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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030389 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20030331 /- ? (" 2 :.h MEMORANDUM TO: Tim Smith, Permit Coordinator, Asheville Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator Habitat Conservation Program DATE: April 2, 2003 SUBJECT: Review of an application by Doe Ridge Properties, Cabin Cove Subdivision, Tributaries of Doe Fork and Howard Creek, Watauga County The applicant is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The NCWRC has reviewed information provided by the applicant, and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat values of the project area. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). The applicant proposes to create a large lot development. Impacts are proposed for four perennial stream crossings. Widths of the impacted streams vary from 6.5 feet to 10 feet. Total impacts will be 225 linear feet of stream. Good wild trout populations are present. Both brook and rainbow trout populations are found in the area. Five proposed Aa+ channels are proposed for 385 linear feet of stream restoration. Due to the size of stream widths, we prefer that the crossings be made using spanning structures or bridges. However, based on the information provided by the applicant and our knowledge of the range of trout in the project area, we do not believe this project will cause significant effects to waters supporting trout providing the following conditions are implemented: I . Instream work and land disturbance within the 25-foot wide buffer zone are prohibited during the trout spawning seasons of October 15 through April 15 to protect the egg and fry stages of trout. 2. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and maintained until project completion. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil within 5 days of ground disturbing activities within the twenty-five (25) foot trout buffer to provide long-term erosion control Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail sm, ice Center • Ralcigh, NC 27699-172.1 "Telephone: (919) 733-3633 ext. 281 • Fax: (919) 715-7643 Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director Cabin Cove Subdivision 2 April 2, 2003 3. Culverts 48" or larger should be buried approximately P into the streambed. Culverts less than 48 inches in diameter should be buried to a depth equal to or greater than 20% their size to allow for aquatic life passage. These measurements must be based on natural thalweg depths. If bedrock is encountered, the crossings should use bridging structures instead of using explosives in order to maintain channel dimension. Where practicable, the installation should be accomplished in a manner that prevents damming or drop outlets on either end of the pipe in order to maintain aquatic life passage. The upstream and downstream stream dimensions should not be modified. 4. Remaining jurisdictional waters and wetlands must be preserved in conservation easements. We do not recommend breaking up conservation easements with individual lot lines. Preservation as common area is preferred. 5. Native species should be used for streambank stabilization and shade. 6. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water chemistry and causing a fish kill. 1 7. Riprap use should be minimized. Riprap must not interfere with aquatic life movement during seasonal low flow conditions. 8. The applicant should contact the Division of Water Quality at 336/771-4600 to determine if a 401 Certification is needed for multiple crossings and the stream restoration activities. 9. All stream restoration activities must use state-of--the-art bioengineering techniques. A plan view should be provided to resource and regulatory agencies for review and comment prior to work beginning. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453. Cc: John Dorney, DWQ of wAr, ?O? pG Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality April 7, 2003 Watauga County DWQ Project #: 03-0389 Project Name: Cabin Cove APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification including ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Doe Ridge Properties Attn: Jay Vincent Post Office Box 1238 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Dear Mr. Vincent: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to impact 225 feet of stream for the purpose of constructing a residential subdivision as you described in your application dated March 27, 2003. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3402, which may be viewed on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. This certification allows you to use General Permit Number 39 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 211.0506 (h) (6) and (7). This approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in the General Certification. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. 1. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of Completion Form" to notify DWQ that all the work included in the 401 Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the Division of Water Quality. 2. The stream mitigation as described in the application must be constructed and completed along with the road crossing. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send low NCO" N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) (919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands d I E'n V 3764 Rominger Road Ww.?? ?? ?+ Banner Elk, NC 28604 Fax: Ph/ 828-297-6946 ?IV?s.7M e-mail: Fax: ?boonene.n Environ„m7,Ki,' Consulting Services Inc. e- .net March 27, 2003 `[Q?? ?A¦ ,?) Mr. John Domey NC DENR DWQ''' Wetlands1401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center v Raleigh, NC 27699-1621° RQUp `j WETLANDS 401 G ? 3 1 2003 RE: Cabin Cove Subdivision Project MAR Watauga County WATER QUALITY SECTION Dear Mr. Domey: Transmitted with this letter are 7 copies of the 404/401 permit application for the referenced project and a check for $475.00 to cover the application fee. Impact total for this project is 225 linear feet of perennial stream channel. If you have any questions regarding these items please call me at 828-297-6946, thank you. Sincerely, John C. Vilas President, E'nV Environmental Consulting Services Inc. a j cc: Mr. Jay Vincent Mr. Patrick Warren Ms. Cyndi Karoly w/attach I Form Version April 2001 Office Use Only: ? , . USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. If any particular item is not applicable to. this project. please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than leaving the space blank. l I. Processing WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: MAR 3 1 2003 X section 404 Permit ? F1 Section 10 Permit WATER QUALITY SECTION X 401 Water Quality Certification ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules 4 2. Nationwide Regional or General Permit Lumber(s) Requested: NVP° 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Doe Ridge Properties Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1238 Blowing Rock. 28605 Telephone Number (8282297-0700 Fax Number: (828) 295-0047 E-mail Address: igy@-vincentproperties.com 2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the . Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Jay Vincent - Company Affiliation: Vincent Properties Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1238 Blowing Rock 28605 Telephone Number: (828) 297-0700 Fax Number: (828) 295-0047 E-mail Address: jay(a vincentproperties com Page 3 of 11 V_ III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Cabin Cove 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 2907-47-8182-000 4. Location County: Watauga Nearest Town: Boone Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take 421 heading` east from Boone toward Perkinsville At the Hwy 194 intersection (traffic light) take a left. Head down Hwy 194 approximate yl 2 miles bearing; left on Rainbow Trail. Go approximately 1 mile to end of paved road bearing left at fork Stay on gavel road until subdivision gate is reached. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): ! 36 14'21.35"N81 41'18.69"W (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: Undeveloped with existing road bed. 7. Property size (acres): 150 +/- acres 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Doe Fork Howard Creek 9. River Basin: New River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Describe the purpose of the proposed work: To create a large lot (3 acre) subdivision. Page 4 of 11 t- 10. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Standard construction equipment: track excavator, backhoe dump truck 11. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Rural residential, agricultural and undeveloped Very low density. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous USACE 404 permits or NCDENR 401 permits have been used to develop this ro ert . V. Future Project Plans Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application: No additional 404/401 permit requests are' anticipated for any planned future development of this property VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Page 5 of 11 L , 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100-year Floodplain** (es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet Type of Wetland*** * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts include, Out are not 1111ntGU W. uleeu2 111Leu e.ea. 111& 61 au1u& uu, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, eta For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http:/hv%v%v.fema.Qov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0 ac Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Length of Impact (linear feet) Stream Name** Average Width of Stream Before Impact Perennial or Intermittent? (please seci ) Stream 1 pipe 40 ft Stream 1 j 8 ft perennial Stream 1 Rip-rap 35 ft Stream 1 8 ft perennial Stream 2 pipe 25 ft Stream 2 10 ft perennial Stream 2 Rip-rap 20 ft Stream 2 loft perennial Stream 3 pipe 25 ft Stream 3 6.5 ft perennial Stream 3 Rip -rap 15 ft Stream 3 6.5 ft perennial Stream 4 pipe 40 ft Stream 4 6.5 ft perennial Stream 4 Rip-rap 25 ft Stream 4 L 6.5 ft perennial * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts tncmde, out are not nnuteu to: eulvc.u a..u ?.awu -p-. p, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation,'ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at Page 6 of 6 vow%v.us;s.Rov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., Nww.topozone.com, w??w.mapttuest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 225 feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Site Number indicate on ma Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Name of Waterbody (if applicable) Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) * List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. impacts mctuae, out are not nmitea to: nu, excavation, ureugm-.1 flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 4. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. To minimize impacts existing railroad grades were used to construct the new subdivision road. Existing pipe length was extended to the new road width rather than creating all new piped crossings Streams 1-4 are Qiped whereas stream 5 is proposed to be spanned by a bridge (25 )to further minimize impacts. No additional stream crossings are proposed beyond foot minimum that of the existing railroad grade Cabin Cove is also a proposed large lot subdivision. Page 7 of 7 VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic 'environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function' and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmszide.htm]. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation 'plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Stream Restoration/Enhancement is proposed for all impacted stream reaches based on analysis of stability. Natural Channel Design and restoration is proposed in areas that appear unstable and where construction can result in improved stability. Enhancement is proposed m areas that remain moderately stable (riparian planting bank stabilization structures). see attached narrative) Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that Page 8 of 11 you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at t,ttp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/w!M/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0 Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0 Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds orl the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes ? No X If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, can the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ® No If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Page 9 of 11 Project will impact several small unnamed tributaries of Doe Fork Creek which is a WS-II HQW and a trout stream Buffer impacts are associated with upgrading previously existing roadbed Mitigation will provide stability to previously disturbed buffer road crossing. Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 3 2 1.5 Total 2 d XI. XII. * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel, Zone exten s an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. Stormwater (DWQ Only) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Existing impervious acreage is <1% Proposed impervious area is 8.45 acres of a 150 acres total - on site proposed impervious vs total acreage = 5.6%) Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) 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. On site single septic systems will be installed in accordance with local regulation. XIII. Violations (DWQ Only) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H Yes ? No X 0500) or any Buffer Rules? Page 10 of 1 I I Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No XTV. Other Circumstances (Optional): it is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance ()f desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated With construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g.. draw-dovvn schedules for lakes, dates associates] with Endangered and 'threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). Applicant//A er 's Signature Date (Agent's sig ature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.:) US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Office s and County Covet-age Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee lredell Mitchell Union US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga 151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford NC. 28301-5006 Asheville Cabarrus Graham N11adison Stanlcv , Telephone: (828) 271-4854 Caldv ell Haywood McDowell Swain Fax: (328) 271-4558 Catawba Henderson ivtecklenburg Transylvania Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson US Army Corps Of Engineers Allegliany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance Raleigh. NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake Telephone: (919) 876-8441 Davidson Guilford Person Warren Fax. (919) 976-5293 Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes Washington Regulatory Field Office L'S Army Corps of Engineers Yost Office Box 1000 Washington, NC 27889-1000 Telephone: (252) 975-1616 Fax: (252) 975-1399 Beaufort Currituck Bertic Dare Camden Gates Carteret* Green Chowan Hertford Craven Hyde Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson DupGn LIS Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Page I 1 of 11 d Q+srU-1 F;;:7 _C270 Jones Lenoir Martin Pamlico Pasquotan k Perquimans Onslow Pender Pitt Tyrrell Washington Wayne *Croatan National Forest Only cot r w v i T • .•? r .-. .-, . -. .... . , b??i?b4?bJJ 03/13/2003 17:09 CARROLL LEATHER y 81P2950047 N0.452 D001 Ggrro CgMll Companies, nc: 4CO2 Hwy. 421 South PBo?. 1549 Boone, NC 28607 P.O. arch 13, 2003 .ENV Environmental 3764 Rorninaer Road Banner Ell-, North Carolina 28604 To Whom It May Concern: Please consider this letter as authorization for Jay Vincent of Vincent Properties, Inc. to act as an agent on behalf of Igoe Ridge Properties, Inc. (Cabin Cove) for the purpose of applying for 4041401 permitting with the State of North Carolina and any other issues pertaining to this matter. If you should have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact me at (828) 264-2521. Cordially, Sterling Ca 11 Managing ner of Doe Ridge Properties, Inc. Phone: 828-264-2;21 1-80$84-2521 ?:uzc clgco.cam Fax 828-?64-2633 f ?? ?? ? _.,ti ?_} rte//'" rJ/?/ ?,1 \?,? l •?t 1\ ?t \ \ `?? -?? \?? ?? ??? `` 't FIN, till ?t?J?1\ t't y..`-, " ! •r-? i ?g is ?• 1 \ =?ti } -- \`•`•'t r ?• ?'• },_?. 4200 % O \'•,?\\ `.?\" ?? ?r t ? / ?? .. •,----....- ,' i ? L ?? t.l t - ?.1 r1'?1D.'??Cr' ?F?:.,L- - ., , ` a ! i `\ N ' ` ." "••? is l iA`4..-r-'- ztZ fi _`__- '._ V\ '?'\\\? /? i i `\ \ `?'•`? 1 \ t ??'`~'\ l Y 1 Siva ?Streq '\` ?\ ??? ??^--..?•l ?'T-?? '`•? 1, ll, ?,i??? , -, `, tt \ ? 1 y1 "i^-' -?}4 '?-.\'1 t? •-..' "- ?'. i `(' 1'`--''?..• 7, 11 --z CD ? \ - ? `? ?i ? 1 1~?? ? ?/? • ? Y -•? -.? 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TYPICAL CHANNEL VEGETATION DETAIL SYMBOL DESCRIPTION )(TEMPORARY SEED MIX = MILLET and RYE *TO BE APPLIED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY IN DISTURBED AREAS *18-36" BARE ROOT WHIPS = " 320 TREES/AC* *ANY 3-4 OF FOLLOWING *DENSITY *(TREES) = RED MAPLE, TULIP POPLAR, RED OAK, CANADIAN HEMLOCK, GREEN ASH, RIVER BIRCH )(LIVE STAKES = *(SHRUBS) = RHODODENDRON, AND/OR WILLOW )(PERMANENT SEED MIX = *(HERB) = NATIVE HERBACEOUS MIX: )(*+/- any of following: -NE Aster, Joe Pye Weed, Tear Thumb, Buttercup. Oeer Tongue, Red Clover *PLANTING TO OCCUR IN ALL DISTURBED AREAS* Project: Cabin Cove Subdivision Stream Restoration Location: Watauga Co., NC General: Cabin Cove Subdivision is a large tract residential community development. Within the development are proposed single-family residential homes. The proposed stream restoration project is associated with five crossings (4 piped) of the subdivision road. The project is intended to provide mitigation for existing impacts on this project. Existing Rail-Road (RR) grade (pre-1940's) extends through the project site. Pipe lengths were approximated from this previously existing RR grade. A county standard road was built within the past 2 years through the project over this RR grade and existing piped crossings were upgraded and lengthened resulting in piped and rip-rap impacts (see table & PCN report). These newly existing pipes were determined to be undersized and are proposed to be either replaced or additional pipes added (see project description). Stream restoration is proposed to mitigate for the piped and rip-rap impacts noted above. Rip-rap and washed stone will be removed and replaced with drop-pool structures to ensure stability. Any detrimental obstructions to flow will also be removed (ie: stumps, boulder jumble, etc...). Disturbed riparian areas will be restored with the planting of native vegetation to further stabilize banks. Five proposed Aa+ channels will be restored with a total linear footage of approximately 385 feet. The design is based on reference reach data collected from both on site (Stream 2 Cabin Cove, upstream of impact area) and Sunalei Preserve (see Reference Reach Parameter Spreadsheet). The reference reach streams used in the Cabin Cove design were selected based on similarities in stream type, slope, and desired characteristics. The objective of the proposed stream restoration is to provide stability, restore natural channel bedform characteristics, and re- establish a vegetated buffer on all unstable stream corridors throughout the project site. Existing Condition: For permitting purposes the streams on the project site were numbered 1-5. The first piped crossing after entering the subdivision entrance gate is Stream 1. Stream 2 is the next piped crossing, and so on. Stream 1 is an Aa+ with an average slope 34%. From the 48" piped discharge, approximately 35' of the channel is littered with rip-rap and lacks channel definition, and profile stability.. The lower, less steep portion of the channel is littered with washed debris including boulders and stumps, buffer vegetation in this lower area has also been significantly disturbed. Approximately 115' of the channel and/or buffer is disturbed. The next piped crossing, Stream 2, exists as a disturbed Aa+ with an average slope of 43%. The existing pipe is 24" in diameter. From the pipe discharge, rip-rap litters the channel approximately 20'. Boulders, stumps and other non-beneficial woody debris litter the channel until it reaches the tree line. The channel lacks definition and profile stability until it reaches the undisturbed tree line. Stream 3 is an Aa+ channel with an average slope of 26%. The existing pipe is 24" in diameter. From the pipe downstream, approximately 15' the channel has profile stability problems created from washed out rip-rap and woody debris. Below this area the channel continues in a natural and undisturbed state. Riparian buffer vegetation has been disturbed for approximately 90 below the pipe. Stream 4 exists as an Aa+ channel with an average slope of 54%. The existing pipe is 18" in diameter. Rip-rap and shot rock litter the channel for approximately 25' below the pipe. The channel appears to have been disturbed below the rip-rap for another 40 or 50 feet. Riparian vegetation has been disturbed for approximately 85 feet. The current road crossing over Stream 5 consists of a shelf of rip-rap and washed gravel over bedrock. This area has been maintained in this barely passable state for years. No impact has occurred at this location beyond the maintenance of the previously existing road bed. The rip-rap and gravel area extends for approximately 25 feet below the bedrock. Project Description: All piped crossings are to be upgraded to meet county subdivision road standards. To mitigate previous impacts to channels and riparian areas, stream restoration is proposed on streams 1-5 and will entail replacing unstable bed materials (rip-rap, boulder jumble, stumps, etc...) with drop-pool structures to ensure profile stability. Also, all riparian areas will be restored with native vegetation to ensure bank stability. The proposed restoration was designed in accordance with reference reach data mentioned above. To compensate for the flashy nature of these Aa+ streams the proposed channels will be slightly oversized with increased depth and width to allow for high flows without bank failure. All channels are to be restored as Aa+ drop-pool channels with large boulder grade control (step-pool structures, see typical channel restoration plan). Cross-vane structures will be installed above all new piped crossings to control grade and prevent headcutting upstream of the crossings. Riparian zones will be restored on the upstream end of all crossings. The channels dimension, pattern, and profile were designed in accordance with reference reach dimensionless ratios and also within Rosgen's classification parameters. Below is a table describing existing and proposed conditions: Stream # Existing Pipe Length Approximate Previous Length (RR Grade Pipe) Pipe Impact Rip-rap Impact Total Impact Proposed Stream Restoration Lengths 1 60' 20' 40' 35' " 75' 115' 2 40' 15' 25' 20' 45' 65' 3 40' 15' 25' 15' 40' 90' 4 60' 20' 40' 25' 65' 85' 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 30' Proposed restoration on Stream 1 begins directly below the pipe extending approximately 115' downstream. Washed out rip-rap will be replaced with step-pool and drop-pool structures (see detail) creating a pool-pool spacing in accordance with reference reach parameters. Detrimental obstructions to flow (boulders, stumps, etc...) will also be removed from the channel during construction. The existing 48"x 60' pipe will be replaced by a 60" x 60' pipe in accordance with local regulation. Restoration begins on Stream 2 directly below the pipe, extending approximately 64' downstream. The rip-rap, washed-out boulders, and non-beneficial woody debris will be removed and replaced with step-pool structures to re-establish an appropriate channel bedform sequence. The existing 24" x 40' pipe will remain as a base flow pipe with the addition of two 36" x 40' pipes to meet county standards (see typical channel restoration detail). Stream 3 restoration begins below the road extending approximately 30'. Rip-rap will be replaced with step-pool structures (see typical channel restoration detail) to ensure profile stability. Restoration of the channel will then continue downstream beyond the disturbance with the removal of non-beneficial woody debris and extensive riparian planting. The existing 24" x 40' pipe will remain as a base flow pipe with the addition of two 30" x 40' pipes in accordance with local regulation. Proposed restoration for Stream 4 extends from road approximately 85' downstream, to the existing-undisturbed tree line. Rip-rap will be replaced with step-pool grade control (see typical channel restoration detail) to establish correct pool-pool spacing in accordance with reference reach parameters. A defined channel will replace the split, undefined existing channel. Excessive obstructions to flow will be removed. The existing 18" x 60' pipe will remain as a base flow pipe with the addition of two 30" x 60' pipes to meet county standards. Stream 5 restoration extends from the existing road down-slope approximately 25'. Rip-rap and washed stone will be removed and replaced with step-pool structures as necessary to ensure profile stability. The proposed road will be shifted downstream and will cross the creek with a proposed bridge no impacts anticipated at this location. Bank Stabilization: Throughout the Cabin Cove project many bank stabilizing measures will be implemented. Following construction all disturbed/constructed areas will immediately be seeded with a temporary rye/millet mix. Planting will continue with a natural seed mix, live stakes, and bare root/container grown trees in all riparian areas (see typical planting plan). Disturbed/seeded areas will be will be covered in erosion control fabric (where needed) to withstand erosion in high slope areas. Sod mats will be used, when available, to promote rapid bank stability. Step- pool/drop-pool structures will be constructed in steep sections and cross vanes in flatter sections to stabilize the profile and take stress of the banks (see typical channel restoration details). Cabin Cove Design Reference Parameter Spreadsheet existing proposed each Name Cabin Cove Stream 2 Reference Reach Sunalei Preserve Reference Reach Cabin Cove Stream 1 abin Cove Stream 1 Stream Type A3a+ A4a+ Aa+ Aa+ Drainage Area 89.5 ac 30 ac 57.6 ac 57.6 ac Bankfull Width 10-11 ft loft 16 ft 9.2 ft Bkf mean depth 0.88-0.98 ft 0.94 ft 0.51 ft 1.1-1.18 W/D -10 9.4 31.3 -8.4 Area, bkf 9.8 sq ft 9.47 sq ft 8.3 sq ft 9.1-9.7 s ft mean Velocity bkf Q max depth bkf 1.71-1.76 ft 1.81 ft 0.7 ft 2.07 ft d-m ax/d-bkf -1.94 1.92 1.37 -1.8 bank height ratio 1-1.1 1-1.1 -1 1-1.2 Width f pa 20 ft 22 ft >30 ft Entrenchment Ratio 2 1.9 -2 Meander Length Belt Width Radius of Curvature Lm/Wbkf Rc/Wbkf Wblt/Wbkf Sinuosity Valle Sloe 0.269 0.268 0.34 0.34 Avg. 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