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cemetery branch sewer -request for modification
Subject: cemetery branch sewer -request for modification
From: Todd Preuninger <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:06:35 -0400
To: Ian McMillan <[e-mail]>
Ian,
On January 18, .2008, apre-application meeting was conducted with Ms. Amy Chapman of
the NC-DWQ to review the proposed impacts to the riparian buffers needed to rehabilitate
the sewer line. On February 28, 2008, a second meeting was conducted with Ms. Amy
Chapman, the City of Raleigh Public Works and Withers & Ravenel to discuss mitigation
requirements. Because one component of this project is to protect water quality and move
the sewer line away from the creek, it was determined that mitigation would not be required
for this project. However, in areas where the existing sewer line is abandoned within Zone
of the buffer, the applicant will proposed re-plan ting the riparian buffer , where
practicabl e.
In response to that meeting we propose Only native plants will be selected for this project
and at least 3 different species will be installed along the creek banks where practicable.
Planting protocols/design will follow the NCEEP Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration
(2004), as closely as possible. Approximately 16,298 square feet of line will be abandoned in
Zone 1 of the buffer and re-planted, wherever practicable .
Please note that due to the urban environment, there are a number of locations along the
abandoned sewer line that cannot be re-forested. Specifically, existing structures (e.g.
driveways, carports, flower beds ,existing lawns) limit our ability to restore the buffers.
Additionally, there are also areas within the easement that have not been maintained, and
therefore, have become densely vegetated. We do not believe that these areas will benefit
from additional plantings, the City will insure that these sections of the abandoned easement
remain undisturbed.
Because of the constraints cited above, there are currently no suitable areas within the
easement that can be restored. There is however, a park owned by the City of Raleigh,
located within the buffers. We are working with the Parks and Recreation Department to
determine whether this area could be enhanced with additional plantings. The City is also
contacting property owners along the abandoned easement to see whether they would be
willing to participate in the restoration project. Following these discussions, we will provide a
map to DWQ depicting the proposed restoration sites. Please feel free to contact me if you
require additional information.
Sincerely,
Todd Preuninger
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