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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
October 26, 2006
City of Raleigh
Parks and Recreation Department
Attn: Mr. Vic Lebsock
PO Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
DWQ Project # 2004-0838v.2
Wake County
Subject Property: Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Additions and Extensions
UT to Walnut Creek[030402, 27-34-(4), C, NSW]
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River
Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0233) with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Lebsock:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 0.4 acres of wetlands, 72 linear feet of perennial streams and 40,249 square
feet (ftz) of Zone 1 protected riparian buffers and 55,199 square feet (ft) of Zone 2 protected riparian
buffers for the purpose of constructing a greenway at the subject property, as described within your
application received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on September 27, 2006. After
reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality
Certification Number(s) 3404 (GC3404). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s)
NW 14 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE). This letter shall also act as your
approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 2B .0233.
In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits
before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, and
Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA
Permit. This Certification and Authorization replaces the previous Certification and Authorization
issued on January 12, 2005.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
One
Caro 'na
Naturally
401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone [phone] / Fax [phone]
Internet: htta://h2o.enr.state,nc.us/ncwetlands
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City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
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October 26, 2006
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions
of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including
incidental impacts:
Amount Approved Units Plan Location or Reference
Perennial Stream 72 linear feet Page 5 of PCN
404/CAMA Wetlands 0.4 acres Page 4 of PCN
Zone 1 Buffers 40,249 (square ft. Page 8 of PCN
Zone 2 Buffers 55,199 (square ft. Page 8 of PCN
2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices
Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. For borrow pit sites, the erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Surface Mining Manual.
d. The reclamation measures and implementation must comply with the reclamation in
accordance with the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the
footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre-Construction Notification. All construction activities,
including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best
Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards,
statutes, or rules occur.
4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands or Waters
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that
the Division of Land Resources has released the project.
5. Diffuse Flow
An additional condition is that all stormwater shall be directed as diffuse flow at non-erosive
velocities through the protected stream buffers and will not re-concentrate before discharging into the
stream as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233(5).
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October 26, 2006
6. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these
boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing
(or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the
buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities to ensure compliance with 15A
NCAC 2B .0233.
7. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650.
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act and the Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2,13 .0233. If you have
any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly or Amy Chapman at 919-733-178Y
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Enclosures: GC 3404
Certificate of Completion
cc: Sean Peffer, Robert J. Goldstein & Assoc, 8480 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
Jamie Shern, USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
DLR Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Filename: 040834v2 WalnutCreekGreewayTrail(Wake)401+NBRrev
Robert J. Goldstein and Associates, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
1221 Corporation Parkway, Suite 100 Since 1985 Tel: [phone] or [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Fax: [phone]
e-mail: rkoldstein0RJGAcarolina corn website: www.ri?acarolina.com
27 July 2006
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Ms. Amy Chapman
401 Oversight/Express Review Permits Unit (?
1650 Mail Service Center 303d
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Ms. Chapman:
Pursuant to our email and telephone communication, please find enclosed two
copies of the revised permit application submitted for construction of the City of
Raleigh's Walnut Creek greenway trail. The enclosed permits contain changes to the
riparian buffer portion of the project only. No changes to stream or wetland impacts are
proposed. The revision is illustrated on figure 7 of the application package, and revised
square feet of impacts proposed are given on page 8 of the application text.
Please review at your earliest convenience and advise if additional information is
required for you to approve the proposed changes. Construction has already begun on
distant portions of the trail, and we are anxious to begin construction in the revised areas
as well.
Thank you very much for your time and cooperation on this very important
matter. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Chris Hopper, RJG&A
Christopher D. Hopper, Biologist
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, inc.
1221 Corporation Parkway, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]; fax [phone]
URL: www.rif,aCarolina.com
email: choppernri?,aCarolina.com
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WETLAM AND STORMWAR IBRAWN
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G/S/GAY Mapping • Water Quality Monitoring •Streant & Wetland Mitigation and Restoration • Endangered Species Surveys & Monitoring
• Biological Assessments c& Conservation Plans • Water /stakes & Reservoirs • Water Lines & Treatment Plants • Sewerlines & Was7cwrner treatment
• /nsbram Now Arm/yses • lnter•hasin Tran.sjer Certi/icates • Lake Management & Watershed Modeling *Archaeological Surveys and Testing • Solirl
Whsle Landfills 0 Phase / /iraviromnenta/ Site Assessments 0 Parks & Grecnways Planning 0 CWMTF Grant Applications
Office Use Only: Form Version May
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USAGE Action ID No. 200421186 DWQ No. 04-0838 CA ~ 6 3 g ??
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter ivot Appncaoie or ,virA .)
1. Processing
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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
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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: ? p ? ? ? r=n
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11. Applicant Information S E P 2 7 2006
1. Owner/Applicant Information
UENR -WATER QUALITY
Name: City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department wErtauDg+y,10.6T9F1MMIry?iER-gR,q?H
Mailing Address: Attn: Mr. Vic Lebsock
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh North Carolina 27602
Telephone Number: 919-890-3285 Fax Number: Not Available
E-mail Address: Not Available
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: Mr. Sean Peffer
Company Affiliation: Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
Mailing Address: 8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax number: [phone]
E-mail Address: soeffer(&,ri>?acarolina.com
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
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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 i JSGS 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. 1, or
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: Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Additions and Extensions
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Greenway "Trail utilizing easements
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest "Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The western segment of the
proposed trail will begin at Summit Avenue just west of Wilmington St. and parallel Walnut Creek
west until connecting with Lake Wheeler Rd. A spur will also extend from Lake Wheeler Rd. south
and connect with this trail. The eastern segment of the proposed trail will originate at Wilmington St.
and terminate at Garner Rd. (refer to Figure I and the Vicinity Map for trails locations).
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
Stream Impact 1: 035°75'.88"N/078°63'.62"W
Stream Impact 2: 035°75'.73"N/078°64.'43"W
Stream Impact 3: 035°75'.79"N/078°65.'13"W
Stream Impact 4: 035°75'.57"N/078°65.'23"W
Stream Impact 5: 035°75'.61"N/078°65.'31"W
Stream Impact 6: 035°75'.85"N/078°65.'52"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Project is linear-the western segment will be 9,020 linear feet and the
eastern segment will be 3,500 linear feet.
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Walnut Creek
8. River Basin
Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The IZiver
Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.tis/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: The majority of the easements utilized for the trail are
undeveloped. The majority of the trail will parallel Walnut Creek in the active flood plain. Much of
the trail will also parallel portions of the Cities sewer lines.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
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The proposed project consists of approximately 12,520 linear feet (2.36 miles) of public greenway
trail Where practical the trail will consist of a 10 foot wide asphalt path with five feet of gravel
shoulder on each side for stability. Since the majority of the trail will be located in the floodplain of
Walnut Creek wooden boardwalks will be used in order to avoid jurisdictional floodplain palustrine
wetlands Boardwalk piers will be spaced every ten feet to a depth of approximately three feet below
the round surface The concrete piers will be 2.5 feet in diameter. In wetland areas where the trail
will be adjacent to the sewer line boardwalks will not be constructed. Instead the asphalt trail will
be required in order to avoid drilling near utility lines. Typical excavating and grading, equipment
will be used during construction of the paved portion of trail. When constructing boardwalks across
wetlands matting will be used beneath equipment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Six stream crossings and twelve wetland impacts are
proposed in order to provide Raleigh greenwav trail access to local residents.
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 dhc t l?AM'k
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 useil?I
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.
A previous permit was issued for this project however, the project was not completed within the two year
required time period The greenway corridor desitm has also changed since the original permit submittal.
RJG&A personnel conducted a wetland delineation on the subject property. A jurisdictional
determination has not been made by the USACE. As of the writing of this application, a Neuse River
Buffer determination had not been conducted. Buffer impacts will change after beavers are removed and
the impoundment dams are breached. Three features depicted on the USGS and Soil Survey lmi ,s wcre
not present in the field. See the attached buffer and impact maps for details.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated fin- this project'? If so, describe the anticipated work, and
provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
No future impacts associated with these greenway trail extensions are expected at this time.
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. The applicant must also provide jus! i Iicaliun
for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed
herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all
streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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:
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Six perennial channels and twelve jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted by a greenway tra 11 tcn fcet
wide with a gravel shoulder on either side five feet wide (corridor will be 20' wide). Thrcc o; he_ six
channels will be crossed with pillar supported boardwalks The remaining three will be be culverted
using corrugated pipe allowing for aquatic passage Seven of the wetland areas will be crossed with
wooden pillar supported boardwalks The remaining five wetland areas will be crossed with asphalt
trails In addition to the greenway trail a maintenance access road will also extend from Maywood Ave.
south to the trail (refer to Impact Area 3 on map) Paved impacts to wetlands are only proposed when the
applicant parallels active sewer lines This is required in order to avoid placing pillars below the surlace
in the vicinity of a sewer line
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of 100-year Nearest ***
Type of Wetland
(indicate on Impact* acres)
(acres) Floodplain** Stream (linear
map) (yes/no) feet)

I Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Ieadwater
boardwalk
2 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent I Ieadwater
boardwalk
3 Grading/fill 0.03 No Adjacent Beaver pond
4 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beavcr iw id
boardwalk
5 Grading/fill 0.026 No Adjacent Beaver pond
6 Grading/fill 0.04 No Adjacent Bcavcr pond
7 Grading/fill 0.19 No Adjacent Bcaver pond
Access Road
8 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beaver pond
boardwalk
9 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beaver pond
boardwalk
10 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
11 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
12 Grading/fill 0.085 No 400-500 feet
south Beaver pond
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available the
FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.1ema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested
wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be
made by USACE only).
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List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: approximately 22 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 Acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:

Stream Impact
f e of Length of
Impact

** Average
Width of Perennial or
Site Number Impact* (linear Stream Name Stream Before Intermittent?
(indicate on map) feet) Impact (Please specify)
I Culvert/rip- 32 tJT to Walnut Creek 8-10 feet Perennial
rap
Pillar
2 supported 0 1JT to Walnut Creek 5 feet Perennial
boardwalk
Pillar
3 supported 0 lFF to Walnut Creek 6 feet Pcr('1111 1:11
boardwalk
4 Culvert/rip- 20 UT to Walnut Creek 8 feet Perennial
ra n
5 Culvert/rip-
ran 20 1 JT to Walnut Creek 8-10 feet Perennial
6 Bridge 0 Uf to Walnut Creek 3-4 feet Perennial
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts
and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include
linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed
tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the
USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.us9s.g0v. Several internet sites also allow direct download and
printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.con, www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 72 linear fee
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and
any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water

Impact
Area of

Name of Waterbody
Type of Watci b.xv

Site Number of Impact*
Type o Impact
(if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary,
(indicate on ma) (acres) sound, bay, ocean, etc.)

NA
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill,
excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
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If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should he 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.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local
stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA lxpected pond surface area:-NA
VII. Impact Justitication (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 applicant requested a wetland delineation on-site prior to site plan development in order to determine
the extent and location of wetlands and streams Although jurisdictional areas were avoided to the
maximum extent practical it is necessary to construct crossings over each feature to access contiguous
portions of the ueenway trail Channels will be crossed at an approximately perpendicular angle in order
to minimize impact to the stream and riparian buffer. Several wetland areas are present along the project
corridor. The majority of these wetlands will be crossed with pillar supported boardwalks, liuwrycr.
some wetlands will be graded and filled. Many of these wetlands have resulted from beaver
impoundments along Walnut Creek and its tributaries. For aesthetics, the trail has been sited along
floodylains and streams inevitably impacting streams and wetlands.
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 March 9, 2000, 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 NCWRP 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, available at http://l12o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm ide_html.
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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.
The jurisdictional areas have been avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts to creeks
along the corridor will be minimized by using headwalls and crossing at nearly perpendicular angles.
Three of' the six stream crossings will consist of pillar supported boardwalks. Wetlands where
practical will be crossed by pillar supported boardwalks except where the trail will abut the sewer
easement Typically, reasonable impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from greenway trails do
not require mitigation RJG&A does not believe mitigation should be required.
Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program
(NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at [phone]
to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal ol' a PCN.
For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NC_'?VPP
website at littp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/iiidex.litm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check
the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state)
land'?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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
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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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Ncuse), 15A
NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer
Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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.
Overall Greenway "frail Buffer Impacts
Zone* Impact Multiplier Required
(square feet) Mitigation
1 40,249 3 NA
2 55,199 1.5 NA
Total I 92,434 I I NA
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of
Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment
into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within
15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260.
Accordina the Neuse River Buffer Rules, grcenway trails are allowable. The surrounding riparian buffer,
adjacent to the trail will be preserved through the life of the trail. Buffer mitigation should not be
required for this project
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream I'l-om the
property.
X11. 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.
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
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XIV. 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., dr ixv-down
schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or
other issues outside of the applicant's control).

Applicant/A nt?Signature Date
(Agent's signature hs lid my if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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USACE Action ID No. 200421186 DWQ No. 04-0838 b - 08 3% V2
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter ot Appiicame or IN/A .?
I. Processing
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
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 Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), 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 Enviro? 11tviffl
(see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: Q
II. Applicant Information SEP 2 1 2006
1. Owner/Applicant Information DENR - WATER QUALITY
Name: City of Raleigh, Parks & Recreation Department WETLANDS ANDSTOWNATfRBRANCH
Mailing Address: Attn: Mr. Vic Lebsock
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh North Carolina 27602
Telephone Number: 919-890-3285 Fax Number: Not Available
E-mail Address: Not Available
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: Mr. Sean Peffer
Company Affiliation: Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
Mailing Address: 8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh. NC 27616
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax number: [phone]
E-mail Address: speffer(oDrigacarolina.com
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
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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: Walnut Creek Greenway Trail Additions and Extensions
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Greenway Trail utilizing easements
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): NA
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The western segment of the
proposed trail will begin at Summit Avenue just west of Wilmington St. and parallel Walnut Creel<
west until connecting with Lake Wheeler Rd A spur will also extend from Lake Wheeler Rd. south
and connect with this trail. The eastern segment of the proposed trail will originate at Wilmington St.
and terminate at Garner Rd. (refer to Figure 1 and the Vicinity Map for trails locations).
Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):
Stream Impact 1: 035°75'.88"N/078°63'.62"W
Stream Impact 2: 035°75'.73"N/078°64.'43"W
Stream Impact 3: 035'75'.79"N/078065.'l YW
Stream Impact 4: 035°75'.57"N/078°65.'23"W
Stream Impact 5: 035°75'.61"N/078°65.'31"W
Stream Impact 6: 035°75'.85"N/078°65.'52"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Project is linear-the western segment will be 9,020 linear feet and the
eastern segment will be 3,500 linear feet.
Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Walnut Creek
River Basin: Neuse
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River
Basin map is available at littp://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: The majority of the easements utilized for the trail are
undeveloped. The majority of the trail will parallel Walnut Creek in the active flood plain. Much of
the trail will also parallel portions of the Cities sewer lines.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
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The proposed project consists of approximately 12,520 linear feet (2.36 miles) of public greenway
trail Where practical the trail will consist of a 10 foot wide asphalt path with five feet of gravel
shoulder on each side for stability. Since the maiority of the trail will be located in the floodplain of
_Walnut Creek wooden boardwalks will be used in order to avoid jurisdictional floodplain palustrine
wetlands Boardwalk piers will be spaced every ten feet to a depth of approximately three feet below
the ground surface The concrete piers will be 2.5 feet in diameter. In wetland areas where the trail
will be adjacent to the sewer line boardwalks will not be constructed. Instead, the asphalt trail will
be required in order to avoid drilling near utility lines Typical excavating and grading equipment
will be used during construction of the paved portion of trail. When constructing boardwalks across
wetlands matting will be used beneath equipment
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Six stream crossings and twelve wetland impacts are
proposed in order to provide Raleigh greenway trail access to local residents.
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 otlicr 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.
A previous permit was issued for this project however, the project was not completed within the two year
required time period The greenway corridor design has also changed since the original permit submittal.
RJG&A personnel conducted a wetland delineation on the subject property. A jurisdictional
determination has not been made by the USACE. As of the writing of this application, a Neuse River
Buffer determination had not been conducted. Buffer impacts will change after beavers are removed and
the impoundment dams are breached. Three features depicted on the USGS and Soil Survey maps were
not present in the field. See the attached buffer and impact maps for details.
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 future impacts associated with these greenway trail extensions are expected at this time.
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. The applicant must also provide justification
for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed
herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, an(l all
streams (intermittent and perennial) must 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.
Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:
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Six perennial channels and twelve jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted by a greenway trail ten feet
wide with a gravel shoulder on either side five feet wide (corridor will be 20' wide). Three of the six
channels will be crossed with pillar supported boardwalks. The remaining three will be be culvcrted
using corrugated pipe allowing for aquatic passage Seven of the wetland areas will be crossed %\'ith
wooden pillar supported boardwalks The remaining five wetland areas will be crossed with asphalt
trails In addition to the greenway trail a maintenance access road will also extend from Maywood Ave.
south to the trail (refer to Impact Area 3 on map) Paved impacts to wetlands are only proposed when the
applicant parallels active sewer lines This is required in order to avoid placing pillars below the surface
in the vicinity of a sewer line
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Area of Located within Distance to
Site Number Type of
Impact 100-year
** Nearest
Type of Wctlnnd''"'"'`
(indicate on Impact*
(acres)
( Floodplain Stream (linear
map) (yes/no) feet)

I Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
2 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
3 Grading/fill 0.03 No Adjacent Beaver pond
4 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beaver pond
boardwalk
5 Grading/fill 0.026 No Adjacent Beaver pond
6 Grading/fill 0.04 No Adjacent Beaver pond
7 Grading/fill 0.19 No Adjacent Beaver pond
Access Road
8 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beaver pond
boardwalk
9 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Beaver pond
boardwalk
10 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
11 Pillar supported 0 No Adjacent Headwater
boardwalk
12 Grading/fill 0.085 No 400-500 feet
south Beavcr pond
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. 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.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the
FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fema.gov.
***List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forestcd
wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be
made by USACE only).
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List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: approximately 22 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.4 Acres
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Type of Length of
Impact

** Average
Width of perennial or
Site Number Impact* (linear Stream Name Stream Before Intermittent.
(indicate on map) feet) Impact (Please specify)
I Culvert/rip- 32 UT to Walnut Creek 8-10 feet Perennial
rap
Pillar
2 supported 0 UT to Walnut Creek 5 feet Perennial
boardwalk
Pillar
3 supported 0 UT to Walnut Creek 6 feet Perennial
boardwalk
4 Culvert/rip- 20 UT to Walnut Creek 8 feet Perennial
ra
5 Culvert/rip-
ran 20 UT to Walnut Creek 8-10 feet Perennial
6 Bridge 0 UT to Walnut Creek 3-4 feet Perennial
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts
and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include
linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, 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.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed
tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the
USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.us9S.,1coV. Several internet sites also allow direct download and
printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site
72 linear feet
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and
any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water
Impact Area of
Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number *
Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary.
(indicate on ma) (acres) sound, bay, ocean, etc.)
NA
List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill,
excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
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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.): NA
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local
stormwater requirement, etc.): NA
Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area:NA
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 applicant requested a wetland delineation on-site prior to site plan development in order to determine
the extent and location of wetlands and streams. Although jurisdictional areas were avoided to the
maximum extent practical it is necessary to construct crossings over each feature to access contiguous
portions of the tn-eenway trail. Channels will be crossed at an approximately perpendicular angle in order
to minimize impact to the stream and riparian buffer. Several wetland areas are present along the proiect
corridor. The majority of these wetlands will be crossed with pillar supported boardwalks, however,
some wetlands will be graded and filled. Many of these wetlands have resulted froiii hc,ivcr
impoundments along Walnut Creek and its tributaries. For aesthetics, the trail has been sited along
floodplains and streams inevitably impacting streams and wetlands.
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 March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to cnsurc
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 NCWRP 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, available at http://Ii2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.litml.
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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.
The iurisdictional areas have been avoided to the maximum extent practicable Impacts to creeks
along the corridor will be minimized by using headwalls and crossing at nearly perpendicular aii?dcs.
Three of the six stream crossings will consist of pillar supported boardwalks. Wetlands where
practical will be crossed by pillar supported boardwalks except where the trail will abut the sewer
easement Typically, reasonable impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from greenway trails do
not require mitigation RJG&A does not believe mitigation should be required.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program
(NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at [phone]
to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN.
For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wrp/iiidex.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check
the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/slate)
land?
Yes ? No
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 ?
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
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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.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233 (Neuse), 15A
NCAC 213 .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 213 .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer
Requirements), or other (please identify )1?
Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
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.
Overall Greenway Trail Buffer Impacts
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 40,249 3 NA
2 55,199 1.5 NA
Total 92,434 NA
Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of
Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment
into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within
15A NCAC 213 .0242 or .0260.
According the Neuse River Buffer Rules greenway trails are allowable. The surrounding riparian buffer,
adjacent to the trail will be preserved through the life of the trail. Buffer mitigation should not be
required for this project
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both 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.
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.
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
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XIV. 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).
Applicant Ag nt's Signature Date
(Agent's signature s v lid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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