20160523 Ver 1_401 Application_20160523

May 20, 2016
Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDEQ
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: McKenzie Ridge
Apex, NC
Ms. Higgins:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC
4901 TRADEMARK DRIVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
[phone] • FAX [phone]
env iron men[aiservicesmc. com
20 1 60 528
Enclosed please find the application requesting 401 WQC for a residential development located
in Apex, NC. I have also submitted an application for USACE and the Town of Apex is
reviewing the buffer application as well. Four copies of the application along with the $240 fee
is enclosed.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you.
Sincerely,
ex
Jeff Harbour, PWS

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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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Pre-Constructionif�c tion (PCN�,,orm
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing 4 18 BUFFE p OURCES
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1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express X❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
McKenzie Ridge -Phase 3
2b. County:
Wake
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Apex
2d. Subdivision name:
McKenzie Ridge
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
see attached document
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
Salomon Cohen
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Arcadia West Developers, LLC
4d. Street address:
2 Barkwood Court
4e. City, state, zip:
Durham, NC 27713
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Jeff Harbour
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
ESI
5c. Street address:
4901 Trademark Drive
5d. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27610
5e. Telephone no.:
919-212-1760
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
see attached for PINs/owners
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
ILatitude: 35.708 Longitude: -78.9227
1c. Property size:
8.4 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Beaver Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS -IV; NSW
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear
3. Project Description
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:
Property contains a couple of single-family homes Remainder is undeveloped fields and forest Land use is rural residential.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.5
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 1,600
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Developer needs to install two municipal sewer lines to serve the multi -phase development.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Temporary impacts to two small streams for the sewer line crossing. Typical equipment will be used for this project.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: Site review conducted with USACE on 5/13/2016
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary Q Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jeff Harbour
Agency/Consultant Company: ESI
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Town of Apex buffer determination dated 8-11-2015
USACE final JD pending Corps approval. Site review conducted on 5/13/2016
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes Q No El Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑X Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, explain.
Phase 3 will require these two sewer crossings A future phase, yet to be fully designed, may have a single road crossing While we understand that is
is preferable to permit all at once; the road crossing(s) are not designed to the point where reasonably accurate impacts can be quantified.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑X Streams — tributaries ❑X Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W4 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W5 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 T
Excavation
UT to Beaver Creek
INT
Corps
4
20
S2 T
Excavation
UT to Beaver Creek
PER
Corps
6
20
S3 -
Choose one
S4 -
Choose one
-
-
S5 -
Choose one
_
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
-
3h. Total stream and tributary Impacts
40
3i. Comments:
40 linear feet of temporary impact from the installation of the two sewer line crossings
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indiv! ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 -
Choose one
Choose
02 -
Choose one
Choose
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
61 -
Yes/No
B2 -
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6 -
YesMo
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments: Town of Apex is handling the proposed buffer impacts that are under their jurisdiction.
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Applicant is minimizing impacts as much as possible with the sewer line crossings The stream crossing will be stabilized and restored according to
current regulations and criteria
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All appropriate erosion and sediment control measures will be used during the construction phase. These measures will be monitoried and maintained
for the duration of the construction period.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ ro Payment to in-lieu fee ram
y program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
El Yes X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
6c.
6d.
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.Diffuse Flow Plan
la .
a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes Q No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑X Yes 0 No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
Town of Apex is responsible for the stormwater plan review and approval
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Town of Apex
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Town of Apex
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
[]Yes ❑X No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply):
❑Session Law 2006-246
❑Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑x No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes ❑X No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
El Yes ❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
❑Yes ❑X No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑Yes ❑x No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Municipal sewer
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
Yes Q No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
-
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
ESI completed a habitat assessment plus a NHP database query
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes Q No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA-Fisheries
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
Yes [jx No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would Impact historic or archeological resources?
NCSHPO
B. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Ba. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yesx0 No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Bc. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
NC Floodmaps
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant Isprovided.)
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McKenzie Ridge
Owner Information:
PIN 0136805 owned by 3 Boys Capital, LLC (deed provided to USACE with PJD package)
PIN 0127754 owned by 1-3, LLC (deed provided to USACE with PJD package)
PIN 0139071 owned by KC2 Enterprises, LLC (deed provided to USACE with PJD package)
PIN 0721226725 under purchase contract with Parkside Development Group, LLC (agreement provided
to USACE with PJD package)
PIN 0721322964 under purchase contract with Parkside Development Group, LLC (agreement provided
to USACE with PJD package)

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TME PEAK O"GOODUVINGI
August 11, 2015
Jeff Harbour
Environmental Services, Inc.
524 S. New Hope Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Subject: Stream Buffer Determination
Ragan/Richardson Road Property
Primary Watershed —Jordan Lake Watershed
Dear Mr. Harbour,
Slown of o¢5"
P. O Box 250
APEX NORTH CAROLINA 27502
pex 15-01
On July 23, 2015, 1 visited the subject site with you to review a variety of drainage features as
shown on the USDA Soil Survey and/or USGS Topographic maps and determine if they were
subject to the Town of Apex (Town) riparian buffer rules. Based on the information obtained
during the site visit and per the requirements set forth in Section 6.1.11 of the Town Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO), I concur with the drainage features and buffer widths as shown
on the attached map titled "Aerial Photograph — Ragan/Richardson Road" and summarized in
the table below.
Drainage Feature
Shown as
Shown asDetermination
on Soil
made
Determined
on USGS
in the field
Buffer Width
Survey
Feature A
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent @ Flag SBI
50 Feet
(19 Pts)
Feature B
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent above pond
50 Feet
(Above Pond)
& Perennial
to Flag SF45 (28.5 Pts)
Feature B
Perennial below pond
(Below Pond)
Intermittent
Intermittent
throughout property
50 Feet
(30 pts)
Feature C
Intermittent
Perennial
Intermittent @ Flag SE1(23.75
50 Feet
Pts)

Town of Apex
Stream Buffer Determination (Apex 15-010)
Page 2 of 2
This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or
affected parties that dispute a determination made by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) or
Delegated Local Authority in the Jordan Lake watershed may request a determination by the
DWQ Director.
An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date
the affected party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Ian
McMillan, DWQ Wetlands/402 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650.
Otherwise the appeal procedure will be in accordance with LIDO Section 6.1.11.
If you dispute the Director's determination, you may file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60)
days of receipt of this notice of decision. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm,
except for official State holidays. To request a hearing, send the original and one (1) copy of the
petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. A copy of the petition must also be served to the Department of Natural Resources, c/o
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal
within sixty (60) days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael S. Deaton, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
Attachments
PPEk
O 2
Not Part of a Natural
Pond D
Present
Present
0 Feet
Drainage Way
Feature E
Not Present
Intermittent
Not Present
0 Feet
Not Part of a Natural
Pond F
Present
Not Present
0 Feet
Drainage Way
This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or
affected parties that dispute a determination made by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) or
Delegated Local Authority in the Jordan Lake watershed may request a determination by the
DWQ Director.
An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date
the affected party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Ian
McMillan, DWQ Wetlands/402 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650.
Otherwise the appeal procedure will be in accordance with LIDO Section 6.1.11.
If you dispute the Director's determination, you may file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60)
days of receipt of this notice of decision. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOam and S:OOpm,
except for official State holidays. To request a hearing, send the original and one (1) copy of the
petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. A copy of the petition must also be served to the Department of Natural Resources, c/o
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal
within sixty (60) days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael S. Deaton, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
Attachments
PPEk
O 2

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
4901 Trademark Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-212-1760 / Facsimile 919-212-1707
www.environmentalservicesinc.coni
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael Deaton
FROINI: Jeff Harbour
DATE: August 7, 2015
RE: Ragan/Richardson Road Parcels
Enclosed please find the mapping that you requested following our site visit on July 23, 2015.
Closer inspection of the soil survey indicates what appears to be a discrepancy in what was
mapped intermittent versus perennial. The soil survey shows a perennial section flowing into an
intermittent section. The feature that we concluded was perennial along the western boundary,
below the pond, is actually mapped as intermittent on the soil survey. Therefore, I am
suggesting that 50 -foot buffers for all subject features be considered in light of the mapping and
based on what we saw in the field.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks for your assistance.
Feature ID
USGS
Soil Survey
Buffer
A
Yes
Yes
50' buffer from Flag SB 1 to SB25
(connection with Feature B)
B
Yes
Yes
50' buffer throughout study area except
for pond, which is not buffered (Flags
SF 1-45 above pond and SAI -18 below
pond)
C
Yes
Yes
50' from Flag SEI to SE14, There is a
wetland that disrupts the streams channel
but the buffer will be continuous because
the wetland is small
D
Yes
Yes
None — no connection
E
No
Yes
None — not present
F
Yes
No
None — no connection

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CrB
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Project Study Area
0 200 400 { '� {
Feet
Soil Mapping Units
Sources.NRCS Soil Survey of Wake County * CrB2 Creedmoor sandy loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded
1970;CrC Creedmoor sandy loam, 6-10% slopes
Parcels acquired from Wake County GIS 2013 C2 CrC2 Creedmoor sandy loam, 6-10% slopes, eroded
CrE Creedmoor sandy loam, 10-20% slopes
asp a mar The nr°,man°° dep rated on to s fiyurs .s for WsB2 White Store sandy loam, 2-6% slopes, eroded
in
fo-aronai purooses my an° ryas not prepared ror a^d s = '
got wtaoe �°, rega�ar en,-neecng pu•poses *-�` ,� : WsC2 White Store sandy loam. 6-10% slopes. eroded
Wy Worsham sandy loam
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ENN IRON MENTA 1. NRCS Soils Project. ER15107.00
SERVICES, ISG Date:
1991 t,ade,na Ll,,,. Au 2015
Raia,gn Noon Carol -2%6111 Ragan/ Richardson Road
9! 212-176C, Drwn/Chkd. DB/KT
919212-1707 Fa. Wake County, North Carolina
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*4 E14
SE `
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Y '
A /f,5
~' SF45
. e"O" IN
J
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t
Project Study Area
® Pond '
Not Subject to Buffer
50ft Stream Buffer
- — - Intermittent Stream
IT—
Perennial Stream
• Flag Point
0 175 350 - -
' h .
Feet T•
t
Sources. High Resolution NC Statewide
Orthoimagery. CGtA, 2010_'.: r -
Parcels acquired from Wake County GIS 2013 ? "f
J s: a me, 'ne nfotmaz On deo—d on •s b, '� 1
„anal oval ou,poses 7niv and as not p•epa ed'a, -1 e
not 1—bie for ega eTng purposes j,.
ENXIR0NNIVVE 1,
Aerial Photograph Project: ER15107.00
SF.RN'WES, I'N(•
Date: Au 2015
4501 fradam:r<01.a
Rataign NOM Caw =.a'-.'.
Ragan/ Richardson Road
,19,2,2"1,60
Drwn/Chkd. DB/KT
Wake County, North Carolina
Figure: 3

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IF w
Mffiva-anm Trlan+ifirntinn Fnrm Varcinn A I I
Date: /'�� <j
Project[Site: R , Ginard S�� VZ�,
Latitude:3S. -?01) & -7
Evaluator: EST - 1,�, MICA( 2
County:
Longitude: --� �Z, URfl
Total Points: `�
Stream is at feast intermittent
Stream Dete i circle one)
Other N �-w '
3
Ephemeral Intermittent erennial
e.q. Quad Name:
if a 19 or perennial d a 30'
2
3
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1'- Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
O
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
0.5
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7 Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9 Grade control
0
05
Notes:
1.5
10 Natural valley
0
05
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 66.)Yes=
3
"artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
12. Presence of Baseflow
1 2
3
13 Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1 2
3
14. Leaf fitter
1.5 •1 05
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 .5 1
1.5
16. Organic debris Imes or piles
0 ..51 1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 Yes 3
1
r` - L
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
1 1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21 Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
05
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
05
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0 75; OBL = 15 Other 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p. 35 of manual
Notes:
SPc cn S
Sketch:
rea, cry 4

r
_
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Now�
Date: (DCa [� .S
ProjectlSite:
Latitude: 3s, 7 D�
Evaluator: tttJu�
County:
Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent a `6r
Stream Determination Icircle one)
Other
da 19 or erennial i/z 30'
Ephemeral In ermitten Perennial
e g Quad Name:
� r
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = I S ' J
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure ex riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool se uence
01
0 05
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6 Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
AL1
1
2
2
3
3
8. Headcuts
01.
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
C2.51
1
15
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
15
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated, see discussio in manual
B. Hvdroloqv (Subtotal = $ r )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1 5 1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 05
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 05
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Y = 3
1
C. Bioloqy (Subtotal = to, S )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2)
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1 5
23. Crayfish
24 Amphibians
25 Algae
0
0
0 5
05
0.5
1
1
1
15
1.5
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1 5 Other 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods Seep 35 of manual
Notes. s ell r e°.1 eavda bc
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NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
61w po.Kt
Date: (Ol *�'% i 5
Project/Site: (' :CVdYd54r-' 96,
Latitude:3s 7613,
Evaluator: ES -1 - 1'i.Mcn. x (eL,
County: Wavy e
Longitude:.•2S,?P,4o
Total Points: 3d
Stream Is at least Intermittent lJ
Stream Determination (circle
Other NCW Ni 0
d >_ 19 orperennial rf a 30•
Ephemeral lntermittent Perennial
a g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = E•
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3 In -channel structure. ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0Q
0
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
QJ
2
3
8 Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.
1
1.5
10 Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11 Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
D S o
- artinciai ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hvrlrnlnnv (Suhtrntal = -I . 1; )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5 0
15 Sediment on plants or debris
0
"0.5
1.5
16 Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1 15
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
0
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = -/ 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3)
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
<D
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
b
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
05
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
S kd to v\ 0. 5 t
nom, �,{-u,.s�
D S o
S L(r vO

f
NC TMO Stream identifientinn Form Version 4.11
Date: _a C(_ 1 S
ProjectlSite:2a ILd
Latitude: 3 S. ?u%
Evaluator: , t) ur
County: w
Longitude: - l a
Total Points:
Stream intermittent
a 3
Stream Deter ircle one)
Other
if z 19 or
r eiennierenniaf rr Z 30'
Intert
Ephemeral mittent Perennial
e g Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
0
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
,a Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
T77
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
15. Sediment on plants or debris
3 In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
02
1
1 5
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
ci.
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0-
0 5
1
15
11. Second or greater order channel
'NLJOLL
Yes = 3
- artrFicial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
R_ Hvrirnlnnv ISuhtntal = 7 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1 5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
0
65
No = 0
1
Ye _ 3
15
C. Biology (Subtotal= S d
i
i f
18. Fibrous roots in stream ed
3
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants In streambed
3
1
0
20 Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
05
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0 5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
0 75; OBI = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch.
l