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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JP- DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
February 4, 1994
District Engineer
Army Corps of Engineers
P. O. Box 1390
Wilmington, North Carolina 23402
ATTENTION: Regulatory Branch
Dear Sir:
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SUBJECT: Wake County; Widening of Lynn Road (SR 1827) from
Ray Road (SR 1826) to Leadmine Road (SR 1820); FA
Project STP-1827 (1); State Project 8.2402701; TIP
.Project U-2919A.
Attached for your information is a copy of the project
planning report for the subject project. The.project is
being processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a
"Categorical Exclusion" in accordance wi-tb 23:;.CFR 771.115(b).
Therefore, we do not anticipate requ 7aNation "'individual
permit but propose to proceed under ide Permit in
accordance with 33 CFR 330 Appendix 23) issued November
22, 1991, by the Corps of Engineers: ovisions of
Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of.these regulations will be
followed in the construction of th6' project.
We do not anticipate that a permit application or
notification to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental
Management, will be required for this project.
If you have any questions or need additional information,
please call Robin Little at 733-3141.
Sincerel ,
J
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Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch

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cc: Eric Alsmeyer, Regulatory Field Office - COE
John Dorney, NC DEHNR DEM
Kelly Barger, PE, Program Development Branch
Don Morton, PE, State Highway Engineer- Design"
A.L. Hankins, PE, Hydraulics,Unit
John L. Smith, Jr., PE, Structure Design Unit
Tom Shearin, PE, State Roadway Design Engineer
L.E. Stegall, PE, Division 5 Engineer
.William Goodwin Jr., Project Planning Engineer, P&E

Lynn Road (SR 1827)
from Ray Road (SR 1826)
to Leadmine Road (SR 1820)
Wake County
FA Project STP-1827(1)
State Project 8.2402701
TIP Project U-2919A
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
And
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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Date H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Lynn Road (SR 1827)
from Ray Road (SR 1826)
to Leadmine Road (SR 1820)
Wake County
FA Project STP-1827(1)
State Project 8.2402701
TIP Project U-2919A
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
November 1993
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
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Robert P. Hanson, P.E.
Project Planning Unit Head
Lubin Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager
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Lynn Road (SR 1827)
from Ray Road (SR 1826)
to Leadmine Road (SR 1820)
Wake County
FA Project STP-1827(1)
State Project 8.2402701
TIP Project U-2919A
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project consists of widening Lynn Road (SR 1827) to a
five lane, 59-foot curb face to curb face, curb and gutter section from
Ray Road (SR 1826) to Leadmine Road (SR 1820) (see Figure 1). At the
intersections of Lynn Road with Creedmoor Road (NC 50) and Leadmine Road,
the typical section will be increased to 76 feet face of curb to face of
curb to allow additional turn lanes (see Figures 2 and 3).
The pavement will be marked for 5 lanes, two travel lanes in each
direction with a center left turn lane except at the intersections with
Leadmine Road and Creedmoor Road (NC 50). At these intersections, the
pavement will be marked for 6 lanes, two travel lanes in each direction
with a center left turn lane and an exclusive right turn lane.
The proposed right-of-way for this project will be 83 feet in width.
It will be symmetrical about the centerline of the proposed facility. 100
feet of right-of-way will be required at intersections where the proposed
facility will be six lanes wide instead of five.
An eight-foot asphalt path will be provided on the south side of Lynn
Road from Lead Mine Road to Williams Park and Lynn Road Elementary School.
This path will serve both pedestrians and bicyclists. A concrete sidewalk
will be provided on the south side of Lynn Road from Ray Road to the Lynn
Road Elementary School. On the north side of Lynn Road, a concrete
sidewalk will be provided from Ray Road to Leadmine Road. The City of
Raleigh will reimburse the North Carolina Department Of Transportation
(NCDOT) for the cost of constructing the concrete sidewalks on this
project.
The project is included in the North Carolina Department of
Transportation's 1994-2000 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Right
of way will be acquired by the City of Raleigh, in fiscal year 1994.
Construction will also begin in fiscal year 1994. Construction costs for
this project are estimated at $3,500,000 in the 1994-2000 TIP. This
estimate agrees with current cost estimates for the project.
All right of way required for this project will be purchased by the
City of Raleigh. Applicable FHWA acquisition procedures and guidelines
will be followed. A total of 71 parcels will be involved. The total
estimated cost of this right of way is approximately $525,000. No
residences or businesses will be relocated due to the acquisition of this
right of way.
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Most of the improvements included in the project will be contained
within the existing right of way and are not anticipated to, result in
significant impacts to the existing human or natural environment. This
action is considered to be a "categorical exclusion" as defined by the
Federal Highway Administration's environmental guidelines (23 CFR
771.117).
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The subject portion of Lynn Road is a two lane, 22-foot pavement,
shoulder section with a minimum of 5-foot grass shoulders.
The typical section for Ray Road is a 22-foot, two lane, shoulder
section with a minimum of 5-foot grassed shoulders.
The typical section for Creedmoor Road is a four lane median divided
curb and gutter section. Two 12-foot travel lanes are provided in each
direction. The median is a raised 16-foot grass median.
South of Lynn Road, Lead Mine Road is a 24-foot, two lane, shoulder
section with a minimum of 5-foot grassed shoulders. North of Lynn Road,
Lead Mine Road is a 19-foot, two lane, shoulder section with a minimum of
5-foot grassed shoulders.
The intersections of Lynn Road with Ray Road, Creedmoor Road, and
Leadmine Road have been widened to provide exclusive turn lanes at
intersection approaches.
Existing traffic signals at these intersections will be retained and
upgraded as part of this project.
Project U-2919 is a TIP project currently under construction, east of
the proposed project. U-2919 will widen Lynn Road to a five lane, 59-foot
face to face, curb and gutter section from Leadmine Road to Six Forks Road
(SR 1006).
Existing right-of-way width varies along the length of the project.
The minimum existing right-of-way width is 60 feet and the maximum
existing right-of-way width is 90 feet.
Lynn Road is classified as an urban minor arterial in the Statewide
Functional Classification System. Lynn Road is also classified as a major
thoroughfare on the Greater Raleigh Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan.
III. PROJECT BENEFITS
The 2010 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Lynn Road is estimated to be
28,000 vehicles per day (vpd). The 2010 ADT on Ray Road is estimated to
be 6200 vpd. On Creedmoor Road, the 2010 ADT is estimated Ito be 34,000
vpd. An average of 20,000 vpd will be using Leadmine Road in 2010.
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Due to the urban nature of development in the vicinity of this
project, intersection levels of service will control the overall level of
service for the facility. Currently, all major intersections are
operating at a marginal level of service (LOS D) or better. Upon
completion of the proposed improvements, levels of service will improve
and traffic congestion will be reduced. Traffic volumes are projected to
increase by the design year (2010), but levels of service will remain
within acceptable limits (LOS D or better).
The subject project will increase the safety and traffic carrying
capacity of this segment of Lynn Road. The proposed continuous left turn
lane will improve operational safety for turning vehicles along this
developed corridor.
This project will complete the last segment of the Lynn Road widening
undertaken by the City of Raleigh and NCDOT. With completion of this
project, Lynn Road will be a four or five lane facility from US 70, west
of Raleigh, to Spring Forest Road, at Six Forks Road. This improved
corridor will serve as an important east-west thoroughfare in north
Raleigh.-
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
A. Cultural Resources
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and Section 4(f)
of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, as amended. A Phase I
survey of architectural resources in the project area was conducted and
the results compiled to document compliance with these laws.
Both the National Register of Historic Places and State Study Lists
have been consulted, and no known historic properties were recorded along
the project. The project area was surveyed in the field on March 18,
1993, by a NCDOT staff architectural historian.
Two structures older than fifty years of age in the area of potential
effect were identified. The early twentieth century dwellings share
similar features such as single story height, wood frame construction ,
and gable roofs. Both houses have been altered with modern exterior wall
coverings and replacement windows. Together and individually, the
architecture of the two buildings does not merit significance.
Since NCDOT has determined that there are no significant buildings or
historic districts older than fifty years of age within the APE, a phase
II Survey will not be necessary. No further compliance with Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act or Section 4(f) of the
Department of Transportation Act is required.
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The State Historic Preservation Office has indicated that no known
properties of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance are
likely to be affected by this project. The project has little potential to
disturb significant archaeological resources, and no archaeological survey ,
work is deemed necessary. Therefore, no archaeological surveys will be
conducted for the project.
B. Local Planning
The proposed improvement is located in the jurisdiction of the City
of Raleigh. The city has an active planning program, based on the land use
policies presented in the Raleigh Comprehensive Plan. The plan includes a
number of "district" and "small area plans which provide more specific
information on the development of each area. Two district plans address
the project area. The Northwest District Plan includes the section of SR
1827 (Lynn Road) west of NC 50 (Creedmoor Road), and the North District
Plan addresses the remaining section east of NC 50.
The City's Parks and Recreation Department implements the 1989
Capitol Area Greenway Master Plan. The City also enforces a zoning
ordinance and subdivision regu ations. The Greater Raleigh Urban Area
Thoroughfare Plan was adopted by the City in 1987.
Existing Land Use
Williams Park, operated by the City of Raleigh, is located in the
southwestern corner of the intersection of Lynn Road and Leadmine Road.
Adjacent to the park is the Lynn Road Elementary School, which is
currently undergoing expansion. A large residential subdivision called
Hidden Valley is located on the north side of Lynn Road, extending from
Leadmine Road to NC 50. A shopping center and other commercial land uses
are located at the intersection of Lynn Road and NC 50. Land uses are
mixed between NC 50 and SR 1826 (Ray Road). Some commercial and
professional offices, including a veterinary hospital, are located near
NC 50. Single family residences, some older and some just constructed,
front the roadway. Apartments and duplexes are the predominant use in the
vicinity of Ray Road.
Current Zoning
The zoning districts in the vicinity of Lynn Road typify the existing
land uses. Most of the land between NC 50 and Leadmine Road is zoned R-4,
Residential, except at the intersection of NC 50 and Lynn Road, where SC,
Shopping Center and 0 & I, Office and Institutional districts have been
established.
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--- R-6, Residential zoning dominates the area south of Lynn Road from
NC 50 to Ray Road. The north side of the roadway is zoned R-4, Residen-
tial. The southwest quadrant of the intersection of Lynn Road and NC 50 is
zoned SC, Shopping Center.
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Future Land Use
According to the North District Plan, Lynn Road is classified as a
"Type B" thoroughfare. The City applies this classification to thorough-
fares in residential areas. The City recommends that these roadways be
designed to preserve the existing trees and topography to the maximum
extent possible. The plan goes on to say that, "Hills and curves and
informal street tree planting schemes should be accentuated and should
reinforce the residential character."
The intersection of Creedmoor Road and Lynn Road is identified as a
."Neighborhood Focus Area." This defines an area of low intensity land
uses, including retail, offices, and medium density residential
development. These area should provide a market center for adjacent
neighborhoods.
The proposed project is consistent with the City of Raleigh's land
use planning and zoning for the project vicinity.
Section 4(f) Properties
Both Williams Park and the Lynn Road Elementary School are located
adjacent to the proposed project. The project has been designed to avoid
any potential section 4(f) involvement with both of these properties.
C. Biological Impacts
A natural resource field survey was conducted along the project
alignment on February 16, 1993. Most impacts from project construction
will occur to a man-dominated community, of which strips of this habitat
will be lost.
Suitable habitat for the federally protected Michaux's sumac, and the
dwarf wedge mussel exists in the project area. Surveys were conducted and
no examples of either species were found.
Biotic Communities
The study area consists of the following communities: Man-Dominated,
Mixed-Pine Hardwood, Pine Forest, and in the area of the stream crossing,
Riparian Fringe Forest.
A man-dominated community comprises most of the project area. In
residential areas, from Creedmoor Road to Leadmine Road, loblolly pine,
white pine, and Virginia pine are the main trees present. Pecan trees are
also common. Red tip, pyracantha, pampas grass, crepe myrtle, junipers,
and yucca are among some of the ornamental shrubs present. Turf is
common, as is the invasive wild onion was also seen in great abundance.
Man-dominated communities attract various types of opportunistic
animals such as the Norway rat, house mouse, gray squirrel, and Virginia
opossum that feed on refuse discarded by man.
Numerous mourning doves, and American robins were seen foraging along
the road side, and a cooper's hawk was spotted flying across Lynn Road
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very close to the Ray Road intersection. This bird of prey feeds on
reptiles such as the southeastern five-lined skink, eastern fence lizard,
black rat snake, and southern copperhead; amphibians include.such species
as the slimy salamander American toad, spring peeper, and bullfrog.
Fish species inhabiting Hare Snipe Creek include blue gill, redbreast
sunfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead,
and darters.
Biotic Communitv Impacts
Impacts on natural communities are reflective of the amount of each
system type present in the study area. Table B1 summarizes the amount of
each system which could be lost due to roadway development. Calculations
are based on a right of way width of 83 ft.
Table B1 Summary of Anticipated Biotic Community Impacts
BIOTIC COMMUNITY IMPACTS
acres
Man Dominated 12.6
Mixed Hardwood/Pine 1.2
Pine Forest 1.3
Riparian Fringe 0.6
TOTALS 15.7
Most impacts will occur to man-dominated communities of which
residential areas predominate. Impacts will be reflected in the creation
of new habitat, and in the alteration and elimination of previously
existing habitat. Some subterranean, burrowing, and slow moving organisms
will be eliminated. Larger, more mobile animals will simply be displaced.
Water Resources
The Lynn Road widening project crosses Hare Snipe Creek, located
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between the intersections of Ray Road and Creedmoor Road. Water flow is
through four corrugated pipes, which will be replaced with a triple 8' x
6' box culvert. The creek is 3-5 ft in width and less than 1 ft. in
depth. The water is clear and a sand-cobble substrate is present. This
moderately flowing stream originates at the Lake Lynn dam and is a
tributary to Crabtree Creek.
Hare Snipe Creek is located in the Neuse River basin and its best
usage classification is C-NSW. The best usage recommendations for class C
waters include aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife,
secondary recreation, and agriculture. Nutrient sensitive waters (NSW) is
a supplemental classification defined as requiring limitations on nutrient
inputs.
No High Quality Waters, Outstanding Resource Waters or waters
classified as WS-1 or WS-11 are located in the study area or within 1 mile
downstream. No BMAN surveys have been conducted in the Neuse River basin
near the project vicinity.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or NPDES, is a
list of point source discharges located within North Carolina. No NPDES
dischargers are located in the project vicinity.
Best Management Practices and Sedimentation Control guidelines should
be followed during the construction phase of the project.
Jurisdictional Waters of the United States
Surface water impacts are anticipated from project construction. No
jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted by the proposed project.
Permits
A Nationwide permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (23) is likely to be applicable
for proposed construction. This permit authorizes any activities
undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated, funded, or financed, in whole
or in part, by another federal agency or department where that agency or
department has determined pursuant to the Council on Environmental Quality
regulation for implementing the procedural provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act, that the activity, work, or discharge is
Categorically Excluded from environmental documentation because it is
included within a category of actions which neither individually nor
cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and the
office of the Chief of Engineers has been furnished notice of the agency's
or department's application for the CE and concurs with that
determination.
A Section 401 General Water Quality Certification is required for any
activity which may result in a discharge and for which a federal permit is
required. State permits are administered through the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources (DEHNR).
Anticipated impacts to "Waters of the US" are likely to be authorized
under a Nationwide Permit. Generally, no mitigation is required according
to and understanding of the MOA between the Corps of Engineers and the
Environmental Protection Agency (1989). The final decision rests with the
Corps of Engineers.
Federally Protected Species
Plants and animals with federal classifications for Endangered (E),
Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are
protected under the provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the
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Endangered Species Act of 1913, as amended. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) lists the following protected species for Wake county as of
September 20, 1993.
Table B2. Federally Protected Species
Wake County
Common Name Scientific Name Status
Birds
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus E
Red-cockaded woodpecker Picoides borealis E
Bachman's warbler Vermivora bachmanii E
Mollusks
Dwarf wedge mussel Alasmidonta heterodon E
Plants
Michaux's sumac Rhus michauxii E
E - Endangered: A taxon that is threatened with extinction throughout
all its range.
Alasmidonta heterodon (dwarf wedge mussel) E
BI L 1 AL CONCLUSION: No effect. The stream which crosses the
project area is approximately 3 to 5 ft. in width, clear and about a
foot in depth. There is a sand-cobble substrate bottom and a moderate
flow of water. The stream does provide suitable habitat for the dwarf
wedge mussel. Surveys were conducted upstream and downstream of the
proposed action. No live specimens, nor shell fragments were found.
Haliaeetus leucoce halus (bald eagle) E
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No effect. The project area does not support
suitable habitat for the bald eagle. Large bodies of water such as
lakes and rivers where the bird nests and feeds, are not present in
the study area. No impacts to the bald eagle will occur.
Vermivora bachmanii (Bachman's warbler) E
BIOLOGICAL NCLUSION: No effect. No suitable habitat for the
Bachman's warbler exists in the project area. The project area does
not support wet forested areas or open ground covered with dense
thickets where the bird is commonly found. No impacts to the
Bachman's warbler will occur.
Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) E
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No effect. No suitable habitat for the red
cockaded woodpecker exists in the project area. The project area does
not support a large enough pine stand suitable for the bird's
foraging and nesting habits. Much of the area is dominated by
shopping centers and housing developments. Many of the pine stands
in the area have been subject to logging and tornado damage.
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Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) E
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No effect. Suitable habitat for Michaux's
sumac is present on both sides of the existing alignment, near the
intersection of Lynn and Creedmoor Roads. Plant by plant surveys were
conducted in this habitat zone. No plants were found. Michaux's
sumac will not be impacted by this project.
Federal Candidate Species
The FWS provided information on the following Candidate species that
may occur in the project area:
Table B3. Federal Candidate species
Wake County
Common Name
Mammals
Southeastern bat
Birds
Bachman's sparrow
Clams
Neuse slabshell
Atlantic pigtoe
Green floater
Elliptio lancelota
insects
Diana fritillary
Plants
Carolina trillium
Sweet pinesap
Nestronia
Scientific Name
Myotis austroriparius
Aimophila aestivalis
Eli tio judithae
Fusconaia masoni
Lasmogona subviridis
C2 Yes
Speyeria diana
Trillum pusillum var.
pusillum
Monotropsis odorata
Nestronia umbellula
Status Habitat
C2 Yes
C2 No
C2 No
C2 Yes
C2 Yes Yellow lance
C2 Yes
C2 No
C2 Yes
C2 Yes
C2: Candidate 2. A taxon for which there is some evidence of
vulnerability, but for which there are not enough data to support listing
as endangered or threatened at this time.
Candidate species 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. These species are currently under review and may be listed
under a protected status at a later point in time. Many of these have a
state protected status.

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State-Protected Species
Table B4. State Protected Species
Wake County
Common Name
Mammal s
Southeastern bat
Birds
Bachman's sparrow
Mussels
Neuse slabshell
Atlantic pigtoe
Green floater
El l ipd o l ancel ota
Plants
Carolina trillium
Scientific Name
Myotis austroriparius
Aimophila aestivalis
Eliptio judithae
Fusconaia masoni
Lasmigona subviridis
T Yes
Trillum pusillum var.
pusillum
Status Habitat
SC Yes
SC No
E No
T Yes
E Yes Yellow lance
E
No
The FWS provided information on several Candidate (C) species that
occur in Wake County that may occur in the project corridor. Those
species that are afforded state protection are listed above, as is their
state designation. In addition, the North Carolina Natural Heritage
Program (NCNHP) files were consulted to determine if any protected flora
or fauna exists in the project area. None are recorded.
D. Conformance with 1991 ISTEA Legislation
In Transportation Management Areas (TMA) designated as non-attainment
for air quality, the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act, (ISTEA) places restrictions on federally funded projects that
increase capacity for single occupancy vehicles (SOV). Section 1024(a) of
ISTEA states that projects which increase SOV capacity in TMA's classified
as non-attainment areas must be part of an approved Congestion Management
System.
North Carolina is currently developing its Congestion Management
System (CMS). A working plan for North Carolina's CMS will be in place by
October 1, 1995. Prior to implementation of the CMS, projects that
improve SOV capacity in non-attainment areas will be analysed to determine
if travel demand reduction and operational management strategies can be
used to reduce SOV demand.
Raleigh is classified as a moderate non-attainment area for carbon
monoxide and ozone. The widening of Lynn Road (U-2919A) will increase the
capacity for SOV use. The following is an analysis of travel demand
reduction strategies, operational management strategies, and alternative
transportation modes that have been considered as part of the proposed
project.
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Travel Demand Reduction Strategies:
The following travel demand reduction strategies were considered for
this project:
1. Staggering work hours at local businesses.
2. Growth Management
3. Road Use Pricing
Growth management involves public policies to regulate development so
that trip generation follows a desired pattern. Road pricing involves
charging motorists a "price" associated with their use of a particular
facility. Growth management and road use pricing are not considered
feasible options because they involve area-wide policies rather than
policies applicable to discrete corridors.
Staggered work hours, flex-time, or modified work weeks can be
implemented on a corridor level if large employers along the corridor
cause congestion at their entrances or exits. These applications would
reduce spot congestion at entrances and exits to large employers (those
employers attracting enough trips to cause congestion); however, there are
no such employers along this project.
Consideration of Alternative Transportation Modes:
The City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation have adopted a thoroughfare plan designed to provide
Raleigh with an efficient transportation network. The thoroughfare plan
includes both highway improvements and transit service. The widening of
Lynn Road with Project U-2919A is a part of Raleigh's thoroughfare plan.
The City of Raleigh, in cooperation with the Triangle Transit
Authority, has alternative modes of transportation available to commuters
which are designed to reduce vehicular trips in the city. An ultimate
goal of 4% reduction in internal auto trips has been targeted by the City
of Raleigh. These programs are outlined below. Possible measures to
enhance programs with the widening of Lynn Road are also evaluated.
Bus Service
In 1989, it was estimated 10,000 riders per day used Raleigh's public
transit service. This represented 1.2% of Raleigh's internal trips.
Raleigh is seeking to increase ridership on its transit service with a
target goal of 43,000 riders per day. Increased advertisement and
connector vans are being used to increase ridership. Connector service
involves the use of smaller transit vehicles to board passengers at.their
residences.
Bus service in Raleigh is also improved by the City's computerized
traffic signal system which reduces stopped delay for both buses and autos
in the City.
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No regular bus service is planned for this facility, but connector
service is available for commuters in the area. After coordination with
Raleigh Transit officials, no measures to improve bus service (such as bus
turnouts) are needed as part of the subject project.
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
The Triangle Transit Authority operates a computer-aided carpool and
vanpool service for Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Currently, there
are 29 vanpools serving the triangle area.
To enhance carpool ridership, Raleigh has established a "park-n-ride"
lot near the state fairgrounds. Many other opportunities for
"park-n-ride" commuting are available in Raleigh at private parking lots.
The City of Raleigh has agreements with owners of several private parking
lots to allow commuter parking on these private lots.
Unfortunately, use of the public "park-n-ride" lot near the state
fairgrounds has been minimal. Very few commuters are using this facility.
No new public "park-n-ride" facilities are being promoted by the City of
Raleigh. Appropriate "park-n-ride" service is provided by private lots
which have agreed to serve Raleigh commuters. Therefore, a "park-n-ride"
lot will not be provided as part of Project U-2919A.
Bicycle Use
A previously mentioned multi-use path will be provided from Six Forks
Road to Williams Park and Lynn Road Elementary School. This path will
intersect the City of Raleigh greenway trail that follows Mine Creek at
the bridge over Mine Creek. When the City of Raleigh Bicycle Thoroughfare
Plan is completed, the multi-use path will be a component of that plan.
No additional provisions will be made for bicycle traffic as part of
this project.
Congestion Management Strategies
To reduce potential congestion along project U-2919A, progressive
signal timing has been evaluated as a congestion management strategy.
Progressive signal timing would not significantly improve the traffic flow
along this section of Lynn Road. Among the factors reducing the
effectiveness of progressive signal timing are the distance between
signalized intersections (0.7 miles) and numerous unsignalized
intersections between signalized intersections. The City of Raleigh is
currently installing-a new computerized traffic signal control system
which will include the traffic signals on this section of Lynn Road. This
new system will help reduce congestion on this facility. _
Ramp metering and High Occupancy Vehicle lanes are not appropriate as
congestion management strategies because this project is not a controlled
access facility.
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Consistency with ISTEA
ISTEA requirements, as amended in 23 USC 134, for the Raleigh TMA
have been reviewed as previously described. Project U-2919A is a part of
Raleigh's approved thoroughfare plan. Travel demand reduction strategies,
operational management strategies, and alternative transportation modes
have been analyzed along the Lynn Road corridor to determine if these
strategies could eliminate.the need for additional SOV capacity.
Because SOV reduction strategies are not considered appropriate for
this corridor, additional SOV capacity is warranted and will be provided
by the widening of Lynn Road.
G. Air Quality
The project is located within the Eastern Piedmont Air Quality
Control Region. Wake County has been designated as a moderate
nonattainment area for carbon monoxide (CO) and ozone (0 ). The
attainment dates are December 31, 1995 for CO and November 315, 1996 for
0 The current State Implementation Plan (SIP) does not contain any
traffic control measures for Wake County. The thoroughfare plan for the
City of Raleigh and Transportation Improvement Program have been
determined to be in conformity to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and
the Interim Conformity Guidance dated June 7, 1991 on the dates of
November 15, 1991 and November 30, 1992 respectively. There have been no
significant changes in the project's design concept and scope, as used in
the conformity analysis.
The background CO concentration for the project area was estimated to
be 1.9 parts per million (ppm). The "worst case" air quality receptor was
determined to be a point located on the edge of the sidewalk just west of
Creedmoor Road. The one-hour CO concentration for this receptor for the
design year of 2010 is predicted to be 4.0 ppm based on a free flow
analysis using the MOBILE 5A and CAL3QHC air quality models. Since the
results of the "worst case" one-hour CO analysis is less than 9 ppm, it
can be concluded that the eight-hour CO level will not exceed the
standard. Based on past project experience and analysis of similar
projects, it can be concluded that this project will not have an adverse
impact on air quality in the area.
If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be done in
accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the North
Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. This
evaluation completes the assessment requirements for air quality (1990
CAAA and NEPA) and no additional reports are required.
F. Noise
The majority of the land use along the project is residential. A
"worst case" scenario was used dealing with traffic noise predictions.
Residences in the immediate area of the project are predicted to
experience noise levels that approach or exceed the 67 dBA FHWA Noise
Abatement Criteria (NAC) for the Design Year. Many of these residences
already approach or exceed the FHWA NAC. The 67 dBA contour for the
Design Year is approximately 158' from the centerline of the proposed
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facility. This information may assist local authorities in exercising
land use control over the remaining undeveloped lands adjacent to the
roadway in local jurisdiction. Also, it can help prevent further
development of incompatible activities and land uses. Because the proposed
project will not have control of access and will have numerous access
points, noise abatement measures are not practical or feasible.
This evaluation completes the assessment requirements of Title 23,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 772 (highway traffic noise) and no
additional reports are required.
G. Hazardous Materials and Underground Storage Tanks
A reconnaissance survey of the project corridor identified no sites
which contain or have the potential for underground storage tanks (UST's).
A files search of the Division of Solid Waste Management was also
conducted to determine whether any known unregulated dumps or other
potentially contaminated sites were within the corridor. After reviewing
these files and the DEM/Groundwater incident list, none of the known sites
within the Wake County area were identified within the project corridor.
H. Farmland
The Farmland Protection Policy Act requires all federal agencies or
their representatives to consider the impact of land acquisition and
construction projects on prime and important farmland soils, as designated
by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Land which is developed or planned
for urban development by local governmental authorities is exempt from the
requirements of the Act. The area of the proposed improvements is a
developed suburban area. Therefore, further consideration of potential
impacts to farmland is not required.
I. Public Involvement
The City of Raleigh held a corridor public meeting on the subject
project on February 16, 1989 at the Lynn Road Elementary School. All
property owners along the project were notified by letter of this meeting.
Approximately 25 people attended this meeting. Most in attendance
supported the project, with particular support for the pathway proposed
for the south side of the roadway. Most questions related to specific
property owner situations.
The City of Raleigh held a preliminary design public hearing on the
subject project on October 24, 1989 at the Lynn Road Elementary School.
All property owners along the project were notified by letter of this
meeting. Approximately 10 people attended this meeting which was
conducted by the City Engineer's Office. Of the people in attendance, two
were opposed to the project due to impacts to their properties.

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V. CONCLUSION
The improvements included in this project will be made mostly within
previously acquired right of way and will not result in significant
impacts to the existing human or natural environment. This action is
considered to be a "categorical exclusion" as defined by the Federal
Highway Administration's environmental guidelines (23 CFR 771.117).
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
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Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
March 8, 1993
L.J. Ward, P.E.
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina
27611-5201
Attention: Bill Goodwin
Dear Mr. Ward:
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This responds to your January 6, 1993, request for information
concerning potential environmental impacts associated with the
proposed widening of SR 1827 (Lynn Road), Raleigh, Wake County,
North Carolina (TIP Number U-2919A). The Fish and Wildlife Service
(Service) offers the following recommendations in accordance with
the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended;
16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act
of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
The proposed improvements may adversely affect wetlands along the
widened portion of Lynn Road. Review by the Wilmington District,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be required to determine the
presence and extent of wetlands along the proposed route. Areas of
concern to the Service include potential impacts to marshes,
submerged aquatic vegetation, scrub/shrub, and forested wetlands.
Such wetlands are of high fish and wildlife habitat value, and
perform important water quality and land stabilization functions.
If wetlands are likely to be affected, the Service will recommend
the use of alternatives that avoid wetland impacts. These
alternatives may include different alignments, the use of bridges
instead of culverts, or special construction techniques.
Unavoidable wetland impacts should be reduced, and the fish and
wildlife habitat value of affected wetlands should be replaced with
suitable mitigation.
Several Federally-listed species, and species that are candidates
for Federal listing, occur in Wake County (Attachment). Any
environmental analysis should address possible impacts to these
species and their habitats. It should consider direct effects, as
well as secondary, indirect impacts that may result from altered
drainage patterns, stream blockages, construction-related
turbidity, induced development along new highway alignments, or any
other effects. If any threatened, endangered, or candidate species
may to be affected, further coordination with this office will be
required.
The Service appreciates the opportunity-to comment on this project.
If you have any questions, please contact David Dell, Permits
Coordinator for this office (919/856-4520).
Sincerely, l
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L.K. Mike Gantt
Supervisor
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Wake County
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - E
Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - E
Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) - E
Dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) - E
Bachman's warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) - E
There are species which, although not now listed or officially proposed for
listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the Service.
These "Candidate"(C1 and C2) species are not legally protected under the
Act, and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7,
until.they are formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We
are providing the below list of candidate species which may occur within the
project area for the purpose of giving you advance notification. These
species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be protected
under the Act. In the meantime, we would appreciate anything you might do
for them.
Bachman's warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) - C2
Bachman's sparrow (Aimophila aestivalis) - C2*
Nestronia (Nestronia umbellula) - C2
Carolina trillium (Trillium pusillum var. pusillum) - C2
Southeastern bat (Mvotis austroriparius) - C2
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) - C2
Yellow lance (mussel) (Elliptio lanceolata) - C2
Atlantic pigtoe (mussel) (Fusconaia masoni) - C2
Diana fritillary butterfly (Sveveria diana) - C2
Green floater (Lasmiaona subviridis) - C2
Neuse slabshell (Elliptio iudithae) - C2
*Indicates no specimen in at least 20 years from this county.
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WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO February 19, 1993February 19, 1993
Planning Division
Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department
of Transportation
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
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This is in response to your letter of January 6, 1993, requesting our
comments on the initiation of a study of the project, "Wake County, SR 1827
(Lynn Road), SR 1826 (Ray Road) to SR 1820 (Leadmine Road), Widen to Five Lane
Curb and Gutter Facility, Federal-Aid Project STP-1827(1), State Project
- 8.2402701, U-2919A" (Regulatory Branch Action I.D. No. 199301264).
From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) perspective, our comments
involve impacts to COE projects, flood plains, and other environmental aspects,
primarily waters and wetlands. The proposed interchange would not inv_olve_any
COE-constructed navigation or flood control project.
The proposed project is sited in Raleigh, which participates in the Federal
Flood Insurance Program. However, from a review of the March 11992 Wake County,
North Carolina, and Incorporated Communities Flood Insurance Rate Map, the
proposed project is not located within an identified flood-hazard area.
Our Regulatory Branch has reviewed your letter and has provided the
following comments.
Review of the submitted information indicates that the proposed work may
involve the discharge of excavated or fill material into waters and/or
wetlands. Affected waterbodies include unnamed tributaries to Hare Snipe and
Mine Creeks, above headwaters.
Prior 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 into waters and/or wetlands in conjunction with
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this project, including the disposal of construction debris. Under our
mitigation policy, impacts to wetlands should first be avoided or minimized.
We will then consider compensation or mitigation for unavoidable impacts. When
final plans are complete, 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
dctermination of Department of the Army permit requirements. It possible,
if the impacts from the proposed project are minor, that the work could be
authorized under one or more nationwide or regional general permits. --
Quest ions or comments related to permits may be directed to Mr. Eric
Alsmeyer, Raleigh Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone],
extension 23.
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.
Sincerel,ic,
Lawre ce W. a
Chief,?Plann ng Division
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
FM208 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
116 WEST JONES STREET
02-16-93 l` RALEIGI NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8 E 1 V
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS FEB 1 81993
MAILED TO: FROM: "DIVIS?C*J OF c
N.C. DEPT- OF TRANSPORTATION MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT ,/,,
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L.J. WARD DIRECTOR IONN
PLANNING E ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH N C STATE CLEARINGHOUS
HIGHWAY BLDG-/INTER-OFFICE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
SCOPING - PROPOSED WIDENING OF SR 1827 (LYNN RD-)i SRt 1826 (RAY
RD-) TO SR 1820 (LEADMINE RD-) TO A FIVE LANE CURB AND GUTTER
FACILITY (TIP #U-2919A) _
SAI NO 93E42200580 PROGRAM TITLE - SCOPINS
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO TiE NORTH CAROLINA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS- AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
IS SUBMITTED: ( ) NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED
( X) COMMENTS ATTACHED
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS( PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE [phone]-
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett y
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGee
Project Review Coordinator
RE: 93-0580 - Scoping Lynn, Ray, Leadmine Road Widening,
Wake County
DATE: February 4, 1993
The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
has reviewed the proposed scoping notice. The attached comments
list and describe information that is necessary for our divisions
to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project.
More specific comments will be provided during the environmental
review.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond. The applicant is
encouraged to notify our divisions if additional assistance is
needed.
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: ? Dennis Stewart, manager 0'G -?
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: February 1, 1993
SUBJECT: Request for information from the N. C. Department
of Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and
wildlife concerns for the widening of SR 1827
(Lynn Road) from SR 1826 (Ray Road) to SR 1820
(Leadmine Road), Wake County, North Carolina, TIP
No. U-2919A, SCH Project No. 93-0580.
This memorandum responds to a request from Mr. L. J.
Ward of the NCDOT for our concerns regarding impacts on fish
and wildlife resources resulting from the subject project.
The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed
the proposed improvements, and our comments are provided in
accordance with provisions of the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-
667d).
The proposed work involves widening of an existing
facility in an extensively developed area of Wake County.
The NCWRC recommends such improvements over construction of
new facilities and supports the NCDOT in its choice of this
alternative for the subject project. Recent NCDOT documents
for projects of this scope have generally provided
satisfactory information on project impacts. For purposes
of reference, our informational needs are listed :below:
1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources
within the project area, including a listing of
federally or state designated threatened,
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endangered, or special concern species. When
practicable, potential borrow areas to be used for
project construction should be included in the
inventories. While the project area in question
is highly urbanized, rare plant or animal species
may be present, and surveys should be conducted
when appropriate. A listing of designated plant
species can be developed through consultation
with:
The Natural Heritage Program
N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
and,
Cecil C. Frost, Coordinator
NCDA Plant Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
In addition, the NCWRC's Nongame and Endangered
Species Program maintains databases for locations
of vertebrate wildlife species. While there is no
charge for the list, a service charge for computer
time is involved. Additional information may be
obtained from:
Randy Wilson, Manager
Nongame and Endangered Species Program
N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N. C. 27604-1188
[phone].
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by
the project. The need for channelizing or
relocating portions of streams crossed and the
extent of such activities.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted
by the project. Wetland acreages should include
all project-related areas that may undergo
hydrologic change as a result of ditching, other
drainage, or filling for project construction.
Wetland identification may be accomplished through
coordination with the U. S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE). If the COE is not consulted, the
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person delineating wetlands should be identified
and criteria listed.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland ,
wildlife habitat impacted by the proposed project.
Potential borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent to which the project will result in v
loss, degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife
habitat (wetlands or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, minimizing or
compensating for direct and indirect degradation
in habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which
analyzes the environmental effects of highway
construction and quantifies the contribution of
this individual project to environmental.
degradation.
If we can further assist your office, please call David
Yow, Highway Project Coordinator, at [phone]. Thank
you for the opportunity to provide input in the early
planning stages for this project.
DLS/DLY
cc Mike Scruggs, District 3 Wildlife Biologist
Wayne Jones, District 3 Fisheries Biologist
Randy Wilson, Nongame/Endangered Species Program Mgr.
David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator
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PROJECT REVIEW
PROJECT NUMBER 93-0580
WAKE COUNTY
Existing water mains and public water supply wells may be
affected depending on the location of the road widening and
possible changes in drainage features. Appropriate water
system officials should be contacted.
William Barlow
Public Water Supply Section
Division of Environmental Health

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
February 2, 1993
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: /.--dohn Dorney ,
From: Eric Galamb
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for EA/EIS Documents
SR 1827, SR 1826 to SR 1820 Widening
Wake County
TIP #U-2919A
EHNR # 93-0580, DEM # 8022
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretai
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental Management requests that
the following topics be discussed in the EA/EIS documents:
A. Identify-the streams potentially impacted by the project. The stream
classifications should be current.
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations. If the original
stream banks were vegetated, it is requested that the channelized/relocated
stream- banks be revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DEM requests that these catch
basins be placed at all water supply stream crossings. Identify the responsible
party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are not placed in
wetlands.
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i) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating
jurisdictional wetlands.
ii) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
iii) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
iv) Mitigation measures to compensate for habitat losses.
v) Wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
vi) Quality of wetlands impacted.
vii) Total wetland impacts.
viii) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from DEM.
Will borrow locations be in wetlands? Prior to the approval of any borrow
source in a wetland, the contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DEM.
Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as possible? Why not
(if applicable)?
Please provide a detailed discussion for mass-transit as an option.
To what extent can changes in signalization improve the traffic flow on existing
SR 1827 from SR 1826 to SR 1820?
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be required for this project.
Applications requesting coverage under our General Certification 14 or General Permit
31 will require written concurrence. Please be aware that 401 Certification may be
denied if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized to the maximum
extent practicable.
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Monica Swihart

State of North Carolina b'
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor PROJECT REVIEW CO24[ENTS Charles H. Gardner
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary. _ Director
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Geodetic Survey
This project will impact 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. _
c_..-., This-project will have no impact on geodetic survey markers.
other (comments attached)
For more information `contact the Geodetic Survey office at [phone].
Reviewer Date
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) acre 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.
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)
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Reviewer Date
P.O. Box 27687 • Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
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After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in
order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law.
Questions regarding these 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 Normal Process
Time
Regional Office. (statutory time
PERMITS
? Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment
facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer
systems not discharging into state surface waters.
I NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or
permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities
? discharging into state surface waters.
?I Water Use Permit
?I Well Construction Permit
?I Dredge and Fill Permit
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Application 90 days before begin construction or award of
construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application
technical conference usual
Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection.
Pre-application conference usual. Additionally. obtain permit to
construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES Reply
time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
permit-whichever is later.
Pre-application technical conference usually necessary
prior mplete application ln must a be received and permit issued well.
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property
owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of
Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement - ~?
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? facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21H.06 -
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Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2D.0520.

Demolition or renovations of structures containing i !
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A NIA
NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal
prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group I
919.733-0820.
? Complex Source Permit required under 15A NCAC 2D.0800.
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be pro perly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentatic
er Regional Office (Land Ouality Sect.) at least 30
ro
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fil
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control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan
00 for each additional acre or art must accom an the Ian
t acre and $20
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da s before be mnin activit . A fee of $30 for t
llution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance:
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The Sedimentat
On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR. Bond amount
varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land Any area
? Mining Permit mined greater than one acre must be permited. The appropriate bond
must be received before the permit can be issued.
On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources it permit
? North Carolina Burning permit exceeds 4 days
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more
than five acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections
? counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."
?I Oil Refining Facilities
?1 Dam Safety Permit
P.., IUD
N/A
If permit required. application 60 days before begin construction.
Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans.
inspect construction. certify construction is according to EHNR approv
ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And
a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is neces-
sary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of 5200.00 must ac.
company the application. An additional processing fee based on a
norr_entaae or the total project cost will be required upon completion
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limit)
30 days
(90 days)
90.120 days
(NIA)
30 days
(NIA)
7 days
(15 days)
55 days
(90 days)
60 days
(90 days)
60 days
(90 days)
20 days
130 days)
(30 days)
30 days
(60 days)
1 day
(NIA)
1 day
(NIA)
90.120 days
(NIA)
30 days
(60 days)
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PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
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Permit to drill ex
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oil or
as well File surety bond of $5,000 with EHNR running to State of N.C.
diti
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at any we
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abandonment, be plugged according to EHNR rules and regulations.
J Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with EHNR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit 10 days
Application by letter. No standard application form. (N!A)
State Lakes Construction Permit Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include 15-20 days
descriptions 8 drawings of structure 8 proof of ownership (N/Ai
of riparian property.

401 Water Quality Certification
NIA 60 days
(130 days)

CAMA Permit for MAJOR development
$250.00 fee must accompany application 55 days
(150 days)

CAMA Permit for MINOR development
$50.00 fee must accompany application 22 days
(25 days)
1 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 15A, Subchapter 2C.0100.
Notification of the proper regional office is requested if "orphan" underground storage tanks (USTS) are discovered during any excavation operation.
Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.1000 (Coastal Stormwater Rules) is required. 45 days
(N!A)
Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority):
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REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked belotN.
? Asheville Regional Office ? Fayetteville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Asheville. NC 28801 Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone] [phone]
? Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950
Mooresville. NC 28115
[phone]
? Washington Regional Office
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington. NC 27889
[phone]
? Winston-Salem Regional Office
8025 North Point Blvd.
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
[phone]
? Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
? Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
[phone]
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No1-tl1 Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 28, 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook &?L Lw 44??
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
Division of Arzhiviaand 1.1Fstory
William S. Price, Jr., Director
SUBJECT: Widening of SR 1827 (Lynn Road) from SR 1826 (Ray
Road) to SR 1820 (Leadmine Road), Wake County, U-
2919A, 8.2402701, CH 93-E-4220-0580
We have received information concerning the above project from the State
Clearinghouse.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no properties of
architectural, historic, or archaeological significance which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as currently proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw?
cc: P1 tate Clearinghouse
B: Church
T. Padget
109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
February 2, 1993
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee
Through: /V-John Dorney
From: Eric Galamb
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for EA/EIS Documents
SR 1827, SR 1826 to SR 1820 Widening
Wake County
TIP #U-2919A
EHNR # 93-0580, DEM # 8022
The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental Management requests that
the following topics be discussed in the EA/EIS documents:
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The stream
classifications should be current.
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations. If the original
stream banks were vegetated, it is requested that the channelized/relocated
stream banks be revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? DEM requests that these catch
basins be placed at all water supply stream crossings. Identify the responsible
party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are not placed in
wetlands.
P.O. Box 27687, P leigh, North Carolina 27611-?687 Teiephonc 919-733-4984 Pax M 919-733-0513
An Eytal Opportunity =,f(irmati r Action Employer
G. Wetland Impacts
i) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating
jurisdictional wetlands.
ii) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
iii) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
iv) Mitigation measures to compensate for habitat losses.
v) Wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
vi) Quality of wetlands impacted.
vii) Total wetland impacts.
viii) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from DEM.
H. Will borrow locations be in wetlands? Prior to the approval of any borrow
source in a wetland, the contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DEM.
1. Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as possible? Why not
(if applicable)?
J. Please provide a detailed discussion for mass-transit as an option.
K. To what extent can changes in signalization improve the traffic flow on existing
SR 1827 from SR 1826 to SR 1820?
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be required for this project.
Applications requesting coverage under our General Certification 14 or General Permit
31 will require written concurrence. Please be aware that 401 Certification may be
denied if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized to the maximum
extent practicable.
u2919a.sco
cc: Eric Galamb
Monica Swihart
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Planning and Assessment
Project Review Form
? Project located in 7th floor library
Project Number: County: / Date: Date Response Due irm deadline):
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72_ I/
This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office/Phone Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville ? All R/O Areas oil and Water ? Marine Fisheries
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? Fayetteville it coastal Management ? Water Planning

? Mooresville Water ? Water Resources )ZEnvironmental Health
Groundwater Wildlife Solid Waste Management
aleigh Land Quality Engineer orest Resources ? Radiation Protection
Washington Recreational Consultant JILand Resources ? David Foster

Wilmin
ton ?Coastal Management Consultant
" Parks and Recreation ?Other (specify)
g ? Others Environmental Management
? Winston-Salem
t JAN 15 199?

Manager Sign-Off/Region: V
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Date:
In-House Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
Regional Office response to be compiled and completed by Regional Manager.
? No objection to project as proposed
? No. Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
? Approve
? Permit(s) needed (permit files have been checked)
? Recommended for further development with recommendations for
strengthening (comments attached)
?.Recommended for further development if specific & substantive
changes incorporated by funding agency (comments
attached/authority(ies) cited)
In-House Reviewer complete individual response.
? Not recommended for further development for reasons
stated in attached comments (authority(ies) cited)
?Applicant has been contacted
? Applicant has not been contacted
? Project Controversial (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement needed (comments attached)
? Consistency Statement not needed
? Full EIS must be required under the provisions of
NEPA and SEPA
? Other (specify and attach comments)
RETURN TO:
Melba McGee
nivicinn of Pianninn -4 A--- f K- n..,. n- _ti,.-_
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA -
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P.O. BOX 25201
RALEIGH 27611-5201
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON
SECRETARY

"t VISION OF HIGHWAYS
WILLIAM G. MARLEY, JR., P.E.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
MEMORANDUM TO: Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Dept. of Administration
FROM: L. J. Ward, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental branch
SUBJECT: Wake County, SR 1827 (Lynn Road), SR 1826 (Ray Road) to
SR 1820 (Leadmine Road), Widen to Five Lane Curb and
Gutter Facility, Federal-Aid Project STP-1827(1), State
Project 8.2402701, U-2919A
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has begun
studying the proposed improvements to SR 1827 (Lynn Road). The project is
included in the 1993-1999 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program
and is scheduled for right of way acquisition in fiscal year 1993 and
construction in fiscal year 1993.
The proposed project is to improve the traffic carrying capacity of the
portion of SR 1827 (Lynn Road) from SR 1826 (Ray Road) to SR 1820 (Leadmine
Road) by widening it to a five lane curb and gutter facility. This project
will complete the widening of SR 1827 (Lynn Road) from US 70 to SR 1005 (Six
Forks Road) to a multi-lane curb; and gutter facility.
We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in
evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable,
please identify any permits or approvals which may be required by your agency.
This is a Federal-Aid project and your comments will be used in the
preparation of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) evaluating environmental impacts
of the project. It is desirable that your agency respond by February 12,
1993 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Bill
Goodwin, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone].
LJW/plr
Attachment
January 6, 1993
An Faual Onnnrtunity/Affirmative Artinn Fmnlnver

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