19940315 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19940408

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Tom Davis
Deputy Supt.
Johnston County,School Board
P.O. Box 1336
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
Dear Mr. Davis:
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June 21, 1994
Johnston County
DEM Project # 94315
COE # 199402098
FILE COPY
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.69 acres of wetlands or waters for the
purpose of school construction at SR 1705, as you described in your application dated 4 April, 1994.
After reviewing your, application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid 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. For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in. the attached
certification. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go
ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 30 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, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification
and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-
1786.
Si cerely,
reston oward . P.E.
Oirector
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Kevin Martin; Soil and Environmental consultants
William Daniel, Wm. G. Daniel and Associates
94315.1tr
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
April 19, 1994
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199402098 and Nationwide
Waters)
Mr. Tom I. Davis
Deputy Superintendent
Johnston County School Board
Post Office Box 1336
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
Dear Mr. Davis:
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Reference your application of April 4, 1994 submitted by you -a nt,
Mr. Kevin Martin with Soil & Environmental Consultant, Inc., for Department of
the Army (DA) authorization to discharge fill material into .69 acres of
wetlands on your property located north of N.C. Highway 42, as of S.R. 1705,
about 4-5 miles northeast of Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina.
Specifically, the requested activity is located adjacent and above the
headwaters of an unnamed tributary to the Neuse River. The proposed fill
material will allow the construction of the school, roadways, and parking for
cars and busses.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33, Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal Register on
November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was provided,
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of dredged or
fill material into headwaters and isolated waters.
Your proposed work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with the enclosed conditions and provided
you receive a Section 401 water quality certification from the North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). You should contact Mr. John
Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding water quality certification. This
nationwide permit does not relieve you of the responsibility to obtain other
required State or local approval.
This verification will be valid for two years from the date of this letter
unless the nationwide authorization is modified, reissued or revoked. Also,
this verification will remain valid for the two years if, during that period,
the nationwide permit authorization is reissued without modification or the
activity complies with any subsequent modification of the nationwide permit
authorization. If during the two years, the nationwide permit authorization
expires or is suspended or revoked, or is modified, such that the activity
would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide permit,
activities which have commenced (i.e., are under construction) or are under
contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain
authorized provided the activity is completed within twelve months of the date
of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case-by-case basis to modify,
suspend, or revoke the authorization.

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Questions or comments may be addressed to Mrs. Jean B. Manuele, Raleigh
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone], Extension 24.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
/Mr• John Downey
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Kevin Martin
Soil a Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Mr. Jeff Coutu
Planning Director
Johnston County Planning a
Inspections Department
Post Office Box 1052
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577-4194
Mr. Farrand P. Mundt
Planning Director
Town of Clayton
Post Office Box 879
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
March 10, 1994
Mr. Kevin Martin
S&EC
244 West Millbrook Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Ref.: Clayton Elementary School
401 Water Quality Certification
Dear Mr. Martin:
The purpose of this letter is to provide additional information pertaining to
the proposed nationwide Permit No. 26 for Clayton Elementary School in
Johnston County.
The sedimentation and erosion control plan for the site employs catch basin
protection, sediment pits at pipe discharge points, and a strict required
sequence of construction activities.
Due to the topography of the site, a large riser basin will be required during
grading operations in order to adequately protect the downstream wetlands
and watercourses. The only effective location for such a measure requires
limited encroachment into wetlands, adjacent to the toe of the proposed fill
for the school's parking lot. The configuration of the proposed basin is
shown on the accompanying grading plan.
It is the intention of the school to convert the area occupied by the riser basin
to an observation and performance platform. This platform would be used
for passive observation of the surrounding natural habitat as well as outdoor
congregation of students.
As you know, the sedimentation and erosion control plan has been approved
by John Holley. The proposed Nationwide 26 has been approved by the Corps
of Engineers contingent upon receipts of a 401 Water Quality Certification
from the State. 2
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Hopefully, the accompanying plans and this letter will provide sufficient
information for the completion of the permitting process.
If you need additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM G. DANIEL & ASSOCIATES
William G. Daniel, P.
CC: Mr. Jamison Cox, Innovative Design
ATTACHMENTS:
GRADING/UTILITIES/EROSION CONTROL PLAN (2)
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file 93030.CES.6.10.94

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
April 25, 1994
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TO: John Dorney- Supervisor: Wetlands Technical Review Group
THROUGH:(,;?K?neth Schuster, P.E. - Regional Supervisor
Timothy Donnelly, P.E. - Regional Water Quality
Supervisor
FROM: earl Shaffer - Soil Scientist - RRO
SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality Certification
Clayton Elementary School
Project No. 94315
Johnston County
I have performed a site evaluation with Larry Sink of S&EC for
this project. Mr. Sink performed wetland delineations, but was not
in a position to discuss site planning or alterations.
There is a large area of jurisdictional wetlands with
significant uses on the western edge of the tract. These wetlands
are shown on the map legend as impacted. Yet, the plans do not show
justification for this fill. Revised plans must be submitted to
show this area with no impacts, with an impacted acreage change
accordingly. It is also suggested that the proposed bus parking lot
be realigned. The traffic island separating the bus lot from the
school is a suitable place to cease wetland impacts.
Another wetland adjacent to N.C. Route 42 also shows
significant uses. Currently, there are no proposed impacts to this
wetland. In any possible realignment of the proposed facilities,
avoidance of impacts to this area is also recommended.
The applicant must also address stormwater plans from the
proposed school and associated impervious areas. If I can offer
additional information, please contact me at 571-4700.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Training and Certification Unit
Wetlands and Technical Review Group
FAX ## [phone]
TELECOPY TO: lx"We )'(G4-? ''..
FAX NUMBER:
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Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Nlillbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
April 4,1994
NC DEHNR, DEM US Army Corps of Engineers D
Water Quality Planning Attn: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
Attn: Mr. John Dorney 6512 Falls of the Neuse Road APR b 1994
PO Box 29535 Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27626 Raleigh, NC 27615-6846
WETLANDS GROUP
WATER QUA M i SECTION
Dear Messrs. Alsmeyer and Dorney:
The purpose of this letter is to request a to Nationwide Permit 26 and a 401 Water
Quality Certification for the project known as the Clayton Elementary School on NC 42.
The project is to the east of Clayton, located north of NC 42 and east of SR 1705 in
Johnston County, as shown on the enclosed plans and vicinity map.
Jean Benton Manuele of the US Army Corps reviewed the site on January 26, 1994 and
approved the wetland delineation. Fill in Waters of the US will be required to develop
the site for an elementary school, including roadways and parking for cars and busses.
It will necessary to fill 0.69 acres of jurisdictional Waters of the US above headwaters
for placement of the proposed facilities.
To expedite the permitting process and to ease the process for everyone involved, the
following individuals/ agencies have been provided with a complete copy of this entire
application package: Karl Schafer (DEM Raleigh Regional Office) and David Franklin
(Wilmington Corps).
Please call if you have questions or require further information. If you intend to
perform a site visit, please call and we can arrange for someone to accompany you.
Sincerely,
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Kevin C. Martin,
President
cc: (w/enclosures) David Franklin, Wilmington Corps
Karl Schafer, DEM Raleigh Regional Office
William G. Daniel
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): h
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
A= CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Johnston County School Board, Attn: Mr. Tom I. Davis, Deputy
2. Owners Address: P n R n x 1 'g -R F. G m i t- h f i 1 8' MO 2 7 7 7
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): 919/934- 6031
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
919-846-5900
5. Location of Work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Johnston
Nearest Town or City: Clayton
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): North of NC 42 and east of SR 1705
See attached vicinity maps.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River. Neuse River
7. River Basin: Neuse
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS II? YES [ ] NO k]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO (A
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
Approximately one acre north of SR 1704.
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.69
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
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12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only): F' i 1 i ^ -F a t ^ t a l- f1
acres of wetlands.
13. Purpose of proposed work: Roadways, parking and construction associated with
a public elementary school.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken tominimizV e.'W.? ^^ wetlands must be impacted to utilize uplands.
See attached letter from S&EC.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) andlor National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the pernut area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [x]
Not require
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES [ ] NO [ x]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS. Not required
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Undeveloped/rural
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Mun i c i n a 1
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