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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Willis J. Wells, Jr.
119 Wells Road
Cove City, NC 28523
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H, Sullins
Director
December 22, 2011
Subject Property: Wells Residence
Ut to Core Creek, Neuse River Basin
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ # 11 -1077
Craven County
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area Protection Rules (15A
NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr. Wells:
On December 21, 2011, at your request I conducted an on -site determination to review unnamed
tributary (Ut) to Core Creek located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse River
Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233). The feature is labeled as "11- 1077" on the attached maps
initialed by me on December 22, 2011. The project is located at 132 Wells Road in Craven
County, NC.
At your request, I conducted an on -site determination as stated above. During my review, I
evaluated the stream using the DWQ Stream Classification Form. I evaluated the stream reach
and found evidence that this is a man -made feature not constructed for the purposes of
nagivational access.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the feature labeled as "2011- 1077" on
the attached maps, and highlighted in red is not subjectto the Neuse Buffer Rules. The feature
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, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650.
Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority that
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"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 15013 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 Anthony Scarbraugh in the Washington Regional Office at (252) 948 -3924.
Si cerely,
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For Coleen H. ullin
Attachments: USGS Cove City Quad map
copy of page, 1989 version of Craven County Soil Survey
cc: DWQ 401 /Wetland Express Unit
File Copy
Filename 11 -1077

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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:
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Evaluator: County: Longitude: 7 i "E .
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circle one) Other
if z 19 or perennial if - 30' i�(� Ephemeral intermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
A_ Geomorphology (Subtotal = )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
1
2
ripple-pool se uence
0
1
2
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
T Recent alluvial deposits
_0_1
8: Headcuts
0
1
2
2
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
a artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
Yes
= 3
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
0
1
2
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0
0 5 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0
0.5 1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0
Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3 2 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
2
0
1
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
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:
Sketch:
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3
3
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1.5
1.5
0
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3
3
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Ms. Windy Wells
128 Wells Road
Cove City, NC 28523
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
December 1, 2011
Subject: Steam Determination Maps
Dear Ms. Wells:
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
Carven County
Attached are two (2) copies of the required maps for your stream determination
application. As discussed in our phone conversation on December 1, 2011, include one
copy of the USGS Topo map and one copy of the Craven County Soils map with your
application. Please circle the area of the requested stream determination in black ink on
both maps. If you should have any additional questions in regard to your application
submittal please call Roberto Scheller of the Washington Regional Office at 252 -948-
3940.
Sincerely,
Roberto L. Scheller
Senior Environmental
Specialist
Washington Regional Office
Enclosures: USGS Topo map
Craven Co. Soils map
cc: File Copy
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943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone]
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Governor
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Stream Origin /Buffer Applicability Determination
Applicant /Owner's Name (corporation/individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance:
Applicant/Owner Address: _119 Wells Road, Cove City, NC 2851
Applicant's phone number: [phone] Fax number:
Applicant's email address:
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Consultant /Contact person Name (if applicable): _ Willis J. Wells III and Wendy Wells �j AK
Consultant address (if applicable): _128 Wells Road, Cove City, NC 28523 La ���✓✓✓
Consultant's phone number: H(252)638 -1045 C(252)639 -1721 Fax number: Work(252) 244 -3207
Consultant's email address: _ [e-mail]
Name of Project: Proposed Wells Resident County: _Craven
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map):
Core Creek
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Proposed home site is 132 Wells road would like driveway to run from 128 Wells Road to 132 Wells Road. Blue line on
map runs through 132 Wells Road where the lots will end.
Please attach a map of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1:24,000 topo map and NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
132 Wells Road Cove City NC 28523, Craven County
Has any DWQ staff visited the site ?_No_, if yes, please provide DWQ staff name, and date of
visit:
This form may be submitted via email (amy.adams(cr�ncdenngov), faxed (252- 946 - 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 pin will
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Amy Adams at 252- 948 -3917 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www newaterquality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone] One
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] NorthCarolina
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Stream Origin/Buffer Applicability Determination
Applicant/Owner's Name (corporation/individual who is legally responsible for the property and its compliance:
Willis J. Wells Jr.
Applicant/Owner Address: 119 Wells Road, Cove City, NC 28523
Applicant's phone number: (252)633 -4762 Fax number:
Applicant's email address:
Consultant /Contact person Name (if applicable): _ Willis J. Wells III and Wender U V LJ. KO
Consultant address (if applicable): 128 Wells Road, Cove City, NC 28523 7,0k\ — % 011
Consultant's phone number: X252)638 -1045 C(_252)639 -1721 Fax number: )York 252 244 -3207
Consultant's email address: [e-mail]
craven.kl2.nc.us
Name of Project: Proposed Wells Resident County: Craven
Nearest Named stream + River Basin (from USGS topographic map):
Please provide a brief description of this project (attach site plan if available):
Proposed home site is 132 Wells road would like driveway to run from 128 Wells Road to 132 Wells Road. Blue line on
map runs through 132 Wells Road where the lots will end.
Please attach a map of site location indicating project boundaries using USGS 1:24,000 topo map and NRCS county soil survey.
Location of project site - please include reference to the county, nearest named town and highway number:
132 Wells Road, Cove City, NC 28523, Craven County
Has any DWQ staff visited the site? No , if yes, please provide DWQ staff name, and date of
visit:
This form may be submitted via email (amy.adamsnncdenr.gov), faxed (252- 946 - 9215), mailed or hand - delivered to:
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889. (Note: Submittals of the review packages on Friday after 12:00 pm will
be stamped as received on the next business day).
Please contact Amy Adams at 252 - 948 -3917 if you have any questions regarding this form.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: 252 - 946 -6481 One
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone] NorthCarolina
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