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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19950519 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950118State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management Jades B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jorathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Ch_rles Prichard Route Box 124-A Fleetwood, N.C. 28626 Dear M-. Prichard: RX.MA,?EHNF1 June 19, 1995 Bnrnswicck County DEM Project # 95519 f COPS You have our approval to place fill material in 3.79 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of cons?ucting fish ponds at Hwy 17 near Thomasboro Crossroads, as you described in your applica on dated 17 May 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certi5caton allows you to use N ation,p?ide Permit Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engiaeers. Th:s approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you chmge your project, you must notify us and you may be required to sew us a new application. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the at ached certification. In additior; you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you co ahead with your project. If sou do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, ycru naay ask for an ad judicatory 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27511-744.7. This certification and its cond_tions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearinla. TNT letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John. Dorney at 919-733-1786. Attachment 6mcereiy, ton Ho I r- P cc: s+rilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office 'Wilmington DEM Regional Office hir. John Domey Central Files Chip Jackson; Land Management Group 95519.1tr P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-73-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% racycled 100% post-consumer paper RECEIVED JUN 2 1 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES . .,^jj ® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391 Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Water Quality Planning Section Division of Environmental Management FROM: Richard B. Hamilton P&*Ag, t i?4? Assistant Director DATE: June 15, 1995 SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality Certification Review for Mr. Charles Prichard's Proposed Construction of a Warmwater Fish Pond in 404 Wetlands Adjacent to Little Caw- Caw Swamp, near Thomasboro Crossroads, Brunswick County, North Carolina, DEM ID: No. 95519. Staff biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have completed a review of the proposed project and evaluated possible impacts on fisheries, wildlife, and wetland resources in the project area. An on-site investigation was made on June 13, 1995. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), Section 401-b of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as amended), and North Carolina General Statutes (G. S. 113-131 et seq.). Mr. Charles Prichard is requesting permit authorization to place fill material in 404 wetlands adjacent to Little Caw-Caw Swamp for construction of a warmwater fish pond. Placement of the fill material and excavation associated with the project will result in the unavoidable loss of 3.79 ac of 404 bottomland hardwood wetlands. The pond will be used primarily for commercial and recreational fishing purposes. The project area consists primarily of farm land, interspersed with hardwood uplands and 404 jurisdictional wetlands. These wetlands provide numerous functions which benefit the public as well as fish and wildlife. These functions include retention and purification of stormwater runoff and provision of valuable habitat for numerous species of fish and wildlife. These wetlands play a major role in the overall biological productivity of adjacent waters. Due to the direct, unmitigated loss of wildlife habitat and stormwater retention capacity associated with these wetlands, we find the proposal inconsistent with our Policies and Guidelines for Conservation of Wetlands and Aquatic Habitat. It is the policy of this agency to DEM ID: 95519 2 June 15, 1995 oppose projects which "displace, damage, or modify wetland values and functions". Therefore, we request that a 401 Water Quality Certification not be issued for this project. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this 401 Water Quality Certification Application. If we can provide further assistance, please contact District 4 Fisheries Biologist, Keith W. Ashley, at 910-866-4250. KA/fin cc: Honorable Ted B. Lockerman Honorable John E. Pechmann Honorable Junior Winford Dew Bennett Wynne, Coastal Fisheries Coordinator William Wescott, Coastal Habitat Coordinator Keith W. Ashley, District 4 Fisheries Biologist Tom Padgett, District 4 Wildlife Biologist 5WMA, J?nc. RECEIVED &UWWftMCnAd &W4w&a1n& MAY 2 21995 god C Coro 2522 FtqVIRONVENTAL SCIENCES f` Vdminftm, J WA%6okna 28402 r'el 910-452-0001 Y.Y g . -T..y mean A Office 96A 9V 99t9". 'aaeioan 5805 96*4&W & Awsm waminyka'M 2&W3 May 17, 1995 John Dorney Water Quality Planning Div. of Env. Management 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, N.C. 27607 Dear John; Enclosed is a Nationwide 26 Permit request by Charles Prichard of Fleetwood, N.C. for 3.79 acres of wetland impact. Aquacultural activities are planned for the proposed pond to provide cultured fish for restocking in ponds in nearby areas of Brunswick County. Total pond size will not exceed five acres including berm areas. Total waterbody size will be 4.6 acres. A pond of 4.5 to 5 acres is needed to justify the expence of setting up this type of aquacultural operation. Anything smaller cannot economically justify the expence of pond construction, well installation, and personnel needed to maintain the operation. Mr. Prichard plans to maintain 5000-6000 fish within this pond while growing from fingerling to adult size before transferring to other ponds. Thank you for your timely response and should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. S' cer ly, Chi.p Ja son Environmental Specialist Enclosure: 7 copies of application cc: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Micheal Hosey, C.O.E. National Marine Fisheries Janet Russell, CAMA ?55q DEM ID: ACTION ID: Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide" Nationwide Permit #) : NWP 26 JOINT FORM FOR Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Telephone: 910-251-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMEN NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIR AND NATURAL RESOURCES P.O. BOX 29535 RALEIGH, NC 27626-053 Telephone:(919)-733-50 MAY 2 , I99?i ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS Or SEVEN(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AM PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owners Name: Charles Prichard 2. Owners Address: Rt. Box 124-A. Fleetwood, N.C. 28626 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): 910-877-5310 4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number: Chin Jackson c/o Land Management Group, Inc. P.O. Box 2522 Wilmin on, NC 28402 910-452-0001 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Brunswick Nearest Town or City: Thomasboro Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.) _Tract is located off of HWY 17. From Thomasboro Crossroads, the tract is located on the northbound lane of HWY 17, approximately 200 yards from Thomasboro Crossroads. The tract is located behind a tract adjacent to HWY 17. While in northbound lane of HWY 17. turn right into driveway for large w ite wooden two st_ yhouse, Subject act is located gLthe end of this driveway. 6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Little Caw-Caw 7. River Basin: Waccamaw River 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout,SA,HQW,ORW,WSI,or WSII? YES[ ] NO[X] 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [X] If yes, explain. 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 6.55 acres 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project: Filled: .39 acres (berm area) Drained: none Excavated/Flooded: 3.40 acres pond area) Total Impacted: 3.79 acres 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Applicant proposes to impact 3.79 acres of wetlands. The proposed pond area will include 3.4 acres of excavation with .39 acres of berm area to be created around the pond edge for pond maintenance and aauaculteral activities. Total proposed pond area will be 5.0 acres (including berms) which includes removing .76 acres of existing uBRlands and incorporating two exil ing small pond areas totaling .45 acres. Pond depth will average 10-12 feet deep to rep vent emergent aquatic vegetation from becoming established and to contain a d= enough water column to prevent total pond impacts. The entire site has had all loblolly pines removed for timber. Some hardwoods remain on-site, however it 13. Purpose of proposed work: To rop vide a 5.0 acre pond area including berms for the R=ose of growing out 5000-6000 fish to supply to local oQ nds in the Brunswick Coun area. The cultured fish will be freshwater s ecies including Largemouth bass. cra pie, and catfish. Many of these fish are already stocked in a pond that needs thinning to prevent die-off from overcrowding. 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. Existing wetland conditions on-site prohibit construction of a pond of this size without excavation in wetland areas. Total tract acrea includes 8.1 acres of which 6.55 acres are .444 wetlands. The 1.55 cr g-fexisfiW uplands are oddly sh@Red nand rep sent a challenge ao for as useabili i,,a concerned-for -future housing oother uses requiring -more than .2 _.3 a res. These 404 wetlands are found above the headwaters point for this Hof the Little Caw-Caw which has been channelized by timber companies ,aff ecting the lydrologv in many areas including this site). 20+ years ago 15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X] NO [I RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 16. You we required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project: Have you done so? YES [X] NO [ ] RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 17. Additional information required by DEM: A. Wetland delineation may showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project. C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the delineation line. D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. E. What is land use of surrounding property? rural, undeveloped F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? on-site waste treatment Chip Jack or Date Environmental Specialist Amette Prichard Tract GROUP, INC. a Shallotte Township Vicinity Map Brunswick County, North-Carolina Gore Cem - ?. \ 0 Cedar Bay ° 30" • o • 36 r ? - - A 1 I 39 Q O ethel B _ C 44 42 ` JI l `n 1 'l' • 37 0 - • ( u _ •• , 1 0 0. 0 60 ...J• / Cawea . • = rr SITE -? o . _ ._ asaw Gfov? Ple? ?- • I - - -_ - ,_- -- y"-- - - _-- \ \J Pleasant CI 5 O u - 40 o V • 3y .,,.? tkYfJ fii P 0 ?o -. ?J --, 40- 43 53 Approximate Scale in Feet ¦?IwM?? 0 2000 4000 LAND MA AGEMENT Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township GROUP INC. d 7.5' U.S.G.S. Topographic Brunswick County Calabash Quad. Sheet 1990 0 2000 4000 . LAND MANAGEMENT Amette Prichard Tract GROUP INC. Shallotte Township ' ?R Brunswick County Soils Map Brunswick County Sheet # 14 1982 Soils Information Approximate Scale in Feet all; ? I z 9 gg a, d z?& ? n I m t „N L)I Yz 4i ay YYYY 311 1 1,1 1 ,1 wr z> 3? i i ! ,p 1 1 4 8p i z ? bb C8 i 6e 7 " b ? ¢ ??? a t Dcl D] E i u9„ 6 $ ¢p $ gg 0 jj zz mu) 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - `s 1 R W 1 1 ?? 1 R ? ? 5331 x ? R < F O ox R 3 Z Z?i 7 1 S + 6 1 r ? Q [t `y9 pit j?x gg ?? z• x LY pVd Y l?? ? 8 ? ? g r Y ff u ? ? sn U $ YS F°O$ =vk I 1 I I ----------- cn< ir' ---- --------------- I I 1 §? 1 i iz m ? R R K? <0 1 1 1 uj g U° 1 Of F-4 Q I ° _-' l Y ?3 . ? I l 1 R '' 1 i N u 1 1 Joo 1 ??u ? U s S cs^pa? a^aps?aq asRS???^R?ss cn,R4 € ?8?qz RlterdR"_'SAY£b??311f9b%Y°?1_:?R§89t5?Btiec? k.k?k8 aa:'sakAA:_??Aa3t3a331?'r ... . .... s 2Rgak°ck'e3£:§= . 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Surveyed 1-9-95 PROPOSED NWP 26 AREAS EXISTING 27 AC cn p Q N POND p ui co ?•a III g0 ? z> f UPLANDS REMOVED cr ? z d w 33 AC. co O a: \ w I I TO BE PLACED INTO POND AREA I \ 1 I 1 - " - " i 15' ROADIBERM TO BE PUT INTO PLACE FOR POND MAINTENANCE AND 'd 5.0 AC. IMPACT AREA FISH FEEDING, SAMPLING, E, V - 1.21 AC. EXISTING IMPACT 3.79 AC. NWP 26 IMPACT AREA _1 REMAINING WETLANDS TO BE PLACED UNDER RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Approximate Scale in Feet M 0 100 200 LAND MANAGEMENT AQUA_CULTU_ RAL POND Arnette Prichard Tract GROUP INC. Shailotte Township dR Proposed NWP 26 Site Brunswick County Plan POND AREA UPLANDSIBERM AREA ? f CONSERVATION AREA ?ximate Scale in Feet 100 200 Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township Brunswick County 1-1%11%W 9r1ff%1'vr%%a ?....? . AQUACULTURAL POND GROUP, INC. Proposed NWP 26 Finished Site Plan LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) WETLAND 13- 1 of 9 Project/Site: Prichard Tract Date: Jan. 9,95 Applicant/Owner: Charles Prichard County: Brunswick Investigator: Chip Jackson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ® Community ID: Wetland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes 60 Transect ID: - Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes N Plot ID: - (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Water Oak Tree FAC 9. Gordonia Shrub FAC 2. Green Ash Tree FACW 10. Netted chain fern G. Cover OBL 3. Sweet bay Tree FACW+ 11. Cinnamon fern G. Cover OBL 4. Sweet gum Tree FAC+ 12. Royal fern G. Cover OBL 5. Red maple Tree OBL 13. Lizardtail G. Cover OBL 6. Swamp Chesnut Tree FACW 14. Catbrier W. Vine FAC 7. Red bay Shrub FACW 15. Smilax W. Vine FAC 8. Fettabush Shrub FACW 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC o (excluding FAC-) Remarks: 1HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Primary Indicators Stream,Lake, or Tide Gauge Inundated X Aerial Photographs Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Other _ Water Marks No Recorded Da ta Available X Drift Lines Sediment Deposits - X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Feld Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches Depth of Surface Water: -- (in.) X Water-Stained Leaves X Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: <12 (in.) _FAC-Neutral Test -Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: <12 (in.) Remarks: CAII C Drn,inn+/Sites Drinhn.d Tr.^+ Pane 9 of 9 Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Griffon fine sandy loam Drainage Class: 4 Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Ochraqualfs Confirm Mapped Type? . Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Abundance, Contrast Structure, etc. fine sandy loam, friable 0-6 AP 10YR 4/2 - weak med. gran. struc. fine sandy loam, friable 6-17 E 10YR 5/2 few fine distinct(10YR 6/6) weak med. ran. struc. sandy clay loam, friable 17 - 26 BTG1 10YR 6/2 few fine distinct(10YR 7/6) suban ular block struc. sandy clay loam, friable 26 - 33 BTG2 10YR 5/2 few fine distinct(10YR 5/8) weak suban . block struc. Hydric soil indicators; Histosol Concretions _ Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer i n Sandy Soils _ Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed on Local Hydric Soils List _,K _Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION (cir le ) Hydrophytic Veg. Pres.? Ye No (circle) Wetland Hydrology Pres.? No Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Wetland line flagged in pink/black ribbon. Approved by HOUSACE 3/92 Applicant/owner; Charles Prichard Land Management Group, Inc. Rt.1 Box 124-A Post Office Box 2522 Fleetwood, NC 28626 Wilmington, N.C. C. 28402 910-452-0001 LAND MAIViAGEMENT GROUP, INC. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION UPLAND (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Pan& i of 9 Project/Site: Prichard Tract Date: Jan. 9,95 Applicant/Owner: Charles Prichard County: Brunswick Investigator: Chip Jackson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es - Community ID: Upland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes GO ) Transect ID: - Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: - (if needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Loblolly Pine Tree FAC 9. Redcedar Tree FAC 2. Live Oak Tree FACU 10. Sassafras Shrub FACU 3. American beech Tree FACU 11. Wild Grape W.Vine FAC 4. Hickory Tree FACU 12. Smilax W.Vine FAC 5. Black Cherry Tree FACU 13. Bracken Fern G, Cover FACU 6. Waxmyrtle Shrub FAC 14. 7. Yaupon Shrub FAC 15. 8. American Holly Shrub FAC 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 55 percent Remarks: 1HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Primary Indicators _Stream,Lake, or Tide Gauge Inundated X Aerial Photographs Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Other Water Marks _ No Recorded Data Available Drift Lines -Sediment Deposits -Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Feld Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches Depth of Surface Water: - (in.) Water-Stained Leaves -Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test -Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: >12 (in.) Remarks: No hydrophytic vegetation observed in upland areas. SOILS a..,ie.:+is?*e• Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: - Two Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudults Confirm Mapped Type?, Ye No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. very friable; weak 0-8 Ap 10yr 5/2 - med. granular structure common medium faint friable; weak fine sub- 8-20 Bti 10yr 5/4 7.5YR 5/8 angular block structure common medium distinct friable; weak fine sub- 20 - 32 Bt2 10YR 5/4 10YR 6/1; 7.5YR 5/8 angular block structure common medium distinct (10YR 5/6) friable; weak fine sub- 32 - 41 Btg1 10YR 6/2 few fine prom inant (10YR 4/8) angular block structure Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions _Histic Epipedon -High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hydric Soils List -Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No hydric soil indicators observed in upland areas. Upland areas are old field sites. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes 60 (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes 0 Hydric Soils Present? Yes N Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Wetland line flagged in pink/black ribbon. Approved by HQUSACE 3/92 Applicant/owner: Charles Prichard Land Management Group, Inc. Rt. 1 Box 124-A Post Office Box 2522 Fleetwood, NC 28626 Wilmington, N.C. 28402 910-452-0001 Azad a(MMOOMORe 50094 Aw. (yMllf?%lQf? gag ?. Uwkw mum Pik -MW 99goo w .49016= Y W-tX-Wb? . i ,M%rcA .,AIL.Mj. jfi-? 1\We, the undersigned, hearty authorize Land Management Group, Inc.•as agents for 404 wetlands permit work on the property listed in the enclosed permit application. Land Management Group, ,InC.•ahouid be contacted with any questions regarding this permit application. Signed Date 4•- / ?- 9S' • ? F + f -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Michael Hosey, Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone (910) 251-4441. Enclosure Copies Furnished (without enclosure): Mr. Steve Benton North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 /Ir. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Mr. Ed Brooks Wilmington Regional Office North Carolina Division of Coastal Management 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Sincerely, G. Wayne Wright Chief, Regulatory Branch r .'f--- _ ;,.. ,? g.. T, ....?i ? i. •?.? i,i??.{ }'?i ;?_?...7 .{. .._ °.? .+ . ?'v' Vii: i__ ?. ? .. a i -. ' ? ? t _ } ?.. { ?: 1 T . 7 T, irfj 1 4„'+ T T, It"s I.j 7 7 ^:11 v-, J .,{._ J '.'\: OK = . al, %.._A H. j VUETLA D RATING WORKSHEET F? ? ?s J 41 Project name (eIc Dearest road County ??R-mss, c,? Wetland area acres Wetland width 10 C, feet Name of evaluator ----Date , -t-n f? laud use- Ad" ?'???tl?Ild IC)Cu?rOIl - ' mice U-psteam, upslope; 1/2 _ 01 D C) 1 17 OF rc <ius k 1 'on peer ?ni stT't-` T?_ ' I-D . for6ste /n-'u ?Fa %-gi Qr 01 IItE ?1?? i;? I < < < r su} J ?? a r v agr` uitu ithirr - t r e r : it, c S6 ? irnpeivic's s;te ? s - r Do I as _t %,e?-,etation ' ?J,- f73I rli and ?4 tI 2S s jF r .t?e?nt_„l??l Tl) T-1 11- v6rai 1i, faut OrS se"son'alk,, }? r1 tom' C i fl}t ? 3nterml _t-r-?, O ,, ci 0 rIo evidenC- o o) )-?) r Wetland type (select one)* ? Bottomland hardwood forest ? Pine savanna ? Headwater forest ? Freshwater marsh /f ? B 3 C3 Swamp forest en og ? Wet f[at ? Ephemeral wetland ? Pocosin ? Carolina ay ? Bog forest [Other "The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or seam channels weight F, 00 x 4 Water storage ' . Wetland Score Q Bank/Shoreline stabilization x 4.00 Pollutant removal U x 5.00 = s Wildlife habitat x 2.00 ' Aquatic life value = 4 x 4.00 / ! ' Recreation/Education ? x 1.00 - ' 'Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10% nonpoint disturbance within 1 /2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius ; ..!!/JJ/!!J!!!.!!J!!!!J/!/.!!!.!!!!!!Jll.iJ!!!J!!!J!!JJ!!lJJIJJ! !!/!!!.J!!!!JJ!!!!J!/!!.!J!!!.!!J!lIJJJ!/!!!!!!!!!.!.!ll...!!J/!!!.-ll...!!.! 57 „11 IVMaTtl51V ? Hydrologically isolated . -----a•--••? w.n.ca,acv 1 t I t Wetland type (select one) ? S Ga" Other kJP ?x? S? uv., • wamp forest ? ? Shoreline • • Bottomland hardwood forest ? Q Brackish marsh ° • ? Carolina bay ? Pocosin ? Freshwater marsh ° • • ? Pine savannah ? Bog/Fen ? e ° • ? Wet flat Ephemeral wetland • • The rating system cannot be applied to salt marshes • . Water storage Bank/Shoreline stabilization Pollutant removal - x 4.00 - Sensitive watershed .. Travel corridor K x 1.50 ..... Welland score Tillie] :4 ! Project name Nearest road- AIL n CountyQWetland area-- acres Wetla v U fey Name of evaluator ?2? SUr- Date r -t °l5 51?=j DE4 ID: /C ACTION ID: Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #) : NWP 26 JOINT FORM FOR Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER CORPS OF.ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Telephone: 910-251-4511 WATER QUALITY PLANNING DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONM AND NATURAL. RESOURCES P.O. BOX 29535 RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535 Telephone:(919)-733-5083 ONE (1)' COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF SEVEN(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ZNVIROM42NTAL bOMA PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owners Name: Charles Prichard 2. Owners Address: Rt. Box 124-A. Fleetwood. N.C. 28626 3. Owners Phone Number (Home): - (Work): 910-877-5310 4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number: Chin Jackson c/o Land Management Grou Inc. P.O. Box 2522 Wilmin on, NC 28402 910-452-0001 5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Brunswick Nearest Town or City: Thomasboro Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.) _Tract is located off of HWY 17. From Thomasboro Crossroads, the tract is located on the northbound lane of HWY 17, approximately 200 Yards from Thomasboro Crossroads. The tract is located behind a tract adjacent to HWY 17. While in northbound lane of HWY 17?turn right into driveway for larue white wooden two st_rMhouse. Subject tract is located at the end of this driveway. 6. Name of Closest Stream/River: Little Caw-Caw 7. River Basin: Waccamaw River 8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout,SA,HQW,ORW,WSI,or WSII? YES[ ] NO[X] 9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO [X] If yes, explain. 10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site: 6.55 acres 11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project: Filled: .39 acres (berm area) Drained: none Excavated/Flooded: 3.40 acres pond area) Total Impacted: 3.79 acres d t fi MAY 2 2 X96 !J ?i 12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): Applicant proposes to impact 3.79 acres of wetlands. The proposed pond area will include 3.4 acres of excavation with .39 acres of berm area to be created around the and edge for pond maintenance and aguaculteral activities. Total proposed pond area will be 5.0 acres (including berms) which includes removing .76 acres of existing uplands and incorporating two existing small pond areas totaling .45 acres. Pond depth ? ?_ , ? crape 10-12 feet &Mto rep vent emergent aquatic vegetation frombecoming established and to contain a d& enough water column to rea vent total and temperatures from becoming too high in summer months. Water supply will consist of well water provided from an well. A restrictive covenant will be R laced on the remaining 2.31 acres of wetlands to prevent future impacts. The entire site has had all loblolly ip nes removed for timber. Some hardwoods remain on-site, however it 13. Purpose of proposed work: To rovide a 5.0 acre pond area including berms for the purpose of rowing out 5000-6000 fish to s=ly to local op nds in the Brunswick Coun area. The cultured fish will be freshwater species including Larucmouth ass crappie, and catfish. Many of these fish are alrcady stocked in a pond the needs thinning to rep vent die-off from overcrowding. 14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. Existing wetland conditions on-site prohibit construction of a pond of this size without excavation in wetland areas. Total tract acreage includes 8.1 acres of which 6.55 acres are 404 wetlands. The 1.55 acres of existing _uplands are oddly shaped and present a challenge so for as use ili is concerned for future housing or other uses regairing more than .2 - .3 acres. These 404 wetlands are found above the headwaters point for this part of the Little Caw-Caw which has been channelized by timber companies 20+ years aggo. affecting the hydrology in many areas includingthis site). 15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [X] NO [ ] RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project: Have you done so? YES [X] NO [ ] RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. 17. Additional information required by DEM: A. Wetland delineation may showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property. B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project. C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the delineation line. D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy. E. What is land use of surrounding property? rural, undeveloped F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? on-site waste treatment Chip `Jackko Date Environmental Specialist Amette Prichard Tract GROUP, INC. Shailotte Township Brunswick County, North-Carolina Vicinity Map Gore Cem ' ? I - ?? I ? o d I . Cedar Bay ? i j30) .o 0 36. 1 04 \ th l B \ P ? 44 \ S 4 2 U l 10 C • 37- ?.• • O ram,„ o .. - SITE Caw ca .. 1 Pleasant Grovel ?_ _ _ -- L s _-----, --?--- _ - Pleasant 4 ao ° -? -_` .• I . \ - 53 Approximate Scale in feet 0 2000 4000 MA AGEME T LAND Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township GROUP INC. P"If 7.5' U.S.G.S. Topographic Brunswick County Calabash Quad. Sheet 1990 0 2000 4000 Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township Brunswick County GROUP, INC. - Brunswick County Soils Map Sheet # 14 1982 Soils Information Approximate Scale in Feet r '.i a? ?% rl ? xg ? ??4;a m ?? ? ? n N„ O ?Ei is 3 $ypyj W E s° (AW 3's4 a A S $p? 5 Z? a S i$ rF aa7L8 s m? x ?? E y?r R ° a g ???? 7 L rg ?? 1' fi ? = kd ? ILA ?a ° `? _? :g 2$s I $ cd. az psi ?s °€e a (a CA __ "°a a U $ Z?? ?o? ??8 =V8k' I I I I I 1 ?? 1 ?a s ?? 1 1. x ? R 1 ??' 1' A ° w. ro en 1 a?? 1 n ? J° n,.? 1 1 Ba 1 ? ? Pi??1 R R R ?Qe 1 W =o,° 1 Q Z6 '`? L_ Z Fk' 1 °5ax R 7 s ??" Qa? 1 1 L aS° 1 ZZ?z :1 an sni 1 '! ?iLJ v ??? 1 V2 ? I i 9i xJ - ??? I Q sn° ? I C='J ? W?u j _ oA?-?? 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PAGE 838 r 1 1 1 ! ? r 1 ! ? r 1 1 ? r 404 1 Approximate Scale in Feet IP 10 100 200 Amette Prichard Tract GROUP, INC. Shallotte Township 404 Wetlands Survey Brunswick County Info. from Brunswick Surveying, Inc. Surveyed 1-9-95 PROPOSED NWP 26 AREAS UPLAND EXISTING 27 AC. POND UPLANDS REMOVED .33 AC. --' 15'ACCESS N co C C R a W ? D X z W ? TO BE PLACED INTO POND AREA 15' ROADIBERM TO BE .PUT INTO PLACE FOR POND MAINTENANCE AND 'd 5.0 AC. IMPACT AREA FISH FEEDING, SAMPLING, E' r - 1.21 AC. EXISTING IMPACT 3.79 AC. NWP 26 IMPACT AREA J REMAINING WETLANDS TO BE PLACED UNDER RESTRICTIVE COVENANT Approximate Scale In Feet 0 100 200 Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township Brunswick County . PIL I TGROUP, MANAGEMENT gQUACULTURAL POND INC. --- -- -- - - - a Proposed NWP 26 IT Site Plan POND AREA UPLANDSIBERM AREA CONSERVATION AREA iximate Scale in Feet 100 200 Amette Prichard Tract Shallotte Township Brunswick County AQUACULTURAL POND GROUP, INC. lk Proposed NWP 26 Finished Site Plan LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. - DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation, Manual) WETLAND 0--- 1 -f 7 Project/Site: Prichard Tract Date: Jan. 9,95 Applicant/Owner: Charles Prichard County: Brunswick Investigator: Chip Jackson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ® Community ID: Wetland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes GO Transect 1D: - Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes N Plot ID: - (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Water Oak Tree FAC 9. Gordonia Shrub FAC 2. Green Ash Tree FACW 10. Netted chain fern G. Cover OBL 3. Sweet bay Tree FACW+ 11. Cinnamon fern G. Cover OBL 4. Sweet gum Tree FAC+ 12. Royal fern G. Cover OBL 5. Red maple Tree OBL 13. Lizardtail G. Cover OBL 6. Swamp Chesnut Tree FACW 14. Catbrier W. Vine FAC 7. Red bay Shrub FACW 15. Smilax W. Vine FAC 8. Fettabush Shrub FACW 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC a (excluding FAC-) 60 1? Remarks: HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Primary Indicators Stream,Lake, or Tide Gauge Inundated X Aerial Photographs Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Other Water Marks No Recorded Data Available X Drift Lines Sediment Deposits _A _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches Depth of Surface Water: - (in.) X Water-Stained Leaves X Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: <12 (in.) _FAC-Neutral Test _Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: <12 (in.) Remarks: CAII R Prniant/Cita• - Prinharrl Trs,nt - - pstna 9 of 9 Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Grifton fine sandy loam Drainage Class: 4 Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Ochraqualfs Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Abundance, Contrast Structure, etc. fine sandy loam, friable 0-6 AP 10YR 4/2 - weak med. ran. struc. fine sandy loam, friable 6-17 E 10YR 5/2 few fine distinct(10YR 6/6) weak med. ran. strut. sandy clay loam, friable 17 - 26 BTG1 10YR 6/2 few fine distinct(10YR 7/6) suban ular block struc. sandy clay loam, friable 26 - 33 BTG2 10YR 5/2 few fine distinct(10YR 5/8) weak suban . block struc. Hydric soil indicators; Histosol Concretions _ Histic Epipedon - High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime X Listed on local Hydric Soils List X Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLAND DETERMINATION (cir le ) Hydrophytic Veg. Pres.? CUP No (circle) Wetland Hydrology Pres No Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Wetland line flagged in pink/black ribbon. Approved by Q SACE 3/92 Applicant/owner; Charles Prichard Land Management Group, Inc. Rt. 1 Box 124-A Post Office Box 2522 Fleetwood, NC 28626 Wilmington, N.C. C. 28402 910-452-0001 LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION UPLAND (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Paae 1 of 2 Project/Site: Prichard Tract Date: Jan. 9,95 Applicant/Owner: Charles Prichard County: Brunswick Investigator: Chip Jackson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? es Community ID: Upland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes ? Transect ID: - Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID: - (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Loblolly Pine Tree FAC 9. Redcedar Tree FAC 2. Live Oak Tree FACU 10. Sassafras Shrub FACU 3. American beech Tree FACU 11. Wild Grape W.Vine FAC 4. Hickory Tree FACU 12. Smilax W.Vine FAC 5. Black Cherry Tree FACU 13. Bracken Fern G, Cover FACU 6. Waxmyrtle Shrub FAC 14. 7. Yaupon Shrub FAC 15. 8. American Holly Shrub FAC 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-) 55 percent Remarks: 1 11 H1HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators: X Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Primary Indicators Stream,Lake, or Tide Gauge - Inundated Aerial Photographs R -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Other Water Marks No Recorded Data Available - -Drift Lines -Sediment Deposits -Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Feld Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 inches Depth of Surface Water: - (in.) Water-Stained Leaves -Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) _FAC-Neutral Test _Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 12 (in.) Remarks: No hydrophytic vegetation observed in upland areas. Snit c Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Goldsboro fine sandy loam Drainage Class: Two Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Paleudults Confirm Mapped Type? Ye No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. very friable; weak 0-8 Ap 10yr 5/2 - med. granular structure common medium faint friable; weak fine sub- 8-20 Bti 10yr 5/4 7.5YR 5/8 angular block structure common medium distinct friable; weak fine sub- 20 - 32 Bt2 10YR 5/4 10YR 6/1; 7.5YR 5/8 angular block structure common medium distinct (10YR 5/6) friable; weak fine sub- 32-41 Btg1 10YR 6/2 few fine prom inant (10YR 4/8) angular block structure Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon - -High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils _Suffidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hydric Soils List -Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List _Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No hydric soil indicators observed in upland areas. Upland areas are old field sites. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes (Circle) (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes o Hydric Soils Present? Yes N Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: Wetland line flagged in pink/black ribbon. Approved by HOUSACE 3/92 Applicant/owner: Charles Prichard Land Management Group, Inc. Rt. 1 Box 124-A Post Office Box 2522 Fleetwood, NC 28626 Wilmington, N.C. 28402 910-452-0001 s E 9?iri?ir?.A?r/?? . sae ? s?r?-t?vaa A* 9?iry??i?b??../nrr. A NA ADM i IWO, the undersigned, hearby authorize Land Management Group, Inc-as agents for 404 wetlands permit work on the property listed in the enclosed permit appliuation. Land Management Group, Inc,-Shcuid be contacted with any questions regarding this permit application. Signed Date .4--, /7- 5uro, Sta.te'of North Carolina Department of Environment, 'Ir Health andNatural Resources ; Wilmington Regional" Office ivtsioiI of Coastal Management f" t dames''"B. Hunt, Jr., Governor E'----? (1 Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary t Roger N. Schecter, Director July 14, 1995 . !` Mr. Charles Pritchard k -- r Rt. Box 124-A Fleetwood, NC 28626 RE: Nationwide Permit Application/3.79 Acres To Build Pond Off of Highway 17 Near Thomasboro Crossroads/Brunswick County Dear Mr. Pritchard: The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has reviewed the above-referenced application for a Nationwide Permit dated May 19, 1995 pursuant to Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended. Based upon our review, we have determined that the proposed activity is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program provided the following conditions are met: 1. The activity described in the above-referenced application qualifies to receive one of the Nation- wide Permits described in 33 CFR Part 330 with the exception of Numbers 17, 21, 24, and 34 which were found inconsistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program. 2. A 401 Water Quality Certification is received, where required, from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management. This letter does not relieve you of the responsibility to insure that all other State authorization and/or permit requirements are met prior to implementation of the project. Please feel free to contact me at (910) 395-3900 if you have any questions or need further assistance. Sincerely, C. Robert Stroud, Jr. ' District Manager cc: Preston P. Pate, Jr., DCM Steve Benton, Consistency Coordinator David Franklin/Wilmington District COE 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer