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Home My WebLink About20130214 Ver 1_Application_20130304 Page 1 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. _____________ DWQ project no. _______________ Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 PreConstruction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the C orps? Yes No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): 401 Water Quality Certification – Regular Non8404 Jurisdictional General Permit 401 Water Quality Certification – Express Riparian Buffer Authorization 1e. 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 in8lieu fe e program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter fr om mitigation bank or in8lieu fee program. Yes No 1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty co astal counties. If yes, answer 1h below. Yes No 1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: SR 2623 over Little Meadow Cre ek 2b. County: Cabarrus 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Mount Pleasant 2d. Subdivision name: NA 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 17BP.10.R.26 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: 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 2 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify: NCDOT Division 10 4b. Name: Larry Thompson, PWS, LSS; Division Enviro nmental Officer 4c. Business name (if applicable): NCDOT Division 10 4d. Street address: 716 West Main Street 4e. City, state, zip: Albemarle, NC 28001 4f. Telephone no.: 704898384400 4g. Fax no.: 704898283146 4h. Email address: lthompson@ncdot.gov 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Brandon Phillips, CHMM 5b. Business name (if applicable): STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates 5c. Street address: 1000 West Morehead Street, Suit e 200 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28208 5e. Telephone no.: 704837281885 5f. Fax no.: 704837283393 5g. Email address: brandon.phillips@stvinc.com Page 3 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): WBS 17BP.10.R.26 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.327894 Longitude: 8 80.428175 (DD.DDDDDD) (8DD.DDDDDD) 1c. Property size: ~2.45 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, e tc.) to proposed project: Little Meadow Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receivi ng water: C 2c. River basin: Yadkin8Pee Dee Page 4 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site an d the general land use in the vicinity of the proje ct at the time of this application: Existing conditions include SR 2623 (County Line Ro ad) and Bridge No. 120293, agricultural land, and d isturbed (maintained) right8of8way 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existin g wetlands on the property: No wetlands were identified during the February 28, 2012 field review. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all exi sting streams (intermittent and perennial) on the p roperty: ~483 lf of perennial stream channel. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: To replace Bridge No. 120293 with an improved, mode rn structure. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, includi ng the type of equipment to be used: The project involves the replacement of the existin g bridge that crosses over Little Meadow Creek on S R 2623 with a double, reinforced concrete box culvert. Approximat ely 124 linear feet (0.02 acre) of Little Meadow Cr eek would be permanently impacted (designated by the symbol “S” on Attachment C – Sheets 4 and 4A). Permanent impac ts would result from the placement of the double, reinforced concrete box culvert within the stream channel tha t is currently bridged (approximately 40 linear feet), and the rip rap lining of the eastern stream bank at the inlet and outlet of the double culvert for the creation of the flood bench and ban k stabilization (approximately 84 linear feet total ). The amount of stream bank impacts from the riprap for the bank stabiliza tion and flood bench creation was dictated by the e xisting geometry of the stream in order to provide a smooth transition from the proposed 25 feet of culvert width to the a pproximate seven foot stream channel width. One barrel of the reinforced concrete box culvert (on the west side) will be used as the low flow conv eyance for Little Meadow Creek, and will be buried one foot below the stream bed. Baffles will be placed within the low flow conveyance culvert to create a meandering thalweg through the low flow culvert. The other barrel (on the east sid e) will be a high flow culvert that will have a sill at the inlet side and will be perched above the low flow elevations to o nly convey the higher flows that may occur. Additionally, the floodplain bench created at the inlet and outlet of the high f low barrel for streambank stabilization will consist of Class I ri prap, as opposed to bioengineered methods, to promo te long term stability with low maintenance. This floodplain ben ch will impact a portion of the stream bank (approx imately 84 linear feet total). No channel realignment or armoring of the c hannel bottom is proposed. Minor temporary impacts (designated by the symbol “TS” on Attachment C 8 Sheets 4 and 4A) may also ext end 47 feet upstream and 40 feet downstream of the proposed cul vert for a total length of 87 linear feet (< 0.01 a cre) along perennial RPW Stream A (Little Meadow Creek). Temporary impa cts may occur as a result of the demolition of the existing bridge and the removal of the existing timber bridge abutm ents and piles that may potentially cause incidenta l debris to fall into the channel. Note: these potential demolition relat ed temporary impacts may also occur to that portion of the stream channel (40 linear feet) that would be subject to t he permanent impacts associated with the culvert pl acement. In addition, temporary impacts may also occur as a result of the temporary diversion ditch installation (see below) and the bank stabilization measures (See Attachment C – Sheets 4 and 4A). Roadway approach work has been minimized to that which is absolutely necessary within the scope of r eplacing the bridge and will result in no additiona l impacts to waters of the U.S. No major utility relocations would be requ ired as part of the bridge replacement; no addition al impacts would occur as a result of utility relocations. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determina tions by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: Yes No Unknown 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determina tion, what type of determination was made? Preliminary Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional area s? Name (if known): Agency/Consultant Company: Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictio nal determinations or State determinations and atta ch documentation. NCDWQ representative Polly Lespinasse provided verb al determinations during initial scoping meetings o n October 27, 2012. Page 5 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested o r obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the pa st? Yes No Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help fi le” instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 6 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Which sections were completed below for your pr oject (check all that apply): Wetlands Streams 8 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 i mpacted. 2a. Wetland impact number – Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 2b. Type of impact 2c. Type of wetland (if known) 2d. Forested 2e. Type of jurisdiction (Corps 8 404, 10 DWQ – non8404, other) 2f. Area of impact (acres) W1 P T Yes No Corps DWQ W2 P T Yes No Corps DWQ W3 P T Yes No Corps DWQ W4 P T Yes No Corps DWQ W5 P T Yes No Corps DWQ W6 P T Yes No Corps DWQ 2g . Total wetland impacts 2h. Comments: 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impac ts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the si te, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. Stream impact number 8 Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 3b. Type of impact 3c. Stream name 3d. Perennial (PER) or intermittent (INT)? 3e. Type of jurisdiction (Corps 8 404, 10 DWQ – non8404, other) 3f. Average stream width (feet) 3g. Impact length (linear feet) S1 P T Incidental debris from demolition Little Meadow Creek PER INT Corps DWQ 7 87 S2 P T Installation of double reinforced concrete box culvert and riprap channel banks Little Meadow Creek PER INT Corps DWQ 7 124 S3 P T PER INT Corps DWQ S4 P T PER INT Corps DWQ S5 P T PER INT Corps DWQ S6 P T PER INT Corps DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 124 3i. Comments: Stream impacts from culvert installat ion, riprap on stream banks are permanent and the t emporary impacts resulting from the incidental debris from bridge de molition are located within the reach of permanent impacts. Page 7 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estu aries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impa cts below. 4a. Open water impact number – Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) O1 P T O2 P T O3 P T O4 P T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complet e the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d. Stream Impacts (feet) 5e. Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. 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 indivi dually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a . Project is in which protected basin? Neuse Tar8Pamlico Other: Catawba Randleman 6b. Buffer impact number – Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact (square feet) 6g. Zone 2 impact (square feet) B1 P T Yes No B2 P T Yes No B3 P T Yes No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: Page 8 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid o r minimize the proposed impacts in designing projec t. The crossing of Little Meadow Creek will essentiall y remain in the same location within the existing S R 2623 R/W in order to reduce the need for additional roadway fill and to avoid additional impacts to Little Meadow Creek. Th e placement of the double, reinforced concrete box culvert from either of the stream embankments will eliminate the need for heavy equipment to enter jurisdictional waters of the U.S. and will al low demolition of the existing structure with minim al temporary impacts to the stream channel. The road will be closed during cons truction and work will be performed from the existi ng roadway approaches.. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid o r minimize the proposed impacts through constructio n techniques. Construction of the culvert will take place from ro adway approches which will minimize stream impact. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted so that the flo wing stream does not come into contact with the dis turbed area. A temporary diversion ditch shall be used to convey t he stream around the work site during construction activities. All necessary measures shall be taken to prevent direct contact b etween uncured or curing concrete and waters of the state. Deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Matti ng that incorporates plastic mesh and/or plastic tw ine shall not be used in the stream or floodplains. No temporary fills or access roads will be used. . 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigatio n for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the Stat e? Yes No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used fo r this project? Mitigation bank Payment to in8lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) T ype Quantity 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In5lieu Fee Prog ram 4a. Approval letter from in8lieu fee program is att ached. Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm cool cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): s quare feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: ac res 4f. Non8riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitiga tion Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation pla n, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Debris will be removed from in and around the strea m during construction activities. Page 9 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buff er Rules) – required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a p rotected 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 pr ivate mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in8lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 10 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (re quired by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buf fers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rul es? Yes No 1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? I f no, explain why. Comments: Yes No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of t his project? Minor deviations to original impervious % 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Managem ent Plan? Yes No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The bridge upgrade an d replacement process is considered a 're8development' procedure. For this consideration, the project does not requi re a state stormwater permit. BMP's and runoff controls will b e implemented during construction to reduce the sto rmwater impacts to the receiving stream due to erosion and runoff. Sediment and erosion control will adhere to "Design for Sensitive Watershed" standards. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Mana gement Plan, then provide a brief, narrative descri ption of the plan: 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? Certified Local Government DWQ Stormwater Program DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is th is project? 3b. Which of the following locally8implemented stor mwater management programs apply (check all that apply): Phase II NSW USMP Water Supply Watershed Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan wit h proof of approval been attached? Yes No 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review 4a. Which of the following state8implemented storm water management programs apply (check all that apply): Coastal counties HQW ORW Session Law 20068246 Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan wit h proof of approval been attached? Yes No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the ap propriate requirements? Yes No Page 11 of 13 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) 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of publ ic (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No 1b. If you answered “yes” to the above, does the pr oject require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEP A)? Yes No 1c. If you answered “yes” to the above, has the doc ument review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) Comments: Yes No 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 Wate r or Wetland Standards, or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? Yes No 2b. Is this an after8the8fact permit application? Yes No 2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the ab ove questions, provide an explanation of the violat ion(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby d ownstream water quality? Yes No 3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qu alitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysi s in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provi de a short narrative description. Project involves the replacement of an existing str ucture. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods a nd disposition (non8discharge or discharge) of wast ewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. NA Page 12 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habit at (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? Yes No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Enda ngered Species Act impacts? Yes No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you hav e contacted. Raleigh Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whet her your site would impact Endangered Species or De signated Critical Habitat? Cabarrus County is not a listed county with Designa ted Critical Habitat. Endangered species informatio n was obtained from the NCNHP and USFWS websites. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area desi gnated as essential fish habitat? Yes No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whet her your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? Marla Chambers with the NCWRC, was present during i nitial scoping meetings for confirmation. NOAA webs ite. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corp s Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or c ultural preservation status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation o r properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? Yes No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whet her your site would impact historic or archeologica l resources? Please see NCDOT letter of 'No Survey Required' and "No Prehistoric or Historic Properties Present/Aff ected" Forms, Attachment D. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA8designated 10 08year floodplain? Yes No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirem ents: Hydraulic calculations have been prepared bas ed on the placement of the new double, reinforced concrete bo x culvert. No increase in the upstream flood elevat ions is anticipated based on these calculations. Based on the results o f the HEC8RAS model for SR 2623 over Little Meadow Creek, the existing bridge can be replaced with a double, rein forced concrete box culvert without causing a rise to the established 1008year flood elevations and meets the requirement s of Federal Highway Administration, Federal8Aid Po licy Guide, 23 CFR 650A, “Location and Hydraulic Design of Encroac hments on Floodplains,” and the Memorandum of Agree ment between the NCDOT and the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodpla in determination? FEMA on8line FIRM maps Larry Thompson, PWS Applicant/Agent's Printed Name _______________________________ Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorizatio n letter from the applicant is provided.) Date Page 13 of 13 PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version