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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080640 Ver 2_401 Application_20120712WITHERS & RAVENEL ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS 1410 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE SUITE 1o1 WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA 28403 (910) 256 9277 FAX (910) 256 2584 TO NC Division of Water Quality — 401 Wetlands Unit WE ARE SENDING YOU ❑ Shop Drawings ❑ Copy of Letter 08 0Lc'14 o v2- LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL DATE o6 '19 12 108 NO 0210006100 ATrENnoN Mr Ian McMillan PHONE # 9197331786 RE HI hcroft Village Morrisville Parkway Phase DWQ Project # 2oo806 0 Corps AID # SAW 2008 00 1 o6 1 12 0210006i oo ® Attached ❑ Under separate cover via _ ❑ Prints ❑ Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Change order ❑ Diskette ❑ the following items ❑ Specifications COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION 06 1 12 02100061 oo Individual Permit Modification Request for Portion of Stage 113 1 o6 1 12 0210006i oo CD Containing Modification Request Submittal 1 06 1 12 02100061 oo $57o oo Review Fee THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below ® For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ For your use ❑ Approved as noted ❑ As requested ❑ Returned for corrections ❑ For review and comment ❑ ❑ FOR BIDS DUE 20 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ❑ Submit copies for distribution ❑ Return corrected prints REMARKS COPY TO USACE, File SIGNED Amy McDonald lfenclosures are not as noted kindly notify us at once June 12, 2012 US Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Field Office Attn: Mr. Craig Brown 3331 Heritage Trade Drive Suite 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587 .. 34 -Aim ENGINEERS [ PLANNERS j SURVEYORS NC- Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit Attn: Mr. Ian McMillan 1650 Mail Service Center. Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 Re: Morrisville Parkway — Phase III Individual Permit Modification Request for Portion of Stage 1 B Corps AID# SAW- 2008 -00373 DWQ Project # 20080640 W &R Project #02100061.00 Dear Mr. Brown and Mr. McMillan, On behalf of the Town of Cary, we are requesting a modification to the existing Individual Permit issued for Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension. We are requesting a modification to the IP for authorization of 593 If of permanent stream impacts for construction of ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B of the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III. Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension extends from the western terminus of the existing section of Morrisville Parkway at NC -55 to Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road. Stage 1 B specifically extends from NC -55 to Twyla Road at the Greystone Subdivision. The requested modification to the IP proposes the construction of ±3,256 If of Stage IB, specifically beginning at NC -55 (Longitude: 35.813689 °N; Latitude: - 78.873197 °W) and ending approximately 2300 If east of Twyla Road (Longitude: 35.811014 °N; Latitude: - 78.882892 °W). The proposed ±3,256 If of Stage 1B for construction extends through Impacts SC -5 & SC -6 as identified in the impact plans included as Exhibits in the existing IP for the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project. The project is in Cary, Wake County within the Cape Fear River basin and onsite waters drain to Panther Creek. The Water Quality Classification for Crabtree Creek is WS- IV;NSW and the Stream Index Number is: 16- 41- 1 -17 -3. The cataloging unit for the site is 03030002. Proposed Project The IP authorized the construction of Stage 1A, with Stage 1B and Stage 2 being conceptually approved based on worst case scenarios for impacts. The IP authorized the construction of Stage 1A; however, construction has not begun. The IP required submittal of requests for 1410 Commonwealth Drive ( Suite 1011 Wilmington, NC 28403 ( tel: 910.256.9277 1 fax: 910.256.2584 www.withersravenel.com I License No. C -0832 .. 34 -Aim ENGINEERS [ PLANNERS j SURVEYORS modification of the IP for construction of Stage 1B and Stage 2, at which point accurate stream and wetland impacts would be assessed for construction of these stages. The IP defined Stage 1 B as the section extending from NC -55 to Twyla Road at the Greystone Subdivision. Due to the current available real estate and funding, this modification request does not include the construction of the entire Stage 1B. The current request for modification of the IP consists of the construction of ±3,256 If of Stage 11B, which extends through Impacts SC -5 & SC -6 as identified in the impact plans included as Exhibits in the existing IP for Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension project. Stage 1 B assumed impacts for the construction of a 2 -lane road, with Stage 2 assuming impacts for the expansion from 2 -lanes to 4- lanes. The proposed ±3,256 If of Stage 1B to be constructed has been designed to accommodate four lanes, as conceptually approved as Stage 2 in the IP, with only 2 lanes being paved initially. The additional 2 lanes will be paved once traffic levels warrant expansion to 4 lanes. By initially constructing the foundation of the road to accommodate four lanes, all impacts associated with the final design of this section of Stage 1 B can be determined and permitted under a single IP modification. This will avoid the need for an additional IP modification for the future expansion to four lanes. Also, this will greatly reduce construction costs by eliminating the need for major earthwork to occur twice for the initial construction and future expansion to 4 lanes. Therefore, the ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B will be constructed to Stage 2 design level to eventually accommodate 4 lanes, but will be a 2 lane road in the interim. Project History The Corps of Engineers issued an Individual Permit (AID# SAW- 2008 - 00373) for the entire Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway extension project on January 30, 2009. A copy of the IP has been provided as an Appendix. NC -DWQ issued a 401 Water Quality Certification (DWQ Project # 20080640) for Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway extension project on April 8, 2008. A copy of the 401 WQC has been provided as an Appendix. NC -DWQ issued a Surface Water Determination letter (JB /IPRRO #11 -170) on September 19, 2011 for the ±3,256 If section of Stage 1B proposed for construction under this IP Modification Request. A copy of the Surface Water Determination Letter has been provided as an Appendix. Please note that the Surface Water Determination Letter specifies that the streams located within the proposed project area are subject to Jordan Lake Buffers. Since the entire Phase III was permitted prior to the adoption of the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules, the proposed project is not subject to Jordan Lake Buffers. This is documented in an email, dated October 28, 2011, from Amy Chapman with NC -DWQ, which has been provided as an Appendix. E°T°F -HERS CN,7 RAVEHEL Page 2 of 5 -IRS 1 AN.1 RI 1 IL2V 1 P.S .. 34 -Aim ENGINEERS I PLANNERS j SURVEYORS W &R conducted a site review of the alignment for the ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B proposed for construction. W &R determined that there are no wetlands located within the project area, and the only jurisdictional features are the two perennial streams identified in the Impact Plans. Proposed Impacts The proposed impacts consist of 593 If of permanent impacts to perennial streams associated with two stream crossings (SC -5 & SC -6) necessary for construction of ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B of the Morrisville Parkway - Phase III project. Avoidance and Minimization Prior to final design of the roadway, a detailed wetland delineation was conducted to identify streams and wetlands within the alignment of the ±3,256 If of Stage 1B proposed for construction. As a result of the linear nature of the project, as well as the alignment having been previously determined and approved by the IP issued by the Corps, impacts could not be avoided. Stream crossings were designed to cross the streams at as nearly perpendicular as possible to minimize stream impacts. The proposed 593 If of stream impacts will occur at SC -5 and SC -6, as defined by the Exhibits in the IP. The IP conceptually approved 545 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -5 (Stages 1 B & 2 combined) and 260 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -6 (Stages 1 B & 2 combined), for a total of 805 If of permanent stream impacts. The construction level design of the proposed stream crossings will result in 367 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -5 and 226 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -6, resulting in a total of 593 If of permanent stream impacts. The construction level design has resulted in a reduction of 212 If of stream impacts. Stage 1 B of Morrisville Parkway - Phase 111 IP Modification ',Impact Table Permanent Actual Impact for Impact # Impact Type Previously Permitted Impact Individual Permit Modification Perennial Stage 1 B (495 If) 5451f SC -5 Stream + total 3671f Stage 2 (50 10 Perennial Stage 1 B (200 If) SC -6 Stream + 260 If 226 If Stage 2 (60 If) Impact Totals 805 If 593 If E°T°F -HERS CN,7 RAVEHEL Page 3 of 5 -IRS 1 AN.1 RI 1 IL2V 1 P.S .. 34 -Aim ENGINEERS [ PLANNERS j SURVEYORS Please note that the proposed permanent stream impacts are based on the design to accommodate 4 lanes, which accomplishes Stage 2 design criteria conceptually approved in the IP, and no future stream impacts will be necessary at these stream crossings. Also, by initially constructing the proposed ±3,256 If of Stage 1B to accommodate 4 -lanes (Stage 2 design level), major earthwork will only be required once. This will minimize the potential for secondary and inadvertent impacts to the streams, as the likelihood for these impacts is significantly higher with multiple major earthwork events. Mitigation The applicant proposes to mitigate for the proposed 593 If of permanent stream impacts through the purchase of offsite stream mitigation credits at a 2:1 mitigation ratio, resulting in the purchase of 1,186 If of stream mitigation. A Letter of Reservation from EEP documenting that 1,186 If of stream mitigation credits have been reserved for the proposed project has been provided as an Appendix. There are currently no private mitigation banks within the 03030002 basin with available stream mitigation credits, but the Bass Mountain Bank is anticipated to release stream credits by the middle of 2012. In the event that the Bass Mountain Bank, or another mitigation bank, has credits available prior to the anticipated construction start date, the Applicant will purchase the stream mitigation credits from a private mitigation bank, or a combination of a private mitigation bank and EEP. If there are not stream mitigation credits available in a private mitigation bank prior to the anticipated construction start date, the Applicant will purchase the entire 1,186 If of stream mitigation credits from EEP as stated in the attached Letter of Reservation. The current request for modification of the IP consists 593 If of permanent stream impacts associated with the construction of ±3,256 If of Stage 11B of the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project. (See the attached maps and PCN for details). Please feel free to call if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Troy Beasley Environmental Scientist E°T°F -HERS CN,7 RAVEHEL Page 4 of 5 -IRS 1 AN.1 RI 1 IL2V 1 P.S WITHERS &RAVENEL ENGINEERS [ PLANNERS j SURVEYORS Attachments: • Eng Form 4345 • PCN Form • USGS Quad Map • Wake County Soil Survey • Individual Permit for Morrisville Parkway - Phase III • DWQ 401 WQC for Morrisville Parkway — Phase II I • Corps "Environment Assessment, 404(B)(1) Analysis, Finding of No Significant Impact and Statement of Findings" • DWQ Surface Water Classification Letter • Email from DWQ on Jordan Lake Buffer Rules • EEP Letter of Reservation • Stormwater Management Plan and Approval • Impact Plans E°T°F -HERS CN,7 RAVEHEL Page 5 of 5 -IRS 1 � RI i IL2V 1 P.S 7. DIRECTIONS TD THE SITE )roject begins a1 the intersection ofl4C ~ and the existing section of Morrisville Parkway 0Lut:35.8l368AqN; Long: -7D,O73lA7"VN`and nds approximately 2300 If east of Twyla Road (Lat: 35.811014'N; Long: -78.882892'W). 19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions) The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a ±3,256 If section of Stage 113 of the Morrisville Parkway - Phase III project. Upon completion of all stages of Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway extension, Phase III will provide a connection from NC-55 to Green Level � mIReason(s) for Discharge The proposed 593 If of stream impacts are necessary for construction of two stream crossings associated with the construction of the proposed ±3,256 If section Stage 113 of the Morrisville Parkway - Phase III project. ?1. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards: Type Type Amount in Cubic Yards Amount N Cubic Yards Fill/Culvert - 20,000 cubic yards Acres or Linear Feet Stream Fill -5y3D(SC-5:367 If, 8C-8:226If) � Type Amount m Cubic Yards 23. Description ofAvoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions) /\sa result of the linear nature of the project, as well as the alignment having been previously determined and approved by the IP issued for the project, stream impacts could not beavoided. Stream crossings (SC-5 & SC-6) were designed to cross the streams at as close to perpendicular as possible to minimize stream impacts. "e PCN for additional discussion on avoidance and minimization. ^ Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: IP Modification or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ❑ No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ® Yes ❑ No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 In below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Stage 1 B of Morrisville Parkway — Phase III 2b. County: Wake County 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Town of Cary 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: N/A — Linear Project 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Town of Cary 4b. Name: Tim Bailey — Director of Engineering 4c. Business name (if applicable): Town of Cary Engineering Department 4d. Street address: 316 North Academy Street 4e. City, state, zip: Cary, NC 27513 4f. Telephone no.: 919 - 469 -4034 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: Tim.bailey @townofcary.org 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Troy Beasley 5b. Business name (if applicable): Withers and Ravenel 5c. Street address: 1410 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 101 5d. City, state, zip: Wilmington, NC 28403 5e. Telephone no.: 910 - 256 -9277 5f. Fax no.: 910 - 256 -2584 5g. Email address: tbeasley @withersravenel.com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1 a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): N/A — Linear Project East (Beginning): Lat: 35.813689 °N Long - 78.873197 °W 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): West (End) — Lat: 35.811014 °N Long: - 78.882892 °W 1 c. Property size: N/A — Linear Project 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to panther Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS- IV;NSW (Stream Index #16- 41- 1 -17 -3) 2c. River basin: Cape Fear — HUC - 03030002 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The proposed project area currently consists of undeveloped woodlands. The land use in the vicinity of the project consists of a mixture of undeveloped land, as well as residential and commercial land uses. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: There are no wetlands within the proposed project area. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 593 If of stream within project area. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is to construct ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B of the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project. Phase III of Morrisville Parkway extends from the western terminus of the existing section of Morrisville Parkway at NC -55 to Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road. Stage 1 B specifically extends from NC -55 to Twyla Road at the Greystone Subdivision. The requested modification to the IP proposes the construction of ±3,256 If of Stage IB, specifically beginning at NC -55 (Longitude: 35.813689 °N; Latitude: - 78.873197 °W) and ending approximately 2300 If east of Twyla Road (Longitude: 35.811014 °N; Latitude: - 78.882892 °W). 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project consists of the construction of ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B of the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project. The IP defined Stage 1 B as the section extending from NC -55 to Twyla Road at the Greystone Subdivision. Due to the current available real estate and funding, this modification request for authorization does not include the construction of the entire Stage 1 B. Stage 1 B assumed impacts for the construction of a 2 -lane road, with Stage 2 assuming impacts for the expansion from 2 -lanes to 4- lanes. The proposed ±3,256 If of Stage 1B to be constructed has been designed to accommodate four lanes, as conceptually approved as Stage 2 in the IP, with only 2 lanes being paved initially. The additional 2 lanes will be paved once traffic levels warrant expansion to 4 lanes. By initially constructing the foundation of the road to accommodate four lanes, all impacts associated with the final design of this section of Stage 1 B can be determined and permitted under a single IP modification. This will avoid the need for an additional IP modification for the future expansion to four lanes. Also, this will greatly reduce construction costs by eliminating the need for major earthwork to occur twice for the initial construction and future expansion to 4 lanes. Therefore, the ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B will be constructed to Stage 2 design to eventually accommodate 4 lanes, but will be a 2 lane road in the interim. Standard commercial construction equipment will used to construct the proposed roadway. Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ®Yes El No El Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type El Preliminary ®Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company: S &EC Name (if known): Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. Corps issued Final Approval of jurisdictional features in Stage 1 A through issuance of IP for the Morrisville Parkway — Phase IIII project (AID #SAW- 2008 - 00373). DWQ issued a Surface Water Determination Letter (JB /IPRRO #11 -170) for the proposed project area on September 19, 2011. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. Corps issued an Individual Permit for the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project (AID #SAW- 2008 - 00373), which approved construction of Stage 1A, and conceptually approved Stage 1 B & Stage 2. DWQ issued a 401 WQC (DWQ Project # 20080640) for the Morrisville Parkway — Phase III project on April 8, 2008. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ® Yes ❑ No 6b. If yes, explain. The Morrisville Parkway Extension project was initially permitted under an IP (Corps AID #2008 - 00373) with approval for construction of Stage 1A, and conceptual approval of Stage 1 B & Stage 2. The current IP Modification Request is for construction of a ±3,256 If section Stage 1 B. The remainder of Stage IB, as well as future sections of Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension will be permitted separately under future IP Modification Requests. Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404, other) (acres) Temporary (T) W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non -404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) Impact #1 (SC -5) Fill /Culvert UT to Panther ® PER ® Corps ±15' 367 If ® P El Creek El INT ® DWQ Impact #2 (SC -6) Fill /Culvert UT to Panther ® PER ® Corps ±15' 226 If ® P El Creek El INT ® DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 593 If 3i. Comments: Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 K Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse El Tar-Pamlico ®Other: Jordan Lake Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary (T) impact required? B1 ❑P ❑T F-1 Yes ❑ No B2 ❑P ❑T F-1 Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: The 401 WQC (DWQ Project #20080640) issued for Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension was issued prior to adoption to the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules, and therefore is not subject to Jordan Lake Buffers. Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Prior to final design of the roadway, a detailed wetland delineation was conducted to identify streams and wetlands within the alignment of the ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B proposed for construction. As a result of the linear nature of the project, as well as the alignment having been previously determined and approved by the IP issued by the Corps, impacts could not be avoided. Stream crossings were designed to cross the streams at as nearly perpendicular as possible to minimize stream impacts. The proposed 593 If of stream impacts will occur at SC -5 and SC -6, as defined by the Exhibits in the IP. The IP conceptually approved 545 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -5 (Stages 1 B & 2 combined) and 260 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -6 (Stages 1 B & 2 combined), for a total of 805 If of permanent stream impacts. The construction level design of the proposed stream crossings will result in 367 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -5 and 226 If of permanent stream impacts for SC -6, resulting in a total of 593 If of permanent stream impacts. The construction level design has resulted in a reduction of 212 If of stream impacts. Please note that the proposed permanent stream impacts are based on the design to accommodate 4 lanes, which accomplishes Stage 2 design criteria conceptually approved in the IP, and no future stream impacts will be necessary at these stream crossings. Also, by initially constructing the proposed ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B to accommodate 4 -lanes (Stage 2 design level) major earthwork will only be required once. This will minimize the potential for secondary and inadvertent impacts to the streams, as the likelihood for these impacts is significantly higher with multiple major earthwork events. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. The proposed stream crossings were designed to cross the streams at as close to perpendicular angles as possible in order to minimize stream impacts. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ❑ No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ® DWQ ® Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ®Payment to in -lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ® Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 1,186 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ® warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 8of11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ❑ No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. Comments: The 401 WQC was issued for Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway Extension prior to adoption of the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules. Therefore, the project ❑ Yes ® No is not subject to the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules. However, diffuse flow will be achieved through the use of vegetated filter strips and level spreaders (see attached Stormwater Management Plans for details). 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? [N/A — Road Project 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes ❑ No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: Stormwater runoff from the road will be treated through a combination of two wet detention ponds, level spreaders and vegetated filter strips (see attached Stormwater Management Plans for details). ® Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Town of Cary ® Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ® Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval ❑ Yes ❑ No letter.) Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. Phase III of the Morrisville Parkway project is being constructed in stages. The issuance of the 401 WQC for the entire Morrisville Parkway - Phase III (DWQ Project #20080640) documents that the construction of all stages will not result in a violation of Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. 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 — Road Project Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ® No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? E] Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? The Corps of Engineers issued an "Environmental Assessment, 404(8)(1) Analysis, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Statement of Findings" on January 7, 2009 documenting that the proposed project will not have an effect on endangered species or designated critical habitat. A copy of this document has been provided as an Appendix. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? There are no waters designated as EFH in Wake County. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? There were no historic or archeological resources observed within the proposed alignment of the ±3,256 If of Stage 1 B proposed for construction under this modification request. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? w.ncfloodmaps.co Troy Beasley — Authorized Agent Withers & Ravenel 3/6/12 Date Applicant /Agent's Signature Applicant /Agent's Printed Name (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 11 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version USGS QUADRANGLE MAP WAKE COUNTY SOIL SURVEY GRAPHIC SCALE 0 1000 2000 ! I —� Ak i•r 1 1.' �i ;J• -- / — . 1 inch = 2000 ft. .�'. � Morris _ _,� r✓ � � '� •� _ � - - - �J � _3!%1 � -�_ X \, y 44rr_ R---, { I• �� � � � � ' Aso` lf� •i. _ y -� ��r� r -�• sr y�- ,. riJ f'` .� tr_ ` I ._ •. - .J» �; _ lo ' • ••\ i _ `�'' ' -!� - III ( •{ } -J /� _� - � I • Bm p � 11 I rtrt � ,� , 1 , SECTION OF STAGE 1 B OF MORRISVILLE PARKWAY -PHASE III ;{ , rl� PROPOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION UNDER r r CURRENT IP MODIFICATION REQUEST FUTURE MORRISVILLE PARKWAY - 11 ?--,• ___ .� PHS ALIGNMENT J� '•. ME E III A L � n ,i � l i� _—=' , •����.�� _.�,5- f . 1 v Jj/ k !� �r - iIS' 3�'Y • J A.1 �. L h I'� —' f 1 ,4 o '• r•--�. �� ;Ilia /I ,Y �' A_�, _. • .r`'1., _x• - STAGE 1 B OF MORRISVILLE PARKWAY - PHASE III MORRISVILLE PARKWAY - PHASE III LOCATION EXHIBIT WITHERS RAVENEL ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS (-.AKY WAKE S Ot '+I}' NORTH CAROLINA i GRAPHIC SCALE 0 250 500 • 4 _ r r 1 inch = 500 ft. Ar ` -. �� - ^-� _ .�N��.���f • SECTION OF STAGE IB OF MORRISVILLE A a' rr ` ! ,f� �.,, t PARKWAY - PHASE III PROPOSED FOR + •• CONSTRUCTION UNDER CURRENT IP y� r .,' r ~� MODIFICATION REQUEST ..� s FUTURE MORRISVILLE PARKWAY a� A ��a. y r`- �� PHASE III ALIGNMENT . ' " �� o'er �d +� _ o � • +i • s a t � f o * f 5 ' ■ . C STAGE 1 B OF MORRISVILLE WITHERI3 RAVENEL PARKWAY - PHASE III USGS QUAD MAP - GREEN LEVEL QUAD PLANNERS I SURVEYORS WAXFCCHJ�IY NOR 11.1 CA3?f)l I A CORPS IP FOR MORRISVILLE PARKWAY - PHASE III 0 M� WqWWW" ATTN: Mr. Eric Simpson Post Office Box 8005 Cary, North Carolina 27512-8005 Any deviation in the authorized work will likely require modification of this permit. If a change in the authorized work is necessary, you should promptly submit revised plans to the Corps showing the proposed changes. You may not undertake the proposed changes until the Corps notifies you that your permit has been modified. Carefully read your permit. The general and special conditions are important. Your failure to comply with these conditions could result in a violation of Federal law. Certain significant conditions require that: a. You must complete construction before December 31, 2029� b. You must allow representatives from this office to make periodic visits to your worksitc �is deemed necessary to assure compliance with permit plans and conditions. You must notify this office in advance as to when you intend to commence and complete work. N You should address all questions regarding this authonization to Monte Matthews in th* Raleigh Regulatory Field Office at (919) 554-4884, extension 30. Chief, Source Data Unit NOAA/National Ocean Service ATTN: Sharon Tear N/CS261 1315 East-West Hwy., Rni 7316 Avmwmnvfidm�� - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -w-mi t 0 0 . MM 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mr. Pete Benjamin U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. Ron Sechler N19 Pivers Island Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 Mr. David Rackley National Marine Fisheries Service 219 Fort Johnson Road Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9110 Permittee: TO" OF CARY JAN 2 8 2009 Permit No: SAW-200800373 REUULA1 WILM.FMOM Issuing 0frice: USAED, WILMINGTON NOTE: The term "you" and its derivatives, as used in this permit, means the permittee or any future transferee. The 1117WITTMim You are authorized to perform work in the accordance with the terms and conditions specified below. ENG Form 1721, Nov 86 EDITIONS OF SEP 82 IS OBSOLETE. (33 DFR 325 (Appendix A)) Permit Conditions: General Conditions: Special Conditions: 19 1 L-FT-&T-1A-CNr-1§LRu-Cj4 I rky-pi'a(fly 2 *U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1986-717425 TZTFTI��� 11I 1. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the attached plans, which are a part of this permit. Any (USACE) prior to implementation. • I MOTOR III!, Jill consffl=n or MU11ILenE=1C;4I1-tU8­P1MOUL, in S K III I waters or wetlands. 4. The North Carolina Division ♦ Water Quality (DWQ) permit/certification number 3737 was issued for this project on April 9, 2008. Special conditions were issued associated with this water quality permit/certification and a copy of these conditions is attached as Exhibit A. The&; rcfercTc,tdjmydAm', s are hereby incoMorated as special conditions of this p!grmiL 6, As the plans for phases I B and 2 are finalized, permit modifications showing the finalized plans must be submitted to the Corps for review and evaluation. Compensatory mitigation for impacts under phases I B and 2 will be to impacts to jurisdictional features. I Project Maintenance 91 Special Conditions - Action ID 200800373, Town of Cary 13. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may direct, restore the water • wetland to its pre- project condition. 14. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported i writing to the Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 ho of the permittee's discovery of the violation. I LI STAGE 1A - (G RE YSTONE SUBDIVISION A) WETLAND AND STREAM IMPACTS Ftbure No, Permanent lm act T e _ linear feet ** _ Soars fPerennial Stream: 365 1,135 SC -1 E-a Section 404 Forested Wetland N/A 91 Section 404 Forested Wetland N/A 153 Perennial Stream 366 1,274 SC -2 2B Section 404 Forested Wetland 2 6l7 2C. Section 4 4 F r t— e d_ m - 538 _er _ _ a_ _ ...:::........ Total 731 9,$O�m . ** Based on firnal design (see Appendix S for plan drawings). TAG7E Y — 2- ANE OADWAY: -55 To GREYSTONE SUBDIVIS N WETLAND AND STREAM IMPACTS Fi re_o. Permanent Impact T e linear feet* s are feet* SC -3 Perennial Stream 241 2,4I0 SC -4 Perennial Stream 361 3,_6 10 SC -5 Perennial Stream 495 4,950 SC -6 Perennial Stream 200 2,000< WC -I Section 404 Forested Wetland NIA 4,356 i_ Total 1297 17,326 * Estimaw based on p reliminary design.. STAGE 2 — -LANE ROADWAY: NC-55 To GREEN LEVEL CHURCH ROAD WETLAND AND STREAM IMPACTS * Estirnat lrased;on Prelirni dessin for the Stage 2 additional irrkp ts, Sheet 4 Of 21 Estimate tamed on protiminary design, a A ...... . . . ....... . .......... . ... . ................ . ............................................................ . ....... . ...... .... . ..... . ....... - - - - - - ----------- - - "Z ................ SUM. R OF OVERALL WETLAND AND STREAM IMPACTS (ALL STAGES) Pro ct St!&e-- Sta ge- LA Stage I B StM 2 2-Lane Road 4-Lane Road Greystone (NC 55 to Greystone (NC 55 to Green Totalk. Subdivision Subdivision)* Level Chruch Road)* Permanent Section 404 Forested Wetlands (acre) 0.17 0.10 0.45 0.72 Impacts Perennial Streams Ii7►earfeet 731 1,297 1,384 j 3,412 Temporary Section 404 Forested Wetlands (acre 0.00 To be determined (T TBD TBD Impacts Perennial Streams linear feet) 0 TBD TBD TBD Estimate tamed on protiminary design, a A s a � i • i a � X # i sf s 40 ■ i i � ` s u 3 � e IIIP I� U" p ■ f ry: ,, CIOD p- � N CD CD �. F d t, a i +N Ixr*etir$r++ritF +r +i F � f Rj C;7k . i . 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Attachments: NCDWQ 401 WQC Summary of Permanent Impacts and Mitigation Requirements Certificate of • 1 1 _._..'k One hCarolina 401 Oversight/Express Review Perrnlis Unit a�ura�l f 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1650 2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone; 919- 733 -17861 FAX919- 733- 689311ntemet: http; J /h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper MrI, s Overton and Town of Cary Page 2 of 4 April 8, 2008 Conditions of Approval: IHMZ-M ., The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general conditions of this Approval are met. No other impacts are approved including incidental impacts: I I r a, I - Sediment and Erosion Control: 2. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to protect surface waters standards: a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosloh Control Planning and Design Manual. b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most Mr, Overton and Town of Cary Page 3 of 4 April 8, 2008 recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. Thedevices shall be maintained on all construction sites, borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects, including contractor-owned or lleased borrow pits associated with the project. c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times. 3. No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind'shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond the footprint of the impacts depicted in the 404/40IPermit Application. All construction activities, the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state Ar uality standards, statutes, or rules occur; 4. Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands • waters to the maximum extent practicable, If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is unavoidable, they shall be removed and the natural grade restored within six months of the date thai the Division of Land Resources has released the project; 5. Protective Fencing - The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing (Or similar high bility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing activities; — - I 1 0 1 CHS /cbk/ijm d CORPS "ENVIRONMENTAL ASESSMENT, 404(B)(1) ANALYSIS, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND STATEMENT OF FINDINGS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers Post Office Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Applicant: Town of Cary, Engineering Department January 7, 2009 Action ID: SAW- 200800373 Waterway: UT's to Panther Creek ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, 404(B)(1) ANALYSIS, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI), AND STATEMENT OF FINDINGS This document constitutes my Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact, Statement of Findings, and review and compliance determination according to the 404(b)(1) guidelines for the proposed work. This permit action is being taken under authority delegated to the Wilmington District Engineer by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers by Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 325.8, pursuant to: Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. X Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. Section 4(e) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953. 1. Location, Existing Site Conditions, Project Description, Changes to Project: a. Location: The proposed project location is between North Carolina Highway 55 (NC 55) westward for a distance of approximately 3 miles to a terminus with SR 1625, Green Level to Durham Road at SR 1600, Green Level Church Road near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina. Coordinates, in decimal degrees, for the end points of the construction areas are 35.813720° N, 78.872747° W, and 35.802659 'N, 78.909490 'W. The project site contains several wetlands and unnamed streams channels which drain to Panther Creek in the Haw watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin (8 -Digit Cataloging Unit of 03030002). b. Existing Site Conditions: The proposed project would extend Morrisville Parkway, which currently terminates on the east side of NC 55, and create a roadway linking NC 55 to Green Level to Durham Road. Overall, the project study area is bordered to the east by NC 55, to the west by Green Level Church Road, to the north by undeveloped forest land and residential properties, and to the south by Green Hope School Road. The existing conditions within this project segment include upland hardwood /pine forest, several wetlands, and several unnamed streams draining to Panther Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The upland forest is dominated by loblolly pine (Pious taeda), white oak (Quercus alba), and tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum), and saplings of red maple (Acer rubrum) dominate the understory. Typical wetland vegetation is dominated by sweetgum (Liquidambar styricifZua), red maple, and slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) within the canopy. Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), sedge (Carex sp.), and soft rush (Juncus effusus) are common in the understory and herbaceous layer. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) jurisdictional determination has been completed for each segment which verifies the aquatic features stated above. c. Project Description: Portions of Morrisville Parkway have previously been constructed. This proposal is to extend the existing portion of roadway, currently terminating at NC 55, to Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road. The ultimate design would be similar to the existing sections of Morrisville Parkway which includes a 105 -foot wide, 4 -lane median divided roadway, including 5 -foot wide sidewalks and 5 -foot wide utility strips to be situated on both sides of the roadway. Included within this proposal is an interchange with the future Western Wake Freeway (I -540). Fill slopes are proposed at a 2:1 ratio. Total permanent impacts from this proposal are 0.72 acre of jurisdictional forested wetlands, and 3,412 linear feet of perennial stream channel exhibiting important aquatic functions. This permit proposal will be evaluated on the dimensions and aquatic impacts stated above. However, construction of the proposed roadway would take place in three distinct stages. Stage IA is proposed for the section between Green Level Church Road and the future Western Wake Freeway (I -540). The proposed design is an approximately 2,500- foot long, 40 -foot wide. 2 -lane paved road, with an associated 10 -foot wide concrete greenway trail. To accommodate the roadway alignment, two culverted stream crossings are proposed. Final designs have been utilized for this stage and reflect 731 linear feet of perennial stream impact and 0.17 acre of forested wetland impacts. Stage 1B is an approximately 12,500 -foot long, 40 -foot wide, 2 -lane road, with an associated 12 -foot wide concrete sidewalk, and would be constructed from NC 55 to the Stage IA terminus. To accommodate the roadway alignment, proposed are four culverted stream crossings totaling approximately 1,297 linear feet of impact and one wetland crossing composed of 0.10 acre impact. Currently, only preliminary designs are available for this stage. While traffic forecasts support a 4 -lane road, Stage 2 will be proposed when eminent traffic studies support the widening of the 2 -lane road to a 4 -lane road from NC 55 to Green Level to Durham Road. At this time, the interchange with I -540 would be completed. Impacts assessed for this stage include all culvert extensions required for the typical roadway widening and interchange construction project. Designs are only preliminary for this stage. Approximately 1,384 linear feet of perennial stream impact and 0.45 acre of forested wetland impact are expected from this phase. The Town of Cary is utilizing this long -range planning approach for a fair evaluation on the corridor and expected impacts of this roadway, rather than waiting and allowing future development to limit the overall flexibility required for impact minimization and /or avoidance. 2 If permitted, Stage IA would be constructed using the final designs depicted within this Public Notice. The other 2 phases would be permitted on the impacts stated above, realizing that these are worse -case scenarios. Final designs for each stage would be provided to the Corps for a permit modification prior to construction. At the time of permit modification, additional minimization or avoidance would be evaluated for items such as bridging, fill slopes, etc. It is expected that impact amounts would go down during the time of permit modification. To mitigate for permanent impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams for Stage IA, the applicant has proposed payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program ( NCEEP) at a 1:1 ratio and also to complete on -site preservation of streams and wetlands in the amount of 3,565 linear feet of streams and 1.2 acres of wetland via the Corps' approved Declaration of Restrictions. Additional NCEEP payments would be completed prior to the time of impact for each respective stage. d. Changes to Project: No modifications were made to the proposal with the exception of finalizing the compensatory mitigation plan for Stage IA. 2. Project Purpose: a. Basic: The basic purpose of this project is to extend the existing portion of roadway, currently terminating at NC 55, to Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road near Cary, Wake County, North Carolina. Therefore, the project is not water dependent. b. Overall: The project is necessary to safely facilitate the movement of vehicles from NC55 to Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road. A review of alternative plans, including those that reduce or avoid impacts to waters of the U.S., is included in this document. 3. Scope of Analysis: The proposed work would primarily benefit the citizens of the Town of Cary. Other than the requirement to obtain a Section 404 permit, no other federal involvement in the proposed work is anticipated. The proposed impacts are limited to perpendicular crossings of aquatic features that are subject to Section 404 permit requirements. While additional alternatives are available, the applicant has stated that these alternatives lack economic viability. Accordingly, my analysis within this document will be limited to the impact areas and additional property directly adjacent. 4. Other Federal, State, and Local Authorizations Obtained or Required and Pending: a. State water quality certification (401): The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) permit/certification number 3737 was received on April 9, 2008. Special conditions were issued, and a copy of these conditions is attached as Exhibit A. b. Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Consistency Determination: The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) consistency determination /permit was not required. 3 c. Other authorizations: No previous authorizations are associated with this project. 5. Complete Application and Public Notice: The Corps received the application on February 1, 2008, and considered it complete at that time. The Corps issued a public notice on February 15, 2008, and sent this notice to all interested parties including appropriate State and Federal agencies. 6. Alternatives [33 CFR 320.4(b)(4), 40 CFR 230.101: M a. Avoidance (No action, uplands, and availability of other sites): No off -site alternatives for the proposed project were presented with the permit application. The project purpose was defined as an expansion of the existing roadway. Off -site alternatives would not meet the project purpose and need. Furthermore, since the proposed expansion is dependent upon the infrastructure of the existing roadway, any off -site alternative would be financially unfeasible for the applicant and would be expected to impact jurisdictional waters in a similar amount. The no action option is an alternative to the currently proposed activity. Elimination of the crossings would reduce the impacts to waters of the U.S. This alternative would limit the applicant's ability to meet the regional traffic needs of its citizens, and does not satisfy the purpose and need of the proposal. Overall, the extent of the impact to waters of the U.S. that would result from the proposed plan is minimal when weighed against the overall loss of benefits incurred by the Town with the no project alternative. A total of three different corridor alignments were evaluated for consideration as a possible option to the preferred alternative. One alternative, labeled as the Northern Alternative, was a new location option approximately 2.34 miles in length which was located north of the preferred alternative. This option was not chosen due to additional stream impacts which totaled 11 stream crossings versus 7 stream crossings for the preferred. The second alternative was the Southern Alternative, which showed slightly less impacts to aquatic features by a reduction of 1 stream crossing and 0.5 acre of wetland impact when compared to the preferred alternative. This alternative was to use part of the existing Green Hope School Road before extending to the same terminus with Green Level to Durham Road at Green Level Church Road. This alternative was not chosen because the Town believed that impacts to the human environment would be higher at the proposed interchange area because of a loss of connectivity for some existing residents. In addition, it did not provide as efficient an east -west connector as the preferred. These items, when weighed against nearly comparable aquatic impacts, were considered vital in discounting this alternative. The third alternative is considered an upgrade of existing facilities by utilizing Green Hope School Road. Aquatic impacts were similar to the Southern Alternative and totaled 6 stream crossings and 0.2 acre of wetland impact. This alternative was 2.19 miles long and would require the taking of 44 properties and 13 potential relocations. Therefore, this option was not selected. b. Minimization (modified project designs, etc.): Minimization was incorporated into the design of the project during the planning phase by crossing streams at the narrowest point. Bridges were evaluated as a possible minimization technique on Phase IA, but due to the small stream channels (1 to 3 feet in width) were considered impracticable. As final designs are carried forward for Stage 1B and 2, an assessment of the remaining stream crossings will be conducted following consultation with the Corps at the time of permit modification c. Conclusions of Alternatives Analysis: Following a review of all project alternatives, the proposed alternative is the only alternative presented that meets the project purpose and need E and is financially feasible. In addition to the no project alternative, other alternatives exist that could have reduced impacts to aquatic systems. However, a review of these options demonstrates that their selection would result in an excessive financial expenditure by the permittee or could substantially reduce public benefit. 7. Evaluation of the 404(b)(1) Guidelines: a. Factual determinations: 1. Physical substrate: The physical substrate of the streams and wetlands proposed for impact would be substantially altered as a result of the placement of the culverts and fill material. Although turbidity rates within the streams and /or their adjacent wetlands may temporarily increase during construction activities, sedimentation and erosion control measures that are required by the state and local government should prevent the excessive displacement of sediment downstream. Accordingly, stream /wetland substrate below the project site should not be appreciably affected. 2. Water circulation, fluctuation, and salinity: The proposed project would have an effect on current, circulation, or drainage pattern as the extent of impervious surface within the catchment is increased. The proper installation of stormwater control devices should minimize these impacts and should not result in a measurable decrease in floodwater retention. 3. Suspended particulate /turbidity: Downstream turbidities would increase temporarily during construction of the roadway; however, this will be a short-term impact and would likely diminish rapidly over time upon completion of construction. The majority of sedimentation is likely to result from clearing and construction of the roadway in upland areas. Any impacts would be minimized by the implementation of appropriate erosion control measures as required by the state and additional permit conditions. 4. Contaminant availability: The proposed project is not expected to introduce contaminants or increase the likelihood of contamination. The stream impacts would be completed with clean earthen materials produced during grading activities and should be free of toxic pollutants or contaminants. All concrete would be cured prior to contact with open water, eliminating the concerns associated with uncured concrete coming into contact with water until it has hardened. 5. Aquatic ecosystem effects: The placement of fill associated with the project would result in a total loss of the aquatic ecosystem and its functions within the impact boundaries. Temporary impacts associated with increased runoff and temporary discharges of sediments can be limited by the proper installation of sediment and erosion control devices, which are required by state and local ordinances and permit conditions. However, the proposed project would still contribute to the cumulative degradation of streams and the associated aquatic ecosystem on and downstream of the site. 0 6. Proposed disposal site: No disposal sites are required by the proposed plans. 7. Cumulative effects: The cumulative impacts that are expected as a result of this project and all similar projects in the region include the loss of riparian habitat and the degradation of on -site and downstream aquatic habitat as a result of increased stormwater runoff and additional sediment deposition. The effect of these incremental changes to the watershed would result in further destabilization of stream channels in the drainage basin as more stormwater is transported. The project would also result in degradation of water quality downstream as a result of increased turbidity, runoff of pollutants, and addition of nutrients that accompanies development. Due to the size of the roadway, the cumulative effects of the proposed activity are undeniable. The applicant has attempted to minimize these effects with the use of water quality control devices. Cumulative effects can also be minimized by the proper enforcement of permit conditions, including the regular maintenance of sediment control devices. Additional information pertaining to cumulative effects is described in the next section "Secondary effects ". 8. Secondary effects: Secondary effects on the aquatic environment associated with the proposed project would largely result from the environmental changes that would occur across the property adjacent to the roadway. Loss of upland forested areas and the addition of impervious surfaces would cause changes in the population of terrestrial and aquatic species makeup of the area. In an effort to assess these effects, the Town has developed a Secondary and Cumulative Impact Master Mitigation Plan (SCI) by providing a holistic review of the environmental impacts associated with planned land use changes and infrastructure projects. In addition, the Town has adopted the Town of Cary Growth Management Plan (Plan) to guide future growth by guiding rezoning, site plan ordinances, and new infrastructure; encourages private sector development to respect local goals; and recommends new ordinances, policies, and studies. The Plan is supplemented and supported by smaller area plans or policy documents. These documents establish the Town's official long -range vision and recommendations for future land uses, transportation, parks, open space, public schools, and the environment. This proposed project includes areas within two of these plans, the Northwest Area Plan and the Southwest Area Plan. The Northwest Area Plan objective is to provide higher density areas with park and open space inclusions to reduce sprawl. The Southwest Area Plan objective is to protect environmental features by keeping densities lower and preserving rural land patterns. To provide additional protections to streams within this area, the Town has enacted an Urban Transitional Buffer Ordinance that requires riparian buffers within the Town's jurisdiction and extraterritorial jurisdiction. This ordinance exceeds the requirements of the Neuse River Basin NSW rules by requiring 100 foot riparian buffers on all USGS streams (perennial and intermittent) and 50 foot buffers on all streams 7 mapped on the Wake County Soil Survey. All future development within the project area's sub - basin, within the Town's jurisdiction, will be subject to the riparian buffer requirements. In addition, the Town has submitted a letter dated October 3, 2008, to the Corps in which they have stated that they will work with the Corps to protect aquatic resources under their jurisdiction. As such, the Town will not allow their ordinances to dictate an impact to a stream or wetland that might have originally been avoidable. b. Restrictions on discharges: 1. Alternatives (See Section 6): a. The activity is located in a special aquatic site (wetlands, sanctuaries and refuges, mudflats, vegetated shallows, coral reefs, riffle and pool complexes, etc.) yes—X— no b. The activity needs to be located in a special aquatic site to fulfill its basic purpose. yes—X— no c. All practicable alternatives have been reviewed in Section VI above. It has been demonstrated that the alternative with the fewest impacts on the aquatic ecosystem (least damaging alternative), has been identified. effects. yesX no d. The least damaging alternative has no other significant environmental yes—X— no 2. Other program requirements: a. The proposed activity violates applicable State water quality standards or Section 307 prohibitions or effluent standards. yes noX b. The proposed activity jeopardizes the continued existence of federally listed threatened or endangered species or affects their critical habitat. yes no ] c. The proposed activity violates the requirements of a federally designated marine sanctuary. yes noX 3. The activity will cause or contribute to significant degradation of waters of the United States, including adverse effects on human health; life stages of aquatic organisms; ecosystem diversity, productivity and stability; and recreational, aesthetic, and economic values. yes noX 4. Minimization of adverse effects: a. Appropriate and practicable steps have been taken to minimize potential adverse impacts of the discharge on the aquatic ecosystem. yes—X— no b. Compensatory Mitigation (Wetland restoration, enhancement, creation, preservation, etc.): The February 6, 1990, Corp s/Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) established procedures to determine the type and level of mitigation necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act section 404(b)(1) Guidelines. This MOA provides for first, avoiding impacts to waters and wetlands through the selection of the least damaging, practical alternative; second, taking appropriate and practical steps to minimize impacts on waters and wetlands; and finally, compensating for any remaining unavoidable impacts to the extent appropriate and practical. To determine "appropriate and practicable" measures to offset unavoidable impacts, measures should be selected which are appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts, and practicable in terms of cost, logistics, and technology in light of the overall project purpose. The permittee shall make payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP) in the amount determined by the NC EEP, sufficient to perform the amount necessary to restore 0.17 acre of riparian wetlands in the Cape Fear River Basin, Cataloging Unit 03030002 and 731 linear feet of warm water stream in the Cape Fear River Basin, Cataloging Unit 03030004. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property for Stage IA shall begin only after the permittee has made full payment to the NC EEP and provided a copy of the payment documentation to the Corps, and the NC EEP has provided written confirmation to the Corps that it agrees to accept responsibility for the mitigation work required, in compliance with the MOU between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated November 4, 1998. 0 In addition, the Permittee shall execute and cause to be recorded in the Wake County Register of Deeds a Conservation Declaration, the form of which was transmitted to USACE in a December 19, 2008, email from Mr. Eric Simpson, which shall preserve in perpetuity 3,565 linear feet of stream and 1.2 acres of wetland described on the map attached to the email as "WETLANDS_ PRESERVE ". The December 19, 2008, email states that the Permittee will use the Corps approved language for Declaration of Restrictions verbatim. The permittee shall enforce the terms of the conservation declaration and shall take no action on the property described in the declaration inconsistent with the terms thereof. The permittee shall record the conservation declaration no later than May 1, 2009. The permittee shall provide a copy of the recorded declaration to the Corps of Engineers within 30 days of recording. Findings: The project complies with the Guidelines because the following conditions are to be included as part of the requested permit: Work Limits 1. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the attached plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE) prior to implementation. 2. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land - clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill activities connected with this project. 3. Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land - clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or maintenance of this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands. 4. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) permit/certification number 3737 was issued for this project on April 9, 2008. Special conditions were issued associated with this water quality permit/certification and a copy of these conditions is attached as Exhibit A. These referenced conditions are hereby incorporated as special conditions of this permit. 5. The permittee shall make payment to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP) in the amount determined by the NC EEP, sufficient to perform the amount necessary to restore 0.17 acre of riparian wetlands in the Cape Fear River Basin, Cataloging Unit 03030002 and 731 linear feet of warm water stream in the 10 Cape Fear River Basin, Cataloging Unit 03030004. Construction within jurisdictional areas on the property for Stage IA shall begin only after the permittee has made full payment to the NC EEP and provided a copy of the payment documentation to the Corps, and the NC EEP has provided written confirmation to the Corps that it agrees to accept responsibility for the mitigation work required, in compliance with the MOU between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, dated November 4, 1998. In addition, the Permittee shall execute and cause to be recorded in the Wake County Register of Deeds a Conservation Declaration, the form of which was transmitted to USACE in a December 19, 2008, email from Mr. Eric Simpson, which shall preserve in perpetuity 3,565 linear feet of stream and 1.2 acres of wetland described on the map attached to the email as "WETLANDS_ PRESERVE ". The December 19, 2008, email states that the Permittee will use the Corps approved language for Declaration of Restrictions verbatim. The permittee shall enforce the terms of the conservation declaration and shall take no action on the property described in the declaration inconsistent with the terms thereof. The permittee shall record the conservation declaration no later than May 1, 2009. The permittee shall provide a copy of the recorded declaration to the Corps of Engineers within 30 days of recording. 6. As the plans for phases 1B and 2 are finalized, permit modifications showing the finalized plans must be submitted to the Corps for review and evaluation. Compensatory mitigation for impacts under phases 1B and 2 will be addressed at the time of each respective permit modification and completed prior to impacts to jurisdictional features. Culverts 7. Measures will be included in the construction /installation that will promote the safe passage of fish and other aquatic organisms. The dimension, pattern, and profile of the stream above and below a pipe or culvert should not be modified by widening the stream channel or by reducing the depth of the stream in connection with the construction activity. The width, height, and gradient of a proposed opening should be such as to pass the average historical low flow and spring flow without adversely altering flow velocity. Spring flow should be determined from gage data, if available. In the absence of such data, bankfull flow can be used as a comparable level. Culverts greater than 48 inches in diameter will be buried at least one foot below the bed of the stream. Culverts 48 inches in diameter or less shall be buried or placed on the stream bed as practicable and appropriate to maintain aquatic passage, and every effort shall be made to maintain the existing channel slope. The bottom of the culvert must be placed at a depth below the natural stream bottom to provide for passage during drought 11 or low flow conditions. Destabilizing the channel and head cutting upstream should be considered in the placement of the culvert. A waiver from the depth specifications in this condition may be requested in writing. The waiver will be issued if it can be demonstrated that the proposal would result in the least impacts to the aquatic environment. Culverts placed in wetlands do not have to be buried. Related Laws 8. All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the permittee shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division of Water Quality at (919) 733 -5083, Ext. 526 or (800) 662 -7956 and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed. Project Maintenance 9. The permittee shall advise the Corps in writing prior to beginning the work authorized by this permit and again upon completion of the work authorized by this permit. In addition, a pre - construction meeting shall take place prior to beginning the construction activities. This meeting shall be comprised of the applicant, the contractors, any sub - contractors and their equipment operators working within jurisdictional areas. Please contact the Corps of Engineers Project Manager at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of construction to schedule this meeting. 10. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or wetlands shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any pollutants except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used. 11. The permittee shall require its contractors and /or agents to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall provide each of its contractors and /or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall be available at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project. 12. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures necessary to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands outside the permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of silt fencing or similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally, the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes 12 Chapter 113A Article 4). 13. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre - project condition. Enforcement 14. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the violation. 8. Public Interest Review: a. All public interest factors have been reviewed. The following public interest factors are considered relevant to this proposal. Both cumulative and secondary impacts on the public interest were considered. 1. Conservation: The proposed project would make mitigation payment to the NCEEP which would be used to restore and preserve wetlands and warm water streams in the Neuse River Basin. In addition, on -site preservation of streams and wetlands will enhance conservation aspects of this area. 2. Economics [33 CFR 320.4(q)]: The Town and citizens of Cary would be the primary beneficiary of the project. The project would help provide an overall traffic now to the area in and around the project site, and could result in increases in local, state, and federal tax revenues. The new roadway may also result in temporary job opportunities during construction of the project. 3. Aesthetics: The community would benefit from the proper flow of traffic. 4. General environmental concerns [33 CFR 320.4(p)]: Note the comments below. 5. Wetlands [33 CFR 320.4(b)]: The proposed project would make mitigation payment to the NCEEP which would be used to restore and preserve wetlands in the Cape Fear River Basin. 6. Historic and cultural resources [33 CFR 320.4(e)]: There are no known or suspected historic or cultural resources located within the permit area, and no impact to any of these resources would result from the project. The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation Office provided no comment on the proposed action. 13 7. Fish and wildlife values [33 CFR 320.4(c)]: Comments were received from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ( NCWRC) in a letter dated March 17, 2008. These comments raised concerns with the location of the interchange and the on /off ramps in relation to avoidance and minimization of aquatic impacts, use of bridges, and secondary and cumulative impacts from the proposed project. In addition, several measures were included to be considered as permit conditions such as, dewatering procedures, proper installation of culverts, streambank stabilization, stormwater control, working from the top -of -bank, sediment and erosion control, proper reclamation of temporary access roads, and preventing stream water contact with uncured concrete. In a response to these comments, the applicant provided additional information justifying the project as proposed. An email response from NRWRC dated August 21, 2008, indicated that they had no further comments or objections to the proposed project. No response was received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. However, species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, are not known to exist on the site. 8. Flood hazards: The project would not be expected to have an impact on the overall hazard of flooding downstream of the project site. The development would result in increases to impervious surface within the watershed, but some of this increase would be offset by the retention of stormwater runoff flowing from the site. 9. Floodplain values [33 CFR 320.4(1)]: Pursuant to Executive Order 11988, consideration has been given to the effect that the proposed project may have in reducing the risk of flood loss, minimizing the impact of floods on human safety, health and welfare, and restoring and preserving the natural and beneficial values served by floodplains. With the exception of the road crossings, the roadway development would exclude the floodplain. However, runoff from the site would likely increase as a result of additional impervious surface and may result in minimal increases in flood elevations downstream. This effect should be minimized by the construction of proper stormwater management facilities. 10. Land use: The project would be in compliance with local zoning ordinances. 11. Navigation [33 CFR 320.4(0)]: Not applicable. 12. Shore erosion and accretion: Not applicable. 13. Recreation: Not applicable. 14. Water supply [33 CFR 320.4(m)]: Increases to impervious surfaces on the site may alter water infiltration onsite, yet these impacts are expected to be negligible. 14 15. Water quality [also 33 CFR 320.4(d)]: The North Carolina Division of Water Quality issued permit/certification Number 3737 dated April 8, 2008. Special conditions were issued, and a copy of these conditions is attached as Exhibit A. No major impacts to water quality are expected. However, increases in turbidity during construction may result in minor adverse impacts. No comments were received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 16. Energy needs [33 CFR 320.4(n)]: The project would result in an increase in energy consumption during construction from equipment to prepare the site. However, this effect is expected to be negligible. 17. Safety: The project would be designed to meet roadway building requirements and is not expected to result in a negative impact to overall safety of the area. 18. Food and fiber production: Not applicable. 19. Mineral needs: Not applicable. 20. Considerations of property ownership: Adjacent landowners may be affected as a result of the proximity of their property to the project. It is possible that adjacent landowners may experience changes in their property value, leading to a higher or lower tax rate. However, the use of the land would be consistent with the designated zoning and transportation plans, and issuance of the permit would be consistent in keeping with the public's interest in health and welfare. In addition, property ownership and the possible relocation of homes /businesses were considered during the evaluation of the alternatives b. Need for Proposed Project: The applicant has established a need for the proposed impacts based upon necessity to satisfy local traffic needs. c. Alternative Locations: See section 6 — Alternatives. d. Permanence of Effects: The project benefits to the applicant and public are expected to last throughout the life of the development. Project impacts would generally be permanent, with the exception of impacts associated during construction, which would include increased noise and downstream turbidity. e. Threatened or endangered species: No effect. Species, or their critical habitat, designated as endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, are not known to exist on the site. f. Corps Wetland Policy: Based upon a review of the proposed impacts relative to the 15 anticipated benefits of the project, it has been determined that the beneficial effects of the project outweigh the detrimental impacts of the project. Additionally, mitigation will be provided to offset the unavoidable loss of jurisdictional waters of the United States resulting from the roadway development. g. Cumulative and Secondary Impacts: Cumulative and secondary effects on the aquatic environment associated with the proposed project would largely result from the environmental changes that would occur across the property adjacent to the roadway. Loss of upland forested areas and the addition of impervious surfaces would cause changes in the population of terrestrial and aquatic species makeup of the area. In an effort to assess these effects, the Town has developed a Secondary and Cumulative Impact Master Mitigation Plan (SCI) by providing a holistic review of the environmental impacts associated with planned land use changes and infrastructure projects. In addition, the Town has adopted the Town of Cary Growth Management Plan (Plan) to guide future growth by guiding rezoning, site plan ordinances, and new infrastructure; encourages private sector development to respect local goals; and recommends new ordinances, policies, and studies. The Plan is supplemented and supported by smaller area plans or policy documents. These documents establish the Town's official long -range vision and recommendations for future land uses, transportation, parks, open space, public schools, and the environment. This proposed project includes areas within two of these plans, the Northwest Area Plan and the Southwest Area Plan. The Northwest Area Plan objective is to provide higher density areas with park and open space inclusions to reduce sprawl. The Southwest Area Plan objective is to protect environmental features by keeping densities lower and preserving rural land patterns. To provide additional protections to streams within this area, the Town has enacted an Urban Transitional Buffer Ordinance that requires riparian buffers within the Town's jurisdiction and extraterritorial jurisdiction. This ordinance exceeds the requirements of the Neuse River Basin NSW rules by requiring 100 foot riparian buffers on all USGS streams (perennial and intermittent) and 50 foot buffers on all streams mapped on the Wake County Soil Survey. All future development within the project area's sub - basin, within the Town's jurisdiction, will be subject to the riparian buffer requirements. In addition, the Town has submitted a letter dated October 3, 2008, to the Corps in which they have stated that they will work with the Corps to protect aquatic resources under their jurisdiction. As such, the Town will not allow their ordinances to dictate an impact to a stream or wetland that might have originally been avoidable. h. Essential Fisheries Habitat (EFH): No adverse impacts to Essential Fish Habitat would result from the proposed project. 9. Public Hearing Evaluation (If Applicable): No requests for a public hearing were received, and no public hearing was held. 16 10. Comments, Responses, and Corps Analysis of Comments and Responses: a. Public Notice Comments: The Corps has reviewed all of the comments submitted in response to the circulation of the public notice. Those comments are summarized below: 1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): No comments received. 2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): No comments received. 3. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS): No comments received. 4. State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO): No comments received. 5. Other State and local agencies: Comments were received from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in a letter dated March 17, 2008. These comments raised concerns with the location of the interchange and the on /off ramps in relation to avoidance and minimization of aquatic impacts, use of bridges, and secondary and cumulative impacts from the proposed project. In addition, several measures were included to be considered as permit conditions such as, dewatering procedures, proper installation of culverts, streambank stabilization, stormwater control, working from the top -of -bank, sediment and erosion control, proper reclamation of temporary access roads, and preventing stream water contact with uncured concrete. 6. Organizations: No comments received. 7. Individuals: No comments received. 8. Others (including, if applicable, internal coordination with TSD, Navigation): No comments received. b. Applicant response to the comments: On April 18, 2008, the Corps coordinated with the applicant the comments received in response to the public notice. The applicant responded to the comments on August 8, 2008. In a response to these comments, the applicant provided additional information for consideration against the proposed project. c. Additional Coordination of Project Revisions: On August 15, 2008, the Corps provided the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission a copy of the applicants response to their respective comments. The Corps has summarized these comments below: 1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): No comments received. 2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): No additional comments received. 3. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS): No comments received. 17 4. State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO): No comments received. 5. Other State and local agencies: An email response from NRWRC dated August 21, 2008, indicated that they had no further comments or objections to the proposed project. 6. Organizations: No comments received. 7. Individuals: No comments received. 8. Others: No comments received. 9. Corps Analysis of Comments and Responses: Following a review of both the applicant's response and the supplemental information, the Corps felt that the applicant had adequately addressed all concerns. This decision was based not only on the extent to which the concern may potentially impact aquatic resources, but also the relationship between the concern and the regulated activity. 11. Determinations: a. Public Hearing Request (If applicable): Not applicable. b. Civil Rights: In accordance with Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 12898, it has been determined that the project would not directly or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria, methods, or practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin nor would it have a disproportionate effect on minority or low- income communities. c. Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act General Conformity Rule Review: The proposed permit action has been analyzed for conformity applicability pursuant to regulations implementing Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act. It has been determined that the activities proposed under this permit will not exceed de minimis levels of direct or indirect emissions of a criteria pollutant or its precursors and are exempted by 40 CFR Part 93.153. Any later indirect emissions are generally not within the Corps' continuing program responsibility and generally cannot be practicably controlled by the Corps. For these reasons a conformity determination is not required for this permit action. d. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI): Having reviewed the information provided by the applicant and all interested parties and an assessment of the environmental impacts, I find that this permit action will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. e. Compliance with 404(b)(1) guidelines: Having completed the evaluation in Section VII IN above, I have determined that the proposed discharge complies with the 404(b)(1) guidelines. f. Public Interest Determination: I find that issuance of a Department of the Army permit is not contrary to the public interest provided Permittee complies with the attached special conditions. Accordingly, I am hereby issuing the requested permit. 19 i1 : � Monte Matthews Regulatory Project Manager REVIEWED BY: Jean B. Manuele Chief, Raleigh Regulatory Field Office APPROVED BY: Jefferson M. Ryscavage Colonel, U.S. Army District Commander 20 Date Date Date DWQ SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION LETTER Troy Beasley Withers & Ravenel 1410 Commonwealth Drive, Unit 101 Wilmington, NC 28403 ST, JB/IPRRO#11-170 Wake County IMMMIMMM rroject Name: Morrisville Parkway Extension Location/Directions: Subject property is proposed extension of the existing MorTisville Parkway through undeveloped tract extending west of Hwy 55 Subject Stream: UT to and Panther Branch Date of Determination: September 13, 2011 Feature E/I/P* Not Subject Start* stop* Stream Soil USGS Subject For Pts, Survey Togo 1 E X 16.5 X 2 P X Perennial X X Indictors 3 P X Perennial X X Indicators •Plflp Explanation: The feature(s) listed above has or have been located on the Soil Survey of Wake County, North Carolina or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1:24,000 scale. Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined not to be a stream or is not present on the property. Features that are checked "Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be a stream. There may be other streams located on your property that do not show up on the maps referenced above but, still may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or to the Division of Water Quality. One NoithCarolina Aimurally North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791-4200 Customer Service Internet www.ncwaterqualiV.org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 FAX (919) 571-4718 1-877-623-6748 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Morrisville Parkway Extension Wake County September 19, 2011 Page 2 of 2 This on-site determination shall expire rive (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority may request a determination by the Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty (6 0) days of date of this letter or from the date the affected party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Ian McMillan, DWQ Wetlands/401 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1650. This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal within sixty (60) days. The owner/future owners should notify the Division of Water Quality (including any other Local, State, and Federal Agencies) of this decision concerning any future correspondences regarding the subject property (stated above). This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be directed to the Division of Water Quality (Central Office) at (919)-807-6301, and the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-544-4884. Respectfully, 01 Martin R Specialist cc: Wetlands/ Stormwater Branch, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1650 RRO/SWP File Copy 10 dogma I dogma z w z C) a^ >- a Q W W_ d > W LU J_ N RE c 02 c w C U o cn o U O M V Q c U o i I � 6 1 0 W �r •� � 1 LL .7. .4 dp W cc cf) = W �► y..� 1 Q M 400e w LLr' Q + ul LL 4* R 1 t s a t' J Z" w� >Y 1x' N V Y Y M t W M WY r IV Y ►. Q C( J w J W w U CL Q 0 Q D a U D i I V) Z w X w Q Q w J J > N I 1. do l I J3ti°_ �' r• , � 12 rl I F ~ L z C;j r hR •i� r UU Lij I' �,' 1j�1 w ff^ �� •� �t- Fay. !r f]1 � , i �• •� �• I I Q Lu CL s •'I�_ O <n �•I �! .i�� f.. �� � a'r l I� •� �f � •� �� ' ` n`. rl f w fr r LLJ CL w LCD DWQ EMAIL ON JORDAN LAKE BUFFERS Page 1 of 1 Beasley, Troy From: Chapman, Amy [amy.chapman @ncdenr.gov] Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 9:37 AM To: Beasley, Troy; Mcmillan, Ian Subject: RE: Morrisville Parkway Extension - Jordan Lake Buffer Rules Question You are right. It's not subject if the permit is still valid. E -mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Beasley, Troy [mailto:TBeasley @withersravenel.com] Sent: Friday, October 28, 20119:36 AM To: Mcmillan, Ian; Chapman, Amy Subject: Morrisville Parkway Extension - Jordan Lake Buffer Rules Question We are currently working on the modification to the Individual Permit for the Morrisville Parkway Extension project for the construction of a portion of Phase 1 B. DWQ issued a WQC (DWQ Project #20080640) for the entire Morrisville Parkway Extension alignment on April 8, 2008. The IP was issued prior to the Jordan Lake Buffer Rules and is still valid, so does this mean that the project is not subject to Jordan Lake Buffers? I believe the project is not subject to JL buffers, but I wanted to get confirmation before we finalize the Impact Maps. Thanks for your help. Troy Beasley t _'• L 1410 Commonwealth Drive, Unit 101 1 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: 910.256.9277 1 Fax: 910.256.2584 Direct: 910.509.6512 1 Mobile: 910.622.0122 tbeasley @withersravenel.com www.withersravenel.co NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE: This electronic message, which includes any attachments and other documents referred to herein, contains information from Withers & Ravenel, Inc. that may be proprietary or confidential. The information is intended for the use of the addressee {s} only. If you are not the addressee, note that any disclosure, copying, printing, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply and delete this electronic message and any attachments. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Copyright 2010 V`Jthers & Ravenel, Inc. All Rights Reserved by Withers & Ravenel, Inc. This electronic message, any attachments thereto and all documents referred to therein are provided for the recipient's information only, and no rights are licensed, transferred or otherwise granted by the transmission of this electronic message by Withers & Ravenel, Inc. or receipt of this message by the recipient or any other party. 2/29/2012 EEP LETTER OF RESERVATION Tim Bailey, PE Town of Cary 316 North Academy St. Cary, NC 27513 Expiration of Acceptance: September 7, 2012 Project: Morrisville Parkway Ext. Phase III Stage 113 County: Wake The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including, SL 2009 -337: An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by S.L. 2011 -343. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification/CAMA permit within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP. Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the In Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www.nceep.net. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP, the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required for this impact is determined by permitting agencies. Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010. Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 716 -1921. Sincerely, C;�� - Mica 1 Ellison Deputy Director cc: Karen Higgins, NCDWQ Wetlands /401 Unit Jamie Shern, USACE - Raleigh Lauren Witherspoon, NCDWQ- Raleigh Troy Beasley, agent File P�StDr ... ... PYDtECt� Oar It-ate, NCD N - J North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 - 715 -0476 / www.nceep.net River Basin CU Location Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I (Sq. Ft.) Buffer II (Sq. Ft.) Cold Cool Warm Riparian Non - Riparian Coastal Marsh Impact Cape Fear 03030002 0 0 593 0 0 0 0 0 Upon receipt of payment, EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Ecosystem Enhancement Program In -Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28, 2010. Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 716 -1921. Sincerely, C;�� - Mica 1 Ellison Deputy Director cc: Karen Higgins, NCDWQ Wetlands /401 Unit Jamie Shern, USACE - Raleigh Lauren Witherspoon, NCDWQ- Raleigh Troy Beasley, agent File P�StDr ... ... PYDtECt� Oar It-ate, NCD N - J North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -1652 / 919 - 715 -0476 / www.nceep.net r' 'T,0 .EI WO °q l A- 1 [n. - - - - 0'W x 12'H CONCRETE " BOX CULVERT j 1, 1 FADE CONCRETE HEADWALL \' IMPACT #1 PERENNIAL STREAM STREAM IMPACT PERMANENT IMPACTS IMPACT #1 : STREAM IMPACT = 367 LF - 3,112 SF (0.07 A MOPRRISVILLE PARKWAY SC -5 CARY Wake North Camlina I, 4� i GRAPHIC 0 WITHERS &- RAVENEL ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I SURVEYORS V : �,n Lb a 0 � I - .� 72" .CMP IMPACT #2 I5 ` {Y515111r1�f51 1 1' {i5y1.5i �SIr �li+� rNi li � 1 11 rr +E�5551'1f;lflr , 1 11 , it l5l 5 5 5Y 5f + 5 51 5 1i'k i t, 5551 5515 +1 �� 555 5,555'5 y 11 �•f,5L5 5 `55155 ,1'' f 5 5555 55. 1j I t + 155' S 5,5�y 5t5 t+ _ -_ ... -_ .. __-- -!_t15 451.,•!. � . STREAM IMPACT PERMANENT IMPACTS IMPACT #2 : STREAM IMPACT = 226 LF - 743 SF (0.02 AC) MOPRRISVILLE PARKWAY SC -6 Wakes N.rth c — i- fitAUVVALL GRAPHIC SCALE 50 0 1 inch = 50 ft. WITHERS &- RAVENEL ENGINEERS 1 PLANNERS I SURVEYORS II