20080285 Ver 1_Minor Variance_20080212

Steve Mitchell
Environmental Consulting
1813 Lancaster Drive
Gamer, North Carolina
27529
919-550-9055(h}
919-971598 (c)
srrnitchell5l ~yahoo.com
February 12, 2008
Amy Chapman
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1650
Subject: Minor Variance Request
3600 Rock Creek Drive
Raleigh, Wake County
PIN 1705 77 5099
Dear s.
08-0285
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FEB Y 2 2008
WETLANDSNARNO ST ER QUALITY
DRMWATER BRANCH
The information you requested is attached along with a copy of the Minor Variance Request
Form.
As we discussed this impact is necessary to protect the buffer between the back of the house and
the unnamed tributary. This is a very steep slope and will become highly eroded without the
protection of the wall.
The buffer disturbance in this area will be kept to a minimum . A trench will be
excavated and the standing wall will be constructed and backfilled. Approximately 48
feet of buffer will remain behind the wall. The impact to the buffer (266 square feet) will
be mitigated through payment to EEP.
These proposed impacts cannot be accomplished or reduced in any manner that would better
protect water quality or minimize the riparian impact. Best management practices will be
utilized during all construction activities to minimize the disturbance, preserve aquatic life and
habitat, and protect water quality.
If you should have any questions related to the information presented or are in
need of additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. My
cell number is 919-971-6598 or nights at 550-9055.
Sincerely,
Steve Mitchell
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
08-0285
Variance Request Form -for Minor Variances
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rules
NOTE: This form maybe photocopied for use as an original.
Please identify which Riparian Area (Buffer) Protection Rule applies.
^ Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC 02B
.0233)
^ Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A
NCAC 02B .0259)
^ Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0243)
Part 1: General Information
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)
1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the property): ,__:; r
2. n __.
3. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance)
Name: ...
Title:
Street address:
City, State, Zip: ~_~ ~y l5 ~ V !5
Telephone: _.. _ . _ -_._.--. ~ n
Fax: U
4. Contact person who can answer questions about the proposed project: FEB 1 2 2008
Name: _ oEt~-WATER cwnun
Telephone: ~ _ wETUWasANOSTORMavATERi3RANCFI
Fax: ~ _
Email: srmitchell51(a~yahoo.com
5. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name -consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
Version 2: November 2002

6. Project Location:
Street address: - ; ~~
City, State, Zip: : r~ '~, _
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County:
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Latitude/longitude:... .___..._ ___. _. _,___.
7. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8'/Z x 11 copy of the USGS
topographic map indicating the location of the site):
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8. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Stream name (for unnamed streams label as "UT" to the nearest named stream):
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Stream classification [as identified within the Schedule of Classifications 15A NGAC 2B
.0315 (Neuse) or .0316 (Tar-Pamlico)]: __ __~ a`
9. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required or have been received already for
this project?
Required: Received: Date received: Permit Type:
_._ _ .___ __ CAMA Major
_... _ . __ CAMA Minor
401 Certification/404 Permit
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_ ___ _..____, On-site Wastewater Permit
NPDES Permit (including stormwater)
_ _ _ _._. Non-discharge Permit
Water Supply Watershed Variance
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`~ Others (specify) Minor Buffer Variance
Part 2: Proposed Activity
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)
1. Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat
map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying
out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers
associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land. Include the area
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of buffer impact in .]: ' ;
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2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished,
reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers:
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3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with
the proposed activity (i.e., control of runoff ftom impervious surfaces to provide diffuse flow,
re-planting vegetation or enhancement of existing vegetation, etc.):
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Variance Request Form, page 2
Version 2: November 2000

4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
(1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this
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(2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
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(3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific explanation of the
economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project.
Part 3: Deed Restrictions
By your signature in Part 5 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
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.
Part 4: Agent Authorization
If you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide
information on your behalf, please complete this section:
Designated agent (individual or firm):
Mailing address: _ __ _ _ _ _ ___ ___._ _ _ .
City, State, Zip: _ _. ._ _ __.- - _ _____ _____ _ _ ___ .
__ __ __ _-
Telephone: __ _. _ _ ___
Fax:
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Email:
Part 5: Applicant's Certification
I, _ ~ ~ {?~ , r (print or type name of person listed in Part I, 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 Part 5
of this form will be recorded with all r ui d permit condi ions.
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Signature: ~ _
Date: a- / ~..
Title:
Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 2: November 2000

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PRELIMINARY PLOT PLAN FOR
KERR-SMITH HOMES & LAND
LOT 109, BELLEVUE TERRACE
3600 ROCK CREEK ROAD
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CITY OF RALEIGH
WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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