20191008 Ver 2_Hillcrest (O'Neal Property) Supplemental Application Information; SAW-2018-02079; DWR#19-1008; Sage Project No. 2018.053_20231011

SAGE
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SERVICES
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October 11, 2023
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Office
Attn: Mr. Dicky Harmon
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
NC Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Mr. Zachary Thomas
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Hillcrest Subdivision (Formerly O'Neal Property)
Request for NWP 29 & GC 4139 and Tar -Pamlico Buffer Authorization
Sage Project # 2018.53
On behalf of ARS Hillcrest Development (applicant and owner) please find attached a complete
application and supplemental information requesting written concurrence from the US Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) and North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) that the
impacts associated with the activities described herein may proceed under Nationwide Permit
(NWP) 29 and General Certification (GC) 4256. A Tar -Pamlico Buffer Authorization is also
requested.
Project Summary and Purpose
The proposed project includes the construction of a residential subdivision with associated roads
and utilities which will connect to existing adjacent infrastructure in the area. The +/- 73.94-acre
project is located approximately 700 feet east of the Cedar Creek Road and Hill Road intersection
in Franklinton, Franklin County, NC. Franklin County lists the eastern parcel PIN as 1863-64-
8819. The approximate center of the property is located at Latitude: 36.042551 ° N; Longitude:
78.4358580 W. The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a residential subdivision and
associated utilities to meet the demand for housing in this part of Franklin County, NC.
Project Detail
The overall project consists of a single-family residential subdivision with 195-detached residential
lots. Access to the subdivision will be off of Cedar Creek Road with several cul-de-sacs branching
from the main subdivision road. Two Stormwater Control Devices (SCM)'s will be located in the
western portion of the site. Proposed impacts from road construction, culverting, and lot fill will
result in temporary and permanent impacts to streams, wetlands, and buffers. Utilities for the
proposed project will connect to existing utility lines adjacent to the proposed project boundaries.
Heavy equipment typically used for utility installation projects (e.g. back hoes, bull -dozers, etc.)
will be utilized.
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No federally threatened or endangered species are listed to occur within 1 mile of the site
according to the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Database (October 2023). See attached
October 5, 2023 letter from NHP. The dwarf wedgemussel is known to exist within Cedar Creek
which the site drains to. The stream being impacted is intermittent and does not contain suitable
habitat within the impact area.
No historic structures or districts are located on the Site.
Project History
Portions of the site have been forested or in agriculture since sometime prior to the earliest
reviewed orthophotography (1994). It is likely that in the past it was utilized for agricultural
purposes. Sage staff completed a wetland and stream evaluation and delineation in 2018. A
jurisdictional field determination was held on November 30, 2018 with Mr. Andrew Williams
(Corps) and Mr. David Gainey of Sage Ecological. A buffer verification was held with Mr. Ray
Milosh of NCDWR and Mr. David Gainey of Sage Ecological on October 16, 2018.
The proposed project was previously approved by the USACE on August 5, 2019 (see attached
Verification SAW-2018-02079) and by NCDWR on August 28, 2019 (see attached DWR Approval
Project No. 19-1008
Avoidance and Minimization
Proposed roads were aligned to cross the drainage at a perpendicular angle so as to minimize
impacts to streams to the maximum extent practicable. Lots were positioned so as to avoid lot fill
in streams. Approximately 70 linear tributary feet (Tributary C and D) were avoided due to design
considerations. Open space was provided around drainages containing jurisdictional streams and
buffers. Wing walls were designed at the road crossing to reduce impacts to the stream and
associated riparian buffers. Construction fencing will be used to define the construction corridor
and prevent any accidental additional impacts. Silt fencing will be installed to provide additional
protection from runoff.
Project Impacts
The project will incur both permanent and temporary impacts to streams and riparian buffers as
well as permanent impacts to a linear wetland. Stream impacts will result from dewatering, road
construction, and culverting activities. Proposed permanent intermittent stream impacts total 107
Linear Feet (LF) as a result of a culvert installation, 12 LF associated with countersunk rip rap
pad and 26 LF of temporary impacts as a result of concurrent dewatering activities associated
with the road construction. Impacts resulting from road fill will permanently impact 0.002 acres of
a linear riparian wetland.
The Project is located within the Tar -Pamlico River Basin. Permanent buffer impacts proposed
for the project include 7,645 Square Feet (ft2) in Zone 1 and 5,427 ft2 in Zone 2 resulting from the
road construction. There are an additional 226 ft2 of Zone 1 impact and 210 ft2 of Zone 2 impact
associated with a stormwater outfall.
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Mitigation
Permanent stream impacts are less than 0.02-acre, and wetland impacts are significantly less
than 0.10-acre, therefore, no mitigation is proposed. Proposed impacts to the riparian buffer are
considered "Deemed Allowable Upon Authorization" in the Table of Uses, therefore, no buffer
mitigation is proposed.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sean Clark, PWS
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Attachments:
Pre -construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
Agent Authorization Form
Figure 1-USGS Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2-Soil Survey Site Vicinity Map
Figure 4-NC SHPO Map
NCDWR Buffer Determination Letter
PJD
NCNHP Report
Updated Impact Maps
USACE 404 Verification (SAW-2018-02079)
DWR 401 Authorization (DWR # 19-1008)
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SAGE
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SERVICES
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Project Name/Description: Hillcrest Subdivision (formerly O'Neal Property)
Sage Project # 2018.53
Date: / D ,
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Attn: Dicky Harmon
Field Office: Raleigh RFO
NC Division of Water Resources
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attn: Zachary Thomas
Regional Office: Raleigh RO
Re: Wetlands and Streams Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the undersigned, the owner or a duly authorized representative of record of the property/properties identified
herein, do authorize representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and North Carolina Division of
Water Resources (NCDWR) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on -site
investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction under
Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I also hereby
designate and authorize Sage Ecological Services to act on my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit
applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward.
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
Notice: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, valid only for government
officials to enter the property when accompanied by Sage staff. P n Sa to arr nge a meeting
prior t visiting the ite.
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Determination Type:
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ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
LINDA CULPEPPER
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
NBRRO 018-367
Franklin County
] Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
® Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0259) ❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local buffer
ordinances apply)
❑ Jordan 05A NCAC 2B .0267)
(governmental and/or interjurisdictional
projects)
Prajecl Name:
Address, Location:
Stream(s):
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Explanation: The streant(s) listed above has been located on the :must recent published MRCS Soil Survey and/or
the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1:24.000 scale. Each stream that is checked "Not Subjcci"
has been determined to not be at least intermittent or is not present.
Streams that are checked "Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be
at least an intermittent stream_ There may be other streams located on the property that do not show tip on the mars
referenced above but may be considered .jurisdictional according to the US Army Carps of Engineers.
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected
parties that dispute a determination made by the DLY'R may request a determination by the Director. An
appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter. A request for a determination by tite
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via I -IS Postal Service: c/o Karen Higgins;
D if R — 401 & Buffer Permining Unit; 1617 Mail Service Cc n ter, Raleigh. NC 27699-1617. If sending via
delivei3, service (UPS, FedEr, etc.): 1(rtren Higl;ins; D;VR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 512 N. Salishuri>
Street; Raleigh, NC27604.
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This determination is final and binding unless. as detailed above,_ unless an appeal is requested within sixty
(60) days.
This project may require a Section 404l401 Permit for the proposed acti►•ity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination. please feel free to contact Ray Milosh at (919) 7414240,
Since y,
Danny Smith
Super -visor. W ;�r Quality Regional Operations Center
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2018-02079 County: Franklin County U.S.G.S. Quad: Franklinton
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner/Applicant: Sage Ecological Services Inc
David Gainey
Address: 3707 Swift Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Telephone Number: 919-771-9136
Size (acres)
74 (approximate)
Nearest Town
Younesville
Nearest Waterway
Brandy Creek
River Basin
Pamlico
USGS HUC
03020101
Coordinates
Latitude: 36.042457
Longitude:-78.436298
Location description:
The 74 acre (approximate)
site is located immediately
northeast of theintersection of Cedar
Creek Road and Hill Road in Youngsville, Franklin County, North Carolina
(See map attached to PJD form).
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
X There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described project area, that may be subject to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands, have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently
accurate and reliable. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation
requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all
waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an
appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
_ There are wetlands on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the
waters, including wetlands, have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be
used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely an
effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction overall of the waters, including wetlands, at the project area, which is
not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have the
waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a
timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC
§ 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period
not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on the above described project area subject to the permit requirements
of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
We recommend you have the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to
accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that
can be verified by the Corps.
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SAW-2018-02079
_ The waters of the U.S., including wetlands, on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be
reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to
CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be
relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The waters of the U.S., including wetlands, have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
_ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at [phone] to
determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US, including wetlands, without a Department of the Army permit
may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,
construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the
Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If
you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Andrew Williams at
[phone] or Andrew.E.Williams2(&usace.army.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: N/A. An Approved JD has not been completed.
D. Remarks: USACE site visit conducted on 30 November 2018
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation
in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information for Approved Jurisdiction Determinations (as indicated in Section B. above)
If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and Request for Appeal (RFA) form. If you request
to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by Not Applicable.
It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence. I � ] Digitally signed by WILLIAMS.ANDREW.E.1244561655
[N DN: c=US, o=U.S.1L Government, ou .1244DoD, 61655 ,
ou=USA, cn=WILLIAMS.ANDREW.E.1244561655
Corps Regulatory Official: Date: 2018.11.30 13:51:33 -05'00'
Date: November 30, 2018

SAW-2018-02079
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0.
Copy Furnished (via email):
Sean Clark
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
3707 Swift Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Stephanie Goss
North Carolina Department of Environmental Ouality
Water Resources Water Ouality Regional Operations Section
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

SAW-2018-02079
NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL JL
Applicant: David Gainey Sage Ecological Services Inc
File Number: SAW-2018-02079
Date: November 30,
2018
Attached
is:
See Section below
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
A
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission)
B
PERMIT DENIAL
C
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Re ug latoryProgramandPermits.asi)x or
Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 33
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the
permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your
objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal
the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the
permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit
having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer
will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form
and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of
this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or
provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of
this notice means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by
the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

SAW-2018-02079
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps
regarding the preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved
JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new
information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMI
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your
objections to an initial proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to
this form to clarify where your reasons or objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps
memorandum for the record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the
review officer has determined is needed to clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps
may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may provide additional information to clarify
the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: Andrew Williams
CESAD-PDO
3331 Heritiage Trade Drive, Suite 105
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportuni to participate in all site investigations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

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October 5, 2023
Kim Hamlin
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
3707 Swift Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
RE: ONeal Property; 2018.53
Dear Kim Hamlin:
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Wity Buchanan
Deputy Director, Natural #tentage P€opam
NCNHDE-23543
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
htti2s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund easement, or Federally -
listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact the NCNHP at natural.heritage�dncr.nc.gov.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AN CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 W. JONES STREET. RALEEV i, NC 27603 • IC81 wiWL SERVICE CENTER. PALE GK NC 27G99
OFC 919.70Z9120 • FAX [phone]

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Kim Hamlin
From: Kim Hamlin
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2023 8:55 AM
To: 401 PreFile
Subject: Notice of intent to file 401 - O'Neal Property - Franklin County
To whom it may concern,
This email serves as our notice of intent to file a 401 application for the +/-74 acre O'Neal Property located northeast of
the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Hill Road in Franklin County, NC.
Thank you,
Kim Hamlin
Kim Hamlin, PWS
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Cell: 919.622.7888
[e-mail]

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2018-02079 County: Franklin U.S.G.S. Quad: NC-Franklinton
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Permittee: Mary O'Neal Property — Hillcrest Subdivision
O'Neal Mary
Address: Attn: Mr. Wayne Choplin 12225 O'Neal Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Telephone Number: [phone]
E-mail: wchoplin()vahoo.com
Size (acres) 73.94 Nearest Town Youngsville
Nearest Waterway UT to Cedar Creek River Basin Tar River
USGS HUC 03020101 Coordinates Latitude: 36.042258
Longitude:-78.436307
Location description: Approximately 74 acres located immediately northeast of the intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Hill
Road, in Youngsville, North Carolina.
Description of projects area and activity: This verification authorizes the discharge of fill material into 131 linear feet of stream
channel associated with culvert installation for a road crossing for Hillcrest Subdivision. In addition, the proiect will
temporarily impact 26 linear feet associated with cofferdam construction and dewatering associated with culvert installation.
Applicable Law(s): ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: NWP 29. Residential Developments
SEE ATTACHED NWP GENERAL, REGIONAL, AND/OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed
Conditions, your application signed and dated 7/26/2019, and the enclosed plans titled Hillcrest Subdivision dated 7/17/2019.
Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order,
a restoration order, a Class I administrative penalty, and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified, suspended
or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this
verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of the modified
nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the activity would
no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction)
or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless discretionary authority has
been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Resources (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), prior
to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management Morehead City, NC, at [phone].
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State
or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Andrew Williams at [phone], Ex. 26 or Andrew.E.Williams2(d),usace.army.mil.
Digitally signed by
Corps Regulatory Official; GIBBYJEAN.6.1229783633 GDate:2 BBYJEAN.B19.08..12 08050829:57 for Andrew Williams
:8363-00'00'
Expiration Date of Verification: 03/18/2022
Date: 08/05/2019

The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f'?p=136:4:0
Copy furnished:
Agent:
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Sean Clark
Address:
3707 Swift Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
Telephone Number:
[phone]
E-mail:
sclark(a),sageecological.com

Action ID Number: SAW-2018-02079 County: Franklin
Permittee: Mary O'Neal Property — Hillcrest, O'Neal Mary
Project Name: Hillcrest Subdivision
Date Verification Issued: 08/05/2019
Project Manager: Andrew Williams
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit,
sign this certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Attn: Andrew Williams
Raleigh Regulatory Office
U.S Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
or
Andrew.E. [e-mail]
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers representative. Failure to comply with any terms or conditions of this authorization may
result in the Corps suspending, modifying or revoking the authorization and/or issuing a Class I
administrative penalty, or initiating other appropriate legal action.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in
accordance with the terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in
accordance with the permit conditions.
Signature of Permittee
Date

€tOY COOPER
Governor,
MICHAEL S. BEGAN
serretrary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Dimcmr
August 28, 2019
Wayne Choplin
12225 O'Neal Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
NORTH CAROLING
Environmental Qual"
DWR #19-1008
Franklin County
Subject: APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE PER THE TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN RIPARIAN BUFFER
PROTECTION RULES (15A NCAC 02B .0259) WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Hillcrest Subdivision
Dear Mr. Choplin:
You have our approval for the impacts listed below for the purpose described in your
application received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on July.26, 2018 with
payment received on June 30, 2018. The impacts are covered by the attached General Water
Quality Certification Number 4139 and the conditions listed below. This certification is
associated with the use of Nationwide Permit Number 29 once it is issued to you by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)..Please note that you should get any Other federal, state or
local permits before proceeding with your project; including those required by (but not limited
to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non -Discharge, and.Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification and the
following additional conditions:
The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific and
general conditions of the Certification, General Permit and/or Buffer Rules are met. No
other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts.
s North carulinu 1)rirartment rat EnvironmuE:ial Quality I Divl�ion of ftwt r Resoun es
_ Raleigh Rrgioral Office ! 3600 Barrrtz Drive 1 RnlcPgh.Nw th Carolina 27609
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Hillcrest Subdivision
❑WR #19-1008
401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL
Page 2 of 4
Type of Impact
Amount Approved (units)
Permanent
Amount Approved (units)
Temporary
Wetland
W1: Fill
0.002 (acres)
0 (acres)
Stream
S1: Road Crossing -Fill & Culvert
131 (linear feet)
0 (linear feet)
S2: Road Crossing-Dewatering
0 (linear feet)
26 (linear feet)
Buffers — Zone 1
B2: Road Construction
4,786 (square feet)
0 (square feet)
B3: Road Construction
0 (square feet)
1,392 (square feet)
Buffers — Zone 2
B1: Sewer Easement
509 (square feet)
0 (square feet)
B2: Road Construction
4,374 (square feet)
0 (square feet)
B3: Road Construction
0 (square feet)
1,613 (square feet)
B4: Lot Fill/Grading
0 (square feet)
1,539 (square feet)
Z. Stormwater Management Plan [SMP] Approval from Local Community Required
The starmwater management plan (SMP) must be approved by Franklin County and meet
the requirements of this Certification. The SMP may not be modified without prior written
authorization from Franklin County. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(3)]
3. The permittee shall report to the Raleigh Regional Office any noncompliance with this
certification, any violation of stream or wetland standards [15A NCAC 02B .02001 including
but not limited to sediment impacts, and any violation of state regulated riparian buffer
rules 115A NCAC 02B .0200]. Information shall be provided orally within 24 hours (or the
next business day if a weekend or holiday) from the time the applicant became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 business days of the
time the applicant becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall
contain a description of the noncompliance, and its causes; the period of noncompliance,
including exact dates and times, if the noncompliance has not been corrected, the
anticipated time compliance is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce,
eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the noncompliance. The Division may waive the
written submission requirement on a case -by -case basis.
4. Protective Fenci
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within
these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange
warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to
infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure

H111crest Subdivision
DW R #19-1008
401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL
Page 3 of 4
compliance with 15 NCAC 02H .0500. [15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2) and 15A NCAC
02H .0507 (c)]
This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and
specifications far this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification and
Buffer Authorization. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may
be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. 'If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and General Certification
and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02B .0507�d)(2)1
This approva1,and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143-215.51
This Certification and Buffer Authorization can be contested as provided in General Statute
150B by filing a written petition for an administrative hearingto the Office of Administrative
Hearings (hereby known as OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days.
A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http:llwww.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH
Clerk's Office at [phone] for information. A petition is considered filed when the original
and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal
office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, excluding official state
holidays).
The petition may be faxed to the OAH at [phone], provided the original and one copy of
the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5)
business days following the faxed transmission.
Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, excluding official state.holidays).
if sending by First Class Mail
via the US Postal Service:
Office.of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
if sending via delivery service
(e.g. UPS, FedEx):
Office of Administrative Hearings
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601

Please send one (1) copy of the petition to DWR:
If sending by First Class Mall
via the US Postal Service:
Karen Higgins
NC DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting
Branch
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Hilicrest Subdivision
DWR i#19-1008
401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL
Page 4 of 4
if sending vier delivery service
(e.g. UPS, FedEx):
!Caren Higgins
NC DWR -- 401 & Buffer Permitting
Branch
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
This letter completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and
the Tar -Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rules as described in 15A NCAC 02B .0259. Please contact
Stephanie Goss at 919-791-4256 or ste hanie. ass ncdenr. ov if you have any questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,
ck Bolich, L.G.
Assistant Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Enclosure: GC 4139
cc: U.S. Army Carps of Engineers; Raleigh Regulatory Field Office; 3331 Heritage Trade
Drive, Ste. 105; Wake Forest, NC 27597
DWR RR❑ 401 files
DWR RRO 401 & Buffer file via Laserfiche
Sean Clark via e-mail at [e-mail]