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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 14, 2005
Ms. Beth Barnes
Wetlands/401 Unit
NC DENR Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
(Courtesy Notification)
Mr. John Thomas
US Army Corps of Engineers
6508 Falls of the Neuse Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615-6814
(Two Copies)
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SEP 3 0 2005
WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
DENR. WATER Subject: Briarmeade Rd (SR 2834) Guilford County, Pipe Replacement
State Project Number 7B.204111
To Whom It May Concern:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace two undersized pipes
on Briarmeade Road (SR 2834), northeast of Greensboro in Guilford County, with a larger pipe. This
activity will result in new impacts to an UT to North Buffalo Creek. The road will be closed during
construction with offsite detours. The NCDOT anticipates that the pipe replacement activity can be .
authorized under the Nationwide Permit numbers 3, 13 and 33 from the Army Corps of Engineers. This
application is also intended as a courtesy notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
as according to the General Water Quality Certification. The following information is being provided
to satisfy condition I of General Water Quality Certificates #3376 (NW 3), #3399 (NW 13) and #3366
(NW 33).
P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Road Name SR Number Project Length
miles ;.. glassification
Briarmeade 2834 N/A Rural/Residential
River Basin: DWQ
ID Water Quality
Designation % Impervious Surface
Cape Fear 16-11-14-1 C;NSW N/A
Buffer Rulesa Buffer Rule Conditions (where applicable)
Yes Request Exemption
Protected Species
Present Mapped Historic
Pro ertiesc CAMA
AEC Essential Fishery
Habitat
No No No No
"Separate documentation attached as needed: See the attached Endangered Species Review Sheet for
further information: ° When Applicable - See the attached Historic Review Letter for further
information
PIPE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
Site Briarmeade Rd Stream Type Permanent
Station
Existing (2) 40'X 60" CMPs Proposed 75'X 142" X 91" CMPA
Pipe Pipe
Construction Pump around Dewatering Cofferdams & Pump Around
Method Offsite detours Device*
Burial Depth 1 foot E/C Plan See Attached
Date
Construction As soon as practicable " Duration Four weeks
Date
Impacts (ft.) 35 ft-enclosure; 20 linear ft-rip-rap bank stabilization; 501f -temporary sandbags
and rock silt dam for dewaterin
Special
Conditions
Restoration Within 15 working days of the pipe replacement the natural stream contours will
Plan be restored and seeded. Temporary silt screens will be cleaned and removed
followin vegetation establishment.
RCP = reinforced concrete pipe; CMP = Corrugated metal pipe; CSPA = Corrugated steel pipe arch;
E/C = Erosion control. *A less intrusive dewatering device may be used in lieu of the one proposed.
P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
MINIMIZATION INFORMATION
Impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands, restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to waters of
the US, and coordination (including a pre-construction meeting) with the Division Environmental
Officer.
MITIGATION INFORMATION
Stream mitigation is not anticipated, as the impacts to any individual stream do not exceed 150 feet
Wetland mitigation is not anticipated, as wetland impacts do not exceed 0.10 acres and do not occur in
a unique natural wetland.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Enclosed please find the Pre-construction Notification Form and supporting documentation for the
above referenced project. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact
Jerry Parker at [phone]. Your time and effort are appreciated.
Sincerely,
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r. M. Mills, P.E.
Division Engineer, Division 7
Enclosures
CC: Jerry Parker. NCDOT
Lane Hall, NCDOT
Jeremy Delapp, NCDOT
Barry Harrington, NCDOT
Dennis Johnson, NCDOT
P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. [phone] Fax No. [phone]
Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
2005 830
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
kit any parucuiar 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
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWPs 3, 13 & 33
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: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Mr. J.M. Mills, P.E, Division Engineer - Division 7
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro, NC 27415-4996
Telephone Number:__ [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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: Jerry A. Parker
Company Affiliation: NCDOT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14996
Greensboro, NC 27415-4996
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
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E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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
2. Briarmeade Road (SR 2834) Pipe Replacements (2)
3. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 7B.204111
4. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not Applicable
5. Location
County: Guilford Nearest Town: Greensboro
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not Applicable
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.):
The project is located east of Greensboro in eastern Guilford County. From 140 West; Take
exit 44 (old exit 131) and turn right (north) on I-840 till it ends into US 70. Turn right and
proceed west for approximately 21/a miles to Huffine Mill Rd (SR 2770) and turn right.
Proceed north approximately 11/a miles and veer to the left onto Rankin Mill Road (SR
2832). Stay on Rankin Mill Road for approximately 21/2 miles to Briarmeade Road (SR
2834) and turn left (west). The site is located approximately V2 of a mile from intersection.
6. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long):_S_ee the attached USGS map.
(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.)
7. Property size (acres): Not Applicable
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8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): UT to North Buffalo Crek
9. River Basin: Cane Fear
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/admin/mgps/.)
10. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Paved secondary road in low density rural/residential area
11. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
project will involve replacing (2) undersized pipes with a larger pipe on Briarmeade Road
(SR 2834). The existing pipes are (2) 40' x 60" CMPs (corrugated metallpives) that will be
replaced with a 75' X 142" x 91" CMPA(corrugated metal pipe arch) The pipe replacements
are necessary due to structural degradation and to bring the road up to current DOT
standards. Traffic will be diverted to offsite detours The new pipe will be buried 12" below
the streambed. Right-of-way width is illustrated on the attached site plan. Equipment used
will be standard road construction equipment (trackhoe grader, backhoe and bulldozer)
12. Explain the purpose of the proposed work:_ To maintain traffic safety and to reduce future
maintenance costs.
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.
Not Applicable
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.
Not Applicable
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
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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.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts:_ Permanent stream impacts will
result from channel enclosure Temporary stream impacts will result from placement of rock silt
dams.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
acres Located within
100-year Floodplain**
es/no Distance to
Nearest Stream
linear feet
Type of Wetland***
N/A

1,1a, aacn udpact 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.fema.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: Not Applicable
Total area of wetland impact proposed: Not Applicable
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
indicate on ma linear feet Before Impact leasespecify)
Briarmeade Rd Pipe (en) 35 If UT to North Buffalo
Replacements tm
p) SO if Creek 6-8 feet Perennial
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a cad, 1,1,pac, 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.us¢sjQv-. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapduest.com, etc.).
*Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site:
The project should involve an increase of 35 linear feet of stream impacts - enclosure (en) 35
linear feet. Impacts from temporary (tmp) sandbags and riprap in the streams should not
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exceed 50 linear feet. Impacts from ripray (m) for bank stabilization should not exceed 20
linear feet.
4. 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
Site Number
indicate on ma
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbod
(if applicable) y Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. 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 [? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., damlembankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Not Applicable
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): Not Applicable
Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A
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.
Pipe replacement activities are necessary to maintain travel safety. Impacts will be minimized
by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetland and surface
waters, restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to waters of the U5 and
coordination (including a pre-construction meeting) with the Division Environmental Officer.
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.
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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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmizide.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.
A finding of insignificant impact is anticipated, therefore a mitigation plan is not provided
Cumulative impacts are less than 150 feet. The maximum amount of impact to a single
stream is approximately 35 linear feet. No Outstanding Resource Waters federally protected
species or their habitats, or essential fishery habitats occur in the project area
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
[phone] 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://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Not Applicable
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):Not Applicable
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable
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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 [phone] 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
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 )?
Yes No X 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
-?litigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
=L ultipliers.
Zone* Impact
s uare feet
Multiplier
Required
Mitigation
1 N/A 3
2 N/A 1.5
Total N/A
•?••?. ?u? lv •cvL Yc?ycuui?uitu uvm near oanK or cnannel; Lone z extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
o ==f Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
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BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UNIT
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GUILDFORD COUNTY
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PROJECT NO. 7e4
DESCRIPTION: REMOVAL OF EXISTING TWO LINES OF 60" CMP AND
REPLACE WITH ONE LINE OF 142" X 91" CMPA.
1. CONSTRUCT DAM AT UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM ENDS OF PIPE
USING ABC STONE.
2. USE WATER PUMP TO PUMP WATER FROM UPSTREAM TO
DOWNSTREAM WHILE WE REMOVE EXISTING PIPES AND GRADE
FOR NEW PIPE.
3. WE WILL PUMP WATER OUT OF THE EXCAVATION AREA INTO A
SILT BAG LOCATED AT THE DOWNSTREAM ENWOF PROSEC'T.
4. SILT FENCE INSTALLED AS NEEDED.
5. INSTALL NEW PIPE, 9ACKML, STABILIZE BANKS WITH RIPRAP AS
NEEDED.
6. SEED AND MULCH AREAS NECESSARY.
NOTE: THE PIPE WILL BE BURIED 12" BELOW STREAMBED
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