20100536 Ver 0_Scoping Comments_20100217

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality.
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
February 17, 2010
MEMORANDUM
To: Frank Frazier, Assistant City Manger, City of Henderson
From: Rob Ridings, NC Division of Water Quality, Transportation Permitting Unit,q
Subject: Scoping comments on proposed improvements to SR 116S in Vance County,
TIP No. U-4916
Reference your correspondence dated received January 25, 2010 in which you requested comments for
the referenced project. Preliminary analysis of the project reveals the potential for impacts to streams
and/or jurisdictional wetlands in the project area. More specifically, impacts to:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Stream Name River Basin & Stream Classification Stream Index 303(d) Listing?
Subbasin. Number
Nutbush Creek ROA 06 C 23-8-(1) Yes
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Further investigations at a higher resolution should be undertaken to verify the presence of other streams
and/or jurisdictional wetlands in the area. In the event that any jurisdictional areas are identified, the
Division of Water Quality requests that the City of Henderson consider the following environmental
issues for the proposed project:
Project Specific Comment:
1. Nutbush Creek and its tributaries are class C; 303(d) impaired waters of the State. NCDWQ is very
concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project. NCDWQ recommends
that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented.in accordance with Design
Standards in Sensitive Watersheds to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to these waters. NCDWQ requests
that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as
detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices.
General Project Comments:
1. The environmental document shall provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed
impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. If mitigation is necessary as required
by 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h), it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan
Transportation Permitting Unit
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with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to
issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification.
2. Environmental assessment alternatives shall consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to
streams and wetlands from storm water runoff. These alternatives shall include road designs that
allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the
most recent version of NCDWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices, such as grassed swales,
buffer areas, preformed scour holes, retention basins, etc.
After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality
Certification, the applicant is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance
and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical. In
accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)),
mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1 acre to wetlands. In the event that mitigation
is required, the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. The
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland mitigation.
4. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)),
mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream.
In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate
lost functions and values. The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as
stream mitigation.
5. NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project.
The applicant shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the
aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts.
6. If a bridge is being replaced with a hydraulic conveyance other than another bridge, NCDWQ
believes the use of a Nationwide Permit may be required. Please contact the US Army Corp of
Engineers to determine the required permit(s).
7. If the old bridge is removed, no discharge of bridge material into surface waters is allowed unless
otherwise authorized by the US ACOE. Strict adherence to the Corps of Engineers guidelines for
bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification.
8. Whenever possible, NCDWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require
work within the stream or grubbing of the streambanks and do not require stream channel
realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges shall allow for human and
wildlife passage beneath the structure. Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters shall not
be blocked. Bridge supports (bents) shall not be placed in the stream when possible.
9. Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater shall be directed across
the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour holes,
vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to the most current version of
NCDWQ's Stormwater Best Management Practices.
10. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area shall be maintained to prevent direct contact
between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall
not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and
fish kills.
r 11. If temporary access roads or detours are constructed, the site shall be graded to its preconstruction
contours and elevations. Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and
appropriate native woody species should be planted. When using temporary structures the area shall
be cleared but not grubbed. Clearing the area with chain saws, mowers, bush-hogs, or other
mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re-vegetate
naturally and minimizes soil disturbance.
12. Placement of culverts and other structures in waters, streams, and wetlands shall be below the
elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches, and 20
percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches, to allow low flow
passage of water and aquatic life. 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 streambeds or banks, adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the
above structures. The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being
maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ. If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock
or other limiting features encountered during construction, please contact NCDWQ for guidance on
how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required.
13. If multiple pipes or barrels are required, they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section
as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation, floodplain benches, and/or
sills may be required where appropriate.. Widening the stream channel shall be avoided. Stream
channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing
sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage.
14. If foundation test borings are necessary ; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is
approved under General 401 Certification Number 3624/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey
Activities.
15. Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and
maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion
Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250.
16. All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area unless otherwise
approved by NCDWQ. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT
Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags, rock berms, cofferdams and other
diversion structures should be used to prevent excavation in flowing water.
17. Sediment and erosion control measures`shall not be placed in wetlands and streams.
18. Borrow/waste areas shall avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical. Impacts to wetlands in
borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation.
19. While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps, NC Coastal Region Evaluation of Wetland
Significance (NC-CREWS) maps and soil survey maps are useful tools, their inherent inaccuracies
require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval.
20. Heavy equipment shall be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize
sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This equipment
shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels,
lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
21. In most cases, NCDWQ prefers the replacement of the existing structure at the same location with
road closure. If road closure is not feasible, a temporary detour should be designed and located to
avoid wetland impacts, minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks. If the
structure will be on a new alignment, the old structure shall be removed and the approach fills
removed from the 100-year floodplain. Approach fills should be removed and restored to the natural
ground elevation. The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species. Tall
fescue shall not be used in riparian areas.
22. Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that
precludes aquatic life passage. Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed,
sized and installed.
23. Any anticipated bank stabilization associated with culvert installations or extensions should be
addressed in the Categorical Exclusion (CE) document. It is understood that final designs are not
determined at the time the CE is developed. However, the CE should discuss the potential for bank
stabilization necessary due to culvert installation. An adequate amount of bank stabilization should
also be applied for in the permit application, to prevent the need of a future permit modification.
Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The applicant is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water
Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality
standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please contact Rob Ridings at 919-733-9817.
cc: Eric Alsmeyer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Raleigh Field Office
Dr. Gregory J. Thorpe, NCDOT PDEA
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Office of the Assistant City Wanager-
Water sources and ft ffic Services
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134 4epseAvenue, !P. O. Box1434, 7fenderson, NC 27536
(Phone [phone]: EaX252.492.7935: [e-mail]
www.ei.henderson.nc.us
15 January 2010
Rob Ridings
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Subject: Project Initiation for TIP Project U-4916:Widening of SR 1 165 (Beckford Drive)
from Harr ison Street (formerly SR 1284) to North Park Drive, Vance County
The City of Henderson and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are starting the project
development, environmental, and engineering studies for the proposed widening of SR 1165 (Beckford
Drive) from Harrison Street (formerly SR 1284) to North Park Drive in Henderson, Vance County. This
project is included in the 2009-2015 NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program as STIP Project
U-4916 and is scheduled for construction beginning in fiscal year 2011.
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the subject project. (See
attached maps for the project location.) 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 that may be required by your agency/department. A scoping meeting is not anticipated
to be scheduled for this project. Please provide written comments by February 26, 2010.
Thank you for your assistance in the project development process. If you have any questions about this
project or the information sheets, please call me at 252-430-5703.
Sincerely,
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Frank Frazier
Assistant City Manager -
Water Resources & Public Services
Enclosures:
1. Seeping Information Sheets
2. Project Vicinity Map
3. Study Area
PDEA Scoping Procedures
TIP Project: U-4916
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Scoping Information Sheet
TIP No.: U-4916
WBS No.: 41065.1.1
Federal Aid No:

Division: 15
Sent Date: January 15, 2010
Revision Date:
Meeting Date: N/A
Count : Vance
The proposed project is to widen SR 1165 (Beckford Drive) from Harrison Street (formerly
SR 1284) to North Park Drive in the City of Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina.
Beckford Drive is currently a two-lane shoulder section through the project corridor with
three-lane curb and gutter sections on either terminus. The project proposes to widen
Beckford Drive to three lanes (two travel lanes and a two-way left turn lane) with curb and
gutter, storm drainage, and sidewalks on both sides. The existing 72-inch pipe at the
tributarv to Nutbush Creek will be replaced with a double reinforced concrete box culvert.
Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization
Area:
NEPA/404 Merger Candidate?: Yes
Feasibility Study Completed?: Yes
Kerr-Tar Rural Planning Organization
X? No Not sure
I? No Date
Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Proiect Schedule:
Type: Dates:
Environmental Document: Pro rammatic CE
Right of Way:
Let:
I FY 2011
Air Quality Status: 0 Non-attainment 0 Maintenance 0 Attainment
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PDEA Scoping Procedures
TIP Project: U-4916
Design Criteria:
Length of Proiect Limits: 0.5 mi
Type of Access Control:
(Existing / Proposed)
Structure Inventory:
Functional
Classification:
7EAstoing: None
ed: None
None
Minor arterial
Strategic Corridor Information:
CTP/Thoroughfare Plan
Designation (Facility Type):
Roadway Typical
Section:
(Existing / Proposed)
N/A
Existing: Two-lane undivided with shoulders
Proposed: Three-lane (two travel lanes and a two-way
left turn lane with curb and utters
Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination:
F Yes = No
Right of Way: Existing: 80 feet
(Existing / Proposed) Proposed: 80 feet
Existing Posted 45 mph Proposed Design 50 mph
Speed: Speed:
Traffic (AADT): % TTST:
.Current Year: 2007 12,000 % Dual:
Design Year: Not available % DHV:
Design Standards Applicable: = AASHTO = 3R
Railroad Involvement:
N/A - This project does not cross a railroad track.
Cost Estimate:
TIP Estimate:
Current Estimate:
Construction: Right of Wa : I otal cost:
$1,031,000 $1,031,000
TBD TBD TBD
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PDEA Scoping Procedures
TIP Project: U-4916
Natural / Human Environmental Information:
Background Information
The City of Henderson has entered into a municipal agreement with NCDOT to widen Beckford
Drive (SR 1165) to a three-lane facility (center turn lane) with curb and gutter, storm drain, and
sidewalks from Harrison Street to North Park Drive.
Mapping. The proposed project is located in the Henderson USGS topographic quadrangle.
GIS data is available for the project study area.
Streams and Rivers. The project crosses a tributary of Nutbush Creek, which is included on
the 2006 INC Department of Environment and Natural Resources' 303(d) List of Impaired
Waters due to impaired biological integrity. The Nutbush Creek stream crossing under Beckford
Drive is a FEMA regulated limited detail study stream with a mapping date of April 16, 2007.
Wetlands. No wetlands are located adjacent to the project corridor according to the National
Wetland Inventory (NWI).
Potential Hazardous Waste Facilities. There are no known hazardous waste facilities along
the project corridor.
Historic Properties. There are no known National Register-listed properties along the project
corridor.
Community Facilities. The City of Henderson Operations Center (Public Works) is located at-
900 S. Beckford Drive. The Social Security Administration office is located at 858 S. Beckford
Drive. Other properties along the project corridor are commercial/retail.
Endangered and Threatened Species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) lists one
federally endangered species (Dwarf wedgemussel) for Vance County. A survey was
completed by The Catena Group, Inc., on December 17, 2009. No mussel species were found
in the survey reach of this unnamed Tributary to Nutbush Creek during survey efforts. Due to
the degraded nature of the stream in the project area, it is very unlikely that any mussel species
will be directly impacted by the proposed action.
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