20051769 Ver 1_Complete File_20050919

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\O? RQL Michael P. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
September 30, 2005
DWQ Project # 05-1769
Yancey County
Michele Lawhern, County Manager
Yancey County u ???? V
Room 11, Courthouse 1J
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Burnsville, NC 29714 oc r s 2005
Subject Property: South Toe River EWP (DSR 2004-44) DENR - WATER QUALITY
WETIANDS AND STORMWATER 9RANCH
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mrs. Lawhern:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 600 feet of streams for the purpose of
streambank stabilization at the subject properties, as described within your application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on September 26, 2005. It
should be noted that this approval does not authorize any work in the immediate vicinity
of the low-water bridge. After reviewing your application, we have decided these
impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3376 (3376).
The Certification (s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 37 when issued by the US
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply
with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited to), Erosion and Sediment Control, Non-discharge, and
stormwater regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts
or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose that you described in your application. If you change
your project beyond this approval, you must notify us and you may be required to send
us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this
Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland
or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in
15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in
the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX [phone] / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific
and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met.
No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts:
Amount
Approved Units Plan Location or Reference
Stream 600 feet South Toe River
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all
specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface
waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning
and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and
erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the
requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on
all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including
contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be
designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most
recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the
reclamation in accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian
areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction
Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation,
and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices;
shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes,
or rules occur.
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4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
5. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification
or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is
required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.
6. Construction in this creek and disturbance within a 25-foot trout buffer should be
avoided during the October 15 to April 15 trout spawning period to avoid adverse
effects of sediment on eggs and larvae. However, Wildlife Resources Commission
will not object to construction of Natural Resources Conservation Service "urgent
and compelling" sites during the spawning period provided these projects are, to the
extent appropriate and practical, constructed by: (1) using flow diversion structures
such as sand bags, (2) placing large-sized rock toes and filter cloth backing for
stabilization sites before backfilling, and (3) excavating new channel alignments in
dry areas. Construction at the other non-"urgent and compelling" sites should not
occur during the spawning period to minimize the potential adverse effects of
multiple construction activities on trout resources in this creek.
7. Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented prior to construction
and maintained on the sites to minimize sediment in downstream areas. Seeding for
a temporary cover of wheat, millet, or similar annual grain or permanent herbaceous
cover should occur on all bare soil within five (5) days of ground disturbing activities
to provide long-term erosion control. The projects should be accomplished in stages
instead of leaving large tracts exposed to further storm events. Erosion control
matting should be used in conjunction with appropriate seeding on disturbed soils in
steep slope and riparian areas. Matting should be secured in place with staples,
stakes, or, wherever possible, live stakes of native trees. Straw mulch and tall
fescue should not be used in riparian areas. In addition, because of an anticipated
difficulty in establishing ground cover during the winter, reseeding should be
conducted, as necessary, in the spring-time with a native annual and perennial seed
mix with a temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain.
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8. Only clean, large, angular rock, large woody material, or other natural stream design
materials and techniques should be used for bank stabilization. Rock should not be
placed in the stream channel in a manner that constricts stream flow or that will
impede aquatic life movements during low flow conditions. Filter cloth should be
placed behind large rock that is used for bank stabilization. Properly designed rock
vanes should be constructed wherever appropriate on bank stabilization and
channel realignment stream reaches to improve channel stability and to improve
aquatic habitat. Root wads should be installed low enough in the bank so that a
significant portion (at least one-third) the root wad is inundated during normal flows.
9. The channel should be restored to a more stable condition. However, under no
circumstances should river rock, sand or other materials be dredged from the
stream channel under authorization of this permit except, if necessary, in the
immediate vicinity of the eroding banks for the explicit purpose of anchoring
stabilizing or flow/grade control structures or for reestablishing the natural and more
stable stream channel dimensions. Stream bed materials are unstable in flowing-
water situations and are unsuitable for bank stabilization. In stream dredging has
catastrophic effects on aquatic life and disturbance of the natural form of the stream
channel can cause downstream erosion problems. The natural dimension, pattern,
and profile of the stream upstream and downstream of the permitted area should not
be modified by widening the stream channel or changing its depth.
10. Stabilization measures should only be applied on or near existing erosion sites,
leaving other stable stream bank areas in a natural condition. Grading and
backfilling should be minimized and tree and shrub growth should be retained where
possible to ensure long term availability of stream bank cover for aquatic life and
wildlife. Backfill materials should be obtained from upland sites except in cases
where excess stream bed materials are available. Berms should not be permitted
because they block the floodplain, constrict and accelerate flood flows, and often fail
and sometimes impede drainage during large flood events.
11. Repairs to eroded banks should be conducted in a dry work area where possible.
Sandbags or other clean diversion structures should be used where possible to
minimize excavation in flowing water. Channel realignments should be constructed
by excavating the new channel from downstream to upstream before connecting it to
the old channel.
12. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank whenever possible. All
mechanized equipment operated near surface waters should be inspected and
maintained regularly to prevent contamination of stream waters from fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials. Equipment used in stream
channel must be clean, new or low hour equipment.
13. Disturbed stream banks and a 30-foot vegetated zone (as required under the ORW
regulations), or the widest width that is practical under the site conditions, must be
restored along the construction sites to natural riparian conditions with native trees
and shrubs (e.g., silky dogwood, rhododendron, dog hobble, red maple, silky willow,
tag alder, black willow, sycamore) to provide long-term bank stability and stream
shading. Note, silky dogwood, silky willow and black willow can be planted as live
stakes collected during the dormant growing season. Cuttings should' be randomly
planted on four (4) foot centers from the waters edge to the top of the bank. Trees
should be planted on ten (10) to twelve (12) foot centers. Stream banks in these
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areas should also be seeded with a native annual and perennial seed mix with a
temporary nursery crop of wheat, millet or other grain.
14. If pasture along the stream is to be used for grazing, a fence must be constructed
outside of the riparian zone and the stream to prevent livestock from entering these
areas.
15. Diffuse Flow
All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained
as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected riparian zones
such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream. If this is not
possible, it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered
to remove nitrogen. This may require additional approval from this Office.
16. Riparian Zone Replanting
Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 30 feet of the
streambank associated with any land disturbing activity, repair, replacement
and/or maintenance must be done in a manner consistant with the Guidelines
for Riparian Buffer Restoration immediately following construction. (Please
see attached.)
17. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained
jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective woody riparian zones in order to
assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These
mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or
buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization
Certificate. A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the
401/Wetlands Unit web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The text of
the sample deed notification may be modified as appropriate to suit to this
project.
18. Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of 10 NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be
exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 2B. .0200. Appropriate sediment and
erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard.
19. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters
to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control
devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the
natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources or locally delegated program has released the project.
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Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification
and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your
proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and
as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the
approved wetland or stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you
ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of
the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly in the
Central Office in Raleigh at 919-733-9721 or Mr. Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville
Regional Office at 828-296-4657.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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Enclosures: GC 3376
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
cc: Stu Ryman,
Altamont Environmental, Inc.
50 College Street
Asheville, NC 28801
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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Filename: 05-1769.EWP.SouthToeRiver.Approval
Triage Check List
Date: 09/23/05
Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office
To:
Project Name: Yancey County EWP
DSR 2004 - 44 South Toe River
60-day Processing Time: 9/19/05 to 11/17/05
From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: [phone]
DWQ #:05-1769
County: Yancey

The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps
? 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
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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!

Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action Ill No. DWQ No. "
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
L Processing

1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Butler 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
Name: Michele Lawhern, County Mang er'` `
Mailing Address: 110 Town Square
Yancey County Courthouse, Room 11
Burnsville, NC 28714
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 I 1 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: South Toe EWP DSR 2004-44
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: Micaville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
Follow Highway 19E through Burnsville. Four miles past Burnsville, take the exit for NC
Highway 80 South. After less than a mile on Micaville Loop, turn right to remain on
Highway 80 South. Continue on Highway 80 South approximately 10 miles. The site is just
downstream of the Mount Mitchell Golf Course. See attached Figure 1.
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35.78080N, 82.20651W (approximate
center ofproject area)
(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.)
5. Property size (acres): See attached Table I
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): South Toe River
7. 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/.)
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Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
Land use in the vicinity of the proposed prgfect site consists of residential forestland and
agricultural uses. This area of South Toe River was heavily impacted during 'T'ropical
Storms Fiances and Ivan. Severe slrecrrnbcuik erosion threatens the ,slahilityof (i(? cicenI
properties and ,structures.
8. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) for DSR 44 supercedes an earlier PCN submitted on
June 28, 2005. That PCN included rocky debris removal in the vicinity of 'a low water bridge.
That element has been removed, from this PCN. .Specifically, this DSR addresses two areas of'
EWP repair activities on the South Toe River (see Figure 1) within the area known as DSR 44.
The two areas are: (1) downstream gravel mining areas (Figures 2 and 3), and (2) an inactive
rock mining area upstream of the low water bridge (Figures 2 and 4). The sl)ecific issues and
constraints of each element are discussed below.
Area 1: Downstream Gravel Mining Area
The NRCS has identified the need to stabilize the South Toe River in the post-flood location
along the gravel mining areas at the downstream end of DSR-44 (14,igure 3). In the current
situation, low flows engage a multiple channel system on the west (river-left) side of the alluvial
valley. The floods in fall 2004 eroded the right river bank in this area and now, during storm
flows, water will engage an area on east (river- right) side of the valley that has been used as
gravel mining area. Prior to the flood events in,fall 2004 this did not occur. Having storm flows
engage the floodplain in its current state will result in transport cif additional sediment into the
South Toe River.
The right riverbank will be reconstructed to restrict water from entering the mining area during
low flow conditions.
Area 2: Upstream "Quarry" Area
Channel aggradation under the Low Water Bridge is at least partially due to an increase in
available mobile sediments in the upper watershed due to construction and mining activities.
Specifically, there has been active gravel mining on a point bar along river-left at the upstream
end of this DSR (Figure 4). The quarrying has been finished in this area, and now the area
provides access to the river for a local Rod and Gun club.
The former quarry area has been identified as a potential element of DSR-44 because the
exposed sediments along the channel bank and floodplain likely contribute a portion of the
sediment deposited at and under the Low Water Bridge. This source area will be stabilized to
reduce the frequency and magnitude of maintenance activities at the Low Water Bridge.
Total disturbed area for each of the streamhank stabilization areas is, less than 1-acre. Since the
total disturbed area is less than the 1;'rosion and Sediment Control Plan permitting threshold of l
acre, a formal approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan elements of this proposal is'
not needed. However, the proposed riparian area disturbance is greater than the permitting
threshold of 100 linear feet, so a Trout Waiver will be applied, for.
All work will be performed as per conversations between Altamont L'nvironmental, US Army
Corps of Engineers, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and on-site consultation with the US
Nish and Wildlife Service personnel on other EWP sites in this watershed Work will include
streamhank stabilization in the area described below as well as streamhank re-vegetation.
The South Toe River is classified as `Class B', "T'rout' waters and Outstanding Resource Waters
(ORW) throughout the project area. No listed species or their habitats occur in this area
according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service response to the EWP Environmental Checklist on
February 2, 2005.
The following activities are proposed in the project area:
1) One area in need of streambank stabilization has been identified, totaling approximately 200
linear feet. High water flow has severely eroded the streambank in this area. Riverbanks are
over-steepened and unstable, threatening a commercial mining operation. Repairs in the area
will involve the,following:
• Stabilize the channel in its post flood configuration using organic and rock structures.
Stabilize the riverbanks by removing unstable vegetation, placing large angular stone
and/or coin logs at the toe of the slope to tin elevation just above the normal water level,,
backfilling behind and above the stone with rocky debris removed.i,om the floodplain or
imported to the site, topping with planting media, erosion control matting, and planting
native vegetation.
2) One area where quarrying has occurred will be revegetatated with riparian plantings.
Property owner information.for all proposed work areas is included in Table 1.
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve the past flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed and stabilize severely eroded streambanks that are threatening
structures. 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 tire beyond the intent of the EWP program.
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks includes: one or more 15 ton dump trucks, one
or more hydraulic track mounted excavators with thumb, one or more dozers with a six-way
blade; and chainsaws.
Streambank Stabilization Orea 1)
The current condition in Area 1 causes watel° fYOm South Toe to form a snuzll off-channel pond in
the gravel mining area (Figure 5). 1Tighcr flow events engage the surface of the gravel mining
area and were observed to transport sands along the surface of the floodplain. At loiver flows,
the majority of the slrea inpower bypasses this location to river left. Al higher flows, a significant
amount of flow will engage this area with a high potential to scour the currently unvegetaled
sui face.
At this location, grading will be completed as necessary to increase the elevation of the river
right floodplain enough to keep most lower flow events fi°om engaging this surface. In addition,
a portion of the mid-channel bar will be excavated to increase cross-sectional area (Figure 5a).
Finer materials will be stockpiled and used in a 30 feet deep section along the approximately 70
feet of new bank as a planting area stabilized with coir cloth and cuttings. The section fi°om 0-15
feet from the active stream high water mark will be covered with coir, hydroseeded, and, with
landowner permission, planted with native plant live stakes. A soil amendment high in organic
matter will be added to promote growth.
In stream structures will not be installed at this location. The majority of flow meanders
naturally to the west side (river left) of'lhe valley at most flows. At higher flows, it is likely that
flow will engage the floodplain surface with or without the addition of instream structures.
Therefore, it does not appear necessary and/or desirable to install in-strean2 structures in this
location.
The sequencing for construction in Area I will consist of
a. Set temporary sediment and erasion control systems.
b. Construction temporary sand bag berm in main channel to separate grading activities
,from the South Toe.
c. Place fill and mass grade (spread) with dozer.
d Finish grade with directed grading with dozer.
e. Place finer materials and soil amendment along new bank
,f Install coir cloth.
g. Remove sandbag berm.
h. Hydroseed
i. Installation of shrubs and trees in the fall.
It is estimated that approximately 0.25 acres will be disturbed in Area I by the proposed
activities.
Riparian Planting to Stabilize Floodplain (Area 2)
With landowner permission, native trees and shrubs will be planted along river-left of the 400
feet reach which arcs around the.former quarry upstream of the Low Water Bridge. A 75 feet
section at the south end of this reach lacks vegetation and is the portion where the river would
likely cross over the point bar at high flow and increase river sediment load This portion would
be stabilized with coir° matting and hydroseeded with grass and.furb species up to 15 feel fi°om
the active stream channel. It will also be planted with live stakes of native shrubs. The area
between 15 and 30 feet from the channel will be amended with green nianure soil amendments to
improve plant survival and water retention and then will be planted with species cif native trees
by cuttings and live-staking.
The other 325 feet portion of this reach will be planted with native trees and shrubs between the
existing vegetation to strengthen the biotic control over sediment transport.
At all areas the work will proceed, fi°om 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 temporary erosion control fabric or matting on exposed
soil and secure using removable stakes or sandbags.
6. During construction, place large boulders and/or coin logs at the toe of repaired
streambanks where necessary.
7. Fill and compact behind boulders and/or coir logs. Cover with topsoil, install erosion
control mat, and seed. Permanent erosion control mats will be constructed of fiber or a coir
fiber mixture fabric for maximum erosion protection, vegetation establishment assistance,
and for minimal impact on wildlife.
8. Inspect and maintain repairs.
A site-specific engineering design based on a specific storm event was not completed because
the EWP program is not intended to fund stream restoration design or construction work.
Rather, the EWP 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 EWP 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 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, Clean, large,
angular rock, coir logs, large woody material, and natural fiber erosion control mats will be
used for streambank stabilization.
Once site construction has ceased, the banks of the stabilized channel will be seeded with a i
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 channel to provide
immediate slability. Live stakes and malting staples timill be used to secure the EC fabric/sod-
matting in these high stress areas. Broadcast seeding rates will be as specified. i°orn the local
nursery, generally 15-201bs/acre depending on .species. With landowner permission, native
shrub and tree species ivill be planted throughout the project reach tit a rate of '320 stems/acre,
securing near bank areas and providing,future .shading to the channel. Existing i-moody
vegetation will be preserved to minimize project impacts. The following .steps will be observed
with respect to vegetation:
1. Exposed soil will be covered with erosion control matting al 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 f ?scue will not be used in riparian areas.
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. ff 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 ofsod 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.
9. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work being described is exigency work under the Emergency Watershed Protection program
to protect existing property and structures. Streambank stabilization will also prevent further
erosion and sedimentation to the South Toe River resource.
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,
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list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. }proJject, 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 V111 below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts
Proposed impacts include sireambank stabilization. Precautions will be taken to keep heav,
equipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary to install bank
stabilization measures. Work 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***

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* 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 Ilooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEIMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Iloodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at httIK//www.[cnta.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., Ireshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if waland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACF, 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:
Length of Average Width
Stream Impact Type of Impact* Impact Stream
** of Stream Perennial or
Location (linear feet) Name Before Impact Intermittent?
(feet)
Area 1 Streambank Stabilization 200 South Toe 80 Perennial
River
Area 2 Riparian Planting 400 South Toe 80 Perennial
River
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
darns (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, ditch ing/straightcning, 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.p-ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of IJSGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 600 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.)

q` List each impact separately and idcntily temporary impacts. Lnpacls include, but are not limited lo: 1111, excavatipn, 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: 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.
On beha?fof Yancey County, Altamont will provide contractors engaged in the implementation of
this work both written and verbal instructions of all impact avoidance statements provided below.
All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream channel during streambank stabilization and
stream relocation work, except where absolutely necessary to install bank stabilization measures.
Disturbance of channel bottom and banks and equipment access areas shall beheld 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
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
10
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice ol'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 ell-ects 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/stringide.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 ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (MEPA/SI3PA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the BEPA
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 V11 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 I eXtellds out SU icet perpenalcular rronl clear DaoK ul unaullul, c.Uln: /_ cnwuua all
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buf(er 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.
Xl. 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 surlace 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 limes, 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 214.0500) 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
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Applicant/Agent',
(Agent's signature is valid
as`-'
Date
if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Michele P. Lawhern, County Manager
John Renfro, Chairman
YANCEY COUNTY Blaine WAtso i, Commissioner
CountyCourthouse, Room 11 • Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
PHONE: [phone] • PAX: [phone] • EMAIL: InlawhernG?)yancey.main.nc.us
November 10, 2004
Altamont Environmental, Inc.
50 College Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
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At the regular monthly meeting of the Yancey County Board of Coin missioilers last
evening, the enclosed contract for professional services was executed, relative to E,WP
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.
Lawerii
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Current Streambed
Proposed Work:
Build Up Low Rock and
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EWP Project Area DSR 2004-44
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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
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1. Owner/Applicant Information ;
Name: MicheleLawhern, County Manager
Mailing Address: 110 Town Square
Yancey County Courthouse, Room 11
Burnsville, NC 28714
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]
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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. l,or administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than I l 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: South Toe EWP DSR 2004-44
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: Micaville
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, ctc.):
Follow Highway 19E through Burnsville. Four miles past Burnsville, take the exit for NC,
Highway 80 South. After less than a mile on Micaville Loop, turn right to remain on
Highway 80 South. Continue on Highway 80 South approximately 10 miles. The site is just
downstream of the Mount Mitchell Golf Course. See attached Figure 1.
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35.78080N, 82.20651W (approximate
center of project area)
(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.)
5. Property size (acres): See attached Table 1
6. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): South Toe River
7. 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/admiiVmaps/.):

Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity ofthe project
at the time ol'this application:
Land use in the vicinity of the proposed projecl site consists of residential forestland and
agricultural uses. This area of Soulh Toe River was heavily impacted during Tropical
.S'torans Frances and Ivan. Severe sircambank erosion threatens the stability of adjacent
properties and structures.
8. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
This Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) for DSR 44 supercedes an earlier PCN submitted on
June 28, 2005. That PCN included rocky debris removal in the vicinity of a low water bridge.
That element has been removed frrom this PCN Specifically, this DSR addresses two areas of
EWP repair activities on the South Toe River (see Figure 1) within the area known as DSR 44.
The two areas are: (1) downstream gravel mining areas (Figures 2 and 3), and (2) an inactive
rock mining area upstream of the low water bridge (Figures 2 and 4). The specific issues and
constraints of each element care discussed below.
Area 1: Downstream Gravel Mining Area
The NRCS has identified the need to stabilize the South Toe River in the post flood location
along the gravel mining areas at the downstream end of DSR-44 (Figure 3). In the current
situation, low flows engage a multiple channel system on the west (river-left) side of the alluvial
valley. The floods in, fall 2004 eroded the right river bank in this area and now, during storm
flows, water will engage an area on east (river- right) side of the valley that has been used as
gravel mining area. Prior to the flood events in./all 2004 this did not occur. Having storm flows
engage the floodplain in its current state will result in transport of additional sediment into the
South Toe River.
The right riverbank will be reconstructed to restrict water from entering the mining area during
low flow conditions.
Area 2: Upstream "Quarry" Area
Channel aggradation under the Low Water Bridge is at least partially due to an increase in
available mobile sediments in the upper watershed due to construction and mining activities.
Specifically, there has been active gravel mining on a point bar along river-left at the upstream
end of this DSR (Figure 4). The quarrying has been finished in this area, and now the area
provides access to the river for a local Rod and Gun club.
The former quarry area has been identified as a potential element of DSR-44 because the
exposed sediments along the channel bank and floodplain likely contribute a portion Qf the
sediment deposited at and under the Low Water Bridge. This source area will be stabilized to
reduce the frequency and magnitude of'mainlenance activities at the Low Water Bridge.
Total disturbed area for each of the streambank slabilizalion areas is less than I-acre. Since the
total disturbed area is less than the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan permilling threshold ofil
acre, a. formal approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan elements of this proposal is
not needed. However, the proposed riparian area disturbance is greater than the permitting
threshold of] 00 linear feel, so a Trout Waiver will be applied for.
All work will be performed as per conversations beliveen Allamont Environmental, US Army
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 streambank re-vegetation.
The South Toe River is classified as 'Class 13', `Trout' waters and Outstanding Resource Waters
(ORW) throughout the project area. No listed species or their habitats occur in this area
according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service response to the EWP Environmental Checklist on
February 2, 2005.
The following activities are proposed in the project area:
1) One area in need of streambank stabilization has been identified, totaling approximately 200
linear feet. High water flow has severely eroded the streambank in this area. Riverbanks are
over-steepened and unstable, threatening a commercial mining operation. Repairs in the area
will involve the following:
• Stabilize the channel in its post-flood configuration using organic and rock slructuresi
• Stabilize the riverbanks by removing unstable vegetation, placing large angular slone?
and/or coin logs at the toe of the slope to an elevation just above the, normal water level,
back ,filling behind and above the stone with rocky debris removed fi°om the floodplain or
imported to the site, topping with planting media, erosion control matting, and planting
native vegetation.
2) One area where quarrying has occurred will be revegetatated with riparian plantings.
Properly owner information for all proposed work areas is included in Table 1.
The work addressed in this application is intended to improve the post flood hydraulic capacity
of the stream reaches discussed and stabilize severely eroded streambank, that are lhreaten?ng
structures. The proposed actions are not intended to enhance existing conditions or restore the
stream reaches using natural channel design techniques. Such activities would require del#ed
engineering evaluation and design, which are beyond the intent of the EWP program.
Equipment used to accomplish the above tasks includes: one or more 15 ton dump trucks, one
or more hydraulic track mounted excavators with thumb, one or more dozers with a six-way
blade; and chainsaws.
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Streambank Stabilization (Area 1)
The current condition in Area 1 causes water,1rom South Toe to form a small off=channel pond in
the gravel mining area (F'igaure 5). higher floii? evcnis engage the sul,face of the gravel mining
area and were observed to transport sands along the surface of the foodplain. At lower flows,
the majority of the slreampower bypasses this location to river lefi. At higher flows, a significant
amount offlow will engage this area with a high potential to scour the currently unvegetated
surface.
At this location, grading will be completed as necessary to increase the elevation of the.river
right floodplain enough to keep most lower flow events from engaging this surface. In addition,
a portion of the inid-channel bar will be excavated to increase cross-sectional area (Figure 5a).
Finer materials will be stockpiled and used in a 30 feet deep section along the approximately 70
.feet of'new bank as a planting area stabilized with coin cloth and cuttings. The section from 0-15
feet from the active stream high water mark will be covered with coin, hydroseeded, and, with
landowner permission, planted with native plant live stakes. A soil amendment high in organic
matter will be added to promote growth.
In stream structures will not be installed at this location. The majority offlow meanders
naturally to the west side (river left) of'lhe valley at most flows. At higher flows, it is likely that
flow will engage the. loodplain surface with or without the addition of instream structures.
Therefore, it does not appear necessary and/or desirable to install in-stream structures in this
location.
The sequencing for construction in Area I will consist of.'-
a. Set temporary sediment and erosion control systems.
b. Construction temporary sand bag berm in main channel to separate grading activities
from the South Toe.
c. Place fill and mass grade (spread) with dozer.
d. Finish grade with directed grading with dozer.
e. Place finer materials and soil amendment along new bank
f. Install coir cloth.
g. Remove sandbag berm.
h. Hydroseed
Installation of shrubs and trees in the, fall.
It is estimated that approximately 0.25 acres will be disturbed in Area 1 by the proposed
activities.
Riparian Planting to Stabilize Floodplain (Area 2)
With landowner permission, native trees and shrubs will be. planted along river-left of the 400
feet reach which arcs around the former quarry upstream of the Low Water Bridge. A 75 feet
section at the south end of this reach lacks vegetation and is the portion where the river would
likely cross over the point bar at high flow and increase river sediment load This portion would
be stabilized with coin malting and hydroseeded with grans and.forb species r-rp,lo l5 feet,from
the active stream channel. It ivill also he planted frith live stakes of nalivc shrubs. The area
between 15 and 30 feet fi°orn the channel i,rill be amended wilt ;recn manure soil amendments tai
improve plant survival and i,raler° retention and then will be planted wish species cif native trees
by cuttings and live-staking.
The other 325 feet portion of this reach will be planted with native trees and shrubs between the
existing vegetation to strengthen the biotic control over sediment transport.
At all areas the work will proceed fr,orn 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 entraneelexits, where necessary.
4. Install sediment fence around staging areas.
5. At the end of each workday install temporary erasion control fabric or matting on exposed
soil and secure using removable stakes or°sandbags.
6. During construction, place large boulders and/or coir logs at the toe of'eepaired
streambanks where necessary.
7. Fill and compact behind boulders and/or coir logs. Cover with topsoil, install erosion
control mat, and seed. Permanent erosion control marts will be constructed offiber or a coir
fiber mixture fabric for maximum erosion protection, vegetation establishment assistance,;
and for minimal impact on wildlife.
8. Inspect and maintain repairs.
A site-specific engineering design based on a specific storm event was not completed because
the EWP program is not intended to fund stream restoration design or construction work.
Rather, the EWP program is designed to quickly stabilize eroding stream banks to prevent on-
going erosion, sedimentation and possible loss ofprroperty or life. Because' natural channel
design methods are beyond the scope of the EWP 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 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. Clean, large,
angular rock, coir logs, large woody material, and natural fiber erosion control mats will be
used for streambank stabilization.
Once site construction has ceased, the banks of the stabilized 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 channel to provide
immediate stability. Live stakes and malting staples will be used to secure the pC, fabric/sod-
matting in these high stress areas. Broadcast sceding rates will be as specified fi-oni the local
nursery, generally 15-20 lhs/acre depending on species. Willi landowner permission, nalive
shrub and tree .species will be planted throughoi.it the project reach at a rate of'320 sterns/acre,
securing iiecir hunk areas crud pr•ovidiiig.inure .shading to the channel. b,xisling ivoocw
vegetation ivill be preserved to minimize 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 he 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.
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 he 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 he planted during the normal growing season assuming landowner
permission.
9. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
The work being described is exigency work under the Emergency Watershed Protection program
to protect existing property and structures. Streambank stabilization will also prevent further
erosion and sedimentation to the South Toe River resource.
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.
NIA
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 fixmi 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 include streambank stabilization. Precautions will be taken to keep heavy
equipment out of the stream channel except where absolutely necessary to install bank
stabilization measures. Work 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 Impace Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

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* 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 disc to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year Iloodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (F1MA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local Iloodplain maps. Maps arc available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fcmajQv.
*** 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: None
Total area of wetland impact proposed: NIA
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Length of Average Width
Stream Impact Type of Impact* Impact Stream
** of Stream Perennial or
Location (linear feet) Name Before Impact Intermittent?
(feet)
Area 1 Streambank Stabilization 200 South Toe 80 Perennial
River
Area 2 Riparian Planting 400 South Toe 80 Perennial
I River
* 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 alter, 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.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 6001inear 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 a re not limited to: 1111. excavation, dredging,
hooding, dralnagc, hulld)cads, etc.
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: N/A l xpected 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 will provide contractors engaged in the implementation of.
this work both written and verbal instructions of all impact avoidance statements provided below.
All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream channel during streambank stabilization and
stream relocation work, 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
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
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
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freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the l'inal Notice o1'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.
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.ne.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 ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements ofthe National or North Carolina Envit°onmental Policy Act (NT±PA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SFPA document is required, call tile SFIPA
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
(Neuse), 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
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additional 20 feet from the edge of %one 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Fnhancement, 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)
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 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
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
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(Agent's signature is valid oply il'an authorization letter liom the applicant is provided.)
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Michele P. Lawhern, County Manager
John Renfro, Chairman
ean Hicks, Commission
hitson, Commissioner
YANCEY COUNTY Blaine W
County Courthouse, Room 11 • Burnsville, NorthCarolina 28714
PHONP,: [phone] • PAX: [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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