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Division of Water Quality
"General" Major Variance Application Form -
From the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Riparian Bu, fJ`er Protection Rules for residential structures
on existing lots within the coastal counties as defined by the Coastal Area Management Act
(As approved by the Water Quality Committee of the Environmental Management Commission on 5/9/200 t)
PMe/ase identify which Riparian Area Protection Rule applies.
c~' Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC .0233)
o Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A
NCAC .0259)
NOTE:
To constihtte a complete application, al/ of the information requested in this form
must be provided. incomplete applications will be returned to the applicani: The
original and two copies of the completed "General" Variance Application Form and
any attachments must be sent to the DWQ 401JWetlands Cer'ti6cation Unlf, 1650 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.1650, 919-733-1786 to constitute a complete
submittal. This form maybe photocopied for use as an orfginaJ.
Part 1: General Information
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufllcient.)
1. Applicants name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the property):
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Print Owner/Signing Offi ial (person legally responsible far the properly and its compliance)
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Street address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Contact person who can answer questions about the proposed project:
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Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
"General" Variance Application Form
Version 1: May 2001

4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name -consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
5. Project Location:
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Latitudeilongitude:
6. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8 ~ x 11 copy of the portion
of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the srte):
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7. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Stream name (for unnamed streams label as "UT° to the nearest named stream):
Stream classification [as identified within the Schedule of Classfications 15A NCAC 26
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8. Which of the following permitsJapprovals will be required or have been received already for
this project'?
Required: Received: Date received: Permit Type:
- --___-- ~~ CAMA Major
_ _____. __ LAMA Minor
_ _ 401 Certification/404 Permit
___ __~_ ____ On-site Wastewater Permit
__.--_- ___. __ _-_~ Active Connection to Sanitary Sewer System
_____._.__ ______._ NPOES Permit (including stomiwater)
____^ _ ________ Non-discharge Permit
Water Supply Watershed Variance
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Part 2: Proposed Activity
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufricient.)
Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat
map or site plan) to acxurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying
out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers
associated with the acttivity, and the exthnt of riparian buffers on the land. Inch~de the area
of buffer impact in fig.:
2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished,
reduced or reconfigured th better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers:
`GeneraP Variance Application Forth, page 2
Version 1: May 2001

3. Description of any best management practices to be used to oontrot impacts associated with
the proposed activity (i.e., control of runoff from impervious surFaces to provide diffuse flow,
re-planting vegetation or enhancement of existing vegetation, etc.):
4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
(1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this
Rule.
(2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
involved. ~
(3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a speafic explanation of the
economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship bo the entire value of the project
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Part 3: Deed Restrictions
8y your signature in Part 5 of this application, you c~rtity that all structural stom~water best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stomiwater
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 recopied prior to the
sale of any lot.
Part 4: Agent Authorization
If you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide
information on your behalf, please complete this section:
Designated agent (individual or firm):
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
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"General" Variance Application Form, page 3
Version 1: May 2001

Fax:
Email:
Part 5: Applicant's Certification
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listed in Part 1, 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 r~stridions in accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
condfions.
Signature:
Date:
Title:
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Part 2: Proposed Activity
1.
Zone 1 Impact
We purchased this property in Jan. 2007 as a retirement home. The house and yard were
in poor condition and required a significant upgrade and maintenance. An improvement
plan was developed with a time frame of two years. The first stage was to upgrade the
outside which included the existing dock that runs parallel to the Plantation Canal and
removing the ground cover the previous owner installed.
Zone One Impact by Improvement Plan:
The first step was to remove the boat ramp (Figure 1 Before} This was accomplished
with the installation of a 12 foot bulkhead, the concrete ramp removed and backfilled
with soil. This area is 288 sgft (12x24} (Figure 1 After)
The second step was to reduce the existing woad dock (Figure 2 Before) from a
footprint of 872 sgft (89x8) + (4x40) to a footprint of 445 sgft {89x5) a reduction of
427 sgft. (Figure 2 After)
The third step was to remove the ground cover consisting of a plastic layer covered with
various size gravel and stones and azeas where shrubs were planted in raised boxes.
These boxes were lined with plastic on the sides and bottom not allowing water to pass
through. (Figure 3 Before) This area is 3166 sgft. Over 850 sgyd of sod were installed.
(Figure 3 After)
The final step is to plant three trees this winter.
The total area of Zone 1 is 3881 sgft. (See plat) Prior to our improvement plan the entire
area of 3881 sgft was impervious. With the changes completed to date, the impervious
area is 445 sgft and the pervious area in 3436 sgft..
Summary of Zone 1 Impact
Impervious Pervious
Prior to Sept. 2007 3881 sgft - 100% 0 sgft - 0%
After Sept. 2007 445 sgft - 11% 3436 sgft - 89
Zone 2 Impact by Improvement Plan:
The first step was to continue the removal of the plastic layer and gravel. This changed
1271 sgft from impervious to pervious. The remaining 889 sgft is existing structure
consisting of an enclosed porch of 228 sgft (19xi2); wooden deck of 137 sgft
( 7x16)+(Sx5); 102 sgft workshop (6x17} and the house of 422 sgft (6x54.5) +
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When the porch was enclosed, it was not done to the existing building code at the time.
The foundation is inadequate and there is very little insulation. The improvement plan is
to demolish this room and replace it with proper construction and extend it over the
existing wooden deck See plat. The existing steps on the wooden deck would be
removed from Zone 1. Two additional wooden decks would be added at each ends.
One would be 88 sgft (12x6) + {4x4) and the other would be 160 sgft (12x12) + (4x4).
This is and increase of 248 sgft of structure in Zone 2. On the completion of the
renovation, shrubs and two additional trees will be added in the Spring of 2008.
Summary of Zone 2 Impact:
Prior to Sept 2007
Impervious
2160 sgft - 100%
Pervious
0 sgft - 0%
After Sept 2007
2.
1137 sgft - 53%
1023 sgft - 47%
When the house was constructed on the land, the requirements for the riparian buffer did
not exist. The permanent structure was placed in Zone 2 and the wooden deck within 1
foot of Zone 1. The remainder of Zone 2 and Zone 1 were covered with plastic to
eliminate the growth of vegetation and then covered with gravel and stone.
This project restores Zone 1 from 100% impervious to 89 % pervious and Zone 2 from
100 % impervious to 47% pervious.
With the need to maintain the side property set back of 10 feet, it is not possible to
relocate the renovarion and proposed wooded deck to any other area on the land.

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Prior to Sept. 2007 Zone 1 and Zone 2 were 100 % impervious with absolutely not means
of buffering or diffused flow of runoff. All water that hit these Zones went directly into
the Plantation Canal with no buffering. There are also 5 downspouts labeled 1 D, 2D, 3D,
4D and SD identified on the plat. Downspouts 1D and SD are outside of Zone 2 but still
flowed into Zone 2 without buffering.
This improvement plan removed all ground cover of a plastic layer, gravel and stones
and replaces it with grass and trees. Downspout 1 D will be relocated to drain onto the
drive way and flow away from the canal. Downspouts 2D, 3D and 4D will be relocated to
drain outside of Zone 2 onto grass to give at least 50 feet of diffused flow. In addition
over 854 sgyd of sod to replace the plastic and gravel have been installed, Trees and
shrubs will be planted in the Spring.
4.
(1)
We have a substantial investment in this property and the size of the parcel does not
allow for expansion to the front or either side. The existing enclosed porch and wooden
deck are not of sufficient quality to allow for continuous use.
Part of the value of the property is the proximity to the Plantation canal located to the rear
of the house. Not being able to complete the improvement would limit the usability and
enjoyment of the rear of the property.
Our improvement plan enhanced both Zone 1 and Zone 2 to a great degree by removing
the old impervious ground cover and replacing it with vegetation
(2.)
This property is only .29 acres and located on a cul-de-sac causing it to be very pie
shaped. See plat. The placement of the permanent structure is such that the only area for
porches, deck and rooms overlooking the canal is to the rear of the lot.
(3}
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3OWN OF RIVER BEND
Water Resources Department
45 Shoreline Drive, River Bend, NC 28562-8970
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
www.riverbendnc.org
December 11, 2007
To Whom It May Concern:
114 Sailors Ct
River Bend, NC 28562
The Town of River Bend is the provider for community water and wastewater services for the
property at 114 Sailors Ct . We own and operate the facility with Town staff.
If you have any questions, please call.
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waterresources@riverbendnc. org

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into this the ~ ~ day of January, 200?, by and
between Jane S. Ho a~fid s , C~
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as Grantees;
That the Grantors, for a
which is hereby acknowledged, have and by
unto the Grantees, their heirs and assigns, in fee
attached hereto and made a part of this deed.
Hoffman, hereinafter referred to as Grantors;
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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel cf~land
appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantees in fee simple.
And the Grantors covenant with the Grantees, that Grantors are
in fee simple, have the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is
Exhibit A
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and clear of all enctmbrances, except ail encumbrances or restrictions mentioned e, d
that Grantors will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons
whomsoever.
The designation Grantors and Grantees as used herein shall include all parties, their
heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or
neuter as required by context.

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that cQ{tain tra~t~parcei of }and located in Number. Eight (8) Township, Craven t;awtity, North Carolina
bei Q more rtic~ lv described as follows:
Be~i~nin~-at~th~ es of the intersection of Plantation Drive and Sai}ars Court in Channe! Run, River
Bend, and-nun~in oath ° 15'51" West 307.94 feet to a set iron pipe above an wrderground drainage culvert,
in the edge of right ay FSaitors Court, the Point or Place of Beginning; running thence South
50°00'00" W E39. f t to a corner on a boardwalk, said corner locatcd about ttre Approxirnale Normal
High Water Line T l AL; thence abng and with the Approximate Normal High Water Line
North 41 °44' 45" We 135 feet t c er in the edge of a smaller boardwalk; thence North 48°i 5' 15" East
13.54 feet to a conres (lo Nor 4 °51 W eet of an existing iron pipe); thence North 8'1°01' 1?" East
t 75.05 feet'to a Rebar locat iri a dge o ri o ay of Sailors Court; thence along and with the edge of
Sailors Court on a curve (with lta=37° 7", R S .00, Length=32.31 feet) South 21°19'21" East 31.75
feet to the Point or Place of Begimm~g, g Lot 3 el and that portion of Lat 34 Channei Run lying
between Lot 34 and Plantation Canal hown n c pla recorded in • Plat Cahinet B, Slide 30 in the
Craven County Registry, contaicsing 11,4 sq ref t and a ' {arty showzs os- a neap entitled
"Resurvey of Lot 34 Channel Run, 114 Sailors urt for "dated June 28, 2005 as prepared by
Atlaiitie Survey & Design, PA, 3erry R. Ryan P a c y of hich) attached hereto for a more complete and
accurate description of said Lot 34. ^
Tlris conveyance is made subject to those certain reatrictive~i
Page 595, Book 904, Page 316 and book 407, Page 344 in the
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of ~e . e ~tea;~~~lds of Craven County.
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PARCEL ID: 8-073-D -034
Type
Year Built Base Area Value
Details
RES-SINGLE FAMILY 1987 1790 116550
Craven County does NOT warrant the information shown on this page and
should be used ONLY for tax assessment purposes. December 12, 2007 8:48:08 AM

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