20070537 Ver 1_Buffer Determination_20070411

�QF W A rF9 Michael F.Easley,Governor
`0 G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
l7 Alan W.Klimek,P.E.Director
Division of Water Quality
April 11, 2007
DWQ EXP#07-0537
Johnston County
Son-Lan Development
Attn: Sonny Johnson
5160 NC 42 West
Garner, NC 27529
Subject Property: Duncan Tract
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules(15A NCAC 2B
.0233)-EXPRESS REVIEW PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Johnson:
On April 10, 2007, at the request of Mr. Gerren Lanier,Lia Myott conducted an on-site determination to review
one stream feature located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B
.0233). The feature is labeled as "A"on the attached maps initialed by Lia Myott on April 11, 2007. The
Division of Water Quality(DWQ) has determined that the following:
• Feature"A"is subject to the Neuse Buffer Rule at the flag labeled "A I". Flag Al is the
ephemeral/perennial point in the stream at a large headcut. Stream A is a perennial stream downstream of
Flag Al and rated a score of 31.5 on the DWQ Stream Identification Form. Salamanders in both the adult
and larval stages were found in the stream as well as numerous crayfish.
This on-site determination shall expire five (5)years from the date of this letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ that a surface water exists and that
it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the Director. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi Karoly, DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Review
Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh,NC 27604-2260. You must act within 60 days of the date that you
receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal time does not start until the
affected party(including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of this decision. This determination is
final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the buffers.
Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State. If you have
any questions, please contact Lia Myott at 919.733.9502.
Sincerely,
4f Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Attachments: Johnston County Soil Survey Map, USGS Topographic Map, Stream Identification Form
cc: Neal Floyd, True Line Soils, 205 W. Main St., Clayton,NC 27520
File Copy
Central Files
Noe Carolina
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit Ntumlldy
1650 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard,Suite 250,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/FAX [phone]/Internet:http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands

North Carolina Division of Water Quality-Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: p� Project: bvvyAo'r Latitude:
Evaluator: Site: A I Longitude:
Total Points: �5� Other
Stream is at least intermittent Q�E5' County: J-OV e.g. Quad Name:
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A. Geomorphology (subtotal
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 3
3. In-channel structure:riffle-pool sequence 0 1 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 3
5. Active/relicfloodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 3 $yi
7. Braided channel : 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits P1 T> 3
9'Natural levees 1 2 3
10.Headcuts 0 1 2 3
11.Grade controls 0 CT 1 1.5
12.Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5
13.Second or greater order channel on existing /�
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No 0 / Yes=3 -
evidence. �/
Man-made ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal= 5
14.Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15.Water in channel and>48 hrs since rain, or 0 1 2 3
Water in channel--dry or growing season
16.Leaflitter. 1.5 0
17.Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1.5
18.Organic debris lines or piles(Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5
19.Hydric soils(redoximorphic features)present? No=0 Yes 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal= 5 )
-id".-Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 2 1 0
22.Crayfish 0 0.5 1.5
23.Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25.Amphibians 0 1 1.5
26.Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1.5
27.filamentous algae; periphyton 0 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 1 1.5J �S
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC=0.5; FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 SAV=2.0; Other=0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants,Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
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Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)

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