Ralph Stevens Road Development

Water Resources
Environmental Quality
June 20, 2018
Vaughan Farms Limited Partnership
Rupert L. Vaughan Jr.
824 Wilbon Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Lowes LLC
Mr. Freddie Stancil
446 Stancil Road
Angier, NC 27501
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
NBRRO #18-127
Wake County
Determination Type:
Buffer
Intermittent/Perennial
® Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0259)
❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local
buffer ordinances apply)
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 2B .0267)
(governmental and/or interjurisdictional
projects)
Project Name: Ralph Stevens Road Development
Address/Location: 2100 & 2106 Ralph Stevens Road/ 1621 Little Mocassin Lane, Holly Springs
Stream(s):
Basal Creek
Determination Date: 06/05/2018
-"'Nothing Compares"___
Staff: Rick Trone
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
919 791-4200

Ralph Stevens Road Development
Wake County
06/05/2018
Page 2 of 3
Feature
E/UP
(1)
Not
Z)
Subject()
Sub'ect
Start@
Sto p@
Soil _
-USGS
Survey
Topo
SCA UP
I
X
SCA4
Off property
X
SCA
Down
I
X
Throughout
X
X .
SCB Up
I
X
SCB36
T,, SCB28
X
X
SCB
Down'
NP
X
Throughout-
X
-X
Pond 1
NA
X
Throughout -
Pond 2
NA
X
Throughout
Pond 3
NP
X
Tbrougl out
X
X
Pond 4
NP'
X
Throughout
X
X
kr) n npnemeray r = mteruu"em' r = rerenmai, Nr = NOL rresent, NA=Not Appncame I , -
(2) Refers to"ripaiian buffer rules only. Stream, wetland, or pond impacts are, still subject to applicable wat�r.gaality standards and permitting requirements.
Explanation:. The stream(s)/pond(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey
of Wake County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the !USGSTopographic map at a 1:24,000 scale.
Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be an intermittent stream, perennial stream, a
pond connected to a stream feature, or the feature is determined not to be present. 'Stream features that are'checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify .it to be subject to the buffer
rules. There may be', other streams located on the property that do not show upon the maps referenced above and are
therefore not subject to the: buffer rules. However, if the stream features are present on the tract_they are subject to
all ,other applicable North Carolina stream standards and permitting requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B,
and may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers:
This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from �the date. of this letter. Landowners or
affectedparties that dispute a determination made by the DWRI'may{,req:uesi a determination by .
the Director. An appeal request must be made Within sixtyi (60) days,of date of this letter.. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director, in:writing. If sending
via US Postal Service: c/o Karen Higgins, DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If sending via delivery
service (UPS, FedEx, etc.): Karen Higgins,
DWR _401 & Buffer Permitting Unit; 512 N. Salisbury Street; Raleigh;'NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, an appeal is requested within sixty
(60) days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit,for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should
be directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.

Ralph Stevens Road Development
Wake County
06/05/2018
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If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Rick Trone at (919) 791-
4257
Si , erel' ,
:s
Danny Smitzater
Supervisor,Quality Regional Operations Center
cc: RRO DWR File Copy
Matt Bramblett, PE, Hart & Hickman, PC (via email)

Ralph Stevens Road Development
Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 18-127
Pond 1: Subject /
� O
n
SCA: Subject
Pond 3: Does not exist
d ,
7
Pond 4: Does not exist
SCB Up: Subject l
�55,k
Pond 2: Not Subject
SCB Down: Not Subject
USGS Topographical Map
Apex Quadrangle 2016
Legend:
-Project boundary;''
: Locations are approximate
and are provided for refer-
ence only :: RI

Ralph Stevens Road Development
Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 18-127
NRCS Soil Survey Sheet 90 SrATfa
Wake Co., NC 1970 Locations are approximate
Legend: y' �� and are provided for refer-
ence only::
-project boundary

Sent Via Email
June 19, 2018
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Attn: Mr. James Lastinger
hart '`
0-1%w-hickman
W
SMARTER ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Re: Revised Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Request
2100 Ralph Stephens Road, 2106 Ralph Stephens Road,
& 1621 Little Moccasin Lane
Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
Wake Co. Parcel #s 0648949728, 0658043671, & 0658049799
41.5 -Acre Property
H&H Job No. FAK-119
Dear James:
On behalf of Lowe's Home Centers, LLC, please find the enclosed revised Preliminary Wetland
Delineation Map prepared by Hart & Hickman, PC dated June 15, 2018. The map has been
revised to address comments received from you and Mr. Rick Trone of the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DEQ DWR) during our
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (JD) site visit on June 5, 2018. The following changes
have been made to the map:
• Stream Channel `A' (SCA) begins at flag SCA -4
• Stream Channel `B' (SCB) ends at flag SCB-28 and SCB-2 was removed
• Wetland `C' ends at flag C-20 and ties into the bank of SCB
Wetland `D' was reduced to the top of bank of the former pond
Please contact Danielle Clark at 704-586-0007 if you have any questions or require additional
information.
Sincerely,
Hart and Hickman, PC
Matt Bramblett
Principal
Attachments
Danielle Clark
Project Environmental Scientist
cc: Mr. Rick Trone, NC DEQ DWR (Via Email)
Mr. Todd Simmons, Freeland & Kauffman, Inc. (Via Email)
2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 100 3921 Sunset Ridge Rd, Suite 301
Charlotte, NC 28203 Raleigh, NC 27607
704.586.0007 main 919.847.4241 main
www.harthickman.com

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 I GCk rx PorA
Date: 2 15 I�
Project/Site: �a` 114z�S n]
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.Latitude: 3S . 4SH I5
Evaluator: Mi _ }}a,�,� 3 �it�r-w�ah
County: wa,�
Longitude: -.7 g , S3zy 52
Total Points:
Stream is at least mit* 2A
D
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Ephemeral ntermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name: c) O2„
ife
if z 19 or erennial if >_ 30*
perennial
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
7�
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal=___a.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
O2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
M
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No
0
Yes = 3
Sketch:
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a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = q •5____)
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
0
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal= S )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1)
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other =(0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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ProjectlSite: Qa` �C��
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Evaluator: DCS
County: VuaUz.
Longitude: .. TB -S3243
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
2-y
Stream Dete circle one)
Ephemeral ntermittent erennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name: �X X00
if>_ 19 or erennial if 30'
1
2
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal
Absent
Weak .
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
O
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3-
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3'
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
!:3,,
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
;,3:
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3.+
9. Grade control
vw
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
T
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No
Yes = 3
anmaai oitcnes are not rates; see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = t 0 1
12. Presence of Baseflow A
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
0
1.5
1
1
2
0.5
3
0
15. Sediment on plants, or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1 1
1:5 "
17. Soil -based evidence bf high water table?
0.5
No -_0
Yes' 13
24. Amphibians 0
U. Idloloav (Subtotal = h 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2
1
:0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3
2)
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish 0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians 0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae CO)0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75;
OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
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Project/Site: �
Latitude:
Evaluator: DCB- µafa' 3 J i-Ck.V�ar�
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Longitude:
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Total Points:
Stream Deter .. circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent 2�
a 19 or perennial if>_ 30*
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name: Are)(2002-if
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= 10 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
'Strong
,a, Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
.1
2,
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. rife -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
^
�J
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3.
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
0.5
2
31
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
;, .•; 3.
9. Grade control
0
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10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No
0
Yes =' 3
arnnciai ancnes are not rated; see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = g.5 ) -
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria `
0
1 2 3 '
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1 0.
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5 1.
16. Organic debris lines or piles.
0
0. 1 .1.5
1 . Soil -based evidence. of high water table?
No = 0 Yes3 .
G. tiloloav (Subtotal= 1.5 )
18. Fibrous roots inistreambed
2.
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
CO -)0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
6
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW =.0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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NC DCVO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 D. A
Date: 1.
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Project/Site:Qat SShnd
Latitude:
35. V2qq s7 .
Evaluator: pL� r. F}�Y� 3 } JCyjMh y%
County:
Longitude: -7W . 8216157
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
>_ 25 'S
Stream Deter ' (circle one)
Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial
p
Other
e. Quad Name: p2,
9• Z0
if 19 or erennial if.>_ 30"
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = .5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a• Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1'
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
.2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
21
3
77. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1)2
;: 3
8. Headcuts
0
25.;,Algae
2
3.
9. Grade.control
0
0.5
1
".1.5'
10. Natural valley
0 L
0.5
1
I. 1.5
11. Second or greater order channelNo
0
Yes = 3
Notes: 'tNe . b •D "pin a
anmciai aitcnes.are not ratea; see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = g
12. Presence of Baseflow fir
0
1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2 3
14. Leaf litter •
1.5
1
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence •of.high water table'
1
No = 0
Yes f 3 ,
C. Bioloav''(Subtotal to 1
18. Fibrousroots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)'
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
-23.,Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1.
1.5
25.;,Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OB,L = 1.5
Other 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p.
35 of manual.
Notes: 'tNe . b •D "pin a
IZ
I
Sketch:
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