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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 10, 1998
Bob Zarzecki
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609 () 4806,
Re: Upchurch Property; Neuse River Buffer Determination
Dear Mr. Zarzecki:
At your request, I made a site visit to the Upchurch property on Rand Road near
Garner in Wake County on July 7, 1998. The purpose of the site visit was to determine
presence of any intermittent or perennial stream that would be subject to the Neuse River
Buffer Rules requiring a 50 foot wide vegetated buffer along its banks.
On the southeast side of the property stormwater collects into a small channel for
about 100 feet before entering a pond just below the property line. The USGS Garner
Quad shows definitive contours lines extending into the property'but dose not show the
pond or a stream. The SCS soils map for Wake County shows an intermittent channel
extending well up into the property. Using the DWQ stream determination criteria I
identified the beginning of the intermittent stream at the S&EC flag marked #100. At that
point the concentrated stormwater drops across a nick point under a large sweetgum tree
and the channel shows signs of scour and standing water. About forty feet below this
point there is water standing in channel and some aquatic life. Since there is existing
forest vegetation around the channel, the stream would be subject to the 50 foot wide
buffer in the Neuse River Buffer Rules as currently in effect.
If you have any questions concerning this determination please feel free to
contact me 733-1786.
Sincerely, ? -
Peter Colwell
Environmental Specialist
cc: Danny Smith, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
John Domey, DWQ Central Office
Upchurch.NBR
Environmental Sciences Branch 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Date: 6/25/98
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Remarks:
Mr. Dorney,
Please review the attached information and send written confirmation of the classification (i.e., "stormwater"
or "intermittent") of the marginal drainage feature. We believe that any surface water flow (none has been
observed) is stormwater driven and that the feature is not an "intermittent stream" and not subject to the
Neuse River 50-foot buffers. The marginal drainage feature is not indicated on the most recent version of the
Garner, N:C. USGS topographic quadrangle Please contact us if you would like to perform a site visit so
that someone may accompany you. Include are copies of a portion of the wetland report, wetland sketch
map, stream evaluation form, site vicinity m p and soil survey.
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Sincerely,
Bob Zarzecki,
Biologist
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June 25, 1998
Project # 98-3862
New FORTIS Construction
Attn: Craig Lang
3200 Wake Forest Road, Suite 209
Raleigh, NC 27608
919-872-5252 (office)
919-872-3320 (fax)
Re: Wetland & Neuse Buffer Report:
Upchurch Property (+ 7.0 acres),
Garner, Wake County, NC
Dear Mr. Lang:
WETLANDS & NEUSE BUFFER REPORT
Wetlands:
In June 1998, the property was traversed on foot and the soils, vegetation and hydrology evaluated and
wetland areas examined by current procedures described in the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(Corps) Manual for Identifying and?Delineating Wetlands.
We have determined that a marginal drainage feature exists on the site known as the Upchurch Property
located south of Rand Rd. and east of Whiteoak Tr., Garner, NC (see attached map). 'We believe that this
marginal area is ephemeral in nature and not jurisdictional. The drainage contains some hydric soils and
hydrology, but no plants. Although the drainage contains a nick point and defined banks, other
'characteristics such as fibrous roots and non-hydric soils suggest that it only contains surface flow during
heavy storm events. This determination should be confirmed by the Corps. No wetlands or Waters of the
U. S. were found anywhere else on the tract.
Delineation approval and wetland permits cannot be granted unless we have agent authorization (see
attached: Agent Authorization). This authorization form must be filled out by the current landowner and
sent to S&EC (a faxed copy is fine). ,
-Meuse River-Buffers. ;
Any "surface`waters" [as determined by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and described below]
that exist on this property wouldbe.subjecl to the Neuse River Basin Nutrient; Sensitive Waters E
the n
"Management q1 rategy rules protecting existing riparian areas. It is my professional opinion; due to
characteristics described in paragraph two, that the marginal drainage feature is ephemerally driven and
1V . not an,intermittent stream and.not subject to the NRB 50 foot buffers. This:deterrwnatlon should be
confirmed the DWQ. The marginal drainage feature is not indicated on the most recent version of the
Garner, N.C. USGS topographic quadrangle.;
These new rules, which came into effect on 7/22/97, protect up to 50 feet from the edge of existing
"surface waters" (intermittent streams, perennial streams, lakes, ponds and estuaries) found within the
Neuse River Basin. The 50-foot buffer basically consists of two zones. The first zone is measured 30 feet
landward from the top bank of intermittent streams and ponds and intended to contain an undisturbed-
forested area. The second zone is measured 20 feet from the edge of the first zone and is intended to,
contain a vegetated buffer. Removal of grass clippings, timber, etc. is allowed on a periodic basis within
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Suitable for Preliminary Planning only
S&EC reserves the right to modify this map based on more fieldwork \ -
surveyed delineations or any other additional information.
Maps and databases are public informat Approximations were mapped using topographic maps and ground truthing,
by various government agencies. The aL Ifthese areas are to be used, they must be approved and
seller of the software program are in r permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
responsible or liable for the information uepicieu
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STREAM EVALUATION FORM
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Project Name:a I p c k River Basin:
`a ud/ t l1Vav yr?? Nearest Stream:
Location: 0((.
041
Date: 7l/g / ® ?? Evaluator: At ce?, quell
County- 14/0 DWQ Project No.:
Present?
Field Parameters (`I Description
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Bed and Bank?
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StreamNd substrate l l ?o
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Woodv wetland ulants?
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Algae uresent?
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Wrack lines?

Sediment on plants? I i
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Organic laver in channel? N
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Iron oxidizing bacteria/funsus
?
Groundwater flow or discharge?
Water in channel? I 1
Nick ooint in landscaue? I I I
Aquatic life?
other?
Position: Lat Long:
US GS Quad Name: C"O'rvt,e r Indicated as stream on USGS topo
or soil map? YES
RECOIvLtifENDATION: T i SCS Pe A a w5 ? /vLi vS
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Cli Stream field parametersle;

N CDW S t eam Evaluation Form
Project Natne: (, h14 & A ? ? ?
tip ;Rz:ver Basin: County:
DWQ Project `lumber: Nearest Sc"'-: Location:
Date: tSGS Quad: Latitude:
Evaluator: Longitude:
1. Primarv Field Indicators Present (Point Scale f*Exceat as noted below*}: Absent=0:
Weaklv Present=2: Somewhat Present=,': Moderately Present=6: Steam& Present=g:
Prevalent=10)
Pooi(s) & Riffle(s)? D
Streambed Substrate Dj)'ferent from Sur. ou dia2
Terrain Substrate?
Terrace(s)? O
Bivalves Present? y
*Absence Of Fibrous Roots In streambed?
/Total absence=l0..:fodera.e%:• sdse?:
Somewhat Presenr '- Stron?iv
*Absence of Plants In Strewn ed?
(Total Absence=157.tfodzra:eiv 4bse =? c , ,a ;• -,-.,?t-?
Somewhat Present-` Stroneiv Prece.^.:
* 2' Order Or Greater (As Indicated On Topo & -Or In Feld)? 0
(yes=10-.-V0=0)
PRENURY L7DICATOR POLN-TS:
Meanders? 1/1
Floodplain? v
Multiple Thread Channel (i.e., Braided)? V
Alluvial Deposits? 2
Bankfull Bench? d
Bed & Bank? I
Groundwater Flow Or? char;e
(e.g., Seep Present)? _
Step Pools?
II. Seconderv Field Indicators (Point Scale !*Exceat as noted Below*J- Absent=0: Weakly
Present=l: Somewhat Present=2: Moderately Present=3: Stroneiv Present=4:
Prevalent= 5)
Fish? 0 Water In Channel? q
Amphibians?
Turtles? 0
Cravtish? 0
Macrobenthos?
Nick Point In Landscape?
Sediment On Plants:'
Iron O-ddizing Bacteria/Tungus? 0
Algae? 0
*Wetland Plants In Streambed? ? Wrack Lines? J
(,Mostly 08L=5; .tfosriv F.4C1,V=4; .Most.: F.4C=:: :1vs ? F4CL'=1:.Lfosrfy L'PL=O)
(NOTE: If A TOTAL Absence Of All ?'••ts in C ..-a: =;ists (As Noted .above) Then Skip This Step)
*Absence Of This Year's (Or Last's) Leatliner In Streambed? 51 Organic Laver In Channel ?(Coastal Plain Oniy) o
(Total Absence=5; Moderately Absent==: Somewha.,.Absern=j; ,
Somewhat Present=2; Strongly Present=l; Prc.•a:enr=:-)) Contour Lines Indicitire Of A Natural Channel?
*Hpdric Soils Present Within +/-100' Of Channel? 0
(Yes=5; No=O)
SECONDARY INDICATOR POLN-TS: 25
TOTAL POINTS Trimarv = Seeondarv)_ (If Greater Than 36 Points The
VERSION 4; 6/12/98 Stream Is At Least Intermittent).
STREAM EVALUATION FORM
Project Fame: ""XG River Basin:
Location:
Nearest Stream:
Date: Evaluator:
County-
Present?
DWQ Project No.:
Field Parameters (Y/N) Description
Bed and Bank?
I Streambed substrate?
5R ?dy

i Fibrous rcots'. - Hof

Woody veland ulants?
( ? /
I C, twm 4p is it ?O/l y alk
Algae present?
N
Wrack lines?

Sedime^.c on plants? i
Organic laver in channel?
Iron oxidizing bacteria/fun2us?
Groundwater flow or discharge? I N
Water in (fannel? I N
Nick r)oint in landscaT)e?
Aquatic life? I I?
Other?
Position: Lat Long:
USGS Quad Name: Indicated as stream on SGS topo
or soil map? YES
RECONafENDATION: STOR!YnVATER CHAN?IELi ?GS ?e5
INTER=N7 CHANNEL
PERMANTE'Z' CHANNEL
Stream field parameters/e;
N CDWQ Stream Evaluation Form
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Project Name: River Basin: County:
DWQ Project Number: dearest Str" u: Location:
Date: L:SGS Quad: Latitude:
Evaluator: Lonsitude:
I. Primarv Field Indicators Present (Point Scale f*Ezceatas noted be1ow*}:Absent=0:
Weaklv Present=2: Somewhat Present=4: Moderately Present=6: Strongly Present=3:
Prevalent=10)
Pool(s) & Riffle(s)' _
Streambed Substrate ,)1if ent from Sur-. ou :dia-a
Terrain Substrate? W
Terrace(s)? 6
Bivalves Present? a
*Absence Of Fibrous Roots In stre=bed? .2
(Total Absenee=!0• .:foderate%v arise^:= ,rt=.
Somewhat Present=• ?trcnviv a-eser.: -
*.-Ibsence Of Plans In Streambed 6 ,^
(Total .absence=l. .?laa'dra:e:v .?bse. _ r??-r? _: =_;???r=
Somewhar Present= Srroneiv Present ?-e,eie =J
* 2°° Order Or Greater (As Indicated On Topo &- Or In Field)?
(yes=10-.V0=0)
PRIMARY LN- TICATOR POL\-TS:
Meanders?
Floodplain?
Multiple Thread Channel (i.e., Braided)? 0
AlluvaDeposits? G
Banidull Bench? D
Bed & Bank? 6
Groundwater Flow Or Discharge
(e.g., Seep Present)? Q
Step Pools? O
II. Secondary Field Indicators (Point Scale f*Exceat as noted Below*I: Absent=0: Wealdv
Present=l: Somewhat Present=2: Moderately Present=3: Strongly Present=4:
Prevalent= :5)
Fish? rp v water In Channel? 0
Amphibians? 0
Turtles? 0
Crayfish?
Macrobenthos?
Nick Point In Landscape' -'
Sediment On Plans:' I
Iron O-adizing Bacteria/Fungus? 0
Algae? 0
*wetland Plans In Streambed? Wrack Linee?
(Mostly OBL=3:.4fosriy F.4Cit=t; .bfosty sC=:: tfvs:., F.iCG'=: ; .Lfostl•? G'PL=O)
(NOTE: If A TOTAL Absence Of all DI---s -r- H.-?ists (As Noted .above) Then Skip This Step)
*Absence Of This Year's (Or Last's) LeaMaer In Streambed? ';7- Organic Laver In Channel ?(Coastal Plain Cniv) 0
(Total Absence=S; Moderately Absent=-: Somewhat Absent=3;
Somewhat Present=2: Strongly Present=l ; Preraienr=J) Contour Lines Indicitfve Of A Natural Channel°%
*Hydric Soils Present within +/-100' Of Channel?
(Yes=S: No=O)
SECONDARY LN'DICATOR POLN-rS: I
TOTAL POINTS (Primarv = Secondary )= ? (If Greater Than 36 Points The
VERSION 4; 6I12/98 Stream Is At Least Intertnitte^(.