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Mr. Jamie Shern
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
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Division of Water Quality
401/Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650
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Subject: Nationwide 14 Application, Upper Neuse Greenway - Falls River Section, Raleigh,
Wake County
Dear Sirs:
The City of Raleigh proposes to construct a 3.4-mile greenway from the Bedford neighborhood
along the Neuse River and along approximately one-mile of unnamed perennial stream to connect
to the existing Falls River greenway at Falls River Road. There are impacts to buffers and Waters
of the U.S./State associated with this project. During the design process all efforts were taken to
avoid jurisdictional waters and minimize all impacts where avoidance was not possible.
IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
The construction of the Falls River Section of the Upper Neuse greenway will result in impacts to
jurisdictional streams and wetlands along the Neuse River in the Neuse River Basin. There are five
jurisdictional streams and thirteen jurisdictional forested wetland systems within the project study
area.
Temporary Impacts - There are no temporary impacts to streams or wetlands associated with this
project.
Permanent Impacts
Wetland Fill - The project uses boardwalk to cross all wetland areas and impacts are
associated with the construction of boardwalk or at stream crossings with associated
wetlands. There is 1,234 sf of wetlands fill.
OFFICES H 222 WEST HARGETT STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602
Excavation in Wetlands - The construction of the project will result in 197 sf of excavation in
jurisdictional wetlands areas.
Surface Water and Channel Impacts - The construction of the greenway and associated stream
crossings will result in 2941f of impacts.
Mechanized Clearing - While hand clearing will be utilized where possible some mechanized
clearing will be necessary in wetland areas. These areas include W8 and W12 with 263 sf of
impacted area. Once construction is completed, vegetation in these areas be replanted or allowed to
recover naturally.
Utility Impacts - There are no utility impacts associated with this project.
Riparian Buffer Impacts - The project study area is located in the Neuse River Basin and is subject
to Neuse River Buffer rules. As greenways are an allowed use activities within buffer areas have
been quantified and included in the permit application.
Restoration Plan - Following construction of the greenway trail, culverts and bridge all material
used in construction will be removed. All hand and mechanically cleared and excavated areas will
be replanted.
MITIGATION
The City of Raleigh is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to
avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts and to provide full compensatory mitigation of all
remaining unavoidable jurisdictional impacts. Avoidance measures were taken during planning and
NEPA compliance stages; minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design.
The City of Raleigh has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest
extent possible by:
• Bridges that span the entire stream will be used at S 18C and S 18D, which greatly reduces
stream impacts.
• Boardwalk will be constructed to cross W 13, W 16, and W 17, which greatly reduce impacts
to wetlands.
• Headwalls have been used at culvert locations to further reduce impacts.
• Temporary construction impacts due to erosion and sedimentation will be minimized
through implementation of stringent erosion control methods and use of Best Management
Practices (BMPs).
• BMPs for Protection of Surface Waters will be implemented.
• Reforestation in the impacted wetlands and along the stream banks.
While there are impacts associated with the project the City does not propose compensatory
mitigation because impacts are minimal in the context of the large amounts of stream and wetlands
being preserved and protected by the project. The project will be constructed within City of Raleigh
owned parcels and greenway easements. The greenway easement runs along the Neuse River and is
no less than 150' from top of bank, which effectively triples the Neuse River Buffers for the length
of the project. In addition the City has acquired parcels and easements along the project which
further increase the area entering into conservation / open space status. For the Falls River section
of the Upper Neuse trail 10,040-feet of Neuse riverfront, 18622.82-feet of stream and 11.50 acres of
wetlands will be protected from further development or impacts in perpetuity. This results in
preservation to impact ratios of 63:1 for streams (calculation excludes Neuse riverfront) and 303:1
for wetlands.
OFFICES H 222 WEST HARGETT STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602
FEDERALLY-PROTECTED SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) currently list five federally protected species for Wake
County (Table 1).
Table 1- Federally Protected Species of Wake County

Common Name
Scientific Name Federal
Status Habitat
Present Biological Conclusion
Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T N Not likely to adversely effect
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E N No Effect
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon E N Not likely to adversely effect
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E N No Effect
NHP records review indicate no documented Bald Eagle nest sites within 3.0 miles of the project
study area. Falls Lake is adjacent to the beginning of the project study area. No bald eagle nests
were observed during the field investigation. Marginal foraging and roosting habitat for this species
exists within the project study area along the Neuse River. On 30 August 2006, ESI biologists (Gail
Tyner and Lauren Cobb) visually surveyed the Neuse River for bald eagle nests, no nests or
individuals were observed. The project should not affect any known bald eagle populations by
avoiding impacts to Neuse River and its riparian buffers. NHP records review indicate no
documented occurrences of Dwarf wedge mussel in or within 3.0 miles of the project study area.
With the exception of S 18 the streams within the project study area are too small to provide suitable
dwarf wedge mussel habitat. The crossing of S 18 will be a bridge which entirely spans the stream
and avoids potential impacts to this species. There are no documented elements of occurrence for
federally or state listed Threatened or Endangered species within the project study area or within 3.0
miles of the project study area (NHP records review).
US Fish and Wildlife stated in a September 7, 2006 letter (TAILS 2006-TA-0207) that the project
"is not likely to adversely affect any federally-listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act." This
project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any of the federally protected species
listed in Wake County.
Consultation of the records of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NC SHPO) found
that no archaeological sites are located on or in close proximity to the project study area. Additionally,
no National Register of Historic Places (National Register) eligible or listed properties are located with
250 meters of the project study area. In a letter dated September 25, 2006, the NC SHPO stated that
they have no comment on the project as currently proposed. As such, the project can proceed without
concern for impacts to significant cultural resources. The NC SHPO Environmental Review Number
for this project is ER 06-2220.
REGULATORY APPROVALS
USACE Section 404 Permit: The project qualifies for Nationwide Permit 14. All permit conditions
will be followed. For our files, please provide a general permit verification that the activity is
authorized.
NCDWQ Section 401 Certification: The project qualifies for 401 General Certification number
3627. All conditions of the general certification will be followed.
OFFICES H 222 WEST HARGETT STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602
Please contact me (victor.lebsockaci.ralei h.tg_tc_us - [phone]) or our consultant /
designated agent: Iona L. Hauser, AICP, Stewart Engineering (ihausernstewart-eng com. -
[phone]) if you have any question or required further detail.
Best regards, - Vw-r4
Victor (Vic) Lebsock
Senior Greenway Planner
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
OFFICES H 222 WEST HARGETT STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602
Form Version March 08
USA CE Action ID No. DWQ No. o 8 0 7 6 5
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing sPAID
1. 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 Number(s) Requested: NWP 14
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 Areaf
Environmental Concern (seethe top of page 2 for further details), check tW D
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II. Applicant Information MAY Zoo
1. Owner/Applicant Information R *PIER e46l"
Name: Victor Lebsock, City of Raleigh Parks and Recre SWDSTOR01k
Mailing Address: PO Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Telephone Number: 919-890-3293 Fax Number: 919-890-3299
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Iona Hauser, AICP
Company Affiliation: Stewart Engineering, Inc.
Mailing Address: 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27601
Telephone Number: 919-866-4762 Fax Number: 919-380-8752
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
5.
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
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 version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Upper Neuse Greenway, Bedford to Falls River Road - Raleigh
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): EB-4829
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Bedford
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):
Proiect site follows the south side of the Neuse River from the Bedford neighborhood to Falls
River Road. Site may be accessed from Dunn Rd. - from 1-540 and Capital Blvd go north
about 1.5 mile to Durant Road, take a left, travel approximately 2 miles to Falls River Rd follow
Falls River Rd. for about 2 miles, take right on Dunn Rd., park at dead-end.
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):
SITE ID COORDI NATES
S12 N-795058.30 E-2128772.39
S14 N-794773.43 E-2129724.70
S1 5/W8 N-794551.58 E-2130206.57
S16 N-790789.35 E-2131404.83
W12 N-789585.69 E-2130781.41
6. Property size (acres): 206.67 ac.
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Neuse River below Falls Lake Dam
8. River Basin: Neuse
(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/maps/.)
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9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Site conditions are currently floodplain with forest and some
utility easements for power and sewer lines. In the vicinity of this project land use is
predominantly residential with some industrial and parks.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Theproiect is the second 3.4-mile section of the City of Raleigh's Neuse River Greenway,
which is also a segment of the Mountains-to-Sea trail that will eventually link western North
Carolina with the coast. The contractor selected to build the 10-foot wide asphalt trail and
boardwalks will determine the equipment used on the protect. However, the bid specification
will call for hand clearing where possible, use of construction mats in sensitive areas, small
paving machines and generally low impact machines to be used on the project in sensitive
areas. Multiple staging areas have been specified that minimize trip distances of heavy
equipment.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:
In addition to acting as a link in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, locally the trail will link several
important recreational, residential, and commercial nodes provided an alternative mode of
transportation and increasing recreational opportunities, these include; WRAL Soccer
Complex, neighborhoods (Bedford, Falls River, many others), South Shore Trail at Falls Lake,
future Forest Ridge Adventure Park, Upper Neuse Canoe Launch, future Falls Whitewater
Park, Falls Dam fishing areas, and the future Horseshoe Farm Park.
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.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
The City of Raleigh adopted the Capital Area Greenway Master Plan in 1976. The plan outlined a
strategy of locating areenways along stream and river corridors in order to both protect surface
waters by increasing buffer areas and provided recreational opportunities. It includes over 270
miles of stream corridors identified for protection. Over 56 Miles of greenwav trails have been
constructed to date. In 1996 the Neuse River Master Recreation Plan, which envisioned a trail
reaching from the Falls Dam to the Wake/Johnston County line. With the plan in place the City
has been acquiring property along the river and requires that any plat recorded along the
riverfront include a 150-foot greenwav easement.
This 3.4-mile section of the trail connects the Falls Dam Park and City Canoe Launch areas to the
Bedford Community at the cleared sewer line easement.
Coordination Activities (standard regulatory responses to scoping letters not included):
USACE: The Corps has reviewed the forms and checked the calls in the field. We are still
waiting for official response to the JD request. Participated in joint meeting on Dec 14,
2007 with DWO. City of Raleigh Staff and Stewart Engineering to discuss permitting.
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NC Division of Water (duality: Provided comment and a buffer determination (NBRRO 06-
266). Also met on December 14, 2007 to discuss permitting. Advise that although
greenways are an allowable use within buffers the permit must quantify impacts.
USFWS: Attached letter (TAILS 2006-TA-0270) states that this project is not likely to affect
any federally listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat.
Other agencies included in coordination: Wildlife Resource Commission, State Historic
Preservation Office, NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Unit. NCDOT PDEA, NCDOT Highway
Design (Structures Unit & Design Services), NC Division of Parks and Recreation, Wake
County EMS, City of Raleigh Fire Department, City of Raleigh Public Works, City of Raleigh
Police, City of Raleigh Adventure Programs, USACE Falls Dam Operation,
A public meeting was held to provide information to the community about the project on March
21, 2007. The meeting was very well attended with high representation from the Bedford and Falls
River neighborhoods. The response was predominantly positive with some negative comments
where the trail was located close to homes. Comments from that meeting are available upon
request.
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.
Additional sections of the Neuse Greenway will be built to extend to the Wake and Johnston
county line. The City of Raleigh is currently acquirinq right-of-way along the river - anytime a new
plat is recorded along the river a 150 foot greenway easement must be included.
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 clearly 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: Proposed stream impacts
include 260 linear feet of stream loss due to placement of four culverts and one bridge, and
wetland impacts are caused by minor amounts of fill and clearing for boardwalks.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
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Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.)
Floodplain
Stream
(acres)
(yes/no) (linear feet)
W-8 Fill, excavation,clearing Forested yes 0 0.0257
W-12 Fill, excavation,clearing Forested yes 0 0.0132

1 Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.0389
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 11.5 ac
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 acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma)
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
S-12 UT Neuse River Culvert Intermittent 2 81 0.0037
S-14 UT Neuse River Culvert Intermittent 15 105 0.0362
S-15 UT Neuse River Culvert Intermittent 8 54 0.0099
S-16 UT Neuse River Culvert Intermittent 20 54 0.0248

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 294 0.0746
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, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody

(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,

ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact

(acres)
N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project
Stream Impact (acres): 0.0746
Wetland Impact (acres): 0.0389
Open Water Impact (acres): N/A
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.1135
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 294
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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 linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USAGE.
8. Pond Creation
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.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): WA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): WA
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: WA
Size of watershed draining to pond: WA Expected pond surface area: WA
VII. 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.
The proposed greenwav alignment was determined based on topographic data, the size and
location of wetlands and streams, presence and type of vegetation, and visual assessment in the
field. In some cases stream and wetland impacts were avoided completely by locating the
proposed greenwav on high around skirting around jurisdictional waters. Where impacts were
unavoidable, decisions were made to build a boardwalk, build a bridge, or install a culvert.
Boardwalks are proposed over several wetlands. Some tree clearing by hand will be necessarv to
make room for the boardwalk. Stumps will be left in place. Mats will be used for temporary
construction access to construct the boardwalks. They will be removed once the boardwalk is in
place so this impact will be verv short term. The proposed boardwalk will sit three feet above the
normal water elevation to allow for occasional flooding and maintain current hydrologic
conditions. The impact from the boardwalk will be from the piers supporting the structure, which
is minimal.
Where the greenwav crosses streams, it will cross at perpendicular angles or as close to
perpendicular as site topography will allow. No stream crossings are less than 75° or greater then
105°. One stream crossings will be bridged and four crossings will be culverted. Criteria for
bridging were based on topography, alignment, drainage area, stream impacts, and cost / budget
constraints. In general, crossings were bridged if a culvert greater than 60-inches would be
required, which roughly corresponds to a contributing drainage area greater than 0.5 square mile.
Culverts were placed in areas where alignments and drainage areas were conducive to minimizing
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their impact and the cost of bridging relative to the impact was very high. Culvert impacts were
minimized by designing 2:1 side slopes for the greenwav fill and using a headwall at culvert
entrances to reduce culvert length. In general culverts are short, the greenwaV is narrow and the
greenwav easement and associated stream buffers are wide.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
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 in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
At the time of construction 207 acres of land will be held by the City and recorded as
Greenwav Easement. This easement will place 10,040-feet of Neuse riverfront, 18,622.82-feet
of streams and 11.5 acres of wetlands into conservation in perpetuity. Each plat is recorded
with the following prohibitions:
A. Activities Prohibited.
Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purposes of this Greenwav
Easement is prohibited. By way of illustration and not limitation, the following activities
and uses of the Property are expressly prohibited.
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1. Industrial and Commercial Use. Industrial and commercial activities of any type and
ingress and/or egress for such purposes are prohibited.
2. Agricultural, Timber Harvestinq, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, timber
harvesting, _grazing, horticultural and animal husbandry operations are prohibited.
3. Disturbance of Natural Features, Plants and Animals. There shall be no cutting or
removal of trees, or disturbance of other natural features, including plant and animal life
except for the following: (1) as incidental to boundary marking, fencing, slgnage
construction and maintenance of asphalt and -greenwav trails and related convenience
facilities, and public accesses allowed hereunder, (2) selective cutting and prescribed
burning or clearing of vegetation, and the application of approved pesticides for fire
containment and protection, disease control, restoration of hydrology, wetlands
enhancement and/or control of non-native plants; and (3) hunting and fishing, (otherwise
permitted by law or ordinance) pursuant to applicable rules and regulations.
4. Construction of Buildings; Structures; Slgnage. There shall be no constructing or
placing of any building, mobile home, asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other
advertising display antenna, utility pole, tower, conduit, line, pier landing, dock or anv
other temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Property, except for the
following: Placinq and display of no trespassing signs; state or federal traffic or similar
signs; greenwav trail signs; for sale or lease signs; signs identifying the conservation
values of the Property, and/or signs identifying the Grantor as the owner of the propert
y
and the Citv as holder of this Greenwav Easement; educational and interpretive signs•
identification labels or any other similar temporary or permanent signs, as approved by
the City.
5. Mineral Use, Excavation, Dredging. There shall be no filling excavation dredging
mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, -gravel, rock, peat, or other minerals; and
no chance in the topo-graphy of the land in any manner except as necessary to prevent
erosion or incidental to Greenwav Trail construction or conservation management
activities otherwise permitted by this Easement.
6. Wetlands and Water Quality. There shall be no pollution or alteration of water bodies
and no activities that would be detrimental to water purity or that would alter natural water
levels, drainage, sedimentation and/or flow in or over the Property or into any surface
waters, or cause soil degradation or erosion, nor dikinc dredging alteration draining
filling or removal of wetlands, except activities to restore natural hydrology or wetlands
enhancement as permitted by the State and anv other appropriate authorities.
7. Dumping. Dumping of soil, trash, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances
machinery, or other materials on the Property is prohibited.
It is proposed that these conservation areas be accepted as mitigation for stream and wetland
impacts. For this section of the trail the relationship of stream impacts to stream entering
conservation status is 63:1 and for wetland impacts the ratio is 303:1. The Neuse River
Greenwav project will effectively triple the Neuse River Buffer in most areas and more than
quintuple it in some areas. These greenwav easements are legally recorded and preclude any
further development activity other.
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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 mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://www.nceep.net/paaes/inlieureplace.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): WA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): WA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): WA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® Federal Cateaorical Exclusion No ?
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No
NOTE. Federal Categorical Exclusion Currently Under Review by NCDOT & FHWA
X. 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 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ® No ?
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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 multipliers.
Impact Required
Zone* i-,.,, f o,N Multiplier r......
1 49,420 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 79,292 1.5
Total 128,712
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additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
from 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.
Greenwavs are an allowed use in the Neuse buffer. Durina permit coordination meetina with
DWQ advised to quantify impacts but mitigation would not be required.
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. There is no existing impervious area in the
greenwav corridor. Approximately 4 acres of impervious area will be added due to construction of
a 10 foot wide greenwav in an 3.4-mile, 206-acre corridor. This amounts to a total proposed
impervious percentage of 1.8% in the greenwav corridor. The greenwav trail will sheet flow into
the buffer. At channel crossings, culvert footprints have been minimized and some headwalls
have been added to reduce excavation impact. During construction erosion and sedimentation
control Best Management Practices will be used.
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.
N/A
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
XIV. 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
Page 10 of 11
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
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
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).
`A-pplicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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B. Plans
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From: Shern, James F SAW [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:02 PM
To: Iona Hauser
Subject: Upper Neuse
We have some protective covenant language and deed restriction language on our website in the mitigation section. If you
can use it without modifying it with facilitate the process.
Jamie
From: Iona Hauser [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Shern, James F SAW
Subject: Upper Neuse
Hi Jamie - Forgot to note that the highest impacts we have on any given stream is 120' at the beaver dam
location. We have one other tricky crossing that comes out to 107' of impacts. Other than those the
impacts are all around 40ft per crossing. Thanks -Iona
From: Iona Hauser
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:56 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Louise Slate
Subject: Upper Neuse
Hi Jamie - Just wanted to go over our conversation this morning and make sure that I got everything right.
Please just let me if we are on track and what if anything to change and we will proceed.
1) Permitting - We can submit NWP 14s on the three logical sections of the trail that have impacts under
300' of impacts.
2) Preservation - Given the large amount of stream (38,892 feet of stream) and wetlands (3.85 acres of
wetlands) being preserved on this project the Corps is open to accepting preservation in lieu of
compensatory mitigation for the project. Ratios would be as follows:
- Streams it comes out to about 74:1 (38,892:528)
- Wetlands it comes out to 30:1 (3.85:1.28)
These calculations are based solely on land owned or under easement directly adjacent to the project.
There are nearby CoR tracts that could augment the preservation amounts if necessary (the 56,000 number
that I was using this morning counted Horseshoe Farm and a couple of other Raleigh parcels near the trail
but not directly adjacent).
I'm attaching the City of Raleigh's code which requires the 150' greenway easement along the Neuse. For
this project that area has been increased in some cases. In addition I'm also attaching their easement
definitions which detail the types of activities allowed in each easement type.
3) Minimization - For the 44,000 ft project the original impacts were 741' after using avoidance and
minimization design practices to reduce stream and wetlands impacts (bridging, boardwalk, route
relocation). After our last discussion we reduced those impacts further by using double headwalls at culvert
locations. That brings the length of stream impacts down to 528-ft for the 8.5 mile long project:
Section 1 (trailhead to 1st parking lot): From 448' to 282'
Section 2 (1st Parking Lot to end of Y-line): From 112' to 78'
Section 3 (Y-line to end of project): From 181' to 168'
4) Corridor Master Permit - Since the City of Raleigh is planning to continue the trail along the Neuse
River to the Wake/Johnston county line a Master Permit may be a good option. Whatever mitigation
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Iona Hauser
From: Iona Hauser
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:56 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Louise Slate
Subject: Upper Neuse
Attachments: City of Raleigh Greenway Easement Rule.doc; City of Raleigh Easement Definitions.doc
Hi Jamie - Just wanted to go over our conversation this morning and make sure that I got
everything right. Please just let me if we are on track and what if anything to change and we will
proceed.
1) Permitting - We can submit NWP 14s on the three logical sections of the trail that have
impacts under 300' of impacts.
2) Preservation - Given the large amount of stream (38,892 feet of stream) and wetlands
(3.85 acres of wetlands) being preserved on this project the Corps is open to accepting
preservation in lieu of compensatory mitigation for the project. Ratios would be as follows:
- Streams it comes out to about 74:1 (38,892:528)
- Wetlands it comes out to 30:1 (3.85:1.28)
These calculations are based solely on land owned or under easement directly adjacent to the
project. There are nearby CoR tracts that could augment the preservation amounts if
necessary (the 56,000 number that I was using this morning counted Horseshoe Farm and a
couple of other Raleigh parcels near the trail but not directly adjacent).
I'm attaching the City of Raleigh's code which requires the 150' greenway easement along
the Neuse. For this project that area has been increased in some cases. In addition I'm also
attaching their easement definitions which detail the types of activities allowed in each
easement type.
3) Minimization - For the 44,000 ft project the original impacts were 741' after using
avoidance and minimization design practices to reduce stream and wetlands impacts
(bridging, boardwalk, route relocation). After our last discussion we reduced those impacts
further by using double headwalls at culvert locations. That brings the length of stream
impacts down to 528-ft for the 8.5 mile long project:
Section 1 (trailhead to 1st parking lot): From 448' to 282'
Section 2 (1st Parking Lot to end of Y-line): From 112' to 78'
Section 3 (Y-line to end of project): From 181' to 168'
4) Corridor Master Permit - Since the City of Raleigh is planning to continue the trail along
the Neuse River to the Wake/Johnston county line a Master Permit may be a good option.
Whatever mitigation precedent set on the Upper Neuse project could be used in the Master
Permit as well. The City will set up a meeting with you discuss the way ahead for permitting
the remaining corridor.
Also please note that there are similar greenway easement restrictions in the City Code for
Crabtree and Walnut Creeks. Those future projects would also be good candidates for the
Master Permit as they would be preserving similar ratios of stream and wetlands.
4/30/2008
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Jamie, thanks so much for working with us on this. Like you said this morning I totally agree that
it is a win/win/win. I have my meeting with Vic and lack first thing in the morning tomorrow - if
you can let me know if we are on the same page prior to that I would appreciate it. Much thanks
again. -Iona
Iona L. Hauser, AICP
Senior Planner
STEWART
421 Fayetteville St., Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27601
Direct 919.866.4762
Office 919.380.8750
Engineering. Innovation. Solutions.
P.S. Take a look at what I've been working on - www.stewart-eng.com.
4/30/2008
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 2, 2006
Ms. Gail Tyner
Environmental Services, Inc.
524 New Hope Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
NBRRO 06-266
County: Wake
BASIN:
Neuse X
(15A NCAC 2B .0233)
Tar-Pamlico
(15A NCAC 213.0259)
Complaint NOV Buffer Determination X
Incident # Appeal Call
Project Name: Upper Neuse Greenway - Raleigh
Location/Directions: Project site follows the south side of the Neuse River from Falls of Neuse Road to the WRAL
Soccer Center off Durant Road in north Raleigh.
Subiect Stream: UTs to Neuse River
Date of Determination: 10/25/06
Feature Start Buffer
GPS Points (if provided) Bnd Buffer Stream
Form Appeal
Call Located
on Soil
Survey Located on
USGS
Topographic
Sol Subject at Flag SYA22 X
S02 Subject at west side of
Falls of Neuse bridge x
S04 Subject x X
S06 'Subject X
S07 Not Evaluated x
S08 Not Evaluated x X
S09 Not Evaluated X
S10 Subject X
Sll Subject X
S12 Not Subject (Not on Maps)
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Iona L. Hauser, AICP
Stewart Engineering
260 Town Hall Drive - Suite C
Morrisville, NC 27560
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Colleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
August 18, 2006
Reference: The Upper Neuse Greenway Trail
Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Dear Ms. Hauser:
As per our phone conversation on August 15, 2006 and a Request for Comments dated
August 9, 2006 forwarded to the Raleigh Regional Office, you requested input on the proposed
eight-mile greenway trail, which will extend from the foot of the Falls Lake dam to the WRAL
Soccer Complex on Perry Creek Road. DWQ Raleigh Regional Office comments on the
proposed project are as follows:
1) All streams within the project corridor that are shown on either the most recent version of
the USGS topographic maps or the USDA Soil Survey of Wake County are subject to the
Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. Greenway trails are considered an "Allowable"
activity within the buffers.
2) As we discussed, the intent of the project is to construct the greenway trail outside the 50-
foot riparian buffers where possible. DWQ requests that where the trail will be located
within the buffer, efforts should be made to site the trail within Zone 2 (outer 20 feet)
unless site conditions (topography, etc.) render this impractical..
3) Where the greenway trail is to cross tributaries, the crossings should be constructed as
near perpendicular as possible (betwem 75 and 105-degrees„;
4) Stream and wetland crossings are subject to 401 Water Quality Certification
requirements. Please note that GC 3402 requires notification for any impacts to any
stream length within the Neuse River Basin unless the activities are listed as Exempt"
under the buffer rules. Since greenway trails are listed as "Allowable" written
notification to DWQ will be required.
5) Where stream crossings will involve bridges, buffer authorization will still be required.
401 Water Quality Certification will not be required for these crossings if no channel
impacts will occur.
Please note that additional comments may be made following review of Pre-Construction
Notifications, buffer authorization requests, or other permitting documents.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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Ms. Hauser
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8/18/2006
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions regarding this
project.
Sincere
Eric W. Kul
Environmenta Special st III
cc: DWQ/RRO Files
Central Files
DWQ Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
Ben Brown - City of Raleigh
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX [phone]
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
September 7, 2006
Iona L. Hauser
Stewart Engineering
260 Town Hall Drive, Suite C
Morrisville, North Carolina 2,7560
Re. Upper Neuse Creenway Trail', Raleigh, Wake County, NC [TAILS 2006. TA--0270;
. Dear Ms. Hauser:
Thank you for your letter, dated August 9, 2006, requesting comments from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service on the subject project. Our comments are submitted pursuant to, and in
accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) (Act). We have assigned log number [TAILS 2006-TA-0270] to your project.
Please refer to that number in any future correspondence with our office regarding this project.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
project is not likely to adversely affect any federally-listed endangered or threatened species,
their formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act.
We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied. Please
remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new
information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or critical
habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is subsequently modified in a
manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species is listed or critical habitat
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
Thank you for your cooperation with our agency in protecting federally-listed species. If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at [phone], or via post at
the address above.
Sincerely,
Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
www.stewart-eng.com
CS
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Public Involvement
An Informational Workshop on the projects was held on March 21, 2007 at
the Durant Road Middle School. The workshop was advertised through
direct mailings to surrounding homes and businesses, press releases and
notices on the City of Raleigh website. The meeting was very well attended
with heavy representation from the Bedford and Falls River neighborhoods.
Attached is the handout distributed at the meeting and a map showing the
origin of the resulting comments.
The major objection noted at the meeting was a desire to move the
connection to Falls River further away from homes. Overall the comments
and support for the projects were very favorable. Residents shared their
plans for using the trail which included fitness, recreation and
transportation.
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Project Map
Park,
Recreation MARCH 21, 2007 PUBLIC MEETING
The Capital Area Greenway System
The Capital Area Greenway system has enjoyed
overwhelming support as it has begun to develop into a
truly regional amenity. The City is committed to
completing vital connections of the system and to
continued expansion. Current initiatives include the
recommendation to develop greenway trails at a rate of
two miles per year and to expand the Greenway
corridor width. This new requirement would include the
lands on either side of the stream top of bank at a
distance of 100', or the entire delineated floodplain
area on either side of the stream centerline, whichever
distance is greater. Along the Neuse River, this
recommendation is expanded to a 150' buffer or the
entire floodplain, whichever is greater.
Upper Neuse Greenway
The Capital Area Greenway Master Plan was first adopted by City Council in 1976 and includes over 270
miles of stream corridors identified for protection and the development of a greenway trail. Fifty-six
miles of greenway trails have been constructed.
For More Information and to Share
Your Comments Please Visit:
www.raleighnc.gov/Rarkplan,

eation
Or Contact:
Vic Lebsock
Park and Greenway Planner
City of Raleigh
PO Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
[phone]
victor.lebsock()ci raleigh nc us
The 2003 Park Bond Referendum included funding for the design and initial construction of the Upper
Neuse Greenway. This portion of the greenway system begins at Falls Dam and runs along the Neuse
River for approximately eight miles, ending at the WRAL Soccer Complex off Perry Creek Road. City
Council has authorized funding in the amount of $1.495 million. The first phase of construction will be
from Falls Dam to the connection with the Falls River neighborhood.
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Index of Attachments
A. Mapping
B. Plans
C. Project History
D. Agent Authorization
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March 14, 2008
AGENT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
To: Mr. Jamie Shern
US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
I, Victor Lebsock, the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department, hereby authorize
Iona L. Hauser, AICP of Stewart Engineering Inc. to act as our authorized agent with regard to
the City of Raleigh's Upper Neuse Greenway Project. This project is located from the Falls
Lake Dam to the WRAL Soccer Complex, Wake County, NC.
Signature:
Date: MA r,4,
OFFICES H 222 WEST HARGETT STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27602