20231707 Ver 1_More Info Received_20240202

Chandler, Rebecca D
From:
Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>
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Friday, February 2, 2024 3:34 PM
To:
Lawrence, Jennifer L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
Cc:
Chandler, Rebecca D
Subject:
[External] RE: SAW-2023-00709 Bermuda Run- discussion
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7849.2_US Hwy 158_PCN_2.2.24.pdf
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Good Afternoon Jennifer,
Please find below responses and attachments. Let me know if you need anything else to continue processing, thanks.
USACE 1) Verify that the culvert will sustain hydrology to the off -site wetland (WA). Please also explain the current
conditions of stream (SA) and include any photos you have.
Applicant Response: The proposed dissipater pad at Crossing 1 is oriented such that it will continue hydration of down -
gradient unimpacted Stream SA and Wetland WA (off -site), based upon a review of field conditions and existing
topography. Wetland WA and Stream SA are low quality features that have been affected to their location just outside
the road right of way. They have been adversely impacted from clearing debris, etc. from the right of way and nearby
former construction of a billboard near where Stream SA leaves the site. The proposed Crossing 1 is located between
two existing culverts that has also affected the quality of the features. Photographs documentating conditions of the
down -gradient portions of Stream SA and Wetland WA are included as attachments within the updated PCN application
and impact drawings.
USACE 2) Justification of the proposed road stubbing with zoning requirements with a statement of independent utility
from future development on the adjacent property.
Applicant Response: The road stub to the adjacent parcel east of the site is a zoning requirement of the site and also
requirement for the long term road master plan of the local municipality. The adjacent parcels to the east of the site are
not for sale, were not included in the zoning of the site or this project and the applicant has no intentions of purchasing
the adjacent parcels for potential future development. It should also be noted that the road is stubbed to the adjacent
parcel is stubbed to area that is high ground (i.e. uplands) based upon a review of the topographic map. It is possible
should the adjacent property to the east be developed in the future by others, that it could be developed in a manner
that road access could be provided wholly from uplands from Highway 801 (an NCDOT throughfare) or Carter Drive (an
unmaintained road), thus not requiring use of the proposed road crossing on the site and meeting the USACE
independent utility test. However, if an application for development of the property located east to the site should
occur and require impacts to streams or wetlands in the future, then the independent utility test combined with the
stated purpose and need would be required to determine if cumulative impacts with any future project and those
requested herein.
Sincerely,
Bradley S. Luckey, PWS
336.708.4997 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128

Kernersville, NC 27285
www.pilotenviro.com
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From: Lawrence, Jennifer L CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 1:10 PM
To: Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>
Cc: Homer, Seren M <[e-mail]>
Subject: SAW-2023-00709 Bermuda Run- discussion
Good Afternoon Brad,
Thanks for talking yesterday. As we discussed, can you please elaborate on the following:
Verify that the culvert will sustain hydrology to the off -site wetland (WA). Please also explain the current
conditions of stream (SA) and include any photos you have.
Justification of the proposed road stubbing with zoning requirements with a statement of independent utility
from future development on the adjacent property.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jennifer Lawrence, PWS (she/her)
Regulatory Specialist, Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
8430 University Executive Park Drive, Suite 615
Charlotte, NC 28262
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