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State of North Carolina IqT
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED E H N F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 26, 1996
Wake County
DEM Project # 960031
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Wilson Thornton
5514 Thornton Road
Raleigh, TIC 27604
Dear Mr. Thornton:
You have our approval to retain and place fill material in 1.23 acres of wetlands or waters for the
purpose of constructing a road crossing and upland building at Thornton Road, as you described in
your application dated 9 January 1996 . After reviewing your application, we have decided that this
fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 2671 and 2732. These certifications
allow you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 14 and 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 4ny of the conditions of this certification, you may'&sk for an adjudicatory
hearing. ?-ou 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,
res on Howard, r. P.E.
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cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DEM Regional Office
1\24t-John- Dorney
Central Files
Kevin Martin; Soil and Environmental Consultants
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Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Attention: Mr. John Dorney
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626
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January 9, 1996
US Army Corps of Engineers
- Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
6512 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 105
Raleigh,.NC 27615-6846
Dear Mr. Dorney and Mr. Alsmeyer:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of proposed and potential existing
wetland impacts and request Nationwide Permits 26 and 14, and a Section 401
Water Quality Certification, for the project to be known as the Thornton
Property. The project is located just north of Raleigh, NC (Wake County) and is
adjacent to the west side of Thornton Road, east of US 1 North; as shown on the
enclosed vicinity map.
The impacts described in this application cover suspected existing impacts and
those required to construct a roadway to access upland areas. The wetland
delineation has been reviewed in the field and approved by Mr. Brandon
DeRosa of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The current wetland extents are
included on the impact map.
The previously filled area (approximately 0.60 acres) was estimated based on a
comparison of 1991 topographic maps to a current map of the extent of fill. It
assumes that all fill since 1991 was in wetlands. Inspection of historical aerial
photographs and other background research suggest that there was no fill in
wetlands prior to 1991. Therefore the estimate of previous wetland impact
should be viewed as the maximum' possible. An additional 0.31 acres has been
proposed in case any additional impacts are required for the safe stabilization of
the area.
It will be necessary to impact 0.32 acres (see map) of jurisdictional wetlands
above headwaters for placement of the proposed roadway. In order to minimize
impact, the road crossing is perpendicular to wetland alignment.
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
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Please call if you have questions or require further information. If you intend to
perform a site visit please call and we will arrange for someone to accompany
you.
Sincerely,
Kevin C. Martin,
President
cc: (with enclosures) Chief Regulatory Branch, Wilmington Corps
Danny Smith, NC DEM
North Carolina Dept. of Cultural Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Don D'Ambrosi, Envirotek
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DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit ()):14,26
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide aermits 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
PO 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
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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: Wilson Thornton
2. owners Address : 5514 Thornton Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
3. Owners Phone Number (Phone) : [phone] (FAX):
4. If Applicable: Agent's name, address, phone number:
Soil and Environmental Consultants attn.: Jamie Shern
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609 phone: [phone]
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Wake
Nearest Town or city: Raleigh
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Adjacent to the
west side of Thornton Road, east of US 1 North.
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 (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: <10 acres
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S. including wetlands, impacted by the
proposed project:
NW26 NW14
Previously Filled*: 0.60
Proposed to be Filled: 0.31 0.32
Total Impacted : 0.91 0.32
* The previously filled area was estimated based on a comparison of 1991 topographic maps
to a current map of the extent of fill. It assumes that all fill since 1991 was in wetlands.
Inspection of historical aerial photographs indicates that there was no fill in wetlands prior to
1991. Therefore the estimate of previous wetland impact should be viewed as the maximum
possible.
12. Description of proposed work (Attach plan-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
Construction of a road (see map).
13. Purpose of proposed work:
To provide access to upland portions of the property.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be
carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures taken to minimize wetland
impacts.
The wetland must be crossed to utilize uplands. The road crossing is at a right angle to the
wetland, at the narrowest point.
15. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
and/or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regarding the presence
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.
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 delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Residential and industrial.
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A
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Thornton Property
FROM: WAKE FOREST, NC, USGS, TOPO., QUAD.
SCALE: 1:24000
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Delineation Performed by: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
1'h: 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COEWetlands Delineation Manual) I
Project/Site:_?L Date: --
Applicant/ Owner: ___I? I i2Li County:
Investigator; i h11? rte. State 4I;14
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Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)?
Is the area a potential Problem Area?
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
A No Community ID:
Yes Trar?sect ID:
Yes Plot ID:-__
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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12.
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14.
15.
16.
Sf-rahim Tridirator
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-). Ito
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth)6 Surface Water:- 1 __(in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit- _C/_
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primarv Indicators:
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
&':-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
/V Oxidized Root Charutels in
upper 12 inches
_ -Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
-__Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name /
Series and Phase):__ -Drainage Class:
( Field Observatio
Taxonomy(Subgroup): 412 k'JA L -NC/?5?L1its- Confirm Mapped Type? Yes'-0
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
utis. Horizon Munsell oist
Q rJ -?r- 0
Mottle Colors Mottle
(MunsellMoist) Abundance/Contrast
Texture, Concretions,
Structure etc.
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
>Sulfidic Odor
_,?j,?Aquic Moisture Regime
/X Reducing Conditions
-.C?L?Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Remarks:
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_g<_Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? ew No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? ? No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? &e-" No No
Remarks:

Delineation Performed by: Soil and Environrnental Consultants, Inc.
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
1'h: 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
12 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:__ J'A tzar ____ Date:' (? ---
Applicant/OwI Ai), / County:- 1 "A
Investigator:--- State: _--
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site, significantly disturbed
(Atypical Situation)? Yes ] Trailsect ID:
Is the area it potential Problem Area? Ye?N Plot ID: _
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum In 'cator
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(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
KNO-Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
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Depth?6 Surface Water: - v' - (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: / (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
----Saturated in Upper 12 inches
_--Water Marks
---Drift- Lines
---Sediment Deposits
__ ____Drairnage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root ChiuuneLs in
upper 12 inches
-,_ -Water-Stained Leaves
_-Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
--__---Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS ,
Map Unit Name L?
(Series and Phase): _ ?-Q Drainage Class:
r T Field Observations
Taxonomy(Subgroup):1 U tun ?? Confirm Mapped Type? Yes 10
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors
lljs HO izon Munsell Moist Munsell Moist
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Abundance /Contras
Texture, Concretions,
Structure etc
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? 6 No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes (Circl
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Yes
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Project Name/ Description: Via, Date:
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
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Attn:
Field Office:
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
1, the current project o«,ner, hereby designate and authorize Soil and Environmental
Consultants, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit
applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in pport of
applications, etc. from this day forward. This the t? day of G' a ? ,
yI 'fi'g .
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning, the a ent for this
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Owners Name: Owners Signature:
Title:
cc: Mr. John Domey
N.C. Department of EH & NR
Division of Env. Mgt.
Water Quality Planning
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626
Mr. Kevin Martin
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
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