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William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W, Klimek, P,E, Director
Division of Water Quality

December 5, 2005

DWQ Project # 05-1977
Avery County

Raymond Schrader
706 River Run
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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Shawneehaw Creek, Avery County

Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions

Dear Mr. Schrader:

You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed
below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.12 Acres of Wetlands for the purpose of
providing a building pad at the subject property, as described within your application
received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on October 27, 2005. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3402 (GC3402). The Certification(s) allows you
to use Nationwide Permit(s) 39 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, buffer 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 and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, 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:

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401 Wetlands Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699,1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, Nor'J1 Carol:na 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX 919,733-6893/lntemet http://h2oenrstate,ncus/ncwetlands

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Ac+Jon Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper

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Raymond Schrader
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December 5, 2005

, 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:

wetland

Approved Plan Location or Reference

Ad'acent to Shawneehaw Creek

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.

Raymond Schrader
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December 5, 2005

4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures win 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. Diffuse Flow

All constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed and maintained
as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers
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.

7. Protective Fencing

The outside of any and all buffer, wetland or water boundaries and along the
construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization
shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility
material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer,
wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities.

8. 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.

9. No Impacts Beyond those in Application

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.

Raymond Schrader
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December 5, 2005

10. No Sediment and Erosion Control Measures in Wetlands or Streams

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.

11. Construction Stormwater Permit NCG01 0000

Upon the approval of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan issued by the
Division of Land Resources (DLR) or a DLR delegated local erosion and
sedimentation control program, an NPDES General stormwater permit
(NCG010000) administered by DWQ is automatically issued to the project. This
General Permit allows stormwater to be discharged during land disturbing
construction activities as stipulated by conditions in the permit. If your project is
, covered by this permit [applicable to construction projects that disturb one (1) or
more acres], full compliance with permit conditions including the sedimentation
control plan, self-monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements are
required. A copy of this permit and monitoring report forms may be found at
httIJ://h2o. enr. state. nc. us/su/Forms Documents. h tm.

12. Riparian Zone Replanting

Replanting of vegetation within disturbed areas located within 25 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.)

13. Trout Moratorium

The stream is a Class C Trout Waters. In order to protect downstream uses for
Class C Trout Waters a requirement of this Certification is that any additional
work conducted within the stream may not occur between the dates of October
15 through April 15.

14. Deed Restrictions

Deed restrictions or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained
jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective buffers in order to assure
preservation against 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.

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Raymond Schrader
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December 5, 2005

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15. Temporary Fills

All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area returned
to the original grade, including each stream's original cross sectional dimensions,
planform pattern, and longitudinal bed and bed profile after construction is
complete or within 6 months of the establishment of the crossing, which ever is
sooner, and the various sites shall be stabilized with natural woody vegetation
(except for the maintenance areas of permanent utility crossings) and restored to
prevent erosion. If the crossings are not completely removed and restored as
described above within the specified time above, additional written approval from
this Office must be obtained to modify this condition.

15.Notification of Construction

The applicant and/or authorized agent shall contact the DWQ Express Review
Program in writing at the letterhead address within 10 days of the commencement
of construction.

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.

Wilderness Trail
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December 5, 2005

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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 Kevin Barnett in the DWQ Asheville
Regional Office at either [e-mail] or at 828-296-4657.

Sincerely,

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Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality

Enclosures: GC 3402
Certificate of Completion
Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration

cc: John Vilas, E'nv Environmental Consulting Services
3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604
USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files

Filename: 05-1977.SchraderFillSite.Avery.Approval

Triage Check List

Date: 10/28/05

Project Name: Schrader Fill Site
D\VQ #:05-1977
County: Avery

Kevin Barnett, Asheville Regional Office

To:

60-day Processing Time: 10/27/05 to 12/25/05

From: Cyndi Karoly Telephone: [phone]

The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation,
Please call if you need assistance.

o Strcam lcngth impactcd
o Stream determination
Wctland detcrmination and distance to bluc-line surfacc watcrs on USFW topo maps
o Minimization/avoidancc issues
o Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randlcman)
o Pond fill
O Mitigation Ratios
Oi tching
o Arc thc strcam and or wctland mitigation sites availablc and viable?
o Chcck drawings for accuracy
o Is thc application consistcnt with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact conccrn
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Comments: As pcr our discussion regarding rcvision ofthc triagc and delcgation proccsscs,
please revicw the attached filc. Notc that you are the first revicwer, so this file will need to be
rcviewed for administrative as wcll as tcchnical dctails. If you elcct to place this project on hold,
plcasc ask the applicant to provide your requested information to both thc Central Officc in
Raleigh as well as the Asheville Regional Office. As wc discussed, this is an expcrimental, interim
procedurc as wc slowly transition to elcctronic applications. Please apprisc me of any
complications you cncounter, whethcr relatcd to workload, processing timcs, or lack of a "second
rcvicwer" as the triagc proccss in Ccntral had previously provided. Also, if you think of ways to
improve this process, espccially so that we can plan for the elcctronic applications, let mc know.
Thanks!

E'nV
Environmental Consulting Services Inc.

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3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Ph/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

October 21, 2005

Mrs. Cyndi Karoly
NC DENR DWQ
Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621

RE: Schrader Fill Area Site

Dear Mrs. Karoly:

Transmitted with this letter are 7 copies of the 401/404 permit application for the referenced project and
a check for $200,00 to cover the permit fee. The application is for a NWP 39 and WQC 3402. Proposed
impacts are 0.12-acres of wetlands. The applicant is Mr. Schrader. E'nV is the consultant and altemate
contact. Please include me on the copy list of all project related correspondence.

If you have any questions, please call us at 828.297.6946.

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Cc: Mr. Ray Schrader
Mr. Kevin Barnett

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Office Use Only:

Form Version May 2002

USACE Action ID No, DWQ No,
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "NIA".)

I, Processing

I. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
~ Scction 404 Permit D
D Section 10 Permit D
~ 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ

2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NP39

3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: D

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: D

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 Divisio~~~ttmW\\}~t Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for furthcr idmi)~baLh~re~

II, Applicant Information 0 C T 2 7 2005

1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Raymond Schradcr
Mailing Address: 706 River Run
Banner Elk, NC 28604

DENR - WATER QUALITY
WET1J..IIOS NID sror":':WATER EfWiCH

Telephone Number: 386-547-8771
E-mail Address:

Fax Number: 386-426-7291

2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signcd and dated copy of thc Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: John Vilas
Company Affiliation: E'nV Environmental Consulting Serviccs Inc
Mailing Addrcss: 3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Telcphone Numbcr: 828-297-6946
E-mail Addrcss:iohn(a)cnv-ecs.com

Fax Numbcr: 828-297-6946

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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 incJuded. 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: Schrader Fill Site

2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 186903037432

4. Location
County: Avery Nearest Town: Banner Elk
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): NC Hwy 194 north from Banner
Elk towards Watauga County line, go approximately 2 miles and on the north side of road at
the intersection of Lee Gualtney and Hwy 194 the site is located.

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or LatlLong): 36 10' 18"N 81 50' 40"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a shect that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct water body.)

6. Property sizc (acres): 6.53-acres

7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/soundJoceanJlake): Shawneehaw Creek

8. River Basin: Watauga River Basin
(Notc - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
Rivcr Basin map is available at )1ttn://h2o.enr.statc.nc.lls/admin/maps/.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: A filling operation involving the placement of fill dirt on t\VO
areas of the subiect property obtained from a nearbv construction site began in early Octobcr

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of 2005. Mr. Schrader, the subject property owner was notified by Avery County Planning
and Inspections in the second week of October about the possibility of filling wetlands and
asked Mr. Schrader to stop filling activities. Mr. Schrader has since stopped filling activities
and is waiting on a permit from the Armv Corps of Engineers and the Department of Water
Quality. The applicant has installed sufficient erosion controls around the base of the fill sites
and are functioning properly. E'nV has been contracted to provide a wetland delineation for
the site and submit the permit application. The subject property was previously used for
pasture and light agriculture. The primary land use in the vicinity is rural residential and
agriculture. Shawneehaw Creek has undergone major bed and bank modifications due to
natural causes in the past because of the site's broad floodplain and the fact that large
amounts of alluvium are deposited from flood events. Stream channel changes are part of this
site's history and most recently from two flood events due to excess precipitation in
September of 2004: Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. These changes are clearly seen in the
provided wetland delineation map where the new stream location is superimposed on the
aerial photograph taken in 2002. During the 2004 flood events, several culverts failed
upstream on Shawneehaw Creek resulting in large amounts of silt being deposited on the site.
Afterwards, the channel reestablished itself and in doi11l~ so the shape and channel location
changed.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Fill dirt has
been brought in from a construction site in the vicinity via dump truck. Standard excavation
and construction equipment was being used: backhoe. track excavator, and bull dozcr. An
approximate 300' by 75' area is filled adjacent to Lee Gualtney Road coming off the road
bank. The shape of this fill area follows the topography and existing stream channel as well
as property boundary. On the east side of Shawneehaw Creek another fill area has been
established, approximately 250' by 100' in size, and the shape of this area is adhering to the
natural site topography and stream positioning as well.

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The fill arca adjacent to Lee Gualtney Road will
be vegetated to provide a visual and erosion control huffcr. The development of a building
pad is proposed for the site in the interior of the property on the east side of Shawneehaw
Creek where there are underground utilities currently in place.

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 Numbcr, application date, and date permits and
certifications \vere 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.
No previous USACE 404 permit requests havc bcen used to develop this property.

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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 additional 404/40 I permit requests are anticipated for any planned future development of this
property.

VI, Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United StateslWaters 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 proposcd impacts, pcrmanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wctlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and pcrennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delincation 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.

I. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The subiect property has
approximately 1.25-acres of wetlands concentrated along the banks of Shawncchaw Creek
and an unnamed tributary flowing alongside NC Hwv 194. Approximately 0.12-acrcs of
wctlands have bcen impacted from filling entirely along the wetland margins.

2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

Wetland Impact Area of Locatcd within Distancc to
Sitc Number Type ofImpact* Impact 100-year Floodplain * * Nearest Stream Type ofWetland***
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
Entire impact on
wetlands treated Fill 0.12 Not mapped adjacent Riparian Meadow
as one impact site

*

List each impact s(;parately and identify tcmporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanizcd clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, 1100ding, ditching/drainage, ctc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and 1100ding.

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.. 100- Y ear 1100dplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local 1100dplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at httn:1Iw\\\\',fcma,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 (detennination of isolation to be made by USACE only).

...

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 1.25-acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.12-acres

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Stream Impact Length of A verage Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact. Impact Stream Name" of Stream Intennittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
none N/A 0

List each impact separately and identifY temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and 1100ding), 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 110ws. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
\\\\W,lJ5~s,gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., WWW.10110ZOne.com.
w\\W,mapllllcst.com. etc.).

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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 0

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 of Water body Type of Water body
Site Number Type of Impact. Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on map) (acres) (if applicable) bay, ocean, etc.)
none N/A 0

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List each impact separately and identifY temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
1100ding, 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): D uplands D stream
Dcscribe the mcthod of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation,
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):

D wetlands
installation of

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

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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.
Sedimentation and silt fences are properly and securely installed surrounding the fill areas. The
base of the toe slopes of these areas offill are located more than 25' from the stream channels in
more than 90% ofthe site, and where the toe slope infringes on this 25' Trout buffer it gets no
closer than 18'. The fill areas have been developed following the natural contours of the site
minimizing impacts to the streams and wetlands. The existing herbaceous ground cover has been
left intact with no disturbances from the filling activities in order to maximize its effectiveness as
a buffer for erosion and sedimentation control. There are no proposed access changes to the site.
The filling activities that have taken place are primarily in areas on the property that were not
delineated as wetlands. The end result from this construction process will enhance the site by
stabilizing the banks above the streams and by providing more effective vegetative buffers along
the slopes above the streams and wetlands.

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 Pinal 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
h up: 1/1120. em. sta te. nc. us/ncwet landsl stnn Q.i de. ht mI.

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1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.

No mitigation is proposed

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): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0

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 0 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 (NEPNSEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEP NSEP A document is required, call the SEP A
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes D No D

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 D No D

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

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justification for thcse impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clcarly 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 appropriatc. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.

Will the project impact protected riparian buffcrs identified within l5A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), l5A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), l5A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes D 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 requircd amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.

Zone. Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
I 3
2 1.5
Total

.

Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I.

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 Buffcr Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within l5A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.

XI, Stormwater (required by DWQ)

Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss storm water controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
dO\vTIstream from the property.
The existing structures on the property include one barn and three rental cabins totaling
approximately 0.09-acres or 1.4% of the site as impermeable surfaces. There is a gravcl drive on
the property. There is no proposed construction of new impermeable surfaccs related to this
permit application. No proposed changes to stormwater controls.

XII, Sewage Disposal (required by D\VQ)

Clearly dctail thc ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No changes to wastewatcr disposal as part of this permit application.

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FROM :SCHRADER CO

FAX NO. :386 426 7291

Oct. 18 2005 l::I5:49PM" PI

xm, Violations (required bJ'DWQ)

Is this sIte in violation of DWQ Wetland RuI~ {(SA NCAC ~H .0500) ~r lltly Buffer .Rules'!
Yt.'S 0 No ~

Is this il1l altcr-thc.fncl ~crmjt aprli,~tion?
Yes f2I No 0

Xlv. Otb"r Circllnntancu (Optlon21)~

It i!t the applicant's resp~nsibi1ity to submit the 41pplication sufficlently in advance of d~ired
~Ol1lltntction date, to Olllow proc"$sins timc [or these ~rmits. However. tm oppliclUlt may
ehoo~ to list co~strnint:s associated witb c:on:ltl'uction or ~quer.cinp' that mal jmrn.'~ Ii"lill va
IUt'II. lillhlllluIJlll,Jl.,l....J.l..~.I..; t'....J....,."I. "I VIUQ 1~1>Ut.~ 11\lL'ilOe OT tile appllc.aJll's control).

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Raymond Schrader
Location Map
USGS 7,5 minute Topo Map

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Raymond Schrader
Site Boundary Map
USGS 7,5 minute Tapa Map

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*Not to Scale

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Raymond Schrader Wetland Delineation
Comer of Hwy 194 and Lee Gualtney
6.53-acre site

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Schrader Fill Site
Photo Sheet 1

Photo One: View from the north side of property
looking to the southwest from the culvert and
gravel drive. Both till areas visible to the east
and west as well as the barn at the comer ofHwy
194 and Lee Gualtney Road in background.

Photo 1\vo: View from Shawneehaw Creek
looking to the north at the culvert and gravel
drive accessing property. Fill areas visible to the
east and west. Recovering vegetation from 2004
Hurricane season is primarily wetland species.

Photo Three: View from the center of property to
the southwest. Toe slope offill area to the west is
seen adjacent to Lee Gualtney Road.

Photo Four: View from base of western till area
looking to the west with Lee Gualtney Road in
background.

Photo Five: View from Lee Oualtney Road
looking to the east. Rental cabins visible in
background. Hwy 194 is seen on the right in
photo. Extent of fill on interior of property can
be gauged.

Photo Six: View of property looking to the north
from Hwy 194. Good shot of fill areas in relation
to Shawneehaw Creek. Confluence with
unnamed tributary is in foreground with
Shawneehaw Creek.

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Schrader Fill Site
Photo Sheet 2

Photo Seven: View from north side of property
to the south of eastern fill area. Hwy 194 in
background.

Photo Eight: View from north side of property to
the southwest of western fill area. Lee Gualtney
Road in background.

Raymond Schrader Site
Soil Delineation Map

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Avery County, North Carolina @

Map Unit Map Unit Name Acres Percent of
Symbol In AOI AOI

NkA Nilcwasi loam, 0 5.0 68.1
to 3 percent
slopes,
frequently
flooded

PuE Porters gravelly
loam, 30 to 50
percent slopes,
stony

PwE Porters loam, 30
to 50 percent
slopes, stony

5gC Saunoolc-Nikwasi
complell, 2 to 15
percent slopes

0,5 6.9
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1.3 18,2
-,:. ...;;, ~
0.5 6.8 ~1"9 . (;fo'':' ~
. ~,

Source: NRCS Web Soil Survey, Avery County

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- I _

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. iJ ()

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I, Processing

1. Check all of the approval( s) requested for this project:
~ Section 404 Permit D
D Section 10 Permit 0
~ 401 Water Quality Certification

Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ

2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NP39

3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: D

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: D

II,

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 dr:l~~eck here: D

ApplicantInformation 1M & nW&@

OCT 2 7 2005

1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Raymond Schrader
Mailing Address: 706 River Run
Banner Elk. NC 28604

DENR - W.
M'Tl "-ANt) S1=1l~ITY
~TER BRANcH

Telephone Number: 386-547-8771
E-mail Address:

Fax Number: 386-426-7291

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: John Vilas
Company Affiliation: E'nV Environmental Consulting Services Inc
Mailing Address: 3764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Telephone Number: 828-297-6946
E-mail Address:[e-mail]

Fax Number: 828-297-6946

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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: Schrader Fill Site

2. TJ.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):

3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 186903037432

4. Location
County: Avery Nearest Town: Banner Elk
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): NC Hwy 194 north from Banner
Elk towards Watauga County line. go approximately 2 miles and on the north side of road at
the intersection of Lee Gualtney and Hwy 194 the site is located.

5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 36 10' 18"N 81 50' 40"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 water body.)

6. Property size (acres): 6.53-acres

7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Shawneehaw Creek

8. River Basin: Watauga River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at hjtp.:/l..h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maI2~.)

9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: A filling operation involving the placement of fill dirt on two
areas of the subiect property obtained from a nearby construction site began in early October

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of 2005. Mr. Schrader. the subiect property owner was notified by Avery County Planning
and Inspections in the second week of October about the possibility of filling wetlands and
asked Mr. Schrader to stop filling activities. Mr. Schrader has since stopped filling activities
and is waiting on a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Water
Quality. The applicant has installed sufficient erosion controls around the base of the fill sites
and are functioning properly. E'nV has been contracted to provide a wetland delineation for
the site and submit the permit application. The subiect proverty was previously used for
pasture and light agriculture. The primary land use in the vicinity is rural residential and
agriculture. Shawneehaw Creek has undergone maior bed and bank modifications due to
natural causes in the past because of the site's broad floodplain and the fact that large
amounts of alluvium are deposited from flood events. Stream channel changes are part of this
site's history and most recently from two flood events due to excess precipitation in
September of 2004: Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. These changes are clearly seen in the
provided wetland delineation map where the new stream location is suverimposed on the
aerial photograph taken in 2002. During the 2004 flood events. several culverts failed
upstream on Shawneehaw Creek resulting in large amounts of silt being deposited on the site.
Afterwards. the channel reestablished itself and in doing so the shape and channel location
changed.

10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Fill dirt has
been brought in from a construction site in the vicinity via dump truck. Standard excavation
and construction equipment was being used: backhoe. track excavator. and bull dozer. An
approximate 300' by 75' area is filled adiacent to Lee Gualtney Road coming off the road
bank. The shape of this fill area follows the topography and existing stream channel as well
as property boundary. On the east side of Shawneehaw Creek another fill area has been
established. approximately 250' by 100' in size. and the shape of this area is adhering to the
natural site topography and stream positioning as well.

11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The fill area adiacent to Lee Gualtney Road will
be vegetated to provide a visual and erosion control buffer. The development of a building
pad is proposed for the site in the interior of the property on the east side of Shawneehaw
Creek where there are underground utilities currently in place.

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.
No previous USACE 404 permit requests have been used to develop this property.

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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 additional 404/401 permit requests are anticipated for any planned future development of this
property.

VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United Statcs/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. Wctland 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 wctland 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: The subiect property has
approximately 1.25-acres of wetlands concentrated along the banks of Shawneehaw Creek
and an unnamed tributary flowing alongside NC Hwy 194. Approximately 0.12-acres of
wetlands have been impacted from fillin~ entirely alonu the wetland margins.

2. Individually list wetland impacts below:

Wetland Impact Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type ofImpact* Impact 1 DO-year Floodplain" Nearest Stream T)pe ofWetland*"
(indicate on map) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet)
Entire impact on
wetlands treated Fill 0.12 Not mapped adjacent Riparian Meadow
as one impact site

*

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.

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.. 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 availablc through the FEMA Map Service Ccntcr at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at httn://ww\\'. fem:u:ov.
... List a wetland type that best describcs wetland to be impactcd (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forcsted wctland, bcaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be madc by USACE only).

List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 1.25-acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.12-acres

3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Strcam Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number T)pc ofImpact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on map) (linear feet) Beforc Impact (please soecifv)
none N/A 0

List each impact scparately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but arc not limitcd to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include lincar feet before and aftcr, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), cxcavation, ditching/straightcning, ctc. If strcam relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing thc linear footprint for both the original and relocatcd streams must be included.
.. Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as ur (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstrcam namcd stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
W\\W.lI'~SSov. Several internet sitcs also allow dircct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tonOll1l1e.com.
w\\w.mapqllest.com, ctc.).

*

Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 0

4, Individually list all open water impacts (including lakcs, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:

Open Water Impact Area of Name of Water body Type of Water body
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on man) (acres) (if applicable) bay, ocean, etc.)
none N/A 0

*

List each impact scparately and idcntify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limitcd to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainagc, bulkheads, ete.

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): D uplands D stream
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation,
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):

D wetlands
installation of

Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):

Size of watershed draining to pond:

Expected pond surface area:

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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. Thc 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.
Sedimentation and silt fences are properlv and securely installed surrounding the fill areas. The
base of the toe slopes of these areas offill are located more than 25' from the stream channels in
more than 90% of the site, and where the toe slope infringes on this 25' Trout buffer it gets no
closer than 18'. The fill areas have been developed following the natural contours of the site
minimizing impacts to the streams and wetlands. The existing herbaceous ground cover has been
left intact with no disturbances from the filling activities in order to maximize its effectiveness as
a buffer for erosion and sedimentation control. There are no proposed access changes to the site.
The filling activities that have taken place are primarily in areas on the property that were not
delineated as wetlands. The end result from this construction process will enhance the site by
stabilizing the banks above the streams and by providing more effective vegetative buffers along
the slopes above the streams and wetlands.

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
freshwatcr 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 bc 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, rcstoring, enhancing, or prcserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.

If mitigation is required for this projcct, 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 rcquired 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
hur:/ /h2o.enr. state. nC.lls/ncwetlands/stnn Qiclc. htm I.

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1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a scparate sheet if more space is needed.

No miti~ation is proposed

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, plcase check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:

Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0

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 D 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 (NEP AlSEP A)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEP AlSEP A document is required, call the SEP A
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes D No D

If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEP A or SEP A final approvallettcr.
Yes D No D

X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershcd Buffcrs (rcquircd by DWQ)

It is the applicant's (or agcnt's) responsibility to detcrmine, delincate and map all impacts to
requircd state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide

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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 0 No [2] 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 Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total

Zone 1 extcnds out 30 fcet pcrpcndicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extcnds an
additional 20 fcet from the edge of Zone 1.

If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260,

XI. Stormwater (requircd 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 cxisting: structures on the property include one barn and three rental cabins totaling
approximately 0.09-acres or 1.4% of the site as impermeable surfaces. There is a gravel drive on
the property. There is no proposed construction of new impermeable surfaces related to this
permit application. No proposed changes to stormwater controls.

XII. Sewage Disposal (requircd by D\VQ)

Clearly detail thc ultimatc treatment mcthods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater gcnerated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No changes to wastewater disposal as part of this permit application.

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FRCI1 : SCHRADER CO

FAX NO. :386 426 7291

Oct, lE:3 2W5 05: 49PM.. Pl

XIll. Violations (required b)' DWQ)

Is tl,is site in violation of DWQ W~tland Rulc"q (15.-\ NCAC ~H .0500) "f My Buffer RuJcs'!
Yt..-s 0 No ~

's this an alicr-thc.fncr permit apr1i<:ution?
Y<;!' (gJ No 0

XIV. Ofbt~r CircllDutancu (Optlon21):

It j~ the applicant's responsibility to submil Ihe Olpplication l'ufficlcntly in advance of de~ired
~Ol18lnlction dates 10 allow proc.:lssinS time for these p.:rmits. However. an applicant may
cnoo:.iC to list constraints osst}ciatcd witb con:ltructiol1 or :lCquencioR lhal mar impOM': Ii"litl wa
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Raymond Schrader
Site Boundary Map
USGS 7.5 minute Topo Map

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Raymond Schrader Wetland Delineation
Corner of Hwy 194 and Lee Gualtney
6.53-acre site

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Schrader Fill Site
Photo Sheet 1

Photo One: View from the north side of property
looking to the southwest from the culvert and
gravel drive. Both till areas visible to the east
and west as well as the barn at the comer ofHwy
194 and Lee Gualtney Road in background.

Photo Two: View from Shawneehaw Creek
looking to the north at the culvert and gravel
drive accessing property. Fill areas visible to the
east and west. Recovering vegetation from 2004
Hurricane season is primarily wetland species.

Photo Three: View from the center of property to
the southwest. Toe slope of till area to the west is
seen adjacent to Lee Gualtney Road.

Photo Five: View from Lee Gualtney Road
looking to tbe east. Rental cabins visible in
background. Hwy 194 is seen on the right in
photo. Extent of till on interior of property can
be gauged.

Photo Six: View of property looking to the north
from Hwy 194. Good shot of till areas in relation
to Shawneehaw Creek. Confluence with
unnamed tributary is in foreground with
Shawneehaw Creek.

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Schrader Fill Site
Photo Sheet 2

Photo Seven: View from north side of property
to the south of eastern fill area. Hwy 194 in
background.

Photo Eight: View from north side of property to
the southwest of western fill area. Lee Gualtney
Road in background.

Raymond Schrader Site
Soil Delineation Map

Source: NRCS Web Soil Survey, Avery County

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Map Unit Map Unit Name Acres Percent of
Symbol In AOJ AOI
NkA Nikwasi loam, 0 5.0 68.1
to 3 percent
slopes,
frequently
flooded
PuE Porters gravelly 0.5 6.9
loam, 30 to SO
percent slopes,
stony
PwE Porters loam, 30 1.3 18.2
to SO percent
slopes, stony
5gC Saunook-Nikwasi 0.5 6.8
complex, 2 to 15
percent slopes

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