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1650 Mail Service Center (919) 8664819
Raleigh, NC27699-1650
DATE SENT VIA 0 8 0 8 45
May 15, 2008 UPS Ground
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT NAME
C7005 White Deer Park
COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION
5 5/15/08 Letter from Raleigh Public Utilities
5 05/15/08 Partial Plan Set
5 5/15/08 Topographic Ma
5 5/15/08 SIA
5 5/15/08 Filled Out PCD Application Form
For approval For review & comment Returned for corrections
For your use Approved as submitted Returned after review
As requested Approved as noted Resubmit copies for approval
COMMENTS
Cyndi,
Please find included the necessary items for a buffer encroachment submittal please
let me know if you need anything else.
Ryan
919.866.4819
SIGNED COPIED TO
ENGINEERING. INNOVATION. SOLUTIONS.TM 421 FAYETTEVILLE STREET RALEIGH, NC T 919.380.8750
SUITE 400 27601 F 919.380.8752
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Adam Pike
From: Jeff Claus [[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:13 PM
To: Adam Pike
Subject: FW: White Deer Park... ?? jp
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Below is Dale Crisp's response.
Jeff Claus
OBS Landscape Architects.
From: Crisp, Dale [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 2:54 PM
To: Jeff Claus
Cc: Jackson, Donna; Stanley, Hunter; Tucker, Terry; Vessie, Matthew; Barber, Danielle; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: White Deer Park...
Thanks for your e-mail and your telephone call.
Raleigh conducts regular inspection visits of its sanitary sewer main pipelines and the easements they are located within.
The City currently has approximately 2,300 miles of sanitary sewer main, therefore it is impossible to visit all of the sewer
mains semi-annually or even annually. Our internal goal is to visit all of the sewer mains every 5 years - more frequently if
possible.
Certain "high risk" sewer mains are visited more frequently by our staff due to their location, age, type of sewer main, etc.
High risk sewers are visited as least annually and ideally every 6 months. To my knowledge, none of the City's sanitary
sewer main through White Deer Park is considered "high risk", but I have copied some of the City's staff involved in this
regular sewer maintenance program so they can respond if I have miss-stated.
Good luck with your greenway project. Thanks, Dale.
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H. Dale Crisp, P.E.
Raleigh Public Utilities Director
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 620
(919)-857-4540 fax [phone]
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From: Jeff Claus [mailto:[e-mail]]
5/15/2008
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Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:14 AM
To: Crisp, Dale
Subject: White Deer Park...
Mr. Crisp,
I would like to thank you for your time and assistance today regarding this matter. As we discussed on
the phone the Department of Water Quality is requesting acknowledgement from the City of Raleigh stating that
the section of sewer easement located on the future site of White Deer Park is currently being used several times
a year for access of maintenance and monitoring vehicles. A portion of the asphalt greenway proposed for White
Deer Park will coincide with such easement. This proposal has already been reviewed and approved by Danielle
Barber, Civil Engineer with City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department and it is our understanding that this
proposed portion of greenway will be subject to future periodic traffic from various maintenance vehicles.
Could you please validate the above statement?
Thank you.
Jeff Claus, Associate, ASLA
OBS Landscape Architects
306/200 Parham St. Suite B
Raleigh, NC 27601
t.919.755.0046
f,919.755.0930
www.obslandarch.com
"E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and
may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized City or Law Enforcement official."
5/15/2008
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 0 8 0 8 4 5
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. 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
Buffer Authorization
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
MAY 1 9 2008
Name: Town of Garner, Hardin Watkins (Town ManaLxerArNg. yVASER QUpWr I ...,,
Mailing Address: PO Box 446 WETLANDS AND STUKMVVt%1FR P`
Garner. NC 27529
Telephone Number: 191-772-4688 Fax Number: 919-662-5135
E-mail Address:
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: Bryan Starkey
Company Affiliation: OBS Landscape Architects
Mailing Address: 306/200 Parham St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Telephone Number: 919-755-0046 Fax Number: 919-755-0930
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
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: White Deer Park
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 01710-03-5130
4. Location
County: Wake County Nearest Town: Garner
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Located at the
intersection of Aversboro Rd (SR 2710) and Buffaloe Rd. (SR 2715)
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): 30-40'-43" ON 78-37'-31" °W
6. Property size (acres): 96.3 Acres
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Swift Creek
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/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Undeveloped property, wooded and open area's adjacent to
residential development.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Municipal
Park and Nature Center building with associated parking, utilities, recreation elements, an
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educational elements relating to sustainability (ie Bio-Retention Ponds)..
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: 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.
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
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: Impact 1 Wknown stream -
Widen existing roadway crossing from 25' crossing to 92' wide road crossing w/ culvert for
access roadway. Impact 2 Wknown Stream) - Water line crossing, Impact 3 (Unknown
Stream) - Improve existing culvert crossing for Greenway crossing w/ culvert. Impact 4 (
Reedy Creek) proposed reg enway constructed on top of existing utility maintenance road
(see attached letter from City of Raleigh).
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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,
senarately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of
Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year
Floodplain Nearest
Stream Impact
(acres)
(indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) ( es/no) (linear feet)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property:
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. multiDly length X width, then divide by 43.560.
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on map)
Stream Name
Type of Impact
Perennial or
Intermittent. Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
(linear feet) Area
of
Impact
(acres)

1
Unknown
Culvert Crossing
Intermittent 2'
92'
.24

2
Unknown Water Line
installation
Intermittent 2'
10'
.03
3 Unknown Culvert Crossing Intermittent 2' 46' .1
4* Reedy Creek Greenway 0 .38

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
4* - Impact 4 is adiacent to the stream alone the Zone 2 and Zone I area of the stream buffer.
This is a proposed Greenway installed on top of an existing sanitary sewer easement and
maintenance road and does not cross the stream.
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 Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of
Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact
(indicate on ma) ocean, etc.) (acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Total Open Water Impact (acres)
6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Unknown Stream (Impact 1, 2, 3)
Stream Impact (acres): .37
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) .37
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 148
Reedy Creek (Impact 4)
Stream Impact (acres): .38
Wetland Impact (acres): 0
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) .38
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 0
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 USACE.
N/A
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.
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Expected pond surface area:
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
watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
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techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The proposed stream crossings
for the access road and greenway are utilizing existing culvert crossings and are proposed to be
improved and widened as necessary to install the access road (impact 1) and the reg enway
(Impact 3). The site has a total of 4% impervious and does not require any stormwater BMPs,
but we are including two bio-retention ponds for educational purposes. The proposed Greenway
(Impact 4) is proposed to be constructed on an existing maintenance road.
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.
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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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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 ? 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 ?
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
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify ( Neuse )? 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.
Unknown Stream
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 7962 3 (2 for Catawba) NO
2 4002 1.5 NO
Total 11967 NO
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Lake Benson Stream
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 2704 3 (2 for Catawba) NO
2 14263 1.5 NO
Total 16967 NO
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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. N/A
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. Impervious area = 4.6% of total site. During
Construction - silt fences and sediment trans. Post Construction - Bio-retention i)onds. Cistern
at buildings, and minimize impervious area and clearing of existing
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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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.
Unknown Stream
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 7962 3 (2 for Catawba) NO
2 4002 1.5 NO
Total 11967 NO
* Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
Reedv Creek
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 2704 3 (2 for Catawba) NO
2 14263 1.5 NO
Total 16967 NO
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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. N/A
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. Impervious area = 4.6% of total site. During
Construction - silt fences and sediment trans. Post Construction - Bio-retention vonds, i rn
at buildings, and minimize impervious area and clearing of existing trees. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)

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Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subect facility. G-J
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XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DW Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No V
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in addi ' nal
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
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
Threplened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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