
Regards,
K E R N S-�NOSC PE ARCH17EC7URE
Hutch Kerns
14 Church Street
Asheville NC 28801
t: 828.255 2650
f 828.255 2651
www kernslastudlo.com

ROBINSON DESIGN ENGINEERS"
Land.Water. Ecology.
March 29, 2016
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
(submitted via USPS)
Reference: Highlands Biological Station
401 Permitting — Open Waters
Town of Highlands, Macon County, NC
To whom it may concern,
Thank you for receiving and carefully considering this application. Based on conversations with our local
NCDEQ office in Swannanoa, we are providing you with four copies of the PCN package. This package
includes the Pre -Construction Notification, Narrative, and associated Exhibits.
Our client will be sending in the fee payment separately.
Our contact at the local NCDEQ office is:
Tim Fox
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Programs
828-296-4500.
If you have any questions or concerns about this submittal, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
ROBINSON DESIGN ENGINEERS
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Philip Ellis, MS, PE
14 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
cell: 864-901-1611
[e-mail]
www.robinsondesignengineers.com
RECEIVED
MAR 31 2016
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form 2 0 1 6 0 3 2 1
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑✓ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number. 3 & 42 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑✓ Yes ❑ No
1 d. 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
1 e. 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.
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Highlands Biological Station
2b. County:
Macon
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Highlands
2d. Subdivision name:
NA Ajin
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
NA 1016
3. Owner Information C _,''dry,
e, L) ;
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Highlands Biological Foundation
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3b. Deed Book and Page No.
book 3, page 134
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Sonya Carpenter
3d. Street address:
265 North 6th Street
3e. City, state, zip:
Highlands, NC 28741
3f. Telephone no.:
[phone]
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
a li b ):
4A. Selre'ei a dress:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Philip Ellis
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Robinson Design Engineers
5c. Street address:
14 Church Street
5d. City, state, zip:
Asheville, NC 28801
5e. Telephone no.:
[phone]
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
7540711159
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.054939 Longitude: -83.188296
1 c.
Property size:
10.5 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Lindenwood Lake (Ravenel Lake)
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-III;TR
2c.
River basin:
Tennessee (06010202)
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:
Lake, dam, trails, and associated facilities for recreation and educational uses
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Dam maintenance and new recreational structures.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attached narrative and exhibits.
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 priorphases) in thepast?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ preliminary ❑ Final
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
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.
NA
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. 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)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
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)
39•
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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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 indivi ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
O1 P
Lindenwood Lake
Fill
Pond
0.0320 acres
02 P
Lindenwood Lake
Fill
Pond
0.0004 acres
03 P
Lindenwood Lake
Fill
Pond
0.2258 acres
04 P
Lindenwood Lake
Fill
Pond
0.0021 acres
4f. Total open water impacts
0.2603 acres
4g. Comments: o umes: 01=41 k5b Ct Ot tillapproxima e y 3 ft of fill -depth);= 130 of filiapproxima e y a ft riser
NWP#42 Volumes: 03 = 29,500 cf of fill (approximately 3 ft of fill -depth); 04 = 247 cf of fill (10 piers and footings)
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
P2
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. 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 basin?
[] Neuse Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number-
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1
B2
B3
134
B5
B6
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.
Site has been master -planned to avoid and minimize streams and wetlands.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attached narrative
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
ment to in -lieu fee ram
❑ Pa program
y p g
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
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:
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 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 riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes
❑✓ 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?
5
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes✓❑
No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
Not large enough to warrant.
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
NA
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
NA
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Highlands
❑ 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
❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a.
Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
ORW
(check all that apply):
Session Law
2006-246
Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes
❑ No
attached?
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)
1a.
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)?
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
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 2B .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
❑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.
NA
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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
❑ Yes✓❑ 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.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
UFWS Critical Habitat Mapper
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?
NOAA EFH Mapper
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?
Latest Corps database: Baldwin -Coker Cottage (site ID MA0508) adjoins the property to the north & portions of the Playmore-Bowery Road Historic
District (site ID MA0539) adjoins the property to the east.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ❑✓ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA FIRM
Philip A. Ellis��q�o
3/17/2016
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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CONCEPTUAL NARRATIVE TO ACCOMPANY THE PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FORM:
DAM AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
Prepared for
Highlands Biological Foundation
Highlands, NC
Prepared by
Robinson Design Engineers
Asheville, NC
March 18, 2016
ROBINSON DESIGN ENGINEERSSM
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Highlands Biological Station / March 18, 2016
CONCEPTUAL NARRATIVE TO ACCOMPANY THE PRE -CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION FORM:
DAM AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
Preparer:
Philip A. Ellis, Jr., MS, PE
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Highlands Biological Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the education and research mission of the
Highlands Biological Station, is proposing improvements to their site. Improvements include a new, native pollinator garden,
upgrades to the northeast entrance to the Station campus, and construction of a new outdoor classroom. The pollinator
garden and outdoor classroom will further the mission of the Station and the Foundation, and complement an existing
botanical garden and other displays of local native ecology. The pollinator garden is intended to attract and support the
ecological needs of targeted pollinators in a setting that will be enjoyed by a variety of visitors to the Station. The design of
the proposed garden will encompass the northeast entrance to the Highlands Biological Station, and include shoreline and
dam stabilization measures associated with the outdoor classroom. In addition to plantings designed to attract targeted
pollinator species, the garden and outdoor classroom will feature educational elements, signage, and increased connectivity
to existing botanical trails.
This narrative explains some of the conceptual design efforts a team of consultants has undergone for the planned
improvements at the Highlands Biological Station in Highlands, NC. Information contained herein is based on publicly -
available data, our visits to the site, our data collection, and the conceptual site plan prepared by Kerns Land Planning and
Design.
2. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
This section will describe the proposed site improvements, their impacts to waters of the United States, and and how they
relate to the values provided on the Pre -Construction Notification Form (PCN).
2.1 Dam Reinforcement
With the planned gardens and improvements to the northeast campus entrance, the Foundation is expecting
increased pedestrian use along the dam and associated trails. With construction activities planned in the
area, and the expected increase in use, the Foundation is proposing to reinforce the upstream side of the
dam with structural fill. The total area of fill is identified as "01" on the attached exhibits and measures 1,395
sf or 0.0320 acres. This fill is being requested under NWP#3.
2.2 Cold Water Siphon
A small riser will be installed in open water near the dam. This riser will allow the dam owners to have some
control over lake levels, but its primary purpose will be as a cold water siphon. This device will take the
existing primary spillway (top -water withdrawal) off-line and begin drawing water from the bottom 1/3 of the
pond. This device will decrease water temperature for downstream waterbodies, thereby uplifting
downstream riverine habitat. The total area of fill is identified as "02" on the attached exhibits and measures
16 sf or 0.0004 acres. This fill is being requested under NWP#3.
2.3 Outdoor Classroom
An outdoor, lakeside classroom has been envisioned by the Foundation. The proposed layout incorporates
existing and proposed nature trails and gardens, includes plans for native plantings, and minimizes impacts to
existing waters. The total area of fill is identified as "03" on the attached exhibits and totals to 9,834 sf or
0.2258 acres.
Additionally, piers have been proposed by the structural engineer. The outdoor classroom is to be positioned
over -top of the pond and will require ten- 2 ft diameter piers with 3'x3'x1' footings. The total area of fill is
identified as "04" on the attached exhibits and totals to 90 sf or 0.0021 acres. All of this fill associated with
the outdoor classroom is being requested under NWP#42.
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2.4 Quantifying Fill Volumes
In the "Open Water Impacts" section of the PCN, we have quantified the type and quantity of impact. In the
"Proposed Impacts Inventory" section (4g) we have separated these impacts into two different categories, fill
associated with NWP#3 and for NWP#42:
o NWP#3: 01 = 4185 cf of fill associated with structural fill to reinforce the dam;
c NWP#3: 02 = 130 of fill associated with the the cold water siphon, approximately 8ft deep;
c NWP#42: 03 = 29,500 cf of fill for an average depth of 3 ft;
c NWP#42: 04 = 247 cf of fill for a total of 10 piers and footings.
3. AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION
Reducing and preventing impacts to any waterbodies is a key component to the design and layout of these
improvements. This section will list all techniques & practices that have been, or are planned to avoid and minimize
impacts from construction of the project. Some of these measures were taken during planning, and some will be imposed
during the the construction process.
3.1 Preventing direct water contamination
G Refueling construction equipment will occur at least 200 feet from all water bodies.
c Storing hazardous materials, fuel, lubricating oils, or other chemicals will be done at least 200 feet from all
water bodies, at an upland site.
c Equipment will be inspected and maintained daily to prevent the contamination of surface waters from
leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
c At all practical instances, the contractor will keep equipment out of the pond by operating from the banks in
a fashion that minimizes disturbance to woody vegetation.
c The equipment will be cleaned and checked for leaks of hydraulic fluids, cooling system liquids, and fuel
before entering or crossing a waterbody.
c Wet concrete will not contact the pond, and no fertilizers or pesticides will be used near a waterbody.
3.2 Protecting the lakeside boundary
o Activities will be limited along the lakeside boundary to those absolutely necessary for construction.
c The contractor will maintain riparian vegetation to the maximum extent possible, especially large trees.
c If riparian areas are disturbed, they will be revegetated with native species as soon as possible.
o Areas for stock -piling and construction staging will be located away from in the uplands.
c The proposed site layout will direct inflow away from the dam to reduce maintenance concerns and and
3.3 Preventing or minimizing erosion
In order to minimize the amount of soil that enters a stream during the construction of a project, the
construction drawings will be specifying the following:
o Installation of erosion control measures prior to ground disturbing activities, and frequent maintenance of
these measures throughout the construction process.
o Planting all disturbed areas with native grasses and tree species.
o Planting temporary (e.g., rye, grain, wheat, millet) or permanent herbaceous material to help control
erosion immediately following any ground disturbing activity (native annual small grains and herbs
appropriate for the season are recommended).
3.4 Stormwater management
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Most development creates impervious surfaces (such as roofs, roads, and parking lots), which collect
pathogens, metals, sediment, and chemical pollutants and and quickly transmits them to streams, lakes and
wetlands. In order to address these secondary impacts of the project, the conceptual site layout took the
following approach:
c The amount of impervious surface is minimized. The proposed trails and any additional parking areas will
not be paved. Any proposed decking or boardwalks will be constructed with boards and slats so that
rainfall runoff will not travel in the horizontal direction.
c The use of low -impact -development (LID) techniques have been used while planning the site.
3.5 Protecting migratory birds
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712) prohibits the taking, killing, possession, transportation, and
importation of migratory birds (including the bald eagle), their eggs, parts, and nests, except when specifically
authorized by the Department of the Interior. To avoid impacts to migratory birds, the design team will be
recommending the following:
o Conducting a visual inspection of the pond and construction area for migratory bird nesting habitat within
the project area during the migratory bird nesting season of March through September. If migratory birds
are discovered nesting in the project impact area, including on the existing shoreline, impacting the nests
should be avoided during the migratory bird nesting season (March through September).
c If birds are discovered nesting on shoreline during years prior to the proposed construction date, measures
should be developed to discourage birds from establishing nests by means that will not result in the take of
the birds or eggs, or construction and demolition activities should be avoided during the nesting period.
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EXHIBITS
The following items are attached as addendum:
• LP.01 — Overall Aerial Plan
• LP.02 — Overall Conceptual Plan
• LP.03 — Overall Site Plan
• LP.04 — Site Enlargement
• LP.05 — Site Enlargement
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