NCC230864_ESC Approval Submitted_20230330

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 16, 2022
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Lee's McRae College, Inc.
ATTN: Mr. Jon Kokos
P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
RE: Project Name: LEE'S MCRAE COLLEGE - HISTORIC COMMONS
Acres Approved: 4
Project ID: AVERY-2023-001
County: Avery
City: Banner Elk
Address: College Dr.
River Basin: Watauga
Stream Classification: Elk River - Class C, Trout
Submitted By: Civil Design Concepts - Mr. David Braun, P.E.
Date Received by LQS: October 18, 2022
Plan Type: Institutional
Dear Mr. Kokos,
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval with
Modifications. The Modifications Required for Approval are listed on the attached page.
This plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no land -
disturbing activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 413.0129.
As of April 1, 2019, all new construction activities are required to complete and submit an
electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI) form requesting a Certificate of Coverage (COC) under
the NCGO10000 Construction General Permit. After the form is reviewed and found to be
complete, you will receive a link with payment instructions for the $100 annual permit fee.
After the fee is received, you will receive the COC via email. You MUST obtain the COC prior
to commencement of any land disturbing activity. The eNOI form may be accessed at
deq.nc.gov/NCGO1. Please direct questions about the eNOI form to Paul Clark at
[e-mail]. If the owner/operator of this project changes in the future, the
new responsible party is required to apply for his/her own COC.
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Letter of Approval with Modification
Mr. Jon Kokos
November 16, 2022
Page 2 of 4
Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) and the NCG01 permit require that the following
documentation be kept on file at the job site:
1. The approved E&SC plan as well as any approved deviation.
2. The NCG01 permit and the COC, once it is received.
3. Records of inspections made during the previous 12 months.
Also, this letter gives the notice required by G.S. 113A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic
inspection to insure compliance with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance -oriented,
requiring protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following
the commencement of this project, it is determined that the erosion and sedimentation
control plan is inadequate to meet the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control
Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this office may require
revisions to the plan and implementation of the revisions to ensure compliance with the
Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal
and State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county
ordinances or rules may also apply to this land -disturbing activity. This approval does not
supersede any other permit or approval.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility Form, which you provided. This permit allows for a land -
disturbance, as called for on the application plan, not to exceed the approved acres.
Exceeding the acreage will be a violation of this permit and would require a revised plan
and additional application fee. You are requested to file an amended form if there is any
change in the information included on the form. In addition, it would be helpful if you
notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Fred Walker, PE
Engineer III
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources

Letter of Approval with Modification
Mr. Jon Kokos
November 16, 2022
Page 3 of 4
Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
NPDES NCG01 Fact Sheet
Modifications
ec: Mr. David Braun, P.E. ([e-mail])
Ms. Shawna Riddle - NCDEQ LQS (shawna.riddle@ncdenr,gov)
Mr. Landon Davidson, P.G. - NCDEQ DWR (landon.davidson ncdenr. ov)
Mr. Joey Winston -- NCDEQ DWR ([e-mail])
cc: Regional Office file

Letter of Approval with Modification
Mr. Jon Kokos
November 16, 2022
Page 4 of 4
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: LEE'S MCRAE COLLEGE - HISTORIC COMMONS
Project ID: AVERY-2023-001
County: Avery
For final plan approval please provide to this office the requested documents listed below.
1. Provide revised notarized Financial Responsibility/Ownership form with Parts A.9,
B.1, and B.2.(a) completed to match information on file with the N.C. Secretary of
State. {G.S.113A-54.1.(a)}
2. Show diversion outlets extending into the floor of the sediment basin onto an energy
dissipater. {G.S. 113A-57.3}
3. Due to proximity to receiving trout stream remove generic fertilizer rates and
instruct contractor to apply fertilizer per soil test recommendations. {G.S. 113A-
57.3}
4. Add elevation data to the proposed contour lines for the sediment basin. {G.S. 113A-
5 7.4}
S. Verify that existing stormwater pipe tying into Al has the capacity to convey the
designed runoff. {15A NCAC 04B .01O6(a)(4))
6. Revise construction sequence to include the following language: notify Asheville
Regional Office Land Quality Specialist instead of Banner Elk/Avery County; after
the drainage areas to the basins and traps have been permanently stabilized,
dewater the basins. Fill the basins using stockpiled soil and bring to finish grade in
compacted lifts. Smooth the basin sites to blend with the surrounding area,
ensuring the basin sites will not pond water, and immediately permanently
stabilize; dewatering operations must be discharged into adequate stilling basin or
comparable measure to prevent the discharge of sediment; inspect and cleanout SW
system before decommissioning sediment basin; site must be "storm ready" before
any extended breaks in construction activities including weekends. {15A NCAC
04B .0106(a)(3))
7. Provide verification that post -construction stormwater permitting has been
approved, applied for, or is not required for this project.
Ref: G.S.113A-54.1 through G.S. 113A-57
Sections 15A NCAC 04A.0101 through 15A NCAC 04E.0504
General Permit NCG 010000 NPDES for Construction Activities

CERTIFICATE OF PLAN APPROVAL
The posting -of this certificate certifies that an erosion and sedimentation control plan has been
approved for this ' proje; t by the .North. Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 1.13A — 5? (4) and 113A -- 54 (d) (4) and North
Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A, Chapter 4B.0107 (c). This certificate must be posted
at the primary entrance of the job site before construction begins and until establishment of
permanent groundcover as required by, North -Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15A,
Chapter 4B.012 7 (b).
Lee's McRae College -Historic Commons
Project Name and Location
November 16, 2022
Date of Plan Approval
Certificate of Coverage Number
Avery
AVERY-2023-001
Regional E4ineer