3504 Rock Creek Drive

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
July 1, 2009
Steve Mitchell
1813 Lancaster Drive
Garner, NC 27529
RE: 3504 Rock Creek Drive
NBRRO 09-070
Dear Steve:
During a site inspection performed on April 7, 2009, Lauren Witherspoon with the NC Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) determined that "Feature A" (see attached map) is subject to the Neuse River
Riparian Buffer Rules.
During the site visit we discussed the applicability of the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules as it
currently pertains to this property. More specifically we I stated the following:
• If your client plans to construct a new residence or add on to his/her existing residence then
he/she can do so without DWQ approval if the new structure is within the footprint of the
existing impervious area, including, the patio, covered deck and foundation of the brick
residence.
• No additional impervious surface is permitted within the riparian buffer. If you wish to add
impervious surface to the buffer you may apply for a Variance to seek approval.
• If the yard has been maintained/manicured prior to the Effective date of the buffer rule (July
22, 1997), then your client and/or any future owner may continue to do so within the same
footprint that it was manicured prior to the rule. You cannot remove any mature vegetation
that may exist within the maintained yard.
Attached is the survey map that you have provided me depicting the impervious areas as I had identified
within the buffer.
Please feel free to call me at (919)-791-4251 if you have any questions or concerns pertaining to this letter.
Sincerely
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Lauren Witherspoon
Environmental Senior Specialist
Raleigh Regional Office
CC: Wetlands/ Stormwater Branch, 2321 Crabtree Blvd, Suite 250, Raleigh, NC 27604
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