20200766 Ver 1_Local Government Buffer Authorization_20201109

r City of Greensboro
J North Carolina
Authorization Certificate
November 9, 2020
Adam Carroll, PE
TIMMONS GROUP
8642 W. Market St.
Suite 136
Greensboro, NC 27409
Re: Authorization Certification (Determination of No Practical Alternative) for Stream Buffer Disturbance. TRC#2020-
1518 - Stewart Stainless Steel
Dear Mr. Carroll:
In accordance with the State of North Carolina's Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0267-Jordan Water SuI2121y Nutrient Strategy: Protection
and Maintenance of Riparian Areas, any applicant that intends to disturb Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the stream buffer must show
that there is "No Practical Alternative" than to impact the stream buffer. The applicant submitted a "No Practical Alternative
Request" on November 5, 2020 stating that the stream buffer disturbance is necessary for the stream crossing, road
construction within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the stream buffer and the installation/ construction of a permanent SCM within Zone
2 of the stream buffer.
The City of Greensboro determined that the temporary and permanent impacts of the Jordan Watersupply Watershed stream
are the following:
Road Crossing Over Stream:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 5,610 sf
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 1,468 sf
Zone 2: Temporary Impacts: 1,745 sf
Wet Pond SCM:
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 2,251 sf
Information submitted by the applicant explained how the impacts have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable.
Please be advised the applicant should secure any other required federal, state, and local certifications before the project
proceeds.
This approval is valid only for the purpose and design that was described in the application. If any modifications are made to
the project a written notification describing the changes, must be submitted to the City of Greensboro Water Resources
Department, Engineering Division (Stormwater Engineering Section). If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a
copy of the certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
This letter completes the review of The City of Greensboro, Water Resources Department, Engineering Division (Stormwater
Engineering Section) under the Determination of No Practical Alternative. If you have any questions, please contact Virginia
Spillman at 336-373-3260.
Sincerely, k'.%� I
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Johnnie A. Hill
Engineering/Plan Review Supervisor
City of Greensboro
Cc: Sue Homewood, DWQ Winston Salem Regional Office
David E. Bailey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 3136 o Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 o www.greensboro-nc.gov o (336) 373-CITY (2489) o TTY # 333-6930