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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070983 Ver 1_Application_20070606of w a rF9 ~~~ r? ~ r > "~ 0 :~~ :-~: .,r ~ '~a~,. DWQ Project No.: Applicant 009 ~3 ~!c boy- 17! / 5 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality County: c% ,~a v/•~a~l , Project Name: o Nr ~~, ~a ~R/~ P c`. Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification: DG~/ g'~6 7 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 this certificate to the 401 Transportation Permitting Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these. Applicant's Certification I, ~ ~,t/, ,~c~~ /I ,hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Date: 9117f D7 Agent's Certification I, __ j __ ,hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the dbservation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature: Engineer's Certification Partial Final Date: I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of the project,for the Permttee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials. Signature Registration No. Date G 1~ r ///~~,~ ~4 ~~{% Y sF~ /JG'~ ~T~N OF~~ ?, ~ ~~ SgNps %qT~ ~0~~ .lUr Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-17861 FAX 919-733-68931 Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper ~~ ~ ~~~ ;:~~~~~ C,y STATE of NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR May 30, 2007 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Raleigh Regulatory Field Office O ~ ®~ ~ A 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 V{ Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, NCDOT Coordinator Subject: Secondary road improvements to SR 2338 (Tommy Baker Road) from SR 2339 (Rosinburg Road) to begin edge of pavement in Wake County. WBS element SC.092110. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to upgrade and pave SR 2338 (Tommy Baker Road) from SR 2339 (Rosinburg Road) to begin edge of pavement in Wake County (Figures 1-3). Total project length is 0.281 miles. Transportation and highway laws of North Carolina (G.S. 136-44.6, 136-44.7, 136-44.7A, 136-44.8, and 136- 44.9) require the NCDOT to develop annual work programs for construction and maintenance of secondary roads. These general statutes specifically set forth requirements for annual construction and paving of existing unpaved roads. Paving of these roads is performed in priority order as established by the NCDOT for each unpaved road within a given county. This number is based on characteristics of each road, including number of homes, schools, churches, businesses, industries, recreational facilities, traffic counts, presence of school bus routes, and value as a thoroughfare. SR 2338 is scheduled to be paved as part of the Secondary Roads Construction Program. Impacts to Waters of the United States Site 1 -Waters of US Construction at this site will impact an unnamed perennial tributary to Moccasin Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 27-86-2, Best Usage Classification C NSW; HUC 03020203] (Figure 3) in the Neuse River Basin. The existing structure conveying the creek is a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe that is 33 feet long (see Photographs 1 and 2). This pipe will be replaced with a 112" x 75" corrugated metal pipe arch that is 60 ft long. Permanent impacts at the site associated with the pipe replacement total 27 linear feet of fill in surface water in addition to a total of 20 feet of rip rap along the stream banks. The work zone at this site will be temporarily dewatered for approximately 3 days. This will involve the temporary placement of sandbags upstream and downstream at the construction impact limits. Once the Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919)560-6081 Fax: (919)560-3371 stream has been dewatered, the new pipe will be set. Temporary concurrent impacts to the stream from this activity will result in dewatering 47 linear feet of stream, plus an additional 9 feet downstream for a grand total of 56 linear feet. Please note that the location of sandbags downstream was selected due to narrowing of the stream at this location. The materials used for dewatering will be removed after construction. Also please note that the soil survey indicates the presence of hydric soils (Wy -Worsham sandy loam) at this crossing. However no wetland areas exist within the project limits at Site 1. Therefore, this project proposes no impacts to wetlands. Riparian Buffer Impacts Site 1 -Buffers The construction at this site involves a road crossing of a stream that is subject to the Neuse Riparian Buffer Rule. The unnamed perennial tributary to Moccasin Creek at Site 1 is depicted on the most recent version of the Bunn West (1968/1923) topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) as well as on the Soil Survey of Wake County (USDA-SCS 1970) (Figure 2). Site totals include 2,882 ft`' in Zone 1 and 1,890 ft` in Zone 2 (totaling 47 linear feet of riparian buffer impacts). Based on the impacts to the riparian buffer at this site, this crossing is ALLOWABLE. Waters of the U.S./Riparian Buffer Mitigation Avoidance: All wetlands and surface waters not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters. Minimization: The side slopes have been steepened to the extent possible at jurisdictional sites. Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced during project construction. Continued coordination will occur with maintenance forces and the Environmental Officer during construction to minimize impacts to these sites. Compensatory Miti ag tion: Unavoidable impacts to 27 linear feet of stream (surface water fill) associated with this project will be mitigated (at a 2:1 ratio) by providing 54 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the Neuse River Basin (Hydrologic Cataloging Unit 03020203). All compensatory mitigation requirements will be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) for their acceptance with a copy provided to the USAGE for verification and accounting purposes. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered, and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of May 2007, there are four federally protected species listed for Wake County. They include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterdori), and Michaux's sumac (Rh~~s michairxii). Tommy Baker Road is not adjacent to open water suitable to provide foraging habitat for the bald eagle. The dense mixed hardwood stands surrounding these sites do not offer suitable forging or nesting habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker. This 3 UT to Moccasin Creek at Site 1 is a small stream and does not provide suitable habitat for mussel fauna. The roadway shoulders along Tommy Baker Road are either heavily maintained or overgrown, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to exist in this area. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated Spring 2007) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore, based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the OS/ 15/07 site visit and the NHP database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species. Historical Compliance NCDOT has requested approval of this project from the State Historic Preservation Office. In a letter dated March 28``', SHPO indicated the presence of a structure (WK 1897 Baker House) of historic or architectural importance within the general area of this project and SHPO recommended that a NCDOT architectural historian identify and evaluate any structures over fifty years old and report the findings to us (see Appendix One). NCDOT has asked SHPO for details regarding the exact location of the Baker House so that we may provide additional information on whether or not our project may have an effect on this structure. All information pertaining to this discussion will be forwarded to your office as it is gathered. Summary NCDOT proposes to upgrade and pave SR 2338 (Tommy Baker Road) in Wake County. Permanent impacts, associated with surface water fill and rip rap used for bank stabilization are proposed to Waters of the United States. Additionally temporary concurrent dewatering is proposed to the work site. The project will also involve impacts within protected buffers within the Neuse River Basin. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Pei~nit (NWP) 14, NWP 33, and NCDENR-DWQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3404, WQC No. 3366 and Neuse River Buffer authorization for above-described activities. An automated payment procedure has been implemented between the NCDOT and NCDWQ. This procedure will enable the Division to apply for the 401 WQC without submitting a check for this permit application. This procedure will provide payment to the NCDWQ by charging the permit application fee of $200.00 directly to the appropriate NCDOT WBS element SC.092110. Apre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Heather Montague at (919)560-6081. Sincerely, 4~w. ~~v~ J.W. Bowman, P.E. Division Engineer cc: Mr. Rob Ridings, NCDWQ Transportation Permitting Unit Wake County District 1 Office Mr. Ashley Pilkington, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance Yard Mr. Donald Pearson, NCDOT Roadside Env Field Ops ~ ,~,~ 5 '' . ~ s,~sP ~~ ~~~ a ~g~ ~.. Photograph 1. View of Inlet. ~°°". Photograph 2. View of Outlet. SR 2338 Tommy Baker Road -Wake County ~ J. j~ ' 1 ``^. . / ! ~~ 'y/ ~ 4,i f_ } ~ f jam."// f t ~ s /`('~ ~. , r ;~ ! ! ~ `- • . a. l J~/ !C ~ .: s ~ , ~.._~ ~f }_ j ~ 4[ ~~ ,_/'~ ~ '1c i ~ t JIB: f--. . 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I. Processing 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 ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 and NWP 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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, 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 Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT Division 5 J.W. Bowman Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704. Telephone Number: (919) 560-6851 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: wbowman(a~dot state nc us 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: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Page 1 of 8 III. Project Information 8. 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: Proposed replacement of a structure conve~g_an unnamed tributary to Moccasin Creek on SR 2338 (Tommy Baker Road) in Wake County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): WBS Element SC.092110 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A 4. Location County: Wake Nearest Town: Zebulon Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Take US 64 East from Raleigh then take the Hwy 96 Exit at Zebulon and ~o north. Make a right onto Wakefield Road and travel north and make a right onto Tommy Baker Road and travel to protect site. 5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.8837 °N 78.3056 "W 6. Property size (acres): 2 04 acre (0 281 mile longproject with 60ft ri t-of--way) 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Moccasin Creek River Basin: Neuse (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.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: Site is surrounded b~gricultural and wooded land. Page 2 of 8 10. Describe the ovexall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The NCDOT will replace the existing pipe with a new pipe 27 feet longer pipe and add rip rap armoring at both ends. The NCDOT will also dewater the work zone during construction. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, grader, and crane. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The existing structure is only 33 tt long- and does not allow for adequate shoulder widths. 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 USAGE 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. N/A 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. Vl. 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. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a 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: The NCDOT will replace the existing_pipe with a new pipe 27 feet longer,pipe and add ri~rap armoring at both ends. The NCDOT will also dewater the work zone during construction. Equipment may include excavator backhoe bulldozer grader and crane Page 3 of 8 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, bttt are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Stream Width Length Impact indicate on ma (~ ) Intermittent? Before Im act (linear feet) (acres) Site 1 UT Moccasin Crk Fill (piped length) Perennial 3~0 27 0.002 Rip rap armoring 20 0.002 Alon stream bank Temporary 56 0.004 dewatering 47 conc't 0.003 conc't Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 56 0.004 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact (indicate on map) ocean, etc.) (acres) N/A Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): 0.004 Wetland Impact (acres): NONE Open Water Impact (acres): NONE Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.004 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 56 Page 4 of 8 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. N/A 8. 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 snaps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A 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 maybe 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. All wetlands and surface waters not affected by construction will be~rotected from unnecessary encroachment during construction Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands and surface waters will be enforced durin¢ construction Only the smallest amount of fill necessar~to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States. 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 January 15, 2002, 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 Page 5 of 8 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 NCEEP 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/ncwetl ands/strmgide.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. Unavoidable impacts to 27 linear feet of stream associated with this project will be miti ag ted (at a 2:1 ratio) b~providing 54 linear feet of warm water stream restoration equivalent in the Neuse River Basin (H d~rologic Catalo ing_ Unit 03020203). All compensatory miti ag tion requirements will be assimilated on a quarterly basis and provided to the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) for their acceptance with a coRy provided to the USACE for verification and accounting~urposes. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 54 Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^ Page 6 of 8 2. 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 3. 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. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ® No ^ 2. If "yes", 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. Site 1 Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation l 2,882 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A 2 1,890 1.5 N/A Total 4,772 N/A * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Existing: 1.09 acre impervious surface (av~ 32 foot wide gravel road) of 2 04 acre total project size Proposed: 0.68 acre impervious surface Page 7 of 8 (proposed 20 foot wide asphalt Waved road) of 2 04 acre total project size The new impervious surface is .41 acre less than existing. All area not paved will become vegetated shoulders ditches and back slopes 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. This project will not generate wastewater. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (1 SA NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ^ No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at _http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: This secondary road proiect will not result in additional development. XV. 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). ~~a ~' (/Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 Appendix One (SHPO letter dated March 28, 2007) .,. STi-1E o ~a ~a~ r wN. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Pc[cr }3. Sandbcck, Administrator Michael F. Easley, Governor Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary )effrev). Crow, Depun• Secretary March 28, 2007 MEMORANDUM Office of Archives and History Division of Historical Resources Darid Brook, Director TO: Heather ~~1. Montague NCDOT -Division 5 FROM: Peter Sandbeck 1~~'L~p~l l Q'~•~ ~~'~l~ SUBJECT: Division 5, Secondary RUUoad Paving Projects, SR 2338, (Tommy Baker Road), Wake County, ER 07-0526 Thank you for your letter of March 2, 2007, concerning the above project. We have conducted a search of our maps and files and located the following structure of historical or architectural importance within the general area of this project: (WK 1897) Baker House on Baker Road, Hopkins Crossroads vicinity. Because this project may require federal permits from the United States Army Corps of Engineers, eve recommend that a Department of Transportation architectural historian identify and evaluate any structures over fifty years old and report the findings to us. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council. on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763, ext. 246. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number. cc: 1/1ary Pope Furr, PDEA Eric Alsmyer, USACOE/Raleigh Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax ~ n\[t\ ISTR,IT[nN 5~7 N. Rlnunr tirr~•rr R,I~~f~~h NC 4017 \hil Srn iri• rcnrrr. Rnlripth ?`C?.7(99-4017 (9191733-47(,3/7Ji-8653 ~•. ! SURVEY & PLANNING 515 inf. Blount S[rcct, ILdcigh, NC 4617 1,L•til Scnicc C:cnnr, lLdcigh \i:2iG91-4617 ('Jl'))733-6535/7li-~1W11