Trout Watershed Rivers Street Redevelop. and Stream Buffer Restor.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
M AY 15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(4) Water Quality Certification,
Notification of Work in Trout Watersheds,
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FORMi: Trou;tWS 11-2017
Notification of Work in Trout Watersheds Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
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Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 13 or General Permit (GP) number:
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Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
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No
1c.
Does the project meet all the Conditions of the applicable Water Quality
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El No
Certification
Please note that your project may be subject to the Sediment and Erosion Control Program and/or
Trout Buffers
implemented by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. Find more info at:
https://deq.nc.gov/abouVdivisions/energy-mineraI-Iand-resources/erosIon-sediment-control
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Rivers Street Redevelopment and Stream; Buffer Restoration
2b.
County:
Watauga
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Boone
3.
Owner Information
3a-
Name(s) an Recorded Deed:
Rivers Street Ventures, LLC.
3b,
Responsible Party (for LLC if
Mr. John Winkler
applicable):
3c.
Street address:
215 Boone Heights Drive, Suite 100
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City, state, zip:
Boone, NC 28607
3e. Telephone no.:
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828-262-3431
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Email address: .
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4.
Agent/Consultant Information
(if applicable)
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4a,
Name:
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Carrie Caviness, PhD
4b.
Business name
Interface Environmental Consulting, LLC.
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4c,
Telephone no,:
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4d,
Email address:
[e-mail]
B.
Project Information
1.
Property Identification
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Property identification no, (tax PIN or parcel ID): 2900787965000
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Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.2179,43
Longitude: -81,685739
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2.
Project Description

2a. Explain the purpose of the proposed project (continue on back):
The Project Site is located at 970 Rivers Street between Water and Depot Streets in downtown Boone, NC (Watauga Co.). The
Site is composed of one parcel currently owned by Rivers Street Ventures, LLC. and referenced by Parcel Identification
Number (PIN) 2900787965000, An aging commercial structure, currently occupied by the Cafe Portofino restaurant, is
proposed for demolition. (Appendix 1 — Site Map) The property owners propose redevelopment of the parcel with a smaller
commercial building adjacent to Rivers Street, Boone Creek and the "river right" (facing downstream) buffer is located along
the northern boundary of the parcel. The existing building is supported along its northern side by wooden and concrete
piers, located in the streambed and river right buffer: the building currently overhangs approximately 54 linear feet (If) of
Boone Creek. Following demolition of the existing structure, the entirety of Boone Creek at the Project Site will be
claylighted, and the river right buffer restored via natural channel design and reforestation,
2b. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Approximately 129,5 If of Boone Creek flows west to east through the Site. The stream exits a triple barrel culvert underneath an
existing parking lot and daylights briefly before flowing under the, existing structure for —541f, then claylighting again and
flowing east off site. Existing in -stream impacts include a sewer pipe servicing the existing structure that bisects the stream,
many aging concrete and wooden piers, and miscellaneous riprap and debris. The sewer pipe is located above the
streamb,ed and has artificially elevated stream water levels causing secondary flow through the debris field under the
structure, Removal of the sewer pipe and reconnection via Rivers Street will be coordinated with Robbie Jones JOB). See
Appendix 2 — Project Photosheets.
Following removal of the in -stream and buffer impacts (sewer line, piers, debris, bu!ilding), the streambank at the existing
structure will be stabilized with a single level of boulder toe, low slope streambanks, and a floodptain, bench to
accommodate storm flows. The existing and proposed cross-section (XSEC) is given in the plan set accompanying this
application, This XSEC is preliminary; a floodplain encroachment permit and accompanying no -rise analysis must be
performed and approved by the Town of Boone prior to finalization of construction plans. The entire buffer will be planted
with native riparian vegetation; the property owner is pursuing collaboration with the New River Conservancy via the
Riverbuilder Program to assist in funding reforestation,
Equipment proposed will include a small trachoe for installing boulder toe and sloping/benching. A skidsteer will be used for
movement of materials. Boone Creek will be pumped around during demolition and stabilization via a 6" pump or greater to
be determined by baseflow conditions and contractors best judgement.
C. Stream Impacts: Please list all proposed impacts to the stream
1 a, Stream Name: Boone Creek (10-1-4-4)
b. Type of impact
Average stream
Impact length
width (linear feet)
(linear feet)
Bank Stabilization Sloping and Revegetating
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54 Perm/30 Temp
El Bank Stabilization; Sloping and Riprap/Armoring
El Bank Stabilization Gabion Baskets / Retaining Wall
F1 A[Culvert Installation Culvert Diameter:
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1 c. Comments; Temporary impacts are related to clewatering. Both permanent and temporary impacts, were discussed in detail
with Ms. Amanda Jones (USAGE) and Seren Homer (NCDEQ) on March 30111, 2023. An approved Trout Buffer Waiver has
been obtained for this project via DEMLR Winston Salem,
Carrie Caviness, PhD
05/02/2023
Owner/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Owner/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the owner is
provided.)
For non -transportation projects send one (1) copy of the compieted application to DWR:

If sending via US Postal Service:
NCD\NR-4Q16kBuffer Permitting Branch
1617Mail Service Center
Raleigh, INIC27699-1617
NCDVVR-4Q18iBufferPermitting Branch
5l2N.Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC276Q4
For transportation projects send one (1) copy of the completed application to DWR:
If sending via US Postal Service:
OVVR-Transportation Permitting Branch
1617Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC27699-1G17
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx e,tc.):
DVVR'Transportation Permitting Branch
512N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC376U4