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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 29, 2004
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
NC DOT - PDEA
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Dear Dr. Thorpe:
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
This letter is to inform you that the biological monitoring rPtheuirements for the projects listed
below are considered complete based on the criteria listed Interim, Internal Technical
Guide Summary for Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Protocols for Compensatory Stream
Restoration and Enhancement Level I Projects.
TIP Project No. Site No.
R-2206A
Site 1
Site 2

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2239C Site 3
- Sites 4, 5, and 6
Site 7
Site 8

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2210A Site 1
- Site 2
U-2827A
401 Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 ?TOne
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 jr pCarolina
Phone: [phone] / FAX [phone] / Intemet: http:/fh2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetiands 1- . - //_ .
No further biological monitoring is required for these projects for one of the two following
reasons:
1) The project is included in the 80 level 1 projects referenced in Part I. Regulatory
Requirements of the technical guide.
2) In DWQ's opinion, the project has met the requirements of the permit based on biological
monitoring that has been completed to date.
Satisfaction of the biological monitoring requirements based on these two reasons is applicable
only to the projects listed above and should not be applied to current or future projects without
approval from the DWQ. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact John Hennessy
at 919-733-5694.
S' ely,
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Cc: Phillip Todd, NC DOT - O
Phil Harris, NC DOT - ONE
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
August 28, 2000
Forsyth County
DWQ Project No. 00-0943
TIP No. U-2827A, US 421 (Bits. I-40) Improvements from I-40 Byp. To US 158
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E.
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
construct improvements along US 421 (Business I-40) from I40 Bypass to US 158 in Winston-
Salem, Forsyth County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your application dated
10 July 2000 (received 20 July 2000). After reviewing your application, we have decided that this
project is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3288, 3289 and 3124. This
certification corresponds to the Nationwide Permit Numbers 12, 14 and 31 issued by the Corps of
Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or local permits before you
proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-
Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the
accompanying 404 permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification. The
following additional conditions will be required:
1. Any culverts required for this project shall be installed in such a manner that the original stream
profile is not altered (i.e. the depth of the channel should not be reduced by a widening of the
streambed).
2. All culverts shall be installed at least one foot below the channel bed so as to allow passage of
water and aquatic life.
3. All work shall be performed during low flow conditions.
4. Care must be utilized such that live (wet) concrete does not enter the stream channel.
5. The presence of equipment in the channels must be minimized.
6. Mowing of existing vegetated buffers is strongly discouraged, so that they may be utilized for
storm water sheet flow.
7. Use of rip-rap for bank stabilization is to be minimized; rather, native vegetation is to be planted
when practical.
8. NCDOT shall submit plans for the channel relocation to the NC Division or Water Quality for
approval prior to construction. The plans shall include, but not be limited to, construction and
planting schedules, dimensions, profiles, sinuosity and a monitoring plan.
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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The permit application proposes 1,176 linear feet of impacts to streams including 204
linear feet of temporary impact. NCDOT is proposing to perform on-site mitigation using
natural stream channel design for 965 linear feet of surface water impacts. Based on the
aforementioned information, 203 linear feet of stream mitigation is required for the
proposed project at a ratio of 2:1 totaling 406 linear feet. We understand that you have
chosen to contribute $50,750 to the Wetland Restoration Program, and that the WRP has
agreed to implement mitigation for the project. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500,
this contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC
2H.0506(h). Until the Wetland Restoration Program receives and clears your check (made
payable to DENR - Wetland Restoration Program), wetland or stream fill shall not occur.
Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted at 919.733.5083 ext. 358 if you have any questions
concerning the Wetland Restoration Program. You have two months from the date of this
Certification to make the payment. For accounting purposes, this Certification authorizes
the fill of 211 linear feet of stream in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin in Cataloging Unit
03040101.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless
modified below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit 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 the conditions. If the proposed fill
is in excess of 150 linear feet of stream length or 1 acre of wetlands, compensatory mitigation will
required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you
must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed
above.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, 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 that 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.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
. S evens
Attachment
Pc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
mitigation
Subject: mitigation
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 11:10:00 -0400
From: Jeff Jurek <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC Wetlands Restoration Program-DENR
To: Jennifer Frye <[e-mail]>, John Hennessy <[e-mail]>,
Rob Ridings <[e-mail]>
The purpose of this email is to notify you of the North Carolina
Wetlands Restoration Program's (NCWRP) intention to accept
payment into the Wetland Restoration Fund for compensatory mitigation
for stream/wetland impacts for the following project:
Project name: TIP U-2827A US 421 improvements
River Basin: Yadkin
8digit catalog unit: 03040101
County: Forsyth
DWQ Project # (i.f known):
COE Project # (it known):
LAMA Project # (if known):
Wetland impact:
Stream impact: 203 ft
Wetland mitigation:
Stream mitigation: 406 ft
If for any reason you feel, that the NCWRP should not accept payment for
the above project, please notify me (Jeff. Jurek) by
email or phone [phone]:316 within 5 working days upon receipt of this
message. if no response is received within 5
working days, NCWRP assumes you concur with this payment.
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Jeff Jurek <jefl'[e-mail]>
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the NCLIse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
Subject: Addendum to the permit application (Nationwide Permits 12,14 and 31) Im the
proposed improvements along US 421 (l3USiness 40) from I-40 Bypass to US 158
(Stratford Road) in Winston Salem, ForSyth County. TIP NUmber U-2827A. State
Project Number 8.1622701. Fecferal Aid NUmber NI I1--421(5).
A permit application for the subject project was submitted on 10 JUIy 2000. This
letter addresses comments received from the USACE and tile FWS.
Why is widening required?
This is not a widening project. Only small sections of the existing roadway will
be widened in order to extend acceleration and deceleration lanes associated with the US
158 interchange (Stratford Road). This will require relocating 273 linear feet of Little
Creek with 204 linear I'm in order to stabilize the bank and protect the road. (Site 3 Sta.
136100 to 141+00). Approximately 68 feet of little Crcck will be permanently enclosed
by proposed culvert extensions (8 lt. x 6 ft. reinforced concrete box culvert).
What is the extent of riprap at Site 2:
Stephen Morgan, NCDOT I lydraulics Engineer, revised permit drawings 5 and 7
to better indicate the extent ofriprap at Site 2. Again, I would like to stress just how
close Little Creek is to the existing pavement. Mr. Morgan believes that for the most
part, riprap will only be installed on the south bank of Little Creek where the stream is
currently eroding the bank and there is a real danger of the stream eventually causing a
safety issue with regard to stability of the road shoulder. Mr. Morgan stated that in places
where the stream is closest to the roadway, it might be necessary to slightly relocate the
channel further away from the roadway. I lowever, NCDOT does not want to relocate
any portion of the stream in this arCa hCCause the north hank of the stream is also the
berm of the lake that lies just to the north. Any disturbance to this berm will jeopardize
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its stability and could result in draining the lake. NCDOT does not want to disturb the
substrate or north bank of Little Creek any more than is absolutely necessary.
Sheet 7 includes details of proposed riprap and vegetation at Sites 2 and 3.
Can storm water be routed through a vegetated buffer?
Considering the close proximity of the roadway and storm drains to Little Creek,
it is not practical to route storm water through it vegetated buffer. The space in which to
create a buffer is simply not there without acquiring additional right of way and
relocating the stream. NCDOT feels that relocating the stream would cause more
negative impacts to the water duality of Little Creek than the positive benefits of the
vegetated buffer. NCDOT is not proposing to place any storm water outlets any closer to
the stream than currently located. In addition, this project is not creating any additional
significant areas of impervious surfaces that would increase storm water input into Little
Creek.
Please contact me at (919) 733-1 142 or dsu1tcr(u'dot.State. nc.us if you have any
additional questions or need additional information about this project.
Sincerely
dale Su cX
Environmental Specialist
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Njr. David Franklin, Corps of Fngineers, Wilmington
V-1mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Marella Buncick, USFWS
Mr. 131'uce Ellis, NCDOT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
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10 July 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
' Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
PAYMENT
RECEIVED
DAVID MCCON'
SECRETARY
®00943
Subject: Permit Application (Nationwide Permits 12, 14 and 31) for the proposed
improvements along US 421 (Business 40) from I-40 Bypass to US 158 (Stratford Road)
in Winston Salem, Forsyth County. TIP Number U-2827A. State Project Number
8.1622701. Federal Aid Number NHF-421(5).
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to make
improvements along US 421 (Business 40) from I-40 Bypass to US 158 (Stratford Road)
in Winston Salem, Forsyth County. These improvements include pavement
rehabilitation, guardrail replacement and improvements and updates to drainage
structures and sanitary sewer lines, where needed. This project will not impact any
jurisdictional wetlands. Little Creek flows parallel to and very close to Business 40 for
much of the length of the project. Culvert extensions and pipe replacements will impact
Little Creek and some of its tributaries.
NCDOT Environmental Specialist Dale Suiter and NC Division of Water Quality
Environmental Specialist Cynthia Van der Wiele visited the project on 12 June 2000 to
look at the surface waters that will be impacted by the project. Each site is described
below and referenced with corresponding site numbers on the permit drawings. Impacts
to jurisdictional waters are summarized in Table 1.
Nationwide Permit 12 - Utility Crossings
Site 4 Approximate Sta. 105+00 - 110+00
The existing sanitary sewer line is made of vitrified clay and was likely installed
in the early 1960's. A portion of the line lies under Business 40 (not a perpendicular
crossing) and there are manholes in the existing roadway. NCDOT proposes to replace
the existing sanitary sewer pipe with a new pipe and relocate those sections that are
currently under the highway to just outside the guardrail north of the west bound lane
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
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(WBL). 2A 'proximately 1000 feet of new pipe will be installed parallel to the highway
between Stations 105+00 and 115+00. Throughout this section of road. Little Creek flows
parallel to and is very close to the highway. The sewer pipe will be positioned just
outside the guardrail at the toe of the fill slope, which is also the edge of the existing
stream bank. Approximately 700 feet of stream bank may be impacted by this work. In
order to prevent repeated impacts to Little Creek, NCDOT will specify in the Traffic
Control Plan that the sewer line work between Stations 105+00 and 115+00 occur
concurrently with the stream bank stabilization work in that same area (See Site 2 Sta.
109+20, below). Sheets 8 and 9.
Site 5 Approximate Sta. 115+00
In addition to the work mentioned above, the new sewer line will cross Little
Creek twice in the vicinity of Station 115+00. The open cut method of installation will
be used at these two sites. This will involve excavating the trench with a back hoe, laying
the pipe and back-filling over the installed pipe to the original level of the stream bed.
NCDOT will specify that no joints be placed directly under the stream bed. Sheet 10.
Nationwide Permit 14
Site 1 Sta. 47+30
This unnamed tributary to Little Creek is a perennial stream with a four foot base
and six inches of water immediately upstream from the project area. Work at this site
involves removing the existing headwall and extending the 60 inch reinforced concrete
pipe by eight feet. Sheet 4.
Site 2 Sta. 109+20
This site is located in an area where Little Creek flows parallel to and very close
to the existing roadway. Erosion and failure of the stream bank has created a dangerous
situation. NCDOT hydraulics engineers feel that the stream bank needs to be stabilized
before it threatens the road. NCDOT proposes to use Class I rip rap along 135 feet of the
south bank of this stream as well as replacing an 18 inch concrete pipe with an 18 inch
corrugated steel pipe (CSP). In addition, approximately 700 feet of stream bank may be
impacted by installation of a new sanitary sewer line as described above as Site 4. Sheet
5.
Site 3 Sta. 136+00 to 141+00
Similar to Site 2, Little Creek flows close to the existing roadway. Hydraulics has
proposed relocating 273 linear feet of Little Creek with 204 linear feet in order to
stabilize the bank and protect the road. In order to extend acceleration and deceleration
lanes associated with the US 158 interchange (Stratford Road), approximately 68 feet of
Little Creek will be permanently enclosed by proposed culvert extensions (8 ft. x 6 ft.
reinforced concrete box culvert). A storm water drain, as determined by DWQ,
containing water collected from the US 158 (Stratford Road) interchange flows along the
south side of US 421 and flows into Little Creek at Station 137+00. Sheets 6 and 7.
Nationwide Permit 31
NCDOT proposes to replace several pipes that carry intermittent drainage with
pipes of similar size or slightly larger in diameter and within the existing footprint. The
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new pipes will be the same length as the existing pipes. These pipes are located at the
following station numbers: 47+40 (Right). 105+80 (Left). 107+35 (Left) and 109+35
(Left). Since no additional linear feet of stream impacts will occur, permit drawings are
not included for these sites.
Summary of Impacts
Table 1 summarizes the impact sites by corresponding number from the permit
drawings, the water body impacted, the linear feet of channel impacted, channel replaced
and the net loss of channel.
Table 1. Summary of linear feet of stream impacts resulting from project construction.
Site Water Body Channel Channel Channel Net
Impact Replaced Loss
(linear feet) (linear feet) (linear feet)
1 UT to Little Creek 8 0 8
2 Little Creek 135 0 135
3 Little Creek 273 205 68
4 Little Creek 700 700 0
5 Little Creek 60 60 0
TOTALS 1176 965 211
Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation
NCDOT has made every effort possible to avoid and minimize impacts to surface
waters throughout the length of the project. The existing impacts are necessary in order
to maintain the original scope of the project; to improve safety along this section of US
421. The bank stabilization work is necessary to prevent damage to the existing roadway.
NCDOT only proposes to stabilize the sections of Little Creek where there appears to be
an imminent threat to the roadway.
This project lies in the Yadkin/Pee Dee River Basin and, more specifically, is
within Hydraulic Unit 03040101, a Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) Mitigation
Area. Little Creek is a degraded, urban stream and likely does not follow its original
channel. It has likely been straightened, widened and deepened in many places. Little
Creek is considered a Class B4 stream type according to the Rosgen Classification
System. B4 streams are moderately entrenched systems with channel gradients of 2-4 %.
They are typically established on stable alluvial fans, colluvial deposits and structurally
controlled drainage ways. NCDOT proposes that the stream relocation follows natural
stream channel design with the goal of creating another B4 channel. Although rip rap
will be installed, it is proposed only to protect the toe of the slope and will only be
installed up to bankfull stage. It will not contain any filter fabric as not to prevent the
establishment of natural vegetation. The banks will be planted with live stakes of native
species.
Site 1 will impact eight feet of a tributary to Little Creek. Site 3 will temporarily
impact an additional 204 feet of Little Creek. NCDOT proposes to mitigate for these
impacts by using 205 feet of stream channel designed according to Rosgen standards.
Sites 2 and 3 will permanently impact 135 feet and 68 feet of Little Creek, respectively,
for a total of 203 feet of permanent impacts to Little Creek. In order to compensate for
the remaining impacts to the stream channel by bank stabilization or stream relocation.
NCDOT will pay the WRP $50,750 for 406 feet of stream restoration credit.
Due to the nature of the activity and temporary impacts, NCDOT is not proposing
mitigation for Sites 4 and 5.
Protected Species
The project area lies completely within the original project limits and existing
right of way. Only one federally protected species is listed for Forsyth County. Small-
anthered bittercress was not observed in Little Creek during field surveys in April and
May 2000. The biological conclusion for small-anthered bittercress remain No Effect.
NCDOT requests that the USACE authorize this work in Forsyth County under
Section 404 Nationwide Permits 12, 14 and 31. The issuance of a Section 401 Water
Quality Certification by the N.C. Division of Water Quality is also requested. If you
have any questions or need additional information about this project, please contact Mr.
Dale Suiter at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Ms. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Design Services
Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E., Program Development
Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. Tim Roundtree, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. D.B. Waters, Division 9 Engineer
Mr. Dale W. Suiter, Environmental Specialist
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DEM ID:
3/25/96
CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 4):14, 26
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET).
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: N.C. Dept of Transportation; Planning & Environmental
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
William D Gilmore P E Branch Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Forsyth NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Winston Salem
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
US 421 (Business 40) from I-40 Bypass to US 158 (Stratford Road)
in Winston Salem Forsyth County
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Little Creek
RIVER BASIN: Yadkin/Pee Dee
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW),
WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x) IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: _
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 63
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE: 0
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 0
lob. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: 1176 FT AFTER: 965 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): 10 FT
WIDTH AFTER: 10 FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: 1 FT AFTER: 1 FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: X PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: X
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: X CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY): pavement rehabilitation guardrail replacement and
improvements and updates to drainage structures and sanitary sewer
lines, where needed.
3 PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: The p urpose of the project is to
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): The project will not impact wetlands; however, most of
the stream impacts will result from relocating a sanitary sewer line
from under Business 40 to just outside the guardrail and along the
stream bank of Little Creek.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT?
YES [xl NO H
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [] NO [x]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21,
26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE
PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS
50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
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Charles R. FU11w0H0d, FXCCUtlvC Director
TO: John Dorney
DWQ 401 Certification Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
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DATE: August 10, 2000 ! ! 1(, 15
SUBJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDO ? .. t -Bush I-40)
from 1-40 Bypass to US158, Utility, Road Improvemwt ad ? location,
Little Creek, TIP U-2827A, Forsyth County
These comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 through 113A-10; NCAC 25). The NCDOT proposes to
make safety improvements to this section of that above referenced road. Impacts to streams will
be both permanent and temporary. A vitrified clay sewer line will be relocated in conjunction
with the project and the associated stream relocation. The relocated stream will be constructed
utilizing Rosgen methodologies. Channel impacts are 1176 linear feet of which 965 linear feet
will be relocated and 211 linear feet will be lost.
We do not object to the project as proposed providing the following conditions are
implemented:
Any culverts and pipes carrying "live flows" during portions of the year should be
sized and installed below streambed grade so that all waters can flow through
uninterrupted and without freefall on the outlet end during low flow conditions to
maintain aquatic passage wherever practicable. The dimension, pattern, and profile of
the streams above and below these should not be modified by widening the stream
channel or reducing the depth of the stream. Rosgen or bioengineering sketches
should be submitted to the appropriate agencies for review and concurrence. As
appropriate, these should show meanders, planting schedules, stream dimension and
site drainage information. NCDOT should strive to insure aquatic life passage can
occur through all structures associated with this project whenever practicable.
Mailing; Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 2 7699-1 72 1
'telephone: [phone] est. 281 0 Fax: [phone]
TIP U2827A 2 08/10/00
2. The sewer pipe should be replaced utilizing state-of- the-art materials and should be
approved by Mr. Steve Mauney (336-771-4600) of the DENR Winston-Salem
Regional Office - Division of Water Quality.
Riprap should only be used where absolutely necessary. Any riprap utilized should
only be placed at or below the mean water line. This material should be depressed so
as not to interfere with aquatic life movement.
4. If concrete will be used, work must be accomplished so that wet concrete does not
contact stream water. This will lessen the chance of altering the stream's water
chemistry and causing a fish kill.
Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in the stream channel
in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other
pollutants into the stream.
6. Stringent erosion control measures should be installed where soil is disturbed and
maintained until project completion.
7. Temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetation should be planted on all bare soil
within 15 days of ground disturbing activities to provide long-term erosion control.
We encourage NCDOT to utilize onsite vegetation and materials for streambank
stabilization when practicable. Only native riparian vegetation should be utilized for
the project.
We suggest that NCDOT contact Beth Beeler, Forsyth County Naturalist, at 336-766-
2818 to discuss needed repairs to a paved nature trail and stream crossing as part of the
mitigation for this project. Costs associated with this repair could reduce the total payment
proposed for the Wetland Restoration Program. Environmental education benefits provided by
this effort in Forsyth County should be acceptable mitigation as the trail is located in the Yadkin
River Basin. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project during the
early planning stages. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at
336/769-9453.
5TATLo „h
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAWS B. HUNK JR.
GOVERNOR
07 July 2000
DAVID MCCOY
sl?CRFTARY
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Mr. Ronald E. Ferrell, Program Manager
North Carolina Wetland Restoration Program
NCDENR-DWQ
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Sir:

SUBJECT: Improvements to US 421 (Business 40) from 1-40 Bypass to US 158
(Stratford Road) in Winston Salem, Forsyth County. TIP Number U-2827A.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to make
improvements to US 421 (Business 40) from I-40 Bypass to US 158 (Stratford Road) in
Winston Salem. The project is approximately 2.6 miles in length. The state project
number is 8.1622701 and the Federal Aid Number NI-IF-421(5). The project will
permanently impact 203 linear feet of Little Creek, a jurisdictional stream. The purpose
of this letter is to request that the WRP provide confirmation that you are willing to
accept payment for the compensatory stream mitigation requirements.
The project is located in Forsyth County in the Yadkin/Pee Dee River Basin in
Cataloguing Unit 03040101 in the Piedmont Province. It will impact one surface water,
Little Creek (Index Number 12-94-11, Class C). These surface waters, which were
visited by Cynthia Van der Weile of the Division of Water Quality on 12 June 2000, are
somewhat degraded. NCDOT is performing on-site mitigation using natural stream
channel design for 965 linear feet of surface water impacts. NCDOT proposes to
mitigate for the remaining 203 linear feet of impacts at a 2:1 stream mitigation ratio.
Therefore, we will need 406 feet of stream mitigation.
If WRP agrees to provide the mitigation for these impacts, please send the letter
of confirmation to Eric Alsmeyer at U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory
Field Office, 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27615 and to John
Hennessy at the Division of Water Quality, Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE: WWWDOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH, NC
If you have any questions or need additional information please call Mr. Dale
Suiter at [phone] or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh Field Office
Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office
Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh
Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA
Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Mr. D.B. Waters, P.E., Division 9 Engineer
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FNVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
July 3, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: David Foster, Eric Galamb, David Cox,
Renee Gledhill-Early
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FROM: Eric Midkiff, P. E.
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Winston-Salem, US 421, from I-40 Bypass to West of US 158,
Forsyth County, State Project No. 8.1622701, Federal Aid
Project No. NHF-421(5), TIP Project No. U-2827
Attached for your information are the scoping meeting minutes for the subject
project. The June 11 meeting was a "mini" scoping meeting that was held to further
identify the scope of the project. Therefore, only a few of the normal scoping participants
were invited. I would like to meet with each of you individually to discuss the proposed
improvements. The attached scoping meeting summary is for your information and is not
a solicitation for input. However, if you have questions or concerns based on this
information, please call me at [phone], Ext. 242.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
July 3, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Scoping Participants ?^
Eric Midkiff, P. E. 'f /,_
Project Planning Engineer
GARLAND B. GARRETT JP_
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Winston-Salem, US 421, from I-40 Bypass to West of
US 158, Forsyth County, State Project No. 8.1622701,
Federal Aid Project No. NET-421(5), TIP Project
No. U-2827
A scoping meeting was held for the subject project on June 11, 1996 in the
Planning and Environmental Branch Conference Room. The following were in
attendance:
Greg Errett City of Winston Salem
Dan Hinton FHWA
Kevin Bowen Congestion Management
Kristina Lorenz Congestion Management
Stephanie Ledbetter Traffic Control
Mark Cole Traffic Control
Kenneth Milan Signals and Geometrics
Mark Robbins Structure Design
Doug Waters Division 9
Sandra Stepney Roadway Design
Cindy Satterwhite Statewide Planning
Ray McIntyre Program Development
Tom Hearne Pavement Management
Wilson Stroud Planning and Environmental
Eric Midkiff Planning and Environmental
The June 11 scoping meeting was the second held on this project. The first
meeting was held on March 31, 1995; at that time, it was decided that the Roadway
Design Unit would study the project and consider scoping changes proposed at the
meeting before we initiate a formal start of study.
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Based on the Roadway Design Unit's studies since the initial scoping meeting, the
project scope will consist of pavement rehabilitation and safety improvements where
needed. Also, bridge rehabilitation and the removal of some bridges and interchange
ramps will be studied. Improvements are not proposed throughout the entire project
length, but only along those sections of US 421 not covered under projects B-2555 A
(from east of Stratford Road to west of Fourth Street), B-2555 B (from west of Broad
Street to east of Spruce Street), and B-2555 C (from east of Belews Street to west of
US 311).
Existing, Bridge Condition and Maintenance Needs
Mark Robbins of the Structure Design Unit commented on the condition of
bridges along the project. The following is a summary of those comments:
Fourth Street - 92 % sufficiency rating, needs deck rehabilitation and expansion joint
improvements, vertical clearance is 15'10", could be removed (see below)
Peters Creek Parkway - 47 % sufficiency rating, possibly needs deck replacement and
approach slab improvements, vertical clearance is 14'10"
Green Street - 34 % sufficiency rating, needs beam replacement, 14'3" vertical clearance,
could be removed (see below)
Broad Street - 55 % sufficiency rating, needs deck rehabilitation, 14'1" vertical clearance
Spruce Street - 73 % sufficiency rating, needs deck rehabilitation, 14'8" vertical clearance,
could be removed (see below)
Marshall Street - 74 % sufficiency rating, needs deck rehabilitation, 16'5" vertical
clearance
Main Street - 62 % sufficiency rating, structurally deficient, 14'1" vertical clearance
Church Street - 69 % sufficiency rating, needs deck rehabilitation, 14'9" vertical clearance
Old US 311 - 61 % sufficiency rating, possibly needs deck replacement, 14'11 " vertical
clearance
All other bridges along the project will either be improved under other projects or
do not require improvements at this time. It was suggested that if deck rehabilitation is
not to be included as part of the proposed improvements, then consideration should be
given to performing substructural work where needed. Substructural work would
interfere with traffic operations and, if accomplished at the same time as other
improvements along US 421, would reduce traffic control costs and minimize disturbances
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to area traffic. Additionally, it was suggested that pavement elevations be lowered under
bridges with low vertical clearances to reduce the chances of those bridges being hit by
trucks, especially at Cherry Street.
Bridge Removal
Doug Waters of Division 9 suggested that we study the possibility of removing
several existing bridges over US 421. The following bridges carry very little traffic over
US 421, but will require costly maintenance activities soon:
Fourth Street - This bridge is located just west of Peters Creek Parkway. In addition to
avoiding costly maintenance costs, removal of this bridge would also allow the lengthening
of the exit ramp from eastbound US 421 onto Peters Creek Parkway. The City of
Winston Salem has investigated the possibility of removing this bridge in the past and
drew considerable opposition from emergency response personnel. However, residents of
a historic neighborhood, located along the north side of US 421 and accessed by Fourth
Street, are in favor of removing the Fourth Street bridge to reduce traffic and connectivity
through the neighborhood.
Green Street - This bridge is located just east of Peters Creek Parkway. Again, removing
this bridge would eliminate costly maintenance activities. Also, by removing the Green
Street bridge, the Broad Street entrance ramp onto westbound US 421 and the eastbound
US 421 exit ramp onto Broad Street could be lengthened.
Spruce Street - This bridge is located between Poplar and Marshall Streets. Removing
this bridge would eliminate future maintenance costs. Also, a entrance ramp from
Marshall Street onto westbound US 421 currently intersects Spruce Street before merging
with US 421. Removing the Spruce Street bridge could eliminate this awkward
intersection.
Interchange Ramp Removal
Along a 1300-foot length of westbound US 421 exists the Main Street exit ramp,
Main Street entrance ramp, Liberty Street entrance ramp, and Cherry Street exit ramp.
The scoping participants discussed the possibility of eliminating some of these ramps. It
was suggested that we study eliminating the Main Street entrance ramp onto westbound
US 421 and the Cherry Street exit ramp off of westbound US 421. Also, removing the
Cherry Street ramp would allow the lengthening of the Liberty Street entrance ramp onto
westbound US 421. Removing these ramps could relieve congestion and decrease
dangerous weaving traffic movements through the area.

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Type of Document and Public Participation
Pavement rehabilitation and safety improvements are considered minor and could
be documented in a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion. However, if the proposed
improvements are to include interchange ramp removal and/or the closing of bridges, a
Categorical Exclusion may be more appropriate. If the project will affect existing traffic
patterns, due to the removal of ramps or bridges, then a public hearing will be held. It
may be possible to prepare a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion for the project if a
public hearing is held to discuss the removal of ramps or bridges. The Planning and
Environmental Branch will coordinate with the FHWA to determine the necessary NEPA
documentation and public participation.
Other Possible Improvements
The following improvements were discussed and will be investigated:
1) Replace median guardrail with concrete barrier. This improvement was
part of projects B-2555 A and C.
2) There are drainage problems along US 421 to the west of Knollwood
Road. Doug Waters stated that the Hydraulics Unit is aware of the
problem and the Division does not have sufficient funds to provide the
necessary improvements. The cost for improving drainage in this area will
be investigated.
3) The Division expressed interest in realigning the entrance ramps from
Peters Creek Parkway onto westbound and eastbound US 421, located in
the northeast and southeast quadrants of that interchange. Both ramps
have two separate entrances at Peters Creek Parkway to serve northbound
and southbound traffic along that facility. Also, both ramps contain
awkward merge areas because of the two entrances. Realigning the ramps
so that each will contain one entrance at Peters Creek Parkway will be
investigated.
4) The Traffic Engineering Branch requested that ramp metering devices be
included as part of the proposed improvements. The cost for these devices
will be investigated.
Summary of Actions To Be Taken
The following actions will be taken in order to make recommendations concerning
the proposed improvements:
1) The Statewide Planning Branch will project traffic volumes taking into
account the removal of the bridges and interchange ramps mentioned
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above. Traffic projections will also be estimated for the facility with the
existing ramp and bridge configurations in place. The Planning and
Environmental Branch will request the traffic studies, and coordinate the
results with Statewide Planning, Roadway Design, and Traffic Engineering.
2) The Planning and Environmental Branch will continue to coordinate the
project with City of Winston-Salem officials to gauge local official and
public response to the possible closing of interchange ramps and possible
bridge removal.
3) The Roadway Design Unit will request a construction cost estimate for the
proposed improvements. The following items will be included in the cost
estimate: pavement rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, lengthening and
realigning of interchange ramps discussed above, removal of interchange
ramps discussed above, drainage improvements, and guardrail and safety
improvements. The estimate will reflect the cost of all necessary bridge
rehabilitation, including those bridges which have been targeted for
possible removal. Traffic ramp metering devices will also be investigated.
After receiving traffic projections and cost estimates a decision will be made
concerning which improvements are feasible based on available funds. Also, after the
scope of the project is further identified, the Planning and Environmental Branch will
request input from federal and state agencies and conduct a Citizens Informational
Workshop, if necessary.
SEM/plr
Attachment
cc: Meeting Participants
Archie Hankins
John Williamson
Dalton D. Ruffin
Lubin Prevatt
Curtis Yates
Dave Foster
Eric Galamb
David Cox
Renee Gledhill-Early
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
.. BRANCH
US 421
FROM 1- 40 BYPASS TO
WEST OF US 158
FORSYTH COUNTY
T. I. P. PROJECT U - 2827