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Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Donley, Wetland Scientist
Wetlands/401 Water Quality Certification Unit
Division of Water _Quality
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FROM: Danielle R. Pender, Piedmont Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: 8 September 2000
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification Application for Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hudson and the City of
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. DWQ ID: 001035
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the subject
pre-construction notification. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d), and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
Applicant proposes to stabilize an unnamed tributary to House Creek by constructing a concrete
sill and transition area along the stream bottom to help support the flared end section and gradually
transition back to the normal streambed height. Additionally, filter fabric and riprap would be installed
along the sides of the pipe/flared end and continued for 65 linear feet. Plans are to excavate the side
slopes and the channel bottom prior to placing riprap along the stream sides and bottom and to remove a
fcw leaning trees.
We are not opposed to the project; however, we recommend that the applicant avoid the placing
of riprap on the streambed and instead limit rip rap placement to the toe of the slope, and to use rock veins
to turn energy flow off of the bank. For rock veins, proper placement of rocks and appropriate rock size
is essential. Additionally, we suggest the use of appropriate native vegetation, in conjunction with fiber
matting if needed, to help stabilize the stream bank. These repair and restoration techniques will provide
both stream stabilization and habitat enhancement, and be more beneficial to fish and wildlife. For more
information on innovative stream restoration techniques, we encourage the applicant to contact the Stream
Restoration Institute, a division of the North Carolina State University Water Quality Group, at (919)
515-3723. Stream restoration specialists are available to provide advice and site visits.
't'hank you for the opportunity to review this pre-construction notice. If you require further
assistance please contact me at [phone].
cc: Mr. Stewart J. Sykes, P.E., City of Raleigh, Central Engineering Department
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 0 Fax: [phone]
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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September 25, 2000
DWQ# 00-1035
Wake County
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hudson
2812 Old Orchard Road
Raleigh, NC, 27607
APPROVAL of Neuse River Buffer Rules
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hudson:
You have our approval to stabilize 65 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to House Creek on your property in Wake
County, in accordance with your application received by the Division of Water Quality on August 7, 2000. This approval is
valid for the Neuse River Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying Section 10 permit expires.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new
owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as
described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below:
1. Placement of rip-rap shall be limited to the toe of slope, with rock veins incorporated to turn energy flow off of the
bank.
2. Bank stabilization shall be achieved by using native woody vegetation in conjunction with fiber matting in addition to
the rip-rap placement proposed.
3. Side slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 upon completion of this work.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B
of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447.
This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the Neuse Buffer Rules. If you have any
questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
5elr: T. Stevens
cc: Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Beth Barnes, Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File copy
Danielle Pender, WRC
Stewart Sykes, P.O. Box 590, Raleigh, NC, 27602
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7)
COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY,
ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH, NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hudson
2• MAILING ADDRESS: 2812 Old Orchard Road
SUBDIVISION NAME Meredith Woods
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27607
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) N/A (WORK) N/A
4• IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Citv of Raleigh - Central Engineering Deoartment
Attn: Mr. Stewart J. Sykes, P.E.
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
[phone]
5• LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake - NEAREST TOWN: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) N/A
6• IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: House Creek RIVER BASIN: Neuse River
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES F? NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES f-] NO
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES n NO ® IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION):
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES E] NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 0.6
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
No indicators of wetlands.
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION: None
FLOODING- OTHER :
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION: N/A
LENGTH BEFORE: 65 FT AFTER: 65 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (bas-e Tn onormal high water contours : 4 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 4.5 FT AFTERT-4_5 FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X -CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: Fabric filter and rip rap placement.
1 I. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
Please refer to the attached narrative for additional information.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: The City of Raleigh and property owner would like to slow the
severe erosion that is taking place along the creek banks.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Please refer to the attached narrative for additional information.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: No
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED No
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES E] NO ® (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES F? NO ?
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES F-] NO
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Fully devel. residential R-4 Zoning.
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF ShWA N/A
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
AGENT'S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
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Stream Bank Repair Summary
2812 Old Orchard Road
INTRODUCTION
This narrative should supplement the Pre-Construction Application dated July 2000. The
City of Raleigh is submitting this stream bank repair request on behalf of Mr. & Mrs.
Paul Hudson, residents at 2812 Old Orchard Road. The City of Raleigh Stormwater
Drainage Policy Resolution (1998)-833 is a cost-share program that provides financial
and technical assistance in alleviating severe erosion, structural flooding and/or public
nuisances on fully-developed private property. This policy is available to Citizens within
Raleigh's corporate limits.
PROJECT SCOPE
An unnamed tributary running through this location experiences severe erosion and
sedimentation. A field visit conducted by our staff was made to verify the severity of the
erosion and sedimentation. The results of our findings are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Two areas were selected to stabilized stream bank erosion and sedimentation. The areas
are:
AREA DESCRIPTION
End of 36" flared end
section (FES)
PROBLEM
Area surrounding the FES has scoured and
shows signs of erosion.
2 Just downstream
of FES
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Area 1
Creek bank has become unstable and sedi-
ment has been deposited into creek.
The City of Raleigh proposes to stabilize the FES. The FES will most likely fail and
collapse with continued undermining of the structure. A concrete sill and transition area
along the stream bottom would be constructed to help support the FES and gradually
transition back to the normal streambed height. Filter fabric and rip rap would be
installed along the sides of the pipe/flared end help slow erosion due to overland sheet
flow to the creek.
City of Raleigh 2812 Old Orchard Road Page 1
Area 2
The City of Raleigh proposes to continue the same rip rap treatment approximately 65
feet. Excavation of the side slopes (to at least 1.5:1) and channel bottom (2 to 3 feet
wide) would be required in order to place the rip rap along the stream sides and bottom.
This alternative is proposed so that flow out of the FES could be slowed. The highly
erosive nature of the stream just downstream of the FES has produced side slope that are
nearly 1:1, heavy sediment deposits, and tree leaning in some areas along the stream.
The City of Raleigh proposes to keep existing meanders whenever possible and slow
flow down just immediately downstream of the FES through the use of rip rap to
minimize erosion and remove a few leaning trees.

Figure 1 - Flared End Section - Undermining of the end section has begun.
Materials under
FES has washed
away. City
would like to
stabilize FES
with a concrete
sill structure.
Side slopes of
creek are
nearly 1:1 in
most areas just
downstream of
FES.
Figure 2 - Erosion along the channel bank just downstream from flared end section.
City of Raleigh 2812 Old Orchard Road Page 2
Excavate side
slopes to 1.5:1
maximum.
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channel
Bank-full
' Elevation.
Figure 3 - Proposed channel improvements downstream of FES for approximately 65
linear feet.
The proposed project will help stabilize the proposed are and prevent it from further
meandering. A vicinity map and more detailed site map are attached.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Beth Barnes
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Ken Schuster
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Paul Hudson c/o Citv of Raleh!h
Project Number 00 1035
Recvd From APP
Received Date 8/7/00 Recvd By Region
Project Type stream hardening
County Wake
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Region Raleigh
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
NBR Stream O 17O N F--F27-33-13 C NSW 30,402. F 65.00-??
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Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? O Y ON Did you request more info? O Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? O Y O N
Is Mitigation required? O Y O N Recommendation: O Issue OQ Issue/fond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 354915 Longitude (ddmmss) 784145
Comments:
Prefer 2:1 slope if possible_ Recommend using join planting in addition to rip-rap. The root mat will
hold the hank better over time
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name Paul Hudson c/o City of Raleigh
Project Number 00 .1035
Comments (continued from page 1):
County Wake
Regional Contact: Beth Barnes
Date:
cc: Regional Office Page Number 2
Central Office
NCIJRC,HCP,FALLS LAKE TEL:[phone] Sep 11'00 12:56 No.002 P.04
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'9 North Carolina W c ife Resolurces Commission
Charles R. Fullwood, ExecutlvO Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney, Wetland Scientist
Wetlands/401 Water Quality Certiflcatle' _
Division of Water ality
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FROM: Danielle R. Pender, iedmont i4cin Coordi tar
Habitat Conservation Program
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DATE: 8 September 2000
SUBJECT: Pre-construction Notification Application for r. dt Mrs. Paul Hudson and the City of
Raleigh. Wake County, North Carolina. DW ID: 001035
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the subject
pre-construction notification. Our comments are provided in ordance with provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordi nation Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661-667d), and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 13.131 et seq.).
Applicant proposes to stabilize an unnamed tributary t House Creek by constructing a concrete
sill and transition area along the stream bottom to help support the flared end section and gradually
transition back to the normal streambed height. Additionallyy, Iter fabric and riprap would be installed
along the sides of the pipe/flared end and continued for 65 lin feet. Plans are to excavate the side
slopes and the channel bottom prior to placing riprap along th stream sides and bottom and to remove a
few leaning trees.
We are not opposed to the project; however, we recommend that the applicant avoid the placing
of riprap on the streambed and instead limit rip rap placement the toe of the slope, and to use rock veins
to turn energy flow off of the bank. For rook veins, proper pl ment of rocks and appropriate rock size
is essential. Additionally, we suggest the use of a propriate n ive vegetation, in conjunction with fiber
matting if needed, to help stabilize the stream bank. These re it and restoration techniques will provide
both stream stabilization and habitat enhancement, and be mo beneficial to fish and wildlife. For more
information on innovative stream restoration techniques, we a ourage the applicant to contact the Stream
Restoration Institute, a division of the North Carolina State Un versity Water Quality Group, at (919)
515-3723. Stream restoration specialists are available to provi a advice and site visits.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this pre-con etion notice. If you require further
assistance please contact Inc at [phone].
cc: Mr. Stewart J. Sykes. P.E., City of Raleigh, Central Engineering Department
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fishories • 1721 Mail
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 -
r Center - Raleigh, NC 27699.1721
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August 3, 2000
City '(91f 6Raleigh
9Yorth Caarolina
Mr. John Dorney 00103,6
N.C. Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Re: Pre-Construction Notification Application -
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Please find enclosed seven (7) copies of the Pre-Construction Notification application for
three streambank stabilization projects for your review. It is my understanding from a
telephone conversation with Mr. Bob Zarzecki with your office, a review fee is not
required for compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rules. Should this be incorrect, please
notify me and a check will be forwarded promptly.
These are relatively small streambank stabilization projects located on private property
with the City sharing in the costs of construction. Please review and contact me should
you have questions or require further information at [phone].
Sincerely,
dlC,4
Marty D. Bizzell, CPESC
Stormwater Services Engineer
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