20210235 Ver 1_SAW-2021-00319 Revised Cover Letter_20210506

Wendell Town Hall Page 1 of 2
NC Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Attn: Ms. Stephanie Goss
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
May 6, 2021
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Office
Attn: Ms. Samantha Dailey
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: Wendell Town Hall
SAW-2021-00319 & NCDWR #20210325 v1
Request for NWP 14, GC 4135, and Riparian Buffer Authorization
Sage Project #2021.008
On behalf of The Town of Wendell (owner & applicant), please find attached a complete application and
supplemental information requesting written concurrence from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that
the activities associated with the proposed Wendell Town Hall (Project) and the proposed impacts associated
with the construction of Landing View Drive may proceed using Nationwide Permit (NWP) 14, General
Certification 4135 (GC 4135), and Riparian Buffer Authorization. The use of NWP 14 for this Project was
discussed with and approved by Ms. Sam Dailey of the USACE.
Project Purpose and Location
The purpose of the project is to construct a new town hall and connecting roadways for the Town of Wendell.
The coordinates of 35.7801°N, 78.3785°W generally correspond to the center of the Site.
Project Detail
The overall Project consists of the construction of a new town hall facility with associated parking, stormwater
control measures, and utility connections. Access to the Project will be provided by proposed connections to
existing West Third Street to the north and to Wendell Falls Parkway via Landing View Drive which is currently
under construction to the south of the Project. Proposed roadway details for Landing View Drive can be found in
the Stone Arbor Construction Drawings. Water and wastewater services will be provided by existing infrastructure
located adjacent to the Project. Heavy equipment typically used for utility installation projects (e.g., backhoes,
bulldozers, etc.) will be utilized.
No federally threatened or endangered species are listed to occur within 1 mile of the Project according to the
NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Database (see attached report dated January 25, 2021).
The southern portion of the Site where the proposed road is planned was determined to be within a 36-acre
parcel that has a conservation deed (see attached Deed of Conservation). The conservation deed restricts the
construction of buildings and only allows a road within the designated easement shown on the survey map
included in the Deed. The impacts related to the proposed road as well as the roadway itself are required to occur
within the designated easement shown on the survey map.
The Site is not listed as containing a historic property or within a historic district. Based on a query of the GIS
files from NCSHPO, multiple houses, structures, properties, landmarks, and historic districts were identified to
exist within 0.5 mile of the Site. Most of these areas are to the northeast of the Site within the downtown section
of Wendell.
Project History
A PJD request was submitted to Ms. Samantha Dailey of USACE by Mr. David Gainey of Sage on February 12,
2021. Ms. Dailey responded to the PJD request via e-mail on February 18, 2021 and concurred with the
boundaries depicted on Figure 3 - Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Wetland Sketch Map (dated January
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22, 2021). A riparian buffer determination site meeting was held on February 23, 2021, with Mr. Josh Brigham of
NCDWR and Mr. David Gainey of Sage. A Buffer Determination Letter was issued on February 26, 2021 (NBRRO
#21-025).

Avoidance and Minimization
The proposed town hall facility was planned to avoid impacts to wetlands, streams, and riparian buffers. The
proposed roadway connection to Landing View Drive and the restrictions detailed within the Deed of
Conservation dictate the alignment of the proposed roadway crossing to the south. The drainage being crossed
contains a much broader wetland system upstream and becomes a more defined perennial stream system
downstream of the proposed crossing location so impacts could not be completely avoided regardless of where
the drainage was crossed. The proposed road crossing was aligned within the “Future Access Corridor 60’ R/W”
to minimize impacts to the maximum extent practicable. Construction fencing will be used to define the
construction corridor and prevent accidental impacts, while silt fencing will be installed to provide additional
protection from runoff. Ground cover will be established immediately after ground disturbance during
construction.

Project Impacts
Proposed permanent wetland impacts total 0.383 ac. (16,665 SF) for roadway construction. Proposed permanent
stream impacts total 82 LF (1,003 SF) for a culvert. Temporary stream impacts of 32 LF (393 SF) are proposed
for dewatering to construct the road crossing. Permanent riparian buffer impacts total 6,759 SF in Zone 1 and
4,455 SF in Zone 2 for the road crossing. Total proposed riparian buffer impacts are 11,214 sf (0.26 ac.). No
other impacts are proposed. All temporarily impacted features will be restored and stabilized with native
vegetation. The dewatering device shall utilize impervious dikes and a pump around. The limits of the pump
around will be set for what can be completed in a day’s work. At the end of each workday, the work area will be
stabilized, the pump around removed, and the flow restored to the channel. Work in the channel will only be
completed during forecast periods of dry weather.

Mitigation
Permanent wetland impacts total 0.383 acre for roadway construction. Therefore, 0.77 wetland mitigation credits
will be purchased from the EBX-Neuse I, LLC Wetland Bank. The Statement of Availability is attached. Stream
impacts are below 150 LF and riparian buffer impacts are "Allowable Upon Authorization" per the Table of Uses.

If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,

Kim Hamlin
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.

Attachments:
• Pre-construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
• Agent Authorization Form
• Figure 1-USGS Site Vicinity Map
• Figure 2-Soil Survey Site Vicinity Map
• Figure 3-PJD Wetland Sketch Map
• Figure 4-NCSHPO Map
• PJD Concurrence E-mail (SAW-2021.00319)
• NCDWR 30-Day Pre-Filing Meeting (20210325 version 1)
• NCDWR Buffer Determination Letter (RRO #21-025)
• NCNHP Database Report
• Impact Maps (2 sheets)
• Deed of Conservation – REID: 0105876
• ORM Waters Upload Sheet
• Statement of Availability – EBX-Neuse I, LLC

EBX-Neuse I, LLC Wetland and Wetland Banks
Statement of Availability May 6, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Samantha Dailey
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Center, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Re Project: Wendell Town Hall

This document confirms that Town of Wendell (Applicant) for the Wendell Town Hall (Project) has
expressed an interest to utilize 0.77 Wetland Mitigation Credits the EBX-Neuse sponsored Neu-Con
Wetland & Wetland Umbrella Mitigation Bank, specifically 0.77 wetland credits from the Blackbird Site,
in the Neuse HUC 03020201. As the official Bank Sponsor, EBX-Neuse I, LLC, attests to the fact that
mitigation is available for reservation at this time.
These mitigation credits are not considered secured, and consequently are eligible to be used for alternate
purposes by the Bank Sponsor, until payment in full is received from the Applicant resulting in the
issuance of a Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate by the bank acknowledging that the Applicant has
fully secured credits from the bank and the Banker has accepted full responsibility for the mitigation
obligation requiring the credits/units.
The Banker will issue the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate within three (3) days of receipt of the
purchase price. Banker shall provide to Applicant a copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate and
a documented copy of the debit of credits from the Bank Official Credit Ledger(s), indicating the permit
number and the resource type secured by the applicant. A copy of the Mitigation Credit Transfer
Certificate, with an updated Official Credit Ledger will also be sent to regulatory agencies showing the
proper documentation.
If any questions need to be answered, please contact me at 919-209-1075.
Best Regards,

Caitlan B. Parker
Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC
701 E. Bay Street, Suite 306
Charleston, SC 2922.903