19960593 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19960619

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonath an B. Ho wes, Sec reta ry
A. Preston Ho w a rd, Jr., P.E., D i re c to r
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August 20, 1996
Johnston County
DWQ Project# 960593
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CdNDITIONS
Mr. Jim Jones
Classic Ford
P.O. Box 1950
Smithfield, NC 27577
Dear Mr. Jones:
You have our approval to place fill material in a total fill of 0.62 acres of wetlands or waters for the
purpose of constructing a commercial area at Classic Ford, as you described in your revised application dated 6
August 1996. 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 except as
modified below. 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
and any additional conditions listed below. Additional written DWQ approval is required for the stormwater
pond. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Storniwater, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations.
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 hearini, 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.
Ibis letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786..
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Corps of Engineers Raleigh Feld Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
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244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
August 6, 1996
NC DEH & NR - DWQ
Water Quality Planning
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27626
Dear Mr. Dorney:
The purpose of this letter is to revise our 6/13/96 request for a 401 Water
Quality Certification for the project to be known as Classic Ford. The project is
located in Smithfield, west of Booker Dairy Road (SR 1923) and north of Selma
Road (HWY 96 and 301) in Johnston County, as shown on the enclosed plans
and vicinity map. Impacts to 0.82 acres were previously approved by the Corps
for this project, but based on suggestions by your office, the plan has been
revised so that total project impacts have been reduced to 0.62 acres as shown on
the attached plans.
Fill in waters of the U.S. will be required to expand the existing site for a
commercial development, including a retention pond and parking. A 65' buffer
from the center of Buffalo Creek (a channelized stream) will be maintained and a
larger stormwater pond will be constructed.
Please call if you have questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
V0 C
Kevin C. Martin
President
KCM/mag

RECEIVED
pUG 4 1996
ENVIRONME? Ac ?EKES
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
MEMORANDUM PRINT NAMES:
Rev i-ewer:
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TO: JOHN DORNEY WQ SUPV.:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH DATE:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) * -,
PERMIT YR: 96 PERMIT NO: 0000593 COUNTY: JOHNSTON
APPLICANT NAME: JIM :TONES, CLASSIC FORD
PROJECT-TYPE: COMMERCIAL FILL PERMIT TYPE: NW26
COE #: DOT #:
RCD FROM CDA: APP DATE FRM_CDA: 06/19/96
REG OFFICE: RRO
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MITIGATION_SIZE:DID YOU REQUEST MORE INFO?: YON
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?:() /N
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Water Quality Planning
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
440"1 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27626
Dear Mr. Dorney and Ms. Manuele:

27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]

LJS Army Corps of En
Attn: Ms. Jean Mane
6506 balls of the Neu
Suit(' 120
Raleigh, NC_' 27615
June 13,1996
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The purpose of this letter is to request a Nationwide Permit 26 and a 401 Water Quality
Certification for the project to he know/ii as Classic Ford. The project is located in
Smithfield, west of Booker Dairv Road (SR 1923) and north of Selma Road (HWY 96
and 301) in Johnston County, as shown on the enclosed plans and vicinity map.
Impacts to 0.3 acres were previously approved by the Corps for this project.
Dill in waters of the U.S. will he required to expand the existing; site for a commercial
development, including a retention pond and parking. It will he necessary to fill an
additional 0.52 waters of the U.S. above headwaters for placement of the proposed
facilities. Due to the marginal quality of these areas, the proposed impacts do not seem
significant. The area is recently cut over and contains Rains soils. The site is a
marginal wetland at best. A 65' buffer from the center of Buffalo Creek (a channelized
stream) will be maintained and a larger storniwater pond will be constructed. The
smaller non-jurisdictional existing pond will be eliminated.
Please call if you have questions or require further information. Wetland delineation
was not performed by S&EC so no data sheets are enclosed.
Jt you intend to perform a site visit, please call and we (,all arrange for someone to
accompany you.
Sincerely,
Kevin C. Marlin
President
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DEM ID: q, C, _,_ ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provid(, Nationwide Permit #): ___26
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
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 SI IOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT. PLEASE, TYPE OR PRIM,.
1. Owners Name: __Jim Jones__
2. Owners Address: P.O. Box 1950, Smithfield, NC 27577
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): _(919) 934-6500_ _
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address and phone number:
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.____ -Phone: [phone]_
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609_-_
5. Location of Work (MUST A'1TACH MAP):
County: Johnston___-
Nearest Town or City: Smithfield-
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): ---Northwest quadrant of the
-intersection of Selma Rd. (Hwy 301 and 96) and Booker Dairy Rd. (SR 1923)
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: -Buffalo Creek
7. River Basin: Neuse_
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WSI, or WS 11?
YES( ) NO(X)
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this properly?
YES ( X ) NO ( ) If yes, explain. __0.3 under NW 26
10. Estimated total acres of waters of the U.S.; including wellands located on project site:
1.1 acres -- - --
11. Acres of waters of the U.S.; including wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 0.40 _
Drained: --- ---- --
Flooded: ----
Excavated: __ 0.12-
Total Impacted: __0.52
12. Description of proposed work (attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
-_Expansion of existing car dealership
13. Purpose of proposed work: -Construction of parking area and stormwater quality
--pond for car dealership-._-__
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note
measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. __ -See attached S&EC letter
15. You re required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence of 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 ( ) NO ( ) NA (X )
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 ( ) NA (X )
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams and lakes on the property.
B. If available, include representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If a delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the
placement of delineation lines.
D. If a slormwater management plan is required for this project, include copy.
E. What is the land use of surrounding; property? Commercial
F. If applicable, what is the proposed method of sewage disposal? --Municipal
Agent's Signature Date
N WRC , HCP , FALLS LAKE TEL : [phone] Jul 26 ' 96 14:45 No. 010 P.02
® Norm CaroUna Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-7333391
Charles R. fawood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Division on tl of of Water u lity
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FROM: Owen F. Anderson, iedmont Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: July 26, 1996
SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality Certification for Jim Jones for Automobile Dealership,
Johnston County, Buffalo Creek, Neuse River Basin, 960593
Staff biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed
the SLI jest application for 401 Water Quality Certification with respect to anticipated project
impacts on aquatic habitats. A site visit was made on July 22, 1996. Our comments are provided
in accordance with certain provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.G. 661 et. seq.), and Section 401(b) of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as
amended), and North Carolina General Statutes (G. S. 113-131 et seq.).
The applicant proposes to expand an existing automobile dealership and is requesting to
impact 0,52 acres of wetlands along Buffalo Creek, Previously 0.3 acres have been impacted
under NW 26. There are an estimated 1,1 acres of wetlands on the. site, These wetlands receive
runoff from the adjacent road nrens in addition to runoff .from the applicant's property.
We have the following recommendations concerning the issuance of this certification:
1. The storinwater pond should be sized to receive the runoff from all the adjacent areas that
are currently flowing to this wetland.
2. The landscaped islands should be eliminated to reduce the impacts to the wetland areas
and remove the essential disturbances further from Buffalo Creek. An effort should be
made to maintain a minimum of a 65-foot buffer from the top of the creek bank instead of
the centerline.
3. Woody shrubs and/or trees should be re-established along the creek banks that have been
cleared. Woody vegetation will help to maintain soils and prevent the need f'or riprap and
to reduce scouring of the creek. Along the creek in the expansion areas native trees and
shrubs should ho maintainedo`r established in the buffer,
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kCWRC,HCP,FALLS LAKE TEL:[phone] Jul 26'96 14:45 No.010 P.03
Jim Jones 2 July 26, 1996
960593
4. Place deed restrictions on the property to prevent any future wetland destruction by
current or future owners. Sufficient water should be routed to remaining wetlands to
maintain hydrology. However, energy should be dissipated to prevent scouring of the
wetlands.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the review process. If we can be of
further assistance, please contact our office at [phone].
cc: Julia firrher, Supervising Biologist, USFWS
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
NC DEH & NR - DEM
Water Quality Planning
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27626
Dear Mr. Dorney and Ms. Manuele:
June 13, 1996
US Army Corps of Engineers
Attn: Ms. Jean Manuele
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
The purpose of this letter is to request a Nationwide Permit 26 and a 401 Water Quality
Certification for the project to be known as Classic Ford. The project is located in
Smithfield, west of Booker Dairy Road (SR 1923) and north of Selma Road (HWY 96
and 301) in Johnston County, as shown on the enclosed plans and vicinity map.
Impacts to 0.3 acres were previously approved by the Corps for this project.
Fill in waters of the U.S. will be required to expand the existing site for a commercial
development, including a retention pond and parking. It will be necessary to fill an
additional 0.52 waters of the U.S. above headwaters for placement of the proposed
facilities. Due to the marginal quality of these areas, the proposed impacts do not seem
significant. The area is recently cut over and contains Rains soils. The site is a
marginal wetland at best. A 65' buffer from the center of Buffalo Creek (a channelized
stream) will be maintained and a larger stormwater pond will be constructed. The
smaller non jurisdictional existing pond will be eliminated.
Please call if you have questions or require further information. Wetland delineation
was not performed by S&EC so no data sheets are enclosed.
If you intend to perform a site visit, please call and we can arrange for someone to
accompany you.
Sincerely,
ZAIV'21 C 711ZA? 17n6e,4
Kevin C. Martin
President
KCM/mag
JUN 1 91996
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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96593
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
DEM ID: " 6 0 6 9 3 ACTION ID:
Ilk Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
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
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 TYPE OR PRINT.
1. Owners Name: -Jim
2. Owners Address: _P.O. Box 1950, Smithfield, NC 27577.
3. Owners Phone Number (Home):
(Work): _(919) 934-6500
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address and phone number:
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Phone: [phone]_
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
5. Location of Work (MUST ATTACH MAP):
County: --Johnston
Nearest Town or City: Smithfield
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): -Northwest quadrant of the
-intersection of Selma Rd. (Hwy 301 and 96) and Booker Dairy Rd. (SR 1923)
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: -Buffalo
7. River Basin: N
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WSI, or WS II?
YES ( ) NO (X )
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
YES ( X ) NO ( ) If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total acres of waters of the U.S.; including wetlands located on project site:
0.3 under NW 26
_1.1 acres
I` 11. Acres of waters of the U.S.; including wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filled:
Drained: _
Flooded:
Excavated:
Total Impacted:
0.12
0.52
12. Description of proposed work (attach PLANS-81/2" X 11" drawings only):
Expansion of existing car dealership
13. Purpose of proposed work: -Construction of parking area and stormwater quality.
pond for car dealership
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note
measures taken to minimize wetland impacts. -See attached S&EC letter
15. You re required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine
Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence of 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 ( ) NO ( ) NA (X )
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 ( ) NA (X )
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams and lakes on the property.
B. If available, include representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If a delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the
placement of delineation lines.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, include copy.
E. What is the land use of surrounding property? Commercial
F. If applicable, what is the proposed method of sewage disposal? Municipal
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Agent's Signature Date
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