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Home My WebLink About20110977 Ver 1_401 Application_20111111S STEWART LETTER OF TFtANSMITTAL TO .�`' �, fi ' � � � � . �.�� `� � � FROM Beverly Strickland Michael Taylor NCDWQ 401/404 Wetlands Unit PROJECT ENGINEER 1650 Mail Service Center (919) 866 4736 Raleigh NC 27699 1650 DATE SENT VIA 10/31/2011 US Postal Service PROJECT NUMBER EL 5100AC EL 5100FD COPIES DATE �5 1 For approval For your use As requested COMMENTS PRO)ECT NAME CRENSHAW MULTI USE PATH ON DURHAM ROAD NC 54 MULTI USE PATH AT NC 540 DESCRIPTION 11 EL 5100 AC PCN 11 EL 5100 FD PCN For review & comment Approved as submitted Approved as noted NOV - Returned for corrections Returned after review Resubmit copies for approval The enclosed PCN s are for your records only and do not require action as there are no �urisdictional streams wetlands or buffers located within the pro�ect area SIG COPIED TO ENGINEERING INNOVATION SOLUTIONS " { 421 FAYETTEVILLE STREET RALEIGH NC T 919 380 8750 SUITE 400 27601 F 919 380 8752 � � l T J' S� STEWART October 27 2011 Mr Jamie Shern US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive Suite 105 Wake Forest North Carolina 27587 Division of Water Quality (5 Copies) 401/Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1650 www t w t g m � �. �� o� N� � ` � 12 D � ��% �W � �� R�M Sub�ect PCN for CRENSHAW MULTI-USE PATH ON DURHAM ROAD NCDOT Pro�# EL-5100AC Dear Sirs The Town of Wake Forest is submitting a PCN for the above referenced pro�ect The trail is located in the previously disturbed and continuously maintained NCDOT right of way along Old NC 98 The construction of the trail will involve grading subgrade preparation concrete paving and pavement marking There are no stream or wetland impacts associated with the pro�ect This PCN is for your records only and does not require action as there are no �urisdictional streams or wetlands located within the pro�ect area Please find the attached Pre Construction Notification (PCN) form Natural Systems Report USFWS review letter NCSHPO review letter and pro�ect vicinity map It is our sincere hope that we can work with you to resolve any issues that arise during your review Please contact me (mtaylor@stewart eng com or 919 380 8750) if you have any questions or require further detail Sinc r ly ST ART ENGINEERING, INC Michael Taylor PE Pro�ect Engineer ENGINEERING INNOVATION SOLUTIONS n" 421 FAYETTEVILLE STREET RALEIGH NC T 919 380 8750 SUITE 400 27601 F 919 380 8752 � O��F W A TF9QG � � > � O 'C Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ pro�ect no 10 0525 Form Version 1 4 January 2009 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A A licant Information 1 Processing 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number 1c Has the NWP or GP number been venfied by the Corps� ❑ Yes � No 1d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) � 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular � Non-404 Junsdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express � Riparian Buffer Authorization 1e Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit because wntten approval is not required� Certification � Yes ❑ No � Yes ❑ No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No of impacts� If so attach the acceptance letter from mit�gation bank or in lieu fee program 1 g Is the pro�ect located m any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No below 1 h Is the pro�ect located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)� ❑ Yes � No 2 Pro�ect Information 2a Name of pro�ect Crenshaw Muiti use Path on Durham Road NCDOT Pro�# EL 5100AC 2b County Wake 2c Nearest municipality / town Wake Forest 2d Subdivision name N/A 2e NCDOT only T I P or state N/A pro�ect no 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed NCDOT Right of Way Crenshaw Hall Homeowners Assoc Inc 3b Deed Book and Page No DB 12371 Page 0984 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicabie) 3d Street address 833 Wake Forest Business Park STE A 3e City state zip Wake Forest NC 27587 3f Telephone no 919 878 8787 3g Fax no 919 376 8800 3h Email address Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 .� 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is � Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name Candace Davis 4c Business name Town of Wake Forest Sernor Planner (if applicable) 4d Street address 301 S Brooks street 4e City state zip Wake Forest NC 27587 2901 4f Telephone no 919-435 9513 4g Fax no 919-435 9539 4h Emad address cdavis@wakeforestnc gov 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicabie) 5a Name Michael Taylor PE 5b Business name Stewart Engineenng Inc (if applicable) 5c Street address 421 Fayetteville Ste 400 5d City state zip Raleigh NC 27601 5e Telephone no 919 866-4736 5f Fax no 919 380 8752 5g Email address mtaylor@stewart eng com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 B Pro�ect Information and Prior Pro�ect History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) Pro�ect located in NCDOT ROW and 1831 30 3214 1 b Site coordinates (m decimal degrees) Latitude 35 9754417 Longitude 78 550436 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1 c Property size NCDOT ROW size = NA Parcel size 0 41 AC 2 SurFace Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Unnamed tributary of Horse Creek proposed pro�ect 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Class WS IV NSW 2c River basin Neuse River 3 Pro�ect Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicirnry of the pro�ect at the time of this application The trad is located pnmanly in the previously disturbed and continuously mamtained NCDOT nght of way along Old NC 98 (SR 1967) The construction of the trail wili involve grading subgrade preparation asphalt paving dramage and pavement marking There are no stream or wetland impacts associated with the pro�ect 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property OOAC 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perenrnal) on the property 0 0 LF 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed pro�ect The purpose of this pro�ect is to provide bicycle and pedestrian travel options along Old NC 98 (SR 1967) The Proposed Action is needed at this time to provide safe travel choices for the community of Wake Forest 3e Describe the overall pro�ect in detail including the rype of equipment to be used The pro�ect involves the construction of approximately 0 52 miles of a new multi use path consisting primanly of a 10 foot wide asphalt paved trail with pedestnan crossings and pavement markings To mirnmize the environmental impacts the trail has been designed to provide sheet flow to the greatest extent possible and utilize the existing storm drainage network There are no streams or wetlands present within the pro�ect site The contractor selected for the pro�ect wdl determ�ne the equipment used on the pro�ect However trad contractors generally use small paving machines and earth moving equipment which have lower impacts to the pro�ect area than traditional highway construction eqwpment Multiple construction entrances will be utdized to mmimize tnp distances of equipment Nationwide Permit 14 General Conditions will be included in construction documents to direct contractor operations in the vic�nity of wetlands Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have �unsdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / pro�ect (including all prior phases) in the past� � Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments 4b If the Corps made the �unsdictional determination what type � Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made� 4c If yes who delineated the �unsdictional areas� Agency/Consultant Company Ecological Engineenng LLP 128 Raleigh Street Holly Springs NC 27540 Name (if known) Lane Sauls Other 4d if yes list the dates of the Corps �urisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation Junsdictional determinations were made by Ecological Engineenng LLP 128 Raleigh Street Holly Spnngs NC 27540 in August of 2011 See attached document for determinations 5 Pro�ect History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown this pro�ect (including all pnor phases) in the past� 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions 6 Future Pro�ect Pians 6a Is this a phased pro�ect� ❑ Yes � No 6b If yes explain Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary 1 a Which sections were completed below for your pro�ect (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams tributanes ❑ 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 �unsdiction number— Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404 other) (acres) Tem ora T W1 ❑ P 0 T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps � ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 0 2h Comments There are no wetland impacts 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for aii stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of �urisdiction 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) ❑ P 0 T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ � P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3i Comments There are no stream impacts 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuanes tr�butanes sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then mdividually 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 Tem ora T 01 ❑P❑T 02 ❑P❑T 03 ❑P�T 04 ❑P❑T 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments There are no Open Water Impacts Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 5 Pond or Lake Construction If ond or lake construction ro osed then com lete 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 Sf Total 5g Comments There are no Pond or Lake impacts 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required� ❑ Yes � No If yes permit ID no 5i Expected pond surface area (acres) 5� Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If pro�ect will impact a protected nparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then indiwdually list all buffer impacts below If an im acts re uire miti ation then ou MUST fdl out Section D of this form 6a � Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other Cape Fear Pro�ect 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) Tem ora T im act re wred� ❑P❑T �NoS 0 0 ❑P�T �NoS 0 0 ❑P�T �NoS 0 0 6h Total buffer impacts 0 0 6i Comments There are no buffer impacts D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specificaliy describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed �mpacts in desigrnng pro�ect The selected location of the trail occurs in a previously disturbed and continuously maintained area Water is designed to sheet flow across the trail and existing drainage pattems were maintained Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 1 b Specifically descnbe measures taken to avoid or mirnmize the proposed impacts through construction techniques The contractor shall be responsible for mirnmizing the impacts through construction techniques However the bid specification will call for use of construction mats in sensitive areas small pawng machines and generally low impact machines to be used on the pro�ect in sensitive areas Mult�ple construction entrances will be utilized to minimize tnp distances of heavy equipment Nationwide 14 General Conditions wdi be included in construction specifications 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the pro�ect require Compensatory Mitigation for � Yes � No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State� 2b If yes mitigahon is requ�red 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 pro�ect� ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In I�eu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested 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 npanan wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If usmg a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a descnption of the proposed mitigation plan Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated R�parian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Wdl the pro�ect result in an impact within a protected nparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No buffer mitigation� 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the npanan buffer that reqwres mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required 6c 6d 6e Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigat�on required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to pnvate mitigation bank permittee responsible npanan buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) 6h Comments E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a Does the pro�ect include or is it ad�acent to protected npanan buffers identified � Yes � No within one of the NC Ripanan Buffer Protection Rules� 1 b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included� If no explain why ❑ Yes � No Comments There are no buffers located within the pro�ect site Page 8 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 2 Stormwater Mana ement Plan 51 7% Asphalt trad divided by 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this pro�ect� disturbed area All within NCDOT or Home Owner Association maintained areas 2b Does this pro�ect require a Stormwater Management Plan� ❑ Yes � No 2c If this pro�ect DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why 2d if this pro�ect DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative descnption of the plan ❑ Certified Local Govemment 2e Who wdl 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 govemment s �unsdiction is this pro�ect� Town of Momsville ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW apply (check all that apply) ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached� 4 DWQ Stormwater Pro ram 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 5b Have all of the 401 Urnt submittal requirements been met� � Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 F Supplementary Information 1 Env�ronmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a Does the pro�ect 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 pro�ect require preparation of an environmentai document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State � Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)� 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Cleanng House� (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter ) ❑ Yes � No Comments Programmatic Categorical Exclusion is in the process of being reviewed by NCDOT FHWA Final approval letter will be forwarded when obtained 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 Wdl this pro�ect (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 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed pro�ect or available capaciry of the sub�ect facility N/A Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 5 Endangered Species and Des�gnated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area with federally protected species or � Yes ❑ No habitat� 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerrnng Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No impacts� � Raleigh 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Ashevdle 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Cntical Habitat� Ecological Engineenng LLP reviewed the NHP database and conducted habitat evaluations See attached USFWS letter 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Wdl this pro�ect 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� NCDOT Website — Index By County of Water Bodies 7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area that the state federal or tnbal governments have designated as hawng historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No status (e g National Histonc Trust designation or properties significant m North Carolina history and archaeology)� 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources� Stewart Engineering coordmated with NCSHPO and the pro�ect was determmed to present no impacts to historic or archeological resources See attached NCSHPO letter 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Wdl this pro�ect occur m a FEMA designated 100 year floodplam� ❑ Yes � No 8b If yes explain how pro�ect meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination� NC Floodmaps __ .�, �� . Candace Dav�s � % / t 10/27/2011 C� �.frY� c,su�-/ \.G'w�-'�-- Applicant/Agent s Pnnted Name Applicant/Agent s Signature Date (Agent s signature is valid only if an authonzation letter from the applicant is rovided Page 1 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT Proposed Durham Road (Old NC 98) Multi Use Trail NC 98 Bypass to Quatrefoil Street Wake County North Carol�na Prepared by COIOgiC�I n ineerin� J 128 R I gh Street Holly Spnngs North Carol na 27540 (919) 557-0929 Final Version August 2011 This document follows template gwdelmes established by the North Carolmo Department of Transportation Pro�ect Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Natural Environment Umt dated December 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 20 30 40 50 60 INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS PHYSICAL RESOURCES 31 Soils 3 2 Water Resources BIOTIC RESOURCES 4 1 Terrestrial Communities 4 1 1 Maintained/ Disturbed Community 4 1 2 Terrestrial Community Impacts 4 2 Terrestrial Wildlife 4 3 Aquatic Commurnties 4 4 Invasrve Species JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES 5 1 Clean Water Act Waters of the US 5 2 Clean Water Act Permits 5 3 Endangered Speaes Act Protected Species 5 4 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species 5 5 Essential Fish Habitat REFERENCES LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Soils Present Within the Study Area Table 2 Receiving Water Characteristics Table 3 Federally Protected Species Listed for Wake County Table 4 Candidate Species Listed for Wake County TABLE OF CONTENTS CON'T FIGURES Figure 1 V�cinity Map Figure 2 Pro�ect Study Area Map Figure 3 Aerial Photograph APPENDICES Appendix A Scientific Names of Species Identified in the Report Natural Resources Techmcal Report— Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Prepared by Ecological Engineenng LLP August 2011 Pa�e 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 7 7 8 2 2 4 7 Page i 1 0 INTRODUCTION Ecological Engineering LLP has been retained by Stewart Engineering Inc (Stewart) to complete ecological and natural resources investigat�ons along the proposed Durham Road or old NC 98 Multi Use Trail in Wake Forest NC (Figure 1) The purpose of the assessment is to document existing natural communities �urisdictional resources and evidence of protected species within the proposed corridor The pro�ect area is situated in northern Wake County along the southern edge of old NC 98 between the NC 98 Bypass and Quatrefoil Street (Figure 2) The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been prepared to assist in the preparation of environment documentation and compliance for the proposed pro�ect It follows methodologies consistent with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reporting protocols 2 0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS All work was conducted in similar accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Unit standard operating procedures and the associated December 2010 NRTR template Field work was conducted during August 2011 and covered an area extending approximately 0 5 miles in length and 20 feet in width positioned approximately five feet from the edge of pavement along the southern side of Durham Road Ecological Engineering was solely responsible for conducting field investigations �urisdictional assessments and reporting Below are brief qualifications of the principal investigator Pnncipal Investigator G Lane Sauls Jr Education B S Natural Resources Ecosystems Assessment NCSU 1994 Expenence Pnncipal/Senior Scientist Ecological Engineering LLP 2008 Present Senior Scientist Sungate Design Group PA 2006 2008 Senior Scientist Mulkey Inc 2003 2006 Senior Program Manager ARCADIS 1996 2003 Pro�ect Scientist NCDOT 1994 1996 Responsibdities Pro�ect Management Environmental Design Environmental Compliance 3 0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES The Pro�ect Study Area (Figure 2) is situated within the Piedmont physiographic province of North Carolina Topography is comprised of gently rolling hills with narrow level floodplains along streams Elevations in the study area range between approximately 370 and 380 feet above sea level Land use in the pro�ect vicinity consists primarily of cleared roadside right of way 31 Sods According to the Soil Survey of Wake County (Cawthorn 1970) and associated information presented by the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) website (available websoilsurvev nres usda �ov) the study area is underlain by the Cecil Association This association consists of gently sloping to steep deep well drained soils occurring along Piedmont uplands These soils have a subsoil of red friable to firm clay loam to clay They were derived mostly from gneiss and schist The Cecil series is the dominant soil type within the association and study area Natural fertility and the content of organic matter are low and permeability is moderate The available water capacity is medium Natural Resources Technical Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 1 Prepared by Ecological Engineering LLP August 2011 and the shrink swell potential is moderate These soils are generally medium acid to strongly acid (Cawthorn 1970) Table 1 depicts the mapped soil types along the proposed trail route 3 2 Water Resources The study area is situated within the Neuse River Basin [US Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03020201] Situated along a ridgeline there are no water resources within the study area Surface runoff flows either north or southward depending on the exact location within the study area The western end of the trail appears to drain northward towards several unnamed tributaries of Horse Creek The eastern end flows southward towards several unnamed tributaries of Richland Creek Both streams are tributaries of the Neuse River Horse Creek flows into Falls Lake while Richland Creek flows directly into the Neuse Rrver immediately downstream of the dam Both Horse and Richland Creeks and their tributaries are classified by the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) as Class WS IV NSW waters According to NCDWQ (2011) Class WS IV waters are used as sources of water supply for drinking culinary or food processing purposes where a WS I II or III classification is not feasible These waters are also protected for Class C uses WS IV waters are generally in moderately to highly developed watersheds or Protected Areas Class C uses include secondary recreation fishing wildlife fish consumption aquatic life including propagation survival and maintenance of biological integrity and agricuiture Secondary recreation includes wading boating and other uses involving human body contact with water where such activities take place in an infrequent unorganized or incidental manner Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW) is a supplemental classification intended for waters needing additional nutrient management due to being sub�ect to excessive growth of microscopic or macroscop�c vegetation (NCDWQ, 2011) Both Richland and Horse Creeks are considered waters that support aquatic life Neither stream is currently listed as impaired (NCDWQ 2011) The following table depicts the receiving stream basin subbasins and applicable stream index numbers There are no designated Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) High Quality Waters (HQWs) or water supply watersheds (WS I or WS II) within one mile downstream of the study area In addition neither stream is listed on the current 303(d) list for impaired waters There are no designated anadromous fish waters or Primary Nursery Areas (PNA) present in the study area Natural Resources Technical Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 2 Prepared by Ecological Engineenng LLP August 2011 4 0 BIOTIC RESOURCES 4 1 Terrestrial Communities Ecological Engineering utilized the Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina Third Approximation (Shafale and Weakley 1990) to determine and compare existing natural community types occurring within the corridor Based on our findings only one terrestrial community was identified in the study area the maintained/disturbed community Figure 3 provides an aerial view of the study area A brief description of this community type follows Scientific names of all speaes identified are included in Appendix A 4 1 1 Maintained/Disturbed Communitv Maintained/disturbed areas account for the existing terrestrial communities within the study area This community is characterized as penodically disturbed areas via mowing clearing or other vegetative maintenance It generally includes roadside transmission and sewer easement rights of way residential lawns park and other maintained areas The vegetation is kept in a low state of succession and consists mainly of herbaceous speues Based on the field reconnaissance the following vegetative species were observed fescue Bermuda grass Chinese Lespedeza clover dandelion crabgrass pokeweed and other common weeds Scattered trees were also scattered throughout this area Sweetgum loblolly pine Chinese privet Bradford pear plum and black walnut accounted for the ma�ority of species types observed 4 1 2 Terrestriai Communitv Impacts Terrestrial communities in the study area may be impacted by pro�ect construction as a result of grading and paving of portions of the study area The proposed 10 foot wide multi use trail will extend approximately 0 5 miles in length The surrounding topography is relatively level and significant cut/fill is not anticipated with regards to implementation Based on the length and width of the proposed trail approximately 0 6 acres of this community will be impacted 4 2 Terrestrial Wildlife Terrestrial wildlife in the study area is considered transient likely crossing this area in order to link with other natural and disturbed habitats in other areas These species are likely to include coyote eastern cottontail gray fox raccoon Virginia opossum and white tailed deer Due to the overall degree of current disturbance very few if any bird reptile or amphibian species are likely present 4 3 Aquatic Commurnties Aquatic communities are not present within the study area There are no existing aquatic habitats 4 4 Invasrve Speaes Two species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina was found to occur in the study area These species identified were Chinese privet and Chinese lespedeza (both considered high threat) Natural Resources Technical Report— Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 3 Prepared by Ecological Engineering LLP August 2011 Other speaes may also exist It is currently unknown if these speaes will be managed as a result of pro�ect implementation 5 0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires regulation of discharges into Waters of the United States The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is the principal administrative agency of the Clean Water Act however the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has the responsibility for implementation permitting and enforcement provisions of the Act This regulatory program is defined in 33 CFR 320 330 5 1 Ciean Water Ad Waters of the U S There are no �urisdictional streams or wetlands within the study area 5 2 Clean Water Act Permits Since there are no �urisdictional resources within the study area no permitting will be required under the Clean Water Act 5 3 Endangered Species Act Protected Spec�es As of September 22 2010 the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists three federally protected species and one speaes protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act as potentially occurring in Wake County (Table 3) A brief description of each species habitat requirements follows along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and/or USFWS able 3 Federally Protected Species Listed for Wake County Snentific Name Common Name Federel Hab�tat Biological Status Present Conclusion Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedge mussel E No No Effed Hal�aeetus leucocepholus Bald Eagle BGPA No No Effed Picoides borealis Red cockaded woodpecker E No No Effect Rhus michauxii Michaux s sumac E Yes No Effect E Endangered BGPA— Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Alasm�donta heterodon) Dwarf wedge mussel USFWS optimal survey window year round Habitat Description In North Carolina the dwarf wedgemussel is known from the Neuse and Tar River drainages The mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to moderate current and sand gravel or firm silt bottoms Water in these areas must be well oxygenated Stream banks in these areas are generally stable with extensive root systems holding soils in place Natural Resources Technical Report— Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 4 Prepared by Ecological Engineenng LLP August 2011 Biological Conclusion No Effect No suitable habitat is present for the dwarf wedge mussel There are no perennial streams within the corridor of the proposed multi use trail A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program s database denotes that there are no federally protected species within two miles of the pro�ect area Pro�ect implementation will not effect this species (Hal�aeetus leucocephalus) Bald Eagle USFWS optimal survey widow year round November — March (optimal to observe birds and nests) February —May (optimal to observe active nesting) The U S Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a final rule on two new permit regulations that would allow for the take of eagles and eagle nests under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) The final rule should was published in the Federal Register on September 11 2009 Bald Eagles were removed from the endangered species list in June 2007 because their populations recovered sufficiently However the protections under the Eagie Act continue to apply When the Bald Eagle was delisted the USFWS proposed regulations to create a permit program to authorize limited take of Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles where take is assoaated with otherwise lawful activities The permits will authorize limited non purposeful take of Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles authorizing individuals companies government agencies (including tribal governments) and other organizations to disturb or otherwise take eagles in the course of conducting lawful activities such as operating utilities and airports Most permits issued under the new regulations would authorize d►sturbance In limited cases a permit may authorize the physical take of eagles but only if every precaution is taken to avoid physical take Removal of eagle nests would usually be allowed only when it is necessary to protect human safety or the eagles Population information for both eagle species will guide the Service in determining how many permits may be issued in any locality including other types of permits the Service already issues Priority will be given to Native American requests for permits to take eagles (under existing regulations) where the take is necessary for traditional ceremonies Because of the limited size of the Bald Eagle populations in the Southwest permits may not be available in all locations Disturbance or take of Golden Eagles is likely to be limited everywhere in the U S due to potential population declines Habitat Description The bald eagle is a very large bird of prey that ranges in size from 32 inches to 43 inches tall and has a wingspan of more than six feet Adult body plumage is dark brown to chocolate brown with a white head and tail while immature birds are brown and irregularly marked with white until their fourth year They are primarily assouated with large bodies of water where food is plentiful Eagle nests are found in close proximity to water (usually within one half mile) with a clear flight path to the water Nests are made in the largest living tree within the area with an open view of the surrounding land Human disturbance can cause nest abandonment Nests can be as large as six feet across and are made of sticks and vegetation These platform nests may be used by the same breeding pair for many years Breeding begins in December or January and the young remain in the nest at least 10 weeks after hatching Bald eagles eat mostly fish robbed from ospreys or picked up dead along shorelines They may also capture small mammals such as rabbits some birds wounded ducks and carrion Natural Resources Technical Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 5 Prepared by Ecological Engmeering LLP August 2011 Biological Conclusion No Effect Suitable habitat for the bald eagle does not exist in the study area Existing and ongoing development highway construction and the lack of large bodies of water within one half mile are likely significant deterrents for the nesting and foraging of this species A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program s database denotes that a bald eagle has been sighted within two miles of the western end of the study area This sighting was likely associated with Falls Lake which offers a completely different habitat opportunity for this species Pro�ect implementation will not effect the bald eagle (P►co�des borealis) Red cockaded woodpecker USFWS optimal survey window year round November early March (optimal) Habitat Description The red cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open mature stands of southern pines particularly longleaf pine for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees aged 60 years or older and which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0 5 miles Biological Conclusion No Effect Suitable habitat for the red cockaded woodpecker does not exist in the study area Nearby forests in the study area are comprised of a closed hardwood canopy and sub canopy Where pine trees occur in maintained or disturbed areas they are not of sufficient age or density to provide suitable nesting or foraging habitat A review of NCNNP records indicated no known RCW occurrences within two miles of the study area Pro�ect implementation will not effect the red cockaded woodpecker (Rhus michauxn� M�chaux s sumac USFWS optimal survey window May October Habitat Description Michaux s sumac endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont grows in sandy or rocky open upland woods on acidic or circumneutral well drained sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fail line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rim of Carolina bays maintained railroad roadside power line and utility rights of way areas where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and/or storm damage small wildl�fe food plots abandoned building sites under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies and in and along edges of other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession In the central Piedmont it occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks The plant is shade intolerant and therefore grows best where disturbance (e g mowing clearing grazing periodic fire) maintains its open habitat Biologicai Conclusion No Effect Suitable habitat for Michaux s sumac is present in the study area along the existing roadway right of way Plant by plant surveys were conducted during August to determine its presence or absence No sumac Natural Resources Technical Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trad Page 6 Prepared by Ecological Engineenng LLP August 2011 species were observed In addition there are no recorded occurrences of this species within two miles of the pro�ect area Pro�ect implementation will not effect this species 5 4 Endangered Species Act Candidate Spec�es As of September 22 2010 the USFWS lists 16 Federal Species of Concern (FSC) for Wake County (Table 4) Federal Species of Concern are species under consideration for listing for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this time These species may or may not be listed in the future and many of these species were formerly recognized as C2 Candidate Speaes Table 4 Candidate Speaes Listed for Wake County Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Present A�mophila aestivalis Bachman s sparrow Yes Ambloplites cav�frons Roanoke bass No Anguilla rostrata American eel No Vertebrates Etheostoma collis lepidimon Carolina darter No Heterodon simus Southern hognose snake No Lythrurus matuUnus Pinewoods shiner No Myotis austronparius Southeastern myotis No Noturus furiosus Carolina madtom No Ellipt�o lanceolata Yellow lance No Invertebrates Fusconoia masoni Atlantic pigtoe No Lasmigona subvind�s Green floater No Speyena diana Diana fntdlary (butterfly) No Lindera subcoriacea Bog spicebush No Vascular Plants Monotrops�s odorota Sweet pinesap No Sagittana weatherbiana Grassleaf arrowhead No Tr�llium pusillum var wrginianum Virgirna least tnllium No A review of NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) records updated in 2010 indicates that only the bald eagle has been observed within two miles of the study area This occurrence was in 2009 and likely associated with the nearby available habitat at Falls Lake This species was not observed dunng the August 2011 field reconnaissance 5 7 Essential Fish Habitat The 1996 amendments to the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson Stevens Act) set forth a new mandate for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regional fishery management councils and other federal agencies to identify and protect important marine and anadromous fish habitats The Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) provisions of the Magnuson Stevens Act support one of the Nation s overall marine resource management goals maintaining sustainable fisheries According to the NMFS no EFH is located near or within one mile of the pro�ect area Therefore the proposed pro�ect will not impact or effect any Essential Fish Habitat Natural Resources Techrncal Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trail Page 7 Prepared by Ecological Engineering LLP August 2011 6 0 REFERENCES Amoroso 1 L 2002 Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Raleigh Cawthorn J W 1970 Soil Survey of Wake County North Carolina US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Cooperation with the NC Agricultural Experiment Station Cowardin L M V Carter F C Golet and E T LaRoe 1979 Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States U S Fish and Wildlife Service U S Government Printing Office Washington D C Environmental Laboratory 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual Technical Report Y 87 1 U S Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station Vicksburg Mississippi Environmental Laboratory 1992 Clarification and Interpretation of the 1987 Manual memorandum from Ma�or General Arthur 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of North Carolina Press 1183 pp Rhode F C R G Arndt D G Lindquist and J F Parnell 1994 Freshwater Fishes of the Carolinas Virginia Maryland and Delaware Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Press 222 pp Schafale M P and A S Weakley 1990 Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina Third Approximation North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Division of Parks and Recreation NCDEHNR Raleigh North Carolina 325 pp Stokes D W and L Q 1996 Stokes Field Guide to Birds Little Brown and Company New York NY US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service 2011 Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey Available websoilsurvev nres usda �ov US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 2011 Essential Fish Habitat Mapper Available http //sharpfm nmfs noaa �ov/website/EFH Mapper/map aspx United States Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 Southeast Region North Carolina Ecological Services 2011 Threatened and Endangered Species in North Carolina Wake County Updated 22 September 2010 Available http //nc es fws �ov/es/countvfr html Webster W D J F Parnell and W C Biggs 1985 Mammals of the Carolinas Virginia and Maryland Chapel Hdl University of North Carolina Press 255 pp Natural Resources Techmcal Report — Proposed Durham Road Multi Use Trad Page 9 Prepared by Ecological Engineenng LLP August 2011 Figures ► + •� . A,, , 3 � ��y� ';c�� : HIY� J1�� . i :� North CaroLna Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office R1 no n\f R rt \d ii i� v�ror Rc i k I � c�s I r I i C cr x r � Cjd � C� � � ti Cf [11l f�ftr � � Cro D pii� �.a t�n October 3 2011 Candace Da� is To�vn of ��/ake I'oiest 301 South I3iooks Sttect Wake 1 oicst NC 275$7 Re CienShZ�v l�Iulti Usc P1th ��1 ike I oicst W�ke Count} LR 11 1858 Dear NIs Da� is Thank � ou for } our lettei of Septembei 12 2011 conceimng the abo� e pro�ect Ott c �\ ch � iJ I I tory D o i< f 1 I t ncal lt o tt l)a 1 H oc I. 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Scientific Name Corvus brachyrhynchos Canis latrons Sylvilagus floridanus Urocyon cinereoorgentus Procyon lotor Dandelion Echinocloa Fescue Henbit loblolly pine Pokeweed Plum Sweetgu m Common Name Red shouldered hawk Red tailed hawk Turkey vulture Virginia opossum White-tailed deer Taraxacum officinale Echinocloa sp. Festuca sp. Lamium sp. Prnus taedo Phytolacca americana Prunus sp. Liquidambar styraclflua Scientific Name Buteo limeatus Buteo jamoicensis Cathartes aura Didelphis virginiana Odocorleus virginianus