20200349 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200306

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#*
20200349 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
6 $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Select Project Reviewer*
Central Office - [phone]
Rob Ridings:eads\rgridings
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) Widening
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Mackenzie Richards
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/6/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Crabtree Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.829862
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Longitude:
-78.688101
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]
V
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):
N/A
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 - Express
P 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
Blue Ridge Road Widening DIMS Acceptance Letter.pdf
Buffer SOA- Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) Widening.pdf
1 h. 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:
City of Raleigh
2b. Deed book and page no.:
WA (Linear Transportation Project)
2c. Responsible party:
Rich Kelly, Director of Engineering Services
2d.Address
Street Address
One Exchange Plaza, Suite 801
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
State / Rwnce / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
307.4KB
121.75KB
r- Yes r No
r Yes r No

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Mackenzie Richards
4b. Business Name:
Kimley-Horn
4c.Address
Street Address
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600
Address Une 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
02_BRR_Agent Authorization. pdf
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
41.2KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History 6
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Raleigh
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
WA (Linear Transportation Project)
2c. Project Address
Street Address
N/A (Linear Transportation Project)
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Crabtree Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010803
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
53.8 acres
State / Province / tegion
NC
Country
USA
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 project corridor is composed of a tyro -lane roadway located along areas of residential development and commercial use. The project corridor is loosely bounded by Crabtree Creek
to the north, 1-440 to the east, Duraleigh Road to the south, and Edwards Mill Road to the west. The project vicinity is primarily composed of moderately dense residential development
and scattered commercial development.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r 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)

Fig 2_USGS Map.pdf
2.88MB
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)
Fig 4_NRCS.pdf 4.09MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,237 linear feet
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The City of Raleigh proposes to widen Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) from Duraleigh Road to Glenwood Avenue and construct a grade separated greenwey crossing below Blue Ridge
Road to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed project consists of widening Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) from a basic two-lane roadway to a three -lane curb and gutter section with bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both
sides fromjust north of Duraleigh Road to Glen Eden Drive. From Glen Eden Drive to Crabtree Valley Avenue, Blue Ridge Road will be widened to the extent feasible, to a multi -modal
2-lane avenue, divided section with curb, gutter, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks on both sides. The project extends from Duraleigh Road (SR 1664) to Glenwood Avenue for approximately
2.1 miles. The streambanks of House Creek will be stabilized in conjunction with the widening of Blue Ridge Road. Additionally, the project proposes to construct a grade separated
greenwray crossing and pedestrian tunnel below Blue Ridge Road. Equipment typical of roadway projects would be used including pavers, skid steers, screeds, and cement trucks.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
10_Blue Ridge_RoadwayPlans.pdf 25.71MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the propertyor proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
The Preliminary Jurisdictional Request (AID # SAW 2018-00496) was submitted to Tasha Alexander
of the USACE on March 2, 2018 and was confirmed via email on April 17, 2018, however,
documentation is pending. Andy Neal of the NCDWR issued a Buffer Determination Letter (RRO
#18-077)on March 15,2018.
511b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW 2018-00496
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): William Sullivan
Agency/Consultant Company: Kimley-Horn
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
The Preliminary Jurisdictional Request (AID # SAW 2018-00496) was submitted to Tasha Alexander of the USACE on March 2, 2018 and was confirmed via email on April 17, 2018,
however, documentation is pending. Andy Neal of the NCDWR issued a Buffer Determination Letter (RRO #18-077) on March 15, 2018.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
06_BlueRidge_bufferletter.pdf 6.92MB
07_BlueRidge_PJD_letter.pdf 11.49MB
6. Future Project Plans
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?
N/A
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries W Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts

3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
❑
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Site 1
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Fbuse Creek
Perennial
Both
15
143
Average (feet)
(lin�rfeet)
S2
Site 2
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Fbuse Creek
Perennial
Both
15
112
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S3
Site 2
Permanent
Culvert
House Creek
Perennial
Both
15
6
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S4
Site 2
Tem orar
P Y
Other
House Creek
Perennial
Both
15
43
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S5
Site 3
Permanent
Culvert
House Creek
Perennial
Both
15
15
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S6
Site 3
Permanent
Bank Stabilization J
House Creek
Perennial
Both
15
41
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S7
Site 3
Tem orar
P Y
Other
House Creek
Perennial
Both
15
69
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
317
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
429
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
112
3j. Comments:
Unavoidable impacts to House Creek will result from the proposed project. Permanent impacts to House Creek will result from the replacement of an
ebsting culvert and bank stabilization to support the proposed road widening. Temporary impacts to House Creek will occur as a result of construction
access as part of the culvert replacement and streambank stabilization. Temporary impacts will be restored to pre -construction conditions upon
completion of the proposed project.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
V Neuse r Tar -Pamlico
r Catawba r Randleman
r Goose Creek r Jordan Lake
r Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Greenway\hiking trails
P
House Creek
No
725
2,405
Streambank stabilization
P
Fbuse Creek
No
5,971
163
Greenway\hiking trails
P
House Creek
No
501
1,999
Utility
P
House Creek
Yes
4,298
2,584
Perpendicular Roadway Crossing
P
House Creek
Yes
3,044
96
Perpendicular Roadway Crossing
T
House Creek
No
659
0
Greenway\hiking trails
P
House Creek
No
2,967
4,309
Utility
P
House Creek
No
0
674
Perpendicular Roadway Crossing
P
House Creek
Yes
4,357
1,060
Parallel Roadway
P
House Creek
Yes
1,299
0
Parallel Roadway
P
House Creek
Yes
5,081
3,472
Utility
P
House Creek
No
0
596
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 659.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 28,243.00 17,358.00

Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 28,902.00 17,358.00
61. Comments:
Unavoidable permanent impacts to the protected riparian buffer associated with House Creek will result from the proposed roadway widening and
sections of parallel roadway, streambank stabilization, realignment of the adjacent greenway system, and modifications to extsting utilities. Temporary
impacts to House Creek buffers will occur as a result of construction access as part of the roadway widening.
Supporting Documentation
O8_BlueRidge_lmpactDrawings.pdf 7.24MB
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts to the streams and protected riparian buffers within the project corridor were minimized and avoided to the extent practical. The widening will
be constructed mostly within eAsting right-of-way and the alignment was designed to minimize stream and buffer impacts. Where possible, grass
ditches will be utilized to intercept and slow stormwater drainage, retaining walls will be constructed to protect adjacent streams, and fill slopes have
been tightened to 2:1 to avoid additional impacts to features. The proposed culvert has been sized to allowfor high-flowevents and will be buried to
allow aquatic movement through the system.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts to the streams and protected riparian buffers within the project corridor will be minimized to the extent practical throughout the construction
process by avoiding these features with equipment, materials, and access corridors. Where feasible, equipment staging and construction access will
be located in upland areas throughout the corridor, and silt fencing will be installed around the permitted limits of disturbance to ensure all equipment
is located within the permitted areas. Sediment control measures will be used to reduce stormwater impacts to receiving waters and minimize runoff
from the construction sites.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
W DWR r Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
W Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Restoration Environmental Services, LLC
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity
Riparian buffer 65,055
Attach Receipt and/or letter
Buffer SOA- Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) Widening.pdf 121.75KB
3c. Comments
Compensatory mitigation has been proposed for unavoidable impacts to Buffer Zone 1 at a 3:1 ratio and Buffer Zone 2 at a 1.5:1 ratio when required
by the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules. To offset these losses, riparian buffer credits have been reserved through payment to a private
mitigation bank, Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC. The Statement of Availability from the mitigation bank has been included as part of this
application.
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
21
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
warm
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments

Compensatory mitigation at a 1:1 ratio has been proposed for the 21 linear feet of permanent impacts to House Creek due to the culvert replacement.
House Creek is a degraded, urban, straight perennial stream that parallels Blue Ridge Road through much of the corridor, and eventually converges
with Crabtree Creek. House Creek scored "Lowy' on the attached NCSAM assessment.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
r Yes r No
6b. If yes, then identifythe square feet of impact.
6c. Reason for impact
6d. Total impact
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1
Perpendicular Roadway Crossing; Parallel
18,079
L
54,237
Roadway; Utility
Zone 2 Perpendicular Roadway Crossing; Parallel 7,212 1.5 10,818
Roadway; Utility
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
65,055
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
r Yes r No
6h. Attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
Blue Ridge Road Widening DMS Acceptance Letter.pdf 307.4KB
Buffer SOA- Blue Ridge Road (SR 1670) Widening.pdf 121.75KB
6j. Comments:
Unavoidable permanent impacts to the protected riparian buffer associated with House Creek will result from the proposed roadway widening and
sections of parallel roadway, streambank stabilization, realignment of the adjacent greenway system, and modifications to eAsting utilities. According
to the Neuse River Buffer Rules, impacts due streambank stabilization, greenway/hiking trails, and non -electric utility line impacts other than
perpendicular crossings in Zone 2 only are "Allowable". Impacts due to a non -electric utility line perpendicular crossing that disturbs >40 LF and <150
LF of buffer with a maintenance corridor > 10 LF, perpendicular road crossings that impact >150 LF or >1/3 ac., and road impacts other than crossing
of streams not at an angle between 75 and 105 degrees is "Allowable with Mitigation".
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
r Level Spreader
r Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
r Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
P Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
r Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
09_Blue Ridge_EC.pdf 22.71MB
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
The project includes the addition of curb and gutter to sections that were previously grassed shoulder and ditch. Ebsting drainage features have been maintained to the best extent
practical. Drainage systems will be sized according to City of Raleigh standards. Treated stormwater will discharge through a rip -rap dissipater pad to ensure non -erosive velocities at
the bottom of the fill slope outside of House Creek. Additionally, stormwater from sections of the site will be collected and treated in two stormwater control measures (bioretention
ponds). See attached Erosion Control Plans for stormwater management features.
Supplementary Information u I
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. 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 (NEPASEPA)? *
r Yes r No
Comments:*
The proposed project is not supported by state or federal funds, and therefore, it does not require NEPA or SEPA documentation.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 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 r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
No additional or cumulative impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor WA
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
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Coordination vdth the USFWS was conducted on October 10, 2019 for the six federally protected species listed for Wake County as of June 27, 2018
(Cape Fear shiner, red -cockaded woodpecker, Tar River spinymussel, dwarf wedgemussel, yellow lance, and Michau)(s sumac) as part of a CLOMAR.
The USFWS confirmed that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species or their
habitat.
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?*
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper was reviewed on November 5, 2019. No essential fish habitat was identified within the project area or within
the vicinity of the project.
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?*

A review of the NCSHPO HPOWEB GIS Service database performed on December 3, 2019 identified ten historic resources located within 1.0 mile of
the project area:
George Poland House (Gone) (Study List) - moved from site in 2001; located approximately 0.1 mile northeast of the project corridor
Lyon Park Historic District (Study List) - located approximately 0.7 mile west of the project corridor
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company (Study List) - located approximately 0.9 mile west of the project corridor
- NC PTA Headquarters (Study List) - located approximately 0.9 mile west of the project corridor
Owen F. Dorothy Smith House (Study List) - located approximately 1.0 mile west of the project corridor
Paschal House (Gone) (National Register) - demolished in 2013; located approximately 0.9 mile west of the project corridor
C.A. and Marion Aretakis House (Study List) - located approximately 0.9 mile west of the project corridor
- Marcellus Smith House (Gone) (Study List) - located approximately 0.6 mile north of the project corridor
Vallas House (Study List) - located approximately 0.9 mile north of the project corridor
James R. Smith House & Cemetery (Study List) - located approximately 0.9 mile north of the project corridor
Due to the developed nature of the project vicinity and the minimal impacts anticipated, it has been determined that the proposed project will have no
effect on any historic or archeological resources.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
r Yes f No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Flood zones, 100-year and 500-year flood plains of House Creek and Crabtree Creek are located in the northeast of the project corridor.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
The FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Panel 3720079500J (effective 05/02/2006) and 3720078500J (effective 05/02/2006).
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
00_BlueRidge_PCN Cover Letter.pdf 603.39KB
03_BlueRidge_Figures.pdf 10.75MB
04_BlueRidge_StreamForms.pdf 140.62KB
05_BlueRidge_NCSAM Rating Calculator v2.1.pdf 107.2KB
Signature
17 By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
. I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Mackenne Richards
Signature
Date
3/6/2020