FW: [External] RE: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589

Baker, Caroline D
From: Goss, Stephanie
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:03 AM
To: Cohn, Colleen M
Subject: FW: [External] RE: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589
It needed a major variance apparently. And I told her to contact Paul.
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Program Consultant
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276o9
919-791-4256
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From: Erin Roberts <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 9:10 AM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Wojoski, Paul A <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [External] RE: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589
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Thank you so much!
On Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 8:33 AM Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]> wrote:
Erin,
Per our phone conversation today, your project of the garage addition will have Zone 1 impacts; therefore, it will
require a Major Variance. I have copied Paul on this e-mail and if you would like to contact him his number is 919-707-
3631.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources

Raleigh Regional Office
8800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276og
919-791-4256
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From: Goss, Stephanie
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:59 AM
To: Erin J. Roberts <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] RE: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589
Erin,
I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, I have been out in the filed the last two days. I am in the office today
until 2 pm and tomorrow until 4 pm. I am on vacation next week. Please call me at your convenience.
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
8800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276og
919-791-4256
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From: Erin J. Roberts <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 8:31 PM
To: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589
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Stephanie,
I hope that everything is going well. I have reviewed the questions you set forth below, and do have a few questions.
Would it be possible to talk on Friday or next Tuesday. My schedule is fairly flexible both days, and I'm happy to talk at
a time that works best for you. Thanks, and have a nice evening! Erin
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From: Goss, Stephanie
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 9:42 AM
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Subject: 1805 Chester Road Garage Project-19-0589
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts,
After reviewing the application for project #19-0589 the Division has determined that your application is incomplete
and is on -hold until the following information is received:
1. Show the two zones of the riparian buffer on the impact map as measured from the top of the
streambank. Zone 1 is measured 30 feet from the top of the stream bank, and Zone 2 is measured from 30
feet to 50 feet. These riparian buffers parallel the stream pattern. I have attached an impact map example for
your convenience.
2. Please see the clarification memo for how a buffer is measured around culverts. The buffer is measured in a 50
foot bubble arching downstream of the culvert pipe. If the stream is not culverted on your neighbor's property

and then goes into the culvert then that 50 foot bubble arches downstream. It appears that these two arching
50 foot bubbles will overlap. Please depict this on the impact map as well.
3. The impact map must depict the footprint of the proposed permanent impacts within Zone 2 only to qualify for
a minor variance.
4. The square footage of the impacts in Zone 2 must be identified/depicted on the impact map.
5. Describe efforts to avoid and minimize impacts to the buffers. Please explain why the detached garage cannot
be moved out of the buffer area further into the southwestern portion of the property.
6. It is unclear what the yellow and blue lines are on the impact map. Please describe in detail exactly what these
depicted colors involve. Is the yellow line a driveway?
7. Mitigation requirements -The buffer restoration or enhancement requirements are as follows: Basically, in the
help document it describes the requirements for restoration or enhancement. To sum it up, you would need to
provide a map of the restoration area and the area is equal the required area of mitigation (times 1.5) or
enhancement is 3 times greater that the area the required area mitigated. The vegetation plan must include 2
native hardwoods planted at a certain density. The mitigation is preserved in a conservation easement and
then annual reports must be provided for multiple years afterward 15A NCAC 02B .0242 ( I can provide the
whole language if you would like to read as well). So, with that being said, I have included a list of mitigation
banks below. You can choose a bank and they will provide you with a statement of availability letter which
means you have reserved credits for mitigation. Once you receive the approval letter you pay for these credits
before starting work. I am not exactly sure of the cost, but it is a much preferred method over restoration or
enhancement by the Division.
https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting-branch/nutrient
I realize this is a lot to digest. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I will be out of the office
next week, but will return on the 17t". Thanks in advance.
Stephanie Z. Goss
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 276oca
919-791-4256
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