HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191305 Ver 1_USACE NOTIFICATION OF JD_20190927U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID: SAW -2019-01047 County: Macon U.S.G.S. Quad: Highlands
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: The Broadway Group, LLC / Attu.: Bob Broadway
Address: 216 West Side Square
Huntsville, NC 35801
Telephone Number: 256-533-7287
Size (acres): 2.24 Nearest Town: Highlands
Nearest Waterway: UTs Big Creek Coordinates: 35.08730 N, 83.17462 W
River Basin/ HUC: Upper Little Tennessee
Location description: The site is located on a tract of land (PIN 7551-12-5837) at the west corner of Cashiers Road
(U.S. Highway 64) and Cherrywood Drive in Highlands Macon County North Carolina
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
X There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands, have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently
accurate and reliable. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation
requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat
all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an
appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
_ There are wetlands on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the
waters, including wetlands, have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be
used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely
an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction overall of the waters, including wetlands, at the project area,
which is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have
the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the
Corps.
B. Approved Determination
There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33
USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
We recommend you have the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to
accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation
that can be verified by the Corps.
The waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. If you wish to have the delineation surveyed, the Corps can review and verify the survey upon
completion. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA and/or RHA
jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
_ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management to determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,
construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the
Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If
you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact David Brown at
828-271-7980, ext. 4232 or david.w.brown@usace.army.mil.
C. Basis for Determination:
See attached preliminary jurisdictional determination form.
D. Remarks:
The potential waters of the U.S., at this site, were -verified on-site by the Corps on August 21, 2019, and are as
approximately depicted on the attached Jurisdictional Determination Map, Sheet 1/1, (dated August 28, 2019) submitted
by ARC Environmental, Inc. and Brushy Creek Environmental Consulting, Inc.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate
participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the
Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to
this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you
will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal
this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria
for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the
NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by, N/A (Preliminary -JD).
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.
Corps Regulatory Offioi\l:
David Brown
Issue Date of JD: September 9, 2019 Expiration Date: N/A Preliminary JD
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue
to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
h!W:Hcon?smapu.usace.anny.mil/cm apex/Vp=136:4:0.
Copy furnished:
Cashiers Road, LLC, P.O. Box 77088, Atlanta, GA 30357
ARC Environmental, Inc., Michelle Campbell, P.O. Box 190, Brownsboro, AL 35741
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E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the preliminary JD.
The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps
district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
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REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the record
of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to clarify the
administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may
provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
POINT Opt FORQUESTIWNW— R INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: David Brown
CESAD-PDO
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
828-271-7980, ext. 4232
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: (404) 562-5137
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunity to participate in all site investigations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn.: David Brown, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington,
North Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: (404) 562-5137
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) FORM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JD: September 9, 2019
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD: .
The Broadway Group, LLC / Attn.: Bob Broadway
216 West Side Square
Huntsville, NC 35801
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
CESAW-RG-A, SAW -2019-01047, Broadway Group Cherrywood Drive Highlands Site
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The site is located on a tract of land (PIN 7551-12-5837) at the west comer of Cashiers Road (U.S. Highway 64) and
Cherrywood Drive in Highlands, Macon County, North Carolina.
State: NC County/parish/borough: Macon City: Highlands
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): 35.08730 N, 83.17462 W
Universal Transverse Mercator: N/A
Name of nearestwaterbody: UTs Big Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
M Office (Desk) Determination. Date: September 9, 2019
91 Field Determination. Date(s): August 21, 2019
Use the table below to document aquatic resources and/or aquatic resources at different sites
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION
1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an
approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the
various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General
Centered Coordinates.
Estimated Amount of
Geographic
Site Number
(decimal degrees)
Aquatic Resource in
Type of Aquatic
Authority to Which
Review Area
Resources
Aquatic Resource
Latitude Longitude
(linear feet or acre)
"May Be" Subject
UT 1
(UT Big Creek)
35.08731
-83.17426
256 if
� Wetland
] Non -wetland Waters
Section 404
[f Section 10/404
UT 2
35.08717
-83.17502
238 If
Wetland
Section 404
(UT Big Creek)
Non -wetland Waters
] Section 10/404
WI
35.08721
-83.17499
0.025 ac
Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
[] Section 10/404
W2.
35.08739
-83.17475
0.029 ac
Wetland
Non -wetland Waters
Section 404
`[] Section 10/404
1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an
approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the
various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General
Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre- construction notification" (PCN),
or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant
has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the
permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make
an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to
request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that
basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation
being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual
permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit
authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with
all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps
has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit
authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or
undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD
constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that
activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any
administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in
any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will
be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed
pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to
make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the
review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD
finds that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be" navigable waters of the U.S.
on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
SUPPORTING DATA
Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply) - Checked items should be included in subject file.
Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items:
XJ Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of preliminary JD requester: ARC Environmental, Inc.Brushy
Creek Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of preliminary JD requester. ARC Environmental, Inc.Brushy Creek
Environmental Consulting, Inc.
® Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rational:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
USGS map(s). Cite scale & quad name: Highlands.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey.
Citation: Macon County, NC
❑ National wetlands inventory (NWI) map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) maps: Map No. 3700755100J,
effective date May 4, 2009.
1] 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
Photographs: ® Aerial (Name & Date): Google Earth Pro, Apr. 2018, Mar. 2018, Oct. 2015, Apr. 2014, Feb. 2012,.
May 2009, Jun. 2006, Mar. 1998, and Mar. 1995
or ® Other (Name & Date): SAW Regulatory Viewer 3DEPElevation Hillshade and DEM
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
ARC Environmental for
The Broadway Group