20070453 Ver 1_More Info Received_20070515

KELLER ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
7921 Haymarket Lane, Raleigh, NC
[phone]
Fax [phone]
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO: NC Division of Water Quality
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WE ARE SENDING YOU THE FOLLOWING:
^ Pre-construction Notification (PCN) ®Plans
® Documents ^ Other
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW:
® For approval ®As requested ®For review & comment
® Please reply ^ See below ® For your files
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COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION
5 5-4-07 DWQ Re uest for More Information
5 S-IS-07 DWQ Re-submittal Letter Panther Rock
5 Revised PCN A placation
5 Sewer Crossin 1 Soil Data Form
5 Area I stream hoto ra h

DATE: May I5, 2007
ATTENTION: Staff
RE: Panther Rock Subdivision
^ Maps ^ Specifications
Cc: Jamie Shern, USACE Raleigh Regional Office
Recd By:
THANK YOU!
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KELLER ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
7921 Haymarket Lane, Raleigh, NC
[phone]
Fax [phone]
To: NC Division of Water Quality
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit
Attn: Staff
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Suite 250
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-2260
Re: Panther Rock Subdivision
PCN RE-SUBMITTAL
DWQ 07-0010
Knightdale, NC
May 15, 2007
On behalf of the applicant, Panther Rock, LLC, please find attached supplemental information requesting written
concurrence from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) that the activities proposed below may precede utilizing Nationwide Permit 29. We are requesting to place culverts
and headwalls in 1 stream and 1 subterranean sewer line (Area I) in another stream for the purpose of constructing Panther
Rock Subdivision Phase I. The proposed road crossing location will also include a sewer line. A third aerial sewer crossing
(Area II) is also proposed. 61 homesites are proposed for this subdivision. These proposed impacts are contained in the
attached packet of information.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Pro~ect Name PANTHER ROCK
Pro'ect T e SUBDIVISION
Owner / A licant Panther Rock, LLC, c/o Pablo Reiter
Count Wake
Nearest Town Kni htdale
Waterbod Name Neuse River
Basin /Sub-basin Neuse 03-04-02
Index Number 27- 22.5
Class C, NSW
IMPACT Sl1MMARY
Stream Im act acres 0.016 acres ermanent ; 0.004 acres tem ora
Neuse River Buffer Im acts acres 0.29 acres ermanent
Wetland Im acts acres 0.046 tem ora
Total Im act to Waters of the State acres 0.016 acres ermanent ; 0.050 acres tem ora
Total Stream Im act linear feet 113 linear feet ermanent; 30 feet tem ora
Please contact me at [phone] (office) or [phone] (cell) or iay(a~ketlerenvironmental.com if you have any
questions or require any additional information.
Sincerely,
KELLER ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
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Jay Keller
Principal
Attachments:
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May 4, 2007 DWQ Request for More Information letter Sewer Crossing 1 Soil Data Form
DWQ Re-submittal Letter Panther Rock 5-15-07 Area I stream photograph
Revised PCN Application

~~ ~,~Tfi~ Michael P. Easley, C3overnnr
~©C~ ~i~ William G. Ross .Ir., Secretan~
~j rp` North Carolina Department of Environment and hiaturat Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
p '~ Division of Water Quality
May 4, 2407
DWGl Project # 07-0453
Wake County
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CERTIFIED MAIL• RFTURI~I RECEIPT REUUEST~D
Mr. Pablo Rc;iter
:Panther Rack, L;LC
673b Ealis of Meuse Road
Suit4 201
Raleigh, NC 27fi15
I'zinther Rack Subdivision, Knightdale, NC
LTT to Neese ~tiver [030402, 27-(22.5}, C, NSWj
RE(~Uk:ST FOR MORE IN'FQRMATI~N
Dear Mr. It.eiter:
Qn March l2, 2007, the .Uivisian of Water Quality (DW~b) received your application dated March i 4,
2007, with additional information received on April i2, 2007 and April 24, 2007, to fill or otherwise
impact 0.046 acres of 404/wetlands, 14"~ lineal• feet of perennial. stream (113 permanent and 30 temporary
impact), and 7,750 square feet of Zane 1 protected riparian buffers to construct the proposed residential
suhdivisian. The T3WQ has determined that your application was incompi~;te and/or provided inaccurate
information as discussed below. The DVdQ wil! require additianal information in order to process your
a.pplicatian to impact protected wetlands andlor streams on fhe subject property. Therefore, unless we
receive tlae additional information requested below, we will have to move toward denial of ,your
application as required by 15A NCAC' 2Et .0506. and will place this project on hold as incomplete until we
receive this additional information. Please provide the following information so that we may conti.iaue to
review your project.
Additional Information Requested:
I. You inda`cated on your application that your project would reeluire a Nationwide (l~€'4V) 39 permit
from the Corps of Engineers. Please verify with the Garps as to which N W permit your project
should be permitted undex.
2. This t7ffice believes that you oould avoid or minimize the impacts to 404lwetlands, protected
riparian buffers and streams if you were to use directional boring far tl~e sewer line installation.
Please revise your plans to reflect this change,.
3. Please submit five (S}copies of page 3 of your PCN form. It appears page 3 of the PCN form you
submitted is actually from a different project.
4. Please revise the srream impact table in. Section Vl of ya~.ir PCN form to re.tlect the sheam impact
far "Impact Area. l" shown on your plan sheet.
4U1 C)versightrE:xpnss Review Permitting Unit.
IGSO Mail 5crvice Center, R:ileibh, Nanh Carolina 27699••1650
2321 Crabtrcw i3oulevarJ, Suite 250, Raleigh, 1~Iorth Carolina 2.7604
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5, Please revise the wetland impact table in. Section ~'I of yor.ir PCN Iorrn to retest the wetland in~.pact
for your second sewer crossing. Be sure to show the wetland impact on }Jour plan sheet as well.
6. On the plan sheet for "Im.pact Area 3", there is rya outlet protection shown, Please revise your
plan sheet to reflect. the change and update your impact tables accordingly.
7. This Office believes the impacts to the 40~~wetlands could be avoided fur your first sewer
crossing shown on the plan sheet, "lmpact Area 1". I?leasc revise youx plans.
Please respond within tlvee weeks of the date of this letter by sending this information to me in writing
and Lauren Cobb of the D'WQ Raleigh Regional Office.. If we do not hear from you within three weeks;
we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as
withdrawn,
This letter ol~ly addresses the application review and sloes not authorize any irn.pa.cts to wetlands, waters
or protected buffers. Please be aware that any impacts requested within your application are not
authorized (at this time) by the .©WQ. Please call Ms. Amy Chapman or Mr, Ian McMillan at 919-733-
1.786 if you have any questions regarding or would like to set up a meeting to discuss th~ r~attcr.
C.I3ltlijmlasc
Sincer • ~ r
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Cyndi Katroiy, Supervisor
~Ol Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
cc: Lauren. Cobb, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
Jamie Shern, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
File Copy
Central Eiles
,Tay Keller, Keller Environmental; 7921 I-Iaymarket Lane; Raleigh, NC 27615
Fi}ename. ~'~04S3PantherRe~ck.Sn(waka)U~_Eiold3

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KELLER ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
May 15, 2007
Cyndi Karoly
NC Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands WQ Certification Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
Re: Panther Rock Subdivision
Neuse R. Buffer Rules & 401 Certificate Re-Submittal
DWQ Project # 07-0453 Wake County
Knightdale, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Karoly:
We are submitting the additional information requested from written correspondence on
May 4, 2007. The proposed Neuse River basin riparian buffer (NRBRB) impacts are subject to
15A NCAC 02B .0233. Impacts associated with this project include 143 linear feet of perennial
stream, 7,750 square feet of Zone 1, and 5,000 square feet of Zone 2 NRBRB areas. Please
find attached supplemental information requesting written concurrence from the United States
Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the
activities proposed below may precede utilizing Nationwide Permit 29. We have addressed your
included written comments in the following paragraphs.
1. You indicated on your application that your project would require a Nationwide
(NW) 39 permit from the Corps of Engineers. Please verify with the Corps as to
which NW permit your project should be permitted under.
NWP 29 (Residential Developments) will be utilized for this project. This was confirmed
during a conversation with Thomas Brown (Jamie Shern's coworker) on May 14, 2007.
2. This Office believes that you could avoid or minimize the impacts to
404/wetlands, protected riparian buffers and streams if you were to use
directional boring for the sewer line installation. Please revise your plans to
reflect this change.
Please refer to the attached soil data form. Due to the deep alluvial soils present in the
sewer crossing 1 area, directional boring is not recommended. Careful consideration was
given to the sewer alignment during the planning and design stages. This involved
connecting to the existing sewer pump station while providing a preferred gravity-sewer
line. Avoidance of the large upstream riparian wetland and streams and wetlands 400 ft.
to the north was accomplished.

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Neuse R. Buffer Rules & 401 Certificate Re-Submittal
Panther Rock Subdivision
May 15, 2007
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Sewer crossing 2 will involve an aerial line. Therefore, no stream or wetland impacts are
anticipated.
3. Please submit five (5) copies of page 3 of your PCN form. It appears page 3 of
the PCN form you submitted is actually from a different project.
Please refer to the attached revised PCN form.
4. Please revise the stream impact table in Section VI of your PCN form to reflect
the stream impact for "Impact Area 1" shown on your plan sheet.
Please refer to the attached revised PCN form. We've also included a photograph for
your information.
5. Please revise the wetland impact table in Section VI of your PCN form to reflect
the wetland impact for your second sewer crossing. Be sure to show the
wetland impact on your plan sheet as well.
Sewer crossing 2 will involve an aerial line. Therefore, no stream or wetland impacts are
anticipated.
6. On the plan sheet for "Impact Are 3", there is no outlet protection shown.
Please revise your plan sheet to reflect the change and update your impact
tables accordingly.
Through utilization of headwalls and an oversized 60-inch RCP, we were able to avoid
additional stream and riparian buffer impacts normally associated with dissipater pads.
7. This Office believes the impacts to the 404/wetlands could be avoided for your
first sewer crossing shown on the plan sheet, "Impact Are 1 ". Please revise
your plans.
Please refer to the attached soil data form. Due to the deep alluvial soils present in the sewer
crossing 1 area, directional boring is not recommended. Careful consideration was given to
the sewer alignment during the planning and design stages. This involved connecting to the
existing sewer pump station while providing a preferred gravity-sewer line. Avoidance of the
large upstream riparian wetland and streams and wetlands 400 ft. to the north was
accomplished.

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Neuse R. Buffer Rules & 401 Certificate Re-Submitta
Panther Rock Subdivision
May 15, 2007
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If you should have questions or require additional clarification please feel free to contact
me at 844-7437 (office), 749-8259 (cell) or email: jayCa~kellerenvironmental.com.
Sincerely,
Keller Environmental, LLC
~~
Jay Keller
Principal
Cc: Peter Cnossen, PE
Pablo Reiter
Jamie Shern, USACE
Attachments:
• Panther Rock revised PCN (5-13-07)
• Panther Rock Sewer Crossing I stream photo
• May 4, 2007 DWQ Request for More Information letter

Office Use Only: Form Version March OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. O 1 - o "~ 5 3
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested
29
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Panther Rock LLC• Attn: Pablo Reiter r~'i.~',Y .~ ~'iJ~,~il
Mailing Address: 6736 Falls of Neuse Road: Suite 201
Raleigh NC 27615 ~ `
Telephone Number [phone] Fax Number:
E-mail Address: pablo e terramorcommunities.com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Jay Keller
Company Affiliation: Keller Environmental
Mailing Address: 7921 Haymarket Lane Raleigh NC 27615
Telephone Number: (919 844-7437 Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: jayCa~kellerenvironmental.com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Panther Rock Subdivision
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 1743030009
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Knig_htdale
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Panther Rock
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): The tract is located on
Hod e Road SR 2516) 1000 ft. southeast of the intersection of US 264.
5. Site coordinates: Decimal Degrees: 35.45673° N 78.31494° W
6. Property size (acres): 73 acres Total• Phase I: 26.1 acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Neuse Ri
8. River Basin: Neuse
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Site is comprised of one unnamed tributary (UT) with
interspersed riparian wetlands to the Neuse River. The mostly forested site is
comprised of pine stands early succession hardwoods and pines, and mature
hardwoods There is an existinq dirt road from Hodge Road. The site is surrounded
existing residential neighborhoods agriculture and silvaculture. US-264, a
municipal water tower and a high power transmission line are immediately north of
the site.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: We are
proposing to construct three sewer crossings of three unnamed tributaries to the
Neuse River. A road crossing is also proposed in conjunction with the above grade
sewer crossing 3. Due to topography, sewer crossing two will also be an aerial
crossing. Sewer crossing 1 involves excavating_the pipe channel in alluvial soils and
constructing below the stream channel. Sixty-one (61) homes and a recreational
area are also proposed in conjunction with this project. Equipment to be used
includes pumps trackhoes, bulldozers, and other land grading and bridge
eauipment.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The proposed impacts to the stream and
wetland areas will be necessary to complete Panther Rock Subdivision and their
accompanying lots and recreation area. The road crossing will provide connectivity
between adjacent properties. The sewer crossings will provide connectivity to an
existing sewer pump station northwest of the property.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
November 9, 2006; Mr. Eric Kulz of NC Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional
Office conducted an on-site stream determination. Please refer to the November 13
and 16. 2006 letters.
November 30, 2006; Mr. Jamie Shern of US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh
Re ucE latory Office conducted a site meeting and confirmed the wetlands indicated on the
attached "Wetland Sketch Map."
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
None.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
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permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Permanent impacts to the UT to
the Neuse River totaling 113 linear feet are anticipated. Impacts to the stream and
riparian buffers involve placement of a 100-foot 60-inch diam. RCP and headwalls in
113 linear feet of perennial stream for the road and sewer crossinq. Since the
stream-side topography is conducive to an aerial sewer crossinq, we are requesting
to complete the sewer and road crossinq simultaneously. This will minimize and/or
prevent future stream and riparian impacts Please refer to the attached Impact
Area 3 details.
2. Temporary impacts to the streams and riparian wetlands and buffers to two western
UT's to the Neuse River are proposed for the two sewer crossings. Please refer to
the attached Impact Area 1 & 2 details Sewer crossinq I will involve burylng the
sewer pipe below the stream bed To install the sewer line a 30-foot easement is
required and trenches will be excavated using a trackhoe. The easement will be
graded to the pre-existing elevation and seeded for grass. Where the sewer line
crosses the approximately 4-foot stream the pipe will be place under the bed of the
stream The channel excavated for the pipe will. be approximately 3-foot wide. A 30-
foot temporary easement will be maintained during construction and the stream will
be graded to its former elevation upon completion.
Sewer Crossing II will involve an aerial crossinq. Both sewer crossinq areas will
have athirty-foot maintenance easement upon completion.
Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
canararaly l;cr ;n,nactc rune to hnth structure and flooding.
Located within Distance to Area of
Wetland Im act
p Type of Wetland 100-year Nearest Impact
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, Floodplain Stream (acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) (yes/no) (linear feet)
Sewer Xing I Temporary Riparian no 0 0.046
Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.046
4. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
1 Acre
Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
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construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Perennial or Average Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact
Intermittent? Stream Width Len th
g Im act
p
(indicate on map) Before Im act (linear feet) (acres)

Road & Sewer UT To Neuse Culverts &

Xing III
River
headwalls Perennial 6 113 0.016
Sewer Xing I UT To Neuse Temporary Perennial 4 30 0
002
River .
~, P
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
113 0.018
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6. Individually list all open water impacts (including 1 ~t~.. ~, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred~in~, flooding. drainaee. bulkheads. etc.
Open Water Impact
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number
(if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on map) ocean, etc.) (acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
7. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the nmiect~
Stream Impact (acres): 0.016 (Perm.);
0.004 (Temp.
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.046 (Temp.)
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.016 (Perm.);
0.050 (Temp.)
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 113
8. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
None
9. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
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Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
12. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to
provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances,
accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of
alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not
feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was
developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction
to reduce impacts. Since the stream-side topography is conducive to an aerial sewer
crossing, we are requesting to complete the sewer and road crossing
simultaneously. This will minimize and/or prevent future stream and riparian
impacts. The proposed road crossing was strategically placed to avoid riparian
wetlands and at a very straight section of stream. Placement of the sewer line in this
area will also allow it to serve the entire phase through gravity flow Headwalls were
utilized to minimize stream, wetland and buffer impacts. The culvert will be placed
at least 1-foot below the stream bed in accordance to best management practices
(BMP's) to allow aquatic passage. Please refer to the attached stream crossing
profile. To prevent riparian buffer encroachment along the UT to the Neuse River
from individual lot owners, the riparian corridor will be in dedicated open space
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
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If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USAGE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc. us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
The proposed protect should not be required to provide mitigation for the proposed
impacts. This is due the efforts of the developer's team to avoid jurisdictional areas
to the maximum extent possible. A protected riparian corridor exists along the entire
site corridor of the unnamed tributary to the Neuse River Approximately 8-acres
and 2,000-feet of stream are protected by permanent open space on this site
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): n/a
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): n/a
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): n/a
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ^ No
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
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3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ® No ^
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(s uare feet) Multiplier Required
Miti ation
1 7,750 3 (2 for Catawba) 23,250
2 5,000 1.5 7,500
Total 12,750 (0.29 Ac.) 30,750
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. Riparian buffer mitigation is not required.
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss Stormwater
controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If
percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed
impervious level.
Quantity Area
(square feet) Area
(acres) Proposed
Impervious
37' Roadways 1, 945 71, 965 1.65
27' Roadways 1,085 29,295 0.65
CuI-D-Sacs 4,420 4,420 0.10
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Round-A-Bout 400 13,200 0.30
Sidewalk 5,740 28,700 0.66
Recreation Area 28,314 0.65
Lots 61 152,500 3.50
Total
Im envious Area
328,394
7.5 28.7%
(7.5 / 26.1)
Total Tract Area 26.1
Please refer to "Site Plan Information" for details. While under construction temporary,.
custom sedimentation basins will be installed outside of the wetlands streams and
r~arian buffer areas to protect them against sedimentation along with other appropriate
sedimentation and erosion control measures in compliance with the DWQ and Wake
County Sedimentation and Erosion Control requirements.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The wastewater generated from the proposed project will travel through anon-
discharge gravity sewer collection system to the City of Raleigh WWTP
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: No, as
seen on the DWQ stream. determination USGS and NRCS soils maps. the road
provides access to neighboring areas without imminent stream impacts.
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March 9 2007
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Soil Data Form
Project: Panther rock
Area: sewer crossing 1
Investigator: Jay Keller
Date:
County:
State:
11-Mav-07
Wake
NC
Map Unit Name: Chewacla
Taxonomy: Fluvaguentic Dystrudepts
Profile Description:
Depth (inches) Horizon Matrix Color Mottle Colors
Drainage Class:
Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type
Mottle
abundance/contrast
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