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Alan Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality
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May 8, 2003
DWQ # 03-0542
Wake County
CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
NC State University
Attn: Mr. George Worsley, Vice Chancellor of Finance & Business
B Holladay Hall, Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, NC 27695
Dear Mr. Worsley:
On May 2, 2003 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your
application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of constructing a service road in Wake
County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the
following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of
suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with
15A NCAC 2H.0500.
1. Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
2. Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
3. Are the sanitary sewer lines existing or are they being proposed? If proposed, please provide
information pertaining to such impacts to the Neuse Riparian Buffers.
4. Does the plan have mitigation already built or is it just a conceptual plan?
Please telephone Beth Barnes at 919-715-8354 if you have any questions or would require copies
of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with
15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this information is
received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer
want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn.
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cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
Gwyn Ann Rowland, NCSU, Campus Box 8007, Raleigh, NC 27695
N. C. 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)
[phone] (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 19, 2003
Replaces Approval Issued on May 27, 2003
DWQ Project No. 03-0542
County: Wake
Page 1 of 2
North Carolina State University
Attn: Mr. George Worsley
Vice Chancellor of Finance & Business
B Holladay Hall
Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, NC 27695
Subject Property: Alumni Center Service Drive, Centennial Campus, NCSU, Raleigh, NC
South Creek [03-04-02, 27-34-(4), C NSW (nutrient sensitive)]
APPROVAL of Neuse River Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B.0233) AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE
Dear Mr. Worsley:
You have our approval, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0233 and any conditions listed below, to impact
approximately 305 ft2 of Zone 1 of the protected buffers for the installation of a temporary sediment basin and 4,045 ft2
of Zone 2 of the protected riparian buffers for the constructing the vegetated fill slopes associated with the proposed
Alumni Center Service Drive as described within your application dated February 18, 2003 and additional information
dated August 1, 2003. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Non-
discharge regulations. This approval shall replace the one Issued on May 27, 2003.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
you must notify us 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 authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. For
this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below.
Conditions:
1. Diffuse Flow
An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the
protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into the stream as identified within 15A
NCAC 2B.0233(5).
2. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within this authorization, 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.
3. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this
authorization shall be clearly marked with orange fabric fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that
have been approved to infringe within the buffer. This fencing shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands
Page 2 of 2
to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233. The protective fencing should be removed once construction is
complete.
4. Temporary Sediment and Erosion Control Devices
Temporary sediment and erosion control devices within Zone 1 to control impacts associated with uses approved by
the DWQ is "allowable" and does not require mitigation. As long as the only impacts to Zone 1(i.e., the 305 square
feet) are associated solely with temporary sediment and erosion control devices and the area is restored to it's
original grade and replanted, then the DWQ will not require mitigation for these areas.
5. Grading and Revegetation within Zone 2
The plans provided along with the application depict grading activities within Zone 2 of the protected buffer. This
activity is designated as "exempt" under the Buffer Rule provided that fill is not placed in Zone 1, diffuse flow is
maintained as per the Buffer Rule, the disturbed areas are stabilized and revegetated, and the health of the existing
vegetation in Zone 1 is not compromised.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the "No Practical Alternatives" determination under 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have
any questions or would like a copy of the buffer rules, please call [phone]. This letter does not authorize any
impacts to either Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. Please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) or NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) if any impacts are proposed to either of these waters.
Sincerely,
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l?Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
NC DWQ, Director
cc: Gwyn Ann Rowland, NCSU Environmental Health & Safety Center, Campus Box 8007, Raleigh, NC 27695
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Office
DWQ # 03-0542
Date: September 19, 2003
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health & Public Safety Center
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
[phone]
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TRANSMITTAL AUC 20(1
NATERQUALITYSECTION
Date: August 1, 2003
To: Bob Zarzecki
DWQ - 401 /Wetlands Unit
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The Following:
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NCSU Environmental Affairs
515-4030
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of Me University of North Carolina Public Safety Division
July 31, 2003
Mr. Bob Zarzecki
Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Environmental Health and Safety Center
Campus Box 8007
http://www2ncsu.edu/ncsu/ehs Haleigh, North Carolina 27695-8007
Associate VICE; Chancellor 919.515.4238
Environmental Affairs 919.515.6859
{ y Industrial Hygiene 919.515.6860
' + ?? 4 ?•? ,I Health and Safety 919.515.6858
n P ote tion 919.515.2894
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RE: NCSU Alumni Center Service Road
DWQ Project #03-0542
Mr. Zarzecki:
"VATER QUAL I Tr SECTION
On May 27, 2003 the University was granted approval to impact the Neuse River buffer with the
correnicced tion of temporary sediment and erosion control measures associated with the above-
re project. According to the Division of Land Resources, the sediment traps are
undersized for the project area and must be redesigned to meet their specifications. Therefore, I
am submitting a new site plan and calculations and a modified Pre-Construction Notification
Application for your review and approval.
The original PCN stated the impacts to Zone 1 as approximately 248 ft2 and impacts to Zone 2 as
3,171 ft2. The redesigned sediment traps will now temporarily impact approximately 305 ft2 of
Zone 1, and 4045 ft2 of Zone 2. The total mitigation owed for the project will now be
approximately 6,982 112 (5,501 ft2 was previously submitted). No other aspects of the project
have changed.
As discussed by phone, I have made the necessary changes by hand directly on a copy of the
original PCN. If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate
to contact me at 513-4030. 't'hank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Gwyn Ann Rowland
Environmental Affairs
cc: Duane Knudson
Steve Bostian
George Retschle, Ballentine & Associates
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
?-. -,Y F---& L-iL is uv? app lua?tc w uiii prujeCL, please enter iNot Applicable-, or "N/A".)
1. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit Pr )E Riparian or Watershed Buf'1
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Not A p p l i c a b l e
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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: )M
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. George Worsley Vice Chancellor 6f Finance & Business
Mailing Address: North Carolina State University
B Holladay Hall, Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
Telephone Number: 515 - 215 5 Fax Number: 515 -5121
E-mail Address: george worsley(dn•Esu edu
2. Agent/Consultant 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: NI n T A D D I it I A R I C
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Page 5 of 12
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 ofproject: Alumni Center Service Drive
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): Not A p p l i c a b l e
3 . Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not A p p l i c a b l e
4. Location
County: W a k e Nearest Town: R l I e i g h
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not A p p l i c a b l e
Directions to site include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):_ T r a y e l i n g south on A v e n t
Ferry - Left onto Varsity Dr. - Right onto Main Campus Drive
then Right onto the Access Road (currently under construction)
Site i-q on the left.
5 . Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): not a v a ' l a b l e
(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. Property size (acres): 1. 15 a c r e s
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): S o u t h C r e e k
8. River Basin: M e u s e
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at h"://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed
Please refer orthe attached Additional Information Sheet
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.
Associated Prmiect Only - Conference 6enter Access Road
Neuse River Buffer Approval - DWQ # 010052 Jan 26 2001
See attached letter.
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V. Future Project Plans - a
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Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
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
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
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riparian buffer Zon 1 -'8 ft Zon --__5 q , ft .
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2. Individually list wetland impacts below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
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***

# T ,.L
I-Al IMP- Doynia-ly dILU Iucuuiy rernporary impacts. impacts rnctuoe, 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.izov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N 0 T A P P L 19 A B L E
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)

Ust 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 zllo:v direct do,vnload and printing of USG maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
01ill"6J3
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Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
Open Water Impact
Site Number

indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact

(acres)
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

List eacn impact separately and tdentrly temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation NOT APPLICABLE .
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: 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.
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwet]ands/strm.gide.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.
Please see attached Additional Information Sheet
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc 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): 0 63
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):-/3 /
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes )M No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ®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 ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
-Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes a 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.
7?3?1?
Zone* Impact
s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3oS 3 ..? f
2 1.5 -4-7r7
Total ?,- r, 9;0A
)65-
"Lone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
110
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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.
Please see the attached Additional Information Sheet.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
The stormwat;er system for this project will meet the requirements
06signated by NCSU under its MunicipAl Separate Storm Sewer System
and Nitrogen Control Programs, and thus comp y wit?i? a e r gdire me nts
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) for d e v e l o p m e n t in the N e u s e River B a s ii
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.
Wastewater will be disposed of through the City of Raleigh's
Sanitary Sewer System.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
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 U
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).
Pl.as. r.fer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
lV- O
>Wicant/Agent' ature Date
is signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Additional Information to accompany the
Pre-Construction Notification Application
III. Project Information "a 0
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the
project at the time of this application:
Response: The land area currently is a heavily wooded tract of land bounded by Lake Raleigh to the
north and South Creek to the south. The land has a mixture of pine trees and various
species of deciduous trees with small under story. There is a ridgeline located generally
in the middle of the land. The topography is gently sloping to the lake and creek. Rainfall
runoff flows from this ridgeline either into Lake Raleigh or South Creek. There is an old
single lane farm road that runs through the property in a southwest to northeast direction.
This farm road can be used but is not very well maintained. The access point is off of
Trailwood Drive and goes in behind the Centennial Campus Middle School. The farm
road stops at Walnut Creek just behind the dam. A City of Raleigh sewer pipe runs
parallel to South Creek on the north side of the creek. This sewer pipe and its easement
are issues that must be dealt with in the design of this project.
The general land use in this area is undeveloped land in an urban setting. Currently,
students and faculty use this land for riding mountain bikes or taking hikes through a
wooded area within the City of Raleigh limits. It is not used for farmland or pastureland.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Response: This project will provide a service road for the proposed Alumni Center. The Alumni
Center is a proposed $25,000,000 building that is being planned for construction on the
ridgeline of the site. This project is in the planning and fund raising stages. The service
drive will tie into an access road that will serve for egress to the main entrances to the
Alumni Center and to the proposed Conference and Convention Center. This project will
prepare a 500 foot roadbed beginning at the access drive and extending to the southwest
and oriented somewhat parallel to South Creek. The 500-foot roadbed will be rough
graded to the proposed final elevation. The beginning 100 feet of the service drive will be
completed with storm drainage features, curb and gutter, 12-inches of ABC, 3-inches of
H-binder and 2.5-inches of I-2. A 3' x 3' concrete ductbank containing 8-5" diameter
electrical PVC conduits, 3-5" diameter telecommunication PVC conduits, 4-1.5"
diameter tetraduct conduits, and 1-2" diameter control conduit will be installed under the
road surface. Also, a 12" diameter waterline will be installed under the road surface as
well. No gas or sanitary sewer pipes will be installed as part of this project. The Alumni
Center will be responsible for installing these two systems when this project is
constructed.
The type of equipment to be used will be typical grading equipment such as trackhoes,
backhoes, dump trucks, sheepsfoots, tamping devices, and steel rollers.
1
It. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:

Response: The purpose of this project is to provide the same sort of accessibility to the Alumni
Center side of the Access Road (west) that is being provided for the Conference and
Convention Center side (east side). This 500-feet of road is part of a loop road that will
be extended further to the west to eventually tie back into the Main Campus Drive. Main
Campus Drive will then someday be connected into Trailwood Drive. This service road
will also serve another area of planned development further to the west of the Alumni
Center, This service road will allow access to the parking lot associated with the Alumni
Center and will also allow service vehicles to get to the back of the Alumni Center to
make deliveries of food, merchandise, etc. The Alumni Center staff requested that the
University help with this service drive since the University was also preparing a similar
road that would serve the same needs at the Conference and Convention Center.
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts.
Response: There were two potential items of impact. Both issues were greatly reduced because of a
project redesign. The original idea was to build up the road to a much higher elevation to
match the elevation associated with the parking lot and the building footprint. This higher
elevation would have required a lot of fill dirt which would have greatly impacted the 50-
feet Neuse River Buffer and also the City of Raleigh sanitary sewer and easement. The
first impact was that the amount of fill and the toe of the slope would carry well over into
the Neuse River Buffer Zones 1 and 2. The second potential impact would have been to
the City of Raleigh sewer easement. As was mentioned in an earlier response, the City of
Raleigh sewer and easement runs parallel to South Creek. The fill in the toe of the slope
would also have carried over into the easement limits. Upon review, the City of Raleigh
refused to allow any fill dirt to spill over onto their easement. Therefore, the University
decided to reduce the elevation of the road resulting in no fill dirt being placed onto the
easement limits of the sanitary sewer pipe. Additionally, this lessens the impacts to the
Neuse River Buffer. The idea was submitted to the designer and the final design in
enclosed with the application.
?'u?esigncd ?S?ol?'n-?e.,f 7?s 3oS ? S!S
The prepft,*4 p}am will impact approximately 24*-SF of Zone 1 and approximately 3,i
SF of Zone 2. The total amount of mitigation required for this project is approximately
6.W_5?15,,59R'SF. This obligation will be managed through the University's Mitigation Program.
As part of the Program, the University has contracted with Arcadis to design a Stream
and Buffer Mitigation Plan for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Lake Wheeler.
At this time there are no other constraints associated with the construction or sequencing
that may impose limits on work schedules.
Additionally, the chart below lays out the seeding schedule for the shoulders, side ditches
and slopes, which will be planted with various types of grasses while the east bank will
be planted with loblolly pine seedlings.
2
SHOULDERS, SIDE DITCHES, and
SLOPES max. 3:1
DATE TYPE PLANTING RATE
Au 1 -Nov 1 Tall Fescue 120 lbs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar 1 Tall Fescue & Abruzzi Rye 120 lbs/acre & 25 lbs/acre
Mar 1 -April 15 Tall Fescue 120 1bs/acre
April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
July 1 - Aug 15 Tall Fescue AND 120 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet OR 35 lbs/acre
***Sor hum-Sudan Hybrids 30 lbs/acre
SLOPES max 3:1 to 2:1
Mar 1 -Jun 1 Sericer Les edeza (scarified) and 50 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - April 15 ADD Tall Fescue 60 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - June 30 OR ADD Weeping Lovegrass 5 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - June 30 OR ADD Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 8 lbs/acre
April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
June 1 - Set 1 Tall Fescue AND 60 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet 35 lbs/acre
***OR Sorghum-Sudan Hubrids 30 lbs/acre
Sept 1 - Mar 1 Sericea Les edeza (Unhulled-scarified) 70 lbs/acre
AND Tall Fescue 501bs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar 1 ADD Abruzzi Rye 25 lbs/acre

*** Temporary = Reseed according to optimum season for desired vegetation. Do not allow temporary cover to
grow over 12" in height before mowing, otherwise fescue may be shaded out.
Seedbed Preparation
1. Chisel compacted areas and spread topsoil 3 inches deep over adverse soil conditions, if applicable.
2. Rip the entire area to 6 inches deep.
3. Remove all loose rock, roots, and other obstructions leaving surface reasonably smooth and uniform.
4. Apply agricultural lime, fertilizer and superphosphate uniformly and mix with soil (see below*).
5. Continue tillage until well-pulverized, firm, reasonably uniform seedbed is prepared 4 to 6 inches deep.
6. Seed on freshly prepared seedbed and cover seed lightly with seeding equipment or cultipack after
seeding.
7. Mulch immediately after seeding and anchor mulch.
8. Inspect all seeded areas and make necessary repairs or reseedings within the planting season if possible.
If stand should be over 60% damaged, reestablish following original lime, fertilizer and seeding rates.
9. Consult conservation inspector on maintenance treatment and fertilization after permanent cover is
established.
*Apply: Agricultural limestone - 2 tons/acre or 3 tons/acre in clay soils
Fertilizer - 1,000 lbs/acre (10-10-10)
Superphosphate - 500 lbs/acre (20% analysis)
Mulch - 2 tons/acre (small grain straw)
Anchor - asphalt emulsion @ 300 gals/acre
On slopes of the bank, plant loblolly pine seedlings spaced 12" apart along entire east slope of roadway.
Seedlings may be purchased from the NC Division of Forest Resources (PH 919.733.2162 or
wwwAfr.state.nc.us). Seedlings shall be planted according to NCDFR's recommendations.
VIII. Mitigation
Briefly describe the proposed mitigation plan.
The University has contracted with ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc. to develop a
comprehensive stream and buffer restoration design for two sites on the campus of NC State. One
branch is situated on the College of Veterinary Medicine and the other site is located on the Lake
Wheeler Research Facility.
The chart below lists impacts associated with various University projects and shows both buffer and
stream mitigation requirements of the University. Additionally, the chart denotes the approximate
credits earned through the CVM and Lake Wheeler restoration projects.
Buffer Mitigation Stream Buffer Credits Stream Credits
Project Required Mitigation Req. Earned Earned
s . ft. linear ft esq. ft.) (linear ft)

Varsity Dr. Crossing ofNorth 60,000
Creek
Southeast Entrance & Main 48,000 200
Campus
Main Campus Crossing South 62,400 260
of Walnut Creek
Alumni Center Service Road 5
501
,
CVM Stream & Buffer 120,000 600
Restoration
Lake Wheeler Stream & 80,000 - ! i -
Buffer Restoration

TOTAL 175,901
460
206,000
600

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W micnaei r. tasiey
G Governor
r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
-I Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O `C
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 27, 2003 0 ??
DWQ Pro ec-t f?Io. Q3-
? 0542
County: Wake
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North Carolina State University
Attn: Mr. George Worsley
Vice Chancellor of Finance & Business
B Holladay Hail
Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, NC 27695
Subject Property: Alumni Center Service Drive, Centennial Campus, NCSU, Raleigh, NC
South Creek [03-04-02, 27-34-(4), C NSW (nutrient sensitive)]
APPROVAL of Neuse River Buffer Rule (15A NCAC 02B .0233) AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE
Dear Mr. Worsley:
You have our approval, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0233 and any conditions listed below, to impact
approximately 248 ft of Zone 1 of the protected buffers for the installation of a temporary sediment basin and 3,171 ft2
of Zone 2 of the protected riparian buffers for the constructing the vegetated fill slopes associated with the proposed
Alumni Center Service Drive as described within your application dated February 18, 2003 and additional information
dated May 27, 2003. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Non-
discharge regulations.
rhis approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project,
/ou must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner must
)e given a copy of this authorization and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. For
his approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed below.
donditions:
Diffuse Flow
An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities through the
protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into the stream as identified within 15A
NCAC 2B.0233(5).
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within this authorization, 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.
Protective Fencing
The outside buffer boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this
authorization shall be clearly marked with orange fabric fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that
have been approved to infringe within the buffer. This fencing shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities
to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233. The protective fencing should be removed once construction is
complete.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, WETLANDS / 401 UNIT
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.anr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands

4. Grading and Revegetation within Zone 2
The plans provided along with the application depict grading activities within Zone 2 of the protected buffer. This
activity is designated as "exempt" under the Buffer Rule provided that fill is not placed in Zone 1, diffuse flow is
maintained as per the Buffer Rule, the disturbed areas are stabilized and revegetated, and the health of the existing
vegetation in Zone 1 is not compromised.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts)
shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in
Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the "No Practical Alternatives" determination under 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have
any questions or would like a copy of the buffer rules, please call [phone]. This letter does not authorize any
impacts to either Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. Please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) or NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) if any impacts are proposed to either of these waters.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
NC DWQ, Director
cc: Gwyn Ann Rowland, NCSU Environmental Health & Safety Center, Campus Box 8007, Raleigh, NC 27695
DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Office
DWQ # 03-0542
Date: May 27, 2003
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The Ultra-Amazing Standard Additional Conditions Document Version 1 - June 1, 2003
The blue wording is for your instruction and edification (i.e. don't put this in the approval, ok?). The red wording is optional lingo (don't forget to change
the color to black if used or to delete if not used). Also, please change the dollar signs to the appropriate number in the final document. The little gray
boxes need to be filled with the appropriate information. Please note the handy dandy titles that Bob inadvertently came up with should be used...
Impacts should be specifically listed and specifically referenced. This is necessary to ensure that only the impacts approved are conducted and that if
any impacts beyond those specifically approved occur it will be easier to enforce the 401 Cert./Isolated Wetland Permit/Buffer Approval. Taking this
extra bit of time now saves headaches later.
$$) Impacts Approved
? The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental impacts:
Amount Approved Units Plan Location or Reference
Stream feet
404/CAMA Wetlands acres
Waters acres
,
1
Buffers (square ft.) 14
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Mitigation may be necessary when mitigation thresholds are exceeded or when certain buffe impacts are conducted. The USACE may require
mitigation in certain circumstances that are below our threshold requirements or for the impounded portion of streams for instance when DWQ does
not. In those cases we cannot require mitigation. However, when DWQ does require mitigation it is recommended that our requirements be similar to
the USACE's. For streams it is anticipated that DWQ will follow the USACE's Stream Mitigation Guidelines. For wetlands we typically require at least
1:1 restoration or creation. The following condition can apply to applicants that propose on site mitigation such as stream relocation where the
relocation will meet the definition of stream restoration (i.e. the activity will mitigate for its own impacts). Remember to apply the ratios to the amount
of mitigation required.
? Compensatory Mitigation
Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. A final compensatory mitigation plan must be approved
in writing by this Office before any of the impacts approved herein are conducted. Additionally, the compensatory mitigation plan must be
completely constructed and implemented according to the plans approved by this Office before any permanent building [road] associated
with the project is occupied [is opened]. The mitigation must be maintained according to the approved plan and permanently protected by the
use of conservation easements or similar protections. Any repairs or adjustments to the mitigation site must be made according to the
approved plan or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments.
Compensatory Mitigation Required
Stream feet
Wetlands acres
Waters acres
Buffers (square feet
The following are recommended In addition to the above when on site stream mitigation, relocation or restoration Is proposed:
? Stream Relocation (Mitigation) with Approved Plans
The stream and buffer relocation must be constructed, maintained, and monitored according to the approved plans in the application and
application modifications. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved plans or must receive written
approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments.
? In order for this project to be used as compensatory mitigation for other specific projects you must obtain written approval from this Office. The
request should include the amount of stream length and buffer area credit requested for accounting purposes. Please specify DWQ project
No. when making your request.
? Stream Relocation/Stabilization (Mitigation) that Require Additional Approved Plans
? Include bold line material
Before any of the impacts authorized in this Certification occur, you must provide and receive written approval from this Office for a final
stream relocation and/or stabilization plan. The plan must include designs and specifications that meet the definition of stream restoration (or
enhancement in no relocation is proposed) according to the latest version of the Internal Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina
(available at http://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html). The stream and buffer relocation must be constructed, maintained, and
monitored according to the plans approved by this Office. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the approved
plans or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or adjustments. The relocated stream must be preserved in
perpetuity by use of a conservation easement or other similar mechanism as part of the approved plans.
The following mitigation condition can be applied when the applicant has proposed and received approval to use the WRP, EEP, or
mitigation bank. Obviously you will have to change references to the WRP If the EEP or a mitigation bank is used.
? Compensatory Mitigation Using the Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP)
Mitigation must be provided for the proposed impacts as specified in the table below. We understand that you wish to make a payment to a
fund administered by the NC Wetlands Restoration Program (WRP) to meet this mitigation requirement. This has been determined by the
DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the mitigation requirement. This contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements.
Until the WRP receives and clears your check (made payable to: DENR - Wetlands Restoration Program Office), no impacts specified in this
Authorization Certificate shall occur. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at [phone] if you have any questions concerning payment
into the WRP. You have one month from the date of this approval to make this payment. For accounting purposes, this Authorization
Certificate authorizes payment Into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund to meet the following compensatory mitigation
requirement:
Compensatory Mitigation Required River and Subbasin Number
Stream feet
Wetlands acres
Waters acres
Buffers (square feet
The following condition Is recommended when a stormwater management plan Is required. This typically applies to projects that are over
30% impervious or have concentrated areas of development within a project that are over 30% Impervious. It is recommended that the need
for a stormwater management plan be established prior to issuing any approvals. The applicant should also demonstrate that there are
adequate space allotted for the proposed BMP and that a BMP appropriate to the stream classification is used (i.e. wetlands, pond with
forested filter strip, or bioretention In sensitive watersheds per the GC's).
? Written Stormwater Management Plan (Final Plan Needed)
An additional condition is that a final, written stormwater management plan (including a signed and notarized Operation and Maintenance
Agreement) shall be approved in writing by this Office before the impacts specified in this Certification occur per Condition No. in GC
No. . The stormwater management plan must include plans and specifications for stormwater management facilities that are
appropriate for surface waters classified as and designed to remove 85% TSS according to the most recent version of the NC DENR
Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual. These facilities must be designed to treat the runoff from the entire project, unless
otherwise explicitly approved by the Division of Water Quality. Also, before any permanent building is occupied at the subject site, the
facilities (as approved by this Office) shall be constructed and operational, and the stormwater management plan (as approved by this Office)
shall be implemented. The structural stormwater practices as approved by this Office as well as drainage patterns must be maintained in
perpetuity. No changes to the structural stormwater practices shall be made without written authorization from the Division of Water Quality.
? (Optional Paragraphs)
The above condition shall apply unless it is demonstrated in writing to the satisfaction of this Office that the impervious area of the entire,
built-out project shall be less than 30% and that there are no areas of concentrated impervious area over 30% within the project such as, but
not limited to, commercial areas, multi-family, clubhouses, maintenance areas, etc.
There shall be no direct discharges to strearns from fairways, tee areas, or greens.
A State Stormwater Permit (15 A NCAC 2H .1000) can be considered to meet this condition.
? Written Stormwater Management Plan (No Further Approval Needed)
? Include bold line material
The final, written stormwater management plans (Including a signed and notarized Operation and Maintenance Agreement) dated
, must be implemented and the stormwater management facilities shall be constructed and operational before any permanent building
is occupied at the subject site. The structural stormwater practices as approved by this Office as well as drainage patterns must be
maintained in perpetuity. No changes to the structural stormwater practices shall be made without written authorization from the Division of
Water Quality.
The following conditions can be used In any situation where diffuse flow is required through protected buffers. The first condition can be
used for projects that have adequately addressed this Issue as part of the application process. The second can be used when the Issue is
not well addressed.
? Diffuse Flow (No Review)
An additional condition is that all constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive velocities
through the protected stream buffers such that it will not re-concentrate before discharging into a stream as Identified within 15A NCAC 2B
.02 (5). If this is not possible it may be necessary to provide stormwater facilities that are considered to remove nitrogen. This may
require additional approval from this Office.
? Diffuse Flow (Review)
An additional condition is that all constructed stormwater conveyance outlets shall be directed to flow in a diffuse manner at non-erosive
velocities through the entire protected stream buffers without re-concentrating. If this is not possible it may be necessary to provide
stormwater facilities that are considered to remove nitrogen. 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 or nitrogen removal as described above will be achieved.
The following are typical conditions added to all approvals unless it does not make sense to add it:
? 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.
? 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 401 /Wetlands Unit web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands.
? Temporary Fills
All temporary fill and culverts shall be removed and the impacted area returned to the original grade, including each stream's original cross
sectional dimensions, planform pattern, and longitudinal bed and bed profile after construction is complete or within 6 months of the
establishment of the crossing, which ever is sooner, and the various sites shall be stabilized with natural woody vegetation (except for the
maintenance areas of permanent utility crossings) and restored to prevent erosion; If the crossings are not completely removed and restored
as described above within the specified time above, additional written approval from this Office must be obtained to modify this condition.
The following are conditions to place specific requirements In areas with protected buffers:
? Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization
shall be clearly marked by orange fabric fencing for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to
any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A NCAC 2B and GC
? Catawba Buffer Tree Protection
No trees shall be removed from Zone 1 of the Catawba Buffer unless they are directly within the construction access corridor. If trees are
removed, forested vegetation shall be re-established within the construction access or other temporary impact area occurring in the protected
buffer zone within the next growing season following construction of the project;
The following are additional conditions for additional sediment and erosion control practices:
? Sensitive Watershed Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
The Division of Land Resources' Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds (15A NCAC 04B .0124) must be adhered to throughout the life
of this project.
? NC DOT Sensitive Watershed Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive watersheds [15A NCAC 4B .0024); see NCDOT
publication, Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997);
? Turbidity Standard
The turbidity standard of NTUs (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) shall not be exceeded as described in 15 A NCAC 26..0200.
Appropriate sediment and erosion control practices must be used to meet this standard.
The following are various special conditions for additional protection of various resources. They can be tweaked to meet specific
circumstances:
? Culvert Installation
The culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream profiles are not altered. Existing stream
dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern, and longitudinal profile) are to be maintained above and below locations of each
culvert. The culverts shall be designed and Installed to allow for aquatic life movement as well as to prevent head cutting of the streams. If
any of the existing pipes are or become perched, the appropriate stream grade shall be re-established or, if the pipes installed in a perched
manner, the pipes shall be removed and re-installed correctly.
The culvert(s) shall not be installed in such a manner that will cause aggradation or erosion of the stream up or down stream of the culvert(s).
Existing stream dimensions (including the cross section dimensions, pattern and longitudinal profile) are to be maintained above and below
locations of each culvert. As such, it is required that you provide the plans with adequate details that indicate that the current stability of the
stream will be maintained or enhanced. You must receive written approval from this Office for the above plans before the culvert(s) is
installed. The culvert(s) must be installed according to the approved plans.
The establishment of native, woody vegetation and other soft stream bank stabilization techniques must be used where practicable instead of
rip rap or other bank hardening methods; If rip-rap is necessary, it shall not be placed in the stream bed, unless specifically approved by the
Division of Water Quality.
Installation of culverts in wetlands must ensure continuity of water movement and be designed to adequately accommodate high water or
flood conditions.
Upon completion of the project, the Applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of Completion" form to notify NCDWQ when
all work included in the §401 Certification has been completed. The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the
401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project. Please send photographs upstream and downstream
of each culvert site to document correct installation along with the Certificate of Completion form.
? Minimum Release
Before any of the impacts approved in the Certification are conducted you must submit, and obtain written approval by this Office for, a
minimum water release plan. The plan must include a written explanation of the specific discharge rate and means for each required release.
The plan must also include any design specifications, details and calculations to show that the release shall be achieved in the given
conditions. The plan shall also include monitoring that ensures compliance. The plan and any associated facilities, once approved, must be in
place and implemented upon the completion of
? Marina Projects
Any marina project that proposes to dispense or store fuel, shall provide and adhere to an EPA approved SPCC plan to this Office before the
fueling facilities are constructed.
A completed "Division of Water Quality Use Attainability Analysis for Proposed Marina Projects in Class SA Waters" document must be
provided to and must receive written approval from the Regional Office before construction of the proposed project may begin.
(Buffer Rules Option) A fifty foot vegetated buffer must be established and maintained around the new perimeter of marina basin.
? "Re-opener" Clause
Continuing Compliance. shall conduct its activities in a manner consistent with State water quality standards (including any
requirements resulting from compliance with section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of State law and
federal law. If DWQ determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or achieved use)
or that State or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify
this certification to include conditions appropriate to assure compliance with such standards and requirements in accordance with 15A NCAC
2H.0507(d). Before modifying the certification, DWQ shall notify and the US Army Corps of Engineers provide public notice in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0503 and provide opportunity for public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0504. Any new or revised
conditions shall be provided to in writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps of Engineers for reference in any permit
issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project.
The following are good for projects approved under GC 3399 (NW 27 and 13):
? Standard Condition for Stream and Wetland Projects Approved Under GC 3399 (no fee paid - no written approval needed)
Based on the information provided this Office considers that all of the conditions of General Certification (GC) No. 3353 have been met and
that no written approval is required in order to construct the above project. If the project design changes or if the project is not constructed
according to the design then the above provision is no longer valid and the plans must be resubmitted per GC 3353. If the project is to be
used for compensatory mitigation or compensatory mitigation credit in the future then additional written concurrence is required and a full
application and application fee must be submitted to this Office for written approval. Please be advised that if this Office has not reviewed the
proposed reference site or the construction site before construction begins it may be impossible to determine whether or not mitigation credit
can be awarded. Also, additional information shall be required to complete a review for compensatory mitigation purposes. The Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is a participant in the Mitigation Banking Review Team (MBRT) established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
DWQ's approval of a Mitigation Banking Instrument shall be the sole approval for compensatory mitigation banking credit for the State as
long as the proper 401 Water Quality Certification approvals have been obtained. Please be advised that the additional information may
require that the project be redesigned and/or that the project not be used for compensatory mitigation credit.
? Standard Condition for Stream and Wetland Projects Approved Under GC 3399 (fee paid - written approval required)
Based on the information provided this Office considers that all of the conditions of General Certification (GC) No. 3353 have been met and
that no additional written approval is required in order to construct the above project. If the project design changes or if the project is not
constructed according to the design then the approval is no longer valid and the plans must be resubmitted per GC 3353. If the project is to
be used for compensatory mitigation credit in the future then additional written concurrence by this Office is required. Please be advised that
if this Office has not reviewed the proposed reference site or the construction site before construction begins it may be impossible to
determine whether or not mitigation credit can be awarded. Also, additional information may be required to complete a review for
compensatory mitigation purposes. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is a participant in the Mitigation Banking Review Team (MBRT)
established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. DWQ's approval of a Mitigation Banking Instrument shall be the sole approval for
compensatory mitigation banking credit for the State as long as the proper 401 Water Quality Certification approvals have been obtained.
Please be advised that the additional information may require that the project be redesigned and/or that the project not be used for
compensatory mitigation credit.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health & Safety Center
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
[phone]
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May 27, 2003
Mr. Bob Zarzecki
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit Wetlands
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
RE: NCSU Alumni Center Service Drive
DWQ Project # 03-0542
Mr. Zarzecki:
Director 919.515.4238
Environmental Affairs 919.515.6859
Industrial Hygiene 919.515.6860
Health and Safety 919.515.6858
Radiation Protection 919.515.2894
(Fax) 919.515.6307

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The purpose of this letter is to request written concurrence and authorization for activities
associated with the construction of the Alumni Center Service Road. The construction
activities will impact approximately 248 square feet of Zone 1 and approximately 3,170
square feet in Zone 2 of the Neuse River Buffer.
As per our phone conversations on May 20 & 22, 2003, it is the University's
understanding that the impacts associated with the grading and construction of a fill slope
in Zone 2 are considered exempt activities under the Neuse River Buffer Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233). Additionally, the installation of a temporary sediment and erosion
control device in Zone 1 requires written authorization. After construction is complete,
the temporary basin will be removed and all disturbed area will be replanted.
Additionally, the following information is in response to your letter dated May 8, 2003.
1. Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
The proposed project does not include the installation of sewer lines. An existing
sewer line and easement are shown in Exhibit 1 and the Alumni Center Site Plan
included in the original application.
2. Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan.
The proposed project does not include diffuse flow provision measures for the
construction of the service road. Runoff from the construction area will be
diverted via a slope drain to a riprap pad. Stormwater runoff from the completed
service road will tie into a proposed stormwater management device designed in
conjunction with other projects in the area but is not included as part of this
application. The pad and slope drain will not impact the buffer and vegetation
will be restored in the buffer upon completion of the project.
Mr. Bob Zarzecki
May 27, 2003
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3. Are the sanitary sewer lines existing or are they being proposed?
The sanitary sewer lines are existing and shown on Exhibit 1 included in the
application packet. The application and request for approval is limited only to the
construction of the service road.
4. Does the plan have mitigation already built in or is it just a conceptual plan?
The Stream and Buffer Conceptual Mitigation Proposal was approved on July 9,
2001 (see attached), DWQ Project No. 01-1032. Currently, the University has
contracted with ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc. to develop a
comprehensive stream and buffer restoration plan for two location on the campus
of NC State. The design proposes, upon completion, approximately 200,000
square feet of buffer restoration and/or enhancement credit and 600 linear feet of
stream restoration, which includes the construction of a constructed wetland.
Once again, the University requests written concurrence and authorization to impact the
Neuse River buffer for the purpose of constructing the Alumni Center Service Drive. If
you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 513-4030. I
anticipate receiving your response.
Thank you,
C
Gwyn Ann Rowland
Environmental Affairs
cc: Duane Knudson
Steve Bostian
George Retschle, Ballentine & Associates
attachment
O?O? W Ar?ROG Michael F. Easley
Governor
r William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
July 9, 2001
DWQ Project No. 01-1032
Wake County
North Carolina State University (NCSU) 1920
c/o George Worsley, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Business
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, NC 27695
Cc: North Carolina State University - Environmental Affairs
attn: Mr. Marc Recktenwald
Campus Box 8007 `d?? ?1
Raleigh, NC 27695-8007
RE: Stream and Buffer Conceptual Mitigation Proposal
Centennial Campus Site; Walnut Creek, Lake Raleigh [03-04-02; 27-34-(4); C NSW]
College of Veterinary Medicine Site; Unnamed Tributary to House Creek [03-04-02; 27-33-13; C NSW]
Lake Wheeler Field Research Lab Site; Unnamed Tributary to Swift Creek (Yates Mill Pond) [03-04-02; 27-43-5-(1.5); WS-
III NSW]
Dear Sirs
On November 13, 2000, the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your conceptual "Comprehensive Stream and
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Mitigation Plan". As per our past conversations, the DWQ has been working on potential rule
interpretations to allow for riparian buffer mitigation credit for the preservation of buffers along streams not currently subject to riparian
buffer protection. It has been determined through discussions with DWQ and the NC Attorney General's Office staff that this is not
currently an option under the existing riparian buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233 and .0242). Therefore, the DWQ can not allow you to
count the proposed buffer preservation as identified within the "Mitigation" section of your proposed plan towards your required buffer
mitigation. However, the DWQ will be willing to accept the remainder of the stream and buffer mitigation identified within your
proposed plan towards existing or future stream or buffer mitigation required by the DWQ for impacts that occur on NCSU property.
The acceptance of this mitigation is contingent upon the DWQ approval of design, grading and vegetation plans and Nationwide Permit
and Water Quality Certification approvals.
The DWQ lead contact person for any stream mitigation or banking will be Mr. John Dorney of the DWQ, 401/Wetlands
Certification Unit (Wetlands Unit). He can be contacted at 919-733-9646. Mr. Todd St. John (919-733-9584) and Mr. Bob Zarzecki
(919-733-9726) of the Wetlands Unit can also be contacted with any questions related to stream or buffer mitigation. You should also
contact the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raleigh Regulatory Field Office c/o Mr. Ken Jolly [phone] for the use of any
Nationwide Permits. The proposed mitigation will also have to comply with all other state, federal or local regulations including but not
limited to Sediment and Erosion Control. This letter does not authorize any impacts to streams or protected riparian buffers.
Sincerely,
teven
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Cc: Mr. Steve Mitchell, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Mr. Ken Jolly, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Ron Ferrell, DWQ Wetlands Restoration Program
File Copy
Central Files
011032
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/
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
STREAM AND BUFFER MITIGATION

Project Buffer
Mitigation
Required
s ft. Stream
Mitigation Req.
(linear ft) Buffer Credits
Earned
(sq. ft.) Stream Credits
Earned
(linear ft)

Varsity Dr. Crossing of
North Creek 60,000
Southeast Entrance & Main
Campus 48,000 200
Main Campus Crossing
South of Walnut Creek 62,400 260

CVM Stream & Buffer
Restoration 120,000* 600*
Lake Wheeler Stream &
Buffer Restoration 80,000*

TOTAL 1709400 460 2009000 600

* Proposed credits earned
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Environmental Health & Safety Center
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
[phone]
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Date: May 2, 2003
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DWQ - 401 /Wetlands Unit
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Mr. Bob Zarzecki Director 919.515.4238
Environmental Affairs 919.515.6859
Division of Water Quality Industrial Hygiene 919.515.6860
401 Wetlands Unit Wetlands Health and Safety 919.515.6858
1650 Mail Service Center Radiation Protection 919.515.2894
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Fax) 919.515.6307
RE: NCSU Alumni Center Service Drive
Pre-Construction Notification Application for Neusc River Buffer Impacts
Mr. Zarzecki:
This letter is a request for written approval from the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) to
impact the Neuse River Buller associated with the construction of a service road that will
provide access to the proposed Alumni Center and other future development.
This 500-feet segment of road is part of a loop road that will be extended further to the
west to eventually tie back into Main Campus Drive. Main Campus Drive will connect
into Trailwood Drive in the future. The service road will also serve another area of
planned development further to the west of the Alumni Center. The service road will
allow access to the parking lot associated with the Alumni Center and will also allow
service vehicles to get to the back oil' the Alumni Center to make deliveries of food,
merchandise, etc.
Mitigation for the impacts will be handled through the North Carolina State University
Mitigation Program.
One original and six copies of the PCN application, additional information pages and
other required documentation are provided for your review. The University would
appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 513-4030.
Thank you,
Gwyn Ann Rowland
Environmental Affairs
cc: Duane Knudson
Steve Bostian
George Retschle, Ballentine & Associates
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USACE Action ID No.
Form Version May 2002
DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Not A p p l i c a b l e
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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: )
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. George Worsley, Vice Chancellor €f Finance & Business
Mailing Address: North Carolina State University
B Holladay Hall, Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
Telephone Number: 515 - 215 5 Fax Number: 515-5121
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Agent/Consultant 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: NnT APPI rPIRAPI P
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACF, requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 1 I by 17-inch fonnat;
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 ofproject: Alumni Center Service Drive
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): Not A p p l i c a b l e

3 . Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not A p p l i c a b l e

4. Location
County: W a k e Nearest Town: R? I e i g h
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not A p p l i c a b l e
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Traveling south on A v e n t
Ferry - Left onto Varsity Dr. - Right onto Main Campus Drive
then Right onto the Access Road (currently under construction)
Site is on the left.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): not a u a i 1 a h i P
(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. Property size (acres): 1. 15 a c r e s

7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): S o u t h C r e e k

8. River Basin: N P u s e
(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/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Beet.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed
Pl.ase refer to'rthe attached Additional Information Sheet
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.
Associated Project Only - Conference 6enter Access Road
Neuse River Buffer Approval - DWQ # 010052 Jan 26 2001
See attached letter.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
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 snap 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
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
P
riparian buffer Zone 1 - 248, f .. on 2 - ,171 sg, ft .
2. Individually list wetland impacts below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
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***

* 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.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (detennination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N A
3 . Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N O T A P P L I C A B L E
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)

* 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.uses.gov. Several intemet sites also -.!!cw direct do,.-^.tload 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:
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4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U. S.) below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
Name ofWaterbody (if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Pond Creation N O T A P P L I C A B L E
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: 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.
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by tlic 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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwet]ands/strm?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.
Please see attached Additional Information Sheet
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wu2/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): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 5, 501
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes 9 No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ®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 ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
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
-mater Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes a 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
1 248 3 744
2 3:171 1.5 4 757
Total 3,419 5,501
/-one i extenas out su reet perpenatcular from near bank of channel; Lone Z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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.
Please see the attached Additional Information Sheet.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
The stormwater system for this project will meet the requirements
d6signated by NCSU under its Municip6l Separate Storm Sewer System
and Nitrogen Control Programs, and thus comply with State rbqdirements
X11. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) for development in the N e u s e River Bas i
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subl'ect facility.
Wastewater will be disposed of through the City of Raleigh's
Sanitary Sewer System.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
1s 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 ?X
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).
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet

-,/ V_ Q
!(?plicant/Agent's,Sigi ature Date
signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Additional Information to accompany the
Pre-Construction Notification Application
III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the
project at the time of this application:
Response: The land area currently is a heavily wooded tract of land bounded by Lake Raleigh to the
north and South Creek to the south. The land has a mixture of pine trees and various
species of deciduous trees with small under story. There is a ridgeline located generally
in the middle of the land. The topography is gently sloping to the lake and creek. Rainfall
runoff flows from this ridgeline either into Lake Raleigh or South Creek. There is an old
single lane farm road that runs through the property in a southwest to northeast direction.
This farm road can be used but is not very well maintained. The access point is off of
Trailwood Drive and goes in behind the Centennial Campus Middle School. The farm
road stops at Walnut Creek just behind the darn. A City of Raleigh sewer pipe runs
parallel to South Creek on the north side of the creek. This sewer pipe and its easement
are issues that must be dealt with in the design of this project.
The general land use in this area is undeveloped land in an urban setting. Currently,
students and faculty use this land for riding mountain bikes or taking hikes through a
wooded area within the City of Raleigh limits. It is not used for farmland or pastureland.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Response: This project will provide a service road for the proposed Alumni Center. The Alumni
Center is a proposed $25,000,000 building that is being planned for construction on the
ridgeline of the site. This project is in the planning and fund raising stages. The service
drive will tie into an access road that will serve for egress to the main entrances to the
Alumni Center and to the proposed Conference and Convention Center. This project will
prepare a 500 foot roadbed beginning at the access drive and extending to the southwest
and oriented somewhat parallel to South Creek. The 500-foot roadbed will be rough
graded to the proposed final elevation. The beginning 100 feet of the service drive will be
completed with storm drainage features, curb and gutter, 12-inches of ABC, 3-inches of
H-binder and 2.5-inches of I-2. A 3' x 3' concrete ductbank containing 8-5" diameter
electrical PVC conduits, 3-5" diameter telecommunication PVC conduits, 4-1.5"
diameter tetraduct conduits, and 1-2" diameter control conduit will be installed under the
road surface. Also, a 12" diameter waterline will be installed under the road surface as
well. No gas or sanitary sewer pipes will be installed as part of this project. The Alumni
Center will be responsible for installing these two systems when this project is
constructed.
The type of equipment to be used will be typical grading equipment such as trackhoes,
backhoes, dump trucks, sheepsfoots, tamping devices, and steel rollers.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Response: The purpose of this project is to provide the same sort of accessibility to the Alumni
Center side of the Access Road (west) that is being provided for the Conference and
Convention Center side (east side). This 500-feet of road is part of a loop road that will
be extended further to the west to eventually tie back into the Main Campus Drive. Main
Campus Drive will then someday be connected into Trailwood Drive. This service road
will also serve another area of planned development further to the west of the Alumni
Center. This service road will allow access to the parking lot associated with the Alumni
Center and will also allow service vehicles to get to the back of the Alumni Center to
make deliveries of food, merchandise, etc. The Alumni Center staff requested that the
University help with this service drive since the University was also preparing a similar
road that would serve the same needs at the Conference and Convention Center.
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts.
Response: There were two potential items of impact. Both issues were greatly reduced because of a
project redesign. The original idea was to build up the road to a much higher elevation to
match the elevation associated with the parking lot and the building footprint. This higher
elevation would have required a lot of fill dirt which would have greatly impacted the 50-
feet Neuse River Buffer and also the City of Raleigh sanitary sewer and easement. The
first impact was that the amount of fill and the toe of the slope would carry well over into
the Neuse River Buffer Zones 1 and 2. The second potential impact would have been to
the City of Raleigh sewer easement. As was mentioned in an earlier response, the City of
Raleigh sewer and easement runs parallel to South Creek. The fill in the toe of the slope
would also have carried over into the easement limits. Upon review, the City of Raleigh
refused to allow any fill dirt to spill over onto their easement. Therefore, the University
decided to reduce the elevation of the road resulting in no fill dirt being placed onto the
easement limits of the sanitary sewer pipe. Additionally, this lessens the impacts to the
Neuse River Buffer. The idea was submitted to the designer and the final design in
enclosed with the application.
The proposed plan will impact approximately 248 SF of Zone 1 and approximately 3,171
SF of Zone 2. The total amount of mitigation required for this project is approximately
5,501 SF. This obligation will be managed through the University's Mitigation Program.
As part of the Program, the University has contracted with Arcadis to design a Stream
and Buffer Mitigation Plan for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Lake Wheeler.
At this time there are no other constraints associated with the construction or sequencing
that may impose limits on work schedules.
Additionally, the chart below lays out the seeding schedule for the shoulders, side ditches
and slopes, which will be planted with various types of grasses while the east bank will
be planted with loblolly pine seedlings.
2
SHOULDERS, SIDE DITCHES, and
SLOPES max. 3:1
DATE TYPE PLANTING RATE
Au 1 -Nov 1 Tall Fescue 120 lbs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar I Tall Fescue & Abruzzi Rye 120 lbs/acre & 25 Ibs/acre
Mar 1 - April 15 Tall Fescue 120 lbs/acre
_April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
July 1 - Aug 15 Tall Fescue AND 120 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet OR 35 lbs/acre
***Sor hum-Sudan Hybrids 30 lbs/acre
SLOPES max 3:1 to 2:1
Mar 1 -Jun 1 Sericer Les edeza (scarified) and 50 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - April 15 ADD Tall Fescue 601bs/acre
Mar I - June 30 OR ADD Weeping Love grass 5 lbs/acre
Mar 1 -June 30 OR ADD Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 8 Ibs/acre
April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
June I - Set 1 Tall Fescue AND 60 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet 35 lbs/acre
***OR Sorghum-Sudan Hubrids 30 lbs/acre
Set 1 - Mar 1 Sericea Lespedeza (Unhulled-scarified) 70 lbs/acre
AND Tall Fescue 50 lbs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar 1 ADD Abruzzi Rye 25 lbs/acre

*** Temporary = Reseed according to optimum season for desired vegetation. Do not allow temporary cover to
grow over 12" in height before mowing, otherwise fescue may be shaded out.
Seedbed Preparation
1. Chisel compacted areas and spread topsoil 3 inches deep over adverse soil conditions, if applicable.
2. Rip the entire area to 6 inches deep.
3. Remove all loose rock, roots, and other obstructions leaving surface reasonably smooth and uniform.
4. Apply agricultural lime, fertilizer and superphosphate uniformly and mix with soil (see below*).
5. Continue tillage until well-pulverized, firm, reasonably uniform seedbed is prepared 4 to 6 inches deep.
6. Seed on freshly prepared seedbed and cover seed lightly with seeding equipment or cultipack after
seeding.
7. Mulch immediately after seeding and anchor mulch.
8. Inspect all seeded areas and make necessary repairs or reseedings within the planting season if possible.
If stand should be over 60% damaged, reestablish following original lime, fertilizer and seeding rates.
9. Consult conservation inspector on maintenance treatment and fertilization after permanent cover is
established.
*Apply: Agricultural limestone - 2 tons/acre or 3 tons/acre in clay soils
Fertilizer- 1,000 lbs/acre (10-10-10)
Superphosphate - 500 lbs/acre (20% analysis)
Mulch - 2 tons/acre (small grain straw)
Anchor - asphalt emulsion @ 300 gals/acre
On slopes of the bank, plant loblolly pine seedlings spaced 12" apart along entire east slope of roadway.
Seedlings may be purchased from the NC Division of Forest Resources (PH 919.733.2162 or
www.dfr.state. nc.us). Seedlings shall be planted according to NCDFR's recommendations.
VIII. Mitigation
Briefly describe the proposed mitigation plan.
The University has contracted with ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc. to develop a
comprehensive stream and buffer restoration design for two sites on the campus of NC State. One
branch is situated on the College of Veterinary Medicine and the other site is located on the Lake
Wheeler Research Facility.
The chart below lists impacts associated with various University projects and shows both buffer and
stream mitigation requirements of the University. Additionally, the chart denotes the approximate
credits earned through the CVM and Lake Wheeler restoration projects.

Project Buffer Mitigation
Required
s . ft. Stream
Mitigation Req.
linear ft Buffer Credits
Earned
(s q. ft. Stream Credits
Earned
linear ft

Varsity Dr. Crossing of North
Creek 60,000
Southeast Entrance & Main
Campus 48,000 200
Main Campus Crossing South
of Walnut Creek 62,400 260
Alumni Center Service Road 5,501

CVM Stream & Buffer
Restoration 120,000 600
Lake Wheeler Stream &
Buffer Restoration 80,000

TOTAL 175,901 460 2009000 600

4
Michael F. Easley
Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
January 26, 2001
County Wake
DWQ Project # 010052
APPROVAL of Neuse River Buffer Rules and Additional Conditions
Mr. Duane Knudson
Environmental Affairs Manager
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, NC 27695-8007
Dear Mr, Knudson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to construct Conference Center Access Road as you
described in your application dated December 10, 2000 (received January 17, 2001). After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this project is cover by the Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). In addition, you should get any other federal,
state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you
must notify us and 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.
1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheetflow at non erosive velocities across the entire protected stream buffer.
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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This
certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This approval and its conditions are final and binding
unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any
questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919.733-9646.
Attachment
cerely,
rtevens
cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
I J
lsv: 1~o 01( 01"Y CA l- Sim

Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
030542
Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
DWQ No.
Form Version May 2002
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit] Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification
2 . Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Not A p p l i c a b l e
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 (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here:
X]
If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
11. Applicant Information
Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. George Worsley, Vice Chancellor 6f Finance & Business
Mailing Address: North Carolina State University
B Holladay Hall, Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
Telephone Number: 515 - 215 5 Fax Number: 515-5121
E-mail Address: george worsleyCncsu . edu
2. Agent/Consultant 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: nlnT APPI f CAPI G
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If Rill-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.
I. Name ofproject: Alumni Center Service Drive
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): Not A p p l i c a b l e
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not A p p l i c a b l e
4. Location
County: W a k e Nearest Town: -R A I e i g h
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not A p p l i c a b l e
Directions to site include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Traveling south on A v e n t
Ferry - Left onto Varsity Dr. - Right onto Main Campus Drive
then Right onto. the Access Road (currently under construction)
to is on the left.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): n o t a g a i 1 a b 1 P
(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. Property size (acres): 1. 15 a c r e s
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): S o u t h C r e e k
8. River Basin: N e u s e
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at h"://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet.
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1 0. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
1 l . Explain the purpose of the proposed
Pleas refer o'rthe attached Additional Information Sheet
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.
Associated Prgject Only - Conference 6enter Access Road
Neuse River Buffer Approval - DWQ # 010052 Jan 26 2001
See attached letter.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan
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
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
Prn-iP_r.t pronnsed tp iimmn_g t of
riparian buffer. Zone 1 - 248 -5q.ft on __2_=_ ,171 ft.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* I'
ist 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.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.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N A
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N A
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: N 0 T A P P L I C A B L E
Stream Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
linear feet
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
leasespecify)

*
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 I-800-358-9616, or online at
www,uses.¢ov. Several intemet sites also all cv., direct dov.mload and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapguest.coni, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
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Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: NOT A P P L I C A B L E
Open Water Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
_ Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Pond Creation NOT APPLICABLE
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: 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.
Please refer to the attached Additional Infoumation Sheet
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the i4%
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.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http-//l12o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwet]ands/strm
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.
Please see attached Additional Information Sheet
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wKp/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): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 5 , 501
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
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IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes 9 No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ®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 ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and
-Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify-p
Yes [?]X 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
s uare feet
Multiplier
Required
Miti ation
1 248 3 744
2 3,1_71 1.5 4 757
Total 3,419 5501
c,UIIC 1 exeenQS our v reel perpenaicutar rrom near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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 Iiund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
Please see the attached Additional Information Sheet.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
The stormwater system for this project will meet the requirements
d6si Hated b NCSU under its Municip4I Separate Storm Sewer ystem
and Nitrogen Control Programs, and thus comply wi a e r gnlrements
X11. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) for d e v e l o p m e n t in the N e u s e River B a s it
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the sub, ct facility.
Wastewater will be disposed of through the City of Raleigh's
Sanitary Sewer System.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
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 )U
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).
Please refer to the attached Additional Information Sheet
-lX'r6
p`Cicant/Agent's iature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Additional Information to accompany the
Pre-Construction Notification Application
III. Project Information
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the
project at the time of this application:
Response: The land area currently is a heavily wooded tract of land bounded by Lake Raleigh to the
north and South Creek to the south. The land has a mixture of pine trees and various
species of deciduous trees with small under story. There is a ridgeline located generally
in the middle of the land. The topography is gently sloping to the lake and creek. Rainfall
runoff flows from this ridgeline either into Lake Raleigh or South Creek. There is an old
single lane farm road that runs through the property in a southwest to northeast direction.
This farm road can be used but is not very well maintained. The access point is off of
Trailwood Drive and goes in behind the Centennial Campus Middle School. The farm
road stops at Walnut Creek just behind the dam. A City of Raleigh sewer pipe runs
parallel to South Creek on the north side of the creek. This sewer pipe and its easement
are issues that must be dealt with in the design of this project.
The general land use in this area is undeveloped land in an urban setting. Currently,
students and faculty use this land for riding mountain bikes or taking hikes through a
wooded area within the City of Raleigh limits. It is not used for farmland or pastureland.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Response: This project will provide a service road for the proposed Alumni Center. The Alumni
Center is a proposed $25,000,000 building that is being planned for construction on the
ridgeline of the site. This project is in the planning and fund raising stages. The service
drive will tie into an access road that will serve for egress to the main entrances to the
Alumni Center and to the proposed Conference and Convention Center. This project will
prepare a 500 foot roadbed beginning at the access drive and extending to the southwest
and oriented somewhat parallel to South Creek. The 500-foot roadbed will be rough
graded to the proposed final elevation. The beginning 100 feet of the service drive will be
completed with storm drainage features, curb and gutter, 12-inches of ABC, 3-inches of
H-binder and 2.5-inches of I-2. A 3' x 3' concrete ductbank containing 8-5" diameter
electrical PVC conduits, 3-5" diameter telecommunication PVC conduits, 4-1.5"
diameter tetraduct conduits, and 1-2" diameter control conduit will be installed under the
road surface. Also, a 12" diameter waterline will be installed under the road surface as
well. No gas or sanitary sewer pipes will be installed as part of this project. The Alumni
Center will be responsible for installing these two systems when this project is
constructed.
The type of equipment to be used will be typical grading equipment such as trackhoes,
backhoes, dump trucks, sheepsfoots, tamping devices, and steel rollers.
It. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
Response: The purpose of this project is to provide the same sort of accessibility to the Alumni
Center side of the Access Road (west) that is being provided for the Conference and
Convention Center side (east side). This 500-feet of road is part of a loop road that will
be extended further to the west to eventually tie back into the Main Campus Drive. Main
Campus Drive will then someday be connected into Trailwood Drive. This service road
will also serve another area of planned development further to the west of the Alumni
Center. This service road will allow access to the parking lot associated with the Alumni
Center and will also allow service vehicles to get to the back of the Alumni Center to
make deliveries of food, merchandise, etc. The Alumni Center staff requested that the
University help with this service drive since the University was also preparing a similar
road that would serve the same needs at the Conference and Convention Center.
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts.
Response: "There were two potential items of impact. Both issues were greatly reduced because of a
project redesign. The original idea was to build up the road to a much higher elevation to
match the elevation associated with the parking lot and the building footprint. This higher
elevation would have required a lot of fill dirt which would have greatly impacted the 50-
feet Neuse River Buffer and also the City of Raleigh sanitary sewer and easement. The
first impact was that the amount of fill and the toe of the slope would carry well over into
the Neuse River Buffer Zones 1 and 2. The second potential impact would have been to
the City of Raleigh sewer easement. As was mentioned in an earlier response, the City of
Raleigh sewer and easement runs parallel to South Creek. The fill in the toe of the slope
would also have carried over into the easement limits. Upon review, the City of Raleigh
refused to allow any fill dirt to spill over onto their easement. Therefore, the University
decided to reduce the elevation of the road resulting in no fill dirt being placed onto the
easement limits of the sanitary sewer pipe. Additionally, this lessens the impacts to the
Neuse River Buffer. The idea was submitted to the designer and the final design in
enclosed with the application.
The proposed plan will impact approximately 248 SF of Zone 1 and approximately 3,171
SF of Zone 2. The total amount of mitigation required for this project is approximately
5,501 SF. This obligation will be managed through the University's Mitigation Program.
As part of the Program, the University has contracted with Arcadis to design a Stream
and Buffer Mitigation Plan for the College of Veterinary Medicine and Lake Wheeler.
At this time there are no other constraints associated with the construction or sequencing
that may impose limits on work schedules.
Additionally, the chart below lays out the seeding schedule for the shoulders, side ditches
and slopes, which will be planted with various types of grasses while the east bank will
be planted with loblolly pine seedlings.
2
SHOULDERS, SIDE DITCHES, and
SLOPES max. 3:1
DATE TYPE PLANTING RATE
Aug 1 -Nov 1 Tall Fescue 120 lbs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar 1 Tall Fescue & Abruzzi Rye 120 lbs/acre & 25 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - April 15 Tall Fescue 120 lbs/acre
April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
July 1 - Aug 15 Tall Fescue AND 120 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet OR 35 lbs/acre
***Sorghum-Sudan Hybrids 30 lbs/acre
SLOPES max 3:1 to 2:1
Mar 1 -Jun 1 Sericer Les edeza (scarified) and 50 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - April 15 ADD Tall Fescue 60 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - June 30 OR ADD Weeping Lovegrass 5 lbs/acre
Mar 1 - June 30 OR ADD Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 8 lbs/acre
April 15 - June 30 Hulled Common Bermuda Grass 12 lbs/acre
June 1 - Set 1 Tall Fescue AND 60 lbs/acre
***Browntown Millet 35 lbs/acre
***OR Sorghum-Sudan Ilubrids 30 lbs/acre
Sept 1 - Mar 1 Sericea Lespedeza (Unhulled-scarified) 70 lbs/acre
AND Tall Fescue 50 lbs/acre
Nov 1 -Mar 1 ADD Abruzzi Rye 25 lbs/acre

*** Temporary = Reseed according to optimum season for desired vegetation. Do not allow temporary cover to
row over 12" in height before mowing, otherwise fescue may be shaded out.
Seedbed Preparation
1. Chisel compacted areas and spread topsoil 3 inches deep over adverse soil conditions, if applicable.
2. Rip the entire area to 6 inches deep.
3. Remove all loose rock, roots, and other obstructions leaving surface reasonably smooth and uniform.
4. Apply agricultural lime, fertilizer and superphosphate uniformly and mix with soil (see below*).
5. Continue tillage until well-pulverized, firm, reasonably uniform seedbed is prepared 4 to 6 inches deep.
6. Seed on freshly prepared seedbed and cover seed lightly with seeding equipment or cultipack after
seeding.
7. Mulch immediately after seeding and anchor mulch.
8. Inspect all seeded areas and make necessary repairs or reseedings within the planting season if possible.
If stand should be over 60% damaged, reestablish following original lime, fertilizer and seeding rates.
9. Consult conservation inspector on maintenance treatment and fertilization after permanent cover is
established.
*Apply: Agricultural limestone - 2 tons/acre or 3 tons/acre in clay soils
Fertilizer- 1,000 lbs/acre (10-10-10)
Superphosphate - 500 lbs/acre (20% analysis)
Mulch - 2 tons/acre (small grain straw)
Anchor - asphalt emulsion @ 300 gals/acre
On slopes of the bank, plant loblolly pine seedlings spaced 12" apart along entire east slope of roadway.
Seedlings may be purchased from the NC Division of Forest Resources (PH 919.733.2162 or
www.dfnstate.nc.us . Seedlings shall be planted according to NCDFR's recommendations.
VIII. Mitigation
Briefly describe the proposed mitigation plan.
The University has contracted with ARCADIS G&M of North Carolina, Inc. to develop a
comprehensive stream and buffer restoration design for two sites on the campus of NC State. One
branch is situated on the College of Veterinary Medicine and the other site is located on the Lake
Wheeler Research Facility.
The chart below lists impacts associated with various University projects and shows both buffer and
stream mitigation requirements of the University. Additionally, the chart denotes the approximate
credits earned through the CVM and Lake Wheeler restoration projects.
Buffer Mitigation Stream Buffer Credits Stream Credits
Project Required Mitigation Req. Earned Earned
s . ft. linear ft s . ft. linear ft

Varsity Dr. Crossing of North 60,000 °.?.

Creek ,

Southeast Entrance & Main 48,000 200 ?.. <(
Campus
Main Campus Crossing South 62,400 260
of Walnut Creek
Alumni Center Service Road 5,501
e
I
CVM Stream & Buffer 120,000 600
Restoration
Lake Wheeler Stream & 80,000
Buffer Restoration
TOTAL 1759901 460 2009000 600
4
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
Sherri Evans-Stanton, Acting Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
January 26, 2001
County Wake
DWQ Project # 010052
APPROVAL of Neuse River Buffer Rules and Additional Conditions
Mr. Duane Knudson
Environmental Affairs Manager
Campus Box 8007
Raleigh, NO 27695-8007
Dear Mr. Knudson:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to construct Conference Center Access Road as you
described in your application dated December 10, 2000 (received January 17, 2001), After reviewing your application, we have
decided that this project is cover by the Neuse River buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B ,0233). In addition, you should get any other federal,
state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal
Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your project, you
must notify us and 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.
1. Stormwater shall be directed to sheetflow at non erosive velocities across the entire protected stream buffer.
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 1508 of the
North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This
certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This approval and its conditions are final and binding
unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any
questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Attachment
cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
cerely,
P or Z Proje_J [- 'sfb-j
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Division of Water Quality 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
Wetlands/401 Unit: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
DVdQ# __ C) 3 r U_?) `Vrnage On-Hold Letter 2.0
$$) Plan Detail Incomplete
? Please provide a location map for the project.
1
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C1 Please show all stream impacts including all fill sloes, dissipators, and bank stabilization on the site plan.
? Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan.
? Please Indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan.
? Please Indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan.
? Please Indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan.
? Please locate all Isolated or non-Isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan.
? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage.
Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan.
? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please provide detafl for the stormwater management practices as required by GC
? Please specify the percent of project Imperviousness area based on the estimated bullt-out conditions.
? Please Indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan.
Please Indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan,
? Please Indicate whether or not the proposed Impacts already been conducted,
Avoidance and/or Minimization Not Provided
0 The. a on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional Information as to why
It Is necessary for this project
? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the Please
revise the plans to avoid the Impacts..
This Office believes that the laiwf W on the plans aw can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the Impacts to the Please
revise the plans to minimize the Impacts.
? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because . Please
revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If It is not possible to achieve. diffuse
flow through the entire buffer then. It may be necessary to provide stormwater management practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater
can be discharged through the buffer.
Other
? The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland Impact was requested. Please provide $
This additional fee must be received before your application can be reviewed.
? Please complete Section(s) on the application.
.Q Please provide a signed copy of the application.
? Please provide copies of the application, copies of the site plans and other supporting Information,
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? of compensatory ` J mitigation Is relquired for this project. Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan, The plan must conform
to the requirements In 15 A NCAC 2H .0500 and must be appropriate to the type of Impacts proposed.
? Please Indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project,
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
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so that we can return the card to you.
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or on the front if space permits.
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NC State University
B Holliday Hall, Campus Box 7201
Raleigh, NC 27695
03-0542 - Wake County
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If YES, enter delivery address below: ? No
3. S ce lype
Certified Mall ? Mall jOwm ? Registered Retum Receipt for Merchandie
A Insured Mall ? C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yes
2. Article Number
diiansfer from Service faq ?002 3150 0004 9 315 324?
orm 3811, August 01 Domestic Return Receipt 10269602• 1
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail
Postage & Fees Paid
USPS
Permit No. G-10
• Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box •
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
Wetlands/401 Certification Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604
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