20231620 Ver 1_Riparian Buffer Authorization Request_20231128

Original Submittal 11/28/2023
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:*
City of Mebane
1b. Responsible Party:
City of Mebane
(for Corporations)
1c. Mailing Address:*
Street Address
106 East Washington Street
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Mebane
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
27302-2656
United States
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
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1a. Name of Project:*
City of Mebane Water Resource Recovery Facility Expansion
(Subdivision, facility, or establishment name)
1b. Is this a publicly -funded transportation project?*
1d. Subdivision Name: NA
le. Nearest Municipality: City of Mebane
1f. Property Size: 23.35
acres
1g. County (or Counties) where the project is located: *
Alamance
1h. Property ID# Date of Purchase
9815517346 4/12/1938
Tax PIN or Parcel id
1 i. Deed Information
Type of Book Book# Page# I
Deed 323
[Map
1j. Attach a copy of the recorded map that indicates when the lot was last platted.
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Deeds Combined.pdf 2.78MB
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1 k. How would you like to provide the Latitude and Longitude information?
Address Lookup
Manually
Latitude* Longitude*
11. Is the project located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties?*
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: * Moadams Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-V;NSW
-79.285
Yes No
2c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
2,310
(linear feet only)
3. Project Description: A
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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 proposed expansion extends west of the existing WRRF. The site generally drains from north to south toward Moadams Creek.
The site resides in Jordan Reservoir Watershed with riparian buffer requirements. The site contains existing wetlands, which will not
be disturbed during construction of this project. The 23.35-acre WRRF parcel currently consists of the existing WRRF, undeveloped
woodlands, and grassed areas. Most land use in the vicinity is owned by the Town of Mebane for municipal and recreational usage.
Other surrounding property uses include vacant land and some residential.
3b. Attach an 8 % x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the site.
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USGS MAP letter.pdf 2.53MB
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3c. Attach an 8 % x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map depicting the project site.
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Soil_Report.pdf 1.35MB
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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: *
This project is a proposed expansion of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) in Mebane, NC. The purpose of the proposed
expansion is to accommodate wastewater flows anticipated in the 20-year planning period and update existing equipment and
infrastructure. The expansion consists of multiple treatment process structures, piping, buildings, and associated site work. Grading
activity shall require heavy earthmoving machinery.
Attach a site plan as applicable to the project:
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21.01123 COMBINED EC FOR PERMITTING 11-21-
47.48MB
2023.pdf
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5. Jurisdictional Determinations t^
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?
U Yes
a No
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this project a phased project?* ` Yes * No
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
Buffer Impacts
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Project is in which protected Basin?*
Neuse River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0233)
O Catawba River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0243)
O Randleman Lake Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0250)
O Tar -Pamlico River Basin (15A NCAC 02B.0259)
a Jordan Lake Watershed (15A NCAC 02B.0267)
n 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 Stream Name Buffer Impact* Impact Type11 IF
Zone 1 Zone 2
Grading & Permanent Fence
Moadams Creek
Permanent (P)
Exempt
0.00
4,225.00
Map label (e.g. Road Crossing 1)
Perm or Temp
Square Feet
Square Feet
Clearing & Permanent Fence Moadams Creek Permanent (P) Allowable 0.00 365.00
Map label (e.g. Road Crossing 1) Perm or Temp Square Feet Square Feet
Total Zone 1 Impacts: 0.00
Total Zone 2 Impacts: 4,590.00
Total Buffer Impacts: 4,590.00
Comments:
See EXB-7 'Riparian Buffer Disturbance Area" Map attached to section F of this form.
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.
Disturbance within the buffer has been minimized by limiting disturbing activities in Zone 2 to items necessary for construction of the
project. Such items include construction of a permanent chain link fence, light grading, and minimal clearing. No disturbance is
planned withing Zone 1. Temporary and permanent items related to development of the property have been placed outside of the
buffers wherever possible.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Temporary erosion control measures will be constructed outside of the buffer wherever possible to prevent concentrated flow and
erosion within the buffer. Silt fence with silt fence outlets and a temporary skimmer basin with an oversized rip -rap dissipator will be
constructed outside of the Zone 2 buffer. Construction runoff from the project will be directed to the skimmer basin to prevent flow
from entering the buffer before being treated and dispersed. Final stabilization within the buffer will be achieved by seeded vegetation.
E. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. What type of SCM are you providing?*
Level Spreader
❑ Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
❑ Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Other SCM that removed minimum of 30% nitrogen
1c. Diffuse Flow Documentation
F. Supplementary Information
Environmental Documentation
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10-Grading West-C-107.pdf 1.3MB
11-Grading East-C-108.pdf
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1.53MB
1a. 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?
Yes
No
G. Additional Information
Please upload any additional information you would like the Division to consider during application review.
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EXB-7 BUFFER PLAN.pdf 494.96KB
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Additional Comments:
H. Sign and Submit
By digitally signing below, I certify that:
o 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:* Matthew D. Oetting
Signature
Submission Date: 11/28/2023
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Initial Review
Is this accepted into the review process?*
Is this project a public transportation project?*
ID#*
Version:
Select Reviewer:
Select Reviewing Office*
Has payment been received?*
Yes No
Yes No
20231620
Rebecca Chandler: rebecca.chandler
Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
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