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J. Wayne Short
Consultant
5123 Wright Road
Littleton, NC 27850
April 18, 2008
Cyndi Karoly, Supervisor
401 Oversight/Express Review
Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
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This letter is in reference to your letter dated April 1, 2008, requesting
additional information concerning the DWQ application dated February 28,
2008, that I submitted for Ballantrae Farms Subdivision (DWQ Project # 08-
0408 /Halifax County) .
I spoke with Mr. Ian McMillian from your office after receiving your letter on
April 7, 2008, and I am enclosing the requested information concerning
Ballantrae Farms Subdivision in Roanoke Rapids.
Item 1: Enclosed are 5 copies of the full plan sheets on a 1"=50' scale.
Also enclosed are 1"=100' scale maps which will include all of the area on
one sheet that might be helpful. Also enclosed is the existing site plan
with contours on one map and the proposed site plan with contours on a
second map.
Item 2: Enclosed are 5 copies of the inventory of the proposed project
impervious area covering all items requested based on the estimated
built-out conditions.
Item 3: Enclosed are 5 copies of the proposed lot layout overlayed on the
site plan for all phases of the project.
Item 4: Enclosed are 5 copies of the site plan with non-isolated
wetlands, streams, and other waters overlayed on the site plan. The
stream discussed in the mitigation plan is shown with 25' buffers on
each side.
Item 5: Enclosed are 5 copies of the PCN application forms with items IV
and V completed.

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If you should need any further information, please contact me at 252-586-4208
or 252-532-5541.
Thank you for your time and effort concerning this matter.
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Office Use Only' Form Version March OS
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I. Processing
Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Nurriber(s) Requested: Nationwide 2
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check~~here: ^
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1. Owner/Applicant Information ,~ Phi ~ ? 2t~Qg
Name: Touchstone Development LLC yt~~
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Mailing Address: C/O Revere Development Company ~,~r~~-~;~
4905 Del Ray Avenue Suite 302 ~`~``'''
Bethesda MD 20814
Telephone Number: 301-928-0014 Fax Number: 301-216-2191
E-mail Address: bpitts~a reveredevel~ment com
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: J Wayne Short - A~ent/Consultant
Company Affiliation: AWS
Mailing Address: 5123 Wright Road _
Littleton NC 27850
Telephone Number: 252-586-4208 Fax Number: 252-586-4208
E-mail Address: j wane short(a~hotmail com
Updated l l/1/2005
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property P ith respe g P P
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site lap showin ro e
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet Ivv Ts on ~s illee iblle, the applicant will be informed that
reduced to a small scale such that the fins g
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Ballantrae Farms Subdivision
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 0901560
4. Location
County: Halifax Nearest Town: Roanoke Rapids
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Ballantrae Farms
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.}:
Northwest corner of Cit of Roanoke Ra ids ad'acent to Roanoke Ra ids Lake SR 1523
estern Drive and Riverside Trail SR1538
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 77 41'45" °N 3b 28'21" °W
6. Property size (acres): 82.895
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Roanoke Ra ids Lake
8. River Basin: Roanoke River
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http~//h2o enr state nc us/admin/mans/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application:
The existin condition is farmland and woodland ad'acent to residential subdivisions on the
north east and south
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The project will be a residential subdivision
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
To provide residential housing
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.LP. project, along with
construction schedules.
No prior jurisdictional determinations or permits have been requested for this project in the past.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future permit requests aze anticipated for this project.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and cleazly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc.
se aratel list im acts due to both structure and floodin Located wtthm Distance to
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland 100_year Nearest
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, Floodplain Stream
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) (yes/no) (linear feet;
No 50
Phase I Clearing/g<ading Forested
Forested No 300
Future Phase Clearing/grading
limited to
For dams,
Area of
Impact
(acres)
0.05
0.20
Total Wetland Impact (acres) ~ 0.25
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.903
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acrea e, multi 1 len h X wiAth,~gen dividi bpac43,560~ of
Stream Impact Perennial or Stream Width Length Impact
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent?
Before Im ct (linear feet) (acres)
ndicate on ma) 0
N/A
Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dred in ,floodin , draina e, bulkheads, etcType of Waterbody Area of
:n Water Impact Name of Waterbody sound, bay, Impact
Site Number (~ applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, acres)
idicate on ma) ocean, etc.)
0
N/A
Total Open Water Impact (acres)
Updated 11/]12005 page 8 of 12

6. List the cumulative i
Stream Imps
Wetland Im
Open Water
Total Im act
Total Stream
VII.
to all Waters of the U.S.
ct (acres):
act acres):
Impact (acres):
to Waters of the U. S. (acres
from the ~
0.00
0.25
0.00
0.25
0.00
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or li ~ nnined to ble isolated by tthe USAs Eion only
applies to waters that have specifically been de
8. Pond Creation N/A
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. ^ wetlands
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: Ex ected nd surface area:
Size of watershed draining to pond: P p°
Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects the°ual to~ Ot linear feeto f total nmpacts t 1 perennial
freshwater wetlands or greater than o q
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issu200 and Mooniv~vill be~equirted when
ublished in the Federal Register on January 15, g
Permits, p
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to and functioneand ~e at ve valuellof the imps oed
including size and type of proposed impact
aquatic resource will be considered in determining accepbabalit ro ~aPe rand practicable inc udee
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may pp P
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; e~ asl S ~enamsnand replac ng losses of
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters suc
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached ilicoat on
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application ~ celshall be placed on hold as incomplete.
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concuir
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream bs to fo °mostIcurrQent
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation P ed t Trite o~ otn (attachldirections
as much information as possible, including, but not lim a and amount (acreage/linear feet)
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, typ lan view,
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a p
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions,~cmethodtof construction- Please attach
description of the current site conditions and propos
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
SEE ATTACHED SHEET
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mri'g ocess for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
additional information regarding the applicatio p
website at http~//www nceep net/pages/inlieure~lace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet}:
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0.25 ac.
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Updated 11/1/2005 page 10 of 12

IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (fedvroa ®ate/local) funds or the use of
public (federaUstate) land? Yes ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document p~pp/SEPA ~
requirements of the National or North CarolinaEEPAvi do~ment Ps requAed, call the SEPA
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/S
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentatton.
Yes ^ No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalizedabl the SYeSCI^earinghNose~If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final appro
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC ZB .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water SupplyNBouffer Requirements), or other (please
Identify ) . Yes ^
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multi tiers. R~,,,;,p~
Impact
Zone* i~,,,,o,p fp
2
~ Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendtcL
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Multiplier
3 (2 for Catawba)
1.5
the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260.
Updated 11!172005
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XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level.
All NC Sediment and Erosion Control as well as storm-water laws will be met on this
subdivision
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
The Cit of Roanoke Ra ids will be the receiver and rovide treatment of all sews a from this
subdivision
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XN. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
httR~//h2o enr state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This site is on a rid a with subdivisions ahead on all the land below
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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s signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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ATTACHMENT
VI. Proposed Impacts to waters of the United States/VUaters of the State
The Phase I area impacted will be 0.05 acres for a sewer pumping station.
The Future Phase area impacted will be 0.20 acre for filling and grading for
residential lots. The combined total wetland area impacted for the entire
subdivision will be 0.25 acre.
The entrance road to the subdivision was shifted south to minimize the
wetland impacted in Phase I by the pumping station adjacent to the entrance
street.
The street and lots in the Future Phase were redesigned to curve around
the majority of the wetland instead of going through the entire area.
The total wetland area that would have originally been impacted was 0.62
acre. Using all efforts possible to reduce and minimize the wetland impacted
resulted in a 60% reduction. Wetland impacted was reduced from 0.62 down to
0.25 acre.
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
All construction will meet both State Storm-water and Sedimentation and Erosion
Control laws and regulations. Wetland impacts will only be in the upper areas of
the wetlands. The subdivision lots, roads, and pumping station were designed to
reduce and minimize wetland areas impacted while maximizing the area of
wetland protected. Phase I was reduced from a potential 0.15 acre to 0.05 acre.
The Future Phase wetl ed around$tNe-fhisheduced~the mpacts from Ot468 acres
wetland to being design
to 0.20 acre on the Future Phase.
Wetland impacts were reduced from an original impacted area of 0.62
acre down to 0.25 acre. At least 21ots were forfeited.
Total wetland avoidance and minimization on both phases resulted in a
reduction of wetland impacted of 60%.
VIII. Mitigation
Proposed mitigation is a conse hetim acted areas and a 25' bulffer along eachf
the wetland on the tract below t p
side of the stream leaving the wetland located on Phase I, the Future Phase has
no stream. The buffer will run the entire length of the stream (both sides) for
approximately 500' until leaving~t actedparea, along with thet25' buffers adjacent
Future Phase), other than the p
to each side of the stream will be 1.6 acres. The 1.6 acxes will be a common
greenway area for the entire subdivision and will be held as a conservation
easement by the subdivision homeowners association. A lawyer will prepare a
conservation easement protecting and preserving the existing forested wetlands
and forested riparian buffer greens and conservat onleasementw~l be prepared
in perpetuity. The legal restnctio
and presented to the USACE representative by July 30, 2009.

Wetland Mitigation Plan
For
Ballantrae Farms
All wetland on the entire Ballantrae tract amounts to 0.903 acres.
The area impacted by Phase I (0.05 ac.) and Future Phase (0.20 ac.) amounts
to a total of 0.25 acre. The entire wetland area on the tract, minus the
impacted area, will be dedicated as a common greenway protected by a
conservation easement. The entire 500' length of the flowing stream (located
on Phase I) will be dedicated with a 50' buffer (25' adjacent to each side of
the stream) as a common greenway also. Other than the 0.25 acre wetland
impacted areas, this will protect all the wetlands and flowing streams on the
entire tract.
This will amount to a common greenway of approximately 1.6 acres.
The conservation easement will be held by the Subdivision Homeowners
Association. The common greenway will be preserved in its existing natural
hardwood forested wetland and forested riparian buffer condition in
perpetuity.

Revere Development Co.
4905 Del Ray Ave.
Suite 302
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-928-0014
November 2, 2007
Mr. Thomas Brown
Regulatory Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd.
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Dear Mr. Brown:
I have hired J. Wayne Short, Soil and Water Conservation Consultant, to be
my representative and complete my Wetland Delineations on Ballantrae
Farms Subdivision in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
Please contact Mr. Short concerning the completion of this project as noted
below:
Home 252-586-4208
Cell 252-308-2657
Addres,$ 5123 Wright Rd. -Littleton, NC 27850
Sincerely,
Bruce Pitts