20230646 Ver 1_Riparian Buffer Authorization Request_20230503

Original Submittal 5/3/2023
A. Owner/Applicant Information
General Information Q
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Primary Contact Email: * [e-mail]
Please list the contact person's email for questions or payment on this project if needed.
Who is submitting the application?* ❑ Owner
❑ Applicant other than Owner
p Agent
1. Property Owner Information:
1a. Name on Recorded Deed:*
Gerhardt & Sharon Marie Zimmerman
1b. Responsible Party:
(for Corporations)
1 c. Mailing Address:*
Street Address
1704 Lookout Point Court
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Raleigh
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
27612-1754
us
1d. Telephone:* [phone]
le. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
.....................................
3. Agent Information:
3a. Name:
3b. Company Affiliation:
3c. Mailing Address: Street Address
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code Country
3d. Telephone: 3e. Email Address:
3f. Attach a signed and dated copy of the agent Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
authorization form. PDF only
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information

1 a. Name of Project:* 1704 Lookout Point Court
(Subdivision, facility, or establishment name)
1b. Is this a publicly -funded transportation project?*
1d. Subdivision Name: Valley Lake at Greystone Subdivision
1e. Nearest Municipality: Raleigh
1f. Property Size: 0.32
acres
1g. County (or Counties) where the project is located: *
1h. Property ID#
0797851397
Tax PIN or Parcel id
1 i. Deed Information
11 Type of Book
Date of Purchase
1 /25/1990
Book# Page#
Deed 017327 101251-01254
[Map F981
1j. Attach a copy of the recorded map that indicates when the lot was last platted.
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4 - Plat1981-503.pdf 303.951<13
PDF only
1 k. How would you like to provide the Latitude and Longitude information?
Address Lookup
Manually
Latitude* 35.880121 Longitude*
[503
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: * Mine Creek (Stream Index
No. 27-33-14)
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:
0
(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:
The site is an existing 0.32-acre single family residential lot platted in 1981 with an existing home built in 1990. The lot borders
homeowner association land with an existing maintained sanitary sewer line which borders "Greystone Lake" (aka Ammons Lake).
The hillside between the house and the sanitary sewer easement has been landscaped and maintained with low growing ornamental
plants and shrubs. The general land use in the vicinity of the project are other single family residential lots.
3b. Attach an 8'/z x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site.
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1 - USGS National Map.pdf 2.22MB
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3c. Attach an 8'/z x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map depicting the project site.
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2 - Soil Survey.pdf 1.14MB
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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 owner had their existing home renovated last year (2022). All renovations were done outside of the Neuse Buffer with the
exception of a retaining wall that was added just inside Zone 2 of the Neuse Buffer. The City of Raleigh has asked the owner to obtain
authorization from the NCDWR for this retaining wall (after -the -fact). The purpose of the retaining wall was to stabilize the hillslope
and provide a level ground close to the home to assist the aging homeowners.
Attach a site plan as applicable to the project:
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5 - 207873 Zimmerman 1704 Lookout Point Ct Final
675.81 KB
As -built Survey_10-28-22.pdf
PDF only
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
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
No
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this project a phased project?* Yes
No
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
Buffer Impacts
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 I Stream Name Buffer ImpacImpact Type Zone 1IF Zone 2
t*
RETAINING WALL
Mine Creek
Permanent (P)
Allowable
0.00
70.00
Map label (e.g. Road Crossing 1)
(Greystone Lake)
Perm or Temp
Square Feet
Square Feet
Total Zone 1 Impacts: 0.00
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 70.00
Total Buffer Impacts: 70.00
Comments:
Per the attached Final Asbuilt Survey, the only new impervious surface added to the Neuse Buffers from those listed in the
"Impervious Surface Areas" list was the "Existing Retaining Wall: 70 S.F.". All other surfaces within the Neuse Buffer being the
"Steps", etc. were pre-existing. The only work done within Zone 1 was planting new and maintenance of existing ornamental
landscape plants (existing use/activity). The provided GoogleEarth aerial image provides evidence of the pre-existing landscaping
conditions. Note that most of Zone 1 falls within the 30' City of Raleigh maintained sanitary sewer easement and only a couple feet
extend up the toe of landscaped hillside.
We believe that the 70 s.f. of new retaining wall which was added to Zone 2 is classified as "allowable upon authorization" either as
15A NCAC 02B .0714(11)(V)(i) or possibly (11)(s).
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project.
All renovations made to the house were done outside of the 50' Neuse Buffer with the exception of 70 s.f. of retaining wall which was
placed only within Zone 2 to minimize disturbance to the buffer.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The contractor who constructed the wall used best management practices and erosion control measures (ground cover, etc.) to
ensure to protect the buffer and offsite Greystone Lake.
E. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. What type of SCM are you providing?
O Level Spreader
El Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
P 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
5 - 207873 Zimmerman 1704 Lookout Point Ct Final
675.81 KB
As -built Survey_10-28-22.pdf
PDF only
F. Supplementary Information U
Environmental Documentation
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):
The owner was unaware that the installation of the 70 s.f. of retaining wall required DWR approval as an "allowable upon
authorization" use. The assumption had been since they had been maintaining and landscaping the hillside for years that any such
improvements were exempt as existing uses. It wasn't until the City of Raleigh was provided the asbuilt survey and notified the
applicant that they were made aware of the need to possibly obtain DWR authorization.
G. Additional Information
Please upload any additional information you would like the Division to consider during application review.
Additional Attachments: Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
1704 Lookout Point Ct_Buffer Application
8.35MB
Attachments (3May2023).pdf
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Additional Comments:
Additional documents attached (aerial, GoogleEarth, photos, etc.).
Please don't hesitate to email me ([e-mail]) if you have any questions.
H. Sign and Submit
By digitally signing below, I certify that:
• 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:* S&EC, PA - Bob Zarzecki
Signature
Submission Date: (Auto populated field)

Initial Review
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Is this project a public transportation project?* � Yes
No
ID#* 20230646
Version: *
Select Reviewer: *
Select Reviewing Office*
Has payment been received?*
Zachary Thomas:[e-mail]
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
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