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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20052070 Ver 2_Approval Letter_20150609NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor June 9, 2015 Weavers Pond Development Co. LLC Attn: David Berry 9407 Bartons Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Donald R. van der Vaart Secretary DWR # 05 -2070 v2 Wake County Subject: APPROVAL OF 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE PER THE NEUSE RIVER BASIN RIPARIAN BUFFER PROTECTION RULES (15A NCAC 026 .0233) WITH. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Weavers Pond Subdivision Phase 2C Dear Mr. Berry: You have our approval for the impacts listed below for the purpose described in your application dated May 8, 2015 and received by the Division of Water Resources (Division) on May 8; 2015. These impacts are covered by the attached Water Quality General Certification Numbers 3883 and 3890 and the conditions listed below. This certification is associated with the use of Nationwide Permit Numbers 3 and 29 once they are issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but not limited to).Sediment and Erosion Control, Non - Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Impact #3 for a road crossing was previously permitted by the Division on March 20, 2006 (DWR #2005 -2070) but was never built. This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the enclosed certification and the following additional conditions: 1. The following impacts are hereby approved provided that all of the other specific and general conditions of the Certification and Buffer Rules are met. No other impacts are approved, including incidental impacts.. [15A NCAC 02B .0506(b)(c) and 15A NCAC 02B .0233(8)] Division of Water Resources, Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Operations Section http : / /portal.ncdenr.org /web /wq /aps 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1628 Phone: (919) 791 -4200 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax: (919) 788 -7159 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper Weavers Pond Phase 2C DWR# 05 -2070 v2 401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL Page 2 of 5 Type of Impact* Amount Approved (units) Permanent Amount Approved (units) Temporary Wetland 0.166 (acre) 0.057 (acre) Road Crossing ( #2) Wetland 0 (acre) 0.004 (acre) Road Crossing ( #3) Stream 96 (linear feet) 21 (linear feet) Road Crossing ( #3) Stream 45 (linear feet) 0 (linear feet) Dam Maintenance ( #4) Stream 0 (linear feet) 5 (linear feet) Water Main ( #4) Open Water 0.029 (acres) 0 (acres) Road Crossing ( #4) Buffers — Zone 1 6,233 (square feet) 0 (square feet) Road Crossing ( #3) Buffers — Zone 2 4,542 (square feet) 0 (square feet) Road Crossing ( #3) Buffers —Zone 1 4,879 (square feet) 0 (square feet) Road,Crossing ( #4) Buffers — Zone 2 5,979 (square feet) 0 (square feet) Road Crossing ( #4) Buffers —Zone 1 0 (square feet) 620 (square feet) Water Main ( #4) Buffers — Zone 2 0 (square feet) 103 (square feet) Water Main ( #4) 2. Diffuse Flow Plan Approval by the Division The Division approves the diffuse flow plan' consisting of two level spreaders and engineered filter strips and all associated stormwater conveyances, inlet and outlet structures, and the grading and drainage patterns depicted on plan sheets dated January 15, 2015, which are incorporated by reference and are enforceable by the Division. The following conditions also apply [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)]: The footprint of all diffuse flow devices as well as an additional 10400t wide area on all sides of the devices shall be located in either public rights -of -way, dedicated common areas or recorded easement areas. The final plats for the.project showing Weavers Pond Phase 2C DWR# 05 -2070 v2 401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL Page 3 of 5 all such rights -of -way, common areas and easement areas shall be in accordance with the approved plans. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] • The approved diffuse flow plan shall be constructed and operational before any permanent building or other structure is occupied at the site. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] • The diffuse flow plan may not be modified without prior written authorization from the Division. A copy of the approval letter and the modified SMP shall be submitted to the DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit prior to the commencement of the modifications. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] • Maintenance activities for the two level spreaders and engineered filter strips shall be performed in accordance with the O &M agreement included in the application that is incorporated by reference and is enforceable by the Division. The 0 &M agreement shall transfer with the sale of the land or transfer of ownership /responsibility for the BMP facility. [15A NCAC 02H .0506(b)(5)] 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre - Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. [15A NCAC 02H .0501 and .0502] 4. Protective Fencing The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15 NCAC 02H .0500. [15A NCAC 02H .0506 (b)(2) and (c)(2) and 15A NCAC 02H .0507 (c)] 5. This approval is for the purpose and design described in your application. The plans and specifications for this project are incorporated by reference as part of the Certification and Buffer Authorization. If you change your project, you must notify the Division and you may be required to submit a new application package with the appropriate fee. If the property is ' sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this approval letter and General Certification and is responsible for complying with all conditions. [15A NCAC 02B .0507(d)(2)] 6. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless contested. [G.S. 143 - 215.5] Weavers Pond Phase 2C DWR# 05 -2070 v2 401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL . Page 4 of 5 Administrative Hearings (hereby known as OAH). A petition form may be obtained from the OAH at http: / /www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at (919) 431 -3000 for information. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of this notice, a petition must be filed with the OAH. A petition is considered filed when the original and one (1) copy along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received in the OAH during normal office hours (Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, excluding official state holidays). The petition may be faxed to the OAH at (919) 431 -3100, provided the original and one copy of the petition along with any applicable OAH filing fee is received by the OAH within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. Mailing address for the OAH: If sending by First Class Mail via the US Postal Service: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -6714 If sending via delivery service (e.g. UPS, FedEx): Office of Administrative Hearings 1711 New Hope Church Road Raleigh, NC 27609 -6285 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served to DENR: Sam Hayes, General Counsel Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1601 Please send one (1) copy of the petition to DWR: If sending by First Class Mail via the US Postal Service: Karen Higgins NC DEN R -DWR -401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617 If sending via delivery service (e.g. UPS, FedEx): Karen Higgins NC DENR -DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Weavers Pond Phase 2C DWR# 05 -2070 v2 401 AND BUFFER APPROVAL Page 5 of 5 This letter completes the review of the Division under section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules as described in 15A NCAC 02B .0233 . Please contact Cherri Smith at 919 - 791 -4251 or cherri.smith @ncdenr.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Snere Danny Smith Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Enclosures: GC 3883 & 3890 cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Raleigh Regulatory Field Office; 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, St. 105; Wake Forest, NC 27597 Deborah Shirley; Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA; 8412 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 104; Raleigh, NC 27615 DWR RRO 401 /Buffer file