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To: Kadisha Molyneaux <br />State Clearinghouse <br />NC Department of Administration <br />From: Lyn Biles <br />Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service <br />NC Department of Environmental Quality <br />Re: 25-0070 <br />Scoping - Appeal of Interpretation and Variance Application <br />requesting a variance to the Stream/floodplain/reservoir buffer <br />area requirement be granted to allow for the construction of a <br />house, at approx. 75 ft from the water body within the <br />reservoir buffer (150 ft) setback area; that a variance to the <br />300' septic setback be reduced to 150' to provide sufficient <br />room for a septic field. <br />Orange County <br />Date: November 8, 2024 <br />The Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the proposal for the <br />referenced project. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has concerns that the <br />likelihood of the property flooding is high, especially since flooding is more intense <br />and frequent, which will threaten mussel species, wildlife, and the quality of the <br />water supply downstream. <br />The Department of Environmental Quality encourages the County to re-evaluate if <br />the existing buffer will provide adequate protection to the residence, septic field, <br />and any natural resources downstream. I have attached the comments for the <br />applicant's consideration. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to respond. <br />Attachments <br />31