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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., RE., Director
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October 13, 1995
Wake County
DEM Project # 95733
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
P. O. box 95001
Raleigh, N.C. 27625
EIRE COPY
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval to place fill material in 0.33 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of constructing an office park at Capital Center Drive, as you described in your application dated 13
July 1995. 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 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, 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.
Sincerely,
ston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Jerry McCrain; Environmental Services
James Thiem, III
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
September 27, 1995
Mr. John Dorney
Water Quality Section, Division of Environmental Management
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Dear john:
On July 13, 1995, Highwoods Properties, Inc. applied for 401 Water Quality Certification for impacts
to approximately 0.95 acre of Section 404 jurisdictional waters/wetlands on the above referenced
property. The subject parcel is a 15.5 acre tract of undeveloped land adjacent to Capital Center Drive
in Cary, North Carolina. The tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) was retained to assist with wetland delineations and permitting.
We met with you and your staff at the site on August 3 and August 14, 1995 to discuss 401 concerns.
A meeting was held at your office on August 25 to address options for mitigating impacts to the tract.
Since that time, site designs have been developed which will avoid a large majority of the wetlands
and surface waters on the property. Impacts are now anticipated to be less than 0.33 acre.
We understand that impacts less than 0.33 acre qualify for general 401 certification and that
application or authorization is not required. In lieu of this reduction in impacts and compliance with
general certification requirements, Highwoods Properties, Inc. would like to withdraw the original
401 Water Quality Certification request dated July 13, 1995. We would appreciate your concurrence
with this procedural assessment and subsequent compliance with 401 general certification.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look ffirwa:u to hearing from youu.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Jerry McCrain
DATE: August 22, 1995
RE: Highwoods/Capital Center property, Cary, N.C.
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John,
HagerSmith Design has forwarded watershed information for the above referenced project to Mr.
Thomas of your Division for storm water retention pond modeling. We will share the information
with respect to TSS curves upon receipt.
in the meantime, please hold issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification in abeyance pending
resolution of this retention basin matter with your office.
Thank you.
cc: Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
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Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Re: Highwoods/Capital Center land, Cary, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Highwoods Properties, Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 15.5-acre tract of undeveloped
property adjacent to Capital Center Drive in Cary, North Carolina (Fig. 1). Although site
planning is yet to be completed, the tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) has been retained to investigate the site for jurisdictional
waters/wetlands which may be affected by future construction activities.
Most of the site is highly disturbed and currently supports successional vegetation. Successive
periods of ponding and inundation caused by beaver activity have created a system in a dynamic
state of flux. This is particularly apparent in the immediate vicinity of the unnamed tributary
which flows through the center of the tract. Recent breaching of the beaver dam has allowed
shrubs and emergent species to dominate. Typical species include tag alder (Alnus serrulata),
swamp dogwood (Cornus ammomum), groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), sedges (Scirpus
cyperinus) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). This system blends with a mesic hardwood forest
along northern fringes of the tract; these areas currently support canopy growth of red maple
(Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) along with
a limited understory of shrubs and seasonal herbs or vines.
There are no hydric soils on the property. Colfax sandy loam is the dominant series in the area.
In spite of sporadic periods of inundation, we found no secondary indicators of long term
hydrology in soil samples taken during our field investigations.
Wetlands and jurisdictional areas were delineated on May 9, 1995 by ESI personnel. Our
preliminary determinations were verified and approved by Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE), on June 13, 1995. Relict, disturbed stream channels (ditched and
channelized) were deemed jurisdictional. In addition, portions of areas previously subjected to
inundation due to beaver activity were determined to be wetlands in spite of the fact that hydric
soil conditions were not observed. This determination was based on Section F of the 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual which deals with atypical situations. Given time, we believe these
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atypical situations. Given time, we believe these areas will eventually return to a non jurisdictional
status. However, based on current conditions, approximately 0.95 acre of waters/wetlands are
subject to Section 404 consideration under the Clean Water Act (see attached figure).
Due to the amount (0.95 acre) and type (headwater wetlands) of systems likely to be affected under
a "worst case" development scenario, it has been determined that Nationwide Permit # 26 (NWP #26)
will apply (33 CFR 330). This assessment has been confirmed with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer. There are
no reporting requirements to the COE for impacts to less than I acre of headwater wetlands under
NWP #26. However, we understand the need for 401 Water Quality Certification review by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for impacts greater than 0.33 acre. Therefore, we are
submitting nine (9) copies of this Pre-discharge Notification package for your review. By copy of
this letter and application package, we are also requesting review and concurrence by COE with
respect to NWP #26 conformance.
We appreciate your evaluation of this project. We understand the typical review period for 401
review is approximately 45 days. It would be appreciated if you would contact us in the event that
additional review time beyond this typical 45-day period is necessary. If you have any questions
regarding site conditions or information contained in this submittal, please do not hesitate to give me
a call.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
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Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith Design
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Services, Inc. General Location of Highwoods/
I 1318 Dale Street Capital Center Land Project: ER95010
II` Suite 220 Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Raleigh, NC 27605 !
Dacc: July 1995
DEM ID: 401 ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 0): 26
JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
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
Telephone [phone]
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: _Hiahwoods ProLarties, Inc
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.9. Bnx 95001
Rat iah North Carolina 27625
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Jimmy Thiem, V.P.
Hager Smith Design
P.O. Box 1308
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 [phone]
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Wake
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cary
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Capital Center Drive adjacent to Jones Franklin Road and I-440
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Lake Johnson
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 [x)
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ J NO [X)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: A_9S
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11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECTS
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: 0_25 ("worst rase"
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): nffir•P Park
(final planning not rnmpl PtPrd )
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: r-n=Prr•ial rdPVPlnrxnent
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Disturbed waters/wet-lands, occupy central portions c)f the sit
Site is currently unuseahle without wetland encroachment Strict
sediment and erosion control s wi 1 1 he u,;Q d during construr-t i on
Stream flow will be maintained through careful placement of culverts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES V{)* NO ( )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
*Species list requested and reviewed
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 I J NO ( )
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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? commercial and residential
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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Commercial Fill
Wake County
Applicant proposes to fill all 0.95 acres of wetlands on site. No
preliminary design plans were available (consultant did not know
what was to be built) and no plans or efforts had been taken to
address any respective stormwater issues.
This site is a old breached pond which beavers continued to
inundate. Currently, as per the consultant, the both the manmade
dam and the beaver dam are breached.
Without additional information,
this 401 certification. Danny
detail with you.
the RRO recommends denial of AM-
Smith will discuss this matter in
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Name of evaluator
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predominantly sandy Flooding, and wetness
semipermanent?y to Pyrrrzar ently
Hydraulic factors flooded or Jnutdated
seasonally` "flooded ,or inundated
intermittantly: flooded ` or temporary
[1 steep topography
ditched or: channelized surface water
total wetland,-,width >100 feet ? no evidence of` flooding or surface
water
Wetland type (select one)*
? Bottomland hardwood forest ? Pine savanna
Headwater forest ? Freshwater marsh
El Swamp forest C3 Bog/fen
? Wet flat ? Ephemeral wetland
? Pocosin ? Carolina Bay
? Bog forest [I Other
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
July 13, 1995

Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Re: Highwoods/Capital Center land, Cary, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Highwoods Properties, Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 15.5-acre tract of undeveloped
property adjacent to Capital Center Drive in Cary, North Carolina (Fig. 1). Although site
planning is yet to be completed, the tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) has been retained to investigate the site for jurisdictional
waters/wetlands which may be affected by future construction activities.
Most of the site is highly disturbed and currently supports successional vegetation. Successive
periods of ponding and inundation caused by beaver activity have created a system in a dynamic
state of flux. This is particularly apparent in the immediate vicinity of the unnamed tributary
which flows through the center of the tract. Recent breaching of the beaver dam has allowed
shrubs and emergent species to dominate. Typical species include tag alder (Alnus serrulata),
swamp dogwood (Corpus ammomum), groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), sedges (Scirpus
cyperinus) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). This system blends with a mesic hardwood forest
along northern fringes of the tract; these areas currently support canopy growth of red maple
(Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) along with
a limited understory of shrubs and seasonal herbs or vines.
There are no hydric soils on the property. Colfax sandy loam is the dominant series in the area.
In spite of sporadic periods of inundation, we found no secondary indicators of long term
hydrology in soil samples taken during our field investigations.
Wetlands and jurisdictional areas were delineated on May 9, 1995 by ESI personnel. Our
preliminary determinations were verified and approved by Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE), on June 13, 1995. Relict, disturbed stream channels (ditched and
channelized) were deemed jurisdictional. In addition, portions of areas previously subjected to
inundation due to beaver activity were determined to be wetlands in spite of the fact that hydric
soil conditions were not observed. This determination was based on Section F of the 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual which deals with atypical situations. Given time, we believe these
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
atypical situations. Given time, we believe these areas will eventually return to a non jurisdictional
status. However, based on current conditions, approximately 0.95 acre of waters/wetlands are
subject to Section 404 consideration under the Clean Water Act (see attached figure).
Due to the amount (0.95 acre) and type (headwater wetlands) of systems likely to be affected under
a "worst case" development scenario, it has been determined that Nationwide Permit # 26 (NWP #26)
will apply (33 CFR 330). This assessment has been confirmed with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer. There are
no reporting requirements to the COE for impacts to less than 1 acre of headwater wetlands under
NWP #26. However, we understand the need for 401 Water Quality Certification review by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for impacts greater than 0.33 acre. Therefore, we are
submitting nine (9) copies of this Pre-discharge Notification package for your review. By copy of
this letter and application package, we are also requesting review and concurrence by COE with
respect to NWP #26 conformance.
We appreciate your evaluation of this project. We understand the typical review period for 401
review is approximately 45 days. It would be appreciated if you would contact us in the event that
additional review time beyond this typical 45-day period is necessary. If you have any questions
regarding site conditions or information contained in this submittal, please do not hesitate to give me
a call.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith Design
DEM ID: 401 ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 0): 26
JOINT APPLICATION FORA FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
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
Telephone [phone]
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: _Hiahwcxx3s Properties. Inc.
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. Box 95001
gal ;ah North Carolina 27625
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Jimmy Thiem, V.P.
Hager Smith Design
P.O. Box 1308
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 [phone]
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Wake
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cary
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Capital Center Drive adjacent to Jones Franklin Road and I-440
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Lake Johnson
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 [?C )
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ J NO [X)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: n_A5
3/30/92
-2-
11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY Ail
THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: _0.95 ("worst C-ase")
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): of fir-rte park
(final planning not rmmplptacd)
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: r•nmmprri a 1 r1Pyc-1 nment
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Disturbed waters/wetlands occupy central portions of the site
Site is currently unuseah_1e without wetland encrnachman+ strict
_sediment and erosion controls will be usad during construction -
Stream flow will be maintained through careful placement of culverts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES p{]* NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
*Species list requested and reviewed
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 (X ] NO ( ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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? commercial and residential
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE

95733
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
July 13, 1995
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Re: Highwoods/Capital Center land, Cary, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Highwoods Properties, Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 15.5-acre tract of undeveloped
property adjacent to Capital Center Drive in Cary, North Carolina (Fig. 1). Although site
planning is yet to be completed, the tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) has been retained to investigate the site for jurisdictional
waters/wetlands which may be affected by future construction activities.
Most of the site is highly disturbed and currently supports successional vegetation. Successive
periods of ponding and inundation caused by beaver activity have created a system in a dynamic
state of flux. This is particularly apparent in the immediate vicinity of the unnamed tributary
which flows through the center of the tract. Recent breaching of the beaver dam has allowed
shrubs and emergent species to dominate. Typical species include tag alder (Alnus serrulata),
swamp dogwood (Cornus ammomum), groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), sedges (Scirpus
cyperinus) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). This system blends with a mesic hardwood forest
along northern fringes of the tract; these areas currently support canopy growth of red maple
(Ater rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) along with
a limited understory of shrubs and seasonal herbs or vines.
There are no hydric soils on the property. Colfax sandy loam is the dominant series in the area.
In spite of sporadic periods of inundation, we found no secondary indicators of long term
hydrology in soil samples taken during our field investigations.
Wetlands and jurisdictional areas were delineated on May 9, 1995 by ESI personnel. Our
preliminary determinations were verified and approved by Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE), on June 13, 1995. Relict, disturbed stream channels (ditched and
channelized) were deemed jurisdictional. In addition, portions of areas previously subjected to
inundation due to beaver activity were determined to be wetlands in spite of the fact that hydric
soil conditions were not observed. This determination was based on Section F of the 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual which deals with atypical situations. Given time, we believe these
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
atypical situations. Given time, we believe these areas will eventually return to a non jurisdictional
status. However, based on current conditions, approximately 0.95 acre of waters/wetlands are
subject to Section 404 consideration under the Clean Water Act (see attached figure).
Due to the amount (0.95 acre) and type (headwater wetlands) of systems likely to be affected under
a "worst case" development scenario, it has been determined that Nationwide Permit # 26 (NWP #26)
will apply (33 CFR 330). This assessment has been confirmed with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer. There are
no reporting requirements to the COE for impacts to less than 1 acre of headwater wetlands under
NWP #26. However, we understand the need for 401 Water Quality Certification review by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for impacts greater than 0.33 acre. Therefore, we are
submitting nine (9) copies of this Pre-discharge Notification package for your review. By copy of
this letter and application package, we are also requesting review and concurrence by COE with
respect to NWP #26 conformance.
We appreciate your evaluation of this project. We understand the typical review period for 401
review is approximately 45 days. It would be appreciated if you would contact us in the event that
additional review time beyond this typical 45-day period is necessary. If you have any questions
regarding site conditions or information contained in this submittal, please do not hesitate to give me
a call.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith Design
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Environmental Figure:
Services, Inc. General Location of Highwoods/
1318 Dale Street Capital Center Land Project: ER95010
Suite 220 Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Ralelgh, NC 27605 A
Dale: July 1995
DEM ID: 401 ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #`): 26
JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. BOX 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890 P.O. BOX 29535
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E RALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
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: HighWQQdg P oLa i s, Inc
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P.O. Box 99001
Ral iah North Carolina 27625
c
i 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Jimmy Thiem, V.P.
Hager Smith Design
P.O. Box 1308
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 [phone]
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Wake
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cary
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Capital Center Drive adjacent to Jones Franklin Road and I-440
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Lake Johnson
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 [x)
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ J NO [X)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: n_gs
3/30/92

-2-
11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: 0.95 ("wor-st .c-lase" )
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): Offic-P Park
(final planning not cmmplPtPd)
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: cnmmerr•ial rlPVe1nrlnent-
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Disturbed waters/wetlands occupy central pp ions of the-site-
Site is currently unuseahle without wetland enrrnarhmpnt Strict
sediment and erosion controls will he uCpd during construction
Stream flow will be maintained through careful placement of culverts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES JX ]* NO ( ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
*Species list requested and reviewed
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 (X] NO ( ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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? commercial and residential
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
'7?.?-L-.O
OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. "
SOUTHEASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS, INC.
1318 Dale Street
Suite 220
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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DATE JOB NO
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`LJ For your use LJ Approved as noted LJ Submit copies for distribution
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
July 13, 1995
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Re: Highwoods/Capital Center land, Cary, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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4 i9??5
Highwoods Properties, Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 15.5-acre tract of undeveloped
property adjacent to Capital Center Drive in Cary, North Carolina (Fig. 1). Although site
planning is yet to be completed, the tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) has been retained to investigate the site for jurisdictional
waters/wetlands which may be affected by future construction activities.
Most of the site is highly disturbed and currently supports successional vegetation. Successive
periods of ponding and inundation caused by beaver activity have created a system in a dynamic
state of flux. This is particularly apparent in the immediate vicinity of the unnamed tributary
which flows through the center of the tract. Recent breaching of the beaver dam has allowed
shrubs and emergent species to dominate. Typical species include tag alder (Alnus serrulata),
swamp dogwood (Corpus ammomum), groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), sedges (&irpus
cyperinus) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). This system blends with a mesic hardwood forest
along northern fringes of the tract; these areas currently support canopy growth of red maple
(Ater rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) along with
a limited understory of shrubs and seasonal herbs of vines.
There are no hydric soils on the property. Colfax sandy loam is the dominant series in the area.
In spite of sporadic periods of inundation, we found no secondary indicators of long term
hydrology in soil samples taken during our field investigations.
Wetlands and jurisdictional areas were delineated on May 9, 1995 by ESI personnel. Our
preliminary determinations were verified and approved by Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE), on June 13, 1995. Relict, disturbed stream channels (ditched and
channelized) were deemed jurisdictional. In addition, portions of areas previously subjected to
inundation due to beaver activity were determined to be wetlands in spite of the fact that hydric
soil conditions were not observed. This determination was based on Section F of the 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual which deals with atypical situations. Given time, we believe these
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
atypical situations. Given time, we believe these areas will eventually return to a non jurisdictional
status. However, based on current conditions, approximately 0.95 acre of waters/wetlands are
subject to Section 404 consideration under the Clean Water Act (see attached figure).
Due to the amount (0.95 acre) and type (headwater wetlands) of systems likely to be affected under
a "worst case" development scenario, it has been determined that Nationwide Permit # 26 (NWP #26)
will apply (33 CFR 330). This assessment has been confirmed with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer. There are
no reporting requirements to the COE for impacts to less than 1 acre of headwater wetlands under
NWP #26. However, we understand the need for 401 Water Quality Certification review by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for impacts greater than 0.33 acre. Therefore, we are
submitting nine (9) copies of this Pre-discharge Notification package for your review. By copy of
this letter and application package, we are also requesting review and concurrence by COE with
respect to NWP #26 conformance.
We appreciate your evaluation of this project. We understand the typical review period for 401
review is approximately 45 days. It would be appreciated if you would contact us in the event that
additional review time beyond this typical 45-day period is necessary. If you have any questions
regarding site conditions or information contained in this submittal, please do not hesitate to give me
a call.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
C Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith Design
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Environmental
Services, Inc General Location of Highwoods/
1318 Dale Street Capital Center Land Project: ER95010
Suite 220 Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Raleigh, NC 27605
Date: July 1995

DEM ID: 401 ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 26
JOINT APPLICATION FORK FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 29535
3ALEIGH, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
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: Hiohwoods P o ie , Inc.
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P_0_ Box 95001
Ral iah North Carolina 27625
G
i 3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Jimmv Thiem. V.P.
Hager Smith Design
P.O. Box 1308
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 [phone]
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Wake
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cary
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Coital Center Drive adjacent to Jones Franklin Road and I-440
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER:
Lake Johnson
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 (X)
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES ( ) NO [X)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: (]_95
3/30/92

-2-
11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY el,
THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: 0 _ C) ( "wnrit c-, a-.9 e" )
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): nffine park
(final planning not ccxnp1 eterl )
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: r onimerr•i a 1 devel nMr-nt
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Disturbed waters /w.e lands occupy r ntral portions of h Site
Site is currently unuseahle without wetland encroachment- Strict
sediment and erosion controls will used during construction
Stream flow will be maintained through careful placement of culverts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES [X]* NO ( )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
*Species list requested and reviewed
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 (K) NO ( )
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY DEN:
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? commercial and residential
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE
r
95733
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
1318 DALE STREET, SUITE 220
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA 27605
[phone]
July 13, 1995
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
W r"
ri9i 7,
Re: Highwoods/Capital Center land, Cary, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Highwoods Properties, Inc. is in the process of acquiring a 15.5-acre tract of undeveloped
property adjacent to Capital Center Drive in Cary, North Carolina (Fig. 1). Although site
planning is yet to be completed, the tract will eventually support commercial development.
Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) has been retained to investigate the site for jurisdictional
waters/wetlands which may be affected by future construction activities.
Most of the site is highly disturbed and currently supports successional vegetation. Successive
periods of ponding and inundation caused by beaver activity have created a system in a dynamic
state of flux. This is particularly apparent in the immediate vicinity of the unnamed tributary
which flows through the center of the tract. Recent breaching of the beaver dam has allowed
shrubs and emergent species to dominate. Typical species include tag alder (Alnus serrulata),
swamp dogwood (Corpus ammomum), groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), sedges (Scirpus
cyperinus) and soft rush (Juncus effusus). This system blends with a mesic hardwood forest
along northern fringes of the tract; these areas currently support canopy growth of red maple
(Acer rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) along with
a limited understory of shrubs and seasonal herbs or vines.
There are no hydric soils on the property. Colfax sandy loam is the dominant series in the area.
In spite of sporadic periods of inundation, we found no secondary indicators of long term
hydrology in soil samples taken during our field investigations.
Wetlands and jurisdictional areas were delineated on May 9, 1995 by ESI personnel. Our
preliminary determinations were verified and approved by Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers (COE), on June 13, 1995. Relict, disturbed stream channels (ditched and
channelized) were deemed jurisdictional. In addition, portions of areas previously subjected to
inundation due to beaver activity were determined to be wetlands in spite of the fact that hydric
soil conditions were not observed. This determination was based on Section F of the 1987
Wetland Delineation Manual which deals with atypical situations. Given time, we believe these
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
atypical situations. Given time, we believe these areas will eventually return to a non jurisdictional
status. However, based on current conditions, approximately 0.95 acre of waters/wetlands are
subject to Section 404 consideration under the Clean Water Act (see attached figure).
Due to the amount (0.95 acre) and type (headwater wetlands) of systems likely to be affected under
a "worst case" development scenario, it has been determined that Nationwide Permit # 26 (NWP #26)
will apply (33 CFR 330). This assessment has been confirmed with Mr. Eric Alsmeyer. There are
no reporting requirements to the COE for impacts to less than 1 acre of headwater wetlands under
NWP #26. However, we understand the need for 401 Water Quality Certification review by the N.C.
Division of Environmental Management for impacts greater than 0.33 acre. Therefore, we are
submitting nine (9) copies of this Pre-discharge Notification package for your review. By copy of
this letter and application package, we are also requesting review and concurrence by COE with
respect to NWP #26 conformance.
We appreciate your evaluation of this project. We understand the typical review period for 401
review is approximately 45 days. It would be appreciated if you would contact us in the event that
additional review time beyond this typical 45-day period is necessary. If you have any questions
regarding site conditions or information contained in this submittal, please do not hesitate to give me
a call.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL. SERVICES, INC.
Jerry McCrain, Ph.D., CEP
Vice President
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE
Mr. Jimmy Thiem, HagerSmith Design
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Environmental
Services, Inc. General Location of Highwoods/
1318 Dale Street Capital Center Land Project: ER95010
Suite 220 Raleigh, Wake County, NC
Raleigh, NC 27605
Datc: July 1995
DEM ID: 401 ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLIED FOR (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 0): 26
JOINT APPLICATION FORM FOR
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
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
Telephone [phone]
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: TIiahwQQds Properties InC
2. OWNERS ADDRESS: P_0. Box 95001
Ral iah North Carolina 27625
3. OWNERS PHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Mr. Jimmy Thiem, V.P.
Hager Smith Design
P.O. Box 1308
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 [phone]
5. LOCATION OF PLANNED WORK (ATTACH MAP). COUNTY: Wake
NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Cary
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
Capital Center Drive adjacent to Jones Franklin Road and I-440
6. NAME OF CLOSEST STREAM/RIVER: Lake Johnson
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 [X)
9. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ J NO [X)
IF YES, EXPLAIN.
10. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING
WETLANDS, LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: (1.9,
3/30/92

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11. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WATERS OF THE U.S., INCLUDING WETLANDS, IMPACTED BY
THE PROPOSED PROJECT:
FILLED:
DRAINED:
FLOODED:
EXCAVATED:
TOTAL IMPACTED: _0_99 ("wnrst case")
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK (ATTACH PLANS): nffire park
(final planning not rnmpleterl)
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: rnmmerrial develnoment
14. STATE REASONS WHY THE APPLICANT BELIEVES THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE
CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. ALSO, NOTE MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS. Disturbed waters/wetlands occupy central portions of h site
Site is currently unuseahle without wetland encroachment, Strict
sediment and erosion controls will he „sud during cons rur+-inn,
Stream flow will be maintained through careful placement of culverts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) REGARDING THE PRESENCE
OR ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED
SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
PROPOSED PROJECT. HAVE YOU DONE SO? YES JXJ* NO ( )
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
*Species list requested and reviewed
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 IX] NO ( )
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
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? commercial and residential
F. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
OWNER'S SIGNATURE DATE

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Description of Acti
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Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
Section 404 and Section 10.
J Regional General Permit or Nationwide Permit Number.
Any violation of the conditions of the Regional General or Nationwide Permit referenced above may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Regional General/Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve the undersigned
permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee
may need to contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
By signature below, the permittee certifies an understanding and acceptance of all terms and conditions of this
permit.
Property Owner/Authorized Agent Signature
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date 3u a?, 199
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED TO
THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
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