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Robert J. Goldstein and Associates, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
1221 Corporation Parkway, Suite 100 Since 1985 Tel: [phone] or (80U) =1U"-~1f;~9
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Fax: (919) b72-0214
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Ms. Amy Chapman
NC Division of Water Quality
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE: Oxford Road Major and Minor Buffer Variances (DWQ Numbers: 06-0508, and 06-0507).
Dear Ms. Chapman:
On July 24th, and April 19th of 2006, NC DWQ issued both Major and Minor variances for
impacts to protected Neuse River Riparian Area Buffers associated with proposed residential
construction along Oxford Branch, a tributary of Crabtree Creek in Raleigh NC. Cumulative
mitigation for the proposed activities included payment into the NC EEP Program, removal of an
existing residential stormwater discharge, planting of native buffer vegetation, the use of porous
concrete or gravel for driveway construction, prior approval of a stonnwater and rain garden
design for the property, and the placement of deed notifications on future owners.
Unforeseen complications (original purchaser backed out unexpectedly) have delayed the
proposed activities, and we would like to request an extension for complying with the required
mitigation schedules. Payment into the NC EEP Program is complete, and with the exception of
planting native buffer vegetation, the remainder of the proposed mitigation is dependent on
construction schedules and not calendar deadlines. If it would be possible, please issues my
clients (address below) a 12-month extension for planting native hardwood vegetation associated
with these variances. This portion will be completed by the purchaser of the properties, prior to
conducting any ground disturbing activities. Thank you for your time and assistance, please do
not hesitate to call or email me with questions or comments.
Please mail the extension to:
Ms. Mary Stewart Manasse
2720 Montgomery Street
Durham, NC 27705
T)~ nks,
Chris Hopper, RJG&A
Christopher D. Hopper, Biologist
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
1221 Corporation Parkway, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]; fax [phone]
URL: www.rjgaCarolina.com
email: ehopper(a~rjgaCarolina.com
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