HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060201 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20060131RCDENR,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
February 8, 2006
Ms. Maggie Girdwood
Cresent Communities
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
Dear Ms. Girdwood:
RE: Camp Lake James
Burke/McDowell County
DWQ # 20060201
Thank you for your letter dated August 4, 2005 (received on January 31, 2006)
concerning questions for DWQ approval for the Camp Lake James project at the
Burke/McDowell County line. According to the Catawba Buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0243),
water dependent structures that disturb the riparian buffer need written approval from the
Division while water dependent structures that do not disturb the buffer do not need written
approval. From your description, I believe that your project's plan for day use slips will likely
disturb the buffer and thereby require written approval from DWQ. If this is the case, please
apply to us for written approval using the Preconstruction Notification form (PCN). As long as
there is no fill or dredging of water, this approval does not require a fee. If you apply for written
approval, please use the DWQ project number listed above.
I can be reached at 919-733-9646 if
have any questions.
U
Cc: Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville
File copy
Central files
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-733-1786 / FAX 919.733-6893 / Internet: httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Natutrally
CRESCENT C O M M U N I T I E S
400 South Tryon Street
Suite 1300 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1
P.O. Box 1003
Charlotte, NC 28201-1003
www.crescentcommunities.com
(704) 373-3400
August 4, 2005
FAX (704) 382-5429
2nd Request. Please
Respond by February 28,2006.
Mr. John Dorney
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Parkview Bldg.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Re: Camp Lake James
Burke/McDowell County Line
Lake James
Dear Mr. Dorney:
9 E
t r ` ? x i,1r o ?: `i
i
JAN 3
Vki
u tiL `J /J D
Enclosed you will find a proposed FERC Map for the above referenced. This site is 25+
acres located on the county line of Burke and McDowell Counties with a total shoreline
of 2,752 LF on Lake James.
We plan to use this property referred to as Camp Lake James for use by the general
public as well as by Crescent Communities property owners. This property will be home
to a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, basketball area as well as an expedition center to be
used to coordinate walking excursions and various nature activities, etc. There will be a
full time activities coordinator as well as staff to coordinate other activities.
Membership to Camp Lake James will be open to the public in conjunction with a joining
fee.
The enclosed FERC plan shows two locations where we would like to have day use slips.
One of these is located on the McDowell side and the other is on the Burke County side.
We are requesting permission for 10 day use slips to be used by all those coming to the
Camp by boat during the day. There will be no stabilization associated with these tie-
ups.
As part of Camp Lake James, we have set aside buffers along the shoreline that vary from
65' to 100'. These buffers will maintain the camps natural and wooded state. We
anticipate that access to the Camp will be by water as well as by road.
Application is being made to Duke Power Company for the required FERC permit to
construct these boatslips. We ask that you advise us, by return mail, of any comment that
you may have concerning the boatslips or of any permits your authority may require.
Your comments are a requirement of the FERC application process. If you have any
questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at (704)
382-2695. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt response.
Sincerely,
Maggi irdwood
/mg
Enclosures
AN 3 Z?J(i5
your project. Also, see the example below for guidance. Both the vicinity map and
site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included.
1. Location
County: Burke/McDowell Nearest Town: Morganton
Subdivision name or site address (include phase/lot number): Camp Lake James
Directions to site please include road numbers. landmarks, etc. (This is not
necessary if an adequate vicinity map is included): I-40 West to Exit 100. Right
on Jamestown Road, Left on Highway 126 South for 12 miles. The
property is on the right.
2. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this
application: None
3. Property size (acres): 25+
4. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake):
James
5. Describe the purpose of the proposed work:Construction of 10 boat slips of which
9 will be used as day use tie ups. One slip will be a standard covered
boat slip. In addition there will be a covered seating area for
pu c use.
6. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Gi ipg w; t i h onctr„rtPri
off shore and floated into place with a barge.
7. Amount of impact (including all excavation, backfill, rip rap, retaining walls,
etc.) below the normal pool lake level in square feet or acres: N/A
8. a. Amount of impact (including all clearing, back fill, excavation, rip rap,
retaining walls, etc.) above the normal pool lake level and 50 feet land-ward in
square feet or acres: N/A
b. Please describe vegetation above the normal pool lake level and 50 feet land-
ward to be impacted (number of trees for instance): N/A
Applicant/As Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
t t 1 r\. i ra y? ?c l \ ^ f '? • - ,, ?38 1
%
%
V`, Site t t
- oX 035 45 25.45 N a ,jt
081 ° 55' 08.93.. W 4 ;
-7?
<` .;s^ ?i.,J? /??-n 1, t ? i 1 ? l,.-`~\ .y? ? _ ?'* ? '\ ??,, l?-U , ?S ?, ?j? 1-. ` \, .1 ?• ?.. ¢, ?.• o?_
ADO
'_ .- .?c ,r \" \\ C l,\?' ,!" `' • ?'_?' -- \? _ \ \.? 1144 i ^ 1 .. - /COi.
`1'( f ` \ v -r', ?_ `,4. \1 / .,rte '?- _ A ?!r
LAKE JAMES
LAZE JAMES -is r. A if
?( r
NORMAL OZOUt EiEv J200 NAT3WIA7. i` ?'-'' ;`??
s= Ou E rr-r y,, < NATION-AL FO
t ? • r ,??, . 'moo w ` _ 7 ? \
j jj E
Copyright ICl 1998. Maptech. Inc
LE9 ??uv D
JAN 3 1 2006
WETLANDS AND STORMW TER BRANCH
Slip location / Burke County
i j I
it i
P&N I] WN [0)
JAN 3 1 2006
WETLANDS AND STORMWAT[RIBRANCH
Slip Location /
VICINITY MAP
No Scale ~ r~
w
2,~
J I ' r,~
i2
`tg
o I ~ ~ n~
I ~ ~ l AXIe
i Found
i i
1 l f
l Camp Lake James
i \
Lakr Jarrur
y l IAkt JQlIwJ
~ l
I
l ( 1 ,Q
I
1 ~ ~
1 1 / H R LINE AREA 1~ ,.0 ENVIRONMENTAL S 0 E # 1 ~ 230.75 L.F.
~ ~ /
~ ~ /
~ ~
~ ~ , 100 Waterfront Buffer
~ 100' Waterfront Buffer
~ LAKE JAMES
i i c i ro i \ LAKE JAMES ~ ENVIRONME~~TAL ~HORE~~~dE AREA ,~3 ~ ~ 43.59 L.F. ~ ~ ~
~ ` ~
SUTURE RESIDENTIAL AREA
~ 332.28 L.F. ~ ~ ~
iii, ~
\
~ ~ ~
C' o
~ ~ ~ ~
/1 y l ~ ~ ~
~ \
~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ l ~
l , ~l
1 - I
ro ~ r
o ~ a _
Z l 0 0
it
ii Z -
~ ~
I
100' Waterfront Buffer
FUTURE RESIDENTIAL AREAS ~
* * FUTURE RESIDENTIAL AREA {j1 332.28 L.F.
FUTURE COMMERCIAL NON-RESIDENT[AL AREA 1 TOTAL FUTURE RESIDENTIAL AREA 33.E ~F• 1, 19.40 L.F.
,I
FUTURE COMMERCIAL~NON-RESIDENTIAL AREAS Do
0 RESIDENTIAL AREA ~1 1,319.40 L.F. ~ A RESIDENTIAL AREA 2 253.83 L.F. ~
1 573.23 L.F. TOTAL COMMERCIAL NON-R SID NTIA A
IMPACT MINIMIZATION ZONES ~r I
IMPACT MINIMIZATION ZONE 1 393.99 L.F. ~ ENVIRONMENTAL SHORELINE AREA #2
TOTAL IMPACT MINIMIZATION ZONE 39 9 L•F• 178.86 L.F.
.63~ ~
ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS , iQa LAKE JAMES ~ 3 rove
M TAL SHORELINE 1 230.75 L.F. ~ (1~ ENNRON EN ~ 65 W erfront Buffer ENVIRONMENTAL SHORELINE #2 178.88 L.F. 325.8
ENVIRONMENTAL SHORELINE {~3 43.59 L.F.
453.20 L.F. TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SHORELINE ~ ]036Q
SITE DATA: FUTURE COMMERCIAL~NUN-RESIDENT[AL AREA #2 ~ ' ~
253.83 L.F. ~
TOTAL SHORELINE 2,752.70 LF WATERFRONT LOTS:___________________ LOTS ~
' OFF WATER LOTS: LOTS TOTAL LOTS: LOTS
MINIMUM LOT SIZE:___________________ ACRES MAXIMUM LOT SIZE: ACRES
AVERAGE LOT SIZE: ACRES TOTAL SITE AREA: 25.65 ACRES
BOATSLIP CALCULATION 100 50 0 100 200
TOTAL SHORELINE 2,752.70 L.F. MINUS
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SHORELINE 453.20 L.F.
MINUS ' TOTAL RESIDENTIAL AREA 332.28 L.F. CCALE: ~ _ ~ DE
EQUALS ~ TOTAL ALLOWABLE SHORELINE 1,867.22 L.F. ~t
DIVIDE BY 100 NUMBER OF BOATSLIP$________________ ~
I THIS FASTER PLAN IS FOR PLANNING ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR RECORDATION, SALES OR CONVEYANCE. 07 05 2005 ?,F
r~cr w. 2417 MPACT MfNIM[ZATION ZONE AREA #1
scAtf n ~ 7'~3.y`a I_.F. ;ti 1 =100
oea r ti
Cam Lake James at the JAI 2005 ti
Burke McDowell County L1ne oa,w r LAKE JAMES
T „ 1.., i., aeaan er . ~ I
uii t.lanc daiiic':!) TBA FIE Linville Township, Burke County, N.C. Amenity
FERC Map
Nebo Township, McDowell County, N.C. ow.V+NS No.
Crescent Resources, LLC Charlotte, N.C.
Abernathy Abernathy & Associates, PC
107-A Mica Ave.
Associates, . P.C. Morganton, NC 28655
828 437-2290 FAX: 828 433-9146
e-mail: aape0bellsouth.net --oF___. H I