20200555 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission (2)_20200426

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200555
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Donna Hood:eads\drhood
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
U-5808 (Chestnut Lane Connector)
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Larry Thompson
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/26/2020
Nearest Body of Water
South Fork Crooked Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
Class C (BIMS Index 13-17-20-2)
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.082495
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Union
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
U-5808
Longitude:
-80.670249
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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44381.1.1
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)
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: 14 - Linear transportation
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
V 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
to. 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:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - Epress
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
U-5808 - Division 10 - STR - RW - YD 105.pdf
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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Linear Transportation Easement/ROW
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
716 W. Main Streeet
Address tine 2
Oty
Albemarle
Postal / Zip Qxde
28001
State / Ftwince / Region
NC
Qwntry
Stanly
498.67KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
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2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone] [phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
I
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Matthews
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
200.5 acres
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Chestnut Lane Parkway/Gribble Road
Address Line 2
City
Matthews
Bstal / Zip Code
28104
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
South Fork Crooked Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Class C (BIMS Index 13-17-20-2)
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050702
4. Project Description and History
State / Bovine / Pegion
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 study area lies in the piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina. Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of low broad hills with narrow, level floodplains along streams.
Elevations in the study area range from approximately 665 to 720 feet above sea level. Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of agricultural fields interspersed with
forestland, residential areas, and commercial development.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes G 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)
U-5808 Study Area. pdf 1.15MB
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)
U-5808 Soil Report.pdf 1.03MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
2.17
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4,800
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*

Project Description
More than 10 years ago, the NCDOT developed a concept for a new location roadway to connect U.S. 74 (Independence Boulevard) to SR 1009 (Old Monroe Road) near the Town of
Indian Trail. This new location road, the Chestnut Lane Connector, was anticipated to relieve traffic congestion and improve connectivity Within and around the Town of Indian Trail.
Section 1 was funded by the Town of Indian Trail and is currently open to traffic, Section 2 (U-5808) is funded by NCDOT. Both projects have independent utility and logical termini and
are under the Individual Permit thresholds.
Section 1 or the northernmost portion of the Chestnut Lane Connector (Chestnut Parkway) was constructed by the Town of Indian Trail, opened to traffic in 2014, and is maintained by
the Town of Indian Trail. This section, between Independence Boulevard and SR 1367 (Matthews Indian Trail Road), is currently a four -lane median divided roadway with on -street
parking near Carolina Courts and a posted speed limit of 25 mph.
Section 2 is the proposed NCDOT STIP Project U-5808, which would extend SR 1362 (Chestnut Lane Connector) from Matthews Indian Trail Road to SR 1368 (Gribble Road) for
approximately half a mile and would include a grade -separated crossing over an active CSX rail line, as well as sidewalks along both sides of the roadway. There Will be a traffic signal at
the intersection with Matthews Indian Trail Road and a single -lane roundabout with turn lanes at the intersection with Gribble Road.
Purpose of Project
The purpose of the project is to add an alternative route between Independence Boulevard and Old Monroe Road. Specifically, Section 2 will construct a grade -separated roadway
crossing over the active CSX rail line. A secondary purpose of the project consists of alleviating traffic congestion on Indian Trail Road and improving mobility within the Town of Indian
Trail.
Need for Project:
There is an existing at -grade crossing of the CSX rail line along Indian Trail Road and there are no grade separations of the CSX rail line within the Town of Indian Trail. A grade -
separated crossing of the CSX rail line by the proposed Chestnut Lane Connector would provide opportunities for improved response times for police, fire, and emergency medical
service providers. The proposed Chestnut Lane Connector is forecasted to have approximately 16,200 vehicles per day (vpd) to 24,500 vpd in the design year 2040 and is forecasted
to reduce
traffic volumes along Indian Trail Road.
Crash data was obtained for Independence Boulevard from Chestnut Parkway to Indian Trail Road, for Indian Trail Road from Independence Boulevard from to Old Monroe Road, and
for Gribble Road at Indian Trail Road. The NCDOT crash summary memorandum and 5-year strip analysis for all three corridors indicates the following:
The overall crash rate along Independence Boulevard, as well as the nonfatal injury, wet and night crash rates all exceed the critical crash rate.
All crash rates, except for the fatal crash rate, for the Indian Trail Road corridor exceed the critical crash rates for urban secondary routes.
The overall crash rate for Gribble Road also exceeds the critical crash rate for urban secondary routes. The non -fatal injury and wet crash rates for Gribble Road exceed the critical
crash rate as well.
The predominant crash types Within the study area were, in order: rear ends, left -turns, and sideswipe collisions.
The addition of a superstreet configuration to the Independence Boulevard corridor (STIP Project No. W-5520) should help reduce crashes, by lowering the amount of conflict points at
intersections along the roadway. Two intersections along Indian Trail Road (Unionville Indian Trail Road) and Gribble Road also see a higher amount of crashes, more specifically rear
end crashes. Ultimately, the proposed Chestnut Lane Connector, proposed signalized U-turn for westbound Independence Boulevard traffic to access Chestnut Parkway and proposed
reverse superstreet configuration at the Independence Boulevard and Chestnut Parkway intersection (STIP Project U-5808) will help provide an alternative and direct route between
Independence Boulevard and Old Monroe Road and improve the overall traffic operations and traffic safety in and around the Town of Indian Trail.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Project proposes to extend SR 1362 (Chestnut Lane Connector) from Matthews Indian Trail Road to SR 1368 (Gribble Road) for approximately half a mile and would include a grade -
separated crossing over an active CSX rail line, as well as sidewalks along both sides of the roadway. There Will be a traffic signal at the intersection with Matthews Indian Trail Road
and a single -lane roundabout with turn lanes at the intersection With Gribble Road.
Equipment typical of roadway construction would be used, including cranes, track hoes, back hoes, graders, dump trucks, bulldozers, and pavers.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
U-5808 Permit Drawings.pdf 2.74MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
Comments:
r No
5b. 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:
2019-00429
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Nicholle Braspennickx
Agency/Consultant Company: USACE
Other:
r Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made bythe Corps or DWR
April 24, 2019
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
SAW No. 2019-00429 NC DOT U 5808 PJD signed.pdf
2.84MB
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?
The town of Indian Trail will be constructing a section of the Chestnut Lane Connector at some point in the future (locally administered project). In an email from Michael Turchy dated
November 11, 2019, Mr. Turchy states: "Since both projects have independent utility and logical termini, and they are both under the Individual Permit thresholds, no "phased
permitting" will be required between NCDOT and Indian Trail. U-5808 can be applied for by NCDOT as a Nationwide 14, and then when Indian Trail is ready to construct their section,
they can apply for a Nationwide 14 for their portion.
Please be advised of the following: The Division 10 USACE Representative is a NCDOT funded position and is unable to work on non-NCDOT projects. Therefore, the Indian Trail
portion will be handed by the USACE county representative. On the NC Division of Water Resources side, Donna Hood will be the representative for both projects."
[Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a7 Reason (?)
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2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of
ImpactJurisdicition*(?)]2g.
area*
2A
Pipe (72" RCP)
P
Headwater Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0.050
(acres)
2A
Bank Stabilization
P
Headwater Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0.010
(acres)
2A
Mechanized Clearing
T
Headwater Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0.021
(acres)
2B
Fill (Water Line)
P
Headwater Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0.030
(acres)
2B
Mechanized Clearing
T
Headwater Forest
WD
Yes
Both
0.020
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.041
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.131
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.090
Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
❑�a.
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Water Line
Tem ora
P ry
Dewaterin 9
S1
Intermittent
Both
2
22
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
S2
Fill 72 inch RCP
( )
Permanent
Culvert
S1
Intermittent
Both
2
165
Average (feet)
(liriearfeet)
S3
Bank Stabilization
Permanent
Bank Stabilization J
S1
Intermittent
Both
2
20
Average (feet)
(liriearfeet)
S4
Bank Stabilization
Tem orar
P Y
Bank Stabilization
S1
Intermittent
Both
2
10
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
185
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
217
3j. Comments:
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
32
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation

1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts to streams within the project area have been avoided and minimized to the extent practical through design. There are three wetland areas
withing the project limits but only one wetland will be impacted by this project. There is an intermittent jurisdictional stream that is impacted by the
proposed roadway. The wetland and stream are directly adjacent to the existing interchange that this new location roadway must tie into.
Standard design concepts have been used from the BMP toolbox to minimize impacts and provide minor treatment/protection. Rip Rap pads have
been place at pipe outlets and preformed scour holes have been used where practical.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts to streams within the corridor will be avoided and minimized to the extent practical throughout the construction process. To avoid unnecessary
impacts to streams within the project area, staging, storage, and construction access will occur in upland areas where feasible. Silt fencing will be
installed along the construction limits to ensure all equipment and work stays within the permitted boundaries. Stormwater and erosion control
measures will be utilized to avoid sedimentation impacts to downstream waters and control runoff from the construction site.
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):
r DWR
W Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
F Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
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)
175
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
N/A
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
N/A
4h. Comments
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
warm
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.09
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
NA
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. 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:
This project does not include or is not adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
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 plans to maintain existing drainage patterns to the maximum extent practical. The proposed drainage
systems were designed and sized with future development taken into account and the following items were incorporated
to minimize water quality impacts: the alignment was designed to minimize wetland and stream crossing impacts, 2:1
slopes are going to be utilized to reduce structure length, grassed swales will be implemented to the maximum extent
practical, and open channel designs with riprap on the banks will be implemented where practical to reduce jurisdictional
stream impacts.
G. Supplementary Information
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 (NEPA/SEPA)? *
r Yes r No
Comments:*
State Minimum Criteria Determination Checklist
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 r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project is designed for connectivity and create a safer route for local commuters. No additional or
cumulative impacts are anticipated due to the construction of the proposed project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r 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
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
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 r No
5i. 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?
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/union.html
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/
NRTR (attached) included physical surveys for threatened and endangered species. Fresh water mussel survey attached.
Consultation Documentation Upload
U-5808 Mussel Survey.pdf 210.89KB
U-5808 NRTR FINAL 2018-04.pdf 12.06MB
Chestnut Parkway_CEI_TE_Memo013118.pdf 2.38MB
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 did not identified any essential fish habitat in the
study area.

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? *
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service shows no National Register or Nation Register Study List sites within the
project study area. NCDOT Cultural Resources Unit was consulted for historical architecture and archaeological reviews. No survey letters from both
reviews are attached.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
16-09-00016_NoSurveyReq.pdf 3.97MB
Union SR 1362 No Survey Required form REVISED.pdf 596.71 KB
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?*
FEMA Floodplain Map search (https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search)
Miscellaneous
Comments
Public meetings were held and a Community Impact Assessment was performed for this project. The short form CIA is attached as well as a traffic forecast.
Project development and environmental analysis has been conducted by several entities for U-5808. If there is information that is needed that has not been included with this submittal,
please feel free to make a request.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
U-5808 CIA- Final.pdf 3.77MB
U-5808 Forecast Final_1272017.pdf 1.74MB
Signature
W 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:
Larry Thompson
Signature
Date
4/26/2020
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