20100362 Ver 1_Information Letter_20100721

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor James H. Gregson, Director
MEMORANDUM
June 21, 2010
TO: David Wainwright
NC Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
FROM: Steve Sollod, Transportation Project Coordinator
SUBJECT: Proposed US 17 Improvements from the Jacksonville Bypass to
Drummer Kellum Road In Jacksonville, TIP No. U4007
Onslow County, NC. (DCM #20100076)
Please review and comment by July 16, 2010. Your responses will assist DCM in determining
whether the proposed project would be consistent with the State's Coastal Management Program. If
the proposed project does not conform to your requirements, please identify the measures that would
be necessary to bring the proposed project into conformance. If you have any additional questions
regarding the proposed project you may contact me at 919-733-2293, extension 230 or e-mail me at
[e-mail].
REPLY
No Comment
This office supports the project as proposed
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Comments to this project are attached
This office objects to the project as proposed
Signed Date: 110116
CORRECTIONS
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Steve Sollod, Transportation Project Coordinator
NC Division of Coastal Management
1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27604
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Coastal Management
Michael F. Easley, Governor James H. Gregson, Director
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William G. Ross Jr.,
MEMORANDUM
June 21, 2010
TO: Patty Fowler, NCDEH
Renee Gledhill-Early, NCSHPO
Debra Benoy, PWS
Vagn Hansen, NCDCA
Stephen Lane, NCDCM
Linda Lewis, DWQ
June W. Michaux, SPO
Jessi O'neal, NCDMF
Ken Pace, NCDOT
Dan Sams, NCDLR
Brian Strong, NCDPR
David Wainwright, DWQ
Mark Wilde-Ramsing, IMS
Maureen Will, NCDCM
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
CC: Doug Huggett, DCM Manager, Major Permits & Federal Consistency
Ted Tyndall, Acting District Manager DCM - Morehead City Office
Stephen Rynas, DCM Federal Consistency Coordinator
Brad Shaver, USACE
FROM: Steve Sollod, Transportation Project Coordinator ?s
SUBJECT: Proposed US17 Improvements from the Jacksonville Bypass to
Drummer Kellum Road in Jacksonville, Onslow County
(DCM#20100076)
The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) received complete documentation supporting the
consistency certification for the subject proposed project from the NC Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) on June 17, 2010. On June 24, 2010 the public review period for this consistency review
will be initiated with the public notice to be printed on June 24, 2010 in the "Jacksonville Daily
News". The enclosed project consistency documentation is now being distributed to the State
agencies that would have a regulatory interest in the proposed activity for review and comment. The
public review period will close on July 25, 2010. We intend to make a decision regarding whether
the proposed activity would be consistent with the State's coastal management program soon
thereafter.
Comments may have been made by your agency earlier in the project planning NEPA/404 Merger
process, however, we ask that you provide comments on the project at this time that pertain to the
final proposed action. Please contact me at 919-733-2293, extension 230 or via e-mail at
[e-mail] if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration of the North
Carolina Coastal Management Program.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
May 20, 2010
EUGENE A. CONTI, JR.
N.C. Division of Coastal Management T;
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1638 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1638
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PALEIGIA
ATTN: Mr. Steve Sollod
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
Subject: Submittal of DCM Consistency Certification for the proposed US 17 Improvements
From the Jacksonville Bypass to Drummer Kellum Road Jacksonville, Onslow County,
TIP U-4007, WBS 35008.1.1
The purpose of this letter and information package is to request concurrence from the Division of Coastal
Management (DCM) for the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) consistency
certification for the above-mentioned project. This package consists of the supporting information, half
size plan sheets, permit drawings, utility plans, the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) request
letter, and Hydraulic Design Merger Concurrence meeting (413, 4C) minutes for U-4007.
NCDOT, in consultation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to improve US 17
from the Jacksonville Bypass sour of Country Club Road, to northeast Drummer Kellum Road, a distance
of 2.9 miles. The NCDOT has submitted an application for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Section 404 Individual Permit as well as a N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Individual 401 Water
Quality Certification, and State Stormwater Permit.
NCDOT has reviewed 15 CFR 930.57-62 as well as relevant portions of the State's coastal program
under 15A NCAC 07M. Specifically, we have considered the coastal water quality policies, mitigation
candidacy, the Jacksonville Draft Land Use Plan, and the Onslow County Land Use Plan. The NCDOT
certifies that the proposed activity complies with the enforceable policies of North Carolina's approved
management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact John Merritt at [phone]
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
Grego Thorpe, Ph.D., Environmental Management Director
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
cc: Stephen Lane, NCDCM
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANO ENVIRONMENTALANALYSIS
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
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Coastal Zone Consistency Certification Supporting Information for the NCDOT's Request to
Construct the US 17 Improvements from the Jacksonville Bypass to D u er ellum. 11 ad of„
the City of New Jacksonville, in Onslow Counties (US 17 Improvemen 5 't O' P b( 7
History
JUN 17 2010
DIV. F CDAS,?AL MANAPE?IEi,0
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the North aarojm ? _q is Ten o
Transportation (NCDOT) policy, a Scoping Letter for the proposed US 17 New Bern Bypass project
was sent on October 2003, initiating coordination with specific agencies and local officials. Details
of the Purpose and Need key issues associated with the project and a map of proposed study corridors
were included as part of the letter-
A US 17 corridor improvement project has been included in various Jacksonville thoroughfare plans
since the late 1960s. In 1985, the Jacksonville Bypass was programmed in the NCDOT TIP (Project
No. U-2107). This improvement terminates at an at-grade intersection with US 17, approximately
2,500 feet southwest of the Western Boulevard intersection.
In 1995, a feasibility study was prepared for the Jacksonville Bypass Extension from the U-2107D
terminus, proceeding on new location northwest of US 17 and connecting to existing US 17 near
Drummer Kellum Road (SR 1326). To avoid intense development, the corridor was located about
one mile northwest of the existing US 17. The proposed corridor was so far west that NCDOT
transportation engineers determined it would fail to attract traffic from existing US 17. As a result,
the Jacksonville Thoroughfare Plan was revised to show improvements to US 17 along the existing
road. In 1999, Project No. U-4007 was added to the NCDOT TIP. Because of the significant
amount of commercial development along Western Boulevard and the traffic demand in this
commercial area, the Jacksonville Thoroughfare Plan also included these proposed interchanges:
Jacksonville Bypass at Country Club Road, Jacksonville Bypass at US 17, and US 17 at Piney Green
Road. Also included in the Thoroughfare Plan is a proposed Western Parkway that parallels Western
Boulevard and intersects with Western Boulevard Extension in the vicinity of Gateway North Drive.
The Jacksonville Urban Area 2035 Transportation Plan, adopted March 21, 2005, removed the
proposed Jacksonville Bypass interchange with Country Club Road but indicates a proposed
interchange to the south (see Figure 5). The project is included in the 2007-2013 Draft TIP as
Project No. U-4007.
The Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project was circulated in 2006 and the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI), in 2008. In the EA, three build alternatives and the No Build
Alternative were evaluated. Alternative US 17 Expressway (A) had eight variations, Western
Parkway Option (B) had four variations, and White Street Extension and Interchange Option (C) also
had four variations.
Project Description
The NCDOT, Division of Highways, in consultation with the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) proposes to provide route continuity and make improvements on US 17. US 17 is the
major north-south route for eastern North Carolina east of I-95. In Jacksonville, US 17 carries traffic
in a northeast/southwest direction. This route is on North Carolina's intrastate system and is
identified by NCDOT as a Strategic Highway Corridor. The intrastate system was established to
provide high-speed, safe travel throughout the state. The intrastate system was designed to support
• The project was designed to avoid or minimize disturbance to aquatic life movements.
• Crossings of jurisdictional areas were angled to cross as perpendicular as possible to minimize
impacts.
• The use of 3:1 fill slopes in jurisdictional areas.
• The Western Parkway alignment will be shifted to avoid the relocation of the stormwater pond.
The revised alignment will require the relocation of approximately 0.5 acre of an existing
stormwater pond. The pond would be expanded at the existing site to compensate for the area
taken. This revised alignment increases stream impacts by approximately 130 feet.
• Access along Western Parkway would be fully controlled with designated access points along the
roadway.
• Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds for portions of the project area that drain to Scales
Creek.
• Use of pre-formed scour holes.
Alternatives
A No-Build Alternative and 16 Build Alternatives were considered for this project. An A and B
section of this project was included in the Merger process at Concurrence Point 4. The preferred
Alternative (Al) was selected and consists of; upgrading US 17 to an expressway facility with the
extension of Commerce Drive, Western Parkway (Gateway North variation, and the White Street
Extension and Interchange (Huff Drive variation). This was decided at an environmental project
team meeting consisting of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; The NC Department of Environment
and Natural Resources' Division of Water Quality, Division of Coastal Management, and Wildlife
Resources Commission; the National Marine Fisheries Service, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service;
the NCDOT; and the FHWA.
Mitigation
Compensation
The NCDOT has avoided and minimized impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent
possible as described above. The unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams will be
offset by compensatory mitigation provided by off-site mitigation. The EEP will assume
responsibility for satisfying the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for
the unavoidable impacts to 8.25 acres of wetlands and 3,039 linear feet of stream resulting from the
construction of U-4007 A and B.
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11, 2010). Other permits required for this project include a Division of Water Resources (DWR)
Central Coastal Plain Canacity Use Area (CCPCUA) permit and a State Stormwater permit.
Division of Coastal Management (DCM) General Policy Guidelines for the Coastal Area
Explicitly, the .0700 rules (mitigation), and the .0800 rules (water quality) were reviewed. This
project will not affect shoreline erosion or shoreline access. However, this project will require
compensatory mitigation and impact water quality. This project has been designed to avoid and
minimize jurisdictional areas to the largest extent possible. Best Management Practices will be in
place during construction; compensatory mitigation will be provided through EEP.
Onslow County Land Use Plan
The 2009 Onslow County Land Use Plan was-reviewed for policies and statements that would pertain
to this project. The purpose and need for this project, as identified in the EA, is based on the
economic development of Onslow County and on projected traffic volumes.
The Onslow County Community Vision listed on page 10 of the 2009 Onslow County Land Use Plan
states, °Onslow County shall employ advanced planning for orderly growth, so as to ensure the
efficient use of land according to its suitability for development; the cost-effective, coordinated
provision of infrastructure .and services; the proper design and livability of its communities,
neighborhoods and rural areas; harmony with the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Lejeune; and the
continued preservation and productivity of its farms, woodlands, wetlands, and estuarine areas."
Recommendation three on page I I in the Community Vision section states, "Onslow County shall
provide (or encourage others to provide) necessary infrastructure and services consistent with
properly managed growth and desirable economic development. Priorities shall include a balanced,
multi-modal transportation system" (Onslow County, 2000).
Improvements to US 17 would help promote economic development in Onslow County by providing
a reduction in congestion, provide route continuity, and improve safety on US 17 from the
Jacksonville Bypass to a logical termini north of Drummer Kellum Road. Benefits to both local
and through traffic include reduced travel times and improved level of service. The proposed
improvements are expected to provide a continual movement for traffic on the bypass through
this area of Jacksonville. This falls in line with the Community Vision detailed in the Onslow .
County Strategic Plan for 2009, which includes the creation of a stable economy through the
attainment, retention and expansion of desirable businesses and industries.
After reviewing the various policy statements, NCDOT concludes that this project is consistent with
the 2009 Onslow County Land Use Plan.
CAMA Land Use Plan, City of Jacksonville - Review Draft
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Coastal Zone Consistency Certification Supporting Information for the NCDOT's Request to
Construct the US 17 Improvements from the Jacksonville B ? r ell m-,R a of
the City of New Jacksonville, in Onslow Counties (US 17 Imp 4e tr s) 1ED U, 4 07.
History MAY 2 7 2010
2%. OF COASTAL MANAGEM' M
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act ane North I(l4iglir;a Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) policy, a Seeping Letter for the proposed US 17 New Bern Bypass project
was sent on October 2003, initiating coordination with specific agencies and local officials. Details
of the Purpose and Need key issues associated with the project and a map of proposed study corridors
were included as part of the letter.
A US 17 corridor improvement project has been included in various Jacksonville thoroughfare plans
since the late 1960s. In 1985, the Jacksonville Bypass was programmed in the NCDOT TIP (Project
No. U-2107). This improvement terminates at an at-grade intersection with US 17, approximately
2,500 feet southwest of the Western Boulevard intersection.
In 1995, a feasibility study was prepared for the Jacksonville Bypass Extension from the U-2107D
terminus, proceeding on new location northwest of US 17 and connecting to existing US 17 near
Drummer Kellum Road (SR 1326). To avoid intense development, the corridor was located about
one mile northwest of the existing US 17. The proposed corridor was so far west that NCDOT
transportation engineers determined it would fail to attract traffic from existing US 17. As a result,
the Jacksonville Thoroughfare Plan was revised to show improvements to US 17 along the existing
road. In -1999, Project No. U-4007 was added to the NCDOT TIP. Because of the significant
amount of commercial development along Western Boulevard and the traffic demand in this
commercial area, the Jacksonville Thoroughfare Plan also included these proposed interchanges:
Jacksonville Bypass at Country Club Road, Jacksonville Bypass at US 17, and US 17 at Piney Green
Road. Also included in the Thoroughfare Plan is a proposed Western Parkway that parallels Western
Boulevard and intersects with Western Boulevard Extension in the vicinity of Gateway North Drive.
The Jacksonville Urban Area 2035 Transportation Plan, adopted March 21, 2005, removed the
proposed Jacksonville Bypass interchange with Country Club Road but indicates a proposed
interchange to the south (see Figure 5). The project is included in the 2007-2013 Draft TIP as
Project No. U-4007.
The Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project was circulated in 2006 and the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI), in 2008. In the EA, three build alternatives and the No Build
Alternative were evaluated. Alternative US 17 Expressway (A) had eight variations, Western
Parkway Option (B) had four variations, and White Street Extension and Interchange Option (C) also
had four variations.
Project Description
The NCDOT, Division of Highways, in consultation with the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) proposes to provide route continuity and make improvements on US 17. US 17 is the
major north-south route for eastern North Carolina east of 1-95. In Jacksonville, US 17 carries traffic
in a northeast/sonthwest direction. This route is on North Carolina's intrastate system and is
identified by NCDOT as a Strategic Highway Corridor. The intrastate system was established to
provide high-speed, safe travel throughout the state. The intrastate system was designed to support
Table 1. Federally protected species of Onslow Countv.
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat
Present Status Biological
Conclusion
Puma concolor cou ar Eastern cougar No E No Effect
Trichechus manatus West Indian manatee No E No Effect
Lindera melissifolia Pond berry Yes E No Effect
Charadrius melodus Piping lover No T No Effect
Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker No E No Effect
Alligator mississi iensis American alligator No T(S/A) N/A
Caratto carretta Loggerhead sea turtle No T No Effect
Chelonia m das Green sea turtle No T No Effect
Dermochel s coriacea Leatherback sea turtle No E No Effect
Carex lutea Golden sedge No E No Effect
Aci enser brevirostrum Shormose sturgeon No E No Effect
Thalictrum coole i Coole 's meadowrue Yes E No Effect
Amaranthus umilus Seabeach amaranth No T No Effect
Lysimachia as erulae olia Rough leaved loosestrife Yes E No Effect
Note: E - endangered
T - threatened
T(S/A) - threatened due to similarity of appearance
Cultural Resources
Archaeology and Historic Architecture
There are no known historic resources in the project's area of potential affect. The State Historic
Preservation Office (HPO) and NCDOT concurred that the project will have no effect on any known
historic architectural or archaeological resources and do not recommend further architectural or
archaeological surveys.
Other Permits
In addition to the DCM Consistency Determination, permits to be obtained for this project include an
Individual 404 permit and an Individual 401 Water Quality Certification (applications submitted May
11, 2010). Other permits required for this project include a Division of Water Resources (DWR)
Central Coastal Plain'Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA) permit and a State Stormwater permit.
Division of Coastal Management (DCM) General Policy Guidelines for the Coastal Area
The general policy guidelines in 15A NCAC 07M have been reviewed for applicability to this
project. Explicitly, the .0700 rules (mitigation), and the .0800 rules (water quality) were reviewed.
This project will not affect shoreline erosion or shoreline access. However, this project will require
compensatory mitigation and impact water quality. This project has been designed to avoid and
minimize jurisdictional areas to the largest extent possible. Best Management Practices will be in
place during construction; compensatory mitigation will be provided through EEP.
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Subject: Minutes from Interagency 4B Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
On August 20, 2008 for U-4007A in Onslow County
Team Members:
Brad Shaver-USACOE
David Wainright-NCDWQ
Travis Wilson-NCWRC
Steve Sollod-NCDCM
Steven Lane-NCDCM
Gary Jordan-USFWS
Kathy Matthews-EPA
Chris Militscher-EPA
Donnie Brcw-FHWA
Chris Rivenbark-NEU
John Merritt-NEU
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
(present)
(present)
General Comments:
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Dan Duffield, NCDOT Hydraulics
Josh Dalton, Sungate Design Group
Brian Elam, Sungate Design Group
Mason Herndon, NCDO'I' Division 3
Timmy Zepeda, NCDOT Division 3
Brian Yamamoto, NCDOT PDEA
Jim Rerko, NCDOT Division 6
Omar Azizi, NCDOT Structures
Emily Murray, NCDOT Structures
Marshall Clawson started the meeting by introducing the project and stating that the purpose of
the meeting was to review the 30% hydraulic designs and show that the commitments made at
the 4A meeting were met. Mr. Clawson then handed the meeting over to Josh Dalton. Mr.
Dalton proceeded through the project sheet by sheet explaining the proposed drainage design and
fielding questions.
Plan Sheets 4:
There are no streams or wetlands on this sheet.
Plan Sheets 5:
Mr. Dalton noted that there is an existing culvert under US 17 Bypass that will be extended on
both ends. Two jurisdictional streams converge just upstream of the existing culvert. The
existing culvert is a double barrel 6' by 8' RCBC. The barrels of the culvert will be extended
separately in the direction of the two channels.
Downstream of the existing culvert, Scales Creek will be conveyed under Loop A and Ramp A
by double barrel 6' by 8' RCBC's. The culverts will be separated by approximately 220 feet of
open channel. Photographs of Scales Creek and the UT to Scales were passed around and the
extreme amount of garbage in the streams was noted.
A small portion of the wetland will be left in the gore area between Ramp A and Loop A. This
wetland will be considered a total take.
Subject: Minutes from Interagency 4C Permit Drawing Review Meeting
On April 15, 2009 for U-4007A in Onslow County
Team Members:
Brad Shaver-USACOE
David Wainright-NCDWQ
Travis Wilson-NCWRC
Steve Sollod-NCDCM
Steven Lanc-NCDCM
Gary Jordan-USFWS
Kathy Matthews-EPA
Chris Militscher-EPA
Ron Lucas-FHWA
Chris Rivenbark-NEU
John Merritt-NEU
General Comments:
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
(absent)
(present)
(absent)
(absent)
(present)
(present)
Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Josh Dalton, Sungate Design Group
Mason Herndon, NCDOT Division 3
Jackson Provost, NCDOT Division 3
Todd Murray, NCDOT Roadway Design
Kevin Bowen, NCDOT Construction Unit
Mark Staley, NCDOT REU
Marshall Clawson started the meeting by introducing the project and stating that the purpose of
the meeting was to review the permit drawings. Mr.'Clawson then handed the meeting over to
Josh Dalton. Mr. Dalton proceeded through the project sheet by sheet explaining the proposed
sites and impacts to streams and wetlands.
Site 1:
There is a small wetland impact at this site. No comments.
Site 2:
Mr. Dalton noted that there is a stream impact and wetland impact at this site. Ms.Matthews
asked why the wetland between Loop A and Ramp A was hatched as `mechanized clearing'. Mr.
Dalton explained that after clearing 10 feet from the top of the proposed new channel and fill
slopes there would only be a sliver of wetland left.
Site 3:
Mr. Dalton noted that there is a large wetland impacted by the proposed Ramp B. There was a
discrepancy in the wetland limits. The plan sheet that contained the enlarged view of the site
showed the wetland closed off adjacent to the proposed right-of-way line. The plan sheet that
shows the entire interchange showed the wetland continuing away from the project limits. Mr.
Rivenbark and Mr. Merritt stated they would verify the correct wetland limits. Mr. Shaver stated
that if the wetland was closed off and did not continue away from the project, the remaining
Site 11:
Site II consists of a small pocket wetland impact left of station 58+50 -L-. Mr. Dalton stated
that this small wetland has been included as a `total take'. This site will now be referred to as
Site 9. No comments.
Site 12:
Site 12 consists of a small temporary jurisdictional stream impact left of station 66+00 -L-. Mr.
Wainright asked for an explanation of the stream path. Mr. Dalton stated that the stream flows
from the east toward the west and enters an existing 36" RCP left of station 65+57 -L-. This pipe
then flows to a blind junction box of which the location was unable to be determined. The flow
eventually reaches the existing 60" RCP and outlets the system right of station 17+18 -Y5-.
This site will now be referred to as Site 10. No comments.
Meeting adjourned.
Subject: Minutes from interagency 4B Hydraulic Design Review Meeting
On October 15, 208 for ?-40078 in Omlow Cou;uy
Team Members:
Participants:
Brad Shaver-USACOE (present)
David Wainright-NCDWQ (present)
Travis Wilson-NCWRC (present)
Steve Sollod-NCDCM (present)
Steven Lane-NCDCM (present)
Cary Jordan-USFWS. (oresent)
Kathy Matthews=EPA (present)
Chris Militscher-EPA (absent)
Donnie Brew-FHWA (present)
Chris Rivenbark-NEU (present)
John Merritt-NEU (present)
David Hams-REU (absent)
Bryan Taylor-Roadway (absent)
General Comments:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Frank Fleming, Sungate Design Group
Brian Elam, Sungate Design Group
Kenny Smith, Stantec
Joe Blair, NCDOT Division 3
Mason Hemdan, NCDOT.Division 3
BrianYama,noto, NiaOT'i'DEA
Omar Azizi, NCDOT Structures
Emily Murray, NCDOT Structures
Amy Simes, DENR
Todd Murray, NCDOT Roadway
Marshall Clawson started the meeting by introducing the project and stating that the purpose of
the meeting was to review the 30% hydraulic designs and show that the commitments made at
h
e 4A meeting ur-cre met. After introductions,. Mr. Clawson then handed the meeting over to
Frank Fieming. Mr. Fleming proceeded through the project sheet by sheet explaining the
proposed drainage design and fielding questions.
Plan Sheets 4:
There are no streams or wetlands impacted on this sheet. Mr. Fleming noted an existing ditch
will be replaced right of the project in the vicinity of Scales Creek. The proposed ditch will tie to
the existing ditch before impacting Scales Creek.
Plan Sheets 5:
Mr. Fleming noted that there is an existing 2 @ 6' X 7' box culvert under US 17 Bypass that will
be extended on both ends. The jurisdictional stream is Sandy Run Branch. The two extensions
will use bends to line the box culvert with the channel. The extensions cannot be buried the
traditional 1.0' on either end. The inlet extension is proposed to be on a 0.0% grade and will be
at bed level. The outlet will be extended on 0.3% grade, the same as the existing grade, and will
be buried +/-0.7'. The inlet side cannot be buried because of the existing culvert elevation and
existing channel elevation. DWQ requested a note be provided for not burying the extensions in
the permit application.
conccm over. rip.rapstaying i .place.. Mr. Fleming stated. therP is aprrbl-em-with the type of.
stone available in the area being light. Mr. Blair stated granite is being used in the area and it
was agreed granite would be used for outlet protection.
Plan Sheet 8:
Mr. Fleming stated that the wetland system at +/-32+00 -L- will be conveyed with 2 proposed
lines of 24" RC pipe. Mr. Fleming stated that a double line is being used for a reduction of storm
elevation in a wide floodplain and should help wetland hydrology connectivity. This system also
does not have a defined channel and they are not equalizer pipes.
Mr. Fleming stated the stormwater will be handled with pre-formed scour holes and grass swales.
Plan Sheet 9• y
Mr. Fleming stated that the wetland system and jurisdictional stream at +/-40+00 -L- will be
conveyed with a proposed 72" RC pipe buried 1.0'. This crossing is just downstream of the
water quality pond behind Target and Lowes. The pond will be impacted by roadway fill but no
runoff from the proposed -L- alignment will be discharged into these ponds. Mr. Fleming is
proposing to minimize impact to the pond by utilizing rock-plated 1.5:1 fill slopes in the pond.
Mr. Fleming stated a reduction in volume of the pond has not been finalized at this time. Mr.
Wainwright stated NCDOT should notify the Stormwater Section of DWQ of the proposed
construction, reduction in volume, and their process and proposal to mitigate the impact to the
water quality pond. Mr. Fleming asked if that was Sungate's responsibility. Mr. Clawson stated
that the process will occur during the R/W stage and will be considered apart of the property
settlement. Sungate will supply NCDOT with the volume reduction of the pond(s). This data
will be. used tor compensate the. pond owner in regards to their existing stormwater permit. It,w:P-
be the pond's owner responsibility to satisfy their permit with DWQ. Mr. Wainwright requdsted
this information to be included in the permit application.
Mr. Fleming stated the stormwater will be handled with pre-formed scour holes and grass swales.
Plan Sheet 10•
Mr. Fleming stated that the wetland system and jurisdictional stream at +/-57+00 -L- will be
conveyed with a proposed 42" RC pipe buried 1.0'. Also a stream that intersects with the
previous stream south of the proposed alignment was discussed. This stream crosses -L- at +/-
60+00. This stream is called jurisdictional beginning at +/- 30' south of the centerline. Mr.
Fleming stated this stream is proposed to be conveyed with a 36'RC pipe and both pipes will be
buried 20%. Mr. Sollod stated the pipes need to be buried 1.0' since the project is in a CAMA
county if the stream is a "blue line" on the USGS Quad. Mr. Fleming stated he was unaware of
this and will bury the pipes 1', if the streams are "blue-lines".
Mr. Fleming stated the stormwater will be handled with pre-formed scour holes and grass swales.
Subject: Minutes from Interagency 4C Permit Drawing Review Meeting
On April 15, 2004 for U=1007B Onslo W County
Team Members:
Brad Shaver-USACOE
David Wainright-NCDWQ
Travis Wilson-NCWRC
Steve Sollod-NCDCM
Steven Lane-NCDCM
Gary to*dan-LJSFWS
Kathy Matthews' EPA
Chris Militscher-EPA
Ron Lucas-FHWA
Chris Rivenbark-NEU
John Merritt-NEU
David Hams-REU
Bryan Taylor-Roadway
General Comments:
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Participants:
Marshall Clawson, NCDOT Hydraulics
Frank Fleming, Sungate Design Group
Jackson Provost, NCDOT Division 3
Mason Hemdan, NCDOT Division 3
Kevin Bowen, NCDOT Division 3
Mark Staley, NCDOT-REU
Todd Murray, NCDOT Roadway
Marshall Clawson started the meeting by introducing the project and stating that the purpose of
the meeting was to review the final hydraulic design and show that the commitments made at the
4A and 4B meeting were met. After introductions,.Mr;Clawson then handed the meeting over to
Frank Fleming. Mr. Fleming proceeded with discussion of site numbers for the interchange.
The wetland system through the interchange on sheet #6 sites will be consolidated into one site.
The site will be site #3. Mr. Fleming then proceeded by going through project site by site and
fielding questions and comments for each site.
Plan Sheets 5-Site #1
Mr. Shaver asked if the impacts had increased from 4B. Mr. Fleming stated the impacts have not
increased. The permits now show ditches that connect to the existing stream. Mr. Fleming
stated that these ditches are replacing existing ditches that are being filled by the proposed
widening. Ms. Matthews asked if any of these ditches are jurisdictional. Mr. Fleming responded
that none of the ditches are jurisdictional.
Plan Sheet 6-Site #2
Mr. Fleming noted the wetland system that is located Right of Y2-SBL will considered a total
take and impacted. There was agreement.
Plan Sheet 1 Q-Site #7 Old Site #111
No comments
Plan Sheet 12-Site #8 (Old Site #12)
Mr. Fleming discussed the procedure for drawing the limits of impact to the wetland left of
100+00Y-1A. Mr. Fleming also stated the label will be revised to "Limits of Wetland Impact
Drawn To Potential Effects Of Replacing Roadway Ditch." There was agreement.
Plan Sheet 13: Site #9 (Old Site #13 & #14)
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As discussed before, Site #14 will be removed. This is an impact to a stormwater pond. Mr.
Clawson stated that the impact has been coordinated with Stormwater Group of DWQ. The pond
impact will be documented in the remarks of the summary.
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