20191239 Ver 1_Riparian Buffer Authorization_20190919

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Ms. Amy Bynum
Ms. Laura Costa
Mr. Charles Baker, Jr.
9708 Old Stage Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 8, 2019
DWR Project # 20191239
Wake County
Subject: On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection
Rules Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) 02B .0233
Baker Estate
Location: 10133 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC
Dear Ms. Bynum, Ms. Costa, and Mr. Baker, Jr.:
On September 19, 2019, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) received a request from your agent,
Sean Clark of Sage Environmental to appeal an on -site determination made by the DWR Raleigh
Regional Office, NBRRO# 19-178, as provided in Title 15A NCAC 02B .0233. On October 10, 2019,
Paul Wojoski of DWR, conducted an on -site determination to review the features labeled as "Stream
B" an unnamed tributary to Little Creek, and "C/Pond 1", for applicability to the Neuse River
Riparian Area Protection Rules 15A NCAC 02B .0233.
During the review, Mr. Wojoski evaluated "Feature B" using the DWR Stream Classification Form
and "C/Pond 1". The results are below and photographs of these locations are attached.
Feature ID
Feature
*E/I/P/ Other
Subject
to Buffer
Start @
Stop @
Depicted on
Depicted on
Type
Rules
Soil Survey
USGS Topo
B
Stream
Intermittent
Yes
Culvert
Off Property
Yes
No
C/Pond 1
Pond
Other
No
Not Subject
Yes
Yes
* E=Ephemeral; 1=Intermittent; P=Perennial
This determination for "C/Pond 1" replaces the determination originally performed by the
DWR Raleigh Regional Office, for C/Pond 1 only as documented in their attached letter dated
August 1, 2019 and reference number NBRRO# 19-178. This determination shall expire five
years from the date of this letter.
DKQ� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
n� /� 919.707.9000

Baker Estate/Stream Determination Appeal
DWR Project #20190934
Page 2 of 7
This determination can be contested as provided in General Statute 150B by filing a written petition
for an administrative hearing to 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://www.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.
Mailing address for the OAH:
If sending via U.S. Postal Service: If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
Office of Administrative Hearings Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center 1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Raleigh, NC 27609-6285
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DENR:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules to features on the subject property
and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. If you have any
additional questions or require additional information, please call Paul Wojoski with DWR at (919)
707-3631.
Sincerely, �
Mac Haupt, Acting Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Attachments: Photographs; Aerial Map; USGS Topo; NRCS Soil Survey; DWR Stream ID Forms; Original
Letter from DWR Raleigh Regional Office
cc: 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch files
Sean Clark, Sage Environmental
Filename: 20191239_BakerEstate_StreamAppeal(Wake)

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Baker Estate/Stream Determination Appeal
DWR Project #20190934
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Aerial with reviewed features indicated

Baker Estate/Stream Determination Appeal
DWR Project #20190934
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NRCS Soil Survey - 10133 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC
USGS Map - 10133 Old Stage Road, Raleigh, NC
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Baker Estate/Stream Determination Appeal
DWR Project #20190934
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NC DWR Stream Identification Form - Baker Estate
NC ONVO Stream Identification Farm Version 4.11
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Prohctu: lk.�Evajuator: / l ivlk� county: A/w,ke- C. Longitude:
Total Points: Swam (circle one) O#w
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0
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2
3
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1
3
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2
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4. PWk1& sate of Stream sub**e _.
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2
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0 a
1
3
6. DOPMN W bars or benelle_s- _
0
2
3
7. RemM aluvW
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1
3
8. HeaeiaRs K
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.
2
3
9. Grade oor"
0.6
1
1.6
10, Nshrral
0
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t.s
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■
Yes ■ 3
R 14vtirnlnnv MaAdnfnl a i�
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13. Ion ox bactula R
0
/
3
14. LOW OW
1.5
0
15. Se4kr*M on P"Is or debris _
0.
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11
17. Sott bawd avedarace high vrafer table? _
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Baker Estate/Stream Determination Appeal
DWR Project #20190934
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Original Letter from DWR Raleigh Regional Office
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ECOLOGICAL
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SERVICES
EST. I016
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NC Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Ms. Karen Higgins / Mr. Paul Wojoski
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Appeal Request for Riparian Buffer Determination
Baker Estate (10133 Old Stage Road)
Wake County, NC
RRO #19-178
Dear Ms. Higgins and Mr. Wojoski:
On June 14, 2019 Ms. Erin Deck of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR)
conducted a buffer determination on the Baker Estate property located at 10133 Old Stage Road
in Wake County, NC. Ms. Deck determined that two streams and the upper portion of a pond were
subject to the riparian buffers (15A NCAC 2B .0233), however at the time of the evaluation Ms.
Deck was not able to access the adjacent property downgradient of the pond to determine if a
stream exists that drains from the pond. Ms. Deck's findings are reflected in the attached copy of
the Buffer Determination Letter (RRO #19-178) dated August 01, 2019.
The current property owners asked that Sage Ecological Services, Inc. (Sage) review the property
and act on their behalf in requesting an appeal of the determination if necessary. Sage has
reviewed the drainage below the pond and does not believe that it contains a stream and does not
believe that the pond is buffered. Sage therefore requests an appeal to the buffer determination.
If any additional information is required or if you have any questions, please call me at (919) 559-
1537. Please contact me to schedule a site meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Clark
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Attachments: Buffer Determination Letter (RRO #19-178) copy
Baker Estate Appeal Request Page 1 of 1

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
STATE
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
August 01, 2019
Amy B Bynum, Laura B. Costa, Charles L. Baker Jr.
9708 Old Stage Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
RRO #19-178
Wake County
Determination Type:
Buffer I Intermittent/Perennial
® Neuse (15A NCAC 213 .0233)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0259) ❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local buffer
ordinances apply)
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 2B .0267)
(governmental and/or interjurisdictional
projects)
Project Name: 10133 Old Stage Road
Address/Location: 10133 Old Stage Road, Raleigh
Stream(s): Un-named Tributary to/and Little Creek
Determination Date: 06/14/2019
Staff: Erin Deck
Stream
E/l/P*
Not Subject
Subject
Start@
Stop@
Soil
Survey
USGS
To o
A
X
Throughout
X
X
B
X
Culvert I Off property
X
C/Pond 1
X
Assumed Subject -unable to
access downstream feature
X
X
*E/UP = Ephemeral/Intermittent/Perennial
(1) E=Ephemeral, 1=Intermittent, P=Perennial, NP=Not Present, NA=Not applicable
(2) Refers to riparian buffer rules only. Stream, wetland, or pond impacts may still be subject to applicable water quality standards and
permitting requirements.
Explanation: The features(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil
Survey of Wake County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a
1:24,000 scale. Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be at least
intetnuttent 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 features
located on the property that do not show up on the maps referenced above but may be considered
jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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�� Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D_ERaleigh Regional Office 1 3800 Barrett Drive I Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
byW,wn, 0 E�W0.M'0 '0� 919.791.4200

10133 Old Stage Road
Wake County
Page 2 of 2
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 DWR 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 the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending
via US Postal Service: c/o Karen Higgins; DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 1617 Mail Service
Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.): Karen Higgins;
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, 512 N. Salisbury Street; Raleigh, NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, an appeal is requested within sixty
(60) days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. 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 Erin Deck at (919) 791-
4200, or by email at [e-mail]
Sincerely, -
7�r" --m
Karen Higgin"Supe,isor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
cc: RRO DWR File Copy

10133 Old Stage Road
Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 19-178
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: O•
Project/Site: % ker
Latitude:
Evaluator: ` o.i%�.
County: A/e,�i C'*
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream D n (circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = l0 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
I _ Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
6D 1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
e;V
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
a
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
3
8. Headcuts
11
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o =
Yes = 3"
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal
12. Presence of Baseflow
CP
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
<9
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1
1.5
77. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Y s = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
18. Fibrous roots in str
3
0
19. Rooted upland plants in atMambed
3
510
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
U
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
40
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians - fi/6,2 Jf4 hk4 oL
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed 1prevot-4- Aw"le
to ,Z p
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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NC nWn Stream identification Form Version 4.11
Date:
Project/Site:
Latitude:
Evaluator:
County:
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
R HwIrnlnnv (Siihtntni = 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
C_ Rioloav (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
'0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
1 0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
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NOTE: Features depicted herein must be
field verified by the USACE or NCDWR
before being valid. Location, shape and
size of depicted features on the
evaluated site are approximate and
should be surveyed by a licensed NC
surveyor for final site planning.
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SERVICES
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Office: 919-335-6757
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