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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 1o
Timothy Rich
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
9995 Gate Park North
Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32246 V D
Subject Property: Gamewell Seaplane Lake
Gamewell Community, Caldwell County AUG 4 8 2006
Project Return
Dear Mr. Rich:
DENR • WATER QUALITY
NtETLANDS AND STORMYMATER BRANCH
On June 29, 2006, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) mailed you an additional information
request in regards to your request to construct a pond for the proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake.
As of today, the DWQ has not received a response to this request. Therefore, we are returning
your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506.
As you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for this activity, and
work within waters of the state would be a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and
Administrative Code. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly at 919-733-1786 or Mr. Kevin Barnett at
828-296-4657 if you have any questions this matter.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
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Post Office Box 224
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Cyndi Karoly, DWQ, Wetlands / 401 Permitting Unit
David Baker, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Ron Linville, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-2148. Gamewell S eaplaneLake. returned
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] /FAX [phone]/ Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Timothy Rich
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
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Jacksonville, FL 32246 JUL 0 G 2006
Subject Property: Gamewell Seaplane Lake
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REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Rich:
On May 15, 2006, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application to
impact 21,219 linear feet of streams to construct the proposed Seaplane Lake. The
DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided inaccurate
information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in order to
process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject
property. Therefore, unless we receive the additional information requested below, we
will have to move toward denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506
and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional
information. Please provide the following information so that we may continue to review
your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(4) requires that any project not result in cumulative [or
secondary] impacts. A qualitative analysis of cumulative impacts must be
performed in accordance with
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2. 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (f) requires that "a lack of practical alternatives" be
demonstrated. No discussion in regards to developing the project without the
impoundment, or a significantly reduced impoundment (or offline impoundment),
has been presented. A discussion regarding practical alternatives with respect to a
reduction of impacts must be presented. Additionally, no alternative sites have
been discussed in your application.
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3. 15A NCAC 02H .0506 (g) requires a demonstration of minimization of impacts. As
discussed in item number 2, impact minimization has not been sufficiently
addressed. A discussion regarding the minimization of impacts must be presented.
Additionally, any published reference materials you can provide will be used in the
evaluation of whether this impact will result in a removal of uses, which must be
considered as part of the review process.
4. In the application, it is referenced that the lake buffer shall cover 60% of the lake
shore. What other protective mechanisms will be provided on the remaining 40%
of the shoreline to provide shading, habitat, etc.
5. In the application, it is stated that the Itera Timberland and Development
Strategies, LLC will provide within 90 days, a plan to complete it's mitigation
requirements. For impacts this extensive, the DWQ must have a defined mitigation
plan and proposal as part on the application.
6. With respect to noise levels, you have submitted that the time of excessive noise
during takeoff lasts 30 seconds. Upon consulting with an ex-Coast Guard aircrew
member, the realistic noise interval is realistically in the 3 to 4 minute range.
Modification of this statement may be prudent.
7. In the summary of the mitigation proposal, it is referenced that "onsite mitigation"
will be accomplished. The DWQ needs to be comfortable that the mitigation is not
a result of previous violations in site. Closure of the previous violations needs to
take place prior to any mitigation approval.
Please respond before July 20, 2006 by sending this information to both the 401
Permitting Unit at:
Mrs. Cyndi Karoly
401 Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
and to the Asheville Regional Office at:
Kevin Barnett
Surface Water Protection Section
2090 US HWY 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
If we do not hear from you before July 20, 2006, we will assume that you no longer want
to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn.
Gamewell Seaplane Lake
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June 29, 2006
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to
wetlands, waters or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested
within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Mr.
Kevin Barnett at 828-296-4657 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set
up a meeting to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
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Post Office Box 224
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USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
David McHenry, Wildlife Resources Commission
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 05-2148.GamewellSeaplaneLake.Add-Info

MANNING W.PUETTE
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 129
Collettsville, N.C. 28611
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Ms Cyndi Karoly
Division of Water Quality
N.C. Department of Natural
And Environmental Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1650
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and Itera Timberland and Development
Strategies, LLC Project (Caldwell County) ??'
Dear Ms Karoly:
This is to request that I be placed on the mailing list to receive all public notices
and any other public correspondence pertaining to the two projects referenced above. If
there are any fees in order to be placed on the mailing list, please advise.
Also, please advise, of any other divisions within DNER which may be reviewing
either of the two projects.
Very truly yours,
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Atlanta, Georgia 30303 - 8960
May 24, 2006
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SUBJ: Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Action ID: 200630809
Dear Colonel Pulliam:
This letter is in reference to the application by Itera Timberland and Development
Strategies, LLC described in the above referenced Public Notice (PN) dated April 17, 2006. The
applicant is proposing to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake as part of a 3,100 acre residential
development, near Gamewell in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The proposed lake will place
fill in 537 linear feet of stream for the dam footprint and will flood an additional 20,682 linear
feet of stream within Celia Creek and unnamed tributaries, as well as 1.4 acres of adjacent
wetlands. The applicant proposes to mitigate for the project impact with onsite restoration of
11,707 linear feet of channels. They are also proposing compensation for wetland losses through
the creation of 20 foot wide littoral shelves within the cove areas of the lake. The lake will have
a 30 foot buffer around 50% of the perimeter. The proposed mitigation ratios are for 2:1 for
impacts associated with the dam and 0.5:1 for flooding impacts. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has reviewed the project information contained in the PN and we have the
following concerns with the proposed project.
In general, the EPA has concerns with projects proposing the placement of structures on
flowing streams for the creation of amenity ponds/lakes/reservoirs. Although flooding of
flowing waters does not eliminate aquatic habitat, it converts stream habitat to open water which
results in a discontinuous aquatic habitat which supports different communities of aquatic flora
and fauna and disrupts the transport of sediment, organic carbon and aquatic species. We do not
believe the applicant has provided adequate information to justify the elimination of almost 4
miles of flowing water for the purpose of constructing a rip 'vate 160 acre impoundment to
accommodate the landing of approximately 10 to 12 seaplanes for a residential community. This
is a very large impact to Waters of the U.S. and will only benefit a small segment of the local
population. We believe the stated project purpose "to provide an approximately 160 acre lake for
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seaplane enthusiasts..." is too narrowly defined. The regulations require a basic project purpose
to be broadly defined to reflect the generic function of the activity and not so narrow as to
eliminate any other alternatives. We believe the project purpose should be redefined to support
the development of a residential community with provisions for accommodating the landing of
seaplanes. As we were informed by the consultant, this part of North Carolina is rapidly
developing. We do not believe lake front property is a necessary component for a financially
successful development in this area.
The application stated the impacts associated with the flooding will result in a net
increase in regulated Waters of the US. This statement does not acknowledge the fact that the
regulations consider flooding to be a "loss of flowing water" and requires compensation for the
resulting loss. We have not seen an alternatives analysis as to why this project is the least
environmentally damaging practicable alternative. An alternatives analysis for the subdivision's
secondary component, a seaplane landing strip, should consider the usage of the nearby
Morganton/Lenoir Airport, the construction of an onsite dry ground landing strip, and a single
lake landing run.
The following comments are meant to discuss the impacts to Waters of the U.S. that can
not be avoided or minimized. The applicant states the flooding will impact poor to good quality
streams. The distinction should be made as to the linear feet of poor and good streams to be
impacted. The North Carolina Stream Mitigation Guidelines require a 1:1 compensation ratio for
impact to poor streams and a 2:1 ratio for impact to good streams. This mitigation requirement is
for loss due to fill or culverting. EPA understands the Wilmington District generally requires
half of this requirement for compensation for flooding impacts. The applicant is proposing a
compensation ratio for flooding at 0.5:1. This may be acceptable for impacts to poor quality
streams but a higher ratio (1:1) should be provided for flooding impacts to good quality streams.
We believe some of the streams we observed on the site visit would rank as good quality
streams. We recommend any stream footage which is permitted for impact, be evaluated using
the Wilmington District's stream evaluation form and these evaluations be confirmed by your
office.
EPA has concerns with the stream mitigation proposal for impacts with mitigation
activities in streams above the area to be impounded. We believe the benefits of performing
stream restoration activities in an area upstream of an area to be flooded are not good. We also
recommend all proposed mitigation be evaluated for the appropriate level of mitigation
(restoration, enhancement levels 1 and 2) to be conducted. Stream mitigation should not be over
designed and restoration should not be performed on a stream channel if it is more appropriate
for enhancement activities. There was some discussion on the site visit about North Carolina
Division of Water Quality's (NCDWQ) mitigation requirements for stream mitigation. It is our
understanding from discussions with the NCDWQ staff that the mitigation requirement of 2:1,
with the 1:1 restoration component, is for wetland compensation and is not a requirement for
streams.
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EPA appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project. Due to the significant
impact this project will have on the flowing waters of the Celia Creek watershed, we believe the
current project is unpermittable, pursuant to the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines.
We recommend, if the applicant would like to pursue development of this property, the project
be redesigned to address our concerns outlined in the above discussions. We will be happy to
review any revised project information in the future. If you have any questions regarding these
comments, please contact Becky Fox at [phone] or fox.rebecca@ epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Ronald J. Mikulak, Chief
Wetlands Regulatory Section
cc: USFWS, Asheville
NCDWQ, Raleigh
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cc: Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NC Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Mr. Kevin Barnett
NC Division of Water Quality
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Mr. Brian Cole
US Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-1082
Mr. Ron Linville
Western Piedmont Region Reviewer
Habitat Conservation Program
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
3855 Idlewild Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
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4081 Hartland Road
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
May 19, 2006
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1650
Dear Ms. Karoly,
I have read with great interest the article in the Lenoir News-Topic concerning the Itera
Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, proposal to build a 3,100 acre golfing community in the
John' River area of Caldwell County.
I have lived within sight of Celia Creek most of my life, played in it and love the stream of water
and all the wildlife that uses it.
First, it breaks my heart to see so much natureal area destroyed by another housing development
and all that means-more roads, burdens on schools and other services, etc. But, my most important
concern is the destruction of Celia Creek. Though there may not be any endangered species in the creek or
along it banks, what about all the creatures which live there. Putting in a dam will cause sedement to be
flushed down the creek which will destroy a lot of water creatures. According to the article I see that
seaplanes will be flying in and out and I am guessing there will be motor craft allowed on the lake. All
this brings gas and oil to the water which will be flushed on down the creek. Also, what is going to happen
to all the wildlife that is displaced? Each time a bear wonders into a yard is it going to be shot since NOW
it is habitat for only humans?
This may be a boom to the financiers, but what about the quality of the water which many people
who live below use for their livestock, gardens and such, not to mention the creatures,again, in the water
and on the land?
I am totally against the community AND MORE SO AGAINST THE DAM AND LAKE!
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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Mr. David Baker
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
Natural Resources
Subject: Corps Action ID # 200630809 (Celia Creek Dam Proposal)
Mr. Baker:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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The N.C. Division of Water Resources (DWR) is submitting the following comments following review
of the Section 404 permit application to dam Celia Creek, a stream in the Catawba River Basin in
Caldwell County, North Carolina.
The applicant proposes to create a 160-acre impoundment for seaplanes as part of a 3,100-acre,
695-lot residential development and golf course. The 80-foot tall dam will cause the permanent loss
of 537 linear feet of stream channel and the conversion of 20,682 linear feet of stream channel from
lotic habitat to lentic habitat. The application does not state whether the impoundment or downstream
reach, which bisects the proposed golf course, are intended for off-stream uses such as irrigation.
It is not known if the N.C. Division of Land Resources' Dam Safety Program has made a
determination whether the dam is subject to the N.C. Dam Safety Law ("Law"). The rules associated
with the Law provide procedures for determining and monitoring the flow requirement from subject
dams (15A NCAC 2k.0500). If the dam is not subject to the Law, in order to maintain aquatic habitat
and water quality standards, DWR requests that the applicant consult with resource agencies to
determine a flow requirement from the dam and a monitoring plan as part of the Clean Water Act and
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process.
DWR also requests that the applicant establish a protocol for filling the impoundment upon
completion of the dam so that the creek below the dam is not significantly impacted from reduced
flows.
DWR requests that, as part of the NEPA review, the Corps not only evaluate the direct, secondary
and cumulative impacts on Celia Creek from the impoundment, but also impacts associated with the
3,100-acre development on Celia Creek, it's tributaries and the John's River.
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US Army Corps PUBLIC NOTICE
Of Engineers
Wilmington District
Issue Date: April 17, 2006
Comment Deadline: May 17, 2006
Corps Action ID #: 200630809
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from Itera
Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, represented by Mr. Timothy Rich, seeking
Department of the Army authorization to discharge fill material into Celia Creek in conjunction
with the construction of an earthen dam to create an approximate 160 acre seaplane lake within a
3,100 acre residential community near Gamewell in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Specific plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans.
This Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site
at www.saw.usace.anny.mil/wetlands
Applicant: Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Attn: Mr. Timothy Rich
9995 Gate Parkway N., Suite 400
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
AGENT: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Chris Huysman
Post Office Box 224
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act.
Location
The project area consists of a 3,100 acre tract located off of Rocky Road and Lackey Grading
Lane 1.5 miles northwest of Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina (35.8899 N, 81.6626
W). Celia Creek, several unnamed tributaries, and approximately 10 acres of adjacent wetlands
occur on the property. Celia Creek is tributary to Lower Creek which is tributary to the Catawba
River, a Section 10 navigable-in-fact waterway. The tract falls within the Catawba River Basin
8-Digit Cataloging Unit 03050101.
Existing Site Conditions
The 3,100 acre tract is approximately 90% mixed hardwood forests. The proposed lake site is
approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. Land use in the areas surrounding the project consist
of single family housing, forested tracts, and agricultural tracts. The project site consists of
hunting fields that have been cleared, and timber management tracts. Hunting fields and
agricultural areas total about 60% of the lake area, while the remaining 40% of the lakebed area
is forested.
The site contains Celia Creek and several unnamed tributaries which are classified by the NC
Division of Water Quality as Class "C" waters. Class "C" waters are defined as those waters
protected for secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish and aquatic life propagation and
survival, agriculture and other uses suitable for Class C. Secondary recreation includes wading,
boating, and other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take
place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner. There are no restrictions on watershed
development or types of discharges.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to provide an approximately 160-acre
lake for seaplane enthusiasts within a private residential golf course development.
Project Description
The project involves the discharge of approximately 500 cubic yards of clean earthen material
and riprap below the plane of ordinary high water within Celia Creek for the construction of a
dam and outlet protection area. The 80-foot tall dam and downstream outlet protection area fills
will result in the loss of 537 linear feet of stream channel. Impacted streams will be diverted
while the dam is being constructed. The 160 acre lake impoundment will result in the additional
loss (flooding) of 20,682 linear feet of channel within Celia Creek and unnamed tributaries, as
well as 1.4 acre of adjacent wetlands. A cold water release structure is to be incorporated into
the dam design to offset the thermal impacts associated with the impoundment. No other
impacts to waters of the United States are to occur as a result of the development. All new road
crossings (7) of streams within the subdivision are to be bridged to avoid additional impacts to
waters of the United States. Fifty feet of pipe in eight existing stream crossings will be replaced
as a part of the project.
A seaplane base with minimum length landing lanes (two landing/takeoff runs of 3,000 feet in
length by 100 feet in width), waterfront and lake-view lots, a golf course and club house,
community trail systems, and open space area are included in the conceptual plan for the
development. Approximately 695 residential lots are proposed within the development.
The applicant proposes to mitigate for all unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional waters of the
United States. Their conceptual on-site mitigation plan includes 11,707 linear feet of stream
restoration along unnamed tributaries utilizing current natural channel design guidelines.
Wetland losses are to be compensated for through the creation of 20-foot wide constructed
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littoral shelves within the cove areas of the lake. Thirty foot buffers are to be provided around
50% of the lake perimeter. Primary stream impacts (fill for dam) are proposed at a 2:1 ratio.
Secondary stream impacts (flooding) are proposed at a 0.5:1 ratio. Streams that are restored are
to be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50-foot riparian buffers.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at
the NCDWQ Central Office, 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the
application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing
delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly by May 17, 2006.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps is not aware of the presence of species listed as threatened or endangered or their
critical habitat formally designated pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)
within the project area. A final determination on the effects of the proposed project will be made
upon additional review of the project and completion of any necessary biological assessment
and/or consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries
Service.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against

its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Commenting Information
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies
and officials, including any consolidate State Viewpoint or written position of the Governor;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to
determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this
decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water
quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above.
Comments are ' used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine
the overall public interest of the proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until 5pm, May 17, 2006. Comments should be
submitted to Mr. David Baker at 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North Carolina
28801-5006.
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Name: COLLETTSVILLE Location: 035.8995333* N 081.6701998* W
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Date: 3/3/2006 Caption: Itera - Lenoir Property
Scale: 1 inch equals 4000 feet Seaplane -Golf Community
Additional Area Included
Copyright (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc
Triage Check List
Date: 5/15/06 Project Name: Gamewell Seaplane Lake
DWQ #:05-2148
County: Caldwell
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
To:
60-day Processing Time: 5/12/06 to 7/10/06
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? Minim ization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Meuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concern
Comments: As per our discussion regarding revision of the triage and delegation processes,
please review the attached file. Note that you are the first reviewer, so this file will need to be
reviewed for administrative as well as technical details. If you elect to place this project on hold,
please ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both the Central Office in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As we discussed, this is an experimental, interim
procedure as we slowly transition to electronic applications. Please apprise me of any
complications you encounter, whether related to workload, processing times, or lack of a "second
reviewer" as the triage process in Central had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, especially so that we can plan for the electronic applications, let me know.
Thanks!
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Wetland and Natural Resource
Consultants, Inc.
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March 8, 2006
US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Dave Baker r E ?? j d
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Asheville, NC 288011
MAY 1 ? 7.006
Re: Lenoir Property - Seaplane and Golf Community
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Mr. Baker:
Attached is a revised application for an individual permit to construct a seaplane lake as part of a
residential development.
Location
The project, Gamewell Seaplane Lake, is a proposed lake approximately 160 acres in size and is
located within a tract of land comprised of approximately 3,100 acres (approximately 600 acres
were added since the prior application). The project is approximately 1.5 miles northwest of
Gamewell, in Caldwell County, NC. Portions of the project include land that was previously cleared
for agricultural purposes and the balance of the project is comprised of forestland. Coordinates (in
decimal degrees) for the site are 35.8899° North, 81.6626° West. The site contains Celia Creek
and several unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River and approximately 10 acres of adjacent
wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit 03050101).
Existing Site Conditions
The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of single family housing, forested tracts,
and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential development but is
overall forested in nature.
The land use on the project itself consists of hunting lands and timber management. Hunting fields
and agricultural areas totals about 60% of the proposed lake area and forested areas total
approximately 40% of the lake area. The property, as a whole is approximately 90% forested with
mixed hardwood forests. The site contains several small perennial streams that flow into Celia
Creek, which flows north to south through the central portion of the 2,500 acre tract. There are
approximately 10 acres of wetlands located throughout the property.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to develop a seaplane lake and residential
community.
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
Project Description
The project consists of the construction of a 160 acre private seaplane lake that has two
designated landing area within a 2,500 acre residential development.
Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam site,
and filling necessary to impound the streams. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers,
excavators, bull dozers, etc. will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the
proposed project would require the construction of an earthen dam that impounds water to support
the seaplane lake. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the
placement of fill material associated with dam totals 537 linear feet. The proposed impacts
resulting from flooding streams totals 20,682 linear feet. The proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 1.416 acres. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam.
The applicant proposes to perform on-site mitigation for permanent impacts to stream channels at a
2:1 ratio for filling and a 0.5:1 ratio for flooding. Under the proposal 11,707 linear feet of stable
stream pattern, profile, and dimension will be restored along unnamed tributaries located within the
existing property as shown in the mitigation figure. Streams will be restored according to current
guidelines and will be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50 foot
buffers. The site development plans include a proposal to provide buffers around 50% of the
proposed lake perimeter.
Fifty feet of pipe in eight existing stream crossings will be replaced for this project. Seven new
stream crossings will be bridged so as not to further impact the waters on the site.
Figures, Maps, and Attachments
Attached are numerous figures taken from the overall site plan for your use in the public notice.
The configuration and dimensions of the project prevent the entire site from being clearly depicted
in a single figure. However, the impact figures depict the locations as well as quantify the impacts
that are proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at 828-320-8120 with any questions
that you may have. We expect that a public notice could be released in the near term based on the
information that we are submitting. Do not hesitate to call me if there is any additional information
that you need.
Best regards,

Chris Huysman
Cc: Timothy Rich, Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Cindy Karoly, NC DWQ Central Office
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
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Sameandem Act. 33 USC 1413. Sw.tlom 103. Principd Purpeae: brIc notion provided on this fort wi be used in evekarHrg to mpg & Hon for a
paw Routine flees: ThIm kdom wtkm am be shred with the Department of .And" and other federal, man, and Sod Oovmtrrm* apsnoies.
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4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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NAME LOCATIdM AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
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22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Wmtmz Faad t.... .
23. Is MY Portion of tin Wart Already Cornplats? Yes No . IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Ad#*Vng Property Owners, Lmsesmo. Etc.. Whose ftaparty Adjoins the Wowbody IN mom than can he entered hare,
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26. List of Odter C.rt+Rcadonm or ApprowakiDenlal>s Rseeiwd from ether Federal. Ste or Local Agerldas for Work Described In This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUIMUM DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
Would include but is not rumieted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Appli-den is hereby made fw a permit or permits to &-*KR M the work I ibed In this application. I certify that the infortmalion in this
aPOketion Is complete and accurate. I further carttfy that I possema the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the
duly mathorizad agent of the apppMiK.i-?
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The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity japplipnd or it may be signed by a duty
eutilwaad agent It the statement in block 11 has been fNW out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of wry department or mommy of the United States
knowingly and wANu*V febifion, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or dbquiew a materiel fact or makes arty fallow, fictitious or
linuduMrrt statements or repreamntatfons or makes or usas any false writing or document knowing ammo to contain any fmba, fictitious or
haudulant statements or entry, shall be find not maw than $10,000 or hmpreoned not more than flue yeas orboth.
Itera IP Narratives
March 8, 2006
Project Purpose and Need
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, the project proponent,
proposes to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake in conjunction with
development of a residential community in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be
impacted as the lake will impound the headwaters of Celia Creek. Two
properties are located approximately 2000 feet downstream of the
proposed dam.
The proponent needs the lake to provide a resource for professional and
private seaplane use. The lake will provide a safe training area for new
pilots. No other private lake/seaplane base such as the one proposed
currently exists within nearly a 100 mile radius from the project area. The
closest similar facilities are located in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Seaplanes are valuable resources that can be utilized for various things.
According to Flying America's Waterways, "They continue to carry out
specialized missions such as fire fighting and law enforcement on a daily
basis" and serve "pilots and passengers with safe and convenient
transportation to spectacular destinations." This lake may serve as a water
resource for the US and North Carolina Forestry Service to utilize in
fighting forest fires as well as a recreational source for private seaplane
pilots. According to the Division of Forest Resources, a helicopter used for
combating forest fires can hold 200 gallons of water in its dip bucket, and
single engine air tankers (5EATs) can carry 500 gallons of water. The
"water bomber" aircraft located at the Hickory airport (approximately 20
nautical miles south), a Canadair CL-215, can hold 1,400 gallons of water, as
indicated by the pilot. In order to accommodate for these large water
capacities, a resource lake needs to be of a larger scale and not crowded, as
is the case for the proposed lake.
According to the Bombardier website, a water bomber such as the before
mentioned CL-215 needs 4400 feet total distance to descend from 50 feet
above the water, pick up a full tank of water (1350 feet needed), and climb
to 50 feet above the waterbody surface. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia states
that the CL-215, or "Super Scooper", can climb at a rate of 1,000 feet per
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minute. The water bomber is able to turn and round bends and curves in the
water, while it is still flying but the limiting factors are unobstructed
approach and departure.
A lake suitable for seaplane traffic should be long enough to allow the
seaplanes enough distance to safely land and take-off from the lake, and it
should be wide enough at either end to allow the seaplane to turn around.
The seaplane lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to
limit access. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake site fits these
conditions well.
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Department
requires the following seaplane base landing areas; there appear to be no
similar recommendations by the State of North Carolina:
Maximum
Weights (Lbs) Minimum Depths
(Feet) Minimum Lengths
(Feet) Minimum Widths
(Feet)
3,000 2.5 3,500-5,000 250
3,000-10,000 4 5,000-7,000 350
10,000 or over 6 7,500 or over 500 or more
It further states, "There must be an approach protection area permitting a
20:1 unobstructed glide slope to each landing area."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "a water operating area at
least 2,500 feet (700 m) by 200 feet (60 m) is recommended. This size will
accommodate a sea lane 2,500 feet (700 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 200
foot (60 m) diameter turning basin at each end. Although a depth of 6 feet
(1.8 m) is preferred, a minimum depth of 3 feet (1 m) is adequate for single-
engine operations. The length of a water operating area needs to be
increased by 7 percent per 1,000 feet (300) of elevation above sea level to
compensate for the change in density altitude." The elevation of the
proposed site is approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. In following the
FAA guidelines, the length needed for a sea lane in the proposed area, as
adjusted for the appropriate elevation, is 2,724 feet. This is merely the
length of water needed to land or take-off on the water and does not take
into effect the specific topographic characteristics of the proposed site.
Additional length may be needed to safely climb to an altitude where 50'
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obstacles may be cleared. This length is available when departing over the
proposed dam; this departure path coincides with the prevailing headwind
and thus is ideal for seaplane use.
The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake will offer two runs (approximately.
3,000 feet x 100 feet) long enough to accommodate for the FAA
requirements for a seaplane base and allow for the extra room that may be
necessary to compensate for the obstacles that need to be avoided. These
possible landing strips are shown on the attached USGS topographic map and
site map. According to local pilots, landing patterns from north to south or
east to west are preferred, since the prevailing winds in the area are from.
the southwest. The eastern proposed landing strip can be landed north to
south easily which provides training opportunities for novice flyers on a
private lake free of possible interference from the greater public. The pilot
can land on the western proposed landing strip either east to west coming in
from over the dam or north to south toward the dam depending on the
current weather conditions at the time of the flight. Horizontal views are
presented to show that the minimum requirements are achieved.
North Carolina has very few established seaplane bases. Long Island
Airpark, approximately 40 miles away, has a private airport on land but is
located on a public lake, Lake Norman. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane
Lake will be private and therefore safer for novice pilots and those learning
to fly seaplanes. The next closest known seaplane base is the Kirk Seaplane
Base, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, approximately 100 miles away.
Furthermore, some lakes in North Carolina that could accommodate seaplane
landings actually are not conducive to them. For instance, a seaplane pilot
must obtain a permit to land on Lake Lure, but such a permit is not readily
issued. According to the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Lake
Regulations, "Certain vehicles, such as seaplanes, do not qualify for permits
under any circumstances and, therefore, are prohibited from the waters of
Lake Lure. Any vessel, including a watercraft and a seaplane which is not
specifically allowed to qualify and/or has a current permit shall not be placed
on the waters of Lake Lure."
A private seaplane lake in the mountains of the southeast will likely become a
destination facility for pilots and airplane enthusiasts from all over.
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Interest and participation in this hobby are rapidly increasing, and the
proponent believes that the market is readily available for this project. The
Seaplane Pilots Association has over 8,000 members as of October 2005.
According to Flying America's Woterwoys, there are an estimated 5,000
active seaplane pilots in the United States. Therefore, a resource of this
type will draw in new people and new business, possibly creating more jobs
for the area.
"Seaplanes have been a critical component of resource management
programs such as wildlife population surveys, fire fighting, and patrol since
the beginning days of aviation. Many of today's hot. environmental issues -
deforestation, water pollution and acid rain, for example - are researched
and monitored using seaplanes." - Flying America's Waterways
The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into
the stream to construct the dam. The dam will be constructed with 3:1 side
slopes. The trapezoidal base of the dam will impact a total of 537 feet of
linear streams. Approximately 500 cubic yards of discharge will occur below
the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low-flow
cool water design strategies.
The subject streams are mapped as Celia Creek and 2 unnamed tributaries to
Celia Creek which have approximately 900 acres of drainage. The NC Division
of Water Quality has classified the Celia Creek as Class C waters. The
subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and
forested cover. The entirety of the stream has excess sediment load. The
stream is generally in poor to good condition.
Itera Floatplane Lake Impact Table
IMPACT TYPE Lake
Stream Filling 537 If
Stream Flooding 20, 682 If
Wetlands Flooding 1.416 ac
Volume of Discharge 500 c
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Avoidance and Minimization
The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development
for seaplanes. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes
and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements
were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe
use of the lake by seaplanes. No existing private lakes with sufficient
landing areas are for sale in the upper piedmont of North Carolina. The
development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake
needs to meet all current dam safety requirements.
Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges
limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required
dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need.
The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts, and because
the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage, there are limited
concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism since the
project will flood to the headwaters.
The proponent has avoided hard, impacts to the greatest extent practicable
by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low-flow
cool-water riser-pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the
flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is
that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Dimensional
requirements compounded with regional topography and project need have
resulted in the proposed location of the lake. Impacts requiring discharges
to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will
create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of
the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding.
The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined
that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for
success and a valuable resource for seaplane owners that can also offer
protection for the surrounding environment from fire.
Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized
through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including:
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• Engineered low-flow cool-water discharge orifice
• Establishment of vegetated buffers around 60% the lake shore
• Constructed littoral benches along 50 to 60% the lake edge
The proponent has further minimized impacts by proposing to replace 50' of
piping in eight existing stream crossings. In addition, seven new stream
crossings will be spanned with bridges instead of utilizing additional pipe.
This will greatly limit the adverse affects of the project.
Mitigative factors
According to Flying America's Waterways, "Seaplanes have far less
environmental impact than boats," Although seaplanes burn gasoline, they
are powered by clean-burning four-strokes unlike boats, which run off an oily
gasoline mixture used by two-stroke engines. "Further, seaplanes discharge
their exhaust well above the water's surface, where it is dispersed by air
currents. Boats discharge exhaust under the water's surface, where it
contributes to water pollution." In addition, Seaplane Environmental Issues
suggests that, "Aviation fuel does not contain MTBE, a toxic additive found
in automotive and marine fuels. Furthermore, aviation fuel is not mixed with
oil, and thus contains a fraction of the oil and oil residue found in two-stroke
marine exhaust. A seaplane's propellers are entirely above the water, and
thus do not disturb sediments or marine life. Most seaplanes generate a
wake of only two to three inches in amplitude."
Noise levels may be suggested as a negative effect of the seaplane usage of
the lake, but this is not a valid objective. "Seaplane noise during takeoff
usually lasts no longer than 30 seconds. The noise seaplanes generate is
typically minimal compared to the constant drone of powerboats, personal
watercraft, traffic, lawn mowers, and other more conventional noise
sources." In addition, "Seaplane pilots work hard to limit noise they
generate by throttling back when possible, reducing the speed of their
propellers, and avoiding flight over densely populated areas. Some
communities have joined forces with pilots to establish flight patterns and
operating procedures that minimize noise levels in sensitive areas."
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Mitigation Proposal
Summary:
Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as
those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved
under a permanent protective covenant consistent with the requirements of
the Wilmington District policies. Onsite stream mitigation will be
accomplished through the restoration of degraded streams within the 2500
acre project.
The proponent is requesting a mitigation ratio of ::1 for the impacts of this
project. This ratio is proposed, because the creative design of the seaplane
lake is beneficial to the surrounding environment. The design implemented
includes a 30-50 foot buffer around the perimeter of the lake. Littoral
benches will also be carved in the lake edges. These benches will be re-
vegetated and will serve as prime game fish habitat. In addition, the
benches will mitigate wave action (slow the waves down) which will in turn
result in lower turbidity.
Wetlands:
Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as
required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific
mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off-setting the surface
area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The
loss of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of the lake
Streams:
Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit
differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and
subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the
impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated
with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the US.
The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be
protected through a low-flow cool-water / aerating discharge.
Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts
Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good
quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks.
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Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio onsite for the flooding
impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The
ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design
considerations that include lakeside buffers (minimum 50% of waterfront at
30 linear feet) and littoral areas (minimum 20 feet wide along 50% of
waterfront).
Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table
(05.1 Ratio Applied)
Flooding
Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Mitigation for Flooding 20,682 If 10,341 If
Proposal for Primary Impacts
Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the
impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table
(2:1 Ratio Applied)
Dam Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Stream Fillip 537 If 1,074 If
Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan
Within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, and prior to impacts to
Waters of the US, the applicant will provide a detailed mitigation plan for
agency approval.
Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will
provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the
preservation areas and the restrictive language.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Date: March 2005'
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes © No ? Community ID:Mesic
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No 0 Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No E] Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Linodendron tuliplfera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine
2. Acernegundo FACW tree 10. Vitis spp. FAC vine
3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb
4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 50%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12"
® No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators:
? Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit:+ 48 in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No indicators
SOILS
Mal) Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil Drainage Class: Well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (Ce) Typic Kanhaoludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes El No ?
Prorile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
Cinches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Sails
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: not a hydnc soils
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No
Remarks: adjacent slopes are high ground
PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Site Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Z No ? Community ID:wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No 0 Plot ID:1000s & 3000s
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Acer rubrurn FAC shrub 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling
2. Acernegundo FACW shrub 10. Viburnum nudum FACW+ shrub
3. Salix rngra OBL shrub 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb
4. Sambucus canadensis FACW- shrub 12. Vemonia gigantea FAC+ herb
5. Comus amomum FACW+ shrub 13. Juncus effusus FACW+ herb
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Z Water-Stained
® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaouents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam
/

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
® Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes F1 No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Z No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Z No ?
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes F1 No ?
Remarks: Representative of wetlands within
the floodplain of the main tributary. These are
small areas and are assessed to.be old sloughs.
Itera - Lenoir Property: Seaplane & Golf Community
Crescent Resources Manufacturers and Traders
P.O. Box 1003 Trust Company
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003 Simi Valley, CA 93065
Jackie Ann Wilson Christopher Messer
3350 Ridgeview Rd 5035 Celia Creek Rd
Valdese, NC 28690-9644 Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert and Wanda Littlejohn Bonnie Schaffer & Gary Vanwey
2550 Playmore Beach Rd 610 Main Street
Lenoir, NC 28645 Hudson, NC 28638
Lilly Emogene Pearson Brian Douglas Green
2865 Kingsbridge Ter # 4 5018 Celia Creek Rd
Bronx, NY 10463 Lenoir, NC 28645
Isiah Kincaid Heirs
c/o Carla Harper Woodrow & Frances Greene
2642 Tablerock Rd. P.O. Box 2904
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645
James Braswell Heirs
c/o DH Harris Boyd Johnson
5880 Flintlock Court 2591 Antioch Rd.
Hickory, NC 28601-9474 Morganton, NC 28655
Howard Cecil Bryant Martha Jarman
1950 Windy Hill PL c/o Christine Winchester
Lenoir, NC 28645 3554 Redcliff Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
Owen and Ida Fox Ralph & Joyce Winchester
3868 Owen Fox Place 11825 Painted Tr Rd
Hudson, NC 28638-9249 Charlotte, NC 28226
James Berryhill Martin Sumpter
5064 Celia Creek Road 4345 Rocky Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645-6709 Lenoir, NC 28645
Steve and Wanda Chester James & Mae Hartley
5068 Celia Creek Road 4882 Celia Creek Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645-9777 Lenoir, NC 28645-6707
Anita Little Harold Keller
205 S Maple Street 198 Locust Hill Rd
Dallas, NC 28034-2027 Boone, NC 28607
Ricky Beane Gay & Bennett Helton
4697 Littlejohn Church Rd 4440 Heritage Hills PL
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-4173
Cecil & Olivia Haynes Joseph & Laura Kelly
P.O. Box 2151 P.O. Box 199
Lenoir, NC 28645 Collettsville, NC 28611-0199
Frank & Robin Smith Jack Shuffler
4659 Littlejohn Church Rd 3998 NC 181
Lenoir, NC 28645 Morganton, NC 28655
Robert Smith Robert & Linda Miller
4607 Littlejohn Church Rd 4177 Briarcliff Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-8500
Jack & Emily Poteet Jerry Pritchard
2318 Warrior Fork "Frail 895 Pine Mountain Rd
Morganton, NC 28655 Hudson, NC 28638
Stephen & Martha Hollar Rocky Road Inc.
P.O. Box 1411 P.O. Box 572
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-0572
Ann Burns Jones & Revonda Coffey
1786 ODL Davis PL 4431 Buccaneer Way
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-6753
Joseph & Cynthia Schreiber Ben & Jackie Griffen
1785 Old Davis Rd 606 College Ave. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-5403
Raymond Foster Eugene & Shirley Murphy
860 Abington Rd 3968 Hollywood Ridge Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645
Charles Hathcock Christopher Murphy
1755 Old Davis Road 3944 Hollywood Ridge Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-6733 Lenoir, NC 28645
Brad Hoover
1665 Old Davis Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
Norma McDade
4622 Julie Place
Lenoir, NC 28645-6758
Charles Suddreth
1300 Math PL
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gay & Mellissa Greer
4891 Overland Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dock Ford
1664 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Joyce Vines
1676 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
James & Elaine Nelson
1710 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Jeffrey & Lois Chapman
1717 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Donna Leonard
1714 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Shirley Rhodes
47025 Watchout Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger & Shawn Austin
Marie McLeod
4690 Julie Place
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gregory & Glenna Moore
1811 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger & Deborah Coffey
1455 Levi Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger Coffey & John S
5016 Valley View Circle
Lenoir. NC 28645
Wallace E Miller Family
Partnership LP
Dublin, GA 31021-3007
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William & Phyllis Lott
P.O. Box 1470
Lenoir, NC 28645
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Wetland and Natural Resource
Consultants, Inc.
U5 Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Dave Baker
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151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: Lenoir Property - Seaplane and Golf Community
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Mr. Baker:
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DEtdR - WATER QUALITY '
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Attached is a revised application for an individual permit to construct a seaplane lake as part of a
residential development.
I _ocotion
The project, Gamewell Seaplane Lake, is a proposed lake approximately 160 acres in size and is
located within a tract of land comprised of approximately 3,100 acres (approximately 600 acres
were added since the prior application). The project is approximately 1.5 miles northwest of
Gamewell, in Caldwell County, NC. Portions of the project include land that was previously cleared
for agricultural purposes and the balance of the project is comprised of forestland. Coordinates (in
decimal degrees) for the site are 35.8899° North, 81.6626° West. The site contains Celia Creek
and several unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River and approximately 10 acres of adjacent
wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit 03050101).
Existing Site Conditions
The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of single family housing, forested tracts,
and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential development but is
overall forested in nature.
The land use on the project itself consists of hunting lands and timber management. Hunting fields
and agricultural areas totals about 60% of the proposed lake area and forested areas total
approximately 40% of the lake area. The property, as a whole is approximately 90% forested with
mixed hardwood forests. The site contains several small perennial streams that flow into Celia
Creek, which flows north to south through the central portion of the 2,500 acre tract. There are
approximately 10 acres of wetlands located throughout the property.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to develop a seaplane lake and residential
community.
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
Project Description
The project consists of the construction of a 160 acre private seaplane lake that has two
designated landing area within a 2,500 acre residential development.
Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam site,
and filling necessary to impound the streams. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers,
excavators, bull dozers, etc. will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the
proposed project would require the construction of an earthen dam that impounds water to support
.the seaplane lake. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the
placement of fill material associated with dam totals 537 linear feet. The proposed impacts
resulting from flooding streams totals 20,682 linear feet. The proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 1.416 acres. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam.
The applicant proposes to perform on-site mitigation for permanent impacts to stream channels at a
2:1 ratio for filling and a 0.5:1 ratio for flooding. Under the proposal 11,707 linear feet of stable
stream pattern, profile, and dimension will be restored along unnamed tributaries located within the
existing property as shown in the mitigation figure. Streams will be restored according to current
guidelines and will be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50 foot
buffers. The site development plans include a proposal to provide buffers around 50% of the
proposed lake perimeter.
Fifty feet of pipe in eight existing stream crossings will be replaced for this project. Seven new
stream crossings will be bridged so as not to further impact the waters on the site.
Figures, Maps, and Attachments
Attached are numerous figures taken from the overall site plan for your use in the public notice.
The configuration and dimensions of the project prevent the entire site from being clearly depicted
in a single figure. However, the impact figures depict the locations as well as quantify the impacts
that are proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at 828-320-8120 with any questions
that you may have. We expect that a public notice could be released in the near term based on the
information that we are submitting. Do not hesitate to call me if there is any additional information
that you need.
Best regards,
Chris Huysman
Cc: Timothy Rich, Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Cindy Karoly, NC DWQ Central Office
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
(33 CAN 326) -
OMB APPROVAL NO. 07104003
Expires Dsaeabar 31. 2004
The Public tertian for Ads asbetbn of kaomwdon is s admuted to average 10 hours per response. ahhomah the rrnlorNll of apAedarra eltotdd require
5 hours or lees. This In l des Ara time for mviewiq imstread, . searching exitiq data Suwon. OsRhning and a-1 t iiq the dart.readied. and
caagdwkq and revlewbg do coftadon of information. Send caesura ragarditp this burden eatiRtaee or eery other sagest of this oplwtion of
idoraratiam brchdig sugYesdoms far redue" this burden, to DeparanswK of Deferrs. Washington Headquarters Son-- Diaaasrate of Nrlammation
Operations and Reports. 1215 Jsfisrsos Davis Highway. Suite 1204. Arlington. VA 22202-4302: and to the Office of Merrrgeeont and Budget.
Psperwart Reduction Plolact 1071040031. Washington. DC 20603. Respenderrss *m" be aware deer notwhMtarding eery odwm ttrovlelon of low.
no parson shall be subjead is any ps"s" for fsiing to conipiy with • collection of irdm imtkx R N does net display a mwwwfy valid OW control
---weber. Plates DO NOT HETl1W1 your form to w her of tier addrwese Con*bbd applications nest be wtbm fitted to the District Engineer MwWQ
Wind ow over the location of As proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
ArahorNba: fiviwa and Harbors Act Section 10, 33 USC 403: Clean Water Act. 9sodsm 404. 33 USC 1344: Metiers Protection, Rsasareh and
EamcotarNa Act. 331180 1413. 8er Asn 103. Principal Purpees: Irrlo ntMbn provided on Uis fwm wA be used in siveuntim to mpg I - H, for a
Par. ilodbns Uses: Thb irdomratlon may be shared rrNir tits Department of Justice mod other federel, atom. and bat gmwnmwkt agenein•
Sdrritiasiom of requested information is veintary. however. N Information Is not provided the parNt applic ifen oonst be aulummed nor can a permit
be weed.
Die sat of odgirl dmwbw or good reproducNe copies which above do location and aimmatar of the proposed wiry must bed proposed location apparaslo I leas sample Chww end Instnradonet and be submitted to the District Erngiuer having iuriedleNon o
activity. An mpp8cado2 that Y not completed in fu8 wA be returned.
11TEAIT f THRU 4 TO ME FILLED BY THE CO051
1. APPLICATION NO. 12. HELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
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5. APPLICANT'S NAME T?rA ?M?jt?L/?fV 0 Pti?p
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE Irrapen j.. ..q.ww)
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11. STATElNHfT OF ALrTHDRI UON
I hereby authorae. N to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of tin application and to
iurnislr. upon request. supplomannl Informadon In support of this par.* application.
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
NAME LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE iw&.m dmu.
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13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN.y ftvk w 114. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS nr.prw-hiro
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15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
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18. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, ra..n,.ascrtn.!
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
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18. Nahae of Activity llb. ? iden dam, rea.s or reemwl
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19. projaat Purpose maces or region s ripe a ms Map". ore. rsouaeesr
USE BLOCKS 20,22 IF-01JEDOM DIOR HL L MATIM W TO W ONCHI lM
20. llsasonlsl for Discharge
21. Typsisi of Ms1 41 Being Dkndvrged and tha Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wadermis or Other Waters Feed r~ mow mm)
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No eF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addressee of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees. Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Wwowbody (N more than can be snowed here,
plessm attach a supplemental ilstl.
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26. List of Other Cerdfleadarn or ApprovelslDwdats Rocetved from other Federal. Stets or Local Agwndee for Work Described in This Applkadon.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTtRCATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
'Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
28. Application is iwabV whets for a permit or permits to mudwrize due work dastaibed M Oft application. I cwdfy that the infamailon in this
application Is complete and accurate. I further cwtlly that I possa m the authority to undertake the work described harein or am acting as the
duly a,th ariz.d agent of d,. ePPKc ant
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SIGNATUIIE OF ANT DATE 4SIKMMA*TU0F DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed acdvttY (aWit and or it may be signed by a duty
aphorized sown H tha statement In 60- 11 hash ean filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, In any manner wAthin the jurisdiction of any department or agenav of the Unkad States
knowingly and w ffuNV faM me, caneeele, or coven up any trick, schema, or disguises a ma6 iel feet or makes any Isles, fictitious or
fraudulent ststamanat or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document
taudulwrt statements or -.0 V, shall be fined not more that p 10.000 or Imprisoned not men thong than same finis yens or both.
Itera IP Narratives
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Project Purpose and Need
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, the project proponent,
proposes to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake in conjunction with
development of a residential community in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be
impacted as the lake will impound the headwaters of Celia Creek. Two
properties are located approximately 2000 feet downstream of the
proposed dam.
The proponent needs the lake to provide a resource for professional and
private seaplane use. The lake will provide a safe training area for new
pilots. No other private lake/seaplane base such as the one proposed
currently exists within nearly a 100 mile radius from the project area. The
closest similar facilities are located in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Seaplanes are valuable resources that can be utilized for various things.
According to Flying America's Waterways, "They continue to carry out
specialized missions such as fire fighting and law enforcement on a daily
basis" and serve "pilots and passengers with safe and convenient
transportation to spectacular destinations." This lake may serve as a water
resource for the US and North Carolina Forestry Service to utilize in
fighting forest fires as well as a recreational source for private seaplane
pilots. According to the Division of Forest Resources, a helicopter used for
combating forest fires can hold 200 gallons of water in its dip bucket, and
single engine air tankers (SEATS) can carry 500 gallons of water. The
"water bomber" aircraft located at the Hickory airport (approximately 20
nautical miles south), a Canadair CL-215, can hold 1,400 gallons of water, as
indicated by the pilot. In order to accommodate for these large water
capacities, a resource lake needs to be of a larger scale and not crowded, as
is the case for the proposed lake.
According to the Bombardier website, a water bomber such as the before
mentioned CL-215 needs 4400 feet total distance to descend from 50 feet
above the water, pick up a full tank of water (1350 feet needed), and climb
to 50 feet above the waterbody surface. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia states
that the CL-215, or "Super 5cooper", can climb at a rate of 1,000 feet per
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minute. The water bomber is able to turn and round bends and curves in the
water, while it is still flying but the limiting factors are unobstructed
approach and departure.
A lake suitable for seaplane traffic should be long enough to allow the
seaplanes enough distance to safely land and take-off from the lake, and it
should be wide enough at either end to allow the seaplane to turn around.
The seaplane lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to
limit access. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake site fits these
conditions well.
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Department
requires the following seaplane base landing areas; there appear to be no
similar recommendations by the State of North Carolina:
Maximum
Weights (Lbs) Minimum Depths
(Feet) Minimum Lengths
(Feet) Minimum Widths
(Feet)
3,000 2.5 3,500-5,000 250
3,000-10,000 4 5,000-7,000 350
10,000 or over 6 7,500 or over 500 or more
It further states, "There must be an approach protection area permitting a
20:1 unobstructed glide slope to each landing area."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "a water operating area at
least 2,500 feet (700 m) by 200 feet (60 m) is recommended. This size will
accommodate a sea lane 2,500 feet (700 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 200
foot (60 m) diameter turning basin at each end. Although a depth of 6 feet
(1.8 m) is preferred, a minimum depth of 3 feet (1 m) is adequate for single-
engine operations. The length of a water operating area needs to be
increased by 7 percent per 1,000 feet (300) of elevation above sea level to
compensate for the change in density altitude." The elevation of the
proposed site is approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. In following the
FAA guidelines, the length needed for a sea lane in the proposed area, as
adjusted for the appropriate elevation, is 2,724 feet. This is merely the
length of water needed to land or take-off on the water and does not take
into effect the specific topographic characteristics of the proposed site.
Additional length may be needed to safely climb to an altitude where 50'
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obstacles may be cleared. This length is available when departing over the
proposed dam; this departure path coincides with the prevailing headwind
and thus is ideal for seaplane use.
The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake will offer two runs (approximately
3,000 feet x 100 feet) long enough to accommodate for the FAA .
requirements for a seaplane base and allow for the extra room that may be
necessary to compensate for the obstacles that need to be avoided. These
possible landing strips are shown on the attached U5G5 topographic map and
site map. According to local pilots, landing patterns from north to south or
east to west are preferred, since the prevailing winds in the area are from
the southwest. The eastern proposed landing strip can be landed north to
south easily which provides training opportunities for novice flyers on a
private lake free of possible interference from the greater public. The pilot
can land on the western proposed landing strip either east to west coming in
from over the dam or north to south toward the dam depending on the
current weather conditions at the time of the flight. Horizontal views are
presented to show that the minimum requirements are achieved.
North Carolina has very few established seaplane bases. Long Island
Airpark, approximately 40 miles away, has a private airport on land but is
located on a public lake, Lake Norman. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane
Lake will be private and therefore safer for novice pilots and those learning
to fly seaplanes. The next closest known seaplane base is the Kirk Seaplane
Base, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, approximately 100 miles away.
Furthermore, some lakes in North Carolina that could accommodate seaplane
landings actually are not conducive to them. For instance, a seaplane pilot
must obtain a permit to land on Lake Lure, but such a permit is not readily
issued. According to the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Lake
Regulations, "Certain vehicles, such as seaplanes, do not qualify for permits
under any circumstances and, therefore, are prohibited from the waters of
Lake Lure. Any vessel, including a watercraft and a seaplane which is not
specifically allowed to qualify and/or has a current permit shall not be placed
on the waters of Lake Lure."
A private seaplane lake in the mountains of the southeast will likely become a
destination facility for pilots and airplane enthusiasts from all over.
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Interest and participation in this hobby are rapidly increasing, and the
proponent believes that the market is readily available for this project. The
Seaplane Pilots Association has over 8,000 members as of October 2005.
According to Flying America's Waterways, there are an estimated 5,000
active seaplane pilots in the United States. Therefore, a resource of this
type will draw in new people and new business, possibly creating more jobs
for the area.
"Seaplanes-have been a critical component of resource management
programs such as wildlife population surveys, fire fighting, and patrol since
the beginning days of aviation. Many of today's hot environmental issues -
deforestation, water pollution and acid rain, for example - are researched
and monitored using seaplanes." - Flying America's Waterways
The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into
the stream to construct the dam. The dam will be constructed with 3:1 side
slopes. The trapezoidal base of the dam will impact a total of 537 feet of
linear streams. Approximately 500 cubic yards of discharge will occur below
the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low-flow
cool water design strategies.
The subject streams are mapped as Celia Creek and 2 unnamed tributaries to
Celia Creek which have approximately 900 acres of drainage. The NC Division
of Water Quality has classified the Celia Creek as Class C waters. The
subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and
forested cover. The entirety of the stream has excess sediment load. The
stream is generally in poor to good condition.
Itera Floatplane Lake Impact Table
IMPACT TYPE Lake
Stream Filling 537 If
Stream Flooding 20, 682 If
Wetlands Flooding_ 1.416 ac
Volume of Discharge 500 c
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March 8, 2006
Avoidance and Minimization
The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development
for seaplanes. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes
and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements
were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe
use of the lake by seaplanes. No' existing private lakes with sufficient
landing areas are for sale in the upper piedmont of North Carolina. The
development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake
needs to meet all current dam safety requirements.
Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges
limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required
dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need.
The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts, and because
the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage, there are limited
concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism since the
project will flood to the headwaters.
The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable
by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low-flow
cool-water riser-pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the
flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is
that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Dimensional
requirements compounded with regional topography and project need have
resulted in the proposed location of the lake. Impacts requiring discharges
to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will
create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of
the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding.
The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined
that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for
success and a valuable resource for seaplane owners that can also offer
protection for the surrounding environment from fire.
Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized
through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including:
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March 8, 2006
• Engineered low-flow cool-water discharge orifice
• Establishment of vegetated buffers around 60% the lake shore
• Constructed littoral benches along 50 to 60% the lake edge
The proponent has further minimized impacts by proposing to replace 50' of
piping in eight existing stream crossings. In addition, seven new stream
crossings will be spanned with bridges instead of utilizing additional pipe.
This will greatly limit the adverse affects of the project.
Mitigative factors
According to Flying America's Waterways, "Seaplanes have far less
environmental impact than boats." Although seaplanes burn gasoline, they
are powered by clean-burning four-strokes unlike boats, which run off an oily
gasoline mixture used by two-stroke engines. "Further, seaplanes discharge
their exhaust well above the water's surface, where it is dispersed by air
currents. Boats discharge exhaust under the water's surface, where it
contributes to water pollution." In addition, Seaplane Environmental Issues
suggests that, "Aviation fuel does not contain MTBE, a toxic additive found
in automotive and marine fuels. Furthermore, aviation fuel is not mixed with
oil, and thus contains a fraction of the oil and oil residue found in two-stroke
marine exhaust. A seaplane's propellers are entirely above the water, and
thus do not disturb sediments or marine life. Most seaplanes generate a
wake of only two to three inches in amplitude."
Noise levels may be suggested as a negative effect of the seaplane usage of
the lake, but this is not a valid objective. "Seaplane noise during takeoff
usually lasts no longer than 30 seconds. The noise seaplanes generate is
typically minimal compared to the constant drone of powerboats, personal
watercraft, traffic, lawn mowers, and other more conventional noise
sources." In addition, "Seaplane pilots work hard to limit noise they
generate by throttling back when possible, reducing the speed of their
propellers, and avoiding flight over densely populated areas. Some
communities have joined forces with pilots to establish flight patterns and
operating procedures that minimize noise levels in sensitive areas."
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Mitigation Proposal
Summary:
Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as
those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved
under a permanent protective covenant consistent with the requirements of
the Wilmington District policies. Onsite stream mitigation will be
accomplished through the restoration of degraded streams within the 2500
acre project.
The proponent is requesting a mitigation ratio of 2:1 for the impacts of this
project. This ratio is proposed, because the creative design of the seaplane
lake is beneficial to the surrounding environment. The design implemented
includes a 30-50 foot buffer around the perimeter of the lake. Littoral
benches will also be carved in the lake edges. These benches will be re-
vegetated and will serve as prime game fish habitat. In addition, the
benches will mitigate wave action (slow the waves down) which will in turn
result in lower turbidity.
Wetlands:
Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as
required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific
mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off-setting the surface
area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The
loss of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of the lake
Streams:
Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit
differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and
subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the
impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated
with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the U5.
The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be
protected through a low-flow cool-water / aerating discharge.
Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts
Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good
quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks.
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Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio onsite for the flooding
impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The
ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design
considerations that include lakeside buffers (minimum 50% of waterfront at
30 linear feet) and littoral areas (minimum 20 feet wide along 50% of
waterfront).
Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table
(051 Ratio Applied)
Flooding
Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Mitigation for Flooding 20,682 If 10,341 If
Proposal for Primary Impacts
Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the
impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table
(2:1 Ratio Applied)
Dam Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Stream Filling 537 If 1,074 If
Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan
Within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, and prior to impacts to
Waters of the US, the applicant will provide a detailed mitigation plan for
agency approval.
Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will
provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the
preservation areas and the restrictive language.
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes No ? Community ID:Mesic
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ? Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No Z Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Linodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine
2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. vitis sup FAC vine
3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb
4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 50%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12"
© No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secon dary Indicators:
? Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit:+ 48 in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No indicators
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil Drainage Class: Well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (Ce) Typic Kanhaoludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ® No ?
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam
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? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: not a hydric soils
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No ?
Remarks: adjacent slopes are high ground
PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Site Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ? No ? Community ID:wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No 0 Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No 0 Plot ID:1000s & 3000s
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Acer rubrum FAC shrub 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling
2. Acer negundo FACW shrub 10. Vibumum nudurn FACW+ shrub
3. Salix nigra OBL shrub 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb
4. Sambucus canadensis FACW- shrub 12. Vemonia gigantea FAC+ herb
5. Comus amomum FACW+ shrub 13. Juncus effusus FACW+ herb
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit:?n.) ® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaq uents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No Z
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
® Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gieyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WE I LAND DETERMINATION PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No[-]
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No ?
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No ?
Remarks: Representative of wetlands within
the floodplain of the main tributary. These are
small areas and are assessed to be old sloughs.
Itera - Lenoir Property: Seaplane & Golf Community
Crescent Resources Manufacturers and Traders
P.O. Box 1003 Trust Company
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003 Simi Valley, CA 93065
Jackie Ann Wilson Christopher Messer
3350 Ridgeview Rd 5035 Celia Creek Rd
Valdese, NC 28690-9644 Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert and Wanda Littlejohn Bonnie Schaffer & Gary Vanwey
2550 Playmore Beach Rd 610 Main Street
Lenoir, NC 28645 Hudson, NC 28638
Lilly Emogene Pearson Brian Douglas Green
2865 Kingsbridge Ter # 4 5018 Celia Creek Rd
Bronx, NY 10463 Lenoir, NC 28645
Isiah Kincaid Heirs
c/o Carla Harper Woodrow & Frances Greene
2642 Tablerock Rd. P.O. Box 2904
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645
James Braswell Heirs
c/o DH Harris Boyd Johnson
5880 Flintlock Court 2591 Antioch Rd.
Hickory, NC 28601-9474 Morganton, NC 28655
Howard Cecil Bryant Martha Jarman
1950 Windy Hill PL c/o Christine Winchester
Lenoir, NC 28645 3554 Redcliff Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
Owen and Ida Fox Ralph & Joyce Winchester
3868 Owen Fox Place 11825 Painted Tr Rd
Hudson, NC 28638-9249 Charlotte, NC 28226
James Berryhill Martin Sumpter
5064 Celia Creek Road 4345 Rocky Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645-6709 Lenoir, NC 28645
Steve and Wanda Chester James & Mae Hartley
5068 Celia Creek Road 4882 Celia Creek Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645-9777 Lenoir, NC 28645-6707
Anita Little Harold Keller
205 S Maple Street 198 Locust Hill Rd
Dallas, NC 28034-2027 Boone, NC 28607
Ricky Beane Gay & Bennett Helton
4697 Littlejohn Church Rd 4440 Heritage Hills PL
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-4173
Cecil & Olivia Haynes Joseph & Laura Kelly
P.O. Box 2151 P.O. Box 199
Lenoir, NC 28645 Collettsville, NC 28611-0199
Frank & Robin Smith Jack Shuffler
4659 Littlejohn Church Rd 3998 NC 181
Lenoir, NC 28645 Morganton, NC 28655
Robert Smith Robert & Linda Miller
4607 Littlejohn Church Rd 4177 Briarcliff Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-8500
Jack & Emily Poteet Jerry Pritchard
2318 Warrior Fork Trail 895 Pine Mountain Rd
Morganton, NC 28655 Hudson, NC 28638
Stephen & Martha Hollar Rocky Road Inc.
P.O. Box 1411 P.O. Box 572
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-0572
Ann Burns Jones & Revonda Coffey
1786 ODL Davis PL 4431 Buccaneer Way
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-6753
Joseph & Cynthia Schreiber Ben & Jackie Griffen
1785 Old Davis Rd 606 College Ave. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-5403
Raymond Foster Eugene & Shirley Murphy
860 Abington Rd 3968 Hollywood Ridge Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir. NC 28645
Charles Hathcock Christopher Murphy
1755 Old Davis Road 3944 Hollywood Ridge Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-6733 Lenoir, NC 28645
Brad Hoover
1665 Old Davis Road
Lenoir, NC 28645
Norma McDade
4622 Julie Place
Lenoir, NC 28645-6758
Charles Suddreth
1300 Math PL
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gay & Mellissa Greer
4891 Overland Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dock Ford
1664 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Joyce Vines
1676 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
James & Elaine Nelson
1710 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Jeffrey & Lois Chapman
1717 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Donna Leonard
1714 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Shirley Rhodes
47025 Watchout Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger & Shawn Austin
Marie McLeod
4690 Julie Place
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gregory & Glenna Moore
1811 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger & Deborah Coffey
1455 Levi Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger Coffey & John S
5016 Valley View Circle
Lenoir, NC 28645
Wallace E Miller Family
Partnership LP
Dublin, GA 31021-3007
William & Phyllis Lott
P.O. Box 1470
Lenoir, NC 28645
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 26, 2006
DWQ Project # 05-2148
Caldwell County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Timothy Rich
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
9995 Gate Parkway N., Jacksonville, FL 32246 Suite 4000 ®? ? [1
Subject Property: Gamewell Seaplane Lake M?,Y j. t' 7•(1l)?
Celia Creek [030831, 11-39-7-1-(2), WSIV]
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REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Rich:
On March 3, 2006, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your revised application dated March
8, 2006 (?), to fill or otherwise impact 537 linear feet of stream, 1.416 acres of wetland, and flood 20,682
linear feet of Celia Creek to construct the proposed 160-acre private seaplane lake and a 2,500 acre
residential subdivision. The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided
inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in order to
process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject property. Therefore,
unless we receive five copies of the additional information requested below, we will have to move toward
denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506 and will place this project on hold as
incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the following information so that
we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. Please submit three additional copies of your revised application for an individual permit.
Please contact the DWQ within three weeks of the date of this letter to verify that you have received this
letter and that you remain interested in continuing to pursue permitting of your project and will be
providing the DWQ the requested information at a later date. Please contact me in writing and Kevin
Barnett of the DWQ Asheville Regional Office. If we do not hear from you within three weeks, we will
assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters
or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-733-
1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Internet: litto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Noce hCarolina
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April 26, 2006
Sincerely, Oant A-4
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Chris Huysman, Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 224, Newton, NC 28658
Filename: 052148GamewellSca planeLake(Caldwell)On_Hold
US Army Corps PUBLIC NOTICE
Of Engineers
Wilmington District
Issue Date: April 17, 2006
Comment Deadline: May 17, 2006
Corps Action ID #: 200630809
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from Itera
Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, represented by Mr. Timothy Rich, seeking
Department of the Army authorization to discharge fill material into Celia Creek in conjunction
with the construction of an earthen dam to create an approximate 160 acre seaplane lake within a
3,100 acre residential community near Gamewell in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Specific plans and location information are described below and shown on the attached plans.
This Public Notice and all attached plans are also available on the Wilmington District Web Site
at www.saw.usace.armv.mil/wetlands
Applicant: Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Attn: Mr. Timothy Rich
9995 Gate Parkway N., Suite 400
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
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AGENT: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Chris Huysman APR 2 0 2006
Post Office Box 224
Newton, North Carolina 28658 UENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally issue, or
deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act.
Location
The project area consists of a 3,100 acre tract located off of Rocky Road and Lackey Grading
Lane 1.5 miles northwest of Gamewell, Caldwell County, North Carolina (35.8899 N, 81.6626
W). Celia Creek, several unnamed tributaries, and approximately 10 acres of adjacent wetlands
occur on the property. Celia Creek is tributary to Lower Creek which is tributary to the Catawba
River, a Section 10 navigable-in-fact waterway. The tract falls within the Catawba River Basin
8-Digit Cataloging Unit 03050101.
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Existing Site Conditions
The 3,100 acre tract is approximately 90% mixed hardwood forests. The proposed lake site is
approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. Land use in the areas surrounding the project consist
of single family housing, forested tracts, and agricultural tracts. The project site consists of
hunting fields that have been cleared, and timber management tracts. Hunting fields and
agricultural areas total about 60% of the lake area, while the remaining 40% of the lakebed area
is forested.
The site contains Celia Creek and several unnamed tributaries which are classified by the NC
Division of Water Quality as Class "C" waters. Class "C" waters are defined as those waters
protected for secondary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish and aquatic life propagation and
survival, agriculture and other uses suitable for Class C. Secondary recreation includes wading,
boating, and other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take
place in an infrequent, unorganized, or incidental manner. There are no restrictions on watershed
development or types of discharges.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to provide an approximately 160-acre
lake for seaplane enthusiasts within a private residential golf course development.
Project Description
The project involves the discharge of approximately 500 cubic yards of clean earthen material
and riprap below the plane of ordinary high water within Celia Creek for the construction of a
dam and outlet protection area. The 80-foot tall dam and downstream outlet protection area fills
will result in the loss of 537 linear feet of stream channel. Impacted streams will be diverted
while the dam is being constructed. The 160 acre lake impoundment will result in the additional
loss (flooding) of 20,682 linear feet of channel within Celia Creek and unnamed tributaries, as
well as 1.4 acre of adjacent wetlands. A cold water release structure is to be incorporated into
the dam design to offset the thermal impacts associated with the impoundment. No other
impacts to waters of the United States are to occur as a result of the development. All new road
crossings (7) of streams within the subdivision are to be bridged to avoid additional impacts to
waters of the United States. Fifty feet of pipe in eight existing stream crossings will be replaced
as a part of the project.
A seaplane base with minimum length landing lanes (two landing/takeoff runs of 3,000 feet in
length by 100 feet in width), waterfront and lake-view lots, a golf course and club house,
community trail systems, and open space area are included in the conceptual plan for the
development. Approximately 695 residential lots are proposed within the development.
The applicant proposes to mitigate for all unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional waters of the
United States. Their conceptual on-site mitigation plan includes 11,707 linear feet of stream
restoration along unnamed tributaries utilizing current natural channel design guidelines.
Wetland losses are to be compensated for through the creation of 20-foot wide constructed
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littoral shelves within the cove areas of the lake. Thirty foot buffers are to be provided around
50% of the lake perimeter. Primary stream impacts (fill for dam) are proposed at a 2:1 ratio.
Secondary stream impacts (flooding) are proposed at a 0.5:1 ratio. Streams that are restored are
to be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50-foot riparian buffers.
Other Required Authorizations
This notice and all applicable application materials are being forwarded to the appropriate State
agencies for review. The Corps will generally not make a final permit decision until the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) issues, denies, or waives State certification
required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (PL 92-500). The receipt of the application and
this public notice in the NCDWQ Central Office in Raleigh serves as application to the NCDWQ
for certification. A waiver will be deemed to occur if the NCDWQ fails to act on this request for
certification within sixty days of the date of the receipt of this notice in the NCDWQ Central
Office. Additional information regarding the Clean Water Act certification may be reviewed at
the NCDWQ Central Office, 401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260. All persons desiring to make comments regarding the
application for certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act should do so in writing
delivered to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ), 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 Attention: Ms. Cyndi Karoly by May 17, 2006.
Cultural Resources
The Corps has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
and is not aware that any registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein are located within the project area or will be affected by the proposed work. Presently,
unknown archeological, scientific, prehistoric, or historical data may be located within the
project area and/or could be affected by the proposed work.
Endangered Species
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and
consulted the latest North Carolina Natural Heritage Database. Based on available information,
the Corps is not aware of the presence of species listed as threatened or endangered or their
critical habitat formally designated pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)
within the project area. A final determination on the effects of the proposed project will be made
upon additional review of the project and completion of any necessary biological assessment
and/or consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or National Marine Fisheries
Service.
Evaluation
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts,
including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest. That decision will
reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The
benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against
its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors which may be relevant to the proposal will be
considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics,
aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife
values, flood hazards, flood plain values (in accordance with Executive Order 11988), land use,
navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water
quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of
property ownership, and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. For activities involving
the discharge of dredged or fill materials in waters of the United States, the evaluation of the
impact of the activity on the public interest will include application of the Environmental
Protection Agency's 404(b)(1) guidelines.
Commenting Information
The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, State and local agencies
and officials, including any consolidate State Viewpoint or written position of the Governor;
Indian Tribes and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this
proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps of Engineers to
determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this
decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water
quality, general environmental effects and the other public interest factors listed above.
Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and/or an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine
the overall public interest of the proposed activity.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period specified in this notice, that a
public hearing be held to consider the application. Requests for public hearings shall state, with
particularity, the reasons for holding a public hearing. Requests for a public hearing shall be
granted, unless the District Engineer determines that the issues raised are insubstantial or there is
otherwise no valid interest to be served by a hearing.
Written comments pertinent to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received by the
Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, until 5pm, May 17, 2006. Comments should be
submitted to Mr. David Baker at 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North Carolina
28801-5006.
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Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
April 28, 2006
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Attn: Mr. Timothy Rich
9995 Gate Parkway N., Suite 400
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
RE: Itera Seaplane Lake Dam
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Rich:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Q9 c?9 oeR I
MAY 2 2006
GENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORIWWMtE BRANCH
The information received in our office on April 17, 2006 regarding the proposed Itera Seaplane
Lake Dam has been reviewed. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
District, forwarded this information to this office.
According to information provided by the Corps of Engineers, the dam is proposed to exceed a
height of fifteen feet from the downstream toe to the crest and impound ten acre-feet or more of
water to the crest of the dam. This being the case, the Dam Safety Program under the Dam
Safety Law of 1967 and the North Carolina Administrative Code 15A-2K must regulate the dam.
This document can be found at http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/damsafetyprogram.html.
Prior to beginning construction on the proposed dam, plans and specifications, along with the
data and calculations necessary to develop them must be prepared by a North Carolina registered
engineer and submitted to this office for review and approval. Enclosed is a list of items that
must be included in the plans and specifications. An initial application fee of $200.00 must be
included. Enclosed is an explanation of how the final processing fee will be calculated. On
issuance of approval, construction may begin under the supervision of an engineer.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the Water Quality Section of this Department have already
been contacted for appropriate permits. Also, the erosion and sediment control program having
jurisdiction should be contacted to determine permit requirements. In any case, sediment must
be prevented from entering the waters of the state or flowing onto neighboring property.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Please contact Ms. Janet Boyer, PE, Regional Engineer, at telephone number [phone] or
me at telephone number [phone] should you have any questions or if we may be of
further assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,

Tami V. Idol, El
Dam Safety Engineer
cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, PE
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Mr. oger Edwards -Div. of Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Mr. Chris Huysman - Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
Mr. David Baker - Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
?QF W ATF9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
`Q G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
C/j r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
U .? Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 26, 2006
DWQ Project # 05-2148
Caldwell County
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Timothy Rich
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
9995 Gate Parkway N., Suite 4000
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Subject Property: Gamewell Seaplane Lake
Celia Creek [030831, I1-39-7-1-(2), WSIV]
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Rich:
On March 3, 2006, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your revised application dated March
8, 2006 (?), to fill or otherwise impact 537 linear feet of stream, 1.416 acres of wetland, and flood 20,682
linear feet of Celia Creek to construct the proposed 160-acre private seaplane lake and a 2,500 acre
residential subdivision. The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided
inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in order to
process your application to impact protected wetlands and/or streams on the subject property. Therefore,
unless we receive five copies of the additional information requested below, we will have to move toward
denial of your application as required by 15A NCAC 21-1.0506 and will place this project on hold as
incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the following information so that
we may continue to review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
1. Please submit three additional copies of your revised application for an individual permit.
Please contact the DWQ within three weeks of the date of this letter to verify that you have received this
letter and that you remain interested in continuing to pursue permitting of your project and will be
providing the DWQ the requested information at a later date. Please contact me in writing and Kevin
Barnett of the DWQ Asheville Regional Office. If we do not hear from you within three weeks, we will
assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn.
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters
or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ms. Cyndi Karoly or Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-733-
1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Files
Chris Huysman, Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 224, Newton, NC 28658
Filename: 052148Ga mewellSea pla neLake(Ca Idwell)On_Hold
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Dave Baker
151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, NC 28801
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Re: Lenoir Property - Seaplane and Golf Community
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WETLANDS ANO "iTr11MWXf ARAN( H
March 8, 2006
Attached is a revised application for an individual permit to construct a seaplane lake as part of a
residential development.
Location
The project, Gamewell Seaplane Lake, is a proposed lake approximately 160 acres in size and is
located within a tract of land comprised of approximately 3,100 acres (approximately 600 acres
were added since the prior application). The project is approximately 1.5 miles northwest of
Gamewell, in Caldwell County, NC. Portions of the project include land that was previously cleared
for agricultural purposes and the balance of the project is comprised of forestland. Coordinates (in
decimal degrees) for the site are 35.8899° North, 81.6626° West. The site contains Celia Creek
and several unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River and approximately 10 acres of adjacent
wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit 03050101).
Existing Site Conditions
The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of single family housing, forested tracts,
and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential development but is
overall forested in nature.
The land use on the project itself consists of hunting lands and timber management. Hunting fields
and agricultural areas totals about 60% of the proposed lake area and forested areas total
approximately 40% of the lake area. The property, as a whole is approximately 90% forested with
mixed hardwood forests. The site contains several small perennial streams that flow into Celia
Creek, which flows north to south through the central portion of the 2,500 acre tract. There are
approximately 10 acres of wetlands located throughout the property.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to develop a seaplane lake and residential
community.
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
Project Description
The project consists of the construction of a 160 acre private seaplane lake that has two
designated landing area within a 2,500 acre residential development.
Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam site,
and filling necessary to impound the streams. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers,
excavators, bull dozers, etc. will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the
proposed project would require the construction of an earthen dam that impounds water to support
the seaplane lake. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the
placement of fill material associated with dam totals 537 linear feet. The proposed impacts
resulting from flooding streams totals 20,682 linear feet. The proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 1.416 acres. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam.
The applicant proposes to perform on-site mitigation for permanent impacts to stream channels at a
2:1 ratio for filling and a 0.5:1 ratio for flooding. Under the proposal 11,707 linear feet of stable
stream pattern, profile, and dimension will be restored along unnamed tributaries located within the
existing property as shown in the mitigation figure. Streams will be restored according to current
guidelines and will be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50 foot
buffers. The site development plans include a proposal to provide buffers around 50% of the
proposed lake perimeter.
Fifty feet of pipe in eight existing stream crossings will be replaced for this project. Seven new
stream crossings will be bridged so as not to further impact the waters on the site.
Figures, Maps, and Attachments
Attached are numerous figures taken from the overall site plan for your use in the public notice.
The configuration and dimensions of the project prevent the entire site from being clearly depicted
in a single figure. However, the impact figures depict the locations as well as quantify the impacts
that are proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at 828-320-8120 with any questions
that you may have. We expect that a public notice could be released in the near term based on the
information that we are submitting. Do not hesitate to call me if there is any additional information
that you need.
Best regards,
Chris Huysman
Cc: Timothy Rich, Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Cindy Karoly, NC DWQ Central Office
Newton Office Canton Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com PO Box 882
Newton, NC 28658 Canton, NC 28716
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax

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March 8, 2006
Project Purpose and Need
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, the project proponent,
proposes to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake in conjunction with
development of a residential community in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be
impacted as the lake will impound the headwaters of Celia Creek. Two
properties are located approximately 2000 feet downstream of the
proposed dam.
The proponent needs the lake to provide a resource for professional and
private seaplane use. The lake will provide a safe training area for new
pilots. No other private lake/seaplane base such as the one proposed
currently exists within nearly a 100 mile radius from the project area. The
closest similar facilities are located in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Seaplanes are valuable resources that can be utilized for various things.
According to Flying America's Waterways, "They continue to carry out
specialized missions such as fire fighting and law enforcement on a daily
basis" and serve "pilots and passengers with safe and convenient
transportation to spectacular destinations." This lake may serve as a water
resource for the US and North Carolina Forestry Service to utilize in
fighting forest fires as well as a recreational source for private seaplane
pilots. According to the Division of Forest Resources, a helicopter used for
combating forest fires can hold 200 gallons of water in its dip bucket, and
single engine air tankers (SEATS) can carry 500 gallons of water. The
"water bomber" aircraft located at the Hickory airport (approximately 20
nautical miles south), a Canadair CL-215, can hold 1,400 gallons of water, as
indicated by the pilot. In order to accommodate for these large water
capacities, a resource lake needs to be of a larger scale and not crowded, as
is the case for the proposed lake.
According to the Bombardier website, a water bomber such as the before
mentioned CL-215 needs 4400 feet total distance to descend from 50 feet
above the water, pick up a full tank of water (1350 feet needed), and climb
to 50 feet above the waterbody surface. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia states
that the CL-215, or "Super Scooper", can climb at a rate of 1,000 feet per
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minute. The water bomber is able to turn and round bends and curves in the
water, while it is still flying but the limiting factors are unobstructed
approach and departure.
A lake suitable for seaplane traffic should be long enough to allow the
seaplanes enough distance to safely land and take-off from the lake, and it
should be wide enough at either end to allow the seaplane to turn around.
The seaplane lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to
limit access. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake site fits these
conditions well.
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Department
requires the following seaplane base landing areas; there appear to be no
similar recommendations by the State of North Carolina:
Maximum
Weights (Lbs) Minimum Depths
(Feet) Minimum Lengths
(Feet) Minimum Widths
(Feet)
3,000 2.5 3,500-5,000 250
3,000-10,000 4 5,000-7,000 350
10,000 or over 6 7,500 or over 500 or more
It further states, "There must be an approach protection area permitting a
20:1 unobstructed glide slope to each landing area."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "a water operating area at
least 2,500 feet (700 m) by 200 feet (60 m) is recommended. This size will
accommodate a sea lane 2,500 feet (700 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 200
foot (60 m) diameter turning basin at each end. Although a depth of 6 feet
(1.8 m) is preferred, a minimum depth of 3 feet (1 m) is adequate for single-
engine operations. The length of a water operating area needs to be
increased by 7 percent per 1,000 feet (300) of elevation above sea level to
compensate for the change in density altitude." The elevation of the
proposed site is approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. In following the
FAA guidelines, the length needed for a sea lane in the proposed area, as
adjusted for the appropriate elevation, is 2,724 feet. This is merely the
length of water needed to land or take-off on the water and does not take
into effect the specific topographic characteristics of the proposed site.
Additional length may be needed to safely climb to an altitude where 50'
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obstacles may be cleared. This length is available when departing over the
proposed dam; this departure path coincides with the prevailing headwind
and thus is ideal for seaplane use.
The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake will offer two runs (approximately
3,000 feet x 100 feet) long enough to accommodate for the FAA
requirements for a seaplane base and allow for the extra room that may be
necessary to compensate for the obstacles that need to be avoided. These
possible landing strips are shown on the attached USG5 topographic map and
site map. According to local pilots, landing patterns from north to south or
east to west are preferred, since the prevailing winds in the area are from
the southwest. The eastern proposed landing strip can be landed north to
south easily which provides training opportunities for novice flyers on a
private lake free of possible interference from the greater public. The pilot
can land on the western proposed landing strip either east to west coming in
from over the dam or north to south toward the dam depending on the
current weather conditions at the time of the flight. Horizontal views are
presented to show that the minimum requirements are achieved.
North Carolina has very few established seaplane bases. Long Island
Airpark, approximately 40 miles away, has a private airport on land but is
located on a public lake, Lake Norman. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane
Lake will be private and therefore safer for novice pilots and those learning
to fly seaplanes. The next closest known seaplane base is the Kirk Seaplane
Base, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, approximately 100 miles away.
Furthermore, some lakes in North Carolina that could accommodate seaplane
landings actually are not conducive to them. For instance, a seaplane pilot
must obtain a permit to land on Lake Lure, but such a permit is not readily
issued. According to the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Lake
Regulations, "Certain vehicles, such as seaplanes, do not qualify for permits
under any circumstances and, therefore, are prohibited from the waters of
Lake Lure. Any vessel, including a watercraft and a seaplane which is not
specifically allowed to qualify and/or has a current permit shall not be placed
on the waters of Lake Lure."
A private seaplane lake in the mountains of the southeast will likely become a
destination facility for pilots and airplane enthusiasts from all over.
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Interest and participation in this hobby are rapidly increasing, and the
proponent believes that the market is readily available for this project. The
Seaplane Pilots Association has over 8,000 members as of October 2005.
According to Flying America's Waterways, there are an estimated 5,000
active seaplane pilots in the United States. Therefore, a resource of this
type will draw in new people and new business, possibly creating more jobs
for the area.
"Seaplanes have been a critical component of resource management
programs such as wildlife population surveys, fire fighting, and patrol since
the beginning days of aviation. Many of today's hot environmental issues -
deforestation, water pollution and acid rain, for example - are researched
and monitored using seaplanes." - Flying America's Waterways
The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into
the stream to construct the dam. The dam will be constructed with 3:1 side
slopes. The trapezoidal base of the dam will impact a total of 537 feet of
linear streams. Approximately 500 cubic yards of discharge will occur below
the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low-flow
cool water design strategies.
The subject streams are mapped as Celia Creek and 2 unnamed tributaries to
Celia Creek which have approximately 900 acres of drainage. The NC Division
of Water Quality has classified the Celia Creek as Class C waters. The
subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and
forested cover. The entirety of the stream has excess sediment load. The
stream is generally in poor to good condition.
Itera Floatplane Lake Impact Table
IMPACT TYPE Lake
Stream Fillip 537 If
Stream Flooding 20, 682 If
Wetlands Flooding 1.416 ac
Volume of Discharge 500 c
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March 8, 2006
Avoidance and Minimization
The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development
for seaplanes. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes
and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements
were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe
use of the lake by seaplanes. No existing private lakes with sufficient
landing areas are for sale in the upper piedmont of North Carolina. The
development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake
needs to meet all current dam safety requirements.
Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges
limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required
dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need.
The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts, and because
the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage, there are limited
concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism since the
project will flood to the headwaters.
The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable
by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low-flow
cool-water riser-pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the
flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is
that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Dimensional
requirements compounded with regional topography and project need have
resulted in the proposed location of the lake. Impacts requiring discharges
to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will
create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of
the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding.
The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined
that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for
success and a valuable resource for seaplane owners that can also offer
protection for the surrounding environment from fire.
Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized
through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including:
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March 8, 2006
• Engineered low-flow cool-water discharge orifice
• Establishment of vegetated buffers around 60% the lake shore
• Constructed littoral benches along 50 to 60% the lake edge
The proponent has further minimized impacts by proposing to replace 50' of
piping in eight existing stream crossings. In addition, seven new stream
crossings will be spanned with bridges instead of utilizing additional pipe.
This will greatly limit the adverse affects of the project.
Mitigative factors
According to Flying America's Waterways, "Seaplanes have far less
environmental impact than boats." Although seaplanes burn gasoline, they
are powered by clean-burning four-strokes unlike boats, which run off an oily
gasoline mixture used by two-stroke engines. "Further, seaplanes discharge
their exhaust well above the water's surface, where it is dispersed by air
currents. Boats discharge exhaust under the water's surface, where it
contributes to water pollution." In addition, Seaplane Environmental Issues
suggests that, "Aviation fuel does not contain MTBE, a toxic additive found
in automotive and marine fuels. Furthermore, aviation fuel is not mixed with
oil, and thus contains a fraction of the oil and oil residue found in two-stroke
marine exhaust. A seaplane's propellers are entirely above the water, and
thus do not disturb sediments or marine life. Most seaplanes generate a
wake of only two to three inches in amplitude."
Noise levels may be suggested as a negative effect of the seaplane usage of
the lake, but this is not a valid objective. "Seaplane noise during takeoff
usually lasts no longer than 30 seconds. The noise seaplanes generate is
typically minimal compared to the constant drone of powerboats, personal
watercraft, traffic, lawn mowers, and other more conventional noise
sources." In addition, "Seaplane pilots work hard to limit noise they
generate by throttling back when possible, reducing the speed of their
propellers, and avoiding flight over densely populated areas. Some
communities have joined forces with pilots to: establish flight patterns and
operating procedures that minimize noise levels in sensitive areas."
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March 8, 2006
Mitigation Proposal
Summary:
Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as
those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved
under a permanent protective covenant consistent with the requirements of
the Wilmington District policies. Onsite stream mitigation will be
accomplished through the restoration of degraded streams within the 2500
acre project.
The proponent is requesting a mitigation ratio of z :1 for the impacts of this
project. This ratio is proposed, because the creative design of the seaplane
lake is beneficial to the surrounding environment. The design implemented
includes a 30-50 foot buffer around the perimeter of the lake. Littoral
benches will also be carved in the lake edges. These benches will be re-
vegetated and will serve as prime game fish habitat. In addition, the
benches will mitigate wave action (slow the waves down) which will in turn
result in lower turbidity.
Wetlands:
Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as
required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific
mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off-setting the surface
area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The
loss of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of the lake
Streams:
Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit
differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and
subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the
impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated
with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the U5.
The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be
protected through a low-flow cool-water / aerating discharge.
Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts
Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good
quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks.
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March 8, 2006
Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio onsite for the flooding
impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The
ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design
considerations that include lakeside buffers (minimum 50% of waterfront at
30 linear feet) and littoral areas (minimum 20 feet wide along 50% of
waterfront).
Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table
(0.5:1 Ratio Applied)
Flooding
Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Mitigation for Flooding 20,682 If 10,341 If
Proposal for Primary Impacts
Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the
impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Required Primary-Impact Mitigation Table
(2:1 Ratio Applied)
Dam Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Stream Fillip 537 If 1,074 If
Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan
Within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, and prior to impacts to
Waters of the US, the applicant will provide a detailed mitigation plan for
agency approval.
Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will
provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the
preservation areas and the restrictive language.
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Crescent Resources Manufacturers and Traders
P.O. Box 1003 Trust Company
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003 Simi Valley, CA 93065
Jackie Ann Wilson Christopher Messer
3350 Ridgeview Rd 5035 Celia Creek Rd
Valdese, NC 28690-9644 Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert and Wanda Littlejohn Bonnie Schaffer & Gary Vanwey
2550 Playmore Beach Rd 610 Main Street
Lenoir, NC 28645 Hudson, NC 28638
Lilly Emogene Pearson Brian Douglas Green
2865 Kingsbridge Ter # 4 5018 Celia Creek Rd
Bronx. NY 10463 Lenoir. NC 28645
Isiah Kincaid Heirs Woodrow & Frances Greene
c/o Carla Harper P.O. Box 2904
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir. NC 28645
James Braswell Heirs Boyd Johnson
c/o DH Harris 2591 Antioch Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645 Morganton, NC 28655
Howard Cecil Bryant Martha Jarman
1950 Windy Hill PL c/o Christine Winchester
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645
Owen and Ida Fox Ralph & Joyce Winchester
3868 Owen Fox Place 11825 Painted Tr Rd
Hudson, NC 28638-9249 Charlotte, NC 28226
James Berryhill Martin Sumpter
5064 Celia Creek Road 4345 Rocky Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645-6709 Lenoir, NC 28645
Steve and Wanda Chester James & Mae Hartley
5068 Celia Creek Road 4882 Celia Creek Rd.
Lenoir, NC 28645-9777 Lenoir, NC 28645-6707
Anita Little Harold Keller
205 S Maple Street 198 Locust Hill Rd
Dallas, NC 28034-2027 Boone, NC 28607
Ricky Beane Gay & Bennett Helton
4697 Littlejohn Church Rd 4440 Heritage Hills PL
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-4173
Cecil & Olivia Haynes Joseph & Laura Kelly
P.O. Box 2151 P.O. Box 199
Lenoir, NC 28645 Collettsville, NC 28611-0199
Frank & Robin Smith Jack Shuffler
4659 Littlejohn Church Rd 3998 NC 181
Lenoir, NC 28645 Morganton, NC 28655
Robert Smith Robert & Linda Miller
4607 Littlejohn Church Rd 4177 Briarcliff Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-8500
Jack & Emily Poteet Jerry Pritchard
2318 Warrior Fork Trail 895 Pine Mountain Rd
Morganton, NC 28655 Hudson, NC 28638
Stephen & Martha Hollar Rocky Road Inc.
P.O. Box 1411 P.O. Box 572
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-0572
Ann Burns Jones & Revonda Coffey
1786 ODL Davis PL 4431 Buccaneer Way
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-6753
Joseph & Cynthia Schreiber Ben & Jackie Griffen
1785 Old Davis Rd 606 College Ave. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645-5403
Raymond Foster Eugene & Shirley Murphy
860 Abington Rd 3968 Hollywood Ridge Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645
Charles Hathcock Christopher Murphy
1755 Old Davis Road 3944 Hollywood Ridge Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-6733 Lenoir, NC 28645
Brad Hoover Roger & Shawn Austin
1665 Old Davis Road Marie McLeod
Lenoir, NC 28645 Lenoir, NC 28645

Norma McDade
4622 Julie Place
Lenoir, NC 28645-6758
Charles Suddreth
1300 Math PL
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gay & Mellissa Greer
4891 Overland Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Dock Ford
1664 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Joyce Vines
1676 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
James & Elaine Nelson
1710 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Jeffrey & Lois Chapman
1717 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Donna Leonard
1714 Abington Road
Lenoir, NC 28645-4095
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Shirley Rhodes
47025 Watchout Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
William & Phyllis Lott
P.O. Box 1470
Lenoir, NC 28645
Robert & Tina Walsh
P.O. Box 442
Lenoir, NC 28645
Gregory & Glenna Moore
1811 Abington Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger & Deborah Coffey
1455 Levi Lane
Lenoir, NC 28645
Roger Coffey & John S
5016 Valley View Circle
Lenoir, NC 28645
Wallace E Miller Family
Partnership LP
Dublin, GA 31021-3007
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Date: March 2005'
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ? Community ID:Mesic
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Linodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine
2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Vitis spp. FAC vine
3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb
4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC+ 501/6
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12"
® No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators:
? Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit:+ 48 -(in.) ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No indicators
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil Drainage Class: Well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (Ce) TVpic Kanhap ludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ® No ?
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam

/

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: not a hydric soils
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No
Remarks: adjacent slopes are high ground
PHOTO / USGS / NRCS

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Site Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ? Community ID:wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:1000s & 3000s
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Acer rubrum FAC shrub 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling
2. Acernegundo FACW shrub 10. Vibumum nudum FACW+ shrub
3. Salix nigra OBL shrub 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb
4. Sambucus canadensis FACW- shrub 12. Vemonia gigantea FAC+ herb
5. Comus amomum FACW+ shrub 13. Juncus effusus FACW+ herb
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ® Inundated
® Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) ® Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaq uents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes E] No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam

/

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
® Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ?
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ® No[-]
Remarks: Representative of wetlands within
the floodplain of the main tributary. These are
small areas and are assessed to be old sloughs.
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Wetland and Natural Resource
Consultants, Inc.
US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Dave Baker
151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, NC 28801
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DEC 2 1005
November 28, 2005
Mr. Baker:
DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Attached is an application for an individual permit to construct a seaplane Lake as part of a
residential development. All of the following information is available in digital format and will be
forwarded to you as an email attachment.
Location
The project, Gamewel) Seaplane Lake, is a proposed lake approximately 160 acres in size and is
located within a tract of land comprised of approximately 2,500 acres. The project is
approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Gamewell, in Caldwell County, NC. Portions of the project
include land that was previously cleared for agricultural purposes and the balance of the project is
comprised of forestland. Coordinates (in decimal degrees) for the site are 35.8899° North,
81.6626° West. The site contains Celia Creek and several unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River
and approximately 10 acres of adjacent wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit
03050101).
Existing Site Conditions
The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of single family housing, forested tracts,
and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential development but is
overall forested in nature.
The land use on the project itself consists of hunting lands and timber management. Hunting fields
and agricultural areas totals about 60% of the proposed lake area and forested areas total
approximately 40% of the lake area. The property, as a whole is approximately 90% forested with
mixed hardwood forests. The site contains several small perennial streams that flow into Celia
Creek, which flows north to south through the central portion of the 2,500 acre tract. There are
approximately 10 acres of wetlands located throughout the property.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to develop a seaplane lake and residential
community.
Newton Office
PO Box 224
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3035
828-465-3050 Fax
Clyde Office
wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, # 142
Clyde, NC 28721
828-648-8801
1 828-648-8802 Fax
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Project Description
The project consists of the construction of a 160 acre private seaplane lake that has two
designated landing area within a 2,500 acre residential development.
Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam site,
and filling necessary to impound the streams. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers,
excavators, bull dozers, etc, will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the
proposed project would require the construction of an earthen dam that impounds water to support
the seaplane lake. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the
placement of fill material associated with dam totals 537 linear feet. The proposed impacts
resulting from flooding streams totals 20,682 linear feet. The proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 1.395 acres. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam.
The applicant proposes to perform on-site mitigation for permanent impacts to stream channels at a
2:1 ratio for filling and a 0.5:1 ratio for flooding. Under the proposal 11,707 linear feet of stable
stream pattern, profile, and dimension will be restored along unnamed tributaries located within the
existing property as shown in the mitigation figure. Streams will be restored according to current
guidelines and will be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50 foot
buffers. The site development plans include a proposal to provide buffers around 50% of the
proposed lake perimeter.
Figures, Maps, and Attachments
Attached are numerous figures taken from the overall site plan for your use in the public notice.
The configuration and dimensions of the project prevent the entire site from being clearly depicted
in a single figure. However, the impact figures depict the locations as well as quantify the impacts
that are proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at 828-320-8120 with any questions
that you may have. We expect that a public notice could be released in the near term based on the
information that we are submitting. Do not hesitate to call me if there is any additional information
that you need.
Best regards,
Chris Huysman
Cc: Timothy Rich, Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Cindy Karoly, NC DWQ Central Office
Newton Office
PO Box 224
Newton, NC 28658
828-465-3035
828-465-3050 Fax
Clyde Office
wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, #142
Clyde, NC 28721
828-648-8801
2 828-648-8802 Fax
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Itera IP Narratives
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Pro iect Purpose and Need
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, the project proponent,
proposes to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake in conjunction with
development of a residential community in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be
impacted as the lake will impound the headwaters of Celia Creek. Two
properties are located approximately 2000 feet downstream of the
proposed dam.
The proponent needs the lake to provide a resource for professional and
private seaplane use. The lake will provide a safe training area for new
pilots. No other private lake/seaplane base such as the one proposed
currently exists within nearly a 100 mile radius from the project area. The
closest similar facilities are located in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Seaplanes are valuable resources that can be utilized for various things.
According to Flying America's Waterways, "They continue to carry out
specialized missions such as fire fighting and law enforcement on a daily
basis" and serve "pilots and passengers with safe and convenient
transportation to spectacular destinations." This lake may serve as a water
resource for the US and North Carolina Forestry Service to utilize in
fighting forest fires as well as a recreational source for private seaplane
pilots. According to the Division of Forest Resources, a helicopter used for
combating forest fires can hold 200 gallons of water in its dip bucket, and
single engine air tankers (SEATs) can carry 500 gallons of water. The
"water bomber" aircraft located at the Hickory airport (approximately 20
nautical miles south), a Canadair CL-215, can hold 1,400 gallons of water, as
indicated by the pilot. In order to accommodate for these large water
capacities, a resource lake needs to be of a larger scale and not crowded, as
is the case for the proposed lake.
According to the Bombardier website, a water bomber such as the before
mentioned CL-215 needs 4400 feet total distance to descend from 50 feet
above the water, pick up a full tank of water (1350 feet needed), and climb
to 50 feet above the waterbody surface. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia states
that the CL-215, or "Super Scooper", can climb at a rate of 1,000 feet per
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minute. The water bomber is able to turn and round bends and curves in the
water, while it is still flying but the limiting factors are unobstructed
approach and departure.
A lake suitable for seaplane traffic should be long enough to allow the
seaplanes enough distance to safely land and take-off from the lake, and it
should be wide enough at either end to allow the seaplane to turn around.
The seaplane lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to
limit access. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake site fits these
conditions well.
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Department
requires the following seaplane base landing areas; there appear to be no
similar recommendations by the State of North Carolina:
Maximum
Weights (Lbs) Minimum Depths
(Feet) Minimum Lengths
(Feet) Minimum Widths
(Feet)
3,000 2.5 3,500-5,000 250
3,000-10,000 4 5,000-7,000 350
10,000 or over 6 7,500 or over 500 or more
It further states, "There must be an approach protection area permitting a
20:1 unobstructed glide slope to each landing area."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "a water operating area at
least 2,500 feet (700 m) by 200 feet (60 m) is recommended. This size will
accommodate a sea lane 2,500 feet (700 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 200
foot (60 m) diameter turning basin at each end. Although a depth of 6 feet
(1.8 m) is preferred, a minimum depth of 3 feet (1 m) is adequate for single-
engine operations. The length of a water operating area needs to be
increased by 7 percent per 1,000 feet (300) of elevation above sea level to
compensate for the change in density altitude." The elevation of the
proposed site is approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. In following the
FAA guidelines, the length needed for a sea lane in the proposed area, as
adjusted for the appropriate elevation, is 2,724 feet. This is merely the
length of water needed to land or take-off on the water and does not take
into effect the specific topographic characteristics of the proposed site.
Additional length may be needed to safely climb to an altitude where 50'
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obstacles may be cleared. This length is available when departing over the
proposed dam; this departure path coincides with the prevailing headwind
and thus is ideal for seaplane use.
The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake will offer two runs (approximately
3,000 feet x 100 feet) long enough to accommodate for the FAA
requirements for a seaplane base and allow for the extra room that may be
necessary to compensate for the obstacles that need to be avoided. These
possible landing strips are shown on the attached USGS topographic map and
site map. According to local pilots, landing patterns from north to south or
east to west are preferred, since the prevailing winds in the area are from
the southwest. The eastern proposed landing strip can be landed north to
south easily which provides training opportunities for novice flyers on a
private lake free of possible interference from the greater public. The pilot
can land on the western proposed landing strip either east to west coming in
from over the dam or north to south toward the dam depending on the
current weather conditions at the time of the flight. Horizontal views are
presented to show that the minimum requirements are achieved.
North Carolina has very few established seaplane bases. Long Island
Airpark, approximately 40 miles away, has a private airport on land but is
located on a public lake, Lake Norman. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane
Lake will be private and therefore safer for novice pilots and those learning
to fly seaplanes. The next closest known seaplane base is the Kirk Seaplane
Base, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, approximately 100 miles away.
Furthermore, some lakes in North Carolina that could accommodate seaplane
landings actually are not conducive to them. For instance, a seaplane pilot
must obtain a permit to land on Lake Lure, but such a permit is not readily
issued. According to the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Lake
Regulations, "Certain vehicles, such as seaplanes, do not qualify for permits
under any circumstances and, therefore, are prohibited from the waters of
Lake Lure. Any vessel, including a watercraft and a seaplane which is not
specifically allowed to qualify and/or has a current permit shall not be placed
on the waters of Lake Lure."
A private seaplane lake in the mountains of the southeast will likely become a
destination facility for pilots and airplane enthusiasts from all over.
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Interest and participation in this hobby are rapidly increasing, and the
proponent believes that the market is readily available for this project. The
Seaplane Pilots Association has over 8,000 members as of October 2005.
According to Flying America's Waterways, there are an estimated 5,000
active seaplane pilots in the United States. Therefore, a resource of this
type will draw in new people and new business, possibly creating more jobs
for the area.
"Seaplanes have been a critical component of resource management
programs such as wildlife population surveys, fire fighting, and patrol since
the beginning days of aviation. Many of today's hot environmental issues -
deforestation, water pollution and acid rain, for example- are researched
and monitored using seaplanes." - Flying America's Waterways
The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into
the stream to construct the dam. The dam will be constructed with 3:1 side
slopes. The trapezoidal base of the dam will impact a total of 537 feet of
linear streams. Approximately 500 cubic yards of discharge will occur below
the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low-flow
cool water design strategies.
The subject streams are mapped as Celia Creek and 2 unnamed tributaries to
Celia Creek which have approximately 900 acres of drainage. The NC Division
of Water Quality has classified the Celia Creek as Class C waters. The
subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and
forested cover. The entirety of the stream has excess sediment load. The
stream is generally in poor to good condition.
Itera Floatplane Lake Impact Table
IMPACT TYPE Lake
Stream Filling 537 If
Stream Flooding 20, 682 If
Wetlands Flooding 1.395 ac
Volume of Discharge 500 c
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Avoidance and Minimization
The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development
for seaplanes. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes
and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements
were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe
use of the lake by seaplanes. No existing private lakes with sufficient
landing areas are for sale in the upper piedmont of North Carolina. The
development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake
needs to meet all current dam safety requirements.
Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges
limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required
dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need.
The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts, and because
the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage, there are limited
concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism since the
project wi I I flood to the headwaters.
The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable
by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low-flow
cool-water riser-pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the
flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is
that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Dimensional
requirements compounded with regional topography and project need have
resulted in the proposed location of the lake. Impacts requiring discharges
to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will
create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of
the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding.
The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined
that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for
success and a valuable resource for seaplane owners that can also offer
protection for the surrounding environment from fire.
Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized
through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including:
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• Engineered low-flow cool-water discharge orifice
• Establishment of vegetated buffers around 60% the lake shore
• Constructed littoral benches along 50 to 60% the lake edge
Mitigative factors
According to Flying America's Waterways, "Seaplanes have far less
environmental impact than boats." Although seaplanes burn gasoline, they
are powered by clean-burning four-strokes unlike boats, which run off an oily
gasoline mixture used by two-stroke engines. "Further, seaplanes discharge
their exhaust well above the water's surface, where it is dispersed by air
currents. Boats discharge exhaust under the water's surface, where it
contributes to water pollution." In addition, Seaplane Environmental Issues
suggests that, "Aviation fuel does not contain MTBE, a toxic additive found
in automotive and marine fuels. Furthermore, aviation fuel is not mixed with
oil, and thus contains a fraction of the oil and oil residue found in two-stroke
marine exhaust. A seaplane's propellers are entirely above the water, and
thus do not disturb sediments or marine life. Most seaplanes generate a
wake of only two to three inches in amplitude."
Noise levels may be suggested as a negative effect of the seaplane usage of
the lake, but this is not a valid objective. "Seaplane noise during takeoff
usually lasts no longer than 30 seconds. The noise seaplanes generate is
typically minimal compared to the constant drone of powerboats, personal
watercraft, traffic, lawn mowers, and other more conventional noise
sources." In addition, "Seaplane pilots work hard to limit noise they
generate by throttling back when possible, reducing the speed of their
propellers, and avoiding flight over densely populated areas. Some
communities have joined forces with pilots to establish flight patterns and
operating procedures that minimize noise levels in sensitive areas."
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Mitigation Proposal
Summary:
Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as
those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved
under a permanent protective covenant consistent with the requirements of
the Wilmington District policies. Onsite stream mitigation will be
accomplished through the restoration of degraded streams within the 2500
acre project.
The proponent is requesting a mitigation ratio of ::1 for the impacts of this
project. This ratio is proposed, because the creative design of the seaplane
lake is beneficial to the surrounding environment. The design implemented
includes a 30-50 foot buffer around the perimeter of the lake. Littoral
benches will also be carved in the lake edges. These benches will be re-
vegetated and will serve as prime game fish habitat. In addition, the
benches will mitigate wave action (slow the waves down) which will in turn
result in lower turbidity.
Wetlands:
Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as
required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific
mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off-setting the surface
area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The
loss of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of the lake
Streams:
Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit
differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and
subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the
impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated
with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the US.
The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be
protected through a low-flow cool-water / aerating discharge.
Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts
Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good
quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks.
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Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio onsite for the flooding
impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The
ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design
considerations that include lakeside buffers (minimum 50% of waterfront at
30 linear feet) and littoral areas (minimum 20 feet wide along 50% of
waterfront).
Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table
(0.5:1 Ratio Annlied)
Flooding
Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Mitigation for Flooding 20,682 If 10,341 If
Proposal for Primary Impacts
Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the
impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table
(2:1 Ratio Annlied)
Dam Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Stream Filling 537 If 1,074 If
Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan
Within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, and prior to impacts to
Waters of the US, the applicant will provide a detailed mitigation plan for
agency approval.
Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will
provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the
preservation areas and the restrictive language.
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Date: 11/8/2005 Caption: Itera - Proposed Lake Lee Boundary
Scale: 1 inch equals 4000 feet
Itera - Lake Lenoir Soil Survey
Soil Legend
Symbol Name
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Date: March 2005'
Applicant I Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ? Community ID:Mesic
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Litiodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine
2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Otis spp. FAC vine
3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb
4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 50%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12"
® No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators:
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Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No indicators
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil Drainage Class: Well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (Ce) Typic Kanhap ludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ® No ?
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam

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? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: not a hydric soils
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No
Remarks: adjacent slopes are high ground
PHOTO /USGS/NRCS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Site Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No [J Community ID:wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:1000s & 3000s
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Acer rubrum FAC shrub 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling
2. Acer negundo FACW shrub 10. Vibumum nudum FACW+ shrub
3. Salix nigra OBL shrub 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb
4. Sambucus canadensis FACW- shrub 12. Vemonia gigantea FAC+ herb
5. Comus amomum FACW+ shrub 13. Juncus effusus FACW+ herb
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7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other E Inundated
E Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
E Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: In.) E Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaq uents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ? No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
® Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ?
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ® No ?
Remarks: Representative of wetlands within
the floodplain of the main tributary. These are
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. Dave Baker
151 Patton Avenue, Rm. 208
Asheville, NC 28801
Mr. Baker:
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November 28, 2005
Attached is an application for an individual permit to construct a seaplane Lake as part of a
residential development. All of the following information is available in digital format and will be
forwarded to you as an email attachment.
Location
The project, Gamewell Seaplane Lake, is a proposed lake approximately 160 acres in size and is
located within a tract of land comprised of approximately 2,500 acres. The project is
approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Gamewell, in Caldwell County, NC. Portions of the project
include land that was previously cleared for agricultural purposes and the balance of the project is
comprised of forestland. Coordinates (in decimal degrees) for the site are 35.8899° North,
81.6626° West. The site contains Celia Creek and several unnamed tributaries of the Catawba River
and approximately 10 acres of adjacent wetlands in the Catawba River Basin (8-Digit Cataloging Unit
03050101).
Existing Site Conditions
The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of single family housing, forested tracts,
and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential development but is
overall forested in nature.
The land use on the project itself consists of hunting lands and timber management. Hunting fields
and agricultural areas totals about 60% of the proposed lake area and forested areas total
approximately 40% of the lake area. The property, as a whole is approximately 90% forested with
mixed hardwood forests. The site contains several small perennial streams that flow into Celia
Creek, which flows north to south through the central portion of the 2,500 acre tract. There are
approximately 10 acres of wetlands located throughout the property.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to develop a seaplane lake and residential
community.
Newton Office Clyde Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, # 142
Newton, NC 28658 Clyde, NC 28721
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
828-465-3050 Fax [phone] Fax
Project Description
The project consists of the construction of a 160 acre private seaplane lake that has two
designated landing area within a 2,500 acre residential development.
Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam site,
and filling necessary to impound the streams. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers,
excavators, bull dozers, etc. will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the
proposed project would require the construction of an earthen dam that impounds water to support
the seaplane lake. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the
placement of fill material associated with dam totals 537 linear feet. The proposed impacts
resulting from flooding streams totals 20,682 linear feet. The proposed permanent impacts to
wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 1.395 acres. Plans included with this notice show
the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam.
The applicant proposes to perform on-site mitigation for permanent impacts to stream channels at a
2:1 ratio for filling and a 0.5:1 ratio for flooding. Under the proposal 11,707 linear feet of stable
stream pattern, profile, and dimension will be restored along unnamed tributaries located within the
existing property as shown in the mitigation figure. Streams will be restored according to current
guidelines and will be permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes 50 foot
buffers. The site development plans include a proposal to provide buffers around 50% of the
proposed lake perimeter.
Figures, Maps, and Attachments
Attached are numerous figures taken from the overall site plan for your use in the public notice.
The configuration and dimensions of the project prevent the entire site from being clearly depicted
in a single figure. However, the impact figures depict the locations as well as quantify the impacts
that are proposed.
Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at 828-320-8120 with any questions
that you may have. We expect that a public notice could be released in the near term based on the
information that we are submitting. Do not hesitate to call me if there is any additional information
that you need.
Best regards,
Chris Huysman
Cc: Timothy Rich, Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC
Cindy Karoly, NC DWQ Central Office
Newton Office Clyde Office
PO Box 224 wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, #142
Newton, NC 28658 Clyde, NC 28721
828-465-3035 828-648-8801
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Project Purpose and Need
Itera Timberland and Development Strategies, LLC, the project proponent,
proposes to construct a 160 acre seaplane lake in conjunction with
development of a residential community in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be
impacted as the lake will impound the headwaters of Celia Creek. Two
properties are located approximately 2000 feet downstream of the
proposed dam.
The proponent needs the lake to provide a resource for professional and
private seaplane use. The lake will provide a safe training area for new
pilots. No other private lake/seaplane base such as the one proposed
currently exists within nearly a 100 mile radius from the project area. The
closest similar facilities are located in Lancaster, South Carolina.
Seaplanes are valuable resources that can be utilized for various things.
According to Flying America's Waterways, "They continue to carry out
specialized missions such as fire fighting and law enforcement on a daily
basis" and serve "pilots and passengers with safe and convenient
transportation to spectacular destinations." This lake may serve as a water
resource for the US and North Carolina Forestry Service to utilize in
fighting forest fires as well as a recreational source for private seaplane
pilots. According to the Division of Forest Resources, a helicopter used for
combating forest fires can hold 200 gallons of water in its dip bucket, and
single engine air tankers (5EATs) can carry 500 gallons of water. The
"water bomber" aircraft located at the Hickory airport (approximately 20
nautical miles south), a Canadair CL-215, can hold 1,400 gallons of water, as
indicated by the pilot. In order to accommodate for these large water
capacities, a resource lake needs to be of a larger scale and not crowded, as
is the case for the proposed lake.
According to the Bombardier website, a water bomber such as the before
mentioned CL-215 needs 4400 feet total distance to descend from 50 feet
above the water, pick up a full tank of water (1350 feet needed), and climb
to 50 feet above the waterbody surface. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia states
that the CL-215, or "Super Scooper", can climb at a rate of 1,000 feet per
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minute. The water bomber is able to turn and round bends and curves in the
water, while it is still flying but the limiting factors are unobstructed
approach and departure.
A lake suitable for seaplane traffic should belong enough to allow the
seaplanes enough distance to safely land and take-off from the lake, and it
should be wide enough at either end to allow the seaplane to turn around.
The seaplane lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to
limit access. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake site fits these
conditions well.
The State of Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Department
requires the following seaplane base landing areas; there appear to be no
similar recommendations by the State of North Carolina:
Maximum
Weights (Lbs) Minimum Depths
(Feet) Minimum Lengths
(Feet) Minimum Widths
(Feet)
3,000 2.5 3,500-5,000 250
3,000-10,000 4 5,000-7,000 350
10,000 or over 6 7,500 or over 500 or more
It further states, "There must be on approach protection area permitting a
20:1 unobstructed glide slope to each landing area."
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says "a water operating area at
least 2,500 feet (700 m) by 200 feet (60 m) is recommended. This size will
accommodate a sea lane 2,500 feet (700 m) by 100 feet (30 m) with 200
foot (60 m) diameter turning basin at each end. Although a depth of 6 feet
(1.8 m) is preferred, a minimum depth of 3 feet (1 m) is adequate for single-
engine operations. The length of a water operating area needs to be
increased by 7 percent per 1,000 feet (300) of elevation above sea level to
compensate for the change in density altitude." The elevation of the
proposed site is approximately 1,280 feet above sea level. In following the
FAA guidelines, the length needed for a sea lane in the proposed area, as
adjusted for the appropriate elevation, is 2,724 feet. This is merely the
length of water needed to land or take-off on the water and does not take
into effect the specific topographic characteristics of the proposed site.
Additional length may be needed to safely climb to an altitude where 50'
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obstacles may be cleared. This length is available when departing over the
proposed dam; this departure path coincides with the prevailing headwind
and thus is ideal for seaplane use.
The proposed Gamewell Seaplane Lake will offer two runs (approximately
3,000 feet x 100 feet) long enough to accommodate for the FAA
requirements for a seaplane base and allow for the extra room that may be
necessary to compensate for the obstacles that need to be avoided. These
possible landing strips are shown on the attached USGS topographic map and
site map. According to local pilots, landing patterns from north to south or
east to west are preferred, since the prevailing winds in the area are from
the southwest. The eastern proposed landing strip can be landed north to
south easily which provides training opportunities for novice flyers on a
private lake free of possible interference from the greater public. The pilot
can land on the western proposed landing strip either east to west coming in
from over the dam or north to south toward the dam depending on the
current weather conditions at the time of the flight. Horizontal views are
presented to show that the minimum requirements are achieved.
North Carolina has very few established seaplane bases. Long Island
Airpark, approximately 40 miles away, has a private airport on land but is
located on a public lake, Lake Norman. The proposed Gamewell Seaplane
Lake will be private and therefore safer for novice pilots and those learning
to fly seaplanes. The next closest known seaplane base is the Kirk Seaplane
Base, located in Lancaster, South Carolina, approximately 100 miles away.
Furthermore, some lakes in North Carolina that could accommodate seaplane
landings actually are not conducive to them. For instance, a seaplane pilot
must obtain a permit to land on Lake Lure, but such a permit is not readily
issued. According to the Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina, Lake
Regulations, "Certain vehicles, such as seaplanes, do not qualify for permits
under any circumstances and, therefore, are prohibited from the waters of
Lake Lure. Any vessel, including a watercraft and a seaplane which is not
specifically allowed to qualify and/or has a current permit shall not be placed
on the waters of Lake Lure."
A private seaplane lake in the mountains of the southeast will likely become a
destination facility for pilots and airplane enthusiasts from all over.
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Interest and participation in this hobby are rapidly increasing, and the
proponent believes that the market is readily available for this project. The
Seaplane Pilots Association has over 8,000 members as of October 2005.
According to Flying America's Waterways, there are an estimated 5,000
active seaplane pilots in the United States. Therefore, a resource of this
type will draw in new people and new business, possibly creating more jobs
for the area.
"Seaplanes have been a critical component of resource management
programs such as wildlife population surveys, fire fighting, and patrol since
the beginning days of aviation. Many of today's hot environmental issues -
deforestation, water pollution and acid rain, for example - are researched
and monitored using seaplanes." - Flying America's Waterways
The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into
the stream to construct the dam. The dam will be constructed with 3;1 side
slopes. The trapezoidal base of the dam will impact a total of 537 feet of
linear streams. Approximately 500 cubic yards of discharge will occur below
the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low-flow
cool water design strategies.
The subject streams are mapped as Celia Creek and 2 unnamed tributaries to
Celia Creek which have approximately 900 acres of drainage. The NC Division
of Water Quality has classified the Celia Creek as Class C waters. The
subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment
Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and
forested cover. The entirety of the stream has excess sediment load. The
stream is generally in poor to good condition.
Itera FloatDIane Lake Impact Table
IMPACT TYPE Lake
Stream Filling 537 If
Stream Flooding 20, 682 If
Wetlands Flooding 1.395 ac
Volume of Discharge 500 c
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Avoidance and Minimization
The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development
for seaplanes. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes
and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements
were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe
use of the lake by seaplanes. No existing private lakes with sufficient
landing areas are for sale in the upper piedmont of North Carolina. The
development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake
needs to meet all current dam safety requirements.
Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges
limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required
dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need.
The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts, and because
the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage, there are limited
concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism since the
project will f lood to the headwaters.
The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable
by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low-flow
cool-water riser-pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the
flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is
that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Dimensional
requirements compounded with regional topography and project need have
resulted in the proposed location of the lake. Impacts requiring discharges
to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will
create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of
the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding.
The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined
that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for
success and a valuable resource for seaplane owners that can also offer
protection for the surrounding environment from fire.
Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized
through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including:
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• Engineered low-flow cool-water discharge orifice
• Establishment of vegetated buffers around 60% the lake shore
• Constructed littoral benches along 50 to 60% the lake edge
Mitigative factors
According to Flying America's Waterways, "Seaplanes have far less
environmental impact than boats." Although seaplanes burn gasoline, they
are powered by clean-burning four-strokes unlike boats, which run off an oily
gasoline mixture used by two-stroke engines. "Further, seaplanes discharge
their exhaust well above the water's surface, where it is dispersed by air
currents. Boats discharge exhaust under the water's surface, where it
contributes to water pollution." In addition, Seaplane Environmental Issues
suggests that, "Aviation fuel does not contain MTBE, a toxic additive found
in automotive and marine fuels. Furthermore, aviation fuel is not mixed with
oil, and thus contains a fraction of the oil and oil residue found in two-stroke
marine exhaust. A seaplane's propellers are entirely above the water, and
thus do not disturb sediments or marine life. Most seaplanes generate a
wake of only two to three inches in amplitude."
Noise levels may be suggested as a negative effect of the seaplane usage of
the lake, but this is not a valid objective. "Seaplane noise during takeoff
usually lasts no longer than 30 seconds. The noise seaplanes generate is
typically minimal compared to the constant drone of powerboats, personal
watercraft, traffic, lawn mowers, and other more conventional noise
sources." In addition, "Seaplane pilots work hard to limit noise they
generate by throttling back when possible, reducing the speed of their
propellers, and avoiding flight over densely populated areas. Some
communities have joined forces with pilots to establish flight patterns and
operating procedures that minimize noise levels in sensitive areas."
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Mitigation Proposal
Summary:
Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as
those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved
under a permanent protective covenant consistent with the requirements of
the Wilmington District policies. Onsite stream mitigation will be
accomplished through the restoration of degraded streams within the 2500
acre project.
The proponent is requesting a mitigation ratio of 21: 1 for the impacts of this
project. This ratio is proposed, because the creative design of the seaplane
lake is beneficial to the surrounding environment. The design implemented
includes a 30-50 foot buffer around the perimeter of the lake. Littoral
benches will also be carved in the lake edges. These benches will be re-
vegetated and will serve as prime game fish habitat. In addition, the
benches will mitigate wave action (slow the waves down) which will in turn
result in lower turbidity.
Wetlands:
Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as
required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific
mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off-setting the surface
area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The
loss of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of the lake
Streams:
Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit
differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and
subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the
impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated
with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the US.
The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be
protected through a low-flow cool-water / aerating discharge.
Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts
Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good
quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks.
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Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio onsite for the flooding
impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The
ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design
considerations that include lakeside buffers (minimum 50% of waterfront at
30 linear feet) and littoral areas (minimum 20 feet wide along 50% of
waterfront).
Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table
(0.5:1 Ratio Ant lied)
Flooding
Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Mitigation for Flooding 20,682 If 10,341 If
Proposal for Primary Impacts
Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the
impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 2:1 ratio.
Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table
(2:1 Ratio Applied)
Dam Impacts Mitigation
(Restoration)
Stream Filling 537 If 1,074 If
Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan
Within 90 days of the issuance of the permit, and prior to impacts to
Waters of the US, the applicant will provide a detailed mitigation plan for
agency approval.
Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will
provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the
preservation areas and the restrictive language.
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Name: COLLETTSVILLE Location: 035.8996464°N 081.6575557* W
Date: 11/8/2005 Caption: Itera - Proposed Lake Lee Boundary
Scale: 1 inch equals 4000 feet
Itera - Lake Lenoir Soil Survey
Soil Legend
Symbol Name
PaE, PaF Pacolet
Mal), MaB Masada
Ceb2 Cecil
Co Congaree
Cm Chewacla
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Date: March 2005'
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ? Community ID:Mesic
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Liriodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine
2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Otis spp. FAC vine
3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb
4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 501/o
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other ? Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12"
® No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators:
? Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
+ 48 In.
Depth to Free Water in Pit: + ? Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: No indicators
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil Drainage Class: Well drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (Ce) Typic Kanha pludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ® No ?
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
? Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
? Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: not a hydric soils
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ? No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ? No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ? No
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ? No
Remarks: adjacent slopes are high around
PHOTO/USGS/NRCS
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Gamewell Lake Site Date: March 2005
Applicant / Owner: Itera County: Caldwell
Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ? Community ID:wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ? No ® Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ? No ® Plot ID:1000s & 3000s
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum
1. Acerrubrum FAC shrub 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling
2. Acernegundo FACW shrub 10. Viburnum nudum FACW+ shrub
3. Salix nigra OBL shrub 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb
4. Sambucus canadensis FACW- shrub 12. Vemonia gigantea FAC+ herb
5. Comus amomum FACW+ shrub 13. Juncus effusus FACW+ herb
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
? Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
? Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
? Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
? Other E Inundated
E Saturated in Upper 12"
? No Recorded Data Available ? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Field Observations: ? Sediment Deposits
? Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators:
E Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: -(in,) E Water-Stained Leaves
? Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ? FAC-Neutral Test
? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained
Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaq uents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes El No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munseil Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam
10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam

Hydric Soil Indicators:
? Histosol ? Concretions
? Histic Epipedon ? High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
® Sulfidic Odor ? Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
? Aquic Moisture Regime ? Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
? Reducing Conditions ? Listed on National Hydric Soils List
® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ? Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION PHOTO / USGS / NRCS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ?
Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ?
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes ® No ?
Remarks: Representative of wetlands within
the floodplain of the main tributary. These are
small areas and are assessed to be old sloughs.

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