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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 23, 2011
Harry Stewart Jr.
2200 Old Brick Rd.
Vanceboro NC 28586
DWQ Project # 11-0757
Craven County
Subject Property: Harry Stewart Property, Old Brick Rd.
Bear Branch[ NEU09 27-97-7; C, Sw, NSW]
On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area
Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233)
Dear Mr. Stewart:
On September 16, I conducted a follow up to an on-site determination to review the blue
line feature located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules
(15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "11-0757" on the attached map
initialed by me on September 23, 2011. The project is located approx. 1020' SE from the
intersection of Buck Rd and Old Brick Road.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the surface water
labeled as "11-0757" on the attached map is a ditch feature and is NOT SUBJECT
to the Neuse Buffer Rule. This feature may still be rated as a stream and is protected by
state stream standards, but is not a buffered feature. This blue line and its associated
buffers should be identified on any future plans for this property. The owner (or future
owners) should notify the DWQ (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any
future correspondences concerning this property. 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 or
Delegated Local Authority 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 Karen Higgins, DWQ, Wetlands,
Buffers, Stormwater, Compliance and Permitting Unit (WBSCP) Mail Service Center,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone] One
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] NorthCarofiina
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1650. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or
Delegated Local Authority that "exempts" a surface water from the buffer rule may ask
for an adjudicatory hearing. 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. DWQ recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to
be certain that third party appeals are made in a timely manner. 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
N.C. 27699-6714. 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 additional questions or require
additional information please call Amy Adams at [phone].
Sincerely,
5'1 Al Hodge/Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
Washington Regional Office
Enclosures: Determination Map
cc: DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Unit
WaRO File Copy
Kendall Gaskins, Gaskins Land Surveying, PA PO Box 354 Vanceboro NC 28586
Filename: 11-0757 StewartOldBrick BuffDet/aa
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
®1q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t? North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
J? Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Stream Origin Determination
Applicant Name: Harry Stewart, Jr.
Applicant Address: 2200 Old Brick Road, Vanceboro, NC 28586
Applicant's phone number: 252-229-9813 Fax number: AA 16 o1M
Applicant's email address:
Consultant Name (if applicable): Kendall E. Gaskins, Gaskins Land Surveying P.A.
Consultant address (if applicable): PO Box 354, Vanceboro, NC 28586 Quoc(
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Consultant's phone number: 252-714-0983 Fax number: 252-244-5899
Consultant's email address: [e-mail] Name of Project: Harry Stewart, Jr. County: Craven

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Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
They want to build a road next to the ditch to access another piece of property that his father owns.
Please attach a map of site location using USGS 1:24,000 map and county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest name town and highway number:
The property is located apx 1020' SE from the intersection of Buck Road (SR 1436) and Old Brick Road
(SR 1628) on the south side of Old Brick Road.
Has any DWQ staff visited the site?NC, if yes, please provide DWQ staff name,
date of visit:
and
This form may be submitted via email ([e-mail]), faxed (252-946-9215), mailed or hand-delivered
to the 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27817. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday
after 12: 00 pm will be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Chris Pullinger at 252-948-3920 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone]
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone]
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Wr.cion d 11
Date: Project/Site:_' li;? }} y
.y Jt.l ,.?° C?i Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other
if 2- 19 or perennial if z 30' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
A 1
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = i )
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank Absent
0 Weak
1 Moderate
2 Strong
3.
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence 0
0 1)
1 2

2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 (53
8. Headcuts 0 (1'. 2 3
9. Grade control 0 5 1
1.5
10. Natural valley 0 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
a 1'1J0 = 0' Yes = 3
arunc1211 ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = /t a )
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
11 Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1 1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 .1 1.5
16 Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? 0 0.5
No = 0 a 1 1.5
'Yes = 3
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 ' 1 2
3
22. Fish 0/ 1 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL - 1.5 Other - 0
perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:

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Date: '
Project/Site:
Latitude:
Evaluator: i\ County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other
it z 19 or perennial i/z 30' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
H. veomor polo (Subtotal = -f )
a Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1
. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1

2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
2
3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool
step-pool .?
,
,
ripple-pool sequence 0 (r 1) 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 2

5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2 3

6. Depositional bars or benches
fp`
1
2 3

7. Recent alluvial deposits
1 3

Headcuts
0
1 2 3

9. Grade control
t 0)
0
5 2
1 3

10. Natural valley
0 .
0,5
;.1. 1.5
1
5
11. Second or greater order channel " N o = 0 Yes = .
3
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12. Presence of Baseflow 0 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 3
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris El. Mi 0
1
5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
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No = 0 .
1 1.5
Yes = 3 .%
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2 1 0 `
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1) t

20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0 0
1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2

22. Fish
=

0.5

1 3

1
5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 .
1
5
24. Amphibians 0.5 1 .
1.5
25. Algae (0 ' 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
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