20221703 Ver 1_Riparian Buffer Authorization Request_20221130

Buffer Authorization Application Form
15A NCAC 02B .0233 (8)(b), .0243 (8)(b), .0250 (11)(b), .0259 (8)(b), .0267 (11)(c), .0607 (e)(2) Buffer Authorization Online Form -
Update 10/23/2018
Water Reources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Original Submittal 11/30/2022
A. Owner/Applicant Information
General Information
Primary Contact Email:*
Who is submitting the application?*
[e-mail]
Please list the contact person's email for questions or payment on this project if needed.
Owner
Applicant other than Owner
Agent
Is there an agent working on this application but Yes
not submitting it? • No
1. Property Owner Information:
....................................................................................................................................
la. Name on Recorded Deed: *
1b. Responsible Party:
lc. Mailing Address:*
Id. Telephone:*
6309955963
Bhavin Safi & Chhavi Chauhan
(for Corporations)
Street Address
411 Bathgate Lane
Address Line 2
City
Cary
Postal / Zip Code
27513-5583
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of Project: *
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
le. Email Address:* [e-mail]
Bhavin Safi- After the fact deck buffer authorization
(Subdivision, facility, or establishment name)
1b. Is this a publicly -funded transportation project?*
Yes
No
Id. Subdivision Name: Wessex
le. Nearest Municipality: Cary
If. Property Size: 0.60
acres

1g. County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
Wake
1h. Property ID#
0765453698
Tax PIN or Parcel id
1 i. Deed Information
Date of Purchase
11/4/2021
Type of Book
Book#
Page#
Deed
018783
01123-01125
Map
1993
1141
1 j. Attach a copy of the recorded map that indicates when the lot was last platted.
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PDF only
1k. How would you like to provide the Latitude and Longitude information?*
Address Lookup
Manually
Address Lookup
Latitude * 35.8261214
Street Address
411 Bathgate Lane
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Cary NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27513-5583 US
Longitude* -78.7827949
11. Is the project located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties?*
Yes
• No
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Black Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C;NSW
2c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
(linear feet only)
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:
suburban residential home with slatted uncovered deck with maintained herbaceous
cover backing into forested areas

3b. Attach an 8'/2 x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site.
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NC_Cary_20220816_TM_geo-2.pdf 47.14MB
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3c. Attach an 8'/2 x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map depicting the project site.
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4. Proposed Activity
Provide a detailed description of the proposed activity including its purpose and include the type of equipment to be used: *
The deck was constructed by the original owner, much before the current owners
took ownership of the house. This is a request for an after -the -fact buffer approval.
Attach a site plan as applicable to the project:
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21-560 (411 BATHGATE LANE) SURVEY (REV 09-
28-22)_signed_ buffer markups.pdf
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5. Jurisdictional Determinations
3.68MB
5a. Have jurisdictional wetlands or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/project
(including all prior phases) in the past?*
Yes
No
6. Project History
6a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
Yes
O No
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this project a phased project?*
Yes
No
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
Buffer Impacts
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Project is in which protected Basin?*
• Neuse River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0233)
Catawba River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0243)
Randleman Lake Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0250)
Tar -Pamlico River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0259)
Jordan Lake Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0267)
Goose Creek Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0606 & 15A NCAC 02B.0607)
Individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
Site# - Reason
Stream Name
Buffer Impact*
Impact Type
Zone 1
Zone 2

Slatted wooden
unnnamed
Permanent
Allowable
0.00
132.00
deck(existing)
near Black
(P)
Square
Square
Map label (e.g. Road
creek
Perm or Temp
Feet
Feet
Crossing 1)
Total Zone 1 Impacts: 0.00
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 132.00
Total Buffer Impacts: 132.00
Comments:
We purchased this property in Nov. 2021 with the deck already in place.
Unfortunately, this deck was constructed by a previous owner without obtaining any
permits. The home itself was built in 1995 (which I understand may have been prior
to the imposition of this stream buffer), But we are unable to confirm the year in which
the deck was constructed. We know for sure it was there in 2002
(https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer). We have not made any alterations to the
deck, nor do we plan to do so going forward. We are requesting an after the fact
authorization for the portion of the existing slatted wooden deck within zone 2 of the
intermittent stream within the property boundary.
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
.....................................................................................................................................
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project.
This is an after the fact request. The deck has already been here since at least 2002
(https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer). We only recently (NOV 2021) purchased the
property.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
This is an after the fact request. The deck has already been here since at least 2002
(https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer). We only recently (NOV 2021) purchased the
property.
E. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. What type of SCM are you providing?*
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Other SCM that removed minimum of 30% nitrogen
1 c. Diffuse Flow Documentation Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
21-560 (411 BATHGATE LANE) SURVEY (REV 09-
28-22)_signed_ buffer markups.pdf
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F. Supplementary Information
Environmental Documentation
3.68MB
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?
Yes
No
Violations

2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 02H .1300), DWR Surface
Water or Wetland Standards, or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact buffer authorization application?
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
We purchased this property in Nov. 2021 with the deck already in place.
Unfortunately, this deck was constructed by a previous owner without obtaining any
permits. The home itself was built in 1995 (which I understand may have been prior
to the imposition of this stream buffer), But we are unable to confirm the year in which
the deck was constructed. We know for sure it was there in 2002
(https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer). We have not made any alterations to the
deck, nor do we plan to do so going forward. We are requesting an after the fact
authorization for the portion of the existing slatted wooden deck within zone 2 of the
intermittent stream within the property boundary.
Please find the attached pic showing the stream width (3 Ft) and marked up survey
with dimensions and measurements for Zone 1, Zone 2and the intersecting area.
The dimension from CL to the edge(top of bank) would be 1.5 feet. Hence, I have
marked zone 1 at 31.5 feet from the CL of the stream and zone 2 ending at 51.5 feet
from the CL.
G. Additional Information
Please upload any additional information you would like the Division to consider during application review.
Additional Attachments:
Additional Comments:
H. Sign and Submit
By digitally signing below, I certify that:
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Pics.pdf
21-560 (411 BATHGATE LANE) SURVEY (REV 09-
28-22)_signed_ buffer markups.pdf
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3.68MB
o I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
o I agree that submission of this form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions
Act")
o I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act");
o I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
o I intend to electronically sign and submit the application form."
Print Name: * Bhavin Safi
Signature
(yir
Submission Date: (Auto populated field)

Initial Review
Is this accepted into the review process?* • Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes
• No
ID#* 20221703
Version:* 1
Select Reviewer: * Zachary Thomas:eads\ztthomas
Select Reviewing Office* Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Has payment been received?* • No Payment Needed
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