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?QFAT?RQ Michael F. Easley, Governor
p William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ga Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 2, 2006
DWQ# 06-0014
Mecklenburg County
FFB 7 200
Mr. Bruce Miller
Engineering and Property Mgt.' d c,F.
City of Charlotte
600 E. 4th St.
j Charlotte, NC 28202 -
Subject: Buffer Impact, shoreline stabilization
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Catawba River Buffer
Protection Rules (15A'NCAC 2B .0243) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Miller:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions' and those listed below, to place fill in
or to otherwise,impact approximately 0.001 acre of waters and 0.23 acre of riparian buffer for the purpose of
constructing Fire station #38 on Lake Wylie, as described in your application received on December 29, 2006.
After reviewing your application, we have determined that this project is covered. by Water Quality General
Certification Number 3494, which can be viewed on our web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwe'tlands, The
General Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 36 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (USACOE). This letter also serves as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the
protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 2B .0243. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or
local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to) Sediment and
Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
The above noted: Certification will expire when the associated USACOE's 404 permit expires unless
otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you
described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be
required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be
given a copy of the Certification and approval letter; and is thereby responsible for complying with .all
conditions. _ This approval, however, should not be construed as authorization to impact any part of the 50-foot
riparian buffer that currently exists on the main stem of the Catawba River under the Catawba River Buffer
Protection Rule (15A NCAC 2B .0243). If the total wetland fill for this project (now or in the future) exceeds
one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h).
In addition to the requirements of the certification, you must also comply with the following conditions:
1. No impacts shall occur in the buffer, including the removal of trees, except along the immediate shoreline.
2. Mulch or pine needles (6" deep) shall be used to help reestablish the buffer upon completion of the project. ;
1 We understand that you have chosen to contribute to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP),in
order to compensate for the impacts in the Catawba River Buffer. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R .0402
and 15A NCAC 2B .0242(7), this contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under'
15A NCAC 2H .0506(h) and 15A NCAC 2B .0233(10). Until the EEP receives and clears your cheer
?RNo Carolina
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Intemett h2o.enr,state.nc.us FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
(made payable to: DENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program), the buffer shall not occur. Mr. Deborah
Anderson should be contacted at [phone] if you have any questions concerning the EEP. You
have one month from the date of this Certification to make this payment. For accounting purposes, this
Certification authorizes the impact of 10017 square feet of Catawba River Buffer (5344 sq. ft. in Zone 1 and
4673 sq. ft. in Zone 2), Cataloging Unit 03050103, and 10017 sq. ft. of buffer is required.
4. Upon completion of the project, the applicant/responsible party shall complete and return the enclosed
"Certificate of Completion" form to the Division of Water Quality's 401/Wetlands Unit:
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition (that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes) to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714, This certification and its conditions are final
and binding ;unless you ask fora hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
If you have any questions, please telephone Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699
or Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Attachments
cc: Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Wetlands Unit- Ian McMillan
Central Files
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March 2, 2006 VS E
BULLA SMITH
Ms. Amanda Jones DESIGN ENGINEERING
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton. Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006
Re: Fire Station 38
Charlotte, NC
Subject: Permit Application
Dear Amanda,
Enclosed for your review is one copy of the completed application
form, a copy of our receipt from the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program, a brief summary of the project and a site plan and detail of
the fuel dispenser for the referenced.
Please let us know if you need any additional information;
`Sin ely,

e. Smith, PE

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Cc: Mr. Bruce Miller - City of Charlotte 11
Mr. Alan Hunter -- GHA o a g'? U
Mr. Jon Hannan - CFD
MAY 2
2006
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BULLA SMITH
Mr. Ian McMillan DESIGN ENGINEERING
NCDENR
Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Fire Station 38
Charlotte, NC
Subject: 401/404 Individual Permit
TRANSMITTAL
Co Subject Date

1 Individual Permit Application 2.20.06
MAY 2 2006
WETLANQ MD AVER BRANCH
Cc: Mr. Bruce Miller - City of Charlotte
Mr. Alan Hunter, AIA - GHA
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704.333.8252
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(33 CFR 325)
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VA 22202-.4302 ;and to ti e 0 fffce ofManage m e ntand Budge 1; Pope rw on Re duction P1gje ct (071`0.00031 Wash ington, DC 20503. P11 as @ DO NOT
RETURN your form to sill erofthose addresses. Com pIto d app loations must be subm itted to tie District Engine eri a\ing jirbdiction o\Artk a bcation
oftl a proposed actixite.
PRMCY ACT STATEMENT
Auti ority: 33 USC 401, Section 10: 1413, Section 404. Ptincipa IPLrpose: Ti asa bw s require autl orizing activities in, orafrecling, naugab i waters
oftk a United States, ti e disci arge orfi Ito ate ria lints w aim rs ofil a United States, and tY a transportation ofdre dge d mate ria lforti a purpose ofdum ping
it into ocean w ate m. Routine Uses: i n f o r m ation provided on ti is f o r t e w i ilbe used in s%a bating the app Ication 1br a perm it Disc bsure: Disc bsure
ofrequssted inform ation is w4ntivy. Irinformation is notprouded, bow a\ar, ti e peril itapplication cannot be processed nor can a perm itbe issued.
One sex oforigina Idraw ings or good reproducib'i copies w i ici show tie bcation and ci aracter of tie proposed activity must be attacia d<to ti is
app ication (see sam pi draw Inge and instructions) and be submitted loth e D is trict Engines rh aung jirisdiction oxerth a bcation oft a proposed actiuty.
An app cation ti at is notcom p tted in fu Ilw i llbe totumed.
(rMM S 1 Till RU 4 TO BE FILLED BY TN E CORPS)
1. APPLCATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(REM S BE LO W TO BE LLED BY A PPLICA NT)
5. APPL)CANT'S NAME 8. AUTN OR@ED AGE'NT'S NAME AND TITLE (anagentisnotrequired)
City of Charlotte (Bruce Miller, PM) Bulla Smith Design Engineering (Jeff Smith)
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS
600 E. Fourth St. 1347 harding PL
Engineering and Property Management Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28202 Charlotte, NC 28204
7. APPLICANT'S RI ONE NOs. W /AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S Py ONE NOs, W /AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
704-336-4469
b. Business b. Business 704-333-3122
11 STATEMENT0F U-n 0RQATIDN
Ib ere by authorize, tD actin 'm y beh a fas my agentin ti e processing ofth is app icaton and to furnisi, upon
request; supp im a nta iinform ation in supportofti is pe nn itapp icaton,
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APPL.ICA 'S SIGNATURE
DATE
NA M E, LO CA TID N, A ND D ESCR1prID N O R PRO JECT O R ACTMTY
12. PROJECT NAME ORTITLE (see instructions)
Fire Station 38
13. NAME OFWATERBODY, IFKNOW N (ifapplcaee) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (ifapplcabe)
Lake Wylie 12100 Shopton Rd. West
15. LD CATO N 0 F PROJECT Charlotte, NC 28278
Mecklenburg NC
COUNTY STATE
16. DTI ERLDCATIONDESCRIP1'IONS IF KNOWN (see Instructions) 5ection,Tow skip, Range, tatdwi,and,brAcasson'sPasINwber,f oxen pi.
17. D RECT IO NS TO, T1 E S ITE
From Charlotte, 1-77 South
Exit west onto Westinghouse Blvd.
Westinghouse Blvd. to end, left onto Shopton Rd. West
0.5 miles, cross Lake Wylie, site is immediately on right.
ENG FORM 4345 (ON LINE) ED ITO N 0' F SE P 91 5 O BSO LETE
(Proponent: CECW -OR)
18. Nature ofActijity (Descripeon ofpVcc, ncude a ereanres)
Construction of new 12,232 sf Fire Station with boat ramp and boathouse for emergency service for the Lake Wylie area. The Fire
Station will include parking for visitors and fire personnel. Fueling will be provided at the building for the emergency Vehicles. The
boat house will house will contain two Fire Rescue boats and one Police Boat. A fuel pump is required at the Boat House. Aconcrete
boat ramp will be required for lading and unloading the emergency water craft from the lake.
19. %P ct Furpos a (Describe I de mason or purpose oft a "M see Instructions)
Fire Station' 38 is necessary to provide fire protection to this region of meckienburg County. It will also be the first in Mecklenburg
County with Emergency Service Watercraft to provide both Fire and Emergency Response on the water. Due to the nature of the
Fire Departments Emergency response requirements, it is vital to the mission to have refueling capabilities at the Boat House.
USE BLOCKS 20.22 IFDREDGED ANDAR FlLLMATER qL,5 TO BE D ISCH ARGED
20. Reason(s) for D isck arge
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21 Type(s)ofMateria lBeing Discharged and the Am ountofEach Type in Cubic Yards
NA
22. Surface Area in Acres ofWetkndsorOtierWaters F kid (seelnsttuctions)
NA
23. Is Any Ration ofth a Work A teady Com p ite 7 Yes .___ No X IFYES, DESCRIBE Til E COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses ofAdpining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., WIi ose PropertyAdjoins the Waterbody(Ifmorethancanbeentered lere, peaseatw asupomenta Ist).
Hannah Craighill, 2618 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, INC 28209 (199-211-01)
Sanctuary at lake Wylie, PO Box 1003, Charlotte, NC 28201 (199-213-06 & 199-151-04)
See Attached Map
25. LstofOt6 er Certifications orAppro\,aiADenia i Recei\.ed from oth er Federal State, or Loca lAgencies forW ork Described in Tk is App ication.
AGENCY TYPE APPRO VA L' DENT IFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APFRO VED DATE DEN ED
City of Charlotte March 15, 2006
Mecklenburg County March 15, 2006
NCDENR, Erosion Control March 15, 2006
26. App,ication is k ereby made for a Penn itor perm Its w auti orvze ti e w Dirk described in ti is app ieation. I certify ti atti a inform ation in this
app ication iscom p ite and accurate. I Furth e r certify ti at l possess it a auth ority to undertak e ti e w ork described h erein,or am acting as ti e
du y auth orized age-nttoof=tii a app scant
SIGNATURE 0 F L iCANT WE SIGNATURE 0 FAGENT DATE
The application m ust be signed by The person who desires to undertake tie proposed acti\ity (app icant) or itm ay be signed by a du y
auti orized agentifti a statem entin b bck 11 k as been ff lid outand signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 proudes th at W h oe \,er, in any m'annerw Iti in th a jurisdiction of any depar•hrrentor agency of 1h a United States
k now ing y and w i Iru ly fb tilies, concea i, or co\ers up any trick, sck em e, or disguises a mate ria ifact or m ak es any fa te, fictitious or
fraudu intstatem ents or re prese ntations or m ak es or uses any fa to w riting or locum entk now ing sam a to contain any fa te, fictitious or
faudu intstatem eats orentry, ska Iibe fined notm ore tk an $10,000 or im prisoned notm ore th an fi\,e years or both
.
ENG FORM 4345 (ONLNE) EDFIDN 0FSEP91 6 OBSOLETE
(Propone nC CECW •O R)
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02-28-'06 07;38 FRONT-DEER EE 9197152091 T-625 P01 U-062
PROGRAM
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Date: February 28, 2006
DWQ # 06-0014
Bruce Miller COE #; n/a
Engineering ciK Property Management
City of Charlotte
6001E. 4w Street
Charlotte, NC 28202;
Project: Fire Station 38, l;.aks Wylie County, Mocktenburg
The North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC Rgp) has received a check in the amount of 89421,12, check
number 343481, as payment for the compensatory mitigation requirements of the 401 Water Quality Certification and/or US
Army Corps of Engineers 404 and/or Division of Coastal Management CA,MA
permit(s) issued for the above referenced
project. This receipt serves as notification that the compensatory mitigation requirements accepted by NC EEP for this
project have been satisfied. Please note that you must also comply with all other conditions of the certification/permit(s)
including any additional mitigation conditions not accepted by NC MP and any other state, federal or local government
permits or authmixation associated with this activity.
The NC REP, by acceptance of this paymont, acknowledges that the NC PMP is responsible and agrees to provide the
compensatory mitigation requirements as indicated in the table below. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with
the Memorandum of Understanding between the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the US Army
Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998,
Wetlands (credits) Stream (credits)
River Basin Cataloging Buffer
Chit Non- Coastal
Riparian Cold Cool Warm (sc. ft,)
Riparian Marsh
Catawba 03050103 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,022
Please note that a payment trade to the iEpotystam Enhancement Program is not reimbursable unless a roquest for
reimbursement is received within 12 months of the date of the receipt. Any such guest must also be accompanied by letters
from the permitting agencies stating that the permit andlor authorization have been rescinded.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact David Robinson at [phone]:
Sincerely,
llliam D. 0111mora, PE
Liircctor
cc; Cyndi Karoly, Wedands/401 Unit
Alan 5ohnson, DWQ Regional'Office-Mooresville
Amanda Jones, tMACE Office-Asheville
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mall' Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27(399.1652 / 919715.0478 1 www.neeep.net
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Td: Jeff Smith, PE From: Bruce Miller, R.E.
Fax: [phone] Date: March 2, 2006
- Phone: [phone] Total # of pages: .2
Re: Cc:
Urgent [ For Review _ 0 Please Comment D Please Comment
Comments: Receipt for EEP Mitigation Fee
City of CharIottc
Engineering & Property Managemcnt
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202-2844
Fire Station No. 38
Charlotte Fire Department
12100 Shopton Road West
Charlotte, NC
Summary
The Charlotte Fire Department proposes to build a new Fire Station on
Lake Wylie, located on Shopton Road West in Mecklenburg County.
The property for the site has been donated to the City of Charlotte by
Crescent Resources as part of their rezoning for the Sanctuary
Development, located adjacent to the Fire Station.
Fire Station No. 38 is unique to Charlotte in that it will be the first Fire
Station with water access. The proposed station will include a boat
ramp and a boathouse that will serve two Fire Department Fire and
Rescue Boats along with a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Boat;
The property is a wooded site of 3.20 acres that slopes to the lake from
Shopton Road. The proposed development includes driveway access
off of Shopton Road to serve both Fire Rescue Vehicles as well as
public and private personnel vehicles. The boat ramp will extend down
to the water for loading and unloading boats as well as emergency
vehicle access to the boat house for ambulance transfer from the
boats.
In order to construct the boat ramp and boathouse, portions of the 50
foot Catawba River Buffer must be encroached upon. Tree removal
and grading will be required with minor shore-line stabilization.
Stormwater Management BMPs will be installed to permanently treat
the runoff generated by the project prior to discharge to Lake Wylie. In
addition, a temporary Sediment and Erosion Control Plan will be
permitted through NCDENR, Land Quality Section prior to construction
operations.
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DESIGN ENGINEERING

To: Ian Mcmillan ;
Fax number: 9,191.97336893
From: Jeff Smith
Fax number: 704 333-8252
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Re: Fire Station 38
Date &'Time: 5/1/2006 10:39:02 AM
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Issue Date: 21 March 2006
Comment Deadline: 21 April 2006
Corps Action ID #: 200630414
The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from
City of Charlotte seeking Department of the Army authorization to impact 0.033 acre of
Lake Wylie associated with the construction of a boat ramp and boat house to service
Fire Station No. 38, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg 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.army.millwetlands
Applicant: City of Charlotte
600 E. Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 D . @
AGENT (if applicable): Bulla Smith Design Engineering
1347 Harding Place, Suite 201 M?
Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
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Authority
The Corps will evaluate this application and a decide whether to issue, conditionally
issue, or deny the proposed work pursuant to applicable procedures Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbor Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Location
The proposed Fire Station No. 38 is located at 12100 Shopton Road West (SRI 116), in
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (35.1450°N -81.00290°W) and is
approximately 3.0 acres in size. The proposed impacts are located on Lake Wylie. Lake
Wylie flows into the Catawba River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean
through the Santee-Cooper River in South Carolina.
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Existing Site Conditions
The site is wooded and slopes toward Lake Wylie. This portion of Lake Wylie has a
regulated 50-foot wide Catawba River Buffer as required by the North Carolina Division
of Water Quality. The property is separate from, but adjacent to the Crescent Resources
Development known as The Sanctuary. Crescent Resources donated the land to the City
of Charlotte for the construction of the new Fire Station, which will contain a boathouse
for fire and police service on Lake Wylie.
Applicant's Stated Purpose
As stated by the applicant, the purpose and need for this project is to provide fire
protection to this region of Mecklenburg County. It will also be the first in Mecklenburg
County with emergency service watercraft to provide both fire and emergency response
on the water. Due to the nature of the Fire Department's Emergency response
requirements, it is vital to the mission to have refueling capabilities at the boathouse. A
concrete boat ramp will be required for loading and unloading the emergency watercraft.
Recent annexation requires a new Fire Station in this part of Mecklenburg County.
Project Description
The applicant is proposing to construct a 2,600 square feet boathouse that will house two
fire rescue boats and one police boat. The boathouse will be a heated enclosed structure
to ensure rapid response of emergency boats during all seasons. The boathouse is not
considered a.habitable structure. It will also contain a dual dispense (gas and diesel) fuel
facility with emergency shut offs at various locations. A concrete boat ramp will be
required for loading and unloading the emergency watercraft. Portions of the Catawba
River Buffer will be disturbed with tree removal, grading, and minor shoreline
stabilization to construct the boathouse and boat ramp. The applicant is proposing to
compensate for these buffer impacts by making payment in to the N.C. Ecosystem
Enhancement Program in the amount necessary to restore 10,022 square feet of buffer in
the Catawba River Basin (HUC 03050103). Total proposed impacts to Lake Wylie is
0.033 acre of open water.
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
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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
April 21, 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 has determined pursuant to the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, that the proposed project will have no effect on federally listed endangered or
threatened species or their formally designated critical habitat.
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.
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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, April 21, 2006. Comments
should be submitted to Deborah Miller, 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208, Asheville, North
Carolina 28801.
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 6 0 0 1 4
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing f 3
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
MX Section 404 Permit X? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
Fxj 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 36 - Boat Ramps
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
II.
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), c wf :1 , h
Applicant Information DEC 2 9 2005
1. Owner/Applicant Information DENR - WATER QUALITY
Name: City of Charlotte (Bruce Miller, Project Manager) WETLANDS AND STORMWA7ER BRANCH
Mailing Address:600 East 4th Street
Engineering and Property Management
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone Number: 704-336-4469 Fax Number: 704-336-4554
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Bulla Smith Design Engineering (Jeff Smith)
Company Affiliation: Project Civil Engineer
Mailing Address: 1347 Harding Place, Suite 210
Charlotte, NC 28204
Telephone Number: 704-333-3122 Fax Number: 704-333-8252
E-mail Address:, ysmithCa)-bullasmith.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all ` buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with tlse property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires' information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Fire Station 38
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 199-213-06
4, Location
County: Mecklenburq Nearest Town: Charlotte
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Shopton Road West (SR 1116)
west from Westinghouse Blvd., across bridge over Lake Wylie, immediately on right, prior to Limehurst
Place.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35^ 8'44" ON 81 ^ 00'16" °W
6. Property size (acres): 3.2 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Lake Wylie
8. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admirVmgps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Existing site is wooded and slopes to the lake. The property is seperate
from, but adjacent to the Crescent Development, The Sanctuary. Crescent donated the land to the
City of Charlotte for the construction of the New Fire Station, which will contain a Boat House for Fire
and Police Service on the Lake.
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10, Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: New Fire
station and boat house with boat ramp. Traditional boat ramp construction. Boat house will be
by two concrete abutments on the shore line with mooring arm/walkways attached to boat house.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:Recent annexation reguires a new Fire Station in this
cart of the countv. This facility is uniaue in that it will be the only Fire and Rescue Facilitv on the
water. with the presence of Fire and Rescue Boats and Police Boats.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. NA
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future development of the site is anticipated at this time.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: One new boat ramp extending from
the shore line into Lake Wylie, constructed of Concrete. Two concrete abutment/footings installed
along the shore line to anchor the floating boat house.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
NA

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts.' Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multi ly length X width, then divide b 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number

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Type of Impact Perennial or

Intermittent? Average
Stream Width

Before Impact Impact
Length

linear feet Area of
Impact

acres
NA

Open Water Impact
Site Number
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(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)
1 Lake Wylie Boat Landing Lake 0.032
2 Lake Wylie Concrete Footing Lake ° 0.003

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
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Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
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5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
6. List tl
ie cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting trom the project
Stream Impact (acres):
Wetland Impact (acres):
Open Water Impact (acres):
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet):
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes X? No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The property was donated to the
City of Charlotte for the construction of the Fire Station. In order to meet the Fire Station Mission, the
boat house and boat ramp are critical to providing emergency response service.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.e?nr.state.nc.us/ncwet.lands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wip/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes 0 No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No X?
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ?X No ?
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
1 2672 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 3115 1.5
Total 5877
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B.0242 or.0244, or.0260.
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Storm water runoff from buildinas and paved areas
will be collected and conveyed to a Bio-Retention pond prior to discharge to the Lake
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Sanitary Sewerage will be collected and pumped to an existing Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities system
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No X?
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No 0
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No M
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Fire Station No. 38 Bsd-E
Charlotte Fire Department 12100 Shopton Road West BULLA SMITH
Charlotte, NC DESIGN ENGINEERING
Summary
The Charlotte Fire Department proposes to build a new Fire Station on
Lake Wylie, located on Shopton Road Westin Mecklenburg County.
The property for the site has been donated to the City of Charlotte by
Crescent Resources as part of their rezoning for the Sanctuary
Development, located adjacent to the Fire Station.
Fire Station No. 38 is unique to Charlotte in that it will be the first Fire
Station with water access. The proposed station will include a boat
ramp and a boat house that will serve two Fire Department Fire and
Rescue Boats along with a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Boat.
The property is a wooded site of 3.20 acres that slopes to the lake from
Shopton Road. The proposed development includes driveway access
off of Shopton Road to serve both Fire Rescue Vehicles as well as
public and private personnel vehicles. The boat ramp will extend down
to the water for loading and unloading boats as well as emergency
vehicle access to the boat house for ambulance transfer from the
boats.
In order to construct the boat ramp and boat house, portions of the 50
foot Catawba River Buffer must be encroached upon. Tree removal
and grading will be required with minor shore-line stabilization.
Stormwater Management BMPs will be installed to permanently treat
the runoff generated by the project prior to discharge to Lake Wylie. In
addition, a temporary Sediment and Erosion Control Plan will be
permitted through NCDENR, Land Quality Section prior to construction
operations.
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CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bruce Miller
City of Charlotte
600 East 4t'' Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Subject Property: City of Charlotte - Fire Station No. 38 Boat Ramp and Boathouse
Lake Wylie [030834,11-(122), WSIV, B, Ca] =
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dear Mr. Miller:
On March 29, 2006, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Public Notice dated March 21, 2006 (Corps Action ID #: 200630414), to impact 0.33 acres of open water
(Lake Wylie) and 10,022 square feet of Catawba River protected riparian buffer to construct a boat ramp
and boathouse to service Fire Station No. 38, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Please
be advised that the DWQ will need to receive five copies of your application and accompanying maps,
along with an application fee of $200.00 (since your impacts are under 1-acre of waters) to process your
application. The DWQ will have sixty (60) days from the time we receive your complete application and
application fee to process your application and issue a Water Quality Certification.
Please submit the information requested above at your earliest convenience so we may commence review
of your application.
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 Karolyor Mr. Ian McMillan at919-733
1786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
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cc: Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
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1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 ?/VattlCRfllf
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone (919) 733=1786 / Fax [phone]
Internet:' http://www.ncwaterquality.org
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