20130046 Ver 1_Local government Buffer Approval_20130125

Authorization Certificate
January 25, 2013

Mr. Anthony Lester, PE
Evans Engineering
4609 Dundas Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407

Re: Authorization Certification (Determination of No Practical Alternative) for Stream Buffer
Disturbance. Griffin Mill Phase II

Dear Mr. Lester:

In accordance with the Jordan Water Supply
Nutrient Strategy: Protection of Existing Riparian Buffers., any applicant that intends to disturb Zone 1
January 15, 2013 stating
that the stream buffer disturbances in Zone 1 and Zone 2 were necessary for the installation of the only
access point to the proposed subdivision.

The City of Greensboro determined that the permanent impact of 7,720 square feet in Zone 1 and 4,393
square feet in Zone 2 of the Jordan Watersupply Watershed stream buffer were necessary to install
RCP culvert and the energy dissipater associated with the extension of Bedstone Dr. In addition, the
applicant should secure any other required federal, state, and local certifications before the project
proceeds.

This approval is valid only for the purpose and design that was described in the application. If any
modifications are made to the project a written notification describing the changes, must be submitted to
the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department, Engineering Division (Stormwater Engineering
Section). If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the certification and approval
letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.

This letter completes the review of The City of Greensboro, Water Resources Department, Engineering
Division (Stormwater Engineering Section) under the Determination of No Practical Alternative. If you
have any questions, please contact Virginia Spillman at 336-373-3260

Sincerely,

Virginia Spillman, PE
Engineering Supervisor Stormwater

Cc: Sue Homewood, DWQ Winston Salem Regional Office
Andy Williams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Mr. Anthony Lester, PE

P.O. Box 3136 Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 www.greensboro-nc.gov (336) 373-CITY (2489) TTY # 333-6930