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Division of Water Resources Division of Water Resources
15A NCAC 02B.0233(8)(b),.0243(8)(b),.0250(11)(b),.0259(8)(b),,.0267(11)(c),,.0607(e)(2)-Buffer Authorization
• FORM: BA 10-2013
Riparian Buffer Authorization Form
A. Applicant.Information :
1. Project Information
1a. . Name of.project: Ridge Trail Connector ' '
lb. County: Orange .
1c. Nearest municipality: Durham ,
1d. Subdivision name: ,
l'e. Is the project located in any of North.Carolina's twenty coastal counties? ['Yes X No
If yes, answer,1f below.
1f. Is'the project located within a NC Division of Coastal Management Area of i]Yes , , X'No
Environmental.Concern(AEC)?
2. •Owner Information .
2a.'Name on Recorded Deed:. State of North Carolina
2b. Deed'Bo'ok,and Page No. ' 1408-041 ,
2c.Map Book and Page No. - -
(include a:copy of the - ,
recorded reap that indicates -
when the'lot was created): ,
2d. Responsible Party NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Rec.
(for.Corporations):
, 2e. Street,address: Mail Service Center 1615 -
2f. .City, state,;zip: Raleigh, NC 27699-1615' '
2g. Telephone:;no.: 91,9-707-9300 .
2h. Fax no.:!' ' • '
2i. Email address:' parkinfo a(�ncmail.net
3. Applicant Information(if different from owner) •
. ;'3a. Applicant is:• X Agent❑ Other,specify:
'3b. Name: , - Justin'Williamson
'3c: Business name NC,D,epartment of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Rec.
i! I " (if applicable):: ' •
.I ,• ,3d. Street address:. Mail Service.Center 1615
I' : • . ',3e. City, state,'zip: - • Raleigh, NC 27699-1615 •
,3f. Telephone no.: 919-,707-9329
. „', ;3g. Fax no.:' ' ' `
l '3h. Email,address: Justin:williamson(a)ncparks.gov '
4. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
4a.Name:
4b. Business,name
(if applicable):
4c.Street address: ,
4d.City,state,zip: . , .
4e.Telephone no.:
4f. Fax no.: ,
4g.Email address: ,
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 1 of 5

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
la. Property identification no.(tax PIN or parcel ID): 9895722880
lb. Site coordinates(in decimal degrees): Latitude: 36.089897 Longitude:-79.00967
lc. Property size: 4204 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Eno River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-IV, B; NSW
2c. River basin: Neuse
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of
this application:
The existing conditions for this site are bottomland hardwood forest moving up to dry oak hickory forest. The
only rare species in this area are found in the Eno River system and are not expected to be impacted by this
project.
3b. Attach an 8 1/2 x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location
of the site
3c. Attach an 8'/2 x 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey Map
depicting the project site
3d. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams(intermittent and perennial)on the property:
146015' per USGS Mapping
3e. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to create a new connector trail that allows campground users into the
rest of the park when there is a flooding event. In the past the existing trail which is located close to a different
creek becomes flooded and strands campers.This route will avoid most of the flood prone areas and will
feature only one crossing.
3f. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed trail will be approximately .6 miles long and be natural trail surface. There is one stream
crossing which will feature a small bank to bank bridge.The overall grade of the trail will be less than 5%with
appropriate outslope and drainage features to eliminate standing water and runoff issues.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by ®Yes No [' Unknown
the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this Comments:Stream Determination for this trail
property/project(including all prior phases)in the past? done on 8-25-17
4b. If yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: DWR
Name(if known): Stephanie Goss Other:
4c. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach
documentation.
8-25-17
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained ❑Yes X No ❑ Unknown
for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?
5b. If yes, explain and detail according to"help file"instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑Yes X No
6b. If yes,explain.
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 2 of 5

C. _Proposed Impacts Inventory
• 1 Buffer Impacts
la. Project is in which protected basin? X Neuse ❑Tar-Pamlico ❑ Catawba
❑ Randleman ❑Jordan . LI Goose Creek
lb. Individually list all buffer impacts below. If'any impacts require mitigation,then you MUST fill out Section D of
this form. i
Buffer,Impact . Reason for. Type of impact. stream name Buffer . Zone 1 • Zone 2
number— impact (exempt,allowable, mitigation impact impact
Permanent(P) allowable w/ I required? (sq ft) (sq ft)
or Temporary mitigation)
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' 131 X P;❑T Trail Crossing Allowable Buckquarter ❑Yes X No 480 560
Creek .
B2 ❑,P El i 0Yes '❑ No. ..
B3 ❑•P, ❑T ❑•Yes ❑ No
B4 DP ❑T ❑Yes. ❑ No
' B5 OjP ❑T ❑Yes ❑ No , :
B6 ❑!:P ❑T ['Yes ❑ No , . , • '. . ,
' k : Total buffer impacts 480 560
lc.;Comments:The trail is basically.a straight shot through the buffers on either side of,the main creek.An
additional creek is'present close to the point of crossing which requires additional buffer calculations,
included.:Minimal tree clearing will take place: -
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization '
1a.f,Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. , '
• ! I'The trail project does not meander in the buffer, it is designed to go right through.Trail is built using
!:sustainable methods and will`be constructed to avoid sediment in the stream.There is only one stream
['Crossing and the construction of.this trail will reduce the amount of`extra`foot traffic through.the rest ofthesite.
;I' 1 b.1 Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize theproposed impacts through construction
i! I ii techniques. Trail w illbe built using hand-tools:and sections in the buffer will be finished and stabilized.the day
' of construction.
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2. Buffer Mitigation
2a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that ❑Yes X No
requires buffer mitigation?
2b. If yes,then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation and
calculate the amount of mitigation required in the table below.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
Total buffer mitigation required:
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2c. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC DMS ❑Yes ❑ No
proposed?
2d. If yes, attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC DMS.
2e. If no,then discuss what type of mitigation is proposed.
2f. Comments:
E. Diffuse Flow Plan
All buffer impacts and high ground impacts require diffuse flow or other form of ❑ Diffuse flow
stormwater treatment. Include a plan that fully documents how diffuse flow will be ❑ Other BMP
maintained. If a Level Spreader is proposed, attach a Level Spreader Supplement Form.
If due to site constraints,a BMP other than a level spreader is proposed, please provide a
plan for stormwater treatment as outlined in Chapter 8 of the NC Stormwater BMP
Manual and attach a BMP Supplement Form.
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the X Yes ❑ No
use of public(federal/state)land?
1 b. If you answered"yes"to the above, does the project require preparation of an ❑Yes X No
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State(North
Carolina)Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?
lc. If you answered"yes"to the above, has the document been finalized by the State ❑Yes ❑ No
Clearing House? (If so,attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.)
Comments:
2. Violations
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 02H .0500), Isolated ❑Yes X No
Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 02H .1300), DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 02B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ['Yes X No
2c. If you answered"yes"to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
Justin Williamson 8-25-17
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
FORM: BA 10-2013 Page 4 of 5

Send 3 complete sets of this form and accompanying documents to the following:
For government transportation projects sent by For government transportation projects sent by
First Class Mall via the US Postal Service: delivery service(UPS,FedEx,etc.):
NC DWR;Transportation Permitting Unit OR NC DWR,Transportation Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
For all other projects sent by First Class Mail via For all other projects sent by delivery service
the US Postal Service (UPS,FedEx,etc.):
Karen Higgins Karen Higgins
NCDWR—401 &Buffer Permitting Branch OR NCDWR—401 &Buffer Permitting Branch
1617 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617 Raleigh, NC 27604
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