19990477 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19990512

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch & Wetlands/401 Unit
Location: 4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
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September 5, 2000
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
Environmental Services Branch
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RE: Rocky Branch Greenway
WQC 401 Project # 994077 001
Permit Modification Status
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Dear Mr. Dorney:
On June 26, 2000, we filed application with your office on behalf of the City of Raleigh Pre-Construction
Notification to modify the above referenced permit. Under the proposed modification, we relocated a
portion of the greenway trail from a wetland area into the riparian buffer adjacent to Rocky Branch. This
relocation minimized the impact on the wetland area. We believe that minimizing impacts to wetland
areas while encroaching into the riparian buffer is the most practicable solution in this instance.
As of the date of this letter, we have yet to receive either permission or denial to proceed with the
greenway trail; as outlined in the permit modification request. The City of Raleigh currently has a
contractor constructing the Rocky Branch greenway trail. We have delayed any construction activity in
the area covered by the permit modification until now. Because the City is, anxious to proceed with the
construction of the entire trail, the City has asked that we notify you of our intent to proceed.
Accordingly, not hearing from you by close of business on September 15, 2000, we will proceed with the
trail's construction in the riparian buffer as shown in the application for the permit modification.
Please contact Mr. John Hoppe with the City of Raleigh Department of Parks and Recreation at 890-3287
or this office if you have any questions.
Very Truly Yours;
WITHERS & RAVENEL
INC.
ENGINEERIN/&S VEYING,
Ralp E. Trout Senior Project Manager
Cc: John Hoppe
Steve Mitchell
Pat Paluso
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
WAIVER of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. D.E. Benton, Jr.
City of Raleigh
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
Dear Mr. Benton:
NCDENR
September 1, 2000
Wake County
Project # 990477
Your application for a 401 Water Quality Certification was received in the Central Office
on June 26, 2000 seeking permission to install the Rocky Branch Greenway Trail within the
riparian buffer in order to reduce wetland impact. According to our rules [ 15A NCAC 2H .0507
(A)], if final action is not taken within 60 days, the Certification is waived unless DWQ has
objected in writing to your application. Therefore, DWQ has waived the requirement for written
approval or denial for your plains to impact these stream buffers as shown on your June 22, 2000
letter (received June 26, 2000), for Greenway development as described in your application.
However if additional impact occurs or your development plains change, this waiver is no
longer valid and written approval will be required.
Please call me at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Cc: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office
Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District Office Corps of Engineers
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 21, 1999
Wake County
WQC 401 Project # 990477
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
City of Raleigh
D.E. Benton
PO Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
Dear Mr. Benton:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 0.413 acres of wetlands
or waters for the purpose of a greenway trail, as you described in your application dated May 12, 1999. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3103. This
Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when the Corps of Engineers issues it. In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to)
Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this
approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General
Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is
sold, the new owner must be given a copy of the Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying
with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one'acre, compensatory mitigation
may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions
listed in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must
act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh,
N.C. 276 1 1-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you
have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sinc ely,
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Re: [Fwd: Rocky Branch Greenway Trail]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Rocky Branch Greenway Trail]
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 08:25:10 -0400
From: John Dorney <[e-mail]>
To: Rob Ridings <[e-mail]>
CC: Steve Mitchell <[e-mail]>
rob - please print this and put into file. thankx
Steve Mitchell wrote:
> John, Please attach to the PCN. I have worked w/Ralph on this and if
> the impact is only in Zone 2
> "as he was told" not what he heard, then the project should fly through.
> Thanks M
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Subject: Rocky Branch Greenway Trail
> Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 14:06:54 -0400
> From: Ralph Troutman <[e-mail]>
> To: "Steve Mitchell (E-mail)" <[e-mail]>
> CC: "Vic Lebsock (E-mail)" <[e-mail]>
> Steve, we sent to you via our May 22, 2000 letter partial plan sheets of the
> Rocky Branch Greenway. These particular sheets showed a proposed
> realignment of the greenway wherein we moved the greenway trail closer to
> Rocky Branch. This move allowed us to avoid approximately 500+ feet of
> wetlands, but is moved the trail into the buffer adjacent to Rocky Branch.
> In our telephone conversation of June 6, 2000, we understood you to indicate
> that you had no objection to our relocating the greenway out of the wetlands
> and into the buffer.
> On June 22, 2000 we forwarded to Mr. John Dorney a letter requesting his
> concurrence of the realignment. With the letter we submitted seven copies
> of the PCN for the modification of the current permit, WQC 401 Project #
> 990477. This e-mail requests that you provide to Central Office your
> written concurrence of this realignment. We understand that your written
> concurrence is necessary, and we are hopeful that this e-mail will prompt
> you in that effort.
> We thank you in advance for your timely assistance with this permit
> modification. We do have a construction contractor ready to commence
> clearing operations on July 5, 2000. We are hopeful that with your timely
> written comments to Central concurring in the encroachment into the buffer
> that we can receive the permit modification in time so as to continue the
> project on schedule.
> Please contact us immediately with any questions or comments, and thanks for
> your assistance.

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Subject: WQC 401 Project # 990477
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:32:40 -0400
From: Ralph Troutman <[e-mail]>
To: "Steve Mitchell (E-mail)" <[e-mail]>
CC: "'[e-mail]"' <[e-mail]>
Steve, this message continues our correspondence re. modification of the
referenced permit. Spoke with Rob Ridings this morning re. status. Rob
advised that permit is awaiting comments from regional office. Our records
indicate that on June 27 or 28, you indicated in a voice message to us that
you had responded to John Dorney's office re. realignment, indicating you
favor realignment because of less impact on wetlands. Jus trying to see
what the hang-up might be. Thanks.
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WITHERS & RAVENEL Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
.w 111 MacKenan Drive, Cary N. C. 27511-9191469-3340-FAX.-9191467-6008
WtTNER5 &.RAVENEL
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Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
4401 Reedy Creek Road .M 2 6 =
Raleigh, NC 27607
WETLANDS GROUP
WATER QUALITY SECTION .
RE: City of Raleigh _--
Rocky Branch-Greenway Trail
Request -for Approval of Realignment
WRES No. 98097
Dear Mr. Dorney:
On behalf of the City of Raleigh, this letter request permission to install a greenway trail
within the riparian, buffer adjacent to Rocky Branch in Raleigh. Via its May 21, 1999
letter; the City of Raleigh received permission to install its greenway trail along Rocky
Branch under WQC 401 Project # 990477. The accompanying figures 3e and 3f are from
the original Pre-Construction Notification for the project and show the trail alignment as
currently permitted.
Since the time of the approval, modifications to the riparianbuffer regulations now
permit greenways within the buffer. In order to avoid disturbing approximately 820-feet
of wetlands, the.City respectively requests permission to install the greenway trail within
the riparian buffer adjacent to Rocky Branch. The `accompanying plan sheet, Sheet No.
G4 of 21 by Withers & Ravenel, Engineering & Surveying, Inc., depicts the new
alignment for which the City now seeks permission. This new alignment results in a
significant reduction in the area of wetlands scheduled for disturbance during
construction, but it does encroach within the riparian buffer. With the new alignment, the
trail will encounter`about 820-feet less of wetlands, or a 75% o reduction in wetlands
disturbed area.
The elevated trail. over wetlands consists of a 10-feet wide, treated timber boardwalk; an
asphalt trail of the same width will serve as the trail surface outside of wetland areas. All
other aspects of the Rocky Branch Greenway Trail remain as approved.
We have endeavored to work closely with Mr. Steve Mitchell of the regional office to
design a greenway trail that minimizes impacts to the environment, particularly wetlands,
and we believe this realignment furthers that goal even though it encroaches the buffer.
We sent a copy, of the proposed realignment plan to Mr. Mitchell, and we received his
consent of the realignment via a June 6, 2000 telephone' conversation. By copy of this
letter, we are requesting Mr. Mitchell's written concurrence of the realignment. We are
also communicating with Mr. Mitchell via e-mail for his comments. We trust this
realignment meets your approval.
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We have included seven copies of the Pre-Construction Notification for just this portion
of the Rocky Branch trail for which we seek permit modification and therefore approval
of the realignment. All others aspects of the original Notification and subsequent
approval remain unaffected. Since This is a request by the City of Raleigh for
modification of an existing permit, we have assumed there is no fee associated with this
application. Please advise if we are incorrect.
Thank you in advance for your timely consideration of this request. We do have a
contractor ready to commence construction. Should you have any questions or require
additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Very Truly Yours,
WITHERS & RAVENEL
ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC.
Ralph E. Trout P.E.
Senior Project Manager
cc. Vic Lebsock
Steve Mitchell
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1. NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2. APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3. COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD
OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7)
COPIES MUST BE SENT TO THE NC DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ATTN: JOHN DORNEY, 4401 REEDY CREEK ROAD, RALEIGH. NC
27607. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
1. OWNER'S NAME: City of Raleigh
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 222 West Hargett Street
SUBDIVISION NAME None
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27602
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
N/A
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER: (HOME) (WORK) 890-3293
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER: Ralph E. Troutman, P.E., Withers & Ravenel, Engineering & Surveying, Inc., I I I
MacKenan Drive, Cary, NC, 27511 469-3340
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Wake - NEAREST TOWN: Raleigh
SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ECT.) SR 1564
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Rocky Branch RIVER BASIN: Neuse
7. (a) IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER, (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES E] NO ® IF YES, EXPLAIN:
(b) IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES 0 NO Z
(c) IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF
COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8. (a) HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROJECT? YES ® NO ? IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): 990477
(b) ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES ? NO ® IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9. (a) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBERS OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: Construction Corridor, 9.37
acres
(b) ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
.09 acres, this modification, net reduction of 0.29 acres from original permit
10. (a) NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER : Clear 0.09 acres
DRAINAGE : TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
(b) (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED,
PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION:
LENGTH BEFORE: 0 FT AFTER: 0 FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(b) (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED? (ATTACH PLANS; 81/2 BY 1 I DRAWINGS ONLY)
See attached Item 12
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Recreational trail
14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN
WETLANDS (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS)
Trail placement is constrained by existing development, steep topography, utility lines, and the nedd to
reserve vegetation in wetlands and non-wetland levees. The proposed alignment was field selected by the
project team to minimize impacts.
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND/OR
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY
LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL
HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: 5 January 1999
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA
WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED 5 Januray, 1999.
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OT THE USE OF PUBLIC
(STATE) LAND? YES 5fl NO 0 (IF NO, GO TO 16)
(a) IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES ? NO
(b) IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE YES ? NO ?
IF ANSWER 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OF FILL MATERIAL INTO
WETLANDS:
?(a) WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES, AND
PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38).
ALL STREAM (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON
THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OF I INCH EQUALS 100 FEET
OF THEIR EQUIVALENT.
(b) IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY
PRODUCT.
?(c) IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS
RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
(d) ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
(e) WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? Forest, residential, commercial, and
industrial
(f) IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? Sewage disposal not
required
SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE US MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1. ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2. EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
CERTIFICATION, AND
3. (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
CTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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ROCKY BRANCH GREENWAY
TRAIL REALIGNMENT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Raleigh applied for and received permits for the construction of the Rocky
Branch Greenway Trail. Under WQC 401 Project # 990477 dated May 21, 1999, it
received permission to place fill material in 0.413 acres of wetlands. At the time of filing
the permit application, the Neuse River Riparian Buffer regulations prohibited the placing
of a paved greenway trail within the buffer. This necessitated crossing a wetlands area
northwest of South Wilmington Street, SR 1564, in Raleigh with approximately 820-feet
of elevated trail.
Subsequent to receiving the permit, the Neuse River Riparian Buffer regulations were
revised. One of the revisions includes the allowing of paved greenway trails within the
buffer. Because an upland area exists between the wetlands and the bank of Rocky
Branch, the City of Raleigh seeks permission to realign the trail such that it avoids a vast
majority of the wetlands area. This realignment, however, while avoiding the majority of
the wetlands area, does encroach within the riparian buffer adjacent to Rocky Branch.
ITEM 12 of PCN
As with the current permit, the all weather trail will be constructed of boardwalk and
asphalt. Where necessary for the trail to cross wetlands, and elevated boardwalk will be
constructed. Elevating the trail will commence within upland areas so that it is elevated
to grade by the time it reaches the wetland perimeter. Where the trail does not cross
wetland, an asphalt trail will be constructed.
In wetland areas, we envision light rubber tired equipment will be used for clearing
operations. Only small trees and undergrowth will be cleared, as we will purposely make
field adjustments in trail alignment to avoid as many trees as practicable. Depending
upon subsurface conditions, construction of the elevated wooded trail will likely require
use of similar type equipment, including "Bobcats." We do not anticipate a need for
track vehicles in wetland areas.
REALIGNMENT REQUEST AND PCN
This Pre-Construction Notification is intended to cover only that portion of the Rocky
Branch Greenway affected by the realignment. All other data and information supplied
in the original Pre-Construction Notification remains unchanged. Please refer to the
original Pre-Construction Notification in concert with this Pre-Construction Notification.
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April 28, 1999
Mr. John Dorney PAYMENT
Division of Water Quality RECEIVED
Environmental Services Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 ??`
RE: Pre-Construction Notification Application
WRES No. 98097, 98098, and 98099
Dear Mr. Dorney,
This letter-transmits to you seven copies of the Pre-Construction Notification Application-
and the application fee for the Rocky Branch, Walnut Creek, and Walnut Creek South
greenway trails. These sections of trail will become a part of the greenway system of
the City of Raleigh.
Included with the application is a synopsis of the trails. In general, the trails are located
within existing sewer easements of the City of Raleigh. In several locations, however,
the alignment must deviate from the easements, such as the crossing underneath two
railroads. A description of these railroad crossings is contained within the synopsis.
Other locations where deviation is necessary are at bridges proposed for crossing
Rocky Branch. The bridge locations are shown on the reduced copies of the plans
included with the application. And lastly, on the Rocky Brach trail, we chose to occupy
a corridor, but located on property owned by the City, closer to the stream but still more
than 50-feet from the creek bank:
At the railroad crossings and at the bridge crossings, it will be necessary to construct
the greenway within areas that may be designated as Neuse River Buffers. As evident
from field inspections, existing constraints prohibit a more economical solution. As for,
the bridges, "site constrictions require crossing of the Branch at the proposed locations.
These restrictions include topography as well as property acquisition issues.
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April 28, 1999
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In addition to the potential encroachment into possible Neuse River buffer areas, the
greenway trail will also be constructed across some wetland areas. Where practical, we
will endeavor to.avoid the wetlands _during construction with the flexibility of moving the
trail so as to avoid wetlands. However, there are certain areas where no alternative
such as moving the trail exists. Where wetlands are crossed, the greenway trail will be
elevated above the wetlands via a boardwalk. The boardwalk will be constructed of
treated lumber, and any disturbance to the wetlands areas created by construction
should be minimal. Disturbed areas will then be allowed to revegetate naturally.
Where necessary, clearing for the greenway trail will be limited to a corridor not more
than 20-feet wide. A,10-feet wide asphalt trail will then be constructed with 2-feet wide
shoulders on each side. The shoulders will be dressed with wood chippings from the.
clearing operations. The remainder' of the cleared area will then be allowed to
revegetate naturally.
We reviewed these plans with Steve Mitchell At the April 16, 1999 meeting, Mr.
Mitchell indicated he was pleased with our efforts in minimizing impacts associated with
these greenway, trails. We are confident.you will reach the same conclusion.
We trust that. you will find this Application and fee in proper order. Please let us know if
you require additional information to support this application. In the meantime, please
contact us should, you have any questions or comments.
Very Truly Yours,
WITHERS & RAVENEL
ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC.
Ralph E. T utman, P. E.
Senior Project Manager
cc: Vic Lebsock
Gerald Pottern
Enclosure
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NC DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & NATURA
WETLANDS/401 UNIT
4401 REEDY CREEK RD
RALEIGH NC 27607
.UM8-ER DQ'T'' 'GR. AMOUNT DISCOUNT TeX ` ADD. CHRG. NET AMOUNT ?
PERMIT/ROCKY BR 04/26/99 200.00 .00 .00 .00 200.00
the fee. If an applicant still chooses to submit an appncaaon m Omcr w tuvz
to file with their project records, then the fee payment is required if .vetiand Of stream fill is
involved.
• Receipts for fees will only be sent upon written request.
Also please be aware that the Division con E'ders stream impact to be length rather than area in
all cases regardless of Individual versus Nation permit status or significant versus
insignificant channel. This has been DWQ,s pglicy since February 1997 but recently some
confusion has developed with some applicants.'
Please call Mr. John Dorney at [phone] if you have any questions about Certification
fees or the stream length versus area.
Cc: John Dorney
DWQ Regional Office Contacts
Central Files
RO. ,OX $6585, aALEiOH. NORTH CAROLINA 27626.0535
PHONE [phone] PAX 919.739-9919
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
WALNUT CREEK AND ROCKY BRANCH GREENWAY TRAILS
CITY OF RALEIGH
WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
PCN Application To:
Mr. Todd Tugwell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, N.C. 27615-6846
and
Mr. John Dorney
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Project Engineer:
Mr. Ralph Troutman
Withers and Ravenel, Inc.
111 MacKenan Drive
Cary, N.C. 27511
[phone]

Municipal Contact:
Mr. Vic Lebsock
Raleigh Parks & Recreation
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, N.C. 27602
[phone]
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
8480 Garvey Drive - Durant Office Park
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3175
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
RJG&A Project No. 9836
CONTENTS OF PCN APPLICATION:
Description
1) Title and Contents
2) PCN Application Form
3) Project Description & Responses to PCN Form Items
4) Table of Wetland and Stream Impacts
5) Figure 1
6) Figures 2a-h
7) Figures 3a-f
8) Figures 4a-d
9) Figures 5a-a'
10) Figures 5b-b'
11) Notification Memo to US-FWS and NC-SHPO
12) Response from US-FWS
13) Response from NC-SHPO
14) Wetland Determination Data Forms
Number of Pages
2
5
2
1
8
6
4
2
2
1
1
3
6 (2-sided)
Total Pages 44
DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT ?): 1?
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO TEE CORPS OF ENG=ZEE S
2) APPLICATION rOR §ECrION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COOPM=NATION WX TSE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL zdAxAGe' T
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COLPLBTED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIz-.I.D OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (Se E AGENCY ADDRESSES SEZET) . SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) . PIIXASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: ?P?t ??o ?•E.?ewt'ow,?r•?
2. MAILING ADDRESS: "o, i rdef g_4, 0G a7601-
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY:
STATE: ZIP CODE:
PROULCT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIF 'RENT FROM
M-AILING ADDRESS ABOVE) :
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK)
4.-IF- APPLIC.A.BLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, -ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
d 'F 0 61 `? r-Ae T . 6;D[ tt. S l'v-_w d- d OG1 . ?G. J 9490
6-4-fwer `Dv,ve R.,,Je i& , NC 0_10L (9 ? ?? g 7 a - 117 L f
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERP.BLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHQTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE)
COUNTY : w?eke NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: I.??.? KKK- G•-ee? ?v>? ?.?? G1??-vR.o ? -? G'r?,,+.?._ (z.o? f c?
Ro Qr t wd-"t 6rcek • gee _ .
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.);
G• IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM_/R_IVER: WALNp]' GpEEK A ROCK
B?ANC
RIVER BASIN: NEUSE
7a• IS. PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUAIlTY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW) , WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO
IF YES. EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA I
MANAGEMENT ARE.? OF ENV-. ME:TTP.L CONCERN (AEC) ? YES DIVISON OF COASTAL
[ ] NO Q<
7c• IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A_"COASTA.L COUNTv
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE. LAND USE PLC (S (LIIP)a..DESI PAGE I 7 FOR
GNP_TION?
8a. HAVE A_NY SECTION 404 PERM TS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED
THIS PROPERTY? YE ANDS FOR USE ON
PREVIOUS PERMIT YES A[NY]NO DC] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
CERTIFICATION - IONA INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY
• NONE KNOWN TO A pL?cAm r OF C O I
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS [ ] PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES NO IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a• ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN. TRACT OF LAND: CONSTRUCTION
CORRIDOR 9.37 AIRES
p-4400 an. ft x
(ip9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 2v ft' Wide
OAx7 acre of wetlands in cohsf ruc-I corridor imcl u
portions of Meru ftw rcels. - dog .
,I 1 See figures 3, and for
wetlands beyond constroction Corrielons.
2
10a. NUbMER OF ACRES OE WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING : ©' } 3 4vu _ pw?.v?wc?
EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER: cAew` O.4tq a"y-
DRASNAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: D•go?7 iz?K
Ar-eA- c (ewy t Leg W (o,giLt roc) w: ?f (? ?e??? "a "`?'?( -
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. (IF
RELOCATED, PROVI'DS DISTANC: BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION)
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: F'T
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER:

AVv-RAGE DEPTH BEFORE: N? 64?? FT, - AFTER
(2) STREr1M CH3A"EL TMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM:
F'T
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLAC-MiT OF PIPE IN C LA-NNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER: See ' 4a/ 4e. (0 L
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? W h
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
YIECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY)

13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: ?E'C;i?Ly?T?t
A P - I_ / - . -
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELI.VED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES T3.iC'aN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS) :
TRAIL. PLACV_M EN T IC CoNS7;041NiED 9Y EAjS7'IN 6 DEyELO pMEN T
STEEp Topo6RAPHJ', UTILITY ZIA/ES', AND THE NEE, TO PRESERVE- •
VE&ETA770AI ON NON-wETLAA0 LEVEES. THE PRVPOSFa 44j6NMFNT
WAS IFIELP - SELEG7'EP CN TOE PROTLCT TE.411 70 I~JNVI MjZE lAl pAC7'5,
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) P.ND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
.IN THE PERMIT AREAL THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED -PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: T TAN 1999 (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HT_STOR_TC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WIHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:— S JR1V 17,7T.
-
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES. X NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. 1F YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENT-t-L
DOCUMEENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIRE dEUNTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENT-1L
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO 1K
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [ ] NO [ ] NA
IF A.NSW'ER TO 17b is YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE. TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERLa?T
INTO WETLANDS:
Va. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS SIRE?
.MS LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 2.1, 25,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPER'T'Y
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MASCALES SHOULD BE I INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1
INCH EQUALS 100 -FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMP D BY-PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS, RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER M NAGEIIENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
f - IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEW21-GE DISPOSAL?
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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, T_? APPLICABLE.
NOTE': WETLANDS OR WATERS OF TFE U.S. MAY NOT BE I??PACTED PRIOR To-
1) - ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF-ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCZ OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVI_RONME'NTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (nT TIX TTrr-2. 7TY COASTAL C00YTI - S ONZY) , A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF. COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMrNT
PROGRAM.
OWNE.. ` /AGENT ` S SIGNATURE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PRQVIDED (18g.))
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5 "
WALNUT CREEK AND ROCKY BRANCH GREENWAYS
Project Description
The City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department proposes to construct 20,400 feet
of new greenway trails along Walnut Creek and Rocky Branch in south Raleigh (Figure 1). The
project segment herein referred to as the Walnut Creek trail (8,400 feet) extends from Lake
Wheeler Road eastward along Walnut Creek to the Bain Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on
Fayetteville Street. The Rocky Branch trail (8,100 feet) extends from the corner of Jamaica
Drive and South Saunders Street southeastward along Rocky Branch to Fayetteville Street,
then splits into a western section and an eastern section. The western section proceeds
southward to connect with the Walnut Creek trail near the Bain WTP, and the eastern section
proceeds southeastward to Wilmington Street. The Walnut Creek South trail (3,900 feet)
begins at Wilmington Street and follows Walnut Creek eastward to Garner Road.
The 10 foot wide recreational trail will be constructed using pavement in uplands,
boardwalk in wetlands, and boardwalk or bridges at stream crossings. In most areas the trail
will be within a protected greenway corridor ranging from 30 to 200 feet wide. Except for
trails and utility easements, the City will maintain existing natural vegetation in the remainder
of the greenway corridor.
Where existing buffers of woody riparian vegetation are present, the edge of the
proposed construction corridor will generally be 30 feet or more from the parallel stream bank,
in accordance with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rule. Much of the Walnut Creek and
South Walnut Creek trails are within existing maintained sewer rights-of-way, including some
segments less than 30 feet from the parallel stream bank. The periodically mowed portions
of these rights-of-way containing herbs, vines, shrubs, and tree seedlings are not subject to
the Riparian Buffer Rule. Greenway construction will not affect the larger woody vegetation
located between the sewer rights-of-way and the parallel stream banks.
Except for stream crossings (see Item 10b below) and sewer rights-of-way, the only
areas where woody vegetation within 30 feet of stream banks may be affected are; 1) where
the trail enters existing dedicated greenway culverts at Lake Wheeler Road and Hammond
Road, 2) beneath two railroad bridges on Walnut Creek (see Item 10b below), and 3) along
a 150-foot segment of Rocky Branch south of Jamaica Drive.
The paved trail sections will be only ten feet wide and will not accommodate motor
vehicles. Consequently, impacts of stormwater runoff and associated pollutants are expected
to be negligible.
RESPONSES TO PCN APPLICATION ITEMS:
Item 10b. Metal or wooden bridges at four large stream crossings (Figures 3a, 3c, 3d, and
4a) and boardwalks at six small stream crossings (Figures 2c, 2e, 2f, 2h, 3d, and 30 will be
anchored above normal high water. No fill or excavation below normal high water will occur.
Impacts to streams at these crossings will be limited to removal of riparian vegetation. The
project engineers (Withers & Ravenel), environmental consultants (Robert J. Goldstein &
Associates), and City greenway planner (Vic Lebsock) examined each proposed stream
crossing to select an alignment that would impact the least woody riparian vegetation.
The greenway must pass beneath existing railroad bridges at Walnut Creek station
27 + 60 (Figure 2c) and Walnut Creek South station 85 + 20 (Figure 4b). At the Walnut Creek
site, steep embankments beneath the bridge will require excavation of a portion of the
embankment of the trail with a cast in place concrete retaining wall. Approximately 80 linear
feet of the railroad embankment will be excavated and graded to provide a bench for the
paved trail (figures 2c and 5a). A concrete retaining wall will be installed between the
embankment and the greenway trail. There will be no net change in stream channel width or
cross-sectional area. The existing streambank and railroad embankment is stabilized with
riprap beneath the bridge. The existing substratum is sand, silt, and riprap.
At the eastern railroad bridge on Walnut Creek south (Figures 4b and 5b), existing
concrete railroad abutments constrict the working area for the greenway. A boardwalk trail
segment approximately 70 feet long will be supported on pilings placed in the channel
adjacent to the north stream bank. Several existing pilings may be used if structural
evaluation indicates they are adequate; otherwise new pilings will be needed. The north bank
may require minor re-shaping to accommodate the trail. There will be no net change in stream
channel width or cross-sectional area unless additional pilings are necessary for support of the
trail. Hydraulic analysis by the project engineers indicates that the greenway structure may
cause a minimal increase in stream stage during bankfull or higher flow conditions. The
existing streambank in this area is not stabilized. The existing substratum is sand and silt.
Item 12. Construction corridors 20 feet wide will be cleared. In uplands, the greenway
will be a 10-foot wide paved trail on a bed of crushed stone. At twelve wetland crossings
and six small stream crossings (Table 1 and Figures 2, 3, and 4), the greenway will be a 10-
foot wide boardwalk supported on wooden pilings. Following construction, the portion of the
construction corridor not occupied by the finished trail will be allowed to revegetate naturally.
There will be no hydrologic alteration or change in ground surface elevation in wetlands.
Table 1. Jurisdictional Water and Wetland Impacts in the Project Construction Corridor.
Station Wetland Flags Wetland Wetland Stream Name Riparian
Numbers & Seg ment Affected Vegetation & Width (feet) Vegetation
(feet) Length (feet) (acre)
Walnut Creek
1190-1270 CC 80 0.037 mowed
1910-1980 CD 70 0.032 mowed/scrub
2500 Walnut Cr trib 10 mowed ROW/scrub
2720-2800 * Walnut Creek 20 bare soil, riprap, few trees
3010-3220 GB 10 0.002 mowed
3390-3400 GC 10 0.004 mowed
3750 Walnut Cr trib 5 mowed ROW
3870-3900 GD 30 0.014 mowed
5120 Walnut Cr trib 8 mowed ROW
8400-8500 CA 100 0.046 sapling
8700-8980 CA 280 0.128 sapling/scrub
9000 Walnut Cr trib 5 sapling
9010-9030 CB 20 0.010 sapling/scrub
Rocky Branch
1700 Rocky Branch 20 sapling/scrub
2390-2410 CE 20 0.008 trees 10-15"
3400 Rocky Branch 20 lawn, narrow fringe of trees
4080 Rocky Branch 25 bare soil, riprap, few trees
no sta # Rocky Br trib 10 trees 10-15
4950-5750 GF 800 0.367 trees 6-20"
5830 Rocky Br trib 10 sapling/scrub
Walnut Creek South
7200 Rocky Branch 20 sapling/scrub
8490-8560 * Walnut Creek 30 bare soil, riprap, few trees
8760-8870 DA 110 0.050 sapling/scrub
9250-9530 DA 280 0.129 sapling/scrub
Totals 0.827 acre in wetlands 283 feet over streams
* Walnut Creek at Station 2720-2800: Due to an existing railroad bridge, the greenway must be placed adjacent
to the stream channel. Approximately 80 feet of the north stream bank will be excavated and graded for the paved
trail, and a concrete retaining wall will be installed between the greenway and the channel. The existing
streambank is stabilized with riprap beneath the bridge and has negligible woody vegetation.
* Walnut Creek South at Station 8490-8560: Due to an existing railroad bridge, the greenway must be placed
adjacent to and over the stream channel. A boardwalk trail segment approximately 70 feet long will be supported
on pilings placed in the channel adjacent to the north stream bank. The existing streambank is stabilized with riprap
beneath the bridge and has negligible woody vegetation.
Wetland impact acreage is based on a 20 foot wide construction corridor. The finished paved trail or boardwalk
will be 10 feet wide, and the remainder of the construction corridor will be revegetated.
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Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3175
MEMO TO: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Office
N.C. Division of Archives & History - State Historic Preservation Office
FROM: Gerald Pottern
RE: City of Raleigh Greenway Trails - Walnut Creek and Rocky Branch
404/401 Pre-Construction Notification Application
This memorandum constitutes notification to your agency regarding the project
described below, as required by the Army Corps of Engineers for Section 404/401 permitting
of construction in jurisdictional waters the U.S. We solicit your comments regarding potential
impacts of this project on protected species or archaeological and historic sites. Please call
me at the phone number above if you need further information.
Project Description
The City of Raleigh proposes to construct 20,400 feet of new greenway trails along
Walnut Creek and Rocky Branch in south Raleigh (Figure 1). The project segment herein
referred to as the Walnut Creek trail (8,400 feet) extends from Lake Wheeler Road eastward
along Walnut Creek to the Bain Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on Fayetteville Street. The
Rocky Branch trail (8,100 feet) extends from the corner of Jamaica Drive and South Saunders
Street southeastward along Rocky Branch to Fayetteville Street, then splits into a western
section and an eastern section. The western section proceeds southward to connect with the
Walnut Creek trail near the Bain WTP, and the eastern section proceeds southeastward to
Wilmington Street. The Walnut Creek South trail (3,900 feet) begins at Wilmington Street and
follows Walnut Creek eastward to Garner Road.
The 10 foot wide recreational trail will be constructed using pavement in uplands,
boardwalk in wetlands, and boardwalk or bridges at stream crossings. Greenway construction
will affect 0.827 acre of wetlands and 12 stream crossings. The project alignment was
selected to follow existing utility rights-of-way where practicable and minimize impacts to
riparian vegetation and forested wetlands. In most areas the trail will be within a protected
greenway corridor ranging from 30 to 200 feet wide. Except for trails and utility easements,
the City will maintain existing natural vegetation in the remainder of the greenway corridor.
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
!-, 4?1 Post Office Box 33 726
R7gh., North Carolina 27636-3726
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To : Iz ob?r 1- .? . 6o (4s4,.-_ t h
`6110 Giarv Dr,
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Thank you for your etter requesting information or recommendations from the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This form provides the Service's response
pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species' Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543), and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
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Projgct Name /Lo catqhn/ County
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Da e off Incoming Letter Log Number
The- attached page(s) list(s) the Federally-listed species which
Z._?ay occur within the project area.
Based,on the information provided, it appears that your project site
does not contain suitable habitat for any Federally-listed.
endangered or threatened species known to occur in the area.We
believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been
satisfied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7
consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or
critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) -this
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered
in this review; (3) a new' species is listed or critical habitat
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
If the proposed project will be removing pines 9" DBH or greater, or
30 years of age in'pine or pine/hardwood habitat, surveys should be
conducted for active red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees in
appropriate habitat within a 1/2 mile radius of project boundaries.
If red-cockaded woodpeckers are observed within the project area or
active cavity trees found, the project has the potential to affect
the red-cockaded woodpecker, and you should contact this office for
further information. 717
Biologist D e
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 26, 1999
Gerald Pottern
Robert J. Goldstein & Associates, Inc.
8480 Garvey Drive
Raleigh NC 27616-3175
Re: Walnut Creek and Rocky Branch Greenway
Trails, Raleigh, Wake County, ER 99-8034
Dear Mr. Pottern:
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
Thank you for your letter of January 5, 1999, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a search of our maps and files and have located the following
structures of historical or architectural importance within the general area of the
project:
Boylan Heights (WA 195). See enclosed map for exact location. This
property is listed in the National. Register of Historic Places.
Dorothea Dix Hospital (WA 1847). See enclosed map for exact location.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Caraleigh Mill and Mill Village (WA 4136). See enclosed map for exact
location. This property is on the state study list of properties potentially
eligible for the National Register.
Earnest Battle Bain Waterworks (WA 3785). See enclosed map for exact
location. This property is on the state study list of properties potentially
eligible for the National Register.
Washington School (WA 3369). See enclosed map for exact location. This
property is on the state study list of properties potentially eligible for the
National Register. It is also a locally designated historic property.
The proposed greenway construction will not affect the historic properties.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction.
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United States Department of the Interior
ank you for your etter requesting information or recommendations from the
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pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species* Act, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543), and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16
U.S.C. 661-667d).
FISH AND MLDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33 726
h, North Carolina 27636-3726
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Based,on the information provided, it appears that your project site
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believe that the requirements of Section 7 of the Act have been
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sates ied. We remind you that obligations under Section 7
consultation must be reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals
impacts of this identified action that may affect listed species or
critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered
in this review; (3) a new' species is listed or critical habitat
determined that may be affected by the identified action.
If the proposed project will be removing pines 9" DBH or greater, or
30 years of age in'pine or pine/hardwood habitat, surveys should be
conducted for active red-cockaded woodpecker cavity trees in
appropriate habitat within a 1/2 mile radius of project boundaries.
If red-cockaded woodpeckers are observed within the project area or
active cavity trees found, the project has the potential to affect
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further information.
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Date: IS Tiny 1498
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Investigator: 6ERALD PbTTERN t CHRIS HOPPER State: North Carolina
R•T. CoLpsr&Ar $ ASSOCIArFs
Do Normal Circumstances exist,on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No k
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (Explain on reverse) Yes No
Community ID: marsh Scrub is , Transect ID: wTL CCa GDS G6a Plot ID:
VEGETATION mowed ?w Row
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks: lerbIghmb corm"Unify mainfAined by nlowin9 in sewer ROA;
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SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: POORLY
(Series and Phase) : `Chewa?la
Taxonomy (Subgroup) ase Field Observations Confirm
aquit. FiuyenfiL trochrepfs Map Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
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Sheet 1 of 2

HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
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Water Marks
Drift Lines
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Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Hydric Soils Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks:
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Water in Pit:
Depth to. Saturated Soil: 0-10(in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
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Action ID.
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'R•T G?tDS7'E/N ? ASSOG?ATfrS
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State: North Carolina
R.J eoLDsruv $ ASSOCIATES
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Is the area a potential Problem Area? (Explain on reverse) Yes No
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Aerial Photographs
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Water Marks
X Drift.Lines
X Sediment Deposits
X Draina a Patterns in Wetlands
Remarks:
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water (in.)
Depth to Water in Pit: - (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil:__Z-(in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks:
Yes x No
Yes _x No
Yes - No
Yes _ No
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DATA FORM wend tt (7r
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION ..Rac-ky i3+anck
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual.)
Action ID.
Applicant/Owner. Date: ?oT AuG /q98
C 'DE. BrNTt?Iv,
Address: cc Project/-Site: WALNUT CR
oR L P. RR GREeN
Location: f4ft-m r R BR - O.Box 00
LFI H N 476022 WAy
Waterway: WAe.IVUT CR LAS H R
Investi ator. N&U9C RNER aAstN County:
g r: ADD ""IERNtc-HRIS WA Op E State: North Carolina
R.T. cw -, 'EIIv 4 ASSOUAres
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical ' Yes X No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Situation). Yes No -L_
Community ID: QNuYial {crest (Explain on reverse) Yes No -?.
VEGETATION ?sctab Transect ID; (Al (=F Plot ID
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) : Wehadkee A T&b Drainage Class : poorly
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Flaye?rlic Na
r, aciKebf Field Observations Confirm
s Map Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color

(inns) Horizon (Mansell Moist)
Mottle Colors
(Mansell
Mottle Abun- Te
xture, Conc.
Moist) dance/Contrast
structure

Hydric Soil Indicators:.
Histosol
Concretions
Histic E i edon
High or anic content i

Sulfidic Odor n surface Layer i n sand Soils

c Moisture Re ime Organic Streakin in Sand Soils

_ Rediir-4" - --- Listed on Local H
Or dric Soils List
Low-Chroma Colors
Other (EXp i in Remarks
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s
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L, FACW, or FAC
Remarks: - (excluding FAC-) 100
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
X No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
{
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water:
(in.)
Depth to Water in Pit: -(in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0-10(in.) Inundated X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
X Saturated in U er,12 Inches X Water-Stained Leaves
X Water Marks Local Soil Survey Data
X Drift Lines
FAC-Neutral Test
X Sediment Deposits Other (Explain in Remarks)
X Drainage Patterns in.Wetlands.
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes L No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes -X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes cx No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
W0/nut Cr. S04',
Action ID. Date: ly
Applicant/Owner: p.F. ?rztj-MA 0- .
CIT
?u
P ?TKLY M?
,
L!t
q?ie
roject/Site:
Addres
Address: CL-r 6'F R
WAl.P1UTC%
SR GR?eN
?V' p
!
0.60x 50 ?F1
Location: (y?}?,?ygT- ? ? R BR GR? N 7
670
WAY
M
Waterway: (AMNIA CRS NCRSE RNER RAStN County: W .
Investigator:
4w
6eRAL-P PbTTERH
State: North Carollna
R.7 60c.mr&pV A ASSoGU1TES
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation). ? Yes No
potential
Problem Area? (Explain on reverse)
Community ID: M4 crab Ni?fli
Transect ID
Yes ?-
No
X

,
: Wetland D14
VEGETATION srn4!6r..J f.ee..
Plot __
--
ID:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase) : GI/?lQq?k?°ie It
gi6b S011S
Drainage Class:
poorly
Taxonomy (Subgroup)
: Flaveoft
?laQU
t Field Observations Confirm
s
en Map Type? Yes No
Profile Descri tion-
Depth Matrix Color
(ins) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors
(Munsell M Mottle Abun- Te xture, Conc.
oist) dance/Contrast Structure
10? 10
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic E i edon High organic Content in Surface Layer in sand Soils
Sulfidic odor Organic Streakin g
in Sand Soils
" c Moisture Regime
se.. Listed on Local H dric Soils List
1 Uieyea or Low-Chroma Colors JI I Other
Remarks.
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in.Remarks )
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-) q 3
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Inundated X
x Saturated in Upper 12 Inches x
X Water Marks
Drift Lines
)f, I Sediment. Deposits
- -------------
Drain ,e'Patterns in Wetlands
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within A Wetland?
Remarks:
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: 0=10(in.)
Depth to Water in Pit: - (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: O-6(in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Yes No
Yes- No
Yes -- No
Yes No
DATA FORM u rN DS )Itgr
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION Welland Cla CS
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) 61/A/Nt& Creak
Action ID.
Applicant/Owner: Date:
pp. 6-!` -1 _, GtcY t'tA
Address: Q Project/Site: WALNUTcR/ROtk
CtT'Y of " Y 8R 6R Al
Location: O.Box 5 D As EJ N N 27602 WAy
Waterway: 4N4T CR ROCaty OR LAKE H R
W WAWIAT CR] "USE /P/yER BASIN County: jY
Investigator: GERM-D PbTTERN State: North Carolina
R.T. GocDsT v g ASSOc,ATES
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes X No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? (Explain on reverse) Yes No
Community ID: 4J4yiaLjJr
est/scra6Transect ID: uplands at CASS Plot ID:
VEGETATION
SOILS
Map Unit Name Drainage Class: poorly
(Series and phase) : ChPk/adct
Taxonomy (Subgroup) Field Observations Confirm
: _A4k?c F/avPaf,l: ysfin??r?n Map Type? Yes No
Profile Descri tion-
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Abun- Texture, Conc.
(iEches) Horizon (Mansell Moist) (Munsell Moist) dance/Contrast Structure
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic E i edon Hi h organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic odor organic Streaking in Sand Soils
Aquic Moisture Re ime Listed on Local H dric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National H d:ic Soils List
Gle ed or Lora-Chroma Colors
other (Explain in .Remarks)
Remarks:
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-) 93
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks:
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Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: (in.)
Depth to Water in Pit: _ (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil : > 12 ( in. )
Yes X No
Yes No _x
Yes No _
Yes No _?