20191656 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191205

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20191656 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
What amout is owed?*
r Fee received
r $240.00
6 Fee needed - send electronic notification
r $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Select Project Reviewer*
Central Office - [phone]
April Norton:eads\arnorton
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Estes Drive Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Heather Smith
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
12/5/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Cole Springs Branch
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WS-V;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.93526-79.052374
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Orange
Is this project a public transportation project?*
IT Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes IT No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
14 - Linear transportation
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Town of Chapel Hill
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
Maurice Jones -Town Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Address tine 2
city
Chapel Hill
Postal / Zip Code
27514
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rwince / Ifgion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)

4a. Name:
Heather Smith
4b. Business Name:
VHB (formerly Ecological Engineering)
4c.Address
Street Address
940 Main Campus Dr. (Venture 1)
Address Line 2
Suite 500
CRY
Raleigh
Rbstal / Zip Code
27606
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
EE_AgentAuthoriration Form _Signed. pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Chapel Hill
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
WA
2c. Project Address
Street Address
825 North Estes St.
Address Line 2
City
Chapel Hill
Fbstal / Zip Code
27514
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Cole Springs Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-V:NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300020603
4. Project Description and History
Slate / province / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
2.0
State / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
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4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The proposed project is in an urban area of Chapel Hill. The project corridor has single family neighborhoods, small businesses, utilities, and wooded areas. The landscape is generally
flat through the project corridor.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes t: No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Fig1_Estes Drive VicinityMap_SEC.pdf 3.63MB

4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Fig2_Estes Drive Soil Survey_SEC.pdf 1.97MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.10
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to improve bike and pedestrian access along Estes Dr.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County, proposes to make bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Estes Dr. from just before Martin Luther King Blvd. to Caswell Dr. The project
will be about 1 mile in length and involve doing an asphalt mill and overlay on the eAsting road, adding raised bicycle lanes on either side, constructing a 5' sidewalk on the south side in
areas where one does not currently epst, and a 10' multi -use path on the north side. One through vehicular travel lane in each direction will remain. The construction will involve
clearing and grubbing, grading, asphalt and concrete paving, drainage, erosion control, curb and gutter installation, and signing and striping. The total disturbed area of the project will
be approximately 10 acres. Most of the project will be contained within the right of way with the exception of the multi -use path, which will require additional easements as it separates
from the roadway.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
A15005.00_Permit Drawings20191204.pdf 2.06MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No C7 Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown C N/A
Corps AID Number:
USACE SAW-2016-00739
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Heather Smith
Agency/Consultant Company: VHB (formerly Ecological Engineering)
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
USACE Visit 2/12/2016
NCDWR JBRRO#15-385 Visit August 2015
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Approved Estes Dr. Pre-JD.pdf
NCDWR Buffer Letter.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
8.57MB
7.42MB
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
!a. Site #* (?) 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
_11
>ite 1A Mechanized Clearing ��p
Headwater Forest �WA No Both 0.001
(acres)

Site 16
Fill/Riprap
P
Headwater Forest
�WA
No
Both
0.002
(acres)
Site 1 B
Mechanized Clearing ��p
Headwater Forest
�WA
No
Both
0.002
(acres)
Site 2
Fill
P
Headwater Forest
No
Both
0.001
�WB
(acres)
Site 2
Mechanized Clearing
P
Headwater Forest
WB
Both
0.001
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.007
2h. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.007
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The upslope end of the 42" RCP was placed outside of the wetland to reduce the amount of fill in the wetland, allowing for only mechanized clearing.
The dowmslope end of the 42" RCP ends approximately where the original 30" RCP is and the only impacts are for a needed riprap pad to reduce
energy and prevent erosion downslope. The fill slope in the vicinity of Site 1 B is 2:1 to minimize fill in the wetland.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
No staging areas will be in jurisdictional features.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes
r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The project is expected to have minimal impacts on aquatic resources, wetland impacts are 0.007 acres.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes
r No
If no, explain why:
There are no streams subject to the Jordan Buffer Rules within the project corridor.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
This is a Town of Chapel Hill roadway project.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes
r No
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes
r No
Comments:*
A PCE was prepared for the project. Attached in miscellaneous documents

2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes f• No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is in an existing urban area and is not expanding the vehicle capacity of the roadway.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Se. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes f• No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
On -site surveys for Michaux s sumac and smooth coneflower were conducted in July 2015. No specimens were found. There is no suitable habitat for
any aquatic species or pondberry within the project corridor.
Consultation Documentation Upload
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
See letter from SHPO in the PCE in miscellaneous attachments.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*

Flood Risk Information Systems (FRIS) Panel 9789. The site is completely outside of FEIVIA regulated areas.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
DFIRM_NC_3710978900J.pdf
C5179_PCE.pdf
Signature
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Full Name:
Heather Smith
Signature
Date
12/5/2019