20140659 Ver 1_Local Government Buffer Approval_20140714

t City of Greensboro
] North Carolina
Authorization Certificate
July 14, 2014
Mr. Ronald E. Galloway, PE, CHFM
Director - Construction Management
Cone Health
1200 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Re: Authorization Certification (Determination of No Practical Alternative) for Stream Buffer
Disturbance — Moses Cone Healing Garden
Dear Mr. Galloway:
In accordance with the State of North Carolina's Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0267- Jordan Lake Water
Nutrient Strategy: Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers, any applicant that intends to disturb Zone 1
and Zone 2 of the stream buffer must show that there is "No Practical Alternative" than to impact the
stream buffer. The applicant submitted a "No Practical Alternative Request" on July 9, 2014 stating that
the stream buffer disturbances in Zone 1 and Zone 2 were necessary for the construction of stream
stabilization and to utilize the site as a healing garden, with elevated walkways and concrete sidewalks
that must be constructed within the riparian buffer of an unnamed tributary of North Buffalo Creek.
The City of Greensboro determined that the temporary impacts in Zone 1 shown on the map prepared by
Landmark Design are: Area 41 of 5,671 square feet and Area 43 on of 1,079 square feet. Zone 2
temporary impacts are Area 412,876 square feet, Area 42 378 square feet, Area 43 1,341 square feet.
Permanent impacts to Zone 1 are the Area 43, 400 square feet. Permanent impacts to Zone 2 consist of
Area 42, 224 square feet and Area 43, 340 square feet.
Approved impacts included the following temporary and permanent disturbances:
Area #1 Temporary Impacts
Zone I=
5,671 SF
Zone 2
= 2,876 SF
Area 42 Temporary Impacts
Zone 1
= 378 SF
Zone 2
= 0 SF
Area 42 Permanent Impacts
Zone I=
0 SF
Zone 2
= 224 SF
Area 43 Temporary Impacts
Zone 1
= 1,079 SF
Zone 2
= 1,341 SF
Area 43 Permanent Impacts
Zone 1
= 400 SF
Zone 2
= 340 SF
This approval is valid only for the purpose and design that was described in the application. If any
modifications are made to the project a written notification describing the changes, must be submitted to
the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department, Engineering Division (Stormwater Engineering
Section). 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. In addition, the applicant should
secure any other required federal, state, and local certifications before the project proceeds.
P.O. Box 3136 o Greensboro, NC 27402 -3136 o www.greensboro - nc.gov .(336) 373 -CITY (24 89) o TTY # 333 -6930

This letter completes the review of The City of Greensboro, Water Resources Department,
Engineering Division (Stormwater Engineering Section) under the Determination of No Practical
Alternative. If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Spillman at 336- 373 -3260
Sincerely,
Virginia Spillman, PE
Engineering Supervisor Stormwater
Cc: Sue Homewood, DWQ Winston Salem Regional Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Roland E. Galloway, PE, CHFM