19981196 Ver 1_Modifications_19981208

Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road m Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
981196
December 4, 1998
S&EC, Inc. Project # 97-3071
Corps Action ID # 199820543
USACOE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office N.C. Division of Water Quality - DEHNR
Attn: Mr. Todd Tugwell r. John Dorney
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road. M f? 4 edy Creek Road
Suite 120 Q V` .16 NC 27607
Raleigh, NC 27615
Dear Sirs: D G a Vol
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The purpose of this letter is est -Permits 12, 14 & 26 for the construction of
Arbor Greene Subdivision, er; C? # 199820543). The proposed impacts include
0.305 acres and 95 U. under 26 and 0.198 acres and 40 linear feet under NWP #.12
for a total of 0.503 acres and.5 Lf...The property is located on the south side of SR 2728 (Rand Road),
approximately 2500 feet west of the intersection of SR 2728 and NC 50, south of Garner, Wake County,
North Carolina (see attached site vicinity map). The proposed activity will comply with all the general
conditions stated within Nationwide Permits 12, 14 & 26. The project will comply (with proposed
exemptions)., to all the regulations imposed under the Neuse River Buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233).
\ Our firm performed the detailed wetland delineation shown on the attached map. The delineation was
approved by Mr. Todd Tugwell of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The potential ; surface waters'
located on the site were evaluated by Mr. John Dorney, Mr. Danny Smith and Mr. Pete Colewell of the
NC Division of Water Quality for compliance with the Neuse River Buffer rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
on several different occasions during 1998.
Included are the completed PCN form, agent authorization form, site vicinity map, construction plan; and
wetland delineation forms.
Please call if you have questions or require further information. If you decide to perform a site visit,
please contact us so we can arrange for someone to accompany you.
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Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation 0 Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
DWQ ID:
Corps Action ID: 1948'2054
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 12, 14 & 26
Pre-Construction Notification Application
For Nationwide Permits that Require:
1) Notification to the Corps of Engineers
2) Application for Section 401 Certification
3) Coordination with the NC Division of Coastal Management
Send the original and (1) copy of this completed form to the appropriate field office of the Corps of
Engineers (see agency addresses sheet). Seven (7) copies should be sent to the NC Division of
Environmental Management (see agency addresses sheet). PLEASE PRINT.
Owner's Name: Sunset Forest, LLC
2. Mailing Address: Hr for G, e..e A..sc:t. ? ?? aii_n: 6 2- eth ;'Vl;?;il;y,
Subdivision Name: N/A
City: riolly Springs State: NC Zip Code: 21629
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above): 10 feet.
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3) Telephone Number (Home): WA (Work): 91 ; :, i ?; 4'
4) If applicable, agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
Soil & Environmental Consultants, _._. Phone: [phone]'
244 xAl. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 2 7 009
5. Location of work (provide a map, preferable a copy of USGS topographic map or aerial photograph
with scale):
County: Wake
Nearest town or city: Garner
Specific Location (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The property is located on the south
side of SR 2728 (Rand Road approximately 2500 feet west of the intersection of SR
2728 and NC 50, south of Garner, \Alp e County, North Carolina isee attached site
vi?iru4v rr1ap).
6. Impacted or nearest stream/river: The site is adjacent to an unnamed trihutarv of Swift Creek..
River Basin: Neuse River Basin
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high quality waters (HQW),
outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I or WS-II)? YES ( ) NO (X)
If yes, explain: io, as +.: si to ;eu tr vi tas °, -LO • 'v:(ii i L € teK "s,i SCcfi2 as items;?;
pri trig va,r:er, iota USG tar; ;Cii'tai:iC Cat=aEr:ui© eX;vt__ c^.t?r?E SViit.P.;!1 p.oGB;Tv
J?IaE lC`l. a, t'1 i ie section n' swift (_ r eek to -vv ;!c_h this _11nna?"'?d t butOi v co iinitect LO !a
iisTFi.t as ?.., iv:7vv ray, t%r' i.)vvtj,.
7b. Is the project located within a North Carolina division of coastal management area of environmental
concern (AEC)? YES ( ) NO (X)
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county (see page 7 for list of coastal counties), what is the
land use plan (LUP) designatign?
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES ( )
NO (X) If yes, provide Action ID number of previous permit and any additional information
(including photocopy of 401 certification).
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
YES ( ) NO (X) If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: ±- = L NJ
9b. Estimated total number or acres of wetlands located on project site: +
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project by:
Prooosed Impacts
Filling: 0.108 (NW14)
0.197 (NW26)
Excavation: 0.198 (NW12)
Flooding:
Drainage:
Other:
Total acres to be impacted: 0.503 (Total)
IOb. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both
before and after relocation):
Length before: 95' (sig. NW14); 20' (sig. NW12); 20' (not sig. NW12)=135' (Total)
After: + 125 tt.
Width Before (based on normal high water contours): 5 `t. Width After: n/a
Average depth before: 2 ft. After: n /a
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from: (check all that apply)
Open channel relocation: N/A Placement of pipe in channel:
Channel Excavation: N/A Construction of a Dam/Flooding: N/A
Other: N/A
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? N/A
What is the expected pond surface area? >I/A
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used
(attach plans 8 1/2" x 11" drawnigs only):
The proposed work includes impacts to wetlands and waters for the purpose of
constructing a residential subdivision. Nationwide Permit 12 will be used for the
installation of a sanitary sewer line, Nationwide Permit 14 will be used for the
installation of a required access road (includes the road bed and fill from side
slopes), and Nationwide Permit 26 will be used for lot fill.
Purpose of proposed work:
See Question Number 12.
4. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands (include
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any measures taken to minimize wetland impacts):
Ti ie etal to a?v 'v.-, a!. er s ,i 1 ip_i :I5 list-d u dei i`!\P, 1 i Gve been i n i 6 iiim, ized '(J t to
greatest exte it ;-. ..s;..., .--,"-i., and are required for [fis;' necli lg' ^n existing vaNt;;i"J
sewer system- ^k? ._ _ ,itt innr.'ac s (IN I 6^ r rrarr. tared fw FiSe .. Of 1' - fi
1 _ ., v _L v, a,e t o-:. construction :. : J
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Single familtt c` i r 'oj'ls. }t initial plan {'t i!" c as Clue ?l5t\J 1tT_ s\1 several tl t
1 1. % ivtf . bU4 t e.. ;s'v v u- der U IG RVe:US?• •\ JGt GJ:- E ~t?•eJ. 7 r { to JG?n
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subdivision.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) (see agency addresses sheet) regarding the presence of any federally listed
or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may
be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: (attach responses from these agencies).
N/A (to be completed by the Corps)
16. You are required to contact the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) (see agency address sheet)
regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit area which may be affected by the
proposed project. Date contacted:
N/A (to be completed by the Corps) -
17. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (state) land?
YES ( ) NO (X) If no, go to 18.
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act?
YES ( ) NO ( )
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of
Administration State Clearinghouse?
YES ( .) NO ( )
If answers to 17b is YES, then submit appropriate documentation from the state clearinghouse to division of
environmental management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Questions regarding the State Clearinghouse review process should be directed to Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State
Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of Administration, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-
8003, telephone [phone].
18. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves the
discharge of excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on the property (for
Nationwide Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29 and 38). All streams (intermittent and
permanent) on the property must be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50
feet or 1 inch equals 100 feet or their equivalent.
b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement
of the delineation line.
d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan, if required.
e. What is land used of surrounding property? Suburban 8t Rural Residential
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Sanitary Sewer
g. Signed and dated agent authorization letter, if applicable.
NOTE: Wetlands or Waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to:
1. Issuance of a Section 404 Corps of Engineers Permit,
2. Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water
Quality) certification, and
3. (in the twenty coastal counties only) A letter from the North Carolina Division of Coastal
Management stating the proposed activity is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management program.
C:i s ignatur Date
(Agent's signature valid only if Agent Authorization Letter from the owner is provided (18 g.))