20211546 Ver 1_Buffer origin determination letter_20211109

Strickland, Bev
From: Pullinger, Robert C
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:09 PM
To: Scott Stone
Cc: Thompson, Emily B CIV USARMY CESAW (US); Jones, Jerry R; Hardison, Lyn;
[e-mail]; Shrader, Thomas; Martin, Tina R
Subject: Buffer origin determination letter (DWR Express Permitting Program)
Attachments: Signed_2021-1546 v1 - Jones Site (Pitt Co. - N-1) 20211109).pdf
Mr. Stone (Scott),
Please find attached the documentation from my site visit, indicating that the Neuse Buffer Rules would apply to the
drainage feature. Due to the nature/confines of the lot, I'm fairly certain that the residential structure() shown in the
buffer origin determination request would be eligible to request a buffer authorization for impacts within the buffer,
and I've pasted in the applicable part of the table of uses. If you have any questions, please let me know how I can be of
help.
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(v) Residential Properties: Where application of this
Rule would preclude construction or expansion of a
single-family residence and necessary infrastructure,
the single-family residence may encroach in the
buffer if all of the following conditions are met: (1)
the residence is set back the maximum feasible
distance from the top of the bank rooted herbaceous
vegetation. normal high-water level_ or normal water
level, whichever is applicable; on the existing lot; ()
the residence is designed to minimize encroachment
into the riparian buffer, (3) the residence complies
with Item 9 of this Rule; and (4) if the residence
will be served by an on -site wastewater system, no
part of the septic tank or drainfield may encroach into
the riparian buffer:
(i) The residence or necessary infrastructure only
impact Zone
Deemed
Allowable
Allowable wi
Allowable
Upon
Mitigation Up
Authorization
Autliorizatio
Chris Pullinger
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
252 948 3918 office/desk phone
252-943-1036 state cell phone
[e-mail]
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(v) Residential Properties: Where application of this
Rule would preclude construction or expansion of a
single-family residence and necessary infrastructure;
the single-family residence may encroach in the
buffer if all of the following conditions are met: (1)
the residence is set back the maximum feasible
distance from the top of the bank, rooted herbaceous
vegetation, normal high-water level, or normal water
level, whichever is applicable, on the existing lot; (2)
the residence is designed to minimize encroachment
into the riparian buffer; (3) the residence complies
with Item (9) of this Rule; and (4) if the residence
will be served by an on -site wastewater system, no
part of the septic tank or drainfield may encroach into
the riparian buffer:
(i) The residence or necessary infrastructure only
impact Zone 2
X
Deemed
Allowable
Allowable with
Prohibited
Allowable
Upon
Mitigation Upon
Authorization
Authorization

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
Casey and Traci Jones
3752 Woodman Road
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 08, 2021
Subject: On -Site Determination for Applicability to Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0714)
Subject Property/ Project Name: Jones Site - Pitt County Parcel 81056
Address/Location: Intersection of Woodman Road and NC HWY 43, Shelmerdine NC 27858
Stream(s) Evaluated: (1) — UT to Clayroot Swamp; Class C, Sw, NSW; Stream Index 27-97-5; Neuse River Basin
Determination Date: November 5, 2021
Staff: Chris Pullinger
2021-1546 v1
Pitt County
Determination Type:
Buffer:
Stream:
0 Neuse (15A NCAC 02B .0714)
❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 02B .0734)
❑ Catawba (15A NCAC 02B .0614)
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 02B .0267) (governmental and/or
interjurisdictional projects)
❑ Randleman (15A NCAC 02B .0724)
❑ Goose Creek (15A NCAC 02B .0605-.0608)
Stream
E/I/P*
Not Subject
Subject
Start@
Stop@
Soil
Survey
USGS
Topo
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X
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X
X
*E/I/P = Ephemeral/Intermittent/Perennial
The Division of Water Resources has determined that the streams listed in the table above and included on the attached map
have been located on page 70 of the most recent published (1974) NRCS Soil Survey of Pitt County, North Carolina and/or the
most recent copy of the USGS National Map (https://apps.nationalmap.gov/viewer) and evaluated for applicability to the Neuse
Riparian Buffer Rules. Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" and highlighted on the attached maps in "red" has been
determined to be either man-made in nature, ephemeral, or not present on the property. Features that are checked "Subject"
and highlighted on the attached maps in "blue" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify
them to be at least natural intermittent streams. There may be other streams or features located on the property that do not
appear on the maps referenced above but may be considered waters of the State and jurisdictional according to the US Army
Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act.
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 DWR may request a determination by the Director. An appeal request must be made within
sixty (60) calendar days of date of this letter to the Director in writing.
If sending via US Postal Service:
c/o Paul Wojoski
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
£ D_E
NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental puali�
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
c/o Paul Wojoski
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946.6481

This determination is final and binding as detailed above unless an appeal is requested within sixty (60) days.
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within the
buffers or waters. The project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries
regarding applicability to the Clean Water Act should be directed to the US Army Corps of Engineers Washington
Regulatory Field Office at (910)-251-4629.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Chris Pullinger at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Scott Stone, Environmental and Soil Services, LLC (via e-mail: [e-mail])
Emily Thompson, USACE Washington Field Regulatory Office (via e-mail)
Randall Jones, WaRO DEMLR (via e-mail)
Jonas Hill, Pitt County Planning (via e-mail)
Thomas Schrader, Pitt County Planning (via e-mail)
WaRO DWR File Copy/LASERFICHE
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Washington Regional Office 1943 Washington Square Mall I Washington, North Carolina 27889
252.946.6481