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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20171486 Ver 1_401 Application_20171117Karen Higgins NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit- Raleigh, Wake County November 15, 2017 Mrs. Karen Higgins NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 2 0 1 7 1 4 8 6 November 15, 2017 Re: Pre -Construction Notification Letter to Request for 401 Certification Permit Impacts to Spillcorn Creek at the Proposed Patrick's Pond & Simulated Stream Project Madison County, North Carolina Dear Mrs. Higgins: Unaka Environmental, LLC (Unaka) is submitting this Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) letter as a notice to the North Carolina Division of Water (NC DWQ) that Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC, of Marshall, North Carolina, is requesting a 401 Certification permit relative to the proposed connection of an offline pond and simulated stream to Spillcorn Creek, located on a 56.99 -acre parcel near Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina. The project will include the construction of a 0.3 -acre pond in a upland agricultural field and the construction of 700 linear feet of offline simulated stream being connected to Spillcorn Creek (for 4.4% total water volume draw from Spillcorn Creek) to feed the pond. The purpose of the pond installation is aesthetics. The new pond and simulated stream construction will not impact any wetlands. Land disturbance will be 0.6 acres, all in upland areas and outside of stream buffers. Spillcorn Creek is a Trout Stream and an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW). A total of 24 LF of stream impact on the left descending bank is proposed as a conservative high estimate, including a total of 8 LF of Permanent Impacts and 16 LF of Temporary Impacts. Other than the proposed stream impacts - to connect Spillcorn Creek to the simulated stream and the pond - the project will avoid the 25 -foot trout buffer and the 30 -foot ORW buffer. Document Submittal: We herein provide NC DWQ with five (5) copies of each of the following documents relative to the 401 Certification permit (with the exception of the check) for the pond and simulated stream tie-in to Spillcorn Creek: • Check for $240.00 made out to "NC Division of Water Quality" • Combined USACE & NCDWQ Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form completed • Supporting Documentation • Current plans for the project • Discussion of the permitting requirements for this project (below) • An outline of proposed impacts (below) llnaka � Environmcntcl, LLC 1 Karen Higgins 2 November 15, 2017 NC DWQ, WBSCP Unit - Raleigh, Wake County Summary of Permitting and Mitigation Requirements: Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC of Marshall has contacted USACE in respect to federal permitting requirements pertinent to this project to mitigate for stream impacts: • NWP 18 - Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 18 (Minor Discharges) Proposed Stream Mitigation Plan: Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC of Marshall understands that mitigation will not likely be required for the impacts to 24 LF of Spillcorn Creek. The project will create additional Waters of United States via the simulated stream and pond (700 LF of perennial stream and 0.3 -acre pond). We hope that the information provided with this PCN letter is sufficient for NC DWQ to process this permit application in a timely manner. Please contact us, at your earliest convenience, to let us know if you need any additional information, relative to this application. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (828) 505-1630, or call Jeremy directly at (828) 337-9905. Sincerely, �NAKA ENVI"MENTAL, LLC � t J r my ewe nag Enclosures Unaka • I Environmental, UX oil IV_W�J�o� 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 1 a. 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: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑X Yes ❑ No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): E9 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 ❑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. ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Patricks Pond & Simulated Stream Project 2b. County: Madison 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Marshall 2d. Subdivision name: NA 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: NA 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book 318, Page 251 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Patrick Hennessey 3d. Street address: 2932 Big Laurel Road 3e. City, state, zip: Marshall, NC 28753 3f. Telephone no.: 828.656.8194 3g. Fax no.: NA 3h. Email address: pat@mediavisiononline.com Page 1 of 10 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: Jeremy Schewe 5b. Business name (if applicable): Unaka Environmental, LLC 5c. Street address: 18 Woodridge Lane 5d. City, state, zip: Asheville, NC 28806 5e. Telephone no.: 1828.505.1630 5f. Fax no.: NA 5g. Email address: jeremy.schewe@gmaii.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Infornation and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 9811016716 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.92595 Longitude: -82.68188 1c. Property size: 56.99 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Spillcom Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: classified as C, Trout, Outstanding Resource Waters 2c. River basin: French Broad 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: Site consists of old agricultural fields still maintained for hay/straw production in a fairly level upland terrace. A woody, mostly native plant buffer exists along part of Spilkxxn Creek, and in other areas it has up to the present been maintained as herbaceous. Historical farming activity have certainly encroached on the 25 foot trout buffer and the 30 foot ORW buffer as is often the case throughout Madison county. Farm house%utbuildings. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 6,125 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Create a 0.3 -acre pond in an old ag field outside of the 25'/30' trout/stream buffer. The pond will be fed by a simulated stream from Spillcom Crk. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: A small simulated stream, 4.4% total water of Spillcom Ck, to 0.3 -acre pond. Mid-size dozer/grade pond. 12k Ib excavator to create simulated stream. 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: waived due to scope of proposed temporary impacts 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. S. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? El Yes ®No ❑Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. S. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 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. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of number Corps (404,10) or impact Permanent (P) or DWO (401, other) (acres) Temporary W1 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - 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: 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 (PER) or Type of Average Impact number intermittent (INT)? jurisdiction stream length Permanent (P) or width (linear Temporary (T) (feet) feet) S1 T Excavation Spillcom Creek PER Corps 18 8 S2 P Fill Spillcom Creek PER Corps 18 4 S3 T Excavation Spillcom Creek PER Corps 17 8 S4 P Fill Spillcom Creek PER Corps 17 4 S5 - Choose one - - Sg - Choose one - - 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 24 3i. Comments: Temporary impact via excavation along 8 LF of the LDB in order to create less than 4.4% water diversion from Spillcom Creek to create a simulated stream and feed the pond. Overflow from the pond would reenter Spillcom Creek causing another temporary impact via excavation along 8 LF. Some native creek stone will be used to deflect the velocity of the water loth entering the simulated stream as well as when reentering Spificom creek for a total of 8 LF feet of permanent fill (2 yd3), which will be implemented in such a way as to simulate naturally occurring conditions and reference readies. 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 02 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose O4 - Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: S. 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. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) 5e. Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Aesthetics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 5g. Comments: The 0.3 -acre pond will be constructed in an old upland agriculture field east of Spillcom creek. 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 0.3 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 2.5 5k. Method of construction: embankment, excavation, installation of spillway for discharge 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 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: 6i. Comments: Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. The project is only going to temporarily impact 16 LF of stream, with a minimal draw (less than 4.4%) of water to sufficiently sustain the proposed pond. Native stone will be used to armor the new simulated stream opening on both sides of its connection with Spilkbmm Creek for a total of only 8 LF of "permanent impact", 4 ft at outtake and 4 ft at discharge. The entire pond and stream design is based on the assumption that all other impacts would be avoided by building outside of the 25' trout buffer and the 39 ORW buffer. Otherwise, the site is an old upland ag field. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Unaka has worked with multiple sensitive mountain stream restoration projects. Sediment and erosion control is maintained with the installation of silt fencing while also using in -stream booms when warranted to help reduce the loss of soil and debris during construction. With the temporary impacts to the stream bank being so small and short tern, this project is not expected to adversely impact the stream conditions of Spillcom Creek, in fact, it will be adding 0.3 -acres of open waters of the US as well as 700 LF of on-line intermittent stream. 8 LF of impact becomes 700 LF of stream. 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. Choose one Type. Choose one Type: Choose one 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: 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. Page 6 of 10 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? 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 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? 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 project is creating additional waters of the US. No impervious surfaces are planned. Sediment fencing will be utilized to control temporary runoff while the pond and simulated stream are being built. It is estimated that the pond and stream construction will take about 2 weeks, followed by a week of planting and seeding with native species to our bioregion. No impervious surfaces added. 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? 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local governments jurisdiction is thisproject? Madison County, NC ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs USMPWater (check all that apply): Bapply 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 ❑HOW 4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs applyORW (check all that apply) HSession 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 Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 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 ® 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 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 21-1.0500), 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. The purpose of the pond is to provide aesthetics. No further phases of this project are planned for future years within the jurisdictional waters of the United States or buffers. 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 Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 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 ❑ 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? USFWS - Endangered & Threatened species and species of concern by county for NC: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/madison.htmi No bat habitat will be impacted. No trees removed. All work completed in winter. Pond and simulated stream should improve any bat habitat. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA Habitat Conservation: http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/index.htmi 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? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office: http://www.hpo.nodcr.gov/NR-PDFs.htmt#M 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes Q No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program - http://www.ncfoodmaps.com/ Jeremy Schewe Q�� 11 I-7 2717 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date lican ent s Signature natur is alid only if an authorization (Agens1"frorn fe libe #pplicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 Unaka "A Environmental, LLC PATRICK'S POND & SIMULATED STREAM PROJECT Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC Project Description & Erosion Control Plan Narrative Prepared for: Patrick Hennessey, Chief Orchestrator Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC 2932 Big Laurel Road Marshall, NC 28753 Submitted by: Unaka Environmental, LLC 18 Woodridge Lane Asheville, North Carolina 28806 Unaka Project Number 1 17-013-01 November 15, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Project Description & Erosion Control Plan ................................................................ 1 1.0 Purpose of the Pond & Simulated Stream Construction ............................... 1 2.0 Project Description..................................................................................... 1 2.1 Stream Water Calculations......................................................................... 2 3.0 Erosion Control Plan Narrative................................................................... 3 4.0 Conclusions............................................................................................... 4 Appendix 1: Figures & Plan Views..............................................................................5 urdre s 0 Enw*awrw7fal, LLC PROJECT DESCRIPTION & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 1.0 Purpose of the Pond & Simulated Stream Construction Sacred Mountain Waters, LLC (SMW), of Marshall, North Carolina, is planning to create an offline pond and simulated stream for aesthetic purposes on their 56.99 -acre parcel in Madison County, North Carolina (See Figure 1 - Location Map). The project will include the construction of a 0.3 -acre pond in an upland agricultural field and the construction of 700 linear feet of an offline simulated stream (See Figure 2 - Stream & Pond Morphology). Total disturbance area is approximately 0.6 -acres, all upland in an old agricultural field. The proposed water source for the simulated stream and the 0.3 -acre pond will be Spillcorn Creek (for a 4.4% total water volume draw), which is a tributary to the Big Laurel River in the French Broad River watershed. 2.0 Project Description Spillcorn Creek is an Outstanding Resource Water (ORW) as well as a Trout Stream. Unaka is currently working with USACE and NC DWQ on the necessary 404/401 permits in order to be sure that the project complies with State and Federal regulations in respect to Waters of the United States and the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq. 1972). A total of 24 LF of stream impact on the left descending bank is proposed as a conservative high estimate, including a total of 8 LF of Permanent Impacts and 16 LF of Temporary Impacts. Other than these proposed stream impacts - to connect Spillcorn Creek to the simulated stream and the pond - there are no other proposed impacts. The project will avoid the 25 -foot trout buffer and the 30 -foot ORW buffer. The pond will be created via excavation, digging below the existing grade to create the majority of the desired 10 feet pool maximum depth. All soil and rock excavated from the pond will be retained on site. Stone will be utilized in the simulated stream bed or for aesthetic purposes in the landscape. Soil will be used to create a low berm to retain waters (3' maximum height from existing grade) and will be distributed and graded in other sections of the agricultural field - outside of stream buffers - in order to create more level agricultural areas (See Figure 3 - Sediment & Erosion Control Plan). In addition, some locally quarried stone may be utilized in the southern part of the pond edge for access and aesthetics (also see Figure 3). A small bulldozer and trackhoe will be utilized for the purposes of excavation, rough grading, and final grading of both the pond and simulated stream. The simulated stream will be lined with COIR blankets, some river stone/gravel, and planted with native seed mixes and plant plugs (see Figures 4A & 4B - Design Details & Cross undw Em*&WW1td_ UZ Sections). The upland areas around the pond and simulated stream will be planted with a mix of native perennial grasses and temporary cover and covered with wheat straw. Once 404/401 permits are obtained and we are sure to be outside of the January 1 to April 15, 2018, trout moratorium window, the proposed temporary and permanent impacts to Spillcorn Creek (see Figure 5 - Proposed Impacts) will be initiated in a manner as to minimize any and all sediment entering the stream. Unaka will not only continue to use appropriate sediment fencing in all disturbance areas, but will also use in -stream booms to further reduce loose sediment probability of entering Spillcorn Creek. Unaka has worked in multiple high quality streams and trout waters in western North Carolina and Virginea over the past 10 years. We are prepared to protect Spillcorn Creek during our minimal disturbance to the stream bank. Water from Spillcorn Creek will enter the simulated stream upstream from the pond, flow through approximately 650 LF of the simulated stream, into the pond, and then flow back into Spillcorn Creek via 50 LF of simulated stream and cascade (See Fig. 2, 4A &. 4B). The volume of water being drawn from Spillcorn Creek for the simulated stream and the pond is calculated below. 2.1 Stream Water Calculations 1. Calculate the Volume of Water in Spillcorn Stream (Normal Flow): • Velocity of Spillcorn Creek = 1.96 fps • Area (Cross Section of Spillcorn at cross section X1) = 20.7 ft2 • Velocity(fps) x Area (cross section) x Correction Factor (0.8) = 32.5 cfs Or 14,587 gpm 2. Calculate the Proposed Volume of Water of the Simulated Stream: • Velocity at Spillcorn Creek = 1.96 fps • Area (Cross Section of Simulated Stream at cross section X2) = 0.92 W • Velocity(fps) x Area (cross section) x Correction Factor (0.8) = 1.44 cfs Or 646 gpm 3. Calculate Total Volume of Water Redistributed into the Simulated Stream: • Proposed Stream Volume / Spillcorn Total Volume x 100% = 4.4% of total water volume The total volume of water to be drawn from Spillcorn Creek will thus be less than 4.5% of the total volume. The vast majority of the water drawn from Spillcorn Creek will also reenter Spillcorn Creek after the pond has filled (See Figure 6). The addition of the pond will not negatively affect the overall water quality of Spillcorn Creek due to the pond providing a sediment deposit area (essentially an aggrandized scour pool/oxbow) and an additional cascade for oxygenation. The pond will mostly be in the shade in summer months and it is not expected that water temperatures will be raised in 2 Em�wa�na�tat, LLC Spillcorn Creek due to this project. This is further supported by the volume of fresh water that will constantly flow in and out of the pond. 3.0 Erosion Control Plan Narrative Excavation of the pond and simulated stream will begin in the winter of 2017. The intent of this plan is for grading to be balanced on-site. The areas and sequences over which construction operations will be performed are as indicated below. The plan view of the Sediment and Erosion Control Plan -view can be reviewed in Figure 3. Task 1 I Mobilization Unaka will obtain all necessary permits for areas under USACE, NC DWQ, and NC DEMLR jurisdiction. Additionally, all erosion control (sediment fencing) will be installed around the perimeter of the disturbance areas and to protect the 30 -foot stream buffer (no work to be conducted inside of the stream buffer areas). Once 404/401 permits are obtained, stream protection barriers (booms) will be utilized in - stream and sediment fencing in the buffer areas. Benchmarks will be established for contour reference during grading. Task 2 1 Earthmoving & Hardscaping The purpose of this task is excavate the pond and simulated stream, but not to connect the stream to Spillcorn Creek until Task 3 (upon receipt of 404/401 permits). All top soil will be removed from the work area and temporarily stockpiled in an upland area (see Figure 3), with sufficient grass buffer between the work area and stockpile to act as a natural filter for soil runoff, as well as appropriate sediment fencing being installed. An area of roughly 164' in average length by 80' in average width will be excavated for the purposes the pond (see the basic morphology of the proposed pond in Figures 2 or 6). Subsoil removed from the excavation area will be utilized to build up a low berm around the lower portion of the pond (south). Native stone will also be incorporated into the berm strategically for aesthetic and access purposes. Additional soil will be utilized to help level portions of the agricultural field for gardening and recreation purposes. The pond will be excavated to a depth of 10 feet at the deepest (southern) end, and the full pond level measured off of the benchmarks set up in Task 1 for reference elevations. The pond will be shallower on the north end and east side of the pond, while deeper on the southern and western sides. The simulated stream will also be constructed and graded at this time. However, neither end of the stream will be constructed or connected until permits are received. All areas of disturbance will be final graded (using topsoil stockpiled) and seeded with native grasses and forbs. Straw mats and loose straw will be used to cover the seed on the level agricultural field. 3 E�cvcaMwrtd. LLC COIR blankets will be utilized in the simulated stream bed. Sediment fencing will not be removed until successful vegetative cover has been significantly established on the site. Task 3 1 Connect the Simulated Stream to Spillcorn Creek This task covers all activities that will occur on the stream bank of Spillcorn Creek, within the 30 -foot ORW/trout buffer, and connecting the simulated stream to Spillcorn Creek, as well as any final seeding and native plantings. This task will only commence once the 404/401 permits have been received. Impacts to Spillcorn Creek can be viewed in Figure 5 and details of the connection points can be viewed in Figures 4A and 4B. Figure 4A details the connection of the simulated stream with Spillcorn Creek. A small opening of approximately 1 foot in width will be created at cross section X1 (see details l/ 1, 2/ 1, 3/ 1, and 4/ 1), creating a permanent impact of 4 LF of stream and less than 1 cubic yard of fill (native stone to protect the toe of the slope of the stream). The stream will then flow into approximately 650 LF of the simulated stream that will be lined with COIR blankets, periodic boulders, stream gravel (imported), and native vegetation (see Figure 4A, detail 5/ 1) before flowing into the new pond. Once the pond has filled, water will exit the pond via a cascade and simulated stream back into Spillcorn Creek at cross section X3 (See Figure 4B, details 1/2, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, and 5/2), creating a permanent impact of 4 LF of stream and less than 1 cubic yard of fill (native stone to protect the toe of the slope of the stream). 4.0 Conclusions The majority of this project is offline, though in the vicinity of Spillcorn Creek, and ORW and Trout Water. The project will create 700 LF of online stream once connected to Spillcorn Creek, and a 0.3 -acre pond. The design of the pond and simulated stream depends on water sourced from Spillcorn Creek (4.4% total volume) and some surface water runoff. The project schedule assumes that the majority of the earth moving, grading, and planting will occur in December of 2017 while waiting for the 404/401 permits to complete the project in the areas under State and Federal jurisdiction. If permits are not received before the end of December 2017 - allowing for the completion of project total before January 1, 2018 - then the project will rest until after the trout moratorium closes on April 15, 2018. The tie in with Spillcorn Creek would then be scheduled and completed after April 15, 2018. E�vaaunnrtd. !LC APPENDIX 1: FIGURES & PLAN VIEWS Umfs =c: ,C—C�tc Area of Interest: Details of Proposed Project Area in additional figures G L7 Figure l: Sacred Mountain Waters Big Laul-el Road Marshall, NC Subject Property: Approx 57 acres_] Unaka Environmental, LLC 18 WOODRIDGE LANE ASHEVILLE. NORTH CAROUNA28806 PHONE: 828.505.1630 Proiect Location: Map of Area DATE: November 14, 2017 DRAWN BY: J. KH EWE CHECKED BY: 1. SCHEWE SCALE; 1 inch = 833 feet PROJECT NO.: VE 17-013-01 tO-£tO-Lt 3/t 'ON 1D3(Obd )Paj eb - LPUI t 31V)5 3M3H:YS ( 'A9 dnD3HD 3M3H?5 "( °A9 NMV'dd ZoVttJ,qulawN 31Vd uolltxyl Paload JO ljtpd 019E"SOS 8CS 9NOHd 9OWr VNnodvD fi1bON'TnIA3HSd 3NVl 300NOOOM St -)p '10,uUM OJIAu3 tmvun ,t'; , DN 'llvgsAvw pw-� laanL-1 6ig s4DItM u i tju noW PD4DtS :9 D4n6i j t- sla0JedxeLKoZAlunoouosipeyy ►:k " sino;uoo 40 ff speoj y pua6a-1 J 4 Y ' d sla0JedxeLKoZAlunoouosipeyy ►:k " sino;uoo 40 ff speoj y pua6a-1 J 4 Y ' d 8" F •�A ] �;T f Spillcom Creek Existing Barn Legend Proposed Stream roads 1Oft Contours Proposed Stream along raised terrace I Temporary Topsoil Stockpile k �. - kk Proposed 0.3 -acre pond Raised Terrace with Fill Build earthen berm/pond _ dam up to contour of 2010 to retain water and morp seemlessly into the 30' buffer. To be planted with native vegetation. 30 -foot stream buffer setback 3 _ € Temporary L Sediment Fending Figure 3: Sacred Mountain Waters Big Laurel Roar} Marshall, NC Native stone built into pond dam/berm New Proposed Contour of 2010' Existing House Raised Terrace with Fill ,. V Unaka Environmental, LLC 18 WOODRIDGE LANE AStIE"LLE, NORM CAROLINA 28806 PHONE: 828.505.1630 Sediment & Erosion Control Plan DATE: November 8, 2017 DRAWN BY: 1. SCHEWE CHECKED BY: J. SCH EWE SCALE: 1 inch = 98 feet PROJECT NO.: VE 17-013-01 RDB Acer plat. RDB Acer plat. Existing Site Conditions & Cross Section LDB RDB LDB X1 Acer plat. Betula allegh. 2 Spillcorn Crk w/ Cross Section 1 1 Cross Section X1 1 Spillcorn Creek Calculations Velocity = 1.96 fps Volume = 14,587 gpm Proposed Stream Outtake & Simulated Stream Cross Sections LDB Figure 4A: Large boulders Double -woven Coconut \ LDB RDB Fiber Erosion blanket X1 :.::.tip.: �:;,Va �::M1p•: �' r�:Ka•- '.+tii.'• Betula allegh 4 Cross Section X1 Changes 1 RDB LDB cre4 Mountain Waters, LLC Big Laurel Roar# Marshal(, NC ;I a X2 5 -Year Storm Water Level IT Ordina• Stream Gravel & Pebbles ' ' Double -woven Coconut Dead wedge stake Fiber Erosion blanket 5 Cross Section X2 Simulated Stream 1111'j� Unaka Environmental, uc 18 WOODRIDGE LANE ASHEVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA 78806 PHONE: 828.505.1630 Design Details & Cross Sections C1) DATE; November 8, 2017 DRAWN BY: ). SCHEWE CHECKED BY: ). SCHEWE SCALE: PRO)ECr NO.: VE 17-013-01 RDB RDB LDB Acer plat. Existing Site Conditions & Cross Section RDB Bank height 3.5' i Water Mark Depth = 13.8" avg. Width = 17.2' LDB .•. . �31`:i_ .+ys .:• _•:: �Si:i_ �s ..• • • �3►:i_-+}e::•._•:: �3►:i_%w• �;: •�'�i• :�,;�«: .t` 7 Cross Section X3 2 2 Spillcorn Crk w/ Cross Section 2 ProDosed Simulated Stream Discharae to SDillcorn Creek Cross -vane cascade from new pond to LDB Large boulders reconnect with Spillcom CreekA—;:�= —_ r RDB Double -woven coconut — l Fiber erosion blanket `` — Acer plat. Simulated Stream from New Pond Cross -vane Cascade 3 Proposed Stream Confluence 2 Figure 4B: Depth = 13 8" avg. Width =- 4 Cross Section X3 Changes 2 creel Mountain Waters, LLC Big Laurel Roar} Marshall, NC RDB LDB LDB Large boulders X4 -� Double -woven Coconut Fiber Erosion blanket 5 Cross Section X4 Cascade 2 Unaka Environmental, LLC 18 WOODRIDGE LANE ASHEVILLE NORTH CAROLINA 28806 PHONE: 828.505.1630 Design Details & Cross Sections (2) DATE: November 9, 2017 DRAWN BY: J- SCHEWE CHECKED BY: J. SCH EWE SCALE: PRO)ECT NO.: VE 17-013-01 PCN Impacts: S1 = 8 LF of Temporary Impact S2 = 4 LF of Permanent Impact Figure 5: creel Mountain Waters, LLC Big Laurel koad Marshall, NC Legend Proposed Stream � roads 1 Oft Contours PCN Stream Impacts: S1 = 8 LF of Temporary Impact S2 = 4 LF of Permanent Impact ional 700 LF of Perennial Stream :ructed through this project fed 1% draw off of Spillcorn Creek. PCN Pond Id: P1 - 0.30 -acre pond (no wetlands will be impacted) Unaka Environmental, LLC 1S WOODRIDGE LANE ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 25806 PHONE: 828.505.1630 N Proposed Stream Impacts CT & P) DATE: November 8, 2017 DRAWN BY: ). SCHEWE CHECKED BY: 1. SCHEWE SCALE: 1 inch - 63 feet PRO)ECT NO.: VE 17-013-01 Outtake of stream water - 4.4% total volume Culvert for Barn Access - -"-' Sediment control basin �I Additional Culvert for Site Access & Maintenance 30 -foot setback from stream edge to protect stream buffer requirements. All vegetation will be native species and covercrop grasses. Spillcorn Creek 14,587 gpm Legend Proposed Stream � roads 30 foot buffer setback Existing Barn Proposed 685 LF simulated stream - 646 gpm Proposed treatment Fig. 4A, DWG 5/1 Woodedn walking bridge L: -to cross simulated stream. Figure 6: crecj Mountain Waters, LLC Big laurel Road Marshall, NC 1 Oft Contours Proposed 0.3 -acre pond Unaka Environmental, LLC 16 WOODRIDGE LANE ASHEVRLE. NORTH CAROLINA 78806 PHONE: 878.505.1630 Discharge back into stream I Proposed treatment Fig. 413, DWG 5/1 N Pond & Stream Proposed Plan View DATE: November 8, 2017 DRAWN BY: /. SCHEWE CHECKED BY: ). SCHEWE SCALE: 1 inch - 63 Feet PRO)ECi NO.: VE 17-013401 Unaka Envirorvnental, LLC AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM 0ATc - Rlouen,.�er J3, aoi7 PROJECT NAME / DESCRIPTION: PATS POND A SIMULATED STREAM PARCEL ID: PN: 9811-01-6716 PROPERTY OWNER (PRINTED): PROPERTY OWNER (SIGNATURE): OWNER ADDRESS: SACRED MOUNTAIN WATERS. LLC /' j- i A .. ,vo,; i3 MARSHALL. NC 28753 TELEPHONE 0: 1828) 656-8194 THE UNDERSIGNED, REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNER(S) OF THE ABOVE NOTED PROPERTY, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE , OF UNAKA ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC TO ACT ON MY BEHALF AND TARE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE PROCESSING, ISSUANCE, AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PERMIT OR CERTIFICATION AND ANY AND ALL STANDARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED. NOTICE: THIS AUTHORIZATION, FOR LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL COURTESY REASONS, IS VALID ONLY FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ENTER THE PROPERTY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY UNAKA STAFF. PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE UNAKA AGENT TO ARRANGE A SITE MEETING PRIOR TO VISITING THE SITE. UNAKA PROJECT 0: UE -17-013-01 Unaka Ermrommental. LLC 18 Woodridge Linc Alst a lle, NC 28806 (828) 505-1630 Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and Candidate Species, Madison County, North Carolina Updated: 05-04-2017 Common Name Vertebrate: Eastern small -footed bat Gray bat Hellbender Lake sturgeon Mountain blotched chub Northern long-eared bat Northern saw -whet owl (Southern Appalachian population) Olive darter Paddlefish Rafinesque's big -eared bat Southern Appalachian eastern woodrat wounded darter Invertebrate: French Broad crayfish Sculptured supercoil Vascular Plant: Butternut Mountain Thaspium Piratebush Nonvascular Plant: Lichen: Scientific name Myotis leibii Myons grisescens Cryptobranchus alleganiensis Acipenser fulvescens Erimystax insignis eristigma Myotis septentrionalis Aegolius acadicus pop. 1 Federal Record Status Status FSC E FSC FSC FSC T FSC Current Current Current Historic Obscure Current Current Percina squamata FSC Historic Polyodon spathula FSC Historic Corynorhinus rafinesquii FSC Historic Neotoma floridana haematoreia FSC Current Etheostoma vulneratum FSC Historic Cambarus reburrus Paravitrea terraria FSC Current FSC Current Juglans cinerea FSC Thaspium pinnatifidum FSC Buckleya distichophylla FSC Current Current Current Definitions of Federal Status Codes: E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range." T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range." C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support listing. (Formerly "Cl" candidate species.) BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below. FSC=Federal Species of Concern. FSC is an informal term. It is not defined in the federal Endangered Species Act. In North Carolina, the Asheville and Raleigh Field Offices of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) define Federal Species of Concern as those species that appear to be in decline or otherwise in need of conservation and are under consideration for listing or for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this time.Subsumed under the term "FSC" are all species petitioned by outside parties and other selected focal species identified in Service strategic plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, or Natural Heritage Program Lists. T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below. EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental, nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land. P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT", respectively. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA): In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de- listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007. After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C. 668-668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to how to avoid disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit httl2://www.fws.gov/miaratorybirds/baideagle.htm Threatened due to similarity of aRpearanc T(S/A)): In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss. Definitions of Record Status: Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years. Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago. Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain. Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat. Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both. NORTH CAROLINA LISTINGS IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY COUNTY As of November 7, 2017 MADISON COUNTY Bank of French Broad (Marshall) MD0054 6/10/2004 PDF Map California Creek Missionary Baptist Church (Mars Hill vicinity) MD0003 7/12/1984 PDF Map Capitola Manufacturing Company Cotton Yarn Mill (Marshall) MD0063 8/28/2012 PDF Map Dorland Memorial Presbyterian Church (Hot Springs) MD0005 7/24/1986 PDF Mia Hot Springs Historic District (Hot Springs) MD0213 2/5/2009 PDF Map Madison County Courthouse (Marshall) MD00015/10/1979 PDF Map Mars Hill College Historic District (Mars Hill) MD0052 9/12/2006 PDF Map Mars Hill Commercial Historic District (Mars Hill) MD0284 9/8/2015 PDF Map Mars Hill High School (Mars Hill) MD0060 9/7/2005 PDF Map Marshall High School (Marshall) MD0062 8/13/2008 PDF Map Marshall Main Street Historic District (Marshall) MD0056 8/16/2007 PDF Map Thomas J. Murray House (Mars Hill vicinity) MD0057 6/1/2005 PDF Map Henry Ottinger House (Hot Springs vicinity) MD0004 3/6/1986 PDF Map Sunnybank (Hot Springs) MD0006 5/23/1980 PDF Map James H. White House (Marshall) MD0007 12/21/1989 PDF Map Jeff White House (Marshall vicinity) MD0002 6/5/1975 PDF Map Web Site Accesses on 11/7/17: http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/NR-PDFs.html#M 1 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Department of Cultural Resources Office of Archive & History Division of Historical Resources Northing: - 613,835. Easting - 908,402 Northing: - 813.835, Easting - 911,871 Northing: - 810,366, Easting - 908,402 Northing: - 810,366, Easting - 911,871 This la an o """ copy of a portion of the above referenced flood map. This map Incorporates changes or amendments which may have been made sa bs equent to the date on the title block. For the latest product Information about National Flood Insurance Program flood maps check the FEMA Fla od Map Stare at www.msc.tems.gov. 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