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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060930 Ver 4_401 Application_20090309L M G M9 - 0° 3o LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC. Environmental Consultants, ?NIP March 25, 2009 1L9ULgflV@1 TO: Mr. Chad Coburn MAC 3 r 2009 NC Division of Water Quality DDFARR-WATER QUAU 127 Cardinal Drive Extension ORMWA*TM Wilmington, NC 28405 RE: 401 Water Quality Certification/NWP 29 Application Autumn Hall Town Center; New Hanover County, NC DWQ Project# 06-0930 Dear Chad: Enclosed is a 401 Water Quality Certification/Nationwide Permit 29 Application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf of Autumn Hall Incorporated for the Autumn Hall Town Center in Wilmington, NC. The applicant is proposing to construct a mixed-use development with 281 single- family lots, 33 townhomes, and a town center with offices, retail stores, condominiums, and a hotel. A NWP 39 was obtained in 2007 for permanent impacts to 0.115 acre of wetlands and 147 LF of stream. and temporary impacts to 0.021 acre of wetlands and 154 LF of stream. While some crossings have been constructed, the permit expired prior to project completion. Additionally, the site plan has recently been modified and some proposed impacts and mitigation activities have changed. The applicant now proposes permanent impacts to 0.115 acre of wetlands and 187 LF of stream and temporary impacts to 0.021 acre of wetlands and 61 LF of stream. To mitigate for these activities, 174 linear feet of stream will be restored on site. Additionally, the applicant has already preserved remaining wetlands and streams on site and bought into the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for the restoration of 68 LF of stream. Please review this revised permit application and contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, ?}( K Williams Wetland Scientist Encl. Cc: Mr. Raiford Trask, Autumn Hall Incorporated Mr. John Tunstall, Norris, Kuske, and Tunstall Ms. Emily Hughes, ACOE Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ www.lmgroup.net • info@lmgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 9 P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 ? ? ?, ? 1 ,• AI?LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP irc. Environmental Consultants March 25, 2009 TO: Ms. Emily Hughes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 RE: NWP 29 Application for Autumn Hall Town Center; New Hanover County, NC Action ID# SAW-2006040204-065 Dear Emily: Enclosed is a Nationwide Permit 29 Application for your review. This application is submitted on behalf of Autumn Hall Incorporated for the Autumn Hall Town Center in Wilmington, NC. The applicant is proposing to construct a mixed-use development with 281 single-family lots, 33 townhomes, and a town center with offices, retail stores, condominiums, and a hotel. A NWP 39 was obtained in 2007 for permanent impacts to 0.115 acre of wetlands and 147 LF of stream and temporary impacts to 0.021 acre of wetlands and 154 LF of stream. While some crossings have been constructed, the permit expired prior to project completion. Additionally, the site plan has recently been modified and some proposed impacts and mitigation activities have changed. The applicant now proposes permanent impacts to 0.115 acre of wetlands and 187 LF of stream and temporary impacts to 0.021 acre of wetlands and 61 LF of stream. To mitigate for these activities, 174 linear feet of stream will be restored on site. Additionally, the applicant has already preserved remaining wetlands and streams on site and bought into the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for the restoration of 68 LF of stream. Please review this revised permit application and contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, Kim Williams Wetland Scientist Encl. Cc: Mr. Raiford Trask, Autumn Hall Incorporated Mr. John Tunstall, Norris, Kuske, and Tunstall Mr. Chad Coburn, DWQ Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ www.Im-roup.net • info@,Imgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 of wArFR 0 09 1 (? Ia?l r 1 1 0,' ILJwv? Y d Office Use Only: Corps action ?D no. DWQ project no.0 " POGO V Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information x 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ® 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 ® 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. ALREADY PAID ® 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: Autumn Hall 2b. County: New Hanover 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Wilmington 2d. Subdivision name: Autumn Hall 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Autumn Hall Inc.; D. Webster Trask Etal. 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Mr. Raiford Trask 3d. Street address: 1202 Eastwood Road 3e. City, state, zip: Wilmington, NC 28403 3f. Telephone no.: (910) 313-0795 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify: Owner 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: Kim Williams 5b. Business name (if applicable): Land Management Group, Inc. 5c. Street address: 3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 5d. City, state, zip: Wilmington, NC 28403 5e. Telephone no.: (910)452-0001 5f. Fax no.: (910)452-0060 5g. Email address: kwilliams@lmgroup.net Page 2 of 11 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification R05000-004-003-000; R05000-004-004-000; R05000- Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1 a 004-005-000; R05000-004-006-000; R05000-004-007- . 000; R05000-004-008-000; R05000-004-009-000; R05000-004-010-000; R05000-004-011-000 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 34.2349 Longitude: 77.8507 (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1 c. Property size: 235.95 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to UT to Bradley Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: SC 2c. River basin: Cape Fear River Basin 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: The site was formerly the Duck Haven Golf Course and is mostly cleared. Several roads and homes have already been built throughout the site. Development in the vicinity of the project area is residential, commercial, or undeveloped. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 10.85 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: --4700 linear feet 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The proposed work is required to provide access to lots throughout the site. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: This project will consist of a mixed use development with 281 single-family lots, 33 townhomes, and a town center with offices, retail stores, condominiums, and a hotel. The applicant will initially complete grading. Planned roads and stormwater conveyances will be constructed. Infrastructure such as water will then be installed. Finally, lots will be sold for individual development. Much of this development is underway. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the / Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property project (including all prior phases) in the past? ® Yes ? No ? Unknown Comments: Jennifer Frye of the USACE signed the wetland survey on July 22, 2004 (Action ID# 200300553). 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ? Preliminary ®Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Name (if known): Paul Farley Land Management Group, Inc. Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. ACOE: July 22, 2004 Page 3 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Project Information and Prior Project History 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ® Yes ? No ? Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. A NWP 39 was issued on 2/20/07 and a 401 WQC was issued on 12/13/06 for permanent impacts to 0.115 acre of wetlands and 147 LF of stream and temporary impacts to 0.021 acre of wetlands and 154 LF of stream. While some crossings have been constructed, the permit expired prior to project completion. Additionally, the site plan has recently been modified and some proposed impacts have changed. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. N/A Page 4 of 11 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 jurisdiction number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ® P ? T Road and Utility Crossing 404 Freshwater ® Yes ? No ® Corps ® DWQ .115 W2 ? P ® T Excavation for Utility Installation 404 Freshwater ® Yes ? No ® Corps ® DWQ .021 ? Yes ? Corps W3 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ ? Yes ? Corps W4 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ? No ? DWQ ? Yes ? Corps W6 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts .136 acres 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 Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear Temporary (T) (I NT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ®P ? T Road UT to Bradley ® PER ® Corps -10 147 Crossing/Culvert Creek ? INT ® DWQ (installed) S2 ? P ®T Utility Crossing UT to Bradley Creek ® PER ? INT ® Corps ® DWQ --10 15 S3 ? P ®T Culvert UT to Bradley ® PER ® Corps _10 46 Maintenance Creek ? INT ® DWQ (installed) S4 ® P ? T Road UT to Bradley ® PER ® Corps --10 40 Crossing/Culvert Creek ? INT ® DWQ S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 248 3i. Comments: Project comprises of 187 LF of permanent stream impacts and 61 LF of temporary stream impacts. Page 5 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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 individual) list all open water impacts below. N/A 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ?P?T 02 ?P?T 03 ?P?T 04 ?P?T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 N/A P2 5f. Total N/A 5g. Comments: Applicant has a stormwater permit for all constructed and proposed stormwater ponds. 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A 5k. Method of construction: Excavation of upland acreage 6. Buffer Impacts (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 an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. NIA 6a. Project is in which protected basin? 6b. 6c. 6d. Buffer impact number - Reason Permanent(P)or for Temporary (T) impact B1 ?P?T B2 ?P?T B3 ?P?T 6i. Comments: ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other: ? Catawba ? Randleman 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer Stream name mitigation required? ? Yes ? No ? Yes ? No ? Yes ? No 6h. Total buffer impacts Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact (square feet) (square feet) Page 6 of 11 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 applicant has taken great care in the site design in order to minimize impacts to 404 wetlands and streams. However, the tip of a wetland finger (Impact #1) will be disturbed by the side slopes of a proposed road. Another wetland area (#2) will be temporarily impacted from the installation of a storm drain. Three stream crossings are needed. Stream impact #1 has already been constructed and was needed to tie the subdivision into Clear Run Drive, as required by the City. This crossing was relatively long (147 LF) because of the irregular shape of the property boundary in this area and the need to maintain proper road curvature. Stream impact #2 is a 15' temporary impact needed to install a storm drain. Stream impact #3 has already been installed and replaced an existing culvert off of Clear Run Drive, as required by the City. Please note that the site plan has been redesigned from the original permit application and minimizes proposed stream impacts by 53 LF. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Construction will include a series of silt fences around wetland/stream areas to control sediment erosion. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ? No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ® DWQ ® Corps ? Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ®Payment to in-lieu fee program project? pro ® Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: N/A 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type 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 Already Paid 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 68 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ® warm ? cool ?cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres 4h. Comments: The applicant has already paid into the EEP for the restoration of 68 LF of stream. This was a condition of the previous Nationwide Permit. Remaining wetlands and streams have also been preserved as required by the NWP. 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan Page 7 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. The applicant was originally supposed to restore 79 LF of stream on site, but this has not occurred. Instead, the site design has been revised to reduce overall stream impacts and the applicant now proposes to restore 174 LF of stream on site by removing an existing culvert and excavating a new channel. Vegetation will be planted along the stream's banks. Please see attached plan. 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 ? Yes ® No buffer mitigation? 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. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 1 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 8 of 11 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 Comments: 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 68% 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® 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: A stormwater permit has been obtained by Norris, Kuske, and Tunstall. ? Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ® DWQ Stormwater Program ? DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ? 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 Page 9 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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)? 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 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. This project will not provide access to surrounding development. Remaining wetlands and streams have been preserved. 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. The applicant proposes to tie into existing public utilities. Page 10 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 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? F-1 Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The NC Natural Heritage Program GIS layer was used to determine the presence of federally listed species. According to their database, several rare species are known to occur near the project area, but not within it. Also, most sightings are historic. 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? Site does not contain estuarine habitat that would be suitable for federally-managed species. 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? The National Trust for Historic Preservation website mapping resource was used to determine the presence of cultural resources. 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? The NC Floodplain Mapping Information System website was used to determine the boundaries of the 100-year floodplain. Kim Williams 31 2?,lo Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 11 of 11 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I/we, the undersigned, hereby authorize Land Management Group, Inc. to act as our agent in the preparation and representation of information related to the permit application for the Autumn Hall Subdivision located in New Hanover County, NC. All questions in regards to this project should be directed to Land Management Group, Inc. Sincerely, Date a tt, 'hi- i . 1 v?11 T -. A9 ?. 1 40 a oC ZOO., 4, -iA x" 'V-JR t+ ik \ --?I J *Boundaries are approximate and are SITE not meant to be absolute. Map Source: Wrightsville Beach Quadrangle 7.5 minute (topographic) 1978. SCALE 1" = 1200' Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. Autumn Hall Inc. Environmental Consultants Figure 2 New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. USGS Topgraphic Map March 2009 „•?Z.a?'C1` ?t i r' b ? • *Boundaries are approximate and are not meant to be absolute Map Source: NRCS Soils Map. SI l E SCALE 1" = 800' Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. Autumn Hall Inc. Environmental Consultants Figure 3 New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Soils Map March 2009 *Boundar ies are approximate and are SITE not meant to be absolute. Map Source: 1998 NAPP aerial photography SCALE 1" = 800' Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. 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Director Division of Water Quality DWQ Project # 060930 New Hanover County December 13, 2006 Mr. Raiford Trask Autun-?n Hall Incorporated 1202 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 Subject: General 401 Water Quality Certification #3402 Autumn Hall Town Center Dear Mr. Trask The Wilmington Regional Office received your Pre Construction Notification application for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the subject project on June 5, 2006, and DWQ received additional information on September 21 and October 16, 2006. You are proposing to permanently impact 0.13 acres of jurisdictional wetlands and 147 linear feet of stream for the purpose of constructing a mixed-use development. You are authorized to proceed with your project as proposed under General Water Quality Certification (WQC) # 3402 (enclosed). This Certification allows you to use the US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Nationwide Permit 39 when the USACE issues it. Further written concurrence from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is not required provided that you can meet all of the conditions of the General Water Quality Certification. If at anytime during construction of your project you determine that you cannot meet these conditions or if there are any additional impacts to wetlands or water quality not described in your application, you must contact this office immediately. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call meat (910)-796-7379. Sincerely, Jy Noelle Lutheran Environmental Specialist III cc: Kim Williams, Land Mangement Group John Tunstall, Norris , Kuske, and Tunstall Consulting Engineers Jennifer Frye, USACE Wilmington Stephen Rynas, DCM Morehead Ian McMillan, DWQ 401 Oversight Unit Central Files WiRO North Carolina Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone (910) 796-7215 Customer Servicel-877-623-6748 Wilmington Regional Office Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 FAX (910) 350-2004 Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org One An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper NorthCarolina Natural& U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action ID. SAW-2006-40204-065 County: New Hanover USGS Quad: Wrightsville Beach GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION Property Owner / Authorized Agent: Autumn Hall Incorporated Address: Attn: Mr. Raiford Trask 1051 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 200 Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone No.: 910-332-4114 Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): The 235.95 acre tract is located along the southside of Eastwood Road (US 74), between Cardinal Drive South and Rogersville Road, in wetlands adjacent to unnamed tributary to Bradley Creek, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Description of projects area and activity: Excavation of and discharge of fill material into 147 linear feet of stream channel and 0115 acres of riparian wetlands as well as the temporary impacts to 154 linear feet of stream channel and 0.021 acres of riparian wetlands, for the purpose of constructing the infrastructure for the proposed Autumn Hall Town Center mixed-use development. Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) ? Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403) Authorization: Regional General Permit Number: Nationwide Permit Number: 39 Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action. This verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existing NWPs are scheduled to be modified, reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the NWPs. We will issue a public notice when the NWPs are reissued. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the date that the relevant nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or revocation of the NWP to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all new and/or modified terms and conditions. The District Engineer may, at any time, exercise his discretionary authority to modify, suspend, or revoke a case specific activity's authorization under any NWP. Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone (919) 733-1786) to determine Section 401 requirements. For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, NC, at (910) 796-7215. This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State or local approvals/permits. If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please contact Jennifer Frye at 910-251-4923. Corps Regulatory Official , - Date: 02/20/2007 Expiration Date of Verification: 03/18/2007 Page 1 of 5 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the attached customer Satisfaction Survey or visit http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/WETLANDS/index.htm] to complete the survey online. Copy Furnished: Kim Williams, Land Management Group, Inc., PO Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 Noelle Lutheran, DENR-DWQ, WiRO, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 Page 2 of 5 Action ID Number: SAW-2006-40204-065 County:New Hanover Permittee:, Autumn Hall Incorporated Date Permit Issued: 2/20/2007 Project Manager: Jennifer Frye Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this certification and return it to the following address: US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE POST OFFICE BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402 Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of Engineers representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension, modification, or revocation. I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit conditions. Signature of Permittee Date Page 3 of 5 Action ID # SAW-2006-40205-065 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1) In order to compensate for impacts to 68 linear feet of warm water stream channel and 0.115 acres of riparian wetlands, the permittee shall make payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP) in the amount determined by the NC EEP, sufficient to perform the restoration of 68 linear feet of warm water stream channel and 0.115 acres of riparian wetlands in the Cape Fear River Basin, Cataloging Unit 03030005. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property shall begin only after the permittee has made full payment to the NC EEP and provided a copy of the payment documentation to the Corps, and the NC EEP has provided written confirmation to the Corps that it agrees to accept responsibility for the mitigation work required, in compliance with the MOU between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated November 4, 1998. 2) The on-site stream restoration will be completed as described in the Restoration Plan: Autumn Hall Town Center dated February 2007 (attached). The permittee will complete all restoration activities and vegetation plantings in accordance with this plan within 30 calendar days of performing the authorized jurisdictional impacts and fully implement the specified monitoring plan in accordance with the plan, permit conditions and success criteria. If any of the success criteria are not met after three years, the permittee shall submit to the Corps a determination as to the corrective action to be taken. Annual monitoring reports will be provided to the Corps on or before April 30th of each year until the success criteria have been met to the satisfaction of the Corps. 3) The Permittee shall execute and cause to be recorded in the New Hanover County Register of Deeds the Declaration of Covenants for Conservation Areas (attached) for the purpose of maintaining the preservation areas, as shown on the Wetland Preservation Map of Autumn Hall, Inc. prepared by Arnold W. Carson, PLS, PC (also attached), in their natural and mitigated state in perpetuity, prior to the sale or conveyance of any lots or other property within the subdivision. The above-mentioned Map must also be recorded with the New Hanover County Register of Deeds at the same time the Declaration is recorded. No person or entity shall fill, grade, excavate, or perform any other land disturbing activities; nor construct any structures, nor allow animal grazing or watering or any other agricultural use on such conservation areas, except as allowed in the Declaration. The permittee shall enforce the terms of the Declaration, and, prior to conveyance of the property, shall take no action on the property described in the Declaration inconsistent with the terms thereof. The permittee shall provide a copy of the recorded Declaration to the Corps of Engineers within 15 days of recording. These provisions relating to the preservation areas cannot be amended or modified without the express written consent of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. Corps Regulatory Official: C_' Date: -2 Page 5 of 5 Looking south along omitted stream restoration area near Impact #C 1 (now walking path). Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. Autumn Hall Inc. Environmental Consultants Wilmington, N.C. Pictures of Site New Hanover County, NC March 2009 Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. Autumn Hall Inc. Environmental Consultants New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. March 2009 Pictures of Site Looking at buried culvert at northern section of Stream Impact #C I. Looking at outfall of Stream Impact #C I. Restoration Plan Autumn Hall Town Center Wilmington New Hanover County, North Carolina Prepared by: Land Management Group, Inc. Wilmington, NC Prepared for: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NCDENR- Division of Water Quality Wilmington, NC March 2009 Table of Contents List of Tables, Figures, and Appendices ................................................................................. ii 1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................3 2.0 Site Description .......................................................................................................................3 3.0 Stream Restoration .................................................................................................................3 4.0 Monitoring ...............................................................................................................................4 5.0 Implementation Schedule .......................................................................................................4 6.0 Summary ..................................................................................................................................4 I List of Tables, Figures, and Appendices Table 1. List of shrub and tree species to be planted within restored wetlands ...............................5 Figure 1. Vicinity map .....................................................................................................................6 Figure 2. Wetland survey .................................................................................................................7 Figure 3. Site plan showing wetland and stream disturbance and restoration .................................8 Figure 4. Close up of stream restoration ..........................................................................................9 Appendix A. Photographs of stream restoration area 11 1.0 Introduction In order to compensate for permanent wetland and stream impacts located within the Autumn Hall Town Center community in New Hanover County, the applicant, Autumn Hall Incorporated, will restore a section of stream on site. This stream is an unnamed tributary of Bradley Creek and was culverted and filled many years ago when the site was a golf course. The applicant had obtained a Nationwide 39 Permit in 2007 that required him to restore 79 linear feet of stream in two locations on site. However, because of revisions to the site plan, this restoration has not occurred. The applicant now proposes to modify the mitigation plan and restore 174 linear feet of stream on site. The applicant has already preserved remaining wetlands and streams on site and bought into the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) for the restoration of 68 linear feet of stream. The Autumn Hall site is approximately 235 acres in size and is located off of Eastwood Road in Wilmington, NC (Figure 1). The applicant proposes to restore one section of a stream on-site by removing old fill material and a culvert. A new channel will be excavated and a variety of native wetland shrub and tree species will be planted along the stream bank in this area. 2.0 Site Description This site is 235 acres in size and was formerly the Duck Haven Golf Course. It contains approximately eleven acres of wetlands (Figure 2). Bradley Creek forms the eastern and southern boundaries of the tract and two unnamed tributaries run from Bradley Creek northward into the site. Soils within the site are classified as Kureb sand, Baymeade fine sand, and Seagate fine sand in uplands and Johnston loam in wetlands. Vegetated 404 wetlands within the site contain water oak (Quercus nigra) wax myrtle, (Myrica cerifera), loblolly bay (Gordonia lasianthus), red maple (Ater rubrum), and black willow (Salix nigra). Most of the uplands are maintained in a mowed condition. 3.0 Stream Restoration Prior to restoring the stream on site, staff of LMG will survey a section of the unaffected stream located north of the disturbed area. This stream section will serve as a reference from which to pattern the restoration. Bankfull width, bankfull depth, and sinuosity will be measured along the reference reach. Once this information is obtained, the existing culvert and fill material will be removed and approximately 174 3 linear feet of a new stream channel will be formed (Figure 3). If needed, the banks of the channel will be covered with jute matting to keep them stabilized. Vegetation to be planted along the banks of each of these restored areas will include species growing along adjacent stream sections (Table 1). These species will be planted on a 4' spacing. A check dam will be installed near the edge of the channel to trap any sediment that may be produced from the restoration work. This check dam will be removed once the stream banks are stabilized. 4.0 Monitoring A general site analysis will occur directly after mitigation activities have been completed and will consist of taking photographs of the restored streams to evaluate as-built conditions. A small narrative will be written and submitted to the Corps and DWQ. From then on, monitoring will occur annually for up to five years. During each monitoring event, the vegetation adjacent to the restored stream bank will be counted and identified. Success criteria will be the survival of at least 70% of planted vegetation. A monitoring report that summarizes these results and includes photographs of the restored areas will be submitted to the Corps and DWQ. Because of the small size of the mitigation area, hydrological monitoring will not occur. However, the survivorship of wetland plants within the area will provide a good indication of hydrology success. 5.0 Implementation Schedule Stream mitigation activities will commence as soon as the ACOE and DWQ have an opportunity to review and approved this document. 6.0 Summary In order to compensate for proposed permanent wetland and stream impacts within Autumn Hall Town Center in New Hanover County, the owner of the tract will restore 174 linear feet of a stream on-site by removing fill material and an existing culvert. These areas will be planted with native wetland vegetation. A general site analysis will occur directly after mitigation activities have been completed to document as-built conditions. From then on, monitoring will occur annually for up to five years. As mentioned previously, the applicant has already preserved all remaining wetlands and streams on site and paid into the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program for the restoration of 68 LF of stream. 4 Table 1. Typical tree and shrub species to be planted within the on-site stream restoration area. Planting will be based on nursery availability. Common Name Scientific Name Water Oak Quercus nigra Black Willow Salix nigra Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera Loblolly Bay Gordonia lasianthus Toundaries are approximate and are not meant to be absolute. Jrrt Map Source: North Carolina Atlas & Gazetteer. Pg 84.2003 Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. A Environmental Consultants Autumn Hall Inc. New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. March 2009 SCALE 1" = 1 Mile Figure 1 Vicinity Map i o I ?' ? ? r.? ? rc Y W 12- 9 ,8 ? -L I I I; /.=i'itla s & L»?a ?? i? °`$ ! od?? I @; R r ?$ Ao ? / tfivr ? ' ? ? ? neeeeeebvautoa??ej6 ? O; U J N cf•; I I a jr g`\ r?Yy r; Q ;N Na' O O'F } d ?;: Pte: 5 9 I 4 Sv ? ?l, I ;ZE ,?f i??? p ? .eeebeeetg9e (n II ? _ ° A I PPP r i? O Lc LLw LL I ? ?' 9 S 0o j ?,0„11? wart ,evivawn ?P_I P V, I'v 2V ?. ',m. Qfl ?? 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Environmental Consultants Pictures of New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Proposed Stream Restoration March 2009 Looking southwest at stream restoration area. _ .rye Looking north along proposed stream restoration area. Close up view of where culvert begins. Autumn Hall Town Center Land Management Group, Inc. Autumn Hall Inc. Environmental Consultants Pictures of New Hanover County, NC Wilmington, N.C. Proposed Stream Restoration March 2009 View of channel located just upstream of stream restoration area.