19960468 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19960521

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• soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
May 14, 1996
NCDEH&NR - DEM rs _
Attn: Mr. John Dorney ' t ?j
Suite 105
4401 Reedy Creek Road (S o _
Raleigh, NC 27607 `-'
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Dear Mr. DCRosa and Mr. DorrieN 1?-
The purpose of this letter and application pacKage is to request Nationwide Permits 26 and lp ]! ?__ ,.
Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the project known as Knightdale Quarry. This project,
owned by Wake Stone Corporation, is located near Knightdale, NC (Wake County). The site is
shown on the attached plans and USGS Topo Quad vicinity map.
Nationwide Permit 26 and 14 will be necessary to impact open water, vegetated and channel type
(see maps) jurisdictional wetlands above headwaters for the expansion of the quarry. The
expansion of the quarry will result in the creation of jurisdictional wetland areas that should be
reasonably used to off-sct some of the acreage of wetland impacts. The wetland areas that are
created account for some replacement of the lost significant functions of the on-site wetlands.
Additionally, previous impacts totaling 0.80 acres for a process pond and other improvements was
approved under a Nationwide Permit 26.
Wetland impacts for the site will total 2.35 acres if all activities are permitted (including previously
permitted activities) and regulatory authorities agree with impacts as calculated by S&EC after
trade-offs for created wetlands. The attached IMPACT TABLES are useful in illustrating the
logic used to calculate the actual wetland impacts at this site. The current proposed wetland
impact acreage of 1.22 acres was calculated by S&EC after reasonable assessment of the
replacement of some wetland acreage and significant functions created by the expansion activity.
This total was calculated by adding a +0.43 acre net change in channels after construction, with
one half of the acreage of change in open water after construction (1.14 acres). (A total of +2.28
acres of open water will be created by the expansion, but for the sake of this argument only one
third of its acreage was considered to replace lost functions of vegetated wetlands). The total
acreage of replacement was therefore calculated as 1.57 acres. This number was then subtracted
from the loss (under Nationwide 26) of vegetated wetlands on-site, which total 2.79 acres. This
acreage was calculated by considering the natural succession of the pond margin to wetland
conditions utilizing computer generated topographic maps. The resultant total of 1.22 acres (under
Nationwide 26) was then added to the prior permitted 0.80 acres and the 0.33 acres under
Nationwide 14 for the total impact. The attached tables account for impacts at the site. Current
proposed impact areas arc shown on the attached site maps.
Total wetland impacts prior to the trade-offs are shown in the attached table titled 'total Wetland
Impacts Within The Expansion Area. The expansion will cause the loss of all wetlands shown in
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audit
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
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the impact acreage column. This total is accurate in assessing the immediate loss of wetlands by
flooding, diverting of channels, and excavation of wetlands. The total, however, does not account
for the replacement of Nvetland acreages and functions through the expansion activities.
The current site plan calls for enlarging an on-site pond and diverting surface water through a
diversion channel into a large high quality wetland system. The pond is shown on both the
attached Pre- and Post Construction Maps; note changes in openwater and vegetated wetlands
acreages, and the location of the new channel. The enlargement of the pond will result in increases
in the quantity of open water and channel type wetlands at the site. The large channel that
currently crosses the property was placed through highground to allow for excavation of the
existing pit, the proposed relocated channel will replace the lost acreage and function of tills
channel.
The following table accounts for wetland conditions at the Knightdale Quarry before and after the
proposed expansion. S&EC would like to note that the flooding of open water is not an adverse
impact to waters of the US.
WETLAND TYPES PRE-CONST.
WETLANDS
OPEN WATER 4.28 AC.
WETLAND AREAS 3.55 AC
CHANNELS 0.74 AC
POST-CONST

WETLANDS NET CHANGE
6.56 AC C
C

0.76
AC IA
1.17 AC +0.43 AC
TOTALS 8.57 AC 8.49 AC -0.08 AC
Wetlands on site are classified as bottomland hardwood, headwater forested, channel, and
opcnwater wetlands.
NOTE:
The following individuals/agencies have been provided with a complete copy of this entire
application package: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries, N.C. Cultural
Resources.
Please call if you have questions or if you intend to perform a site visit.
Sincerely,
"? ?W?
ristopher Huysman,
Biologist
cc: (with enclosures) USF&.WS
N.C. Cultural Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
IMPACT TABLES:
WAKE STONE QUARRY KNIGHTDALE, NC
TOTAL WI`CI,ANDS IMPACTED WITI IIN TI IF. EXPANSION ARF.A
(INCLUDING PRIOR PERMFrFED ACITVITIE
r
I G.0 'TOTAL
WF; ELANDS REMAINING ON SITE WFFI IIN TI W EXPANSION AREA AFTER COMPLETION OF TI-IE,
PROJECT (AS SI-IOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAPS):
WETLAND
ACREAGE WETLAND
TYPE
6.56 OPENWATER
1.17 CHANNEL,
0.76 VEGETATED
8.49 TOTAL
NET CHANGES IN WETLAND ACREAGES BY TYPE AFTER EXPANSION / CONSTRUCTION
(FOR ACT INT17ES PERMITTED UNDER NATIONWIDE 26 ONLY):
WETLAND PRE CONS"t. POST CONST.
TYPE WETLANDS' WETLANDS" NET CHANGE

OPENWATER 4.28 6.56 +2.28
CHANNEL 0.74 1.17 +0.43
VEGETATED 3.55 0.76 -2.79
THIS APPLICATION.
.. WE'T'LANDS CRI,'A'1'ED 13Y ACI'IVITIF.S RI?Ql1ES'1'I?D IN THIS APPLICATION.
IMPACT TABLES:
WAKE STONE QUARRY KNIGHTDALE, NC
TRADE OFT., VALUES ASSIGNED TO NE'T' CI IANGE IN WETLAND ACREAGE BY TYPE
(FOR IMPACTS PROPOSED BY :1111= CURRENT FEXPANSION PLAN UNDER NW 26):
A1; V] `R
IRADF. OFF
1 1.22
* MUI;FIPLIER IS AN ASSUMED VALUE'll IAT ACCOIJN'I'S FOR SOM1: RI?ASONABLL REPLACEMENT OF
WE ,AND FUNCTIONS AND VALUES M COMPARISON TO VF6V'1'ATED WETLANDS OR Ull,
IMPACTED WETI AND.
WETLAND IMPACTS AT TI IF WAKE STONF QUARRY KNIGHTDALE, NC BY PERMIT
CONSIDERING REASONABLE TRADE-OFFS FOR WETLANDS CREATED BY THE CURRENT PROPOSED
AC'T'IVITY AND FOR PRIOR PERMITTED ACTIVITIES):
"DOTAL 2.35
DEM ID: SEE ATTACHED LETTER: 12-4-89 ACTION ID: CESAW-C090+092
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 26
JOINT FORM FOR
960468
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WA'T'ER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
PO Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 4401 Reedy Creek Road
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF'I'I IIS COMPLETED APPLICA'T'ION SHOULD BE SENT TO T14E CORPS OF
ENGINEERS. SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT. PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: WAKE STONE CORPORATION ATTN: JOHN R. BRATTON
2. Owners Address: PO BOX 190, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): [phone]
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number:
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Ph: 919/846-5900
244 W. MILLBROOK ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: WAKE COUNTY, NC
Nearest Town or City: KNIGHTDALE, NC
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): NORTH OF HWY 64, SOUTH OF NCSR
2049, ON AN UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF BEAVERDAM CREEK. AS PER ATTACHED RALEIGH
EAST AND KNIGHTDALE, NC, USGS TOPO QUADS.
6. Name of Closest Stream/River: BEAVERDAM CREEK
7. River Basin: NEUSE RIVER BASIN
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. SEE COVER LETTER AND FILES.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S. including wetlands, located on project site:
UNKNOWN
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S. including; wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
TOTAL IMPACTS FOR PROJECT
PERMIT NW26 NW14
Filled: 0.00 AC 0.13 road crossing
Filled; 0.80 AC prior permitted
Flooded: 1.12 AC current proposed
Excavated: 3.75 AC current proposed
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1/2" X 11" drawings only):
PROPOSED EXPANSION OP QUARRY FACILITY INCLUDING REMOVAL OF OVERBURDEN.
13. Purpose of proposed work:
EXPANSION OF QUARRY FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS.
14. Slate reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also,
note measures taken to minimize wetland impacts.
OVERBURDEN MUST BE REMOVED TO QUARRY. SURFACE WATER WILL BE DIVERTED TO ON-
SITE HIGH QUALITY WETLANDS AND GROUNDWATER WILL BE PUMPED TO PROCESS
PONDS.
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.
16. You are required to coma<t the Stale 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 slormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What is land use of surrounding properly? FORESTED AND RURAL
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A
Y?M? (10
ent's Signature Date
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Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax [phone]
- AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM -
ALL BLANKS TO BE Frr r D IN BY CURRENT LANDOWNER
Name:
Address: "'°" X17
Address: t l"?5
Phone: ((G 4 t l?l?}
Project Name/Descrlptlon: ,%?=t4T4Pt1.1:,
Date: `; A -`'1(1/1
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Dlstrtct
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Attn:
Field Office: _ a a.a AM(alA hL .
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the current or4,RoltX owner, hereby doo4n0te and suthottss goal and Environmental
Consultants, Inc. to act In my behalf as my agent in the Processing of permit applications, to
furnish upon requ supplementat,(gfOm ion In support off applications, etc. from this day
forward. This the day Of '??11 ? ?"1°??
This notification supersedes any prVAOU3
Jo- ka P-- 5 AMO
Foe,. WAKE STONE C02-P-
a ri t Owners Name:
cc: Mr. John Domey
NCDEH&NR-OEM
Water Quality Planning
4401 Ready Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27007
cc: Mr. Chris Huysman
soil and Environmental CordW cants, Inc.
sm[/J,itc Fvaltaation f Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audit
On-Site Wacte Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
02/28/Mi 17:24 TX/RX N0. X1500 1).002 1
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Action ID: /12/ County:
Wilmington District
kAM-
Notification of Jurisdictional Determination
Property owner/Authorized Agent Qourc?7v31
Address /0

S
'Iblephone Number ob5 -//C r
Size and Location of Property(waterbody, ighway name/number town etc.)
06 #47 3> C?V Y47 zN1
Indicate Which of the following apply:") ` - " •/ '? " "
ODV 'D There are wetlands on the above described property which we strongly suggest should be delineated and
surveyed. The surveyed wetland lines must be verified by our staff before the Corps will make a final
jurisdictional determination on your property.
Because of the size of your property and our present workload, our identification and delineation of your
wetlands cannot be accomplished in a timely manner. You may wish to employ a consultant to obtain a
more timely delineation of the wetlands. Once your consultant has flagged a wetland line on the property,
Corps staff will review it, and, if it is accurate, we strongly recommend that you have the line surveyed for
final approval by the Corps. The Corps will not make a final jurisdictional determination on your property
I without an approved survey.
The wetlands on your lot have been delineated, and the limits of Corps jurisdiction have been explained
to you. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed three years from the date of this notification.
There are no wetlands present on the above described property which are subject to the permit
requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed three years
X from the date of this notification.
The project is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties. You should contact the nearest State Office of
Coastal Management to determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material in wetlands on this property without a Department of the Army
permit is in most cases a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1311). A permit is
not required for work on the property restricted entirely to existing high ground. If you have any
questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory rogram, please contact
at ? ff /GC ??•
Property owne thorized Agent Signatur
Project Manager ignature R
dt
Date 0MIX Expiration Date ?? Bl
SURVEY PLAT OR FIELDS SKETCH OF DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND THE WETLAND
A DELINEATION FORM MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM.
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27MIL5
RALEIGH EAST, N. C. KNIGHTDALE, N. C.
SE/4 RALEIGH 15' QUADRANGLE 35078-G4-TF-024
UTM GRID AND 1981 MAGNETIC NORTH 35078-G5-TF-024 PHOTOINSPECTED 1988 QUADRANGLE LOCATION
DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET 1967
1968 PHOTOREVISED 1981
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No major culture or drainage changes observed
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I_)rltnritl,un I', rlornu•d by Soil and l1nv1ronmenlal ( onsulinnls, Inr.
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, N(' 27609
Ph: 919/846-5900
DATA FORM
ROU FINE WETLAND DE7'ERMIN A•T'ION
(1987 C 01' Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: I)atr:
Applicant/(hvnrr: C ottnty:
Investigator: State: ',
I )o Normal Circttmst<,nr,s ("")!;I on tl'e site? No (omnmntly lU:
Is the site significantly di sturhrd
(`N1N pug+l `;tluntu,n).ye" l r,u, I i
I:. 11)(101000 Pot,•ntu,l I'rul?l? n, ?,? <+? Yrs?u, I'l??t II
(11 needed, explain on reverse )
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Slr(itiim
- -
Indicator
D?minrjnt Plant Species
3
Strat_uin
T
?t -k?- S - v ?c? cs _
9.SS,
, asp- L, ? (cam
10
?64,o
1 Thy --
2.YICi tcn`c ,L 5 l -
,,`;??{???,,_N? t1?tl .
_,
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,
1]sr `a?C tk

'5i?ni1[rol `31Y4-TJ __ _? 13. -- - - --- -- -

6 AL
14. - - --
-- -------
flst? ?(al?y 15.- -- ----
__

Percent of Dominant Species that are 0131, FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
I-'teld Observation:
of
1_)epth }li Surfarr Wnl? r'? ??- (in.)
I_)epth to free Water a, I'll
Urplh to Saturated S„tl (tn.)
h-ld icator
Wetland 1 lydrology Indicators:
Prima5lndicators:
J/ Inundated
? Saturated in Upper 12 inches
? Water Marks
? Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
v Drainage Patterns u, Well.+nds
';,•, ondary lnd?calors (2 or more re(1uur•d):
? Oxidized Root ('hannels u,
upper 12 inches
Water-Stiuned Leaves
Local .`foil Survey I>ala
PAC-Neutral 'test
()ther (Explain in R,•rtu+rks)
Kemiu l
Soil's
n?„I, t i,,,i N„me
(tirru^; ?u,d I'husr) U x'? C?t<?,?CS<s? I?rau,age (?lrass: ?.?c'?.'?
1 Field Ohservahons
f,?un nn?(ti„?,}•n,u?,) ?1L1,1?n11C ?^C? ?.?15 c <,nsi,n, nnt?l,hect ?yhe?? No
I )4,s, r,l,tuu,
1'1,1104,
I h I,II, Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle
(ins) 11or,r.un (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast
? za ?L tip- '(a
I IV,j11• ,,'11111,11,.1,1 iI
TextUre, ('cmct-etIons,
Structure etc.
1 Istosol Coil( ,rtions
1 list,c I?hihc'clun 1 l,gh Organic Content in Surface Layer u, Sandy Soil
\-,-Sulfidtr Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
AipRedticinp, Conditions l.isled on National Hydric Soils List
%/(;leyed or Low-Chron,a Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Ren,arl:s:
Wetland Determination
I lydrophytic Vegetation Present? e-1 No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point rdcle)a Wend?
Wetland Hydrology Present? No ? No
1 lydric Soils Present? No
Remarks:
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1)(11114,10 toll P/'viol-med by tiotl and Environmental Consttltnnls, Inc
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC' 27609
Ph: 919/840-5900
DATA FORM
KOUTINE WETLAND DE'T'ERMINA'T'ION
("1987 COP Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Protect /titte: t ti:: ?r'v k t ?.: C. C',?? 5 ?Q I )ate: 3 - `i L:
Applicant/ 0tvne1 0_v\tLc Cotmty:
Investigator: Slade: ?X-
Do Normal Circuills U +nc(, exist un the sit('? ? No Communtty 11):
Is the site sigiuficant1v dt:Aurbcd t .
01vptc:+l Situau+n)' ?,, ?lu 'l r.,n... 1 ll ?
l)otentt,tl I??,hl?n?
lhr :+rrn :+
(it needed, explnm c+n try" r,(.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species ((Stratum Indicator
1 ?C+lul?C?Wx?uCi?7_ t`
4 ?? ?,.t,?m. ; v r-acs
5 ? s lam, `rd
- - ---
Percent of Dominant Species that are 0131,
(excluding FAC-).
Dominant Plant Sp cies Sirat?u» litdicatot
9
10._
14. - - --- ------ --
15.
16. -
FACW or FAC
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
-_---Ollie r
No Recorded Data Av:nlable
I,+(.ld Observations
of
Depth iStn-lace Watcr U (+n.)
1)epl1? to I ree Water +n Pit
Depth to Saturated ",+I l/1 (+n.)
Wetland l lydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sedivr+ent Deposits
Drainage Patterns Ill Wetl.uxls
c ondio-, Indicators (2 or more r('c)tnred)
Oxidized Root C'hnrtnrls u+
upper 12 inches
Wnter-Stained Leaves
I.ocnl Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral 'T'est
C)llier (Explain ut Rernnrkr)
IZenuul.s
5011 •S
I\jol, I Irn,l None
(114,1 w!. nn,l I'lue;e) l.l?J.l'?(.t? ?? Urouut};r (-lnss:
< ?-} Field Ohservohort:;
Iu\onont\('•ul,t•n„i l,) -e U?-01 ;?ril=i 7 ('onCtrmMapped ••ypl.) Yep, No
S
o I-
I h }?lh Molrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle I rxlure, ( et( retions,
(ills) I 1„r,:cott (Mtnlsell N4O,!;t) (MmAsell Moist) Abundance/C ontr<+st Structure etc.
I k d l „I I,1,1,, .,t,u,..
1 l tstoso} Concretions
1 listtr lpipedon High Organic Content in Surface layer to ?<jndv Sotl
Sulltdtc Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Ayutc Moisture Regime _Listed on Local Hydric SoiLs List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils l.i,t
(;leved or Low-C'.hrotna Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks.
Wetland Determination
1 Iydropllybc Vegetation Present? es No (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within it Wetland?
Wetland I lydrology Present? es o Circle)
I lydrtc SotLs Present? No L "Ds No
Remarks:
IVI III ation I'erlornuod by Soil and Envlronnlentol ('onsrultants, Inr
244 W. Millbrook Road
Raleigh, N(' 27609
I'll: 919/840-5900
DATA FORM
ROUTINF WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 C'OB Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/SIte:
/\pphrant/C)?^ nrr:L> ??s'U s)? County: v? j(=a??.
Investigator: Mat(,: 1
i)o Normal Circumstances exuA on t1le site? Yes No Conununily ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed
(?llyhu al Litluation), Ye•, No I r,uu,e? t Il
I:; llw iwa I hotenti'd I'i',14,I)l \ir'+' Yc^; Nl,, 11,,t II ?
(If needed, explain on reveir.e )
VEGETATION
Dominant Planl diec es Stratum Indicator Donunnnt Plant S-pe Ties Stratu»i Indicator

20. \r\ nVD- 15ac 6t) 10.
.
- _ rr??%1 v 11 - _
T
4 12
. _
CKC
7 15 -- -
. -
\
At (I-t
\ 16
8. V> ,AW
\ -
_ -
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBI., FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
t,A-_Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
---Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
OU?e r
No Recorded Data Available
Field Ohservolions
of
I )epth yi Surfa(e Water
l)-pill to Free Willer In I'll (ui.)
I )-pth to `;alarated "oil \ (u? )
Wet-tmd I }ydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
1\? ?\ Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sedunenl Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetland:;
tierondarv Indicators (2 or more re(lonrd)
Oxidized Root ('hannels ui
upper 12 inches
1 Water.SlAImed I.envw;
1 Local Soil Survey L)a1n
FA( •- Neutrol 'test
Other (Ex)lain in R-nuirks)
Remark;
SOILS
Map t n?( Name
(Series and Plus(): Drainage ('lass: V? A-
Fu•ld ()bse?valio?Ls
1'axono?ny(Suh};roup): ? ? ?^ ????? C oMirm Mapped 'Fyl eti No
1'roiile Description:
Depth Matrix Color
n?s.

LT-1? Horizon

L Murtisell Moist
? v
IIlydric Soil Indicators:
NN I-iistosol
A - 1-iistic Epipedon
_ Sulfidic Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
___-Reducing Conditions
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Mottle Colon;
(Murisell Moist)
Mottle 'T'exture, Concretion;
Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
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High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
I Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
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Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes 9 (Circle) Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes kTc
(Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes o Yes (!Q
Remarks:
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secreta ry
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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July 16, 1996
Wake County
DWQ Project # 960468
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. John R. Bratton
Wake Stone Corp.
P.O. Box 190
Knightdale, NC 27545
Dear Mr. Bratton:
You have our approval to place till material and flood wetlands or waters for the purpose of expanding an
existing quarry and relocate a channel at Knightdale Quarry, as you described in your application dated 14 May
1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this till is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Numbers 2732 and 2671. These certifications allow you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 14
and 26 when they are 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. The downslope
wetland adjacent to die quarry shall have its hydrology monitored to ensure that it remainsjurisdictional.
Reports of the monitoring shall be sent winually to DWQ wid die Corps of Engineers. A detailed strewn
mitigation plan shall be developed with DWQ staff and submitted before wetland fill occurs. The plan shall
also address means to assure flow into die channel after quarry abandonment. In addition, you should get any
other federd, 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 hewing.
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 die 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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Pssto)Prn Howard, Jr. 7P..
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Chris Huysman; Soil and Enviro. Consultants
960468.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Wake Stone Corporation
Quarry Phone Numbers:
919/266-9266-Knightdale
919/677-0050-Triangle
919/775-7349-Moncure
919/985-4411-Nash County
Locations:
U.S. 64 East, Raleigh, N.C.
1-40 at Harrison Ave., Cary, N.C.
U.S. 1 at Deep River, Moncure, N.C.
SR 1527 at 1-95, Gold Rock, N.C.
Business Office Address:
P.O. Box 190
Knightdale, N.C. 27545
919/266-1100
Fax [phone]
July 9, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
NC DEHNR -- DWQ
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
RE: Water Quality Certification
Wake Stone Corporation -- Knightdale Quarry
Wake County
DF,M # 960468
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Please consider this letter a formal reply to your letter of July 2, 1996, to Wake Stone
Corporation referencing the above project. In your letter you list three issues which need
to be addressed prior to issuing the 401 Certification. We have discussed those concerns
with Mr. Chris Huysman and offer the following resolutions.
The hydrology of the 1.44 acres of wetland immediately down slope from the stream
relocation site will be monitored on a biannual basis by Wake Stone personnel and by our
consultants, Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.. We are confident that the existing
surface water run off combined with the existing subsurface drainage will maintain the
present hydrology. However, we understand and appreciate your concern for impact on
those wetlands and will monitor that area as specified.
We concur with the need for appropriate energy dissipation and outlet stabilization in
order to prevent erosion in the wetlands adjacent to I3eaverdam Creek. Design of the
outlet structure and channel lining is currently underway by our engineering consultants.
The design criteria will become part of our Erosion and Sediment Control Plan which is a
condition of our Mining Permit Revision. Our intent is to construct the relocated stream
channel in such a way as to provide for low velocity and low gradient flows which will
enhance the establishment ofvegetation and aquatic wildlife. Through Soil and
Wake Stone Corporation
Quarry Phone Numbers:
919 / 266-9266-Kn ig htdale
919/677-0050-Triangle
919/775-7349-Moncure
919/985-4411-Nash County
Locations:
U.S. 64 East, Raleigh, N.C.
1-40 at Harrison Ave., Cary, N.C.
U.S. 1 at Deep River, Moncure, N.C.
SR 1527 at 1-95, Gold Rock, N.C.
Business Office Address:
P.O. Box 190
Knightdale, N.C. 27545
919/266-1100
Fax [phone]
July 9, 1996
Mr. John Dorney
NC DEHNR -- DWQ
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
RE: Water Quality Certification
Wake Stone Corporation -- Knightdale Quarry
Wake County
DEM # 960468
Dear Mr. Dorney:
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Please consider this letter a formal reply to your letter of July 2, 1996, to Wake Stone
Corporation referencing the above project. In your letter you list three issues which need
to be addressed prior to issuing the 401 Certification. We have discussed those concerns
with Mr. Chris Huysman and offer the following resolutions.
The hydrology of the 1.44 acres of wetland immediately down slope from the stream
relocation site will be monitored on a biannual basis by Wake Stone personnel and by our
consultants, Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.. We are confident that the existing
surface water run off combined with the existing subsurface drainage will maintain the
present hydrology. However, we understand and appreciate your concern for impact on
those wetlands and will monitor that area as specified.
We concur with the need for appropriate energy dissipation and outlet stabilization in
order to prevent erosion in the wetlands adjacent to Beaverdam Creek. Design of the
outlet structure and channel lining is currently underway by our engineering consultants.
The design criteria will become part of our Erosion and Sediment Control Plan which is a
condition of our Mining Permit Revision. Our intent is to construct the relocated stream
channel in such a way as to provide for low velocity and low gradient flows which will
enhance the establishment of vegetation and aquatic wildlife. Through Soil and
It
Environmental Consultants, Inc. we will work with Karen Lynch of your staff to develop
a restoration plan.
The wetland areas to be impacted through this expansion project are the only wetlands
we intend to impact at this time. There are other wetland areas on our Knightdale Quarry
property, and those areas will remain undisturbed at this time. Any future expansion
activities or modifications to the mining operation that might potentially impact these
additional wetland areas will be addressed through proper permitting procedures at the
time of such future activities. Placing a blanket deed restriction on the remaining
wetlands and in-stream ponds is not an option given the changing nature of wetland
regulations and our inability to foresee future expansion needs beyond the current
project. Also, as I am sure you are aware, hard-rock mining operations are extremely
long term projects, regulated by numerous agencies with sequenced permit renewal
requirements. These requirements stipulate that the operator comply with all state and
federal regulations, which include wetland restrictions and reclamation at the completion
of mining.
I trust this letter sufficiently addresses the concerns you raised, and that issuance of the
401 Certification will proceed in a timely manner. Please call me at [phone] if
you have questions or additional comments.
Sincerely,
Co ration
7.ohhnn Qratton
cc: Mr. Chris Huysman, S & E C, Inc.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
JamesEL Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonathan & Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 2, 1996
Mr. John Bratton
Wake Stone Corporation
P.O. Box 190
Knightdale, N.C. 27545
Dear Mr. Bratton:
RE: Water Quality Certification
Wake Stone (Knightdale) Quarry
Wake County
DEM # 960468
[D EHNR
I met with Chris Huysman of Soil and Environmental Consultants
this morning to discuss remaining concerns regarding the proposed
expansion of the Knightdale Quarry. As we discussed, the mitigation
discussions in the application are not convincing since most of the
wooded wetlands will be replaced by a larger pond. However at this
time if the Corps of Engineers does not require wetland mitigation,
DEM will not either.
There are several remaining issues that need to be addressed
before the 401 Certification can be issued. First, we and the Corps
are concerned that the 1.44 acre downslope wetland will lose its
jurisdictional status when the stream is rerouted. Groundwater
monitoring of the hydrology of this site will be required before and
after stream relocation. If it is apparent that the site is becoming
non-jurisdictional, then actions will need to be taken to remedy the
situation. Second, the stream will need to be relocated and
revegetated in such a manner as to protect aquatic life. As I
discussed with Mr. Huysman, Ms. Karen Lynch of my staff will work with
your consultants to develop a restoration plan for the stream. One
important issue in this regard is control of the energy from the
relocated stream to prevent erosion in the wetlands adjacent to
Beaverdam Creek. Finally deed restrictions will be needed on the
remaining wetlands and in-stream ponds on site to assure that these
will remain after the mining is complete.
Please call me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions.
96048.mem
cc: Karen Lynch
Eric Alsmeyer, US
Danny Smith, DWQ
Central Files
Sincerely yours,
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Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regional Office
Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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MEMORANDUM
TO: JOHN DORNEY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
***EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) %*r
PERMIT YR: 96 PERMIT NO: 0000468 COUNTY: WAKE
APPLICANT NAME: WAKE STONE QUARRY
PROJECT _TYPE: STONE QUARRY PERMIT-TYPE: NW14/26
COE #: DOT #:
RCD FROM_CDA: APP DATE_FRM_CDA: 05/21/96
REG OFFICE: RRO
PRINT NAMES:
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MITIGATION?: Y/N MITIGATION TYPE. /6
MITIGATION-SIZE: DID YOU REQUEST MORE INFO?: Y/V
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: Y?N
HAVE PROJECT CHANGES/CONDITIONS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH APPLICANT?: @Y N
RECOMMENDATION (Circle One): ISSUE ISS E/C ND DENY
COMMENTS:
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CC: Regional Office
Central Files
Wake Stone Quarry
Wake County
Subject: expansion of the subject mining operation
Wake Stone Quarry wishes to increase the size of their mining
operation. They plan to increase the size of a pond which is
located adjacent to their current mining pit. By increasing the
size of this pond they plan on changing the location of the outfall
in order to "re-route" water (from both the drainage basin, and
mine dewatering) down a dug drainage and discharge back into Beaver
Dam Creek.
The stream that they wish to move is largely a deep (8 -15 feet)
man-made rocky channel. Note: Portions of this drain located near
the Beaver Dam Creek floods and receives stormwater from a fairly
large drainage basin.
RECOMMENDATION
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product holding (primary crusher area) stormwater into this
wetland. Lets talk..........
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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
The Honorable J. Clark Plexico
North Carolina Senate
Post Office Box 1904
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28793
Dear Senator Plexico:
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I appreciate the efforts you expended in co-chairing the Wetlands Study Commission.
There are few topics with more controversy or of greater importance to environmental protection
today. The support you have fostered in establishing a mechanism for wetlands restoration for
water quality protection is commendable. However, the final recommendations of the Commission
pose significant concerns, and may in fact be contrary to many of the original driving forces behind
wetland regulatory reform in North Carolina.
The Department's draft bill 95-LH-219 D (4.15) reflected a sound effort in establishing
that mechanism The alternative draft bill recommended by the Commission on April 16, if
passed, would likely preclude the necessary Memorandum of Agreement between the State and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish a coordinated and comprehensive Wetland Restoration
Program, and lead to an even greater federal role in the regulatory process by both the Corps and
the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Department requested review of the proposed bill and the Department's draft bill by the
Corps, Region IV EPA, and discussed the legal aspects with the N.C. Attorney General's office.
Please find a copy of a technical staff summary and responses to our inquiries for your
consideration as we approach the 1996 Session of the General Assembly. I believe you will find
our concerns to be warranted.
Thank you again for your efforts toward protecting and improving North Carolina's
precious environmental resources. Please feel free to contact me if we can address questions or
provide more information.
Sincerely,
Jonathan B. Howes
Secretary
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cc: Senator Marc Basnight
Representative Harold J. Brubaker
Preston Howard
P.O. Box 29535, Ralelgh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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:
APPLICANT NAME:
PROJECT TYPE:
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REG OFFICE:
96 PERMIT NO: 0000468
WAKE STONE QUARRY
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DATE FRM CDA: 05/21/96
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Wake County
Subject: expansion of the subject mining operation
Wake Stone Quarry wishes to increase the size of their mining
operation. They plan to increase the size of a pond which is
located adjacent to their current mining pit. By increasing the
size of this pond they plan on changing the location of the outfall
in order to "re-route" water (from both the drainage basin, and
mine dewatering) down a dug drainage and discharge back into Beaver
Dam Creek.
The stream that they wish to move is largely a deep (8 -15 feet)
man-made rocky channel. Note: Portions of this drain located near
the Beaver Dam Creek floods and receives stormwater from a fairly
large drainage basin.
RECOMMENDATION
Avoid sections of wetland located near beaver creek and divert
product holding (primary crusher area) stormwater into this
wetland. Lets talk..........
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Exxecuttve Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Witter Quality Planning, DE 'N
FROM: Owen F, Anderson,`' 4 egion Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 25, 1996
SUBJECT: 401 Water Quality Certification for Wake Stone Corporation, Knightdale, Wake County,
DEM ID # 960468
Biologists on the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff have reviewed the subject
project, Our a)mments are provided in accordance with certain pmvWons of the Clean Water Act of
1977 (33 U.S.C.. 466 et seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
i1.S,C. 661-667d) and North Carolina General Statutes ((3.S. 113-131 et seq.).
It is not clear from the application materials submitted what acreage will be impacted. On the
joint application form ;i.75 acres iti Lo be imparted tinder NW26 and 0.33 acres under NW 14 while tho
attached letter from Soi E and Environmental Consultants states a total impact of 6.0 acres.
We have the ibllowing comments concerning this project:
1. There is no discussion of alternatives for the impact of these valuable wetlands or information
provided on how wetland impacts have been avoided or minimizod.
2. Wetlands remaining after avoidance and minimization should be protected b deed restrictions to
prevent further destruction by current or future owners. We recommend a 100-foot forested
buffer be maintained or established along perennial streams of the area and a minimum 354oot
forested buffer be maintained or established along intermittent streams and wetlands.
The applicant should provide a clarilicalion of what impacts are being requested.
4. Unavoidable wetland impacts should be mitigated at a ratio of 2.1 for creation and 10:1 for
preservation. It is not acceptable to mitigate the loss of bottomland wetlands and other vcgotatod
wetlands by replacing with open water, which 1s being proposod. Therefore, either 5.58 acres of
in kind wetlands should be created for the net loss of 2.79 acres of vegetated wetlands or 27.9
acru.s .mhould be preserved. A wetland mitigation plan should be prepared.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input intp the review process. If I can- be of further
assistance, please contact the at [phone].

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