20220724 Ver 2_Local Government Buffer Approval_20230127

City of Greensboro
J North Carolina
Authorization Certificate
January 27, 2023
Daniel W. Pritchett, PE & PLS
JAMESTOWN ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.
117 East Main Street
P.O. Box 365
Jamestown, NC 27282
Re: Authorization Certification (Determination of No Practical Alternative) for Stream Buffer Disturbance.
TRC# 2022-0667 - Village Heights Townhomes
Dear Mr. Pritchett:
In accordance with the State of North Carolina's Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0267-Jordan Water Supply Nutrient Strategy: Protection and
Maintenance of Riparian Areas, any applicant that intends to disturb Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the stream buffer must show that there is "No
Practical Alternative" than to impact the stream buffer. The applicant submitted a "No Practical Alternative Request" on January 27, 2023,
stating that the stream buffer disturbances in Zone 1 and Zone 2 were necessary for the construction/installation of the components of the
driveway, and extension of the piping of a stream under a permit issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The City of Greensboro determined that the permanent impacts of the Jordan Watersupply Watershed stream are the following:
DRIVEWAY
Zone 1- Temporary Impacts: 61 SF
Zone 2: Temporary Impacts: 0 SF
Zone 1- Permanent Impacts: 4,202 SF
Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 1,544 SF
EXTENSION OF THE PIPING OF A STREAM UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS:
Zone 1- Temporary Impacts: 1,485 SF Zone 1- Permanent Impacts: 469 SF
Zone 2: Temporary Impacts: 276 SF Zone 2: Permanent Impacts: 0 SF
Information submitted by the applicant explained how the impacts have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable. Please be advised
the applicant should secure any other required federal, state, and local certifications before the project proceeds.
This approval is valid only for the purpose and design that was described in the application. If any modifications are made to the project a
written notification describing the changes, must be submitted to the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department, Engineering Division
(Stormwater Engineering Section). If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the certification and approval letter and is
thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
This letter completes the review of The City of Greensboro, Water Resources Department, Engineering Division (Stormwater Engineering
Section) under the Determination of No Practical Alternative. If you have any questions, please contact Johnnie A. Hill at 336-373-4653.
Sincerely,
G
Johnnie A. Hill
Engineering/Plan Review Supervisor
City of Greensboro
Cc: Sue Homewood, DWQ Winston Salem Regional Office
David E. Bailey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
P.O. Box 3136 m Greensboro, NC 27402-3136 ® www.greensboro-nc.gov m (336) 373-CITY (2489) ® TTY # 333-6930