20051952 Ver 6_401 Application_20160404

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC
4901 TRADEMARK DRIVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
[phone] • FAX [phone]
environmentalservicesinc.com
March 30, 2016
Karen Higgins
NCDWR
401 Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: 401 WQC Request for Bella Casa -8C
Apex, NC
Ms. Higgins:
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DEQ -WATER RESOURCES
Enclosed please find an application for a wetland impact associated with Arcadia Ridge located
in Apex, NC. The Town of Apex has previously conducted the necessary buffer review and
determined that no buffers are present onsite. The Town of Apex is also responsible for the
storm water plan review. A Section 404 application has also been submitted to the USACE.
This submittal includes the $240 application fee and a CD with the full size plans.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Environment 1 Services, Inc.
eff Harbour, PWS

Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 29 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. 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):
❑X 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 . ❑X 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
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑Yes Q No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
Bella Casa Phase 8C
2b. County:
Wake
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Apex
2d. Subdivision name:
Bella Casa Phase '8C
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
JVI Development
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Joey loanne
3d. Street address:
2509 Southwinds Run
3e. City, state, zip:
Apex, NC 27502
3f. Telephone no.:
919-387-6962
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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:
Jeff Harbour
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
ESI
5c. Street address:
4901 Trademark Drive
5d. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, 'NC 27610
5e. Telephone no.:
919-212-1760
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
16. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
10721824493
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.7058 Longitude: -78.9039
1 c. Property size:
15.8 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Beaver Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -IV; NSW
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear
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:
Property is currently undeveloped. Vicinity is primarily rural and residential.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 1
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 500
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Project will provide single-family homes as part of the Bella Casa development. Impacts result from a road crossing.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
A headwater wetland will be affected by a single road crossing to provide site access. Typical equipment will be used for this project.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: PJD requested with this PCN
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
El Preliminary El Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jeff Harbour
Agency/Consultant Company: ESI
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Town of Apex stream determination (#13-010) conducted by Mike Deaton on July 1, 2013 downstream from wetland impact area
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certificationsbeen requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
DYes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
Previous phases of the Bella Casa development have used Nationwide Permits. Total impacts have not yet exceed the wetland/stream threshold.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
0 Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, explain.
This current plan is Phase 8C of the Bella Casa development. It is currently unknown if there are any future phases. If so, up front consultation with
the USACE will occur prior to any permitting.
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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):
❑X 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
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 P
Culvert
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.19
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
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.19
2h. Comments:
Headwater wetland vegetated with red maple, tulip poplar, sweetgum, giant cane, and greenbriar.
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
-
-
$2 -
Choose one
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
-
S4 -
Choose one
-
-
S5 -
Choose one
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
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 wat'er•of
the U.S. then indivi ually 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. 5d. 5e. ,
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) 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-,
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):.
5j.. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer,lmpacts (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 re vire miti ation,, then you MUST fill out Section D of this -form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
0 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,,
83 -
Yes/No
B4
Yes/No
B5
Yes/No
B6 - .
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.
Applicant is minimizing impacts as much as possible with the road crossing. Impacts cannot be completely avoided. The crossing will be designed to
be the minimal size necessary while still capable of meeting the project's needs.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All appropriate erosion and sediment control measures will be used during the construction phase. These measures will be monitoried and maintained
for the duration of the construction period.
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):
❑ DWQ ❑X Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
0 Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑X Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Cripple Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Riparian wetland
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Credits have not been purchased, u e attached a er indicates that up to 0.4 acres of credit a_r_e­av5`iI`55Ie for this project.
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:
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 description of the proposed mitigation plan.
A total of 0.4 acre of compensatory mitigation is required to offset the impact. The applicant proposes to preserve the remaining 1.41 acres of forested
wetlands within Bella Casa Phase 8C. This preservation, assuming a 10:1 ratio, should compensate for 0.14 acre of the required 0.4 acre of credit
needed. The remaining 0.26 acre of credit will be purchased from the mitigation bank.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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?
El Yes ❑X 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
❑X 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.
❑R Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
38 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑X Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
We have collected stormwater runoff and directed it to one wet detention pond and one bioretention cell for treatment. The Town of Apex has
reviewed our stormwater plans and is in the process of approving the plans.
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Town of Apex
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Town of Apex
❑X Phase II
❑ NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented Stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑X Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
Q Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑X Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes ❑X 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
❑ 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 ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 .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):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑Yes ❑X 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.
Municipal sewer
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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
E] Yes Q No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes OX 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?
ESI completed a habitat assessment plus a NHP database query.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requlrement)
6a. Will this project occur In or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes FX1 No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA-Fishedes
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 a� having historic or cultural preservation
E] Yes xO 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?
NCSHPO
B. 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?
NO Floodmaps
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
pp icant/Agerift Signature
(Age 's signature is valid only If an authorization
tetter from the applicant is rovided.
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Statement of Mitigation Credit Availability
,Cripple Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank
March 21, 2016
Mr. James Lastinger
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: Availability of Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Credits
Project: Manors at Bella Casa -Phase 8c
We are providing this letter in accordance with 33 CFR §332.8(r), to confirm that .40 Riparian Wetland Mitigation
Credits (Credits) from the Cripple Creek Stream & Wetland Mitigation Bank (Bank) are currently available and may
be used, .once transferred, for compensatory mitigation relative to the Manors at Bella Casa -Phase 8c project, and
as proposed by JVI Development (Applicant).
The Applicant ;may ultimately purchase the Credits, if they are available, following Permit issuance. Should the
Applicant purchase the Credits 'at that time, we will complete and execute the Compensatory Mitigation
Responsibility Transfer Form (Transfer Form) within five (5) days of receipt of the full purchase price.
We will additionally provide copies of the completed and executed Transfer Form to the Applicant, the Bank's US
Army Corps (USACE) Project Manager and, if needed, other regulatory agencies. In addition, we will provide USACE
with an updated copy of the Bank's Ledger, reflecting the transaction. Transaction information in the updated Bank
Ledgerwill include relevant Permit and Applicant information as well as the number and resource type of the debited
Credits.
Should your office have any questions, please contact me at 919.334.9123.
Sincerely,
Tiffani Bylow
Restoration Systems, LLC

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