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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401
General Water Quality Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules
This form is to be used for projects qualifying for any of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE)
Nationwide, Regional or General Permits as required by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and for the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's
(DWQ) associated General 401 Water Quality Certifications. This form is also to be used for any
project requiring approval under any Riparian Buffer Rules implemented by the N.C. Division of Water
Quality. This form should not be used if you are requesting an Individual 404 Permit or Individual 401
Water Quality Certification. The USACE Individual Permit application form is available online at
http://www.saw.usace.army.miI/wetlands/Perm _app.htm.
The USACE is the lead regulatory agency. To review the requirements for the use of Nationwide,
Regional or General permits, and to determine which permit applies to your project, please go to the
USACE website at http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/regtour.htm, or contact one of the field
offices listed on page 3 of this application. The website also lists the responsible project manager for
each county in North Carolina and provides additional information regarding the identification and
regulation of wetlands and waters of the U.S.
The DWQ issues a corresponding Certification (General or Individual), and cannot tell the applicant
which 401 Certification will apply until the 404 Permit type has been determined by the USACE.
Applicants are encouraged to visit DWQ's 401/Wetlands Unit website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands to read about current requirements for the 401 Water Quality
Certification Program and to determine whether or not Riparian Buffer Rules are applicable. The
applicant is also advised to read the full text of the General Certification (GC) matching the specific 404
Permit requested. In some cases, written approval for General Certifications is not required, provided
that the applicant adheres to all conditions of the GC. Applicants lacking access to the internet should
contact DWQ's Central Office in Raleigh at [phone].
Trout Waters Coordination - Special coordination with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) is required for projects occurring in any of North Carolina's twenty-five
counties that contain trout waters. In such cases, the applicant should contact the appropriate NCWRC
regional coordinator (listed by county on page 4 of this application) prior to submittal of the application.
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Coastal Area Management Act (LAMA) Coordination - If the project occurs in any of North Carolina's
twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4) the applicant should contact the North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management (DCM). DCM will determine whether or not the project is within a designated
Area of Environmental Concern, in which case DCM will act as the lead permitting agency. In such
cases, DCM will require a CAMA Permit and will coordinate the 404/401 Permits.
The applicant may also choose to coordinate with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure
that the proposed project will have no impact upon any endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat as regulated by the Endangered Species Act, and the State Historic Preservation Office, North
Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to ensure that the proposed project will have no impact upon
any properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Compliance with
these regulations is required to be eligible for any Department of the Army permit. The addresses for
both agencies are listed on page 3 of this application.
USACE Permits - Submit one copy of this form, along with supporting narratives, maps, data forms,
photos, etc. to the applicable USACE Regulatory Field Office. Upon receipt of an application, the
USACE will determine if the application is complete as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days. This
PCN form is designed for the convenience of the applicant to address information needs for all USACE
Nationwide, Regional or General permits, as well as information required for State authorizations,
certifications, and coordination. Fully providing the information requested on this form will result in a
complete application for any of the USACE Nationwide, Regional or General permits. To review the
minimum amount of information that must be provided for a complete PCN for each USACE
Nationwide permit, see Condition 13, 65 Fed. Reg. 12893 (March 9, 2000), available at
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wetlands/nwpfinalFedReg.pdf. Processing times vary by permit and
begin once the application has been determined to be complete. Please contact the appropriate
regulatory field office for specific answers to permit processing periods.
401 Water Quality Certification or Buffer Rules - All information is required unless otherwise stated
as optional. Incomplete applications will be returned. Submit seven collated copies of all USACE
Permit materials to the Division of Water Quality, 401/Wetlands Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC, 27699-1650. If written approval is required or specifically requested for a 401
Certification, then a non-refundable application fee is required. In brief, if project impacts include less
than one acre of cumulative wetland/water impacts and less than 150 feet cumulative impacts to
streams, then a fee of $200 is required. If either of these thresholds is exceeded, then a fee of $475 is
required. A check made out to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, with the specific name of
the project or applicant identified, should be stapled to the front of the application package. For more
information, see the DWQ website at http://h2o.ehnr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/fees.html. The fee must be
attached with the application unless the applicant is a federal agency in which case the check may be
issued from a separate office. In such cases, the project must be identifiable on the U.S. Treasury check
so that it can be credited to the appropriate project. If written approval is sought solely for Buffer Rules,
the application fee does not apply, and the applicant should clearly state (in a cover letter) that only
Buffer Rule approval is sought in writing. Wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to
issuance or waiver of a Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Upon receipt of a complete application
for a 401 Certification, the Division of Water Quality has 60 days to prepare a written response to the
applicant. This may include a 401 Certification, an on-hold letter pending receipt of additional
requested information, or denial.
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US Army Corps Of Engineers Field Offices and County Coverage
Asheville Regulatory Field Office Alexander Caldwell Haywood McDowell Swain
US Army Corps of Engineers Alleghany Catawba Henderson Mecklenburg Transylvania
151 Patton Avenue Ashe Cherokee Iredell Mitchell Union
Room 208 Avery Clay Jackson Polk Watauga
Asheville, NC 28801-5006 Buncombe Cleveland Lincoln Rowan Yancey
Telephone: [phone] Burke Gaston Macon Rutherford
Fax: [phone] Cabarrus Graham Madison Stanley
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office Alamance Franklin Nash Surry
US Army Corps Of Engineers Caswell Forsyth Northampton Vance
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road Chatham Granville Orange Wake
Suite 120 Davidson Guilford Person Warren
Raleigh, NC 27615 Davie Halifax Randolph Wilkes
Telephone: [phone] Durham Johnston Rockingham Wilson
Fax: [phone] Edgecombe Lee Stokes Yadkin
Washington Regulatory Field Office Beaufort Currituck Jones Pitt
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bertie Dare Lenoir Tyrrell
Post Office Box 1000 Camden Gates Martin Washington
Washington, NC 27889-1000 Carteret* Green Pamlico Wayne
Telephone: [phone] Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
Fax: [phone] Craven Hyde Perquimans *Croatan National Forest Only
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office Anson Duplin Onslow
US Army Corps Of Engineers Bladen Harnett Pender
Post Office Box 1890 Brunswick Hoke Richmond
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 Carteret Montgomery Robeson
Telephone: [phone] Columbus Moore Sampson
Fax: [phone] Cumberland New Hanover Scotland
North Carolina State Agencies
Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality State Historic Preservation Office
401 Wetlands Unit Wetlands Restoration Program Department Of Cultural Resources
1650 Mail Service Center 1619 Mail Service Center 4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Raleigh, NC 27699-1619 Raleigh, NC 27699-4617
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
US Fish and Wildlife Service / National Marine Fisheries Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service National Marine Fisheries Service
Raleigh Field Office Asheville Field Office Habitat Conservation Division
Post Office Box 33726 160 Zillicoa Street Pivers Island
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Asheville, NC 28801 Beaufort, NC 28516
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
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CAMA and NC Coastal Counties
Division of Coastal Management Beaufort Chowan Hertford Pasquotank
1638 Mail Service Center Bertie Craven Hyde Pender
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638 Brunswick Currituck New Hanover Perquimans
Telephone: [phone] Camden Dare Onslow Tyrrell
Fax: [phone] Carteret Gates Pamlico Washington
NCWRC and NC Trout Counties
Western Piedmont Region Coordinator Alleghany Caldwell Watauga
3855 Idlewild Road Ashe Mitchell Wilkes
Kernersville, NC 27284-9180 Avery Stokes
Telephone: [phone] Burke Surry
Mountain Region Coordinator Buncombe Henderson Polk
20830 Great Smoky Mtn. Expressway Cherokee Jackson Rutherford
Waynesville, NC 28786 Clay Macon Swain
Telephone: [phone] Graham Madison Transylvania
Fax: [phone] Haywood McDowell Yancey
APPLICATION FORM BEGINS ON PAGE 5. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT PAGES 1- 4.
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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 ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 32
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: City of Raleigh, Attn: J. Russell Allen, City Manager
Mailing Address: 222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
Telephone Number: 919-890-3400 Fax Number:-919-890-3600
E-mail Address:
2. AgerrtlConsultant Information
Name: Christopher H. Brown, PE, Senior Associate
Company Affiliation: Dewberry & Davis, Inc.
Mailing Address: 5505 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27612
Telephone Number: 919-881-9939 Fax Number: 919-881-9923
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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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: Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): n/a
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): See attached sheet
4. Location
County: Wake Nearest Town: Raleigh
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From the intersection of US 1
(Capital Blvd.) and US 401(Louisburg Rd.) go north on US 401 and turn right on Kyle Dr.
The project extends from the sewer line at Kyle Dr. to approximately 2175 ft downstream.
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): see attached sheet
(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): 2175 linear feet of sanitary sewer access road
7. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Beaverdam Creek
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.nc.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: Current land use is as a sanitary sewer easement with a
maintenance road constructed for sewer repair and access. The easement is located in
jurisdictional wetlands.
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The City of Raleigh discovered an exposed sewer line which could have lead to an overflow.
This discovery led to the construction of an access road for faster response to future repairs.
This project will remove the fill and riprapplaced in the wetland as part of the access road
construction. Equipment to be used: backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, and trackhoe.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: This project will mitigate impacts of the access
road construction. Major tasks will be to: restore wetlands back to pre-impact conditions,
remove fill material and dispose of offsite, restore stream back to pre-impact conditions,
and replant native wetland vegetation species. Outside a 10 foot corridor centered on the
sewer main the site will be planted with native wetland vegetation.
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.
No prior permits were obtained for this project.
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.
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.
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1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Impacts incurred on the site
include 520 linear feet of channel impacts from stabilization, and 0.75 acres of filled wetlands.
2. Individually list wetland impacts below:
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***
#1 Wetland Fill 0.75 yes 0 to 130 Forested wetland

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
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 at http://www.fema.gov.
*** 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 by USACE only).
List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.75 (see note 1)
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.75
3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below:
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Im act Perennial or
Intermittent?
specify)
#1 Stabilization 190 UT of Beaverdam Creek 12 Perennial
#2 Stabilization 40 UT of Beaverdam Creek 8 Perennial
#3 Stabilization 290 Beaverdam Creek 8 Perennial

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
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.usgs.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.tol2ozone.com,
www.maPguest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 520
Note 1: The site is a sanitary sewer corridor that has impacted wetlands. Wetlands have been delineated only within the site.
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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 ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
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.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
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.
See attached sheets
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.
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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/strmgide.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
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
n/a
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP). 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/wM/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):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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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 ? 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 ?
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
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ® No ? 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 32,200 3 N/A
2 9,100 1.5 N/A
Total 41,300
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Gone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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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.
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.
Existin impervious area is the constructed access road. This ro'ect will remove the access
road.
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.
Preventative sewer maintenance led to the construction of the access road. No sewa e dis osal
is enerated from the ro osed ro'ect.
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).
none

r2,gVUL N algnature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Property Identification Numbers
The following properties will be impacted by the proposed construction:
1726-92-2733
1726-82-8111
1726-92-6668
1736-01-0788
1736-02-2578
1726-92-6668
1736-02-2578
1736-02-5396
1736-02-8360
1736-12-1208
1736-12-0087
1736-12-4085
1736-11-9679
Property Identification Numbers Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line Page 1 of I
Stream Crossing Site Coordinates
The proposed extension crosses a distinct water body at the following approximate locations:
Stream Impact Location #1 (*)
035° 50' 00" (latitude)
078° 33' 00" (longitude)
Stream Impact Location #2 (*)
035° 50' 00" (latitude)
078° 33' 00" (longitude)
Stream Impact Location #3
035° 50' 00" (latitude)
078° 33' 00" (longitude)
*Stream Impact Location #1 and #2 are located very close together. Coordinates are the same
given the scale of the US Quad map.
Stream Crossing Site Coordinates Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line Page 1 of 1
Impact Justification and Summary of Restoration Plan
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities has a proactive program for minimizing possible discharge of
raw sanitary sewage to surface waters, in accordance with EPA and DWQ regulations. As part of
this program, a two-person crew is solely responsible for monitoring sanitary sewer outfalls. This
crew identified wash outs which exposed the sanitary sewer main along the Beaverdam Creek
Sewer Line. The washouts appeared to be active and, by all indications, would continue
overtime. Because the Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line is constructed of PVC piping and was not
designed or constructed to be exposed to sunlight, and emergency repair initiated to cover the
exposed sections of the sanitary sewer whose failure would have resulted in large quantities of
raw sewage ultimately being discharged into the Neuse River. As part of this emergency repair a
permanent access road was constructed that would allow equipment to enter the site and make
future repairs in a fraction of the time it would take to build (and rebuild) temporary access roads.
Regrettably, the construction of the permanent access road has had unfortunate impacts on the
wetland, riparian buffer and stream in the area. Having received a Notice of Violation from the
Division of Water Quality in September 2002, the City of Raleigh is committed to the restoration
of the disturbed areas. A letter from the City of Raleigh to the Division of Water Quality (dated
October 10, 2002) responding to the Notice of Violation described a Restoration Plan for the
disturbed areas. A summary of the Restoration Plan described in the response letter is provided
below. Disturbed areas include wetlands, riparian buffers, and streams.
To restore the wetland area back to pre-impact conditions, the fill material will be removed and
disposed of offsite in an upland urea. The disposal site will not be within Neuse River Buffers
and will include appropriate soil and erosion control measures. This material will be placed
directly into a truck and removed; there will be no "second handling" of the material. The area
will be graded as close to the natural topography and slope as possible without jeopardizing the
structural integrity of the existing PVC sanitary sewer main. The exposed soil will be planted
with a wetland seed mixture of winter rye, switch grass or brown top - depending on season.
A 10-foot corridor centered on the sanitary sewer main will be planted with non-woody
herbaceous vegetation at a density of no less than 5' x 5'. The non-woody species to be planted
include, but are not limited to, Smartweed ( Polygonum spp.), Dewflower (Murdannia spp.)
and/or Cattail (Typha latifolia). Non-woody species are selected for this area because it will
provide faster access to the sanitary sewer line for future repairs. The area outside this 10-foot
corridor will be planted with woody herbaceous vegetation at density of 10' x 10'. Woody
species to be planted include, but are not limited to, Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), Button bush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis) and/or Fetterbush (Lyonia lucida). Due to the fact that this area is an
existing, operating sanitary sewer main, large tree species will not be planted within the utility
easement. The restored wetland area will be monitored two (2) times a year (once in the spring
and once in the fall) for a period of two (2) years to monitor plant survival rates. Areas that have
less than 75% survival rate will be replanted once. Reports will be generated as monitoring
progress and submitted to all appropriate regulatory agencies in order to document success and
nay problems encountered with the project.
The impacted riparian zone buffer will be restored by removing fill material from these areas and
disposing of the fill offsite in an upland area. The disposal site will not be within Neuse River
Buffers or jurisdictional wetlands. The fill material will be placed directly into a truck and
removed with no "second handling" of the material on the disturbed sited. The area will be
graded as close to the natural topography and slope as possible without jeopardizing the structural
integrity of the existing PVC sanitary sewer main. Extra precautions will be taken not to disturb
Impact Justification Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line page 1 of 2
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adjacent undisturbed buffer areas. The buffer areas will be replanted with the same woody and
non-woody herbaceous vegetation mentioned above at a density of 8' x 8'spacing. The replanted
buffer areas will be monitored two (2) times a year (once in the spring and once in the fall) for a
period of two (2) years to monitor plant survival rates. Areas that have less than a 75% survival
rate will be replanted once. Reports will be generated as monitoring progress and submitted to all
appropriate regulatory agencies in order to document success and nay problems encountered with
the project.
In order to restore the affected stream as close as possible to its natural, pre-impact state, Rosgen
trained staff will perform the four levels of waterway analysis indicated by the method developed
by Dave Rosgen of Wildland Hydrology. The four levels of analysis are: geomorphic
characterization, morphological description, assessment of stream condition, and field data
verification. The purpose of the stream restoration is to return the stream to a self-sustaining
condition resembling its pre-disturbance form as closely as possible. This project will center on
streambank stabilization, removal of channel obstructing debris and the recreation of natural
meander patterns within the restored reach. After removal of all material from the access road
and after the creation of a meander pattern typical of the stream type as reveled in the Rosgen
assessment, all areas of affected bank will be graded back at a 2:1 ratio. The top of the slope will
be rounded to facilitate plant establishment and growth and the graded surface will be roughened
by harrow to reduce on-site erosion. In order to stabilize the newly formed stream banks and to
ensure future water quality, a rapid planting of native, woody plants and grasses will take place as
each portion is graded, to avoid excess erosion. The entire Riparian Zone will be planted with
native grasses, such as winter rye, switchgrass, and brown top - depending on season. A riparian
zone buffer of at least thirty feet from each bank will be planted with woody, herbaceous plants
on 8' x 8' spacing, and the remaining fifty-foot riparian buffer will be planted with a mix of
woody and non-woody plants on at least 5' x 5' spacing. Planting season, availability, and on-
site analysis of soil moisture, pH, texture, and depth to seasonal high water, flooding potential
and micro-topographic relief will determine species chosen for the vegetation of the Riparian
Zone. There will be no less than that two dominant species of woody shrubs and a wide variety
of grasses and non-woody vegetation at maturity. When the stream restoration is complete, the
system will be monitored quarterly for the first 1-2 years to insure that all success criteria (i.e.
vegetative variety and stem density, bank re-stabilization) are met. Reports will be generated as
monitoring progresses and submitted to all appropriate regulatory agencies in order to document
successes and any problems encountered with the project.
Construction of the Restoration Plan is anticipated to require 120 days to complete. The City of
Raleigh anticipates starting construction June 1, 2003, assuming 401/404 approval are obtained
by May 2003.
Impact Justification Beaverdam Creek Sewer Line page 2 of 2