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Home My WebLink AboutU-2817 (4)Department of Environment and Natural Resources Project Review Form Project Number 12 -0290 County Pitt Date Received 05/02/2012 Due Date 5/24/2012 Project Description Scoping - Start of Study and Project Scoping for widening of SR 1700 from SR 1711 -Evans Street In Wlnterville to NC 43 -US 264A In Greenville TIP This Project is being reviewed as indicated below Regional Office Regional Office Area In House Review Asheville ✓ Air ✓ Marine Fisheries Fayetteville ✓ Water ✓ Coastal Management Mooresville ✓ Aquifer Protection Water Resources Mgmt Raleigh �/ Land Quality Engineer ✓ Water Supply Section ✓ Washington ✓ Parks & Recreation Wilmington Water Quality Winston Salem ✓ Water Quality DOT Wildlife Wildlife DOT Waste Mgmt Air Quality Manager Sign Off /Region Date In House Reviewer /Agency Response (check all applicable) No objection to project as proposed No Comment Insufficient information to complete review Other (specify or attach comments 0 If you have any questions please contact MAY 1 0 COQ 1?09 Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator at Melba McGee(u)ncdenr goy �� WA>FRQ A1FRRR04iCH Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor MEMORANDUM �s HC®EHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild P E Director May 15 2012 To Gregory Thorpe Ph D Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit From David Wainwright NC Division of Water Quality Central Office Subject Scoping comments on proposed improvements to S R 1700 from S R 1711 (Evans Street) in Wmterville to N C 43 U S 264A in Greenville in Pitt County TIP U 2817 State Clearinghouse Project No 12 0290 Dee Freeman Secretary Reference your correspondence dated April 30 2012 in which you requested comments for the referenced project Preliminary analysis of the project reveals the potential for multiple impacts to streams and jurisdictional wetlands in the project area More specifically impacts to Stream Name River Basin Stream Classification(s) Stream Index Number 303(d) Listing (2010 List) Fork Swamp Neuse C Sw NSW 27 97 4 None UT to Fork Swamp Neuse C Sw NSW 27 97 4 None Further investigations at a higher resolution should be undertaken to verify the presence of other streams and /or jurisdictional wetlands in the area In the event that any jurisdictional areas are identified the Division of Water Quality requests that the NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the proposed project Protect Specific Comments Fork Swamp and associated unnamed tributaries Creek are class C Sw NSW waters of the State NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project NCDWQ recommends that highly protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to these waters The NCDWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ s Stormwater Best Management Practices 2 This project is within the Neuse River Basin Riparian buffer impacts should be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible pursuant to 15A NCAC 2B 0233 New development activities located in the protected 50 foot wide riparian areas within the basin should be limited to uses identified within and constructed in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B 0233 Buffer mitigation may be required for buffer impacts resulting from activities classified as allowable with mitigation within the Table of Uses section of the Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules A buffer mitigation plan including use of the NC Ecosystem Transportation and Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1617 Location 512 N Salisbury St Raleigh North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 807 6300 1 FAX 919 807 6492 Internet www rimaterguality org An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer NorthCarohna Enhancement Program must be provided to NCDWQ prior to approval of the Water Quality , Certification Buffer mitigation may be required for buffer impacts resulting from activities classified as allowable with mitigation within the Table of Uses section of the Buffer Rules or require a variance under the Buffer Rules A buffer mitigation plan including use of the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program must be provided to NCDWQ prior to approval of the Water Quality Certification General Project Comments 3 The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping If mitigation is necessary as required by 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h) it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification 4 Any environmental documentation alternatives should consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to streams and wetlands from storm water runoff These alternatives should include road designs that allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NCDWQ s Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual July 2007 such as grassed swales buffer areas preformed scour holes retention basins etc After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical In accordance with the Environmental Management Commissions Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0506[h]) mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 1 acre to wetlands In the event that mitigation is required the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland mitigation 6 In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission s Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0506[h]) mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single stream In the event that mitigation is required the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as stream mitigation 7 Future documentation including the 401 Water Quality Certification Application should continue to include an itemized listing of the proposed wetland and stream impacts with corresponding mapping 8 NCDWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project NCDOT should address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts 9 NCDOT is respectfully reminded that all impacts including but not limited to bridging fill excavation and clearing and rip rap to Jurisdictional wetlands streams and riparian buffers need to be included in the final impact calculations These impacts in addition to any construction impacts temporary or otherwise also need to be included as part of the 401 Water Quality Certification Application 10 Where streams must be crossed NCDWQ prefers bridges be used in lieu of culverts However we realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts Please be advised that culverts should be countersunk to allow unimpeded passage by fish and other aquatic organisms Moreover in areas where high quality wetlands or streams are impacted a bridge may prove preferable When applicable NCDOT should not install the bridge bents in the creek to the ► maximum extent practicable 11 Whenever possible NCDWQ prefers spanning structures Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the streambanks and do not require stream channel realignment The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges should allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure Fish passage and navigation by canoeists and boaters should not be blocked Bridge supports (bents) should not be placed in the stream when possible 12 Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream Stormwater should be directed across the bridge and pre treated through site appropriate means (grassed swales pre formed scour holes vegetated buffers etc ) before entering the stream Please refer to the most current version of NCDWQ s Stormwater Best Management Practices 13 Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands or streams 14 Borrow /waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical Impacts to wetlands in borrow /waste areas will need to be presented in the 401 Water Quality Certification and could precipitate compensatory mitigation 15 The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed methods for stormwater management More specifically stormwater should not be permitted to discharge directly into streams or surface waters 16 Based on the information presented in the document the magnitude of impacts to wetlands and streams may require a Nationwide (NW) application to the Corps of Engineers and corresponding 401 Water Quality Certification Please be advised that a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfactory protection of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost Final permit authorization will require the submittal of a formal application by the NCDOT and written concurrence from NCDWQ Please be aware that any approval will be contingent on appropriate avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practical the development of an acceptable stormwater management plan and the inclusion of appropriate mitigation plans where appropriate 17 If concrete is used during construction a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills 18 If temporary access roads or detours are constructed the site should be graded to its preconstruction contours and elevations Disturbed areas should be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species should be planted When using temporary structures the area should be cleared but not grubbed Clearing the area with chain saws mowers bush hogs or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re vegetate naturally and minimizes soil disturbance 19 Unless otherwise authorized placement of culverts and other structures in waters and streams should be placed below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures should not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks adjacent to or upstream and down stream of the above structures The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by NCDWQ If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction please contact NCDWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required 20 If multiple pipes or barrels are required they should be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation floodplam benches and /or sills may be required where appropriate Widening the stream channel should be avoided Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage 21 Sediment and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be implemented and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250 22 All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities manual such as sandbags rock berms cofferdams and other diversion structures should be used to prevent excavation in flowing water 23 While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps NC Coastal Region Evaluation of Wetland Significance (NC CREWS) maps and soil survey maps are useful tools their inherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval 24 Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams This equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels lubricants hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials 25 Riprap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage Bioengineering boulders or structures should be properly designed sized and installed 26 Riparian vegetation (native trees and shrubs) should be preserved to the maximum extent possible Riparian vegetation must be reestablished within the construction limits of the project by the end of the growing season following completion of construction Thank you for requesting our input at this time NCDOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost If you have any questions or require additional information please contact David Wainwright at 919 807 6405 or at David Wainwright @ncdenr gov cc Tom Steffens US Army Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office (electronic copy only) Chris Militscher Environmental Protection Agency (electronic copy only) Travis Wilson NC Wildlife Resources Commission (electronic copy only) Garcy Ward NCDWQ Washington Regional Office (electronic copy only) File Copy BEVERLI EAVES PERDUE GO\ LRNOR STATE OF FORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Aprll 30 2012 Mr Zekc. Creech State inn nonmental Rc-, le,,, Clearinghouse Duector N C Department of Admiiilstiation 1301 Mail Sciv ice Center Raleigh NC 27699 1301 SUBJECT Start of Stud) and Project Scoprng — Widening of SR 1700 (EN ans Sweet /Old Tar Road) from SR 1711 (Cooper Street /Woitlnuigton Road) in Wmtern ille to NC 43 /US 264A (Green ille Boulei ard) in Green rlle Pitt Counts WBS No 34868 TIP No U 2817 Dear Mr Creech The North Carolina Department of Transportation is reinitiating the project de-, elopment en ironmental and engineering studies for implovements to SR 1700 (Evans Street /Old Tai Road) in Pitt Count�T Proposed irnpioN ements include widening the existing two lane section to a four lane section from SR 1711 (Cooper Street /Worthington Road) to NC 4.) /US 264A (Green ille Boule,, ard) 1 he project is included in the 2012 2020 State transportation Impro-, ement Program (STIP) and is currently scheduled for right of waj in fiscal Near 2019 and construction in 2020 Scopi ng information was requested from N ou for this project in 2005 Howe-, er planning studies were later put on hold Due to the amount of time that his passed since scopmg /start of stud) letters were sent your input 1s agtin being requested Attached for jour review and comments are the scopmg information sheets for the proposed project We ,x ould appreciate an) information ) ou might ha-, e that would be helpful in e-, aluanng potential en nonmental impacts of the project If apphcable please identify anv permits or approN als that man be required b� your agency A scopmg meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail In order to include vour comments in our materials for this meeting we would appreciate your response by May 30, 2012 If you would like to attend the Scoprng meeting please notifj the project engineer MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1548 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAX 919 707 6052 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT GOV /DOH /PRECONSTRUCT /PE/ LOCATION CENTURY CENTER BUILDING A 1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE RALEIGH NC 27610 EUGENE A CONTI JR SCCRLIARI 7 w. SUBJECT Start of Stud) and Project Scoprng — Widening of SR 1700 (EN ans Sweet /Old Tar Road) from SR 1711 (Cooper Street /Woitlnuigton Road) in Wmtern ille to NC 43 /US 264A (Green ille Boulei ard) in Green rlle Pitt Counts WBS No 34868 TIP No U 2817 Dear Mr Creech The North Carolina Department of Transportation is reinitiating the project de-, elopment en ironmental and engineering studies for implovements to SR 1700 (Evans Street /Old Tai Road) in Pitt Count�T Proposed irnpioN ements include widening the existing two lane section to a four lane section from SR 1711 (Cooper Street /Worthington Road) to NC 4.) /US 264A (Green ille Boule,, ard) 1 he project is included in the 2012 2020 State transportation Impro-, ement Program (STIP) and is currently scheduled for right of waj in fiscal Near 2019 and construction in 2020 Scopi ng information was requested from N ou for this project in 2005 Howe-, er planning studies were later put on hold Due to the amount of time that his passed since scopmg /start of stud) letters were sent your input 1s agtin being requested Attached for jour review and comments are the scopmg information sheets for the proposed project We ,x ould appreciate an) information ) ou might ha-, e that would be helpful in e-, aluanng potential en nonmental impacts of the project If apphcable please identify anv permits or approN als that man be required b� your agency A scopmg meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail In order to include vour comments in our materials for this meeting we would appreciate your response by May 30, 2012 If you would like to attend the Scoprng meeting please notifj the project engineer MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1548 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAX 919 707 6052 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT GOV /DOH /PRECONSTRUCT /PE/ LOCATION CENTURY CENTER BUILDING A 1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE RALEIGH NC 27610 I It is anticipated that a federally funded Categorical Exclusion or an Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act If you have any questions concerning the project please contact Mr Mark Pierce P E Project Planning Engineer at (919) 707 6035 or through email at mspierce @ncdot.gov Please include the TIP project number in all correspondence and comments GJT /nhb Attachments Sincerely Gregory J Tho e D M ager Project Developme t and Environmental Analysis Unit PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit Scoping Information Sheet TIP No U 2817 WBS No 34868 Federal Aid No STP- 1700(6 Division 2 Sent Date 4 -26 12 Revision Date Meeting Date June 2012 County Pitt Widening of SR 1700 (Evans Street /Old Tar Road) to multilanes from SR 1711 (Cooper Street/ Worthington Road) in Winterville to NC 43 /US 264A (Greenville Boulevard) in Greenville General Pro ect Need The primary purpose of the proposed action is to increase capacity and improve traffic flow along Evans Street/Old Tar Road Metr000litan / Rural Planning Organization Greenville Urban Area MPO Mid -East Area RPO NEPA /404 Merger Candidate? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Not sure Merger Screening Meeting (1/9/2012) Merger processed not needed Feasibility Study Completed? ® Yes ❑ No 1 1/4/93 i Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule Dates Type of Document Environmental Document Right of Way Let 2019 2020 CE or EA FONSI Air Quality Status ❑ Non - attainment ❑ Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 4 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria Lenqth of Protect Limits 13 8 miles Type of Access Control (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory. Functional Classification Existing No access control Proposed Partial access control Three existing culverts Minor Arterial Strategic Highway Corridor Information CTP /Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type) Roadway Typical Section (Existing / Proposed) Rev 4/10/06 Not part of a Strategic Highway Corridor Mayor Thoroughfare Existing two lane with a short six -lane section at the northern project terminus and three lane sections on more than half of the remainder of the project length Proposed (from 2005 Thoroughfare Plan) four -lane median divided facility Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination Right of Way (Existing /Proposed) ■ • Existing varies Proposed approximately 110 feet Existing Posted 45 mph Proposed Design 50 mph Speed 1 35 mph at school Speed Traffic (AADT) (from January 2012 traffic forecast) % TTST 1 Current Year (2011) 5 000 — 20 600 vpd % Dual 2 Design Year (2035 ) 9 600 — 51 600 v d % DHV 9 Design Standards Applicable �J AASHTO ® 3R Railroad Involvement None Cost Estimate Type 2012 2020 STIP Programmed Cost (July 2011 Current Cost* Cost Estimate Date Right of Way $3 400 000 $12 800 000 February 2012 Utilities (not listed) $1 500 000 February 2012 Construction $19 200 000 18 300 000 February 2012 Prior Years Cost $2 300 000 $2 300 000 (STIP (July 2011) Total Cost $24 900 000 $34 900 000 February 2012 PAGE 2 OF 4 t ti' 7 • yl : Sl h �.Y .5,.s ZOO f�'• !1f • sk 1 y � y t;'v�}. .s� -711. tiF �yt �� -"�.. ••j 3 1s �.. shy„ - F• 3' .,V i tY ... sxc • e 1s, R g: y„n e y �a Y r rye TTM ; P. ff - i` � � 3 v .+ r 3+ J� � w i .r•PIF.+«•y. if{ °�GI •.1 f ��'.•G .{�:�,sd 7 y Y �r 7 RYr' �` t alj w s .r a f f } q '^4 ✓• -' i t „y � .�J .'i * y • 2�, '�"sr ' .p° , ''fY ` N �C r V i •+ t a! 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C,. ` PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Natural / Human Environmental Information (include comments from agencies) Human environmental information • Potential residential and business displacements • No historic sites per September 2007 Eligibility Concurrence Form • Small cemetery west side of Old Tar Road dust south of Fork Swamp • One private school Christ Covenant School east side of Old Tar Road dust north of E Main Street • Two daycare centers Land of Learning on west side of Old Tar Road immediately north of E Main Street and Children s Clinic on west side of Evans Street dust south of Fire Tower Road • Small low- income area in Winterville on west side of Old Tar Road between Cooper Street/Worthington Road and Main Street • Winterville and Greenville have requested sidewalks and bicycle lanes • Located in an air quality attainment area • One hazardous materials site Coastal AgroBusiness (Evans Street) • Water and sewer services existing along project • No parks recreational facilities or community centers • No bicycle or pedestrian facilities in project study area • No bus routes in project study area • CSX railroad line runs parallel to and west of Evans Street • Greenville Urban Area Bicycle Master Plan designates Evans Street/Old Tar Road as Bikeway Route 13 • Related Project U 5006 Fire Tower Road extension (SR 1708) r/w in 2020 Natural environmental information • Three stream crossings Fork Swamp (2 pipes) Fork Swamp Tributary #1 (pipe) and unnamed tributary to Fork Swamp Tributary #1 (pipe arch) • Overtopping occurs approximately once per year at all three crossings • Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules apply to streams in the project area • No High Quality Waters • No Outstanding Resource Waters • No Wild and Scenic Rivers • Closest Section 303(d) Stream is Swift Creek which is 1 5 miles away • Potential impacts to prime and important farmland soils much of which are urbanized • Terrestrial habitat includes bottom land hardwood forest mixed pine /hardwood forest and urban /disturbed land (most abundant type) • Five potential sites for on site stream restoration • Section 404 permitting Nationwide vs Individual • Protected species No effect on West Indian manatee red - cockaded woodpecker and tar spinymussel • EEP Conservation easement on Fork Swamp PAGE 4 OF 4