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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney, Supervisor
Wetlands/401 Water Quality Certification Unit
Division of Water Quality
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FROM: Danielle R Pen er, Piedmont Region Coordinator
I labitat Conservation Program
DATE: 9 October 2000
SUB.II?CT: Pre-construction Notification Application for Governor's Forest Subdivision,
Chatham County, North Carolina. DWQ ID: 001051
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the
subject pre-construction notification. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions
of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d), and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et
seq.).
Applicant proposes to impact 0.2415 acres and 558 linear feet of stream and wetlands
with culverts and fill for access roads, two storm water treatment basins, and lot fill on a 63-acre
tract of land for a residential development, Governor's Forest Subdivision. The stream that runs
through the project is a tributary to Morgan Creek and flows into Jordan Lake of the Cape Fear
River drainage basin.
We recommend that the following conditions be incorporated into the permit to reduce
impacts to 1-ish and wildlife resources.
Straightening and placing the stream in a pipe renders that segment devoid of lile and
may increase flows and flooding downstream. There are many lots proposed for this
subdivision, and according to the site map, lot numbers 4 and 5 will impact the stream
with lot fill. It does not appear that the applicant attempted to avoid or minimize impacts.
We request that lot numbers 4 and 5 either not be developed, be reduced in size, or that
an alternate lot configuration be designed, and that the stream be allowed to remain in its
natural channel. As a lesser-preferred alternative, reroute and reestablish the stream to
the edge of the proposed lots, utilizing bioengineering methods, rather than permanently
impacting stream channel.
Mai Iing Address: Division of Inland FIi II •rics • 1721 1V1aiI 5crvicc (;enter • Raleigh, NC 27699-1 72 1
Telcphonc: (1 9191 733-3633 cxt. 2 31 • I?at: (9191 715-7643
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Governor's Forest Subdivision
DWQ ID: 001051
2. Use bridges for all permanent roadway crossings of streams to eliminate the need to fill
and culvert. If culverts must be used, the culvert should be designed to allow for fish
passage. Generally, this means that the culvert or pipe invert is buried at least one foot
below the natural streambed. If multiple cells are required, the second and/or third cells
should be placed so that their bottoms are at stream bankfull stage (similar to Lyonsfield
design). This will allow sufficient water depth in the culvert or pipe during normal flows
to accommodate fish movements. If culverts are long, baffle systems are required to trap
gravel and provide resting areas for fish and other aquatic organisms. If multiple pipes or
cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be designed to remain dry during normal
flows to allow for wildlife passage. In addition, culverts or pipes should be situated so
that no channel realignment or widening is required. Widening of the stream channel at
the inlet or outlet of structures usually causes a decrease in water velocity causing
sediment deposition that will require future maintenance. Finally, riprap should not be
placed on the streambed.
A minimum 50-foot undisturbed, forested buffer should be maintained along all
intermittent streams and wetland areas, while a minimum 100-foot undisturbed, forested
buffer should be maintained along all perennial streams within the project area.
Maintaining undisturbed, forested buffers along these areas will minimize impacts to fish
and wildlife resources, water quality, aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the
project area, and help prevent the extirpation of endangered and threatened species. In
addition, wide riparian buffers are helpful in maintaining stability of stream banks and for
treatment of pollutants associated with urban stormwater.
4. Locate sewers and other utilities as far away from streams as functionally possible and
minimize stream crossings. It is preferable that sewers be located outside the riparian
buffers.
A 4-6-foot wide littoral shelf, planted in native herbaceous aquatic plants, should be
constructed along the edge of the water quality ponds to help mitigate some of the lost
wetland functions and aquatic habitat. In addition, native trees and shrubs should be
planted around the upper portion of the detention structure to provide avian and terrestrial
habitat and to reduce exposure of the water surface to sunlight.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this pre-construction notice. If you require
further assistance please contact our office at [phone].

Attachment
cc: Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Sean Clark, S&EC, 11010 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27614
001051
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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October 6, 2000
DWQ# 00-1051
Chatham County
Margaret Jennesse
Sunstar Homes
200 Commonwealth Court, #200
Cary, NC, 27511
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Additional Conditions
Dear Ms. Jennesse:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill in 0.2415 acre of wetlands (including
0.0152 acre of temporary impacts) and 558 linear feet of streams (including 45 linear feet of temporary impacts) to construct the
Governor's Forest Subdivision in Chatham County, as you described in your application received by the Division of Water
Quality on August 10, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Numbers 3287 and 3288. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 39 and 12
when issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before
you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in
the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new
owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and the additional condition listed below.
1. Deed restrictions or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters or areas within 50
of all streams and ponds in order to assure compliance for future wetland and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be put
place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later). A sample deed notification
be found on our web site at hupllh2o.enr. state. nc. us/nc wetlands .
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447.
This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
?Kerr TNon-Discharge Branch 1621 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, North CaF?in # 233-995921
Tel- hone 919-733-1786
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Sample Deed Notification
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COMPLIANCE WITH WETLAND REGULATIONS
In accordance with Title 15 NCAC 21-1.0500. the following DEED NOTIFICATION shall
be recorded in the County Registry prior to the conveyance of lots. Said Deed
Notification shall apply to (name of subdivision), lot numbers in County,
North Carolina as shown on plans titled (subdivision name) prepared by ( name of
designer) dated
date:
"A portion of this lot has been determined to meet the requirements for
designation as a regulatory wetland. Any subsequent fill or alteration of this
wetland shall conform to the requirements of the state wetland rules adopted
by the State of North Carolina in force at the time of the proposed alteration.
The intent of this provision is to prevent additional wetland till, so the
property owner should not assume that a future application for fill would be
approved. The property owner shall report the name of the subdivision in any
application pertaining to said wetland rules. This covenant is intended to
ensure continued compliance with wetland rules adopted by the State of North
Carolina and, therefore, benefits may be enforced by the State of North
Carolina. This covenant is to run with the land and shall be binding on all
Parties and all persons claiming under them."
(Signature)
Owner's name
Address
City, state, zip
Phone Number: (_)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
I, a Notary Public of the State of North Carolina,
County, hereby certify that owner personally appeared before me this day and
executed by above certification.
Witness my hand
and notarial seal,
this day of
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(Notary public)
My commission expires
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The Wetlands/401 Water Quality Certification Unit of the Division of Water Quality - North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources. For more information please call [phone] or write NC DENR/Division of
Water Quality, Wetlands Unit, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621. For information or comments on
this Web Site please email Todd St. John - "todd.st.john @ ncmail.net"
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Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
Web Page: www.SandEC.com
- August 9, 2000
S&EC, Inc. Project # 00-5491
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office - USACOE N.C. Division of Water Quality
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Attn: Mr. John Thomas Attn: Mr. John Dorney fl
6508 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 1VAYMENT 4401 Reedy Creek Road c' W
Raleigh, NC 27615 Raleigh, NC 27607 1' e
Dear Sirs: RECEIVED
WA Eft Ot
The purpose of this letter is to request the use of Nationwide Permits 39 isn rid a 401
Water Quality Certification for the construction of the proposed Governor's Forest
Subdivision located in Chatham County on the northeast side of the intersection of Old
Farrington Road (S.R. 1726) and Whippoorwill Lane (S.R. 1727) (see site vicinity map)
(UTM Coordinates; Zone 17, 679200 E, 3969400 N). Proposed wetland impacts for the
proposed construction of the residential subdivision will total &U13, '.atres! (including
0,0152 acres of temporary impacts d 558 11. of unimportant channel (45 linear feet
of temporary impact) for the construction of roads and utility lines needed to service the
proposed home lots. Construction of the subdivision will comply with the general
conditions stated within Nationwide Permits 39 and 12.
S&EC, Inc. believes that no mitigation will be required for this project. Proposed impacts
totaling 0.2263 acres and 513 linear feet of unimportant channel will utilize Nationwide
Permit 39 for the purpose of constructing a road, two storm water treatment basins
(required by the local municipality), and lot fill. The impacts are not in the floodway and
the road impact crosses the wetland / unimportant channel feature at a point, according to
the engineer's calculations, that drains approximately 27 acres (i.e. less than 1 cfs). The
remaining proposed temporary impacts of 0.0152 acres and 45 linear feet will utilize
Nationwide Permit 12 for the purpose of sewer line connection. Jean Manuele of the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers evaluated the site and signed off on the delineation on August
18, 1995. Although no stream importance calls were made at the time of the sign off,
S&EC does not believe the features on site to be considered "important." Also, the NC
Division of Water Quality has not made determinations as to whether the features are
perennial or not, however S&EC does not believe that the features are perennial. If
wetland and/or stream mitigation is required for some unexpected reason, our client
proposes payment into the North Carolina Wetland Restoration Fund.
Road crossings were placed in areas where the least amount of impact would occur.
Woods Edge Bend perpendicularly crosses the main wetland feature at a point where it is
the narrowest.
Wetland Delineation/Permitting/Mitigation Soil/Site Evaluations On-Site Septic Systems Environmental Assessments/Audits
Neuse Basin and Watershed Buffer Evaluations Groundwater Hydrology Endangered Species
Charlotte Office: [phone] • Hickory Office: [phone]
A buffer has been placed around a portion of the wetlands on property (see impact map).
Designated open space on the property totals 6.187 acres. The open space areas should
help to reduce and control erosion and run-off. Also, weirs will be installed on the
drainage features to treat the stormwater before it exits the property.
Included are: (1) a completed Pre-Construction Notification Application, (2) Agent
Authorization Form, (3) USGS Site Vicinity Map, (4) Construction Plans, (5) Upland and
Wetland Data Sheets and (6) a check for $475.00 to cover the 401 certification fee.
Please call if you have questions or require further information. Please contact S&EC,
Inc. if you choose to visit the site so that someone may accompany you.
Sincerely,

Sean Clark
DWQ ID:00 10 5c
Subdivision Name: N/A
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ft 39 & 12
Pre-Construction Notification Application
For Nationwide Permits that Require:
1) Notification to the Corps of Engineers
2) Application for Section 401 Certification
3) Coordination with the NC Division of Coastal Management
Send the original and (1) copy of this completed form to the appropriate field office of
the Corps of Engineers (see agency addresses sheet). Seven (7) copies should be sent to
the NC Division of Environmental Management (see agency addresses sheet). PLEASE
PRINT.
1. Owner's Name: Sunstar Homes
2. Mailing Address: 200 Commonwealth Court #200
City: Cary State: NC Zip Code: 27511
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address
above): The proposed Governor's Forest Subdivision is located on the northeast side
of the intersection of Old Farrington Road (S.R. 1726) and Whipporwill Lane (S.R.
1727) (see site vicinity map) (UTM Coordinates; Zone 17, 3969400 N, 679200 E).
3) Telephone Number (Home): N/A
Corps Action ID:
(Work): [phone]
4) If applicable, agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone
number:
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc Phone: [phone]
11010 Raven Ridge Road Fax: [phone]
Raleigh, NC 27614
5. Location of work (provide a map, preferable a copy of USGS topographic map or
aerial photograph with scale):
County: Chatham Nearest town or city: Farrington
Specific Location (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
See #2 above.
6. Impacted or nearest stream/river: unnamed tributary to the Morgan Creek
River Basin: Cape Fear
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high quality
waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I or WS-
M? YES ? NO ® If yes, explain:
7b. If the project is located within a North Carolina division of coastal management
area of environmental concern (AEC)? YES ? NO
7c.
If the project is located within a coastal county (see page 7 for list of coastal
counties), what is the land use plan (LUP) designation?
8a. Have an Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES NO ® If yes, provide Action ID number of pervious permit and
any additional information (including photocopy of 401 certification).
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
YES ? NO ® If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 63.051 acres
9b. Estimated total number or acres of wetlands located on project site: 0.672 acres
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project by:
Filling: 0.2263 acres (NWP 39)
Flooding:
Drainage:
Excavation: 0.0152 acres (NWP 12)
Other:
Total acres to be impacted: 0.2415 acres
0.2263 acres (permanent)
0.0152 acres (temporary)
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated,
provide distance both before and after relocation):
Length before: 558 linear feet (permanent)
45 linear feet (temporary)
After: 45 linear feet
Width Before (based on normal high water contours): 0.5 -1.5 linear feet
Width After: 0.5 -1.5 ft (for temporary impacts)
Average depth before: 0 After: 0
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from: (check all that apply)
Open channel relocation: ? Placement of pipe in channel:
Channel Excavation: ® Construction of a Dam/Flooding:
Temporary flooding
Other: rip-rap dissipaters below roads
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to
the pond?
What is the expected pond surface area?
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical
equipment to be used (attach plans 81/2" x 11" drawings only):
Placement of a pipe and fill material within a wetland area for the purpose of
constructing a road an sanitary sewer roes. ec anica equipmen inc u e
heavy machinery typically used to complete the above mentioned activity.
13. Purpose of proposed work: The purpose of this work is to provide road and
sewer access to the proposed lots on the project site.
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands
(include any measures taken to minimize wetland impacts): The road impacts are
required to provide road access to the proposed home sites. The sewer line
impacts are required to provide sewer access to the proposed homesites.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (see agency addresses sheet) regarding
the presence of 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. Date contacted: (attach responses from these agencies).
N/A (to be completed by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers)
16. You are required to contact the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) (see
agency address sheet) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit
area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: N/A (to be
completed by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers)
17. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (state)
land?
YES ? NO ® If no, go to 18.
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document
pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy
Act?
YES ? NO ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina
Department of Administration State Clearinghouse?
YES ? NO ?
If answers to 17b is YES, then submit appropriate documentation from the state
clearinghouse to division of environmental management regarding compliance
with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Questions regarding the State Clearinghouse review process should be directed to
Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of
Administration, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003,
telephone [phone].
18. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity
involves the discharge of excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on
the property (for Nationwide Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 29, 38 and 39). All
streams (intermittent and permanent) on the property must be shown on the
map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 inch equals 100 feet or
their equivalent.
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. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan, if required.
e. What is land used of surrounding property? Park, forested area
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Sanitary Sewer
g. Signed and dated agent authorization letter, if applicable.
NOTE: Wetlands or Waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to:
1. Issuance of a Section 404 Corps of Engineers Permit,
2. Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental
Management (Water Quality) certification, and
3. (in the twenty coastal counties only) A letter from the North Carolina
Division of Coastal Management stating the proposed activity is consistent
with the North Carolina Coastal Management program.
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AGENT AU i110=AT-10N FORM
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Name: Margaret Jennesse / Sunstar Homes
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Address: 200 Commonwealth Ct. Cary. NC' 77811 --
Phone: [phone]
Project Natne,/Descxiptien: Governors _ __ _ ome j es
Date: Jul 7 2000
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of-Engineers. Wlmingtoh District .
P,O. Box '
Wilmington, NC -2W2
Attn:
Field Office:
Re: Wetlands Related Constdt t and Peruftling
To Whom It MaY'Co»cem_'
1, the current ro owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil '& Enviu'on=.entat Consu a nth, mac. -to
act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of persziit applications, to fumislt apart requres.#
supplemental information in suppoxt of appE,cations, etc. frorn'this day forward. 'Me -?- &Y-o#
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this protect.
NOTICE: This. aii thotirataion, for liability and ptofe0i0n3' 1 comrtesy reasoms, is valid: truly for
government-gffic ra3s-to enter the propertywhen' accompamd d by S&EC staff. You should an S&EC
to arrange a site meting prior to visiting the site.
Mar et Jennesee
Print Property owner's Nime
l? per Own Signature
cc; Mr. johil Dorney
NCDFH & NR - DWQ, Water Quality Planning
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
cc: Mr. Kevin Martin
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc-
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Newt Basin and Wacashed Buffer Evaluationx orovnd"ter Hydrology &0%ft enod Species
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Wetland Delineation Performed By:
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
231 16th Avenue NE
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Govemor's Forest / iob# 00-5491wf Date: 7/7/00
Applicant/Owner: Sunstar Homes County: Chatham
Investigator: Sean Clark State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? -2L-YesNo Community IDS- Emergent Wetland
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: Wetland
Is the area a potential Problem Area? -Yes X No Plot ID:
If needed, ex lain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 9.
2. Carpinus ceroliniana Tree FAC 10.
3. Smilax rotundifolia Shrub FAC 11.
4. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 12.
5. Carex lurida Herb OBL 13.
6. Boehmeda cylinind?ice Herb FACW+ 14.
7. Toxicodendron radicans Vine FAC 15.
8. Wit rotundifolia Vine FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW,or FAC
(excluding FAC- : 00°x6
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs -Inundated
-Other -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
No Recorded Data Available 7 Drift Lines
X Sediment Deposits
7 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands

Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: 0 (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:
Wetland Delineation Performed By:
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
231 16th Avenue NE
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
[phone]
Project/Site: Governor's Forest Plot ID: Wetland
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: moderately well drained
(Series and Phase): Creedmoor Sandy Loam Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aquic Hapludults Confirmed? -Yes X No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-7 A 10 YR 4/2 Silt loam
7-12 B 10 YR 5/1 Silt clay loam
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
X Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: Soil is mapped as a Creedmoor sandy loam, but more closely resembles a Wehadkee silt loam
WETLANDS DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes _No
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes _No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes _No
Is this sampling point within a wetland?
X Yes No
Remarks:
Wetland Delineation Performed By:
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
231 16th Avenue NE
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Governor's Forest / iob# 00-5491 up Date: 7/7/00
Applicant/Owner: Sunstar Homes County: Chatham
Investigator: $ean Clark State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes _No Community ID: Mixed Pine-Hardwood
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? _Yes X No Forest
Is the area a potential Problem Area? _Yes X No Transect ID: Upland
If needed, explain on reverse. Plot ID:
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Pinus taeda Tree FAC 9. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC
2. Quercus alba Tree FACU 10. Euonymus americanus Herb FAC-
3. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 11.
4. Nyssa sylvatica Tree FAC 12.
5. Corpus florida Tree FACU 13.
6. Oxydendrum arboreum Tree NI 14.
7. Viburnum dentatum Shrub FAC 15.
8. Smilax rotundifolia Shrub FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are O BL, FACW,or FAC
(excluding FAC- : 60%
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-Aerial Photographs -inundated
-Other -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
-Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (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:
Wetland Delineation Performed By:
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
231 16th Avenue NE
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
[phone]
Project/Site: Governor's Forest Plot ID: Upland
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: moderately well drained
(Series and Phase): Creedmoor Sandy Loam Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Aguic Haoludults Confirmed? X Yes _ No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12+ A 2.5 Y 7/4 Sand loam
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:
Wt 1 LANUb Ut I tKMINA 11UN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes _No
Wetland Hydrology Present? -Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? -Yes X No
Is this sampling point within a wetland?
-Yes X No
Remarks:
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Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney, Supervisor
Wetlands/401 Water Quality Certification Unit
Division of Water Quality
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FROM: Danielle R. P ed,-,r, PiedmontRegion Coofdinator
Habitat Conservation Program I

DATE: 9 October 2000 1
SUBJECT: Pro-construction Notification Application t Governor's Forest Subdivision,
Chatham County, North Carolina. DWQ 001051
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the
subject pre-construction notification. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions
of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as amended), the Fish awl Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat.
401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d), and North Carol a General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et
seq.). J
Applicant proposes to impact 0,2415 acres and 55P linear feet of stream and wetlands
with culverts and fill for access roads, two storm water treatment basins, and lot flit on a 63-acre
tract of land Ior a residential development, Governor's Subdivision. The stream that runs
through the project is a tributary to Morgan Creek and flos into Jordan Lake of the Cape Fear
River drainage basin. S
We recornnund that the following conditions be i corporated into the permit to reduce
impacts to fish and wildlife resources.
1. Straightening and placing the stream in a pipe ren ? ers that segment devoid of life acid
may increase flows and flooding downstream, re are many lots proposed 1'or this
subdivision, and according to the site trap, lot n bers 4 and 5 will impact the stream
with lot fill. It does not appear that the applice.-• ^?*"nted to avoid or minimize ini?acts.
We request that lot numbers 4 and 5 either not be evelfoped, be reduced in size, or that
an alternate lot configuration be designed, and tha the stream be allowed to remain in its
natural channel. As a lesser-preferred alternative, route and reestablish the stream to
the edge of the proposed lots, utilizing bioengineering methods, rather than permanently
impacting stream channel.
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Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Scvice Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
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2. Use bridges for all perrna=t roadway crossings bf streams to eliminate the need to fill
and culvert. If culverts must be used, the culvert 1?hould be desi4ned to allow for fish
passage. Generally, this means that the culvert (W,nipe invert is buried at least one foot
below the natural strcambed. If multiple cells are required, the second and/or third cells
should be placed so that their bottoms are at stye bankfull stage (similar to Lyonsficld
design). This will allow sufficient water depth in the culvert or pipe during normal flows
to accommodate fish movements. If culverts are ?ong, baffle systems arc required to trap
gravel and provide resting areas for fish and o aquatic organisms. If multiple pipes or
cells are used, at least one pipe or box should be esigaed to remain dry during normal
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flows to allow for wildlife passage. In addition, vents or pipes should be situated so
that no channel realignment or widening is req ' d. Widening of the stream channel at
the inlet or outlet of structures usually eausea a ddcrease in water velocity causing
sediment deposition that will require future maint6nance. Finally, riprap should not be
placed on the strcambcd.
3. A minimum 50-foot undisturbed, forested buffer hould be maintained along all
intermittent streams and wetland areas, while a 'mum 100-foal undisturbed, forested
buffer should be maintained along aUal ams within the project area,
Maintaining undisturbed, forested buffers along esc areas will minimize impacts to fish
within and downstream of the
and wildli Ce resources, water quality, aquatic hab ar
project area, and help prevent the extirpation of c dangered and threatened species. In
addition, wide riparian buffers are helpful in m twining stability of stream banks and for
treatment of pollutants associated with urban sto water.
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4. Locate sewers and other utilities as far away fro nt streams as functionally possible and
minimize stream crossings. It is preferable that abwers be located outside the riparian
buffers.
5. A 4-6-foot wide littoral shelf, planted in native h I aceous aquatic plants, should be
constructed along the edge of the water qualitt nds to help mitigate some of the lost
wetland functions and aquatic habitat. In addiyy tio , native trees and shrubs should be
planted around the upper portion of the detention tructurc to provide avian and terrestrial
habitat and to reduce exposure of the water surf c to sunlight.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this pr nstruction notice. if you require
further assistance please contact our office at (919) 528. 886.