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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 25, 2000
Orange County
DWQ Project No. 001081
TIP U-3100A
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC, 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
material in 24.6 linear feet of stream and excavate in 85.3 linear feet of streams (an unnamed tributary to
Bolin Creek) for the purpose of constructing a bicycle lane and left turning lanes along SR 1009
(Hillsborough Road) in Orange County. The project should be constructed in accordance with your
application dated July 28, 2000. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered
by General Water Quality Certification Number 3289. This certification corresponds to the General Permit
198200031 issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you should acquire any other federal, state or
local permits before you proceed with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion
Control, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire with the
accompanying 404 permit, unless otherwise specified in the Water Quality Certification.
This approval is valid solely for the purpose and design described in your application (unless modified
below). Should your project change, you must notify the DWQ and submit a new application. If the
property is sold, the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter, and is thereby
responsible for complying with all the conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, or of total impacts to streams (now or in the future) exceed 150 linear feet, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to
remain valid, you must adhere to the conditions listed in the attached certification.
l.) Upon completion of the project, the NCDOT shall complete and return the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed.
The responsible party shall complete the attached form and return it to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the
Division of Water Quality upon completion of the project.
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.
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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 Dorney at 919-733-9646.
Sincerely,
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Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
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ROAD CROSSING CERTIFICATIONGENERAL CERTIFICATION FOR PROJECTS ELIGIBLE
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBER 14 (ROAD CROSSINGS),
REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 198200031 AND NEUSE/TAR-PAMLICO/RANDLEMAN
BUFFER RULES
This General Certification is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401, Public Laws 92-
500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Regulations in 15A NCAC 2H, Section .0500 and 15A NCAC 2B .0200 for the discharge of fill material to
waters and wetland areas as described in 33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B) (14) of the Corps of Engineers
regulations (i.e., Nationwide Permit No. 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031) and for the Neuse,
Tar-Pamlico and Randleman Buffer
Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0233, .0259 and .0250). The category of activities shall include any till activity for
road crossing and is limited to fill less than one-third of an acre. This Certification replaces Water Quality
Certification Number 2177 issued on November 5, 1987, Water Quality Certification Number 2666 issued
on January 21, 1992, Water Quality Certification Number 2732 issued on May 1, 1992 and Water Quality
Certification Number 3103 issued on February 11, 1997. This WQC is rescinded when the Corps of
Engineers re-authorizes Nationwide
Permit 14 or Regional General Permit 198200031 when deemed appropriate by the Director of the DWQ.
The State of North Carolina certifies that the specified category of activity will not violate applicable
portions of Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Conditions of Certification:
1. Proposed fill or substantial modification of wetlands or waters (including streams) under this General
Certification requires application to and prior written concurrence from the Division of Water Quality;
2. In accordance with North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.3D(e), any application for a 401
Water Quality Certification must include the appropriate fee. If a project also requires a CAMA Permit,
one payment to both agencies shall be submitted and will be the higher of the two fees;
3. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) compensatory mitigation may be required for impacts to
streams and/or wetlands. In addition, buffer mitigation may be required for any project with Buffer
Rules in effect at the time of application. A determination of buffer, wetland and stream mitigation
requirements shall be made for any Certification for this Nationwide Permit. The most current design
and monitoring protocols from DWQ shall be followed and written plans submitted for DWQ approval
as required in those protocols;
4. For any project involving a stream re-alignment, a stream relocation plan must be included with the 401
application for written DWQ approval. Relocated stream designs should include the same dimensions,
patterns and profiles as the existing channel, to the maximum extent practical. The new channel should
be constructed in the dry and water shall not be turned into the new channel until the banks are
stabilized. Vegetation used for bank stabilization shall be limited to native woody species, and should
include establishment of a 30 foot wide wooded and an adjacent 20 foot wide vegetated buffer on both
sides of the relocated channel to the maximum extent practical. A transitional phase incorporating coir
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fiber and seedling establishment is allowable. Also, rip-rap may be allowed if it is necessary to maintain
the physical integrity of the stream, but the applicant must provide written justification and any
calculations used to determine the extent of rip-rap coverage requested. If suitable stream mitigation is
not practical on-site, then stream impact will need to be mitigated elsewhere;
Impacts to any stream length in the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins requires written
concurrence from DWQ in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B.0233, 15A NCAC 2B .0259 and.0250 and
15A NCAC 2H .0500. New development activities located in the protected 50-foot wide riparian areas
(whether jurisdictional wetlands or not) within the Neuse, Tar-Pamlico and Randleman River Basins
shall be limited to "uses" identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0233,
15A NCAC 213 .0259 and .0250. All new development shall be located, designed, constructed, and
maintained to have minimal disturbance to protect water quality to the maximum extent practicable
through the use of best management practices. Activities listed as "exempt" from these rules do not need
to apply for written concurrence under this Certification;
6. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands must be placed below the
elevation of the streambed to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life unless it can be shown to
DWQ that providing passage would be impractical. Design and placement of culverts and other
structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may
result in dis-equilibrium of wetlands or stream beds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream
of the above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium shall be
maintained if requested in writing by DWQ. Additionally, when roadways, causeways or other fill
projects are constructed across FEMA-designated floodways or wetlands, openings such as culverts or
bridges must be provided to maintain the natural hydrology of the system as well as prevent constriction
of the floodway that may result in destabilization of streams or wetlands;
7. If this Certification is used to access building sites, all lots owned by the applicant must be buildable
without additional fill beyond that allowed under other General Certifications. Deed restrictions must be
placed on the remaining wetlands and streams on these lots to restrict future wetland and stream fill.
DWQ shall be sent copies of all deed restrictions applied to these lots;
That appropriate sediment and erosion control practices which equal or exceed those outlined in the
most recent version of the "North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual"
or the "North Carolina Surface Mining Manual" whichever is more appropriate (available from the
Division of Land Resources (DLR) in the DENR Regional or Central Offices) shall be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation and operation and
maintenance of such Best Management Practices in order to assure compliance with the appropriate
turbidity water quality standard;
9. All sediment and erosion control measures placed in wetlands or waters shall be removed and the natural
grade restored within two months after the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
10. Measures shall be taken to prevent live or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters of the
state until the concrete has hardened;
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11. This Certification shall be utilized for roads from natural high ground to natural high ground. The
Certification for Nationwide Permit 18 may not be used in conjunction with this Certification to create
high ground for road access;
12. If an environmental document is required, this Certification is not valid until a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD) is issued by the State Clearinghouse. All water quality-
related conditions of the FONSI or ROD shall become conditions of this Certification;
13. That additional site-specific conditions may be added to projects proposed under this Certification in
order to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and effluent standards;
14. When written concurrence is required, the applicant is required to use the enclosed "Certification of
Completion Form" to notify DWQ when all work included in the 401 Certification has been completed;
15. Concurrence from DWQ that this Certification applies to an individual project shall expire three years
from the date of the cover letter from DWQ or on the same day as the expiration date of the
corresponding Nationwide Permit 14 and Regional General Permit 198200031 whichever is sooner.
Non-compliance with or violation of the conditions herein set forth by a specific fill project may result in
revocation of this Certification for the project and may also result in criminal and/or civil penalties.
The Director of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality may require submission of a formal
application for individual certification for any project in this category of activity, if it is determined that the
project is likely to have a significant adverse effect upon water quality or degrade the waters so that existing
uses of the wetland, stream or downstream waters are precluded.
Public hearings may be held for specific applications or group of applications prior to a Certification
decision if deemed in the public's best interest by the Director of the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality.
Effective date: 1 June 2000
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
By
Kerr T. Stevens
Director
WQC # 3289
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DWQ Project No.:
Applicant:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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County:
Project Name:
Date of Issuance of 401 Water Quality Certification:
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable Buffer
Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return this certificate to the
40I/Wetlands Unit, North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC,
27699-1621. This form may be returned to DWQ by the applicant, the applicant's authorized agent, or the
project engineer. It is not necessary to send certificates from all of these.
Applicant's Certification
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Agent's Certification
Date:
I, , hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and
diligence was used in the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built
within substantial compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the
approved plans and specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature:
Engineer's Certification
Partial Final
Date:
I, as a duly registered Professional Engineer in the State
of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically, weekly, full time) the construction of
the project,for the Permittee hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence was used in
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the observation of the construction such that the construction was observed to be built within substantial
compliance and intent of the 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Rules, the approved plans and
specifications, and other supporting materials.
Signature
Date
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STATE, OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNTJR. P.O. 13OX 25201, RAI,F,IG11. N.C. 2761 1-5201 DAVID MCCOY
GOVERNOR SECRI'A'ARY
August 25, 2000
NC Division of Water Quality
Wetlands Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
ATTN: Mr. John Dorney
Supervisor
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SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A BICYCLE LANE AND LEFT TURN LANES ALONG
SR 1009 (HILLSBOROUGH ROAD, ORANGE COUNTY.
STATE PROJECT NO. 9.8070217, TIP U-3100A.
The previously submitted permit application did not include seven (7) additional copies nor the
check as required by the updated conditions for the General Permit 31. Please find attached a
check in the amount of $200.00 and seven copies of the permit application. The review of this
permit application has been placed on hold. We ask that NCDWQ remove the hold status from
this project.
Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chris Rivenbark at
[phone].
Sincerely, PAYMENT
RECEIVED
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAME.s B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
July 28. 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: GENERAL PERMIT 31 APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A BICYCLE LANE
AND LEFT TURN LANES ALONG SR 1009 (HILLSBOROUGH ROAD,
ORANGE COUNTY. STATE PROJECT NO.9.8070217, TIP U-3100A.
Attached is the application packet for the subject project. NCDOT proposes to construct
a is le a along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR
1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The project will also add left turn lanes at four intersections along
the project. The project is approximately 1.1 mi in length. The construction of bicycle lanes is
listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded Highway Projects. Due to the
type of activity involved, an environmental document was not prepared for this project. The
attached environmental review provides additional details about the project. At this time the
project is scheduled to be let in November, 2000 and completed near July 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Waters of the U.S. The project will impact one intermittent surface water located in the
Cape Fear River Basin. This channel was evaluated by using the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) Intermittent Channel Evaluation Form. Two channels within the project area were
evaluated while only one was determined to be an intermittent stream. The other was determined
to be a stormwater grass-lined ditch. One small jurisdictional wetland is located adjacent to the
project area. A wetland delineation was conducted by NCDOT biologists using the criteria
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX. [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27899-1548 WEBSITE: NWNW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH, NC
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specified in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Since the wetland is
small and somewhat degraded due to its location adjacent to the road. it was not field verified by
the USACE. Nor was it classified according to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Natural Community Classification (Schafale and Weakley. 1990). The wetland was classified as
PFO1 C (Palustrine Forested Broad-Leaved Deciduous Seasonally Flooded) according to the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetland classification (Cowardin. 1979) system. A
small portion (242 sq ft) of the wetland is located within a temporary drainage easement.
However, a note will be placed on the plans for the contractor to work from the opposite side of
the channel therefore not impacting the wetland. There will be no fill or excavation in this
wetland. Table 1 itemizes the surface water impacts.
Table 1. Impacts to Surface Waters
Site Surface Water Fill in Enclosed Channel
DWQ Best Usage Classification Channel (ft) Channel (ft) Clean-out (ft)
1 Ut to Bolin Creek 24.6 23.0 85.3
C NSW
NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP) for the Protection of Surface Waters must
be strictly enforced throughout the construction stage of the project.
Two property owners have land adjacent to or within the project area where impacts to
jurisdictional surface waters will occur. Each property is designated by a number which is
labeled on the attached permit drawing. Table 2 below provides the property owners' names as
well as their addresses.
Table 2. Property Owners
Site No. Property No. Name Address
1 44 Bettie Pearl Brockwell Rt. 11, Box 317, Old 86
Chapel Hill, NC 27614
1 46 Ned J. Riggsbee 1228 Old Hillsborough Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27616
Threatened And Endangered Species. The following species are listed as threatened or
endangered in the respective counties: A Biological Conclusion of No Effect has been reached
for all species.
• Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Endangered.
• Dwarf wedge mussel (Alsmidonta heterodon). Endangered.
• Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Endangered.
• Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). Endangered.
• Small-whorled pogania (Isotria medeloides). Threatened.
Cultural Resources. There are no known historic sites or archaeological sites within the
project area. During the scoping meeting for this meeting, Debbie Beven of the State Historic
Preservation Office stated that neither an architectural historic survey nor an archaeological
survey was necessary for this project.
Mitigation:
Avoidance. The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable
design features to avoid and minimize wetland impacts, and to provide full compensatory
mitigation of all remaining wetland impacts. All wetland areas not affected by the project will
be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage
of construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable
steps to reduce the adverse impacts. Minimization techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control
Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of surface waters and wetlands
will be enforced.
2. Ditchin : It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in wetlands as
much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent wetlands. No lateral
ditches will be constructed in wetlands.
3. Clearing: Clearing Method II will be used.
Compensation:
Mitigation - Jurisdictional Wetlands. The project will not impact jurisdictional wetlands.
Therefore no compensatory wetland mitigation is proposed for this project.
Mitigation - Surface Waters. The project will not impact more than 150 ft of
jurisdictional surface waters. Therefore, no compensatory mitigation is proposed for this project.
It is requested that these activities be permitted under a Section 404 General Permit
(19820003 1). By copy of this application, request is made to the Division of Water Quality, for
the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certifications. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
.?i,r William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
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cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Garland Pardue. USFWS
Mr. Tom Shearin. P.E., Roadway Design
Mrs. Debbie Barbour. P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E.. Design Services
Mr. D. R. Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Randy Wise, P.E., Roadside Environmental
Mr. W. F. Rosser, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
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DEM ID: CORPS tiCTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT k)
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: N.C. Dept of Transportation, PD&EA
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. 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)

919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
Bill Gilmore, P.E. Manaqer
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Orange NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Carrboro

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road)
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Ut to Morgan Creek and Ut to Bolin 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:
One Ut to Morgan Creek is crossed by the project, however this tributar
enters Morgan Creek downstream of the surface water intact at Universit
Lake (Morgan Creek)
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 10.0 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.01 acres
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: 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: n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): n/a FT
WIDTH AFTER: n/a FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: 23.Oft
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: 85.3 ft CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: _
OTHER: fill associated with pipe 24.6 ft
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
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):
crane, bulldozer, heavy 'duty trucks
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Public transportation
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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: see CE (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: see CE
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X] NO [ ] (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 [ ] see CE
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] NO [ ] see CE
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?
urban
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
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 T1lE 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
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 21, 1997
MEMORANDUM TO: File
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FROM: Eddie McFalls, P.E., Project Planning Engineer
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Carrboro, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), Orange County, State
Project No. 9.8070217, TIP Project No. U-3100 A
An environmental review has been conducted for the subject project. The primary
purpose of the proposed project is to construct bicycle lanes along SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The construction of
bicyle lanes is listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded
Highway Projects (July 12, 1993). In addition, the area of land impacted is less than the
threshold established by those same guidelines. Therefore, this project does not require
an environmental document pursuant to the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to symmetrically
widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine Street
to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), a distance of 1.69 km (1.05 miles)(see
Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be
constructed, except in locations where left turn lanes are proposed. The 11 m (36-foot)
typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction of travel. At locations where left turn lanes currently exist and will
continue to be provided, a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48 feet) between its curb
faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane and a bicycle
lane in each direction of travel, as well as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be located
at McDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue, and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are
shown in Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's
intersection with SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Rofid). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009
(Hillsborough Road) will be realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
No environmentally sensitive features were discovered in the project vicinity
through field surveys and searches of environmental data bases of the Planning and
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Environmental Branch. Attached is a checklist that was used to determine that the
proposed project meets minimum criteria. Unless a change in the project scope occurs.
this project requires no further environmental documentation.
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cc: Whitmel H. Webb, P.E., Manager, Program Development Branch
John Watkins, P.E., Division Engineer, Division 7
Len Hill, P.E.. Highway Design Branch
Carl Goode, Citizens Participation Unit
Laurie Smith. Program Development Branch
H. Franklin Vick. P.E., Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
David Robinson, Ph.D., P.E.. Assistant lvlanager, Planning and Environmental Branch
Lubin Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager. Planning and Environmental Branch
Wilson Stroud, Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
Rob Hanson. Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining whether a proposed project has only a
minimum potential for environmental effects. Answer the following questions by checking
either yes or no. Refer to the attached guidance for assistance.
TIP Project No.U 3100 A
State Project No. 9.8070217
Project Location: Town of Carrboro, Orange County
Project Description: The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
symmetrically widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine
Street to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) (see Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility
with I 1 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be constructed, except in locations where left turn
lanes are anticipated to be provided. The 11 m (36-foot) typical section Nvill provide a 16 m (12-
foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in each direction of travel. At locations where left
turn lanes currenlty exist and continue to be provided, a curb and autter facility with 14.6 m (48
feet) between its curb faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane
and a bicycle lane in each direction of travel, as .vell as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be
located at MCDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue, and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are shown in
Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's intersection with
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will be
realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
No permits are anticipated to be needed to construct the proposed project.
Special Project Information:
Sidewalks
The Town of Can:boro requested NCDOT to consider participating in the funding of
sidewalks along the east side of the proposed project. Their request has been reviewed and it has
been determined that NCDOT will provide 70 percent of the funds required to construct sidewalk
along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road).
The northern project terminal is the intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The intersection will be realigned as a part of the project so
that SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will "T" into SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). A traffic
signal will be provided at the intersection.
During the planning process, the To,.Nn of Carrboro asked NCDOT to consider N idenilh,
a short segment of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) so that the proposed project would tie into
an existing widened segment of roadway. The SR 1107 segment of interest lies between the
northern terminal of the proposed project and the widened segment of SR 1 107 located in front
of McDougle Middle School (SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) in front of McDougle Middle
School was widened to accommodate bicycle lanes by Chapel Hill - Carrboro Schools). As a
part of the improvements to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107, a right turn lane will be
constructed along northbound SR 1107. The taper for this right turn lane begins approximately
10 m (33 feet) north of the existing widened segment of SR 1107. The limits of the intersection
improvements at the northern terminal of TIP Project U-3100 A will be extended to tie into the
existing widened typical section located on SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
Intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) James Street and Quail Ridge Road
As a part of TIP Project U-3100 A, a concrete island will be constructed on James Street
that will convert Quail Ridge Road into a right-in / right-out access. The Town of Carrboro
asked that residents living on Quail Ridge Road be notified prior to the public hearing and
informed of this proposed improvement.
Current Cost Estimates and Pro-Ject Status
Construction and right of way cost estimates were updated during the planning process.
The current right of way cost estimate is $ 575.000. The construction cost estimate is
$ 2,250,000. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $ 2,825,000. The 1998-2004
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes $ 550,000 for right of way acquisition in
fiscal year 1998 and $ 2,250,000 for construction in fiscal year 1999. Thus, the TIP includes
$ 2,800,000 in total funding for TIP Project U-3100 A. A verified construction cost estimate will
be requested by the Planning and Environmental Branch and forwarded to the Program
Development Branch prior to the public hearing for the proposed project.
Public Involvement
Proposed improvements to SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) between Lorraine Street and SR
1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) were presented and discussed at a Citizens Informational
Workshop held on November 14, 1996 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Carrboro Town Hall
Board Room located at 301 West Main Street.
At the workshop, conceptual plans to widen the subject section of SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) and realign the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 were displayed on aerial
photographs. The mapping presented to the citizens did not show specific right of way impacts.
NCDOT representatives explained that once environmental studies and preliminary designs are
completed, a public hearing will be held to present these impacts. In addition to the mapping on
display, citizens were given a handout that included information about the proposed project.

Approximately 32 citizens attended the workshop. Most citizens recognized the need for
the subject section of SR 1009 (Hi! orough Road) to be widened to accommodate bicycle
lanes, but were concerned about poccntial impacts to their properties. Many residents asked that
the project limits be extended down SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) to tie into the widened
section of that road in front of McDougle School. Many residents also recognized that
improvements needed to be done to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 as well as the
intersection of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and Hillsborough Road. At the intersection of
SR 1009 and SR 1107 residents asked NCDOT to provide adequate turning lanes and radii.
Residents also suggested that the degree of curve of the existing horizontal curve just north of the
intersection be reduced. At the intersection of James Street and Quail Roost Drive, citizens
expressed concern regarding the intersection configuration. One resident suggested prohibiting
access to Quail Roost Drive during certain times of the day. An alternative that would provide
an island along James Street that would turn Quail Roost Drive into a right-in / right -out access
received mixed reviews. Residents opposed turning Quail Roost Drive into a cul-de-sac. If any
work is to be done to the intersection, residents who regularly use the intersection will be
contacted prior to the public hearing for the project.
The Town of Carrboro's Board of Alderman provided similar comments at the local
officials meeting held to discuss the proposed project. The local officials meeting was also held
on November 14, 1996 in the Carrboro Town Hall Board Room.
A public hearing will be scheduled for the proposed project once this document is
approved. Residents of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and those who attended the workshop
will be notified of the time and location of the hearing.
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YES NO
PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type which would qualify l El
as a Non-Major Action under the Minimum Criteria?
PA RT B• MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS

2. Is the proposed project likely to precipitate significant, foreseeable
alterations in land use, planned growth, or development patterns?
3. Does the proposed action divide or disrupt an established community? El z
4. Does the proposed action bypass an existing community?
5. Does the proposed action provide new access to areas containing ?
significant amounts of exploitable natural resources?
6. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact ? z
on air quality?
7. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact El
on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas?
8. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant impact on travel ? E
patterns or traffic volumes?
9. Is the proposed action likely to significantly affect water quality? El 0
10. Does the proposed action require the relocation of significant numbers
of people?
11. Is the project likely to be controversial?
12. Will the proposed action require the use of land owned by the
U. S. Forest Service or the National Park Service?
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Ecological Impacts
13. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat,
likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
14. Does the action require the placement of fill in waters of the United States?
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15. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in
high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems. such as mountain bogs
or pine savannahs?
16. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes?
17. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern.
as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act?
Cultural Resources
18. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the 1:1 z
National Register of Historic Places?
19. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way ?
from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Reviewed by: C4,, rol 9 Tr,,. Date: ?-N-97
Edward B. McFalls
Projec; Planning Engineer
!Plarnnine Date: J. itroud
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If any questions 2 through 12 are answered "yes", the proposed project does not qualify as a
Non-Major Action. A state environmental assessment (EA) will be required. For assistance,
contact:
H. Franklin Vick. P. E.
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Questions in Part C are designed to assist the Engineer in determining whether a permit or
consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any question in Part C is
answered "yes", refer to the Environmental Guidance section of this document and contact the
appropriate individual for assistance.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAW's B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
July 28, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
DAVID MCCOY
SECRETARY

SUBJECT: GENERAL PERMIT 31 APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A BICYCLE LANE
AND LEFT TURN LANES ALONG SR 1009 (HILLSBOROUGH ROAD,
ORANGE COUNTY. STATE PROJECT NO.9.8070217, TIP U-3100A.
Attached is the application packet for the subject project. NCDOT proposes to construct
a bicycle lane along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR
1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The project will also add left turn lanes at four intersections along
the project. The project is approximately 1.1 mi in length. The construction of bicycle lanes is
listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded Highway Projects. Due to the
type of activity involved, an environmental document was not prepared for this project. The
attached environmental review provides additional details about the project. At this time the
project is scheduled to be let in November, 2000 and completed near July 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Waters of the U.S. The project will impact one intermittent surface water located in the
Cape Fear River Basin. This channel was evaluated by using the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) Intermittent Channel Evaluation Form. Two channels within the project area were
evaluated while only one was determined to be an intermittent stream. The other was determined
to be a stormwater grass-lined ditch. One small jurisdictional wetland is located adjacent to the
project area. A wetland delineation was conducted by NCDOT biologists using the criteria
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX. [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE.' WWW.. DOM.DOT. STATE. NC. US RALEIGH, NC

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specified in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Since the wetland is
small and somewhat degraded due to its location adjacent to the road. it was not field verified by
the USACE. Nor was it classified according to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Natural Community Classification (Schafale and Weakley. 1990). The wetland was classified as
PFO1 C (Palustrine Forested Broad-Leaved Deciduous Seasonally Flooded) according to the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetland classification (Cowardin. 1979) system. A
small portion (242 sq ft) of the wetland is located within a temporary drainage easement.
However, a note will be placed on the plans for the contractor to work from the opposite side of
the channel therefore not impacting the wetland. There will be no fill or excavation in this
wetland. Table 1 itemizes the surface water impacts.
Table 1. Impacts to Surface Waters
Site Surface Water Fill in Enclosed Channel
DWQ Best Usage Classification Channel (ft) Channel (ft) Clean-out (ft)
1 Ut to Bolin Creek 24.6 23.0 85.3
C NSW
NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP) for the Protection of Surface Waters must
be strictly enforced throughout the construction stage of the project.
Two property owners have land adjacent to or within the project area where impacts to
jurisdictional surface waters will occur. Each property is designated by a number which is
labeled on the attached permit drawing. Table 2 below provides the property owners' names as
well as their addresses.
Table 2. Property Owners
Site No. Property No. Name Address
1 44 Bettie Pearl Brockwell Rt. 11, Box 317, Old 86
Chapel Hill, NC 27614
1 46 Ned J. Riggsbee 1228 Old Hillsborough Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27616
Threatened And Endangered Species. The following species are listed as threatened or
endangered in the respective counties: A Biological Conclusion of No Effect has been reached
for all species.
• Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Endangered.
• Dwarf wedge mussel (Alsmidonta heterodon). Endangered.
• Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Endangered.
• Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). Endangered.
• Small-whorled pogania (Isotria medeloides). Threatened.
Cultural Resources. There are no known historic sites or archaeological sites within the
project area. During the scoping meeting for this meeting, Debbie Beven of the State Historic
Preservation Office stated that neither an architectural historic survey nor an archaeological
survey was necessary for this project.
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Mitigation:
Avoidance. The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable
design features to avoid and minimize wetland impacts. and to provide full compensatory
mitigation of all remaining wetland impacts. All wetland areas not affected by the project will
be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage
of construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable
steps to reduce the adverse impacts. Minimization techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control
Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of surface waters and wetlands
will be enforced.
2. Ditchin : It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in wetlands as
much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent wetlands. No lateral
ditches will be constructed in wetlands.
3. Clearing: Clearing Method II will be used.
Compensation:
Mitigation - Jurisdictional Wetlands. The project will not impact jurisdictional wetlands.
Therefore no compensatory wetland mitigation is proposed for this project.
Mitigation - Surface Waters. The project will not impact more than 150 ft of
jurisdictional surface waters. Therefore, no compensatory mitigation is proposed for this project.
It is requested that these activities be permitted under a Section 404 General Permit
(198200031). By copy of this application, request is made to the Division of Water Quality, for
the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certifications. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
WDG/mcr
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
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Mr. Garland Pardue. USFWS
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mrs. Debbie Barbour. P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill. P.E.. Design Services
Mr. D. R. Henderson. P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Randy Wise, P.E., Roadside Environmental
Mr. W. F. Rosser, P.E., Division 7 Engineer

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001081
DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT ?): L:3
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: N.C. Dept of Transportation, PD&EA
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. 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): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
Bill Gilmore, P.E. Manaqer
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Orange NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Carrboro

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Favetteville Road)
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Ut to Morgan Creek and Ut to Bolin 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:
One Ut to Morgan Creek is crossed by the project, however this tributar
enters Morgan Creek downstream of the surface water intact at Universit
Lake (Morgan Creek)
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 10.0 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.01 acres
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED PY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
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: n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): n/a FT
WIDTH AFTER: n/a FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: 23.Oft
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: 85.3 ft CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: _
OTHER: fill associated with pipe 24.6 ft
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 112" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY):
crane, bulldozer, heavv duty trucks
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Public transr)ortation
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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: see CE (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: see CE
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [X] NO [ ] (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 [ ] see CE
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] NO [ ] see CE
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?
urban
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
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
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
DATE
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EVALUATION FORM
AC'I'IONID APPLICANTNANIE p(-DL f U-31ooAt ;4 DATI•: F °Zwy
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RECENT WEAT11ER CONDITIONS WO rOw ? W to ? At } ?? s
1' SP N1' Observation Comments or Descrjptjon
I•ish/Shellfish/('rustaccans Present
Benthic Macro Invertebrates
Amphibians 11resenl/Breeding
Algae And/Or I ungus (water quality function)
Wtldltte Channel Use (i.c. tracks. leces. shells. others)
Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue)

i iflle/Pool Structure
Stable Streambanks
Channel Substrate
(i.e. gravel. cobble. rock. coarse sand)
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Riparian Canopy I'rescnl (SI' -/'- i1)",', closure) ?(?SS••
Ilndercul Banks/Insircam I labitat Structure
Plow In Channel
Wetlands Adjacent'fo/C'ontig. Will) ('hanncl (Discontinue)
Persistent fools/Saturated Buttons
(June through Sept.) ?t
Seeps/Groundwater Discharge (June through Sept.)
Adjacent Floodplain Present
Wrack Material or Drill Lines
I lydrophylic vegetation in/adjacem to channel
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? Y N 0 Approx. Drainage Area: 11 ae
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Determination:-
Perennial Channel (stop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials Mep-
Intermittent Channel (Proceed) 8 Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no .id) (attach reap indicating location of insportant/unintportnnl channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no .id)
Evaluator's Signature: ? 4 - . t??
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)
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P=Present SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Present 11/4/98

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ACTION ID APPLICANT NAIIIF. NOO T ) o-3 t oy A , e (DATE .1 4vad
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fish/Shellfish/( rustaccans present
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Algae And/Or fungus (%Nater quality function)
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I'cdcrall\ protected Species present (Discontinue)
Ril llc/Pool .Structure
Stable Sircambanks

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Undercut Banks/Instrcanl Ilabitat Structure
Flop In Channel
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Wrack Material or Drift Lines
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Perennial Channel (slop) Important Channel: LF PROJECT MGR. Initials 11 CZ
termittent Channel (proceed) B Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no id) (aunch ntap indicating location of imponrint/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (nn jd)
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P=Present SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Present
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT )R. P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 21, 1997
MEMORANDUM TO: File
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FROM: Eddie McFalls. P.E., Project Planning Engineer
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Carrboro, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), Orange County, State
Project No. 9.8070217, TIP Project No. U-3100 A
An environmental review has been conducted for the subject project. The primary
purpose of the proposed project is to construct bicycle lanes along SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The construction of
bicyle lanes is listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded
Highway Projects (July 12, 1993). In addition, the area of land impacted is less than the
threshold established by those same guidelines. Therefore, this project does not require
an environmental document pursuant to the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to symmetrically
widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine Street
to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), a distance of 1.69 km (1.05 miles)(see
Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility with 11 in (36 feet) between its curb faces will be
constructed, except in locations where left turn lanes are proposed. The 11 m (36-foot)
typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction of travel. At locations where left turn lanes currently exist and will
continue to be provided, a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48 feet) between its curb
faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane and a bicycle
lane in each direction of travel, as well as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be located
at McDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue, and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are
shown in Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's
intersection with SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009
(Hillsborough Road) will be realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
No environmentally sensitive features were discovered in the project vicinity
through field surveys and searches of environmental data bases of the Planning and
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Environmental Branch. Attached is a checklist that v%-as used to determine that the
proposed project meets minimum criteria. Unless a change in the project scope occurs.
this project requires no further environmental documentation.
EBM
attachment
cc: Whitmel H. Webb, P.E.. Manager, Program Development Branch
John Watkins, P.E., Division Engineer, Division 7
Len Hill, P.E.. Highway Design Branch
Carl Goode, Citizens Participation Unit
Laurie Smith. Program Development Branch
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
David Robinson, Ph.D., P.E.. Assistant Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
Lubin Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager. Planning and Environmental Branch
Wilson Stroud, Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
Rob Hanson. Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining whether a proposed project has only a
minimum potential for environmental effects. Answer the following questions by checking
either yes or no. Refer to the attached guidance for assistance.
TIP Project No. U-3100 A
State Project No. 9.8070217
Project Location: Town of Carrboro, Orange County
Project Description: The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
symmetrically widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine
Street to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) (see Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility
with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be constructed, except in locations where left turn
lanes are anticipated to be provided. The 1 I m (36-foot) typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-
foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in each direction of travel. At locations where left
turn lanes currenlty exist and continue to be provided, a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48
feet) between its curb faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane
and a bicycle lane in each direction of travel, as well as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be
located at McDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue. and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are shown in
Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's intersection with
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will be
realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). -
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
No permits are anticipated to be needed to construct the proposed project.
Special Project Information:
Sidewalks
The Town of Can boro requested NCDOT to consider participating in the funding of
sidewalks along the east side of the proposed project. Their request has been reviewed and it has
been determined that NCDOT will provide 70 percent of the funds required to construct sidewalk
along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road).
The northern project terminal is the intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The intersection will be realigned as a part of the project so
that SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will "T" into SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). A traffic
signal will be provided at the intersection.
During the planning process. the Town of Carrboro asked NCDOT to consider ,N ideninU
a short segment of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) so that the proposed project would tie into
an existing widened segment of roadway. The SR 1107 segment of interest lies between the
northern terminal of the proposed project and the widened segment of SR 1107 located in front
of McDougle Middle School (SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) in front of McDougle Middle
School was widened to accommodate bicycle lanes by Chapel Hill - Carrboro Schools). As a
part of the improvements to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107, a right turn lane will be
constructed along northbound SR 1107. The taper for this right turn lane begins approximately
10 m (33 feet) north of the existing widened segment of SR 1107. The limits of the intersection
improvements at the northern terminal of TIP Project U-3100 A will be extended to tie into the
existing widened typical section located on SR 1 l 07 (Old Fayetteville Road).
Intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road)James Street and Quail Ridge Road
As a part of TIP Project U-3100 A, a concrete island will be constructed on James Street
that will convert Quail Ridge Road into a right-in / right-out access. The Town of Carrboro
asked that residents living on Quail Ridge Road be notified prior to the public hearing and
informed of this proposed improvement.
Current Cost Estimates and ProJe t tatu
Construction and right of way cost estimates were updated during the planning process.
The current right of way cost estimate is $ 575.000. The construction cost estimate is
$ 2,250,000. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $ 2,825,000. The 1998-2004
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes $ 550,000 for right of way acquisition in
fiscal year 1998 and $ 2,250,000 for construction in fiscal year 1999. Thus, the TIP includes
$ 2,800,000 in total funding for TIP Project U-3100 A. A verified construction cost estimate will
be requested by the Planning and Environmental Branch and forwarded to the Program
Development Branch prior to the public hearing for the proposed project.
Public Involvement
Proposed improvements to SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) between Lorraine Street and SR
1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) ,vere presented and discussed at a Citizens Informational
Workshop held on November 14, 1996 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Carrboro Town Hall
Board Room located at 301 West Main Street.
At the workshop, conceptual plans to widen the subject section of SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) and realign the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 were displayed on aerial
photographs. The mapping presented to the citizens did not show specific right of way impacts.
NCDOT representatives explained that once environmental studies and preliminary designs are
completed, a public hearing will be held to present these impacts. In addition to the mapping on
display, citizens were given a handout that included information about the proposed project.

Approximately 32 citizens attended the workshop. Most citizens recognized the need for
the subject section of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to be widened to accommodate bicycle
lanes. but were concerned about potential impacts to their properties. Many residents asked that
the project limits be extended down SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) to tie into the widened
section of that road in front of McDougle School. Many residents also recognized that
improvements needed to be done to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 as well as the
intersection of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and Hillsborough Road. At the intersection of
SR 1009 and SR 1107 residents asked NCDOT to provide adequate turning lanes and radii.
Residents also suggested that the degree of curve of the existing horizontal curve just north of the
intersection be reduced. At the intersection of James Street and Quail Roost Drive, citizens
expressed concern regarding the intersection configuration. One resident suggested prohibiting
access to Quail Roost Drive during certain times of the day. An alternative that would provide
an island along James Street that would turn Quail Roost Drive into a right-in / right -out access
received mixed reviews. Residents opposed turning Quail Roost Drive into a cul-de-sac. If any
work is to be done to the intersection, residents who regularly use the intersection will be
contacted prior to the public hearing for the project.
The Town of Carrboro's Board of Alderman provided similar comments at the local
officials meeting held to discuss the proposed project. The local officials meeting was also held
on November 14, 1996 in the Carrboro Town Hall Board Room.
A public hewing will be scheduled for the proposed project once this document is
approved. Residents of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and those who attended the workshop
will be notified of the time and location of the hearing.
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PA RT A• MINIMUM CRITERIA
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type which would qualify El ?
as a Non-Major Action under the Minimum Criteria?
PA RT B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
2. Is the proposed project likely to precipitate significant, foreseeable
alterations in land use, planned growth, or development patterns?
3. Does the proposed action divide or disrupt an established community? El
4. Does the proposed action bypass an existing community? El
5. Does the proposed action provide new access to areas containing ?
significant amounts of exploitable natural resources?
6. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact
on air quality?
7. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact
on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas?
8. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant impact on travel El E)
patterns or traffic volumes?
9. Is the proposed action likely to significantly affect water quality? D M
10. Does the proposed action require the relocation of significant numbers
of people?
11. Is the project likely to be controversial?
12. Will the proposed action require the use of land owned by the
U. S. Forest Service or the National Park Service?
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Ecological Impacts
13. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat,
likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
14. Does the action require the placement of fill in waters of the United States?
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15. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in ]
high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems. such as mountain bogs
or pine savannahs?
16. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? F-1 7
17. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern.
as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act?
Cultural Resources
18. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the
National Register of Historic Places?
19. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way F-1
from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Reviewed by: -* 9 1h ?_ Date: ?-)q'97
Edward B. McFalls
Projea Planning Engineer
VPlanniniz Date: J. ilstroud
roject Unit Head
If any questions 2 through 12 are answered "yes", the proposed project does not qualiffi- as a
Non-Major Action. A state environmental assessment (EA) will be required. For assistance.
contact:
H. Franklin Vick. P. E.
Manager, Plannine and Environmental Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Questions in Part C are designed to assist the Engineer in determining whether a permit or
consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any question in Part C is
answered "yes", refer to the Environmental Guidance section of this document and contact the
appropriate individual for assistance.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources •
Division of Water Quality
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director
August 21, 2000
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
Re: Permit Application to construct a bicycle lane and left turn lanes along SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road)
in Orange County
DWQ No. 001081; T.I.P. No. U-3 100A.
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 401 Water Quality Certification for the
aforementioned project. Review of your application revealed it lacking necessary information required for
making an informed permit decision. The permit application was deficient in the following areas:
There was not seven copies of the permit application in the submittal package,
On October 6, 1999, the N.C. Division of Water Quality received your application for a 401 Water
Quality Certification for the aforementioned project. The Division will begin to review the project for
eventual decision. However, please be aware that beginning January 1, 1999 that the N.C. General
Assembly passed legislation requiring payment of a fee of $475.00 for this project. The 401
Certification cannot be issued until this fee is paid.
Therefore, pursuant to 15A NCAC 2h .0507(a)(4), we will have to place the permit application on hold
until we are supplied the necessary information. Furthermore, until the information is received by the NC
Division of Water Quality, we request (by copy of this letter) that the US Army Corps of Engineers place
the permit application on hold.
Hopefully, we can work together to expedite the processing of your permit application. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please contact John Hennessy at 919-733-5694.
R. Dorney
r Quality Cer Mica on Program
cc: Ken Schuster, DWQ Regional Office
Eric Alsmeyer, USACE
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAW's B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
July 28, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
ATTN: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
00,081
DAVID MCCOY
SECREIARY
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SUBJECT: GENERAL PERMIT 31 APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A BICYCLE LANE
AND LEFT TURN LANES ALONG SR 1009 (HILLSBOROUGH ROAD,
ORANGE COUNTY. STATE PROJECT NO.9.8070217. TIP U-3100A.
Attached is the application packet for the subject project. NCDOT proposes to construct
a bicycle lane along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR
1 107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The project will also add left turn lanes at four intersections along
the project. The project is approximately 1.1 mi in length. The construction of bicycle lanes is
listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded Highway Projects. Due to the
type of activity involved, an environmental document was not prepared for this project. The
attached environmental review provides additional details about the project. At this time the
project is scheduled to be let in November. 2000 and completed near July 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Waters of the U.S. The project will impact one intermittent surface water located in the
Cape Fear River Basin. This channel was evaluated by using the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USAGE) Intermittent Channel Evaluation Form. Two channels within the project area were
evaluated while only one was determined to be an intermittent stream. The other was determined
to be a stormwater grass-lined ditch. One small jurisdictional wetland is located adjacent to the
project area. A wetland delineation was conducted by NCDOT biologists using the criteria
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 WEBSITE. WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH, NC

specified in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Since the wetland is
small and somewhat degraded due to its location adjacent to the road, it was not field verified by
the USACE. Nor was it classified according to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Natural Community Classification (Schafale and Weakley, 1990). The wetland was classified as
PFO 1 C (Palustrine Forested Broad-Leaved Deciduous Seasonally Flooded) according to the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetland classification (Cowardin, 1979) system. A
small portion (242 sq ft) of the wetland is located within a temporary drainage easement.
However, a note will be placed on the plans for the contractor to work from the opposite side of
the channel therefore not impacting the wetland. There will be no fill or excavation in this
wetland. Table 1 itemizes the surface water impacts.
Table 1. Impacts to Surface Waters
Site Surface Water Fill in Enclosed Channel
DWQ Best Usage Classification Channel (ft) Channel (ft) Clean-out (ft)
I Ut to Bolin Creek 24.6 23.0 85.3
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NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP) for the Protection of Surface Waters must
be strictly enforced throughout the construction stage of the project.
Two property owners have land adjacent to or within the project area where impacts to
jurisdictional surface waters will occur. Each property is designated by a number which is
labeled on the attached permit drawing. Table 2 below provides the property owners' names as
well as their addresses.
Table 2. Property Owners
Site No. Property No. Name Address
1 44 Bettie Pearl Brockwell Rt. 11, Box 317, Old 86
Chapel Hill, NC 27614
1 46 Ned J. Riggsbee 1228 Old Hillsborough Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27616
Threatened And Endangered Species. The following species are listed as threatened or
endangered in the respective counties: A Biological Conclusion of No Effect has been reached
for all species.
• Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis). Endangered.
• Dwarf wedge mussel (Alsmidonta heterodon). Endangered.
• Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii). Endangered.
• Smooth coneflower (Echinacea laevigata). Endangered.
• Small-whorled pogania (Isotria medeloides). Threatened.
Cultural Resources. There are no known historic sites or archaeological sites within the
project area. During the scoping meeting for this meeting, Debbie Beven of the State Historic
Preservation Office stated that neither an architectural historic survey nor an archaeological
survey was necessary for this project.

Mitigation:
Avoidance. The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable
design features to avoid and minimize wetland impacts, and to provide full compensatory
mitigation of all remaining wetland impacts. All wetland areas not affected by the project will
be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage
of construction supplies will be allowed in wetlands or near surface waters.
Minimization: Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable
steps to reduce the adverse impacts. Minimization techniques were implemented as follows:
1. Best Management Practices: Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control
Best Management Practices (BMP) for the protection of surface waters and wetlands
will be enforced.
2. Ditching: It is the policy of the NCDOT to eliminate lateral ditching in wetlands as
much as possible, thus preserving the hydrology of adjacent wetlands. No lateral
ditches will be constructed in wetlands.
3. Clearing: Clearing Method II will be used.
Compensation:
Mitigation - Jurisdictional Wetlands. The project will not impact jurisdictional wetlands.
Therefore no compensatory wetland mitigation is proposed for this project.
Mitigation - Surface Waters. The project will not impact more than 150 ft of
jurisdictional surface waters. Therefore, no compensatory mitigation is proposed for this project.
It is requested that these activities be permitted under a Section 404 General Permit
(198200031). By copy of this application, request is made to the Division of Water Quality, for
the appropriate 401 Water Quality Certifications. If you have any questions or need any
additional information, please contact Mr. Chris Rivenbark at [phone].
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
WDG/mcr
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE
Mr. John Dorney, NCDWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC

Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
Mrs. Debbie Barbour, P.E., Program Development
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., Design Services
Mr. D. R. Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design
Mr. Randy Wise, P.E., Roadside Environmental
Mr. W. F. Rosser, P.E., Division 7 Engineer
DEM ID: o o CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT 4) 23
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: N.C. Dept of Transportation, PD&EA
2. MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. 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): 919-733-3141
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL,
ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER:
Bill Gilmore, P.E. Manaqer
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: Orange NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Carrboro

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS,RETC.):
SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road)
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Ut to Morgan Creek and Ut to Bolin 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:
One Ut to Morgan Creek is crossed by the project, however this tributar
enters Morgan Creek downstream of the surface water intact at Universit
Lake (Morgan Creek)
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 [ ] NO [X] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 10.0 acres
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT
SITE:
0.01 acres
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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: 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: n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): n/a FT
WIDTH AFTER: n/a
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE:
n/a FT AFTER: n/a FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: 23.Oft
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: 85.3 ft CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: _
OTHER: fill associated with pipe 24.6 ft
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
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):
crane, bulldozer, heavy dutv trucks
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
Public transportation
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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: see CE (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: see CE
1`7. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE
OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [XI NO [ ] (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 [ I see CE
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [X] NO [ ] see CE
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?
urban
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
N/A
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
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
July 21, 1997
MEMORANDUM TO: File
FROM: Eddie McFalls, P.E., Project Planning Engineer
Planning and Environmental Branch Engineer
SUBJECT: Carrboro, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), Orange County, State
Project No. 9.8070217, TIP Project No. U-3100 A
An environmental review has been conducted for the subject project. The primary
purpose of the proposed project is to construct bicycle lanes along SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The construction of
bicyle lanes is listed as a non-major action in Minimum Criteria for State Funded
Highway Projects (July 12, 1993). In addition, the area of land impacted is less than the
threshold established by those same guidelines. Therefore, this project does not require
an environmental document pursuant to the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to symmetrically
widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine Street
to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), a distance of 1.69 km (1.05 miles)(see
Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be
constructed, except in locations where left turn lanes are proposed. The 11 m (36-foot)
typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction of travel. At locations where left turn lanes currently exist and will
continue to be provided, a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48 feet) between its curb
faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane and a bicycle
lane in each direction of travel, as well as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be located
at McDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road. Parkview Avenue, and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are
shown in Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's
intersection with SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009
(Hillsborough Road) will be realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
No environmentally sensitive features were discovered in the project vicinity
through field surveys and searches of environmental data bases of the Planning and
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Environmental Branch. Attached is a checklist that was used to determine that the
proposed project meets minimum criteria. Unless a change in the project scope occurs,
this project requires no further environmental documentation.
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cc: Whitmel H. Webb, P.E., Manager, Program Development Branch
John Watkins. P.E., Division Engineer, Division 7
Len Hill, P.E.. Highway Design Branch
Carl Goode, Citizens Participation Unit
Laurie Smith. Program Development Branch
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
David Robinson, Ph.D., P.E.. Assistant Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
Lubin Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager. Planning and Environmental Branch
Wilson Stroud, Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
Rob Hanson. Unit Head, Planning and Environmental Branch
MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining whether a proposed project has only a
minimum potential for environmental effects. Answer the following questions by checking
either yes or no. Refer to the attached guidance for assistance.
A
TIP Project No.U-3 100
State Project No. 9.8070217
Project Location: Town of Carrboro, Orange County
Project Description: The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to
symmetrically widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine
Street to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) (see Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility
with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be constructed, except in locations where left turn
lanes are anticipated to be provided. The 11 m (36-foot) typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-
foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in each direction of travel. At locations where left
turn lanes currenlty exist and continue to be provided, a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48
feet) between its curb faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane
and a bicycle lane in each direction of travel, as Avell as a left turn lane. Left turn lanes will be
located at McDougle Middle School's back entrance, Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue. and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The proposed typical sections for the project are shown in
Figure 2. The proposed project will also improve Hillsborough Road's intersection with
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). As shown in Figure 1, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will be
realigned to intersect SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
No permits are anticipated to be needed to construct the proposed project.
Special Project Information:
Sidewalks
The Town of Carrboro requested NCDOT to consider participating in the funding of
sidewalks along the east side of the proposed project. Their request has been reviewed and it has
been determined that NCDOT will provide 70 percent of the funds required to construct sidewalk
along the east side of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road).
Northern Project Terminal
The northern project terminal is the intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). The intersection will be realigned as a part of the project so
that SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) will "T" into SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). A traffic
signal will be provided at the intersection.
During the planning process. the Town of Carrboro asked NCDOT to consider ?videnin
a short segment of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) so that the proposed project would tie into
an existing widened segment of roadway. The SR 1107 segment of interest lies between the
northern terminal of the proposed project and the widened segment of SR 1107 located in front
of McDougle Middle School (SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) in front of McDougle Middle
School was widened to accommodate bicycle lanes by Chapel Hill - Carrboro Schools). As a
part of the improvements to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107, a right turn lane will be
constructed along northbound SR 1107. The taper for this right turn lane begins approximately
10 m (33 feet) north of the existing widened segment of SR 1107. The limits of the intersection
improvements at the northern terminal of TIP Project U-3100 A 'vvill be extended to tie into the
existing widened typical section located on SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road).
Intersection of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) James Street, and Quail Ridge Road
As a part of TIP Project U-3100 A, a concrete island will be constructed on James Street
that will convert Quail Ridge Road into a right-in / right-out access. The Town of Carrboro
asked that residents living on Quail Ridge Road be notified prior to the public hearing and
informed of this proposed improvement.
Current Cost Estimates and Project Status
Construction and right of way cost estimates were updated during the planning process.
The current right of way cost estimate is $ 575.000. The construction cost estimate is
$ 2,250,000. The total estimated cost of the proposed project is $ 2,825,000. The 1998-2004
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) includes $ 550,000 for right of way acquisition in
fiscal year 1998 and $ 2,250,000 for construction in fiscal year 1999. Thus, the TIP includes
$ 2,800,000 in total funding for TIP Project U-3100 A. A verified construction cost estimate will
be requested by the Planning and Environmental Branch and forwarded to the Program
Development Branch prior to the public hearing for the proposed project.
Public Involvement
Proposed improvements to SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) between Lorraine Street and SR
1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) were presented and discussed at a Citizens Informational
Workshop held on November 14, 1996 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Carrboro Town Hall
Board Room located at 301 West Main Street.
At the workshop, conceptual plans to widen the subject section of SR 1009 (Hillsborough
Road) and realign the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 were displayed on aerial
photographs. The mapping presented to the citizens did not show specific right of way impacts.
NCDOT representatives explained that once environmental studies and preliminary designs are
completed, a public hearing will be held to present these impacts. In addition to the mapping on
display, citizens were given a handout that included information about the proposed project.
I
Approximately 32 citizens attended the workshop. Most citizens recognized the need for
the subject section of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to be widened to accommodate bicycle
lanes, but were concerned about potential impacts to their properties. Many residents asked that
the project limits be extended down SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) to tie into the widened
section of that road in front of McDouQle School. Many residents also recognized that
improvements needed to be done to the intersection of SR 1009 and SR 1107 as well as the
intersection of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and Hillsborough Road. At the intersection of
SR 1009 and SR 1107 residents asked NCDOT to provide adequate turning lanes and radii.
Residents also suggested that the degree of curve of the existing horizontal curve just north of the
intersection be reduced. At the intersection of James Street and Quail Roost Drive, citizens
expressed concern regarding the intersection configuration. One resident suggested prohibiting
access to Quail Roost Drive during certain times of the day. An alternative that would provide
an island along James Street that would turn Quail Roost Drive into a right-in / right -out access
received mixed reviews. Residents opposed turning Quail Roost Drive into a cul-de-sac. If any
work is to be done to the intersection, residents who regularly use the intersection will be
contacted prior to the public hearing for the project.
The Town of Carrboro's Board of Alderman provided similar comments at the local
officials meeting held to discuss the proposed project. The local officials meeting was also held
on November 14, 1996 in the Carrboro Town Hall Board Room.
A public hearing will be scheduled for the proposed project once this document is
approved. Residents of James Street, Quail Roost Drive, and those who attended the workshop
will be notified of the time and location of the hearing.
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YES NO
PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type which would qualify
as a Non-Major Action under the Minimum Criteria?
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
2. Is the proposed project likely to precipitate significant, foreseeable
alterations in land use, planned growth, or development patterns?
3. Does the proposed action divide or disrupt an established community?
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4. Does the proposed action bypass an existing community? ? z
5. Does the proposed action provide new access to areas containing
significant amounts of exploitable natural resources?
6. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact
on air quality?
7. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant detrimental impact
on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas?
8. Is the proposed action likely to have a significant impact on travel ?
patterns or traffic volumes?
9. Is the proposed action likely to significantly affect water quality? F z
10. Does the proposed action require the relocation of significant numbers F z
of people?
11. Is the project likely to be controversial? El Z
12. Will the proposed action require the use of land owned by the z
U. S. Forest Service or the National Park Service?
PART C• COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Ecological Impacts
13. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its habitat, ? Z
likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
14. Does the action require the placement of fill in waters of the United States? ?
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15. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of fill in F-1 z
high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems. such as mountain bogs
or pine savannahs?
16. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? ? 0
17. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental Concern. El Z
as defined in the Coastal Area Management Act?
Cultural Resources
18. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the ? ?
National Register of Historic Places?
19. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of way
from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Reviewed by: C4A r" T)k ??
Date: ?-N,97
Edward B. McFalls
Projec,J Planning Engineer
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If any questions 2 through 12 are answered "yes", the proposed project does not qualify as a
Non-Major Action. A state environmental assessment (EA) will be required. For assistance.
contact:
H. Franklin Vick. P. E.
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Questions in Part C are designed to assist the Engineer in determining whether a permit or
consultation with a state or federal resource agency may be required. If any question in Part C is
answered "yes", refer to the Environmental Guidance section of this document and contact the
appropriate individual for assistance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 26, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab
4401 Reedy Creek Road
FROM: ? H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Carrboro, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road), Orange County, State Project
No. 9.8070217, TIP Project No. U-3100A
Tile Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has begun studying
the proposed improvements to SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), from Lorraine Street to SR 1107
(Old Fayetteville Road). Tile project is included in the 1997-2003 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 1998 and construction in
fiscal year 1999.
The proposed project will widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) to accommodate bicycle
lanes from just south of Lorraine Street to just north of SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) (see
Figure 1). A curb and gutter facility with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces will be
constructed, except in locations where left turn lanes are anticipated to be provided. The 11 m
(36-foot) typical section will provide a 3.6 m (12-foot) lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction of travel. At locations where left turn lanes are either existing or are proposed
(Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue, the entrance to McDougle Middle School, and all three
approaches to the SR 1009/SR 1107 intersection), a curb and gutter facility with 14.6 m (48 feet)
between its curb faces will be constructed. This typical section will provide a through lane and a
bicycle lane in each direction, as well as a center left turn lane.
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. Your comments will be used in the preparation
of a state funded combined Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact. This
document will be prepared in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable
that your agency respond by October 23, 1996 so that your comments can be used in the
preparation of this document.

If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Eddie McFalls, Project
Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone].
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
April 8, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
U-3100 FILE
Eddie McFalls f-,'8AA
Project Planning Engineer
SUBJECT: Carrboro, SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to
SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) and along SR 1107 from
SR 1009 to NC 54, Orange County, State Project
No. 9.8070217, TIP Project No. U-3100
A scoping meeting for the subject project was held in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room on February 27, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. The
following people attended t11e meeting:
Robert W. Morgan
David Poythress
Kenneth Withrow
Debbie Bevin
Eric Galamb
John Watkins
Jerry Snead
Sid Autry
Toni Norman
Pat Puglisi
Phil Williamson
Theresa Ellerby
Ray McIntyre
Nelson Frye
Kathy Lassiter
Roland Robinson, Jr
Tyson Graves
Derrick Lewis
Wilson Stroud
Eddie McFalls
Town of Carrboro
Town of Carrboro
Town of Carrboro
NCDCR -- State Historic Preservation Officer
NCDEHNR -- Division of Environmental Management
Division Engineer
Hydraulics Unit
Location and Surveys Unit
Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
Photogrammetry Unit
Program Development Branch
Program Development Branch
Right of Way Branch
Roadway Design Unit
Roadway Design Unit
Traffic Engineering Branch -- Traffic Contol
Traffic Engineering Branch -- Congestion Management
Planning and Environmental Branch
Planning and Environmental Branch

General Information
The meeting was opened with a general description of the proposed project.
According to the 1996-2002 Transportation Improvment Program (TIP), TIP Project
U-3100 will widen SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), from Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road), and SR 1107, from SR 1009 to NC 54, to 36-foot (11 m) wide curb
and gutter facilities. The purpose of the project is to provide bicycle facilities along these
roadways. If the project is constructed as described in the TIP, each of the widened
facilities will have two 12-foot (3.6 m) travel lanes and two 4-foot (1..2 m) bicycle lanes.
In the 1996-2002 TIP, $ 400,000 is appropriated for right of way acquistion and
$ 1,700,000 is appropriated for construction of the proposed project. Right of way
acquisition is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1997 and construction is scheduled to begin
in fiscal year 1999.
Existing Conditions
Both SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) are
shown as major thoroughfares on the Chapel Hill / Carrboro Thoroughfare Plan. SR 1009
is classified as a minor arterial and SR 1107 is classified as a collector. Both are
predominantly two-lane roadways with 22 feet (6.7 m) of pavement. Shoulder widths
vary along these roadways between 3 feet (0.9 m) and 8 feet (2.4 m). Left turning lanes
have been constructed on SR 1107 at NC 54 and McDougle Middle School. Left turning
lanes have been constructed on SR 1009 at McDougle Middle School's back entrance,
Cates Farm Road, and Parkview Avenue. The speed limit of SR 1107 is currently 45 mph.
The current speed limit on SR 1009 is 35 mph.
In 1999, traffic volumes along SR 1107 and SR 1009 are anticipated to vary from
6024 vehicles per day (vpd) (on SR 1009 just south of SR 1107) to 7368 vpd (on
SR 1107 just north of NC 54). In 2019, traffic volumes along SR 1107 and SR 1009 are
anticipated to vary from 10,716 vpd (on SR 1107, north of Carol Street) to 11,344 vpd
(on SR 1009 between Cates Farm Road and Lorraine Street).
South of the proposed project, SR 1009 is a 36-foot (11 m) face to face curb and
gutter facility with two 12-foot (3.6 m) lanes and two 4-foot (1.2 m) bicycle lanes. North
of the proposed project, SR 1009 is a two lane roadway. At NC 54, SR 1107 has a
through-right lane and a left turn lane.
The existing right of way along the proposed project varies in width from 40 feet
(12.2 m) to 60 feet (18.3 m). Along SR 1107, NCDOT owns 60 feet (18.3 m) of right of
way. Along SR 1009, NCDOT maintains approximately 40 feet (12.2 m) of right of way.
Proposed Improvements
Bicycle Accommodations
Providing bicycle lanes along SR 1107 and SR 1009 is shown as an incidental
project in the 1996 - 2002 Transportation Improvement Program. Since the primary
purpose of the proposed project is the construction of bicycle lanes, the Office of Bicycle
and Pedestrian Transportation and representatives from the Town of Carrboro were given
the opportunity to express their ideas and concerns about the proposed project. The
Bicycle Unit and the Town of Carrboro expressed concern about the intersection of
SR 1009 and SR 1107. Both of these roadways will have bicycle lanes south of this
intersection. North of the intersection, the roadway will still be a narrow, two-lane
facility. The bicycle lanes are currently anticipated to be dropped at the SR 1107/SR 1009
intersection. Appropriate signing warning bicyclists and motorists of the end of the
bicycle lanes will need to be provided.
Next, the Town of Carrboro and the Bicycle Unit highlighted locations along the
proposed project expected to draw bicycle and pedestrian traffic: McDougle Middle
School (located on SR 1107), a public library (located on the McDougle Middle School
Property), and a community park (located just west of SR 1107). In addition, an
elementary school is currently being constructed at McDougle Middle School. The
elementary school will be accessed via SR 1009. The Town of Carrboro desires the speed
limit to be reduced to 35 mph on SR 1009 and to 35 mph during school hours on
SR 1107.
2. Typical Section
The 36-foot (11 m) face to face curb and gutter typical section described in the
TIP, which provides two 12-foot (3.6 m) through lanes and two 4-foot (1.2 m) bicycle
lanes, does not accommodate left turn lanes. Ideally, if left turn lanes were provided at
intersections, the roadway would widen to a 48-foot (14.6 m) face to face curb and gutter
typical section. This typical section would provide for two 12-foot (3.6 m) through lanes,
a 12-foot (3.6 m) left turn lane, and two 4-foot (1.2 m) bicycle lanes. Note, that at the
intersections, the bicycle lanes would be striped with a dashed line rather than a solid one.
This would signal bicyclists that they should be aware of vehicles turning into their path.
If a high number of left turn lanes were provided, the typical section for the entire project
would, in effect, become a three lane roadway with bicycle lanes.
A second typical section suggested at the scoping meeting was a 44-foot (13.4 m)
face to face curb and gutter facility. This typical section would have a 12-foot (3.6 m)
wide center turn lane and 14-foot (4.2 m) travel lanes that would accommodate both
motorists and bicyclists. The Town of Carrboro thinks that the community would oppose
providing three lanes along the entire project and suggested NCDOT limit the width of
pavement as much as possible. In the design year, the roadways are expected to operate
at level of service D if left turn lanes are constructed to remove turning traffic from the
through lanes. Several attendees were concerned that if turn lanes are not provided, the
level of service of the roadways will drop significantly. Additional coordination with the
Town of Carrboro, the Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation, Roadway Design,
and Traffic Engineering will be done before a proposed typical section is selected.
3. Sidewalks
Next, the construction of sidewalks along the proposed project was discussed.
The construction of sidewalks along these roadways is included as an incidental project in
the 1996 - 2002 TIP. According to NCDOT's current pedestrian policy, the Town of
Carrboro qualifies for an 80 / 20 funding ratio; NCDOT will fund 80 percent of the cost of
constructing warranted sidewalks and Carrboro will fund 20 percent. As stated in the
current guidelines, NCDOT expenditures on sidewalk construction cannot exceed two
percent of the total project construction cost. The Town of Carrboro only wants
sidewalks to be constructed on one side of the roadways. The Town wants sidewalks on
the east side of SR 1107 and on the west side of SR 1009. Normally, NCDOT provides
standard 10-foot (3 m) berms on both sides of the roadway so, if desired, sidewalk can be
added in the future. The Town of Carrboro does not anticipate future sidewalk
construction on either the west side of SR 1107 or the east side of SR 1009. Therefore,
the Town of Carrboro suggested that a minimal berm width be provided where sidewalks
aren't constructed as a part of the project. The Town of Carrboro will need to formally
request that NCDOT (1) participate in sidewalk funding and (2) consider a minimal berm
width on these roadways.
4. Miscellaneous
The Town of Carrboro had a few more concerns about the project. The Town
was concerned about possible grade changes along SR 1009 and SR 1107. Since several
parcels along the proposed project are already lower than the roadways, additional grade
changes could cause drainage problems. Roland Robinson said that no significant grade
changes are anticipated as a part of this project. The Town also would like to have the
existing intersection of Quail Roost Drive, James Street, and SR 1009 realigned. Quail
Roost Drive is anticipated to be paved by the Town prior to the construction of this
project.
The Town of Carrboro also discussed several developments that are either under
construction or planned for the project area. Sunset Creek is located just north of the
proposed project. Plans for the Sunset Creek subdivision have been forwarded to
NCDOT. Another planned development is Hogan Farm. The Hogan Farm subdivision is
anticipated to draw traffic through the Cates Farm subdivision on SR 1009. The Town is
currently trying to add a new road to their thoroughfare plan that will reduce through
traffic in the Cates Farm subdivision. The presence of this new thoroughfare may
influence the configuration of the intersection of SR 1107 and SR 1009.
The Traffic Engineering Branch recommended that a signal be installed at the
intersection of SR 1 107 and SR 1009 and at the main entrance to McDougle Middle
School on SR 1107.
Utilities in the vicintty of the project were discussed. The project is anticipated to
have a medium impact on utilities. Most of the utility relocation is anticipated to be
routine. However, a pump station is located at the north end of the proposed project on
the east side of SR 1009, and a cable television satellite downlink site is located on the
west side of SR 1107, south of SR 1009. Impacts to these two sites will be avoided, if
possible.
Environmental Concerns
Debbie Beven of the State Historic Preservation Office stated that one property in
the project vicinity is potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This
property, a bungalow located on the east side of SR 1009 north of the project terminal, is
currently anticipated to be outside the area of potential effect of the proposed project. No
properties within the project area are on the National Register of Historic Places. Ms.
Beven said that neither an architectural historic survey nor an archaeological survey needs
to be completed by NCDOT for the proposed project.
Tile proposed project lies within two watersheds. The ridge line between the
watersheds lies between SR 1107 and SR 1009. SR 1009 is in the Bolin Creek watershed.
Bolin Creek is classified as C NSW. Normal soil and erosion control measures will
suffice. SR 1107 lies within the Morgan Creek watershed. Morgan Creek feeds
University Lake, which supplies water for Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and is classified as
WS 11 NSW. This watershed is classified as high quality water; therefore, high quality
water soil and erosion control measures must be provided. An additional concern on
SR 1107 is the current proposal to provide curb and gutter. Curb and gutter allows
pollutants and toxins to reach creeks faster, before they can filter out of the water. Eric
Galamb of the Division of Environmenatal Management suggested that a shoulder section
be considered on the west side of SR 1107. If shoulder is provided on the west side of
SR 1107, impurities can filter out of the runoff before it reaches the watershed's streams.
Since the Town wants sidewalk only on the east side of SR 1107, providing a shoulder on
the west side of SR 1107 is a possibility. Eric Galamb also suggested draining the curb
and gutter of the east side of SR 1107 into McDougle Middle School's drainage system.
Jerry Snead of the Hydraulics Unit and staff from the Town of Carrboro were concerned
about draining the project into the school's system; the Hydraulics Unit will consider these
drainage alternatives during the planning process.
Cost Estimates and Current Project Status
As a part of the scoping process, an updated construction cost estimate was
compiled for the proposed project ($ 4.2 million). The scoping sheets provided prior to
the scoping meeting presented this estimate. Since this figure was significantly higher than
the $ 1.7 million appropriated in the TIP, the Program Development Branch asked Doug
Lane to verify his estimate. The construction cost estimate was revised to $ 3.8 million.
Due to this significant cost increase, the proposed project has been broken into two
sections. TIP Project U-3100 A includes improvements to SR 1009 from Lorraine Street
to SR 1107. TIP Project U-3100 A is currently scheduled for right of way acquisition in
fiscal year 1998 and construction in fiscal year 1999. TIP Project U-3100 B includes
improvements to SR 1107 from NC 54 to SR 1009. Right of way acquisition and
construction for TIP Project U-3100 B are anticipated to be scheduled for post year (after
the year 2003) in the new Transportaton Improvement Program. The Program
Development Branch requested that the Planning and Environmental Branch and the
Roadway Design Unit prepare the planning document and plans for TIP Project U-3100 A
only. A separate document and plans for TIP Project U-3100 B will be prepared once that
section of the project is funded.
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February 27, 1996
Scoping Meeting Agenda
for
TIP Project U-3100
1. Introductions
II. Project Description
A. TIP: SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road) and along SR 1107 to NC 54. Widen roadway to a 36-
foot curb and gutter facility.
B. The purpose of the proposed project is to widen the subject roadways to
provide a 3.6 m (12-foot) travel lane and a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction.
III. General Planning Information
A. Thoroughfare Planning ? 46,
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B. Other Projects in the area
C. Feasibility Study
IV. TIP Schedule and Costs
A. Right of way and construction
PROJECT SEGMENT RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION
YEAR FUNDING YEAR FUNDING
U-3100 1997 $ 400,000 1999 $1,700,000
B. Environmental Document
State EA/FONSI Completion Date: January, 1997
V. Existing conditions
A. Typical section 2-kv4 - 22 i 0 % CI), 1
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B. Traffic volumes
In 1999, traffic volumes along SR 1107 and SR 1009 are anticipated to
vary from 6024 vehicles per day (on SR 1009 just south of SR 1107) to 7368
vehicles per day (on SR 1107 just north of NC 54).
In 2019, traffic volumes along SR 1107 and SR 1009 are anticipated to
vary from 10,716 vehicles per day (on SR 1107, north of Carol Street), to 11,344
vehicles per day (on SR 1009, between Cates Farm Road and Lorraine Street).
C. Preliminary capacity analyses
D. Project terminii
E. Existing Right of Way
Existing Right of Way on SR 1107 is 60 feet
Existing Right of Way on SR 1009 is what we maintain, 40 feet, not 60
feet as described on the scoping sheets.
VI. Proposed Improvements
A. Typical section: one 3.6 m (12-foot) lane and one 1.2 in (4-foot) bicycle
lane in each direction, 2.4 m (8-foot) berms, sidewalks (existing is 4 feet
wide, our standard is five feet wide). too V
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B. Bicycle Lanes
C. Widening Alternatives _ I Sp0 v
D. SR 1009 / SR 1107 intersection ?n I Q?
VII. Potential Environmental Impacts ?S
A. DEM Comments
B. NCWRC Comments
C. SHPO Comments
D. No major stream crossings. There is a smallpond just east of SR 1107 in
the vicinity of NC 54.
E. Protected Species for Orange County
Red-cockaded woodpecker
Michaux's sumac
Smooth coneflower
VIII. Current Construction Cost Estimates
IX. Discussion of Studies Needed and Completion Goals
X. Summary
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TItANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
January 29, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor /
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Carrboro, SR 1009
(Hillsborough Road), Lorraine Street to SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road) and along SR 1107 to NC 54, Orange
County, State Project 9.8070217, TIP Project U-3100
Attached for your review and comments are the Scoping sheets for the
subject project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of
these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting
of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby
enable us to better implement the project. A Scoping meeting for this
project is scheduled for February 27, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. in the Planning and
Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 470). You may provide us with
your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process.
If there are any questions about the meeting or the Scoping sheets, please
call Eddie McFalls, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7844, Extension 245.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date Januarv 30, 1996
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning
Design
TIP # U-3100
State Project # 9.8070217
F.A. Project # N/A
Division 7
County Orange
Town Carrboro
Routes SR 1009 (Hillsborou Road) and SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road)
Functional Classifications SR 1009 is a minor arterial, SR 1107 is a collector
Length 3.43 km (2.13 miles)
Purpose of Project: The purpose of the proposed project is to widen SR 1009 from Lorraine
Street to SR 1107 and SR 1107 from SR 1009 to NC 54 in order to provide a 3.6 in (12-foot)
travel lane and a 1.2 in (4-foot) bicycle lane in each direction. The project area is shown in
Figures 1 and 3.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major
elements of work: The proposed project calls for the widening of SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road)
to a two-lane curb and gutter facility with 11 m (36 feet) between its curb faces from Lorraine
Street to SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road). Also as a part of the project, SR 1107 (Old
Fayetteville Road) will be widened to a two-lane curb and gutter facility with 11 in (36 feet)
between its curb faces from SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville Road) to NC 54. The proposed typical
section will accommodate a 3.6 m (12-foot) travel lane and a 1.2 in (4-foot) bicycle lane in each
direction along SR 1009 and SR 1107.
Type of environmental document to be prepared:
An SEA/FONSI wilt be prepared for the proposed project.
Environmental study schedule:
The SEATONSI is scheduled to be completed in January, 1997.
Will there be special funding participation by municipality,
developers, or other? Yes * No
* The Town of Carrboro is interested in providing sidewalks along the subject roadways. The
need for and funding of these sidewalks will be addressed during the planning process.
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Features of Pronosed Facili
Type of Facility: Both SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and SR 1107 (Old Fayetteville
Road) are shown as major thoroughfares on the the Chapel Hill / Carrboro Thoroughfare
Plan (originally approved by the the North Carolina Board of Transportation on
September 10, 1984. Revisions approved by the Board of Transportation on March 4,
1994).
Type of Access Control: Full Partial None X
Type of Roadway: The proposed facility will be a two-lane roadway with an exclusive
1.2 in (4-foot) wide bicycle lane in each direction.
Interchanges , 0 Grade Separations _ Stream Crossings , 0
Typical Section of Roadway: The proposed curb and gutter roadway will have one 3.6
m (12-foot) lane and one 1.2 m (4-foot) lane in each direction. A sketch of the proposed
typical section is included as Figure 2.
Proposed Right of Way: The proposed project is anticipated to be constructed
predominantly within the existing 18 in (60-foot) right of way. However, construction
easements are anticipated to be needed along the proposed project, and, in areas where
additional turn lanes may be provided, some additional right of way will be required.
Traffic Data: Traffic data for SR 1009 and SR 1107 for the years 1999 (construction
year) and 2019 (design year) is attached. In1999, the average daily traffic along the
subject roadways is anticipated to vary from 6024 vehicles per day on SR 1009 just south
of SR 1107 to 7368 vehicles per day on SR 1107 just north of NC 54. In 2019, the
average daily traffic is anticipated to vary from 10,716 vehicles per day on SR 1107 at
McDougle Middle School to 11,344 vehicles per day on SR 1009 just north of Lorraine
Street.
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 31Z
Design Speed: 50 MPH (the existing speed limit on SR 1107 is 45 mph; the existing
speed limit on SR 1009 is 35 mph)
Preliminary Resurfacing Design:
Preliminary Pavement Design:
Features of the Existing Facility
Typical Section of the Existing Roadway: Both SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road) and SR 1107
(Old Fayetteville Road) are predominantly two-lane roadways.
SR 1107 has a 6.1 m (20-foot) wide pavement and 2.7 in (9-foot) shoulders except at its
intersection with NC 54 and in the vicinity of McDougle Middle School. At NC 54, SR 1107
has a 12.2 in (40-foot) pavement which provides for a through lane in each direction, a left
turning lane on southbound SR 1107, and 0.6 m (2-foot) paved shoulders. In the vicinity of the
NC 54 intersection, the total shoulder width along each side of SR 1107 is 2.4 m (8 feet). At the
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entrance to McDougle Middle School, SR 1107 has a 17 m (56-foot) wide pavement which
accommodates a 3.6 m (12-foot) through lane in each direction, a 1.2 m (4-foot) bicycle lane in
each direction, a 3.6 m (12-foot) wide northbound right turn lane, and a 3.6 m (12-foot) wide
southbound left turn lane. In front of the school, SR 1107 is a curb and gutter facility. Four-
foot sidewalks are located along the east side of the curb and gutter roadway in front of the
school.
SR 1009 has a 6.7 m (22-foot) wide pavement and 0.6 m (2-foot) grassed shoulders
except between Park View Avenue and the back entrance to McDougle Nliddle School.
Between Park View Avenue and the back entrance to the school, SR 1009 has a 11 m (36-foot)
wide pavement that accommodates a through lane in each direction and a left turning lane that
serves the Park View Avenue and the back entrance to McDou;le vliddle School.
Existing Right of Way: The existing right of way on SR 1107 is 18 m (60 feet). The existing
right of way on SR 1009 is 18 m (60 feet). (From the Mileage Inventory)
Current Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost (including engineering
and contingencies) S 4.200.000
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util.,
and acquisition) S 400.000
Force Account Items S
Preliminary Engineering S
Total Cost S 4.600.000
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction
Right of Way
Total Cost
S 1.700.000
S 400.000
S 2.100.000
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or schedule of
project:
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ITEMS REQUIRED COMMENTS Two-lane c+g with 4-foot bicycle lanes COST -
Estimated Cost of Improvements
X Pavement
X Surface
Pavement Removal
Milling and Recycling
Turnouts
Shoulders: Paved
Earth
X Earthwork
Subsurface Items
X Subgrade and Stabilization
X Drainage (List any special items)
Sub-drainage
Structures Width X
Bridge Rehabilitation X
New Bridge X
New Culverts: Size Length ,
Length
Fill Ht.
Culvert Extension
Retaining Walls: Type Avg. Ht. _
Noise Walls
Any other Misc. Structures
X Concrete Curb and Gutter
Concrete Sidewalk
X Utilities
Fencing
X Erosion Constrol
Landscape
Lighting
X Traffic Control
Signing: New
Upgrading
Traffic Signals: New
Revised
RR Signals: New
Revised
With or Without Arms
If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement
Roadside Safety Enhancement
Realignment for Safety Upgrade
Skew
X Pavement Markings: Paint Thermo X Markers X
Delineators
X Other (clearing, grubbing, mobilization, misc.)
$509,650
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S 78,190
S -101,400
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S211,950
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S1,127,343
CON-IRACT COST (Subtotal) S3,653,000
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Contingencies & Engineering $547,000
PE Costs. S
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Force Account
Subtotal S 4.200.000
Right of Way:
Will the project be contained within Exist Right of Way: Yes No X
Existing Right of Way Width: 18 m (60 feet)
New Right of Way Needed: Minor amounts of right of way and
construction easements are anticipated to be
along the proposed project S * 400,000
Right of Way Subtotal: S 400,000
* This is the right of way estimate included in the TIP.
Total Estimated Cost (Includes RAV): S 4.600,000
Prepared By: Ldc -Date:
The above scoping has been reviewed and approved` by:
INIT. DATE LNTIT. DATE
Highway Design Board of Tran. Member
Roadway Nlgr. Program & Policy
Structure Chief Enaneer-Precons
Design Services Chief Engineer-Oper
Geotechnical Secondary Roads Off.
Hydraulics Construction Branch
Loc. & Surveys Roadside Environmental
Photogrammetry Maintenance Branch
Prel. Est. Eng. Bridge Maintenance
Planning & Entiiron. Statewide Planning
Right of Way Division Engineer
R/W Utilities Bicycle Coordinator
Traffic Engineering Program Development
Project Management FFIWA
County Manager Dept. of Cult. Res.
City/Municipality Dept. of EH & NR
Scoping Sheets were forwarded to the Town of Catrboro for their comments.
Comments or Remarks:
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping, note your proposed revisions in
Comments or Remarks Section and nutial and date after comments.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRNNMENTgLSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGI I. N.C. 27611-5201 GARLAND B. GARRETr JR.
GOVERNOR September 22, 1997 SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Garland Garrett, Jr.
FROM: L. Todd Dudley, P.E. o?
Public Hearing Officer
Citizens Participation Unit
RE: Notice of an Open Forum Public Hearing for the Proposed
Widening of Hillsborough Road (SR 1009) from Lorraine
Street to Old Fayetteville Road (SR 1107) in Carrboro
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
U-31 00A: It is proposed to widen Hillsborough Street to accommodate bicycle
lanes.
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cc: Mr. J. Douglas Galyon, Board of Transportation Member
Mr. Larry R. Goode, P.E., Ph.D.
Mr. J. D. Goins, P.E.
Mr. D. R. Morton, P.E.
Mr. J. B. Williamson, Jr.
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E.
Mr. D. E. Burwell, Jr., P.E.
Mr. H. F. Vick, P.E.
Mr. G. T. Shearin, P.E.
Mr. W. R. Brown, P.E.
Mr. J. M. Lynch, P.E.
Mr. C. H. Casey, P.E.
Mr. Robert Mathes
Mr. Danny Rogers
Ms. Rosy Goode
Mr. Everett Ward
Mr. Ron Poole
Mr. Henry Moon, III, Right of Way Agent
FHWA
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NOTICE OF AN OPEN FORUM PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED
WIDENING OF HILLSBOROUGH ROAD (SR 1009) FROM LORRAINE STREET
TO OLD FAYETTEVILLE ROAD (SR 1107) IN CARRBORO
Project 9.8070217 U-31 00A Orange County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold the above open forum
public hearing on October 16, 1997 between the hours of 4 PM and 7 PM in the
Carrboro Town Hall, Room 110, 301 West Main Street.
Interested individuals may attend this informal hearing at their convenience
during the above stated hours. Department of Transportation representatives will be
available to answer questions and receive comments relative to the proposed project.
There will be no formal session held. Additional materials may be submitted for a
period of 15 days from the date of the hearing to: L. T. Dudley, P.E. at P. 0. Box 25201,
Raleigh, NC 27611.
Under this project, it is proposed to symmetrically widen Hillsborough Road to
accommodate bicycle lanes from Lorraine Street to Old Fayetteville Road, a distance of
approximately one mile. A curb and gutter facility with 36 feet between its curb faces
will be constructed except in locations where left turn lanes are proposed. The 36-ft.
typical section will provide a 12 ft: lane and a 4-ft. bicycle in each direction of travel. At
locations where left turn lanes currently exist and will continue to be provided, a curb
and gutter facility with 48 feet between its curb faces will be constructed. This typical
section will provide a through lane and a bicycle lane in each direction, as well as a left
turn lane. Left turn lanes will be located at McDougle Middle School's back entrance,
Cates Farm Road, Parkview Avenue, and Old Fayetteville Road. It is proposed to cul-
de-sac Quail Roost Drive and eliminate its existing three-way intersection with James
Street and Hillsborough Road. Also, alignment improvements to Hillsborough Road are
proposed at the Old Fayetteville Road intersection.
A copy of the map showing the location and design of the improvements and a
copy of the environmental document describing the project are available-for public
review at the Carrboro Town Hall. Anyone desiring additional information may contact
Mr. Dudley at P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611, phone [phone], or fax (919)
250-4208.
In order to comply with the American Disabilities Act, NCDOT will provide
auxiliary aids and services for disabled persons who wish to attend the hearing. To
receive special services, please contact Mr. Dudley one week prior to the date of the
hearing so that arrangements can be made.
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VAT OF ly United States Department of the Interior
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y o FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
+ Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
M4AcH 9 b Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
October 16, 1996
Mr. H. Franklin Vick
Manager, Planning and Environment Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611-5201
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Subject: Improvements to SR 1009 (Hillsborough Road), TIP No. U-
3100A, Orange County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Vick:
This responds to your letter of August 26, 1996 requesting
information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for
evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the above-
referenced project. This report provides scoping information and
is provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543). This report also serves as initial scoping comments
to federal and state resource agencies for use in their
permitting and/or certification processes for this project.
Your letter indicates that the proposed
widening SR 1009 to accommodate bicycle
Lorraine Street to just north of SR 110
The facility would primarily consist of
facility with a 12-foot lane and 4-foot
direction.
project would consist of
lanes from just south of
7 (Old Fayetteville Road)
a curb-and-gutter
bicycle lane in each
The Service's mission is to provide the leadership to conserve,
protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the
continuing benefit of all people. Due to staffing limitations,
we are unable to provide you with site-specific comments at this
time. However, the following recommendations should help guide
the planning process and facilitate our review of the project.
Generally, the Service recommends that wetland impacts be avoided
and minimized to the maximum extent practical as outlined in the
Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines. If unavoidable
wetland impacts are proposed, we recommend that every effort be
made to identify compensatory mitigation sites in advance. .
Opportunities to protect target areas in perpetuity, preferably
via conservation easement, should be explored at the outset.
Regarding avoidance and minimization of impacts, we generally
recommend that proposed highway projects be aligned along or
adjacent to existing roadways, utility corridors, or previously
developed areas in order to minimize habitat fragmentation and
encroachment. Areas exhibiting high biodiversity or ecological
value important to the watershed and/or region should be avoided.
Crossings of streams and associated wetland systems should use
existing crossings and/or occur on structure wherever feasible.
Where bridging is not feasible, culvert structures that maintain
natural water flows and circulation regimes without scouring or
impeding fish and wildlife passage should be employed. Highway
shoulder and median width should be reduced through wetland
areas. Roadway embankments and fill areas should be stabilized
by using appropriate erosion control devices and/or techniques.
Wherever appropriate, construction in sensitive areas should
occur outside the seasons of fish spawning and migratory bird
nesting.
We reserve the right to review any required Federal or State
permits at the time of public notice issuance. Resource agency
coordination should occur early in the planning process to
resolve land use conflicts and minimize delays.
In addition to the above guidance, we recommend that the
environmental documentation for this project include the
following (the level of detail should be commensurate with the
degree of environmental impacts):
1.
2.
3.
A clearly defined purpose and need for the proposed project
including a discussion of the project's independent utility;
An analysis of the alternatives to the proposed project that
were considered, including a no action alternative;
A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within
the action area of the proposed project which may be
directly or indirectly affected;
4. The extent and acreage of waters of the U.S., including
wetlands, that are to be impacted by filling, dredging,
clearing, ditching, and/or draining. Wetland impact
acreages should be differentiated by habitat type based on
the wetland classification scheme of the National Wetlands
Inventory. Wetland boundaries should be determined by using
the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and
verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
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5. The anticipated environmental impacts, both temporary and
permanent, that would be likely to occur as a direct result
of the proposed project. Also, an assessment should be
included regarding the extent to which the proposed project
would result in secondary impacts to natural resources and
how this and similar projects contribute to cumulative
adverse effects;
6. Techniques which would be employed to design and construct
wetland crossings, relocate stream channels, and restore,
enhance, or create wetlands for compensatory mitigation;
and,
7. Mitigation measures which would be employed to avoid,
minimize, rectify, reduce, or compensate for habitat value
losses associated with the project. These measures should
include a detailed compensatory mitigation plan for
offsetting unavoidable wetland impacts.
The attached page identifies the Federally-listed endangered,
threatened, and candidate species that are known to occur in
Orange County. Habitat requirements for the Federally-listed
species in the project area should be compared with the available
habitat at the project site. If suitable habitat is present
within the action area of the project, field surveys for the
species should be performed, and survey methodologies and results
included in the environmental documentation for this project. In
addition to this guidance, the following information should be
included in the environmental document regarding protected
species (the level of detail should be commensurate with the
degree of environmental impacts):
1. A specific description of the proposed action to be
considered;
2. A description and accompanying map of the specific area used
in the analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts;
3. A description of the biology and status of the listed
species and of the associated habitat that may be affected
by the action, including the results of an onsite
inspection;
4. An analysis of the "effects of the action" on the listed
species and associated habitat:
a. Direct and indirect impacts of the project on listed
species. Indirect effects are those that are caused by
the proposed action and are later in time but are still
reasonably certain to occur;
b. A discussion of the environmental baseline which
includes interrelated, interdependent, past and present
impacts of Federal, State, and private activities in
the project and cumulative effects area;
C. Interrelated actions are those that are part of a
larger action and depend on the larger action for their
justification;
d. Cumulative impacts of future State and private
activities (not requiring Federal agency involvement)
that will be considered as part of future Section 7
consultation;
5. Summary of evaluation criteria used as a measurement of
potential effects;
6. A description of the manner in which the action may affect
any listed species or associated habitat including project
proposals to reduce/eliminate adverse effects; and,
7. Based on evaluation criteria, a determination of whether the
project is not likely to adversely affect or may affect
threatened and endangered species.
Candidate species are those plant and animal species for which
the Service has sufficient information on their biological status
and threats to their survival to propose them as endangered or
threatened under the ESA. Although candidate species receive no
statutory protection under the ESA, Federal agencies are required
to informally confer with the Service on actions likely to
jeopardize the continued existence of these species or that may
destroy or modify proposed critical habitat. Species of concern
include those species for which the Service does not have enough
scientific information to support a listing proposal or species
which do not warrant listing at the present time. Species of
Concern receive no statutory protection under the ESA, but could
become candidates in the future if additional scientific
information becomes available indicating that they are endangered
or threatened. Formal listing places the species under the full
protection of the ESA, and necessitates a new survey if its
status in the project corridor is unknown. Therefore, it would
be prudent for the project to avoid any adverse impact to
candidate species or their habitat. The North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program should be contacted for information on species
under State protection.
The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on this
project. Please continue to advise us of the progress made in
the planning process, including your official determination of
the impacts of this project.
Sincerely,
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Howard F. Hall
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
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