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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070747 Ver 1_Conservation Easement_Executed_10_22_09_20171207CONSERVATION EASEMENT PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENT THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT ("Conservation Easement") made this 2f day of October, 2009 by and between GreenVest/Flat Swamp, LLC, ("Grantor") and GreenTrust Alliance, Inc. (Grantee). The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall include singular, plural, masculine, feminine or neuter as required by context. RECITALS WHEREAS, Grantor owns in fee simple certain real property situated, lying and being in Craven County, North Carolina, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein ("Property"). WHEREAS, Grantee is a nonprofit corporation or trust whose purpose is the conservation of property and is qualified to be the Grantee of a conservation easement pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-35; WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the conservation, scenic, natural, or aesthetic value of the property in its restored and conserved state pursuant to the Neuse Buffer and Nutrient Offset Buffer Mitigation Plans dated February 2009 and adopted in the Mitigation Banking Instrument signed by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Division of Water Quality dated Jane 15, 2009 (Restoration Plan). The purpose of this Conservation Easement is to maintain wetland and/or riparian resources and other natural values of the Property, and prevent the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner that would conflict with the maintenance of the Property in its restored condition. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and representations contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably grants and conveys unto Grantee, its heirs, successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity a Conservation Easement of the nature and character and to the extent hereinafter set forth, over the Property described on Exhibit A, together with the right to preserve and protect the conservation values thereof, as follows: ARTICLE I DURATION OF EASEMENT This Conservation Easement shall be perpetual. This conservation Easement is an easement in gross, runs with the land and is enforceable by Grantee against Grantor, Grantor's personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, lessees, agents and licensees. ARTICLE II PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purpose of this Conservation Easement is prohibited. The property shall be preserved in its natural condition and restricted from any development that would impair or interfere with the conservation values of the Property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following activities and uses are expressly prohibited, restricted or reserved as indicated hereunder: A. Disturbance of Natural Features. Any change disturbance, alteration or impairment of the natural features of the Property or any introduction on non-native plants and/or animal species is prohibited. B. Construction. 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 any other temporary or permanent structure or facility on or above the Property. The only construction authorized is that approved under the Restoration Plan or hereafter allowed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) and the IRT with regard to the enhancement and restoration of certain wetlands on the Property to be authorized under a Mitigation Bank Instrument to be issued by the USACOE under Section 404 (b)(1) and 401 of the Clean Water Act. C. Industrial, Commercial and Residential Use. Industrial, residential and/or commercial activities, including any right of passage for such purposes are prohibited. D. Agricultural, Grazing and Horticultural Use. Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and horticultural use of the Property are prohibited. E. Vegetation. There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting or mowing of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Property. F. Roads and Trails. There shall be no construction of roads, trails or walkways on the property; nor enlargement or modification to existing roads, trails or walkways.' G. Signage. No signs shall be permitted on or over the Property, except the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the Property, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations for the use of the Property and/or signs identifying the Grantor as owner of the property.' H. Dumping or Storage. Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste, abandoned vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks or other materials on the Property is prohibited. I. Excavation, Dredging or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation, dredging, mining or drilling; no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Property, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns unless consistent with Article II B above. J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern. There shall be no diking, draining, dredging, channeling filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or relate activities, or altering or tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored, enhanced, or created drainage patterns. In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the diversion of surface or underground water into, within or out of the easement area by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs, seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited unless consistent with Article II B above. K. Development Rights. No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished by the Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme or cluster development arrangement or otherwise. L. Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles, dirt bikes, all -terrain vehicles, cars and trucks is prohibited. M. Other Prohibitions. Any other use of, or activity on, the Property which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the Property substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its environmental systems, is prohibited. ARTICLE III GRANTOR'S RESERVED RIGHTS The Grantor expressly reserves for himself, it's successors and or assigns, the right to continue the use of the property for all purposes not inconsistent with this Conservation Easement, including, but not limited to the right to enhance and restore the streams and wetlands located within the Property, the right to quiet enjoyment of the Property, the rights of ingress and egress, the right to hunt, fish, and hike on the Property, the right to sell, transfer, gift or otherwise convey the Property, in whole or in part, provided such sale, transfer, or gift conveyance is subject to the terms of, and shall specifically reference, this Conservation Easement. ARTICLE IV GRANTEE'S RIGHTS The Grantee or its authorized representatives, successors and assigns, and the Corps, shall have the right to enter the Property at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting said property to determine if the Grantor, or it's, successors, or assigns, is complying with the terms, conditions, restrictions, and purposes of this Conservation Easement. The Grantee in conjunction with oversight and approval of the State of North Carolina shall be responsible for enforcing the terms of this easement. The Grantee shall also have the right to enter and go upon the Property for purposes of making scientific or educational observations and studies, and taking samples. ARTICLE V ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES A. To accomplish the purposes of this Easement, Grantee is allowed to prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Easement and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by such activity or use. Upon any breach of the terms of this Conservation Easement by Grantor that comes to the attention of the Grantee, the Grantee shall notify the Grantor in writing of such breach. The Grantor shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to correct the conditions constituting such breach. If the breach remains uncured after 30 days, the Grantee may enforce this Conservation Easement by appropriate legal proceedings including damages, injunctive and other relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee reserves the immediate right, without notice, to obtain a temporary restraining order, injunctive or other appropriate relief if the breach of the tern of this Conservation Easement is or would irreversibly or otherwise materially impair the benefits to be derived from this Conservation Easement. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that under such circumstances damage to the Grantee would be irreparable and remedies at law will be inadequate. The rights and remedies of the Grantee provided hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other rights and remedies available to Grantee in connection with this Conservation Easement. The costs of a breach, correction or restoration, including the Grantee's expenses, court costs, and attorneys' fees, shall be paid by Grantor, provided Grantor is determined to be responsible for the breach. The Corps shall have the same right to enforce the terms and conditions of this easement as the Grantee. B. No failure on the part of the Grantee to enforce any covenant or provision hereof shall discharge or invalidate such covenant or any other covenant, condition, or provision hereof or affect the right to Grantee to enforce the same in the event of a subsequent breach or default. C. Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring any action against Grantor for any injury or change in the Property resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, war, acts of God or third parties, except Grantor's lessees or invitees; or from any prudent action taken in good faith by Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to life, damage to property or harm to the Property resulting from such causes. ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS A. Warranty. Grantor warrants, covenants and represents that it owns the Property in fee simple, and that Grantor either owns all interests in the Property which may be impaired by the granting of this Conservation Easement or that there are no outstanding mortgages, tax liens, encumbrances, or other interests in the Property which have not been expressly subordinated to this Conservation Easement. Grantor further warrants that Grantee shall have the use of and enjoy all the benefits derived from and arising out of this Conservative Easement, and that Grantor will warrant and defend title to the Property against the claims of all persons. B. Subsequent Transfers. The Grantor agrees to incorporate the terms of this Conservation Easement in any deed or other legal instrument that transfers any interest in all or a portion of the Property. The Grantor agrees to provide written notice of such transfer at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the transfer. The Grantor and Grantee agree that the term of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and easement interests in the Property or any portion thereof and shall not be amended, modified or terminated without the prior written consent and approval of the Corps. C. Assignment. The parties recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation Easement are in gross and assignable provided, however that the Grantee hereby covenants and agrees, that in the event it transfers or assigns this Conservation Easement, the organization receiving the interest will be a qualified holder under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 121-34 et seq. and § 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the Grantee further covenants and agrees that the terms of the transfer or assignment will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue in perpetuity the conservation purposes described in this document. D. Entire Agreement and Severability. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Conservation Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understanding or agreements relating to the Conservation Easement. If any provision is found to be void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. E. Obligations of Ownership. Grantor is responsible for any real estate taxes, assessments, fees or charges levied upon the Property. Grantor shall keep the Property free of any liens or other encumbrances for obligations incurred by Grantor. Grantee shall not be responsible for any costs or liability of any kind related to the ownership, operation, insurance, upkeep, or maintenance of the Property, except as expressly provided herein. Nothing herein shall relieve the Grantor of the obligation to comply with federal, state or local laws, regulations and permits that maybe apply to the exercise of the Reserved Rights. F. Extinguishment. In the event that changed conditions render impossible the continued use of the Property for the conservation purposes, this Conservation Easement may only be extinguished, in whole or in part, by judicial proceedings. G. Eminent Domain. Whenever all or part of the Property is taken in the exercise of eminent domain so as to substantially abrogate the Restrictions imposed by this Conservation Easement, Grantor and Grantee shall join in appropriate actions at the time of such taking to recover the full value of the taking, and all incidental and direct damages due to the taking. H. Proceeds. This Conservation Easement constitutes a real property interest immediately vested in Grantee. In the event that all or a portion of this Property is sold, exchanged, or involuntarily converted following an extinguishment or the exercise of eminent domain, Grantee shall be entitled to the fair market value of this Conservation Easement. The parties stipulate that the fair market value of this Conservation Easement shall be determined by multiplying the fair market value of the Property unencumbered by this Conservation Easement (minus any increase in value after the date of this grant attributable to improvements) by the ratio of the value of this easement at the time of this grant to the value of the Property (without deduction for the value of this Conservation Easement) at the time of this grant. The values at the time of this grant shall be the values used, or which would have been used, to calculate a deduction for federal income tax purposes, pursuant to Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (whether eligible to ineligible for such a deduction). Grantee shall use its share of the proceeds in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. I. Notification. Any notice, request for approval, or other communication required under this Conservation Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the following addresses (or such address as may be hereafter specified by notice pursuant to this paragraph): To Grantor: GreenVest/Flat Swamp LLC Mr. Doug Lashley, Managing Member 726 Second Street, Suite 3B Annapolis, Maryland 21403 To Grantee: GreenTrust Alliance, Inc. Attn: Doug Frederick, Executive Director 1001 Capability Drive, Suite 312 Centennial Campus Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 To the State of North Carolina: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 J. Failure of Grantee. If at any time Grantee is unable or fails to enforce this Conservation Easement, or if Grantee ceases to be a qualified grantee, and if within a reasonable period of time after the occurrence of one of these events Grantee fails to make an assignment pursuant to this Conservation Easement, then the Grantee's interest shall become vested in another qualified grantee in accordance with an appropriate proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction. K. Amendment. This Conservation Easement may be amended, but only in writing signed by all parties hereto, and provided such amendment does not affect the qualification of this Conservation Easement or the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, and is consistent with the conservation purposes of this grant. L. Present Condition of the Property. The wetlands, scenic, resource, environmental, and other natural characteristics of the Property, and its current use and state of improvement, are described in the Mitigation Plan, dated February 2009, prepared by Grantor and acknowledged by the Grantor and Grantee to be complete and accurate as of the date hereof. Both Grantor and Grantee have copies of this report. It will be used by the parties to assure that any future changes in the use of the Property will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement. However, this report is not intended to preclude the use of their evidence to establish the present condition of the Property if there is a controversy over its use. STATE OF MARYLAND COUNTY OF ANNE ARUNDEL T� I, 7 95�Notary Public of ty, Maryland certify that Douglas Lashley personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that the foregoing instrument was signed in his name and he is uthorized to act. W i ss my hand ais seal, thi 21 day of October 2009 Notary Public My commission expires: 0 Z STATE OF 9VAV) COW V\A> COUNTY OF \Nakb I,C.iGL Aw a Notary Public of the aforesaid County and State, certify that -bwl�tS (� G pens ally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is the Executive Direor of GreenTrust Alliance, Inc., a corporation of the State of Maryland , and that, by authority duly given and as the act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by Douglas Fredrick, its Executive Director. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this _41_ day of QM-6VV , 2009 My commission expires: Leel M 1 6 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said rights and easements perpetually unto Grantee for the aforesaid purposes. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Grantor has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: .Ll —via" ia" GREENVEST LAT SWAMP LLC Al�� By: Lashley Managing Member GREENTRUST ALLIANCE, IIyC. By: Dougtus Frederick. Executive Director EXHIBIT A Schedule A JIMMY P. DAVIS and ANN H. DAVIS TRA' All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Number Three Township, Craven County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract No. 2 consisting of 233.34 acres as same is shown and delineated on a map entitled "Survey for Larry V. }iogan" by W. E. Matthews, R.L.S., dated December 21, 1993, said map being recorded in Plat Cabinet _1-= , Slide _ IG.I r} in the office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County, reference to said map being hereby made and the same being incorporated herein by reference for a more perfect description of the Property and easements herein conveyed. This conveyance is made together with, and/or subject to, the.following: (1) Hodges Road Access Easement - Together with a non- exclusive, perpetual, right of way and easement for all purposes set forth in the instruments recorded in Book 1312, Page 728; Book 1312, Page 732; and Book 1312, Page 736 to and from the property described above to and from NCSR #1263 over the Hodges Road, said easement being described by instruments recorded in Book 1312, Page 728; Book 1312, Page 732; and Book 1312, Page 736 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County and also being described by a map entitled "Survey for Larry V. Hogan -. Ingress & Egress," by W. E. Matthews, R.L.S. dated January 13, 1994, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference for a more perfect description of said easement. (2) Access Road over Hogan Property - Together with a non-exclusive, perpetual, right of way and easement for the purposes of ingress, egress, regress, access, utilities and further subdivision to and from the above described property to and from the Hodges Road Access Easement described in paragraph 1 above (said easement extends from the northern terminus of the Hodges Road Access Easement described in paragraph 1 above in a northerly and easterly direction to the western line of the property hereinabove described and conveyed). Said easement is described by map entitled "Survey for Jimmy Davis, Myron Davis and Larry V. Hogan - Ingress & Egress" by W. E. Matthews, R.L.S., a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference for a more perfect description of said easement. Ima:le ID: )00001438416 .2741 w835 TM�, (3) Joint Davis - Hogan Access Easement - Together with and subject to a non-exclusive, perpetual, right of way and easement for the purposes of ingress, egress, regress, access, utilities and further subdivision by both the grantor and grantee and their heirs, successors and assigns. Said easement is appurtenant to Tract No. 1 and Tract No. 2 as shown on the map recorded in Plat Cabinet , Slide IlolPh and to the remaining property of Larry V. Hogan. Said easement is 25 feet in width and its centerline is described as follows: BEGINNING at a point which lies the following courses and distances from the southwestern corner of Tract No. 2 and the northwestern corner of Tract No. 1 as shown on the map recorded in Plat Cabinet *, Slide 161 A South 130 31' 9" West 182.6 feet and South 00 10' 13" West 976.50 feet. THENCE FROM THIS POINT OF BEGINNING SO LOCATED North 00 10' 13" East 976.50 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 130 31' 9" East 182.60 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 00 32' 59" East 2,518 feet to an iron pipe; and thence North 0° 5' 4" East 2,334.79 feet to the northwestern corner of Tract No. 2. (4) Drainage Easement - Eastern Line Tracts Nos._1 and 2 - Together with and subject to a non- exclusive, perpetual easement for drainage purposes in and to the ditches which extend along the eastern line of Tract No. 2 and Tract No. 1 as same are shown and delineated on the map recorded in Plat Cabinet .:r , Slide IGS 14 . Those parties making use of the said ditches shall be responsible, jointly, for the maintenance and repair of said ditches and shall have the right to travel up and down the sides of said ditches to perform such maintenance and repait. (5) Drainage Easement over Tract No. 3 - Together with a non-exclusive, perpetual easement for drainage purposes in and to the ditch which extends along the woods line through Tract No. 3 as shown and delineated on the map recorded in Plat Cabinet 4-' , Slide 141 A from the southeastern corner of Tract No. 2 in an easterly direction through Tract No. 3 to the northeastern corner of Tract No. 3. Said Tract No. 2 and Tract No. 3 are shown and delineated on the map recorded in Plat Cabinet -J-' , Slide 140 A. Those parties making use of said ditch shall be responsible, jointly, for the maintenance and repair of said ditch and shall have the right to travel up and down the sides of said ditch to perform such maintenance and repair. The aforesaid easements are appurtenant to Ithe above described property and shall run with the land. IIII;�IIEllll�lll[II��IIIINIII[I�IIIII[IIIIIIIII[IIIII�IIIIIIIUII�llllll Image ID: 000001438417 Type: CRP Page 4 of 6 BK274:1 P0336 II[If�llfllll�llllflll' lifal[IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOIII�llilfllll��lli[IIIIIII Imacle ID:300001438425Type: CRP Pape 3 of 4 SCHEDULE A 13K2741 PG841 LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe which is located the following three (3) courses and distances from the intersection of the centerlines of North Carolina State Road 1262 (Dover — Fort Barnwell Road, a paved public right-of-way 60 feet in width) and North Carolina State Road 1258 (Jonestown Road, a paved public right-of-way): (a) along and with the centerline of North Carolina State Road 1262, in a southwesterly direction, 0.7 miles to a point which is 44.94 feet short of a nail in a culvert under the centerline of said road; (b) leaving the centerline of said road, South 01° 38' 52" West 3,370.48 feet to an existing iron pipe; and (c) South 00° 03' 02" West 2,439.15 feet to an existing iron pipe in a farm road at a common corner with land either now or formerly owned by Weyerhaeuser Company and acquired by deed recorded in Book 1628, at Page 10 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County, North Carolina, the same being the true POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary, the following seven (7) courses and distances: (a) along and with said farm road, South 88° 57' 24" West 2,091.66 feet to an existing iron pipe; (b) along and with said farm road, South 00° 05' 04" West 2,334.79 feet to an existing iron pipe; (c) along and with said farm road, South 00° 32' 59" West 2,518.00 feet to an existing iron pipe; (d) along and with said farm road South 13° 31' 09" West 182.60 feet; (e) along and with said farm road, South 31° 08' 21" East 17.63 feet; (f) leaving said farm road, South 00° 10' 13" West 976.50 feet in a ditch; and (g) along and with said ditch, South 22° 13' 30" West 1,090.46 feet to an existing iron pipe in a common boundary with land either now or formerly owned by Betty Hazelwood, acquired by deed recorded in Book 212, at Page 70 and shown on a plat recorded in Plat Cabinet A, at Slide 117-11, all in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County, North Carolina; thence leaving the common Weyerhaeuser boundary and along and with a common Hazelwood boundary, the following three (3) courses and distances: (a) South 65° 25' 21" East 1,934.81 feet to a railroad iron; (b) North 620 56'27" East 2,079.09 feet to an existing iron pipe; and (c) North 49'2 l' 03" West 1,503.67 feet to an existing iron pipe at a common corner with land either now or formerly owned by Guy Warmack Estate, acquired by deed recorded in Book 1406, at Page 797 and shown on a plat recorded in Plat Cabinet F, at Slide 161-A, all in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County, North Carolina; thence leaving the common Hazelwood boundary and along and with a ditch and the common Warmack boundary, the following five (5) courses and distances: (a) North 00° 44' 15" East 1,017.41 feet to a point; (b) South 89° 16' 21 " East 59.16 feet to a point; (c) North 00° 23'46" West 687.07 feet to a point; (d) North 000 48' 26" East 1,249.11 feet to a point; and (e) North 00° 24' 59" East 2,981.27 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, containing approximately 386.63 acres, more or less, as shown and delineated on that certain Survey for Greenvest LLC, dated February 21, 2008 and prepared by William Edward Matthews (L-1282) of Matthews Surveying PLLC. '['OGE'1'HER WITH non-exclusive and perpetual easements and rights-of-way for ingress, egress, access, utilities and further subdivision between the aforesaid property and North Carolina State Road 1263 (Lofton Farm Road, a paved public right-of-way 60 feet in width) in the area described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe which is located the following six (6) courses and distances from the intersection of the centerlines of North Carolina State Road 1262 (Dover — Fort Barnwell Road, a paved public right-of-way 60 feet in width) and North Carolina State Road 1258 (Jonestown Road, a paved public right-of-way): (a) along and with the centerline of North Carolina State Road 1262, in a southwesterly direction, 0.7 miles to a point which is 44.94 feet short of a nail in a culvert under the centerline of said road; (b) leaving the centerline of said road, South 01° 38' 52" West 3,370.48 feet to an existing iron pipe; (c) South 00° 03' 02" West 2,439.15 feet to an existing iron pipe in a farm road at a common corner with land either now or formerly owned by Weyerhaeuser Company and acquired by deed recorded in Book 1628, at Page 10 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Craven County, North Carolina; (d) along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary and said farm road, South 88° 57' 24" West 2,091.66 feet to an existing iron pipe; (e) along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary and said farm road, South 00° 05' 04" West 2,334.79 feet to an existing iron pipe; and (0 along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary and said farm road, South 000 32' S9" West 2,518.00 feet to an existing iron pipe, the same being the true POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence back up the common Weyerhaeuser boundary and said farm road. North 00° 32' 59" East 103.41 feet to a point; thence leaving the common Weyerhaeuser boundary, North 89° 27' 01" West 30.00 feet to a point; thence South 00° 32' 59" West 100.00 feet to a point; thence South 13° 31' 09" West 170.71 feet to a point; thence North 890 26' 56" West 1,891.66 feet to a point; thence North 82° 29'233" West 202.51 feet to a point; thence South 890 06' 04" West 248.35 feet to a point; thence South 610 46' 09" West 110.20 feet to a point; thence South 31° 48' 42" West 235.10 feet to a point; thence South 30° 56' 26" West 1,371.65 feet to a point; thence North 19° 04' 17" West 11.80 feet to a point; thence South 30° 01' 24" West 296.08 feet to a point; thence North 770 35' 29" West 329.70 feet to a point; thence North 85° 21' 32" West 299.70 feet to a point; thence North 79° 36' 59" West 521.07 feet to a point; thence North 881 02' 19" West 290.48 feet to a point; thence South 60° 04' 29" West 126.21 feet to a point; thence South 40° 40' 24" West 517.15 feet to a point; thence South 21° 36' 39" West 408.98 feet to a point; thence South 58° 51' 39" West 85.47 feet to a point; thence North 76° 48' 36" West 392.68 feet to a point; thence South 76° 26' 24" West 128.54 feet to a point; thence South 34° 47' 49" West 504.15 feet to a point; South 300 50' 59" West 990.68 feet to a point in the eastern margin of the right-of-way of North Carolina State Road 1263 (Lofton Farm Road, a paved public right-of-way 60 feet in width); thence along and with the eastern margin of the right-of-way of said state road, South 330 32' 46" East 55.44 feet to a point; thence leaving the eastern margin of the right-of-way of said state road, North 300 50' 59" East 1,012.92 feet to a point; thence North 34° 47' 49" Fast 483.41 feet to a point; thence North 76° 26' 24" East 97.64 feet to a point; thence South 76° 48'36" East 401.16 feet to a point; thence North 58° 51'39" East 122.64 feet to a point; thence North 21 ° 36' 39" East 417.44 feet to a point; thence North 40° 40' 24" East 508.67 feet to a point; thence North 60° 04'29" East 105.21 feet to a point; thence South 88° 02' 19" East 281.72 feet to a point; thence South 79° 36' 59" East 522.25 feet to a point; thence South 85° 21' 32" East 300.59 feet to a point; thence South 77° 35' 29" East 335.30 feet to a point; thence North 3013 01' 24" East 274.78 feet to a point; thence North 19° 04' 17" West 15.20 feet to a point; thence North 30° 56' 26" East 1,406.37 feet to a point; thence North 310 48' 42" East 217.07 feet to a point; thence North 610 46' 09" East 94.88 feet to a point; thence North 890 06' 04" Fast 231.05 feet to a point; thence South 82° 29' 23" East 211.65 feet to a point; thence South 891 26' 56" Fast 1,928.25 feet to an existing iron pipe in the common Weyerhaeuser boundary; thence along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary, North 311 08' 21 " West 17.63 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence along and with the common Weyerhaeuser boundary, North 13° 31' 09" East 182.60 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, as shown and delineated on that certain Survey for Greenvest LLC, dated February 21, 2008 and prepared by William Edward Matthews (L-1282) of Matthews Surveying PLLC. 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