20201779 Ver 1_Buffer Call - Poe Property_20210414

February 23, 2017
Steven Ball, RF
NC Registered Forester #1723
Soil and Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
Subject: Stream Buffer Determination
Poe Property
Apex Primary Watershed —Jordan Lake Watershed
Dear Mr. Ball,
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Apex 17-004
On January 12, 2017, I met with you at the subject site to evaluate multiple drainage features and
determine if they were subject to the Town of Apex (Town) riparian buffer rules. Based on the information
obtained during the site visit and per the requirements set forth in Section 6.1.11 of the Town Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO), I concur with the stream classifications as shown on the attached map
titled "Wetland Sketch Map — Poe Tract" dated January 12, 2017.
Drainage Feature
Shown as
on USGS
Shown as on
Soil Survey
Determination made
in the field
Determined
Buffer Width
Feature C
Perennial
Perennial
Intermittent (27.5 Pts)
50 feet
Feature D
(Below Flag SO4)
Not Present
Intermittent
Intermittent (23 pts)
@ Fla SO4
g
50 feet
Feature D
(Above Confluence of
Stream C & D)
Intermittent
Perennial
Intermittent (28.5 pts)
50 feet
Feature D
(Below Confluence of
Stream C & D)
Intermittent
Perennial
Perennial (33.5 pts)
100 feet
Feature E
Not Present
Intermittent
Intermittent (28 pts)
50 feet
Feature F/Wetland 6
Not Present
Intermittent
Ephemeral (8.75 pts)
0 feet
Feature I
Not Present
Intermittent
Intermittent (25 pts)
50 feet
Feature J
Not Present
Intermittent
Intermittent (24 pts)
50 feet

Pond 1
Present
Present
Subject
50 feet
Pond 2
Present
Present
Not Subject
0 feet
Pond 3
Present
Present
Subject
50 feet
Pond 4
Present
Not Present
Not Subject
0 feet
Pond 6
Not Present
Present
Not Subject
0 feet
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 Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Delegated Local
Authority in the Jordan Lake watershed may request a determination by the DWR Director.
An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date the affected
party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A request for a
determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Karen Higgins, DWR —401 &
Buffer Permitting Unit; 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. Otherwise the appeal
procedure will be in accordance with UDO Section 6.1.11.
If you dispute the Director's determination, you may file a petition for an administrative hearing. You
must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) days of receipt of this
notice of decision. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, except for official State holidays. To request a hearing, send
the original and one (1) copy of the petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. A copy of the petition must also be served to the Department of Natural
Resources, c/o Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1601.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal within
sixty (60) days. This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries
should be directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulator Field Office) at [phone].
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael S. Deaton, PE
Stormwater & Utility Engineering Manager
Attachments
TOWN OF APEX
The Peak of Good Living
PO Box 25o Apex, NC 27502 I (919) 249-340o I www.apexnc.org

Detailed Delineation of Waters of the US
Suitable for Preliminary Planning Only
S&EC reserves the right to modify this map based on more fieldwork,
and any other additional information. Approximations were mapped
using
topographic maps, air photos and ground truthing. If the site is going •
to be disturbed, S&EC's detailed delineation should be approved and �}
permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as required. If the user of r`
this work desires an accurate map of the regulated features flagged by
S&EC, they should retain a NC Registered Professional Land Surveyor to
locate S&EC's fl. • •in•.
- - 153 It UN •
-
TTIW _ ....
Legend
PoeParcels
Perennial Stream
Linear Wetland
®tee Intermittent Stream
Marginal Stream
Pond
a_OD
Jurisdictional Wetland
MITI Did not evaluate
Town of Apex 100' Buffer
Town Of Apex 50' Buffer
Oft
Non JD Pond in High Ground
Non Buffered
D116 TT CH r-. DN1 TT CH
,vd ' •' "(Stream '0"
J' 6
' l Stream'C'J Y� \
ter• = �.
Stream'K'
\ 'tl SO2 c•.
P oJect Number:
12770.W1
Project Manager:
SB
Scale:
1"=250'
Map erne.
Wetland Sketch Map
Poe Tract
Wake County, NC
Date:
1/12/17
Source.
Wake County GIS, Google Earth
Feet
0 125250 500 750 1,000
Sic
EC
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA

1 Ill fD 2
A'
U
(
6111M.
M f02
MgB2 M
Stream "G"
Project Number:
12770.W1
Project Manager:
SB
Scale:
1" = 600'
Date:
08/25/16
Pond 1
Stream "B"
Stream "E"
Stream "I"
Pond "6"
Stream "C"
Map Title:
Figure 2 - Soil Survey Map
Poe Tract EA
Wake County, NC
Source: Wake County
Soil Survey Sheets 74 & 65
Stream "D"
/di f
1
Did not evaluate
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
KIIS lark of Nam< Road. Soos IV.. Rakich. NC 27615 • Ram, V19)146. 900 •Pas'. 1919) $46v

Scale:
1" = 600'
08/25/16
Map Title:
Figure 1 - USGS Map
Poe Tract EA
Wake County, NC
Source: Wake County USGS
Apex & New Hill Quadrangle
Stream "B"
Not evaluated
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
<JI_ lalh of Sc..c W.I. %ulk I04. NC':741 c. Phonc 01111.16-1901'• Fa, 01911.449 k,

Stream C
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 8/26/1 6
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.720263
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.874270
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if>_ 19 or perennial if a• 30* 27 5
Stream Deter inati circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: Apex & New Hill
Ephemeral Intermitten Perennial
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
Q
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
®
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
®
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
00
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1)
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
©
3
8. Headcuts
®
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
Q
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
Ca
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
CYA.s
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
ZO
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
01
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
m
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
10
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
01
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
6'es = j
C. Bioloav (Subtotal =
5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
CD
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
03
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
aD
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
00
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
OQ
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
®
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
®
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1 5
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream D just below SO4
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.720685
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.873596
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 23
if > 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: Apex & New Hill
EphemeralcfntermittePerennial
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = li )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
®
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
©
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
0
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
O
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
®
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
PS =
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 7
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
20
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
00
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
CD
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
®
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
6es = D
C. Biology (Subtotal =
3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
G7
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
®
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
©
1
2
3
22. Fish
U
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
©
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
Q
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
e
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 other =)
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream D above the
confluence of Stream D and
Stream C
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
atii
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.720601
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.874104
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 28.5
if>_ 19 or perennial if z 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g.Quad Name: Apex & New Hill
p
Ephemeral 4ntermitteri Perennial
p
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 14.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
CD
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
©
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
0
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
m
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
CD
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
Q
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
Q
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
CD
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
es =
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 10
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
03
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
0
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
10
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
CO
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
10
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
C. Bioloav (Subtotal =
4
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
©
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
20
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
00
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
QO
1
2
3
22. Fish
OQ
0.5
1
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 fi_--
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream D below the
confluence of Stream C and
Stream D
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
.71 11:1; 3
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.720488
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: _78.874693
Total Points:
Stream ise !east intermittent
if3*33.5
if > 19 or perennial if >_ 30'
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: Apex & New Hill
Ephemeral Intermittent .erennial)
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 17 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
Q
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
n
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
0
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
®
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
©
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
Q
3
8. Headcuts
®
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
()
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
Q
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
c
es = 37
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3O
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
10
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
©
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
0
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
03
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
03
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
00
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
(2)
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
E0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
®
1
1.5
25. Algae
w)
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 'sther =TD
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream E
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
f.SFS
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.720513
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.879483
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 28
if z 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: New Hill & Apex
Ephemeral rmittenl) Perennial
nte
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
®
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2t 2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
Q
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
®
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
10
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
®
3
8. Headcuts
0
10
2
3
9. Grade control
00
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
Oa
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
es =
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 9
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
03
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
10
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
CD
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = 5.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
®
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
©
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
®
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
00
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
Q
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
QO
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 ther =
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Wetland 6
'SF6
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.718292
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.883325
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 8.75
if _> 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
�hemeraD Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name: New Hill & Apex
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 3 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
CD
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
Q
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
Q
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
©
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
(D)
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
00
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0)
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdrolopv (Subtotal = 4
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
0
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
®
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
C0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
®
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
CO
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
6'es =
C. Biolociv (Subtotal =
1.75
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
CO
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
C1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
CD
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
CN
1
2
3
22. Fish
®
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
00
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
cEACW = 0.'
? OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream I
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.714870
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.879035
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 25
if z 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: Apex & New Hill
Ephemeral itermittea Perennial
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
m
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
01
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
22
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
02
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
®
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
Q
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
0
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
Cia
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
Q
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
.5=37
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 8
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
0
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
0
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
10
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
®
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Zs = 3>
C. Biolopv (Subtotal =
4
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
®
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
©
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
®
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
C0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
©
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
d
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 her =
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

Stream J
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SF8
Date: 8/26/16
Project/Site: Poe Tract
Latitude: 35.713404
Evaluator: S&EC - Steven Ball
County: Wake
Longitude: -78.878541
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 24
if.. 19 or perennial if >_ 30*
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other
e.g. Quad Name: New Hill & Apex
Ephemeral CIitermitts Perennial
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 12 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
la. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
Q
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
©
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
®
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
®
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
()
2
3
8. Headcuts
®
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
PS =:1-)
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
0
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0®
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0®
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
(fes =-.
C. Bioloav (Subtotal =
4
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
0
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
®
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
QO
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
00
1
2
3
22. Fish
QO
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
00
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
00
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
00
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
ber =
`perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: