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SUBJECT- Novo Perimeter Roadway DATE: May 8, 2015
Clayton, NC SENT BY: Don Curry
CURRY PROJECT NO. 2013 -069
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Ms. Jennifer Burdette
NCDENR 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Archdale Building
512 N. Salisbury St., Th Floor, RM 942 G -1
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE: Novo Nordisk Perimeter Roadway Bridge
NCDENR Neuse Buffer Variance Application
Dear Jennifer:
The purpose of this letter is to request your review of the enclosed Neuse Buffer Variance for the
above referenced project located at 3612 Powhatan Road, Clayton, NC. The project consists of an
expansion of the rear truck dock and perimeter roadway area for the Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical
plant. The Novo Nordisk facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing diabetes - fighting
medicine to all of North America.
As the facility has grown to keep up with demand, some congestion and safety issues have arisen
at the rear of the facility where employees and delivery traffic interact. As a result, Novo Nordisk
has undertaken this project to expand the truck dock facility and provide a separate roadway
access for the truck traffic to provide delineation between the employees and trucks. The current
truck dock area also requires expansion due to the increased activity and the relatively short turn-
around area that is currently provided. A truck recently damaged the guard rail at the existing
retaining wall and there is concern that another similar accident could compromise the ability to
move medicine in and out of the facility. Also, security concerns have increased over the years,
requiring a perimeter security fence at the rear of the property.
All of these improvements have associated Neuse buffer impacts due to the fact that there is a
buffered stream running through the site. The perimeter roadway bridge and fence appear to be
"allowable" impacts, however, the truck dock expansion is - allowable with mitigation." The
enclosed application was prepared with these impacts in mind.
Thanks in advance for your review of this information and feel free to contact me with any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
The Curry Engineering Group, PLLC
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President
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15A NCAC 02B .0233 (8)(b), .0243 (8)(b), .0250 (11)(b), .0259 (8)(b), .0267 (11)(c), .0607 (e)(2)
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rules - Variance Application
FORM: VAR 10 -2013
PLEASE IDENTIFY WHICH RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULE APPLIES:
N River Basin (15A NCAC 028.0233)
ee
Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Catawba River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0243)
❑ Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed (15A NCAC 0213.0250)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Tar - Pamlico River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0259)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Jordan Lake Water Supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC 02B.0267)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Goose Creek Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0606 & 15A NCAC 02B.607)
A. General Information
1. Applicant's Information(if other than the current property owner):
Name:
Title:
Street Address:
City, State & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
2. Property Owner /Signing Official (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance):
Name: Palle Thorsen
Title: General Mana¢er
Street Address: Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 3612 Powhatan Rd.
City, State & Zip: Clayton, NC 27527
Telephone: 919 - 550 -2200
Email: aobu @novonordisk.com (Jody Buraart — Prolect Manaser Contact)
FORM: VAR 10 -2013

3. Agent Information:
3a. Name:
Company Affiliation:
Street Address:
City, State & Zip:
Telephone:
E -mail:
3b. Attach a signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner.
4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name):
Novo Nordisk Perimeter Roadway Bridge
5. Project Location:
5a. Street Address: 3612 Powhatan Rd.
City, State & Zip: Clayton, NC 27527
5b. County: Johnston
5c. Site Coordinates (in decimal degrees): 35deg37'08.05 "N Latitude 78deg24'31.20 "W Longitude
5d. Attach an 8 Y2 x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site.
5e. Attach an 8 X x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map depicting the
project site.
6. Property Information:
6a. Property identification number (parcel ID): 167804 -41 -9327
6b. Date property was purchased: Feb 25, 1991
6c. Deed book 1200 and page number 54
6d. Map book 31 and page number 21
6e. Attach a copy of the recorded map that indicates when the lot was last platted. Attached PB 75, PG 58
7. Is your project in one of the 20 Coastal Counties covered under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)?
o YES NO
7a. If you answered yes above, in which AEC do you fall (30 ft or 75 ft)? N A
7b. If you answered yes above, what is the total percent of impervious cover that you have proposed within the AEC? N/A
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 2 of 6

8. Directions to site from nearest major intersection:
Site is located at 3612 Powhatan Road. approximately 3,500 feet northeast of the intersection of US 70 and Powhatan Rd
9. Stream associated with riparian buffer to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Name
Water Quality Classification
Unnamed tributary to Neuse River
03 -04 -02, 27- (38.5)
WS -IV, NSW
9a. For Goose Creek only: Is the buffer in the 100 -year floodplain? ❑ YES ❑ NO
10. List any permits /approvals that have been requested or obtained for this project in the past (including all prior phases).
Date Applied: Date Received: Permit Type:
Oct 13, 2004 Dec 6. 2004 Major Variance Approval — Buffer and Stream Impact
B. Proposed Activity
1. Project Description
1a. Provide a detailed description of the proposed activity including its purpose:
The proposed project consists of three (3) separate components, as detailed below: (1) Bridge — The proposed bridge will
serve to provide a safer and more efficient access for employees parking in the southern -most parking lot while at the
same time separating truck traffic from employees parking and walking in the main employee parking lot thereby
improving safety. (2) Truck Dock —The enlarged truck dock will help reduce the potential for trucks hitting the wall a
recurring problem and safety concern. (3) Fencing — Clearing required for pharmaceutical perimeter security fencing
1b. Attach a site plan showing the following items as applicable to the project:
0 Development /Project name
0 Revision number & date
0 North arrow
0 Scale (1" = So' is preferred)
0 Property /project boundary with dimensions
0 Adjacent streets and roads labeled with names and /or NC State Road numbers
0 Original contours and proposed contours
0 Perennial and intermittent streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
0 Mean high water line (if applicable)
0 Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist
0 Location of forest vegetation along the streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 3 of 6

0 Extent of riparian buffers on the land including Zone 1 and Zone where applicable
0 Location and dimension of the proposed buffer impact (label the area of buffer impact in ft2 on the plan)
0 Details of roads, parking areas, cul -de -sacs, sidewalks, and curb and gutter systems
0 Footprint of any proposed buildings or other structures
0 Discharge points of gutters on existing structures and proposed buildings
0 Existing drainage (including off - site), drainage easements, and pipe dimensions
0 Drainage areas delineated
(1) Proposed Impacts and Mitigation
1. Individually list the square footage of each proposed impact to the protected riparian buffers:
Buffer Impact
Number'—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
Reason for Impact
Buffer
Mitigation
Required
Zone 1 Impact
(square feet)
Zone 2 Impact
(square feet)
B1 - ® P ❑ T
Bridge Permanent
❑ Yes ❑ No
3126
2270
B1 - ❑ P ® T.
Bridge Temporary
❑ Yes ❑ No
2483
2320
B2 - ®P [:]T
Truck Dock Permanent
❑ Yes ❑ No
2396
1070
B2 -[:]P ®T
Truck Dock Temporary
❑ Yes ❑ No
1313
864
B3 - ®P [:]T
Fence Clearing Perm.
❑ Yes ❑ No
600
400
Total Buffer Impacts
16,842 sf
Label on site plan
2. Identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation from the table above. Calculate
the amount of mitigation required.
"For projects in the Goose Creek Watershed, list all riparian buffer impacts as Zone 1
and use Zone 1 multiplier.
3. Provide a description of how mitigation will be achieved at your site pursuant to the mitigation requirements of the applicable
river basin /watershed.
Mitigation will be achieved through Purchasing mitigation credits via the appropriate mitigation banks.
3a. Is buffer restoration or enhancement proposed? ❑ Yes /No
If yes, attach a detailed planting plan to include plant type, date of plantings, the date of the one -time fertilization in the
protected riparian buffers, and a plan sheet showing the proposed location of the plantings.
3b. Is payment into a buffer restoration fund proposedl Yes ❑ No
If yes, attach an acceptance letter from the mitigation bank you propose to use or the NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program stating they have the mitigation credits available for the mitigation requested.
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 4 of 6
Required
Zone
Total Impact
Multiplier
Mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1'
2396
3
7188
(2 for Catawba only)
Zone 2
1070 1
1.5
1 1605
Total Buffer Mitigation Required:
1 8,793 sf
"For projects in the Goose Creek Watershed, list all riparian buffer impacts as Zone 1
and use Zone 1 multiplier.
3. Provide a description of how mitigation will be achieved at your site pursuant to the mitigation requirements of the applicable
river basin /watershed.
Mitigation will be achieved through Purchasing mitigation credits via the appropriate mitigation banks.
3a. Is buffer restoration or enhancement proposed? ❑ Yes /No
If yes, attach a detailed planting plan to include plant type, date of plantings, the date of the one -time fertilization in the
protected riparian buffers, and a plan sheet showing the proposed location of the plantings.
3b. Is payment into a buffer restoration fund proposedl Yes ❑ No
If yes, attach an acceptance letter from the mitigation bank you propose to use or the NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program stating they have the mitigation credits available for the mitigation requested.
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 4 of 6

(2) Stormwater
1. Provide a description of how diffuse flow will be maintained through the protected riparian buffers (e.g., re- planting vegetation
or enhancement of existing vegetation, gutter splash pads, level spreader to control of runoff from impervious surfaces, etc.).
Stormwater associated with the project will be collected and conveyed to existing stormwater management devices. There
are no additional discharge points added to the buffer based on this project.
1a. Show the location of diffuse flow measure(s) on your site plan. N /A. No additional discharge points are proposed.
1b. Attach a completed Level Spreader Supplement Form or BMP Supplement Form with all required items for each proposed
measure. N /A. No additional discharge points or BMPs are proposed.
1c. Attach an Operation and Maintenance (O &M) Form for each proposed level spreader or BMP. N /A. No additional
discharge points or BMPs are proposed.
2. For Major, Catawba, and Goose Creek variance requests, provide a description of all best management practices (BMPs) that
will be used to minimize disturbance and control the discharge of nutrients and sediments from stormwater.
Existing stormwater management devices will be used to capture additional impervious areas generated by this expansion.
These measures include constructed wetlands that were previously installed on site and are functioning with additional
Available capacity to receive the additional generate flow.
2a. Show the location of BMPs on your site plan. See attached for location of existing BMPs
2b. Attach a Supplement Form for each structural BMP proposed. N/A. Existing BMPs to be used.
2c. Attach an Operation and Maintenance (O &M) Form for each structural BMP proposed. N /A. Existing BMPs to be used.
(3) Demonstration of Need for a Variance
The variance provision of the riparian buffer rules allows the Division or the Environmental Management Commission to grant a
variance when there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships that prevent compliance with the strict letter of riparian
buffer protection.
1. Explain how complying with the provisions of the applicable rule would prevent you from securing a reasonable return from or
make reasonable use of your property. Merely proving that the variance would permit a greater profit from the property shall
not be considered adequate justification for a variance. The Division will consider whether the variance is the minimum possible
deviation from the terms of the applicable Buffer Rule that shall make reasonable use of the property possible.
Complying with the current provisions of the buffer rules would prevent Novo Nordisk from addressing the current issues
facing this facility, specifically safety and efficiency, and would compromise the production capabilities of the current facility.
The facility is a'24-hour facility providing diabetes fighting medicine to all of North America. Issues at the truck dock and
safety issues with traffic could result in a shut -down of the plant which would have significant medicine - delivery
consequences.
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 5 of 6

2. Explain how the hardship results from application of the Buffer Rule to the property rather from other factors such as deed
restrictions or other hardships (e.g. zoning setbacks, floodplains, etc).
Based on the location of the proposed improvements, zoning and setbacks, and other associated regulatory issues are not
a factor. The Owner is, however, concurrently pursuing approval of additional stream impact through USACE and DWR
which is also required.
3. Explain how the hardship results from physical nature of the property, such as its size, shape, or topography, which is different
from that of neighboring property.
The stream in question runs through the middle of the property with development on either side of the stream and buffer
in question. Previous expansions to date have minimized stream impacts and the current proposal likewise results in
minimal impact by incorporating a bridge and retaining wall systems to the expansion plans.
4. Explain whether the hardship was caused by the applicant knowingly or unknowingly violating the applicable Buffer Rule.
The applicant is aware of the Neuse Buffer Rules and is seeking a variance in compliance with said rules and guidelines. No
impact has been initiated.
5. For Neuse, Tar - Pamlico, Jordan Lake and Goose Creek only: Did the applicant purchase the property after the effective date
of the applicable Buffer Rule and then request a variance?
No
6. Explain how the hardship is rare or unique to the applicant's property, rather than the result of conditions that are
widespread.
This situation is unique given the fact that the stream in question bisects the property. Health demands for the product
have increased over the years which has increased employee and truck traffic, thereby creating a safety issue for
employees and deliveries.
(4) Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Section G of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater BMPs required by this variance
shall be located in recorded drainage easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be
changed or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot.
(5) Applicant's Certification
I, Palle Thorsen (print or type name of person listed in Section A, Item 2), certify that the information included on this permit
application form is correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the deed
restrictions in acc ance wi ection F of this form will be recorded with all required permit conditions.
Signature:
Date:
FORM: VAR 10 -2013 Page 6 of 6

fires
EBX Buffer Mitigation Banks
Statement of Availability May 8, 2015
NC Division of Water Resources
Ms. Katie Merritt and Ms. Cherri Smith
512 N. Salisbury St.
Archdale Building, 9th floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re Project: Novo Nordisk Perimeter Roadway Bridge (3612 Powhatan Rd., Clayton)
This document confirms that Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. Inc. (Applicant) for the Novo Nordisk
Perimeter Roadway Bridge (Project) has expressed an interest to utilize 8.793.00 Square Feet of
Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credit(s) from either of the EBX sponsored Banks: EBX Neuse Riparian
Buffer Umbrella Mitigation Bank, EBX -EM Forrest Creek Riparian Buffer Mitigation Bank, or EBX
Upper Neuse Riparian Buffer Umbrella Mitigation Bank. All of these bank sites are located in HUC
03020201. As the official Bank Sponsor, EBX attests to the fact that mitigation is available for
reservation at this time.
"These mitigation credits are not considered secured, and consequently are eligible to be used for alternate
purposes by the Bank Sponsor, until payment in full is received from the Applicant resulting in the
issuance of a Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate by the bank acknowledging that the Applicant has
fully secured credits from the bank and the Banker has accepted full responsibility for the mitigation
obligation requiring the credits /units.
The Banker will issue the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate within three (3) days of receipt of the
purchase price. Banker shall provide to Applicant a copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate and
a documented copy of the debit of credits from the Bank Official Credit Ledger(s), indicating the permit
number and the resource type secured by the applicant. A copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer
Certificate, with an updated Official Credit Ledger will also be sent to regulatory agencies showing the
proper documentation.
If any questions need to be answered, please contact me at 919 - 829 -9909 x 21 or 843 - 446 -2312.
Best Regards,
Cara S. Conder
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
909 Capability Drive Suite 3100
Raleigh, NC 27606

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Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified
by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area, the
contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with
some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor components may not have been
observed, and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions, especially
where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations
to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
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The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness
or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic
classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that
have similar use and management requirements. The delineation of such segments
on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans. If
intensive use of small areas is planned, however, onsite investigation is needed to
define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions. Each
description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties
and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for
differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons
that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness, salinity,
degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the basis of such
differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the
detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase commonly
indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha silt loam, 0
to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate
pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps. The
pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all
areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or
miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present or
anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered practical
or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and
relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha -
Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that
could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar
interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of
the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can be
made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made up
of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material
and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
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Johnston County, North Carolina
CoB— Cowarts loamy sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
Map Unit Composition
Cowarts and similar soils: 80 percent
Description of Cowarts
Setting
Landform: Ridges on marine terraces
Landform position (two- dimensional): Shoulder, summit
Landform position (three - dimensional): Crest
Down -slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material. Loamy and sandy marine deposits
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Very low to moderately
high (0.00 to 0.57 in /hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. • Moderate (about 7.2 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Land capability (nonirrigated): 2'e
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Typical profile
0 to 6 inches: Loamy sand
6 to 34 inches: Sandy clay loam
34 to 80 inches: Sandy clay loam
FaB— Faceville sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
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Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
Map Unit Composition
Faceville and similar soils: 85 percent
Description of Faceville
Setting
Landform: Ridges on marine terraces
Landform position (two - dimensional): Shoulder, summit
Landform position (three - dimensional): Crest
Down -slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material. Clayey marine deposits
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in /hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding. None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. Moderate (about 8.1 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: All areas are prime farmland
Land capability (nonirrigated): 2e
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Typical profile
0 to 8 inches: Fine sandy loam
8 to 13 inches. Fine sandy loam
13 to 80 inches: Clay
GeB— Gilead sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
Map Unit Composition
Gilead and similar soils. 80 percent
Description of Gilead
Setting
Landform: Ridges on marine terraces
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Landform position (two- dimensional): Summit, shoulder
Landform position (three- dimensional): Crest
Down -slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Clayey marine deposits
Properties and qualities
Slope: 2 to 8 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Moderately well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Very low to moderately
high (0.00 to 0.57 in /hr)
Depth to water table: About 18 to 30 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding. None
Available water capacity. • Moderate (about 7.5 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: All areas are prime farmland
Land capability (nonirrigated): 2e
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Typical'profile
0 to 5 inches: Sandy loam
5 to 15 inches. Sandy clay loam
15 to 29 inches: Clay
29 to 38 inches: Clay loam
38 to 80 inches. Sandy clay loam
GoA— Goldsboro sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
Map Unit Composition
Goldsboro and similar soils: 90 percent
Minor components: 2 percent
Description of Goldsboro
Setting
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, broad interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (two- dimensional): Summit
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material. Loamy marine deposits
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
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Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Moderately well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in /hr)
Depth to water table: About 24 to 36 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. Moderate (about 8.0 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: All areas are prime farmland
Land capability (noninigated): 2w
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Typical profile
0 to 8 inches: Sandy loam
8 to 15 inches: Sandy loam
15 to 45 inches: Sandy clay loam
45 to 80 inches: Sandy clay loam
Minor Components
Rains, undrained
Percent of map unit: 2 percent
Landform: Flats on marine terraces, carolina bays on marine terraces, broad
interstream divides on marine terraces
Landform position (two - dimensional): Summit
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
PaE— Pacolet loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Uplands
Elevation: 200 to 1,400 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 37 to 60 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 66 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 240 days
Map Unit Composition
Pacolet and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 13 percent
Description of Pacolet
Setting
Landform: Hillslopes on ridges
Land1brm position (two - dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three - dimensional): Side slope
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Convex
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Parent material. Saprolite derived from granite and gneiss and /or schist
Properties and qualities
Slope: 15 to 25 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class. Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.57 to 1.98 in /hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. Moderate (about 7.4 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Land capability (nonirrigated): 4e
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Typical profile
0 to 5 inches: Sandy loam
5 to 8 inches: Sandy loam
8 to 29 inches: Clay
29 to 38 inches: Sandy clay loam
38 to 80 inches. Sandy loam
Minor Components
Spartanburg
Percent of map unit. 8 percent
Landform: Hillslopes on ridges
Landform position (two- dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three- dimensional): Side slope
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Convex
Bethlehem
Percent of map unit. 5 percent
Landform: Hillslopes on ridges
Landform position (two - dimensional): Backslope
Landform position (three - dimensional): Side slope
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Convex
UcB —Uchee loamy coarse sand, 2 to 6 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
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Map Unit Composition
Uchee and similar soils: 80 percent
Description of Uchee
Setting
Landform: Broad interstream divides on marine terraces, ridges on marine terraces
Landform position (two - dimensional): Shoulder, summit
Landform position (three - dimensional): Crest
Down -slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Loamy and sandy marine deposits
Properties and qualities
S lope: 2 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high (0.20 to
0.57 in /hr)
Depth to water table: About 42 to 60 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity.- Moderate (about 6.5 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance
Land capability (nonirrigated): 2s
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Typical profile
0 to 6 inches: Loamy coarse sand
6 to 26 inches: Loamy coarse sand
26 to 47 inches: Sandy clay loam
47 to 80 inches: Sandy clay loam
Ud— Udorthents, loamy
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 20 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 40 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period: 200 to 280 days
Map Unit Composition
Udorthents and similar soils. 100 percent
Description of Udorthents
Setting
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
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Parent material: Loamy mine spoil or earthy fill
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 6 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Very low to high (0.00 to
1.98 in /hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. Moderate (about 8.4 inches)
Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Land capability (nonirrigated): 7e
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Typical profile
0 to 80 inches: Sandy clay loam
VrA— Varina loamy sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
Landscape: Coastal plains
Elevation: 80 to 330 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 38 to 55 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 59 to 70 degrees F
Frost -free period. 210 to 265 days
Map Unit Composition
Varina and similar soils. 80 percent
Description of Varina
Setting
Landform: Broad interstream divides on marine terraces, flats on marine terraces
Down -slope shape: Convex
Across -slope shape: Convex
Parent material. Loamy and clayey marine deposits
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 2 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: 40 to 60 inches to plinthite
Drainage class: Well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to
moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in /hr)
Depth to water table: About 48 to 72 inches
Frequency of flooding. None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water capacity. Moderate (about 6.1 inches)
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Interpretive groups
Farmland classification: All areas are prime farmland
Land capability (nonin'igated): 2s
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Typical profile
0 to 7 inches: Loamy sand
7 to 14 inches: Loamy sand
14 to 38 inches: Sandy clay
38 to 57 inches: Sandy clay
57 to 100 inches: Sandy clay loam
100 to 118 inches: Sandy clay loam
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