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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031479 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20031121 W ATFh' tu&-i Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality Christopher S. Rockwell 23615 W. River Road Grosse lie, MI 48138 December 8, 2003 DWQ # 03-1479 Pamlico County Page 1 of 2 Subject Property: Rockwell Residence, Lot 10, Cartwright S/D, 1110 Fork Point Road, near Whortonsville, NC Ship Creek [03-04-10, 27-141-1 ] & Broad Creek [03-04-10, 27-141 ], SA (Suitable for Shellfishing) HQW (High Quality Water) NSW (Nutrient Sensitive Water) APPROVAL of Neuse River Riparian Buffer Protection Rules MINOR VARIANCE [15A NCAC 2B.0233(9)(b)] Dear Mr. Rockwell: You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, to impact approximately 213 square feet (ft2 ) (or 0.005 acres) of Zone 2 of the protected buffers to construct a house and deck at the subject property as described within your variance request dated October 23, 2003 and received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Wetlands Unit on November 21, 2003. This letter shall act as your Minor Variance approval as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233(9)(b). In addition to this approval, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and CAMA regulations. 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. If the property is sold, the new owner(s) must be given a copy of this variance approval and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. For this approval to be valid, you must follow any conditions listed below. Conditions: 1. Buffer Mitigation (WRP) You are required to mitigate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers. The required area of mitigation to compensate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers is 319 square feet as required under this variance approval and 15A NCAC 2B .0242. We understand that you wish to make a payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund administered by the NC Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This has been determined by the DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the mitigation requirement. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .024Z, this contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 2B.0233(9)(C). Until the WRP receives. and clears your check (made payable to: DENR - Wetlands Restoration Program Office), no impacts specified in this variance approval shall occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at (919) 733-5208 if you have any questions concerning payment into the WRP. For accounting purposes, this variance approval authorizes payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund to compensate for 319 ft2 of required riparian buffer mitigation for impacts to 213 ft2 of protected riparian buffers; 03-04-02, 27-43-(1) river and subbasin." The DWQ will also accept an alternative method of mitigation (including but not limited to Buffer Restoration or Enhancement) pursuant to the Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B.0242) to satisfy this mitigation requirement. If you choose to pursue this option, then you are required to submit in writing a mitigation plan to the DWQ Wetlands/401 Unit for review and approval. No impacts shall occur to the protected buffers until the mitigation plan is approved by the DWQ. North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) non - -- /..4.....,.? n{n'00 &onn Is-A M?a...//Mn...-.....ss...-....../.- Christopher S. Rockwell Page 2 of 2 December 8, 2003 2. No Zone 1 Impacts No impacts (except for "exempt" uses as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233) shall occur to Zone 1 of the protected riparian buffers unless otherwise approved by the DWQ. No impervious surfaces shall be added to Zone 1, unless otherwise approved by the DWQ. 3. Diffuse Flow An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into the stream as identified within 15A NCAC 2B.0233(5). 4. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 5. Protective Fencing The outside buffer boundary and along the construction corridor within this boundary approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that Dave been approved to infringe within the buffer. This fencing shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233. The protective fencing should be removed once construction is complete. Requests for appeals of this decision shall be made to the Office of Administrative Hearings. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this approval, you may ask for and 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 which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. This approval 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 the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Protection Rules [15A NCAC 2B .0233(9)(b)]. Please call Mr. Bob Zarzecki at (919) 733-9726 if you have any questions or require copies of our rules or procedural materials. Sincerely, Attachments: WRP Notification fr,DrIW , PE, cc: Jerry L. Walker, the Walker Group Architecture, Inc., PO Box 541, New Bern, NC 28563 Stephen Lane, DWQ Washinton Regional Office File copy Central Files DWQ031479 December 8, 2003 bz O? `NAr?9 t3 Y Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, PE, Director Division of Water Quality NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Minor Variance Approval SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233, Christopher Rockwell has permission as outlined below and within the attached variance approval to impact buffers for the purpose(s) of constructing a house within Zone 2. All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted with the conditions listed in the attached authorization certificate. THIS VARIANCE APPROVAL IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENT WETLAND RESTORATION PROGRAM (WRP) DWQ Project No. APPROVAL DATE: LOCATION: COUNTY: BASIN/SUBBASIN: STREAM INDEX NO.: 03-1479 December 8, 2003 near Whortonsville Pamlico 03-04-10 27-141-1 & 27-141 As required by 15A NCAC 2B .0233 and the conditions of the variance approval, you are required to compensate for the above impacts through the restoration or enhancement of buffers as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade the waters of the state. 319 square feet of riparian buffers One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through the payment of a fee to the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 213 .02421. If you choose this option, please sign this form and mail it to the WRP at the address listed below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WRP. Signature Date WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM (WRP) NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1619 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 (919) 733-5208 North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) imap://bob.zarzecki %40dwq.denr. ncmail. net @ cros.ncmail.net:143/fe... - N)* ??Ov?u ,-. -,4 L , a-L 'No - w - owi ncmail.net> iail.net> know its status and said they sent it in Oct Filemaker, I had them fax me a copy of the a site visit and wanted to let you know it 1337) previous septic permits where issued in How do we want to procede from here on the Any new developments in your family?? When is the due date? A word of advise- sleep! Get it while you can now, because you may not get much of it for a while after the baby is born. Talk to you soon. Sincerely, Stephen Bob Zarzecki wrote: 031479 - Christopher Rockwell - Pamlico County... it came thru triage this week... it was dated received on November 21st...it was recommended to be issued...I plan to write it soon... Cyndi Karoly wrote: Stephen - of that laundry list of files you called about: I can find no records under Jerry or Christopher Walker/Walkwell or Fork Point Subdivision Lot 10, no matter how I combine the above names. Supposedly a minor variance request. Bob and Mike - have you heard of this file? I'm finding no Mike Marr - Mike, heard of this one? Jan Shank is 03-1298 in Craven (not Pamlico) County. We're showing a reed date of 10/22/03, but no evidence it was triaged from there. Is it a CAMA app, or do you even know? Mike - any idea what's up with this application? John P. Herman, Pamlico Co., 03-1091 - This is also a Minor Variance request, currently on hold. The latest info in the file is from Mr. Herman - a letter dated 9/23/03, in which he's requesting an extension to provide the info we requested in our 9/11/03 hold letter. To date, we have received no add'1 info from Mr. Herman - such as a map, plot plans, lot info and photos as requested. I'm putting it back in the hold drawer. Tom Steffens was copied on our hold letter, but I'll fax a copy now to your attention along with Herman's letter. 1 of 1 12/7/2003 10:13 AM FRECEIVED OCT 2 7 2003 Letter of Transmittal 08 14 7 6WQ-WARO W A L K fR GROUP dRfNITEfTURf incorporafed PO BOX 541, NEW BERN, NC 28563 233 Middle St. Suite 105, New Bem, NC 28563 252-636778. FAX 252-636-8942 walkergroupQearth Iink.net To: State of NC D. E. N. R. Div. of Water Quality Tom Stephens 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 We are sending you the foil ini 1: Shop Drawings Prints Copy of Letter Specs Change Order Plans Date: 10/24/03 Proj. No.: 0110ROK Attention: RE: Variance Request Form ID#: Samples Payment Application X Other Copies Date No. Description 1 10/24/03 (1 Variance Request Form - for Minor Variances 1 appreciate all the direction you have provided. Please call with an questions or concerns. Thank you. WETLANDS 1401 GROUP 03 These items are transmitted as checked below: x For Approval Reviewed WATER QUALM SECM For Your Use Reviewed as Noted As Requested Revise & Resubmit For Review and Comment Returned No Action Prints returned after Loan to us Remarks: Co ies: X Architect ri Owner Engineer: Other. Contractor. Other. / Signed: Wry L. alker, A.I.A. \\G2400\data\WG Master File Structure\Projects\2001 \01 10 Rockwell Residence\Correspondence\Transmittals\102403VarRegDENR.doc .y OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received '- Request # 10 State of North Carolina OCT 2 7 2??? Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality `VVQ-WARD Variance Request Form - for Minor Variances Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rules NOTE. This form may he photocopied for use as an original. Please identify which Riparian Area Protection Rule applies. p( Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC.0233) ? Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management, Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC.0259) rari i. %36 tv&Fal Iii lVilila LiG;I (Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.) 1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the property): 2. Print Owner/Signing Name: Title: Street address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Fax: (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance) 3. Contact person who can answer questions about the proposed project: Name: J SMY t, ytAt rJaR, Telephone: ZSZ} <*34o'8778 Fax: (ZSZ.} !o - 42 Email: Wla(.kera vrov(a ?- Ca v' +k It 11 14- . Corp _ 4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name - consistent with project name on plans, specifications letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.): 5. Project Location: Street address: Lcrr t o it to FDW. Tby 1- ' -V-OAx> City, State, Zip: County: -RdMUCO e-outl-rIl`( CLz-F4 C4F_UA1,GQ. Version 1: February 2000 Latitude/longitude: 6. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8'/z x 11 copy of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site): 7. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity: Stream name (for unnamed streams label as "UT" to the nearest named stream): Sµ1P ceEEK / 1*raA,>o GR.Gea-. Stream classification as identified within the Schedule of Classifications 15A NCAC. 2B .0315 (Neese) or.0316 (Tar-Pamlico)]: 8. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required or have been received already for this project? Required: Received: Date received _k", Permit Type: CAMA Major CAMA Minor 401 Certification/404 Permit On-site Wastewater Permit NPDES Permit (including stormwater) Non-discharge Permit Water Supply Watershed Variance Others (specify) Part Z: Proposed Activity (Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.) Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land. Include the area of buffer impact in fe.: HIGO 2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers: 5E-7-cct'kGa.tO 3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with the proposed activity (i.e., control of runoff from impervious surfaces to provide diffuse flow, re-planting vegetation or enhancement of existing vegetation, etc.): 5sL ACTT 10 Variance Request Form, page 2. Version 1: February 2000 JtA 'Dtr2T 9_0AA0 sE.F_ .V 4. Please provide an explanation of the following: (1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this Rule. SEE Ae-T ACefK (2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property involved. C-- Ax-r k," lyb (3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific explanation of the economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project. Part 3: Deed Restrictions By your signature in Part 5 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be changed or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot. Part 4: Agent Authorization if you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide information on your behalf, please complete this section: Designated agent (indiN Mailing address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: 4LT = XO Part ,a5: Applicant's Certification it S 2ocle ? fir- z- (print or type name of person listed in Part I, Item 2), certify that the information included on this permit application form is correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the deed restrictions in accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit conditions. Signature: Date: Title: Variance Request Form, page 3 Version 1: February 2000 Part 2: Proposed Activity (continuation) Description of proposed activity. We are proposing to build a single family dwelling on the site. (See attached CAMA Delineation Plat) 2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers. As can be seen from the CAMA Delineation Plat, the site has an irregular shape, i.e. very narrow at the North end and much wider at the South end. There is also an existing septic tank and drain field located at the approximate middle of the property. It would be our preference to locate the house structure near the septic tank to achieve the proper drop in order to provide the necessary gravity flow to the septic tank. We originally sited the house structure near the middle of the widest portion of the site, but still close to the septic tank. An original survey (see attached) shows the marsh at the Southeast corner of the property to be adjacent to the property but not on the property. As originally planned, a 50-foot zone 1 and zone 2 buffer was measured from the indicated marsh line and the structure was located within the remaining area of the property without extending into the buffer zone. As we later discovered, the marsh actually encroaches on the property so we have moved the house structure to the Southwest all the way to the 10-foot setback as well as rotated the house structure counterclockwise. This action eases the encroachment considerably, but there is still a structure encroachment in Zone 2. As can be seen from the CAMA Delineation Plat the house structure enters Zone 2 and covers 57 square foot of area. Also, a composite material overhead deck covers 156 square feet. The deck is pervious and does allow water to pass thru. We feel that the remaining portion of the property, not in Zone 1 or Zone 2, does not allow enough square footage to acceptably place a house structure. It virtually divides the property in half. We feel that by encroaching into Zone 2 by a minimal amount we can achieve a reasonable house structure location as well as a minimal impact upon the site. It should be noted that the foundation for the proposed house are driven wooden piles with a raised floor deck, approximately 10'-0" above finished grade. A perimeter deck (a composite material, 'Trex") will surround the house structure. The deck is approximately 10'-0" above finish grade and allows water to drain between boards. This will provide the structural integrity necessary, but more importantly, the pile foundation will minimize the impact upon the site and cause the least disturbance. 3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with the proposed activity. As Zone 2 is affected by the pile foundation as well as the overhead pervious deck, great care shall be taken to maintain existing vegetation as well as to replant an area equivalent to the area affected in Zone 2. Once again, it should be noted that the impact in Zone 2 is only the \\G2400\data\WG Master File Structure\Projects\200 1\0 110 Rockwell Residence\Correspondence\Letters\082203 CAMAVariance.doc driven wooden piles. Only the wood pilings will be in contact with the ground. The finish floor is approximately 10'-0" above grade as well as the pervious deck. 4.1 Provide an explanation of the following: The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this rule. If the strict application of the rule were enforced then the buildable area of the site is greatly reduced and the siting of the house structure is compromised. Due to the existing septic tank and drain field and allowing for a reserve or replacement of the septic tank and drain field in addition to the area occupied by the 50' buffer as well as typical required building setbacks there is little area remaining to provide for a house structure, a drive from the road, as well as the necessary siting near the septic tank. We feel that by extending into Zone 2 by 57 square feet of house structure and 156 square feet of permeable deck area or approximately 3% of the buffer is minimal and acceptable as compared to the practical difficulties involved in trying to achieve the necessary siting issues as mentioned above. Once again only the wooden piles are in contact with the ground as any other finish floor or deck are approximately 10'-0" above final grade. 4.2 How do these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property involved? The practical difficulties and hardships as mentioned above are largely due to the unique shape of the site and the location of the existing septic tank and field. The shape of the property actually allows the house structure to be located in only one area of the property, the southern half. The Southern half is then reduced significantly (by half) by the established CAMA line. 4.3 If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific explanation of the economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project. By maintaining a close relationship to the septic tank we are able to control the rate of drop of the sanitary sewer/septic pipe. If we relocate the house structure we won't be able to maintain the necessary drop, which will require one of the following. Either a pump station is employed to deliver sanitary waste to the existing septic tank or the existing septic tank and drain field are abandoned and reinstalled in another location. Either of these solutions is costly. We feel the simple solution with the least impact upon the property is to allow the encroachment into Zone 2 of the overhead finish floor/deck with the wooden piles as the only contact with the ground. \\G2400\data\WG Master File Structure\Projects\200 1\0 110 Rockwell Residence\Correspondence\Letters\082203 CAMAVariance.doc / O _a, / / / 0 216' ? 46?' N 40.0' 20, Q?W . -4r I I O 1 1 c 0 m 0 1o \ Im 1 I 15- /0? 167 I I? O Q I EJOSTING NCI 0) 10' EASEMENT 1 1 ?- ATLEAST 25' SOLID PIPE 1 1 / I SEA iC A SUB SURFACE DRAINAGE MARSH T/ .4 eL•v. k / . SLAB O BROAD CREEK WALKER rani is PREVIOUS SITE PLAN ROCKWELL RESIDENCE ORIENTAL, NC SCALE AS NOTED DATE 8/20/03 DRAWN BY Dc PR01KT NO 011ONK DRAWING NO. (1 .1 N 31?5513"W R ?F a 26.00• / P S 77?5956W 23.19' 10 100, O 10' EASEMENT 00 a w (00 / / / / 0 oc r *0 2.9 3.3 I I 1 'I I I / EXSTNG /3.3 6 PnC TANK 156 SO. FOOT OF OVERHEAD sE DECK IN ZONE 2 57 SO, ONE FOOT OF HOUSE STRUCTURE / ?VU N 74 W / \Z / Pl do c U P9 SNIP CREEK x.x SPOT ELEVATIONS (BASED ON WATER LEVEL OF BROAD CREEK, ASSUMED ELEV. O.O'). L rnO 0 01 -Na qa ? o? Z ? CAMA DELINEATION PLAT ?JV CIQI5TOPI-IER 20CKWELL BROAD LOT 10 CAPTW2IGNT CREEK SCALE I" = 60' (WORK PLAT) WALKER }GROUP R ITS TUR Poasz?ie-ena ?z-au% ns(?) E pyrIght Omz by TIE YALI?R cRGIR IREItECTUtE,IRC. All rlgf?te rNerveE. CAMA DELINEATION PLAT ROCKWELL RESIDENCE ORIENTAL, NC 04 SCALE AS NOTED DATE 10123/03 DRAWN BY TJC PROJECT NO 0110ROK DRAWING NO. C1.1 c i?. .? .? ?? ., _= ???? ; ;? 1: . ,I c i i Q. O i 57 nA? 6 0/6 7 1 a IZI M ? Y . ? ' poT ELENA TJO?S ?8.9SEt7 owo YVf a Q 1 E3?EL O F RoA L7' C,?2 E?'?C , A L?iYI?!> Fl EJf 4• a ?) ?? z a? ./PAMLICO COUNTY HEALTH DE' AML1CO COUNTY :ALTH DEPARTMENT BAl :O N c BAYBORO. N.C. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (GROUND ASSO RPTION SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM-G.S. CHAP- TER 130A ARTICLE 11) OWNER .............................................................. Location ........ --• .................•-----------.....----....--- S.R. "" Approved As Shown on Plot Plan ( ) Approved As Shown on Final Plot ( ) IMPROVEMENTS PERMIT#-1-31_ (GROUND ABSORPTION SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM-G.S. CHAPTER 130A ARTICLE 11) OWNER-- ;9A!-0r.. U,.._..... _.. Add ress.-&®f111.._D,e.rx-y ??...IZ4-------------- »-.-- S.R. No. Location _..AAi..t'?9G?.' w ............. _.._.._ .............................................. Lot ........ Blk ........ Sec ...----- Distance of Well: From Tank .......................................... From Drainfield ................................ Have Tank and Drain Lines Inspected by a represen- tative of the Pamlico County Health Department before covering. Installed By: Certificate of Completion By:................... Date: . .......................................................... ------ 'THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE .....:Ko7z.1...-.1 a1...._...... .............................. S.R. # ......---- Water Supply: Private (x) Public ( ) Mobile Home Park HOUSE CX) MOBILE HOME ( ) BUSINESS i NO. BEDROOMS .............. ..... .......... NO. BATHROOMS ....... I........... Suitable ( ) Prov. Suitable (> i Locate Tank and Lines feet from well: /Aw.....Qr Size of Septic Tank: `O0,ao. gallons Nitrification Lines: .--4P.V.. square feet I -..?.. No. of Lines /Of) Iin. feet Comments: /?_?...-t...ld .....1.. ."..F ....-7.4 S .......... uate:.. PLOT PLAN -C;!? P• - L.. i s \ i 7Ji 1 ,e5eY ( X` ....------...._-., z - .-------------------------------------------------------------------- PERMIT VAUD FOR THREE YEARS