Any applicant for a federal license or permit to conduct an activity that might result in a discharge into navigable waters, in accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1977 (PL95-217), also must apply for and obtain certification from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation that the discharge will comply with the CWA, the Alaska Water Quality Standards, and other applicable State laws.

Notice is hereby given that a request for a CWA §401 Water Quality Certification of a Department of the Army Permit application, Corps of Engineers’ Reference Number POA-2019-00066, Gastineau Channel, has been received for the discharge of dredged and/or fill materials into waters of the United States (WOUS), including wetlands, as described below, and shown on the enclosed project figures/drawings. The public notice and related project figures/drawings are also accessible from the DEC website at http://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/.

Any person desiring to comment on the project with respect to water quality, may submit comments electronically via the DEC public notice site (preferred method) at https://water.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=5Fc3s  

Alternatively, you may direct written comments or requests for public hearing via email or mail to the address listed above by the Public Notice (PN) expiration date. All comments submitted via mail or email should include the PN reference number listed above in the subject heading. Mailed comments must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice.

Applicant: Chilkat Vistas LLC, 6000 Thane Road Juneau Alaska 99801, Michael Heumann, Owner, (971) 261-8014, chilkatvistas@gmail.com

Project Name: ChilKat Vistas Phase 2

Location: The proposed activity is located within Section 34, T. 40 S., R. 66 E.; Latitude 58.356566° N., Longitude -134.488419° W.; in Juneau, Alaska.

Purpose: The applicant’s stated purpose is to subdivide a large tract to provide small single family residential lots and multi-family lots to help meet the current need for housing.

Project Description:  The Corps of Engineers approved the discharge of fill material into 2.21 acres of forested wetlands and the re-routing of 837-linear feet of stream to facilitate the construction of the Chilkat Vistas Phase 1 residential subdivision in 2019. This is the first modification to the original permit. This project will complete construction of the Hillcrest Avenue extension and Hooter lane, as well as provide a roadway connection point to the uplands found in the Northern portion of the tract. This phase of the project includes 15 single family lots and a large multi-family lot which could contain up to 35 units or up to 70 efficiency units. The applicant proposes placement of approximately 1,378 cubic yards (CY) of material into 0.39 acres of WOUS, including wetlands, to construct residential lots to include access roads, utilities, and access to future development.  

After reviewing the application, the Department may certify there is reasonable assurance the activity, and any discharge that might result, will comply with the CWA, the Alaska Water Quality Standards, and other applicable State laws. The Department also may deny or waive certification.

The permit application and associated documents are available for review. For inquires or to request copies of the documents, contact dec-401cert@alaska.gov, or call 907-269-6285.

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The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact ADA Coordinator Brian Blessington at 907-269-6272 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 5 days of the expiration date of this public notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.