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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20080220 Ver 1_Application_20080201u ~~~~ •!a :..~~ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY. GOVERNOR JANUARY 30, 2008 NCDENR Division of Water Quality Brian Wren 2521 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27602-2270 O~ ~~ '`~y oV otN 4 . j ~R. ay Zp~ ~C% a~sgTFR 8 '.°~,,~ LYNDO TIPPETT -'~%y SECRETARY 080220 RE: Linear Transportation Project / SR 1556 / Harnett County WBS# 6C.043063 USACOE NWP#14 / NCDENR WQC 3704 Dear Mr. Wrenn: Enclosed, please find seven (7) copies of a PCN and related documentation for a Linear Transportation Project along SR 1556 in Harnett County. The project will be completed in compliance with NCDENR Division of Water Quality General Certification 3704, and, USACE Nationwide Permit # 14. This project is being submitted under the 401 Automated Payment Procedure. The WBS Number is 6C.043063 and the permit fee is $240.00. A separate copy of this submission has been forwarded to Ken Averitte of the Fayetteville Regional Office. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this notification, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ~S ,~~ ~ ~ ames . Rerko, PWS Division 6 Environmental Officer P. O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 -Telephone (910) 437-0208 -Fax (910) 486-1959 rem. e~~o ~,~;,-~ ~~.~.~ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR D /' ~~_u ~~`/r^r U O V~j~~ `fir ~~. - ~ ~0 U ~R. 08 ~~,~ sFTFRQV~ ~~ iry W. LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY January 29, 2008 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 080210 ATTN: Mr. Richard Spencer NCDOT Coordinator Dear Sir: Subject: Notification for Nationwide Permit 14 (Minor Road Crossing) NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 Culvert Replacement SR -1556 (Cobb Rd.) Harnett County State Project Number: 6c.043063 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled to grade, drain, base and pave SR-1556 (Cobb Rd) in Harnett County. Total project length is 1.44 miles. The roadway will be widened from 16 feet to 20 feet and stabilized grass shoulders (6 foot) will be provided. This project will require the replacement of one (1) wet cross line as shown below: Crossin Roadwa Station Existin Culvert Pro osed Culvert Crossin #1 Sta. 25+39 30 LF x 36" RCP 44 LF x 42" RCP New stream impacts =14 linear leet Construction of this project will require impacts to waters of the United States in the Cape Fear River Basin. Crossing #1 conveys an UT to Big Branch (C;Sw). Culvert #1 conveys drainage collected from a forested wetland area, which is situated just upstream. The wetland was identified by NCDOT and was located outside the NCDOT right-of- way. Hydrology was noted at the entrance and the exit, where sidecast material bordered the wetland. As part of this proposal, the existing 30 LF 36" RCP will be removed and a 44 LF 42" RCP will be installed. The existing 30 LF 36" RCP has signs of failure, necessitating replacement. The 44 LF x 42" RCP will be buried (7.5 inches) to accommodate aquatic life movements. P. O. Box 1 150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 -Telephone (910) 437-0208- Fax (910) 486-1959 RESOURCE STATUS In general, there will be minor impacts proposed as a result of the culvert replacement along SR- 1556 (Cobb Rd.) in Harnett County. Fourteen (14) linear feet of stream impacts are expected. Jurisdictional Wetlands were not observed within the NCDOT right-of--way. The 42" RCP will be installed 7.5 inches below the invert of the stream or (20% of diameter) to facilitate aquatic life movements. A Nationwide Permit #14 /NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 is required for the project. Endangered Species: Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of January 29, 2003, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists five federally protected species for Harnett County. Federally Protected Species for Harnett County SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS Norropis Mekisrocholas Cape Fear Shiner E Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E Isotria medeoloides Small-Whorled pogonia 'j' Lysimachia asperulaefolia Rough-leaved loosestrife E Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T(S/A) Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac $ "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range). T(S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance, a species that is threatened Due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its Protection. These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and Are not subject to Section 7 consultation. A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for all species during the March 8, 2005 survey for protected species. Protected species were not identified, nor, was the general habitat for each species identified. REGULATORY APPROVALS Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 14 /NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 as required by the above-described activities. The National Register was reviewed in addition to conducting a field view of the project for significant historic features. The project impacts are minor in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water quality uses. Pipe sizes proposed are the minimum necessary to create a safe highway while accommodating the 25-year design storm. There is no record within the NCDOT District 2 Office (Harnett County) that the road experiences floods overtopping. By utilizing the erosion control measures, downstream water quality standards will be protected. All appropriate BMP's will be utilized during construction. Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, marked county road map, quad location map and photographs. If you should have any questions, or, need additional information please contact James J. Rerko, PWS at (910) 437-0208. Sincerely, ~ws ~.~• ~ ames .Rerko, PWS Division 6 Environmental Officer ATTACHMENTS Cc: Brian Wrenn, Division of Water Quality (7 copies) Ken Averitte, Division of Water Quality (1 copy) Greg Burns, P.E., Acting Division Engineer Chris McGee, P.E., District Engineer Keith Anderson, County Maintenance Engineer Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002 20080220 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. ~~~ any pamcuiar item is not appiicaoie to tnis project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP #14 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ^ 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete section VIII and check here: ^ 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^ II. Applicant Information Owner/Applicant Information Name: Greg Burns, P.E./NCDOT/Div 6/Division Engineer Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1150 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone Number: 910-437-2611 Fax Number: 910-486-1959 E-mail Address: ~burns(a~,dot.state.nc.us 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: James J. Rerko, PWS Company Affiliation: NCDOT/DIV 6/Division Environmental Officer Mailing Address: Same Telephone Number: 910-437-0208 Fax Number: 910-486-1959 E-mail Address: iirerko(a~,dot.state.nc.us Page 1 of 8 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project:_ SR-1556 (Cobb Rd.) 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 6C.043063 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 4. Location County: Harnett Nearest Town: Coats Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): I-95 North to Benson (Hwy 50 North) Exit. Travel 1 mile +/- to Hwy 27 east. Travel 2 3 +/- miles turn right onto SR- 1581 (Bailey Crossroads) Travel 3.5+/- miles to Johnston County Rd (Left) Travel 0.3+/- miles to SR-1556 (Cobb Rd.) Travel 0 9 +/- mile to 1St crossing 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): Crossing #1 (78°37'55"W 35°26'58"N), (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 6. Property size (acres): 1Ow~2 +'cr 7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake):_ UT to Big Branch (C; Sw) 8. River Basin: Cane Fear (Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page 2 of 8 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Existing 20 foot graveUdirt road with maintenance limits 60 foot in width. Surrounding land use is ruraUagricultural. 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: In bringing SR-1556 up to current safety standards, i e 20 foot Having w/6 foot stabilized shoulders and 3:1 side slopes within a 60 foot right-of--way NCDOT must impact 14 linear feet of UT to Big Branch. The existing culvert is severely deteriorated with corrosion and must be replaced. Impacts will be minimized as much as possible The culvert will be replaced utilizing atrack-hoe excavator While front end loaders will place fill material. Eventually a motor grader will finish grade the proiect prior to paving. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: By Statue, NCDOT is required to pave all unpaved Secondary Roads. To ensure that the roadway meets current safety standards, the road will be paved to a width of 20 feet, 6 foot grass shoulders will be installed on each side and 3:1 side slopes will be provided within the 60 foot right-of way IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. Culvert failure at sta 33+10 replaced December 2001 under Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit #3, Action ID 200200172. V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. None VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State Page 3 of 8 It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Remove and replace existin>s culvert along SR-1556, which is necessary to provide the minimum current safety standards. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Site Number Area of Located within Distance to (indicate on Type of Impact* Impact 100-year Floodplain* * Nearest Stream Type of Wetland* ma) (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet) N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.fema.gov. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A 3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Site Number Length of Average Width Perennial or (indicate on Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent? (linear feet) Before Impact (please specify) ma Crossing #1 Culvert 14 LF UT to Big Branch 5 ft. Perennial * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.us2s.QOV. Several Internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., ww~v.topozone.com, www.manauest.com, etc.). Page 4 of 8 Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 14 LF. 4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) T e of Im act* ~ p Area of Im act p (acres) Name of Waterbody (if applicable) Type of Waterbody lake and estu ( ~ p ~ ~3', sound, ba ,ocean, etc.) N/A N/A List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 5. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):_N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The existing culvert is severely deteriorated and must be replaced VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to Page 5 of 8 freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. N/A Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0 LF. Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0 LF. Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF. Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF. Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0 LF. Page 6 of 8 IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^ If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ^ No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^ X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ^ No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact s uare feet Multiplier Required Miti ation 1 3 2 1.5 Total Lone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 7 of 8 If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260. XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. An erosion and sedimentation control Ulan will be incorporated into the construction plan. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. NIA XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ^ No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). /- Z~- ~~ Applicant/Agent Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 .~ ~~ _ / '; y~ _ i 1 s ~ ~ , --~~ l~~° ~ ~. ~~ ~. Name: COATS Location: 035.4487096° N 078.6322710° W Date: 1/29/2008 Caption: SR 1556 Harnett County Scale: 1 inch equals 2000 feet Copvristht (C) 1998, Maptech, Inc 30 LF OF EXISTING 36" RCP WITH PROPOSED„ PLACEMENT OF 44LF OF 42 RCP WITH 7.5" (0.63") .BURY NORMA J. MATHIS EDGE OF GRAVEL ~ ROAD ~ 60' R/W ~~ GERTRUDE GODWIN CORNER NOT FOUND ~~ / EGA i pp _' -- - -----~--~---------------T-----_____ -_ - ~ ~--- ~ . ~~ o SR 1556 ~ ~ ~ CORNER NOT + TBAN~F R FOUND C~~I 'L NORMA J. 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