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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051831 Ver 1_Complete File_20050930SL*Jz i r STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR September 26, 2005 Ms. Sue Homewood NC DENR Division of Water Quality 586 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (Courtesy Notification) Mr. John Thomas US Army Corps of Engineers 6508 Falls of the Neuse Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615-6814 (Two Copies) LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY R[N @ E?_3 oe[Ej 0 SEP 3 0 2005 DENR • WATER QUALITY WETLANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH Subject: W. Market St. - SR 3841 - Guilford County, Pipe Replacement State Project Number N/A To Whom It May Concern: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to replace a damaged culvert on W. Market Street just west of downtown Greensboro in Guilford County, with a corrugated metal pipe arch. The existing pipe is collapsing, necessitating replacement as soon as possible. This activity will result in no new impacts to North Buffalo Creek. Traffic will be maintained during construction with onsite detours with lane closures. The NCDOT anticipates that the pipe replacement activity can be authorized under the Nationwide Permit numbers 3, 13 and 33 from the Army Corps of Engineers. This application is also intended as a courtesy notification to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality as according to the General Water Quality Certification. The following information is being provided to satisfy condition I of General Water Quality Certificates #3376 (NW 3), #3399 (NW 13) and #3366 (NW 33). P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336) 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637 PROJECT INFORMATION Road Name SR Number Project Length (miles) Classification W. Market St. 3841 N/A Rural/Residential. River Basin: DWQ ID Water Quality Designation % Impervious Surface Cape Fear 16-11-14-1 C;NSW N/A Buffer Rules' Buffer Rule Conditions (where applicable) Yes Request Exemption Protected Species Presentb Mapped Historic Properties' CAMA AEC Essential Fishery Habitat No No No No 'Separate documentation attached as needed: ' See the attached Endangered Species Review Sheet for further information: 'When Applicable - See the attached Historic Review Letter for further information PIPE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION Site W. Market Street Stream Type Perennial (Station) Existing 113' X 52" X 48" Culvert Proposed 113'X 87" X 63" CMPA Pie Pipe Construction Pump around with onsite detours Dewatering Cofferdams & Pump Around Method Device* Burial Depth 1 foot E/C Plan See Attached Date Construction As soon as practicable Duration Four weeks Date Impacts (ft.) 0 ft-enclosure; 20 linear ft-rip-rap bank stabilization; 50 if -temporary sandbags and rock silt dam for dewaterin Special Conditions Restoration Within 15 working days of the pipe replacement the natural stream contours will Plan be restored and seeded. Temporary silt screens will be cleaned and removed followin vegetation establishment. RCP = reinforced concrete pipe; CMP = Corrugated metal pipe; CSPA = Corrugated steel pipe arch; E/C = Erosion control. *A less intrusive dewatering device may be used in lieu of the one proposed. P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336) 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637 MINIMIZATION INFORMATION Impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of.Best Management Practices for the protection of surface waters and wetlands, restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to waters of the US, and coordination (including a pre-construction meeting) with the Division Environmental Officer. MITIGATION INFORMATION Stream mitigation is not anticipated, as the impacts to any individual stream do not exceed 150 feet Wetland mitigation is not anticipated, as wetland impacts do not exceed 0.10 acres and do not occur in a unique natural wetland. APPLICATION INFORMATION Enclosed please find the Pre-construction Notification Form and supporting documentation for the above referenced project. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Jerry Parker at (336) 256-2063. Your time and effort are appreciated. Sincerely, Mr. Mills, P.E. Di sio Engineer, Division 7 Enclosures CC: Jerry Parker. NCDOT Dennis Johnson, NCDOT Lane Hall, NCDOT Barry Harrington, NCDOT Paul Ingram, NCDOT Beth Barnes, DWQ P. O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone No. (336) 334-3192 Fax No. (336) 334-3637 Office Use Only: Form Version May 2002 20051 831 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWPs 3, 13 & 33 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: X? 4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete section VIII and check here: ? 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ? II. Applicant Information 1. Owner/Applicant Information Name: Mr. J.M. Mills, RE, Division Engineer - Division 7 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14996 Greensboro, NC 27415-4996 Telephone Number: (336) 334-3192 Fax Number: (336) 334-3673 E-mail Address: mmills@dot.state.ne.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: Jerry A. Parker Company Affiliation: NCDOT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14996 Greensboro. NC 27415-4996 Telephone Number: (336) 256-2063 Fax Number: (336) 334-4149 Page 1 of 8 E-mail Address: jparker@dot.state.nc.us III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project 2. W. Market Street Pipe Replacement - SR 3841 3. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): 4. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Not Applicable 5. Location County: Guilford Nearest Town: Greensboro Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Not Applicable Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): The project is located just west of downtown Greensboro in Guilford County. From 140 West in Greensboro; Take exit 218 and turn right (northeast) on Freeman Mill Road and proceed for approximately a'/2 mile to Lovett Street and turn left (north). Stay on Lovett as it turns into Aycock Road. Proceed on Aycock for approximately 1'/a miles to W. Market Street and turn left (west). The site is located between West Greenway & East Greenway Streets approximately half of a mile from the Aycock Road & W. Market Street intersection. 6. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): See the attached USGS map. (Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) 7. Property size (acres): Not Applicable Page 2 of 8 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): North Buffalo Creek 9. River Basin: Cape Fear (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 10. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Paved primary road in high density urban/residential area. 11. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project will involve replacing a damaged culvert with a larger diameter pipe. The existing culvert is 113'x 52"x 48" cut stone that will be replaced with a 113'x 87"x 63" CMPA corrugated metal pipe arch). The pipe replacement is necessary due to structural degradation and to bring the road up to current DOT standards. Traffic will be maintained through onsite detours and lane closures. The new pipe will be buried 12" below the streambed. Right-of- way width is illustrated on the attached site plan. Equipment used will be standard road constriction equipment (trackhoe, grader, backhoe, and bulldozer). 12. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: To maintain traffic safety and to reduce future maintenance costs. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. Applicable 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. Not Applicable VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site Page 3 of 8 plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. 1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: No new stream impacts will result from channel enclosure. Temporary stream impacts will result from placement of rock silt dams. 2. Individually list wetland impacts below: Wetland Impact Site Number (indicate on ma Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) Located within 100-year Floodplain** (es/no) Distance to Nearest Stream (linear feet) Type of Wetland*** N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding. ** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.feina.gtiv. *** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond, Carolina Bay, bog, etc.) Indicate if wetland is isolated (determination of isolation to be made by USACE only). List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: Not Applicable Total area of wetland impact proposed: Not Applicable 3. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts below: Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent? indicate on ma) linear feet) Before Impact (please secif ) Culvert (en) 0 if Replacement tmp) 50 if North Buffalo Creek 4-6 feet Perennial ( ) 201f * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap, dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain), stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. ** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.tisgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozonc.com, www.mlpquest.com, etc.). *Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: Page 4 of 8 The project should involve an increase of 30 linear feet of stream impacts - enclosure (en) 30 linear feet. Impacts from temporary (tmp) sandbags and riprap in the streams should not exceed 50 linear feet. Impacts from riprap (rp) for bank stabilization should not exceed 20 linear feet. 4. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.) below: Open Water Impact Site Number (indicate on ma) Type of Impact* Area of Impact (acres) (if applicable) Name Wat) plicabblele) Type of Waterbody (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, ocean, etc.) * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc. 5. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): Not Applicable Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): Not Applicable 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 information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Pine replacement activities are necessarv to maintain travel safetv. Impacts will be minimized by strict enforcement of Best Management Practices for the protection of wetland and surface waters, restrictions against the staging of equipment in or adjacent to waters of the US, and coordination (including' a pre-construction meeting) with the Division Environmental Officer. 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 Page 5 of 8 freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwet]ands/strm_gide.htm1. 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. A finding of insignificant impact is anticipated: therefore, a mitigation plan is not provided. Cumulative impacts are less than 150 feet. The maximum amount of impact to a single stream is approximately 0 linear feet. No Outstanding Resource Waters, federally protected species or their habitats, or essential fishery habitats occur in the project area. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCWRP at (919) 733-5208 to determine availability and to request written approval of mitigation prior to submittal of a PCN. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/wm/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Not Applicable Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Not Applicable Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not Applicable Page 6 of 8 IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ? If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes_ No X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )? Yes No X If you answered "yes", provide the following information: Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multipliers. Zone* Impact (square feet Multiplier Required Mitigation 1 N/A 3 2 N/A 1.5 Total N/A * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from 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, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or.0260. Page 7 of 8 Not Applicable XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. Not Applicable 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. Not Applicable XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes_ No X Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes_ No X XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). ,pplicant/Agent's Signature r Date signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 September 21, 2005 Site 1 Construction Sequence and Erosion Control Plan for Replacement of culvert with culvert using an On-site Detour -Guilford County, SR 3841 Work to begin as soon as practicable following authorization. Construction is anticipated to take 2 day. 1. Install a rock silt dam (underlain by plastic) downstream of the work area to prevent incidental sediment loss. 2. Install ABC aggregateor a less intrusive dewatering device to allow dewatering of the work area. 3. Install pumps to divert flow around the work area. 4. Place a temporary extension at one end of the existing pipe to allow a travel lane shift. 5. Place a temporary detour over the temporary extension. 6. Opposite the detour, remove existing culvert to at least the centerline of the roadway. 7. Excavate to sufficient depth to allow burial of the culvert to 1', place base stone, and sections of 113' long 52x48" culvert. 8. Backfill the new section of culvert and place rip rap only as needed. 9. Place the temporary detour over the new sections of culvert. 10. Remove remaining sections of culvert. 11. Excavate to sufficient depth to allow culvert, place base stone, and sections of culvert 87"x63 CPA' 12. Backfill the new section of culvert and place rip rap only as needed. 13. Remove the dewatering device and restore the natural stream contours. 14. Place final roadway in desired location. 15. Notify landscape department for final seeding. 16. Silt fences to be placed as site conditions require. 17. A 10' X 15' dirt bag will be used to remove excess water in the hole where the new culvert is being replaced. 18. Site conditions and weather may alter these plans. 19. A method less intrusive than a pump around system may be utilized if site conditions allow. _ 4 11.0 1!.0 ,a- \1 ?XI SZ-?N Ca ???" 113 x52 x?g? S?NGCE INLUTCU1vERT M C'TER?1 CARVER. 1 I B ? 'l1 ? d s ? 1 ? 1,,7 b r v' i I 140 ?? i ? ? _ ?- f ;?