20051601 Ver 1_Complete File_20050822

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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

September 23, 2005

DWQ Project # 20051601
Wake County
Page I of3

Gerald Besco
109 Adams Street
Cary, NC 2751 I

Subject Property:

506 Carriage Lane, Cary, NC
UT to Swift Creek [03-04-02, 27-43-(5.5), WS-II, NSW CA]

Approval of Neuse River Riparian Buffer Protection Rules Minor Variance [15A NCAC 2B
.0233(9)(b)]

Dear Mr. Besco:

You have our approval, in accordance with the conditions listed below, to impact approximately
113 square feet (ft2) of Zone 2 of the protected buffers to construct the garage at the subj ect
property as described within your variance request dated July 26, 2005 and received by the
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on August 22,2005. This letter shall act as your Minor
Variance approval as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233(9)(b). In addition to this approval,
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 regulations.

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(s) must be given. a copy of this variance approval and is
thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. This approval requires you to follow
any conditions listed below.

The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:

I. No Zone 1 Impacts

No impacts (except for "exempt" uses as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233) shall
occur to Zone 1 ofthe protected riparian buffers unless otherwise approved by the DWQ.
No impervious surfaces shall be added to Zone I, unless otherwise approved by the
DWQ.

N.?;'/thCarolina
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401 OversighVExpress Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX 919'733'6893/lntemet hlto:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwellands

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Gerald Besco
Page 2 of3
9/23/05

2. Buffer Mitigation

You are required to mitigate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers. The required
area of mitigation to compensate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers is 170
square feet as required under this variance approval and l5A NCAC 2B .0242. We
understand that you wish to make a payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund
administered by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) to meet this mitigation
requirement. This has been determined by the DWQ to be a suitable method to meet the
mitigation requirement. In accordance with l5A NCAC 2B .0242, this contribution will
satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under l5A NCAC 2B .0233(9)(C).
Until the EEP receives and clears your check (made payable to: DENR - Ecosystem
Enhancement Program Office), no impacts specified in this variance approval shall occur.
Ms. Susan Klimek should be contacted at [phone] if you have any questions
concerning payment into the EEP. For accounting purposes, this variance approval
authorizes payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund to compensate for
170 ft2 of required riparian buffer mitigation for impacts to 113 ft2 of protected
riparian buffers; 03-04-02,27-43-(5.5) river and stream index."

The DWQ will also accept an alternative method of mitigation (including but not limited to
Buffer Restoration or Enhancement) pursuant to the Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC
02B .0242) to satisfy this mitigation requirement. If you choose to pursue this option, then
you are required to submit in writing a mitigation plan to the DWQ 401 OversightJExpress
Permitting Unit for review and approval. No impacts shall occur to the protected buffers
until the mitigation plan is approved by the DWQ. The DWQ has determined that you may
satisfy this mitigation requirement by planting at least 2 native woody trees and shrubs
within the retained portions of the protected buffers. You must ensure their survival for a
period of at least five (5) years. You are required to replace any of these trees or shrubs that
die within this five (5) year period. You are required to provide proof in writing that the
trees have been planted within one year of the date of this letter. The proof of plantings
shall be submitted to the Wetlands/40l Unit and copied to the Raleigh Regional Office.

3. 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 l5A NCAC 2B .0233(5).

4. 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 OversightJExpress Permitting Unit,
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1650.

,

Gerald Besco
Page 3 of3
9/23/05

Requests for appeals of this decision shall be made to the Office of Administrative Hearings. If
you do not accept any of the conditions of this approval, you may ask for and 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, NC
27699-6714. This approval and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This Minor Variance Approval shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter.

This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under the Neuse River
Riparian Buffer Protection Rules [15A NCAC 2B .0233(9)(b)]. Please call Ms. Debbie Edwards
at [phone] if you have any questions or require copies of our rules or procedural
materials.

Sincerely,

A WKJdae

Enclosures: EEP Notification

cc: Eric Kulz, DWQ Raleigh Regional Office
File Copy
Central Files
Scott Corcoran-Corcoran Homes, Inc., 5204 Sugg Court, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

File Name: 20051601WishingWell(Wake)MiV

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Michael F. Easley, Governor

William G. Ross Jr., SecretaI)'
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality

North Carolina Division of Water Quality
401 Water Quality Certification
Summary of Permitted Impacts and Mitigation Requirements

In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0242, Gerald Besco has permission as outlined below to impact
protected Riparian Buffers for the purpose(s) of constructing the proposed garage in Wake County. AIl
activities associated with these authorized impacts must b~ conducted with the cODditions listed in the
attached certification transmittal letter. THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE
A IT ACHMENTS.

COMPENSATORY MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS, ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

DATE:
LOCATION:
DWQ PROJECT NO:
COUNTY
BASIN/ STREAM INDEX

9/23/05
506 Carriage Lane, Cary, NC 27511
20051601
Wake
03-04-02/27-43-(5.5)

As required by 15A NCAC 2B .0233(9), you are required to compensate for the above impacts through
the restoration or enhancement of buffers as outlined below prior to cODducting any activities that impact
or degrade the waters of the state.

Impacts:

113 Square feet of Riparian Buffers

Mitigation:

170 Square feet of Riparian Buffers

One of the options you have available to satisfy the compeDsatory mitigation requirement is through the
payment of a fee to the Wetlands Restoration Fund per NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option, please
sign this form and mail it along with a copy of your Buffer Approval to the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program at the address below. An invoice for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you
upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL
YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE
ECOSYTEM ENHANCMENT PROGRAM.

Signature

Date

ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
152 Mail Service Center
RALEIGH, N.C. 27669-1652
[phone]

N.?~Carolina
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401 Wetlands CertifICation Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]/ FAX [phone]/lnternet: htto:/Ih2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands

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Subject: Minor Variances
From: Eric Kulz <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:31:53 -0400
To: 'Debbie Edwards' <[e-mail]>

Debbie:

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Re: Wishing Well SID Lot 22 (20051601), I looked at this when the contractor first
found out about the buffer. The foundation and several rows of cinder block were
already up. They were at first going to move the structure, but due to the presence
of some large hardwood trees, it looked like any place they moved it to would
probably damage the roots of the trees. I really don't have a problem with this one,
although they did buy the house in 2002 (not that anyone would have told them about
the buffer rules).
Re: William Riddick (20051595) I will get out to look at this after the travel
restrictions are lifted.

Eric

Mike told me the news of your imminent departure....I am bummed.

Eric Kulz <Eric.Kulz~ncmaiI.net>
Environmental Specialist III
NC Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection

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9/23/2005 2:55 PM

Variance Triage Sheet

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9/1/05

PROJECT NAME: Wishing Well SID, lot 22
DWQ #: 20051601

COUNTY: Wake

TO: Eric Kulz, Raleigh Regional Office

FROM: Debbie Edwards

TELEPHONE: [phone]

The file attached is being forwarded to you for your evaluation.
Please call if you need assistance.

D "General" Major Variance
K Minor Variance

COMMENTS: Please review for avoidance and minimization and
conduct site visit ifneeded. If you cannot schedule a site visit within
the next 30 days, please let me know and I will do the site visit.
Please put comments on FileMaker Pro when finished with review.

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OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received

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Please identify which Riparian Area (Buffer) Protection Rule applies.

)/( Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC 028
.0233)

[J Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A
NCAC 02B .0259)

[J Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0243)

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Part 1: General Information fD) [g @ ~ DWrg fil)
(Please Include elt~chments if the room provided is insufficient.) & ~

1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the property): AU G 2 2 - Z005
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WETlANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
2. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance)

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Street address:__Joq__At>gMS__~T_ ___________________ _~_______ ____~_ ..__________
City, State, Zip:_uCA~~ _ ______N(~..___ __'2.. 201-l-u______________ ____._ ___ _________.__ e_ ---- --.---
Telephone: ~J---~~~~-~s:,~__._____________ __________ .___.____u___. ________h____ ---. ------

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3. Contact person who can answer questions about the proposed project:
Name: .:S<!..O--n::...M-__~_c~g"Al~.L__(eo~~~--~M~~\N~""0---n---
Telephone: i!lI~) u"19jQ .:::-_~:JQ.~___M_______________ ----.------.------- _ ---- ------------- - --.
Fax: !!itLL 5b:l~_.Q_s::Ls::_____ ------------------------- ------ - -- - -- ----
Email: _COC_C..O:C&Nh~~s._~L.EAg...11i:Y~X._>_NG:r::------------------- - ---...

4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name - consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
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5. Project Location:
Street address: __5Q'==-____.Q.Aggl~__ ~__nn__n_nH_ _m___ - --
City. State. Zip: _ _Q..A~y__u _Me. _._ 7-7 SlL _ __ H_ __ n__u __ _u __ u_ _ _ u___ - ---
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Latitude/longitude: __.N_'8'S:_!-IS~_5b~I_w.__/N_o.'i.-'+'+ ."be _ .. ..__ _____...____m

6. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8 ~ x 11 copy of the USGS
topographic map indicating the location of the site): .
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7. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Stream name (for unnamed streams label as "UT" to the nearest named stream):

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Stream classification [as identified within the Schedule of Classifications 15A NCAC 26
.0315 (Neuse) or .0316 (Tar-Pamlico)}: _____!.Q~_t~_tJ~_L______________________

8. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required or have been received already for
this project?

Required: Received:

Date received:

Permit Type:
CAMA Major
CAMA Minor
401 Certification/404 Permit
On-site Wastewater Permit
NPDES Permit (including stormwater)
Non-discharge Permit
Water Supply Watershed Variance
Others (specify) __ :B.u~lcA~~f1L.L.:J.A\('.it>-\L~ M2.N\T
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Part 2: Proposed Activity
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)

1. Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat
map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying
out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers
associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land. Include the area
of buffer impact in ft2.]:
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2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished,
reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers:
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3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with
the proposed activity (Le., control of runoff from impervious surfaces to provide diffuse flow,
re-planting vegetation or enhancement of existing vegetation, etc.):
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4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
(1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this
Rule.
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(3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific explanation of the
economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project.
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Part 3: Deed Restrictions

By your signature in Part 5 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be changed or
deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the
sale of any lot.

Part 4: Agent Authorization

If you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide
information on your behalf, please complete this section:

Designated agent (individual or firm):_~___c...:.-c~cpu.2I-__~_~~i!!r.:J.LlltYJA&.s.J)"J~ .
M.ailing addr~ss:5~.,f__ __ .'S.o_~<2j-_~'T_._ _ ______..________ ___.________ ________._______u_____________
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Part 5: Applicant's Certification

Variance Request Form. page 3
Version 2: November 2000

I, ___u__._~~\ot.--_:~.,tL-._----u---n--_-------n---u--------- (print or type name of person
listed in Part I, Item 2), certify that the information included on this permit application form is
correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the
deed restrictions in accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.

X Signature:
Date:
Title:

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Divi"ion or Water Quality
Nonpoint SourCe ManHl~c:ment Progralu

Riparian Buffer Protection Rules
for the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins

On Dec. 9, 1999, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission
adopted rules to protect 50-foot wide riparian,
or waterside, buffers along waterways in the
Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins. These
buffers remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and other
pollutants from rainwater that flows into the
basins' waterways, protecting the waterways
from surrounding land uses. The rules are part
of larger nutrient reduction strategies for each
basin. In the Neuse River basin, the rules
have been effective as temporary rules since
July 22, 1997. In the Tar-Pamlico basin,
temporary rules took effect on Jan. 1,2000.

In both basins, the rules will be effective as
permanent rules on Aug. 1, 2000, pending
review by the General Assembly during the
summer.

The main rule, referred to as the buffer
protection rule, requires that up to 50 feet of
riparian area be protected and maintained on
the banks of waterways in the basin. This rule
does not require establishment of new
buffers unless .the existing use of the
buffer changes. Diffuse flow of stormwater
that runs into the buffer must be maintained.

I-Ierf:!~ arc:~som~ ffequently asked Q4est{ons folldWep by,a,hSWet$. tha~ftiffi:ief explaJri.tf1e rulesj

Q: WhatWateisInthebasinsrequire'blif(ersl ..... ... ..... .'. . . .... .....
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cqrivey~ntes-()thet.thacl)nodifieCf~riatYra'. '.'
strearn$';unIe$s, tI1 e~iare; c9.nmu(:teq fQ~. .
navigation. and/ot bQat. ac~ess;..mantnadij
poods C!nc;f.ra~es Iocatecfoutslde, n~tiJfaJ .
drai!iagewaVSj ~nd ephemeral .
( storrnwater)streams,
Q: Whi:lt cf()eslt mean to prqtect the buffer? New Bern
A: The first 30 feet (zone 1) of the buffer is to NEUSE RIVER BASIN
remain essentially undisturbed. The
landward 20feet (zone, 21is to be vegetatedtbut certain: uses would' be allowed in this zone,t

TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN

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RoCky Mount
Washington

Q: Are existing activities withit150 feet of waterWays exempt from the rules?
A: Yes; The footprint of existing, ongoing uses is exempt. These uses include, but arenotlimit~ to:
agritulture;buildlngs; industrial, commercial, and. transportation facilities; maintained lawn'sjutIlity
lineS; and on-site wastewater systems.

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NOTE: This form may be photocopied for use as an original.

Please identify which Riparian Area (Buffer) Protection Rule applies.

)/{ Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy
Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A NCAC 02B
.0233)

Cl Tar-Pamlico River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management
Strategy Protection and Maintenance of Riparian Areas Rule (15A
NCAC 02B .0259)

o Catawba River Basin: Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian
Buffers (15A NCAC 02B .0243)

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Part 1: General Information
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)

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AUG 2 2 2005

1. Applicant's name (the corporation, individual, etc. who owns the property):

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WETLANDS AND Sm.'{MWATER BRANCH
2. Print Owner/Signing Official (person legally responsible for the property and its compliance)

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Street address: _10'1___ AbAMS.._'5.T_________._______ _________ __.__~____ -------
City, State, Zip: __C-Aj2,,'1________Nc.._______2..25:LI_____________._____________u._.______._ ________
Telephone: ~)-~J:;>.'t~-~5'~_m_.u.___._____________.__.__...._ _mm.___ ... ._.__
Fax: L-t----------------------------------.- . -.----------

3. Contact person who can answer questions about the proposed project:
Name: _'S~-rr_M. _._C-orc.oR..A-I\,L ._(c.c~AA~_JdOM~S ~-\Nc.."0
Telephone: !..91!L) _29JQ.::"_3"1c:l30.____ m_ ___ ___.___. __ mu____ ___ _____
Fax: L9J!:LL5'b'J~_Qs:-I_s:-____._____________________________m_._ _ ..
Email: _CoCc..oC ~.N_boM€;~_@._EA~T}H..._l~I.K.,NG.:r____________._

4. Project Name (Subdivision, facility, or establishment name - consistent with project name on
plans, specifications, letters, operation and maintenance agreements, etc.):
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Version 2: November 2002

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5. Project Location:
Street address: ___5Q~__CAgg ,~_u~L___ _ _ ____n_______ .. -------
City, State, Zip: n_Q.Ae...y___NC-._____'k1S1 L-- _ .._.._ ________________________
County: _WAK.-E__l-rowt,LO_E__c.Afl.H_ MUl\l.c;:a p_IAl...\~ L__ ..._u__
Latitude/longitude: n ..N_"8S-._'15~ 5b~_W__ I-N-O"!- !:t':t._ ~ ben________ __un .-.----

6. Directions to site from nearest major intersection (Also, attach an 8 % x 11 copy of the USGS
topographic map indicating the location of the site):
_TAKE____j(ildA~~___~ARM__ _RO_Ta __'".SQtJn:t.~~,.r._M1hf_AlMC.I)__&!.4'; e__1,v.EL__~
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j~.:~ht__ ~.hL__Eh1E.f..\~__:t:~r\___1==:: lS.-r_l.tl..f-t__c:>nn>__c:..,.1r~~~_ '-<AL________ -- -- ...-
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7. Stream to be impacted by the proposed activity:
Stream name (for unnamed streams label as "UT' to the nearest named stream):
______LtC____ ~o__~wjEt____~~__n____n --- -------- ---------------------------- --.--
Stream classification [as identified within the Schedule of Classifications 15A NCAC 28
.0315 (Neuse) or .0316 (Tar-Pamlico)]: _____~Q.~j?::._N~-_'_____n_______________n__

8. Which of the following permits/approvals will be required or have been received already for
this project?

Required: Received:

Date received:

Permit Type:
CAMA Major
CAMA Minor
401 Certification/404 Permit
On-site Wastewater Permit
NPDES Permit (including stormwater)
Non-discharge Permit
Water Supply Watershed Variance
Others (specify) _"B.uaot.~ _/IM.(>{C\J~twU\T
05" - 2.~,q Th~tJ ot: CAfI:.'i.

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Part 2: Proposed Activity
(Please include attachments if the room provided is insufficient.)

1. Description of proposed activity [Also, please attach a map of sufficient detail (such as a plat
map or site plan) to accurately delineate the boundaries of the land to be utilized in carrying
out the activity, the location and dimension of any disturbance in the riparian buffers
associated with the activity, and the extent of riparian buffers on the land. Include the area
of buffer impact in fe.]:
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2. State reasons why this plan for the proposed activity cannot be practically accomplished,
reduced or reconfigured to better minimize or eliminate disturbance to the riparian buffers:
Th~___('~!:>~___EoLu:t:..b.R__ -f>~o~(.)~~---~f-h/;-hr---:b~-- p-'-(....~__-eJ ~M~_ _D 6+lX'b Cc.M.~
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Version 2: November 2000

3. Description of any best management practices to be used to control impacts associated with
the proposed activity (Le., control of runoff from impervious surfaces to provide diffuse flow,
re-planting vegetation or enhancement of existing vegetation, etc.):
_l::Jol...__pl~__~_~_ p~~~ _Jo.__l!...~"h._Dc~:~~_-C>~__n t:CA"\C.~~ D .-~~
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_IC~S ___k___bu s~___B.e.h..M-_B;-~~ ~___________ __________________ _.__~__ ._.__ ___

4. Please provide an explanation of the following:
(1) The practical difficulties or hardships that would result from the strict application of this
Rule.
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(2) How these difficulties or hardships result from conditions that are unique to the property
involved.
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~~..\-____..::A:T:~~\:____.~ p 1~~ c.e..~~ cc:e S____.M,~-!::v C'<L-_J~%e..-k:f~bdt ~"'1\..-_lo:t- +-0
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(3) If economic hardship is the major consideration, then include a specific explanation of the
economic hardships and the proportion of the hardship to the entire value of the project.
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Part 3: Deed Restrictions

By your signature in Part 5 of this application, you certify that all structural stormwater best
management practices required by this variance shall be located in recorded stormwater
easements, that the easements will run with the land, that the easements cannot be changed or
deleted without concurrence from the State, and that the easements will be recorded prior to the
sale of any lot.

Part 4: Agent Authorization

If you wish to designate submittal authority to another individual or firm so that they may provide
information on your behalf, please complete this section:

Designated agent (individual or firm): _"'5ur:rr___c...o'CU?C~_~-/__~O.1v.?~2r.I"L.tiddJ.t1.&St_WS:-.o
Mailing address:5':"I---P_':-L __5u~'1-- c:::,;L___ __________ __ _______________ _______u~ ___ _ __~m___
City, State, Zip: -~vQ.uJb..t----VA:J?,..lJ\JA_--t-J1)e..--'l-7s::kJ~::L--------- .... ... ___~_~

~:~~Phone: =~:~-==~~:z~~~z:~===-=================~~=== =~~:===_--=:~~_~..=
Email: _f_~r:~_LA:""'lIc~s.~~~~ L'!:iL_L~_tcE:~_AUJ;L ______~____~ _____ __

Part 5: Applicant's Certification

Variance Request Form, page 3
Version 2: November 2000

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I, ______~:co..\ot____~_______ ___ ___________________ (print or type name of person
listed in Part I, Item 2), certify that the information included on this permit application form is
correct, that the project will be constructed in conformance with the approved plans and that the
deed restrictions in accordance with Part 5 of this form will be recorded with all required permit
conditions.

K Signature:
Date:
Title:

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Variance Request Form. page 4
Version 2: November 2000

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Division or Water Quality
Nonpoit"lt Source M.t:U"1.I-'B.cm<:-nt l>rog.ri-1JU

Riparian Buffer Protection Rules
for the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins

On Dec. 9, 1999, the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission
i adopted rules to protect 50-foot wide riparian,
or waterside, buffers along waterways in the
Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins. These
buffers remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and other
pollutants from rainwater that flows into the
basins' waterways, protecting the waterways
from surrounding land uses. The rules are part
of larger nutrient reduction strategies for each
basin. In the Heuse River basin, the rules
have been effective as temporary rules since
July 22,1997. In the Tar-Pamlico basin,
i temporary rules took effect on Jan. 1, 2000.

In both basins, the rules will be effective as
permanent rules on Aug. 1, 2000, pending
review by the General Assembly during the
summer.

The main rule, referred to as the buffer
protection rule, requires that up to 50 feet of
riparian area be protected and maintained on
the banks of waterways in the basin. This rule
does not require establishment of new
buffers unless the existing use of the
buffer changes. Diffuse flow of storm water
that runs into the buffer must be maintained.

Here are some frequently asked questions followed by answers that further explain the rules.

Q: Whatwatersin the basins require buffers?
A: 'Intermittent and perennial streams, . lakes, ponds and estuarine waters that are shown on the most
recent version of either a county soil survey map prepared by the Natural Resources Consel"\{atiori
Service or a 1:24,000 scale topographic map prepared by the U.S. Geologic Survey, and that exist on
the ground,

Q: Are there any waters. that dont have to be
bufferedZ
A: Yes. The rule does not apply to the
following waters: ditches andmanmade
conveyances other than modified natural
streamslJnfess they are constructed for
navigation and/or boat access;manmade
ponds and lakes located outside natural
drainageways; and ephemeral
(stormwater) streams,

Q: What does it mean to Protect the buffer?
A: The first 30.feet (zone 1) of the buffer is to
remain essentially undisturbed. The
landward 20 feet (zone 2) is to be vegetated, but certain uses would be allowed in this zone~

TAR-PAMLICO RIVER BASIN

Rocky Mount
Washington

Q: Are existing activities within SO feet of waterways exempt /tom the rules?
A: Yes. The footprint of existing, ongoing uses is exempt. These uses include, but are not limited to:
agriculture; buildings; industrial, commercial, and transportation facilities; maintained lawns; utility
lines; and on-site wastewater systems.

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Q: What activities are allowed in the buffer? ~
A: The rule indudes a table of uses. In it, specific activities are listed as exempt, allowable, allowable
with mitigation, or prohibited. Exempt activities require no prior approval. Allowable and allowable
with mitigation mean that approval must be obtained from the Division of Water Quality beforehand~
The approval process will require a showing of no practical alternatives to the impact, and that the
impact will be minimized. If it is allowable with mitigation, a greater amount of buffer must be
established elsewhere to offset impacts. A separate buffer mitigation rule establishes
requirements for activities that are allowable with mitigation. Prohibited activities are not allowed,
however, a variance may be sought if one thinks that complying with the rule will cause practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships. If an activity is not listed in the table, then it is prohibited.

Q: What are some common activities listed in the table
of uses?
A: The following are brief explanations of only some
activities listed in the table - you will want to read
and understand the rulE! before_yo!lJJ_eginanY-_ -.>-
activityina-buffer: -~- ~- -
~ Driveway crossings on single-family residential lots
that disturb less than 25 feet along - the buffer are
exempt.
:J Maintenance of existing ditches through the buffer
is exemptprovided that water quality impacts are
minimized.
a Grading and. revegetation in zone 2 only is exempt if disturbed areas are stabilized, the health of
vegetation in zone 1 is not compromised, and diffuse flow is reestablished~ .
a Road intrusions into the buffer are allowable with mitigation.
~ Road crossings of a waterbody that impact less than 40 feet of the bufferare exempt. Wider
crossings that are less than 150 feet wide are allowable, and those over -ISO feet wide are allowable
with mitigation.
a New ponds in drainageways are allowable if a 50-foot buffer is established around the new ponds, or
allowable with mitigation if a new buffer is not established~
a Fertilizer application is prohibited, except for one-time application to establish replanted vegetation.
Cl Some management of vegetation is exempt, such as periodic mowing and harvesting of plant
products in zone 2 only, planting to enhance the buffer, pruning provided that the health anq
function of the vegetation is not compromised, removal of understory nuisance vegetation asdefined
in the rule, and removal of individual trees that endanger structures or human life. .. ..
::J Water dependent structures as defined in the rules are allowable.
:J - Utilities vary from exemptto allowable with mitigation, dependlng- onf:l/pe, size; -and-toCiitioril. ~~~

The publiC is encouraged to read and understand the buffer rules before beginning any activities within
buffers in the Basin. For more information or to obtain a copy of the rules, please contact Division of
Water Quality staff at a Regional Office (see below). The rules can also be viewed or downloaded from
the DWQ web site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslnpsltatp.htm.

DENR Washington Regional Office [phone]
Location and mail address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889

DENR Raleigh Regional Office
Location:
Mail address:

[phone]
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC
1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628

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