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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040738 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20040506O WATER pG Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources September 2, 2004 Mr. Avery Bordeaux Old Stage Partners 5909 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27609 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality DWQ Project # 04-0738 Wake County Page 1 of 3 Subject Property: Parkland Grove Village Wastewater Force Main, Garner, NC Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification and Authorization Certificate per the Neuse River Buffer Protection Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233) with Additional Conditions Dear Mr. Bordeaux: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill within or otherwise impact 0.39 acres of wetlands, 20 feet of streams and 2,000 square feet (ft2) of protected riparian buffers for the purpose of construct the proposed sewer system at the subject property, as described within your application dated April 30, 2004 and received by the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July 8, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3374 (GC3374). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 12 when issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This letter shall also act as your approved Authorization Certificate for impacts to the protected riparian buffers per 15A NCAC 2B .0233. In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control and Non-discharge regulations. Also, this approval to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit. This approval is 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. If the property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 21-1.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. The Additional Conditions of the Certification are: 1. Impacts Approved - The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: Amount Approved Plan Location or Reference (Units) Stream 20 (feet) - 401 Wetlands Certfficatfon Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-1786 / FAX 919-733.6893 / Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands None Carolina Naturally Avery Bordeaux / DWQ Project No. 04-0738 Page 2 of 3 September 2, 2004 404 Wetlands 0.39 (acres) - Buffers 2,000 (s uare ft.) , - 2. Erosion & Sediment Control Practices - Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project. 3. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind - No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre- Construction Notification. All construction activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality standards, statutes, or rules occur. 4. No Sediment & Erosion Control Measures w/n Wetlands, or Waters - Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date that the Division of Land Resources has released the project. 5. Certificate of Completion - Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached certificate of completion to the 401/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon expiration of the 404 Permit. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or stream impacts), 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, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision. The Director's decision is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B. Avery Bordeaux / DWQ Project No. 04-0738 Page 3 of 3 September 2, 2004 This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the Neuse riparian buffer protection rule as described within 15A NCAC 2B .0233. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-9646 or Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726. Sincer ly, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. AWK/bz Enclosures: GC 3374 Certificate of Completion cc: Gerald Pottern, Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc., 8480 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 USACE Raleigh Regulatory Field Office DWQ Raleigh Regional Office File Copy Central Files Filename: 040738 "erg de, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 8480 Garvey Drive Since 1985 Tel:(919)872-1174 or (800)407-0889 Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3175 y?'?NpS 1401 GROUP Fax:(919)872-9214 e-mail: rigaCarolina. com website: wwwAgaCarolina.com July 7, 2004 t JUL. 0 8 2004 Mr. Bob Zarzecki NC-DWQ Wetlands/401 Unit WATER QUALITY SECTION 2321 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27615 RE: Response to DWQ request for additional information regarding Parkland Grove Village wastewater force main Wake County (DWQ#04-0738) Dear Mr. Zarzecki: On May 14, 2004, you sent a letter to Mr. Avery Bordeaux of Old Stage Partners requesting additional information concerning a PCN for the installation of a wastewater force main and a temporary construction access road. The proposed force main corridor will be 20 feet wide and 3, 150 feet long. The corridor will extend from Old Stage Road to the proposed Parkland Grove Village subdivision (see attached maps). Approximately 850 feet of the corridor crosses marsh wetlands along Little Swift Creek. Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc. (RJG&A) is serving as Mr. Bordeaux's authorized agent on this project and has been asked to respond to your questions. Listed below are your items in numerical order followed by our responses. 1. You have proposed to construct a temporary road within a jurisdictional wetland. To construct this road you have proposed to place fill within the wetland using upland soil. General Water Quality Certification No. 3374 does not specifically authorize the placement of fill (either permanent or temporary) with wetland areas. As such, the DWQ has determined that you must receive written authorization form the DWQ to perform this activity. Please provide 6 additional copies of your PCN application fee of $200.00. Also, please provide complete construction plans that show all wetland, stream, water, and buffer impacts. Attached with this letter are six (6) completed copies of the PCN application with supporting documentation, including construction plans depicting the location of the sewer line through the beaver impoundment/marsh and the perpendicular crossing at Little Swift Creek. An application fee of $200.00 is attached. 2. Please provide a schedule for the installation and restoration/removal of the proposed temporary access road. (The road must be removed and the wetland restored within 6 months following the initial wetland impact/road installation) Although detailed plans have not yet been designed for the temporary access road, the project contractor did provide RJG&A personnel with a conceptual description and schedule of the road placement, sewer installation, and road removal. Below, in bulleted format, is the proposed procedure and schedule. • If necessary (depending on the water elevation) the beaver dam, down stream and south of the project corridor, will be breeched. • The bottom of the wetland will be surveyed starting at the eastern limit, extending across the stream channel to the western limit of the wetland. Surveying will be necessary in order to determine the vertical height of the temporary road and the bottom of the contour to be restored. The road surface will be constructed approximately one foot above the water line. Environmental Assessments *Environmental Impact Statements *Jurisdictional Wetland Delineations *Endangered Species Surveys GIS/GPS Mapping e Reservoirs *Archaeological Surveys and Testing # Water Supply Projects *Real Estate Risk Assessments *Lake Management Watershed Management • Instream Flow Analyses • Mitigation Plans • Stream Restoration • Municipal Solid Waste Landfills • Sewerlines Wastewater Treatment Plants • 404 and 401 Permits • Groundwater Monitoring • Biological Assessments • Expert Witness Testimony I • The road, which will utilize upland fill material from grading activities at the Parkland Grove Village Subdivision, will begin at the western edge of the wetland (see attached impact map). Fill will be placed within the 20-foot corridor, with a rip-rap toe placed underwater. • After reaching the stream channel, (Little Swift Creek) the construction corridor will be accessed from the eastern side. This is in order to avoid significant impacts to stream flow. A 20-foot wide gap will be left unfilled at the location Little Swift Creek to allow stream flow passage during construction. • The 8" sewer main will be installed within the footprint of the temporary road. As the road is constructed, a trench will be excavated in the center of the road and across the stream channel. The 8" pipe will then be installed at a depth of three feet below the existing grade of the marsh. • The trench will be backfilled with the excavated soil and all excess over burden and temporary road fill will be removed to an upland disposal area. Bottom contours will be restored to approximately the pre-construction surveyed contours. • After the corridor is restored to the existing grade, the marsh should recolonize and rejuvenate quickly. Areas in the corridor above water will be re-seeded with an appropriate seed mix. Underwater areas will not be seeded. No permanent maintenance corridor across the wetland will be needed and no wetland acreage or function will be lost. 3. Please provide a narrative description of how you intend to access the line to perform future inspections, service and maintenance. Once the force main installation is complete, the City of Raleigh will assume responsibility for inspections, service, and maintenance. Since no access road will remain after installation, all activities along the sewer line will be conducted by small boat or, if repairs are necessary, heavy equipment. Future access will primarily be determined by the state of the marsh. Depending on the presence/absence of a beaver dam and the time of year, the site will be in varying states of inundation or saturation. Any activities within the wetland area will take care not to adversely impact the substrate or plant life. In the event of disturbance within the wetland, recovery of existing herbaceous and scrub vegetation will be rapid because the wetland is non-forested. The expected lifetime of the line will be approximately 40 years. We hope that the additional information provided here is sufficient to address your concerns and complete the processing of this PCN. If you have any further questions or require additional information please contact either Mr. Bordeaux or myself. Sincerely, Gerald B. Pottern Senior Biologist Attch: 1) Six copies of PCN application 2) Copy of May 14, 2004 DWQ letter 3) $200.00 check for application fee cc: Avery Bordeaux - Old Stage Partners Doug Hudgins - The Rose Group Jennifer Burdette, US-ACE 2 O O?F WA rFg OG • ' Vj 7 t? Y Michael P Easley, (;over,,()[ William G Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina tkpartment of Environment and Natural Resources Alan Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quaht} Coleen H Sullins. Deputy Director Division of Water Quality May 14, 2004 DWQ # 04-0738 Wake County CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Old Stage Partners Attn: Mr. Avery Bordeaux 5909 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27609 Subject Property: Parkland Grove Village Wastewater Force Main Dear Mr. Bordeaux: On April 6, 2004 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your application regarding your plan to fill wetlands or waters for the purpose of installation of a force main in Wake County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500. You have proposed to construct a temporary access road within a jurisdictional wetland. To construct this road you have proposed to place fill within the wetland using upland soil. General Water Quality Certification No. 3374 does not specifically authorize the placement of fill (either permanent or temporary) with wetland areas. As such, the DWQ has determined that you must receive written authorization from the DWQ to perform this activity. Please provide 6 additional copies of your PCN application and the appropriate application fee of $200.00. Also, please provide complete construction plans that show all wetland, stream, water, and buffer impacts. Please provide a schedule for the installation and restoration/removal of the proposed temporary access road. (The road must be removed and the wetland restored within 6 months following the initial wetland impact/road installation.) Please provide a narrative description of how you intend to access the line to perform future inspections, service and maintenance. Please telephone Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726 if you have any questions or would require copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing or by fax at (919) 733-6893 within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn. Sincerely, 1 RD/bs k . Dori y ter Quality C 2tiation Program cc. Raleigh DWQ Regional Office Raleigh Corps of Engineers Central Files File Copy Gerald Pottern, Robert Goldstein & Ass, 8480 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 -A V-1 N C Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, IhS0 Mail Servirc Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) ;? I (mhlwc HIMI Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 i ,ocauon) ?,W). ! I 1 I'Kh [hhnncl, 914 111 OX91 Oax). [hup //h2o c,,[ Mate ns m/,,cwcdand?) r -[,anr[ Srn[?r $1 1-877 623-6748 WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP JUL_ Q 8_2004 Office Use Only: USACE Action ID No. WATER QUALITY SECTION DWQ No. any particular item is not applica I. Processing II to this proicct, please enter Dorm Version .AI;rv 2,)02 "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) 4,31 Q U- 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: N Section 404 Permit N Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules Section 10 Pen-nit F-] Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ N 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete section VIII and check here: ? 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Mr. Avery Bordeaux Mailing Address: Old Stage Partners 5909 Falls of Neuse Road, suite 201 Raleigh NC 27609 Telephone Number: 919-878-7766 Fax Number: 919-878-7799 E-mail Address: ABordeaux a,SedonaDevCo.com 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Gerald Pottern Company Affiliation: Robert J. Goldstein & Associates. Inc. Mailing Address: 8480 Garvey Drive Raleigh NC 27616 Telephone Number: 919-872-1 174 Fax Number: 919-872-9214 E-mail Address-. Gi)ottern(ci?R.1GAcarolina.com I'i c o1 I? III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of' all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Parkland Grove Village Wastewater Force Main 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 0790938604 (Old Stage Partners) and 1700259563 (Wilson/Thompson property) 4. Location County: WAKE Nearest Town: Garner Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Parkland Grove Village Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Eastern end of FM corridor is on Old Stage Road 900 feet south of the intersection of Old Stage Road and Vandora Springs Rd near the head of Lake Benson. West end of the FM corridor is in the proposed Parkland Grove Village subdivision, north of Swift Creek and 3,000 feet southeast of Vicky Drive. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): LAT=35°41'05" LON=78°39'20" (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): 0790938604 = 74.1 ac; 1700259563 = 92.7 ac. 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little Swift Creek (= name on Wake Co soil map; unnamed on USGS quad. Also known locally as Yates Millpond Creek) 8. River Basin: Neese River (Note - this must be one of'North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://l12o.enr.statc.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The proposed force main corridor is 3,150 feet long, face 0 of I S traversing 2,300 feet of upland woods and scruh/sapling habitats and 850 Ccet of' beaver pond/marsh habitat. Adjacent lands to the south owned by Wake County or Raleigh contain floodplain forest and beaver marsh maintained as conservation lands to protect Lake Benson watershed. Other nearby lands to the east and west are proposed for residential or commercial development. Parkland Grove Village subdivision will be built on two tracts (total 120 acres) at the west end of the force main corridor, east of the railroad. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Tlie 6 inch ductile iron force main will begin at a proposed pump station (upland) near the southeast corner of Parkland Grove Village (Old Stage Partners property). From here it will proceed eastward 450 feet through upland woods to the property boundary between Parkland Grove Village and the Wilson/Thompson property. It will continue northeastward across the Wilson/Thompson property another 1,300 feet through Upland woods to the wetland boundary, then crosses 850 feet of beaver pond/marsh wetland associated with the Little Swift Creek floodplain. East of the floodplain it will continue another 550 feet eastward through upland woods and sapling/scrub habitat on the Wilson/Thompson property to its proposed connection with an existing sewerline along Old Stage Road. The project construction corridor will be 20 feet wide. Forested uplands in the corridor will be cleared with a bulldozer or similar equipment. The wetland is non-forested except for a few trees along the upland/wetland boundary, and requires negligible clearing. A temporary road 20 feet wide (base width) and I to 2 feet above water elevation will be installed across the wetland using upland soil. If necessary (depending on water elevation) the beaver dam downstream will be breeched prior to deposition of fill for the temporary road. A 20 foot wide gap will be left unfilled at the location of the stream channel to allow streamflow passage during construction, and construction vehicles will access the corridor from each end. This temporary fill will affect 850' x 20' = 17,000 sq ft (0.390 acre) of beaver pond/marsh wetland. A pipeline trench will be excavated within or alongside the temporary road and across the gap using an excavator or similar ditching equipment, and the pipe installed three feet below existing grade. One precast concrete ballast will be placed on each joint of DIP pipe where needed. The trench will be backfilled with suitable fill, including stockpiled soil, and all exceess material and temporary fill removed to an upland disposal site. After restoration of pre-construction topography, straw and groundcover seed will be applied in the disturbed corridor, using a -.mix of annual and/or native species suitable for wetlands. The existing herbaceous vegetation adiacent to the corridor (cattails, sedges, rushes, grasses, burreed, and knotweeds) will likely recolonize the cleared corridor quickly. No permanent maintenance corridor across the wetland will be needed, and no wetland acreage or function will be lost. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Based on discussions between the protect engineer (Doug Hudgins, 1-12Engineers), Town of' Garner engineers and Raleigh utilities staff, the only available sewerline that could reasonably serve Parkland Grove Villagc is located near Old Stage Road 0.6 mile east of the proposed subdivision. Other nearby PL1111p statlons and sewerlines to the south or west would not have sufficient capacity. 1 Little Swift Creck and its floodplain must be crossed to provide a wastewater connection between Parkland Grove Village and the City of' Ralcigh sewer system (Raleigh provides Garner's sewer and water service). Pa,c 7 o 1 IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous 404/401 Jurisdictional determination or permit has been requested on the 92.7 acre Wilson/Thompson property (PIN# 1700259563) to our knowledge. A jursidictional delineation on the 180.9 acre Old Stage Partners property (Wake Co. Tax PIN# 0790938604) was conducted by Blue Land Water Infrastructure during June 2002 and was verified by USACE agent Amanda Jones on 07 October 2002 (USACE File # 200221158). Data forms are attached. The southern portion of the property containing wetlands on the Swift Creek floodplain (81.1 acres east of RR and 25.7 acres west of RR) was then sold to Wake County on 11 March 2004 for use as conservation lands. The remaining 74.1 acre northern portion contains no wetlands. The Wake County soil map indicates five unnamed drainage features on the subdivision site east of the railroad These features were examined by DWO agent Deborah Edwards on 08 July 2002, and were determined "not streams" subject to Neuse buffer rules (map and letter attached). V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. Except for this proposed forcemain no other wetlands streams or riparian buffers will be directly affected by development of Parkland Grove Village subdivision. The southern portion of the original 180 acre property containing these features was subdivided and sold to Wake County for conservation use. The Town of Garner is planning a thoroughfare road (a related but separate project) from US-401 eastward to Old Stage Road which will pass through Parkland Grove Village, the Wilson/Thompson property, and other properties to the west. The western portion of this thoroughfare (see attached map) will be built concurrently with Parkland Grove Village and will provide access to this new subdivision. The Jurisdictional impacts associated with this road segment (acreage undetermined) are limited to the Rust and Janron properties west of the railroad and will be permitted separately. Old Stage Partners has acquired an easements for this road segment on behalf of the Town. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a Pau 8 of 15 delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Jurisdictional waters on the Old Stage Partners property were delineated by Blue Land Water Infrastructure and jurisdictional waters on the Wilson/Thompson property were delineated by R J Goldstein & Associates. Wetland delineation maps and data forms are attached. The portion of the proposed forcemain on the Old Stage Partners property (450 feet) is in uplands and will not directly impact streams or wetlands. The portion on the Wilson/Thompson property (2,700 feet) will cross 850 feet of beaver pond/marsh wetland (flag GA6 to G134), including the Little Swift Creek channel which is roughly 250 feet west of G134. The proposed 20 foot wide constriction corridor and temporary access road will temporarily impact 850' x 20' =17,000 square feet (0.390 acre) of marsh wetland and stream. Constniction and site restoration methods are described in Item III.10 above. There will be no permanent access corridor in the wetland and thus no permanent Jurisdictional impacts. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Area of Within FEMA 100 Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Year Floodplain ? Nearest Stream Type of Wetland*** (indicate on map) (acres) ** (yes/no) (linear feet) GA6 to GB4 Temp access road and pipeline trench 0.390 Yes perp. crossing beaver pond/marsh * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fenia.c?ov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 25+ acres oil the Wilson/Thompson property. Total wetland impact proposed: 0.390 acre temporary impact (sewer construction access road and trench); No permanent impact. 1. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Type of Length of' Average Width Perennial or -- Site Number Impact* Impact Stream Name of Stream Intermittent? , (indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specil y) i Little Swift Cr trench - temp. 20 Little Swift Cr 15 - 20 ft ? perennial stream is flooded by beaver dams; channel width estimated based on upstream segment at US-401 Little swift creek is the name used on wake (.o soil map. It is unnamed on USCiS quad (Lake Whecler). Pagc 9 of, 15 * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts- Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associatcd rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/staightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated ste:uns must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.s;ov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (c.g., \\w\\.1op0/onc.com, www.mat)qucsLcom, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: total = 20 lin. ft. 2. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: Open Water Impact Area of Name Wat Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact ) (if applicable) (take, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) none List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Pond Creation if construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): [] uplands [_1 stream wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.) NA Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The proposed force main crossinp, is at the narrowest part of the Little Swift Creek floodnlain, as shown on the attached portion of the Lake Wheeler USGS quadrangle The construction corridor will be only 20 feet wide, perpendicular to the stream and no permanent access corridor will be needed. As the wetland is non-forested anyway, recovery of the existing; herbaceous and scrub vegetation will be rapid. No other pump station or sewcrline with sufficient capacity is available to serve Parkland Grove Village without a major stream and wetland crossing. Pave 10 of 15 VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required h?' the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre oC impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at llttp://li2o.enr.state.no.us/ncwetIands/strm-,ide.html. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Proposed stream and wetland impacts are temporary only. Restoration of pre-construction topography and wetland vegetation in the forcemain construction corridor is the only mitigation proposed herein. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://li2o.cnr.statc.nc.us/wrp/intlex.iltnl. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Page 1 1 of, 15 Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ? No If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call tile SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from tile DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman RLIIes and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Neuse )? Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Pat?c 12 of' 15 1one* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Rc(1aired Mitigation 1 1,200 3 -- - - none - 2 800 t 1.5 none Total 2,000 none Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zonc 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone I . If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of iitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260. The proposed 20 foot wide temporary construction corridor is pemendicular to the stream and will have no permanent maintained access corridor. It is thus exempt from Neuse buffer rules and does not require compensatory mitigation. The entire buffer is within the wetland permanently inundated by beaver dams, and contains only herbaceous marsh/scrub vegetation. XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. At Dresent the subdivision site is undeveloped, with no impervious surface. At build-out (based on preliminary plans) the subdivision will have approximately 450 dwelling units (single family lots, patio homes, and townhomes) with an average density of 1.97 dwelling units per acre. All proposed development is clustered on the northern 120.6 acres of the subdivision site. The southern 106.8 acre portion containing the Swift Creek floodplain has been deeded to Wake County and will remain in natural woodland and marsh vegetation. There are no permanent stormwater control structures associated with the proposed force main. The subdivision will have three stormwater detention ponds (see attached figure). Swift Creek and Little Swift Creek in the project vicinity are Class WS-III-CA-NSW water supply waters. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. City of Raleigh municipal WWTP, discharging to Neuse River I'agc 13 of' 15 XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any E31111fer Rules? Yes [:] No Is this an after-the-fact permit application'? Yes ? No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). non ,/? ? so *Aja00y Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 14 of I S OLD STAGE PARTNERS, L.L.C. 5909 PALLS OF THE NEUSE SUITE 201 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 Office: (919) 878-7766 Fax (919) 878-7799 DEVELOPERS OF: PARKLAND GROVE VILLAGE Single family Townhomes Retail Pads Office Pads Out-parcels April 30, 2004 Mr. Gerald Pottern Robert J. Goldstein & Associates 8480 Garney Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Dear Mr. Pottern: AGENT AuTHoR I ZATIoN L ETTE11Q Accept this letter as your authorization to act as Agent for Old Stage Partners, L.L.C. to obtain environmental permits before all necessary regulatory agencies. The specific project, which you are to represent us, is Parkland Grove Village, Garner, North Carolina and the scope of your authority includes related utilities and road corridors extending off the subdivision property. Sincerely, Ave Bordeaux M Sing Member ACB:kb Q. II 1 VOOOVx 00 co co % W d 0 e 1 1 L° ? ? N L rO), ?•n 1?? ?A ? f®r o S • a\ 1. +; t I V57 `Y- i i ? 1 II o f I ?• IhllV?•. i C 1 `ti II ? -? t lop do .0 ?I 1 l ? ? 11 / ,?- • - / ? ?. . ? ice, C7 H 3 V ?\ ° a ? tot O ° v U o a auk Z e" O 2 a? o °d u Cj ?,?? ,max 3oz^ ?zQ 3 > o p ro P, cd -d ? N > ab Cl5(L YNfANYJ NI WN 'A wr COL LRE 'AYN UN3Y? IONN?a OO JNI 'SdAANIJN HZ ti lL .k? 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CONSULTANTS - - 8480 Garvey Drive, Raleigh NC 27616 Lake Benson ? l Rpr 30 04 12:48p HLWI 919-553-8762 10.1 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. (Bill) Ross, Secretary Smell M ? U iFF?{Q DCT>?12MIN. NNOCDENR -CNVINONMCNT AND NATURAL F(C$OURCES Division of Water Quality July 11, 2002 Brian Smith Blue Land Water Infrastructure, PA 139-G Technology Drive Garner, North Carolina 27529 Subject: Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules NBRRO 02-142 US 401 S Tract Garner, Wake County, NC Dear Mr. Smith: On July 8, 2002, 1 conducted a site visit of the features involved in the above referenced project as identified on the attached maps. It was determined that features A, B, C, D, E, F and G shown on the Wake County Soil Survey, but absent on the USGS Lake Wheeler, NC Quad map (with the exception of Swift Creek) could potentially be subject to protection under the Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy; Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative Code T15A: 02B.0233 (NCAC .0233). Feature A (Swift Creek) is subject. Also, feature B, the western most feature is subject at the confluence of A and B and remains subject northward to flag 2018 in field. Features C, D, E, F and G are not subject within the determined property boundaries. This letter only addresses the applicability of the Neuse Buffer Rules. For information relevant to wetlands and other impacts, please contact the Central Office at 733-1786. Thank you for your attention to this matter and if this office can be of any assistance or if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, in? D eborah Edwards Environmental Specialist I cc: John Dorney/DWQ Wake County 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Atfrmativo Action Employor 50% rocyclod/10% post-consumor papor Apr 30 04 12:24p BLWI 91 - -876 C r? o U 1 rl ? ? 12, r,Qp ! l ? ? ?1? . jl i ??Il r I ? ri IM Ilk, U -o i IN )i I, 14? 1 t a) a? CO i d doN cdo c) a CS G' / - a ? Dun _ UTL?Ty EASEMENT OLD STAGE PARTNERS, L.L.C. 5909 PALLS OF THE, NEUSE SUITE, 201 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 Office: (919) 878-7766 Fax (919) 878-7799 DEVELOPERS OF: PARKLAND GROVE VILLAGE Single family Townhomes Retail Pads Office Pads Out-parcels April 30, 2004 Mr. Gerald Pottern Robert J. Goldstein & Associates 8480 Garney Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Dear Mr. Pottern: Re: Parkland Grove Village Residential Component Garner, N.C. This is to advise that Old Stage Partners, L.L.C has acquired a utility easement from Sam and Ann Thompson for the purpose of connecting Old Stage's force main to the City of Raleigh outfall to serve the reference subdivision. That easement has been surveyed and is in the process of review and approval of the City of Raleigh. Sincerely, Ave Bordeaux M aging Member ACB:kb DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) GA2- 10 wet Project I Site: Parkland Grove Wastewater Force Main Date: 22 Jan 2004 Applicant / Owner: Avery Boreaux Old Stage Partners LLC County: Wake Investigator: Gerald B Potter n, Goldstein & Associates, Inc... State: NC Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: marsh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID: GA2-10 Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Typha latifolia herb obl 9. 2. Polygonum punctatum herb facw+ 10. 3. Scirpus cyperinus herb obi 11. 4. Alnus serrulata shrub facw+ 12. 5. Murdannia keisak herb obl 13. 6. Juncus effusus herb facw+ 14. 7. My iophyllum spicatum herb obl 15. 8. Ilex verticillata shrub facw 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100 Remarks: Little Swift Creek impounded by beaver dams, forming marsh 800+ feet wide. HYDROLOGY X Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators - Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge X Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other x Inundated x Saturated in Upper 12" No Recorded Data Available Water Marks x Drift Lines Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: 0-6 (in.) Secondary Indicators: x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _ x FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Wake County GIS Dept. aerial photography (1998) shows flooded marsh areas. SOILS GA2 -10 wet Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Chewacla loam. Wehadkee & Bibb loams Drainage Class: somewhat poorly, poorly Taxonomy (Subgroup): Cm = fluvaquentic dystrochrepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Wo = typic fluvaquents Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc. 10 B IOYR 4/1 7.5YR 5/4 common/distinct Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils X Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Chewacla soils contain unmapped inclusions of Wehadkee/Bibb, and has been further reduced by long-tern flooding by beaver dams. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No Remarks: The marsh area east and south of line GA2-GA 15, north of Swift Creek and west of Little Swift Creek, is classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) GA10 - 25 wet Project / Site: Parkland Grove Wastewater Force Main Date: 22 Jan 2004 Applicant / Owner: Avery Bordeaux Old Stage Partners LLC County: Wale Investigator: Gerald B Potters R.J.Goldstein & Associates, Inc. State: NC Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: forest Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID: GA 10-25 Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Liquidambar styraciflua tree fac+ 9. Arundinaria gigantea herb facw 2. Fraxinus pennsylvanica tree facw 10. Lonicera japonica herb fac- 3. Liriodendron tulipifera tree fac 11. Carex crinita herb facw+ 4. Ouercus michauxii tree facw- 12. Smilax rotundifolia vine fac 5. Betula nicra tree facw 13. 6. Alnus serrulata shrub facw+ 14. 7. Acer rubrum shrub fac 15. 8. Ilex opaca shrub fac- 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 83 Remarks: Formerly contained some loblolly pine, recently harvested, as evidenced by stumps. HYDROLOGY X Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators - Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge X Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other x Inundated x Saturated in Upper 12" No Recorded Data Available Water Marks x Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: 0 (in.) Secondary Indicators: X Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: 6- 12 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: 4- 10 (in.) x FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Wake County GIS Dept. aerial photography (1998) shows flooded marsh areas. SOILS GA10 - 25 wet (Series and Phase): Chewacla loam, Wehadkee & Bibb loams Drainage Class: poorly, somewhat poorly Taxonomy (Subgroup): Cm = fluvanuentic dystrochrepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes__ No WO = typic fluvaguents Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc. 10 10YR 4/2 7.5YR 5/4 common/distinct Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor ___Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: soil may be an unmapped inclusion of Wehadkee or Bibb, or has been reduced by long-term flooding due to beaver activity WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes x No Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes x No Within a Wetland? Yes x No Hydric Soils Present? Yes x No Remarks: The alluvial forested wetland varies from 0 to 60 ft wide between the adjacent upland to the north and west and the adjacent marsh wetland to the south and east. This area is classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) GA2 - 25 upl Project I Site: Parkland Grove Wastewater Force Main Date: 22 Jan 2004 Applicant / Owner: Avery Bordeaux, Old Stage Partners LLC County: Wake Investigator: Gerald B. Pottern R.J.Goldstein & Associates, Inc. State: NC Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: l'orest Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID: GA2-25 Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID: __ (explain on reverse if needed) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Liquidambar styraciflua tree fac+ 9. Elea ntg is angustifolia shrub fac 2. Quercus alba tree facu 10. Lonicera iaponica herb fac- 3. Liriodendron tulipifera tree fac 11. Rosa multiflora shrub upl 4. Carya cordiformis tree fac 12. Smilax rotundifolia vine fac 5. FagusP-randifolia tree facu 13. Mitchella repens herb facu+ 6. Quercus nigra tree fac 14. 7. Cornus florida shrub facu 15. 8. Ilex opaca shrub fac- 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 46 Remarks: Non-wet alluvial forest at edge of floodplain and adjacent toe of slope. Formerly contained some loblolly pine, recently harvested, as evidenced by stumps. HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge X Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other Inundated Saturated in Upper 12" No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary Indicators: Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: > 15 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No saturation within 12", despite winter season and recent rainfall SOILS GA2 - 25 upl Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Augusta & Cong aree fine sandy loams Drainage Class: somewhat poorly Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes__ No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 10 B I OYR 4/3 7.5YR 5/4 common/ faint Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils 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: Augusta, Chewacla, Congaree, and Wehadkee soils on Swift Creek floodplain grade into Cecil sandy loam on adjacent slopes. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No x Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No x Within a Wetland? Yes_ No x Hydric Soils Present? Yes No x Remarks: The forested upland edge of the floodplain and adjacent slope is not classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) GB1-8 wet Project I Site: Parkland Grove Wastewater Force Main Date: 22 Jan 2004 Applicant / Owner: Avery Boreaux Old Stage Partners LLC County: Wake Investigator: Gerald B Pottem RJ. Goldstein & Associates, Inc... State: NC Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X forest/marsh fringe Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Transect ID: GB 1-8 (explain on reverse if needed) Plot ID: VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Pinus taeda tree FAC 9. Arundinaria g gantea herb _ I AC' 2. Quercus nigra tree FAC 10. Lonicera japonica vine FA C- 3. Liquidambar styraciflua tree FAC+ 11. Carex spp herb 'j° 4. Betula nigra tree FACW 12. Juncus effusus herb _FACW-' 5. Ulmus americana tree FACW 13. 6. Acer rubrum tree FAC 14. 7. Liriodendron tulipifera tree FAC 15. 8. Smilax rotundifolia vine FAC 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 92 Remarks: Narrow strip of trees along edge of marsh, adjacent to upland pine/hardwood forest. Transitions to marsh vegetation a few feet southwest of wetland boundary. HYDROLOGY X Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge X Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: Other Inundated x-Saturated in Upper 12" No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks x Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary Indicators: x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" Depth to Free Water in Pit: 5 - 10 (in.) x Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data Depth to Saturated Soil: 0-5 (in.) FAC-Neutral Test Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: Wake County GIS Dept, aerial photography (1998) shows flooded marsh areas. cnll S GB1- 8 wet Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Chewacla & A ugusta Drainage Class: somewhat poorly Taxonomy (Subgroup): Cm=fluvaquentic dystrochrepts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes_ No___ Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 10 B I OYR 4/2 7.5 YR 4/4 common/ distinct Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: influenced by beaver dams WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampling Point Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Within a Wetland? Yes X No Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No Remarks: The area southwest of line GBI-GB8, between Little Swift Creek and Old Stage Rd, is classified as a wetland based upon the criteria set forth in the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. U7 U ri Q O ? o ' ? o No » * * I » I M * * * 1 I » * Y * ?N * * ^ * lV ? * * sL- c? w » J » Ir * O » » 1 » ru ru » n, * * O » * O * » Ln » co » O * O » rn » to V * O J * * fq » wAt » IT W w co n * [` Z U) Q0z o CL 0 (D w O U) °0 > N O A ? 0 z A U ? w z ?O a Ow 3 ao - w mailbox:///C l/Documents %20and%20Settings/bob_zarzec ki/Applica Subject: Re: Parkland Grove FM #04-0738 © 44 4W From: Bob Zarzecki <bob.zarzecki@ncmail.net> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:46:28 -0400 To: Gerald Pottern <gpottem@rjgaCarolina.com> CC: Avery Bordeaux <ABordeaux@SedonaDevCo.com>, Doug Hudgins <h2e@nc.rr.com>, "Burdette, Jennifer A SAW" <Jennifer.A.Burdette@saw02.usace.army.mil> Gerald, If you can't return it to the exact original contours, then make that clear in your PCN. Also, be sure that what ever contours/elevation it is returned to will not result in a loss of wetland area. W611 kPep your project on hold for at least another 3 weeks. Thanks for the notice. - Bob Gerald Pottem wrote: Dear Bob, On May 14 you sent a letter to Mr. Avery Bordeaux of Old Stage Partners (and copy to me) requesting further information, PCN copies, and an application fee for the Parkland Grove Force Main project. We, the engineer (Doug Hudgins), and the contractor (Vick Bunn) are still discussing the construction methods and long-term maintenance. The wetland to be crossed is a cattail and sedge dominated beaver pond 800 ft wide with deep soft mud and varying water depth, which makes construction and restoration of original contours tricky. Your input would be welcome. Our apologies for taking more than 3 weeks to respond; the revised PCN will be coming by next week. ***AVERY- We'll need a $200. check made out to NC Division of Water Quality to send with the application. Gerald B. Pottem Robert J. Goldstein & Associates 8480 Garvey Drive Raleigh, NC 27616 919-872-1174 gpottern @ RJGAcarolina.com 1 of 1 6/10/2004 12:46 PM \O?pF W A r?9Q? r ? =1 o ? Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality May 14, 2004 DWQ # 04-0738 Wake County CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Old Stage Partners Attn: Mr. Avery Bordeaux 5909 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27609 Subject Property: Parkland Grove Village Wastewater Force Main Dear Mr. Bordeaux: On April 6, 2004 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your application regarding your plan to fill wetlands or waters for the purpose of installation of a force main in Wake County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these areas. Please provide 7 copies of the following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these on maps of suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your projects' compliance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0500. 1. You have proposed to construct a temporary access road within a jurisdictional wetland. To construct this road you have proposed to place fill within the wetland using upland soil. General Water Quality Certification No. 3374 does not specifically authorize the placement of fill (either permanent or temporary) with wetland areas. As such, the DWQ has determined that you must receive written authorization from the DWQ to perform this activity. Please provide 6 additional copies of your PCN application and the appropriate application fee of $200.00. Also, please provide complete construction plans that show all wetland, stream, water, and buffer impacts. 2. Please provide a schedule for the installation and restoration/removal of the proposed temporary access road. (The road must be removed and the wetland restored within 6 months following the initial wetland impact/road installation.) 3. Please provide a narrative description of how you intend to access the line to perform future inspections, service and maintenance. Please telephone Bob Zarzecki at 919-733-9726 if you have any questions or would require copies of our rules or procedural materials. This project will remain on hold as incomplete in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing time for this application will begin when this information is received. If we do not hear from you by writing or by fax at (919) 733-6893 within three (3) weeks we will assume you no longer want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn. Sincerely, JRD/bs R. Dorney 1 ater Quality C ' ation Program cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office Raleigh Corps of Engineers Central Files File Copy Gerald Pottern, Robert Goldstein & Ass, 8480 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) (919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwcdands) Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 8480 Garvey Drive Since 1985 Tel:(919)872-1174 or (800)407-0889 Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3175 Fax:(919)872-9214 e-mail: rgoldstein a(_rlgaCarolina corn website: www.rjgaCarolina.com 03 May 2004 =3, w" WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP Ms. Jennifer Burdette US Army Corps of Engineers MAy rYI,1104 6508 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 120 Raleigh NC 27615 WATER QUALITY SECTION Re: PCN for Parkland Grove Village Force Main, Garner, Wake County. Applicant = Avery Bordeaux, Old Stage Partners Dear Jennifer: Attached is a PCN for a wastewater force main serving the Parkland Grove Village subdivison project in southwestern Garner, Wake County, in the Swift Creek (Neuse River) watershed. The force main will cross one perennial stream, temporarily impacting 20 linear feet of stream and 0.390 acre of beaver pond/marsh (non-forested) riparian wetland. There will be no permanent maintained access corridor and no permanent impact to the stream or wetland. On behalf of Mr. Bordeaux we are requesting approval of this impacts under ACE Nationwide Permit 12. No PCN submittal to DWQ is required for 401 Certification or Neuse Buffer Certification on this project, but a courtesy copy is being sent to Mr. Dorney. No other stream or wetland impacts are expected during development on the Parkland Grove Village subdivison site. A proposed access road from US-401 through the subdivision (Town of Garner project) may impact wetlands and will be permitted separately (we are meeting to discuss this on May 18). Feel free to call me at 872-1174 or Mr. Bordeaux at 878-7766 if you have questions about this project or PCN. Sincerely, Gerald B. Pottern Senior Biologist cc: John Dorney, DWQ Wetlands/401 - courtesy copy Avery Bordeaux, Old Stage Partners Doug Hudgins, H2Engineers Environmental Assessments • Environmental Impact Statements • Jurisdictional Wetland Delineations • Endangered Species Surveys GIS/GPS Mapping *Reservoirs *Archaeological Surveys and Testing • Water Supply Projects *Real Estate Risk Assessments # Lake Management Watershed Management • Instream Flow Analyses • Mitigation Plans • Stream Restoration • Municipal Solid Waste Landfills • Sewerlines Wastewater Treatment Plants 0 404 and 401 Permits 0 Groundwater Monitoring • Biological Assessments • Expert Witness Testimony Office Use Only' P Form Version May 2002 .t USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules F] Section 10 Permit Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 12 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete section VIII and check here: 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: 0 II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Mr. Avery Bordeaux Mailing Address: Old Stage Partners 5909 Falls of Neuse Road suite 201 Raleigh NC 27609 Telephone Number: 919-878-7766 Fax Number: 919-878-7799 E-mail Address: ABordeaux(c?,SedonaDevCo.com 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Gerald Pottern Company Affiliation: Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc. Mailing Address: 8480 Garvey Drive Raleigh NC 27616 Telephone Number: 919-872-1 174 Fax Number: 919-872-9214 E-mail Address: GpotternCrD JGAcarolina.coln Page 5 of' 15 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers frill-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be infonned that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Parkland Grove Village Wastewater Force Main 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 0790938604 (Old Stage Partners) and 1700259563 (Wilson/Thompson property_ 4. Location County: WAKE Nearest Town: Garner Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Parkland Grove Village Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Eastern end of FM corridor is on Old Stage Road 900 feet south of the intersection of Old Stage Road and Vandora Springs Rd near the head of Lake Benson. West end of the FM corridor is in the proposed Parkland Grove Village subdivision, north of Swift Creek and 3,000 feet southeast of Vicky Drive. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): LAT=35°41'05" LON=78°39'20" (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): 0790938604 = 74.1 ac; 1700259563 = 92.7 ac. 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Little Swift Creek (, name on Wake Co soil map; unnamed on USGS quad. Also known locally as Yates Millpond Creek) 8. River Basin: Neuse River (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at littp://li2o.cnr.state.iic.us/admire/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The proposed force main corridor is 3,150 feet long, Page 6 of 15 traversing 2,300 feet of upland woods and scrub/sapling habitats and 850 feet of beaver pond/marsh habitat Adjacent lands to the south owned by Wake County or Raleigh contain floodplain forest and beaver marsh maintained as conservation lands to protect Lake l3cnson watershed Other nearby lands to the east and west are proposed for residential or commercial development Parkland Grove Village subdivision will be built on two tracts (total 120 acres) at the west end of the force main corridor, east of the railroad. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The 6 inch ductile iron force main will begin at a proposed pump station (upland) near the southeast corner of Parkland Grove Village (Old Stage Partners property). From here it will proceed eastward 450 feet through upland woods to the property boundary between Parkland Grove Village and the Wilson/Thompson property. It will continue northeastward across the Wilson/Thompson property another 1,300 feet through upland woods to the wetland boundary, then crosses 850 feet of beaver pond/marsh wetland associated with the Little Swift Creek floodplain East of the floodplain it will continue another 550 feet eastward through upland woods and sapling/scrub habitat on the Wilson/Thompson property to its proposed connection with an existing sewerline along Old Stage Road. The project construction corridor will be 20 feet wide. Forested uplands in the corridor will be cleared with a bulldozer or similar equipment. The wetland is non-forested except for a few trees wide gap will be left unfilled at the location of the stream channel to allow streamflow passage during construction and construction vehicles will access the corridor from each end. This temporary fill will affect 850' x 20' = 17,000 sq ft (0.390 acre) of beaver pond/marsh wetland. A pipeline trench will be excavated within or alongside the temporary road and across the gap using an excavator or similar ditching equipment, and the pipe installed three feet below existing grade. One precast concrete ballast will be placed on each joint of DIP pipe where needed. The trench will be backfilled with suitable fill, including stockpiled soil and all exceess material and temporary fill removed to an upland disposal site. After restoration of Dre-construction topovraphv. straw and groundcover seed will be applied in the disturbed corridor, using a mix of annual and/or native species suitable for wetlands. The existing herbaceous vegetation adjacent tote corridor (cattails, sedges, rushes. Brasses. burreed. and knotweeds) will likelv recolonize the cleared corridor auickly. acreage or function will be lost. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Based on discussions between the project engineer (Doug Hudgins, MEngineers), Town of Garner engineers, and Raleigh utilities staff, the only available sewerline that could reasonably serve Parkland Grove Village is located near Old Stage Road 0.6 mile east of the proposed subdivision. Other nearby pLUmp stations and sewerlines to the south or west would not have sufficient capacity. Little Swift Creek and its floodplain must be crossed to provide a wastewater connection between Parkland Grove Village and the City of Raleigh sewer system. (Raleigh provides Garner's sewer and water service). Page 7 of 15 IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. No previous 404/401 jurisdictional determination or permit has been requested on the 92.7 acre Wilson/Thompson property (PIN# 1700259563) to our knowledge. A jursidictional delineation on the 180.9 acre Old Stage Partners property (Wake Co Tax PIN# 0790938604) was conducted by Blue Land Water Infrastructure during June 2002 and was verified by USACE agent Amanda Jones on 07 October 2002 (USACE File # 200221158). Data forms are attached. The southern portion of the property containing wetlands on the Swift Creek floodplain (81.1 acres east of RR and 25.7 acres west of RR) was then sold to Wake County on 11 March 2004 for use as conservation lands The remaining 74.1 acre northern portion contains no wetlands. The Wake County soil map indicates five unnamed drainage features on the subdivision site east of the railroad These features were examined by DWQ agent Deborah Edwards on 08 July 2002, and were determined "not streams" subject to Neuse buffer rules (map and letter attached). V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. Except for this proposed forcemain no other wetlands streams or riparian buffers will be directly affected by development of Parkland Grove Village subdivision. The southern portion of the original 180 acre property containing these features was subdivided and sold to Wake County for conservation use. The Town of Garner is planning a thoroughfare road (a related but separate project) from US-401 eastward to Old Stage Road which will pass through Parkland Grove Village the Wilson/Thompson property, and other properties to the west. The western portion of this thoroughfare (see attached map) will be built concurrently with Parkland Grove Village and will provide access to this new subdivision. The jurisdictional impacts associated with this road segment (acreage undetermined) are limited to the Rust and Janron properties west of the railroad and will be permitted separately. Old Stage Partners has acquired an easements for this road segment on behalf of the Town. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a Pagc 8 of 15 delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Jurisdictional waters on the Old Stage Partners property were delineated by Blue Land Water Infrastructure and jurisdictional waters on the Wilson/Thompson property were delineated by R J Goldstein & Associates Wetland delineation maps and data forms are attached. Tile portion of the proposed forcemain on the Old Stage Partners property (450 feet) is in uplands and will not directly impact streams or wetlands. The portion on the Wilson/Thompson property (2,700 feet) will cross 850 feet of beaver pond/marsh wetland (flag GA6 to G134), including the Little Swift Creek channel which is roughly 250 feet west of G134. The proposed 20 foot wide constriction corridor and temporary access road will temporarily impact 850' x 20' =17,000 square feet 0.390 acre) of marsh wetland and stream. Construction and site restoration methods are described in Item 111.10 above. There will be no permanent access corridor in the wetland and thus no permanent jurisdictional impacts. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Area of Within FEMA 100 Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Year Floodplain ? Nearest Stream Type of Wetland*** (indicate on map) (acres) ** (yes/no) (linear feet) GA6 to GB4 Temp access road and pipeline trench 0.390 Yes perp. crossing beaver pond/marsh * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fenia.,gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 25+ acres on the Wilson/Thompson property. Total wetland impact proposed: 0.390 acre temporary impact (sewer construction access road and trench); No permanent impact. 1. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Type of Length of Average Width Perennial or Site Number Impact* Impact Stream Name of Stream Intermittent? (indicate on map) (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify) Little Swift Cr trench - temp. 20 Little Swift Cr 15 - 20 ft ? perennial stream is flooded by beaver dams; channel width estimated based on upstream segment at US-401 "Little Swift Creek" is the name used on Wake Co soil map. It is unnamed on USGS quad (Lake Wheeler). Page 9 of 15 * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozonc.com, www.niapqucst.coni, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: total = 20 lin. ft. 2. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: Open Water Impact Area of Name Type of Waterbody Site Number Type of Impact* Impact (if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound, (indicate on map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) none List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): E] uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): NA Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): NA Size of watershed draining to pond: NA Expected pond surface area: NA VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The proposed force main crossing is at the narrowest part of the Little Swift Creek floods lain, as shown on the attached portion of the Lake Wheeler USGS quadrangle. The construction corridor will be only 20 feet wide, perpendicular to the stream, and no permanent access corridor will be needed. As the wetland is non-forested anyway, recovery of the existing herbaceous and scrub vegetation will be rapid. No other pump station or sewerline with sufficient capacity is available to serve Parkland Grove Village without a maior stream and wetland crossing. Page 10 of 15 VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://l12o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.htm1. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Proposed stream and wetland impacts are temporary only. Restoration of pre-construction topography and wetland vegetation in the forcemain construction corridor is the only mitigation proposed herein. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at llttp://h2o.ent-.state.nc.us/wrp/index.lltm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Page 11 of 15 Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): NA Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): NA Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): NA IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ? No If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No ? X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify Neuse )? Yes ® No ? If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Page 12 of 15 Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 1,200 3 none 2 800 1.5 none Total 2,000 none * Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone Z extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of "Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260. The proposed 20 foot wide temporary construction corridor is perpendicular to the stream and will have no permanent maintained access corridor. It is thus exempt from Neuse buffer rules and does not require compensatory mitigation. The entire buffer is within the wetland permanently inundated by beaver dams, and contains only herbaceous marsh/scrub vegetation. XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. At present the subdivision site is undeveloped, with no impervious surface. At build-out (based on preliminM plans) the subdivision will have approximately 450 dwelling units (single family lots patio homes, and townhomes) with an average density of 1.97 dwelling units per acre. All proposed development is clustered on the northern 120.6 acres of the subdivision site. The southern 106.8 acre portion containing the Swift Creek floodplain has been deeded to Wake County and will remain in natural woodland and marsh vegetation. There are no permanent stormwater control structures associated with the proposed force main. The subdivision will have three stormwater detention ponds (see attached figure). Swift Creek and Little Swift Creek in the project vicinity are Class WS-III-CA-NSW water supply waters. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. City of Raleigh municipal WWTP, discharging to Neuse River Page 13 of 15 XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer- Rules'? Yes ? No N Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes [:] No N XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). none so Ap&;d aooy Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 14 of 15 AGENT f }UTHOR 17-An oN OLD STAGE PARTNERS, L.L.C. LETT69 5909 FALLS OF THE NEUSE SUITE 201 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 Office: (919) 878-7766 Fax (919) 878-7799 DEVELOPERS OF: PARKLAND GROVE VILLAGE Single family Townhomes Retail Pads Office Pads Out-parcels April 30, 2004 Mr. Gerald Pottern Robert J. Goldstein & Associates 8480 Gamey Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Dear Mr. Pottern: Accept this letter as your authorization to act as Agent for Old Stage Partners, L.L.C. to obtain environmental permits before all necessary regulatory agencies. The specific project, which you are to represent us, is Parkland Grove Village, Garner, North Carolina and the scope of your authority includes related utilities and road corridors extending off the subdivision property. Sincerely, Ave Bordeaux M Sing Member ACB:kb Vandotil _ \` • • e?? °'' U) Rv, ,?- kk, I •s 12- 1l 0 s ;z • . II • ¦ • ¦ ¦ IN lop ?_ II u ? o v 9.8 wjs 3 a:I I O _ / I L, ? .b N Ct N ? ? CP/ • // ??// I °oZjU i 1 r? \ 'Its \ \ - O 00 f Y ?_ / / ` • • }O U 000 • O 3 00 I ? bA ? p N {'ISfL VNfANY? NllAN 'AbV7 COL LIIS 'AVM QlV3M 1L3NNid OOL JNI 'Sd]3 NIJN ?7Z ,.J • ? tD ? 1•?tiL`G o N 'd b ?I o O 1 t? o 0 s ar, 3 y ..C Q 7p / oa ' oot N W Till -?1 ^ l V T ?°n ? 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(Bill) Ross, Secretary STRE-11 M 9UFrEla ?C?I?MIN. AIVI NCDENR Norx-rH CARouNA DCPAFITMENT or CNVIkONMCNT AND N/QURAL RESOURCES Division of Water Quality July 11, 2002 Brian Smith Blue Land Water infrastructure, PA 139-G Technology Drive Garner, North Carolina 27529 Subject: Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules NBRRO 02-142 US 401 S Tract Garner, Wake County, NC Dear Mr. Smith: On July 8, 2002, 1 conducted a site visit of the features involved in the above referenced project as identified on the attached maps. It was determined that features A, B, C, D, E, F and G shown on the Wake County Soil Survey, but absent on the USGS Lake Wheeler, NC Quad map (with the exception of Swift Creek) could potentially be subject to protection under the Neuse River Basin: Nutrient Sensitive Waters Management Strategy; Protection and Maintenance of Existing Riparian Areas, Administrative Code T15A: 02B.0233 (NCAC .0233). Feature A (Swift Creek) is subject. Also, feature B, the western most feature is subject at the confluence of A and B and remains subject northward to flag 2018 in field. Features C, D, E, F and G are not subject within the determined property boundaries. This letter only addresses the applicability of the Neuse Buf br Rules. For information relevant to wetlands and other impacts, nlease contact the Central Office at 733-1786. Thank yo u for your attention to this matter and if this office can be of any assistance or if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, 0 a?w ? Dchorah Edwards Environmental Specialist I cc: John Dorncy/DWQ Wake County 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Telephone (919)571-4700 FAX (919)571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmativo Action Employer 50% recyclod/10% post-consumor papor Apr 30 04 12:24p BLWI 91 -876 ??Pb?? p.2 6. Litt f? U U IN U 'h U, 5 p? r? r ; I r; 1 r , I1 1, b ?''; ? ?I1 1 W U •? r ?, c O lq„ 1Q? ?r 'x' (10 a) a? (> ?" __ _ V OT TY EASEMENT OLD STAGE PARTNERS, L.L.C. 5909 FALLS OF THE NEUSE SUITE 201 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27609 Office: (919) 878-7766 Fax (919) 878-7799 DEVELOPERS OF: PARKLAND GROVE VILLAGE Single family Townhomes Retail Pads Office Pads Out-parcels April 30, 2004 Mr. Gerald Pottern Robert J. Goldstein & Associates 8480 Garney Drive Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 Dear Mr. Pottern: Re: Parkland Grove Village Residential Component Garner, N.C. This is to advise that Old Stage Partners, L.L.C has acquired a utility easement from Sam and Ann Thompson for the purpose of connecting old Stage's force main to the City of Raleigh outfall to serve the reference subdivision. That easement has been surveyed and is in the process of review and approval of the City of Raleigh. Sincerely, Ave Bordeaux M ging Member ACB:kb r. ?. y"11 1r Ile propose ? l-b C Cw*r,,c,-k c? it„o fo • ry , c.ce» road w C' 4 • V r"" A%' rIv?6Jl. L1'e \o-A . 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Yes If YES, enter dellve W: E3 No t,aoler L?2 b •-?0.• ?'1 SSc>P ? l-UcLILe ? ? p? lam. 1ec.W, rov i 1 e G Ol d }c?c e ?c?? fnc rS J )23 I {? ?e P J? 0 je- '5909 l=a 5 0 0 0 5 e lZ? 5 3. Service Type d ?ertified Mail Exp " V ' ('c.jA^o V e d (? v v i ?- r z G ?0-1 C (G h) NC. 2 (c0? ? Registered ipt for Merchahdise ? Insured Mail ? C.O.D. {, } j ^1 ?-d?r,SL W GTt J 2. Article Number 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yea (Transfer from service label) 7003 31 10 0001 3494 2101 proV? a PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt G- V\4rf *- W"ft C•« r - - v 102595-02 .1540 6 (^ C .C.0%) NAQ 1 rye. t~o p xr ? r N. l.vlalre tA%fQC40,AS , SerV% a u„-a v,naiw4arc. t . 60JO "% 0: DWQlt 04'?? 3 Date Who Reviewed: let Plan Detail Incomplete ? Please provide a location map for the project. ? Please show all stream impacts including all fill slopes, dissipaters, and bank stabilization on the site plan. ? Please show all wetland impacts including fill slopes on the site plan. ? Please indicate all buffer impacts on the site plan. ? Please indicate proposed lot layout as overlays on the site plan. ? Please indicate the location of the protected buffers as overlays on the site plan. ? Please locate all isolated or non-isolated wetlands, streams and other waters of the State as overlays on the site plan. ? Please provide cross section details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage. ? Please locate any planned sewer lines on the site plan. ? Please provide the location of any proposed stormwater management practices as required by GC ? Please provide detail for the stormwater management practices as required by GC _ ? ,Please specify the percent of project imperviousness area based on the estimated built-out conditions. ? Ple se indicate all stormwater outfalls on the site plan. ? Please indicate the diffuse flow provision measures on the site plan. ? Please indicate whether or not the proposed impacts already been conducted. Avoidance and/or Minimization Not Provided ? The labeled as on the plans does not appear to be necessary. Please eliminate the or provide additional information as to why it is necessary for this project. ? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to avoid the impacts to the . Please revise the plans to avoid the impacts. ? This Office believes that the labeled on the plans as can be moved or reconfigured to minimize the impacts to the . Please revise the plans to minimize the impacts. ? The stormwater discharges at the location on the plans labeled will not provide diffuse flow through the buffer because . Please revise the plans and provide calculations to show that diffuse flow will be achieved through the entire buffer. If it is not possible to achieve diffuse flow through the entire buffer then it may be necessary to provide stormwater management practices that remove nutrients before the stormwater can be discharged through the buffer. Other ? The application fee was insufficient because over 150 feet of stream and/or over 1 acre of wetland impacts were requested. Please provide $ . This additional fee must be received before your application can be reviewed. ? Please complete Section(s) on the application. ? Please provide a signed copy of the application. ? Please provide copies of the application, copies of the site plans and other supporting information. Mitigation ? of compensatory mitigation is required for this project. Please provide a compensatory mitigation plan. The plan must conform to the requirements in 15 A NCAC 2H .0500 and must be appropriate to the type of impacts proposed. ? Please indicate which 404 Permit the USACE would use to authorize this project. 0 V ER '->