20221442 Ver 2_8332.1_Redwood Circle_Min Var_11.27.23_20231127

State of North Carolina
DWR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02B .0233 (8)(b), .0243 (8)(b), .0250 (11)(b), .0259 (8)(b), .0267 (11)(c), .0607 (e)(2)
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rules - Variance Application
FORM: VAR 10-2013
PLEASE IDENTIFY WHICH RIPARIAN AREA PROTECTION RULE APPLIES:
❑ Neuse River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0233)
❑ Major Variance X Minor Variance
❑ Catawba River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0243)
❑ Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed (15A NCAC 0213.0250)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Tar -Pamlico River Basin (15A NCAC 0213.0259)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Jordan Lake Water Supply Nutrient Strategy (15A NCAC 02B.0267)
❑ Major Variance ❑ Minor Variance
❑ Goose Creek Watershed (15A NCAC 0213.0606 & 15A NCAC 0213.0607)
A. General Information
1. Applicant's Information(if other than the current property owner):
Name:
Title:
Street Address:
City, State & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
licant is Owner
2. Property Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance):
Name: Private Individual
Title:
Street Address:
City, State & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
FORM: VAR 10-2013
Mr. David Thieoen
400 Redwood Circle
Raleigh, NC 27609
252-917-1540
[e-mail]

3. Agent Information:
3a. Name:
Company Affiliation
Street Address:
City, State & Zip
Bradley S. Luckey
Pilot Environmental. Inc.
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
3b. Attach a signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner.
4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name):
400 Redwood Circle
5. Project Location:
5a. Street Address: 400 Redwood Circle
City, State & Zip: Raleigh, NC 27609
5b. County: Wake
5c. Site Coordinates (in decimal degrees): 35.85118 Latitude-78.64507 Longitude
5d. Attach an 8 % x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site.
5e. Attach an 8 % x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map depicting the
project site.
6. Property Information:
6a. Property identification number (parcel ID): 1706644991
6b. Date property was purchased: 2013
6c. Deed book 1659 and page number 177
6d. Map book 1965 and page number 270
6e. Attach a copy of the recorded map that indicates when the lot was last platted. See attached Survey, References PLAT Year
7. Is your project in one of the 20 Coastal Counties covered under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)?
❑ YES X NO
7a. If you answered yes above, in which AEC do you fall (30 ft or 75 ft)?
7b. If you answered yes above, what is the total percent of impervious cover that you have proposed within the AEC?
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8. Directions to site from nearest major intersection:
From Intersection of Millbrook Road and Six Forks Road: South on Six Forks Road % mi. TL on Crestview Avenue. TL Sandlewood
Road. TL Redwood Circle. Site is located in northern portion of cul-de-sac.
9. Stream associated with riparian buffer to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Name Water Quality Classification
UNT Big Branch Class C, NSW
9a. For Goose Creek only: Is the buffer in the 100-year floodplain? ❑ YES ❑ NO
10. List any permits/approvals that have been requested or obtained for this project in the past (including all prior phases).
Date Applied: Date Received: Permit Type:
10-06-2022 11/01/222 Minor Variance SWR #20221442
B. Proposed Activity
1. Project Description
1a. Provide a detailed description of the proposed activity including its purpose:
The site has been develoaed with a sinele family residence. drivewav and associated landscaaed maintained lawn since at
least 1966. Exterior wooded decks and concrete porches are located on the rear, northern face of the resident and the
side, eastern face of the residence. The majority of the existing rear of the single family residence is maintained yard/grass
within Zone 1 and 2 of the riparian buffers. Existine roof drains from the residence drain undereround. The apDlicant is not
aware if or where the roof drains discharee.
The applicant received written approval of an NCDEQ-DWR minor variance dated November 1, 2022 for residential
improvements including the construction of an in -ground swimming pool and patio that resulted in permanent impact to
751 square foot Zone 2 of the riparian buffer. The applicant mitigated for the riparian buffer impact to 751 square feet of
Zone 2 of the riparian buffer sometime in early 2023. According to October 16, 2023 as built survey, the patio and pool
were generally constructed within the previously authorized impact limits.
Following construction of the pool and patio, the applicant constructed an approximately 435 square foot concrete
basketball court within approximately 155 square feet of Zone 1 riparian buffer and 223 square feet of Zone 2 riparian
buffer. Grassed vegetation surrounds the recreational area.
1b. Attach a site plan showing the following items as applicable to the project:
0 Development/Project name
0 Revision number & date
0 North arrow
0 Scale (1" = 50' is preferred)
0 Property/project boundary with dimensions
0 Adjacent streets and roads labeled with names and/or NC State Road numbers
0 Original contours and proposed contours
0 Perennial and intermittent streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
0 Mean high water line (if applicable)
0 Wetlands delineated, or a note on plans that none exist
0 Location of forest vegetation along the streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and estuaries
0 Extent of riparian buffers on the land including Zone 1 and Zone where applicable
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0 Location and dimension of the proposed buffer impact (label the area of buffer impact in ft' on the plan)
0 Details of roads, parking areas, cul-de-sacs, sidewalks, and curb and gutter systems
0 Footprint of any proposed buildings or other structures
0 Discharge points of gutters on existing structures and proposed buildings
0 Existing drainage (including off -site), drainage easements, and pipe dimensions
0 Drainage areas delineated
C. Proposed Impacts and Mitigation
1. Individually list the square footage of each proposed impact to the protected riparian buffers:
Buffer Impact
Number'—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
Reason for Impact
Buffer
Mitigation
Required
Zone 1 Impact
(square feet)
Zone 2 Impact
(square feet)
131 -HP ❑ T
Swimming Pool & Patio
X Yes ❑ No
0
751*
B2 - ®P ❑ T
Basketball Court
X Yes ❑ No
155
223
B3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes ❑ No
Total Buffer Impacts
155
751*/223
'Label on site plan *denotes previously authorized/mitigated impacts.
2. Identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation from the table above. Calculate
the amount of mitigation required.
Required
Zone
Total Impact
Multiplier
Mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1'
155
3
465
(2 for Catawba only)
Zone 2
223
1.5
335
Total Buffer Mitigation Required:
800
'For projects in the Goose Creek Watershed, list all riparian buffer impacts as Zone 1
and use Zone 1 multiplier.
3. Provide a description of how mitigation will be achieved at your site pursuant to the mitigation requirements of the applicable
river basin/watershed.
Mitigation will be satisfied through purchase of 800 square feet of riparian buffer credits from EBX-Neuse I, LLC and
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC private bank. According to SOA dated November 27, 2023 (attached), the EBX-Neuse I, LLC
and Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC, mitigation bank currently has credits available to satisfy the mitigation proposal.
3a. Is buffer restoration or enhancement proposed? Yes X No
If yes, attach a detailed planting plan to include plant type, date of plantings, the date of the one-time fertilization in the
protected riparian buffers, and a plan sheet showing the proposed location of the plantings.
3b. Is payment into a buffer restoration fund proposed? Yes X No
If yes, attach an acceptance letter from the mitigation bank you propose to use or the NC Ecosystem Enhancement
Program stating they have the mitigation credits available for the mitigation requested.
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D. Stormwater
1. Provide a description of how diffuse flow will be maintained through the protected riparian buffers (e.g., re -planting vegetation
or enhancement of existing vegetation, gutter splash pads, level spreader to control of runoff from impervious surfaces, etc.).
impervious surfaces within the buffer will sheet flow to the buffer from the Datio and awav from the swimmine Dool.
The proposed project does not involve changing, altering or adding to existing roof drain discharges to the buffer.
Concentrated flow will not be discharged into the remaining buffer.
1a. Show the location of diffuse flow measure(s) on your site plan.
1b. Attach a completed Level Spreader Supplement Form or BMP Supplement Form with all required items for each proposed
measure.
1c. Attach an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Form for each proposed level spreader or BMP.
2. For Major, Catawba, and Goose Creek variance requests, provide a description of all best management practices (BMPs) that
will be used to minimize disturbance and control the discharge of nutrients and sediments from stormwater.
2a. Show the location of BMPs on your site plan.
2b. Attach a Supplement Form for each structural BMP proposed.
2c. Attach an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Form for each structural BMP proposed.
D. Demonstration of Need for a Variance
The variance provision of the riparian buffer rules allows the Division or the Environmental Management Commission to grant a
variance when there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships that prevent compliance with the strict letter of riparian
buffer protection.
1. Explain how complying with the provisions of the applicable rule would prevent you from securing a reasonable return from or
make reasonable use of your property. Merely proving that the variance would permit a greater profit from the property shall
not be considered adequate justification for a variance. The Division will consider whether the variance is the minimum possible
deviation from the terms of the applicable Buffer Rule that shall make reasonable use of the property possible.
The applicant purchased the site, a private single family residence, in 2013. The applicant was not provided with or made aware
of a PLAT, survey or any other information indicating the presence of a stream or riparian buffer located on the property until
the previous year when applying for a building permit for the proposed project. The applicant became aware of the presence of
a stream and associated riparian buffer located on the property within this previous year when applying for a local building
permit to construct the proposed protect.
If the applicant complies with the applicable buffer rule, then it would not be possible to complete the proposed residential
improvements. The applicant evaluated crossing the stream with a permanent crossing to construct on the remainder of the
lot; however, this would result in far greater impact to the riparian buffer in addition to loss of stream bed. The applicant has
reconfigured the proposed improvements to limit all disturbances to Zone 2 of the buffer. It is not feasible, reasonable or
practical for the proposed improvements to be designed to further minimize impact to the riparian buffer nor for the applicant
to attempt to relocate to a property without the riparian buffer constraints.
2. Explain how the hardship results from application of the Buffer Rule to the property rather from other factors such as deed
restrictions or other hardships (e.g. zoning setbacks, floodplains, etc).
The applicant was not involved or responsible for obtaining zoning or grading approvals of the overall larger subdivision that
contains the site. Based on information collected from the most recent survey, the site was included on a PLAT dating 1965.
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Explain how the hardship results from physical nature of the property, such as its size, shape, or topography, which is different
from that of neighboring property.
Due to the configuration of the lot and locations of existing residence/development and the location of the stream/associated
buffer bisecting the residential lot, there are no other alternatives other than the proposed. Furthermore, potential purchase of
adiacent or nearbv lots to avoid impact to buffers is not economically feasible for the property owner.
4. Explain whether the hardship was caused by the applicant knowingly or unknowingly violating the applicable Buffer Rule.
The applicant has not knowingly or unknowingly violated the applicable buffer rule. The applicant is a private individual that is
not aware of riparian buffer protections. The applicant was not aware of the necessity for written approval for riparian buffer
impacts from the recreational area and was informed during local compliance visits to obtain COC from construction of
patio/pool.
5. For Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, Jordan Lake and Goose Creek only: Did the applicant purchase the property after the effective date of
the applicable Buffer Rule and then request a variance?
Yes.
6. Explain how the hardship is rare or unique to the applicant's property, rather than the result of conditions that are widespread.
The applicant purchased the single family residence without being aware of the applicable regulatory requirements of the
stream and associated surface water buffer.
E. Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Section G of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater BMPs required by this variance shall
be located in recorded drainage easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be changed
or deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the sale of any lot.
F. Applicant's Certification
I, David Thigpen, (print or type name of person listed in Section A, Item 2), certify that the information included on this permit
application form is correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the deed
restrictions in accordance with Section F of this form will be recorded with all required permit conditions.
Signature:
Date: November 27, 2023
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION
This form authorizes PEI to act as our agent in stream/wetland matters including U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers and North Carolina Division of Water Resources field verification and permitting.
400 Redwood Circle
Property Address:
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Applicant Information:
David Thigpen
Name:
400 Redwood Circle
Address:
Raleigh , N.C. 27609
252-917-1540
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
n/a
E-mail Address:
[e-mail]
Signature: Z�)av'e�z j� Date: 10/06/2022

PROPERTY OF
DAVID THIGPEN & JESSICA THIGPEN
LOT 17, ASHLEY PARK, SECTION TWO, BLOCK A
400 REDWOOD CIRCLE
SCALE: 111=60'
DEED BOOK 15485, PAGE 1612
REFERENCES:
BOOK OF MAPS 1965, PAGE 270
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I All distances are horizontal ground in IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREAS
s_survey test unless othemsenoted . EXISING HOUSE(FOOTPRBNT): 2,439 S.F.
2) The basis of alleesements. EXISTING DRIVEWAY/WALKWAY/OTHER AREAS: 2,164 S.F.
dghtaf-way's, confers, seddaeks and EXISTING DECK(S) W/STEPS: 614 S.F. ® 50%: 307 S.F.
adjoiners, etc . referenced from Book of EXISTING POOL PATIO: 1,819 S.F.
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1965,Page 270aWake Co-ty EXISTING POOL EQUIPMENT PAD: 39 S.F.
GIS unle-11-m-isanoted. EXISTING BASKETBALL COURT: 435 S.F.
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made under my supervision
from references as noted; that the boundaries not surveyed are clearly indicated as drawn from
information noted under
references; that the ratio of precision or positional accuracy exceeds 1:70,000, and that this plat meets the requirements of
The Standards of Practice for Land Surveying in North Carolina (21 Ni 56.1600)
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Statement of Availability - Neuse 03020201 (Outside Falls)
EBX-Neuse I, LLC and Environmental Banc and Exchange (EBX)
Riparian Buffer Mitigation Banks
November 27, 2023
David Thigpen
400 Redwood Circle
Raleigh, NC 27609
Re: 400 Redwood Circle Project
This Statement of Availability confirms that David Thigpen for the 400 Redwood Circle project has expressed an interest
to utilize 800.00 Square Feet of Riparian Buffer Mitigation Credits from one of the following banks, EBX-Neuse 1, LLC
Neuse Riparian Buffer Umbrella Mitigation Bank, RES Neuse Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Mitigation Bank, RES Poplar
Creek Buffer & Nutrient Offset Umbrella Mitigation Bank, EBX Upper Neuse Riparian Buffer Umbrella Mitigation Bank, RES
2021 Neuse Umbrella Mitigation Bank, or RES 2022 Phase 11 Umbrella Mitigation Bank. As the official Bank Sponsors,
EBX-Neuse I, LLC and Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC, confirms that the required amount of mitigation credits is
currently available at one or more of the mitigation bank parcels listed below, each of which are located in HUC 3020201.
BANK PARCEL
BANK SPONSOR
DWR PROJECT #
Bucher
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0977v2
Selma Mil
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2014-0705v2
Hannah Bridge
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2017-0537v2
Meadow Spring
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0980v2
Polecat
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0978v2
Stone Creek
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0241v2
Poplar Creek
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0979v2
Uzzle
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2016-0981v2
Shady Grove
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
2020-1091v2
Wolf King
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
2020-1149v2
Thunder Swamp II
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
2021-0306v2
Caraway Bluff II
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
2014-0820v6
Mitigation credits are not considered secured with this SOA, and consequently are eligible to be used for alternate
purposes by the Bank Sponsor, until credits have been reserved or purchased. Invoices reserve credits and per -credit
pricing for a period of 30 days. Credits and pricing may be reserved for an extended period by signing a reservation
agreement and paying a 10% deposit.
Once payment has been received in full, the Mitigation Credit Transfer Certificate will be issued within three (3) days by
the Sponsor acknowledging that the Applicant has fully secured credits from the bank and the Sponsor has accepted full
responsibility for the mitigation obligation requiring the credits/units. A copy of the Mitigation Transfer Certificate,
Compensatory Mitigation Responsibility Acceptance Form, and a documented copy of the debit of credits from the Official
Bank Credit Ledger(s), indicating the permit number and the resource type secured by the applicant will also be sent to
the regulatory agencies showing the proper documentation.
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Thank you for allowing us to assist with your project. Please contact me at 919-209-1055 [e-mail] if you have any
questions or need any additional information.
Thank you!
Amy Staley
Credit Sales Manager
Bank Sponsors — EBX-Neuse I, LLC and Environmental Banc & Exchange (EBX)
CC:
Katie Merritt, Nutrient Offset & Buffer Banking Coordinator, NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
Cherri Smith, NCDEQ Division of Water Resources
Brad Luckey, Pilot Environmental