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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
April 14, 1997
MEMORANDUM TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ms. Cyndi Bell
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SECRETARY
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager '
Planning and Environmental Br
Request for Scoping Comments, Replacement of Bridge No. 540 on
US 70 - NC 50 over SR 1728 (Wade Avenue), Wake County, State Project
8.1403601, TIP No. B-3254
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has retained Wetherill Associates,
Inc. to prepare the Planning and Environmental Study (Categorical Exclusion) for the replacement of the
subject bridge. The bridge is included in NCDOT's 1997-2003 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) for acquisition of right-of -way in 1998 and construction in 1999.
This letter is to obtain your comments concerning the environmental impacts and scope of work
that should be performed with this bridge replacement project and to announce that a scoping meeting on
this project will be held on Monday. April 28, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 470 of the Transportation
Building, Raleigh. Pertinent design data for this project is as follows:.
Classification: Urban Principal Arterial
Traffic Projection: 1996 -2200 ADT; 2020 - 29000 ADT
Posted Speed: 60 km/h (35 mph)
Existing Bridge: 17.1 in (56.2')
Proposed Bridge Typical Section: 4lanes @ 3.6 in (12') + 1.2 in (4') median [total 15.6 in
(52')] 1.5 in (5') sidewalk
Proposed Roadway Typical Section: 4 lanes @ 3.6 in (12') + 1.2 in (4') median [total 15.6 in
(52')] 1.5 in (5') sidewalk
Possible Off site Detour Availability: To be determined
Glenwood Ave.: Level of Service is for year 2020 with 3.6 (12') meter
lanes, speed 65 km/h (40 mph)
Bridge over Wade Ave. existing vertical clearance is 4.24 in
(13'-11 "). Should the vertical clearance be increased to 4.7 meters
(15'-5")?
Existing Wade Ave.: Typical section 4 @ 3.2 meter lanes (10'-5"), 0.6
meter median (2'), 0.9 in (2'-9") sidewalk. Should additional lanes
be provided on Wade Ave?
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BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
January 9, 2003
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27609
Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer
NCDOT Coordinator
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Subject:, Nationwide Permit 18 Application. Replacement of Bridge No. 540 on
US 70-NC 50 (Glenwood Avenue) over SR 1728 (Wade Avenue) in Wake
County. TIP No. B-3254, Federal Aid Project No. BRNHS-70(41), State
Project No. 8.1403601. USACE Action ID Nos. 199921348 and
200221276.
. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is currently
constructing the replacement structure associated with Bridge No. 540 on US 70-NC 50
(Glenwood Avenue) over SR 1728 (Wade Avenue) in Wake County (Figures 1 and 2).
The existing bridge will be replaced with a four-lane bridge at its current location. A
permit application for this project as well as copies of the December 21, 2000 Categorical
Exclusion and Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation were submitted to appropriate
regulatory agencies on July 5, 2002. Impacts to waters of the United States were thought
to be only associated with the rehabilitation of the existing reinforced concrete arched
culvert under Glenwood Avenue. The culvert, which conveys Williamson Branch, had to.
be rehabilitated due to advanced deterioration. This activity was mentioned in the
Categorical Exclusion for the project. - No other improvements were proposed for the
culvert under Wade Avenue or for other culverts located in the project limits in the permit
application. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued Nationwide
Permit (NWP) No. 23 and NWP No. 33 for this project on July 25, 2002.
Tim Bassette
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
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The pre-construction meeting for this project was held on December 10, 2002 and
construction of the project commenced on January 7, 2003. It was during this period that
Division 5 personnel noted that the roadway plans required the 36-foot extension of a 72-
inch reinforced concrete pipe located at Station 15+17 RPA (Ramp A) in quadrant A
(Figure 3). Please note that this activity was not addressed in the Categorical Exclusion
or the above-mentioned permit application. This structure originates to the west of
Glenwood Avenue and crosses under Glenwood Avenue and Ramp A. The culvert
conveys a tributary to Williamson Branch (DWQ Index No. 27-33-18-1, Best Usage
Classification C NSW). The placement of the pipe extension is a critical portion of the
project, as it has to be completed prior to any other land-clearing or other construction
activity. This activity is associated with the widening of Ramp A and the installation of a
signal at the intersection of Ramp A and Glenwood Avenue.
The NCDOT requests that this activity be authorized under a NWP 18 (Minor
Discharges). The NCDOT also anticipates that a North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources-Division of Water Quality (NCDENR-DWQ)
Certification No. 3362 (Minor Discharges) will apply to this project. In accordance with
15A NCAC 02B .0233 (6), this activity as described above is exempt under the buffer
regulations because the project is a road crossing that impacts equal to or less than 40
linear feet of riparian buffer. Therefore, the project does not require a buffer certification
from the NCDENR-DWQ. A Pre-Construction Notification form and plan sheet are
enclosed with this application. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0501 (a), NCDOT is
providing two copies of this application to the NCDENR-DWQ for their records.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mr. Tim
Bassette, Environmental Specialist, at 919-715-1341.
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Environmental Management Director, PDEA Branch
cc w/ encl.: John Dorney, NCDENR, DWQ
David Cox, NCWRC
Garland Pardue, USFWS
Greg Perfetti, P.E., NCDOT Structure Design
cc w/o encl.: David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington District
Jay Bennett, P.E., NCDOT Roadway Design
Omar Sultan, NCDOT Programming and TIP
Debbie Barbour, P.E. NCDOT Design Services
David Chang, P.E., NCDOT Hydraulics Unit
Mark Staley, NCDOT Roadside Environmental Unit
Jon Nance, P.E., NCDOT Division 5 Engineer
Chris Murray, NCDOT Division 5 Environmental Officer
Missy Dickens, P.E., NCDOT Project Planning Engineer
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Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
® Section 404 Permit F-] Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules*
Section 10 Permit F-1 Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC 3362 does not require written concurrence
from DWQ based on project parameters)
*Activities associated with project construction are listed as "exempt" based on project
parameters.
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 18
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN); complete
section VIII and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here:
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NCDOT
Mailing Address: Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center Raleifzh NC 27699-1548
Telephone Number: 919-715-1532 Fax Number: 919-715-1501
E-mail Address: gthorpekdot state nc us
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2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: n/a
Company Affiliation: n/a
Mailing Address: n/a
Telephone Number: n/a Fax Number: n/a
E-mail Address: n/a
III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Replacement of Bridge No 540 on US 70-NC 50 (Glenwood Ave.) over
SR 1728 (Wade Ave) in Raleigh Wake County.
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): B-3254
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A -
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): Bridge No. 540 at the
intersection of US 70-NC 50 (Glenwood Ave) and SR 1728 (Wade Ave.) north of downtown
Raleigh NC
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35.798° north. 78.646° south
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Property size (acres): Interchange/overpass road project approximately 0.22 mi in length.
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Unnamed tributary to Williamson
Branch.
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8. River Basin: Neuse River
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Developed urban tract connecting educational/institutional,
residential retail recreational governmental and service lad uses Site sits within the city
limits of Raleigh NC.
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The
project replaces Bridge No 540 with a new structure on the existing alignment of Glenwood
Avenue Activities associated with this project that were addressed in the July 5, 2002
permit application to pertinent re ug latory officials and Categorical Exclusion include the
rehabilitation of the existing reinforced concrete arched culvert under Glenwood Avenue.
Equipment includes but is not limited to bulldozers backhoes cranes graders and dump
trucks.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: This permit application covers the proposed
extension of a 72 inch concrete pipe under Ramp A that conveys an unnamed tributary to
Williamson Branch The pipe will be extended 36 feet
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
The NCDOT initially submitted a permit implication for this project on July 5-2002. Impacts to
waters of the United States were thought to be only associated with the rehabilitation of the
existing- reinforced concrete arched culvert under Glenwood Avenue The USACE Army Corps
of Engineers issued Nationwide Permit (NWP) No 23 and NWP No 33 for the rehabilitation of
the culvert associated with the project on July 25 2002 (USACE Action ID Nos. 199921348 and
200221276) NCDENR-DWQ Water Quality Certification (WOC) No. 3361 and WQC No.
3366 applied to the construction of the project The NCDOT avoided all direct and permanent
impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams and riparian buffers in this permit application, as
all impacts were restricted to the rehabilitation of the culvert.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for"this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
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The NCDOT is proposing to restore via natural stream design techniques approximately 1,000
linear ft of Williamson Branch in the northern quadrants of the project's interchange. This is a
separate action both in time of construction and permitting Neither this permit application nor
the previous permit application dated July S 2002 covers this activity. The NCDOT is currently
devisiniz a stream mitigation plan for Williamson Branch and will apply for the appropriate
environmental permits once this plan is complete This is thoroughly addressed in the July 5,
2002 permit application
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included_at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The NCDOT proposes to
extend a 72-inch reinforced concrete pipe along 36 linear ft of an unnamed tributary to
Williamson Branch a perennial stream.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

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* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
* * 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online athttp://www.fema.eov:
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made byUSACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.0 acre on site.
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0 acre on site.
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3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please specify)
Site I Pipe extension 36 UT Williamson Br. 5 feet Perennial

F List eacn impact separaery a11u IUe11n1y lcnlt/Vlaiy Mipa?La. .uIF.' I ,,, •. .».. ____ ___ ____
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.usQs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mayguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 36 linear ft existing
channel impacted
4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below:
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres)
(if Name applicable) Waterbody Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

fi List eacn impact separately ana luenuly 1cu1pulaly impaVw. uaiya,,o n,.,uu , .. •. .. . ••••••• -••.,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): n/a
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): n/a
Size of watershed draining to pond: n/a Expected pond surface area: n/a
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VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed. impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
All surface waters not affected by project construction will be protected from unnecessary
encroachment Strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetlands
and surface waters will be enforced during construction. Only the smallest amount of fill
necessary to complete the project will be placed in waters of the United States. The proposed
activity is associated with the widening of Ramp A and the installation of a signal at the
intersection of Ramp A and Glenwood Avenue
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - ,In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required. for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/stnnaide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
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description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
No proposed mitigation directly associated with this project The NCDOT is proposing
to restore via natural stream design techniques approximately 1,000 linear feet of
Williamson Branch located in the northern quadrant of the project's interchange. This is a
separate action both in time of construction and permitting Neither this permit application
nor the previous permit application dated July 5 2002 covers this activity. The NCDOT is
currently devising a stream mitigation plan for Williamson Branch and will apply for the
Upropriate environmental permits once this plan is complete This is thoroughly addressed
in the July 5 2002 permit gpplication
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NOW"). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at
[phone] to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior
to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the
NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http•//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wW/index.htm. If use of
the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the
following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): zero
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): zero
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): zero
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): zero
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): zero
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public
(federal/state) land?
Yes Z No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina. Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ?
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No
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X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify In/a..)?
Yes ® No F-1 If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 2,160 3 n/a
2 1,440 1.5 n/a
Total 3,600 n/a
* Zone I extends out 3U teet perpenaicuiar rrom near oanx of cnanucr c,uiic c cawuua au
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
Not required
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Approximately 75% of existing and proposed land uses consist of or will consist of impervious
surfaces Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be strictly enforced during the life of the
project for sedimentation and erosion control for the protection of surface waters and wetlands.
The NCDOT will also place temporary ground cover or re-seed disturbed sites to reduce runoff
and sediment loading and reduce the amount of necessary clearing and grubbing along streams
in the project area Finally NCDOT will restore via natural stream design techniques,
gpl2roximately 1,000 linear feet of Williamson Branch located in the northern quadrant of the
project's interchange -
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
The project will not jZenerate wastewater.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits.- However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Previously Issued Permits
4011& b
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
(Web page - hgp://www.saw.usace.aMy.niil/wetlands/regtour.htm)
Action ID. 199921348 & 200221276 TIP B-3254 County Wake
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner: NCDOT
Address: Division of Highways
ATTN: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Project Development and
Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1548
Telephone No.: 733-7844, ext. 305 (Tim Bassette)
Location of project (waterway, road name/number, town, etc.): US 70-NC50 (Glenwood Avenue) interchange with
SR 1728 (Wade Avenue); on an unnamed tributary to Pigeon House Branch, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Description of Activity: Discharge of fill material impacting a stream , for rehabilitation of a culvert under
Glenwood Avenue, related to the replacement of Bridge No. 540 over Wade Avenue with a new bridge (TIP No. B-
3254), consisting of temporarily diking off the inlet end of the culvert, temporarily diverting the stream flow to a pipe
through the culvert, replacing a 20-foot section of culvert floor slab, overlaying a 30-foot section of culvert floor slab,
repairing a crack in the culvert wall, and grouting behind the culvert walls, as described in the application. This work
is subject to the condition that NCDOT shall implement the thirteen measures to minimize harm from pages B-16 &
B-17 of the 12/21/00 NCDOT/FHWA Categorical Exclusion document, Appendix B (copy attached). The project
will have no permanent new water (stream) impact. Note: This verification does not include impacts to waters of the
United States from construction access, bridge demolition, on-site detours, spoil disposal, or borrow sites. These
impacts would have to be permitted separately if they become necessary.
® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344) only.
? Section 10 (River and Harbor Act of 1899) only.
? Section 404 and Section 10.
23, 33 Nationwide Permit Number.
Any violation of the conditions of the Nationwide Permit referenced above may subject the permittee to a stop
work order, a restoration order, and/or appropriate legal action.
This Department of the Army Nationwide Permit verification does not relieve the undersigned permittee of
the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee. may need to
contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please contact Eric Alsme er at telephone number [phone], extension 23.
Regulatory Project Manager Signature Tel. No. 919-876-8441, ext.23
Date July 25, 2002 Expiration Date July 25, 2004
Note: When the nationwide permit authorization expires activities which have commenced or are under contract to
commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit will remain authorized This is provided the activity is completed
within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration modification or revocation.
CF: FHWA

Section 4(f) Avoidance Alternatives
For the Glenwood Historic District
Table 5
AVOIDANCE ALTERNATIVE
(for the Glenwood Historic District) OTHER SECTION 4 (f)
INVOLVEMENTS POTENTIAL SAFETY &
TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL
PROBLEMS

I NO YES
2 YES* NO
3 NO YES
4 NO YES
* This avoidance alternate takes property from the Josephus Daniels Historic Property,: a
National Historic Landmark.
F. Measures to Minimize Harm
The following measures will be implemented as part of Alternate A in order to minimize
harm to the Glenwood Historic District. These measures were developed in coordination
with the SHPO, the Glenwood Citizens Advisory Council, and the Raleigh City Council.
1- A retaining wall in lieu of a earth slope is proposed to minimize the right-of-way
required from the Glenwood Historic District to construct the proposed improvements.
2- The face of the retaining walls will be treated with simulated masonry to match stone
used on the Josephus Daniels House located north of the proposed improvements.
3- The bridge railing on the proposed bridge will be designed to match the existing bridge
railing.
4- The replacement bridge rails will be stained a color agreed upon by the neighborhoods
and Raleigh City Council.
5- The replacement rail will be extended along the designated tops of the retaining walls
to more nearly simulate the length of existing bridge.
6 The bridge is being replaced with a bridge having essentially the same width and
somewhat shorter length [approximately 40 feet (12.2 meters) less].
NC Department of Transportation
Wake County Bridge Replacement
TIP No. B-3254 B-16

7- The loss of trees, which has been a major concern to the neighborhoods, has been
minimized by the construction of retaining walls. The retaining wall layout has been
modified to save the most trees possible. A landscaping plan is being developed in close
coordination with the Raleigh City Council.
8- The loblolly pine located on the north bank of the stream in the northeast quadrant of the
interchange will be retained during the stream restoration if possible.
9- The stream that meanders through the northern quadrants of the interchange will be
restored using natural channel design techniques.
10- Metal pole standards will be used on replacement street lights.
11- Steel-strained poles (no guy wires) will be used on proposed traffic signals with the
provision that the City will share cost if there is room for the guy wires.
12- A Preconstruction Survey will be made of surrounding houses to insure proper
compensation in the unlikely event of any construction-related damage.
13- Construction employee parking will not be allowed inside the tree protection area.
Vehicles (including those belonging to construction employees), equipment, material
storage, and disposal of construction debris and chemicals will not be allowed inside the
tree protection area.
G. Coordination
The proposed project has been coordinated with the City of Raleigh. The Raleigh City
Council agrees with the selection of Alternate A as proposed and the developed mitigation
measures with a few exceptions. The City Council is withholding recommendation of the
installation of the two signals proposed as part of this project and the proposed widening of
the ramp in the northeast quadrant.
The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was contacted early in
the planning study process. The SHPO, after reviewing available resource data, recommended
that no historic architectural or archaeological surveys be conducted for this project. It has
been determined that the proposed improvements will have a No Adverse Effect with
environmental commitments on the Glenwood Historic District and on the Five Points
Neighborhood Historic District and a No Adverse Effect on the Josephus Daniels House. The
SHPO has concurred in this finding and a letter of concurrence is attached in the Appendix
B (see page B-4).
NC Department of Transportation
Ifake County Bridge Replacement
TIP No. B-3254 B-17
.a -
Permit Number: 199921348 & 200221276
Name of Permittee: NCDOT / TIP B-3254; US 70-NC50 (Glenwood Avenue) over SR 1728 (Wade Avenue);
"BR 540; Wake County.
Issuance Date: July 25, 2002
Upon completion of the activity authorized by this permit and any mitigation required by the permit, sign this
certification and return it to the following address:
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
ATTN: Eric Alsmeyer
6508 FALLS OF NEUSE ROAD, SUITE 120
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27615-6814
Please note that your permitted activity is subject to a compliance inspection by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
representative. If you fail to comply with this permit you are subject to permit suspension, modification, or
revocation.
I hereby certify that the work authorized by the above referenced permit has been completed in accordance with the
terms and condition of the said permit, and required mitigation was completed in accordance with the permit
conditions.
Signature of Permittee