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Home My WebLink About20040838 Ver 6_401 Application_20111222� 5 � STEWART December 21 2011 Division of Water Quality 401/Wetlands Urnt 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1650 Sub�ect Dear Sirs Walnut Creek Gceenway DWQ Pro�ect #04-0838 V6 www twrt 9 m a�� DEC�� p� ��fl ��G�AA1D ST��A(ITy �RB�'✓�NCN The City of Raleigh is re submitting a PCN for this pro�ect which includes the Wainut Creek Trail from to the Worthdale Park to the Neuse River more than 4 miles of trail in total This tra�l was designed m the same manner as the Neuse River Trail that was previously submitted and approved this year The attached PCN details the sigrnficant avoidance and mirnmization efforts taken during design to reduce impacts The City proposes compensatory mitigation in the form of preservation This re submittal includes 5 copies of the PCN and a check for $240 Pfease contact me (bcrawford@stewart eng com or 919 866 4735) or Vic Lebsock 919 996 4786 if you have any questions or require further detail Sincerely STEWART ENGINEERING, INC Ben�amin R Crawford PE Senior Roadway Eng�neer Cc Vic Lebsock City of Raleigh ENGINEERING INNOVATION SOLUTIONS TM � . � , ��►� .,�� il� � � -- - 421 FAYETTEVIILE STREET SUITE 400 Gl f «... RA�EIGH NC T 919 380 8750 27601 F 919 980 8752 O�O� W AT FR�G � � > i o < o�k - 0838 utc Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ pro�ect no 10 0525 Form Version 1 4 January 2009 Pre-Construchon Notification PCN) Form,r � A A Lcant Information + 1 Processing � 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit � 1 b Speafy Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number 1c Has the NWP or GP number been venfied 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 Junsdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Qualiry Certification — Express � Ripanan Buffer Authonzation 1 e Is this notificat�on solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit because wntten approval is not required� Certification ❑ Yes � No ❑ Yes � No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No of impacts� If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu fee program 1 g Is the pro�ect located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No below 1 h Is the pro�ect located within a NC DCM Area of Enwronmental Concem (AEC)� ❑ Yes � No 2 Pro�ect Information 2a Name of pro�ect Walnut Creek Greenway 2b Counry Wake 2c Nearest municipality / town Raleigh 2d Subdiwsion name N/A 2e NCDOT only T I P or state N�A ZQ„ pro�ect no 3 Owner Information WEr�AP1GaAND STORMWqT�R B 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed Multiple Please see attached 3b Deed Book and Page No Multiple Please see attached 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if Vic Lebsock Ciry of Raleigh applicable) 3d Street address 222 Hargett Street Suite 601 3e Ciry state zip Raleigh NC 27601 3f Telephone no 919 996-4786 3g Fax no 919 996 7663 3h Emad address wctor lebsock@ci raleigh nc us Page 1 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4 Applicant Information (�f different from owner) 4a Applicant is � Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name Victor Lebsock � 4c Business name Ciry of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department (if applicable) 4d Street address 222 Hargett Street Suite 601 4e City state zip Raleigh NC 27601 4f Telephone no 919 996-4786 4g Fax no 919 996 7663 4h Emad address wctor lebsock@ci raleigh nc us 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name lona Thomas AICP 5b Business name Stewart Engmeering Inc (if applicable) 5c Street address 421 Fayettevdle Ste 400 5d City state zip Raleigh NC 27601 5e Telephone no 919 866-4762 5f Fax no 919 380 8752 5g Emad address ithomas@stewart eng com Page 2 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 B Pro�ect Informat�on and Prior Pro�ect History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) Multiple see attached 1b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude Longitude 35 7470347 78 562546 1 c Property size Multiple Parcels = 664 5 AC 2 SurFace Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream nver etc ) to Walnut Creek proposed pro�ect 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiwng water WS IV 2c River basin Neuse 3 Pro�ect Descr�ption 3a Descnbe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use m the wcmity of the pro�ect at the time of this application Site conditions are currently floodplam with forest and some utdity easements for power and sewer lines In the vicinity of the pro�ect land use is predominantly residential The City of Raleigh has acquired land and easements the length of the corridor 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 37 23 AC (multiple parcels) 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existmg streams (intermittent and perenrnal) on the property 6 748 LF of Perennial Streams 269 LF of Intermittent Streams (multiple parcels) 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed pro�ect Raleigh s Walnut Creek Greenway Trad is the ma�or east west element in the Capital Area Greenway System It currently follows Walnut Creek from Lake Wheeler Road to Worthdale Park with ma�or greenway connections to the Rocky Branch Trad and the Little Rock Trad The Walnut Creek Greenway extension wdl begin at Worthdale Park and follow Walnut Creek to the Neuse River Trail (under construction) In addition to acting as a link to the Mountains to Sea Trail locally the trad wdl connect recreational residential and commercial nodes providmg an altemative mode of transportation and mcreasing recreational opporturnties This pro�ect wdl connect Downtown Raleigh NC State Urnversity and Umstead Pa�lc to the Neuse River Trad The pro�ect is also part of the City of Raleigh s efforts to protect water quality and increase npanan buffer areas in the Neuse comdor The pro�ect includes property and easement acqwsition that places 4 201 acres into greenway conservation or park land The pro�ect mcreases the Neuse River Buffers from 50 feet up 75 feet on both sides of the creek In some areas the entire floodplain has been permanently conserved The City of Raleigh conservation effort is important to the health of the Neuse Wver Basin given the heavy residential development withm the Basin The length of the pro�ect is approximately 3 8 mdes 3e Descnbe the overall pro�ect m detail includmg the rype of equipment to be used The pro�ect involves exist�ng natural surface utdity access roads and construction of new 10 wide asphalt paved trad The existmg access roads are typically 10 feet wide and account for approximately 3+ mdes mostly between I-440 and New Hope Road Boardwalk is used to prevent impacts to �unsdictional wetlands and avoid �unsdictional stream impacts There is one bndge that crosses Walnut Creek The City of Raleigh is admmistenng the pro�ect and wdl oversee the construction The contractor selected for the pro�ect will determine the equipment used on the pro�ect However trad contractors generally use small paving machines and earth moving eqwpment which have lower impacts to the pro�ect area than traditional highway construction equipment Multiple construction entrances have been identified to mmimize tnp distances of equipment Nationwide Permit 23 General Conditions wdl be mcluded in construction documents to direct contractor operations m and around wetlands Boardwalk has been designed and wdl be constructed top down This construction method reduces both permanent and temporary impacts to wetlands Page 3 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have �urisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained fo�r this property / � Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown pro�ect (mcludmg all pnor phases) in the past Comments 4b If the Corps made the �unsd�ctiona! determination what type � preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made� Agency/Consultant Company 4c If yes who delineated the �unsdictional areas? Enwronmental Services Inc Name (if known) Gad Tyner 524 S New Hope Road Raleigh NC Other 4d if yes list the dates of the Corps �unsdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation The Corps rewewed a Junsdictional Packet February 2009 and declined a field review DWQ rewewed the Neuse River Buffer Applicabdity March 24 2009 5 Pro�ect History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown this pro�ect (including all pnor phases) in the past� 5b If yes explain in detad accordmg to help file instructions 6 Future Pro�ect Plans 6a Is this a phased pro�ect� � Yes ❑ No 6b If yes explam Yes Phase 1 is from the Worthdale Park to New Hope Road Phase 2 is from New Hope Road to the Neuse River Trail C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 2 3 Impacts Summary 1 a Which sections were completed below for your pro�ect (check all that apply) � Wetlands � Streams tnbutanes � Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction Page 4 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4 5 6 WeUand 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 Permanent Temporary WeUand impact Type of �unsdicUon Area of impact Impacts number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 (acres) Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non-404 other) Tem ora W1 � P � T Fdl � Yes � Corps <0 01 ❑No ❑DWQ W2 � P� T Hand Cleanng � Yes � Corps 0 03 Temporary fill ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 � P � T Fill � Yes � Corps 0 02 ❑ No ❑ DWQ W� � P� T Hand Cleanng � Yes � Corps 0 07 Temporary Fdl ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 � P� T Hand Cleanng � Yes � Corps 0 01 Temporary Fdl ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 0 03 0 11 2h Comments Boardwalk is not considered an impact — only fill 7 8 9 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (includmg temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perenrnal or Type of Average Permanent Temporary number Permanent intermittent� �unsdiction stream Impact length Impact Length (P) or Temporary width (T) Temporary Fdl � PER ❑ Corps ❑ P� T temporary pipe RS1 � INT � DWQ 3 30 Temporary Fdl � PER ❑ Corps � P� T temporary pipe SF9 ❑ INT � DWQ 4 30 � P a T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tr�butary impacts 60 3i Comments Temporary stream impacts associated with temporary access issues include installation of temporary pipe for construction equipment crossing The contractor wdl be instructed to follow NW 14 procedures for temporary structures Thas NWP also authorazes temporary structures fills and work necessary to construct the lanear transportataon pro�ect Appropraate measures must be taken to maantaan normal downstream flows and manamaze floodang to the maxamum extent practacable when temporary structures work and dascharges ancludang cofferdams are necessary for construction actavataes access fills or dewaterang of construction sates Temporary fills must consist of mater-aals and be placed an a manner that wall not be eroded by expected high flows Temporary fills must be removed in thear entarery and the affected areas returned to pre constructaon elevations The areas affected by temporary fills must be revegetated as appropraate USACE Corps representataves have also darected the Ccty that a woven separator fabrcc be used beneath any and all temporary fill The purpose beang to aad an the removal of temporary fill and ensure the area is returned to pre construction elevataons and condttions Winnan bidders ts to coordanate all tem ora structures wath the owner/constructaon Page 5 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 adminastrator praor to constructton Page 6 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 10 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuanes tnbutanes sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then indiwdually list all open water impacts below 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Open water Name of waterbody impact number — (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Tem ora T 01 ❑P❑T 02 ❑PQT 03 ❑P❑T 04 ❑POT 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments There are no Open Water impacts 11 Pond or Lake Construct�on If ond or lake construction ro osed then com lete the chart below 5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Fdled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 Sf Total 5g Comments There are no Pond or Lake impacts 5h Is a dam high hazard permit reqwred� ❑ Yes � No If yes permit ID no 5i Expected pond surface area (acres) 5� Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction Page 7 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If pro�ect wdl impact a protected npanan buffer then complete the chart below If yes then indiwdually list all buffer impacts below If an im acts re uire miti ation then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a � Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other Pro�ect is m which protected basin� ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g Buffer impact number — Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) or Tem ora T im act re wred� 61 � P � T Cut/Fill Walnut Creek � Nos 1 182 952 B2 � P � T CuUFill Tnbutary of Walnut Creek � Nos 4 487 1 304 B3 � P❑ T CuUFdI Tnbutary of Walnut Creek � Nos 1 956 1 315 B4 ❑ P� T Cleanng Walnut Creek � Nos 576 1 444 B4 � P❑ T CuUFdI Walnut Creek � NoS 12 056 7 290 65 � P 0 T CuUFdI Wafnut Creek � NoS 6 2 999 6h Total buffer impacts 19 687 13 860 6i Comments Whde Greenway Trails are an allowable use within buffer zones every effort has been made to reduce the encroachment into buffer zones Per a meeting on December 8 2010 with Annette Lucas of DWQ the trad and culverts are designed to only allow flow for which is naturally conveyed through existing draws in the land Also all concentrated flows created by the trad are diffused with a level spreader prior to entering the Neuse River Riparian Buffer D Impact Justification and Mit�gation 1 Avoidance and M�nimization 1 a Specifically descnbe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing pro�ect Corridor Realignment The horizontal alignment has been ad�usted to avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands streams and buffers as much as possible Where these resources can be avoided they have been Stream Crossmg Location — At each stream crossing a detad analysis was performed to identify the best crossing spot This mcludes crossing at the most narrow pomt crossing perpendicular to the stream and crossing away from parallel streams Boardwalk over Wetlands — The City of Raleigh has a policy of using boardwalk to cross all �urisdictional wetlands throughout their greenway network Whde this is a costly policy from both a construction and mamtenance perspective the City is committed to preserving wetland function Mirnm�zing Grading The trad itself matches existing grade to mirnmize the amount of fdl and reducmg the overall footprmt of the pro�ect and thus the impacts to �urisdictional waters Page 8 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 Buried Dissipater Pads — NCDOT requires dissipater pads at the outFall of all pipes to dissipate velocity All dissipater pads on this pro�ect will be buried to the existmg stream bed elevation to allow for aquatic life passage Reduced Typical Section — The City of Raleigh originally desired 3 shoulders throughout the pro�ect These wider shoulders would aid m maintenance and reduce problems associated with root incursion damage to pavement Shoulders were reduced to 2 the AASHTO mirnmum standard to reduce the overall footprint of the proJect and im pacts Minimize Cleanng — A large percentage of the trad wdl be located within a cleared sewer easement The location of the trad within this cleared and maintained easement reduces the need for additional clearing in sensitive ripar�an areas Culvert Inverts All designed culverts are increased m size to allow proper burial of the inverts of the pipe to ensure passage of aquatic life Depending on the size of the pipe it is buried 6 or 20% of the pipe diameter Stormwater Treatment All ditches along the trad outlet into wetlands The wetlands function as a natural treatment device Erosion Control Sdt Fence has been applied along fdl slopes and upstream of all wetlands and streams Combination Tree Protection and Sdt Fence is utdized to demarcate all Buffer Zones to maximize protection and environmental awareness of the contractor durmg construction Page 9 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 1 b Speafically descnbe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques The contractor shall be responsible for mirnmiz�ng the impacts through construction techrnques However the bid specification wdl call for hand clearing where possible use of construction mats in sensitive areas small paving machines and generally low impact machines to be used on the pro�ect in sensitive areas Multiple construction entrances have been provided to mirnmize trip distances of heavy equipment Nationwide 23 General Conditions wdl be included m construction specifications 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the pro�ect require Compensatory Mitigation for � Yes � No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State� 2b If yes mrtigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c If yes which mitigaUon option wdl be used for this � Payment to in lieu fee program pro�ect� ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank EarthMark Mitigation Services LLC 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Stream Quantity TBD 3c Comments The City hopes that its considerable avoidance and minimization efforts and investment in the purchase of greenway conservation easements wdl offset the impacts of this pro�ect The relatively small amount of impacts ( 03 acres of permanent fdl of wetlands 0 11 temporary impacts to wetlands and 60 LF of temporary impacts for streams) dlustrates how much effort went into avoidance and mirnmization The City has also previously purchased 272 8 acres of property for greenway and park conservation along the pro�ect corridor The City is also in process of securing an additional 31 7 acres of greenway conservation prope�ty necessary to budd the pro�ect If compensatory mitigation is required the City of Raleigh has a standing contract with EarthMark Mitigation Services with stream and wetland credits avadable in Neuse 01 Credits cost $320 per linear foot via this bank Please contact Matt Fisher with any questions regarding the availabdity of credits or the City s contract for purchasing credits Matt F�sher EarthMark Mitigation Services 1960 Derita Rd Concord NC 28027 Mobde 239 872 1678 Office 704 782 4133 Ext 100 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 linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Ripanan wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non npanan wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mibgat�on requested acres Page 10 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 4h Comments 5 Complete �f Us�ng a Permittee Responsible Mit�gat�on Plan 5a If usmg a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a descnption of the proposed mitigation plan 6 Buffer M�t�gat�on (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Wdl the pro�ect result in an impact within a protected ripanan buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No buffer mitigation� 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the npanan buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required 6c 6d 6e Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigat�on required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to pnvate mitigation bank permittee responsible npanan buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) 6h Comments E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 DifFuse Flow Plan 1 a Does the pro�ect include or is it ad�acent to protected npanan buffers identified � Yes ❑ No withm one of the NC Ripanan Buffer Protection Rules� 1 b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included� If no explain why Comments The runoff directed into the Riparian Buffers occur at culverts that � Yes � No flow under the proposed greenway trad All outlets of these cu{verts have been provided with NCDOT standard sized rip rap velocity dissipater pads All other runoff shall sheet flow across the trad and be of an ade uatel diffuse flow Page 11 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 2 Stormwater Mana ement Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this pro�ect� 0 693% 2b Does this pro�ect require a Stormwater Management Plan� ❑ Yes � No 2c If this pro�ect DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why 2d if this pro�ect DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a bnef narrative descnption of the plan ❑ Certified Local Govemment 2e Who wdl be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan� ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Urnt 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local govemment s �unsdiction is this pro�ect� City of Raleigh ❑ Phase II 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached� 4 DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Rewew ❑ Coastal counties p Haw 4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW (check all that apply) ❑ Session Law 2006 246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached� ❑ Yes ❑ No 5 DWQ 401 Urnt Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropnate reqwrements� ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met� ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 12 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 F Supplementary Information 1 Enwronmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a Does the pro�ect 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 pro�ect require preparation of an enwronmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State � Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Enwronmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)� 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Cleanng House� (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter ) ❑ Yes � No Comments Programmatic Categoncal Exclusion approved by NCDOT FHWA 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 Ripanan Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 26 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 prowde an explanation of the wolaUon(s) 3 Cumulatrve Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Wdl this pro�ect (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result m � Yes � No additional development which could impact nearby downstream water qualiry� 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 prowde a short narrative descnption 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Reqwrement) 4a Clearly detad the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed pro�ect or avadable capacity of the sub�ect facdity N/A Page 13 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area with federally protected speaes or � Yes ❑ No habitat� 5b Have you checked with the USFWS conceming Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No impacts� � Raleigh 5c If yes mdicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Ashewlle 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Cntical Habitat� ESI Inc rewewed the NHP database and conducted habitat evaluations See attached USFW letter 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Wdl this pro�ect 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� NCDOT Website — Index By County of Water Bodies 7 H�storic or Preh�storic Cultural Resources (Corps Reqwrement) 7a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area that the state federal or tnbal govemments have designated as having histonc or cultural preservation � Yes � No status (e g National Histonc Trust designation or properties sigrnficant in North Carolina history and archaeology)� 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact histonc or archeological resources� ESI Inc coordinated with SHPO and the site was approved 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Wdl this pro�ect occur in a FEMA-designated 100 year floodplam� � Yes ❑ No 8b If yes explam how pro�ect meets FEMA reqwrements For trads no fdl will be placed within the floodway or floodplain The pro�ect has been coordmated with the Local Floodplain Admirnstrators and NC Floodplain Mappmg For bndges that cross Walnut Creek and its tnbutanes within detaded study areas CLOMRs or No Rise Certifications have been submitted rewewed comments incorporated and approval is expected soon 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination� NC Floodmaps Ben�amin Crawford PE Oct 25 2011 ApplicanUAgent s Printed Name Ap i UAgent s Sign ure Date (Agent s signature is valid only �f an authonzation le he applicant is rowded Page 14 of 14 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009