19970498 Ver 1_Other Documents_19971210

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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January 12, 1998
Guilford County
WQC 401 Project #970498
TIP No: U-2524AA
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Frank Vick
NC DOT
PO Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions to fill in 0.23 acres of waters for the
purpose of road widening as you described in your application dated November 19, 1997. After reviewing
your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number
3103. This Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number 14 when it is issued by the Corps of
Engineers. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your
project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations. Also this approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CA`IA
permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you
change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total
wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed
in the attached certification.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing.
You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786.
Sin ely,
ton How , Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston-Salem DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files 970498.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT 1R. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
November 19, 1997
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Attention: Mr. Michael Smith
Assistant Chief
Dear Sir:
GARLAND B. GARRETT 1R.
SECRETARY
Nov
/997
Subject: Guilford County, SR 1546 (Guilford College Road), from south of
SR 1541 (Wendover Avenue) to north of SR 1560 (Sapp Road); Federal
Aid Project No. STPNHF-NHF-124-1(1); State Project No. 8.U492101;
TIP No. U-2524 AA.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to relocate a
section of SR 1546 (Guilford College Road) from south of SR 1541 (Wendover Avenue)
to north of SR 1560 (Sapp Road). This new section of Guilford College Road will be a
five-lane curb and gutter facility. Wendover Road will also be widened to a six-lane curb
and gutter facility with a raised median. Construction plans also include a grade
separation and interchange at relocated Guilford College Road and Wendover Avenue.
Ramps will be utilized to connect the two roads. The length of the project is
approximately 1.2 miles. The project is scheduled to be let to construction in August
1998.
The relocation of Guilford College Road is a part of the future construction of the
Greensboro Western Urban Loop project. The relocation of Guilford College Road is
necessary to provide adequate area for the construction of the interchange at Wendover
Avenue and the Greensboro Western Urban Loop (TIP No. U-2524). Guilford College
Road is programmed for widening to five lanes both north and south of the project
(TIP No. U-2913). Therefore, the relocated section will be constructed to five lanes in
width. Wendover Avenue is six lanes with a raised median at the existing Guilford
College Road intersection. This cross section will be continued southward through the
project area.
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Construction of an interchange at relocated Guilford College Road and Wendover
Avenue will eliminate the congested, signalized, at-grade intersection that now exists.
The interchange will also increase the traffic capacity of both Guilford College Road and
Wendover Avenue. The elimination of left turn lanes on Wendover Avenue and the
control of access in the vicinity of the interchange will improve safety in the area. Turns
onto Guilford College Road at the ramp termini will be controlled by traffic signals.
The proposed work cannot be completed without impacts to waters of the United
States. Project construction necessitates draining a pond and placing a pipe to convey an
unnamed tributary to Bull Run Creek. The fill in surface waters from pipe placement and
road construction totals 0.23 acre of impact. The remaining portion of the pond will be
used as a Type "A" silt basin. After construction, the DOT plans to reseed the location of
the Type "A" silt basin (see plan sheet).
A review of federally-protected species and water resources for the project area
has been completed. A biological conclusion of "No Effect" has been rendered in this
report for the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). A copy of this report has been
enclosed with this permit application.
The DOT is requesting that the proposed work be authorized by the Corps of
Engineers under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 14. Enclosed with this cover letter is a
project site map, as well as a completed preconstruction notification form for a Section
404 Nationwide Permit 14 and 401 Water Quality Certification. Application for 401
Water Quality Certification by the Division of Water Quality is also made.
Thank you for your assistance with this permit application. If you have any
questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Phillip Todd at (919)
733-7844, extension 314.
Sincerely,
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
HFV/pct
cc: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, COE, Raleigh
Mr. John Dorney, DWQ, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, WRC, Northside
Mr. William Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development
Mr. Len Hill, P.E., Highway Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mr. J. S. Watkins, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID: T.I.P. No. U-2524AA
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #) NWP 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME: NC Dept. of Transportation; Planning & Environmental Branch
2. MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 25201
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Raleigh STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27611
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK): [phone]
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Guilford NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Greensboro
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): Take SR 1541 (Wendover Road), Exit off I-40 in
Greensboro and so South to Wendover Road/Guilford College Road intersection
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Bull Run Creek
RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA),
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY
(WS-I OR WS-II) ? YES [ ) NO [x] IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)? YES [ ] NO [x]
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST
OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS
PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS
PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE?
YES [x] NO [ ) IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
Construction of the Greensboro Western Urban Loop
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9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: N/A
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
EXCAVATION:
OTHER:

TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION):
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: x
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED
DRAINING TO THE POND? Not proposed
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY):
Relocate section of SR 1546 from SR 1541 to SR 1560 - New facility will be
five lane curb and gutter. Road construction equipment will be used.
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Relocated SR 1546 for future construction of
the Greensboro Urban Loop so there is adequate area for future interchange_
of Urban Loop and Wendover Avenue.
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT
IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS):
N/A
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS)
AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET)
REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR PROPOSED FOR LISTING
ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT
MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
September 11, 1991 (ATTACH RESPONSES FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT.
DATE CONTACTED: September 28, 1993 and May 24, 1994
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [x] NO H (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [x] NO H
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [x] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE
CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED
TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003,
TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED
ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29,
AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE
SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH
EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
Rural and single family residential
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
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DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
END U-2524
BEGIN U-29:

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DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GUILFORD COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.U492101 (U-2524AA)
GUILFORD COLLEGE ROAD
FROM SOUTH OF SR 1541
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PROPERTY OWNERS
PAUL EDWARDS
MARTIN MARIETTA
CLARA McCLELLAN
5916 HICKORY GROVE
GREENSBORO, NC 27410
2710 WYCLIFF ROAD
RALEIGH, NC 27622
P.O. BOX 7
WANCHESE, NC 27981
N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GUILFORD COUNTY
PROJECT: 8.U492101
(U-2524AA)
GUILFORD COLLEGE RD. FROM SOUTH
OF SR 1541 (WENDOVER AVE.) TO SR 1561
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GovEf.No0.
P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201,
20 December 1996
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
Gail Grimes, P.E., Unit Head
Consultant Engineering Unit
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRETAKY
Lindsey Riddick, Environmental Biologist LK
Environmental Unit
SUBJECT: Protected species and water resources review for the
relocation of Guilford College Road between Sapp Road
and Ruffin Road, Guilford Countv. TIP No. U-2524AA,
State project No. 6.49900 IT.
ATTENTION: Cindy Sharer, P.E., Project manager
Consulting Engineering Unit
Protected Species
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists one federally protected species, the
bald eagle (Haliaeenus leucocephalus), for Guilford County. This memorandum addresses
concerns associated with construction of the proposed project and its relationship to the
bald eagle, as well as water resource classifications for water bodies associated with this
project. A brief description of the bald eagle and a biological conclusion is included
below.
Haliaeelus lertcocephalus (bald eagle) Threatened
Animal Family: Accipitridae
Date Listed: 3/11/67
Adult bald eagles can be identified by their large white head and short
white tail. The body plumage is dark-brown to chocolate-brown in color. In flight
bald eagles can be identified by their flat wing soar.
Eagle nests are found in close proximity to water (within a half mile) with a
clear flight path to the water, in the largest living tree in an area, and having an
open view of the surrounding land. Human disturbance can cause an eagle to
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abandon otherwise suitable habitat. The breeding season for the bald eagle begins
in December or January. Fish are the major food source for bald eagles. Other
sources include coots, herons, and wounded ducks. Food may be live or carrion.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: NO EFFECT
This project crosses a small pond which drains to Bull Run Creek (DWQ Index
No. 17-5) by way of an unnamed tributary. Bald eagles require large, open areas of water
for foraging. The width of Bull Run Creek and the small size of the pond, less than 0.4 ha
(1.0 ac), would leave the eagle with a narrow field of vision over open water in which to
forage. Therefore, the water resources associated with this project are not large or open
enough to support bald eagles.
In addition, the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program database of rare species
and unique habitats contained no records of any protected species in the project area.
Thus, construction of the project will have NO EFFECT on the bald eagle.

Water Resources
-,`Water resources associated with this project are minimal. A small pond which
drains to Bull Run Creek (DWQ Index No. 17-5) by way of an unnamed tributary, will be
crossed by the project. Bull Run Creek has a best usage classification of C. Class C refers
to waters suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation and agriculture. All unndmed tributaries carry the same best usage classification
as the named body of water to which they drain.
cc: V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., Environmental Unit Head
Hal C. Bain, Environmental Supervisor
File: U-2524AA

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