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Cary
Ederlee Drive
from the Avenue of the Estates
to Penny Road
Wake County
State Project 9.8050371
TIP Project U-2732
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
State Environmental Assessment/Finding of No
Significant Impact
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
In Compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
For further information contact:
Mr. L. J. Ward, P. E.
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
N. C. Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
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to L. J. Ward, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
Cary
Ederlee Drive
from the Avenue of the Estates
to Penny Road
Wake County
State Project 9.8050371
TIP Project U-2732
State Environmental Assessment/Finding of No
Significant Impact
Document Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
William T. Goodw n r.
Project Planning Engineer
Linwood Stone
Urban Project Planning Engineer, Unit Head
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H. ranklin Vick, P. E., Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SUMMARY i
I. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Summary of the Proposed Improvements . . . . . . . . . 1
1. Length of Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Project Termini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. Right of Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5. Cross Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6. Design Speed 2
7. Traffic Volumes 2
8. Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
9. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control . . . . . 2
10. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
11. Geodetic Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
II. PUR POSE FOR PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. Need for the Proposed Improvements . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. Transportation Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 3
D. Benefit of State, Region, and Community . . . . . . . 3
III. REC OMMENDED ALTERNATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IV. SOC IAL, ECONOMIC, and ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS . . . . . . . . 4
A. Land Use Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. Status of Local Planning Activities . . . . . . . 4
2. Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Future Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
B. Social and Economic Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Neighborhood Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Economic Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Public Facilities . . .
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4. Relocation Impacts of the Proposed
Action 5
C. Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. Architectural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Archaeological Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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D. Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. Biotic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
a. Plant Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
b. Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Physical Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
a. Water Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
b. Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. Special Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
a. Wetlands: Jurisdictional Issues . . . . . . 11
b. Protected Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E. Highway Traffic Noise Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F. Air Quality Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G. Construction Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
H. Contaminated Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
I. Farmlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VI. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Appendix
Cary
Ederlee Drive
from the Avenue of the Estates
to Penny Road
Wake County
State Project 9.8050371
TIP Project U-2732
SUMMARY
1. Description of Action
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of
Highways, proposes to extend Ederlee Drive in Cary. (See Figure 1 for
project location.) The recommended alternative calls for constructing a
four-lane median divided facility with a 19-foot median from the end of
existing Ederlee Drive to Penny Road (SR 1379). The proposed extension is
approximately 0.5 mile in length and has a total estimated cost of
$1,230,000 (including $35,000 for right of way and $1,195,000 for
construction). Of this total cost, the developer, Regency Land Company, is
expected to pay $35,000 for right of way and $597,500 for construction.
The proposed project is included in the 1992-1998 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). Almost all of the right of way required will be
donated by the Regency Land Company. Construction is scheduled to begin in
fiscal year 1992 and to be completed in fiscal year 1993. The estimated
cost included in the TIP is $800,000. This includes $10,000 spent in prior
years and $790,000 for construction ($395,000 to be provided by the State
and $395,000 to be provided by the Regency Land Company).
2. Summary of Environmental Impacts
The proposed project will have a positive economic impact on the area
by providing access to property to be developed along the proposed
extension, as well as providing improved access to existing development in
the Regency Park area. No residences or business will need to be relocated
by the proposed project. Wetland losses are anticipated to be less than
one acre for the entire project. Any erosion or siltation caused by the
project will be short term and minimized by stringent erosion control
measures. No residences or businesses, including the Penny Road Elementary
School, will experience exterior noise level increases in excess of the
federal noise abatement criteria. There should be no significant impacts
to any plant or animal life in the area, and no historic or archaeological
sites are involved.
3. Recommended Alternative
Because this project completes a link between two existing facili-
ties, alignment alternatives are limited. The existing Penny Road
Elementary School property boundary provides an eastern limit for the
proposed right of way for most of the project's length. Cross section
alternatives were not explored due to the existing cross section of
Ederlee Drive, which will be matched by the proposed four-lane median
divided facility.
The "do-nothing" alternative was considered and rejected because the
proposed project will improve access to existing development and provide
access for additional development in the Regency Park area.
4. Coordination
The following federal, state, and local agencies and officials were
consulted regarding this project:
*U. S.
U. S.
U. S.
U. S.
U. S.
*State
*N. C.
N. C.
N. C.
*N. C.
Wake
*Town
Army Corps of Engineers
Environmental Protection Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service
Geological Survey
Soil Conservation Service
Clearinghouse
Dept. of Cultural Resources
Dept. of Human Resources
Dept. of Public Instruction
Dept. of Environment, Health,
County Commissioners
of Cary
& Natural Resources
Asterisks (*) indicate agencies from which a written response was
received. Responses are included in the Appendix of this report.
5. Action Required by Other Agencies
All wetlands impacts will occur above headwaters, and the project
will remove less than one acre of wetlands. The construction will be
permitted under the Nationwide Permit for Above Headwaters Fill in
Wetlands (33 CFR 330.5 (a)(26)). Mitigation will be restricted to the use
of best management practices for the project.
6. Basis for Finding of No Significant Impact
Based on an analysis of potential environmental impacts of the
proposed project, it has been determined that no significant adverse
effects on the quality of the human environment will result from the
construction of the proposed project.
Cary
Ederlee Drive
from the Avenue of the Estates
to Penny Road
Wake County
State Project 9.8050371
TIP Project U-2732
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
A. General Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of
Highways, proposes to extend Ederlee Drive in Cary. (See Figure 1 for
project location.) The recommended alternative calls for constructing a
four-lane median divided facility with a 19-foot median from the end of
existing Ederlee Drive to Penny Road (SR 1379). The proposed extension is
approximately 0.5 mile in length and has a total estimated cost of
$1,230,000 (including $35,000 for right of way and $1,195,000 for
construction). Of this total cost, the developer, Regency Land Company, is
expected to pay $35,000 for right of way and $597,500 for construction.
The proposed project is included in the 1992-1998 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). Almost all of the right of way required will be
donated by the Regency Land Company. Construction is scheduled to begin in
fiscal year 1992 and to be completed in fiscal year 1993. The estimated
cost included in the TIP is $800,000. This includes $10,000 spent in prior
years and $790,000 for construction ($395,000 to be provided by the State
and $395,000 to be provided by the Regency Land Company).
B. Summarv of the Proposed Improvements
1. Length of Project
The proposed project is 0.517 mile in length.
2. Project Termini
The project will begin at the end of existing Ederlee Drive,
just south of its intersection with the Avenue of the Estates. The
project will end at the intersection of proposed Ederl ee Drive and
Penny Road (SR 1379).
3. Right-of-Way
Right of way for this project will be donated to the North
Carolina Department of Transportation by the Regency Land Company.
This right of way will be 92 feet wide, symmetrical about the
centerline of the proposed facility.
A permanent drainage easement will be required, on the south
side of Penny Road.
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4. Utilities
A 16 inch diameter waterline follows the proposed alignment
throughout most of its entire length. This waterline connects to
another 16 inch diameter waterline under Penny Road. These waterlines
will not be disturbed by the proposed construction.
5. Cross Section
A four-lane median divided facility is proposed. The median
width will be 19 feet. This cross section will provide two travel
lanes in each direction. (See Figure 3).
6. Design Speed
This project will have a 40 mph design speed.
7. Traffic Volumes
The estimated traffic volumes for the proposed facility are as
follows:
1993 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) = 7400 vehicles
per day (vpd)
2013 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) = 14800 vpd
Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer (TTST) = 1% of ADT
Dual Tired Vehicles (Dual) = 2% of ADT
The Design Hourly Volume (DHV) is 10% of the ADT.
8. Structures
No major drainage structures are involved in this project.
9. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control
There are no intersecting roads along the proposed facility. The
Avenue of the Estates intersects Ederlee Drive just north of the
project limit and Penny Road intersects Ederlee Drive at the
project's southern limit.
10. Access Control
No control of access is proposed along this facility.
11. Geodetic Markers
No geodetic survey markers are located along the proposed
alignment.
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II. PURPOSE FOR PROJECT
A. Need For the Proposed Improvements
The proposed Ederlee Drive extension will complete a link between
Tryon Road (SR 1009) and Penny Road (SR 1379). This link will serve as an
alternate route for traffic using the congested Kildare Farm Road (SR
1300). This project will also provide an additional point of access for
development in the Regency Park area. At present, access to Regency Park
is provided at only one point; that point being the intersection of Tryon
Road and Regency Parkway.
B. Transportation Planning
A revision to the Greater Raleigh Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan was
requested by the Town of Cary in July of 1989. This revision included the
addition of a new thoroughfare along portions of existing Regency Parkway
and Ederlee Drive and an extension of Ederlee Drive to complete the
connection between Tryon Road and Penny Road. This project will complete
that new link between these two existing thoroughfares.
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity
Traffic forecasts for the proposed facility indicate that the
proposed four lane roadway will operate at level of service B when it is
completed in 1993. That level of service will likely decrease to level of
service C by 2013, the design year. This indicates that the proposed
facility will be able to accommodate the projected traffic demands of the
area thru the planning period and beyond.
The intersection of Penny Road and Ederlee Drive will control the
overall traffic carrying capacity of the proposed facility. This
intersection will operate at an acceptable level of service without a
traffic signal when construction is completed in 1993. However, this
intersection will need to be signalized as growth in the area creates
increased traffic demand. The speed at which this growth occurs will
dictate the timing for the installation of this signalization.
D. Benefits to State, Region, and Community
The proposed facility will
Kildare Farm Road, Tryon Road,
should also result from the com
will benefit from the improved
governments will benefit from
development in the area.
reduce some of the traffic congestion on
and Penny Road. Increased development
pletion of this facility. Local motorists
traffic situation, and local and state
the additional taxes generated by
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III. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
The recommended alternative extends Ederlee Drive on new location
from the end of existing Ederlee Drive to Penny Road (SR 1379). The
proposed four-lane median divided facility will have two twelve foot
travel lanes in each direction. The median width will be nineteen feet.
This typical section matches the typical section of existing Ederlee
Drive. Right of way width will be 92 feet, 46 feet on either side of the
centerline of the proposed facility. A minimum of 25 feet of construction
easement will be provided on both sides of the right of way; greater
widths will be provided where needed.
Because this project is completing a link between two existing
facilities alignment alternatives were limited. The project begins at the
end of existing Ederlee Drive and runs parallel the western property
boundary of the Penny Road Elementary School. The alignment follows this
property boundary to approximately 600 feet from Penny Road where it
deviates to tie into a perpendicular intersection at Penny Road.
Because this project is extending an existing facility, cross section
alternatives were limited. The proposed four-lane cross section matches
the cross section of existing Ederlee Drive. This cross section is well
suited to the projected traffic demands of the roadway. The recommended
cross section is also favored by the Regency Park developers.
The "do-nothing" alternative was considered and rejected because the
proposed project will improve access to existing development and provide
access for additional development in the Regency Park area.
IV. Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts
A. Land Use Planning
1. Status of Local Planning Activities
The proposed improvements are located within the extra-
territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Cary. The Town's
current Land Use Plan was adopted in 1987 and revised in 1989.
Transportation planning for Cary occurs through a cooperative effort
with other Wake County jurisdictions in the development of the
Greater Raleigh Thoroughfare Plan. The town exercises land use
controls within its jurisdiction through enforcement of its zoning
and subdivision regulations.
2. Existing Land Use
The project is located in an area experiencing transition from
rural land uses to suburban/urban development. Regency Park, a
planned unit development which includes office and institutional
uses, as well as residential development, is located at the north end
of the project. Penny Road Elementary School is located east of the
project area. The specific project area is currently undeveloped and
wooded.
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3. Future Land Use
According to the Town of Cary Land Use Plan, the immediate
project area is designated for Office and Institutional development.
The land immediately west and east of the project site is designated
for Industrial development. Some low density residential development
is expected east of the project area.
Most of the project area is zoned R-12, Residential District.
This designation permits residential development, as well as several
conditional and special uses including professional and institutional
office development.
B. Social and Economic Environment
1. Neighborhood Characteristics
Wake County is located in the east central section of the State
and is bounded by Johnston, Harnett, Chatham, Durham, Granville, and
Franklin Counties. According to the 1990 Census Report, Wake County
has a population of 423,380. The Town of Cary, the site for the
proposed action, has a population of 43,858.
The proposed project begins at the end of existing Ederlee
Drive. The proposed action will extend Ederlee Drive south on new
location until it intersects existing Penny Road. The proposed
project crosses a wooded, undeveloped area and ties into Penny Road
just west of Penny Road Elementary School.
2. Economic Factors
The economic benefits from this action will come from improved
safety for traffic in the area. In addition, commercial and
residential development will probably take place along the proposed
section of the facility.
3. Public Facilities
Penny Road Elementary School is located on the southern end of
the proposed project. It is situated just east of the proposed
intersection of Ederlee Drive and Penny Road.
4. Relocation impacts of the Proposed Action
The proposed action is on new location thorough a wooded area.
There will be no relocations.
Social Impacts
Positive social impacts will be realized by the users of the new
facility in the form of improved convenience and safety of travel.
Many of the school buses that take children to the elementary school
will have more direct and safer routes.
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The proposed action will not disrupt community cohesion or
interfere with the accessibility of facilities and services. It will
not relocate any community businesses or residences.
C. Cultural Resources
1. Architectural Resources
This project is subject to compliance with North Carolina
General Statute 121-12(a). This statute requires that if a state
action will have an adverse effect upon a property listed in the
National Register of Historic Places, the North Carolina Historic
Commission will be given an opportunity to comment.
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office notified
NCDOT that they had conducted a search of their files and were aware
of no structures of historical or architectural importance located in
the planning area. (A copy of their letter is included in the
Appendix.) Since there are no properties listed in the National
Register of Historic Places located within the area of potential
effect, no further compliance with GS 121-12(a) is required.
2. Archaeological Resources
An archaeological survey of the proposed construction area was
completed on April 19, 1992 by North Carolina Department of
Transportation staff archaeologist Deborah Joy. Survey work consisted
of a visual examination of the exposed ground along the proposed
roadway and Penny Road. In the area of high probability, 50 x 50 cm
shovel testing was employed to investigate intact deposits of
cultural material. Subsurface investigations did not result in the
recovery of cultural materials. However, two isolated prehistoric
lithics were recovered from the top of a knoll. Additional shovel
testing in the vicinity of the finds failed to locate intact deposits
of prehistoric materials. Given the disturbed context of the finds
and the absence of subsurface deposits it is determined that this
site is not significant. Therefore, no further archaeological work is
recommended.
D. Natural Resources
Prior to conducting field surveys on March 11 and 12, 1992,
preliminary resource information was assembled and reviewed including U.S.
Coast and Geodetic Survey (USGS) quadrangle map (Apex), NCDOT county road
map and National Wetland Inventory (NWI) for the Apex area. Other
preliminary, off-site work was accomplished by conducting a review of
literature, reference resources and data on soils, water resources,
wildlife populations, protected species, etc., provided by agencies of the
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
(NCDEHNR), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Soil
Conservation Service (SCS).
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A field survey was conducted, by foot in the study area, including
outlying areas. Evidence of flora and fauna were recorded during the
survey. Wetland identification criteria used were those outlined in the
Corps of neerAlMININIOMW Telineat ion Manual.
1. Biotic Resources
Living systems described in the following sections include plant
communities and associated animals. Names of organisms are presented
using the common name (if known) followed by the scientific binomial,
in parentheses. Plants referred to repeatedly will be represented by
their common name only in subsequent references. Plant communities
and animals have been separated for ease of description.
a. Plant Communities
The Community classification scheme in Schafale and
Weaklely (1990) was used when applicable. Scientific binomials
used are taken primarily from Radford, Ahles and Bell (1968).
Five plant communities are located within the study area:
mixed hardwood forest, mixed pine-oak forest, pine forest,
human-dominated successional and disturbed palustrine forested
broadleafed deciduous wetland (PF01Y).
Uplands
The MIXED HARDWOOD FOREST is dominated by white oak
( uercus alba), red maple (Acer rubrum) and sourwood (Oxydendrum
arboreum). This community has T well-established canopy layer
an a -sparse understory.
The MIXED PINE-HARDWOOD FOREST is dominated by loblolly
pine (Pinus taeda), longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), sweetgum
(Liquidambar st raciflua), tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera),
white oak, red maple and sourwood.
The PINE FOREST is dominated primarily by loblolly pine
with some longleaf pine pockets persisting. This classification
consists of two areas: A 10-20 year old planted stand and a
50-60+ year old naturally dispersed stand.
The HUMAN-DOMINATED SUCCESSIONAL area primary species
include loblolly pine, blackberry (Rubus sp.), Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), broomstraw (Andropogon sp.) and
sumac (Rhus sp.).
ids
The DISTURBED PALUSTRINE FORESTED BROADLEAFED DECIDUOUS
WETLAND is dominated by sweetgum, red maple, water oak ( uercus
nigra) and needle rush (Juncos sp.). Evidence also suggests
that bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) has recently been
timbered from the area.
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Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Plant Communities
Anticipated impacts to plant communities are viewed as
minor with the exception of the human-dominated successional
area and the (PF01Y) wetland habitat (See Table 1). The center
line for the subject project straddles the human dominated
successional area which consists of a dirt path (runs the entire
length of the project) associated with mixed herbacious-shrub
habitat. The (PF01Y) wetland also contacts the centerline as
well as a portion of the project which involves the widening of
a section of Penny road. The subject project will essentially
destroy these two habitats.
Table 1. Estimated Impacts to Plant Communities
PLANT COMMUNITY
Mixed hardwood
Mixed pine-oak
Pine forest
Human-dominated
Wetland (PF01Y)
forest
forest
successional
ESTIMATED IMPACT
0.4
0.4
0.6
3.9
TOTAL 5.6
Note: Values reported are in acres, based upon impact widths of 92 feet.
b. Wildlife
The subject project will primarily impact terrestrial
wildlife, but the location of wetland and nearby stream areas
offers the potential for impacts to aquatic habitats as well.
The lists of fauna which follow include those species
visually observed, evidence of their presence noted (See Table
2) and an arbitrary list of animals likely to utilize portions
of the study area.
Terrestrial Communities
Amphibians common in the vicinity of the project include
slimy salamander (Plethodon glutinosus), spotted salamander
(Ambystoma maculatum), American toad (Bufo americanus), southern
leopard frog (Rana sphenocephala) and upland chorus frog
(Pseudacris tris re iata).
Reptiles likely to occur in the area include eastern box
turtle (Terrapene carolina), eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus
undulatus), broadhead skink (Eumeces laticeps), corn snake
(Elaphe ug ttata), rat snake (Eaphe obsoleta) and copperhead
(Agkistrodon contortrix).
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Birds common in the vicinity of the project include
American crow (Corvus brach rh nchos), blue jay (Cyanocitta
cristata), rufus-sided towhee (Pi i o erythrophtalmus), carolina
wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus), brown-headed nuthatch (Sitta
usilla), song sparrow (Me os iz?a melodia) white-throated
sparrow (Zonotrichis albicd li ?s), northern cardinal (Cardinalis
cardinalis and pine warbler (Dendroica inus).
Mammals such as white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus),
gray fox (Uroc on cinerioar enteus), raccoon (Procyon lotor),
gray squirre Sciurus Caro inensis), eastern cottontail
(Sylvilagus floridanus) and white-footed mouse (Peromyscus
leucopus) are likely to be common inhabitants of the area.
Table 2. Animals Visually Observed in the Study Area
COMMON NAME
southern leopard frog
rufus-sided towhee
carolina wren
brown-headed nuthatch
song sparrow
American crow
blue jay
COMMON NAME
northern cardinal
pine warbler
white-throated sparrow
raccoon
gray squirrel
white-tailed deer
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Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Wildlife
Loss of forested habitat can reduce mast crop and the
amount of vertical stratification used for cover. Certain animal
species found in the subject project study area utilize varying
layers within a forest community for foraging, as well as
breeding purposes.
The subject project will result in reduction of ecotone
between forested areas and early successional areas. Ecotones
tend to maintain a high species diversity compared to forested
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communities and provide cover for many of the organisms that may
inhabit the area. Construction of the type proposed for this
project is likely to temporarily reduce faunal populations
linked to edge habitat.
The proposed action could have affects on the aquatic
environment which originates within the project boundaries.
Strict enforcement of sedimentation control measures and best
management practices should be observed. Sedimentation into
this seasonal stream can be harmful to local populations of
amphibians, invertebrates such as crustacea and insect larvae
which are important parts of the aquatic food chain. Fish
populations found downstream of the construction can also be
harmed by sedimentation.
2. Physical Resources
The following two sections describe soils and water resources
that occur within the study area, or that relate in one way or
another to the study area.
a. Water Resources
The topic of water resources is presented in two sections.
The first section describes the physical aspects of the resource
and its relationship to major water systems. The second section
discusses water quality and special use resource categories.
Steams, Rivers, Impoundments, etc.
A small seasonal stream and pond are the only two water
resources associated with the subject project area. The
headwaters of this intermittent stream originate near the Penny
Road end of the project and flow to the south away from the
project to Dutchman's Branch. The stream banks have been
straightened by ditching; the depth of the stream measures 1 to
3 inches at its beginning. No floodplains or flood hazard areas
will be affected by this project.
The pond is located to the east of the project right of
way, down slope and to the north of Penny Road Elementary
School. This pond is approximately 0.25 to 0.5 acre in size.
Pond banks are gently sloping and vegetated by rushes and
grasses.
Water Quality
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
does not list any dischargers for the intermittent stream in the
study area.
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unnamed stream not classified in the schedule stream
classifications carries the same classification as that assigned'
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to the stream segment to which it is a tributary. The general
classification of WS-III denotes water supply segments with no
categorical restrictions on watershed development or discharges,
suitable for all Class C uses. Class C waters are suitable for
aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife,
secondary recreation and agriculture. The supplemental
classification of NSW denotes nutrient sensitive waters which
require limitations on nutrient inputs.
The Benthic Microinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN)
addresses long term trends in water quality at fixed monitoring
sites by the sampling for selected benthic macro invertebrates.
These organisms are sensitive to very subtle changes in water
quality. Good water quality is associated with high taxa
richness (the number of different types of organisms) and the
presence of many intolerant species. Water quality degradation
gradually eliminates the more sensitive species and leads to a
community structure quite different from that in an unstressed
stream. Specific data is not available for the immediate
project area.
No waters classified as High Quality Waters (HQW),
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) or waters designated as WS-1
or WS-11 will be impacted by the proposed project, nor are these
resources located within 1 mile of the subject area.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Water Resources
Potential impact to the intermittent stream will be
increased sedimentation from construction-related erosion. This
is viewed as a temporary impact; however, poorly managed
application of sedimentation control policies can result in
serious damage to the aquatic environment. Sedimentation and
erosion control measures should be strictly enforced during the
construction stage of this project.
b. Soils
The soil survey for Wake County was published in 1970.
Soils found in the study area are classified as Cecil-Appling
and Appling associations. These associations are
characteristically found on gently sloping to steep terrain,
with deep, well-drained soils that have a subsoil of firm clay
loam to clay. These soils are derived mostly from granite,
gneiss and schist. Hydric soils do not normally occur within
these associations.
3. Special Topics
a. Wetlands: Jurisdictional Issues
Wetlands and surface waters fall under the broad category
of "Waters of the United States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3 and
in accordance with provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C 1344).`
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The (PF01Y) wetland falls under the jurisdiction of the
U.S. (COE) and is likely to be authorized by provisions of
Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5 (A) This permit authorizes
discharges of dredged or fill material into headwaters and
isolated waters of the U.S. The conditions which are to be met
for this permit include the following: 1) The discharge does not
cause the loss of more than 10 acres of waters of the U.S. 2) A
30-day notification to the district engineer is required if the
discharge would cause the loss of waters of the U.S. greater
than one acre and for discharges in special aquatic sites,
including wetlands, the notification must include a delineation
of affected special aquatic sites including wetlands. 3) The
discharge, including all attendant features, both temporary and
permanent, is part of a single and complete project.
b. Protected Species
Federal law states that any action which has the potential
to result in a negative impact to federally-protected plants or
animals is subject to review by the USFWS (and/or the National
Marine Fisheries Service) under one or more provisions of the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. The USFWS and
other wildlife resource agencies also exercise jurisdiction with
protected species in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act of 1979. Certain plants and animals which are
endemic to North Carolina and/or whose populations are in severe
decline are also protected by North Carolina laws.
Federally-Protected species
Plants and animals with federal classifications of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and
Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of
Section7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists the
following five federally protected for Wake County as of
January 30, 1992.
Table 3. Federally-Protected Species for Wake County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Haliaeetus bald eagle E
euc? ocephalus Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker E
Vermivora bachmanii* Bachman's warbler E
AA a?ta herterodon dwarf-wedged mussel E
Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of its range). * denotes that no
specimens have been reported from Wake County for more than 20 years.
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bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) (E)
This federally Endangered raptor is found throughout the
United States and northward to the arctic. Nesting in the
southeast is limited primarily to Florida, Louisiana,
Mississippi and South Carolina. The birds occur elsewhere in
the southeast as migrants, or rarely as nesting pairs. As an
adult, this large raptor displays a wingspread of about 7 feet;
plumage is dark brown with pure white head and tail. Juveniles
of this species are often chocolate brown to blackish with head
and tail changing from brown to mottled white to pure white as
the bird matures. The bald eagle is principally riparian,
associated with coasts, rivers and lakes, usually nesting near
bodies of water where they feed. The proposed project will not
impact suitable nesting or feeding resources for this species.
It can be concluded that the subject project will not impact the
bald eagle.
red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) (E)
This federally Endangered woodpecker is found in scattered
locations throughout the southeast. The bird measures 18 to
20 cm long with a wing span ranging from 35 to 38 cm. The male
has a small red spot on the each side of the head. Both males
and females show a black cap and stripe on the side of the neck.
The throat is also black while the cheeks and under parts are
white. Black and white horizontal stripes are visible on the
back.
Nesting habitat is made up of open pine stands (minimum age
60 years) or mixed pine/hardwood stands (50 percent or more
pine). Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is most commonly used,
but other species of southern pine are also acceptable. The home
range for a clan (a family unit) averages about 200 acres and
includes nesting habitat, as well as foraging habitat. This
bird requires pine or mixed pine/hardwood stands (50 percent or
more pine) 30 years or older for foraging. Foraging habitats
must be contiguous with nesting habitat.
The proposed project will impact suitable nesting and
feeding habitat for this species. Suitable stands, within 0.5
mile of the study area, as identified above, were surveyed by
walking north/south line transects to look for cavity trees. No
evidence of this species was found during the survey. It can be
concluded that the subject project will not impact the
red-cockaded woodpecker.
bachman's warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) (E)
This federally Endangered warbler's range includes the
southeastern U.S. during the breeding season and western Cuba
and Isle of Pines in the winter. The birds total length is from
10 to 11.25 cm. The male is olive green above with yellow face
and underparts with black throat and crown patches. The female
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lacks the black throat. The upper parts are olive green, the
forehead and underparts are yellow and the crown is grayish.
Historic records indicate the Bachman's warbler nested in low,
wet hardwood forests. Openings in the forest canopy, covered
with dense thickets of cane, palmetto, blackberry, gallberry and
or other shrubs and vines. There is no suitable nesting habitat
in the subject project area. No sighting of this species in the
last 20 years suggests that it may be extirpated from the
county. It can be concluded that the subject project will not
impact the bachman's warbler.
dwarf-wedged mussel (Alasmidanta heterodon) (E)
This federally Endangered mussel is known from the Neuse
and Tar River drainages in North Carolina. Currently, the only
known populations are in the Little River and Middle Creek in
Johnston County, the upper Tar River in Granville County, and
Crooked Creek and Cedar Creek in Franklin County. This mussel
seems to prefer areas with deep water and coarse sands; however,
it has also been seen on bottoms of gravel or mud, among
submersed aquatic plants and near streambanks underneath
overhanging tree limbs. No suitable habitat for the dwarf-wedge
mussel occurs in the study. It can be concluded that the
subject project will not impact the dwarf-wedged mussel.
michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) (E)
This federally Endangered plant is currently known from
only 17 locations, 16 of which are in North Carolina. The
species usually occurs on sandy or rocky soils in open woodlands
and clearings and appears to be dependent upon some form of
disturbance to maintain the open condition. Since most natural
forms of disturbance (fire, large herbivore grazing, etc.) have
been eliminated, this species is often found in its natural
habitat in open areas created by railroad and highway
rights-of-way.
Potentially suitable habitat for this species does occur
within the project area. This species has recognizable field
characteristics year-round; thus, searches for this plant are
not limited to its flowering period. A detailed survey for this
plant was conducted on March 11, 1992. Areas of suitable
habitat were searched visually on a plant by plant basis. No
individuals of this species were found within the subject
project area during these searches; thus, it can be concluded
that the project will have no impact on Michaux's sumac.
The following Candidate species (See Table 4) may occur in
the area. Candidate species are species which are not legally
protected under the Endangered Species Act and are not subject
to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are
formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered.
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Table 4. Federal Candidate Species Listed for Wake County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
STATUS HABITAT
MMyot?i s austrori ari us
AAiim_o?hi_ a aestiva is
Elliptio ?udit??
Elliptio and ceolata
Fusconaia masoni
Lasmiqona subviridis
Speyeria diana
Nestronia umbellula
Tri?um usillum
var. pusillum
southeastern bat
Bachman's sparrow
neuse slabshell (mussel)
yellow lance "
atlantic pigtoe "
green floater "
Diana fritillary
butterfly
nestronia
Carolina trillium
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
C2
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
C2
C2
Yes
Yes
"*" indicates no specimen from Wake county in at least 20 years.
"C2" are candidate species presently under review for federal listing
for which information indicates that listing as Endangered or
Threatened is possibly appropriate, but for which adequate data
on biological vulnerability and threat(s) are not currently
known or on file to support propose rules.
State Protected Species
Table 5. STATE-PROTECTED SPECIES for WAKE COUNTY
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME
STATUS HABITAT
Myotis austroriparius
Aimophila aestivalis
E 11 i do judithae
E1 iptio lanceolata
Fusconaia masoni
Lasmiqona subviridis
Speyeria dianr a
Nestronia umbellula
Trillium usillum
var. usi um
southeastern bat
Bachman's sparrow
neuse slabshell (mussel)
yellow lance "
atlantic pigtoe "
green floater "
Diana fritillary
butterfly
nestronia
Carolina trillium
SC
SC
E
T
T
E
SC
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
T
E
Yes
Yes
"*" indicates no specimen from Wake county in at least 20 years.
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Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered
(E), Threatened (T) or Special Concern (SC) are granted
protection by the State Endangered Species Act and the N.C.
Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979, administered and
enforced by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and
the N.C. Department of Agriculture.
A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Programs
records failed to turn up any records of occurrence of state-
protected species in the study area.
These state-protected species are also listed as federal
candidate species. Suitable habitat determinations were
ascertained from literature review.
Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Protected Species
No impacts to federally protected species will occur.
Although suitable habitat exists in the study area for several
federal candidate and/or state protected species, no surveys
were conducted for these species.
E. Hiahwav Traffic Noise Analvsis
The closest activity in the vicinity of the project was found to be
the recreation areas of Penny Road Elementary School. A "worst case"
scenario was used dealing with traffic noise predictions. The 67 dBA
contour was determined to be approximately 81' from the centerline of the
proposed facility. No receptors, including the recreational areas of the
school, were located within this contour. Based on the low density of
receptors in the vicinity of the project and the traffic flow
characteristics, the project's impact on noise will be insignificant.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of Title 23,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 772 and no additional reports are
required.
F. Air Quality Analysis
The project is located within the Eastern Piedmont Air Quality
Control Region. The ambient air quality of Wake County has recently been
designated as a nonattainment area for carbon monoxide and ozone. However,
the current State Implementation Plan (SIP) does not contain any
transportation control measures (TCM) for Wake County. Both the
thoroughfare plan for the City of Raleigh and the Transportation
Improvement Program have been determined to conform to the 1990 Clean Air
Act Amendments and the Interim Conformity Guidance dated June 7, 1991.
Therefore, the project is considered to be in conformance with the SIP.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of Title 23,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 770 and no additional reports are
required.
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G. Construction Impacts
There are a number of environmental impacts normally associated with
the construction of highways. These are generally short term in duration
and measures will be taken to mitigate these impacts.
Telephone, water, sewer and electric services are available in the
area. The Department of. Transportation will hold a preconstruction
conference between the Department, the Contractor, representatives of the
involved utility companies, and pertinent local officials. Methods to
coordinate utility adjustments will be discussed at this conference.
During construction of the proposed project, all materials resulting
from clearing and grubbing, demolition or other operations will be removed
from the project, burned or otherwise disposed of by the Contractor. Any
burning done will be done in accordance with applicable local laws and
ordinances and regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in
compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. Care will be taken to insure burning
will be done at the greatest distance practicable from dwellings and not
when atmospheric conditions are such as to create a hazard to the public.
Burning will be performed under constant surveillance.
Measures will be taken in allaying the dust generated by construction
when the control of dust is necessary for the protection and comfort of
motorists or area residents.
The major construction elements of this project are expected to be
earth removal, hauling, grading, and paving. General construction noise
impacts, such as temporary speech interference for passersby and those
individuals living or working near the project, can be expected
particularly from paving operations and from the earth moving equipment
during grading operations. Overall, construction noise impacts are
expected to be minimal since, the project traverses undeveloped areas. The
transmission loss characteristics of nearby natural elements and man-made
structures are believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects of
intrusive construction noise.
The general requirements concerning erosion and siltation are covered
in Article 107-13 of the Standard Specifications which is entitled
"Control of Erosion, Siltation, and Pollution". The N. C. Division of
Highways has also developed an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program
which has been approved by the N. C. Sedimentation Control Commission.
This program consists of the rigorous requirements to minimize erosion and
sedimentation contained in the "N. C. Highway Standard Specifications for
Roads and Structures", together with the policies of the Division of
Highways regarding the control of accelerated erosion and sedimentation on
work performed by State Forces.
Waste and debris shall be disposed of in areas that are outside of
the right-of-way and provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise required
by the plans or special provisions or unless disposal within the
right-of-way is permitted by the Engineer.
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Borrow pits and all ditches will be drained insofar as possible to
alleviate breeding areas for mosquitoes. In addition, care will be taken
not to block existing drainage ditches.
Prior to the approval of any borrow source developed for the use on
this project, the contractor shall obtain a certification from the State
Historic Preservation Officer of the State Department of Cultural
Resources certifying that the removal of the material from the borrow
source will have no effect on any known district, site, building,
structure, or object that is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. A copy of this certification shall be furnished to the Engineer
prior to performing any work on the proposed borrow source.
H. Contaminated Properties
A field survey and records search was performed to identify areas of
potential environmental concern such as underground storage tanks,
hazardous waste dumps or similar sites. However, after reviewing all of
the available information, there is nothing to suggest that hazardous
materials involvement should be a problem.
I. Farmlands
North Carolina Executive Order Number 96, Conservation of Prime
Agricultural and Forestry Lands, directs all state agencies to consider
the impact of their construction and land acquisition activities on prime
farmland soils. Such soils are defined by the US Soil Conservation
Service, as directed by the federal Farmland Protection Policy Act.
In some cases land is exempt from consideration under the Executive
Order if it has already been converted to non-agricultural uses or is
planned to do so by the local government with jurisdiction. As noted
earlier, the project area is designated for development by the Town of
Cary Land Use Plan and zoning ordinance; therefore, further consideration
under the Executive Order is not required.
V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
On November 15, 1991 a letter was mailed to the following federal,
state, and local agencies and officials to solicit suggestions and receive
environmental input concerning the proposed project:
*U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U. S. Geological Survey
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
*State Clearinghouse
*N. C. Dept. of Cultural Resources
N. C. Dept. of Human Resources
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N. C. Dept. of Public Instruction
*N. C. Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
Wake County Commissioners
*Town of Cary
Asterisks (*) indicate agencies from which a written response was
received. Those comments are included in the Appendix of this report.
VI. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Based upon the assessment of environmental impacts included in this
document, it has been determined that the project will not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment. This SEA/FONSI completes
the environmental review. An EIS will not be prepared for this project.
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IN REPLY REFER TO December 9, 1991
Planning Division
Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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Dear Mr. Ward:
We have reviewed your letter of October 15, 1991, requesting
information for evaluating potential environmental impacts of "Cary,
Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the Estates to Penny Road, Wake County, State
Project No. 9.8050371, TIP Project No. U-2732" and offer the following
comments.
This project does not appear to be within any flood-hazard areas.
Department of the Army permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404
of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the
discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States
or any adjacent and/or isolated wetlands in conjunction with this project,
including disposal of construction debris. Under our mitigation policy,
impacts to wetlands should first be avoided or minimized. We will than
consider compensation or mitigation for unavoidable impacts. When final
plans are completed, including the extent and location of any work within
waters of the United States and wetlands, our Regulatory Branch would
appreciate the opportunity to review these plans for a project-specific
determination of Department of the Army permit requirements. Should you
have any questions, please contact Mr. Eric Alsmeyer of our Regulatory
Branch, Raleigh, North Carolina, at [phone].
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on. this project. If we can
be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincer ly,
Lawren G
Chief,
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
January 10, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transp-ortation
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation

Division of Archives and History
William S. Price, Jr., Director
fSUBJECT: Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the Estates to Penny
Road, Cary, Wake County, U-2732, 9.8050371,
CH 92-E-4220-0360
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
There is a high probability that the ridge at the southern end of the proposed
project shown on your map contains Archaic and/or Woodland period
campsites. We recommend that the project be surveyed by an experienced
archaeologist prior to project implementation.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of
historical or architectural importance located within the planning area.
These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive
Order XVI. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee
Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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cc: State Clearinghouse
T. Padgett
B. Church
109 East Jones Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807

North Carolina
Department of Administration
James G. Martin, Governor James S. Lofton, Secretary
January 7, 1992
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JAN g 1992
Mr. L.J. Ward :Oh nc
N.C. Department of Transportation
Planning and Environmental Branch `?'?
Highway Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Dear Mr. Ward:
RE: SCH File #92-E-4220-0360; Scoping - Proposed Improvements
to Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the Estates to Penny Road, Wake
County (TIP #U-2732)
The above referenced environmental information has been reviewed
through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
Attached to this letter are comments made by agencies, after
reviewing this document, which identify issues to be addressed
in the environmental review document. For compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, the appropriate
document should be forwarded to the State Clearinghouse for
environmental review. Should you have any questions, please
call 733-0499.
Sincerely,

Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
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116 West Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003 • Telephone [phone]
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
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James G. Martin, Governor Douglas G. Lewis
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary 6?11819ZO? Director
Planning and Assessment
DEC 1991 Via,
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FROM: Melba McGee '/?.?
Project Review Coordinator
RE: 92-0360 - Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the
Estates to Penny Road, Wake County
DATE: December 17, 1991
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
has reviewed the proposed project. The attached comments are a
result of this review. More specific comments will be provided
during the environmental review process.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond. If additional
information is needed during the preparation of the environmental
document, the applicant is encouraged to notify our respective
divisions.
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Attachments
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, Borth Carolina 27611-7(187 Telephone [phone]
DEC 1991
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, DEHNR
Division of Planning and Assessment
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: December 10, 1991
SUBJECT: Request for information from the N. C. Department of
Transportation regarding fish and wildlife concerns for
a project to widen Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the Estates
to Penny Road, Wake County, State Project No.
9.8050371, TIP No. U-2732
This correspondence responds to a request from Mr. L. J.
Ward, P. E., Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for our
concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife resources
resulting from the widening of Ederlee Drive, Avenue of the
Estates to Penny Road, Wake County.
This project will include the construction of a new four-
lane divided facility, with a 16 foot median, as well as the
widening of Penny Road, between the property limits of Regency
Park by adding curb and gutter on the north side of the existing
road. The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is concerned over
possible direct and indirect adverse impacts on wildlife,
fisheries, and wetland resources within and adjacent to the
construction corridor.
Due to limited information in Mr. L. J. Wards' memorandum of
November 15, 1991 we can express our concerns and requests for
information only in general terms. Our ability to evaluate
project impacts and provide beneficial recommendations when
reviewing project environmental documents will be enhanced by
inclusion of the following information:

1. Complete inventories for wildlife and fisheries
resources within, adjacent to, or utilizing the study
corridors. Potential borrow areas to be used for
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December 10, 1991
project construction should be included in the
inventories.
2. Accurate data on State and Federally listed rare,
threatened, and endangered species, including State and
Federal species of special concern, within, adjacent
to, or utilizing study corridors.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by
the project. Wetland acreages should include all
projected related areas that may undergo hydrologic
change as a result of ditching, other drainage, or
filling for project construction.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife
habitat impacted by the proposed project. Potential
borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent of habitat fragmentation in uplands and
wetlands and impacts associated with fragmentation.
6. The need for channelizing or relocating portions of
streams crossed and the extent of such activities.
7. Mitigation for avoiding, minimizing or compensating for
direct and indirect degradation in habitat quality as
well as quantitative losses.
8. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes
the environmental effects of highway construction and
quantifies the contribution of this individual project
to environmental degradation.
Be advised that the Wildlife Resources Commission is not
likely to provide a favorable review for any alternative which
does not clearly avoid, minimize, and mitigate destruction or
degradation of wildlife and fisheries habitat.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early
planning stages for this project. If we can further assist your
office, please call on us.
DLS/lp
cc: Stephen Pozzanghera, Habitat Conservation Biologist
Mike Scruggs, District 3 Wildlife Biologist
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS
rneviewing Office:
Pro'ect Number: Due Date: c?
Hrrer review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR ????0 /?
comply with North Carolina Law. permit(s) indicated must be obtained in order for this project to
Questions regarding tnese permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
All applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same
Regional Office.
Normal Process
PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS T1me
(statutory time
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment limit)
? facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer APPlication 90 days before begin construction or award of
systems not discharging into state surface waters. construction contracts On•site inspection. Post-application 30 days
technical conference usual
NPDES • permit to discharge into surface water and/or
? permit to operate and construct wast
Application 180 days before begin acti
it (90 days)
ewater facilities
discharging into state surface waters. v
y. On-site inspection.
Pre-application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit
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90-120 days

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ruct wastewater treatment facilitygranted after NPDES
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time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPD

(N/A
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permit-whichever is later.
? Water Use Permit
Pre-application technical conference usually necessary 30 days

? Well Construction Permit (N/A)
- N/A 7 days
(15 days)
? Dredge and Fill Permit Application copy must be served on each riparian
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operty owner.
On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual
Filli
55 days
.
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may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of
Administration and Federal D
d
(90 days)
? Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement re
ge and Fill Perm' p r1
?, 16 l9
facilities and/or Emission Sources
?
60 d

AA Any open burning associated with subject proposal
1' NIA n ays
(90 days)
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must be in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.

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Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be i tJ
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NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal
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N/A 60 days

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omplex Source Permit required under 15 NCAC 2D.0800.
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The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentati
will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with
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on control plan
egional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30 days before begin activity.
? The Sedimentation Pollutio
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ontrol Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local O
di
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nance:
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR as shown:
Any area mined greater th
?
Mining Permit an one acre must be permited.
AFFECTED LAND AREA
Less than 5 acres AMOUNT OF BONG 30 days
5 but less than 10 acres $ 2.500
10 but less than 25 acres 5,000

? North Carolina Burnin
g permit 25 or more acres 12,500
5,000 (60 days)
On•site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit
exceeds 4 days

Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit • 22
? counties in

On•sit
i 1 day
(N/A)
coastal N.C. with organic soils e
nspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more
than five acres of ground
l
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earing activities are involved. Inspections
should be requested at least ten days before actual bur
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(NIA)
? Oil Refining Facilities n
s planned.
NIA 90-120 days

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Dam Safety Permit
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If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N
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ed engineer to: prepare plans,
inspect construction. certify construction is according to EHNR a
ed plans. May also re
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30 days
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404 permit from Corps of Engineers. Program. Ana (N/A)
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Continued on rever se
Normal Process
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PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
limit) .

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Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well File surety bond of $5,000 with EHNR running to State of N.C.
conditional that any well opened by drill operator shall, upon
abandonment, be plugged according to EHNR rules and regulations. 10 days

(N/A)
Ge
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xploration Permit Application filed with EHNR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit
Application by letter. No standard application form, 10 days

(N/A)
State Lakes C
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on Permit Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must Include
descriptions 8 drawings of structure & proof of ownership
of riparian property. 15-20 days
(N/A)
? 401 Water Quality Certification N/A 60 days
(130 days)
? CAMA Permit for MAJOR development 55 days
$10.00 fee must accompany application (180 days)
? CAMA Permit for MINOR development 22 days
$10.00 fee must accompany application (60 days)
El Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area. If any monuments need to be moved or destroyed, please notify:
N.C. Geodetic Survey, Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Abandonment of any wells, if required, must be in accordance with Title 15, Subchapter 2C.0100.
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REGIONAL OFFICES
? Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
? Mooreeville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
? Washington Regional Office
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
? Winston-Salem Regional Office
8003 Silas Creek Parkway Extension
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
[phone]
? Fayetteville Regional Office
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
? Raleigh Regional Office
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611.7687
[phone]
? Wilmington Regional Office
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone]
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Division of Land Resources

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James G. Martin, Governor PROJECT REVIEW CoMmENTS Charle!
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
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Geodetic Survey
Vti This project will impact -0- geodetic survey markers. N.C. Geodetic
Survey should be contacted prior to construction at P.O. Box 27687,
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 [phone]. Intentional destruction of a
geodetic monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
This project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
Other (comments attached)
For more information contact the Geodetic Survey office at [phone].
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Erosion and Sedimentation Control
No comment
This project will require approval of an erosion and sedimentation
control plan prior to beginning any land-disturbing activity if more
than one (1) afire will be disturbed.
If an environmental document is required to satisfy Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) requirements, the document must be submitted as part
of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
If any portion of the project is located within a High Quality Water
Zone (HQW), as classified by the Division of Environmental Management,
increased design standards for sediment and erosion control will apply.
z The erosion and sedimentation control plan required for this project
should be prepared by the Department of Transportation under the
erosion control program delegation to the Division of Highways from the
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission.
Other (comments attached)
For ore information contact the Land Quality Section at [phone].
R fewer Date
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh. N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural R
Division of Forest Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Environmental Assessment Unit
FROM: Don A. Robbins n??
Staff Forester ?r/-,

SUBJECT: DOT EA Scoping for Proposed Improvements to Cary, Ederlee Drive on
New Location in Wake County
PROJECT: X192-0360
DUE DATE: 12-16-91
To better determine the impact to forestry in the area of the proposed
project, the Environmental Assessment should contain the following information
concerning the proposed alternative routes for the possible right-of-way
purchases for the project:
1. The total forest land acreage that would be taken out of forest
production as a result of this project.
2. The productivity of the forest soils as indicated by the soil
series, that would be involved within the proposed project.
3. The impact upon existing greenways within the area of the proposed
project.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
Griffiths Forestry Center
2411 Garner Road
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
December 2, 1991
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Stanford M. Adams
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PLANNING &
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An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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4. The provisions that the contractor will take to sell any
merchantable timber that is to be removed. This practice is
encouraged to minimize the need for piling and burning during
construction. If any burning is needed, the contractor should
comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to debris burning.
5. The provisions that the contractor will take during the construction
phase to prevent erosion, sedimentation and construction damage to
forest land outside the right-of-way and construction limits. Trees
outside the construction limits should be protected from
construction activities to avoid:
a. Skinning of tree trunks by machinery.
b. Soil compaction and root exposure or injury by heavy equipment.
C. Adding layers of fill dirt over the root systems of trees, a
practice that impairs root aeration.
d. Accidental spilling of petroleum products or other damaging
substances over the root systems of trees.
We would hope that a route could be chosen, that would have the least
impact to forest and related resources in that area.
DHR:la
pc: Warren Boyette - CO
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Re
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Division of Soil and Water Conservation ` IA
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor z
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary "David W. Sides
December 2, 1991 Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: David Harrison All
SUBJECT: Extension of Ederlee Drive in Cary, Wake County.
Project No. 92-0360
This proposal is to extend a road in a rapidly developing area of
Wake County. Impacts to unique, prime or important farmlands
will be minimal. A wetlands evaluation should be included in the
environmental assessment. Actions that minimize impacts are
desired.
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PO Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative .action, Emplover
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Town of Cary

North Carolina
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
December 13, 1991
Ms. Pat White
Triangle J Council of Governments
P. 0. Box 12276
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Subject: Intergovernmental Review - State Number
92-E-4220-0360
Dear Ms. White:
The Town of Cary has received the Intergovernmental
Review for the subject project. This project is for the
construction of Ederlee Drive from Avenue of the Estates to
Penny Road located in Cary, North Carolina. As described,
the proposed project will consist of a four (4) lane median
divided facility along with the widening of Penny Road along
the Regency Park property.
The Town of Cary and the N.C. Department of
Transportation revised the thoroughfare plan to include the
addition of a new thoroughfare along the portion of Regency
Parkway and Ederlee Drive connecting between Tryon Road (SR
1009) and Penny Road (SR 1379) in July, 1989. This addition
to the thoroughfare plan was based upon the benefit which
would be received from this north/south connector between
these two (2) existing thoroughfares.
The design of the proposed project consists of a median
along this thoroughfare. This design element will improve
safety and allow additional capacity along this thoroughfare
based on potentially higher posted speed limits.
Additionally, traffic volumes in this area will continue to
increase as development of the adjacent property occurs
coupled with the construction of the interchange ramp across
from Regency Parkway serving US 1/64.
This proposed thoroughfare project will assist to
reduce traffic delays along portions of Tryon Road, Kildaire
Farm Road and Penny Road. Based upon the improved roadway
capacity the environmental impacts for this project would
seem to be positive. Additionally, all construction methods
would require the implementation of erosion control
measures, and the maintenance of these measures throughout
construction, to address negative environmental impacts from
the construction.
316 North Academv Street P.O. Box 1147 Care, North Carolina 27:;12-1147 CARY
[phone] An Equal Opportunity Emplover [phone] Fax RECYCLES
Ms. Pat White
December 13, 1991
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The Town of Cary supports the proposed project and its
inclusion in the Transportation Improvements Program of the
N.C. Department of Transportation. This thoroughfare
connection will be beneficial improving traffic along the
connecting thoroughfares and the interchange ramp which will
align with the proposed roadway.
I trust that this letter will provide
respect to
Should you
information
contact me.
the Town of Cary's position on
have any questions or require a
which I may provide, please do
information
this project.
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cc: William B. Coleman, Jr., Assistant Town Manager
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North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
James G. Martin, Governor
Joseph W. Dean, Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Division of Emergency Management
116 W. Jones St., Raleigh, N. C. 27603-1335
[phone]
December 4, 1991
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North Carolina State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
Janie S. Archer
National Flood Insurance Program
North Carolina Division of Emergency Managment

Intergovernmental Review
State ## 92-E-4220-0360
Ederlee Drive/Penny Road/Cary
Comments: A portion of the area indicated for above is located in
the floodplain hazard area. Cary is a participating
community in the NFIP and would have available their
respective Town Ordinances.
Structure within the 100-year floodplain must be
elevated to the required level or floodproofed.
For information purposes the Commission is advised that
on July 24, 1990, Governor Martin signed Executive Order
123, a Uniform Floodplain Mangement Policy, which must
be followed for development on any site.
An EyUall Opfx)rtUnit) I Attimixive Action Emplk)\cr