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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20041920 Ver 3_401 Application_20100413DR. J.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATES, INC. Environmental Consultants P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 28388 (910) 695-1043 • Fax (910) 695-3317 EXQ OA " % R Zo v 3 To: Ms. Lia Gilleski NCDWQ 401/Express Permitting Unit 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27604 Letter of Transmittal Date: 4-12-10 Job # 0912 Attn: Re: Third Fork Creek permit modification WE ARE SENDING YOU Attached Reports Maps SPALID, one Copy of letter Plans Data Prints Photos X Permit COPIES DATE # P s DESCRIPTION 5 4-12-10 18 Application for permit modification proposed Third Fork Creek Southern Greenwa Durham, Durham Co., NC 1 -- check #16737 in the amount of $1,000 for permitting fee THESE ARE TRANSMITTED X For approval Approved as noted For your use Approved as submitted As requested Returned for corrections For review and comment For your information REMARKS: Lia, ***Coulter, Jewell, Thames is delivering their plats and electronic copy (on CD) separately from this package; those materials are not included on this transmittal.*** Wetland, buffer and temporary impacts have been reduced or eliminated where possible. Stream impacts remain unchanged. Please contact me and/or Kevin Hamak (CJT) with any questions. Thank you, Jennifer M. Archambault DENR • NRATER QUALITY S ANO STO?yyrATER COPY TO: Kevin Hamak -CJT SIGNED: r Eric Alsmeyer - USACE If enclosures are not noted, please contact us i ediately Endangered Species Surveys • Environmental Assessments 9 Land Management 9 Wetlands Mapping and Permitting DR. J.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATES, INC. Environmental Consultants P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 28388 (910) 695-1043 9 Fax (910) 695-3317 12 April 2010 Ms. Lia Gilleski NC Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit/ Express Review 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Dear Ms. Gilleski: Enclosed is an application for a full permit modification for jurisdictional impacts along the Third Fork Creek Southern Greenway (DWQ EXP No. 04-19200) in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. I've enclosed 5 copies and a check in the amount of S 1,000.00 (Express Review fee) in this packet. The proposed project was most recently permitted in August 2009 under a Nationwide Permit No. 14 (Action ID 2009-01608) and corresponding Water Quality Certification (DWQ Project # 04- 1920v2). The enclosed application contains proposed modifications to wetland and riparian buffer impacts and includes temporary impacts to both wetlands and riparian buffers. There are no proposed modifications to stream impacts. The previous permits allowed the following impacts: 0.045 acre of forested wetlands, 0.329 acre of non-forested wetlands (0.374 acre total wetland impacts), 157 linear feet of intermittent ditch/ unimportant stream and 12,390 square feet of riparian buffer (4,440 in Zone 1 and 7,950 in Zone 2). The 404 permit was modified in November 2009 to include a total of 0.39 acre of wetland impacts. Proposed impacts in this modification include: 0.048 acre of forested wetlands, 0.307 acre of no- forested wetlands in an existing sewer right-of-way (0.355 acre of total permanent wetland impacts), 157 linear feet of intermittent ditch/ unimportant stream (unchanged), and 29,657 square feet of riparian buffer (12,916 in Zone 1 and 16,741 in Zone 2). Temporary impacts include 0.848 acre of wetland and 53,005 square feet of riparian buffer (24,058 in Zone 1 and 28,947 in Zone 2). Changes to wetland impacts include impacts at 2 previously unidentified locations (identified in the enclosed impact table as MLK spur) and additional impacts at 2 locations (A1-7 and W1-4). We Endangered Species Surveys 9 Environmental Assessments 9 Land Management • Wetlands Mapping and Permitting were able to slightly modify impacts in other locations, thus reducing the net permanent wetland impact from the previous permit. Temporary impacts were previously not accounted for. They will occur within the existing sewer right-of-wax, which has had long-term disturbance and is still regularly disturbed and maintained. Wetlands within the sewer right-of-way consist of mowed herbaceous vegetation with disturbed soils and hydrology, as the sewer line has been in place and maintained for 30-40 years. Temporary impacts were calculated using the position of silt-fencing, tree-protection fencing or limits of work as shown on the enclosed plans. Temporary wetland and buffer impacts are needed to allow heavy equipment to maneuver within the easement and alongside the trail as it is constructed and to provide access to the trail route. Access is severely limited along the - 4 mile trail, which has only a few access points via intersecting roads along the entire route. Additionally, limiting the construction corridor strictly to the proposed 10-foot wide trail would increase construction costs significantly. Temporary impact areas will be revegetated as necessary with an appropriate native seed mix from a local supplier (Mellow Marsh Farms, Inc. - see attached sheet for seed mix ingredients). There have been only modest changes to the project design since the last permitting action and the purpose for the changes was to minimize and avoid jurisdictional impacts. As before, most of the trail will be constructed within existing sewer and road rights-of-way and most jurisdictional impacts are within these non-forested, disturbed rights-of-way. Jurisdictional impacts were avoided and minimized by revising the project alignment several times during the permitting processes, by crossing in areas that have already been disturbed and by using no-impact boardwalks at many crossings. Mitigation requirements for the proposed impacts were satisfied via payment to the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program during the initial permitting of this project in 2004. Note that copies of previous permits and other pertinent documentation were submitted during permitting last August. Please review the enclosed application for permit modification and contact me if you need any additional information. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Jennifer M. Archambault Wildlife Biologist CC: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer - US Army Corps of Engineers Mr. Don Stewart - City of Durham Mr. Kevin Hamak - Coulter, Jewell, Thames, P.A. ENCLOSURE: Contents of MMF Riparian Buffer Mix from Mellow Marsh Farms, Inc. Source: http://www.mellowmarshfarm.com/seed.html#rbm. Accessed 12 April\ 2010. SCIENTIFIC, NAME CO1\IMON;NAME ?PERCENT El mus vir inicus Virginia wild rye 15 Panicum vir atum blunt panic grass 15 A rostis stoloni era creeping bent grass 10 Rudbeckia hirta NC ecotype) black-eyed Susan 10 Coreo sis lanceolata lon stalk coreo sis 10 Panicum clandestinum deer tongue 10 Andro 0 on erardii big bluestem 5 Juncus effuses soft rush 5 Echinochloa muricata barnyard grass 5 Schizach rium sco arium little bluestem 5 Sor hastrum nutans Indian grass 5 Tri sacum dac loides gamma grass 5 TOTAL 100 Version 1.4 January 9, 2009 401 Oversight/Express Permitting PCN Submittal Checklist ® The application fee (Checks may be made out to "N.C. Division of Water Quality" - $240.00 for 401 Water Quality Certification with minor impacts - $570.00 for 401 Water Quality Certification with major impacts Express Review Fee (Amount requested on Acceptance Letter) ® Five (5) complete and collated copies of the PCN Application and supporting documentation (instead of providing 5 copies of the full size plans you may provide two copies of full size plans along with three copies of 11 X 17 plans) ? Stormwater Management Plan (if applicable - see PCN Form Help File Section E) 1) Please provide three (3) copies of the stormwater management plans along with all supporting information pertaining to this project including the following: a. Entire site development/layout plans delineating all drainage areas; b. Design calculation sheets for all proposed BMPs) sized for both on-site and off-site drainage; c. BMP supplements for each proposed BMP and Required Items Check List (http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/bmp forms.htm) along with all required items; d. A Notarized Operation & Maintenance Agreement for each stormwater management facility; e. Detailed construction drawing sheets shall include (i) Erosion and sediment control plans; (ii) Installation and planting schedules for the proposed BMPs; (iii) Appropriately scaled plan views and cross sectional details of all BMPs and associated components - inlet and outlet structures, forebay, respective zones and pertinent elevations. ? If your project is located within a State implemented Riparian Buffer Rule Area, submit the following along with site plans and PCN form: 1) Three (3) copies of the details for on-site diffuse flow provisions, (refer to http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/bmp_forms.htm). ? DWQ Stream Determination Forms for streams on property and DWQ determination letter for wetlands or streams (if applicable). The following is the most critical of all the information that you must provide. The quality and detail of the information will often determine the expeditiousness of the review. The following is a checklist of the types of pertinent information required at a minimum: Maps and Plans: ® The most recent version of the 1:24,000 USGS Topographic Map - Please cleanly draw or delineate the site boundaries on the topographic map. w, ® The most recent version of the bound and published County NRCS Soil Survey Map - (required for projects within the Neuse River Basin, Tar-Pamlico River Basin, Randleman Lake Watershed and the Catawba River Basin, also recommended for all projects) - Please clearly delineate the site boundaries, etc. on the map. If the delineation obscures any of the features, it is recommended that a clean copy be provided. Copies of the I,r, v? -Ih? r? I cs+ V_", Version 1.4 January 9, 2009 current soil survey and/or soil survey map sheets can be obtained from the local NRCS County Office (http://www.nc.nres.usda.gov/). GIS soil layers are not acceptable. ® Vicinity map - Please clearly mark the location and approximate boundaries of the property and project on the map. Please indicate north arrow and scale. Please include applicable road names or State Road numbers. ® The Site Plan - The most critical map to be provided is the site plan. You must provide full sized plans. The following is the minimum list of plans that are typically needed. ® Pre-construction/Pre-existing conditions - This sheet (or sheets) must include: • All jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetland, stream, water features, State regulated buffers (delineated into Zones 1 and 2) • Topographic contours with elevations • Any existing structures and impervious areas • Existing utility lines and easements • Existing roads, culverts, and other pertinent features • North arrow and the scale (1 ":50' scale is recommended). ® Proposed conditions - This sheet (or sheets) must include: • All jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetland, stream, water features, State regulated buffers (delineated into Zones 1 and 2) • Lot layout (if a subdivision or commercial development is proposed) - lots must be developable without further impacts to jurisdictional and non jurisdictional wetlands, streams, water features, and State regulated buffers. Building envelopes must be provided when streams, wetlands, riparian buffers, or water features exist on a lot • All built-out structures and impervious cover • Final grading contours with elevations • All utilities and easements (including septic fields on all lots within 100 feet of stream, wetland, or water features - if applicable) • Impacted areas - these should correspond with the Impact numbers listed on your PCN form. ® Drainage Plans - Final drainage plans must include the following: • Locations and pertinent elevations and sizes of the stormwater collection system and drainage ways • All inlets and outlets must also be shown with pertinent elevations (All outlets to wetlands must be at a non-erosive velocity, generally less than 2 ft/sec during the peak flow from the 10-vr storm) • Scaled stormwater BMPs must also be indicated as required by DWQ rules and policies • In certain cases (see Section E of PCN form), final stormwater management plans must also be provided (see Stormwater Management Plan Checklist) ® Proposed Impacts - All impacts to jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetland, stream, water features, and State regulated buffers must be shown and labeled on the site plans at a scale no smaller than 1" = 50'. All excavation, fill, flooding, stabilization, and other impacts that will be conducted in or near jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetland, stream, water features, and State regulated buffers must be indicated. Please provide cross sectional details showing the provisions for aquatic life passage (burial of culvert 20% for culverts <_ 48 inches, and 1-foot for culverts > 48 inches). 1 Version 1.4 January 9, 2009 Wetland Impacts: ® Precise grading and final elevation contours must be provided. Existing vegetation and any clearing must be specified. ? All subsurface utility lines must indicate the location of anti-seep collars. Construction detail for anti-seep collars must be provided. ® Roadway or other crossings of riparian wetlands may require floodway culverts to maintain existing hydrological conditions. ® Plans should show that the hydrology of remaining wetlands on the site will be maintained. Stream Impacts: ® Stream impacts must be clearly shown on the plans. The centerline as well as the banks of the stream must be surveyed or located by GPS for the portion of the stream to be impacted. ® The inlet and the outlet of all culverts should be aligned with the stream as much as possible. Inlet and outlet elevations and streambed elevations should be indicated. Any inlet or outlet protection must be shown and enumerated on the impact map(s). ? For bottomless culverts or other spans, a vertical cross section should be provided that shows the minimum distance from each span to each stream bank, the stream cross section, the height of the span above the stream and the minimum distance from the edge of each footer to each stream bank. Additionally, please provide a signed and sealed geotechnical report of subsurface soils at the proposed bottomless culvert location. The report must comply with the Division of Highways - Guidelines for Drainage Studies and Hydraulic Desiqn, prepared by A.L. Hankins, Jr., State Hydraulics Engineer - 1999. ? Multiple culverts or sectioned box culverts typically require the use of sills, off- setting or other means to match the cross section of the existing stream (in order to maintain stream stability and provide aquatic life passage). A vertical cross section of the culverts should be shown overlain with the up and downstream stream cross section including the stream flood-prone area. ? Impacts associated with dam construction must indicate and enumerate all fill associated with the dam footprint, spillway and any bank stream bank stabilization. The length of stream impounded must also be indicated and enumerated. 0?, IN A E9 ti O liiii? ,c' Ex p E) * - I Ot o 3 Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.0 November 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form IM A V Wk A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: FN Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 14 (WQC 3704) or General Permit (GP) n umber: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ? 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ® 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ? Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. ® Yes ? No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ? Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Third Fork Creek Southern Greenway IN 13 Q 2b. County: Durham 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Durham AP R I 3 >?Oi0 2d. Subdivision name: N/A DENR vwER-QUm_ny 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: ARRMVNCH 3. Owner Information 3a. Name on Recorded Deed: City of Durham 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Don Stewart, Project Manager 3d. Street address: 2011 Fay Street 3e. City, state, zip: Durham, NC 27704 3f. Telephone no.: (919) 560-4197 ext. 21245 3g. Fax no.: (919) 801-3634 3h. Email address: Donald.Stewart@durhamnc.gov Page 1 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version Section A. Applicant Information, continued 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if9pp a 4d. S,. . 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Jennifer Archambault 5b. Business name (if applicable): Dr. J.H. Carter III & Associates, Inc., Environmental Consultants 5c. Street address: 515-F Midland Road 5d. City, state, zip: Southern Pines, NC 28387 5e. Telephone no.: (910) 695-1043 5f. Fax no.: (910) 695-3317 5g. Email address: jrchambault@jhcarterinc.com Page 2 of 13 PCN Form - November 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): See Table 1 1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): 'N - 'W 1 c. Property size: - 44.7 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Third Fork Creek proposed project: C; NSW (from source to a point 2 mi. upstream from NC 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Hwy 54). WS-IV; NSW (from 2 mi. upstream from NC 54 to New Hope Creek (Jordan Lake)) 2c. River basin: Cape Fear River Basin 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Most of the proposed project will be along existing sewer and road rights-of-way. A small section of the project will traverse a City Park (Garrett Road Park). Surrounding land use is primarily residential, with a few highways and commercial districts. The flood plain of Third Fork Creek is predominantly forested. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: Unknown; only wetlands along the proposed project route were delineated. 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: Unknown, see above. 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The trail will become part of the Durham Area Greenway system and is intended to provide Durham area residents with a safe, City-maintained greenway for recreational activities and a natural areas experience. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The applicant proposes to construct approximately 3.7 miles of a 10-foot-wide paved trail from Garrett Road Park (near the intersection of Garrett Rd (SR 1106 and Hope Valley Rd (NC Hwy 751)) north to Southern Boundaries Park (near Martin Luther King Pkwy (SR 1146). USACE and DWQ permits have been issued for most impacts related to this project. (0.374 acre of wetlands, 157 linear feet of intermittent stream channel (ditches), 4,440 square feet of Zone 1 and 7,950 square feet of Zone 2 Jordan Water Supply protected riparian buffer). This application contains proposed modifications to wetland and riparian buffer impacts, and includes temporary impacts to wetlands and buffers. The new total riparian buffer impacts are 12,916 square feet in Zone 1 and 16,741 square feet in Zone 2 (with temporary impacts of 24,058 square feet in Zone 1 and 28,947 square feet in Zone 2). Total permanent wetland impacts are 0.355 acre and temporary impacts are 0.848 acre. Stream impacts have not changed. The entire length of the trail will be paved with concrete (along roads) or asphalt (along sewer rights-of-way and in cross-country sections). Dump trucks and standard grading equipment will be used. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property Yes ? No ? Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ? Preliminary ®Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Name (if known): previous consultant Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. JD renewed in conjunction with the original permit. Page 3 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ® Yes ? No ? Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. This project was previously approved by both DWQ and the USACE, however, the work had not commenced and the permits expired. The application was submitted 11-26-04. The original 401 Certification was issued 1-11-05 (DWQ project # 04-1920). The USACE permit verification (NWP 14) was issued on 3-17-05 and expired 3-17-07 (Action ID 200020046). The original permit was for both the Third Fork Creek Southern and Northern trails. More recently, a 401 Certification was issued on 8-24-2009 (DWQ EXP No. 04-1920v2), a USACE NWP 14 (Action ID 2009-01608) was issued on 8-28-2009 and later revised on11-13-2009. The permits are currently valid and expire on 11-13-2011. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. There are future plans for another section of trail north of this proposed project, however, it is a separate project and each trail has a defined starting point and terminus. Each trail stands alone and the projects are not dependent on each other. Page 4 of 13 PCN Form - November 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers ? Open Waters ? Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number - Type of Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or impact (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) Temporary T W1 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps ? DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.355 acre 2h. Comments: Please see attached Table 2 for impact details and locations (station numbers correspond to mapping). 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. Stream impact Type of Stream name Perennial (PER) or Average stream width (feet) Impact number - impact intermittent (INT)? length Permanent (P) or (linear feet) Temporary (T) S1 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT S2 ?P?T ?PER ?INT S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT S4 ?P?T ?PER ?INT S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT 3g. Total stream and tributary impacts 157 If 3h. Comments: See table 3 attached - there are NO CHANGES from the previous permit. Page 5 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory, continued 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individual) list all o en water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of impact number waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) - Permanent (if (P) or applicable) Temporary T 01 ?P?T 02 ?P?T 03 ?P?T 04 ?P?T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: N/A Page 6 of 13 PCN Form - November 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory, continued 5. Pond or Lake Construction If and or lake construction pro osed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or (acres) number purpose of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If an impacts require mitigation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ® Other: Jordan (Cape Fear) Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact (square Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) for impact Stream name mitigation feet) (square feet) or Temporary required? T 131 ®P ? T Green- way trail Third Fork Ck ? Yes ®No B2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No B3 ?P?T ?Yes ?No 6h. Total buffer impacts 12,916 16,741 6i. Comments: Buffer impacts occur at 16 locations along the proposed trail and Third Fork Creek. See Attached Table 4 for a description of impacts by location. Impacts for the greenway trail are allowable under the Jordan Nutrient Rules Table of Uses provided there are no practical alternatives. Most of the - 3.7 mile trail has been proposed outside of the buffers. This trail design has been in place for several years prior to the Jordan Nutrient Rules effective date (8-11-09, just days before the most recent permitting action). The portions of the trail that encroach upon the buffers offer the best overall placement for the trail - the trail will be placed within the existing sewer right-of-way, which is already disturbed. Moving the trail out of the 50-foot buffer in these locations would require additional disturbance of forested wetlands, including clearing, within or just outside of the buffer area. Page 7 of 13 PCN Form - November 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Approximately 98% of the proposed trail route will follow existing sewer and road rights-of-way. The soils in and along these rights-of-way have previously been disturbed and the corridors are maintained as non-forested areas. Placing the trail along these rights-of-way reduces the amount of impact to non-disturbed areas and this design was considered to have the least amount of impact. Additionally, this route will minimize necessary clearing and is in accordance with the City of Durham's tree buffer ordinance - a 50-foot buffer was maintained from Third Fork Creek Trail, where feasible. During previous permitting actions, the plans were revised several times in order to avoid and/or minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. The use of boardwalks are planned at many crossings to completely avoid jurisdictional impacts at these sites. One low rise crossing (Sector C, line E) will be used to minimize stream impacts (Figure 3). 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ® Yes ? No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ® Corps ? Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ®Payment to in-lieu fee program project? ? Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: 0 linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: N/A warm, cool, cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: 0 acres 4h.. Comments: Mitigation requirement was satisfied with a payment to EEP during the original permitting action in 2005 for 0.5 acre of impact. During the most recent permitting action in 2009, 0.42 acre of that credit was used, leaving a balance of 0.08 acre credit. At a 2:1 mitigation ratio for the 0.048 total forested wetland impacts (= 0.096 acre mitigation) and 1:1 mitigation for the remaining 0.307 acre of non-forested riparian wetlands, total mitigation for these impacts is 0.403 (-0.40) acre. The proposed mitigation has already been satisfied. 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan Page 8 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation, continued 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone Reason for impact Total impact (square feet) Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 Total buffer mitigation required: 6c. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). 6d. Comments: Mitigation is not required for the proposed buffer impacts. Page 9 of 13 PCN Form - November 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ? No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? ? Yes ® No 2. Determination if the Project Requires a Stormwater Management Plan 2a. Does the project require a Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit? ? Yes ® No 2b. Is the project subject to General Certification 3704 or 3705? ® Yes ? No 3. Determination of Stormwater Review Jurisdiction 3a. Is this project subject to any of the following state-implemented stormwater ? Coastal counties ? HOW management programs (check all that apply)? ? ORW If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the DWQ and one copy of the ? Session Law 2006-246 approved stormwater management plan. ? Other: 3b. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Durham 3c. Is this local government certified to implement a state stormwater program? ® Yes ? No If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the local government and one copy of the approved stormwater management plan (or one copy of the approved Stormwater management plan stamped as approved). 4. Information Required for DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 4a. What is the overall percent imperviousness according to the most current site plan? 16.00%, see Table 1 4b. Does this project contain any areas that meet the criteria for "high density" per ? Yes ® No General Certifications 3704 and 3705? 4c. If the site is over 24% impervious and/or contains high density areas, then provide a brief narrative description of the stormwater management plan. 4d . Has a completed BMP Supplement Form with all required items been submitted ? Yes ? No for each stormwater BMP? Page 10 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ? Yes ? No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. The proposed Greenway Trail is intended for the public to enjoy the natural surroundings and will not encourage further development in the area. Cumulative impacts to downstream water quality are not expected as a result of this project. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. 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. There are no waste-generating facilities included in this project. Page 11 of 13 PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information, continued 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes ® No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No impacts? ? Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? A protected species survey was conducted. NC Natural Heritage Program GIS data, updated Dec. 2008 (including Natural Heritage Element Occurrence, Significant Natural Heritage Area and Managed Area GIS layers. USACE map "NC Counties with Hydrologic Basins with Rare Aquatic Species : http://www.saw.usace.army. mil/WETLANDS/esa/watersheds-rare-aquatic-species.pdf 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? South Atlantic Habitat and Ecosystem IMS: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh_coral/ims/viewer.htm; This project is not located on the NC coast. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Letter from State Historic Preservation Office 11-13-02. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) _ _ 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No T 8b . If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: A portion of the Third Fork Creek trail will be built in the regulated 100 year flood fringe. All box culverts over tributaries; boardwalks and other structures have been designed to achieve a no-rise condition using the requisite HEC modeling methods, and these calculations and certifications have been approved by the local Durham FEMA Official. In addition, the remainder of the trail has been designed so that the net ll or other materials will be placed in the 100 year flood fringe that would cause a change in the flood f lt i th t i no s a resu fringe cross section anywhere along the project limits, other than the structures described. (Submitted by Coulter, Jewell, Thames, P.A.) 8c . What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Project engineer (Coulter, Jewell, Thames, P.A. has flood layers depicted on drawings. _ __ F__ F _ rage -1 Z or 1,3 PCN Form - November 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information, continued Jennifer M. Archambault, Agent 4. L "ntbkp:?. 4-12-2010 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name plicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's Sig a ure is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant Date is provided.) 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