RE_ Riparian Buffer Authorization Request

Baker, Caroline D
From: Kaye Gantt <[e-mail]>
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To: Smith, Cherri L
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Ms. Smith,
Kaye Gantt —should be listed as the owner, and Austin Marshall as the agent. My organization (National Institute of
Minority Economic Development)owns the building; however, we are headquartered at 114 W Parrish Street,
Durham.
We will research (per your instructions) the mitigation credits and follow up with you accordingly. Let me know if you
have any questions.
Thank you.
Kaye Gantt, MBA
Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
114 W. Parrish Street I Durham, NC 27701
[phone] 1 F [phone]
kgantt(aD-theinstitutenc.org
www.Thel nstituteNC.ora
From: Smith, Cherri L <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:15 AM
To: Kaye Gantt <[e-mail]>
Subject: Riparian Buffer Authorization Request
Hi Ms. Gantt,
I've had a chance to review the application you submitted for a Riparian Buffer Authorization for The Institute North's
outdoor gathering area, and I need a couple of things before I can process the application.
First, since you're listed as the agent, I will copy you on the Authorization, but I need to address it to the owner. Just for
clarification, is the person who signed the application, Austin Marshall, the owner? And if so, should his address be
listed as: National Institute of Minority Economic Development; 114 West Parrish St.; Durham, NO

Second, the only way I can see to permit this project within the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules, is as "Allowable with
Exception" (Variance) and that requires mitigation for the impacts. Mitigation credits can be purchased from an
approved mitigation bank in NC. To get to this list, follow these steps:
-Google "Water Resources/NC DEQ"
-Click on "401 & Buffer Permitting Branch"
-Scroll down and click on "Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Program"
-Scroll down and click on highlighted "approved mitigation bank"
You'll need to get what's called a Statement of Availability (SOA) of credits for the following number of credits:
Zone 1— 233 sq. ft. impact X 3 = 699
Zone 2 — 710 sq. ft. impact X 1.5 = 1,065
Total credits needed — 699 + 1,065 = 1,764
If you have any questions, let me know. Thank you.
Cherri
Chem Smith
Environmental Specialist (part-time)
Division of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
cherri. smithkdeq.nc. gov
919-791-4200
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