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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20021051 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20020702?0 WA7, 9q 'O 7r co July 23, 2002 DWQ Project # 02-1051 Franklin County Page 1 of 2 Denmark Construction Atnn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville, NC 27596 Subject Property: River's Edge S/D, Highway 96, Youngsville, NC S&EC, Inc. Project No. 01-6492 Little River Watershed, Neuse River Basin [03-04-01, 27-57-1, WS-II (Water Supply) HQW (High Quality) NSW (Nutrient Sensitive)] APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) with ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Dear Mr. Cyrus: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact 0.30 acres of wetlands, 145 feet of perennial stream and 0.30 acres of riparian buffers to construct the road crossing at the subject property. After reviewing your application, we have determined that the stream impacts are covered by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) General Water Quality Certification Number 3375. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit No. 14 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected Neuse River Buffers as required under 15A NCAC 213 .0233(8). In addition, you should get or otherwise comply with any other federal, state and local requirements before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control Permit, Non-Discharge and Water Supply II 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 dated July 2, 2002 with revisions provided within the July 23, 2002 letter from S&EC, Inc., except as modified below. 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 approval letter 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 or 150 feet stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). If the total impacts to the buffer associated with the road crossing exceed 0.33 acres, then buffer mitigation will be required as described in 15A NCAC 213 .0233. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the DWQ General Water Quality Certification No. 3375 and any additional conditions listed below. Conditions: 1. Diffuse Flow An additional condition is that stormwater shall be directed to flow in a diffuse manner at non-erosive velocities through the entire protected stream buffers without re-concentrating. Additionally, a stormwater management plan for this project shall be provided to this Office before any of the impacts approved herein are conducted. The plan shall specify all stormwater discharge points, plan details, and calculations to indicate that diffuse flow through the protected buffers as described above will be achieved. Alan W. Klimek, PE, Director Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/ Page 2 of 2 2. Deed Notifications 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 buffer impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place prior to impacting any wetlands, waters and/or buffers approved for impact under this Certification Approval and Authorization Certificate. A sample deed notification can be downloaded from the Wetlands/401 Unit web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands or by calling (919) 733-1786. 3. The Division of Land Resources' Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 04B.0124) must be adhered to throughout the life of this project. 4. Certificate of Completion Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. 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.. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the Neuse Buffer Rules. If you have any questions, please telephone Mr. John Dorney at 919.733-9646. Attachment General Water Quality Certific Certificate of Completion Form Cc: Sean Clark, S&EC, Inc., 11010 Raven Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27587 Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office John Holley, DLR, Land Quality Section, Raleigh Regional Office USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office, 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27615 Milt Rhodes, DWQ Local Government Assistance Unit, Archdale Bldg. (Water Supply II Watershed) File Copy Central Files DWQ 021051 July 23, 2002 Sincerely, Environmental Consultants, PA Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. Bob Zarzecki / John Dorney 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 276042260 July 22, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 u JUL 2 2 RE: Revision to Request for 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 730400m E, 3985860m N) Dear Mr. Zarzecki and Mr. Domey: As per our phone conversation, the attached impact map shows a reduction in the proposed Zone 2 buffer impacts. Zone 2 impacts originally proposed totaled 0.13 acres. The revised proposed impacts total 0.10 acres. The reduced impacts result from less clearing required below the proposed sediment basins. The proposed road crossing will now impact 145 linear feet of perennial important stream channel, 0.30 acre of wetland, and 0.30 acre of riparian buffer (0.20 acre in Zone 1 and 0.10 acre in Zone 2). Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClarkASandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Revised Impact Map GII Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 V V V? 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SYd ,1 ' U • ' Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road-- _ .North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 Fax: (919) 846-9467 ...?........ r EC.com owrT11 U` July 2, 2002 j' JUL 12 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 NCDENR-DWQ M WW?T 'y Corps of Engineers Attn: Mr. John Dorney ?t QU?I(tY SE aMM N. Eric Alsmeyer 2321 Crabtree Blvd. 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27615 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 ®2 1 0 5 1 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 7304"- E, 3985161- N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on F.eb5uary 1,8, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and flie.impa4-map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires app cants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offsehihavo dable'losses of waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClark ,SandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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. I. 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville, NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 E-mail Address: Fax Number: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants, PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark(a),SandEC.com Page 1 of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400, E, 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/oceari/lake): Little River 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/mgps/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway 96 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional hem equipment typical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. _A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074). 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached map. 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 Page 3 of 8 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*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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 htM://www.fema..eov. *** 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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? sespecify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +1-51 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usos.Qov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.coin, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name Wate Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact e) (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on ma) acres 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. Page 4 of 8 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 ffstream lication. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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 hqp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetl,inds/stnngide.html. 1. 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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWG's mitigation thresholds. 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 http://li2o.enr.state.ne.us/=/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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 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: 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 Multiplier Required (square feet) Mitigation 1 s-7 12 3 N,'_t 2 5,6 1.5 NI.1 Total 1 1,3 7 * 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 2B .0242 or .0260. N/A No buffer mitigation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: Address: ? d, Box 610 c C Phone: ?/ 9 r -1?S6 - 2®D Project Name/Description: s l y'ER-6 Date: -?- 3 - The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: :44A I) AS M,5Y 'R Field Office: mace ze, 4 Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current propg= owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The JW day of ? a iw ..ZUO.Z This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. ?iun?/S C, y?GrS Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Dorney NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty er's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth form doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hicko_ n' Offi°e' PMB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 _. 1-1 - ,,,,..Z Rar• (33fi1 540-9235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 zivtt ucr-n t Vl- ENVIHONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY g 27'30' \ 30 '31 '32 /i ' 6 nO _ 400 $ 0 11 ' o ..• .r " ? 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Ross Jr., Secretary April 8, 2002 Michael Moss Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera 239 East Owens St. Post Office Box 1253 Wake Forest, N.C. 27588 AM 0.11 ? W, i ' ?W- 41P *,&? now NODE R NORTH GROLINA DEPARTMENT OR ENVIRONMENT AND N/QURAL REspuRCEs Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific.project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are subject to protection under the Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy; Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative CodeT15A:02B.0233 (NCAC 0233). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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 H:\nbrlet.for\02nbr\rivredge.074 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492/ Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VF(,FTOTInN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. 4. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 100% Remarks: NvnRnl nrv Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: 11 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: L-- 11 WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL --40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VGf2FTATinN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 57% Remarks: uvnani nrzv _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon. (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? - Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- I Cc, 3984-2009INIU3''INC, i O r Ln EP r i on Ln W r o 0 w O O on O M3 Qn r rtu r m r d r 0• 0 A c 0725 ?-800.433-3610 0-0 v 0o O o? p m po m < J (DO r -n x z- ? cnor 8;lm0 ?;Q ) -? z N * 'O a A T m ? ? w 2 N ? o' SIN' z m * Ooz ? N 3 aa? fO?x * t O O O ? 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OJ CD FTI ---I D D / m m Q 7 7 ZM M D M D 00 / r, D I O O O CD W O O a O D D D NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. John Dorney 2321 Crabtree Blvd. www.N Consultants, PA 'hone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 S&EC Project #: y Corps of Engineers Eric Alsmeyer Is of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 7304"m E, "85860m N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable losses. of waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0:10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClarkgSandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 E-mail Address: Fax Number: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ride Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark@SandEC.com Pagel of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCountv/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400m E 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway 96 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional hem equipment typical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074). 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached map 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 Page 3 of 8 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** (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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.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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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? (pleasespecify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 LIT to Little River +/- 5' Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated riprap, 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.Qov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod y Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on ma (acres) 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. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway 96, making it necessaa to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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/strmizide.htm]. 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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWG's mitigation thresholds. 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 http://12o.enr.state.ne.us/wrp/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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? X. 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 ? 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: 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 5.712 3 N,'A --- V;6; --- 1.5 N A Total 1-1,375 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 2B .0242 or .0260. N/A No buffer mitigation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil Environmental Consultants, EA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.corn AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: Address: ? 6 ,D /0 C Phone: Project Name/Description: Al yEA-6 Date: 2. The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: ?tsm6Y45h? Field Office: i4f P Z4 4 Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current propgM owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of /?'jau ,ZDOZ This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Domey NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty of s cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth form doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office.' PW 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 o? e. r,7nA? ,7o)n-oans Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 -- <o- -0011 uLeAK 1MENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY B 27'30' 30 '31 '32 1f9, •f OypO O '20 11 O ... \\ \ ???- 11 // 11 cc) 0 43 " =mss = / /i IL _ /I II 11 1 /i O u LZ r) ^II ® 1 I II I. 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NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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 H:\nbrlet.for\02nbr\rivredge.074 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) 1 11 VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% Remarks: HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) _ Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: IL- I WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: L- .1 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 If needed, explain on reverse.) 1 11 VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 57% Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: 1 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes _ No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: L- .1 O W, Ln IP r an Ln w r o 0 w 0 0 as 0 03 m It, ru r D3 r .0 i Iq ' 28 -800 M-GSs1rt 0> 00 (A 0 o= m Qo m <, 00 U MX-M ° Qmz -n=z -I * Xour * V 6) 0 WC)M A O N g r s? a Z _N -o -x- a ? D ? .? --4 m h * y N 1 o - is w py" . m * co -x- '?' N * ? x p p p N ?"? ? Ul r D m M U) F s y 1984 -2000INIGI;,.INC, z n d o0 w A G w NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. John Dorney 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 S&EC Project # 'Us +nny Corps of Engineers Mr. Eric Alsmeyer 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27615 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 730400m E, 3985860m N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 Environmental Consultants, PA Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable Iosse,s of Waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SC1ark@SandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 Fax Number: E-mail Address: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark(cr?SandEC com Page 1 of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject pro e?rty is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400' E, 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision, which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway 96. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional hem equipment lypical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s. A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached map. 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 Page 3 of 8 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*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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..zov. *** 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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 lm act Perennial or Intermittent? ( leasespecify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +1_51 Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated riprap, 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.uszs.Qov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod y Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact applicable) (if (lake, pond, estuary, sound, indicate on ma (acres) 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. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highwu 96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts, the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing. The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms. 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 Page 5 of 8 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/ncwetl,inds/stnngide.html. 1. 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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWQ's mitigation thresholds. 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 hqp://h2o.eiir.state.nc.us/wM/index.htni 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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 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: 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 I Multiplier Required (square feet) Mitigation_ 1 7 l _' 3 'N ;A 2 1.5 N'A Total 1 }, 3 N 4? 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 2B .0242 or.0260. N/A No buffer mitigation should be required_ because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: ,O C-, Address: e), Box 610 Phone: L/ 9 - 25S6 - &D Project Name/ Description: I EVER-.` Date: The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: 44AAv ASMIC CR Field Office: z4 4 Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current roe owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of /7'1 a u . ,ZDO,Z This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. OZE'iyti15 Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Dorney NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty er's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth form doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickon!Office' PMB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 .,..,e pny. 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Pa -.g4 r .rs' aw:° ? e 1 f _ 499 m r ? s o* IN4 1 ; i °•? ' 6$? ;6E/'_ ____________________o__ i'Sg ?j i ?l ' ?i` `rz O?,n„ •yW /``'1 l ---- has I ST NBRIDGE COURT (PUBLIC 50 R/W) i l a• [ -- : Cg?a? . o • r 1r r I ? I r I ? r .o; VE i t$i ? at? 10 00 i I I ?g? { • ?xl I? ?=x?'s >;?gp 1a <eg w {Q --- -- g - - `' i ' r ?1 ? Iii We ¢°• _ `r I I (_l ° o f ,.__________? I I? z?aty8 1°,j ?A ? I I _ j W O N i 1 --sue y /. Q O l ___ V •\ •' O LJ l? ? , €€ gF m ? ??gG (? i i ie IQ p iY 0- o < 6; Pm a N?? z o ; a NG- rte Y Q O O O d' State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary April 8, 2002 Michael Moss Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera 239 East Owens St. Post Office Box 1253 Wake Forest, N.C. 27588 r LA NCDE Nuft R NoRrrl CAROLINA DEPARTMENT oP , ENVIRONMENT AND NArURAL RESOVRCE.s Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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 H:\nbrlet.for\02nbr\rivredge.074 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consumer paper Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) 1. .1 \1C!_CTATIn1.1 Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 57% Remarks: uvnani nr_v Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water. N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): A_ ppling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- .1 :i; it+£34 Lu0€i fiI #J INC. O r Ln m r O Lrl w r O O w O O :. O U3 U-3 r ru r 03 m r .n z d r 0 0 c s 728 1-800.433-£381 0 0D j -C i m o O C ?m m SO z CD 0 D T r[D? m OmC Z -n=z - i ?ornm0 oz co D a z _N 49 -x- * goo= . ? ?N3y + v? o -x- ? X '? t * N ? r-+ O * O p 0 Ul r D Cl) N NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. John Dorney Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 S&EC Project #: l s Army Corps of Engineers ttn: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer 508 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27615 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, X30 ..m E, 3985s6om N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 Environmental Consultants, PA Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 845900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SAndEC.com July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClark@SandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, 5eo_eall?_ Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 Fax Number: E-mail Address: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants, PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark@SandEC.com Page 1 of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400m E 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway 96 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional heavy equipment lypical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074) 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached map 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 Page 3 of 8 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** (yes o) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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? ( leases eci ) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +/- 5' 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.aov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.malquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod y Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, indicate on ma (acres) 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. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway 96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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/stnn.ide.html. 1. 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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWQ's mitigation thresholds. 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 littp://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/M/index.hm,. 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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 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 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: 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 Mitieation 1 5.712 3 N/A 2 0; 1.5 N: A Total N A * Zone I extends out 30 teet perpendicular trom near banx or cnannei; /-one / 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 No buffer mitigation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: Acs ,D C Address: f'4? 4), BOX 6 A) C Phone: ?/L -S Y6 - 260- Project Name/Description: ) V'E Date: The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: _ :44Atii 1.5M6Y,E'R Field Office: mac t zc H- Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current pr2pg!y owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of /?aiw , ,ZOd,2 This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. er"l/s C2 y/•4us Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Dorney NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty er's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth form.doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office' PMB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Pi,nnP• !7041720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 .ono, c'ic C52" -1I0H litrAh IMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY a 27'30' . '30 '31 ,32 \'J n0 400 20 40, ` II ? // O II 11 II , !! II ? D 1 I II I 11 Q j \ a p? 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Wj , " ?10 2 J- f NCDEN No-"' GFtOUNA MWWTTMENT ROF ENVIRONMENT AND N/QURAL REgOURCEB Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Domey at 919-733-1786. 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. 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M a 6) N ^ t` ? W N tO Lo Ow= d II _ = II II II O !l I((III ,;? N Q? O d d d ?-% fJ o U) C) tom- €3. ?' f:J ,?°; v :x „r W V - L.. f 47 y Li 1 1 1 OEM= ' ' 0 Z < io 1 'o Gr f1 !E V - cn e{ D 4 . v V) - u C ?us„ Q ? y? ? til C? ? I, C> ? g Q t G- :•- :Z: S15 ? (i: LJ 3 ....7 z {r /"\ LJ J 3 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 If needed, explain on reverse.) 1k1Cf2CTAT1f%M Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7, 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 100% Remarks: UX1nCA1 Al-V _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge° Plot ID: NIL --15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: IL- 11 WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes _ No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- .1 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" _ Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL --40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) vF=r_1=TeT1nN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8, 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 57% Remarks: uvnoeM nrsv Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water. N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? - Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- I Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Claris State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 100% Remarks: uvnRnl new _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -'Rivers Edge" Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) _(Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: IL- 11 WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- .1 : 1,984 -2000 INTUI `. INC. 9 O r Ln EP r O Lrl w r O O w O O an O 133 lr,j r ru J U3 r i z d a0 w 10 c 4728 0-0 m> m -A m0 0 0= r m fFo m in 0 ? ?oz * * 0 r- om G) Z m z-1 ? ?or * G) 0 vornm0 ?AO * * y 0 * * 2, * * y * * * * * * * * * * * y * * * * * * * * * * * * * * n _X vca " { m z m wooz * ?N3 dF iF iF 7E iF iF iF iF -0F dF -IF iE 9E -IF N * * m O ? N FA 00 0 D CD F-' E> Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846 900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 n W Z 1 www.SandEC.com x & Jul S&EC Project #: NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. John Dorney, .. 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 US Army Corps of Engineers 'Attn: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27615 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 730400m E, 3985860m N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClarkgSandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, ?-_eawL Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Younoville, NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 Fax Number: E-mail Address: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants. PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark(aDSandEC.com Page 1 of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400, E'3985 860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway _96. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional heavy equipment typical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s. A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074). 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached map. 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 Page 3 of 8 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*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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 htU2://www.femLgo v *** 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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 Im act Perennial or Intermittent? ( leasespecify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +/- 5' 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.malquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name Wate Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact ) (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on ma (acres) bay, ocean, etc. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacis include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway 96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately pMendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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 hLtp:/ih2o.cnr.state.nc.us/ncwetl,inds/stnngide.html. 1. 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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWG's mitigation thresholds. 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 hnp://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/WW/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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 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: 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 - 5.712 3 2 5,66 ; 1.5 \r_? Total 1-1,375 * 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 No buffer mitigation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and dispo ition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: ,D c Address: 6, Box 6/6 C , zrl-s- Phone: Project Name/Description: RIVERS ZE'DGF Date: -?? ZDD1?1 The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: 44An I A 5 M6Yo!5'R Field Office:a .? za H- Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current roe owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of /na a ..ZDOiZ. This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE. This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Domey NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 4ropertyy ex's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth fonn doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Offi?e• PUB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 ,,,,,., -z PAY. «;F1540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 Sivas ucrtin ?mr1V i Vl' ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION O F LAND RESOURCES NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY $ \ 27'30' 30 '31 '32 u0 _ 400 Oq // 2.0 0 00 \ 4 \\ ?• 'J 11 ?/ If -. f 43 ? , ? ? /'/ 11 II IL 11 T c - // ? I 0 - I 0 Q 11 ? 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Ross Jr., Secretary April 8, 2002 Michael Moss Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera 239 East Owens St. Post Office Box 1253 Wake Forest, N.C. 27588 &4 7v.*fA NCDE"R ENVIRONMENTNORTH CJIROUANDNANATURAL R TUR^LR ORESOURCES Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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. 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I / r o M :5 ?rez J3G' ...E x; ,n- MEMO y a:Z T ' z / z€.... w cu x c 0K q E'rE C) .'7 j X .mow ' ?)i tYvl "^ c,,.1 I -T, m m n2 , ? ^ C/) ?9 f, y c N i 70 CC) CO ---I M C (= r- > -t I -Tl D \ F M m = Z7 'l7 (./) 2',lF D D D D e..A ?P? r 70 70 ?;o z M M M C,a\ "YD % m D D D f I I I ? I 000 N W Cfl 0 O rn O D D D 0 C) n C) c? Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: 1 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: WL •-15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: IL- 11 WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- I Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. 4. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar sryraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 57% Remarks: HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL --40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? - Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: L- .1 (1084 - 2000 !N i Ul- INC. O r Ln r_ O Ln w r O O w O O an O 03 Erj r ru r 03 0 Z" X z d o? 0 w 10 c w IS, 4728 1-800-433-881 0 OD 0-< mo co O O= r m m <; "M (Pi o z omm * o^G 'n = Z Z I - 05 ?VG) (o c,m O * A O y a z CO) _ - m 0 C 1 * Yionpy * iF at- iF iF N C) O to iF M- iF iF iF * t O 0 C, O N r Ul D7 Cl) CD m Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 NCDENR-DWQ Attn: Mr. John Domey 2321 Crabtree Blvd. S&EC Project #: US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neuse Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 730400m E, "85860m N) Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USAGE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074)-is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when impacts exceed the requirements for notification (0.10 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site such as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional channels and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 acre. Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for this project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SClark(cu,SandEC.com. if you have any questions. Sincerely, cSean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 Fax Number: E-mail Address: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants. PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number:. (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark@SandEC.com Pagel of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located aPproximatelX 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17, 730400m E 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway 96 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional heavy equipment typical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074). 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached man. 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 Page 3 of 8 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** (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet Type of Wetland*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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 gou. *** 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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 Im act Perennial or Intermittent? specify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +/- 5' Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated riprap, 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usas.Qov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tgpozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod y Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on ma ) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impact3 include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway 96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an approximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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/stn-ngide.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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DWQ's mitigation thresholds. 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 http://h2o.eiir.state.nc.us/wm/index.htn 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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? X. 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 ? 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 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: 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) 1 ?'.712 2 ?.6 ; Multiplier 3 1.5 Required Mitigation N/A Total l -i,_, 7 ? N * 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 2B .0242 or .0260. N/A No buffer miti>ation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil Environmental Consultants, EA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: Address: t f d BOX who c Phone: L/ 9 - S Szo - & Project Name/Description: S I EEA-5 ?IJ &F- Date: -'Z Z The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: 41.A'ki As mEycl'? Field Office:a r zC' 4 Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current ro owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of /I?au .ZO0.Z This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. FiuN/S 6,4711-5 Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Dorney NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty Ov?&r's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent authform.doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickg Office- PMB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Ph-p- ('7041790-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 i.,.N 42S_SSi^ acs .?F?V?I/; 110H utrAK1 MENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION O F LAND RESOURCES NORTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 6 \ 27'30' 'S0 '31 '32 ,? wp0 p rr 9 .40 \\ \ ?' \ II /% 11 „ t ( ? -mss - 11 O o // I IL 1 .. O - ?p O O I ?? 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VA - - NCDENR NORTH CnROUt" DEPARTr4rf?rr OF ENviRONMENT ANo N/4uRAL ResouRces Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Domey at 919-733-1786. 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. 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Z i Q V) \4 <cn i 1 J t ? / .S FEE111111 SS? ?. ?? so _ Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthome, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL --15' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VFr2FTAT1nN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubmm Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8, 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 100% Remarks: uvnRni nr_v Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: 11 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: IL- -1 WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- I Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) w=nwr A,rinm Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. . Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prins serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 57% Remarks: uvnonl nr_v Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits _ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test _ Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: 1 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: IL- .1 $ t J$4 - `LuG€3 ftV(Ui` i'tiC. z C) d O r Ln m r O Ln w 0- 0 O LJJ O O as O 133 m r ru r 03 r C 0 0 M A c w Iq 74'88 1-800.133-6610 OD ? > 00 N O O _ r= m ?e m c f 20 Q Z r<m oc mZ m= z-1 ovr x 4 066 :U Z a Z y .? y y ? D +n ? m1 ?Dc x - w00Z ?N3 + * iF 9F iF -0F ih it OD? x -1F dF -1F t * * ? O v O p O N ~ O r cn 0) I-S Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SAndEC.com July 2, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 NCDENR-DWQ US Army Corps of Enginctie . 13 Attn: Mr. John Dorney Attn: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer 2321 Crabtree Blvd. 0 2 10 5 6508 Falls of the Neuse Roa r Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27615 Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 C, RE: Request for Nationwide Permit 14, 401-Water Quality Certification, and Neus Buffer Compliance for the proposed River's Edge Residential Subdivision in ?. Franklin County, NC (UTM Coordinates: Zone 17, 730a00m E, 3985a6om N) - Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer: On behalf of Dennis Cyrus of Denmark Construction (property owner), we hereby request authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to use Nationwide Permit 14 for impacts to a jurisdictional stream channel and adjacent wetlands resulting from the construction of a road crossing fro the above referenced project. We also request 401-certification and written concurrence from the NC-Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the proposed subdivision and its road crossing comply with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. A Pre-construction Notification Application (PCN) is attached, as is an agent authorization form. The proposed project is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128), just north of the Wake County/Franklin County line. The Little River is immediately east of the property. Please refer to the USGS topographic map attached for the location of the project. The proposed residential subdivision requires a road crossing of a perennial stream that completely bisects the property. The existing Oak Grove Road will be extended east and will cross the perennial stream channel and wetlands adjacent to the stream channel at an approximately perpendicular angle. The proposed road crossing will impact 145 linear feet of perennial, important stream channel and 0.300 acre of adjacent wetland. The proposed road crossing is required to provide access to the northern portion of the property. S&EC completed a wetland delineation within and around the proposed road crossing, however this delineation has not yet been approved by the USACE. Upland and Wetland Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: 236 LePhillip Court, Suite C 3817-E Lawndale Drive 710 Boston Road Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 Phone: (704) 720-9405 Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 Fax: (704) 720-9406 Fax: (336) 540-8235 Fax: (828) 635-5820 July 1, 2002 S&EC Project #: 01-6492 Page 2 of 3 Data Forms are attached. Mr. Steve Mitchell of the NC-DWQ evaluated features on the site potentially subject to the buffers on February 18, 2002. A copy of his April 8, 2002 letter (NBRRO 02-074) is attached and the impact map reflects his determinations. The USACE's current policy requires applicants to avoid and minimize wetland and stream channel impacts to the maximum extent practicable and may require compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable losses of waters of the US when impacts ex ed the requirements for notification (0.40 acre) or if a discharge to a special aquatic site ' as wetlands is proposed. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the, o erty from Oak Grove Church Road, making it necessary to impact jurisdictional are ith a road crossing to provide access to the site. Impacts to other jurisdictional ckianr is and wetlands have been avoided. Proposed impacts to buffers will total 0.330 1t re; Because the applicant has minimized wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practicable, compensatory mitigation should not be required by the USACE for kthis project. NC-DWQ's current policy requires stream mitigation for impacts that exceed 150 linear feet per project, buffer mitigation for impacts that exceed 1/3 acre per tributary, and wetland mitigation for impacts that exceed 1 acre per project. Because the only impact on the property is below all of these thresholds no mitigation should be required. Please call me at 846-5900 or email me at SC1ark@a,SandEC.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, 5?eLk Sean Clark Environmental Scientist Attachments: Pre-construction (PCN) notification form Agent Authorization USGS Site Vicinity Map NBR letter from Mr. Steve Mitchell Proposed Impact Map Overall Enlarged Impact Map (1 sheet) Data Sheets 401-certification processing fee ($200) Office Use Only: Fonn 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: 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 (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Denmark Construction Mailing Address: Attn: Dennis Cyrus PO Box 610 Youngsville NC 27596 Telephone Number: (919) 556-9007 Fax Number: E-mail Address: 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: Sean Clark Company Affiliation: Soil and Environmental Consultants PA Mailing Address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh NC 27614 Telephone Number: (919) 846-5900 Fax Number: (919) 846-9467 E-mail Address: SClark@SandEC.com Pagel of 8 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: River's Edge Residential Subdivision 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1861-46-3941 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Youngsville Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): River's Edge Subdivision, Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The site is located approximately 1600 feet due east of the intersection of Highway 96 and Oak Grove Road (SR 1128) just north of the WakeCounty/Franklin County line. The subject property is bounded to the east by the Little River. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Zone 17.730400,E 3985860m 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: Existing land use consists of densely forested areas and abandoned agricultural areas. 7. Property size (acres): +/- 150 acres. 8. Nearest body of water (streamhiver/sound/ocean/lake): Little River 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/m4ps/.) Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of the proposed work is to construct a residential subdivision which includes a central road providing access from the lots to Highway96 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Conventional heavy equipment lypical of road construction will be used to construct the proposed road. 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use in the vicinity of the project is residential agricultural and rural/undeveloped. 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. A jurisdictional determination has not been made on the site and no other permits exist so there are no known Action ID #'s A Neuse Buffer determination was issued by the NC-DWQ for this project on April 8 2002 (NBRRO #02-074) 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 future 401 or 404 permits are known to be required at this time. All proposed phases of the site are shown on the attached mgpVI. 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 Page 3 of 8 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** (yes/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** Impact 1 Fill 0.300 no 0 Abandoned beaver impoundment * 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: +/- 25 acres Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.380 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? (please secify) Impact 2 culvert for road 145 UT to Little River +/- 5' Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated riprap, 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 are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 145 linear feet 3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other Water of the U.S. Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbod y Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, indicate on ma (acres) 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. Page 4 of 8 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: 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. A wetland and stream channel separate the majority of the property from Highway 96, making it necessary to impact the areas with a road crossing to provide access to the site. To minimize the impacts the proposed road is located so as to have only one stream and wetland crossing The roadway has been designed to cross wetlands and stream channels at an !qpproximately perpendicular angle to minimize impact. Culverts across stream channels are designed in accordance with USACE and NCDWQ standards to allow passage for fish and aquatic organisms 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 Page 5 of 8 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/strmp,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. N/A No mitigation should be required due to the proposed impacts being below DM's mitigation thresholds. 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 httl2:Hl12o.enr.state.nc.us,'wn2/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 Page 6 of 8 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 (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No ? X. 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 ? 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 El If you answered "yes", provide the following information: 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 Multiplier Required (square feet) Mitigation 1 712 3 N- 2 - - 1.5 NI A Total 14.375 Nr_A d 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 2B .0242 or .0260. N/A No buffer mitigation should be required because the proposed impacts are less than 1/3 acre. Page 7 of 8 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. Proposed impervious surfaces will be less than 30 %. 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. The site will use individual septic systems (non-discharge). 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 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 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). Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Soil Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 www.SandEC.com AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner Name: Address: t4? 0, oX 6 /0 'Dd5?% C C- Phone: ?/ 7 - -:5-Y6 - ?®D 1 Project Name/ Description: Date: The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 tAN ?LSriIEyE?' Attn: ,2 . za H Field Office: Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current prop? owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The day of This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. FiVAO/S &Ra-S Print Property Owner's Name cc: Mr. John Dorney NCDENR - DWQ 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 roperty er's cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA blank agent auth form.doc Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office: Hickory Office: PMB 291, 3020-I Prosperity Church Road 3817-E Lawndale Drive 910 Boston Road Charlotte, NC 28269-7197 Greensboro, NC 27455 Taylorsville, NC 28681 D4,..* - (WUN 7,)n-94oi Phone: (336) 540-8234 Phone (828) 635-5820 . 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Ross Jr., Secretary April 8, 2002 Michael Moss Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera 239 East Owens St. Post Office Box 1253 Wake Forest, N.C. 27588 A IN. NC'DEk4R NOM" CAROLINA DEpARTMMW OF ENVIRONMENT AND NIQURAL RESOURCES Subject: Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules River's Edge/NC Hwy 96 & Oak Grove Rd. NBRRO 02-074 Franklin County Dear Mr. Moss: The information that was received by the Raleigh Regional Office has been reviewed. The plat map and other information was provided to allow a determination to be made as to whether or not the site would require compliance with the Neuse Buffer Rule. This specific project is referenced by the Raleigh Regional Office as NBRRO 02-074. This letter will serve as confirmation of the buffer determinations made at the subject property. The features represented on the Wake County Soils and USGS Rolesville Quad maps were evaluated on February 18, 2002 to determine their subjectivity to the Neuse Buffer Rule. It was determined that there are two small unnamed tributaries and a pond present on the property and shown on the County soil map that are 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). These unnamed tributaries and the Little River and the required buffer are shown on the attached map. This letter addresses only the applicability of the Buffer Rules. For information relative to the Wetlands 401/404 issues, please contact Mr. John Dorney at 919-733-1786. 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. 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U ?7 M WE a) Lo r- r- ?wNMC(D Ow= FU= II 101 X00 \? iJ \ jib (o 0:: 0 N C,4 < n"m g,.?., 1 ?r 0. `x` ?!?•^ ? (? ?j r,C #.._ ?? v'` •?f? (fF Sn.F ? h• :.1, t.{> i.Y. Y axa ?"';... \ tee- n;. • E i., ?` CLa r) C? Jz N a H / \ ? U ? w Z \ t? V J < F \..X ? a i ? J - / V 0 V / \r A Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property -"River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Freshwater marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VFGFTATInN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Murdannia keisak Herb OBL 9. 2. Saururus cemuus Herb OBL 10. 3. Juncus effusus Herb FACW+ 11. Sagittaria latifolia Herb OBL 12. 5. Alnus serrulata Shrub FACW+ 13. 6. Acer rubrum Tree FAC 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAG): 100% Remarks: HYDRni nr.Y Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): _ Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge _ Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: WL -15' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: well drained (Series and Phase): Wedowee Sandy Loam 6-10% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): epic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 OE 10YR 4/3 N/A N/A sand clay loam 3-12+ B 510Y N/A N/A. sand clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: L- I WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? X Yes No Is this sampling point within a wetland? Wetland Hydrology Present? X Yes No X Yes No Hydric Soils Present? X Yes No Remarks: L- I Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property- "River's Edge" Date: May 3, 2002 Applicant/Owner: Cawthorne, Moss, & Panciera County: Franklin Investigator: Sean Clark State: North Carolina Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? X Yes No Community ID: Mixed Deciduous Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No Transect ID: N/A Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes X No Plot ID: UL --40' from Flag 105 (If needed, explain on reverse.) VFrFTATIAN Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vine FAC 9. 2. Vitis rotundifolia Vine FAC 10. 3. Lonicera japonica Vine FAC- 11. Smilax rotundifolia Vine FAC 12. 5. Prunus serotina Tree FACU 13. 6. Liquidambar styraciflua Tree FAC+ 14. 7. Ilex opaca Shrub FAC- 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-): 57% Remarks: HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required): _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves _ Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Free Water in Pit: > 16 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Depth to Saturated Soil: > 16 (in.) Remarks: 1 11 Wetland Delineation Performed By: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA 11010 Raven Ridge Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 (919) 846-5900 Project/Site: S&EC Project # 6492 / Goldston Property - "River's Edge" Plot ID: UL -40' from Flag 105 SOILS Map Unit Name Drainage Class: Well Drained (Series and Phase): Appling Loamy Sand - 2-6% slopes Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Confirm Mapped Type? _ Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Color Mottle Texture, Concretions, inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-3 A 10YR 3/1 N/A N/A loam sand 3-14 E 10YR 6/6 N/A N/A sand loam 14-16+ Bt 10YR 6/8 N/A N/A sand loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: WETLANDS DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? 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