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August 2, 1999
Mr. Thomas Crowder, AIA
Arcbitektur
905 Tryon Street, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27603
Project: Auburn HD TV Transmitter Facility
Subject: Neuse River Buffer Remedial Work
Dear Thomas:
Pursuant to our site meeting with NCDENR representative Pete Colwell on July 29th, the purpose
of this correspondence is to relate the remedial work which is required by the Tower Contractor to
bring the above project into compliance with the intent of the current rules associated with the
Ncusc River Buffer.
While the attached drawing illustrates the scope of work which is desirrZ, I am quite willing to
meet with the contractor who will be responsible for perforn=ct of the work to review the site
and each item in detail.
As referenced in the attached letter from Mr. Colwell, this must be given immediate attention sine,
a re-inspection of the area is anticipated on or about August 28, 1999.
Please contact me when additional assistance be required.
S'n rely, /
Dennis M. G1 nor, ASLA
Bell/Glazener Design Group
attachment: 6e/30/'99 NCDENR Letter
c: W. Pete Colwell/NCDENR
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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
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
W. John Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Raleigh, N.C. 27603
Re_ XDTV Tower. DWQ Project # 981247
Dear Mr. Brennan:
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NORTH CAROLINA 09PARTMr;NT of
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRCeS
July 30, 1999
On February i 1. 1999 Capital Broadcasting was granted a variance from the Neuse River Buffer rules
and issued a 401 Water Quality Certification for impacts associated with the cOnstruction of a HDTV
tower near Auburn in Wake County. On July 29, met with Mr. Dennis Glazener of the
Bell/Glazener Design Croup to inspect the progress of the project. We found that the tower
construction had begun and the tower anchors had been installed. The temporary road crossing of
Rocky•Branch below the pond had also been put in.
We also found that considerable land disturbance and grading had occurred within the Neuse Rivet'
Buffer along Rocky Branch. There has also been some erosion of sediment into the buffer and into
Rocky Branch near the temporary road crossing. I spoke to Mr. Glazener about repairing and
installing additional silt fences along the pond and Rocky Branch. We also discussed the removal of
fill from the riparian buffer, stabilizing the disturbed areas with vegetation, and placing a barrier fence
at the 50 ft limit of the buffer ilong Rocky Branch. W. Glazener indicated that he would convey the
specifics of these measures to you and the appropriate contractor.
I would like to see these measures taken within 30 days of this letter in order to prevent additional .
erosion-and impacts.to Rocky Branch and the riparian buffer. If re-inspection shows that ft.se
measures have not been taken within 30 days, then a Notice of Violation and civil penalties may be
issued to bring the project back into compliance with the 401 Certification and variance. Should you
have any questions concerning this matter please contact John Dorney or myself at 733-1786.
Sincerely, Pete Colwell
Wetlands / 401 ThziL
Cc: Dennis Glazener - UD
Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office JAUG 2
'W'ake County Depament of Environmental Services
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. John Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Raleigh, N.C. 27603
Re: HDTV Tower, DWQ Project # 981247
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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July 30, 1999
On February 11, 1999 Capital Broadcasting was granted a variance from the Neuse River Buffer rules
and issued a 401 Water Quality Certification for impacts associated with the construction of a HDTV
tower near Auburn in Wake County. On July 29, 1999 I met with Mr. Dennis Glazener of the
Bell/Glazener Design Group to inspect the progress of the project. We found that the tower
construction had begun and the tower anchors had been installed. The temporary road crossing of
Rocky Branch below the pond had also been put in.
We also found that considerable land disturbance and grading had occurred within the Neuse River
Buffer along Rocky Branch. There has also been some erosion of sediment into the buffer and into
Rocky Branch near the temporary road crossing. I spoke to Mr. Glazener about repairing and
installing additional silt fences along the pond and Rocky Branch. We also discussed the removal of
fill from the riparian buffer, stabilizing the disturbed areas with vegetation, and placing a barrier fence
at the 50 ft limit of the buffer along Rocky Branch. Mr. Glazener indicated that he would convey the
specifics of these measures to you and the appropriate contractor.
I would like to see these measures taken within 30 days of this letter in order to prevent additional
- -erosion and impacts to Rocky Branch and the riparian buffer. If re-inspection shows that these
measures have not been taken within 30 days, then a Notice of Violation and civil penalties may be
issued to bring the project back into compliance with the 401 Certification and variance. Should you
have any questions concerning this matter please contact John Dorney or myself at 733-1786.
Sincerely,4:t
Pete Colwell
Wetlands / 401 Unit
Cc: Dennis Glazener
Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Wake County Department of Environmental Services
Todd Tugwell, COE Raleigh Regulatory Office
John Dorney, DWQ Central Office
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Mr. Thomas Crowder, AIA February 15, 1999
Architektur
905 Tryon Street, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27603
Project: Auburn HD TV Transmitter Facility
Subject: Neuse River Buffer Variance
Dear Thomas:
Pursuant to the approval of the Buffer Variance by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission on 2/11/99 the following work is now permitted within the Riprarian Buffer of Rocky
Branch (north guy line). The Buffers are the land area located within fifty (50) feet on either side of
Rocky Branch as well a fifty (50) foot area surrounding the existing pond.
1. Removal of trees to the ground surface.
• skidding of trees shall be perpendicular to the creek bank.
• avoid rutting of the soil surface from skidding of trees to maintain sheet flow of runoff.
• stump removal, grading and grubbing of roots not permitted.
• provide silt fencing along the creek bank as required to prevent sedimentation within
Rocky Branch.
2. Removal of shrubs and undergrowth to the ground surface.
• avoid rutting of the soil surface to maintain sheet flow of runoff.
• stump removal, grading and grubbing of roots not permitted.
3. Temporary crossing of Rocky Branch for construction access.
• install a 12" min. dia. metal or concrete pipe within the creek (maximum length not to
exceed 20 feet).
• provide washed stone bedding and backfill around pipe to 'bridge' between creek banks.
• provide matts or other temporary devices to prevent rutting and disruption of existing soil
by construction vehicles.
• provide silt fencing along the creek bank as required to prevent sedimentation within
Rocky Branch.
4. Upon completion of construction, remove pipe and excess stone and stabilize disturbed
areas with vegetative seeding. Remove silt fencing when vegetation is established.
Please contact me should additional assistance be required.
Sincerely,
'41... ?zener,
Dennis M. G? ASLA
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
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February 11, 1999
Wake County
DWQ Project # 981247
APPROVAL of 401 Certification and Neuse River Buffer Rules
Mr. John Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.
711 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Dear Mr. Brennan:
You have our approval, to construct a HDTV Tower at Auburn site (US 70 and Guy Road), as you
described in your application dated January 26, 1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided
that this project is in compliance with the Neuse River Buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition,
you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but
no limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this approval, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a
written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. This approval and its conditions are
final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the Neuse River Buffer
rules. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. -
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December 30, 1998
Ms. Louise Stephenson
PO Box 12000
Raleigh, NC 27605
Dear Ms. Stephenson:
Re: Auburn H.D. Transmitter
Wake County
DWQ # 981247
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 404/401 Permit for a
transmitter in Wake County. Your application was not complete since the enclosed variance request
form was not completed. This information is needed by DWQ in order for us to decide whether this
project is approvable.
I can be reached at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions. Until this information is
received, I will request (by copy of this letter) that the Corps of Engineers place this project on hold.
Also, the project will be placed on hold for our processing due to incomplete information (15A NCAC
2H.0507(a)(4)). Your processing time will begin once we receive a complete application.
Sincerely,
Attachment
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Wilmington District of Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers
John Dorney
Central Files
John R. Dorney
Water Quality Certification Program
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Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC .0233)
NOTE: This form maybe photocopied for use as an original.
Part 1: General Information
1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project):
Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
2. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the facility and its compliance)
Name: John Brennan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Street address: 711 Hillsborough Street
City, State, Zip: Raleigh, N.C. 27603
Telephone: ( 9 19} 8 9 O- 6 0 7 1
Fax: ( 91890-6095
3. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name - consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
AllhLtrn Hn Transmitter- Faciljf?
4. Location of Facility
Street address: 3201 Transmitter Road
City, State, Zip: G a r n p r N_ r. 27r)2.9
County: Wake
Latitude/longitude: 35 4n P 9_ n 8 / 78 31 3g_18
5. Directions to facility from nearest major intersection (Also attach a map):
South Wpet Cnrnpr of intprspr•tion of US 70 Fa-,t & Guy Rd.
6.. Contact person who can answer questions about the facility:
Name: Dennis Glazener - Bell/Glazener Design Group
Telephone: 91 g} 787-3515
Fax: 7R2-2271
Email: hgdq@hP 11 cnuth . n P t
7. Requested Environmental Management Commission Hearing Date: Feb, 1 1 . 1999
Version 1: September 1998
Past 2: Demonstration of Need for a Variance
r4utt: ine vanance provision of the Neuse Riparian. Area Rule allows the Environmental Management
Commission to grant a variance to an affected party when the following conditions apply on a given project.
(a) practical difficulties or hardships would result from strict application of the rule:
(b) such difficulties or hardships result from conditios which are peculiar to the property involved, and
(c) the general purpose and intent of the Rule would be preserved, water quality would be protected and
substantial justice would be done if the variance were granted.
This part of the application is to explain how the
meets criteria (a) and
1. Attach a detailed description (2-3 pages) explaining the following:
• The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from strict application of the Rule.
• How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
involved.
• Why reconfiguring and/or reducing the built-upon area to preserve a greater portion of the
riparian area is not feasible on this project. If economic hardship is the major
consideration, then include a specific explanation of the economic hardship and the
proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project.
Part 3: Water Quality Protection
I NOTE., This part of the application is to explain how the project meets criterion (c): the general purpose and
intent of the Rule would be preserved, water quality would be protected and substantial justice would be done if
the variance were granted.
1. Briefly summarize how water quality will be protected on this project. Also attach a detailed
narrative (1-2 pages) describing the nonstructural and structural measures that will be used
for protecting water quality and reducing nitrogen inputs to surface water.
The transmitter building area naturally drain to the existing
pond and wetland located in the northwest quadrant of
site. This existing feature serves as the proposed BMP.
A 300' vegetated buffer additional y serves as a
by filtering surface run-off prior to entering t e pond.
2. What is the total project area in acres? 128.917
3. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required for this project?
CAMA Major
_ X Sediment/Erosion Control
401 Certification/404 Permit
Variance Request Form, page 2
Version 1: September 1998
Part 3: Water Quality. Protection, continued
4. Complete the following information for each drainage basin. If there are more than two
drainage basins in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each basin
provided in the same format as below.
Project Information Drainage Basin 1 Drainage Basin 2
Receiving stream name White O a e e
Receiving stream class' C
N S 14
Drainage basin area (total ) -
60 acrps
Existing impervious area3 (totalZ) n-84 arrpq
Proposed impervious area3 (totalZ)
% Impervious area3 (on-site) 31
% Impervious area (total) 3%
Impervious area3 .Drainage. basin Drainage basin 2
On-site buildings 0-2 arrp-q
On-site streets 0-84 acres
On-site parking 0.74 acres
On-site sidewalks 0. 11 acres
Other on-site
Total
Off-site
z 0 acres
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' The Internet site for this information is httpYlb2o.enrstate.nc.us/strmclass/alpha/neu.html
2 Total means on-site plus off-site area that drains through the project.
3 Impervious area is defined as the built-upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, parking areas,
sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
5. How was the off-site impervious area listed above derived?
No off-site impervious area based on SG Quad Mai
6. What will be the annual nitrogen load contributed by this site after development in pounds per
acre per year without structural BMPs (stormwater pond, wetland, infiltration basin, etc)?
Attach a detailed plan for all proposed structural stormwater BMPs.
Drainage Size of Post-development BMP nitrogen Final nitrogen Final nitrogen
basin drainage nitrogen loading rate removal loading rate loading from
basin without BMPs'r efficiencl (Ibs/ac/yr) drainage basin
(ac) (Ibs/ac/yr) (%) (lbs)
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3
4
5

" Attach calculations and references.
5 Attach calculations and references.
Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 1: September 1998
Part 3: 1 Vater Quality Protection, continued
7. The applicable supplemental form(s) listed below must be attached for each BMP specified:
Form SWU-102 Wet Detention Basin Supplement
Form SWU-103 Infiltration Basin Supplement
Form SWU-105 Curb Outlet System Supplement
Form SWU-106 Off-Site System Supplement
Form SWU-107 Underground Infiltration Trench Supplement
Form SWU-109 Innovative.BMPs Supplement
Part 4: Submittal Checklist
A complete appplication submittal consists of the following components. Incomplete submittals
will be returned to the applicant. The complete variance request submittal must be received 90
days prior to the EMC meeting at which you wish the request to be heard. Initial below to
indicate that the necessary information has been provided.
Applicant's Item
Initials
• Original and two copies of the Variance Request Form and the attachments
listed below.
X • A vicinity map of the project (see Part 1, Item 5)
X • Narrative demonstration of the need for a variance (see Part 2)
X • A detailed narrative description of stormwater treatment/management (see Part
3, Item 1)
• Calculations. supporting nitrogen loading estimates (see Part 3, Item 6)
x • Calculations and references supporting nitrogen removal from proposed BMPs
(see Part 3, Item 6)
x • Location and details for all proposed structural stormwater BMPs (see Part 3,
Item 6)
x • Three copies of the applicable Supplement Form(s) for each BMP and/or
narrative for each innovative BMP (see Part 3, Item 7)
x • Three copies of plans and specifications, including:
x 0 Development/Project name
x 0 Engineer and firm
x 0 Legend and north arrow
Y 0 Scale (1" = 100' or 1" = 50' is preferred)
x 0 Revision number & date
0 Mean high water line (if applicable)
x 0 Dimensioned property/project boundary
x 0 Location map with named streets or NC State Road numbers
x 0 Original contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor
elevations
Y 0 Details of roads, parking, cul-de-sacs, sidewalks, and curb and gutter
x 0 Footprint of any proposed buildings or other structures
x 0 Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist
x 0 Existing drainage (including off-site), drainage easements, pipe sizes, runoff
calculations
x 0 Drainage basins delineated
x 0 Perennial and intermittent streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
x 0 Location of forest vegetation along the streams, ponds
lakes
rivers and
,
,
estuaries
Variance Request Form, page 4
Version 1: September 1998
Part 5: Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Part 7 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
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.
Part 6: 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): Dennis G l a z e n e r ( R e l l / G Ta z e n e r D e s i g n
Mailing address: 8408-C G 1 enwood Avg
City, State, Zip: R a l e i g h, N. C. 27612
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: bgdq@be 1 1 south . nPt
Part 7: Applicant's Certification
I, John Brennan (print or type name of person
listed in Part 1, Item 4, 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 accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Title:
Variance Request Form, page 5
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Part 2: Demonstration of Need for a Variance
A variance is being requested to permit cutting of existing trees adjacent to one guy
anchor for the future Auburn HD (high definition) Tower. The proposed tree removal is
necessary to protect the anchor lines, which stabilize the tower, from potential damage
during severe weather events...
All approvals have been previously obtained for construction of the proposed Tower
and Transmitter Building.
1. a. The following practical difficulties result from the strict application of the
Rule:
• The safe operation and maintenance of the proposed tower facility
necessitates removal of trees and undergrowth within 50 feet of each guy
line.
• Strict application of the Rule results in a section of the northwest guy line
which is cleared only 5 feet on one side. This results in a potential
hazard to the facility and the safety and welfare of the public.
b. The difficulties result from the following conditions which are peculiar to the
property involved:
• As a result of the unique physical character of broadcast towers (2,000'
ht.), the availability of suitable land for new facilities is limited.
• The site approved for this facility is the prior site of the WPTF tower which
collapsed under severe ice loads some time ago.
• A Special Use Permit was obtained from Wake Co. on May 19, 1997
for construction of this facility.
• The location and orientation of the proposed tower was approved by the
FAA on 2/9/97 (prior to adoption of the Neuse Riparian Area Rule).
• The locations of terminal and intermediate guy anchors were initially
configured to minimize impacts to the existing site features (including
wetlands).
c. Modifications to the configuration and/or size of built area are not feasible
for the following reasons:
• Reconfiguration of the guy anchor paths is not possible due to the
physical dimensions of the tower/guys and existing site features.
• The Tower location was essentially 'fixed' upon approval by the FAA
and FCC.
• The Tower height is required for'High Definition' Broadcast. 'High
Definition' Broadcast is a mandatory requirement of the FCC.
Part 3 Water Quality Protection
1. Water quality will be protected by the following structural and non-
structural measures:
• A grading permit has been obtained from the County based upon
sedimentation and erosion control measures proposed for use during
construction and until the entire site is stabilized.
• Upon completion of construction, the tower and guy anchors result in
minimal impact upon water quality.
• The transmitter building and associated parking naturally drain to a
existing pond and wetland located in the northwest quadrant of the site.
The current design will 'sheet flow' storm water from the building and
paved area to the pond through a 300' vegetative buffer. The 300' buffer
alone is estimated to have a nitrogen removal efficiency of 90%
(Schueler - 'Design of Strom water Filtering Systems'/ Dec.-96). The 2.2
day detention cycle of the existing pond provides an additional removal
efficiency of 20% - 40% (Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli -'Current
Water Quality BMP Design Guidance).
• The buffer area for which this variance is requested will be maintained in
a vegetated state for the life of the facility.
• Water quality will be virtually unchanged by the construction and
maintenance of this facility.
6. REFERENCES
'Design of Strom water Filtering Systems'
Schueler - December, 1996
'Controlling Urban Runoff'
Schueler - July, 1987
'Current Water Quality BMP Design Guidance'
Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli
'Denitrification in a Grassed and a Wooded Valley and Ridge, Riparian
Ecosystem'
Schnabel, Cornish, Stout, Shaffer - September, 1995
CALCULATIONS
Drainage Basin area = 60 acres
BMP : 300' Vegetated Buffer
Removal Efficiency = 90% (Schueler - December, 1996)
BMP : 1.72 ac wet pond - oversized
Removal Efficiency = 40% (Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli)
Combined Efficiency = 90% (conservative estimate!)
Pond Capacity
Existing Surface P Flood Stage = 1.72 acres
Pond Volume Ca-) Flood Stage = 6.6 ac. ft. (290,250 cu. ft.)
Retention time - 8" PVC outlet @ 1.5 cu. ft. / sec. = 5,400 cu. ft. /Hr.
290,250 cu. ft. / 5,400 = 53.75 hrs. (2.2 days)
Volume required for 1" rainfall = (1x (RV) x (drain area)
(1 x (.25) x (60 ac.)
= 54,450 cu. ft. (1.25 ac. ft.)
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pan et al. (1989) concluded that channel length alone was not a reliable
ictor of the removal efficiency in drainage channels. Although the ten drainage
nets ranged In length from 100 to 550 feet, there Was no relationship between
h and removal efficiency. A quick ralcuiation Illustrates why channel length, by
is not useful parameter, Given a typical stormtlow velocity of 1.5 feet per
nd, it takes just over a minute to travel 100 feet of a channel (whicKallows very
time to-utilize adsorption, settling or infiltration pathways).
e grass gannet design alters the geometry of the channel to decrease the speed
f runoff. Seattle METRO (1992) reported that a 10 minute residence time in. a
rass channel is needed to attain reliable pollutant removal for most storms. Their
ionitoring indicated that a 200 foot grass channel did perform better than a 100
Sot grass channel.
Solt Type , .
Soil type is an important design faotor for three reasons. First, the soil type governs
the rate of 'infiitration that can occur, A sandy soil, for example, often allows for
substantial infiltration of runoff, whereas a clay soil does not Consequently, many
dry swales utilize natural or prepared "sandy" Soils to infiltrate significant runoff
volumes. Second, soil type is influential in determining the rate of adsorption. Soils
with a high clay or silt content and soils with Table 4 2) Third, the underlying
higher adsorption potential than sandier ones (See
soil type often determines the density and vigor of grass cover in the Swale.
Extremely clayey or sandy soils often make it difficult to establish the vigorous grass
cover needed to provide flow resistance and prevent channel erosion.
4.2c VEGETATED FILTER STRIP
mkoigeaa'?hieYpbilttant-Temoalcability of urbanvegetated
urrsp
R. iiigle d etas, {.9993) analyzed ,grassfiltersfilps
- '. g parkinglot: able 4.14): ?pdhed
to treat st` Y
jp? eraX a .i9h.-rerrioval-rates for a 150 foot grass strip, and mediocre pollutant
remav4iPer-c?ymOnceln`-sshorter, 75 foot strip.
Most of the research on the pollutant removal capability of filter strips has been
conducted in agricultural areas. Desbonette et et. (1994) has conducted an
excellent review of nearly 35 different agricultural monitoring studies. The buffer
studies can be grouped into two categories: those that utilize grass filter strips to
i'.
treat sediment and nutrient laden surface runoff from row crops, and those to
employ forested strips that remove nutrients in subsurface flows from crop and
pastureland.
oderate removal rates were consistently reported for sediment,"niitrogen and
•4-25
DESIGN or- SroRMWATv•FiL'Rma SYSTEMS
phosphorus for filters tl-iat-treat surface runoff (Desbonette et al., 1994). TypicallY,
a Meenytoot_:widexgrass" buffer can achieve a 50% reduction in all three pollutants
:in ;surface runoff . Further increases in the removal rate, however, require
sUbstaritlally, `higher filter widths. For example, an average of 7c%emal no Met.
TABLE 4.14: PoLLuTANT REMOVAL OF AN URBAN ..
VeaETATED FILTER STRIP IN VIRGINIA (SOURcl=: YU ET AL., 1993)
Trielabitity of grass and forested buffers to remove nutrients in subsurrace flow has
been milled: When.conditions are ideal, very high removal rates for nitrate have
;been reported. These conditions include the combination. of poorly drained an
?Tr anicsoils, trees with -deep roots systems, and Lateral groundwater
highly : org promote
within four to six feet of the`surface. These conditions actively tY10YerYlents into nitrogen gas. Where
r; `the rienitrification process, which converts nitrab&-nitrogen
such conditions persist, forest buffers can effectivelYTeduce the nitrogen c Ontsnt
; of septic system eftluerit in rural residential areas. -
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DENITRIFICATION IN A GRASSED AND A WOODED,
VALLEY AND RIDGE, RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEM
Author(s):
SCHNABEL RONALD R
CORNISH LEONARD F
STOUT WILLIAM L
SHAFFER JOHN A
Interpretive Summary:
Nitrogen is lost from farm fields and carried into streams under typical farm practices. Changing
farm practices may not reduce nitrogen levels enough to meet water quality goals.
Conservationists are looking for ways to capture the nitrogen lost from fields before it reaches
streams. Vegetative buffers along streams are being widely recommended, in part for anticipated
improvements in water quality. Bacteria in the soil of streamside buffers convert nitrate to a gas
that is lost to the atmosphere (denitrification) instead of moving into the stream. Earlier research
showing that streamside buffers protect streams from high levels of nitrogen was conducted in
areas representative of only a small part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In order to determine
how effective streamside buffers are in the Bay as a whole, they must be studied in settings more
common to the Bay Watershed. We measured the potential of streamside buffers to remove
nitrogen from drainage waters in a region representing about 25% of the Bay watershed. Our
results showed: the nitrate removal potential found earlier by others to be about the same for this
much larger area, ass buffers-to potentially remove more nitrate-than forest buffers, and organic
carbon additions to soTI improvec nnii rake removaTom s e uffers. A relatively simple test
for denitrification potential gave the same results as a more complex, time consuming one.
Consequently, the simple method could be used to compare a group of sites more rapidly.
Keywords:
riparian site groundwater surface water restoration nitrates denitrification nitrogen retention
management model watershed renovation
Contact:
USDA-ARS-PSWNvIRL
CURTIN ROAD
UNIVERSITY PARK
PA 16802
FAX: [phone]
Email
Approved Date: 1995-09-06
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Agricultural TEKTRAN
Research
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DENITRIFICATION RATES AT FOUR RIPARIAN
ECOSYSTEMS IN THE VALLEY AND RIDGE
PHYSIOGRAPHIC PROVINCE, PENNSYLVANIA
Author(s):
SCHNABEL RONALD R
CORNISH LEONARD F
STOUT WILLIAM L
Interpretive Summary:
Nitrogen is lost from farm fields and carried into streams under common farm practices.
Conservationists are looking for ways to use the nitrogen lost from fields before it reaches
streams. Denitrification in streamside zones can reduce the amount of nitrogen transported from
farm fields to streams. In this study, we examine denitrification in four streamside ecosystems
common to much of eastern Pennsylvania. We compared the sites with a simple test we
demonstrated was reliable in a previous study. The sites were wooded or grassed, underlain by
different rock types, and downslope of farm fields.,T-he-thr sites showed higher
denitrification potential than did the sin le wooded site Denitrification potential was greatest
near the stream an ecreased with distance upslope. The path of groundwater flow to the stream
controls denitrification, which is likely to be greatest near the field--streamside boundary where
the groundwater is shallow, and near the stream where the groundwater is deeper. This difference
in denitrification patterns will affect how much nitrogen streamside buffers can keep from
entering nearby streams.
Keywords:
riparian site groundwater surface water restoration nitrates denitrification nitrogen retention
management model watershed renovation
Contact:
USDA-ARS-PSWN,1RL
CURTIN ROAD
UNIVERSITY PARK
PA 16802
FAX: [phone]
Email:
Approved Date: 1995-09-06
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To: Danny Smith, Raleigh Regional Office
Annette Lucas, Water Quality Planning
Pete Colwell, Wetlands/401 Unit
From: John Dorne br(
Re: NBR Variances
February EMC
(1) Carroll Ogle, Wake County - DWQ # 990015
(2) Capitol Broadcasting Co., HDTV Tower Wake County - DWQ # 981247
Attached are two variance requests that will be on the EMC and WQC agenda for
February 1999. Please review and provide written comments by January 29, 1999 so we
can develop a staff position on these projects. Thanks.
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Variance Request Form
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Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Wat&MEMi rhagemerdLS# ?
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC.0233)
NOTE. This form maybe photocopied for use as an original.
Part 1: General Information
1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project):
Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
2. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the facility and its compliance)
Name: John Brennan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Street address: 711 Hillsborough Street
City, State, Zip: R a l e i g h, N. C. Telephone: t, 9 19) 890-6071
Fax: ( 919) 890-6095
3. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name - consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
Aiihiirb H n_ Tr;;nSWjttPr -Far illt?/
4. Location of Facility
Street address: 3201 Transmitter Road
City, State, Zip: Garnar N C 27529
County: Wake
Latitude/longitude: IF) 40 2 9. 0 8 / 78 :11 '39-18
5. Directions to facility from nearest major intersection (Also attach a map):
Snuth WPgt rornPr of intPrcprtion of US 70 Fast & Guy Rd.
6. Contact person who can answer questions about the facility:
Name: Dennis Glazener - Bell/Glazener Design Group
Telephone: ( 919) 787-3515
Fax: q J a) 7R2-2270
Email: bgdg0be 11 Snuth . nPt
7. Requested Environmental Management Commission Hearing Date: Feb. 1 1 , 19 9 9
Version 1: September 1998
Part 2: Demonstiation of Need for a Variance
NOTE: The variance provision of the Neuse Riparian.Area Rule allows the Environmental Management
Commission to grant a variance to an affected party when the following conditions apply on a given project.
(a) practical difficulties or hardships would result from strict application of the rule:
(b) such difficulties or hardships result from conditios which are peculiar to the property involved, and
(c) the general purpose and intent of the Rule would be preserved, water quality would be protected and
substantial justice would be done if the variance were granted.
This part of the application is to explain how the
meets criteria (a) and (b).
1. Attach a detailed description (2-3 pages) explaining the following:
• The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from strict application of the Rule.
• How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
involved.
• Why reconfiguring and/or reducing the built-upon area to preserve a greater portion of the
riparian area is not feasible on this project. If economic hardship is the major
consideration, then include a specific explanation of the economic hardship and the
proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project.
Part 3: Water Quality Protection
'NOTE. This part of the application is to explain how the project meets criterion (c): the general purpose and
intent of the Rule would be preserved, water quality would be protected and substantial justice would be done if
the variance were granted.
1. Briefly summarize how water quality will be protected on this project. Also attach a detailed
narrative (1-2 pages) describing the nonstructural and structural measures that will be used
for protecting water quality and reducing nitrogen inputs to surface water.
The transmitter building area naturally drain to the existing
pond and wetland located in the northwest quadrant of
site. This existing feature serves as the proposed BMP.
A 300, vegetated buffer additionally serves as a bivW
by filtering surface run-off prior to entering t e pond.
2. What is the total project area in acres? 128.917
3. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required for this project?
CAMA Major
X Sediment/Erosion Control
401 Certification/404 Permit

Variance Request Form, page 2
Version 1: September 1998
Part 3: Water Quality Protection, contin?ed
4. Complete the following information for each drainage basin. If there are more than two
drainage basins in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each basin
provided in the same format as below.
Project Information Drainage Basin 1 Drainage Basin 2
Receiving stream name White 0 Creek
Receiving stream class'
Drainage basin area (total )
60 arrps
Existing impervious area3 (total)
n_24 arrpq
Proposed impervious area3 (total)
% Impervious area (on-site)
% Impervious area (total) 3%
Impervious area3 Drainage. basin-1 Drainage basin 2
On-site buildings 0-2 arrps
On-site streets 0.84 acres
On-site parking 0.74 acres
On-site sidewalks 0.11 acres
Other on-site
Towtaon sits' Y ` ??
3 K _ ?' ,>
Off-site 0 acres
The intemet site for this information is httpYlh2o.enrstate.nc.us/strmclass/alpha/neu.html
2 Total means on-site plus off-site area that drains through the project.
3 Impervious area is defined as the built-upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, parking areas,
sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
5. How was the off-site impervious area listed above derived?
No off-site imnervinus area hasPd on SGS Quad Map
6. What will be the annual nitrogen load contributed by this site after development in pounds per
acre per year without structural BMPs (stormwater pond, wetland, infiltration basin, etc)?
Attach a detailed plan for all proposed structural stormwater BMPs.
Drainage Size of Post-development BMP nitrogen Final nitrogen Final nitrogen
basin drainage nitrogen loading rate removal loading rate loading from
basin without BMPs` efficiencl (Ibs/ac/yr) drainage basin
(ac) (Ibs/ac/yr) (%) (Ibs)
1
n.
2
3
4
5

Attach calculations and references.
5 Attach calculations and references.
Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 1: September 1998
Part 3: 1kater Quality Protection, continued
7. The applicable supplemental form(s) listed below must be attached for each BMP specified:
Form SWU=102 Wet Detention Basin Supplement
Form SWU-103 Infiltration Basin Supplement
Form SWU-105 Curb Outlet System Supplement
Form SWU-106 Off-Site System Supplement
Form SWU-107 Underground Infiltration Trench Supplement
Form SWU-109. Innovative.BMPs Supplement
Part 4: Submittal Checklist
A complete appplication submittal consists of the following components. Incomplete submittals
will be returned to the applicant. The complete variance request submittal must be received 90
days prior to the EMC meeting at which you wish the request to be heard. Initial below to
indicate that the necessary information has been provided.
Applicants Item
Initials
X • Original and two copies of the Variance Request Form and the attachments
listed below.
X • A vicinity map of the project (see Part 1, Item 5)
X • Narrative demonstration of the need for a variance (see Part 2)
V • A detailed narrative description of stormwater treatment/management (see Part
3, Item 1)
• Calculations. supporting nitrogen loading estimates (see Part 3, Item 6)
x • Calculations and references supporting nitrogen removal from proposed BMPs
(see Part 3, Item 6)
x • Location and details for all proposed structural stormwater BMPs (see Part 3,
Item 6)
x • Three copies of the applicable Supplement Form(s) for each BMP and/or
narrative for each innovative BMP (see Part 3, Item 7)
x • Three copies of plans and specifications, including:
x 0 Development/Project name
x 0 Engineer and firm
x 0 Legend and north arrow
x 0 Scale (1" = 100' or 1" = 50' is preferred)
x 0 Revision number & date
0 Mean high water line (if applicable)
X 0 Dimensioned property/project boundary
x 0 Location map with named streets or NC State Road numbers
x 0 Original contours, proposed contours, spot elevations, finished floor
elevations
x 0 Details of roads, parking, cul-de-sacs, sidewalks, and curb and gutter
x 0 Footprint of any proposed buildings or other structures
x 0 Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist
x 0 Existing drainage (including off-site), drainage easements, pipe sizes, runoff
calculations
x 0 Drainage basins delineated
x 0 Perennial and intermittent streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
x 0 Location of forest vegetation along the streams, ponds, takes, rivers and
estuaries
Variance Request Form, page 4
Version 1: September 1998
Part 5: Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Part 7 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
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.
Part 6: 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): Dennis G l a z e n e r ( R e 1 1 / G T a z e n e r D e s i g n
Mailing address: R40,g-C Glpnwood Ave
City, State, Zip: R a l e i g h. N. C. 2702
Telephone: [phone]
Fax:
Email:
919-782-2270
Part 7: Applicant's Certification
I, John Brennan (print or type name of person
listed in Part I, 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 accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Title:
Variance Request Form, page 5
Version 1: September 1998
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KILOMETERS 1 0 1 2 J s S i f0
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Part 2: Demonstration of Need for a Variance
A variance is being requested to permit cutting of existing trees adjacent to one guy
anchor for the future Auburn HD (high definition) Tower. The proposed tree removal is
necessary to protect the anchor lines, which stabilize the tower, from potential damage
during severe weather events.
All approvals have been previously obtained for construction of the proposed Tower
and Transmitter Building.
a. The following practical difficulties result from the strict application of the
Rule:
• The safe operation and maintenance of the proposed tower facility
necessitates removal of trees and undergrowth within 50 feet of each guy
line.
• Strict application of the Rule results in a section of the northwest guy line
which is cleared only 5 feet on one side. This results in a potential
hazard to the facility and the safety and welfare of the public.
b. The difficulties result from the following conditions which are peculiar to the
property involved:
• As a result of the unique physical character of broadcast towers (2,000'
ht.), the availability of suitable land for new facilities is limited.
• The site approved for this facility is the prior site of the WPTF tower which
collapsed under severe ice loads some time ago.
• A Special Use Permit was obtained from Wake Co. on May 19, 1997
for construction of this facility.
• The location and orientation of the proposed tower was approved by the
FAA on 2/9/97 (prior to adoption of the Neuse Riparian Area Rule).
• The locations of terminal and intermediate guy anchors were initially
configured to minimize impacts to the existing site features (including
wetlands).
c. Modifications to the configuration and/or size of built area are not feasible
for the following reasons:
• Reconfiguration of the guy anchor paths is not possible due to the
physical dimensions of the tower/guys and existing site features.
• The Tower location was essentially 'fixed' upon approval by the FAA
and FCC.
• The Tower height is required for'High Definition' Broadcast. 'High
Definition' Broadcast is a mandatory requirement of the FCC.

Part 3: Water Quality Protection
1. Water quality will be protected by the following structural and non-
structural measures:
• A grading permit has been obtained from the County based upon
sedimentation and erosion control measures proposed for use during
construction and until the entire site is stabilized.
Upon completion of construction, the tower and guy anchors result in
minimal impact upon water quality.
• The transmitter building and associated parking naturally drain to a
existing pond and wetland located in the northwest quadrant of the site.
The current design will 'sheet flow' storm water from the building and
paved area to the pond through a 300' vegetative buffer. The 300' buffer
alone is estimated to have a nitrogen removal efficiency of 90%
(Schueler - 'Design of Strom water Filtering Systems/ Dec.-96). The 2.2
day detention cycle of the existing pond provides an additional removal
efficiency of 20% - 40% (Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli -'Current
Water Quality BMP Design Guidance).
• The buffer area for which this variance is requested will be maintained in
a vegetated state for the life of the facility.
• Water quality will be virtually unchanged by the construction and
maintenance of this facility.
6. REFERENCES
'Design of Strom water Filtering Systems'
Schueler - December, 1996
'Controlling Urban Runoff'
Schueler - July, 1987
'Current Water Quality BMP Design Guidance'
Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli
'Denitrification in a Grassed and a Wooded Valley and Ridge, Riparian
Ecosystem'
Schnabel, Cornish, Stout, Shaffer - September, 1995
CALCULATIONS
Drainage Basin area = 60 acres
BMP : 300' Vegetated Buffer
Removal Efficiency = 90% (Schueler - December, 1996)
BMP : 1.72 ac wet pond - oversized
Removal Efficiency = 40% (Dunn, Brown, Young, Stein, Mistichelli)
Combined Efficiency = 90% (conservative estimate!)
Pond Capacity
Existing Surface @ Flood Stage = 1.72 acres
Pond Volume @ Flood Stage = 6.6 ac. ft. (290,250 cu. ft.)
Retention time - 8 PVC outlet @ 1.5 cu. ft. / sec. = 5,400 cu. ft. / Hr.
290,250 cu. ft. / 5,400 = 53.75 hrs. (2.2 days)
Volume required for 1" rainfall = (1") x (RV) x (drain area)
= (1 ") x (.25) x (60 ac.)
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nan et al. (1989) concluded that channel length alone was not a reliable
ictor of the removal efficiency in drainage channels. Although the ten drainage
eels ranged 'in length from 100 to 550 feet, there was no relationship between
h and removal efficiency. A quick calculation illustrates why channel length, by
is not useful parameter, Given a typical etormflow velocity of 1.5 feet per
nd, it takes just over a minute to travel 100 feet of a channel (which allows very
time to-utilize adsorption, settling or infiltration pathways).
e grass channel design alters the geometry of the channel to decrease the speed
runoff. Seattle METRO (1992) reported that a 10 minute residence time in- a
iss channel is needed to attain reliable pollutant removal for most storms. Their
mitoring indicated that a 200 foot grass channel did perform better than a 900
yt grass channel.
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oll type is an important design factor for three reasons- First, the soil type governs
he rate of infiltration that can occur, A sandy soil, for example, often allows for
ubstanbal infiltration of runoff, whereas a clay soil does not Consequently, many
dry swales utilize natural or prepared "sandy" 5oils to infiltrate significant runoff
volumes. Second, soil type is influential in determining the rate of adsorption. Soils
With a,high clay or silt content and soils with a high organic matter content have a
higher adsorption potential than sandier ones (See Table 42). Third, the underlying
soil type often determines the density and vigor of grass cover in the swale.
Extremely clayey or sandy soils often make it difficult to establish the vigorous grass
cover needed to provide flow resistance and prevent channel erosion.
4.2c VEGETATED FILTER STRIP
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a a parking lot (7ale 4.14) ?p"'ted
al rates for a 15o foot grass strip, and rhediocre pollutant
a'shorter, 75 foot strip.
Most of the research on the pollutant removal 'capabiiity of filter strips has been
conducted in agricultural areas. Desbonette et al. (1994) has conducted an
Lhzcellent review of nearly 35 different agricultural monitoring studies. The buffer
studies can be grouped into two categories: those that utilize grass filter strips to
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treat sediment and nutrient laden surface runoff from row crops, and those to
employ forested stripe that remove nutrients in subsurface flows from crop and
pastureland.
Oderate removal rates were consistently reported for sediment; nitrogen and
4-25
DESIGN 4F8r0RMWAFER.r-IL7ERIN0 SYSTEMS
phosphorus for filters that1reat surface runoff (Desbonette et al., 1994). Typically,
a flj tteen foot wideygrass`buffer can achieve A -50% reduction in all three pollutant's
in ,surface runoff- 'Further increases in the removal rate, however, require
substantially. `higher filter widths. For example, an average of 70?! ?erno nnfo all
TABLE 4.14: POLLUTANT R9MOVAL OF AN URBAN
VeaETATED FILTER STRIP IN VIRGINIA (SouRcE: Yu ET AL., 1993)
TPie-ability of grass and forested buffers to remove nutrients in subsurface flow has
been muted: Whpr? conditions are ideal, very high removal rates for nitrate have
been reported. These conditions include the combination. of poorly drained and
highly.organic..soils, trees with -deep roots systems, and lateral groundwater
.movements within four to sic feet of ft surface. These conditions actively promote
lie "tfenmmcation process, which converts nhr.ate-nitrogen into nitrogen gas- Where
such conditions persist, forest buffers can effectivelyTeduce the nitrogen content
`of septic system effluerit in rural residential areas. -
DENiTRIFICATION IN A GRASSED AND A WOODED. VALLEY AND RIDGE, RIPARIAthitp://H,%%rn.nal.usda.gov/uicltektran/data/000006/36/0000063685.htral
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DENITRIFICATION IN A GRASSED AND A WOODED,
VALLEY AND RIDGE, RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEM
Author(s):
SCHNABEL RONALD R
CORNISH LEONARD F
STOUT WILLIAM L
SHAFFER JOHN A
Interpretive Summary:
Nitrogen is lost from farm fields and carried into streams under typical farm practices. Changing
farm practices may not reduce nitrogen levels enough to meet water quality goals.
Conservationists are looking for ways to capture the nitrogen lost from fields before it reaches
streams. Vegetative buffers along streams are being widely recommended, in part for anticipated
improvements in water quality. Bacteria in the soil of streamside buffers convert nitrate to a gas
that is lost to the atmosphere (denitrification) instead of moving into the stream. Earlier research
showing that streamside buffers protect streams from high levels of nitrogen was conducted in
areas representative of only a small part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In order to determine
how effective streamside buffers are in the Bay as a whole, they must be studied in settings more
common to the Bay Watershed. We measured the potential of streamside buffers to remove
nitrogen from drainage waters in a region representing about 25% of the Bay watershed. Our
results showed: the nitrate removal potential found earlier by others to be about the same for this
much larger area, .ass buffemto potentially remove more nitrate-than forest buf erg, and organic
carbon additions to sol lI p ve"'Tnrale remova"I from s e uffers. A relatively simple test
for denitrification potential gave the same results as a more complex, time consuming one.
Consequently, the simple method could be used to compare a group of sites more rapidly.
Keywords:
riparian site groundwater surface water restoration nitrates denitrification nitrogen retention
management model watershed renovation
Contact:
USDA-ARS-PSW IRL
CURTIN ROAD
UNIVERSITY PARK
PA 16802
FAX: [phone]
Email:
Approved Date: 1995-09-06
1 of_ 1.14/99 11:10 PM
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DENITRIFICATION RATES AT FOUR RIPARIAN
ECOSYSTEMS IN THE VALLEY AND RIDGE
PHYSIOGRAPHIC PROVINCE, PENNSYLVANIA
Author(s):
SCHNABEL RONALD R
CORNISH LEONARD F
STOUT WILLIAM L
Interpretive Summary:
Nitrogen is lost from farm fields and carried into streams under common farm practices.
Conservationists are looking for ways to use the nitrogen lost from fields before it reaches
streams. Denitrification in streamside zones can reduce the amount of nitrogen transported from
farm fields to streams. In this study, we examine denitrification in four streamside ecosystems
common to much of eastern Pennsylvania. We compared the sites with a simple test we
demonstrated was reliable in a previous study. The sites were wooded or grassed, underlain by
different rock types, and downslope of farm fields.-The three.gras sites showed higher
denitrification potential than did the sin le wooded site: Denitrification potential was greatest
near the stream an ecreased with distance upslope. The path of groundwater flow to the stream
controls denitrification, which is likely to be greatest near the field--streamside boundary where
the groundwater is shallow, and near the stream where the groundwater is deeper. This difference
in denitrification patterns will affect how much nitrogen streamside buffers can keep from
entering nearby streams.
Keywords:
riparian site groundwater surface water restoration nitrates denitrification nitrogen retention
management model watershed renovation
Contact:
USDA-ARS-PSWIVIRL
CURTIN ROAD
UNIVERSITY PARK
PA 16802
FAX: [phone]
Email:
Approved Date: 1995-09-06
TEKTRAN
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
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BELL/GLAZENER DESIGN GROUP
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Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Wat8&.?axiagd' mar;
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas'?Rule (15A NCAC .0233)
NOTE. This form maybe photocopied for use as an original. 1L." T- -v-
Part 1: General Information ??01?-G v? ??(
1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the project):
Capital Broadcasting Company. Inc.
2. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the facility and its compliance)
Name: John Brennan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Street -address: 711 Hillsborough Street.
City, State, Zip: Raleigh, N. C. 2 7 6 0 3
Telephone: ( 919) s 9 n- 6 0 71
Fax: ( 91 890-6095
3. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name -consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
Aiihiirn H n TranSW1tt2r Fa-C111t?/
4. Location of Facility
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
County: Wake
Latitude/longitude: 35 4n 2 9_ o R / 78 31 3 9. 18
5. Directions to facility from nearest major intersection (Also attach a map):
Snuth Wpst Cnrnpr of intprcartinn of [IS 70 Fa-,t & Guy Rd.
6.. Contact.person who can answer questions about the facility:
Name: Dennis Glazener - Bell/Glazener Design Group
Telephone: ( 91 g} 787-3515
Fax: L_919) 7R2-227D
Email: hgdq@hP 11 -,nuth _ nPt
7. Requested Environmental Management Commission Hearing Date: Feb. 1 1 , 1999
Version 1: September 1998
Part 3: Water Quality Protection, col'tinued
4. Complete the following information for each drainage basin. If there are more than two
drainage basins in the project, attach an additional sheet with the information for each basin
provided in the same format as below.
Project Information Drainage Basin 1 Drainage Basin 2
Receiving stream name. White Oak Cre?k
Receiving stream class'
Drainage basin area (total )
60 acrps
Existing impervious area3 (total)
Proposed impervious area (total ) 05 acres
% Impervious area (on-site) 37.
% Impervious area (total) 3%
Impervious are33 Drainage basin-1 Drainage basin 2
On-site buildings 0-2 arrps
On-site streets 0.84 acres
On-site parking 0.74 acres
On-site sidewalks 0.11 acres
Other on-site

Off-site 0 acres
;Total=' - ?Y ?-.'
' The internet site for this information is http://h2o.enrstate.nc.us/strmclass/alpha/neu.htm!
Z Total means on-site plus off-site area that drains through the project
3 Impervious area is defined as the built-upon area including, but not limited to, buildings, parking areas,
sidewalks, gravel areas, etc.
5. How was the off-site impervious area listed above derived?
No off-site impervious area haled on USGS Quad Map
6. What will be the annual nitrogen load contributed by this site after development in pounds per
acre per year without structural BMPs (stormwater pond, wetland, infiltration basin, etc)?
Attach a detailed plan for all proposed structural stormwater BMPs.
Drainage Size of Post-development BMP nitrogen Final nitrogen Final nitrogen
basin drainage nitrogen loading rate removal loading rate loading from
basin without BMPs efficiencl (Ibs/ac/yr) drainage basin
(ac) (Ibs/ac/yr) (%) (lbs)
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Attach calculations and references.
5 Attach calculations and references.
Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 1: September 1998
Part 5: Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Part 7 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
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.
Part 6: 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): Dennis G l a ze n r ( R e 1 1 / G Ta w a r n e s i n
Mailing address: 8408-C G 1-e n w o o cl A% 4e
City, State, Zip: _ R a 1 pi g h. N. C. 27612
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Part 7: Applicant's Certification
I, John Brennan (print or type name of person
listed in Part I, 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 accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Title:
Variance Request Form, page 5
Version 1: September 1998
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Part 2: Demonstration of Need for a Variance
1. a. The following practical difficulties result from the strict application of the
Rule:
• The safe operation and maintenance of the proposed tower facility
necessitates removal of trees and undergrowth within approximately 50
feet of each guy line.
• Strict application of the Rule results in a section of the northwest guy line
which is cleared only 5 feet on one side. This results in a potential
hazard to the facility and the safety and welfare of the public.
b. The difficulties result from the following conditions which are peculiar to the
property involved:
• As a result of the unique physical character of broadcast towers (2,000'
ht.), the availability of suitable land for new facilities is limited.
• The site proposed for this facility is the prior site of the WPTF tower which
collapsed under severe ice loads.
• A Special Use Permit was obtained from Wake Co. on May 19, 1997
for construction of this facility.
• The location and orientation of the proposed tower was filed with the
FAA in approx. 1996, prior to adoption of the Neuse Riparian Area Rule.
• The locations of terminal and intermediate guy anchors were initially
configured to minimize impacts to the existing site features (including
wetlands).
c. The proposed project preserves the general purpose and intent of the Rule
through the following conditions:
• Reconfiguration of the guy anchor paths is not possible due to the
physical dimensions of the tower & guys and existing site features.
• The existing pond serves to limit nitrogen loading from the proposed
facility. Water Quality Protection is not dependent on the riparian area for
which the variance is requested.
Part 3: Water Quality Protection
1. Water quality will be protected by the following exiting structural and non-
structural measures:
• An grading permit has been obtained from the County based upon
sedimentation and erosion control measures proposed for use during
construction and until the entire site is stabilized.
• Upon completion of construction, the tower and guy anchors result in
minimal impact upon water quality.
• The transmitter building and associated parking naturally drain to the
existing pond and wetland located in the northwest quadrant of the site.
Based on the relatively small percentage of impervious surface and the
capacity of the existing pond, the final nitrogen loading should be
approximately 0 (zero) lbs. per acre year.

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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
Neuse River Basin - Buffer Variance Request
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFCATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 _REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
2. MAILINGADDRESS: 711 Hillsborough Street
SUBDIVISION NAME N/A
CITY: R a l e i g h STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 2 7 6 0 3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Auburn H.D.Transmitter Facility;
S.W.Quadrant.of Intersection of U.S. 70 and Guy Road
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) 919-890-6071
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Louise S. Stephenson
2619 Western Blvd. / P.O.Box 12000
Raleigh, NC 27605
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake - NEAREST TOWN: Garner
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.)
S.W.Quadrant of Intersection of U.S.70 and Guy Road
P.I.N. # 1740.03-01-9040/Parcel # 174003-84
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER:
RIVER BASIN: N e u s e
Rocky Branch
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES(. ) NO ( ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
Neuse River Basin Riparian Area Buffers
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ( X) NO ( ) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I -n !E,R 6 VIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUD PHOTOCOP 40
CERTIFICATION): C O E Action ID -19 9 5 010 8 8 - 941144
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( ) NO ( X) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND;
128.917
Riparian Area
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF LANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
5 Acres
Riparian Area
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WUMA "S IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0 . 0 0 5
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE :
EXCAVATION:
OTHER: Clearing = 0.55 Acres
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 20
AFTER:
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 5.0
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1.0 __.FT AFTER:
FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
(Culvert &.Washed Stone Crossing)
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: COONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DISCTIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 11 DRAWINGS ONLY)
- Removal of Trees within zone 1 (30' from bank)
- Install 12" metal pipe and washed stone for temporary access.
- Large tree removal by cable/skidding; pipe & stone installed by
small tracked loader or backhoe.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Allow a c c Es s for installation of TV
Tower Guy Anchor and Guy Line. Allow clearing within 50' on_
either side of Guy Line.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Riparian Areas
Tower Height and Guy Line length preclude
Alternative locations/layout. Proposed layout minimizes
disruption to existing wetlands and Riparian Areas.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR
CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: D e c. 8, 19 9 4
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
Dec. 8, 1994
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO ( X ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES( ) NO ( ) ,
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY _.
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY?
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WTLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,
' -, -': ?/ / r-
Ty DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
981247
DWQ ID:
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
Neuse River Basin - Buffer Variance Request
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFCATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
2. MAILINGADDRESS: 711 Hillsborough Street
SUBDIVISION NAME
N/A
CITY: R a l e i g h STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 2 7 6 0 3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Auburn H.D.Transmitter Facility;
S.W.Quadrant,of Intersection of U.S. 70 and Guy Road
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME)
(WORK) 919-890-6071
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Louise S. Stephenson
2619 Western Blvd: / P.O..Box 12000
Raleigh, NC 27605
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake - NEAREST TOWN: Garner
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.)
S.W.Quadrant of Intersection of U.S.70 and Guy Road
P.I.N. # 1740.03-01-9040/Parcel # 174003-84
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Rocky B r a n c h
RIVER BASIN: N e u s e
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES (? ) NO ( ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
Neuse River Basin Riparian Area Buffers
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ( X) NO ( ) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): COE Action ID 199501088 DEM' # - 941 144
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( ) NO ( X) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
128.917
Riparian Area
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF M?SMXXDX LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
5 Acres
Riparian Area
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WUMMMS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0 . 0 0 5
FLOODING:
EXCAVATION:
OTHER: Clearing = 0.55 Acres
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 20 FT AFTER: FI
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 5.0 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1.0 FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
(Culvert &,Washed Stone Crossing)
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: COONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DISCTIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY I 1 DRAWINGS ONLY)
- Removal of Trees within zone 1 (30' from bank)
- Install 12" metal pipe and washed stone for temporary access.
- Large tree removal by cable/skidding; pipe & stone installed by
small tracked loader or backhoe.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: A 1.1 o w a c c E- s s for installation of TV-
Tower Guy Anchor and Guy Line. Allow: clearing within 50' on_
either side of Guv Line.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
RXXXAND8 (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Riparian Areas
Tower Height and Guy Line length preclude
Alternative locations/layout. Proposed layout minimizes
disruption to existing wetlands and Riparian Areas.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR
CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: D e c. 8, 19 9 4
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
Dec. 8, 199.4
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO ( X ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES( ) NO( )
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY _.
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY?
E IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WTLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,
' S/ GE'(-' S`nt&ATURE DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).
98.247
DWQ ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)
Neuse River Basin Buffer Variance Request
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFCATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER
QUALITY, ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD,
RALEIGH, NC 27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: Capital Broadcasting Company, Inc.
2. MAILINGADDRESS: 711 Hillsborough Street
CITY: Raleigh
SUBDIVISION NAME
N/A
STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 2 7 6 0 3
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): Auburn H.D.Transmitter Facility;
S.W.Quadrant.of Intersection of U.S. 70 and Guy Road
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME)
(WORK) 919-890-6071
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Louse • S. Stephenson
2619 Western Blvd. / P.O.Box 12000
Raleigh, NC 27605
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake - NEAREST TOWN: Garner
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.)
S.W.Quadrant of Intersection of U.S.70 and Guy Road
P.I.N. # 1740.03-01-9040/Parcel # 174003-84
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Rocky Branch
RIVER BASIN: N e u s e
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURSE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES j ) NO ( ) IF YES, EXPLAIN:
Neuse River Basin Riparian Area Buffers
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIROMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES ( ) NO ( X )
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? N/A
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ( X) NO ( ) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION): COE Action ID -199501088 DEM" # - 941144
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES ( ) NO ( X) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 1 2 8 . 9 1 7
Riparian Area
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF Riparian
WOMANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
5 Acres
Riparian Area
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF M50M MS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: 0 . 0 0 5
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE :
EXCAVATION:
OTHER: Clearing = 0.55 Acres
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO-BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 20 FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 5.0 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1 ' 0 FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
(Culvert &,Washed Stone Crossing)
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONNTTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? N/A WHAT IS THE EXPECTED
POND SURFACE AREA? N/A
12. DISCTIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 1 I DRAWINGS ONLY)
- Removal of Trees within zone 1 (30' from bank)
- Install 12" metal pipe and washed Stone for temporary access.
- Large tree removal by cable/skidding; pipe & stone installed by
small tracked loader or backhoe.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Allow a C C E S S for in s talla t i o n of TV'
Tower Guy Anchor and Guy Line. Allow: clearing within 50' on_
either side of Guv Line.
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WEXRAND,S (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Riparian Areas
Tower Height and Guy Line length preclude
Alternative locations/layout. Proposed layout minimizes
disruption to existing wetlands and Riparian Areas.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERIVE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR
CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED: D e c. 8, 19 9 4
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED
Dec. 8. 199.4
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES ( ) NO ( X ) (IF NO, GO TO 16)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ( ) NO ( ) ,
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REFIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ( ) NO ( )
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATIONFROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET
OF 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED
BY PRODUCT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPOERTY?
IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WTLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED.
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,
&Z?2 ?
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED).