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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 23, 2005
t DWQ # 20040180
Beaufort County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Warren Field Airport Commission
City of Washington
102 East Second Street
Washington, NC 27889
Subject Property: Warren Field Airport Runway Landing Approach Zone
UT Cherry Run [03-03-06, 28-103-17, C Sw NSW (nutrient sensitive)]
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWL
To Whom It May Concern:
On February 9, 2004, you requested a 401 Water Quality Certification from the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for your project. We wrote to you on March 8, 2004 discussing concerns that we
have regarding the design of the project and stating that it would be placed on hold for three weeks
giving you time to address DWQ's concerns. As of today, DWQ has not received a response to this
request. Therefore, your file is hereby considered withdrawn and will not be reviewed until DWQ's
earlier concerns are addressed. Once you have collected sufficient information to have a complete
application (please see our March 8, 2004 letter for the missing information), you will need to reapply
for DWQ approval. This includes submitting a complete application package with the appropriate
fee.
Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clear Water Act for this
activity and any work done within waters of the state would be a violation of North Carolina General
Statutes and Administrative Code. Please call Mr. Ian McMillan at 919-715-4631 if you have any
questions or concerns.
:vie Permitting Unit
cc:
Kyle Barnes, Washington DWQ Regi*J Office
Washington Corps of Engineers
Central Files
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S&ME, Inc., 3118 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
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Michael F. Eask
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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretat
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4 Alan W. Klimek, Directo
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL
May 1, 2004
DWQ # 04-0180
Beaufort County
Page 1 of 2
Mr. Eric Galamb
Soil and Mechanical Engineers
3118 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
Subject Property: Stream determination appeal
Warren Field
S&ME No. 1040-03-833
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Tar-Pamlico River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B.0259)
Dear Mr Galamb:
On April 20, 2004, Bob Zarzecki and I visited the site of the'two channels north of Warren Field
(between Warren Field and Cherry Run) as shown on your letter dated April 15, 2004 to Alan Klimek, Director
of the Division of Water Quality. At your request I conducted an on-site determination to review these channels
located on the subject property for applicability to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0259). As you
know, Division of Water Quality (DWQ) staff from the Washington Regional Office had previously conducted an
on-site determination of the stream. In your letter to the Director dated April 15, 2004, you requested an
appeal of their determination as provided within 15A NCAC 0213.0259 (3)(a).
At your request, I conducted an appeal of DWQ's determination as stated above. Based on this site
visit, the Division has determined that these channels are ditches from SR 1509 downslope to a large tulip
poplar located at the edge of the channel and open field (presently in winter wheat) across from a trailer in the
trailer park (see attached map). Above this location, these channels are therefore not subject to the Tar-
Pamlico River Buffer rules (15A NCAC 2H .0259). At this location, the natural topography in the surrounding
terrain indicates that a natural stream channel was likely present - therefore, the channel from this location
downslope is a modified natural stream and subject to the Riparian Buffer rules. In addition, Cherry Run is a
stream subject to these buffer rules. Also based on this site visit, I believe that it is likely that the US Army
Corps of Engineers would determine that the channel at a location downslope of SR 1509 would be subject to
404 Permitting (and thereby 401 Certification) for any fill activities.
The DWQ has determined that the stream labeled at location "A" on the attached map is at least
"intermittent" from the location noted on the map and is subject from that point downstream to the
Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rule. However from this point upstream, the Tar-Pamlico Buffer rules do not apply. This
determination shall replace the determination originally performed by the Regional Office. This stream and its
associated buffers should be identified on any future plans for this property. The owner (or future owners)
should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future correspondences concerning
this property.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
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This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within
the buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State.
If you have any additional questions or require additional information please call me at [phone]. This
determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 & 4 of G.S. 1506.
Sincerely,
. Klimek, P.
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cc: Tom Steffens, DWQ Washington Regional Office
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Subject: RE: warren field stream call
From: [e-mail]
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:19:22 -0400
To: "John Domey" <[e-mail]>, "Tom Steffens" <[e-mail]>,
"jim.mulligan >> Jim Mulligan" <[e-mail]>
CC: "Bob Zarzecki" <[e-mail]>
John,
That works for me, about what I figured you say, and about where I'd have
called it were it mine. Thanks for your time and input.
toms
-- Original Message --
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:34:07 -0400
From: John Dorney <[e-mail]>
To: Tom Steffens <[e-mail]>, "jim.mulligan >> Jim Mulligan"
<[e-mail]>
CC: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Subject: warren field stream call
please see the attached draft letter. if you would like to discuss our
decision, please let me know by next thursday (april 29). i plan to
send the letter to the applicant after that time unless we need to meet
to discuss. thankx
Attachment: 04-0180. stream call.doc
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April 15, 2004
Mr. Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
Attention: John Dorney
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Reference: ( Stream Determinate. Near Warren Field, Beaufort County, North Carolina
_DWQ No. 04-0180
S&ME No. 1040- 3
S&ME requests that the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conduct an on-site
determination that surface waters are not accurately depicted on the Washington, NC
USGS topographic map or on the Beaufort County Soil Survey at the Warren Field Airport.
This on-site determination is requested per 15A NCAC 02B .0259 (3)(a). S&ME is
providing information implying that the conveyance is a drainage ditch and not a modified
natural stream. Please review the following to assist with this determination:
? The Beaufort County Soil Survey depicts Lynchburg (Ly) and Goldsboro (GoA)
soils in the area of interest. Lynchburg has hydric inclusions. Goldsboro is not
listed as a hydric soil for Beaufort County.
? All soil series have been assigned to a hydrologic soil group (A through D) based
on its runoff potential and infiltration characteristics. "A" soils have low runoff
potential while "D" soils possess a high runoff potential. The runoff potential will
determine if water will likely form a channel. Lynchburg is in the "C" hydrologic
group where they have a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wetted. They
chiefly have a layer that impedes downward movement of water or have moderately
fine to fine texture and have a slow rate of water transmission. Goldsboro is "B"
hydrologic group. The soils have a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly
wetted. They chiefly are moderately deep to deep, moderately well drained to well
drained soils that have moderately fine to moderately coarse textures with a
moderate rate of water transmission. The flooding frequency is "none" for
Lynchburg and Goldsboro soils.
? The Grading and Drainage Plans, dated June 21, 1943, show the original
topographic contours. The highest elevation is at 37 feet above mean sea level
(amsl). The subject ditch is labeled "G" on the construction drawings. The "G"
ditch flows in a northeasterly direction from contour 33 feet, up gradient to
elevation 37 feet, and back down to elevation 34 feet where a second ditch, also-
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S&ME, Inc. I Mailing address: I [phone]
3118 Spring Forest Road P.O. Box 58069 [phone] fox
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Raleigh, North Carolina 27658-8069 www.smeinc.com

Stream Determination Request S&ME Job No. 1040-03-833
Warren Field Airport April 15, 2004
labeled "G", connects. The original contours are definitive evidence that this is a
manmade ditch and not a modified natural stream.
? The Typical Ditch Section shows a 5 foot wide conveyance with a 5:1 side slope.
The width from top of bank to top of bank is approximate 50 feet. This conforms to
the construction drawings.
The total approach area that the airport will impact is presented in the attached Threshold
Siting Surface "D" figure. At the intersection of the airport property line and the ditch,
the "Threshold Siting Surface D" elevation is 98.1 feet amsl, the ground at the top of the
ditch is approximately 32 feet amsl, and anything taller than 66 feet above ground surface
will obstruct the airspace. At 600-ft beyond the airport property line, " Threshold Siting
Surface D " is 128.1 feet amsl, top of ditch is approx 24 feet amsl, and anything taller than
104 feet above ground surface will obstruct the airspace. Given the extra depth of the
ditch, this will ensure that even mature trees beyond this point will not create obstructions.
Therefore, the airport proposes to clear tree obstructions within the ditch as far as the 128.1
feet amsl line on the attached Threshold Siting Surface `D" figure.
The information presented here demonstrates that the water conveyance is a man-made
feature and not a modified natural stream. For these reasons, we believe that the area is not
subject to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer rules. I would like to attend the stream determination
field inspection. Please call me to schedule the meeting date and time.
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Warren Field
Subject: Warren Field
From: Bob Zarzecki <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:27:51 -0500
To: "Tom Steffens (WaRO)" <Tom. Steffens@ ncmail.net>
CC: John Dorney <[e-mail]>, Mike Horan <mike.horan @ ncmail. net>
Tom,
Eric Galamb stopped in today to show me some maps regarding the Warren Field project. He showed me
the original construction plans from 1943. They showed the ditch on the plans and a typical detail
for its construction. He also showed me the USGS topo and soil survey. The feature is shown as a
straight line through a flat inter-stream divide on the USGS and it's shown as cutting through
upland soils on the soil survey. He was arguing that the feature is a man-made ditch and not a
modified stream. Based on the maps that he provided, I have to agree with him that this feature is
a man-made ditch and not a modified stream and therefore not subject to the rules. With that said,
I've never been to the site. I advised him to compile all the maps, put together a cover letter
describing his argument and send it to you for review. If you still want to call it, that's fine
with me (like I said I haven't been to the site). He'll most likely appeal it to the Director
(a.k.a. John) if you still call it. By the way, Mike also sat in on the meeting and disagreed with
me. He felt that it was a modified stream. Always fun.
- Bob
1 of 1 4/15/2004 5:51 PM
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Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
March 8, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Warren Field Airport Commission
City of Washington
102 East Second Street
Washington, NC 27889
DWQ Project No. 04-0180
Beaufort County
Page 1 of 2
Subject Property: Warren Field Airport Runway Landing Approach Zone, Washington, NC
UT to Cherry Run [03-03-06, 28-103-17, C Sw NSW (nutrient sensitive)]
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
To Whom It May Concern:
On February 9, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application dated February 9, 2004 to
impact 111,360 square feet (ft) (or 2.56 acres) of Zone 1 of the protected riparian buffers along .1,856 feet of
stream to remove trees from the riparian buffer to ensure a safe approach zone for, landingl,aircraftto:come into
compliance with FAA regulations. The DWQ has determined that your application was; incompleteand/or
provided inaccurate information as discussed below. The DWQ will require additional information in order to
process your application to impact protected wetland, streams and/or buffers on the subject property:
Therefore, unless we receive the additional information requested below, we will have,t6 move 1oward denial of
your application as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0506 and 2B .0259(8) and will place this project on hold as
incomplete until we receive this additional information. Please provide the following information so that we
may continue to review your project.
Additional Information:
Mitigation - You stated within your application that; "Because this project will leave shrubs and other low-
growing vegetation intact, the buffer will remain vegetated upon project completion. Therefore, no mitigation
is proposed at this time." The DWQ believes that this project can be authorized under the "Airport facilities
that impact greater than 150 linear feet or one-third of an acre of riparian buffer" use described within 15A
NCAC 02B.0259(6). This use is classified as "allowable with mitigation" and will require the approval of a
mitigation proposal pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0260. Please provide such a proposal for our review and
approval. The DWQ is prepared to approve the project once an acceptable mitigation proposal is received.
Please note that DWQ staff from the Washington Regional Office (WaRO) have previously discussed various
offsite buffer mitigation options that may be available for this project. Please call Mr. Tom Steffens of the
WaRO if you would like to discuss these options.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in writing and Mr.
Tom Steffens of the DWQ Washington Regional Office. If we do not hear from you within three weeks, we will
assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as withdrawn.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, Wetlands/401 Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslncwetfands/
Warren Field Airport Commission
Page 2 of 2
March 8, 2004
This letter only addresses the application review and does not authorize any impacts to wetlands, waters or
protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at
this time) by the DWQ. Please call Mr. Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726 if you have any questions regarding or
would like to set up a meeting to discuss this matter.
Sincerely,
r1ands/401 Unit, D Q. cc: Eric Galamb, S&ME, Inc., 3118 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
USACE Washington Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Washington Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
DWO04-0180
March 8, 2004
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
SUBJECT:
John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
ak a aq.
Regional Contact: tom Steffens
WO Supervisor: roar thorpe
Date:
WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Warren Field Airport County Beaufort
Project Number 04 0180 County2
Recvd From APP Region Washington
Received Date 2/9/04 Recvd By Region
Project Type Safety Area
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet U+? t]'?£T
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. '!?11; Eim
P-17-0 _N
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss)
Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
HOLD -Applicant does not indicate nor suggest adequatte mitigation plans. Applicant needs to
suggest alternative mitigation for removal of buffer from mature hardwoods to turf Grass /change of
se. Does not mention offsite buffer creation , though region has discussed various options with
use._
applicant.
Regional Office
Central Office
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To: ? ARO
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Triage Check List

Project Name: Pz eAA kg,4
DWQ#: d L1-'?)18o
County:
Mike Parker ?WaRO om Ste ens
Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle u eran
Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb
Steve Mitchell
From: c .g 'Ige,?h Telephone : (919)

The file attached is being forwarded to dour for your evaluation.
Please call if you need .as?stance.
? Stream length impacted
Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on.USFW topo maps
Mini ation/avoidance issues
Buffer Rules (Meuse; ar-Pamlico Catawba, Randleman)
? Pond fill
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Ditching
MAre the stream and or wetlandation sites available and viable?
Check drawings for accuracy
Z Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concern
Comments:
S&ME
February 9, 2004
4o80.
Since 1973
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Wetlands & 401 Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
ATTENTION: Mr. John Dorney
Three Decades ... Three Reasons
We listen. We respond. We solve.
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
FEB 0 9 2004
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Reference: Application for a General Major Variance for
Airports to Tar-Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules
Warren Field Airport, Washington, NC
S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is a joint application form to be used for a General Major Variance to the Tar-
Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules, in accordance with the General Major Variance for
improvements to airport facilities, Version 5.2, dated April 3, 2002. The Warren Field
Airport Commission wishes to remove all physical obstructions (trees) from the flight
path of aircraft in the landing approach area to Runway 23. A large drainage ditch within
the landing approach has been classified by Mr. Tom Steffens, from your Washington
regional office, as a stream subject to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules. Therefore, approval
of a General Major Variance would be required before trees can be removed from Zone I
of the riparian buffer. Impacts would be minimized to the extent practicable by
maintaining a grass/shrub community within Zone I. The attached documents are
provided to assist in your decision.
The proposed buffer impacts are needed for the airport to achieve compliance with
current FAA safety regulations for instrument landing by removing these obstructions
from the flight path. If the airport does not perform this work, it will lose instrument
approaches to Runway 23 and/or would have to shorten the useable length of the runway
by as much as 1,000 feet.
The applicant proposes to remove all trees from Zones I and H of the riparian buffer along
a 890-foot section of the drainage ditch which is currently owned by the airport.
Furthermore, the applicant proposes to remove trees from an additional 966 feet of
riparian buffers on property not owned by the airport, if landowner permissions are
S&ME, Inc. I Mailing address: I [phone]
3118 Spring Forest Road P.O. Box 58069 [phone] fax
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Raleigh, North Carolina 27658-8069 www.smeinc.com
Warren Field Airport February 9, 2004
Washington, NC S&ME Project No 1040-03-833
received. All trees will be removed from the riparian buffers. Shrubs and other low-
growing vegetation will remain intact. It is our understanding that removal of trees from
Zone H of the buffer is an exempt use. The applicant further wishes to maintain the area
perpetually, by means of periodic removal of trees that could grow to become flight path
obstructions.
If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us at [phone].
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
ilwe '
Eric Galamb, P.W.S.
Senior Environmental Scientist
Steven M. O'Brien
Project Professional
Enclosures
Cc: Roy Highberg, PBS&J
Tom Steffens, NC DWQ-WRO
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".)
I. 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: N/A
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: ?
H. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: c/o Carol Williams Treasurer
Mailing Address:_ Warren Field Airport Commission
City of Washington
102 East Second Street
Washington, NC 27889
Telephone Number: 252-975-9312 Fax Number: 252-946-1965
E-mail Address: cwilliams(@washingtonnc.ws
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: c/o Eric Galamb
Company Affiliation: S&ME, Inc.
Mailing Address: 3118 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh. NC 27616
Telephone Number: 919-872-2660 Fax Number: 919-790-9827
E-mail Address: a alambesmeinc.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 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: Warren Field Airport Runway Landing Approach Zone
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 5686-08-9635 (Book 347, Page 571)
4. Location
County: Beaufort Nearest Town: Washington, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From downtown Washington,
proceed north on Market Street for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Springs Road,
travel approximately one mile and turn right onto Meredith Road.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35° 44' 48" N. 77° 02' 44"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Approximately 480 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT Cherry Run (C, SW, NSW,
28-103-17)
8. River Basin:-Tar-Pamlico River Basin
(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/mav-/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See the attached document.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves removing trees from the riparian buffer to ensure a safe
approach zone for landing aircraft and to come into compliance with FAA regulations.
Equipment to be used will be standard forestry equipment including chainsaws and cable
skidders.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: See attached documents
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.
See attached documents
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.
See attached documents.
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: All trees will be removed
from Zones I & II of the riparian buffer along 1,856 feet of stream. The applicant further wishes
to remove any trees from this area in the future which mM grow to become flight obstructions.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
* 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://www.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, 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: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: None
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
indicate on ma linear feet Before Impact leasespecify)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
* 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.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mgMuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name Wate Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact )
(if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
indicate on ma acres bay, ocean, etc.
N/A NIA N/A N/A N/A
* 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
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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: N/A 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.
These impacts cannot be avoided to maintain a clear aircraft approach zone Impacts are
being minimized by leaving shrubs and low vegetation intact within this buffer zone Best
management practices will be used by the foresters who remove trees from this area
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final' Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a'copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose,to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/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)
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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.
Please refer to the discussion on mitigation in Section X.
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/M/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 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 ?
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 ® - per minimum requirements of 19A NCAC 02F.0102 (19)
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
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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* squar Impact
e feet
Multiplier
M Required
1 111,360 s.f. 3 334,080 s.f.
2 Exempt 1.5 0
Total 111,360 s.f. 334,080 s.f.
* 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 I Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
See attached documents.
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.
The airport facility as a whole has approximately 65 impervious acres on a 480 acre propertv.
No new impervious area is proposed. No new stormwater controls are proposed at this time.
XH. 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.
No sewage will be generated by this project.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
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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).
The_Volicant has requested expedient review of this application so that the airport may maintain
compliance with FAA regulations and resume their operations at full capacity as soon as
possible.
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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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Warren Field Airport February 9, 2004
Washington, NC S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
Supplementary Information for Warren Field PCN Form
III. Project Information
(9) 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 buffer impact site is currently unoccupied and unused. The site is nearly
level, such that the direction of runoff could not be determined by casual observation.
Most of the site has recently been clear-cut, except for the drainage ditch and its riparian
buffer. The drainage ditch was observed to be approximately 40 feet wide, ranging from
4 feet deep at the southern end to nearly 15 feet deep at the northern end. The floor of
this ditch is as wide as approximately 30 feet, and a stream has developed a channel
within the wide base of this ditch. This ditch continues offsite and drains into an
unnamed tributary of Cherry Run, within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The attached
photographs show typical sections of the ditch.
Vegetation within the riparian buffer at the southern portion of this stream was observed
to be primarily medium-sized pine trees (-6"-16" dbh), with an understory of small beech
and oak trees (-2"-6" dbh). Phragmites and Chinese privet were the dominant vegetation
on the floor of the ditch. The northern portions of the buffer were observed to contain
small to medium oak (2"-12" dbh) and beech (4-20" dbh) as the dominant trees.
The Warren Field Airport is located adjacent to the south of the site, woodland exists
across Meredith Road west of the site, and a trailer park is located west of Meredith Road
northwest of the site. Land north and east of the site is in use as agricultural land and
woodland.

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(11) Purpose of proposed work
Proposed work at the Warren Field Airport is designed to maintain compliance with
current FAA safety regulations for instrument landing by removing physical obstructions
from the flight path of aircraft during a landing approach. If the airport does not perform
this work, it will lose instrument approaches to Runway 23 and/or would have to shorten
the useable length of the runway by as much as 1,000 feet.
This work is being conducted under NC Division of Aviation Grant #36244.51.5.2,
"Obstruction Removal and Land Acquisition for Runway Approaches." Runway
approach surfaces are defined by Advisory Circular 150/5300-13 Change 7, Appendix 2
(Threshold Siting Surfaces).
IV. Prior Project History
The airport's drainage ditch system was constructed in the early 1940's as part of the
military's construction of the airport, and functioned to transport stormwater from the
airport's "internal" drainage system to streams in the vicinity of the airport. Because the
ditches continued to satisfactorily serve their intended function of transporting water
offsite, trees were not periodically removed from them and they were not maintained.
The ditch is very deep and in places the walls of the ditch appear to be subject to
continuous lateral groundwater discharge. In any case, a channel has formed through the
base of the ditch, with evidence of perennial flow. During a previous airport runway
expansion, a site visit by NC DWQ personnel determined that the channel had naturalized
to become a stream, and therefore was subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules.
A recent site visit by NC DWQ personnel reaffirmed that the channel should be
considered a stream subject to the rules.
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Washington, NC S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
The airport is currently jointly owned by the City of Washington and Beaufort County. It
is open to general and corporate traffic, with two 5,000-foot runways and one 4,000-foot
runway. Two of these runways are lighted and support instrument approaches, including
Runway 23.
V. Future Project Plans
This application is intended to cover all anticipated buffer impacts for the described
airport project. No further environmental permitting relating to this project is anticipated
at this time. Because the airport commission is currently seeking access and right-of-way
agreements for properties not owned by the airport, implementation of clearing could
take place in several steps as access permissions are granted.
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers
The applicant proposes to remove only trees from Zones I & II of the riparian buffer
along a 1,856-foot section of an onsite drainage ditch which has been determined to be
subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules. All trees will be removed from this
area, which totals approximately 111,360 square feet (approximately 2.55 acres) in area.
Shrubs and other low-growing vegetation will remain intact. It is our understanding that
removal of trees from Zone H of the buffer is an exempt use. The southernmost 890 feet
of this ditch is owned by the airport. The airport commission is currently seeking access
and right-of-way agreements which would allow the airport commission to remove trees
in the remaining areas in the future.
The applicant further wishes to maintain the area perpetually, by means of periodic
removal of trees that could grow to become flight path obstructions. Runoff patterns will
remain unchanged, and no impacts to streams or wetlands are proposed.
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Because this project will leave shrubs and other low-growing vegetation intact, the buffer
will remain vegetated upon project completion. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed at
this time.
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S&ME Project Number: 1040-03-833
Project Name: Warren Field Airport
Site Location: Washington (Beaufort County), North Carolina
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SITE ACCESS PERMISSION FORM
Site Name: Warren Field •kirnort
Address: _ Washin on NC
I grant the consultant, S&ME, Inc., pern)ission to access the above property for the purpose of
gathering environmental data. I also authorize S&W, Inc. to act as my agent to allow
representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or N.C. Division of Water Quality to
access the property for related onsite investigations, if deemed necessary.
Property Owner:
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?S&ME
February 9, 2004
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality, Wetlands & 401 Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
ATTENTION: Mr. John Domey
Since 1973
Three Decades... Three Reasons
We listen. We respond. We solve.
WETLANDS/ 401 ftz
FEB 1 1 2004
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Reference: Application for a General Major Variance for
Airports to Tar-Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules
Warren Field Airport, Washington, NC
S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is a joint application form to be used for a General Major Variance to the Tar-
Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules, in accordance with the General Major Variance for
improvements to airport facilities, Version 5.2, dated April 3, 2002. The Warren Field
Airport Commission wishes to remove all physical obstructions (trees) from the flight
path of aircraft in the landing approach area to Runway 23. A large drainage ditch within
the landing approach has been classified by Mr. Tom Steffens, from your Washington
regional office, as a stream subject to the Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules. Therefore, approval
of a General Major Variance would be required before trees can be removed from Zone I
of the riparian buffer. Impacts would be minimized to the extent practicable by
maintaining a grass/shrub community within Zone I. The attached documents are
provided to assist in your decision.
The proposed buffer impacts are needed for the airport to achieve compliance with
current FAA safety regulations for instrument landing by removing these obstructions
from the flight path. If the airport does not perform this work, it will lose instrument
approaches to Runway 23 and/or would have to shorten the useable length of the runway
by as much as 1,000 feet.
The applicant proposes to remove all trees from Zones I and II of the riparian buffer along
a 890-foot section of the drainage ditch which is currently owned by the airport.
Furthermore, the applicant proposes to remove trees from an additional 966 feet of
riparian buffers on property not owned by the airport, if landowner permissions are
S&ME, Inc. ( Mailing address: I [phone]
3118 Spring Forest Road P.O. B6x 58069 [phone] fax
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Raleigh, North Carolina 27658-8069 www.snneinc.com
Warren Field Airport February 9, 2004
Washington, NC S&ME Project No 1040-03-833
received. All trees will be removed from the riparian buffers. Shrubs and other low-
growing vegetation will remain intact. It is our understanding that removal of trees from
Zone H of the buffer is an exempt use. The applicant further wishes to maintain the area
perpetually, by means of periodic removal of trees that could grow to become flight path
obstructions.
If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us at [phone].
Sincerely,
S&ME, Inc.
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Eric Galamb4 rIN , P.W.S.
Senior Environmental Scientist
Steven M. O'Brien
Project Professional
Enclosures
Cc: Roy Highberg, PBS&J
Tom Steffens, NC DWQ-WRO
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(ii any particular item is not applicable to tins project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. 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: N/A
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 ""LANDS 1401 (3ROtIp
1. Owner/Applicant Information FEB 1 1 2004
Name: c/o Carol Williams Treasurer
Mailing Address: Warren Field Airport Commission R 01A 17-v
City of Washington
102 East Second Street
Washington, NC 27889
Telephone Number: 252-975-9312 Fax Number: 252-946-1965
E-mail Address: cwilliamsna,washingtonnc.ws
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: c/o Eric Galamb
Company Affiliation: S&ME, Inc.
Mailing Address: _ 3118 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh. NC 27616
Telephone Number: 919-872-2660 Fax Number: 919-790-9827
E-mail Address: a alambasmeinc.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 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: Warren Field Airport Runway Landing Approach Zone
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 5686-08-9635 (Book 347, Page 571)
4. Location
County. Beaufort Nearest Town: Washington, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From downtown Washington,
proceed north on Market Street for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Springs Road
travel approximately one mile and turn right onto Meredith Road.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35° 44' 48" N. 77° 02' 44"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Approximately 480 acres
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT Cherry Run (C, SW, NSW,
28-103-17)
8. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico River Basin
(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/mo .)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: See the attached document.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project involves removing trees from the riparian buffer to ensure a safe
approach zone for landing aircraft and to come into compliance with FAA regulations.
Equipment to be used will be standard forestry equipment including chainsaws and cable
skidders.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: See attached documents
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.
See attached documents
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.
See attached documents.
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: All trees will be removed
from Zones I & H of the riparian buffer along 1,856 feet of stream. The applicant further wishes
to remove any trees from this area in the future which may grow to become flight obstructions.
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2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain** Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
indicate on ma acres es/no linear feet
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
* 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 hqp://www.fema.jzo_v.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/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: N/A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: None
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
lease specify)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

* 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 losstgain),
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.uses.eov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mMuest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: None
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name Wate Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact )
(if applicable) (lake, on estuary,
sound,
indicate on ma acres bay, ocean, etc
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
* 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
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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: N/A 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.
These impacts cannot be avoided to maintain a clear aircraft approach zone. Impacts are
being minimized by leaving shrubs and low vegetation intact within this buffer zone. Best
management practices will be used by the foresters who remove trees from this area.
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
htip://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnngide.htmi.
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)
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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.
Please refer to the discussion on mitigation in Section X.
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): NIA
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 ?
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 ® - per minimum requirements of 19A NCAC 02F.0102 (19)
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
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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. Required
Zone* s m act feet) Multiplier Mitigation
1 111,360 s.f. 3 334,080 s.f.
2 Exempt 1.5 0
Total 111,360 s.f. 334,080 s.f.
' 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.
See attached documents.
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.
The airport facility as a whole has approximately 65 impervious acres on a 480 acre property.
No new impervious area is proposed. No new stormwater controls are proposed at this time.
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.
No sewage will be generated by this project.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
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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).
The applicant has requested expedient review of this application so that the airport may maintain
compliance with FAA regulations and resume their operations at full capacity as soon as
possible.
Apprkiant/Agent's Signature 'date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Warren Field Airport February 9, 2004
Washington, NC S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
Supplementary Information for Warren Field PCN Form
III. Project Information
(9) 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 buffer impact site is currently unoccupied and unused. The site is nearly
level, such that the direction of runoff could not be determined by casual observation.
Most of the site has recently been clear-cut, except for the drainage ditch and its riparian
buffer. The drainage ditch was observed to be approximately 40 feet wide, ranging from
4 feet deep at the southern end to nearly 15 feet deep at the northern end. The floor of
this ditch is as wide as approximately 30 feet, and a stream has developed a channel
within the wide base of this ditch. This ditch continues offsite and drains into an
unnamed tributary of Cherry Run, within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin. The attached
photographs show typical sections of the ditch.
Vegetation within the riparian buffer at the southern portion of this stream was observed
to be primarily medium-sized pine trees (-6"-16" dbh), with an understory of small beech
and oak trees (-2"-6" dbh). Phragmites and Chinese privet were the dominant vegetation
on the floor of the ditch. The northern portions of the buffer were observed to contain
small to medium oak (2"-12" dbh) and beech (4-20" dbh) as the dominant trees.
The Warren Field Airport is located adjacent to the south of the site, woodland exists
across Meredith Road west of the site, and a trailer park is located west of Meredith Road
northwest of the site. Land north and east of the site is in use as agricultural land and
woodland.

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Washington, NC S&ME Project No. 1040-03-833
(11) Purpose of proposed work
Proposed work at the Warren Field Airport is designed to maintain compliance with
current FAA safety regulations for instrument landing by removing physical obstructions
from the flight path of aircraft during a landing approach. If the airport does not perform
this work, it will lose instrument approaches to Runway 23 and/or would have to shorten
the useable length of the runway by as much as 1,000 feet.
This work is being conducted under NC Division of Aviation Grant #36244.51.5.2,
"Obstruction Removal and Land Acquisition for Runway Approaches." Runway
approach surfaces are defined by Advisory Circular 150/5300-13 Change 7, Appendix 2
(Threshold Siting Surfaces).
IV. Prior Project History
The airport's drainage ditch system was constructed in the early 1940's as part of the
military's construction of the airport, and functioned to transport stormwater from the
airport's "internal" drainage system to streams in the vicinity of the airport. Because the
ditches continued to satisfactorily serve their intended function of transporting water
offsite, trees were not periodically removed from them and they were not maintained.
The ditch is very deep and in places the walls of the ditch appear to be subject to
continuous lateral groundwater discharge. In any case, a channel has formed through the
base of the ditch, with evidence of perennial flow. During a previous airport runway
expansion, a site visit by NC DWQ personnel determined that the channel had naturalized
to become a stream, and therefore was subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules.
A recent site visit by NC DWQ personnel reaffirmed that the channel should be
considered a stream subject to the rules.
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The airport is currently jointly owned by the City of Washington and Beaufort County. It
is open to general and corporate traffic, with two 5,000-foot runways and one 4,000-foot
runway. Two of these runways are lighted and support instrument approaches, including
Runway 23.
V. Future Project Plans
This application is intended to cover all anticipated buffer impacts for the described
airport project. No further environmental permitting relating to this project is anticipated
at this time. Because the airport commission is currently seeking access and right-of-way
agreements for properties not owned by the airport, implementation of clearing could
take place in several steps as access permissions are granted.
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers
The applicant proposes to remove only trees from Zones I & II of the riparian buffer
along a 1,856-foot section of an onsite drainage ditch which has been determined to be
subject to the Tar-Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules. All trees will be removed from this
area, which totals approximately 111,360 square feet (approximately 2.55 acres) in area.
Shrubs and other low-growing vegetation will remain intact. It is our understanding that
removal of trees from Zone H of the buffer is an exempt use. The southerrunost 890 feet
of this ditch is owned by the airport. The airport commission is currently seeking access
and right-of-way agreements which would allow the airport commission to remove trees
in the remaining areas in the future.
The applicant further wishes to maintain the area perpetually, by means of periodic
removal of trees that could grow to become flight path obstructions. Runoff patterns will
remain unchanged, and no impacts to streams or wetlands are proposed.
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Because this project will leave shrubs and other low-growing vegetation intact, the buffer
will remain vegetated upon project completion. Therefore, no mitigation is proposed at
this time.
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Site Location: Washington (Beaufort County), North Carolina
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SITE ACCESS PERMISSION FORM
Site Name: Warren Eield 'IkDD11
Address: _ Washington 1 'C
I grant the consultant, S&ME, lnc., permission to access the above property for the purpose of
gathering environmental data. 1 also authorize S&ME, Inc. to act as my agent to allow
representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or N.C. Division of Water Quality to
access the property for related onsite investigations, if deemed necessary.
Property Owner:
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