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LETTER ER Oo F TRQNSMMAL
DATE 4/9/14
JOB NO 0211016 .00
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James Street Station — Apex, Wake Count
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Mr. James Lastinger
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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NC- Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Ms. Karen Higgins
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
Re: James Street Station Subdivision — Apex, Wake County
Individual Permit PCN Submittal
Corps AID: SAW -2012 -01386
W &R Project #02110169.00
Dear Mr. Lastinger and Ms. Higgins,
On behalf of Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolinas, LLC, we are requesting and Individual Permit
for o.636 acres of permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands for construction of the James Street
Station subdivision project. We are also requesting a 401 WQC from NCDWR for the above
referenced impacts.
The project is ±32.91 acres in size and is located at loo James Street Extension in Apex, Wake
County (Latitude: 35.719972 °N; Longitude: - 78.86o986 °W). The project is located in the Cape Fear
River basin (03030004) and the site drains to Big Branch. The Water Quality Classification for Big
Branch is: C and the Stream Index Number is: 18- 7 -6 -1.
Existing Site Conditions
The site currently consists primarily of undeveloped woodlands and contains one abandoned
residential dwelling.
ProDosed Proiect
The purpose of the proposed project is to meet the growing demand for residential housing in the
Apex area.
The proposed project consists of the construction of a 60 lot subdivision and associated
infrastructure (i.e. roads, utilities, stormwater management, etc.) The project also involves the
construction of extension of James Street within the project, as well as improvements to James
Street from the eastern project boundary to Tingen Road are required by the Town of Apex to address
existing traffic issues. The primary traffic issue is the congestion on James Street which is created
by the morning drop -off and afternoon pick -up of students at Apex Elementary School. The school is
quite old and developed without the modern standards for queuing length to keep drop off and pick
up traffic from overflowing onto the adjoining roadways. With James Street, a collector roadway on
the Town of Apex's thoroughfare plan, being connected to the Salem Village subdivision, a traffic
solution needed to be provided. That solution was to provide a dedicated queuing /storage lane
along James Street and into the school. However the traffic most typically will be entering from the
wrong direction to accommodate this new queue. Therefore a traffic circle is proposed to allow the
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incoming traffic to flow directly into the queuing /storage lane. This seems to only viable approach
to creating a long term solution to relieve traffic congestion because of the school without
significantly impacting the adjoining school function. The traffic circle will also act as a traffic
calming device to reduce vehicle speeds prior to entering the school zone.
The proposed site plan shows road stubs to the western project boundary for Padstone Drive,
Wragby Lane and James Street, which is a Town of Apex requirement for interconnectivity to reduce
traffic on main thoroughfares. These road stubs will connect to roads that will be constructed as
part of Phase 2C of the Salem Village subdivision which has been approved by the Town of Apex is
currently being permitted. Please note that any stream impacts required for connection of Padstone
Drive within Phase 2C of Salem Village is being permitted as part of the Salem Village Phase 2C
project since the road connections were determined by the design of Salem Village Phase 2C and
not James Street Station. Therefore, there are no stream or wetland impacts associated with the
James Street Station project for connection of Padstone Drive, Wragby Lane or James Street.
Project History
The Corps of Engineers issued a Jurisdictional Determination for the project site on October 30,
2013. A copy of the JD has been provided as an Appendix.
The property was originally approved for 105 lots. However, the Town of Apex identified
issues /concerns regarding increased traffic on the already congested James Street, increased traffic
within the school zone for Apex Elementary School and existing traffic congestion on James Street
created during the morning drop -off and afternoon pick -up at Apex Elementary School. Addressing
these traffic concerns and providing a solution to the school traffic congestion resulted reduction
from 105 lots to 6o lots, which accounts for a loss of 45 lots.
Proposed Impacts
The proposed impacts consist of o.636 acres of permanent wetland impacts for construction of the
extension of James Street, a required traffic circle and the main entrance to the proposed project.
The majority of the proposed permanent wetland impacts (Impact #1 - o.602 acres) will occur as a
result of construction of the proposed traffic circle which is necessary to improve traffic congestion
associated with Apex Elementary School. It should be noted that Impact #1 will occur to early
successional herbaceous /shrub wetland which has formed within the bottom of a drained pond and
not a natural wetland system.
While it may appear that Lot 7 requires significant wetland impacts, the fill associated with the
construction of the access road and traffic circle would impact all of this wetland with or without
construction of Lot 7 in order to tie road fill back to existing grade. Therefore, Lot 7 will be
constructed entirely on fill from road construction and does represent wetland impacts.
Construction of Lot 8 will also require wetland impacts (Impact #2). As previously discussed, the
reduction from 105 lots to 6o lots greatly reduces the number of lots to support the land purchase
cost and infrastructure construction costs, thereby increasing the per lot cost for construction and
decreasing profitability drastically. Lot 8 represents a significant portion of the profit margin for the
entire project, and loss of any of the proposed lots would render the project financially unfeasible.
Avoidance and Minimization
Prior to site planning, the applicant requested that a formal wetland delineation be conducted so
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that impacts to wetlands and waters could be minimized. Proposed wetland impacts have been
concentrated to the lower quality wetlands, while avoiding impacts to the onsite intermittent stream.
The proposed impacts have been minimized to the greatest extent possible while maintaining a
financially feasible project. Wetland impacts have been minimized to those necessary for
construction of the James Street extension, which will serve primary access, the traffic circle and the
entrance road, and construction of Lot 8 as previously discussed. The majority of the proposed
wetland impacts (o.602 acres) will occur to an early successional herbaceous /shrub wetland which
has formed in the bottom of a drained pond. This is not a natural wetland system and therefore the
functional value is minimal. W &R conducted NCWAM assessments to determine the functional
value of the onsite wetlands proposed for impacts. NCWAM determined that the wetland within the
drained pond (Impact #1) has a LOW functional value. The NCWAM assessment forms have been
provided as an Appendix.
The construction of Lot 8 (Impact #2) will result in 0.034 acres of wetland impacts. Due to the
reduction from 105 lots to the current 6o lots, there are 45 less lots to support overall purchase price
and construction costs, which has significantly increased per lot costs and decreased the profit
margin. Therefore, loss of any additional lots would further reduce the minimal profit margin for the
entire project, and the loss of Lot 8 could potentially render the project financially unfeasible.
Alternatives Analysis
Site Alternatives
The site location for the proposed project was primarily driven by the availability of land currently for
sale. The proposed project is located within a portion of Apex in which the real estate market is
highly desirable for single family home purchases. At the time of execution of the purchase contract
between Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC and the property owner, no other comparable
properties within the general vicinity were available for purchase. Therefore, there were no
alternative sites /locations available within the vicinity that could be purchased for the proposed
development.
Also, the proposed project is located within a heavily developed portion of Apex, with existing
development to the east and southeast, with approved future development to the west and south.
Therefore, the proposed project site represents infill development, which is a more environmentally
sound method for development than constructing a new residential development in an undeveloped
area and drawing additional development to that area.
Design Alternatives
The design of the proposed project was driven by several factors which were tied to traffic issues
primarily associated with congestion on James Street during morning drop -offs and afternoon pick-
ups at Apex Elementary School. Currently, there are no queuing /storage lanes to hold school traffic
while allowing free flow of non - school traffic. The solution was to provide a dedicated
queuing /storage lane along James Street and into the school, with a traffic circle to allow the
incoming traffic to flow directly into the queuing /storage lane.
The vast majority of the wetland impacts will occur from the construction of the extension of James
Street, which will serve as the primary access to the proposed project, and construction of the traffic
circle and entrance road. The only design alternatives would be to relocate the traffic circle farther
east or west to minimize wetland impacts.
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Alternative 1: Relocating the Traffic Circle East
The traffic circle and main entrance could not be located farther east because of the required length
for the queuing /storage lane for Apex Elementary School. The traffic circle has been designed so
that incoming school traffic coming from the east can loop around the traffic circle and flow directly
into the queuing /storage lane for drop- off /pick -up. If the traffic circle was relocated farther east, it
would shorten the length of the queuing /storage lane, thereby causing traffic to overflow into the
traffic circle and create more of the traffic congestion that the traffic circle and queuing /storage lane
is intended to reduce. Also, this relocation of the traffic circle and entrance road would have
resulted in the loss of at least 3 lots. As was previously discussed, the reduction from soy lots to 6o
lots has resulted in each lot being critical to the financial feasibility for this project. The loss of 3
lots would render the project financially unfeasible and therefore, this is not a feasible alternative
design.
Alternative 2: Relocating the Traffic Circle West
Relocation of the traffic circle further west would create an issue with the queuing /storage lane
since the traffic circle would not flow directly into the queuing /storage lane. Even though relocating
the traffic circle farther west would avoid wetland impacts for construction of the traffic circle the
wetland at Impact #1 would still be impacted for construction of Lot 7. As previously discussed, the
reduction from 105 lots to 6o lots has resulted in each lot being critical to the financial feasibility of
the proposed project. Therefore, the wetlands would be completely impacted for construction of Lot
7, regardless of the relocation of the proposed traffic circle and entrance road. Furthermore, the
relocation of the traffic circle and entrance road would result in the loss of at least 2 lots which
would make the project financially unfeasible and therefore, this is not a feasible alternative.
Miti ag tion
Wetland Mitigation
The applicant proposes to mitigate for the o.636 acres of permanent wetland impacts through the
purchase of riparian wetland mitigation credits from EEP. There are no mitigation banks within the
03030004 basin with riparian wetland mitigation credits currently available.
Of the proposed o.636 acres of permanent wetland impacts, o.602 acres of impact (Impacts #1) will
occur to a low quality herbaceous /shrub wetland that formed within the bottom of a drained pond.
The LOW functional value is documented in the attached NCWAM form. Due to the low functional
value of this wetland (Impact #1) and the face that it is not a natural wetland system, the applicant
proposes to mitigate for the o.602 acres of impacts at a 1:1 mitigation ratio. The applicant proposes
to mitigate for the remaining 0.034 acres (Impact #2) of permanent wetland impacts at a 2:1
mitigation ratio.
Proposed Wetland Mitigation Table
Impact #s
Total Impacts
Mitigation Ratio
Proposed Mitigation
1
o.602 acres
1:1
o.602 acres
2
0.034
2:1
o.o68 acres
Total Proposed Riparian Wetland Mitigation
o.67 acres
A copy of the EEP Letter of Reservation has been provided as an Appendix.
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Stormwater Management Plan
The stormwater management plan consists of three wet detention ponds, two of which will have
level spreaders and filter strips. The SMP is being reviewed and approved by the Town of Apex as a
delegated municipality, but a copy of the SMP (Sheet 14) has been provided as an Appendix. Upon
issuance of the SMP approval by the Town of Apex, a copy of the approval will be provided to DWR.
The current request is for o.636 acres of permanent wetland impacts (see the attached maps and
PCN for details).
Please feel free to call if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Troy Beasley
Environmental Scientist
Attachments:
• ENG Form 4345
• PCN Form
• Agent Authorization
• Parcel Exhibit
• USGS Quad
• Wake County Soil Survey
• Corps Jurisdictional Determination
• NCWAM Forms
• EEP Letter of Reservation
• Adjacent Property Owner Exhibit & Information
• Impact Exhibits
• Stormwater Management Plan (Sheet 14) - Enclosed
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ENG FORM 4345

APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT I OMB APPROVAL NO. 0710 -003
(33 CFR 325)
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 hours per response, including the time tar reviewing instructions,
Searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to
Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite
1204, Arlington VA 22202 -4302; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710 -003), Washington, DC 20503.
Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction
Authority; 33 USC 401, Section 10; 1413, Section 404. Principal Purpose: These laws require permits authorizing activities in, or affecting, navigable
waters of the United States; the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and the transportation of dredged material for the
purpose of dumping it into ocean waters, Routine uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit.
Disclosure: Disclosure of requested information is voluntary. If Information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor
can a permit be issued.
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this
application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the proposed activity. An
1. APPLICATION NO,, 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED '
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME - -
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME & TITLE (an agent is not required)
Standard Pacific of the Carolinas - Gray Methven
Withers & Ravenel - Troy Beasley
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS _-
100 Perimeter Park Drive; Suite 112
1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 101
Morrisville, NC 27506
Wilmington, NC 28403
7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE !
10. AGENT'S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
a. Residence
a. Residence
b. Business 919- 465 -5930
b. Business 910 - 509 -6512
11, STATEMENT OF
AUTHORIZATION
.I hereby authorize Withers & Ravenel
.
to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this
'.. application and to furnish, upon re qu t, supplemental information insupport
of this permit application.
n.
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A PLICANT' IGNATURE
DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see Instructions)
James Street Station Subdivision
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) -
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Big Branch
104 James Street Extension
Apex, NC 27502
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Wake NC
COUNTY .STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
Property is located west of Apex Elementary School,
17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
From NC 55 (E. Williams Street) in Apex, head west on James Street. After crossing over Tingen Road7James Street will
change to James Street Extension. After passing the Apex Elementary School, James Street Extensioead south and
the project is adjacent to the west.
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18. NATURE OF ACTIVITY (Description of project, include all features)
The project consists of the construction of a 60 lot residential subdivision and associated infrastructure (i.e. roads, utilities,
stormwater management, etc), as well as construction of the extension of James Street Extension, which will serve as the
main access to the project.
19. PROJECT PURPOSE (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions)
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a residential subdivision to accommodate the growing demand for
residential housing in the Apex area.
USE BLOCKS 20 -22 IF DRFDGFD AND /OR FII I MATERIAL IS TO BE DMrHARC Fn
-20. REASONS) FOR DISCHARGE
The project will result in 0.636 acres of permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands for construction of the extension of
James Street Extension and traffic circle /entrance to the project, as well as construction of Lot 8.
21. - TYPE(S) OF MATERIAL BEING DISCHARGED AND THE AMOUNT OF EACH TYPE IN CUBIC YARDS
Fill (Clay): Wetlands - 6,689 CY
22. SURFACE AREA IN ACRES OF WETLANDS OR OTHER WATERS FILLED (see instructions) _ --
Jurisdictional Wetlands - 27,683.26 sq ft
23. IS ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ALREADY COMPLETE? YES Q NO IF YES, DESCRIBE THE WORK-
. N
24. ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS, LESSEES, ETC. WHOSE PROPERTY ADJOINS THE WATERBODY (If more than
can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
See Adjacent Property Owner Exhibit, which has been provided as an Appendix.
25. LIST OF OTHER CERTIFICATIONS OR APPROVALS /DENIALS RECEIVED FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCIES
FOR WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS APPLICATION
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
USCOE JD AID #SAW- 2012 -01386 10130/2013
*.Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits,
26. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described In this application. I certify that the information
in this ap licatlon is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am
acting the d ly autl orized agent of the applliiccan'tt.. )/ rL vIrLd
SI NATURE OF AP (CANT - DATE S) NATURUA), ENT DA E
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United
States knowingly and will fully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false,
facticious, or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any
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PCN FORM

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1 b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: Individual Permit or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
N Yes
❑ No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
N 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes N No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes N No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
N Yes
❑ No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes
N No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
N No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
James Street Station Subdivision
2b.
County:
Wake
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Apex
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
New Freedom Ventures 11, LLC
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
See Parcel Exhibit, which has been provided as an Appendix.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Barry Hicks — Managing Partner
3d.
Street address:
8311 Brier Creek Pkwy; Suite 105 -125
3e.
City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27617
3f.
Telephone no.:
919 - 596 -0818
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
newfreedomventures @yahoo.com
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Contract Purchaser
4b.
Name:
Gray Methven — Director of Land Development
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolinas, LLC
4d.
Street address:
100 Perimeter Park Drive; Suite 112
4e.
City, state, zip:
Morrisville, NC 27506
4f.
Telephone no.:
919 - 465 -5930
4g.
Fax no.:
4h.
Email address:
gmethven @stanpac.com
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Troy Beasley
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
Withers and Ravenel
5c.
Street address:
1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 101
5d.
City, state, zip:
Wilmington, NC 28403
5e.
Telephone no.:
910 - 509 -6512
5f.
Fax no.:
910 - 256 -2584
5g.
Email address:
tbeasley @withersravenel.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
PIN: 0741175423; 0741175283; 0741165856;
0741165320 ;0741168597;0741168395
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.719972 °N Longitude: - 78.860986 °W
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
±32.91 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Big Branch (Stream Index: 18- 7 -6 -1)
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear - 03030004
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The project currently consists primarily of undeveloped woodlands, and contains an abandoned house and a drained
pond. The general land use in the vicinity consists of a mixture of residential, institutional and commercial land use.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
±1.0 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
±514 If
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to construction a residential subdivision to meet the growing demand for single
family residential housing in Apex.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project consists of the construction of a 60 lot residential subdivision and associated infrastructure including roads,
sewer, water, etc. Standard commercial construction equipment will be used to construct the proposed project.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
®Yes El No El Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
El Preliminary ®Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company: Withers & Ravenel
Name (if known): Troy Beasley
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
The Corps issued a Final JD for the project site on 10/30/13 (AID" 2012 - 01386). A copy of the JD has been provided as
an Appendix.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number—
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary (T)
Impact 1
Herbaceous
El Yes
®Corps
® P ❑ T
Fill
(Drained Pond
® No
® DWQ
0.602 acres
Bottom)
Impact 2
® P El T
Fill
Fill
Headwater Forest
® Yes
El
® Corps
® DWQ
0.034 acres
2g. Total wetland impacts
0.636 acres
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number —
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4L Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
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5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑Tar- Pamlico ❑Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number—
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary (T)
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
F1 Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P ❑T
❑Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Prior to site planning, the applicant requested that a formal wetland delineation be conducted so
that impacts to wetlands and waters could be minimized. Proposed wetland impacts have been concentrated to the lower
quality wetlands, while avoiding impacts to the onsite intermittent stream.
The proposed impacts have been minimized to the greatest extent possible while maintaining a financially feasible project.
Wetland impacts have been minimized to those necessary for construction of the James Street extension, which will serve
primary access, the traffic circle and the entrance road, and construction of Lot 8 as previously discussed. The majority of the
proposed wetland impacts (0.602 acres) will occur to an early successional herbaceous /shrub wetland which has formed in
the bottom of a drained pond. This is not a natural wetland system and therefore the functional value is minimal. W &R
conducted NCWAM assessments to determine the functional value of the onsite wetlands proposed for impacts. NCWAM
determined that the wetland within the drained pond (Impact #1) has a LOW functional value. The NCWAM assessment
forms have been provided as an Appendix.
The construction of Lot 8 (Impact #2) will result in 0.034 acres of wetland impacts. Due to the reduction from 105 lots to the
current 60 lots, there are 45 less lots to support overall purchase price and construction costs, which has significantly
increased per lot costs and decreased the profit margin. Therefore, loss of any additional lots would further reduce the
minimal profit margin for the entire project, and the loss of Lot 8 could potentially render the project financially unfeasible.
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1 b.
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
2.
Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a.
Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
® Yes ❑ No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ® Corps
2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
® Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a.
Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b.
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
3c.
Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a.
Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
® Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0.7 acres
4f.
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h.
Comments:
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description
of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
29%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
® Yes ❑ No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The proposed stormwater management plan consists of three wet detention ponds, two of which will have level spreaders
and filter strips. The Stormwater Management plan is being reviewed and approved by the Town of Apex. A copy of the
Town of Apex Stormwater Management approval will be provided to DWR upon issuance.
® Certified Local Government
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
Apex
® Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a.
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
❑ Yes
® No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA /SEPA)?
1c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is located within a heavily developed area of Apex, and is not anticipated to be a catalyst for
future
development which could impact nearby water quality.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
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.
Town of Apex Sanitary Sewer
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
E] Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat? W &R reviewed the NC Natural Heritage Program database, located at
http: / /www.ncnhp.org /web /nhp /database - search, to identify if there were any known occurrences of federally listed
threatened and endangered species within the Apex Quadrangle Map. The review of the NHP database did not identify
any known occurrences of federally listed species within the Apex Quadrangle Map. Furthermore, site reviews of the
project area did not identify any the presence of or habitat for any federally listed species known to occur in Wake County
within or adjacent to the project area.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
There are no waters in Wake County classified as EFH.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
W &R reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office's online database, located at: http: / /gis.ncdcr.gov /hpoweb /, to
determine if there were any known historic or cultural resources within or in the vicinity of the proposed project. Based on
the SHPO online database, there are no historic or cultural resources within or immediately adjacent to the proposed
project. Furthermore, there were no historic structures observed within the subject property.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? www.ncfloodmaps.com
Troy Beasley — W &R
Authorized Agent
4/9/14
Applicant /Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant /Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM &
ACCESS AUTHORIZATION FORM

WITHERS &RAVENEA
ENGINEERS i PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF AGENT
The undersigned contract purchaser Standard Pacific of the Carolinas LLC (Client) does
hereby appoint Troy Beasley / Withers & Ravenel. Inc. as his, her, or it's agent for the purpose of
petitioning the appropriate local, state and federal environmental regulatory agencies (US Army
Corps of Engineers, NC Division of Water Quality, NC Division of Coastal Management, etc.) for:
a) review and approval of the jurisdictional boundaries of onsite jurisdictional areas (wetlands,
streams, riparian buffers, etc.) and /or; b) preparation and submittal of appropriate environmental
permit applications /requests for the ±30 acre — James Street Station property (PIN
0741175423: 0741175283; 0741165856: 0741165320: 0741168395; 0741168597), in Apex.
Wake County.
The Client does hereby authorize that said agent has the authority to do the following acts on
behalf of the owner:
(1) To submit appropriate requests /applications and the required supplemental
materials;
(2) To attend meetings to give representation on behalf of the Client.
(3) To authorize access to subject property for the purpose of environmental
review by appropriate regulatory agencies.
This authorization shall continue in effect until completion of the contracted task or termination by
the Client.
Agent's Name, Address & Telephone:
Troy Beasley /Withers & Ravenel. Inc.
1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 101
Wilmington, NC 28403
Tel. [phone]
Date: '
Signature of Client:
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115 MacKenan Drive I Cary, NC 27511 tel.: [phone] ( fax: [phone] www.withersravenet.com I License No. C -0832
1410 Commonwealth Drive I Suite 1011 Wilmington, NC 28403 ( tel: [phone] fax: [phone]
7011 Albert Pick Road I Suite G I Greensboro, NC 27409 1 tel: [phone] fax: [phone]

WITHERS RAVENEL
ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
AUTHORIZATION FOR PROPERTY ACCESS
The undersigned owner(s), New Freedom Ventures ll. LLC, do(es) hereby authorize Troy Beasley / Withers &
Ravenel, Inc. to access the ±30 acre James Street Station property (PIN 0741176423; 0741176283;
0741166866; 0741166320; 0741168396; 0741168697) in Apex, Wake County for the purpose of environmental
regulatory agency review (US Army Corps of Engineers, NC Division of Water Quality, NC Division of Coastal
Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.) and approvals (i.e. wetland delineation, stream /buffer
determination, environmental permitting, etc.) at the request of the contract purchaser, Standard Pacific of the
Carolinas. LLC.
This authorization does not bind the current property owner(s) to financial responsibility for services rendered on
the subject property by Withers and Ravenel, Inc.
This agreement shall continue in effect until completion /termination of the purchase contract for the subject
property.
Date: / /._ ,
Contract Purchaser's Agent Info: Signature of Owner(s):
Troy Beasley / Withers & Ravenel. Inc.
Narno Z Print,v / Title
115 MacKenan Drive ( Cary, NC 275111 tel.: [phone] fax: [phone] www.withersravenet.com I License No. C -0832
1410 Commonwealth Drive I Suite 1011 Wilmington, NC 28403 1 tel: [phone] fax: [phone]
7011 Albert Pick Road I Suite G I Greensboro, NC 27409 1 tel: [phone] fax: [phone]

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CORPS JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW- 2012 -01386 County: Wake U.S.G.S. Quad: NC -APEX
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC
Gray Methven
Address: 1100 Perimeter Park Dr.
suite 112
Morrisville, NC, 27560
Telephone Number:
Size (acres) 30 Nearest Town Apex
Nearest Waterway Big Branch River Basin Upper Cape Fear. North Carolina.
USGS HUC 3030004 Coordinates Latitude: 35.7194815261917
Longitude: - 78.8600415807997
Location description: The __u_ropex•ty_ is located_ adjacent to South Salem St, to the north, and James St. extension to
the east, near the town of Apex, Wake County. North Carolina. Aouatic features on site drain to Big Branch in the
Cape Fear River basin.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
Based on preliminary information, there may be wetlands on the above described property. We strongly suggest you have
this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA) jurisdiction. To be considered final, a
jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action
under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). If you wish, you may request
an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also, you may provide
new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.
B. Approved Determination
_ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or
our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
X There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
We strongly suggest you have the wetlands on your property delineated. Due to the size of your property and/or our
present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner. For a more timely
delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any delineation must be verified by the Corps.
_ The waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be
reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to
CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be
relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
X The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on 10/30/13. Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
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published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at (252) 808 -2808 to
determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this
determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact James Lastinger at 919 -554 -4884 x32 or
James.C.Lastinger6d)usa ce.army.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Stream on site exhibits an established OHWM. Wetlands on site exhibit criteria as
described in the Corps 1987 wetland delineation Manual and appropriate regional supplement.
D. Remarks: related AID 200641143
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation
in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 10M15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 12/30/13.
* *It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence.
Corps Regulatory Official:
Date: October 30, 2013 Expiration Date: October 30, 2018

The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public To help us ensure we continue to
do so, please complete the attached customer Satisfaction Survey or visit hQ.-A ef• ?.nvvp.irsace carrnvaraiI/ Urvev.htn71 to
complete the survey online.
Copy furnished:
Withers & Ravenel, Inc.
Attn: Troy Beasley
1410 Commonwealth Dr.
Suite-101
Wilmington, NC 28403
New Freedon Ventures I1, LLC
Attn: Barry Hicks
8311 Brier Creek Parkway
Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27617

NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL w
Applicant: Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC
Gray Methven
File Number: SAW - 2012 -01386
Date: October 30, 2013
Attached
is:
See Section below
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter of permission)
A
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of erinission
B
❑
PERMIT DENIAL
C
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at http: / /www.usace.army.mil /inet /functions /cw /ceewo /red or
Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and /or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
CESAD -PDO
Attn: James Lastinger, Regulatory Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
3331 Heritage Trade Dr., suite 105
60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801
919 -554 -4884 ext 32
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investi ation, and will have the opportunit to participate in all site investi ations.
Date.
Telephone number:
Si nature of appellant or lent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn: James Lastinger, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington,
North Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD -PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 -8801
Phone: [phone]

1, MICHAEL E. DICKERSON,
PLS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT
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LOCATION OF THE JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS. PROPERTY
MAY BE SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE STREAM BUFFERS AS
DETERMINED BY GOVERNING MUNICIPALITY AT THE TIME
OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL.
THIS CERTIFIES THAT THIS COPY OF THIS PLAT ACCURATELY
DEPICTS THE BOUNDARY OF THE JURISDICTION OF SECTION 404
OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT WITHIN THE DESIGNATED INSET AREA,
AS DETERMINED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ON THIS DATE. OTHER
AREAS OF JURISDICTION MAY BE PRESENT ON THE SITE BUT HAVE
NOT BEEN DELINEATED. UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN THE LAW
OR OUR PUBLISHED REGULATIONS, THIS DETERMINATION OF SECTION
404 JURISDICTION MAY BE RELIED UPON FOR A PERIOD NOT TO
EXCEED FIVE YEARS FROM THIS DATE. THIS DETERMINATION WAS
MADE UTILIZING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE
1987 CORPS OF ENGINEERS WETLAND DELINEATION MANUAL.
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NOTES:
1. THIS SURVEY WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF
TITLE REPORT AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY MATTERS
THAT A FULL TITLE SEARCH WOULD DISCLOSE.
2. BASIS OF BEARINGS: NC GRID (NAD 83).
3. AREAS COMPUTED BY COORDINATE METHOD.
4. ALL DISTANCES ARE HORIZONTAL GROUND DISTANCES.
5. THIS PARCEL IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN A FEMA
DESIGNATED FLOODPLAIN.
AREA SUMMARY
TOTAL JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS
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1 716805.3146 2041152.7829 5'CH
2 716825.4522 2041164.4169 6'CH
3 716833.7214 2041166.8869 5'CH
4 716847.4994 2041172.8072 6'CH
5 716851.4549 2041175.9582 B'CH
6 716882.4224 2041183.5012 1O'CH
7 7168B7.5536 2041191.5359 8'CH
8 716907.7934 2041191.2287 4'CH
9 716914.2852 2041200.5772 4'CH
10 716929.0602 2041203.6428 6'CH
11 716957.4831 2041214.2003 1 O'CH
12 716966.7473 2041217.7982 6'CH
13 716996.9130 2041221.2256 1O'CH
14 717000.9145 2041227.8464 6'CH
15 717020.0403 2041227.3385 11'CH
16 717036.8281 2041230.5321 13'CH
17 717047.3477 2041236.6740 12'CH
18 717064.6749 2041243.1396 7'CH
19 717076.0192 2041244.0709 1O'CH
20 717093.7204 2041254.5540 WCH
21 717096.2113 2041275.7886 7'CH
22 717096.7351 2041288.9068 7'CH
23 717098.0228 2041298.6494 1O'CH
24 717101.4167 2041310.0227 7'CH
25 717100.8553 2041324.6101 4'CH
26 717103.1666 2041343.6626 4'CH
27 717102.1302 2041351.3297 WCH
28 717104.3087 2041370.9493 1VCH
29 717102.2947 2041415.4777 8'CH
30 717098.7363 2041423.7802 WCH
31 717101.2645 2041440.8115 8'CH
32 717099.3596 2041448.9958 5'CH
33 717077.2897 2041239.2732 A6 TT STREAM
34 717090.8422 2041226.6458 A5
35 717110.1260 2041227.3227 A4
36 717108.7567 2041237.1494 A3
37 717094.0861 2041233.9269 A2
38 717081.7885 2041243.3718 Al TT STREAM
39 717099.8643 2041449.5994 BEG STREAM 1
40 717102.7969 2041448.6959 B1
41 717098.9310 2041476.0467 822 TT B1
42 717127.3250 2041541.7579 B21
43 717196.2524 2041603.7587 B19
44 717249.9574 2041638.4223 B18
45 717274.8748 2041668.1586 B17
46 717294.3917 2041673.8064 B12
47 717282.2818 2041643.8140 B 1 1
48 717304.0218 2041600.7549 B7
49 717253.6968 2041584.7694 B6
50 717218.5434 2041559.9009 B5
51 717201.2181 2041527.1855 B4
52 717169.9696 2041492.4848 B3
53 717138.6222 2041454.9692 B2
54 717343.0390 2041623.4715 B8
55 717356.2724 2041658.3330 B9
56 717328.8384 2041654.3554 B10
57 717297.5157 2041706.5053 B16
58 717333.1344 2041692.9929 B13
59 717342.4649 2041714.9397 B14
60 717324.7770 2041731.5542 B15
61 717383.9121 2041769.8781 WETLAND
62 717373.7169 2041794.8791 WETLAND
63 717386.6735 2041824.3285 WETLAND
64 717436.9193 2041836.4182 WETLAND
65 717467.7998 2041842.1815 WETLAND
66 717516.5476 2041849.3607 WETLAND
67 717555.2401 2041838.9298 WETLAND
68 717566.0311 2041830.7133 WETLAND
69 717565.0900 2041805.0079 WETLAND
70 717557.1738 2041761.1372 WETLAND
71 717532.5240 2041712.8625 WETLAND
72 717490.9559 2041676.8064 WETLAND
73 717454.4083 2041645.1052 WETLAND
74 717437.0499 2041628.9636 WETLAND
75 717439.9361 2041651.5889 WETLAND
76 717428.2441 2041691.9182 WETLAND
77 717413.6962 2041706.0740 WETLAND
78 717396.1408 2041702.7695 WETLAND
79 717393.4072 2041726.5123 WETLAND
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NCWAM FORMS

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Impact #1
Date
4/2/14
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
Assessor Name /Organization
THB - W &R
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y /N)
LOW
YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y /N)
Function
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y /N)
Hydrology
YES
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y /N)
NO
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y /N)
LOW
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall
conditions (Y /N)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y /N)
YES
NO
Sub - function Rating Summary
LOW
Function Sub- function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
LOW
Sub - Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
LOW
Condition /Opportunity
MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Particulate Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition /Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Physical Change
Condition
LOW
Condition /Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure Condition
LOW
Landscape Patch Structure Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition Condition
LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics /Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition /Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Habitat
Conditon
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
rating caicuiator version 4.-i
Wetland Site Name Impact #1 Date 4/2/14
Wetland Typel Headwater Forest Assessor Name /Organization THB - W &R
Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Big Branch
River Basinj Cape Fear US GS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
r Yes (* No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude /Longitude (deci- degrees) 35.721285 °N; - 78.85933 °W
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and /or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub - surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc )
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc )
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear- cutting, exotics, etc )
Is the assessment area intensively managed? (+ Yes r No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
F Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
r NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
r Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
r Designated NCNHP reference community
r Abuts a 303(d)- listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)- listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r Blackwater
(+ Brownwater
r Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar C Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? r Yes (: No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
r Yes (: No
r Yes r: No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
r A r A Not severely altered
(: B (: B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub - Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub - surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub - surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
r A r A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered
r B l+ B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C•' C r C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage /Surface Relief —assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a ti A r A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B (' B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
(° C (: C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
r D r D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b r A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
(: B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet

(' C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture /Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. r A Sandy soil
f+ B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
f C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
r D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
r E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. ti' A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
f B Soil ribbon ? 1 inch
4c. (+ A No peat or muck presence
r B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub - surface pollutants or discharges (Sub)
Examples of sub - surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
{" A (: A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
{+ B (' B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r C r C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
r A r A r A >_ 10% impervious surfaces
r B r B r B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D -a 20% coverage of pasture
r E r E r E ? 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
r F r F r F ? 20% coverage of maintained grass /herb
r G r G r G ? 20% coverage of clear -cut land
I, H r H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment arealwetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
r Yes f+ No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
r A >_ 50 feet
r B From 30 to < 50 feet
r C From 15 to < 30 feet
r D From 5 to < 15 feet
r E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels /braids for a total width.
(' 5 15 -feet wide r > 15 -feet wide r Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
r Yes r No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
• Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
• Exposed — adjacent open water with width ? 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type /wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
(+ A ro A >_ 100 feet
r B r B From 80 to < 100 feet
f~ C ( C From 50 to < 80 feet
r D (` D From 40 to < 50 feet
r E r E From 30 to < 40 feet
(' F (` F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r G From 5 to < 15 feet
r H r H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
r A Evidence of short- duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
r B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
(: C Evidence of long- duration inundation or very long- duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
(« A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
r B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type /wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear -cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
r A r A r A >_ 500 acres
r B r B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
r C r C r C From 50 to < 100 acres
r D r D r D From 25 to < 50 acres
(" E r E r E From 10 to < 25 acres
C F r F r F From 5 to < 10 acres
r G r G r G From 1 to < 5 acres
(? H fi H r H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
r I r I r I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
r r r From 0.01 to <0.1acre
r K r K (: K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear -cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
(- A Pocosin is the full extent (z 90 %) of its natural landscape size.
r B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and /or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
(- A r A z 500 acres
r B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
i C (` C From 50 to < 100 acres
r D f: D From 10 to < 50 acres
re E r E < 10 acres
i F r F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
r Yes r No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters /stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non - forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
r A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
r" B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
(: C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear -cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
C A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
C B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
r+ C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
(" A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species ( <10% cover of exotics).
(° B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
r C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species ( >50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area /wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
t: Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
r A ? 25% coverage of vegetation
r B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
CL
r A
t+ A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
m
C B
r B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
t* C
r C
Canopy sparse or absent
o
r A
tr' A
Dense mid - story/sapling layer
(` B
G B
Moderate density mid - story/sapling layer
f* C
r C
Mid - story/sapling layer sparse or absent
(+ A r A Dense shrub layer
L { B (: B Moderate density shrub layer
u) r C r C Shrub layer sparse or absent
{: A (" A Dense herb layer
Ir' B f B Moderate density herb layer
(" C (: C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12- inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(: B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
• A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
• B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH.
(: C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man - placed natural debris.
r A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
G B Not A
21. Vegetation /Open Water Dispersion — wetland type /open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man -made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision
r A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
(' B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
t+ D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area
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NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Impact #2 Date 4/2/14
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name /Organization THB - W &R
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y /N) YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y /N) NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y /N) YES
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y /N) YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y /N) NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y /N) NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y /N) NO
Sub - function Rating Summary
Function
Sub - function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology
Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
HIGH
HIGH
Sub - Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Condition
HIGH
Conditon
HIGH
Condition /Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Particulate Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition /Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Physical Change
Condition
LOW
Condition /Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Condition
HIGH
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics /Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality
Condition
HIGH
Condition /Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y /N)
YES
Habitat
Conditon
HIGH
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
rating t;aicuiator version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Impact #2 Date 4/2/14
WetlanclTypel Headwater Forest Assessor Name /Organization THB - W &R
Level III Ecoregionj Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Big Branch
River Basinj Cape Fear US GS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
(` Yes (To No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude /Longitude (deci- degrees) 35.721285 °N; - 78.85933 °W
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and /or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub - surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear- cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? f# Yes r No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
r Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
r NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
r N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
r Designated NCNHP reference community
j— Abuts a 303(d)- listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)- listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
(` Blackwater
(: Brownwater
F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? r Yes t~' No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
(" Yes {: No
C Yes {: No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
(: A (: A Not severely altered
( B { B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub - Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub - surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub - surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
f: A {: A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
( B C° B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
(' C r C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
Water Storage /Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a. r A C A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B (" B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
{: C C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
r D r D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. r A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
C B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet

C: C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture /Structure - assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. r A Sandy soil
C+ B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
(" C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
r D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
r E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. (e A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
r B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. (e A No peat or muck presence
r B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland - opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub - surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub - surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
(: A (+ A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
• B r B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
• C r C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use - opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
r A r A r A >_ 10% impervious surfaces
r B r B r B < 10% impervious surfaces
F C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F D r D r D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
F E r E r E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F F r F r F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass /herb
F G r G r G ? 20% coverage of clear -cut land
F H r H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer - assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
(: Yes r No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
r A >_ 50 feet
r B From 30 to < 50 feet
r C From 15 to < 30 feet
r D From 5 to < 15 feet
r E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels /braids for a total width.
C <- 15 -feet wide r > 15 -feet wide r Other open water (no tributary present)
7d Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
(' Yes (: No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
r. Sheltered - adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
(- Exposed - adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area - wetland type /wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box
in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT
WC
r A
r A
>_ 100 feet
(' B
(- B
From 80 to < 100 feet
r C
C C
From 50 to < 80 feet
r D
r D
From 40 to < 50 feet
(- E
r E
From 30 to < 40 feet
(: F
(: F
From 15 to < 30 feet
r G
f G
From 5 to < 15 feet
(" H
(" H
< 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
(: A Evidence of short- duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
( B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
{' C Evidence of long- duration inundation or very long- duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition —assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
(: A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
r B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
(— C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type /wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear -cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
r A C A C A ? 500 acres
r B r B r~ B From 100 to < 500 acres
r C r C r C From 50 to < 100 acres
r D r D r D From 25 to < 50 acres
r~ E r E r E From 10 to < 25 acres
{" F r~ F r F From 5 to < 10 acres
(' G C G r G From 1 to < 5 acres
r H r H r H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
(: I r+ I r I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
r r'J r From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
(` K (` K r~ K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear -cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent (? 90 %) of its natural landscape size.
(` B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and /or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
(- A r A >_ 500 acres
r B (' B From 100 to < 500 acres
€- C ( C From 50 to < 100 acres
r" D (: D From 10 to < 50 acres
r E (- E < 10 acres
r F r F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
C Yes (` No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters /stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non - forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
(: A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
r~ B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
r~ C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear -cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
C A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
C B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
r" C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
(? A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species ( <10% cover of exotics)
C B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
r'° C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species ( >50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area /wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
(: Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
r A >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
r B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
o(:
A
{: A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
`m
t^ B
C B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
Ir' C
r C
Canopy sparse or absent
o
r A
r A
Dense mid - story/sapling layer
u?
(: B
f+' B
Moderate density mid - story/sapling layer
r C
(" C
Mid - story/sapling layer sparse or absent
r A (— A Dense shrub layer
L { B r B Moderate density shrub layer
(: C (: C Shrub layer sparse or absent
r A r A Dense herb layer
r B r B Moderate density herb layer
{: C f+ C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12- inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(: B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
;: A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
r B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH.
r C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man - placed natural debris
r A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
f; B Not A
21. Vegetation /Open Water Dispersion — wetland type /open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
('A (`B (`C ('D
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man -made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
�' A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
C B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.

EEP LETTER OF RESERVATION

AkT TWA
T�A
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Grey Methven
Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolinas, LLC
100 Perimeter Park Drive Suite 112
Morrisville, NC 27506
Project: James Street Station Subdivision
Michael Ellison, Director
Ecosystem Enhancement Program
April 8, 2014
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Expiration of Acceptance: October 8, 2014
County: Wake
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept
payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please
note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation
for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be
approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated
with the proposed activity including SL 2009 -337: An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by
S.L. 2011 -343.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the
issued 404 Permit /401 Certification /CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's
responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based
on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In-
Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP, the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation
are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to NCEEP for this impact is determined by
permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below.
Impact
River
Basin
CU
Location
Stream (feet)
Wetlands (acres)
Buffer I
(Sq. Ft.)
Buffer II
(Sq. Ft.)
Cold
Cool
Warm
Riparian
Non - Riparian Coastal Marsh
Cape Fear
03030004
0
0
0
0.642
0
0
0
0
Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed
in accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee
Instrument dated July 28, 2010. Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 707 -8915.
Sincerely,
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James. B t nfill
Asset Management Supervisor
cc: Karen Higgins, NCDWR Wetlands /401 Unit
James Lastinger, USACE- Raleigh
Jennifer Burdette- NCDWR Wetlands /401 Unit
Troy Beasley, agent
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1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1652
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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ADJACENT PROPERTY
OWNER EXHIBIT & INFO

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JAMES STREET STATION ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER INFO WITHE ENGINEERS I 9aAVENEL
1 �LANMlRR 1 SURVEYORS
Ape Wake C.unly North Carolina

WITHERS & RAVENEL
ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
Adjacent Property Owner Information
(See Adjacent Property Owner Exhibit for Reference Numbers)
1)
PIN 0741073233
9) PIN 0741271665
CJS Apex Assemblage, LLC
Charlie Evans Heirs
2321 Blue Ridge Road
No Address Listed on Wake County
Suite 101
iMaps.
Raleigh, NC 27607
2)
PIN 0741065611
10) PIN 0741178889
Standard Pacific of the Carolinas, LLC
George William Thompson Heirs
1100 Perimeter Park Drive
C/O Walter A. Thompson
Suite 112
3401 Central Heights Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Goldsboro, NC 27534
3)
PIN 0741155913
11) PIN 0741176996
A. T. Seymour, Jr.
Jennifer Miller & Michael F. Miller
107 S. Salem Street
6 Somerset Lane
Apex, NC 27502
Old Lyme, CT 06371
4)
PIN 0741261195
12) PIN 0741184020
Westhaven Townhomes HOA
Jennifer A Quick
6739 Falls of Neuse Road
800 S. Salem Street
Raleigh, NC 27615
Apex, NC 27502
5)
PIN 0741261618
13) PIN 0741171783
Isoline M. Byrd
Peggy B. Upchurch
117 James Ext. Street
808 S. Salem Street
Apex, NC 27502
Apex, NC 27502
6)
PIN 0741261811
Albert Byrd Heirs
115 James Ext. Street
Apex, NC 27502
7)
PIN 0741261922
Albert Byrd Heirs
8)
PIN 0741272284
Wake Co. Board of Education
Re: Services Director
1551 rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite ioi Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 tel: [phone] fax: [phone]
www.withersravenel.com

WITHERS & RAVENEL
ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite ioi Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 tel: [phone] fax: [phone]
www.withersravenel.com

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WETLANDS CERTIFIED BY USACOE UNDER ACTION ID:
SAW- 2012 - 01386, OCTOBER 30, 2013.
26,219.52
MORRISVILLE, NC 27560
WETLANDS SURVEYED BY WITHERS & RAVENEL, INC.,
2013.
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104 JAMES STREET EXTENSION
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120 JAMES STREET EXTENSION
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Impact Justification Statement
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TOTAL SITE ACREAGE
practical extent possible.
All construction shall be in accordance
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SUITE 125
26,219.52
MORRISVILLE, NC 27560
PROJECT ADDRESSES -100
JAMES STREET EXTENSION
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TOTAL SITE ACREAGE
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PRELIMINARY
NOT FOR RECORDING OR CONSTRUCTION
WETLAND
IMPACT SUMMARY
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JAMES STREET STATION
TOWN OF APEX WAKE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA
OVERALL SITE PLAN WITH WETLAND IMPACTS
WITHERS & RAV E N E L
ENGINEERS 1 PLANNERS 1 SURVEYORS
115 MocKenon Drive Cory. North Carolina 27511
tel: [phone] www.withemrovenel.com License No. C -0832
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Date
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Job No.
2110169.00

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WITHERS RAV E N E L
JAMES STREET STATION
WETLAND IMPACTS #1 & #2
ENGINEERS 1 PLANNERS I SURVEYORS
115 MccKenan Drive Cary, North Carolina 27511 tel: 919 - 469 -3340 www.withersrovenel.com License No. C -0832
TOWN OF APEX WAKE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA