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August 28, 2007
Ms. Amy Chapman
Department of Water Quality
Raleigh Regional Office
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Reference:
Subject:
Central Prison Regional Medical Center & Mental Health Center -Package A
I.D. #Wake-2007-054
DOC #1713/1980
SCO ID #010536901A
Pease Commission No.: 2006023
Variance Request Form for Minor Variances
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Please find attached the Variance Request Form for Minor Variances application form and all relevant
attachments for the referenced project. We are requesting a variance to perform work within the
Rocky Branch Buffer. This proposed work is shown on Sheets A-C308, UPA011, and A-L108 which
are also included in this application package.
Sheet A-C308 shows the proposed parking area, grading, and erosion control measures. Sheet
UPA001 details the parking study that was completed to determine the number of needed parking
spaces. Sheet A-L108 shows the proposed landscaping for the area around Rocky Branch and the
required buffer.
Please advise us of any additional technical modifications or clarifications needed to be made to the
application or the plans prior to approval.
Thank you for your time and please do not hesitate to call with any questions or comments regarding
the attached plans or the project in general. (Direct: 704941-2174, Email:
[e-mail]) We look forward to your comments and subsequent approvals.
Over 65 years of architectural and engineering design excellence

Ms. Amy Chapman
August 28, 2007
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Sincerely,
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Heather A. Crockford, P.E.
Project Engineer
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Enclosures
Cc: Mr. Larry Wann, North Carolina Department of Correction
Mr. Jim Flynn, Schenkel-Shultz
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
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Variance Request Form -for Minor Variances
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rules
NOTE: This form maybe photocopied for use as an original.
Please identify which Riparian Area (Buffer) Protection Rule applies.
Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC 02B
.0233)
^ Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A
NCAC 02B .0259)
^ Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0243)
Part 1: General Information
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1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns th property): ~~iu;~~~~ time„~~~~~~~~~,,-~~w,;,r,
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2. Print Owner/Sig
Name:
Title:
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
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the proposed prof
4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name -consistent with project name on
pl ns, specifi ations, letters, operation and mai tenance a reements, etc.):
Version 2: November 2002

5. Project Location:
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
County:
Latitude/longitude:
6. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8 %2 x 11 copy of the USGS
topographic map indicating the location of the site):
7. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Stream r~me,(for unnamed,streams label as "UT" to the nearest named stream):
Stream classification [as identified within the Schedule of Classifications 15A NCAC 2B
.0315 (Neuse) or .0316 (Tar-Pamlico)]: ~',; I~SV~1 __~__
8. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required or have been received already for
this project?
Required: Received: Date received
Permit Type:
CAMA Major
CAMA Minor
401 Certification/404 Permit
On-site Wastewater Permit
NPDES Permit (including stormwater)
Non-discharge Permit
Water Supply Watershed Va lance
Others (specify) ~'{~i ova (~a ~ a ~
Part 2: Proposed Activity
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)
Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat
map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying
out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers
associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land. Include the area
of buffer impact in ft2.]:
2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished,
reduced or reconfi ured toibett r minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers:
Variance Request Form, page 2
Version 2: November 2000

3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with
the proposed activity (i.e., control of runoff from impervious surfaces to provide diffuse flow,
re-planti vegetation or enh ncement of existing vegetation, etc.):
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4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
(1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this
Rule.
(2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
involved.
(3) If economic hardship is tgghepm~ajor consideration, then include a specific explanation of the
economic har shi~~Ytp"'_ortion of the hardship to the entire value of the project. ..
Part 3: Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Part 5 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be changed or
deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the
sale of any lot.
Part 4: Agent Authorization
If you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide
information on your behalf, please complete this section:
Designated agent (i
Mailing address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
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Part 5: Applicant's Certification
Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 2: November 2000

I, , _t,~s ~Y~~~J(,~/°') (print or type name of person
listed in Part I, Item 2 certify that the information included on this permit application form is
correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the
deed restrictions in accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.
Signature:
Date:
Title:
Variance Request Form, page 4
Version 2: November 2000

PART 2: PROPOSED ACTIVITY
1. Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail
(such as a plat map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the
land to be utilized in carrying out the activity, the location and dimension of any
disturbance in the riparian buffers associated with the activity, and the extent of
riparian buffers on the land. Include the area of buffer impact in ft2.]:
The proposed activity includes the construction of a parking area with
curb and gutter as well as the installation of storm sewer to be connected
to existing storm sewer located within the buffer area. Total impact
within Buffer Zone 2 is 3,970 sf. This includes not only the impervious
parking area and curb and gutter, but also includes area within Buffer
Zone 2 to be re-graded. The only other feature that will remain above
ground in Buffer Zone 2 will be a curb inlet installed within the curb and
gutter. The total impervious area within Buffer Zone 2 is 1,795 sf.
2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically
accomplished, reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate
disturbance to the riparian buffers:
The parking area is needed to accommodate the additional staff needed
once the prison expansion/additions are complete as well as to
accommodate additional visitors. As this site is a secure prison, there is a
limited area outside of the secure area for additional parking.
3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts
associated with the proposed activity (i.e. control of runoff from impervious
surfaces to provide diffuse flow, re-planting vegetation or enhancement of
existing vegetation, etc.):
During construction, silt fence will be used along the perimeter of the
buffer area to help control sediment runoff into Rocky Branch. Runoff
from the proposed impervious parking area will be collected by curb and
gutter along the perimeter of the area and directed to proposed curb
inlets and storm sewer which will ultimately discharge into existing
storm sewer. C?nce construction is complete, re-planting of vegetation
(grass) will occur. The enclosed landscape plan will be implemented
which will add a number of different types of trees, bushes, and other
vegetation within the buffer and the immediate surrounding area. These
trees will improve the denitrification process above that of the existing
grassed area within the buffer.

4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict
application of this Rule.
The proposed regional medical center and mental health center
require a total of 949 spaces per the parking study summarized on
Sheet UPA011. The parking spaced are based on existing staff
members and projected staffing for this project. Parking numbers
reflect staff parking requirements during the day shift when 1~t
and 2~d shifts are cominf and going. Security and nursing staff
must be relieved prior to their departure creating this large
demand on parking. Also, without the needed parking spaces, the
size of the buildings will have to be decreased accordingly. This
decrease in size will severely hamper the State's ability to house
and administer medical attention to inmates at Central Prison as
well as other prisons across the region.
2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique
to the property involved.
The site involves a working prison. Because of the nature of the
activities that occur on site, there are limited areas outside of the
secured area where construction and improvements can occur for
use by the general public or by those who would be working
within the new buildings.
3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific
explanation of the economic hardships and the proportion of the
hardship to the entire value of the project.
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