20031454 Ver 1_Complete File_20031112

MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Mike Thomas
WO Supervisor: Roger Thorpe
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NCDOT - NC 12 Slash Canal Bridge County DARE
Project Number 03 1454 County2
Recvd From DOT Region Washington
Received' Date 11/12/03 Recvd By Region
Project Type replace culvert with new bridge
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Class
PermitWetland Wetland Wetland Stream Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
CAIv1.? O O ?0-30-1 SA HQw 30,155. ?-F_ F_
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) Longitude (ddmmss)
Comments:
brps-ran this as a NW3. No written concurence required:
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
03145-4
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR
November 6, 2003
Division of Coastal Management
151-B Hwy. 24
Hestron Plaza II
Morehead City, NC 28557
Attention: Bill Arrington
SECRETARY
WETLANDS 1401 GROUP
0
NOV 1'2.2003
WATER (QUALITY SECTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to build a 60 feet cored slab bridge
across Slash Canal in Hatteras village, Dare County. This bridge will replace three 87-inch pipes that were
blown out of the NC 12 Slash Canal crossing by Hurricane Isabel storm surge. The Slash Canal is a
tributary that drains out of Hatteras Village to the east and the west into the Pamlico Sound. The east end of
the canal is currently crossed by NC 12 with a bridge structure. The west end of the canal has been crossed
by utilizing culvert pipes. After the storm surge event associated with Hurricane Isabel, hydraulic engineers
with NCDOT have concluded a 60 feet bridge structure will replace the blown out pipe culverts. The 60
feet span will not require any interior bents to be placed in the canal. There will be two end bents
constructed on the banks of the canal to support the span. These bents will be precast concrete bents
supported on H-piles. Sheet pile will be driven around the front and sides of the end bents to protect the
bridge abutments from scour during high flow events. The bridge elevation will be approximately 1-2 feet
higher than the existing grade of the road. Elevation details are provided in the work plat. Traffic will be
detoured on an off-site detour during the project construction.
The Slash Canal is located in the Pasquotank drainage basin (03-01-55). The portion of the Slash
Canal within the project area appears to be a man-made canal features that connects to a natural drainage
into the Pamlico Sound. This body of water has been classified as SA HQW by the Division of Water
Quality. SA waters are defined as surface waters that are used for shellfishing or marketing purposes and all
SC and SB uses. All SA waters are also HQW by definition. Stormwater controls are required under
LAMA. No domestic discharges are permitted in this water. High Quality Waters (HQW) is a supplemental
classification intended to protect waters with quality higher than state water quality standards.
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
NCDOT is requesting a DCM General Permit be issued for the replacement of the culvert pipes
with the bridge structure. Included with this letter are the MP forms, location map and work plat. Notices to
the adjacent landowners were sent on Nov. 4 and their response will be forwarded to DCM. If any
additional information is needed, please call Clay Willis at 252-482-7977.
Sincerely,
Don Conner
Division One Engineer
4d?
Clay illis
Division One Environmental Officer
CC: Gretchen Byrum, NCDOT
Ben Williams, NCDOT
Bill Biddlecome, USACOE
Mike Thomas, DWQ
John Hennesy, DWQ
Rob Ridings, DWQ
113 Airport Dr., Suite 100, Edenton, NC 27932 - Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Slash Canal Bridge Project Location
N
Form DCM-MP-1
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name N. C. Department of Transportation
Address 113 Airport Road
City Edenton State N.C.
0
Zip 27932 Day Phone [phone] /
Fax [phone]
b. City, town, community or landmark
Hatteras
c. Street address or secondary road number
NC 12
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? X Yes _ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Slash Canal. Pamlico Sound
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Clay Willis, Environmental Officer
Address 113 Airport Road
City Edenton State N.C.
Zip 27932 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [252) 482-8722
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Replace washed out culvert pipes with a 60 foot
cored slab bridge.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? both
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? public
c. Project name (if any)
Bridge over the south end of the Slash Canal in
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed project.
If more space is needed, please attach additional
pages.
NO'IE. Permit = f be Wwed in name of f4ndoumq(s), andlor project
name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Dare
will be done by placing a 60 feet span across the
canal. This bridge will span the width of the canal
and will not require interior bents to be placed in
the channel. New end bents will have to be placed
on either end of the 60 feet span to support the
bridge. The end bents will be precast concrete
construction placed on H piles.
Revised 03/95
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract the area is approximately 250
feet by 40 feet, includes paved roadway surface
and Slash Canal.
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL
5 feet
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
(DtA) Duckston Fine Sand
e. Vegetation on tract various roadside grasses such
as panic grass. Crab grass, fescue, beggar tick,
and red clover.
f. Man-made features now on tract NC 12
g. What is the LAMA Land Use Plan land classification
of the site? (consult die locdfimd use plan.)
_ Conservation
X Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
_ Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
NCDOT right-of-way
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X Yes No
(Attach zwdng compliance certificate, i f applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? _ Yes X No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attache documentation, if available)
in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NONE
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.) surface runoff
from NC 12 and surrounding lots.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
None
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward
a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the
owner claims title, plus written permission from the
owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site
or location map is a part of plat requirements and it
must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel
unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include highway
or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the
like.
•A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
•A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats by
Form DCM-MP-1
certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that
they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the
proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name William Foley
Address P.O. Box 466
Phone Hatteras, N.C. 27943-0466
Name Douslas Sowers
Address 3800 Weatherburv Place
Phone Moseley, V.A. 23120
Name CW West, Estate
Address 220 Hall Drive
Phone Chesapeake, V.A. 23322
Name Ida West O'neal
Address P.O. Box 243
Phone Hatteras N.C.27943
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
Divison Coastal Management GP 23
Permit # 30105A issued in spring of 2003
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to 10)
If the project involves the expenditure of public funds
or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting
compliance with the North Carolina Environmental
Policy Act.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant
permission to representatives of state and federal review
agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the b day of, 2002.
Print Name Clay Willis
Signature //.,I, I I I &; V
La ,A,tr,&, 3ymt
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
X DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the space
provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill
activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
Channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
Basin
Boat
Ramp
Rock
Groin
Rock
Breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
70 feet 10-15 1 ft. 0
ft.

1. EXCAVATION N/A
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NAIL in cubic yards None
b. Type of material to be excavated None
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. High ground excavation in cubic yards None
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL N/A
(See Attachment)
a. Location of disposal area N/A
there will be no disposal of material
b. Dimensions of disposal area N/A
c. Do you claim title to disposal area? N/A
Yes - No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? _ Yes _ No N/A
If yes, where?
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? N/A
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No N/A
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
X Bulkhead (Sheetpile around endbents)
Riprap
b. Length Approximately 240 feet total, 120 around
each end bent (201-front and 40'-sides)
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
sheet vile will be placed at NWL of the canal bank
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NAIL
sheet pile will be placed at NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
None stabilized canal banks or bulkheaded
around project area
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material sheet vile
g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill 223 cubic yards, backfill is
to recover eroded shoreline from the storm
event
h. Type of fill material
NCDOT will use approved fill material (sandy
clay soil mix)
i. Source of fill material N/A
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the water
None
(2) Dimensions of fill area 160 feet by 40 feet
(3) Purpose of fill raise approaches to the
brid e
0
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? NCDOT's Best
Manatzement Practices for erosion control will be
implemented
b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Excavator, Crane, Front end loader, backhoe,
dump trucks
c. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? _ Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
Clay Willis. Environmental Officer
Ap icant r roject Name
Sign ture
November 6, 2003
Date
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-5
BRIDGES AND
CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major h. Width of proposed bridge 30'
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other i. Height of proposed bridge above wetlands N/A
sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
1. BRIDGES
D
a. Public X Private
b. Type of bridge (construction material)
Cored slab concrete bride
c. Water body to be crossed by bridge
Slash Canal in Hatteras Village
d. Water depth at the proposed crossing at MLW or
NWL
5'
j. Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow?
X Yes No
If yes, explain The bridge placement will increase
the channels ability to carry water in and out during
tide cycles. During storm surge events water should be
able to flow underneath the bridge without blowing
the structure out. The preexisting culverts restricted
the flow capacity to the volume of the three 87 inch
culverts.
k. Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge
1-2 feet
e. Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
f. Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert(s)?
X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert 45 feet
(2) Width of existing culvert 87 inches
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL 4-8 inches
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain) the culvert was removed
during Hurricane Isabel by the storm surge.
g. Length of proposed bridge 60'
1.
Will the proposed bridge
reducing or increasing the
opening? Yes X No
If yes, explain
m. Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing
no navigable waters? Yes X No
If yes, explain
n. Have you contacted the U.S. Coast Guard concerning
their approval?
Yes X No
if yes, please provide record of their action.
affect navigation by
existing navigable
Revised 03/95
Form DC.M-MP-5
2. CULVERTS N/A
a. Water body in which culvert is to be placed
b. Number of culverts proposed
c. Type of culvert (construction material, style)
d. Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
Yes No
If Yes,
(1) Length of existing bridge
(2) Width of existing bridge
(3) Navigation clearance underneath existing
bridge
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing bridge be
removed? (Explain)
e. Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of existing culvert
(2) Width of existing culvert
(3) Height of the top of the existing culvert above
the MHW or NWL
(4) Will all, or a part of, the existing culvert be
removed? (Explain)
f. Length of proposed culvert
g. Width of proposed culvert
j. Will the proposed culvert affect existing navigation
potential? _ Yes No
If yes, explain
3. EXCAVATION AND FILL
a. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation below the MHW or NWL?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavatedj,°
(3) Depth of area to be excavated
(4) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
b. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any excavation within: NO
Coastal Wetlands _ SAVs _ Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
c. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any highground excavation?
Yes X No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be excavated
(2) Width of area to be excavated
(3) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic
yards
d. If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any
excavation, please complete the following: N/A
(1) Location of the spoil disposal area
(2) Dimensions of spoil disposal area
h. Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the
MHW or NWL
i. Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
Yes No
If yes, explain
Revised 03/95
(3) Do you claim title to the disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from
the owner.
(4) Will the disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
(5) Does the disposal area include any coastal
wetlands (marsh), SAVs, or other wetlands?
Form DCM-MP-5
Yes No
If yes, give dimensions if different from (2)
above.
(6) Does the disposal area include any area below
the MHW or NWL? Yes _ No
If yes, give dimension if different from No. 2
above.
e. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed below MHW
or NWL? X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 70 feet
(2) Width of area to be filled 10-15 feet
(3) Purpose of fill reclaim area washed out by
storm surge for the purpose of establishing
the road shoulder and submaterial.
f. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed within: NO
Coastal Wetlands , SAVs Other Wetlands
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled
(2) Width of area to be filled
(3) Purpose of fill
g. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
result in any fill (other than excavated material
described in Item d. above) to be placed on
highground? X Yes No
If yes,
(1) Length of area to be filled 160 feet
(2) Width of area to be filled 30 feet
(3) Purpose of fill place fill to raise the bridge
approaches to establish vertical alignment
with the road and the bridge structure
4. GENERAL
a.
Will the proposed project involve any mitigation?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
b. Will the proposed project require the relocation of
any existing utility lines? X Yes No
Revised 03/95
If yes, explain in detail A water line will have to be
addressed.
c. Will the proposed project require the construction of
any temporary detour structures?
Yes X No
If yes, explain in detail
d. Will the proposed project require any work channels?
_ Yes X No
if yes, complete Form DCM-MP-2
e. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Using NC DOT Best
Management guidelines for Soil and Erosion
Control established by Division of Land Ouality:
f. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe or hydraulic
dredge)? excavator, pile hammer, dump truck,
grader, etc.
g. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes X No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
h. Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert
require any shoreline stabilization?
X Yes No
Clay Willis. Environmental Officer
Applicant or Project Name
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