20231149_Stream Appeal_Decision_1121 W.CornwallisRd_Durham_10-27-23

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Kim Griffin, Jr.
Griffin Associates, Realtors
[e-mail]
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 27, 2023
DWR Project # 20231149
Durham County
Subject: Appeal Determination for Applicability to the Jordan Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 02B .0267)
Project: 1121 West Cornwallis Rd., Durham, NC
Location: Lat., Long: 35.975334797786545,-78.93843127498934
Dear Mr. Griffin:
On August 21, 2023, the Division of Water Resources (DWR) received a request from Kim Griffin,
Jr. with Griffin Associates, Realtors, on behalf of Akron Properties, to appeal an on -site Buffer
Determination made by the City of Durham as provided in 15A NCAC 02B .0267 (4)(d) of the
Jordan Lake Buffer Rules. On September 25, 2023, October 2, 2023, and October 26, 2023,
Shelton Sullivan of DWR conducted on -site inspections of Feature SA and SB on the subject site
to determine applicability to the above -mentioned Buffer Rules. Tony Whitaker with Civil
Consultants, Inc., Kim Griffin Jr. with Griffin Associates, Realtors, Samantha Wooten with DWR,
and Stephanie Goss with DWR, also attended the September 25, 2023, site inspection.
The enclosed map(s) depict the feature(s) evaluated and this information is also summarized in
the table below. Features SA and SB were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least intermittent,
and for subjectivity to the referenced regulations. Streams or features that are considered
"Subject" have been located on the most recently published County NRCS Soil Survey and/or the
most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been located on the
ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent.
Features that are considered "Not Subject" have been determined to not be at least intermittent
streams, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps.
NORTH CAROLINAD ��/�/i'
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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1121 West Cornwallis Rd. Durham
DW R # 20231149
The following table lists the features observed and evaluated for the appeal determination during
the DWR site visits. See the attached map(s) and pictures for reference.
Subject
Feature ID
Feature Type*
to Buffer
Start @
Rules
SA
At least
Subject
SA Start 1,
Intermittent
Culvert outlet
Stream
below riprap
SA
Ephemeral
Not
SA Stop Flag
Ephemeral
Stream
Subject
SA
At least
Subject
SA Start 2, near
Intermittent
property line
Stream
SB
At least
Not
SB Start
Intermittent
Subject
Stream
* stream (ephemeral, intermittent, perennial), ditch, swale, wetland, other
Stop @ Depicted on
Depicted on
Soil Survey
USGS Topo
SA Int Stop Yes
No
SA Start 2 Yes
No
Continues Yes
downstream
Confluence Yes
with SA
M
This appeal determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. This appeal
determination for features SA and SB replaces the determination originally performed by the
City of Durham, dated June 20, 2023, which is attached for reference (letter only).
This appeal determination is final and binding and can be contested as provided in Chapter
150B of the North Carolina General Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing
(Petition) with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60)
calendar days. Requirements for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Additional
information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at
http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].
A party filing a Petition must serve a copy of the Petition on:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
If the party filing the Petition is not the owner, then the party must have authorization from
the owner or also serve the owner in accordance with N.C.G.S 15013-23(a).
This letter only addresses the applicability of the stated regulations on the features identified
on the subject property and/or within the proposed project area. This letter does not approve
any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other regulated waters,
streams or other features located on the property or adjacent property that do not appear on
the maps referenced above. Any waters, streams, or other features on the site, including the

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1121 West Cornwallis Rd. Durham
DWR # 20231149
features identified in this letter, may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps
of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act. Please note that the DWR acknowledges all
areas and boundaries identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers as jurisdictional waters and/or
wetlands.
This determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 & 4 of G.S. 150B. If you have any
additional questions or require additional information, please call Shelton Sullivan with the DWR
at 919-707-3636 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ESDocuSigned by:
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Stephanie Goss, Supervisor
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Attachments: Labeled Site Map, Photos, NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map, DWR
Stream Forms, City of Durham Determination
cc: 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch File DWR Project # 20231149
Owner: Akron Properties, 1816 Front Street, Suite 120, Durham, NC 27705
Consultants: [e-mail],
[e-mail]
Durham County: [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail]
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DURHAM
CITY OF DURHAM
Department of Public Works
Stormwater Services
101 City Hall Plaza I Durham, NC 27701
919.560.4326 1 F 919.560.4316
1 8 6 9
www•durhamnc.gov
CITY OF MEDICINE
June 20, 2023
Via E-mail
Kate Sevick
Three Oaks Engineering
324 Blackwell Street, suite 1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919)732,1300
Threeoaksengineering.com
SUBJECT: 1121 W Cornwallis Rd
REFERENCE: COD Jordan # 2023-014
Project Name
1121 W Cornwallis Rd
PIN
0810-89-28-1951
Parcel ID
116552
Location/Directions
1121 W Cornwallis Rd
Sub Stream
New Hope Creek
Date of Determination
05/24/2023
Table 1. Stream Feature Determination 1121 W Cornwallis Rd Property
Feature
Not Subject
Subject
Start @
Stop @
Stream Type
Soil Survey
USGS Topo
SA
X
Stormwater Culvert
COD Flag
Ephemeral
X
@ Cornwallis Rd
SA
X
COD Flag
Consultant's flag SA 3
Intermittent
X
SA
X
ltant's flag
ConsuSA
Consultant's flag SA 8
Ephemeral
X
3
SB
X
Consultant's flag
Continues westward
Intermittent
S131
away from property
*N/A- Not Applicable
Wetlands are evaluated by the City of Durham Planning Department. If a wetland is
suspected to exist within or in close proximity to the project area, contact Bo Dobrzenski
([e-mail] or 919-560-4137 ext. 28230) to determine wetland
setbacks.
Explanation: The feature(s) listed on the attached Table 1 have been located on the Soil Survey
of Durham County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at

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a 1:24,000 scale, or was determined to be subject per section 8.5(B)(4) of the Durham Unified
Development Ordinance. Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined not to
be a stream. Features that are checked "Subject" possess characteristics that qualify it to be a
stream. There may be other streams located on your property that do not show up on the maps
referenced but, still may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) and the Division of Water Resources (DWR), or both.
In regards to potential setbacks, see Reference Guide for Development section 8.0.8.A
https://www.durhamnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3331/Reference-Guide-for-Development-
?hidld=
This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules within the subject property
and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other
streams, wetlands, ponds, or other features located on the property that appear or do not appear
on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be considered jurisdictional
according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act.
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or
affected parties that dispute this determination made by the City of Durham may request an appeal
determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request must be made within sixty
(60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing via email to
[e-mail].
If sending via U.S. Postal Service. -
Stephanie Goss - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If sending via delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
Stephanie Goss - DWR 401 & Buffer
Permitting Branch Supervisor
512 N Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
This determination is final and binding as detailed above unless an appeal is requested
within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter.
For questions regarding this determination letter, please contact Travis Marion at the following:
([e-mail]).
For questions regarding the appeals process, please contact Shelton Sullivan with the Division of
Water Resources (DWR) at [e-mail] or 919-707-3636. This determination is
subject to review as provided in G.S. 150B.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or
appeal within sixty (60) calendar days.
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The owner/future owners should notify the City (including any other Local, State, and
Federal Agencies) of this decision concerning any future correspondences regarding the
subject property (stated above). This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for
the proposed activity or other City of Durham permit(s).
Any inquiries regarding section 404/401 permits should be directed to DWR (Central Office)
at [phone], and the USACE (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at [phone].
Central Office Website: 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch I NC DEQ
Raleigh Office Website: Raleigh Regional Office I NC DEQ
If you have any questions about the City's determination or need clarification, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Christine Cailleret
Senior Engineering Specialist
Stormwater Development Review Group
[e-mail]
[phone], x 30288
Attachments:
Table 1. Stream Feature Determination 1121 W Cornwallis Rd
City of Durham Site Map- Figure #1
City of Durham Soils Survey Map — Figure #2
City of Durham Topographic Map— Figure #3
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