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34 Oleander Drive • Clavton. NC 27520 [phone]
MENAKER &ASSOCIATES
David Menaker, ti1.S.
34 Oleander Drive • Clavton, NC 27520 (9191 550-5263
MENAKER &ASSOCIATES
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Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
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Holly Homes, LLC
Attn: Mr. David Menaker
34 Oleander Drive, Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520
April 14, 2004
DWQ Project No. 03-1170
Wake County
Subject Property: Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property), Gable Ridge Ln., Holly Springs, NC
UT to Basal Creek [03-04-03, 27-43-15-3, B NSW (nutrient sensitive water)]
Dear Mr. Menaker:
On April 8, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received a letter and plans from you providing evidence
of how your project will comply with condition number 9 of your November 4, 2003 letter authorizing the use of General
Water Quality Certification No. 3402. The DWQ hereby approves the plans that you provided to the DWQ on April 8,
2004 as required under condition number 9 of your November 4, 2003 authorization letter.
If you have any questions, please telephone Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
cc: Sean Clark, S&EC, Inc., 11010 Raven R
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone). 919-733-6893 (fax), http:Hh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
April 8, 2004
Bob Zarzecki
NCDWQ
Wetlands / 401 Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Re: Holly Home Property (formerly VanNest Property) Gable Ridge Ln, Holly Springs, NC
DWQ Project No.: 03-1170

34 Oleander Drive • Clayton, NC 27520 • [phone] • FAX [phone]
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Dear Mr. Zarzecki,
Thank you for meeting with me yesterday regarding your letter of March 8, 2004. As we
discussed, there is one primary reason the culvert must be installed as per plan and proposed elevations
and two reasons why this will not destabilize the stream and/or prevent aquatic life movement.
First, the attached site plan shows the existing sewer pipe has a top elevation of 360.98 where the
culvert will cross over the pipe. The proposed invert elevations have the culvert being installed
directly over and on this existing sewer pipe. A concrete collar shall be installed at this crossover
point, which prohibits the culvert to be installed any lower. This qualifies the installation of the
culvert as such under the conditions of WQC#3402 Paragraph 9 "... unless it can be shown to DWQ
that providing passage would be impractical."
Regarding destabilizing the stream, please refer to the attached photos; photo 1 shows the existing
conditions of the upstream inlet, photo 2 shows the existing conditions of the stream from the
culvert/sewer pipe crossing to the upstream inlet, and photo 3 shows the existing conditions of the
outlet location. The installation of the culvert shall improve the movement of water and aquatic life in
this area. From existing conditions it is not clear that there is presently any movement of aquatic life
or a good natural flow of the water. This area has been previously disturbed by the installation of the
sewer pipe and by trash washed down from the schoolyard located upstream. The culvert will mitigate
these disturbances.
Regarding aquatic life movement, please refer again to the site plan. Your letter and calculations
were based on elevations shot before we had field located the ends of the culverts. This site plan
shows the elevations at the creek bed at the inlet and outlet locations. We believe that the .88
difference at the inlet will be mitigated by the natural restabilzation of the inlet area by the improved
water flow after a couple of good rains. The elevation difference of 1.13 at the outflow will be
mitigated by our installation of the stilling basin and, also, natural restabilization and water flow.
For the above reasons, we believe the installation of the culvert, as per plan, will not destabilize
the stream or negatively impact the existing nature of aquatic passage. Please contact me if you have
any furt estions.
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Facility Name Holly Homes
Project Number 03 1170 ? Express
Project Type purpose of road access & sewer for 33 single family home I County Wake
Location UT to Basal Creek Holly Springs I County2
Received From APP COE ID # 200321368,69 Region Raleigh
Received Date' September 19, 2003 COE Susp Date Reg. Contact
Sent to Region Date DCM Susp Date P I AT ON FE INFO
Rcvd Region Date J TIP Number,. Payment Date 9/19/2003
Last Action Date November 4, 2003 I More Info Requested Amount Paid $200.00, '
Last Action' Issue General More Info Received ?Payor ''S & EC
Latitude (ddmmss) 353905 Mitigation ? Check # 016264
Longitude (ddmmss) 784847 COC Received Date
Public Notice Written' Public Notice 13: Comment Period
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March 8, 2004
Holly Homes, LLC
Attn: Mr. David Menaker
34 Oleander Drive, Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520
DWQ Project No. 03-1170
Wake County
Page 1 of 3
Subject Property: Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property), Gable Ridge Ln., Holly Springs, NC
UT to Basal Creek [03-04-03, 27-43-15-3, B NSW (nutrient sensitive water)]
Dear Mr. Menaker:
On January 16, 2004, the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received a letter from your consultant (S&EC, Inc.)
requesting an exemption from condition number 9 of your November 4, 2003 letter authorizing the use of General Water
Quality Certification No. 3402. It was stated in this request that "due to the location of the existing sewer line" no
practical alternative exists for the proposed road crossing. The DWQ is required to ensure that the installation of
culverts do not prevent aquatic life movement or destabilize streams (possibly leading to increased sedimentation, loss
of aquatic habitat and destruction of the riparian buffer). It appears that your proposed plans will result in the installation
of the culvert above the existing elevation of the stream substrate. Specifically, it appears that the upstream end of the
proposed culvert will be installed approximately 1.3 feet above the existing stream substrate and the lower end will be
installed approximately 1.7 feet above the existing stream substrate. Please provide additional information as to why
you believe this culvert will not be perched on the lower end (possibly leading to scouring of the stream channel and
prevention of aquatic life movement upstream), elevated on the upper end (possibly leading to impounding of water
within the stream and alteration of stream flow during drought and dry conditions), how it will provide for aquatic life
passage and how it will not generally destabilize the stream.
If you have any questions, please telephone Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
John Dorney,
Supervisor
DWQ Wetlands/401 Unit
cc: Sean Clark, S&EC, Inc., 11010 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.SandEC.com
January 16, 2003
S&EC Project #: 01-6158
NC Division of Water Quality
Attn: Mr. John Domey
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
WETLANDS/ 401, GROUP
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RE: Nationwide Permit 39 (AID 200321368/21369)/401 Certification (DWQ 03-1170) - Request for
Exemption from WQC #3402, Condition 9
Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property)
Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
On October 6, 2003 the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers granted authorization for Nationwide Permit 39
(AIL' 200321368/21369) to construct a residential road crossing for the above referenced project.
Subsequently, 401 Certification and buffer compliance was received on November 4, 2003 (DWQ #03-
J 170). Prior to construction of the proposed road crossing, the applicant discovered that an existing 8"
sanitary sewer line is present in the stream channel, beneath the channel substrate. Because of this existing
sewer line, it will not be possible to comply with WQC #3402 - Condition of Certification #9, associated
with Nationwide Permit 39. Condition #9 is stated below.
Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below
the elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless it can be
shown to DWQ that providing passage would be impractical.......
Due to the location of the existing sewer line, the applicant requests exemption from this condition because
no practical alternative exists for the proposed road crossing. All other listed conditions within the
authorized 404/401 Certifications will be met during and after construction. The project engineer has
provided calculations and a schematic drawing of the crossing in order to support this request.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Sean Clark
Project Manager
Attachments:
I ) 404 Certification (AID 200321368/21369)
21 401 Certification (DWQ 03-1170
3) Location Map (Figure 1)
4) Impact Map
5) Ca dilations and schematic drawing
Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office:
236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 622 Coon Mountain Lane
Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681
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06'2003 22:50 919 876 5823 USACE RAL REG
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
Action ID: 200321368/21369 County: wake
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERWICATION
Property
Owner Holl Homes LLC
Attn: Aavid JVle raker
Address 34 Oleander Drive Ste 101
Clayton North Carolina 27520
Telephone Number 919-550_5263
Authorized
Agent Soil & Environmental Consultar% Inc.
Attn: Sean Clark
Address 11010 Raven Rid Road
Ralei NC 27614
'T'elephone Number 919-846-5900
Size and T.ocation of proven waterbody, Hi way name/nuatberI town etc.: The property is
located on the east side of Bass Lake Road (SR 1393) and to the south of Holly Springs Road (SR 1152).
east of Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity-., This permit authorizes, excavation, the installation of culverts, and the
placement of fill associated with the construction of a residential development. TemporarY impacts to
wetlands authorized by this permit include 0.01 acres for one sewer line crossing order NWP 12 (AID
200321368). Permanent impacts authorized by this permit include.012 acre of wetland and 141 linear feet
of stream channel for one road crossing under NWP 39 (AID 200321369).
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Authorization: Rcgional General Permit Number
u&39 Nationwide Permit Number
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may
subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit verification does not
relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local
approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before
beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory proMmr
please contact Andrea Wade at elephone number 919 876 - 8441 extension 31
Regulatory Project Manager SignaturC
Date October 6 2003 Expiration Date October 6 2005
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC, MUST BE ATTACHED
TO THE FILE COPY OF TI`IIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
O? NN A r?9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
?Ot PG North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
-i Division of Water Quality
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Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 4, 2003
Holly Homes, LLC
Attn: Mr. David Menaker
34 Oleander Drive, Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520
DWQ Project No. 03-1170
Wake County
Page 1 of 3
Subject Property: Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property), Gable Ridge Ln., Holly Springs, NC
UT to Basal Creek [03-04-03, 27-43-15-3, B NSW (nutrient sensitive water)]
APPROVAL of 401 Water (duality Certification and AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE per the Neuse River Buffer
Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Menaker:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or
otherwise impact 0.025 acres of wetlands, 141 feet of streams and 13,240 square feet (ft) (or 0.30 acres) of protected
riparian buffers for the purpose of constructing a road (Norwalk Street) and sewer line at the subject property, as
described within your application dated September 19, 2003. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the
impacts are covered by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3402
and 3374 (GC3402 & GC3374). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 39 and 12 when issued by
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for
impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 26 .0233. In addition, 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 Non-discharge 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. If the property is sold, the new owner. must
be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If
total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, 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 any additional conditions listed below.
Conditions:
1. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper
design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect
surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites,
borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated
with the project.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
Holly Homes, LLC
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November 4, 2003
c. For borrow pit sites, the erost the sediment
recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
maintained in accordance wi h
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
2. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetllan s Allater construction riparian a ies, beyond the fodeotprint sign of
the impacts depicted in the Preconstruction Notice App
ru es ocg ument Practices, shall be
stand erosion control Bst andards, statutes, ore
installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment
performed so that no violations of state water quality
3. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters or wa
the maximum Sediment and erosion control measures
f in wetlandsfandtwaters is unavoidable, they
andherosion lbcoptrrol devices
practicable. If placement of sediment
shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Lan
Resources has released the project.
4. Certificate of Completion
401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and
Upon completion of all work approved within the
the attached certificate of completion
any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return to the
401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-
1650.
Deed Notifications
and buffer
Deed notifications or similar mechanism horder to all be assuced on ail re a compliance for future wetland, retained
wetlands, waters and protective buffers in wetlands, waters and/or buffers any impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to andlAUhori ation Certificate. You can obtain a copy of a
approved for impact under this Certification Approval
sample deed notification from our web site or by contacting the DWQ.
Protective Fencing boun The outside buffer, wetland or water
be clearly marked with orange fabric fenc g'(or s milar h gh d sibility
approved under this authorization shall fencing material) for the areas that have be approved
activities rtogensufre compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233 and
shall be installed prior to any land disturbing
GC3402 and GC3374. The protective fencing should be removed once construction is complete.
7. Sewer Systems
The project shall comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(i)(2)(G) and all other State, Federal and local sewer system
regulations.
8. Water Quality Certification (s)
The proposed project must comply with all of the conditions of General Water Quality Certification(s) 3402 & 3374.
9. Culvert Installation ream pro
iles The culverts required for this project shall be inselce oss sect on dimens ohns tpatternlnandflongitud nfal p ofee)Olow
and he
altered. Existing stream dimensions (including t
designed
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be maintained above and below locatioe?snt head cutting of the streamss hlflany of the ex t ng Ip'pee are oa of each culvert. The for aquatic life movement as well as to pr
ed be -established or, if the pipes installed in a perched
become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall
manner, the pipes shall be removed a
Holly Homes, LLC
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November 4, 2003
The culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or
down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and
longitudinal profile) are to be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. As such, it Is required that
you provide the plans with adequate details that indicate that the current stability of the stream will be
maintained or enhanced. You must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before
the culvert(s) is Installed. The culvert(s) must be installed according to the approved plans.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or
civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or
CAMA permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),
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, which conforms 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.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the
Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have any questions, please
telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.,
NC DWQ, Director
Attachments: Certificate of Completion
GC 3374
GC 3402
Cc: Sean Clark, S&EC, Inc., 11010 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
DWQ # 031170
Date: November 4, 2003
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
?O G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director
I Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
November 4, 2003
Holly Homes, LLC
Attn: Mr. David Menaker
34 Oleander Drive, Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520
DWQ Project No. 03-1170
Wake County
Page 1 of 3
Subject Property: Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property), Gable Ridge Ln., Holly Springs, NC
UT to Basal Creek [03-04-03, 27-43-15-3, B NSW (nutrient sensitive water)]
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE per the Neuse River Buffer
Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233) with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. Menaker:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or
otherwise impact 0.025 acres of wetlands, 141 feet of streams and 13,240 square feet (ft2) (or 0.30 acres) of protected
riparian buffers for the purpose of constructing a road (Norwalk Street) and sewer line at the subject property, as
described within your application dated September 19, 2003. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the
impacts are covered by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3402
and 3374 (GC3402 & GC3374). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 39 and 12 when issued by
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for
impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 26 .0233. In addition, 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 Non-discharge 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. If the property is sold, the new owner must
be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If
total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, 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 any additional conditions listed below.
Conditions:
1. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper
design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect
surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control
Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must
be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North
Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites,
borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated
with the project.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
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c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in accordance with the
requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
2. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of
the impacts depicted in the Preconstruction Notice Application. All construction activities, including the design,
installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be
performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur.
3. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent
practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they
shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land
Resources has released the project.
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. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all properties and lots with retained jurisdictional
wetlands, waters and protective buffers in order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer
impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or buffers
approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization Certificate. You can obtain a copy of a
sample deed notification from our web site or by contacting the DWQ.
6. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries
approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange fabric fencing (or similar high visibility
material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water. This fencing
shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233 and
GC3402 and GC3374. The protective fencing should be removed once construction is complete.
7. Sewer Systems
The project shall comply with 15A NCAC 2H .0219(i)(2)(G) and all other State, Federal and local sewer system
regulations.
8. Water Quality Certification(s)
The proposed project must comply with all of the conditions of General Water Quality Certification(s) 3402 & 3374.
9. Culvert Installation
The culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not
altered. Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) are
to be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. The culverts shall be designed and installed to allow
for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams. If any of the existing pipes are or
become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched
manner, the pipes shall be removed and re-installed correctly.
Holly Homes, LLC
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The culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or
down stream of the culvert(s). Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and
longitudinal profile) are to be maintained above and below locations of each culvert. As such, it Is required that
you provide the plans with adequate details that Indicate that the current stability of the stream will be
maintained or enhanced. You must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before
the culvert(s) Is Installed. The culvert(s) must be installed according to the approved plans.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or
civil penalties. This Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the
Federal 404 and/or coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or
CAMA permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts),
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, which conforms 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.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 1508.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the
Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have any questions, please
telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
Sincerely,
al n W. Klimek, P.E.,
NC OWQ, Director
Attachments: Certificate of Completion
GC 3374
GC 3402
Cc: Sean Clark, S&EC, Inc., 11010 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
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DWQ # 031170
Date: November 4, 2003
Environmental Consultants, PA
Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
September 19, 2003
n, ` ] S&EC Project # 01-6158
OS/401 COUP
US Army Corps of Engineers N?'bivision of Water Quality
Attn: Ms. Andrea Wade Attn: Mr. John Dorney SFP 1 2003
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, 2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Suite 120 Suite 250 ?`?TERQUAUTYSECUON
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 Raleigh, North Carolina 27 4 A
RE: Nationwide Permits 12 & 39, 401 Water Qification, & Neuse River Buffer
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Compliance Request
Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property)
Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Wade and Mr. Dorney:
On behalf of Holly Homes LLC (current property owner), we request authorization from the US
Artny Corps of Engineers (USACE) use Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 and 39 for the proposed
project to cover a temporary impact to a wetland and permanent impacts to a stream channel and
wetlands. We also request written concurrence from the NC Division of Water Quality
(NCDWQ) that the project meets the 401 Water Quality Certification for the associated NWPs
and complies with the Neuse River Basin (NRB) Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification
Application (PCN) is attached, which includes an agent authorization form.
The proposed project plan was permitted by the USACE (Action 1D #200121234 and
#200121235) and DWQ (DWQ#011203) in August and September of 2001 respectively,
however due to financial difficulties the proposed project was not started. The property was
recently sold to Holly Homes LLC, who intends to use the same site plan. The proposed project
consists of the installation of infrastructure necessary for a residential development, such as
access roads and sanitary sewer service. The approximately 14-acre property is located southeast
of the intersection of Holly Springs Road (SR 1152) and Bass Lake Road (SR 1393). Please
refer to the attached map (Figure 1) for the location of the proposed project on a USGS
topographic quadrangle.
The proposed permanent impacts (NWP 39) will total 141 linear feet to an intennittent stream
and 0.012 acres of wetland impact. Total proposed temporary wetland impacts (NWP 12) are
0.01 acres.
_Charlotte Office:
236 LePhillip Court, Suitc C
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Greensboro Office:
3817-E Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Flickor ORice:
622 Coon Mounlain Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Phone [phone]
Fax: [phone]
September 19, 2003
S&EC Project # 01-6158
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Because the applicant: 1) has minimized unavoidable stream channel impacts by crossing at a
perpendicular angle and locating the proposed road and sanitary sewer line within the same
crossing, 2) will maintain vegetative buffers as required by the Neuse River Basin riparian buffer
rule, and 3) proposes to place deed restrictions on lots 1102 and 1 129 upon recordation of the
lots to prevent further impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, S&EC does not believe compensatory
mitigation should be required by the USACE for this project. The proposed impacts for the road
crossing (141 I.f. of stream channel and 0.013 acre of wetland) are below NCDWQ's threshold
for compensatory mitigation (150 l.f. of stream channel impact or 1 acre of wetland impact);
therefore, S&EC does not believe compensatory mitigation should be required by NCDWQ.
Riparian buffer impacts from the road crossing equal 141 l.f. and 0.26 acre. The proposed
sanitary sewer will impact 0.046 acre of Zone 2 riparian buffer, which is not a perpendicular
impact. It is important to note that the applicant proposes to narrow the construction corridor to
avoid impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer. The applicant proposes to identify the limit of
Zone I with tree protection fencing to ensure compliance. Both of the proposed impacts within
the riparian buffer meet the criteria for allowable activities. Therefore, S&EC believes riparian
buffer mitigation should not be required by NCDWQ.
The proposed sanitary sewer line will impact a portion of Zone 2 of the riparian buffer, which is
an impact other than the perpendicular crossing. It is important to note that the applicant
proposes to narrow the construction corridor to avoid any impacts to Zone 1 in this area by
erecting tree protection fencing at the limit of Zone 1 of the riparian buffer. Please refer to the
attached Wetland and NRB Impact map for the riparian buffer impacts associated with the
project and the "no practical alternative" letter prepared by Mr. Chris Allen of Allen
Engineering, which explains the site constraints that dictate the alignment of the proposed access
road and sanitary sewer line.
Please call if you have any questions or email me at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Sean Clark
Environmental Scientist
Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form
Agent Authorization Form
Site Location Map (Figure 1)
Wetland & NRB Impact Maps (2 Sheets)
Data Forms
NCDWQ Buffer Subjectivity Letter (3/28/01)
Chris Allen's "No Practical Alternative" letter
Copy of Previously issued 401
Copy of Previously issued 404
$200 check for 401 certification fee
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Pen-nit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12 & 39
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Holly Homes, LLC
Mailing Address: Attn: David Menaker
34 Oleander Drive
Suite 101
Clayton, NC 27520
Telephone Number: (919)5505263 Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Sean Clark
Company Affiliation: Soil & Enviromrental Consultants, PA
Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleieh. NC 27614
Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: SClark(?SandEC.com
Fax Number: [phone]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the snaps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Holly Homes Property (formerly VanNest Property)
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 0659525277 & 0659524077
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Holly Springs
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site can be reached by taking
NC Hwy 55 south, turning east (left) onto Holly Springs Road (SR 1152) turning right onto
to Linksland Drive and right onto Gable Ridge Lane The proposed street for the project
connects to Gable Ridge Lane.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35°39'05" N / 78 ° 48'47" W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): 14
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to Basal Creek (upstream of
Sunset Lake)
8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The site is currently undeveloped/ wooded. The area north
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of the site is forested. Residential areas exist to the east, west, and south of the subject
property.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
proposed project is a residential subdivision that includes roads, utilities, etc, typically
required for such projects. Conventional heavy equipment will be used to construct the
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed project is to
provide road and sanitary sewer access necessary to develop approximately 33 single-family
homes on the property and a sanitary sewer connection for an adjacent subdivision to the
north that is not owned by Holly Homes, LLC.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe pen-nits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
On March 6 2001, S&EC delineated iurisdictional wetlands and waters and Neuse River
Basin riparian buffer limits on the site. Data forms completed during the delineation are
attached. Matthew Flynn of the NC DWQ confirmed that one buffered stream is present on the
property. A copy of Mr. Flynn's correspondence is attached for your reference. The same
proposed project plan was pennitted by the USACE (Action ID #200121234 and #200121235)
and DWQ (DWQ#011203) in August and September of 2001 respectively, however due to
financial difficulties the proposed project was not started. The property was recently sold to
Holly Homes LLC. who intends to use the same site plan.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
There are no development plans for the property beyond those proposed in this application.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
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and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The proposed impacts result
from the installation of a residential road (Impacts 2 and 3) required to gain access to the
property from an existing portion of Norwalk Street and from a sewer easement (Impact 1)
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
I Temporary /
Excavation 0.01 No +/- 85' Seep
2 Permanent / Fill 0.01 No +/- 20' Headwater Forest
3 Permanent / Fill 0.002 no 0 Ephemeral

List each impact separatery and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.feina.pov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.076
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.025
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent'?
(indicate on ma) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify)
Road crossing
1 (culvert, fill, and 141 UT to Basal Creek +/- 3' Intermittent
riprap)

List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usgs.Qoy. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone,com,
www.mapquest. coin, etc.).
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Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 141 LF
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact Area of
Name Wat Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact
(if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.)
NA NA NA NA NA

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stonnwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: NA
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The proposed road crossing is necessary to provide access and a connection between
existing adjacent subdivision roads as directed by the Town of Holly Springs. The temporary
sanitary sewer impacts are required to provide sanitary sewer service to a currently planned
residential development located north of the VanNest property. It is important to note that Holly
Homes LLC does not own the adjacent property to the north. There are no impacts to
jurisdictional features or buffers on the property associated with the proposed subdivision to the
north. Please refer to the attached no practical alternatives letter provided by Chris Allen of
Allen Engineering for more information regarding the specific design constraints associated with
the project It is important to note that the proposed road and sanitary sewer line were designed
to cross the stream channel in the same place to minimize impacts to the stream channel. The
road also crosses the stream at a perpendicular angle to further minimize the impacts.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type. of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Because the applicant: 1) has minimized unavoidable stream channel impacts by crossing
at a perpendicular angle and locating the proposed road and sanitary sewer line within the
same crossing, 2) will maintain vegetative buffers as required by the Neuse River Basin
riparian buffer rule, and 3) proposes to place deed restrictions on lots 1102 and 1129 upon
recordation of the lots to prevent further impacts to jurisdictional wetlands S&EC does not
believe compensatory mitigation should be required by the USACE for this project The
proposed impacts for the road crossing (141 I.f. of stream channel and 0.013 acre of wetland)
are below NCDWO's threshold for compensato mitigation (150 1 f of stream channel
impact or 1 acre of wetland impact)• therefore S&EC does not believe compensatory
mitigation should be required by NCDWO.
Riparian buffer impacts from the road crossing equal 141 L f. and 0.26 acre The
proposed sanitary sewer will impact 0.046 acre of Zone 2 riparian buffer, which is not a
perpendicular impact. It is important to note that the applicant proposes to narrow the
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construction corridor to avoid impacts to Zone 1 of the riparian buffer. The applicant
proposes to identify the limit of Zone 1 with tree protection fencing; to ensure compliance.
Both of the proposed impacts within the riparian buffer meet the criteria for allowable
activities. Therefore, S&EC believes riparian buffer mitigation should not be required by
NCDWQ.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional infonnation regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):-
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse'? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
NA
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Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Road Crossin
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 6,763 3 NA
2 4,478 1.5 NA
Total 11,241 NA
Sewer Corridor (Zone 2 only)
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 0 3 NA
2 1,999 1.5 NA
Total 1,999 NA
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near hank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
XI.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
NA
Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
The property currently does not contain impervious acreage. The engineer for the aroiect
has estimated that the property will contain 25-28% impervious area upon completion of the
proposed project The applicant proposes to comply with the Neuse River Basin riparian buffer
rules for protection of downstream surface water and wetlands
Page 8 of 9
XI1. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The property will connect to existing sanitary sewer lines.
X117. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these pen-nits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
September 19, 2003
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
Page 9 of '9
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To Whom It May Concern.
1, the current proRCM v mv, hereby designate and auftnm Soil do R"hwune"tol Cemsultanta5, PA to
art in my behalf as ntr agent in the processing of permit Applicabiorts, td furnish upon request
Supplemenw >i0mution In support of suppurations, etc. from this day forward, The day of
njb notification Seder any previous correspondence concerning the Agent lot this project.
NVEICE. 'liIds 00thoritartion, far Hability and profeateImA courtesy ?09 is valid only for
tm?erruntent officials to enter the property Whet) wompanied by . You should call S8c19C
to arrange ¦ site meeting partot to Y&Itling the site.
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cc. Mr. )ohn Domey
NCDBNR - PWQ
2921 Crabtree boulevard
cc: mr. Sean Clark
Soil do EwdTonmelntal Consultants, PA
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Project Date: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Mgr.: JAB 3121101 Location Map 11010 Raven Ridge Rd.- Raleigh, NC 27614
David VanNest Property [phone] • [phone]
Holly Springs, Wake Co., NC Web Page: www.SandEC.com
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Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: VanNest Property Development Date: 3/6/01
Applicant/Owner: David V. VanNest County: Wake
Investigator: Jennifer Burdette State: North Carolina

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes _No Community ID: Hardwood Forest
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? _Yes X No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? _Yes X No Plot ID: UP a Flag #1012
If needed, explain on reverse.
VMFTOTION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Quercus nigra Tree FAC 9.
2. Liriodendron tulipffera FAC 10.
3. Prunus serotina FACU 11.
4. Liriodendron tulipifera Shrub/Sap FAC 12.
5. Clethra alnifolia FACW 13.
6. Rubus argutus Herb 14.
7. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 15.
8. Smilax rotundifolia FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW,or FAC
(excluding FAC- : 50 - 63
Remarks: The vegetation meets the criteria (z50% OBL, FACW, or FAC) for hydrophytic vegetation.
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_Aerial Photographs -Inundated
Other -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
- -Water Marks
X 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: NA (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
-Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: NA (in.) _FAC-Neutral Test
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: NA (in.)
Remarks: Field indicators of wetland hydrology were not present.
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Project/Site: VanNest Property Development Plot ID: UP (cD Flag #1012
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class:. well drained
(Series and Phase): Cecil sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Topic Hapludults . Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes - No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12 Al 7.5YR 4/6 NA NA loam
12-16+ A2 10YR 4/4 7.5YR 4/6 common/prominent loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol -Concretions
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_Histic Epipedon -High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
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_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: The soils do not meet the criteria for hydric soils.
WETLANDS DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes _No Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? -Yes X No -Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? -Yes X No
Remarks: This area does not meet the criteria for a jurisdictional wetland due to the absence of wetland hydrology and hydric soils.
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Development
Project/Site: VanNest Property Date: 3/6/01
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Applicant/Owner: David V. VanNest
Investigator: Jennifer Burdette County: Wake
State: North Carolina

Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Seep
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? -Yes X No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? _Yes X No Transect ID:
Plot ID: WL (ZD. Flag #1012
If needed, explain on reverse.
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Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Acerrubrum Tree FAC 9. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC-
2. Liquidambar styraciflua FAC+ 10.
3. Acer rubrum Shrub/Sap FAC 11.
4. Oquidambar styraciflua FAC+ 12.
5. Sambucus canadensis FACW- 13.
6. Lindera benzoin FACW 14.
7. Rubus spp. Herb 15.
8. Juncus e//usus FACW+ 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW,or FAG
(excluding FAC- : 78 - 89
Remarks: The vegetation meets the criteria (z50% OBL, FACW, or FAC) for hydrophytic vegetation.
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Recorded Data: Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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.Aerial Photographs Inundated
Other X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Water Marks
X No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: NA (in.) X Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 4 (in.) X FAC-Neutral Test
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.)
Remarks: The area contained sufficient field indicators of wetland hydrology.
Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
[phone]
Project/Site: VanNest Property Development Plot ID: WL (U-) Flag #1012
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained
(Series and Phase): Cecil sandy loam, 10 to 15 percent slopes Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Topic Haoludults - Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes - No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-6 A 10YR 4/3 10YR 4/6 common/distinct loam
6-12 B 10YR 4/1 10YR 4/6 common/distinct sand 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
X Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: The soils meet the criteria for hydric soils .
WETLANDS DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes _No Is this sampling point within a wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes _No X Yes _No
Hydric Soils Present? X Yes _No
Remarks: The area meets the criteria for a jurisdictional wetland.
State of North Carolina
Department of Envi 1
and Natural Resour
Raleigh Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
March 28, 2001
S & EC Consultants, Inc.
Brad Suther
11010 Raven Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Subject: Neuse River Basin
Riparian Buffer Rules
N113RRO 01-104
David Van Nest Property
Wake County
Dear Mr. Suther:
The site location map and other information that was provided, allowed a determination to be made
as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific
project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 01-104.
Stream features A and B are indicated on either the Wake County Soil Survey or the USGS Apex
Quadrangle (topographic). On March 26, 2001 I completed a site visit and determined that feature
A is subject to protection under the Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy; Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative Code
15A:02B.0233 (NCAC 0233). Feature B is exempt from the Neuse Buffer Rule. This letter
addresses only the applicability of the Neuse Buffer Rule at this one specific site.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and if this Office can be of any assistance or if you have
additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Matthew Flynn
Environmental Specialist
cc: RRO/John Dorney
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David VanNest Property [phone] • [phone]
Holly Springs, Wake Co,, NC Web Page: www.SandEC.com
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FROM : ALLEN ENG FAX NO. : 6617725 Jul. 31 2001 09:00AM P1/2
Allen Engineering
13828 Sky Meadow Drive Apex, NC 27502
Civil Engineering and Consulting Services
July 31, 2001
Jennifer Burdette
Soil & Environmental Consultants
RE: Van Nest Property Development
Neuse River Suffer and Wetland Impacts
Dear Jennifer:
The Neuse River Riparian Buffer and wetlands impacts for this project were
minimized as much as possible and still meet the existing constraints and the
Design Standards for the Town of Holly Springs. The impacts are limited to the
one road crossing for Norwalk Street and two areas for a sanitary sewer main
line. The following information will outline the design process that lead to the
current layout:
Norwalk Street Crossing
Norwalk Street connects to two fixed tie in points that were setup in the
adjacent Sunset Ridge Subdivision to provide the proper
interconnectivity among neighborhood streets.
The connection to Gable Ridge Drive was requested by the Town of
Holly Springs again to meet the traffic flow requirements.
The parcel of land would also be land locked without these connection
points
The crossing for Norwalk Street was setup as a perpendicular crossing
of the creek in order to minimize impacts.
Sanitary Sewer Line Impacts
The sewer line also had a fixed tie in point setup in the adjacent
Sunset Ridge Subdivision. The sewer is gravity fed and is elevation
dependent.
The sewer line also crosses the creek in the crossing for Norwalk
Street. This was designed to minimize impacts by putting the utilities
in the roadway crossing.
The sewer line impacts are only in Zone 2 of the buffer.
FROM : ALLEN ENG FAX NO. : 6617725 Jul. 31 2001 09:01AM P2i2
The sewer line was placed as far up the creek bank as possible in an
effort to minimize the impacts, however the farther the sewer is moved
up the bank the deeper the trench excavation becomes. The deeper
the trench the more impact there is due to the large slopes required.
Again the sewer is gravity fed limiting the placement of the line.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please give me a
call at 661-8998_
Sincerely,
Allen n eering, Inc.
ris Allen, P.E.
QF W ATFi9 Michael F. Easley
pG Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
? Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O `C Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Division of Water Quality
September 20, 2001
Mr. David VanNest
PO Box 325
Holly Springs, INC 27540
Subject:
Residential Development
Wake County
DWQ# 011203
APPROVAL OF 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Dear Mr. VanNest,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 141 feet of stream and 11, 241
square feet of riparian buffer in association with a road crossing and 1,999 square feet of zone 2 riparian buffer for a parallel sewer
construction along an unnamed tributary of Basal Creek in the Neuse River Basin, Wake County based on your application dated August
8, 2001. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this activity Is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers
3287 and 3288. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 39 and 12, respectively, when the Corps of Engineers
issues it. 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, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval
will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval Is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your revised application except as modified below. 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 must
be given a copy of this 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 NCAC2H .0506 (h)
(6) and (7). This approval shall expire when the corresponding Nationwide Permit expires or as otherwise provided in therGeneral
Certification. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions
listed below.
1. Diffuse Flow
An additional condition Is that stormwater shall be directed to flow in a diffuse manner at non-erosive velocities through the entire
protected stream buffers without re-concentrating. Additionally, a stormwater management plan for this project shall be provided to
this Office before any of the impacts approved herein are conducted. The plan shall specify all stormwater discharge points, plan
details, and calculations to Indicate that diffuse flow through the protected buffers as described above will be achieved.
2. 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.
3. Deed Notifications
Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective buffers in
order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and buffer impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting
any wetlands, waters and/or buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization Certificate.
4. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this
authorization shall be clearly marked by orange fabric fencing for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer,
wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 26.0233 and GCs 3287 and 3288.
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, which conforms 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.
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)
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Wake
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property AUG 15 2001
Owner David V. VanNest
Address P.O. Box 325
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Telephone Number 919-552-6849
Authorized
Agent Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Attn: Jennifer Burdette
Address 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Telephone Number 919-846-5900
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.): The property is
located on the east side of Bass Lake Road (SR 1393) and to the south Holly Springs Road (SR 1152),
east of Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: This permit authorizes excavation, the installation of culverts, and the
placement of fill associated with the construction of a residential development. Impacts to wetlands and
authorized by this permit include 0.01 acres for one sewer line crossing under NWP 12 (AID 200121234)
and 0.02 acres (141 linear feet) for one road crossing under NWP 39 (AID 200121235). Impacts to
wetlands and waters total 0.03 acres (141 linear feet).
Applicable Law: X Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number
12 & 39 Nationwide Permit Number
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may
subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit verification does not
relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local
approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before
beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Amanda D. Jones at telephone number (919) 876 - 8441 extension 30
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date August 13, 2001 Expiration Date " August 13, 2003
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wilmington District
200121234 / 200121235 County:
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED
TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
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