20201301 Ver 1_Local Government Buffer Approval_20201211

r City of Greensboro
6 / North Carolina
Authorization Certificate
December 11, 2020
Chuck Truby, PE. P.L.S
CPT Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
4400 Tyning St.
High Point, NC 27265
Re: Authorization Certification (Determination of No Practical Alternative) for Stream Buffer Disturbance. TRC#2020-1639 - The
Wilcox Preliminary Subdivision
Dear Mr. Truby:
In accordance with the State of North Carolina's Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0267-Jordan Water Supply 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 December 11, 2020,
stating that the stream buffer disturbance within Zone 1 and Zone 2 is necessary for stream piping, access a portion of the property, extend
the street to comply with City of Greensboro Development Ordinance connectivity requirements, to provide water and sewer to lots, convey
runoff from stream to existing storm sewer, and to construct road and create buildable lots.
The City of Greensboro determined that the temporary and permanent impacts of the Jordan Watersupply Watershed stream are the
following:
Road and Sidewalk:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 3,617 sf
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 3,109 sf
Utility Sewer:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 1,227 sf
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 780 sf
Utility Water:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 990 sf
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 814 sf
Utility Storm:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 770 sf
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 783 sf
Grading:
Zone 1: Temporary Impacts: 5,308 sf
Zone 2: Temporary Impacts: 3,122 sf
Utility Stream Piping:
Zone 1: Permanent Impacts: 1,731 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 Johnnie A. Hill at 336-373-4653.
Sincerely,
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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 m Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 ® www.greensboro-nc.gov m (336) 373-CITY (2489) ® TTY # 333-6930