20011716 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20011121 (2)

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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
February 27, 2002
DWQ Project # 01-1716
Johnston County
Jeffrey Brannon
111 Grovemont Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
Subject Property: Brannon Tract, Dunn Road (SR 1945), Johnston County
Long Creek [03-04-04, 27-52-4, C NSW]
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Brannon,
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 0.48 acres of
wetlands to construct the proposed driveway as you described within your application dated November 16, 2001 (received
by this office on November 21, 2001). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by the
NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), General Water Quality Certification Number 3287 (GC3287). This Certification
allows you to use Nationwide Permit No. 39 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). In addition, you
should get or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited to) a Sediment and Erosion Control Permit. Also, this approval will expire when the
accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise specified in GC3287.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application dated November 16,
2001. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and is thereby responsible for complying with
all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland, compensatory wetland
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h). For this approval to be valid you must follow the
conditions listed in GC3287 and the additional conditions listed below.
Conditions:
• Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all retained jurisdictional wetlands, waters and protective
buffers in order to assure compliance for future wetland, water and/or buffer impacts. These mechanisms shall be put
in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or buffers approved for impact under this Certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh. NC 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
On February 22, 2002, DWQ staff conducted an on-site determination of the drainage feature located on the property
and indicated as a stream on both the Flowers, NC 1998 USGS topographic map and Johnston County Soil Survey. As a
result of this on-site determination, the DWQ has determined that no surface waters subject to the Neuse River Buffer
Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) exist on the subject property.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone I'vIr. Steve Mitchell at 919-571-4700 or Mr. Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 91?-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us,ncwetlands/
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Sincerely,
1v
ry J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
NI WQ, Acting Dirctor
Cc: Michael G. Wood, The Catena Group, 303`P d Lily Ct., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
DWQ 011716
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Steve Mitchell
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Ken Schuster
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Jeffrey Brannan County Johnston
Project Number 01 1716 County2
Recvd From APP Region Raleigh
Received Date 11/21/01 Recvd By Region
Project Type residence
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ME
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y 0 N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
HOLD at least.
application states that both Soils nad USGS depict a feature onsite but I can find no letter or
evidence of a site visit.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
January 9, 2002
DWQ #01-1716
Johnston County
CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Jeffery Brannan
111 Grovemont Drive
Unit 4-F
Greenville, NC 27834
Dear Mr. Brannan:
On December 21, 2001, the Division of Water Cuality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your application regarding your
plans to 5il wetlands and possible streams for the purpose of constructing a driveway to a single-family home at the Brannan
Tract in Johnston County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide seven copies of the following
information and refer to the DWQ number listed above in your reply. You state that the channel shown on USGS and County
soil maps is an ephemeral channel. However, we have no record that DWQ staff has visited the site to confirm this. Until that
site v t occurs. we must consider this stream to be subject to the Neuse River buffer rules.
Please cail me at [phone] if you have any questions or would require copies of our rules or procedural materials.
This project vriil remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H .0505 (c). The processing time for this
application vrlll begin when this information is r>rceiy+ . If vre do not hear from you within three (3) weeks of the receipt of this
letLu, -ire wiil assume that you no longer vent to pursue this project and will consider it withdrawn.
Sincerely yours,
John Domey
Cc Rabeigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
Central Fies
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applications regarding your plan to fill wetlands for the purpose of in WvtS?(`
County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these Ckff ea s . Please provi seven copies
of the following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply
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these on maps of suitable scale (for instance 1' = 100 feet) so we can begi ptode4termine your projects'
compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500.
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Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions or would equire copies of our rules or
procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in acc rdance with 15A NCAC 2H
.0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this inform on is received. If we do not
hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer ant to pursue the project and
will consider it withdrawn.
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R. Dorney u 5 4j-
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To: IORRO Steve Mitchell
?FRO Ken Averitte
?WaRO Deborah Sawyer
?WiRO Joanne Steenhuis
?WSRO Jennifer Frye
LIARO Mike Parker
?MRO Pete Colwell
Triage Check List
Project Name JPt?Y?Nnk?
DWQ Project Number U/[ 7/
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From: ,Sf J I ?1 ?'`? w elephone (919) 733- 1 _7bb.
The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation. Please call if you need
assistance.
? Stream length impacted
? Stream determination
? Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USGW topo maps
?linimization/avoidance issues .
ruffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamilco, Catawba, Randleman)
//? Pond fill
? Mitigation Ratios
? Ditching
? Are the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable?
? Check drawings for accuracy
? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings?
? Cumulative impact concerns
Comments
011716
November 16, 2001
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. John Thomas
Dear Sir:
FILE COPY
SUBJECT: NATIONWIDE PERMIT 39 APPLICATION FOR THE BRANNAN TRACT,
DUNN ROAD (SR 1945), JOHNSTON COUNTY.
Please find enclosed the permit application Pre-construction Notification (Attachment A)
for the subject project. The proposed project is a 16-foot wide driveway to access a future single-
family dwelling. The driveway is to be located approximately 50 feet from the western property
line and runs from Dunn Road (SR 1945) to the future house lot site in the southern portion of
the tract, a distance of approximately 1650 feet.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Wetlands: A large wetland makes up approximately the front two-thirds (or northern two-
thirds) of the tract. The wetland was delineated using the criteria specified in the 1987 Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. The entire wetland line was not delineated, but the first
90 feet from the west property line, enough to include the width of the proposed driveway. Mr.
John Thomas of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Raleigh Regulatory Field
Office verified the delineation on October 2, 2001. The wetland data sheets and report is included
in the Jurisdictional Waters of the United States report in Attachment C.
The proposed driveway will be 16-feet wide. This width is necessary to allow access for
emergency vehicles. The driveway will impact 1319 linear feet of wetland resulting in a total of
0.48 acre of fill in wetlands. The Site Plan in Attachment B details the impacts.
Surface Waters: There is a drainage way that runs from west to east through the wetland.
This feature is shown on the Johnston County Soil Survey (October 1994) and USGS quad map
(Flowers, NC) as an intermittent stream. In the Section entitled Surface Waters in the attached
Jurisdictional Waters of the United States report in Attachment C, this feature is classified as an
ephemeral channel and not an intermittent stream. In addition to the reasons listed in that report,
the stream was rated using the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Attachment D) and received
a score of 10.25, well below the 19.0 threshold used to indicate an intermittent stream. The
USACE concurred with this assessment on the October 2, 2001 field meeting. Considering all
these factors, there will be no surface water impacts as a result of this project.
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It should be noted that the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) was contacted
several times in an attempt to schedule a field assessment of the ephemeral channel, however
these contacts never received a response.
Neuse River Buffers: Since there are no surface waters, there will no impacts to Neuse
River Riparian Buffers.
Avoidance & Minimization: The only'. potion of the land that is suitable for an on-site
wastewater system is in the southern portion,.of the tract beyond the wetland. In addition, this
area will provide a better footing for a foundation. An easement was requested from the
landowners between the southern boundary of the Brannan Tract and Branch Chapel Church
Road (SR 1947), however they all refused which left Dunn Road as the only way to access the
lot.
The driveway was designed to minimize the impact to wetlands while providing adequate
clearance for emergency vehicles. Three cross pipes will be placed under the driveway to
facilitate the continued movement of water across the wetland. No future development is
planned for this tract. Considering these factors, impacts have been avoided and minimized to
the extent practicable.
CONCLUSION
It is anticipated that these activities will be authorized through a Section 404 Nationwide
Permit 39. By copy of this application, the NCDOT requests that the NC Division of Water
Quality review the proposal for authorization by a 401 Water Quality Certification. A payment
of $200.00 and seven copies of the application packet are enclosed to facilitate this review. If
you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Michael Wood
[phone].
Sincerely,
effrey rannan
cc w/ attachments: Mr. John Dorney, Division of Water Quality
Mr. Michael Wood, The Catena Group

Office Use Only: 011716 Form Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jeffrey G. Brannan
Mailing Address: 111 Grovemont Drive
Unit 4-F
Greenville NC 27834
Telephone Number: 252-246-6263 Fax Number: 252-246-6051
E-mail Address: JeflB2466aol.com
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Michael G. Wood
Company Affiliation: The Catena Group
Mailing Address: 303 Pond Lily Ct.
Hillsborough. NC 27278
Telephone Number: 919-732-1300 Fax Number: 919-732-1303
E-mail Address: mikegwood(n?juno.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Brannan Tract
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 2618-58-5735
4. Location
County: Johnston Nearest Town: Selma
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Clayton, travel 42 east
to NC 96. Take a right onto NC 96 south. Take first left onto Dunn Road (SR 1945).
Lot is on the right, marked by lime green staubs. A farm pond is on the apposite side of
the road
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Wooded
7. Property size (acres): 19.29 acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Long Creek
9. River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Construction of a drive way to provide
access to a single family residence
11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Bull dozer, dump
truck, leveler
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Agricultural
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
N/A
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: No
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
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mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet
Type of Wetland***
A Filling 0.48 No 500 Headwater Forest

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 16.3 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.48 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the neatest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usps.sov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.lppozone.com,
www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 0 feet
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3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
(if Name applicable) Wate) Type of Waterbody
(lake' pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ean, etc.

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: in], excavation, areaging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The only potion of the land that is suitable for an on-site wastewater system is in the
southern portion of the tract, beyond the wetlands. This area will also provide a better
footing for the foundation. An easement was requested from the landowners between the
southern boundary of the Brannan Tract and Branch Chapel Church Road (SR 1947),
however they all refused, which left Dunn Road as the only way to access the lot. The
driveway was then designed to the minimum width (16 feet) that is necessary to allow
access to emergency vehicles Three cross pipes will be placed under the driveway to
facilitate the continued movement of water across the wetland, minimizing wetland
impacts.
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VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
None proposed
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at hitp:/Wo.enr.state.nc.us/vap/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
Yes ? No
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* mpaf t Multiplier Mtequired
1 3
2 1.5
Total
' Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
N/A
XI. Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Impervious acreage will include only the footprint of the dwelling and the drivewav. a
maximum of 3% of the total acreage of the site. Since such a small percentage of the total
area will become impervious, no stormwater controls are proposed.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
On-site wastewater subsurface system for the family residence.
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
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I. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits
on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered
and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's
control).
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Applicant/ fs ignature 'Datd
(Agent's si tur is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Cherokee Iredell Mitchell
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Ashe Franklin Nash Surry
Suite 120 Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
Raleigh, NC 27615 Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Telephone: [phone] Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Fax: [phone] Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans
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Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Fax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
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Jurisdictional Waters of the United States
Brannon Tract
Dunn Road (SR 1945)
Johnston County
Selma, North Carolina
Prepared For:
Jeffrey G. Brannon
111 Grovemont Drive
Unit F-4
Greenville, NC 27834
Prepared By:
The Catena Group
Hillsborough, North Carolina
August 13, 2001
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303 Pond Lily Court
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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INTRODUCTION
The following report is submitted to assist in an assessment of the jurisdictional waters of the
United States on approximately 17 acres comprising the Brannan Tract on Dunn Road (SR 1945)
north of the Town of Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina (Figure 1). Jurisdictional waters of the
United States include most interstate and intrastate surface waters (ponds and streams),
tributaries, and wetlands.
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR'S CREDENTIALS
Principal Investigator: Michael G. Wood N.C. Licensed Soil Scientist (Certification # 1219)
Certified Grade 1 Water Pollution Control System
Operator (Certification # 19595)
Education: M.S. Soil Science, University of Rhode Island, Kinston, RI
B.S. Recreation Management, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
Research was conducted prior to field investigations. Information sources used in pre-field
investigation of the study area consisted of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS -
formally SCS) soils map of Johnston County and the United States Geologic Survey (USGS)
topographic quadrangle map (Flowers).
The tract is in the Neuse River Basin. Both the USGS topographic map and the Johnston
County Soil Survey indicate an unnamed tributary to Long Branch on the tract. The tributary
roughly bisects the property. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has assigned
a best usage classification to all streams in North Carolina. The classification of Long Branch
[Index no. 27-57-15] is C NSW. Unnamed tributaries receive the same best usage classification
as the named streams into which they flow. Therefore, the classification of the tributary on this
tract is C NSW. The "C" classification denotes freshwaters suitable for aquatic life propagation
and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture. The "NSW" classification
denotes nutrient sensitive waters that need additional nutrient management and has been given to
all streams in the Neuse River Basin.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
WETLANDS. The field investigation was conducted on August 8, 2001. Wetlands were
determined pursuant to the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. The three
parameter approach is used where hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation and prescribed hydrologic
characteristics must be present for an area to be considered a wetland.
The approximately northern two-thirds of the tract was determined to be a wetland. Due
to the density of the underbrush, most of the delineation was made by traversing the cut property
line. The wetland area is relatively flat but has many drainage features that eventually drain to
the ephemeral channel that crosses the property. Therefore, the wetland was classed as a
Headwater Forest, according to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management; Field Guide to North Carolina
Wetlands (Report No. 96-01, 1996).
A partial wetland line was delineated starting from the western property line using pink
and black striped flagging. Six flags, numbered Al - A6, demarcate the line for approximately
90 feet. This was felt to be sufficient since the proposed impact area will be within 70 feet of the
property line. Wetland data forms are included with this report.
SURFACE WATERS. Jurisdictional surface waters are those streams deemed as
intermittent or perennial streams. The determination of where a storm water (ephemeral)
channel became an intermittent stream was determined by using indicators provided on the
DWQ Stream Classification form and personal experience.
As previously mentioned, both the topographic map and the soil survey have mapped a
tributary to Long Branch on the property. While there are many small draws and channel
throughout the wetland, there is one dominant feature that is presumed to be the mapped
tributary. This feature was dry at the time of this investigation. Some of the other features of the
tributary include:
• No textural difference in the stream bottom and the surrounding terrain
• Lack of any indications of overbank flooding (levees, bankfull bench)
• Rooted plants and fibrous present in streambed
Considering the aforementioned features, it is the opinion of The Catena Group that this tributary
is an ephemeral (storm water) channel and therefore not a jurisdictional stream.
NEUSE RIVER BUFFERS. According to state regulation 15A NCAC 2B .0233(3), a
surface water shall be present if the feature is approximately shown on either the most recent
version of the soil survey map or topographic map. Both maps show a feature on this property.
However, for reasons stated in the previous section "Surface Waters", the feature on this
property, at least within the area of potential impact, is considered to be an ephemeral channel
and therefore is not subject to the Neuse River Buffers.
CONCLUSION
The findings presented herein represent The Catena Group's professional opinion based
on our site evaluation and knowledge of the current federal and state laws and rules governing
Jurisdictional Waters of the United States. A wetland line was delineated within the area of
potential impact. The surface water feature on the property was classified as an ephemeral
channel and therefore not considered a jurisdictional surface water. However, the wetland
delineation as well as the stream classification needs to be verified by the United State Army
Corps of Engineers and possibly personnel from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality.
Any concurrence with the findings of this report would be made at that time.
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Dunn Rd. (SR 1945) W E
Johnston County S
North Carolina
1" = 1.0 mile
303 Pond Lily Court
Hillsborough, NC 27278
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Man„al1
Project/Site : Brannan Tract Date : 08/08/2001
Applicant/Owner : Jeffrey G. Brannan County: Johnston
Investigator : Michael Wood State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID Wetland
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID
Potential Problem Area? No
/L' Plot ID:
_GETATION
Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind. Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind.
Acer rubrum T FAC
Pinus taeda T FAC
Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+
Vaccinium corymbosum S/Sh FACW
Gaylussacia dumosa S/Sh FAC
Smilax rotundifolia WV FAC

Percent Dominance
Remarks:
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100.0%
FAC Neutral Test 100.0%

HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (described below):
Remarks'--Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug
Aerial Photographs:
Other:
Depth of Surface Water 0 in
Depth of Saturated Soil >12 in
Depth to FreeWater in Pit >12 in
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Primary: Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary: Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12
inches
Soil Series:
Soil Taxonomy
Pro t?°le Description:

Depth (in.) Horizon Matrix
(Munsell Moist)
0-4 A 10 YR 4/1
4-12+ EB 10 YR 6/2
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors

Drainage Class:
Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type?
Mottle Mottle Texture, Concertions
(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
Sandy Loam
10 YR 5/6 Many/Distinct Sandy Loam
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is riyaropnytic vegetation Criteria met? Yes Remarks:
Is Hydrology Criteria met? Yes
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met Yes
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site : Brannan Tract Date : 08/08/2001
Applicant/Owner : Jeffrey G. Brannan County: Johnston
Investigator : Michael Wood State : NC
Normal Circumstances? Yes Community ID Upland
Significantly Disturbed (atypical)? No Transect ID
Potential Problem Area? No Plot ID:
VLUETATIUN
Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind. Dominant Plant Species Strat. Ind.
Acer rubrum T FAC Smilax rotundifolia WV FAC
Pinus taeda T FAC
Liquidambar styraciflua T FAC+
Clethra alnifolia S/Sh FACW
Ilex opaca S/Sh FAC-
Vaccinium corymbosum S/Sh FACW
Cypripedium acaule H FAC
Pteridium aquilinum H FACU
Remarks:
Percent Dominance 77.8%
FAC Neutral Test 60.0 Rio
HYURULUUY
Recorded Data (described below): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gaug Primary:
Aerial Photographs:
Other:
Depth of Surface Water 0 in
Depth of Saturated Soil >14 in
Depth to FreeWater in Pit >14 in
RP MA r V - - - Secondary:
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Soil Series:
Soil Taxonomy Drainage Class:
Do Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type?
Profile Description: Matrix Mottre Mottle Texture, Concertions
Depth (in.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3 A 10 YR 4/1 Sandy Loam
3-8 E 10 YR 6/3 10 YR 6/6 Many/Distinct Sandy Loam
10 YR 511 Few/Distinct
8-14+ Bt 10 YR 6/3 10 YR 6/6 Many/Distinct Sandy Loam
10 YR 511 Common/Distinct
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Is Hydrophytic Vegetation Criteria met? Yes Remarks:
Is Hydrology Criteria met? No
Is Hydric Soils Criteria met No
Is Sampling Point Within a Wetland? No
Nt;y W V stream l:lassincation rorm
Project Name: 8AAnNA4 ^ft,r River Basin: NWS6 County: IWAIST7)" Evaluator: M,' WOOD
DWQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: t± Dirk, CK - Latitude: Signature:
Date: 1011-101 USGS QUAD: FLC)WC-A.6 Longitude: Station #: r
Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature Is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not
necessary. Also, If In the best professional Judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural
stream--this rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
5) is i nere An Active (ur Kenc)
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0I 2 3
ONOTE: It Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0 •)
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
II. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR
2
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:__2.__
3) Does Topography Indicate A 10;z%