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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070816 Ver 2_More Info Received_20090701LMG LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP INC. Environmental Consultants TO: Mr. Chad Coburn NC Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 June 29, 2009 01- O$? Lo va. V l?? 2;inJ dYS?(ti`OSANDWTn???QUG,LI c. i RE: 401 Water Quality Certification/NWP 29 Application; Additional Information Eagle Creek Subdivision; Brunswick County, NC DWQ Project # 07-0816 Ver 2 Dear Chad: As we recently discussed, we had inadvertently omitted a small isolated wetland impact on the previous application submittal for Eagle Creek Subdivision. Attached are the revised maps that show this additional impact (I3; 0.0003 ac). Additionally, we have submitted a revised restoration plan and map (El 1). Slight revisions were made to the plan based on comments received by Kim Garvey of the Corps. We clarified planting areas and numbers and also corrected erroneous information about stormwater requirements. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Sincerely, Kim Williams Wetland Scientist Encl. C: Mr. Ian McMillan, DWQ www.lmgroup.net • infoea lmgroup.net • Phone: 910.452.0001 • Fax: 910.452.0060 3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403 • P.O. Box 2522, Wilmington, NC 28402 07-08(to03. ADDENDUM TABLES FOR EAGLE CREEK SUBDIVISION PCN FORM 2. WETLAND IMPACTS 2a. 2b. 2c. 2e. 2f. 2g. 2h. Wetland impact Type of Initially After-the- number - Type of Type of jurisdiction Permitted Fact Total Area of im act acres Permanent (P) or impact wetland (Corps - 404, Impacts Impacts Temporary (T) (if known) 10 Temporary Permanent DWQ - non- 404, other RC1 ®P ? T Road Crossing/ 404 Z Corps 0.035 0.035 Wet lands ® DWQ Culvert RC2 ®P ? T Road Crossing/ 404 Z Corps 0.095 0.095 Wetlands ® DWQ Culvert RC3 ®P ®T Road Crossing/ 404 Z Corps 0.17 (P) 0.038 (T) 0.038' 0.17 We tlands ® DWQ Utilities U1 ®P ®T Utility 404 ® Corps 0.063 (P) 0.026 (T) 0.026 0.063 Crossing Wetlands ® DWQ 11 ® P ? T Stormwater Isolated ? Corps ® DWQ 0.23 12 ® P ? T Lot Fill Isolated ? Corps ® DWQ 0.056 0.056 13 ® P ? T Stormwater Isolated ? Corps ® DWQ 0.0003 TOTAL 0.363 404: 0.063 404: 404: 0.376 ac Isol: 0.056 0.050 ac Isolated: 0.2863 ac *Of this temporary impact, 0.013 acre is in a utility easement and is considered a permanent conversion. RC: Road Crossing; U: Utility; L• Isolated 3. STREAM IMPACTS 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. 3h. 3i. Stream impact Type of Stream Perennial Type of Average After- New number - impact name (PER) or jurisdiction stream the-Fact Impacts Total LF of impact Permanent (P) or inter- (Corps - width Impacts Temporary (T) mittent 404,10 (feet) (INT)? 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Haestad Methods Solution Center Bentley FlowMaster [08.01.066.003 6125I2D09 1:47:38 PM 27 Siemons Company Drive Suite 200 W Watertown, CT 06795 USA +1-203-755-1666 Page 1 of 1 Eagle Creek Subdivision (Action ID No. SAW-2006-41798) Project Narrative June 2009 1. Introduction Construction at the Eagle Creek subdivision was initiated soon after the original Nationwide Permit was issued on August 13, 2007. During the course of construction several conditions of the permit were not observed and the project was deemed to be non-compliant on August 29, 2008. The submittal of this updated permit package addresses the issues of non-compliance and specific violations referenced in the December 12, 2008 letter from the USACOE. II. Non-Compliance Issues III. Predevelopment Conditions (UT to Clark Branch) Prior to the construction of the Eagle Creek subdivision the entire watershed was maintained in agricultural fields. A review of historic aerial photography and NRCS soil survey (Figures 3-4), provides evidence that the tributary was originally located along the southwestern side of Pecan Lane. However, subsequent modification of this drainage pattern occurred when agricultural drainage was connected to the tributary, via a man-made ditch sometime prior to 1972. This ditch discharged runoff from approximately 50 ac. of active fields for a period of 3 decades, prior to the initiation of subdivision construction. As result of the agricultural land use, normal rainfall events generated typically generated discharges in excess of 15 cubic feet per second (cfs) which likely overwhelmed the small intermittent tributary. For comparison, forested watersheds of this size typically support discharge rates between 3-5 cfs. The erosive velocities likely caused significant downcutting, which allowed the channel to more efficiently dissipate the energy during high-flow events. This evolution in channel geometry has continued for several decades, completely disconnecting the stream from its floodplain and creating the steeply sloped banks that have been observed on-site. The extensive erosion and downcutting of the system has also altered the flow characteristics of the tributary. Typically, small watershed streams receive a portion of their hydrologic input from groundwater sources but do not regularly interact with the existing water table. Conversely, this channel now serves as a significant interceptor to groundwater flow, lowering the surrounding water table. This drainage is manifested in the assemblage of riparian vegetation, which is dominated by drier species such as loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and common greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia). While in-stream habitat has been severely degraded by the agricultural drainage, significant improvement was observed downstream (see Appendix A). These areas, located within -500' of HWY 17 Business, have a more natural plan and profile with less severe bank erosion. The channel geometry also reverts to a more natural geometry and appears to reconnect to the adjacent floodplain. As previously stated, this connection serves to dissipate energy during flow events, helping to preserve the natural bed and bank of the stream system. IV. Unauthorized Impacts During the course of construction approximately 225 linear feet (If) of tributary were filled and graded without authorization from the USACOE. Upon notification from the USACOE, this material was removed in an effort remain compliant with the existing Nationwide Permit. However, these efforts were deemed insufficient due to the loss of in-stream habitat that occurred as a result of the extensive construction activity. A subsequent request for a mitigation plan was sent to Eagle Creek Subdivision, LLC, which is presented below. V. Proposed Mitigation In order to address the loss of aquatic function within the impacted tributary, a small-scale wetland/stream mitigation project is being proposed. The project includes both a constructed wetland and a restored stream channel which will reconnect to the existing tributary within the Eagle Creek property. Overall, the constructed wetland will be approximately .28 ac. in size and 245 If of stream channel will be restored. a) Constructed Wetland Modification of the existing stormwater management plan has allowed runoff from approximately 2.1 acres of paved street and residential area to drain into the constructed wetland. This feature has been designed to meet current NC DWQ specifications for stormwater containment within non- SA waters, which includes controlling and treating the first 1.5 inches of rain. These guidelines also specify a minimum treatment volume of 3,630 cubic feet. This feature will be installed in the area currently occupied by the isolated wetland adjacent to the impacted tributary. While all vegetation will be removed due to the proposed grading, a native assemblage of hardwood species will be replanted throughout the footprint of the restoration project. Impacts to this isolated feature have been included in the attached PCN form. Final contours will be established to delineate the appropriate assemblages of deep pools, low marsh, and high marsh areas. Each of these areas serves a variety of functions related to habitat maintenance, water quality, and storage. Grading will also direct drainage towards the northeast edge of the feature where it will discharge through the 30-foot level spreader and then into the restored stream channel. Discharges of 3-5 cfs are expected following a 10 year storm event, while smaller flows will discharge during more frequent events. See Figures E10-E11 for a preliminary design layout and planting plan for this feature. b) Stream Restoration The designed channel will connect to the constructed wetland near the southwestern boundary of lot D19. Sinuosity was designed to maximize available space within the project area. A 2' wide channel will be constructed for a majority of the reach with depths corresponding to the 1 year storm discharge levels. Discharges above this size will access the floodplain which will be graded at a 3:1 slope and planted with native hardwood seedlings. Approximately 245 If of designed channel will be constructed at the site, This length will connect to the existing channel along the southern boundary of lot C81 Reconnection at this point will utilize existing contours within the site and will involve the removal old rip-rap and invasive vegetation that currently occupy this area. As flow velocities will be attenuated within the wetland it is anticipated 2 that little to no erosion will occur in the vicinity of this intersection. This location also occurs within the overall subdivision boundary which will minimize concerns for adjacent property owners. Vegetation characteristic of a small stream swamp community will be planted within the .25 acre riparian wetland area adjacent to the channel. This will include a mixture of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red bay (Persea borbonia), and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Live stakes of elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and silky willow (Salix sericea) will also be installed along the stream bank to improve stability of the constructed channel. Live stakes will be installed on 2' centers and the remaining hardwoods will be on 8' centers throughout the riparian zone. See Figures E10-E11 for a preliminary design layout and planting plan for this feature. VI. Proposed Monitoring Monitoring within the constructed wetland and restored stream channel will include both a vegetative and hydrologic component. However, given the size of the project these will be limited in scope. Vegetative monitoring will be conducted to ensure that a minimum of 80 hardwoods seedlings are present within the .25 acre riparian zone adjacent to the restored channel. Vegetative monitoring within the constructed wetland will be conducted to ensure survivorship levels are appropriate to the guidelines presented in the NC DWQ BMP Manual, which typically involve an assessment one (1) year after construction. Hydrologic monitoring within the constructed will be conducted using a WM-40 groundwater monitoring device that will be installed within a section of low marsh habitat. This device will be configured to take readings at 30 minute intervals, which will provide data from individual rain events and allow for an assessment of the overall hydrology of the system. A crest gauge will be installed near the intersection of the constructed channel and the existing tributary. This device will provide documentation of flow levels relative to individual rain events. Data collected from these two devices will then be used to develop a regression analysis which correlates rain events with stream discharge levels. Photo-documentation of any indicators of flow (wrack lines, etc.) will also be provided in the monitoring report. Given the financial standing of the current landowner, only one year of monitoring is proposed at this time. This event will occur approximately one (1) year after construction and planting have been completed. 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