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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051191 Ver 1_Complete File_20050705t-. STATE of NORTH CAROI,INA ??Onnnn TAN°FNR. O lO D °SgNDS vS' DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ??RB"WO/Y MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR June 28, 2005 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27609 Attention: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, NCDOT Coordinator LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY 051191 Subject: Proposed site dewatering for replacing a drop inlet, conveying an unnamed tributary to Fox Creek, adjacent to Hwy 39 in Louisburg, Franklin County. Site 1 - Waters of the U.S. An existing drop inlet box at Site 1 is old and the concrete encasing the pipes [conveying an unnamed intermittent tributary to Fox Creek] needs to be replaced (Photographs 1-4). This will result in temporary impacts to Fox Creek [NCDENR-DWQ Index No. 28-25, Best Usage Classification C NSW; HUC 030201021] in the Tar Pamlico River Basin (Figures 1-3). Since the inlet (of the piped length of this stream entering the drop inlet) is well off of the NCDOT right-of-way, we can not propose to dewater 10 ft upstream and 10 ft downstream as we typically do with our other maintenance projects. Additionally, there would be no way to pump water across Hwy 39 during the replacement of this drop inlet. Therefore, we are proposing an alternate form of dewatering. NCDOT proposes to use sandbags within the stream 20 ft downstream of the roadway to an attempt to collect water leaving the work site. This water will then be temporarily pumped out by a hose into a prefabricated silt bag allowing water to slowly filter out of the bag in a dispersed matter and the sediment to be captured in the bag. This activity is expected to take approximately 3 days. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of 20 linear feet of stream. No permanent impacts are proposed with this activity. The sand bags will be removed after this activity is complete. Division 5, 2612 N. Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704 Phone: (919) 560-6081 Fax: (919) 560-3371 .' . ? 2 Riparian Buffer The stream at Site 1 is within the Tar-Pamlico River Basin, but it is not depicted on the most recent version of the Louisburg Raleigh East (USGS, 1978) topographic quadrangle (Figure 1) nor the Soil Survey of Franklin County (USDA-SCS, 2004 (Figure 2). Therefore, activity at this site is not subject to the riparian buffer rules. Waters of the U.S. Mitigation Avoidance: No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in or near surface waters. Minimization: This activity will be performed as quick as possible to minimize the dewateringperiod. Compensatory Mitigation: No mitigation is proposed for the temporary impacts. Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered and Proposed Threatened are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the ESA. As of January 29, 2003, there are three federally protected species listed for Franklin County. They include dwarf wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Tar spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), and Michaux's sumac (Rhos michauxii). The roadway shoulders along Hwy 39 in this area are highly maintained, eliminating the possibility for Michaux's sumac to exist in this area. The stream within this area of town is frequently piped and is heavily silted eliminating the possibility of suitable mussel habitat. Additionally, a review of the Natural Heritage Program database (last updated April 2005) revealed no occurrences of protected species within the project area. Therefore, based on lack of suitable habitat observed during the site visit and the NHP database review, biological conclusions of No Effect have been rendered for each species. Summary The NCDOT proposes to dewater a work site for replacing a drop inlet box. No pennanent impacts are proposed. The work zone will be dewatered for approximately 3 days. Temporary impacts to the stream from this activity will result in the dewatering of 20 linear feet of stream. The sand bags will be removed after construction. This stream is not subject to riparian buffer rules. Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Section 404 Nationwide Permit NWP 33. Additionally, this application provides notification to the NCDWQ as Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3366 will be utilized for activities at this site. The NCDOT will comply with all applicable NWP and WQC buffer conditions. A pre-construction notification is attached with this request. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Heather Montague at (919)560-6081. Si ely, Jo . Nance, P.E. Di ision Engineer cc: Ms. Nicole Thomson, NCDWQ Mr. Steve Winstead, NCDOT Mr. Jonathan Tyndall, NCDOT Ms. Katie Simmons, NCDOT 3 i Photograph 1. - Zl? ?r Jf,?tiaryf?"4'Yc 14Q?jf 1'?+ll ({•f u 4 1` Z Y ? i 7?r?{y l?? ?t:? q? ?i M? 1. ! ^C"S.i '• S 'r t?., ?w,) .,?^? 711 \ .tf.i Y K-).; YH ?' w... -rd +i.r?°'Y,y„?y.' ,'C"'?r,?._tS?"'Rw•soGl'r..7`r"`' .??rOF{? ?7 .. - 4 f"• • sU?. f S " ?i..;•r ??t 1d _:? 1.i'1? J1 5 ? jr 'N11??1?, a{???•• y !? ?. ?1 jLd.C s' '•:a rv tIk r 1-J A I.Y1 fi . rr1 •P !- ti 3 ? Jf A M ? ? ?`?1 h } j "? .,'SPA ?}i 4 Y .i •'?: Photograph 2. View of Drop Inlet to be replaced, loo Louisburg Drop Inlet at Hwy 39 and Ford i i1 Crn - • i Landing C • ? ? •'n, FI f i>t ?, Step -77 Oak+voxl r y I, f t j \? I Cem ? Strip 1 ry 1 \ Ra;io ?1. y _... I ? 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J?+? t' Ff: •t1' s?_{.r .>,•r. ?k S •'?y.J +?;+ir.Sl'F..ye• `tyr??'>,? r ?'^?'?1?7V Photograph 4. View of Outlet, area to be dewatered, lookii Louisburg Drop Inlet at Hwy 39 and Ford Circle, i FRANKH LO Sl 73"1 T3`}. 1 O ?a L a Ford Circle m a D 0 E 0 C O U W A T O t O L CL 3 u i ° m c ° n ° o ` L c o c a ? C v t uJ 7 x t w I S 0 :J ol f•l T 3 c o .. c r o r_ v Q L'b 0.. C) ? O C.0 O. i. L.r C L ? ? r O O L fll; A Gz, v, O O v a o ° D a C C O ° L D V) N m N 4- ° ° O 3 c? A + p C Q` °7 L E o ?s m 4- .+ O o r ,r - -a T a m 3 C C = t O ui + N x m m E O O L m C 7 LL NSy rO?J 0 Office Use Only: 19 Irm Version March 05 USACE Action ID No. DQQ . q-0 to any particular item is not appucaole 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 ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 33 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 Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: ? 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: NCDOT Division 5 Jon G. Nance Mailing Address: 2612 N. Duke St. Durham NC 27704 Telephone Number: (919) 560-6851 Fax Number: (919) 560-3371 E-mail Address: JNanceadot.state. nc.us 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Company Affiliation: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Fax Number: Page 1 of 8 III. Project Information Y, 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: Proposal to dewater a site to facilitate the replacement of a drop inlet box adjacent to Hwy 39 which convening an unnamed tributary to Fox Creek in town Louisburg, Franklin County. 2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/ N/A 4. Location County: Franklin Nearest Town: Louisburg Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): In Lousiburg, from the Hwy 39 junction with NC 561, travel north on Hwy 39 for a distance of 750 tt to drop inlet box Box is positioned within the north west quad of Hwy 39 and Ford Circle, which is just north of Economy Inn. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.2465 "N 78.3139"W 6. Property size (acres): 0.03 acre (147 mi) 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: UT to Fox Creek 8. River Basin: Tar-Pamlico (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http•//l12o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) Page2 of 8 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Site is surrounded by residences and maintained areas within the city limits 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:- The existing drop inlet is old and the concrete box encasing the pipes has separated. This box will be rebuilt and a new 4 ft x 4ft concrete box with lid. The site will be dewatered during this activity. Equipment may include excavator, backhoe Vrader, and crane. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Replacement of drop inlet. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional detenninations 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. N/A 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. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: See cover letter for a thorough description of this proposal The NCDOT will dewater the work site to replacement a drop inlet. Page 3 of 8 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of 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. Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within istance to D Area of Site Number T of Im ype pact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year : Nearest Impact (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) rloodplain Stream (acres) ( es/n i near feet) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Total Wetland Impact (acres) N/A List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, 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. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Perennial or Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent'? Stream Width Length Impact (indicate on map) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres) Site I UT to Fox Creek mpo Intermittent 3 ft 20 0 001 de ri g . Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 20 0.001 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma Name of Waterbody (if applicable) Type of Impact Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) Area of Impact (acres) N/A Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A 6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project: Stream Impact (acres): 0.001 Wetland Impact (acres): NONE Open Water Impact (acres): NONE Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0.001 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 20 Page 4 of 8 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. 8. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide infonnation 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. The temporary dewatering is is the minimum necessary to replace this junction box No permanent impacts are proposed VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, 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 Page 5 of 8 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 NCEEP 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/stnngide.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. No mitigation is proposed for the temporary impacts associated with dewaterim 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ? 2. 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 (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No 3. 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 ? Page 6 of 8 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. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes ? No 2. If "yes", 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. Site 1 Zone* Impact (square feet) Multiplier Required Mitigation I N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A 2 0 1.5 N/A Total N/A N/A * Zone I extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (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. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. No change in impervious surface is proposed with this activity. Erosion control measure will include sandbat?s and a silt baa for filtering anv sediment. 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. This project will not _generate wastewater. Page 7 of 8 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. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: This drop inlet replacement will not result in additional development XV. 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). u b5? Applic (Agent's signal Agent's Signature I I Date is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8