20230185 Ver 1_More Info Received_20230322 (3)

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From:Darrell Hinnant <[e-mail]>
Sent:Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:10 AM
To:Homewood, Sue
Subject:Re: \[External\] Variance Buffer Request For Approval
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Sue:

I apologize for the delay my surveyor was out of the country for almost two weeks.
Attached is an updated survey with the pool and disturbance area outside the projected pool & deck area.

The total square footage as originally stated that will be disturbed during construction and for the actual permanent
placement is roughly 1500 square feet.

Please let me know what else I can provide.

Best Regards,

Darrell Hinnant
252-258-9001

On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:42:02 AM EST, Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:

Based on your document, it appears that the area I circled in Red is part of the pool/patio AND within the line shown on
the plans as the limits of Zone 1. Also, your document includes a fence, if the fence is new then that is also impacts in
Zone 1. I am also wondering how much grading must be done in Zone 1 to properly install the pool. I will await to hear
back from you after you have discussed this with your contractor.

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Thanks,

Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
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From: Darrell Hinnant <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:13 AM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: \[External\] Variance Buffer Request For Approval

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Sue:

I really appreciate all your help & support!

I am a little confused. As I understand it, Zone I is from the water line inward 30 feet? Is that accurate? If so, we do not
plan to use or disturb any space in Zone I.
According to the plan we will use a portion of Zone II and the rest will be outside Zone II. The total amount of square
footage that would be disturbed wouldn't exceed 2000 square feet.

I am getting the pool contractor & surveyor to confirm and update plot diagram to represent these specifics.

I will get this back to you ASAP.

Best Regards!!

Darrell Hinnant
252-258-9001
On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 09:48:47 AM EST, Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:

Thank you again Mr. Hinnant,

The image you sent shows the pink line as curving and the yellow and blue areas are straight across your property. The
difference may be minor, however it does appear that accurately reflecting the curvature of the buffer would benefit you by
a few more feet. The buffer is typically measured with any curvature of the edge of the pond or stream.
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Depending on your answer to the note above, the drawing still shows that some of your pool/patio will be in Zone 1. I will
need this area accurately calculated in order to consider authorizing any activity in Zone 1.

As I stated previously, I also need you to provide specific plans that show all areas that will be disturbed temporarily as
part of the construction of the pool. This would be beyond the footprint of where the pool will be when all is said and
done. Given the size of your lot and location of your house, I would assume equipment and disturbance would occur
further into the buffer in order to construct the pool. We need to know exactly how much and exactly where the
disturbance would be. Shown on plans and calculated in square feet.

Lastly, IF we are able to authorize the pool, the Tar Pamlico Buffer rules require that the impacts to the buffer are to be
mitigated. Mitigation must be done in accordance with state regulations and laws. That would require calculation of the
final amount of buffer impact (based on above notes) multiplied by “zonal multipliers” (multiple the square footage impact
in Zone 1 by 3 and in Zone 2 by 1.5) and payment into a private mitigation bank (if there is one available) or a state fee
system (if there are no private banks available). First we need to be sure we have all your final numbers correct, then I
can assist you to determine the final amount of payment and who to contact about that. As an estimate, the state system
current rate is $1.29 per square foot but it may cost more if you are required to pay into a private bank.

Thanks,

Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
[e-mail]
336 813 1863 mobile
919-707-3679 office *new*

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From: Darrell Hinnant <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 2:33 PM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
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Sue

Thanks for the questions....that survey is a little confusing.
We had the original lines (Blue) and then they drained the pond when a hurricane was going to hit and the second set
(yellow) is the original stream lines before the pond was created by Golf Course.

I am attaching the original survey without the second set and I have highlighted the water line, Zone I, & Zone II.
I have also attached an aerial picture of our home/property with an outline of the where the pool would be installed.
Please let me know if this helps.

Thanks

Darrell Hinnant

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 01:33:53 PM EST, Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:

Thank you Mr. Hinnant,

The survey drawing you provided is unclear to me. It shows 2 different sets of buffer Zone 1 and Zone 2 lines. I have
attached a copy with the lines highlighted in yellow and in blue. Can you please explain these different lines to me. The
buffer regulations indicate that the Zone 1 starts at the water line of the adjacent open water/pond and is 30 feet wide,
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then Zone 2 is another 20 feet from that point. The total buffer should be 50 feet and should follow along the edge of the
pond, rather than be a straight line as the blue lines on the attachment are drawn.

If the blue lines are correct, it shows your pool within Zone 1 of the buffer but your application states the pool would only
be in Zone 2. For clarification, I need a drawing that shows the exact limits of ground disturbance for installation of the
pool (even if only temporary) and where the exact edge of the pool deck/concrete pad will be when complete, all in
relation to the accurate buffer Zone 1 and Zone 2 lines are.

Thanks,

Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
[e-mail]
336 813 1863 mobile
919-707-3679 office *new*

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From: Darrell Hinnant <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:56 PM
To: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>
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Sue:

I apologize for populating the wrong form.
Please see the form filled you sent.

I sincerely appreciate your strong consideration and I would love to discuss the project with you.

Best Regards,

Darrell Hinnant
252-258-9001

On Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 11:43:43 AM EST, Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]> wrote:

Hello Mr. Hinnant,

Unfortunately, you did not fill out the correct application form for your project. As noted in my previous email, we need the
form titled Major/Minor Variance Application Form.

I have attached a copy to this email which you should be able to open in Word and fill out. Please complete this
application and return it to me via email at your earliest convenience. Please re-read my email below regarding the
importance of documenting that the project meets the hardships spelled out in the applicable regulations.

Thanks,

Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
[e-mail]
336 813 1863 mobile
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From: Homewood, Sue
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 5:26 PM
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Cc: Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>; May, David <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: \[External\] Variance Buffer Request For Approval

Hello Mr. Hinnant,

I’ve been asked to respond to your below email. It appears that your project will require an “Authorization Certificate with
Exception” (formerly called a variance). The process is defined in 15A NCAC 02B .0611(c). Item (1) under that rule
includes a list of conditions that all must be met in order to quality for the exception. Please be aware that the Division is
required to evaluate all projects in accordance with this regulation. Should you wish to submit an application for the
Division’s formal review of the project under these requirements, please complete the application titled Major/Minor
Variance Application Form found on the applications page of our website (scroll down on the page until you see it. Please
note that while the application uses the term Variance, the criteria for the exception is substantially the same.

Thanks,

Sue Homewood (she/her/hers)
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
[e-mail]
336 813 1863

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From: Grzyb, Julie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2023 5:11 PM
To: Merritt, Katie <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fw: \[External\] Variance Buffer Request For Approval

Please see the email below - can someone contact Darrell and tell him how to apply for a variance (or
not, if it is not appropriate in this situation).
Do you handle this or should I send it to Andrew Pitner? Concerned Andrew has no staff to address
this at this time.
Thanks,
Julie

Julie A. Grzyb
Deputy Director, Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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From: Darrell Hinnant <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 8:47 AM
To: Grzyb, Julie <[e-mail]>
Subject: \[External\] Variance Buffer Request For Approval

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Thank you so much Julie for the confirmation. Again, please keep in mind the survey is not accurate to where the pool will be placed.
Due to the size, shape, and curvatures roughly less then half of the pool would be in Zone II.

Good morning Julie, I hope your holiday season is off to a great start.

I wanted to connect regarding a variance buffer request in Greenville, NC.
We want to install a pool on our property that backs up to a "Man-Made" pond on the Brook Valley golf course.
The pool is 16' x 40' which would require roughly 10-15' variance into zone II.

I am attaching the original survey document prepared by the contractor that was submitted to the City of Greenville for
approval.
This drawing is not exactly accurate to where the pool will be. It shows the entire pool in Zone II, but we only need a small
portion of Zone II due to the size and curvature of the pool.

I read through the NCDENR 401 buffer permitting documents and there is no reference to pools either For or Against?
We in no way plan to harm or change anything within Zone I and will also provide any type mediation recommended for a
successful outcome.

I would like to speak live after you review the information and request provided so we can discuss the specifics.
I know it's a holiday week and Christmas is approaching fast, so please let me know what time works best for you.

We sincerely thank you for your time & consideration!

Best Regards,

Darrell Hinnant
252-258-9001
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