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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081162 Ver 1_Application_20080730 t STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 61 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS LYNDO TIPPETT GOVERNOR SECRETARY July 29, 2008 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Post Office Box 1890) Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 081162 i ATTENTION: Brad Shaver NCDOT Coordinator SUBJECT: Nationwide 14 Permit Application for the Replacement of Bridge No. 126 over headwaters of Queen Creek on SR 1248 (Riggs Rd), Onslow County WBS # 313.206711 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace Bridge No. 126 over headwaters of Queen Creek on SR 1248 (Riggs Rd) in Onslow County. The existing single span, 18.5 ft timber bridge with 24 ft of clear roadway is proposed to be replaced with a 12' 11" x 6' x 48 ft aluminum box culvert, per NCDOT Hydraulic Unit's recommendation. The existing bridge structure was recently damaged by vehicular impact and repairs to the existing structure in poor condition (sufficiency rating of 39.1) would be extensive and costly. Therefore, NCDOT is proposing to replace the structure with a 12' 11" x 6' x 48 ft aluminum box culvert, per NCDOT Hydraulic Unit's recommendation. The stream crossing at this location was surveyed to be 7.6 feet in width at the top of bank and bank full was determined to be at an average of 2.1 feet. Depth of water at the crossing ranged from 0.6 -1.1 ft at the time of the survey. There are no structures up stream of this crossing. The proposed pipe would provide wider and safer shoulders which would reduce the number of accidents at this site. The bridge has been repaired twice in the last three years due to vehicular impact. IMPACTS TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES This project is located in the White Oak Basin within USGS hydrologic unit 03020106 (subbasin 030501). The proposed bridge replacement is located over the Queen Creek (DWQ Index No. 1941-16) Class SA HQW. This project will require filling 48 feet (0.01 acres) of perennial stream at the headwaters of Queen Creek. In addition there will be 10 ft temporary stream impacts associated with coffer dams to be used in conjunction with pumping flow around the construction site, if needed. To minimize impacts an off site detour will be utilized during construction. Pipe length was reduced as much as possible without jeopardizing stability and safety. No permanent or temporary utility impacts are proposed with this project. There are no wetland impacts associated with this project. 124 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 PHONE: (910) 251-5724 FAX: (910) 251-5727 BRIDGE DEMOLITION The existing deck and bridge railings are composed of concrete. The substructure is composed of timber bents and caps. The Department will take every precautionary measure necessary to ensure that no components will be dropped into waters of the United States. The bridge will be removed using top down methods and NCDOT's Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal will be followed. COMPENSATORY MITIGATION Based upon the letter from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Wilmington District dated September 1, 2004, it is understood that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Systems Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP), will assume responsibility for satisfying the Federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for all NCDOT projects at a 2:1 ratio. It is also NCDOT's understanding that if the USACE District Engineer determines that compensatory mitigation is required for any project, it will be submitted to EEP for acceptance on a quarterly basis by the Department with a copy provided to the Wilmington District office for verification and accounting purposes. The Department has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent possible as described above. Therefore, if required by USACE District Engineer, the remaining, unavoidable permanent impacts to 48 feet (0.01 acres) of perennial stream will be offset by compensatory mitigation provided by the EEP program. These impacts are proposed in a coastal plain small stream riverine wetland in the White Oak River Basin within USGS hydrologic unit 03020106 (sub basin 030501). NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES Species with the federal classification of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The United States Fish and Wildlife Service lists fifteen federally protected species for Onslow County which include American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Cooley's meadowrue (Thalictrum cooleyi), Golden sedge (Carex lutea), American chaffseed (Schwalbea americana) and Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia). A Natural Heritage GIS Database and field review for occurrences and habitat for these species was conducted and a determination of no effect for the listed species is recommended. HISTORICAL RESOURCES Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservations Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 296 CFR Part 800, this project has been reviewed and a determination of no effect is recommended for historical and archeological resources. REGULATORY APPROVAL Section 404 Permit: NCDOT is requesting authorization under Nationwide 14 under the USACE Nationwide Permit program (72 FR 11092; March 12, 2007). Section 401 Permit: We are also requesting by copy of this letter, issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification 3704 from the DWQ. We have provided a method of debiting $240 to be submitted to the DWQ for processing the WQC permit request, as noted in the subject line of this application. 124 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 PHONE: (910) 251-5724 FAX: (910) 251-5727 If you have any questions or need additional information please contact feel free to contact me at (910) 251-5724. Sincerely, Z ~ ~7~X Mason Herndon Division 3 DEO Enclosures Cc: Ken Averitte, NCDWQ, Fayetteville David Wainwright, NCDWQ, Raleigh 124 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 PHONE: (910) 251-5724 FAX: (910) 251-5727 Office Use Only: Form Version March 05 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular 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 ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 14 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 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: H Allen Pope, P.E., Division 3 Engineer Mailing Address:North Carolina Department of Transportation 124 Division Dr. Wilmington, N.C. 28401 Telephone Number: (910) 251-5724 Fax Number: (910) 251- 5727 E-mail Address: 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: Mason Herndon Company Affiliation: Division 3 Environmental Officer Mailing Address: North Carolina Department of Transportation 124 Division Dr. Wilmington, N.C. 28401 Telephone Number: (910) 251-5724 Fax Number: (910) 251- 5727 E-mail Address: mhemdon(a dot. state. nc. us Updated 11/1/2005 Page 5 of 12 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: Bridge 126 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 313.206711 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Onslow Nearest Town: Hubert Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From NC 24 East, turn left on SR 1749, at stop sign turn right on SR 1746, go 0.26 miles and turn left on SR 1428, go 2.7 miles to bridge. 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): 34.75149 ON 77.23409 °W 6. Property size (acres): N/A 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Queens Creek 8. River Basin: White Oak (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.eni.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:- Land use adjacent to the project limits is primarily residential and forested. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 6 of 12 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Replace existing damaged 18'6" timber bridge with a 12' 11 " x 6'x 48 ft. aluminum box culvert using standard road construction equipment. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Existing bridge was damaged by vehicular impact and repairs to the stucture are not feasible due to its poor condition and a pipe has been determined to provide sufficient conveyance. 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.Unknown 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. No additional permit requests are anticipated at this time. 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. 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: Project will require 48 ft of permenant fill in perennial headwaters of Queens Creek. In addition there will be 10 ft of temporary impacts posed for coffer dams for bypass pumping if needed Updated 11/1/2005 Page 7 of 12 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, se aratel 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, 1 00-year Nearest Impact Floodplain Stream (acres) (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) es/no linear feet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Wetland Impact (acres) 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, multi 1 length X width, then divide b 43,560. Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intennittent? Stream Width Length Impact indicate on ma Before Impact linear feet acres Pipe A Queen Creek fill perennial 7.5 48 0.01 Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 48 0.01 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 Type of Waterbody Area of Site Number applicable) Watee) Type of Impact (lake pand estuary, sound, bay, Impact (indicate on ma) (if ap ocean, etc.) (acmes) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A Updated 11/1/2005 Page 8 of 12 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): 0.01 Wetland Impact (acres): N/A Open Water Impact (acres): N/A Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.01 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 48 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 N/A 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., 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 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 length was reduced as much as possible without jeopardizing safety & stability. Strict enforcement of sedimentation & erosion control BMP's will be enforced. 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. Updated 11/1/2005 Page 9 of 12 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 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/ncwetlands/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. N/A 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/wM/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): 48 Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Updated 11 / 1 /2005 Page 10 of 12 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 ? 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)? N/A 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. Zone* Impact Multiplier Required (square feet) Mitigation 1 3 (2 for Catawba) 2 1.5 Total N/A 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 Updated 11/1/2005 Page 11 of 12 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. Strict implementation of Sedimentation and Erosion Control BMPs will be enforced during construction to protect wetlands and waters of U.S. 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. N/A XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A 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 project is considered a safety project on existing R/W. 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). N/A __~r 7-z7-o6 1:z4iL~ Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Updated 11/1/2005 Page 12 of 12 1061 P 7 ~ =rti & 3iii r Zzo Y ri enl ~ ~zf[ A+ i ~ Ku ~E! +r lx~'rr we 3 Inn nra a R.. is ~t f1 Gin a fi~ 1' 4 y ` f1%', yl~~ ate, ~ i~1 Q ears 4 f~ f, } is f.' /O ff~' ILTI 'S r r ri i' v I Yf1 z 11 If 11 9 it II 0 'f U a ~ / V/~ ll 11 0 ^ ~ 5 vI it 11 ` 40 s = \ / I n II I 1 ~ r ~ 5 ll II I \ F II /I a el x4e 0 a a lr C / 1 I ~ r \ n,,`r 'x16 lI ff((ff~ ~'I I Qz~' / ' i I 1 4Hubert < r~ 1~ <740- 428, _xN ti~ I'\ 6 s~ 3 a 1 108; a ¢ il. N d 4 N ' •RR _ R 4R C - P :1 f~ 2SJ 1 N 7 a~@ Name: HUBERT Location: 034.7483309° N 077.2337941 ° W Date: 712412008 Caption: Bridge 126 Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet SR 1428 (Riggs Rd) Onslow County Copyright (C)1997, Maptech, Inc. Structure 660126 County ONSLOW Date: 08/04/2006 Structure Photos LOOKING UPSTREAM i_ LOOKING EAST ONSLOW Date: 08/04/2006 Structure Photos Structure 660126 County LOOKING WEST LOOKING DOWNSTREAM 1 f PROJECT BRIDGE 126 ROAD SR 1428 (RIGGS RD) COUNTY ONSLOW r------1-------!------- Existing 18' Ell x 25' 1" timber bridge 1 / ? 1 Proposed 12' 11" x 6' x 48 f t alum. box culvert ; / 10 degree 1 I I skew , I 1 1 1 I ? / 1 ? 1 I / i I I ' ! 1 ' ? 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