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31 <br />1. Project Description. Provide a narrative describing existing site conditions, land use, <br />natural and cultural resources and how the proposed project may potentially impact <br />the existing conditions and resources. Include proposed uses of the property. Please <br />describe your development plans. <br />The property is 52.20 acres. This property has been in the Morgan family for many decades. An <br />existing single family is on the property and is is completely decayed. There are a few old barns that <br />have also been decayed. There is old growth trees near the house but most of the land was cleared <br />in the last 25 years and new growth trees are getting established. There is a perennial stream name <br />Meadow Branch which flows from NE to SW. There are also several intermittent streams on the <br />There will be 1 public road approximately 2500 feet long with shoulder and ditch section. The road <br />will cross the perennial stream and 1 intermittent stream. The grade for the site is moderate or <br />'rolling' as classified by NCDOT. The road is located on the site to minimize cut and fill. Headwalls <br />and retaining walls will be used at the crossings to minimize stream and stream buffer disturbance. <br />Furthermore, the zoning allows 1 house per 1.45 acres with individual well and septic. Our project will <br />have a maximum of 16 lots which is 1 house per 3.26 acres. So the proposed density is less than half <br />the density allowed by the zoning. <br />(see last page for historic association discussion) <br />2. Describe the Zoning and Uses of adjacent properties below. <br />North R -1 South R -1 <br />East R -1 West R -1 and CU -IND -L <br />3. Surface Waters (streams, ponds, lakes, wetlands). Are there any surface waters on the <br />property? Attach a list of surface waters and a map showing the location of the water <br />resources in relation to the proposed development. Include riparian buffers, if <br />applicable. Visit our website for information regarding protected riparian buffers: <br />http: / /www.chathamnc.orci/index.aspx ?page =883 and for a list of consultants to assist <br />you with identification of streams and delineation of wetlands. <br />4. Is the project located in the Regulatory Floodplain /Floodway? Yes No _X <br />FIRM Panel # Flood Zone If yes, please <br />provide a map showing the Floodplain /Floodway on a site map. <br />Use http : / /www.ncfloodmaos.com to view flood zones. <br />5. Is there a Significant Natural Heritage Area on the project site? Yes No X <br />If yes, please provide a map showing the Significant Natural Heritage Area on the site. <br />Use this website and select Natural Heritage dropdown menu. htto: / /www.chathamo /s.com. <br />6. Are there federally listed or federal aquatic species of concern in the designated 14 <br />Digit Hydrologic Unit drainage basin of the project? Yes No X <br />Use this website and select Wildlife Resources Commission dropdown menu. <br />http.-Ilwww.chathamais.com. <br />7. Please circle the appropriate Watershed District (see the Watershed Protection <br />Ordinance for descriptions). <br />WS II Balance of <br />Watershed <br />WS IV Protected <br />Area <br />WS III Critical Area <br />River Corridor <br />WS III Balance of <br />Watershed <br />River Corridor <br />Special Area <br />WS IV- Critical Area <br />Local Watershed <br />Area <br />