20050948 Ver 1_Complete File_20050601

MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Kevin Barnett
Non-Discharge Branch WQ Supervisor: BocleLEdwards
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Jacks Creek 1LWP 2004-52
Project Number 05 0948
Recvd From APP
Received Date 5131105 Recvd By Region
Project Type EWP
County Yancey
County2
Region Asheville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
NW 37 Stream O Y O N -F-7-263 ?? 40,306. 290.00
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O YO N Did you request more info? O Y *N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y Oo N
Is Mitigation required? O Y * N Recommendation: O Issue 0 Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355835
Longitude (ddmmss) 821749
Comments:
Issued ARO - KHB - 06/102005
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Triage Check Dist
Date: 06/07/05 Project Name: Jack's Creek EWP 2004-52
DWQ#: 05-0948
County: Yancey
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
To:
30-day Processing Time: 06/01/05 to 07/01/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone : [phone]
The file attached is being forwarded to your 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
? Minimization/avoidance issues
? Buffer Rules (Neuse, 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!
E N G I N ..E E R I N G & H Y D R O G E O L O G Y 2
50 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 p 5 U9 4 D
TEL. [phone] FAC.828.281.3351
www.altamontenvironmental.com
May 25, 2005 [2 @ R 0
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
JUN I ?00DENR • VJ,4I FR u.5.
'ArwoS ANDS u:',;V+A i
Subject: Yancey County EWP Project Pre-Construction Notification Applications for Recovery
Sites South Toe River DSR 43-Robinson, Jacks Creek DSR 52, and Elk Wallow Creek
DSR 53
Dear Ms. Karoly:
Enclosed are the South Toe River DSR 43-Robinson, Jacks Creek DSR 52, and Elk Wallow Creek DSR
53 EWP recovery site applications for Section 404 nationwide permit 37, and corresponding DWQ 401
water quality certification. Recovery work applied for in this permit includes streambank stabilization
and debris removal. Mr. Stu Ryman has signed the application as an authorized agent for Yancey
County. A letter of authorization is included. Additionally, we have sent one copy of the enclosed
permit application directly to Mr. Kevin Barnett in the Swannanoa office, Mr. Scott McLendon of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mr. Brian Cole in the Asheville U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office,
and Mr. Dave McHenry in the Waynesville N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission office.
Altamont appreciates your assistance with this application. If you would like additional information,
please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Stuart A. Ryman, P.G. Chris her F. Gilbert, P.E.
Enclosures: PCN - So Ith To the SR 43-Robinson
CN - Jacks Creek DSR 52
PCN - Elk Wallow Creek DSR 53
Letter of Authorization
CC: Michele Lawhern - Yancey County Manager (transmittal letter only)
Cliff Vinson - District Conservation Officer NRCS (transmittal letter only)
Kevin Barnett -NCDENR Division of Water Quality (with attachments)
P:\Yancey-EWP\Correspondence\DWQ permit cover letter-Karoly-DSE 52, 53, 43-R.doc

Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. D`VQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information 6"1 20Y LS
Name: Michele Lcmvheng County Manager @
Mailing Address: 110 Totivn Square JUN 1 2005
Yancey County Courthouse, Room 1 DENrJ ti?A'rr+?
Burnsville, NC 2871 1?E - TW"OSAf'o STO?NWATt t SU ,CH
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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: Stuart A. Ryman
Company Affiliation: Altamont Environmental, Inc.
Mailing Address: 50 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]

III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Jacks Creek EWP 2004-52
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached Table I
4. Location
County: Yancey County Nearest Town: Burnsville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Follow Highway 19E East
towards Burnsville. Turn left on Jacks Creek Road just after crossing the Cane River
(approximately two miles west of downtown Burnsville). Continue approxirately six miles
on Jacks Creek Road. The proposed repairs at the school site will be on the right. The
project site continues downstreani to the confluence of the North Toe River and Jacks Creek.
See attached Figure 1.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35° 58' 35.15" N/82° 17' 49.95" W
(approximate center of project area) - See attached Table 2 for specific repair area
coordinates
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Multiple - See attached Table I
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Jacks Creek
8. River Basin: French Broad
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
The proposed project site consists of open woodland, residences, and an elementary school.
The stream and stream banks were heavily impacted during Tropical Storms Frances and
Ivan. T12o streambank is littered with excessive woody and non-native debris. Which, if
suspended during another high flow event, could clog downstream bridges or culverts and
direct channel flows into vulnerable stream banks. Extensive stream bank erosion on the left
bank near the Clearnnont Elementary School threatens the stability of structures associated
with the school.
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This Pre-Construction Notification form addresses the entirety of DSR 52. DSR 52 covers front
the upstream portion ofJacks Creek approximately 4.75 miles until the confluence ofNorth
Toe River and Jacks Creek. The project also covers Hampton Branch approximately 1.5 miles
upstream from the confluence of Jacks Creek and Hampton Branch. It is anticipated that the
majority of the work in this section will consist of streambank stabilization on Hampton
Branch just upstream of the con f uence with Jack's Creek (See Figure 2). The post flood
condition threatens the stability and safety of property, driveways, roads and associated
structures.
Less than one-acre will be disturbed during streambank stabilization and planting activities.
Both Hanpton Branch and Jack's Creek are designated by the State of NC as "C" streams, not
"Tr" (trout) streams. Therefore neither for»nal Erosion aind Sedinnnennt Control Plan, nor a
Trout Waiver will be necessary for this site.
All work will be performed as per conversations between Altannont Environmental, USArniy
Corps of Engineers, NC Wildlife Resources Conunission, and on-site consultation with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service personnel on other EWP sites in this watershed. Work will include
streambank stabilization in the area described below as well as localized removal of organic
and mineral debris and streambank re-vegetation.
Both Hampton Branch and Jacks Creek are designated by the State of NC as "C" classification
streams throughout the project area.
The following activities are proposed in the project area:
1) Three distinct areas in need ofstreambank stabilization have been identified, totaling
approximately 2901inear feet. Repairs in this area will involve the following:
• Stabilize the riverbanks by removing unstable vegetation, placing large angular stone or
coir logs at the toe of the slope to at elevation above the normal water level, backfilling
behind and above the stone and/or coir logs with rocky debris removed front the
floodplain or imported to the site, topping with soil and planting native vegetation.
Additionally, in-strewn structures will be used to deflect flow front the stream bank
where appropriate.
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2) Removal of organic, mineral, and non-native material from areas where the hydraulic
capacity of the stream channel has been reduced based upon evaluation of existing cross-
sections and regional curves.
Work will include: streambank reconstruction and stabilization in the areas described below.
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks includes: rubber tired skidders, 15 ton dump
truck, hydraulic track mounted excavator with thumb, and chainsaws.
The location of the streambank repair area is provided in Figure 2. A representative typical
photograph of damage for the streambank stabilization area is included as Figures 3,4, and 5.
Repair for each of this area is detailed in Figure 3A, 4A, and SA. Typical in-stream structure
detail is included in Figure 6
Streambank Stabilization
Streambank stabilization is needed on approximately 290 linear feet of banks within this project
area.
A key in trench will be excavated at the base of the existing slope as necessary. Large (two to
three foot diameter) angular rock will be used to stabilize the toe of the bank. Large rock will
be used at the toe of the slope. The area behind the boulders will be backfilled with rocky
debris material excavated from the floodplain or imported material, and soil will be placed on
the top of the reconstructed bank to aid in the establishment of vegetation. Where sufficient
space is available, a bankfull bench will be constructed in the fill area to increase hydraulic
capacity and enhance future bank stability. The area will be seeded with grasses upon
completion of heavy equipment work. With the landowner's permission, live stakes and bare
root stock native trees and shrubs will be planted on top of the bank stabilization work.
Stabilization of streambanks and construction of structures will require placement of material
in wet conditions. In such cases, sand bags, or the equivalent, will be used to deflect water flow
away from the work area, as well as prevent water from accumulating in the work area.
Standard erosion and sedimentation control measures will be utilized throughout the project.
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve the post flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed, stabilize severely eroded streambanks that are threatening
structures, and to return the areas to pre flood conditions. The proposed actions are not
intended to enhance existing conditions or restore the stream reaches using natural channel
design techniques. Such activities would require detailed engineering evaluation and design,
which are beyond the intent of the EWP program.
A summary of affected property owners is included as Table 1. All property owners affected by
the proposed work have signed access agreements.
At each work site, work shall proceed from downstream to upstream to reduce sediment
loading. All staging areas will be less than half an acre in size. Work will proceed as follows
at each work area (as applicable):
1. Flag the work limits.
2. Mark live trees and shrubs to be protected
3. Construct temporary construction entrancelexits, where necessary.
4. Install sediment fence around staging areas.
5. At the end of each workday install erosion control matting or geotextile fabric on exposed
soil using removable stakes. Erosion control mats will be constructed of coin fiber or a coir
fiber mixture for maximum erosion protection, vegetation establishment assistance, and for
minimal impact on wildlife. The applicant is considering the use ofpre-vegetated coir mats
to improve erosion control measures and speed the revegetation process.
6. During construction, place large boulders and/or coir logs at the toe of repaired
strearnbanks where necessary.
Z Fill and compact behind boulders and/or coir logs. Cover with soil, install erosion control
mat, and seed.
3. Inspect and maintain repairs.
A site-specific engineering design based on a specific storm event was not completed because
the ETVP program is not intended to firnd stream restoration design or construction work.
Rather, the ETVP program is designed to quickly stabilize eroding stream banks to prevent on-
going erosion, sedimentation and possible loss of property or life. Because natural channel
design methods are beyond the scope of the ETVP program, published literature values were
consulted in order to specify the bank stabilization and erosion control materials and methods
described in this document. For example, we have specified drat filter cloth will be placed
behind large rock used for streambank stabilization or for in-stream structures to increase the
stability of the repair measures and minimize sediment loading to the stream. If root-wads are
used they will be installed so that at least 113 of the root is inundated during normal flows.
Clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, coir logs and natural fiber erosion control
mats will be used for streambank stabilization.
Once site construction has ceased, the banks of the restored channel will be seeded with a
native floodplain seed mix and the high stress areas will be lined with erosion control (EC)
matting to ensure bank stability. Furthermore, sod matting will be grubbed on-site and used
(when available) to line the near bank regions of the constructed/stabilized charnel to provide
immediate stability. Live stakes and matting staples will be used to secure the ECfabric/sod-
matting in these high stress areas. Broadcast seeding rates will be as specified from the local
nursery, generally I5-201bs/acre depending on species. TVith landowner permission, native
shrub and tree species will be planted throughout the project reach at a rate of 320 stems/acre,
securing near bank areas and providing furture shading to the channel. Existing woody
vegetatioru tivill be preserved to nuiruirnrize project impacts. The following steps will be observed
with respect to vegetation:
1. Exposed soil will be covered with erosion control matting at the end of every workday.
Mats will be secured using removable stakes.
2. The project riparian zone and/or buffer areas will be re-vegetated with a combination of
native trees, shrubs and herbs/grasses. All disturbed areas will be seeded with a temporary
native grass mixture immediately following completion of the work in those areas.
Temporary seeding will be accomplished using an application rate of 120 pounds per acre.
Straw mulch and tall fescue will not be used in riparian areas.
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3. When possible sod will be taken from adjacent areas (with landowner permission) and
placed on exposed soil to provide immediate stabilization within five days of ground
disturbing activities.
4 If sod is not available on-site temporary seeding will occur on all bare soil within five days
of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. If sod is used, the bare
area left after removal of sod will be planted.
5. Re-seeding will be conducted, as necessary, with a native annual and perennial seed mix
with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet, or other grain.
6. Woody vegetation will be planted during the normal growing season assuming landowner
permission.
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work being described is recovery work under the Emergency Watershed Protection program
to protect existing property and structures. Streambank stabilization will also prevent further
erosion and sedimentation to the North Toe River.
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.
N/A
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
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Proposed impacts involve streambank stabilization. Precautions will be taken to keep heavy
equipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary to install bank
stabilization measures. TVork will be conducted in the dry to the extent practicable. Sediment
and erosion control measures, including sand bags, silt fences and reseeding, will be utilized to
minimize sedimentation.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
There will be no wetlands impacted at this site.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://%vww.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, ctc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width of Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (linear Stream Name** Intcmvttent7
(indicate on map) feet) Stream Before Impact (please specify)
Location 1 Figure 2 Strcambank stabilization 60 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation
Location 2 Figure 2 Streambank stabilization 80 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation
Location 3 Figure 2 Streambank stabilization 150 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.maDquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 290 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
There will be no impacts to open waters.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Watcrbody

Cif applicable) Type of Watcrbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: N/A
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.
On behalf of Yancey County, Altamont ivill provide contractors engaged in the implementation of
this work both ivritten and verbal instructions of all impact avoidance statements provided below.
All heavy equipment tivill be kept out of the stream channel during streambank stabilization and
stream relocation ivory except where absolutely necessary to install bank stabilization measures.
Disturbance of channel bottom and banks and equipment access areas shall be held to the
minimum necessary to allow for bank stabilization and debris removal sufficient to restore the
hydraulic capacity of the stream channel. Temporary grass cover shall be planted on all bare soil
ivithin S days ofground disturbing activities. Provided landowners give permission, herbaceous
and woody shrub and tree vegetation will also be installed on the riverbank upon completion of
bank stabilization work Yancey County will provide a site manager to routinely inspect and
supervise contractor work to help ensure impact avoidance instructions are being followed.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
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necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/newet]ands/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.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o. enr. state. nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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If yes, does the project require preparation of an envirommental 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
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B.0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213.0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
*
Zone Impact
(square feet)
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total .
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
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Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Impervious acreage will not change. Erosion and sedimentation prevention and control will be
maintained throughout this project primarily through proper water management, construction
sequencing, proper staging and stockpiling of materials, and the maintenance, at all times, of
suitable channel capacityfor expected flow events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants, or other
potential sources of water pollution will not be stored in areas that could be flooded during this
project.
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.
Portable facilities shall be provided at the work site.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. 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).
N/A

Applica t/Agent'ignature . Date
(Agent's signature is valid my if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Michele P. Lawhern, County Manager
John Renfro, Chairman
ean Hicks, Commissioner
hitson, Commissioner
YANCEY COUNTY Blaine W
County Courthouse, Room 11 • Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • EMAIL: [e-mail]
November 10, 2004
Altamont Environmental, Inc.
50 College Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Stu,
At the regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Commissioners last
evening, the enclosed contract for professional services was executed, relative to EWP
Section 216 work. Pursuant to, or in the spirit of the further intent of this contract, this
Yancey County Local Government hereby authorizes Altamont Environmental, Inc. to
sign and execute all necessary pennits and coordinate communications with said
regulatory agencies.
If there should be any questions about the above, please feel free to call me at any time.
Sin ely,
i hele P. Lawhem
Yancey County Manager
Work: 828/682-3971; Cellular 828/284-0746

TABLE 1
AFFECTED PARCELS
JACKS CREEK
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MAP ID PIN OWNER Property
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189 082200463395000 YANCEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 6.8 1175 CLEARMONT SCHOOL RD BURNSVILLE NC 28714 Y O
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REPAIR AREA COORDINATES
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 37
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information M (?
1. Owner/Applicant Information v ??JI
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Name: MlcheleLatvherii, CountyMarurger
Mailing Address: 110 Tomi Square JUN ? 2005
Yancey County Courthouse, Room 1
DEN( - YJATER QUHUTY
Burnsville, NC 28714 V,,ETw4D8 AND STOMWAT6 5W CH
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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: Stuart A. Ryinan
Company Affiliation: Altamont Enviroiiineiital, Inc.
Mailing Address: 50 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: sryiiiaii@a altaiiionteiivlroiiiiieiital.coiii
III. Project Information
Attach a t icinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Jacks Creek EWP 2004-52
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached Table 1
4. Location
County: Yancey County Nearest Town: Burnsville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Follow Highway 19E East
towards Burnsville. Turn left on Jacks Creek Road just after crossing the Cane River
(approximately two miles west of downtown Burnsville). Continue approximately six miles
on Jacks Creek Road. The proposed repairs at the school site will be on the right. The
project site continues downstream to the confluence of the North Toe River and Jacks Creek.
See attached Figure 1.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35° 58' 35.15" N1820 17' 49.95" Ty
(approximate center of project area) - See attached Table 2 for specific repair area
coordinates
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Multiple - See attached Table I
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Jacks Creek
8. River Basin: French Broad
(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.ne.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
The proposed project site consists of open woodland, residences, and an elementary school.
The stream and stream banks were heavily impacted during Tropical Storms Frances and
Ivan. The streambank is littered with excessive woody and non-native debris. Which, if
suspended during another high flow event, could clog downstream bridges or culverts and
direct channel flows into vulnerable stream banks. Extensive stream bank erosion on the left
bank near the Clearnnont Elementay School threatens the stability of structures associated
with the school.
9. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This Pre-Construction Notification form addresses the entirety of DSR 52. DSR 52 covers from
the upstream portion of Jacks Creek approximately 4.75 miles until the confluence of North
Toe River and Jacks Creek. The project also covers Hampton Branch approximately 1.5 miles
upstrean from the confluence ofJacks Creek and Hampton Branch. It is anticipated that the
majority of the work in this section will consist of streambank stabilization on Hampton
Branch just upstream of the confluence with Jack's Creek (See Figure 2). The post flood
condition threatens the stability and safety ofproperty, driveways, roads and associated
structures.
Less than one-acre will be disturbed during sireannbank stabilization and planting activities.
Both Hampton Branch and Jack's Creek are designated by the State of NC as "C" streanns, not
"Tr" (trout) streams. Therefore neither formal Erosion and Sedirnnernt Control Plan, nor a
Trout Waiver will be necessary for this site.
All work will be performed as per conversations between Altanont Environmental, US Arnry
Corps of Engineers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and on-site consultation with the US
Fish and Wildlife Service personnel on other EWP sites in this watershed. Work will include
streambank stabilization in the area described below as well as localized rennoval of organic
and nnineral debris and streambank re-vegetation.
Both Hampton Branch and Jacks Creek are designated by the State of NC as "C" classification
streams throughout the project area.
The following activities are proposed in the project area:
1) Three distinct areas in need of streambank stabilization have been identified, totaling
approximately 290 linear feet. Repairs in this area will involve the following:
Stabilize the riverbanks by removing unstable vegetation, placing large angular stone or
coin logs at the toe of the slope to an elevation above the normal water level, backfnlling
behind and above the stone and/or coin logs with rocky debris removed from the
floodplain or innported to the site, topping with soil and planting native vegetation.
Additionally, in-stream structures will be used to deflect flow from the stream bank
where appropriate.
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2) Removal of organic, mineral, and non-native material fronz areas where the hydraulic
capacity of the stream channel has been reduced based upon evaluation of existing cross-
sections and regional curves.
Work will include: streambank reconstruction and stabilization in the areas described below.
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks includes: rubber tired skidders, 15 ton dump
truck, hydraulic track mounted excavator with thumb, and chainsaws.
The location of the streambank repair area is provided in Figure 2. A representative typical
photograph of damage for the streambank stabilization area is included as Figures 3, 4, and 5.
Repair for each of this area is detailed in Figure 3A, 4A, and SA. Typical in-stream structure
detail is included in Figure 6
Streambank Stabilization
Streambank stabilization is needed on approximately 290 linear feet of banks within this project
area.
A key in trench will be excavated at the base of the existing slope as necessary. Large (two to
three foot diameter) angular rock will be used to stabilize the toe of the bank. Large rock will
be used at the toe of the slope. The area behind the boulders will be backfilled with rocky
debris material excavated from the floodplain or imported material, and soil will be placed on
the top of the reconstructed bank to aid in the establishment of vegetation. Where sufficient
space is available, a bankfull bench will be constructed in the fill area to increase hydraulic
capacity and enhance future bank stability. The area will be seeded with grasses upon
completion of heavy equipment work. With the landowner's permission, live stakes and bare
root stock native trees and shrubs will be planted on top of the bank stabilization work
Stabilization of streambanks and construction of structures will require placement of material
in wet conditions. In such cases, sand bags, or the equivalent, will be used to deflect water flow
away from the work area, as well as prevent water from accumulating in the work area.
Standard erosion and sedimentation control measures will be utilized throughout the project.
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve the post flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed, stabilize severely eroded streambanks that are threatening
structures, and to return the areas to pre flood conditions. The proposed actions are not
intended to enhance existing conditions or restore the stream reaches using natural channel
design techniques. Such activities would require detailed engineering evaluation and design,
which are beyond the intent of the EWP program.
A summary of affected property owners is included as Table 1. All property owners affected by
the proposed work have signed access agreements.
At each work site, work shall proceed from downstream to upstream to reduce sediment
loading. All staging areas will be less than half an acre in size. Work will proceed as follows
at each work area (as applicable):
1. Flag the work limits.
2. Mark live trees and shrubs to be protected.
3. Construct temporary construction entrancelexits, where necessary.
4. It istall sediment fetnce around staging areas.
5. At the end of each workday install erosion control matting or geotextile fabric on exposed
soil using removable stakes. Erosion control mats will be constructed of coin fiber or a coin
fiber mixture for maximum erosion protection, vegetation establishment assistance, and for
minimal impact on wildlife. The applicant is considering the use ofpre-vegetated coir mats
to improve erosion control measures and speed the revegetation process.
6. During construction, place large boulders and/or coir logs at the toe of repaired
streambanks where necessary.
Z Fill and compact behind boulders and/or coir logs. Cover with soil, install erosion control
mat, and seed.
3. Inspect and maintain repairs.
A site-specific engineering design based on a specific storm event was not completed because
the EIVP program is not intended to fumd stream restoration design or construction work.
Rather, the EiVP program is designed to quickly stabilize eroding stream banks to prevent on-
going erosion, sedimentation and possible loss ofproperty or life. Because natural channel
design methods are beyond the scope of the EIVP program, published literature values were
consulted in order to speck the bank stabilization and erosion control materials and methods
described in this document. For example, 1ve have specified that filter cloth will be placed
behind large rock used for streambank stabilization or for in-stream structures to increase the
stability of the repair measures and minimize sediment loading to the stream. If root-wads are
used they will be installed so that at least 113 of the root is inundated during normal flows.
Clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, coir logs and natural fiber erosion control
mats will be used for streanbatnk stabilization.
Once site construction has ceased, the banks of the restored channel will be seeded with a
native floodplain seed mix and the high stress areas will be lined with erosion control (EC)
matting to ensure batik stability. Furthermore, sod matting will be grubbed on-site and used
(when available) to line the near batik regions of the constructed/stabilized channel to provide
immediate stability. Live stakes and matting staples will be used to secure the EC fabric/sod-
matting in these high stress areas. Broadcast seeding rates will be as specified from the local
nursery, generally 15-20 lbs/acre depending on species. With landowner permission, native
shrub and tree species will be planted throughout the project reach at a rate of 320 stenns/acre,
securing near bank areas and providing fntture shading to the charnel. Existing woody
vegetation will be preserved to nninirrnize project irrnpacts. The following steps will be observed
with respect to vegetation:
1. Exposed soil will be covered with erosion control matting at the end of every workday.
Allats will be secured using removable stakes.
Z The project riparian zone and/or buffer areas will be re-vegetated with a combination of
native trees, shrubs and herbs/grasses. All disturbed areas will be seeded with a temporary
native grass inixture immediately following completion of the work in those areas.
Temporary seeding will be accomplished using an application rate of 120 pounds per acre.
Straw inulch and tall fescue will not be used in riparian areas.
3. When possible sod will be taken fi°oin adjacent areas (with landowner permission) and
placed on exposed soil to provide immediate stabilization within five days of ground
disturbing activities.
4 If sod is not available on-site temporary seeding will occur on all bare soil within five days
of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control. If sod is used, the bare
area left after reinoval of sod will be planted.
5. Re-seeding will be conducted, as necessary, with a native annual and perennial seed mix
with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet, or other grain.
6.. Woody vegetation will be planted during the normal growing season assuining landowner
permission.
10. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work being described is recovery work under the Einergency Watershed Protection program
to protect existing property and structures. Streambank stabilization will also prevent further
erosion and sedimentation to the North Toe River.
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.
N/A
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
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Proposed impacts involve streambank stabilization. Precautions ivill be taken to keep heavy
equipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary to install bank
stabilization measures. [York will be conducted in the dry to the extent practicable. Sediment
and erosion control measures, including sand bags, silt fences and reseeding, will be utilized to
minimize sedimentation.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
There will be no wetlands impacted at this site.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://NNAvw.fema.pov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshNvater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of
Average Width of Perennial or
SitcNumbcr Type of Impact* Impact (linear Stream Name**
Stream Before Impact Intcmvttent7
(indicate on map) feet) (please specify)
Location 1 Figure 2 Streambank stabilization 60 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation
Location 2 Figure 2 Streambank stabilization 80 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation
Location 3 Figure 2 Streambank stabilization 150 Hampton Branch 15 Perennial
and rock vane installation

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
-vvww.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 290 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
There will be no impacts to open waters.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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.): NIA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): NIA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NIA Expected pond surface area: NIA
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.
On behalf of Yancey County, Altaniont tivill provide contractors engaged in the implementation of
this work both written and verbal instructions of all iinpact avoidance statements provided below.
All heavy equipinent will be kept out of the stream channel during sireanibank stabilization and
strewn relocation work, except where absolutely necessary to install batik stabilization ieasures.
Disturbance of channel bottom and banks and equipment access areas shall be held to the
minimum necessary to allow for bank stabilization and debris removal sufficient to restore the
hydraulic capacity of the stream channel. Temporary grass cover shall be planted on all bare soil
within 5 days of ground disturbing activities. Provided landowners give permission, herbaceous
and woody shrub and tree vegetation will also be installed on the riverbank upon completion of
batik stabilization work Yancey County will provide a site manager to routinely inspect and
supervise contractor work to help ensure impact avoidance instructions are being followed.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands/strm,gide.html.
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.
N/A
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state. nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ® No ?
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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
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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
*
Zone Impact
(square feet)
Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
* "Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
bnpervious acreage will not change. Erosion and sedimentation prevention and control will be
maintained throughout this project primarily through proper water management, construction
sequencing, proper staging and stockpiling of materials, and the maintenance, at all times, of
suitable channel capacity for expected flow events. Equipment, fuels, lubricants, or other
potential sources of water pollution will not be stored in areas that could be flooded during this
project.
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.
Portable facilities shall be provided at the work site.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No N
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No N
XIV. 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).
N/A

Applica t/Agent's$ignature . Date
(Agent's signature is valid my if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Michele P. Lawhern, County Manager
John Renfro, Chairman
ean Hicks, Commissioner
hitson, Commissioner
YANCEY COUNTY Blaine W
County Courthouse, Room 11 • Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • EMAIL: [e-mail]
November 10, 2004
Altamont Environmental, Inc.
50 College Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Stu,
At the regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Commissioners last
evening, the enclosed contract for professional services was executed, relative to EWP
Section 216 work. Pursuant to, or in the spirit of the further intent of this contract, this
Yancey County Local Government hereby authorizes Altamont Environmental, Inc. to
sign and execute all necessary permits and coordinate communications with said
regulatory agencies.
If there should be any questions about the above, please feel free to call me at any time.
Sin ely,
i hele P. Lawhern
Yancey County Manager
Work: 828/682-3971; Cellular 828/284-0746
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4 [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]]
From: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:58:57 -0500
To: Laurie J Dennison <[e-mail]>
fyi - so please note that fees are waived when you create these files - perhaps a
brief handwritten note in the file jacket, or we can add a copy of this message
Subject: [Fwd: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]]
From: Tom Reeder <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:43:18 -0500
To: Cyndi Karoly <cyndi. karoly@ncmai 1. net>
Cyndi - In answer to your question yesterday it appears that the fees are being
waived for the EWP associated 401s.

Subject: [Fwd: STream Clearing Activities]
From: Alan Klimek <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:37:40 -0500
To: Tom Reeder <Torn. Reeder@ncmai 1. net>
Yes, the fees are being waived. See attachment.
Alan
-------- Original Message --------
Subject:STream Clearing Activities
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:40:08 -0500
From:"Robin W. Smith" <robin.w.smith(a)ncmai1.net>
Organization:NC DENR
To:Alan Klimek <[e-mail]>, Jim Simons <Jim.Simonsnncmail.net>,
David Vogel <David.Vogel0gncmail.net>
CC:Johanna Reese <Jolianna.Reese([e-mail]>, Nann Guthrie
<Nann.Guthrie c-,ncmail.net>
,i
`1al: Attached is an electronic copy of the letter and information sheet
sent to the 19 counties and one town that have contracts with NRCS for
stream clearing projects. Those letters went out over the Secretary's
signature on Friday. We will hand-deliver a memo containing the same
basic information to the mountain area legislators tomorrow. We are
also working with the Governor's office on a news release; I am not sure
how soon that will go out. Give me a call if you have any questions.
Thanks for working toward getting meetings set up. Robin.
1 of 2 3/17/2005 6:46 AM
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Robin W. Smith <robin.w.smith(c'?ncmail.net>
Assistant Secretary of Planning & Policy
Office of the Secretary
NC DENR
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February 25, 2005
RE: Emergency Watershed Protection Stream-Clearing Projects
Dear
I know that County experienced stream damage as a result of the fall
hurricanes. Our department would like to work closely with your county to insure that
stream restoration projects receiving state and federal funds under the Emergency
Watershed Protection (EWP) program move as smoothly as possible through the
environmental review and permitting process. I have enclosed for your information a
brief summary of the types of permits and approvals that may be required for these
projects. For projects that involve work directly affecting the streambed, the United
States Army Corps of Engineers will be the primary environmental permitting agency.
For those projects, our staff in the Division of Water Quality and the Division of Land
Resources play a supporting role and issue related state approvals.
I have asked our staff to meet with all of the western counties, either individually or in
small groups, to talk about each county's proposed stream restoration projects and answer
your questions about permit requirements. Our staff will ask the Corps of Engineers and
Soil and Water Conservation staff to join in those meetings in an effort to put together a
plan of action for reviewing and approving stream restoration projects as quickly as
possible. You should receive a telephone call from DENR staff soon to talk about a date
and time that would be convenient to meet and talk about your projects.
I have also directed our staff to waive fees for state water quality certifications (under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) and for approval of erosion and sedimentation
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control plans for stream-clearing projects funded under EWP. Fees will be waived for all
EWP permit s requested by September 1, 2005.
I hope these efforts will ease the burden on county governments already challenged by
the demands of reconstruction and recovery. If we can help you in any other way, please
do not hesitate to call. I have asked Assistant Secretary Robin Smith to be a-primary
contact on these projects for DENR; you can reach Ms. Smith at [phone]. The
enclosed information sheet also provides contact infonnation for DENR staff in both the
Asheville and Winston-Salem Regional Offices and for the Corps of Engineers office in
Asheville.
Sincerely,
William G. Ross, Jr.