20080737 All Versions_Mitigation Information_20080114

5 Ecosystem
PROGRAM
January 14, 2008
Mr Bruce Ellis, CLM, PWS
Assistant Unit Head, Natural Environment Unit
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1598
Dear Mr Ellis
080737
Subject Transfer of Stream and Wetland Mitigation Credits for Case by
Case Mitigation Negotiations
U-2519 and X-211 and C, Fayetteville Outer Loop, Cumberland
County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (EEP) has received your request dated January 4, 2008 for additional riparian
wetland assets In response, EEP has transferred the additional mitigation assets from the
Privateer Mitigation site to NCDOT in support of your efforts to negotiate the use of
these assets to meet requirements associated with the above referenced project Based on
the information provided in your revised request, EEP has updated the amount of
mitigation assets and credits transferred The following amount of mitigation assets and
credits has been transferred to NCDOT
Project Identification Mitigation Type Quantity
Credits
Name Number Feet or Acres
Privateer 293 Warm Stream Restoration 25,676 feet 25,676
Privateer 293 Riparian Wetland Restoration 125 62 acres 125 62
Concurrently, the stream, riparian wetland and non-riparian wetland impacts associated
with these TIP numbers will be removed from the NCDOT's Impact Projection Database
(mitigation order) and EEP is no longer responsible for generating the mitigation credits
to offset these stream and non-riparian impacts
AZA
NCDENR
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 21699-1652 / 919-115-0416 / www nceep net
EEP understands that if the NCDOT does not require the full amount of stream
and wetland mitigation assets listed above to satisfy the mitigation requirements for these
TIP projects, then the unused amount will be transferred back to the EEP for utilization
on future mitigation needs within cataloging unit 03030004 in the Cape Fear River basin
per the Memorandum of Agreement between the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, the North Carolina Department of Transportation,
and the U S Army Corps of Engineers If the NCDOT needs additional stream and/or
wetland mitigation credits from the Privateer Mitigation site to order to complete
negotiations, an additional request to transfer mitigation credits will be necessary
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms Beth
Harmon at 919-715-1929
Sincerely,
James 'B Stanfill
Strategic Planning Supervisor
cc Greg Thorpe, Ph D, NCDOT - PDEA
Phil Harris, P E, NCDOT - PDEA - NEU
Jim Stanfill, NCDENR - EEP
Linda Fitzpatrick, NCDOT - PDEA - NEU
Tyler Stanton, NCDOT - PDEA - NEU
LeiLam Paugh, NCDOT - PDEA - NEU
File U-2519 and X-2
Subject Minutes from the Interagency 4B Hydraulic Design Review Meeting on
December 14, 2005 for X-0002B in Cumberland County
Team Members:
Richard Spencer-USACE (present)
Brian Wrenn-NCDWQ (present)
Travis Wilson-NCWRC (present)
Gary Jordan-USFWS (present)
Chris Militscher-EPA (present)
Jake Riggsbee-FHWA (present)
Tyler Stanton-NEU (present)
Tim Bassette-NEU (present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Tracey Pittman, NCDOT DIV 6
Jim Rerko, DEO-NCDOT DIV 6
Lonnie Brooks, NCDOT Structures
Thomas Payne, NCDOT Structures
Chad Ham, PWC
Roy Girolami, NCDOT Structures
Andy McDaniel, NCDOT Hydraulics
Jamie Byrd, Transite
Joe Glass, PWC
Mark Staley, NCDOT-REU
Michael Penney, NCDOT-PDEA
Gerald Barbour, Ralph Whitehead Associates
General Introduction was iniatated by Marshall Clawson Introductions were made by all
in attendance
Sheet 4:
Pipe outlets to the preformed scour hole before the wetlands The Hazardous Spill Basin
will be filled in by the fill slope of TT7 No alternatives have been confirmed by Mike
Penney
It was mentioned that there are two, 42" pipes draining the Hazardous Spill Basin The
basin is to be relocated The medians in this area are grass medians
It was noted that the fill slope line runs along the control access The preformed scour
hole mentioned earlier has a 3-m perimeter around it The wetland area mentioned earlier
will not be impacted
Sheet 5:
No, comments
Sheet 6:
Jamie said that there are no potential impacts
Sheet 10:
It was discussed that fill should be placed in the low area, in order to produce positive
drainage The additional fill could cause the toe of fill to be changed
Jamie explained that the low area was originally a borrow pit
It was mentioned that the low area is connected to a jurisdictional stream
It was stated that the wetland at the bottom of the page is not an actual wetland The
ponded area is a jurisdictional pond with a stream connected to it
The pond is jurisdictional
It was stated that the pond and the stream are jurisdictional
A discussion was held concerning the drainage for the ponded area It was suggested that
a small amount of fill, on the up and down stream side of the stream, and a cut base ditch,
will get the drainage out of the flat, quarry area
Originally, natural flow patterns existed in this area The natural drainage patterns should
be maintained
It was purposed that the natural feature be filled in and drained, from one side, by a base
ditch
The non -junsdictional wetland in the area has been graded out and it contains growth
Sheet 11:
It was mentioned that the entire wetland should be spanned It was stated that a hectare of
offset and median drainage would be discharged into the scour hole
It was also mentioned that the left side will be graded out and discharged into temporary
sediment trap
Jamie mentioned that right now, the sediment trap is under the bridge and some of the
drainage is cut off
A temporary silt ditch would be shown on the EC plans
Jamie states that on the other side of the bridge (shown on Sheet 12), the drainage is
picked up and piped to where it would flow naturally
Sheet 20:
It was mentioned that nprap is needed in order to dissipate velocity in grassed median
Sheet 21:
It was mentioned that the natural flow patterns should be maintained
It was also suggested that reinforcement be used to prevent the erosion of sandy soil
Sheet 22:
No impacts
Sheet 23:
No wetland impacts
Additional comments
It was stated that special consideration should be made for the ponds
The sediment basin on Sheet 7 was mentioned and was referred to as being able to handle
all necessary construction drainage
The Skimmer Basin on sheet 7B was discussed
Hazardous Spill Basins were discussed It was stated that these basins could be installed
with sluice gates, as long as additional R/W in not needed Additional discussions
concerning the Hazardous Spill Basins were planned It was said that the addition of
sluice gates to the basins would be inexpensive
It was mentioned that on the other side of Little Creek, the majority of the discharge
flows towards Murchison Road It was said that Sluice gates should be used in this area
Meeting Adjourned
Minutes from the Interagency 4B Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
X-0002C in Cumberland County
February 22, 2006
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Team Members:
Richard Spencer, USACE (present)
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ (present)
Travis Wilson, NCWRC (present)
Gary Jordan, USFWS (present)
Chris Militscher, EPA (present)
Donnie Brew, FHWA (present)
Tyler Stanton, NEU (present)
Tim Bassette, NEU (present)
Chris Rivenbark, NEU (present)
Michael Penney, NCDOT-PDEA (present)
Participants:
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Betsy Cox, NCDOT Structures
Doug Petrey, NCDOT Structures
Mark Staley, NCDOT-REU
Randy Wise, NCDOT DIV 6
Tracey Pittman, NCDOT DIV 6
Jim Rerko, DEO-NCDOT DIV 6
Will Hines, Sungate Design
Doug Taylor, NCDOT Roadway Design
Davidian Byrd, NCDOT Roadway Design
Minutes:
General Introduction was initiated by Vincent Rivers Introductions were made by all in
attendance
General Comments:
Bury all cross-pipes and RC Box Culverts located on Jurisdictional Streams
Show on Permit Drawings (which have not been prepared at this time) sill locations and
slope of cross-pipes
Sheet 4:
No Comments
Sheet 20:
Minimize slope of cross-pipe located at Station 129+90-L- using a Junction Box near the
inlet Itwas also strongly suggested that the Pedestrian Box Culvert (the location has not
been shown on the plans at this time) be kept out of the wetlands
Sheet 21:
No impacts
Sheet 22:
Place sill at outlet of cross-pipe located at Station 136+55-L- Investigate using an Energy
Dissipator left of Station 136+80-L- where the lateral ditch ends before flowing into the
wetlands
Sheet 23:
No impacts
Sheet 24:
Use Class I nprap at outlet of cross-pipe located at Station 141+70-L-
Sheet 25, 26, and 27:
No impacts
Sheet 28:
Place sills in RC Box Culverts (general comment)
Sheet 29, 30, and 31:
No impacts
Meeting adjourned.
Subject Minutes from the Interagency 4B Hydraulic Design Review Meeting on
December 14, 2005 for U-2519DA in Cumberland County
Team Members:
Richard Spencer-USACE (present)
Brian Wrenn-NCDWQ (present)
Travis Wilson-NCWRC (present)
Gary Jordan-USFWS (present)
Chris Militscher-EPA (present)
Jake Riggsbee-FHWA (present)
Tyler Stanton-NEU (present)
Tim Bassette-NEU (present)
Mark Staley-NCDOT/REU (present)
Lynn Smith-NEU (present)
Leilani Paugh-NEU (present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Tracey Pittman, NCDOT DIV 6
Jim Rerko, DEO-NCDOT DIV 6
Lonnie Brooks, NCDOT Structures
Thomas Payne, NCDOT Structures
Chad Ham, PWC
Roy Girolami, NCDOT Structures
Andy McDaniel, NCDOT Hydraulics
Joe Glass, PWC
Mark Staley, NCDOT-REU
Michael Penney, NCDOT-PDEA
Gerald Barbour, Ralph Whitehead Associates
Clayton Walston, NCDOT Roadway
Robert Stroup, NCDOT Roadway
Tim Coggms, NCDOT Structures
Henry Wells, Sungate Design
Josh Dalton, Sungate Design
General Introduction was miatated by Marshall Clawson Introductions were made by all
in attendance Josh started the review
Sheet 4:
No wetlands or jurisdictional streams
Sheet 5:
No comments
Sheet 6:
Josh mentions a jurisdictional stream that outlets from a 1300mm pipe (he passes out
photos)
Josh states that wetlands in this area will be filled in
Sheet 7: cont.
The possibility of a channel relocation along the toe of fill was mentioned
Marshall said that guidance on this issue was available If the fill slope was not shifted,
one and a half to one slope would be recommended, in order to reduce the footprint
A discussion about R/W negotiations with Ft Bragg was made
The presence of wildlife was mentioned It was said that no clearing limits have been
changed The lines have not been overlaid yet It was requested that the current
information be used so that even if a shift occurs, the necessary limits will be maintained
Sheet 8:
Josh states that the bridge will span wetland and jurisdictional stream
It was stated that this area gets inundated at times The area contains a perennial channel
Current weather conditions were considered as a reason for the inundation of the area
It was mentioned that there is an existing wooden structure neat the tank trail It was said
that this wooden structure always had water up to the timbers
It was said that a natural stream design was considered in this area, but because of sandy
soil conditions, this option was declined Piping the discharge in this area would spare the
vegetation It was mentioned that it is important to minimize foraging habitat in this area
It was stated that more wetlands were on the other sheet
Sheet 9:
It was mentioned that bridges could be made shorter in order to stay out of wetlands
It was said that excavation could be done in order to drain storm water It was decided
that construction bridges should be discussed with the Construction office
A discussion concerning the preliminary layout began Josh stated that Hammer Head
piers would be used on all bridges
Marshall said that HammerHeads would be used on ramps, but not all main line bridges
L
Sheet 14:
No comments
Sheet 15:
No comments
Sheet 16:
Josh mentioned that there is a small wetland area and that we are not impacting the
largest one
Josh stated that there is no jurisdictional stream that ties to Sheet 9
(Sheet 9 is requested) It's said that the existing grade is not being changed The possible
increase in discharge volume in discussed The affect of structures on wetland hydrology
is discussed
Sheet 17:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Sheet 18:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Sheet 19:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Sheet 20:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Sheet 21:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Sheet 22:
No wetlands, No jurisdictional streams
Subject:
Team Members:
Draft Minutes from Interagency 4C Permit Drawing Review
Meeting on June 13, 2007 for X-0002B in Cumberland County
Richard Spencer-USACE (present)
Gary Jordan- USFWS (present)
Travis Wilson-NCWRC (present)
Rob Ridings-NCDWQ (present)
Chris Milrtscher-EPA (present)
Kathy Matthews-EPA (present)
Donnie Brew-FHWA (present)
Michael Penny-NCDOT-PDEA (present)
Elizabeth Lusk-NCDOT-NEU (present)
David Hams-NCDOT-REU (present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
James Byrd, TranSite Consulting Engineers
Roy Girolami, NCDOT Structures
Tracy Pittman-NCDOT-DIV 6
Doug Taylor-NCDOT-RDU
Mark Stanley-NCDOT-REU
After introductions, James Byrd proceeded with review
General
• Prior to reviewing the individual Permit Sites, Brian Wrenn (NCDWQ) had several
questions concerning the drainage designs
o Plan Sheet 5
Brian questioned np rap or some other form of protection should be installed at
the ditch / pipe entrance confluence due to the angle of the ditch entering the pipe
from line ahead left of -CDR- Sta 53+30
James Byrd (TCE) reviewed the area in question and advised that np rap will be
added to the plans
o Plan Sheet 6
Brian questioned at what point downstream of the 750 RCP pipe outlet right of
-CDR- Sta 13+40 does the stream shown become jurisdictional
James Byrd provided a photo of the area in question and advised that while the
plan symbology shows a stream, the feature is not a stream
Richard Spencer (USACE) stated that if is not a stream, the symbology should be
revised because it is confusing
Marshall Clawson advised that the base sheets are provided by the
Photogrammetry Unit and generally other units do not make revisions
James Byrd advised that TCE will revise the symbology at this location
Page 1 of 4
• Marshall Clawson advised that only standard np rap outlet protection was
proposed at the outlet Marshall added that if these concerns would have been
expressed at the 4B Meeting and before R/W was purchased, we might have been
able to do something different at the outlet like an energy dissipater basin or
another stormwater basin
• Brian Wrenn requested that we revisit this outfall to see if any improvements can
be made
o As a follow-up to Brian's comment and per post meeting discussions with
Hydraulics, TCE will investigate relocating the outlet of the 900RCP from its
current location right of -RPC- Sta 11 +50 to the area between the -CDR- and
-FLYOVER- Should this relocation be feasible, it will require that the Type
`A' Basin and Stormwater Management Facility currently designed for the
area be redesigned Additional information on this issue will be forwarded to
all Team Members and Participants under separate cover
• James Byrd advised that there may be some area inside of -LPC- that could be
used to improve water
• Tracy Pitman advised that since the inside of the loop is not protected by
guardrail, any measure that includes extended periods from ponded water is not
recommended
• TCE will investigate additional measures inside -LPC-
Permit Site 2
• James Byrd advised that this site is the existing Crowell Constructors borrow pit
and outfall channel
• James Byrd added that in order to obtain positive drainage in the area, the outfall
channel left of -L- is being filled and then reconstructed through the placed fill
• James Byrd also added that the outfall currently discharges into a small wetland
area left of -L- Sta 73+90 that will not be impacted
Page 3 of 4
Minutes from the Interagency 4C Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
X-0002C in Cumberland County
January 13, 2007
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Team Members:
Richard Spencer, USACE
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Rob Ridings, NCDWQ
Chris Milrtscher, EPA
Kathy Matthews, EPA
Donnie Brew, FHWA
Doug Taylor, NCDOT Roadway
Greg Perfetti, NCDOT Structures
Michael Penney, NCDOT-PDEA
Elizabeth Lusk, NEU
David Hams, REU
Tracy Pittman, NCDOT DIV 6
Minutes:
(present)
(absent)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(absent)
(present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Will Hines, Sungate Design
Betsy Cox, NCDOT Structures
Doug Petrey, NCDOT Structures
Andy Young, NCDOT Roadway
Michael Bright, NCDOT Utilities
Lee Puckett, NCDOT Construction
Tyler Stanton, NEU
Chris Rivenbark, NEU
Jeremy Goodwin, REU
Mark Staley, NCDOT-REU
Jim Rerko, DEO-NCDOT DIV 6
Davidian Byrd, NCDOT Roadway
Brian Wrenn, NCDWQ
General Introduction was initiated by Marshall Clawson Introductions were made by all
in attendance
General Comments:
The wetland boundary will be shown using the correct line symbology
Sheet 4:
No Comments
Sheet 5:
No Comments
Sheet 6:
No impacts
r
Sheet 23:
No impacts
Sheet 24:
No Comments
Sheet 25, 26, and 27:
No impacts
Sheet 28:
No Comments
Sheet 29, 30, and 31:
No impacts
Meeting adjourned.
Subject:
Team Members:
Draft Minutes from Interagency Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
on June 13, 2007 for U-2519DA in Cumberland County
Richard Spencer-USACE
Rob Ridings-NCDWQ
Brian Wrenn-NCDWQ
Travis Wilson-NCWRC
Gary Jordan-USFWS
Chris Militscher-EPA
Kathy Matthews-EPA
Michael Penny-NCDOT PDEA
Tyler Stanton, NCDOT NEU
(present)
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
(present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Josh Dalton, Sungate Design Group
John Frye, NCDOT Structures
Roy Girolami, NCDOT Structures
Mark Staley, NCDOT REU
Jeremy Goodwin, NCDOT REU
Clayton Walston, NCDOT Roadway
Jim Rerko, NCDOT DEO
Tracey Pittman, NCDOT DCE
Lee Pucket, NCDOT BCE
Tim Coggins, NCDOT Structures
Omar Azizi, NCDOT Structures
John Nigro, NCDOT Prod Services Utilities
Elizabeth Lusk, NCDOT NEU
After introductions, Josh Dalton proceeded with review
General
• Enlarge areas where impacts occur
• Fort Bragg has requested to widen All American Freeway to the median This will not
affect any permitted areas
Sheet 7
• Make sure non-erosive velocities at all ditch and pipe outlets to the wetlands
• Brian Wrenn asked if there were stream impacts at this site
o According to delineations provided by NEU, this site only has wetlands
Sheet 8
• Brian Wrenn asked in there were stream impacts at this site
o According to delineations provided by NEU, this site only has wetlands
• The footing for the pear for the bridge on Ramp IA will be a permanent impact
o Structures to provide estimate of size
• Add nprap to outlet of structure #75 to diffuse velocity
Sheet 9
0 Add impacts for nprap at outlet of structure #85
Subject:
Team Members:
Draft Minutes from Interagency Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
on June 13, 2007 for U-2519E in Cumberland County
Richard K Spencer-USACE
Rob Ridings-NCDWQ
Brian Wrenn-NCDWQ
Travis Wilson-NCWRC
Gary Jordan-USFWS
Chris Milrtscher-EPA
Kathy Matthews-EPA
Donnie Brew-FHWA
Michael Penny, NCDOT PDEA
Tyler Stanton, NCDOT NEU
(present)
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(absent)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
(present)
(present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Vincent Rivers, NCDOT Hydraulics
Josh Dalton, Sungate Design Group
Mark Staley, NCDOT REU
Jeremy Goodwin, NCDOT REU
Robert Stroup, NCDOT Roadway
Tracey Pittman, NCDOT DCE
Lee Pucket, NCDOT BCE
John Nigro, NCDOT Prod Services Utilities
Chris Rivenbark, NCDOT NEU
After introductions, Josh Dalton proceeded with review
General
• Enlarge areas where impacts occur
Sheet 4
• Is the median on -Y2- Bragg Boulevard grass?
o The median is grass
Sheet 6
• Is this a stream or wetland impact?
o According to delineations provided by NEU, this site has a jurisdictional
stream and wetlands
• Show velocities at ditch outlets Ensure non-erosive velocities
Sheet 7
• No comments
Sheet 12
• No comments
Meeting adjourned.