20020249 Ver 1_Complete File_20020219

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\O? QG Michael F. Easley
Governor
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> William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Division of Water Quality
April 1, 2002
DWQ# 02-0249
Gary McKonkey Wake County
Town of Knightdale
950 Steeple Square Court
Knightdale, NC, 27545
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse River Buffer Rules
Dear Mr. McKonkey:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill in 0.0663 acre of wetlands and 162
linear feet of intermittent and perennial streams in order to construct a road crossing at Lauren's Way in Wake County, as
you described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on February 19, 2002. After reviewing your
application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3375, which can be
viewed on our web site at htto://',2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands . This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit
Number 14 when issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This approval is also valid for the Neuse River Buffer Rules
(15A NCAC 213 .0233). In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited :o) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply
Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us in wring and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the
property is sold, the new owner r"'ust be guen a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetly ,d fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 1 5A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the
conditions listed in the attached certificatioq
If you do not accept any of e conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act
within 60 days of the date that you receive his letter. To ask for a hearing. send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina Genera! Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the rev-eei of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone Steve Mitcrell or Debbie E-.r,ards in our Raleigh Regional Office at 919-571-4700 or Cyndi
Karoly in our Central Office at 919-733-972' .
Attachments
Si er?!v.
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cc: Corps of Engineers Raleigh =-=_-gulatory Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
File Copy
Sean Clark, 11010 Raven Ricr__e Road_ Raleigh, NC, 27614
020249
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Re: What Else
Subject: Re: What Else
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 13:19:25 -0500
From: Steve Mitchell <[e-mail]>
To: Cyndi Karoly <[e-mail]>
Yeah. 02-0243 had three numbers. One each for each of the three crossings.
Looked in File maker and found the extra #'s were reassigned.
02-0174, 02-10249, & 02-0255 should beOK to issue.
Cyndi Karoly wrote:
> Steve, filemaker has your name entered, but the comments are missing for
> 02-0174, 02-0249 and 02-0255. I'm totally confused with regards to
> 02-0245 and 0244. The database is showing 02-0245 as Wade Carroll and
> 02-0244 as Kim Sung Wan. Both are on hold but of course the damned files
> aren't where they should be. So you somehow got these all under the same
> number 02-0243?
> Steve Mitchell wrote:
> > Look at 02-0127, 02-0174, 02-0215, 02-0243-44-45, 02-0249, 02-0255, &
> > 02-02,72
I of I 3/28/02 9:15 A
Wetlands Tracking
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` Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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S&EC Project # 00-4685
NCDENR-DWQ US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Mr. John Dorney Attn: Ms. Amanda Jones
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd.,
Raleigh, NC 27604 Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Nationwide Permits 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and
Neuse River Buffer Rules Compliance
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Lauren's Way
Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina
UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 725640.„ E 3963320m N
Dear Mr. Dorney and Ms. Jones:
On behalf of The Town of Knightdale (applicant), who will assume responsibility of the
proposed road's maintenance, and Greystone Company (land owner), we hereby request
authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers to use Nationwide Pen-nit 14 for the
permanent stream channel impacts resulting from the construction of the above
referenced Lauren's Way. We also request written concurrence from the NC Division of
Water Quality (NC-DWQ) stating that the project complies with the 401-Water Quality
Certification associated with Nationwide Permit 14, as well as the Neuse River Riparian
Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, which
includes an agent authorization form.
The proposed linear project is an effort to provide interconnectivity throughout the Town
of Knightdale (see attached Figure 5, map from the Town of Knightdale) and will provide
an alternate route from Highway 64, which can be utilized in case of an emergency. The
road is approximately 3200 feet south of Highway 64 and will connect to existing stubs
on the east and west of the proposed corridor. The corridor is about 600 feet north of
Mingo Creek in Knightdale, Wake County, NC. Please refer to the attached USGS site
map.
The proposed road will pennanently impact 90 linear feet of perennial stream (Impact 3),
72 linear feet of an intermittent channel (Impact 1), and 0.0663 acre of wetland (Impact
2). Given the current location of the existing stubs on the east and west side of the
proposed corridor, the three jurisdictional features must be crossed. The impacts of these
crossings have been minimized to the maximum extent practicable. If the road corridor is
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moved to the north, larger areas of wetland above impact 1 and impact 2 will be
impacted. If the corridor is moved to the south at narrower portion of wetland below
proposed Impact 1, a larger portion of the same feature will be impacted to the west. The
road at Impact 3 curves north from the existing western stub in order to cross the buffered
creek at a perpendicular angle so as to minimize the impacts to the creek and its buffers.
The proposed Lauren's Way road corridor is contained within the Robertson-Dement
Property. The delineation of this site was approved by Mr. Todd Tugwell (USACE) and
was given the Action ID # 20002 1 1 50. The stream buffers were confirmed by Mr. Steve
Mitchell of the NC-DWQ on April 20, 2000. A copy of Mr. Mitchell's letter (NBRRO
00-125) is attached. S&EC believes that the construction of this road should be
considered a separate project because it is on the thoroughfare plan for the Town of
Knightdale. A copy of the Thoroughfare Plan map is attached. No other wetland or
stream impacts are proposed for the road corridor within the Robertson-Dement Property.
Current DWQ policy requires mitigation if stream impacts to a single tributary exceed
150 linear feet or if wetland impacts exceed 1 acre. Current USACE regulations may
require stream mitigation for any impact to important channels or if wetland impacts
require notification. Impact 2 only totals 72 linear feet of intermittent channel (i.e. less
than 150') and Impact 3 totals 90 linear feet to perennial channels (i.e. less than 150').
Because impacts to perennial channels on property are below 150 linear feet and efforts
have been made to minimize impacts to the streams and wetlands, S&EC does not
believe that stream mitigation or wetland mitigation will be required. If for some reason
stream or wetland mitigation is required, our client proposes payment to the NC Wetlands
Restoration Program.
DWQ's current policy requires buffer mitigation if buffer impacts exceed 1/3 acre or 150
linear feet per tributary. Because impacts to the stream buffers only total 0.1833 acres
(7983 ft), S&EC does not believe buffer mitigation should be required.
Sincerely,
J dc,?
Sean Clark
Environmental Scientist
Attachments:
Pre-construction (PCN) notification form
Agent Authorization Forni
USGS Site Vicinity Map
Wake County Soil Survey Map
Impact Map of Lauren's Way corridor
Impact Map of buffered stream channel crossing
Town of Knightdale Thorough Plan Map
NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell
$475 Check for 401-water quality processing fee

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
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For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401
General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules
This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE)
Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's
(DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any
project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water
Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401
Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/Penn_app.htm.
The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide,
Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the
USACE website at http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field
offices listed at the end of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for
each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and
regulation of wetlands and waters of the U.S.
The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant
which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE.
Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality
Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The
applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404
Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for some General Certifications is not required,
provided that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet
should contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at [phone].
Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) is also required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five
counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC
regional coordinator (listed by county on the last page of this application).
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CAMA Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on
the last page of this application) the applicant should also contact the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) at [phone]. DCM will determine whether or not the project involves a
designated Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency.
In such cases, DCM will require a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) Permit and will coordinate
the 404/401 Permits.
USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms,
photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office (addresses are listed at the end of this
application). Upon receipt of an application, the USACE will determine if the application is complete as
soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant
to address information needs for all USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as
information required for State authorizations, certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the
information requested on this form will result in a complete application for any of the USACE
Nationwide, Regional or General permits. To review the minimum amount of information that must be
provided for a complete PCN for each USACE Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed.Reg. 12893
(March 9, 2000), available at http://www.saw.usace.anny.mil/wetlands/nwpfinalFedReg.pdt:
Processing times vary by permit and begin once the application has been determined to be complete.
Please contact the appropriate regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods.
401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated
as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE
Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401
Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less
than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to
streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded, then a fee of $475 is
required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of
the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more
information, see the DWQ website at http://h2o.chnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/fees.htmi. The fee must be
attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be
issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U.S. Treasury check
so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules,
the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only
Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to
issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application
for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the
applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional
requested information, or denial.
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Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
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 14
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 (sec section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Town of Knightdale
Mailing Address: 950 Steeple Square Court
Knightdale. NC 27545
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address:
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: Sean Clark
Company Affiliation: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: SCI arkLPS and EC. coin
DWQ No.
Form Version April 2001
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111. 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: Lauren's Way
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Knightdale
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The proposed road is located
approximately 3200 feet south of Highway 64 and is approximately 500 feet north of Mingo
Creek in Knightdale NC
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 7256401n E 3963320,n N
(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: The
corridor is currently densely vegetated with primary and secondary successional species.
7. Property size (acres): approximately 2.85 acres within proposed right-of-way corridor
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to Mingo Creek
9. River Basin: Neuse River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at littp://Ii2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
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10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The road is part of the Town of Knightdale's
interconnectivity efforts and will provide alternate access through properties adjacent to
Highway 64. This road is part of Knightdale's Roadway Functional Classification Plan and
will connect to existing portions of Lauren's Way currently stubbed off on either side of the
proposed corridor.
1 I . List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Heavy equipment machinery
typically used for road construction and earthwork will be utilized on this project.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The property is bounded to the east and
west by residential subdivisions.
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.
The jurisdictional determination was combined on the same map as the property currently
proposed for commercial development and an undeveloped small portion of property to the north
of Highway 64. The following Action ID numbers correspond to these properties: 20002 1 1 50
and 200120442. Mr. Steve Mitchell determined the stream buffers on-site on April 20, 2000
(NBRRO 00-125). A copy of Mr. Mitchell's letter is attached. Action ID # 20002 1 1 50 issues a
NWP 39 for use on the northern portion of property. Action ID #200220395 was issued for a
road crossing on the northern portion of the property and was considered a separate project.
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 other permits will be required for this road corridor within the Robertson -
Dement Pronertv.
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 it
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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
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 map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year**
Floodplain es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
Impact I Permanent / Fill 0.0663 ac no + 600 feet Emergent (within a cutover)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, till,
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.feina.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: 0.0663 acre within
corridor
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0663 acre
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 Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)
Impact 2 Fill / Culvert 72' UT to Mingo Creek +4' intermittent
Impact 3 Fill / Culvert 90' UT to Mingo Creek +6' perennial

* 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 nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps arc available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usks.i;ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.cotn, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
Impact 2 + Impact 3 = Total
90 LF (perennial) + 72 LF (intermittent) = 162 LF
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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 map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
(if Name applicable) ody
_ Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
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-clown valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond
local stormwater requirement, etc.)
(e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
: 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 channels and wetlands are beinti crossed as nernendicularly as possible to avoid anv
unnecessary impacts. The road is required to connect two existing road stubs to the east and
west of the proposed corridor and will provide connectivity in the area and an alternative to
Hit?hwav 64.
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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/strmL,ide.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.
The impacts to each stream channel are less than 150' and have been minimized as much
as possible while staving within acceptable NCDOT parameters. Because no other impacts
to these channels have are proposed stream mitigation is not believed to be required.
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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 hup_I h2o.enr_ tate nc.us/w?-D/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 213 .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 213 .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* Impact
(square feet Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3,046 fiz 3 N/A
2 4,937 ftz 1.5 N/A
Total 7,983 ftz N/A
* Zone 1 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 213 .0242 or.0260.
N/A (Buffer impacts are less than 1/3 acre.)
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.
The corridor is for a paved road therefore the impervious surface of the corridor will be
greater than 30% Stormwater treatment will comply with the Neuse Buffer Rules.
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.
N/A
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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XIV. 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 pen-nits. 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).
February 19, 2001
- <,a- 6" Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature 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 Union
US Army Corps of Engineers Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga
151 Patton Avenue Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey
Room 208 Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Telephone: [phone] Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
Fax: [phone] Catawba flenderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson
US Army Corps Of Engineers Alleghany Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin
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 Pitt
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only
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
Page I I of 12
US Fis
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Telephone: [phone]
h and Wildlife Service / National N
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: [phone]
farine Fisheries Service
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone]
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Restoration Program
1619 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
State Historic Preservation Office
Department Of Cultural Resources
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bertie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
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This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, a valid only for
government officials to enter the, property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC
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Kevin Martin JUG - 7 2000
S & E C, Inc.
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, N. C. 27614
Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules
NBRRO 00-125
Robertson DeMert Property
S & E C Project # 99-4685
Wake County
Dear Mr. Martin:
On April 20, 2000, I met with you at the subject property to conduct a site visit for the above referenced
project. This project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 00-125.
The features represented on the Wake County Soils and the USGS Knightdale Quad maps were evaluated
to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. As a result, it was determined that there several
features (streams) present on the property. The feature that nearly bisects the property is the only stream
present on the tract subject to protection under the Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters
Management Strategy; Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative Code
T15A:02B.0233 (NCAC 0233).
The two additional features to the east are ephemeral features (at best) and as such are not subject to
protection. In addition, there is a feature that is present on the ground as a stream, but is not delineated on
either of the maps. This stream is considered as waters of the State but is not subject to buffer protection.
This letter only addresses the applicability of the Neuse Buffer Rules. Thank you for your attention to this
matter and if this Office can be of any assistance or if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Sincerely,
Steve Mitchell
Environmental Scientist
cc: RRO/John Dorney
Wake County
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