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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061203 Ver 4_More Info Received_20120316Hazen and Sawyer PC March 14 2012 Danny Smith Raleigh Regional Office Supervisor NC DWQ Surface Water Protection Section 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1628 Re Response to Request for More Information Western Wake Partners Wake County North Carolina — West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer DWQ Project # 06 1203 v 4 Dear Mr Smith In a letter dated March 1 2012 the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) requested more information in response to the Western Wake Partners buffer authorization application package The requested information is provided herein 1 DWQ has conducted a stream determination for applicability of riparian buffer protections on 14 February 2012 The letter describing the findings is attached The PCN application and supporting documentation has been revised following the stream determination and is attached a The project has been authorized under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act b Recalculation of the impacts following the stream determination has been performed The buffer impact table figures and Pre Construction Notification application form have been revised accordingly The construction corridor will range from 40 to 60 feet in width and the maintenance corridor will be 10 feet wide c The proposed action is not applicable as discussed above If you have any questions or require additional information please contact me at 919 863 9350 Thank you for your assistance Sincerely HAZEN AND SAWYER, P C Keven Arrance Scientist CC WeBSCaPe Unit DLR Raleigh Regional Office Alexandra Jones P E Town of Cary Betsy Drake Town of Cary File Attachments MAR 1 6 2012 New York NY Armonk NY Woodbury NY Detroit MI Raleigh NC Charlotte NC Atlanta GA Fairfax VA Hollywood FL Boca Raton FL Fort Pierce FL Sarasota FL Miami FL Philadelphia PA 4011 e Blvd WeNC &A`M Raleigh 27 7 Raleigh NC 27607 Environmental Engineers & Scientists 919 833 7152 Fax 919 833 1828 March 14 2012 Danny Smith Raleigh Regional Office Supervisor NC DWQ Surface Water Protection Section 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1628 Re Response to Request for More Information Western Wake Partners Wake County North Carolina — West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer DWQ Project # 06 1203 v 4 Dear Mr Smith In a letter dated March 1 2012 the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) requested more information in response to the Western Wake Partners buffer authorization application package The requested information is provided herein 1 DWQ has conducted a stream determination for applicability of riparian buffer protections on 14 February 2012 The letter describing the findings is attached The PCN application and supporting documentation has been revised following the stream determination and is attached a The project has been authorized under Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act b Recalculation of the impacts following the stream determination has been performed The buffer impact table figures and Pre Construction Notification application form have been revised accordingly The construction corridor will range from 40 to 60 feet in width and the maintenance corridor will be 10 feet wide c The proposed action is not applicable as discussed above If you have any questions or require additional information please contact me at 919 863 9350 Thank you for your assistance Sincerely HAZEN AND SAWYER, P C Keven Arrance Scientist CC WeBSCaPe Unit DLR Raleigh Regional Office Alexandra Jones P E Town of Cary Betsy Drake Town of Cary File Attachments MAR 1 6 2012 New York NY Armonk NY Woodbury NY Detroit MI Raleigh NC Charlotte NC Atlanta GA Fairfax VA Hollywood FL Boca Raton FL Fort Pierce FL Sarasota FL Miami FL Philadelphia PA Obia � WATF ? _a Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing la Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps El Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number or General Permit (GP) number 1c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑ No 1 d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) [:1401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non 404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization le Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ❑ No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes ❑ No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu fee program ® Yes ❑ No 1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1h below ❑ Yes ® No 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) ❑ Yes ® No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer 2b County Wake 2c Nearest municipality / town Apex 2d Subdivision name n/a 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed 3b Deed Book and Page No 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) /MAR I 6 2p 3d Street address 3e City state zip QUq��Ty 3f Telephone no 3g Fax no 3h Email address Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ® Other specify utility 4b Name Mr Tim Bailey P E 4c Business name (if applicable) Town of Cary 4d Street address 316 N Academy St 4e City state zip Cary NC 27513 4f Telephone no 919 481 5093 4g Fax no 4h Email address tim bailey @townofcary org 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Keven Arrance 5b Business name (if applicable) Hazen and Sawyer PC 5c Street address 4011 WestChase Blvd Suite 500 5d City state zip Raleigh NC 27607 5e Telephone no 919 833 7152 5f Fax no 919 833 1828 5g Email address karrance @hazenandsawyer com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version B Project information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 7349 Longitude 7890902 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size 16 9 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Reedy Branch proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water WS IV NSW 2c River basin Cape Fear 3 Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application The site consists of undeveloped wooded areas and undeveloped maintained grassy areas The vicinity includes undeveloped areas rural residential properties and a small number of commercial properties including a convenience store and self storage facility 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 484 ft 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The project involves the installation of a new gravity sewer line connecting the West Cary Force Main to the Beaver Creek Pump Station which will pump the sewage to the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WWRWRF) for treatment This portion of the WWRWRF project will allow for conveyance of wastewater from Town of Morrisville Research Triangle Park South the western part of the Town of Cary and the Town of Apex to WWRWRF 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used The project onvolves excavation of a trench installation of approximately 11 500 feet of 54 inch gravity sewer line returning the construction corridor to original grade and elevation and planting the disturbed areas with native plants The equipment that is anticipated to be used includes but may not be limited to dozers backhoes graders and dump trucks 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ® Yes [:1 No El Unknown project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type ® preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company Withers & Ravenel Name (if known) Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation USACE JD 20 March 2009 DWQ Stream Determination 14 February 2012 Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions The Clean Water Act Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification (DWQ# 2006 1203) and Section 404 Individual Permit (USAGE Action ID SAW 2005 20159) were issued in July 2010 Additional permits required for construction have been obtained including but not limited to air quality building permit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit grading permit reclaimed water permit sedimentation and erosion control plan approval driveway permit sign permit and Authorization to Construct Additionally Western Wake Partners have requested a Determination of No Practicable Alternatives from Town of Apex relative to the proposed impacts to the protected riparian buffers 6 Future Project Plans Is this a phased project? Yes s ®No Eb If yes explain Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams tributaries ® Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404 other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps E] No ❑DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 2h Comments 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number (PER) or (Corps 404 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non -404 width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps [:11 NT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 31 Comments Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuaries tributaries sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then individually 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 Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P 03 ❑P 04 ❑P 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed then complete the chart below 5a I 5b 1 5c 5d 5e Pond ID I Proposed use or purpose number of pond Wetland Impacts (acres) I Stream Impacts (feet) Flooded I Filled I Excavated I Flooded I Filled I Excavated P1 P2 5f Total 5g Comments 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 51 Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction Upland (acres) Flooded 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a Project is in which protected basin? 6b 6c 6d Buffer impact number — Reason Permanent (P) or for Temporary (T) impact 61 ❑P ❑T B2 ❑ PEI T B3 ❑P ❑T 1 61 Comments see attached table ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ® Other Jordan Lake ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6e I 6f I 6g Buffer Stream name mitigation required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts Zone 1 impact (square feet) 29 816 Zone 2 impact (square feet) 25 095 Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Avoidance of impacts is only possible by implementing a no build option which does not satisfy the need for the project Crossings of streams with protected riparian buffers are designed to be within 15 degrees of perpendicular to the stream The crossing at B2 is as near to perpendicular as is feasible given the restraints of adjacent property owners the NCDOT encroachment agreement for the crossing of US Highway 64 and natural topography of the area Efforts to reduce the impacts to the B2 buffer impact area would require renegotiation of the NCDOT encroachment agreement and purchasing additional easement width from the adjacent property owner The crossing at B6 includes Reedy Branch and an unnamed tributary (UT) to Reedy Branch The UT crossing is as near to perpendicular as feasible in order to maintain a near perpendicular crossing of Reedy Branch and to maintain gravity flow Further measures to reduce the area of buffer impacted at the B6 crossing would result in an increase in the impacts to the buffer along Reedy Branch and possible loss of the perpendicular crossing of Reedy Branch In order to minimize the impacts to the buffer along Reedy Branch careful consideration was given to all viable stream crossing locations within the vicinity of the pipe alignment 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Best management practices for excavation work within buffers will be implemented to minimize the effects of the impacts and in an effort to prevent inadvertant buffer encroachments beyond those shown herein 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ® No impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State9 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this ❑ Payment to in lieu fee program project? ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ® Yes ❑ No buffer mitigation? 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required 6c 6d 6e Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 Excavation for Utility 11 361 3 (2 for Catawba) 34 083 installation Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigation required 34 083 6g if buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) Payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program ( NCEEP) is proposed Approval letter from NCEEP is attached 6h Comments Page 8 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ❑ No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no explain why Comments The approved erosion control plan includes measures to redirect sheetflow of stormwater before it reaches the protected riparian buffer within the construction corridor Waterbars and straw wattles have been designed to divert the runoff to stabilized outlet pads and then into undisturbed areas of the adjacent ❑ Yes ® No protected riparian buffers Silt fencing will be placed along the edge of disturbance to prevent influx of stormwater within the portion of the protected riparian buffer that is within the construction corridor Thereby concentrated flow of runoff will not occur within the riparian buffer as a result of the proposed project Additionally the disturbed areas will be revegetated upon completion of the installation activities 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ❑ No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local governments jurisdiction is this project? ❑ 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 Program Review ❑ Coastal counties 4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply El HQW El 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 Unit Stormwater Review Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b If you answered yes to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2 Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300) DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b is this an after the fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3 Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ® Yes ❑ No additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b if you answered yes to the above submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered no provide a short narrative description All of the municipalities involved in the project have an approved Secondary and Cumulative Impact Master Plan (SCIMP) in place to address and manage cumulative impacts that may occur as a result of the subject project 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project or available capacity of the subject facility Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? ❑ yes Q No 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Raleigh ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitats ❑ Yes ❑ No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat'> 7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status (e g National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? ❑ Yes ❑ No 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 year floodplain? ❑ Yes ❑ No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Appiicant/Agents Printed Name Date Applicant/Agen ig ure (Agent s signature is valid only if an authonza on left rom the applicant is provided Page 11 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Western Wake (West Reedy Branch gravity Sewer) PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION A REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) February 12 2009 B NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD Town of Cary, Contact Person Jamie Revels C DISTRICT OFFICE FILE NAME AND NUMBER Wilmington District, AID # D PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION This portion of the Western Wake project is know as West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer and is located between Wimberley Road (SR 1603) and Olive Chapel Road (SR 1160) See attached USGS (USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT SITES) State NC County /parish /borough Wake County Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format) Lat 35 73716900 North, Long 78 91408900 West Universal Transverse Mercator NA Name of nearest waterbody Reedy Branch & White Oak Creek Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area Non wetland waters 263 linear feet Vaned width (ft) Cowardin Class Riverme Stream Flow See Attached Table Wetlands 1421 acres Cowardin Class See Attached Table Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10 waters Tidal NA Non Tidal NA E REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) ❑ Office (Desk) Determination Date ® Field Determination Date(s) 1 The Corps of Engineers believes that there may bejunsdict►ona/ waters of the United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an approvedjunsd►ctional determination (JD) for that site Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in this instance and at this time 2 In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre - construction not►hcat►on" (PCN) or requests verification for a non - reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an approved JD for the activity the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the following (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination ofjur►sd►cbonal waters, (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions, (3) that the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization, (4) that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary, (5) that undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is practicable, (6) accepting a permit authorization (e g signing a proffered individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity arejunsd ►ctional waters of the United States and precludes any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court, and (T) whether the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD will be processed as soon as is practicable Further, an approved JD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C F R Part 331, and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33 C F R 331 5(a)(2)) If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" waters of the United States on the subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site 2 West' We Al Y5(*id, yAr,c, twee that could be affected by the proposed activity based on the following information SUPPORTING DATA Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below) ® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the appl►cant(consultant Withers & Ravenel ® Data sheets prepared /submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant ® Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps ❑ Corps navigable waters study ® U S Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas ❑ USGS NHD data ® USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps 03030004 ® U S Geological Survey maps) Cite scale & quad name Green Level ❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey Citation ❑ National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name ❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s) ❑ FEMA/FIRM maps ❑ 100 -year Floodpla►n Elevation is (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) ❑ Photographs ❑ Aerial (Name & Date) or ❑ Other (Name & Date) ❑ Previous determ►nation(s) File no and date of response letter ❑ Other information (please specify) IMPORTANT NOTE The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for laterjunsdictional determinations kt.", W-1, ao q Signatu a and date of Regulatory Project Manager (REQUIRED) Signs ure date of person requesting preliminary JD (REQUIRED unless obtaining the signature is impracticable) Estimated Site Cowardm amount of Class of number Latitude Longitude Class aquatic aquatic resource in resource review area Wetland Forested 0 157 acres non-section Area 1 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 185 acres non section Area 2 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 068 acres non section Area 3 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 192 acres non section Area 4 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 321 acres non - section Area 5 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 006 acres non section Area 6 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 001 acres non section Area 7 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 079 acres non - section Area 8 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0114 acres non - section Area 9 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 081 acres non section Area 10 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 001 acres non section Area 11 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 0074 acres non - section Area 12 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 020 acres non - section Area 13 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 123 acres non section Area 14 10 - wetland Wetland Forested 0 064 acres non section Area 15 10 - wetland Stream Intermittent 52 Linear Feet non section Area 1 10 - non - wetland Stream Intermittent 30 Linear Feet non section Area 2 10 - 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Legend Gravity Sewer f Permanent Temporary - - Top of Stream Bank Zone 1 Buffer .'/ Zone 2 Buffer Buffer Impacts •....• Zone 1, Exempt ,_ . �•- �'� .� /� ��/ .•� /� j � ( t.ij _� -1� j�i ��. -.r �r / ..�..�. j; /i . �. .� /'.-' / - i�� �// � Vii'% I I.� . � �- "�� �' . % - -�% �.; i� -�" -�i V.•_�. .%. /ter. ---- ----�i '/ -_ -.- %� i _ /`•• /• _ _ —•!� sue'_ — �"'��. -..._± —.. ell CW Legend Gravity Sewer Permanent Easement Temporary - - op of Stream Zone 1 Buffer Zone 2 Buffer .J M M 7LT4� � NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Ms Keven Arrance HAZEN AND SAWYER, P C 4011 WestChase Blvd Suite 500 Raleigh NC 27607 Dear Ms Arrance Division of Water Quality Charles Waklld PE Dee Freeman Director Secretary February 23, 2012 Subject Surface Water Determination Letter NBRRO# 12 025 Wake County The Raleigh Regional Office of the NC Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Section conducted a site visit at the subject property and is providing the below listed determination pursuant to your request for a formal surface water determination BASIN ❑ Neuse (15A NCAC 26 0233) ❑ Tar Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B 0259) ❑ Ephemeral /intermittent/Perennial Determination ® Jordan Lake (15A NCAC 2B 067) Project Name West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer Location/Directions Subject protect is a proposed non electric utility extending from north of Jenks road to Olive Chapel Road in Wake County Subject Stream UT to and Reedy Branch Date of Determuliabon February 14, 2012 Feature E/UP* Not Subject Subject Start@ Stop@ Stream Form Pts Soil Survey USGS To o SC9 X Throughout X Pond 9 X x SC10 X X X SC11 X X X SCI X Throughout X X Pond 1 X SC2 X X SC12 X x SC13 X x SC3 X X DO Caro atur y North Carolina Division of Water Quality Raleigh Regional Office Surface Water Protection Phone (919) 791 -4200 Customer Service Intemet www ncwaterqualdy org 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1628 FAX (919) 571 4718 1877-623-6748 An Equal Opportundy /Affirmable Action Employer— 50% Recyded/10 A Post Consumer Paper West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer Wake County February 23 2012 Page 2 of 3 Feature E/I/P* Not Subject Subject Start@ Stop@ Stream Form Pts Soil Survey USGS To o SC4 X X SC5 X X X SC6 X Throughout X X SC7 X X SC8 X X X SC 14 X Throughout X X SC 15 (Reedy Branch X Throughout X X Pond 3 X X Pond 4 X X *E/UP = Ephemeral /Intermittent/Perennial Explanation The feature(s) listed above has or have been located on the Soil Survey of Wake County North Carolina or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 124 000 scale Each feature that is checked `Not Subject' has been determined not to be a stream or is not present on the property Features that are checked Subject have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be a stream There may be other streams located on your property that do not show up on the maps referenced above but still may be considered junsdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or to the Division of Water Quality This on site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or Delegated Local Authority may request a determination by the Director An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date the affected party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Ian McMillan, DWQ Wetlands /401 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1650 If you dispute the Director's determination you may file a petition for an administrative heanng You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Heanngs within sixty (60) days of the receipt of this notice of decision A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings dunng normal office hours The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 00 am and 5 00 pm, except for official state holidays To request a hearing send the ongmal and one (1) copy of the petition to the Office of Administrative Heanngs, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 -6714 The petition may also be faxed to the attention of the Office of Administrative Hearings at (919) 733 -3478, provided the original and one (1) copy of the document is received by the Office of Administrative Hearings within five (5) days following the date of the fax transmission A copy of the petition must also be served to the Department of Natural Resources, c% Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel, 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh NG 27699460-1 — This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above you ask for a heanng or appeal within sixty (60) days The owner /future owners should notify the Division of Water Quality (including any other Local, State, and Federal Agencies) of this decision concerning any future correspondences regarding the subject property (stated above) This protect may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity Any inquines should be directed to the Division of Water Quality (Central Office) at (919) - 807 -6301 and the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919) 544 -4884 West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer Wake County February 23 2012 Page 3 of 3 Respectfully Martin Ric and Environmen 1 Specialist cc Wetlands/ Stormwater Branch 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1650 RRO /SWP File Copy s��A zi lift !Y.,p ji ri;. tj AW ja IE pw WIN a a iL 41 �rstem 1al l n 'epic -lit PROGRAM February 28, 2012 Tim Batley PE Town of Cary 316 N Academy St Cary NC 27513 Expiration of Acceptance August 28 2012 Project West Reedy Branch Gravity Sewer County Wake The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the NCEEP will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact these agencies to determine if payment to the NCEEP will be approved You must also comply with all other state federal or local government permits regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including SL 2009 337 An Act to Promote the Use of Compensatory Mitigation Banks as amended by S L 2011 343 This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Perimt1401 Cerhfication/CAMA permit within this time frame this acceptance will expire It is the applicant s responsibility to send copies of the permits to NCEEP Once NCEEP receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work The amount of the In Lieu Fee to be paid to NCEEP by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed at www nceep net Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the NCEEP the impacts that may require compensatory mitigation are summarized to the following table The amount of mitigation required for this impact is determined by permitting agencies Upon receipt of payment EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28 2010 Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 716 1921 Sincerer Michael Ellison Deputy D(rector cc Karen Higgins NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit Martin Richmond NCDWQ Chris Belk agent File )Wtora- 5 EkAaKwtg Pro" ow state ern 1RUMR North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mad Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceep net River CU Stream (feet) Wetlands (acres) Buffer I Buffer II Basin Location (Sq Ft) (Sq Ft) Cold Cool Warm Riparian Non Riparian Coastal Marsh Impact Cape Fear 03030002 Jordan 0 0 0 0 0 0 11361- 0 Lower New Hope Upon receipt of payment EEP will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28 2010 Thank you for your interest in the NCEEP If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Kelly Williams at (919) 716 1921 Sincerer Michael Ellison Deputy D(rector cc Karen Higgins NCDWQ Wetlands/401 Unit Martin 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