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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME North Carolina Department of Transportation
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE The project is located on US 70 over Gallants Channel (also known as
Beaufort Channel) in Carteret County (T I P No R 3307)
Photo Index 2006 41 8034 (H O, 1 24� 2000 41 528 (J Q 1 24)
State Plane Coordinates X 2 702 845 Y 363 615
Latitude 34 °43 35 N Longitude 76 °39 38 W
INVESTIGATION TYPE CAMA and D &F
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE Date of Site Visits — November 22 2011 and January 30 31 2012
Was Applicant Present — No, No
PROCESSING PROCEDURE Application Received Complete January 26 2012
Office — Morehead City
6 SITE DESCRIPTION
(A) Local Land Use Plan — Town of Beaufort
Land Classification Fiom LUP — Public & Institutional /Low Density Development /Mixed
Use /Industrial /Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved EW PTA, CS CW
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(C)
Water Dependent Yes
10 890 sf
Temp Fill 3 920 sf
(D)
Intended Use Public
21 780 sf
241 323 sf
Temp Fill and Clearing 13 068 sf
Clearing 32 234 sf
(E)
Wastewater Treatment
Existing —
N/A
Planned
N/A
(F)
Type of Structures
Existing —
Bridge for public use
Planned
Bridge for public use
(G)
Estimated Annual Rate
of Erosion
N/A
Source — N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION [AREA]
PYC A V A TF.D FTLLRD OTHER
(A) Open Water
10 890 sf
Temp Fill 3 920 sf
(B) Coastal Wetlands
(C) 404 /401 /Isolated Wetlands
6 970 sf
21 780 sf
241 323 sf
Temp Fill and Clearing 13 068 sf
Clearing 32 234 sf
(D) High Ground
Disturbed by project 2 542 440 sf
(D) Total Area Disturbed 2 872 625 sq ft
(E) Primary Nursery Area No Special Secondary Nursery Area No
(F) Water Classification Gallants Channel SA HWQ Town Creek SC Open No No
8 PROJECT SUMMARY The applicant proposes to improve US 70 from Radio Island to Olga Road with
a new 4 lane divided facility on new location including replacing the existing
bridge over Gallants Channel and constructing a bridge over Town Creek

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
N C D O T — LS 70 Widening from Radio Island to Olga Road
PAGE #2
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Project Setting
US 70 traverses east wept across North Carolina and leads from the community of Atlantic on the
Core Sound through the Town of Beaufort and Morehead City to Raleigh and western North
Carolina US 70 is classified as a principal arterial highway under the Functional Classification
System between the Town of Beaufort and Morehead City The State of North Carolina has included
the highway as apart of the Strategic Highway Network between Morehead City and Raleigh The
highway serves local and regional traffic and is the designated Hurricane Evacuation Route for
eastern Carteret County
US 70 is a four lane divided highway at Radio Island and transitions to a two lane highway as it
crosses over Gallants Channel and enters the Town of Beaufort It then reverts back to a four lane
road through the town reduces to a three lane road from its function with NC 101 to Wellons Drive
and finally narrows down to a two lane road north of Wellons Drive Traffic service on US 70 in the
vicinity of the existing Grayden Paul Bridge is currently projected to be at a level of service D (low
operating speeds) to F (stop and go conditions) in design year 2025 with the existing infiastructure in
place The current design has also resulted in higher than average accident rates for the highway in
the project area
The current project is to improve traffic service and safety along US 70 in and around the
Beaufort area including replacing the two lane drawbridge currently used to between the Town of
Beaufort and Morehead City with a high rise bridge over Gallants Channel The project would also
involve construction of a bridge over Town Creek on Turner Street in Beaufort
The R 3307 project is to begin on Radio Island then cross over Gallants Channel and eventually
reconnect to existing US 70 east of Beaufort Typical elevations in the project area range from 0 to
14 feet above the Normal High Water level of Gallants Channel The majority of the project area is
maintained landscapes in low density residential neighborhoods with Coastal Wetlands prevalent
over the low lands to the north of Radio Island and around the perimeter of Town Creek The
remaining land is forested identified as Section 404 Wetlands or developed with light commercial
uses including the Beaufort Morehead City Airport
The existing Carteret Bridge #29 ( Grayden Paul Bridge) was constructed in 1957 is 673 long
and 36 3 wide with 30 of clear roadway width The bridge has 14 fixed spans of 38 each and a
bascule span of 141 The bascule portion of the bridge utilizes the Hopkins drive system and is one
of the two remaining bridges in North Carolina utilizing this type of drive system The
superstructure consists of a reinforced concrete deck on concrete girders The bridge is supported
with reinforced concrete caps on concrete piles There is a wooden fender system and navigational
lighting located under the center of the bridge to guide boat traffic through the bridge The horizontal
clearance through the bridge is limited by the fender system to 64 The vertical clearance
underneath the bridge is 13 with the bridge in the closed position and unlimited while in the open
position There are no stormwater runoff controls on the bridge, as the existing bridge deck drains
directly into Gallants Channel
The bridge received 45 9 out of a possible 100 points during its last sufficiency rating The
annual average daily volume of traffic over the bridge was approximately 20 000 vehicles per day in
2010 Due to the deteuoratmg condition of the bridge the NCDOT is currently performing
rehabilitation work on the bridge to keep the bridge open to traffic until it can be replaced

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
N C D O T — US 70 Widening from Radio Island to Olga Road
PAGE #3
Gallants Channel is classified SA HQW waters by the Environmental Management Commission
(EMC) in the area of the proposed construction and is a part of the White Oak River Basin The
N C Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has classified Gallants Channel as Coastal Waters but has
not classified it as a Primary Nursery Area The waters have been closed to shellfashing by the
Shellfish Sanitation Section of the DMF At the proposed bridge site Gallants Channel is
approximately 1 300 wide and has a maximum water depth of 36 below NHW in the channel
There were no SAV s observed in the project area during the site visit
The existing culverts within Town Creek (Structure P 105) on Turner Street were replaced in the
year 2000 The structure consists of four 95 x 67 x 60 long corrugated aluminum culverts
arranged parallel to each other approximately 2 apart for a total width of 38 The top of the
culverts are 0 8 above the normal high water level of Town Creek and are not navigable
Town Creek is classified as SC waters by the EMC and Coastal Waters by the DMF in the project
area The waters are closed to shellfishing by the Shellfish Sanitation Section of the DMF No
SAV s were observed at the project site
The NCDOT applied for a Section 404 Individual Permit from the U S Army Corps of Engineers
and a 401 Certification from the N C Division of Water Quality for this project The N C Division
of Coastal Management issued a CAMA General Permit foi the relocation of utility lines for the
project on December 9 2011
Project Proposal
NCDOT proposes to relocate 3 6 miles of US 70 to a new route on the north side of Beaufort and
to expand it to a four lane median divided facility The project also involves the removal of the
existing Carteret Bridge #29 and Carteret Structure P105 The applicant has designed the project to
maintain traffic on the existing road system while the new road is constructed
The project would begin approximately 700 east of SRI 175 (Radio Island Road) and run east for
approximately 1200 where the new bridge over Gallants Channel would start The new highway
would consist of four 12 wide travel lanes a20' wide raised grass median and 4 wide paved
shoulders The bridge over Gallants Channel would be a high level fixed span bridge 3 395 long
and 80 wide The bridge would have 76 of clear roadway and carry four 12 wide travel lanes a2
raised median two 4 median offsets, and two 10 bridge offsets The bridge would also have 54
tall bicycle safe railings to improve safety for bicyclists crossing the bridge
The new bridge would begin in the vicinity of SR1208 (Pavers Island Road) and would turn
northeast crossing 100 to the north of the businesses located on the northeast side of the island
The bridge would continue across Gallants Channel and land on NCDOT property (formerly known
as the N C Maritime Museum expansion sate) on the east side of the channel The bridge would be
elevated a minimum of 4 above the Coastal Wetlands located on the north side of Radio Island and
would gradually rase to reach its maximum height at Gallants Channel where it would have a
vertical clearance of 65' above the normal high water level under the bride The bridge would also
have a minimum of 95 of horizontal clearance through the bridge The bridge would consist of 27
anterior bents and two end bents
To facilitate the construction of the new bridge a 45 wade x 2,070 long temporary work bridge
would be built along the north side of the proposed bridge from Radio Island to the west side of
Gallants Channel A 45 wade x 905 long temporary work bridge would be built on the south side

FIELD IIVESTIGATIOr REPORT
N C D O T — US 70 Widening from Radio Island to Olga Road
PAGE 44
of the proposed bridge from the east side of Gallants Channel to the landing site of the bridge The
work bridges would have twenty eight 30 x 85 (typical) fingers that would extend from the main
work bridges to over the proposed bridge alignment The low chord of the temporary work bridge is
proposed at 3 8 above the normal high water level of Gallants Channel The work bridges would
not extend across the channel The applicant has also proposed to use barges in addition to the work
bridges along the portions of the project adjacent to Gallants Channel
NCDOT has committed to build the bridge with no deck drains over surface waters The
stormwater from the bridge would be conveyed via a closed deck drainage system to stormwater
treatment systems on either side of the bridge The stormwater from the western portion of the
bridge would flow from the bridge into a 100 wide x 450 long infiltration basin on the south side of
the western end of the bridge Any overflow from the stormwater basin would be discharged via two
grassed swales The stormwater from the eastern portion of the bridge would be collected and
discharged to a grassed swale on the south side of the bridge at its southern terminus Additionally
multiple culverts and ditches would be installed along the length of the project to accommodate the
stormwater flow from the new roadway
The proposed landing site for the eastern side of the bridge and proposed highway would intersect
with and be in conflict with a portion of SRI 170 (West Beaufort Road) This would require that a
2000 section of SRI 170 be abandoned A cul de sac would be used to terminate SRI 170 at 350
east of SRI 174 (Turner Street) To allow access to the residences at the end of SRI 170 a 600 spur
from the new road would be constructed and lead to the remaining portion of SRI 170 US 70 would
continue east from the end of the bridge for approximately 1400' where it would intersect with
SR1174 The intersection with SRI 174 would be signalized and reconfigured to allow it to handle
the additional traffic flow
The applicant has proposed to replace the four existing culverts on SR 1174 where it crosses over
Town Creek with abridge The bridge would be 585 long and 75 wide The bridge would carry
two 12 lanes of traffic in each direction The construction of the bridge would allow for the removal
of 560 linear feet of existing causeway within the floodplain of Town Creek and allow for the
restoration of Coastal Wetlands The causeway areas once excavated would be planted with smooth
cordgrass on three foot centers and monitored for success The increased width of the bridge would
require that the woodened boardwalk on the west side of SRI 174 be abandoned and removed To
offset the loss of the boardwalk 5 5 wide sidewalks on each side of the bridge would be constructed
for pedestrian use and 4 5 bridge offsets would be constructed to allow for bicycle use on the bridge
SRI 174 would reduce to 3 lanes of traffic between the bridge and the existing US 70 with a lane in
each direction and a center turn lane Five foot wide sidewalks would also be constructed on each
side of SRI 174
Beyond SRI 174 the new highway would angle towards the northeast paralleling the Beaufort —
Morehead City Airport runway for 3 750 to where it would intersect with NC101 at 200 north of
the historic Carteret County Home The intersection would be signalized and additional turn lanes
added to handle the traffic volumes from NC 101 and US 70 From the intersection with NC 101
the highway would continue in a northeasterly direction for 9 245 until it intersects with existing US
70 in the vicinity of SR1429 (Olga Road) A1000 portion of existing US 70 beginning on the east
side of SRI 472 (Paver Road) would have to be realigned to accommodate the new road A300
section of road would be added to tie the existing US 70 into the new road with a right in/right out
intersection

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
N C D O T — US 70 Widening from Radio Island to Olga Road
PAGE #5
After the new roadway is constructed the NCDOT would record the existing condition of Bridge
#29 and its surroundings in accordance with the Historic Structures and Landscape Recordation Plan
and submit the result to the N C State Historic Preservation Office to ensure there is a permanent
record of the bridge The NCDOT would also install an interpretive displace about the history of the
bridge at the site The existing bridge would then be completely demolished and removed from the
project site utilizing Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal The existing
pavement would be obliterated for 150 from the west end of the bridge and for 200 from the east
end of the bridge The applicant has agreed to leave the existing causeway on the sides of the bridge
for future public use
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed road and associated bridges would require permanently filling 21 780 sq ft of
Coastal Wetlands and require the excavation of 6 970 sq ft of Coastal Wetlands It would also
require 3 049 sq ft of Coastal Wetlands be temporarily filled for installation of the temporary work
bridges and erosion control measures An additional 10 019 sq ft of Coastal Wetlands would be
hand cleated for the relocation of SRI 170 and the widening of SRI 174 The road construction on
the east side of Gallants Channel would permanently fill 241 323 sq ft of Section 404 Wetlands
including 7 841 sq ft of Isolated Wetlands It would also result in the mechanized clearing of
32 234 sq ft of Section 404 Wetlands The project would permanently fill 10 890 sq ft and
temporarily fill 3 920 sq ft of Estuarine Waters respectively
The applicant has proposed to mitigate for the Coastal Wetland impacts of the project with the
removal of the causeway on SRI 174 This would result in 63 598 sq ft of marsh restoration
adjacent to Town Creek The causeway removal would also restore lost hydrology to the existing
coastal wetlands on the south side of Town Creek The applicant would create a debit ledger for the
proposed mitigation site and debit 28 750 sq ft for the amount of impacts associated with the R
3307 project the remainder of the mitigation would be retained by the NCDOT for use on future
projects The N C Ecosystem Enhancement Program has accepted responsibility for providing
mitigation for 77 537 sq ft of riparian wetland impacts and 204 296 sq ft of non riparian wetlands
as indicated by their acceptance letter dated January 24 2012
No additional closures of shellfishing waters are expected in association with the proposed
project A localized increase in turbidity can be expected during the in water construction portion of
the new and temporary bridges and the removal of the existing bridge causeway
The vertical clearance through the proposed fixed bridge over Gallants Channel would be 65 a
decrease from the unlimited vertical clearance of the old bridge in the open position however it
would be an increase of 52 when compared to the old bridge in the closed position The proposed
bridge would allow an increase in the maximum navigable width from the current 64 to the
proposed 95 Navigation clearances along the channel would be maintained in their current state
while the project was underway since the temporary work bridges would not cross the channel
The project would result in a total of 2 542 440 sq ft of high ground disturbance including the
grading and paving of the new bridge approaches and new roadway as well as the relocations of
several roads Approximately 55 residences and 9 businesses would be relocated by the project
A multitude of efforts have been utilized to minimize and avoid impacts from this pioject
including but not limited to the use of 3 1 fill slopes in juzisdictional areas the use of Design
Standards in Sensitive Watersheds the use of hand clearing only in wetlands where practicable and
multiple project redesigns to minimize impacts to the natural and human environment

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
N C D O T — US 70 Widening from Radio Island to Olga Road
PAGE #6
The public is expected to benefit upon completion of the project by the increase in the efficiency
and safety of the new roadway and structures The proposed fixed bridge would eliminate the stop
and go traffic associated with the current drawbridge over Gallants Channel The proposed highwav
design is expected to decrease travel times and reduce accident rates for vehicular traffic in the
project area It is also expected to create less of a delay for the boaters transiting Gallants Channel
who currently have to wait for the drawbridge to open The addition of wider bicycle /pedestrian
paths along the sides of the bridges and highway are expected to reduce
vehicular/bicyclist/pedestrian interactions and thereby increase the safety for bicyclist and pedestrian
users of the system
Submitted by Stephen Lane — Morehead City District — February 7 2012

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
Mr Tom Steffens
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
EUGENE A CONTI JR
SECRETARY
U S Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington NC 27889 1000
Dear Sirs
January 24 2012
Mr Stephen Lane
N C Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City NC 28557
Subject REVISED Application for Individual Section 404 and Section 10, Section 401 Water
Quality Certification, Isolated Waters Permit and CAMA Major Development Permit for
the proposed improvements to US 70 from existing four lanes at Radio Island to north of Olga
Road (SR 1426) Carteret County State Project No 8 1162501 Federal Aid Project STPNHF
70(43) TIP R 3307 WBS 34528 1 1
Reference Permit Application dated November 9 2011
Please reference the previously submitted application for the above referenced project Changes have been made
to the attached Permit Drawing Wetland Permit Impact Summary Table and Tables 1 and 2 from the original
cover letter The tabulated wetland restoration total on the Wetland Permit Impact Summary Table has decreased
to 1 46 acres At Site 6 an area of 0 03 acre of hand clearing was erroneously listed as mechanized clearing in
the original application In addition the 499 linear feet of channel relocation at Site 4 was listed in Table 2 of the
original cover letter as requiring mitigation however it was determined at the 4C Hydraulic Review meeting
held October 20 2010ithat mitigation will not be required for this action The revised EEP letter will be
forwarded upon receipt
A copy of this revised permit application u-id its distribution list will be posted c'i the NCDOT Website at
http //www ncdot org /doh /preconstruct/pe /neu /permit html If you have any questions or need additional
information please contact Tyler Stanton at tstanton @ncdot gov or [phone]
Sincerely
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e-V Gregory Thorpe Ph D Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Unit
Enclosures
Cc w /out attachment
NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE [phone] LOCATION
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX [phone]
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG RALEIGH NC 27610 4328
RALEIGH NC 27699 1598

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January 24 2012
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Mr Gregory J Thorpe PhD
Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1548
Dear Dr Thorpe
Subject EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter
R 3307 US 70 from Existing 4 Lanes at Radio Island to US 70 North of Beaufort near
SR 1429 (Olga Road) Carteret County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (I'FP) will provide the
compensatory stream and wetland mitigation for the subject project Based on the information supplied by you on
January 24 2012 the impacts are located in CU 03020106 of the White Oak River Basin in the Southern Outer
Coastal Plain (SOCP) Eco Region and are as follows
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Stream
Wetlands
Buffer (Sq Ft )
03020106
Cold
Cool
Warm
Riparian
Non
Non
Coastal
Marsh
Zone 1
Zone 2
SOCP
Riparian
Impacts
0
0
304
178
469
0
0
0
feet/acres)
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letters issued on July 27 and
October 27 2011 EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory stream riparian and non riparian
wetland mitigation credits to offset the impacts associated with this project in accordance with the N C Department
of Environment and Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28
2010 If the above referenced impact amounts are revised then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be
valid and a new mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Ms Beth Harmon at 919 715
1929
Sincerely n
MAJ Ellison
EEP Deputy Director
cc Mr Tom Steffens USACE — Washington Regulatory Field Office
Mr Brian Wrenn Division of Water Quality Wetlands /401 Unit
File R 3307 Revised
P�
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program 1652 Mad Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceep net

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
Mr Tom Steffens
U S Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1000
Washington, NC 27889 -1000
Dear Sirs
November 9, 2011
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EUGENE A CONTI, JR
SECRETARY
Mr Stephen Lane
N C Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City NC 28557
Subject Application for Individual Section 404, Section 401 Water Quality Certification,
Section 10 Permit, Isolated Waters Permit and CAMA Major Development Permit
for the proposed improvements to US 70 from existing four lanes at Radio Island to
north of Olga Road (SR 1426), Carteret County State Project No 8 1162501, Federal
Aid Project STPNHF- 70(43), TIP R -3307 Debit $475 00 from WBS 34528 1 1
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division of Highways, in
consultation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposes to replace the existing
drawbridge over Gallants Channel and related approaches, with a longer high-rise fixed bridge
and improve US 70 to a multilane facility
The purpose of this letter is to request approval for a Section 404 Individual Permit, a Section
401 Water Quality Certification, and a CAMA Mayor Development Permit In addition to the
cover letter ENG Form 4345, and CAMA MP Forms, this application package includes the
following for R -3307 permit drawings, half size roadway plans, Turner Street Marsh Restoration
Plan, and EEP Acceptance t ester
10 Purpose and Need
The purpose for this project, as identified in the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) is to
eliminate travel delays occurring at the drawbridge and to increase the traffic carrying capacity
of US 70 through the town of Beaufort
20 Project Description
The improvements involve replacement of the existing drawbridge over Gallants Channel and
related approaches, with a longer high-rise fixed bridge and improve US 70 to a multilane
facility The proposed 3 395 -foot bridge will carry a 4 lane divided roadway with 12 foot travel
lanes, 8 -foot bridge offsets, a 4 foot raised island, and a 1 -foot offset on each side In addition,
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improvements to Turner Street include a 40 foot three -lane curb and gutter section with two 12-
foot travel lanes, and a 12 -foot center turn lane A 585 -foot bridge with 8 foot offsets is
proposed to replace the 61 foot box culvert on Turner Street Total project length is 3 6 miles
30 Summary of Impacts
Waters of the U S Proposed impacts to jurisdictional areas total 6 97 acres of permanent
wetland impacts, 0 04 acre of temporary wetland impacts, 851 feet of permanent stream impacts,
and 41 feet of temporary stream impacts
40 Summary of Mitigation
The proposed construction of R -3307 will impact 6 97 acres of _jurisdictional wetlands that will
require mitigation The unavoidable impacts to the 0 5 acre of CAMA ,jurisdictional wetlands
will be offset by on -site mitigation (see attached Turner Street Marsh Restoration Plan) The
remaining unavoidable impacts to 178 acres of ,jurisdictional riparian wetlands, 4 51 acres of
non -npanan wetlands and 0 18 acre of isolated wetland will be offset by compensatory
mitigation provided by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) In addition the
unavoidable impacts to 843 linear feet of ,jurisdictional stream will also be offset by
compensatory mitigation provided by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP)
50 Project Schedule
Currently, R -3307 has a review date of May 29, 2012 and is scheduled to let July 17 2012, it
will be available for construction shortly thereafter The let date, however, may advance as
additional funds become available
60 NEPA Document Status
The FHWA and NCDOT completed the EA in October 2004 in compliance with the NEPA
guidelines The EA explains the purpose and need for the project, provides a description of the
alternatives considered, and characterizes the social, economic and environmental effects The
EA was approved and circulated to federal, state, and local agencies Then following the EA, a
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) Statement was completed September 2006 and a
FHWA Right -of -Way Consultation was completed June 2008 Copies of the project documents
have been provided to regulatory review agencies involved in the approval process Additional
copies will be provided upon request
61 Independent Utthty
R -3307 is in compliance with 23 CFR Part 771 111(f) which lists the FHWA characteristics of
the independent utility of a project The project meets the cntena for independent utility as
discussed below
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• The project has logical termini and independent utility and is of sufficient length to
address environmental matters on a broad scope,
• The project is usable and a reasonable expenditure of funds, even if no additional
transportation improvements are made in the area and
• The project does not restrict consideration of alternatives for other reasonably
foreseeable transportation improvements
70 Resource Status
The project is located in the White Oak River Basin and lies within Hydrologic Unit 03020106
(Subbasin 03 05 -03) This is within the Southern Outer Coastal Plain eco- region The project
crosses Gallants Channel and Town Creek
71 Wetland Delineations
A wetland identification and preliminary assessment analysis for the study area was performed
and summarized in the 2001 Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) The wetlands within
the study area were delineated based on the 1987 U S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Wetland Delineation Manual and a preliminary design was prepared to avoid and minimize
wetlands to the maximum extent possible Wetland delineations were completed between
February 1999 and November 1999 Subsequently, wetland delineations were updated in June
2007 This delineation was later field verified by Mr William Wescott of the USACE,
Wilmington District, and Mr Stephen Lane with the N C Division of Coastal Management
(NCDCM) on June 27, 2007
72 Stream Delineations
Data collected for streams were derived from USGS topographic maps the Carteret County Soil
Survey (USDA 1987), and site reconnaissance The data included stream classification, which
was presented in the NRTR The USACE concurred on stream classifications on June 27 2007,
when Mr William Wescott with the USACE visited the site
73 R -3307 Characterization of Jurisdictional Sites
7 31 Wetlands
There are three wetland communities found within the project study area Salt Marsh Scrub
Shrub and Pine Flat More detailed information about these wetlands can be found in the EA
and the NRTR which includes figures showing the wetlands within the project area
7 3 2 Streams
Best Usage Classifications for jurisdictional streams are provided in the EA There are waters
witlun the project vicinity classified as High Quality Waters (HQW), including the Newport
River (Beaufort, Gallants, and Morehead Channels), Bogue Sound, Taylors Creek, Town Creek,
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and Turner Creek As such NCDOT s Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds will be
implemented for this project
Neither Water Supplies (WS -I undeveloped watersheds or WS -II predominately undeveloped
watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 10 mile of the project study
area Gallants Channel and Town Creek are not designated as North Carolina Natural or Scenic
Rivers, or as National Wild and Scenic Rivers Additionally, these waters are not listed on the
Final 2010 303(d) list of impaired waters due to sedimentation or turbidity for the White Oak
River Basin, nor do they drain into any Section 303(d) waters within 10 mile of the project study
area
74 Impacts to Jurisdictional Resources
Impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters for R -3307 are summarized below in
Tables 1 & 2 respectively
Tahln 1 R -VAR7 Wetlands Impacts
~ Permit v-
Drawing Site
Number 2011
Map Label
in FONSI
2001
Type
Permanent
Impacts
ac
Temporary
Impacts*
ac
Mitigation
Required"
1
A D
Coastal
0 18
007
Yes
2
G H
Riparian/Coastal
183
0
Yes
4
L
Isolated
018
0
Yes
5
O
Non Riparian
451
0
Yes
6
J
Coastal
007
<001
Yes
7
K
Coastal
020
0
Yes
Total
1 697
1 007
Yes
* There will be 0 04 acres of Temporary Fill in wetlands for erosion control measures
* *For permanent impacts
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Permit
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Mitigation
Drawing Site
Waterbody
(ft)
(ft)
(ac)
(ac)
Required * **
Number
1
Gallants Channel
0
0
003
006
No
2
UT to Gallants
µ 155
9
002
001
Yes
Channel
3
UT to Town
189
22
004
001
Yes
Creek
4
UT to Gallants
499
10
016
<001
Yes
Channel
6
Town Creek
0
0
<001
< 0 01
No
71
Town Creek
8
0
0
0
No
Total
851
41
025
009
* Includes 16 linear feet of impacts from bank stabilization mitigation required by the u SAC E exceeds the amount required by
NCDWQ
** Includes 24 linear feet of impacts from bank stabilization mitigation required by the USACE exceeds the amount required by
NCDWQ
* ** For permanent impacts
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Permanent Impacts Proposed permanent impacts for R 3307 include fill, excavation and
mechanized clearing in wetlands This includes impacts to 0 5 acre of CAMA jurisdictional
coastal wetlands 178 acres of riparian wetlands 4 51 acres of non riparian wetlands and 0 18
acre of a NCDWQ jurisdictional isolated wetland Proposed permanent impacts to surface
waters are 851 linear feet (0 25 acre), which includes two pipes proposed to be extended and
replaced at unnamed tributaries (UT) to Gallants Channel and a UT to Town Creek (sites 2 & 3),
bridge construction over Gallants Channel and Town Creek, and the resulting fill and bank
stabilization Stream impacts were not addressed in the EA or FONSI, but were shown on the
draft permit drawings provided at the 4C Permit Drawing Review meeting held October 20,
2010
Temporary Impacts There will be 41 linear feet of temporary impacts to surface water due to
bridge construction and pipe installations In addition there will be 0 04 acre of temporary fill in
CAMA wetlands for erosion control measures
Hand- Cleanng There will be 0 20 acre of hand clearing in jurisdictional wetlands due to project
construction
Utilrtv Impacts There will be < 001 acre of impacts due to fill associated with utilities In
addition there will be 0 41 acre of hand - clearing due to utility relocations As written approval
is not required we will proceed with these activities under a Nationwide 12 A CAMA General
Permit application has been submitted under separate cover
80 Protected Species
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) list 13 federally protected species for
Carteret County as of the March 21, 2011 listing (Table 3)
Table 3 Federallv Protected Species in Carteret County
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal
Status
Habitat
Biological
Conclusion
Alligator mississippiensis
American alligator
T S/A
Yes
N/A
Chelonra m das
Green sea turtle
T
No
No Effect
Le idochel s kem a
Kemp s ridley sea turtle
E
No
No Effect
Eretmochel s imbricata
Hawksbill sea turtle
E
No
No Effect
Dermochel s coriacea
Leatherback sea turtle
E
No
No Effect
Careua caretta
Loggerhead sea turtle
T
No
No Effect
Charadrrus melodus
Piping lover
T
No
No Effect
Pico:des borealis
Red cockaded woodpecker
E
No
No Effect
Sterna dou allu dou alln
Roseate tern
E
No
No Effect
Aci eraser brevirostrum
Shortnose sturgeon
E
No
No Effect
Trichechus manatus
West Indian manatee
E
Yes
MANLAA
L simachra as erulae olra
1 Rough leaved loosestrtfe
I E
No
No Effect
Amaranthus umdus
I Seabeach amaranth
I T
No
No Effect
Rey n= nnaangerea 1= l nreateneq 1(JtA)= t nreatenea bininarlty oI Appearance) MANLAA -- May Atrect, Not Lixery to Adversely Attect
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A Concurrence Request providing Biological Conclusions for each species was submitted to the
USFWS in November 30, 2007 The USFWS responded with concurrence on December 26
2007 A copy of the USFWS concurrence letter is included with this application
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database, updated August
2011, indicated two occurrences of protected species within one mile of the project study area
West Indian manatee (last observed 2007) and seabeach amaranth (last observed 1991) As a
result, the NCDOT will utilize The Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee
Precautionary Measures for Construction Activities in North Carolina Waters to the maximum
extent practicable
81 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA)
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register (72 37346 - 37372) the bald eagle was declared recovered
and removed (de- listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife This
delisring took effect August 8, 2007 After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
(Eagle Act) (16 U S C 668 -668d) became the primary law protecting bald eagles A survey was
conducted on November 21, 2007 found no nests within 660 feet of the project limits, however,
nesting and foraging habitat was present
82 Moratoria
No moratoria have been recommended for R -3307
90 Cultural Resources
NCDOT coordinated with the NC Department of Cultural Resources to develop a Memorandum
of Agreement (MOA) between NCDOT, FHWA, SHPO and the Town of Beaufort The MOA
addresses the concerns and incorporates the recommendations made by NC Department of
Cultural Resources (see FONSI Appendix D)
No archaeological sites were found within the project s area of potential effects Therefore, no
additional archaeological investigation is recommended for this project The SHPO concurred
with these findings in a letter dated December 2, 1999 which can be found in the EA
10 0 FEMA Compliance
The project has been coordinated with appropriate state and local officials and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assure compliance with FEMA, state, and local
floodway regulations
110 Mitigation Options
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all
avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts, and
remaining unavoidable jurisdictional impacts
reasonable and practicable design features to
to provide full compensatory mitigation of all
Avoidance measures were taken during the
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planning and NEPA compliance stages, minimization measures were incorporated as part of the
project design
111 Avoidance and Minimization
All ,jurisdictional features were delineated, field verified and surveyed within the corridor for R-
3307 Using these surveyed features, preliminary designs were adjusted to avoid and/or
minimize impacts to ,jurisdictional areas NCDOT employs many strategies to avoid and
minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas in all of its designs Many of these strategies have been
incorporated into BMP documents that have been reviewed and approved by the resource
agencies and which will be followed throughout construction All wetland areas not affected by
the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment Individual avoidance and
minimization items are as follows
• No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction supplies will be allowed in
wetlands or near surface waters
• The project was designed to avoid or minimize disturbance to aquatic life movements
• NCDOT and its contractors will not excavate, fill, or perform land clearing activities within
Waters of the U S or any areas under the jurisdiction of the USACE, except as authorized by
the USACE To ensure that all borrow and waste activities occur on high ground except as
authorized by permit, the NCDOT shall require its contractors to identify all areas to be used
to borrow material, or to dispose of dredged, fill or waste material Documentation of the
location and characteristics of all borrow and disposal sites associated with the project will be
available to the USACE on request
• As part of the proposed design, part of the existing roadway along Turner Street and the
metal pipe culverts at Town Creek shall be removed and replaced with a 585 foot long
bridge
• Preformed Scour Holes will be used where practicable
• Storm water will be treated using grass swales and an infiltration basin
• The use of 15 1 fill slopes between Sta 28 +00 to Sta 29 +50 and 3 1 fill slopes in
,jurisdictional areas when practicable elsewhere
• NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices for Bridge Demolition and Removal
• Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the Design Standards in Sensitive
Watersheds during construction of the project
• Special Sediment Control Fence will be used were applicable
• Deck drains for the proposed bridge carrying US 70 over Gallants Channel will be designed
so that runoff is not discharged directly into Gallants Channel
• NCDOT will implement the "Guidelines for Avoiding Impacts to the West Indian Manatee
Precautionary Measures for North Carolina Waters "
• The use of hand clearing rather than mechanized clearing where possible
113 Compensation
The NCDOT has avoided and minimized impacts to ,jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent
possible as described above The unavoidable impacts to CAMA`_junsdictional wetlands will be
offset by on -site mitigation resulting 156 acres of restoration from causeway removal on Turner
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Street (see permit drawings and Turner Street Marsh Restoration Plan) The unavoidable
impacts to jurisdictional riparian and non riparian wetlands, the NCDWQ jurisdictional isolated
wetland and surface waters will be offset by compensatory mitigation provided by the EEP
Of the 851 linear feet of stream impacts, 48 linear feet are impacts from bank stabilization The
NCDWQ requires that any bank stabilization impact be mitigated for a 1 1 ratio if the total
permanent impact to the stream is over 150 linear feet However, the 2 1 mitigation ratio will
exceed the amount of 1 1 mitigation NCDWQ requires for this impact Therefore, 2 1 mitigation
will be calculated based on 803 linear feet of impacts A copy of the revised EEP acceptance
letter, dated October 27, 2011, is attached
12 0 Indirect and Cumulative Effects
The proposed project is expected to impart minimal indirect and cumulative effects The project
is only one of many factors affecting growth potential or potential for land use change in the
Future Land Use Study Area (other factors include infrastructure, population growth and fob
growth, proximity to employment centers, etc ) This project is not the determining factor in
how much how fast, or how intense development is occurring or will occur in the study area
Taken in the context of other past, present and future actions, R 3307 should not incrementally
result in substantial cumulative effects
The Indirect Screening Report & Land Use Scenario Assessment, dated May 20, 2011, suggests
that given the minimal indirect effects of R -3307, the contribution of the project to cumulative
effects resulting from current and planned development patterns should be minimal For these
reasons, potential indirect and cumulative effects to downstream water quality should also be
minimal No additional ICE study is recommended
13 0 Regulatory Approvals
Section 404 Application is hereby made for a USACE Individual 404 Permit as required for the
above-described activities As previously mentioned utility relocation activities are to proceed
under the general conditions of the Nationwide 12
Section 401 We are also requesting a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the
NCDWQ We are providing five (5) copies of this application to the NCDWQ, for their
approval Utility relocation activities are to proceed under the conditions of General
Certification # 3699
Isolated Waters Application is hereby made for a NCDWQ Isolated Waters Permit as required
for the above - described activities
Section 10 Application is hereby made for a USACE Section 10 Permit as required for the
above - described activities
CAMA NCDOT requests that the proposed work be authorized under a Coastal Area
Management Act Mayor Development Permit The landowner receipts are provided with this
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permit application The return receipts will be forwarded once they have been received A
CAMA General Permit application has been submitted under separate cover for utility
relocations Authorization to debit the $475 Permit Application Fee from WBS Element
34528 1 1 is hereby given
USCG Under separate cover NCDOT submitted a request for a Umted States Coast Guard
(USCG) permit for R -3307 on August 17 2010
A copy of this permit application and its distribution list will be posted on the NCDOT websrte
at http / /www ncdot org /doh/preconstruct/pe /neu/permit html
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tyler Stanton at 919-
707 6156 or tstanton @ncdot gov
Sincerely,
� V-�' /'W'�
Gregory J Thorpe, PhD , Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis
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NCDOT Permit Application Standard Distribution List
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nrrucUIoxmr
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27/06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1 Primary Applicant/ Larrdowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
R 3307 Carteret County
Last Name
Applicant 1 First Name
MI
Last Name
Mailing Address
Gregory
Thorpe
ext
Applicant 2 First Name
MI
Last Name
If additional applicants please attach an additional page(s) with names listed
Marling Address
PO Box
City
Email
State
1598 Mad Service Center
Raleigh
NC
ZIP
Country
Phone No
FAX No
276991598
USA
919 707
6000 ext
919 250 4224
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
1000 Birch Ridge Drve
Raelgih
NC
27610
Email
tstanton @ncdot gov
2 Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Agent/ Contractor 1 First Name
MI
Last Name
Agent/ Contractor 2 First Name
MI
Last Name
PO Box City State
Mailing Address
ZIP
Phone No 1
ext
Phone No 2
ext
FAX No
Contractor #
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
Email
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Form DCM MP 1 (Page 2 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
3 Project Locabon
a Total length of shoreline on the tract (it
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
Approximate Project Area = 3802000 sq It
State Rd #
d Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
US 70 from four lanes at Radio Island to near Olga Road (SR
US 70
Carteret
1426)
e Vegetation on tract
maintained /disturbed vegetation salt marsh loblolly pine forest
Subdivision Name
City
g Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site
State
Zip
N/A
Beaufort
(Attach zoning compliance certificate if applicable)
NC
28516
Phone No
mot \o (s) (d many attach additional page with list)
ext
I Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a NYes ❑No ❑NA
a In which NC river basin is the project locatedl
b Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
White Oak
Gallants Channel & Town Creek
c Is the water body identified in (b) above natural or manmade?
d Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site
®Natural ❑Manmade ❑Unknown
Newport River
e Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f If applicable list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ❑No
work falls within
Beaufort
4 Site Descnpbon
a Total length of shoreline on the tract (it
b Size of entire tract (sq ft )
800 ft (approximately 400 ft on each shore)
Approximate Project Area = 3802000 sq It
c Size of individual lot(s)
d Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
N/A
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes please attach additional page with a list)
5 3 to 65 NNHW or ❑NWL
e Vegetation on tract
maintained /disturbed vegetation salt marsh loblolly pine forest
f Man made features and uses now on tract
roadway sidewalks buildings bridges and culverts
g Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site
commercial residential forested
h How does local government zone the tract?
m Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
Port Industrial General Business Commercial
(Attach zoning compliance certificate if applicable)
Residential
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
j Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes NNo
k Hasa professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes attach a copy ®Yes []No ❑NA
If yes by whom? NCDOT Archaeology Group
I Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a NYes ❑No ❑NA
National Register listed or eligible property?
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Form DCM MP 1 (Page 3 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Mayor Development Permit
m (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes ❑No
(n) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes ❑No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (n) above has a delineation been conducted? ®Yes ❑No
(Attach documentation if available)
n Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
A sanitary sewer pumping station is located near the intersection of West Beaufort Rd and Turner St This station will be
relocated
o Describe existing drinking water supply source
N/A
p Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems
N/A
5 Acbvibes and Impacts
a Will the project be for commercial public or private use? ❑Commercial ®Public/Government
❑Pnvate /Community
b Give a brief description of purpose use and daily operations of the protect when complete
Roadway and bridge for transportation use
c Describe the proposed construction methodology types of construction equipment to be used during construction the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored
Proposed construction utilizing temporary work bridges and potentially barges however no temporary causeway(s) will be
used Typical construction equipment includes crane bulldozer dump trucks motor grader etc
d List all development activities you propose
Replace a movable span bridge with a high rise fixed span bridge on new location and improve US 70 from four lanes at
Radio Island to near Olga Road (SR 1426)
e Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project new work or both? Both
f What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project? 64 ❑Sq Ft or ®Acres
g Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement public accessway or other area ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
that the public has established use of7
h Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state
Existing Grayden Paul bridge has open steel deck that allows deck water to discharge directly to channel New bridge will
have closed drainage system Treatment provided by infiltration basin for western end of bridge and by grass swale for
eastern end of bridge Existing causeway for Turner Street over Town Creek will be excavated and replaced with a bridge
Deck water will be routed to a grass swale for treatment
i Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water? ❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
I Is there any mitigation proposed? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
If yes attach a mitigation proposal
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Form DCM MP 1 (Page 4 of 4)
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
6 Addittonallnformabon
In addition to this completed application form (MP 1) the following items below if applicable must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete Items (a) — (f) are always applicable to any major development application Please consult the application
instruction booklet on how to property prepare the required items below
a A project narrative
b An accurate dated work plat (including plan view and cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale Please give the present status of the
proposed project Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work clearly indicate on maps plats drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed
c A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site
d A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties
e The appropriate application fee Check or money order made payable to DENR
f A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mad Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management
Name Phone No
Address
Name Phone No
Address
Name Phone No
Address
g A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract Include permit numbers permittee and issuing dates
h Signed consultant or agent authorization form if applicable
i Wetland delineation if necessary
j A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas (Must be signed by property owner)
k A statement of compliance with the N C Environmental Policy Act (N C G S 113A 1 10) if necessary If the project involves expenditure
of public funds or use of public lands attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
7 Certification and Permission to Enter on Land J
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application
The project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit
I certify that I am authorized to grant and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to
enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow up
monitoring of the project
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge
Date 9. 011 Print Name (-,(rqcytj 7
Signature
Please Indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project
®DCM MP 2 Excavation and Fill Information ®DCM MP 5 Bridges and Culverts
❑DCM MP 3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
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Form DCM MP -2
EXCAVATION and FILL.
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit Form DCM MP 1 Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project Please include all supplemental information
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation and /or fill activities All values should be given in feet
1 EXCAVATION ❑This section not applicable
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b Type of material to be excavated
cubic yards sod
50
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlandstmarsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
Bridge construction and to allow access for future maintenance
and inspection
2 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a Location of disposal area
To be determined by the contractor
c (i) Do you claim title to disposal areal
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(u) If no attach a letter granting permission from the owner
e (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas
d High- ground excavation in cubic yards
675
❑This section not apphcable
b Dimensions of disposal area
To be determined by the contractor
d (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes where?
To be determined by the contractor
f (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes how much water area is affected?
To be determined by the contractor
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Access
Other
Channel
(NLW or
Canal
Boat Basin
Boat Ramp
Rock Groin
Rock
Breakwater
(excluding
shoreline
NWL )
stabilization
Length
Width
Avg Existing
Depth
NA
NA
Final Project
Depth
NA
NA
1 EXCAVATION ❑This section not applicable
a Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b Type of material to be excavated
cubic yards sod
50
c (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlandstmarsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
Bridge construction and to allow access for future maintenance
and inspection
2 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL
a Location of disposal area
To be determined by the contractor
c (i) Do you claim title to disposal areal
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(u) If no attach a letter granting permission from the owner
e (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB)
or other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(n) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas
d High- ground excavation in cubic yards
675
❑This section not apphcable
b Dimensions of disposal area
To be determined by the contractor
d (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes where?
To be determined by the contractor
f (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ❑No ❑NA
(ii) If yes how much water area is affected?
To be determined by the contractor
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3 SHORELINE STABILIZATION ®This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin use MP 4 — Structures)
a Type of shoreline stabilization b Length
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ❑Breakwater /Sill ❑Other Width
c Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL d Maximum distance waterward of NHW or NWL
e Type of stabilization material
g Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level
Bulkhead backfill Riprap
Breakwater /Sill Other
I Source of fill material
f 4ir Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12
months?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(n) If yes state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information
h Type of fill material
4 OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a h) Will fill material be brouoht to the site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA b p) Will fill material be Placed in coastal wetlands /marsh (CW)
If yes
(n) Amount of material to be placed in the water D
(in) Dimensions of fill area _, e
(iv) Purpose of fill
Fill (not for bridge) will be brought to the site but not placed
in the water Purpose will be to support the roadway
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB) or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the
number of square feet affected
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL 173.460 []None
(n) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas
To support the roadway
15 GENERAL
a How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b What type of construction equipment will be used (e g dragline
controlled? backhoe or hydraulic dredge)?
Use of standard NCDOT Best Management Practices and erosion Heavy highway construction equipment
control measures
c (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(n) If yes explain what type and how they will be implemented
d (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
site? ®Yes ❑No ❑NA
(u) If yes explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts
Use of standard NCDOT Best Management Practices and
erosion control measures
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R -3307 C-ALUWnC11ANA1FL,%RJL:bE
Form oBM MP-5
BRIDGES and CULVERTS
Attach this forrr to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit Form DCM MP 1 Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project Please include all supplemental information
1 BRIDGES ❑This section not applicable
a Is the proposed bridge b Water body to be crossed by bridge
❑Commercial ®Public/Government ❑Private /Community Gallants Channel
I
c Type of bridge (construction material)
Concrete
d Water depth at the proposed crossing at NLW or NWL
37 7 feet
e (i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge? ®Yes ❑No f
If yes
(ii) Length of existing bridge 673 feet
(iii) Width of existing bridge 36 3 feet
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge
unlimited when open
(v) Will all or a part of the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain) all
9 Length of proposed bridge 3.395 feet
(i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert? []Yes ®No
If yes
(it) Length of existing culvert
(in) Width of existing culvert
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL
(v) Will all or a part of the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)
h Width of proposed bridge 80 feet
I Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow? []Yes ®No l
If yes explain
k Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge 65 feet from
low chord to Mean High Water
Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening? ®Yes []No
If yes explain Increases the width of the opening but
restricts the height to 65 feet from bridge low chord to
Mean High Water
I Have you contacted the U S Coast Guard concerning their
approval? ®Yes ❑No
If ves explain NCDOT submitted the appliration to USCG
on 6/17/2010
m Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing no navigable n Height of proposed bridge above wetlands Varies from 4 feet
waters? ®Yes []No to 69 feet
PLCk- } Vr
If yes explain See plans
2 CULVERTS ®This This not apphcable
a Number of culverts proposed
b Water body in which the culvert is to be placed
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C Type of culvert (construction material)
d (i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge?
❑Yes ❑No
If yes
(u) Length of existing bridge
(iii) Width of existing bridge
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge
(v) Will all or a part of the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
f Length of proposed culvert
h Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the NHW or NWL
l Will the proposed culvert affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening? ❑Yes []No
If yes explain
R 3307 &ALLWTb CRANNa Mwve
e (i) Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
[]Yes ❑No
If yes
(u) Length of existing culvert(s)
(iii) Width of existing culvert(s)
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL
(v) Will all or a part of the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)
9 Width of proposed culvert
I Depth of culvert to be buried below existing bottom contour
k Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
[]Yes []No
If yes explain
3 EXCAVATION and FILL ❑This section not applicable
a
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation below the NHW or NWL? ®Yes []No
If yes
(ii) Avg length of area to be excavated 100 ft
(iii) Avg width of area to be excavated 50 ft
(iv) Avg depth of area to be excavated 3 5 ft
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards 880
C (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
high ground excavation? ®Yes ❑No
If yes SEE PEEMIT DQAW0QrS
(n) Avg length of area to be excavated Vanes with location
(iii) Avg width of area to be excavated Vanes with location
(iv) Avg depth of area to be excavated Varies with location
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards Varies
b (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW) submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB) or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the number of square
feet affected
®CW 7116 ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
To provide clearance to construct and Inspect the
Gallants Channel Bridge
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d if the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any excavation please complete the following
(i) Location of the spoil disposal area To be determined by the contractor
e
9
(u) Dimensions of the spoil disposal area Unknown
(m) Do you claim title to the disposal area? ❑Yes ®No (If no attach a lettergrantrng permission from the owner)
(iv) Will the disposal area be available for future maintenances ❑Yes ®No
(v) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands /marsh (CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) other wetlands (WL) or shell
bottom (SB)?
❑CW ❑SAV OWL ❑SB ®None
If any boxes are checked give dimensions if different from (u) above
(vi) Does the disposal area include any area below the NHW or NWL? ? ❑Yes ®No
If yes give dimensions if different from (n) above
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed below NHW or NWL? ®Yes ❑No
If yes
(u) Avg length of area to be filled Varies
(m) Avg width of area to be filled Varies
(m) Purpose of fill To support the bridge (SEE PERMIT
DRAWINGS)
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed on high - ground? ®Yes ❑No
If yes
(n) Avg length of area to be filled Varies
(m) Avg width of area to be filled Varies
(iv) Purpose of fill To support the bridge (SEE PERMIT
DRAWINGS)
4 GENERAL
a Will the proposed project require the relocation of any existing b
utility hnes7 ®Yes ❑No
If yes explain A CAMA General Permit for utility
relocations was applied for under separate cover
If this portion of the proposed project has already received
approval from local authorities please attach a copy of the
approval or certification
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed within coastal wetlands /marsh (CW) submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB) or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the number of square
feet affected
®CW 1.226 sa ft ❑SAV ❑SB
EWL 26.246 so ft ❑None
(n) Descnbe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
Earth Fill 106 sq ft at Begin Bridge CW
Earth Fill 26 224 sq ft at End Bridge WL
Piles and Drilled Piers 1 120 sq ft in CW 22 sq ft in
WL
Will the proposed project require the construction of any temporary
detour structures ❑Yes ®No
If yes explain
ar
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Will the proposed project require any work channels? d How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
❑Yes ®No controlled?
If yes complete Form DCM MP 2
e What type of construction equipment will be used (for example
dragline backhoe or hydraulic dredge)?
Heavy highway construction equipment
g Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
shoreline stabilization? ®Yes []No
If yes complete form MP 2 Section 3 for Shoreline
Stabilization only
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Date
(2 -33a -�
Project Name
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
Use of Standard NCDOT Best Management Practices and
Erosion Control Measures
f Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site?
®Yes []No
If yes explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts
Only wetlands to be crossed are those depicted In the
Roadway plans and permits
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Ft1111 DCM MP 5
BRIDGES and CULVERTS
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit Form DCM MP 1 Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint
Application that relate to this proposed project Please include all supplemental information i
1 BRIDGES ❑This section not applicable
a Is the proposed bridge
❑Commercial ®Public/Government ❑Private /Community
c Type of bridge (construction material)
Concrete
e (i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing bridge'? ❑Yes ®No
If yes
(n) Length of existing bridge
(iii) Width of existing bridge
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge
(v) Will all or a part of the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
9 Length of proposed bridge 585 ft
I Will the proposed bridge affect existing water flow? ®Yes ❑No
If yes explain The causeway that currently carries Turner
Street over Town Creek will be removed Average
flows will increase slightly per hydraulic report by
Moffatt & Nichol They found the following average
increase in flows
Spring Tide 0 9%
Neap Tide 2 0%
Mid Tide 16%
k Navigation clearance underneath proposed bridge N/A
m Will the proposed bridge cross wetlands containing no navigable
waters? ®Yes []No
If yes explain See plans
b Water body to be crossed by bridge
Town Creek
I
d Water depth at the proposed crossing at NLW or NWL
5 2 feet
f (i) Will proposed bridge replace an existing culvert? ®Yes C1 No
If yes
(u) Length of existing culvert 61 ft
(m) Width of existing culvert 4 (b7 95 x 67 CMPA
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL 0 8 ft
(v) Will all or a part of the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain) All
h Width of proposed bridge 75 feet
l Will the proposed bridge affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening? ❑Yes ®No
If yes explain
I Have you contacted the U S Coast Guard concerning their
approval? ❑Yes ®No
If yes explain
n Height of proposed bridge above wetlands Varies from 7 2 feet
to 8 9 feet
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a Number of culverts proposed
c Type of culvert (construction material)
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b Water body in which the culvert is to be placed
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d (Q Will proposed culvert replace an existing bridge? a (Q Will proposed culvert replace an existing culvert?
[]Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No
If yes
(n) Length of existing bridge
(w) Width of existing bridge
(iv) Navigation clearance underneath existing bridge _
(v) Will all or a part of the existing bridge be removed?
(Explain)
f Length of proposed culvert
h Height of the top of the proposed culvert above the NHW or NWL
l Will the proposed culvert affect navigation by reducing or
increasing the existing navigable opening? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes explain
If yes
(n) Length of existing culvert(s)
(w) Width of existing culvert(s)
(iv) Height of the top of the existing culvert above the NHW or
NWL
(v) Will all or a part of the existing culvert be removed?
(Explain)
9 Width of proposed culvert
i Depth of culvert to be buried below existing bottom contour
k Will the proposed culvert affect existing water flow?
❑Yes ❑No
If yes explain
3 EXCAVATION and FILL El This section not applicable
a (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation below the NHW or NWL? ®Ycs []No
If yes
(n) Avg length of area to be excavated 540 ft
(in) Avg width of area to be excavated 120 ft
(m) Avg depth of area to be excavated 1 4 ft
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards 3360
b (Q Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
excavation within coastal wetlands/marsh (CW) submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) shed bottom (SB) or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the number of square
feet affected
®CW 67.760 ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(n) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
The Turner Street causeway will be removed and
excavated down to an elevation of 0 2 ft
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c (i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
high ground excavations ®Yes ❑No
If yes
(n) Avg length of area to be excavated 540 ft
(iii) Avg width of area to be excavated 120 ft
(iv) Avg depth of area to be excavated 1 3 ft
(v) Amount of material to be excavated in cubic yards 3.100
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d If the placement of the bridge or culvert involves any excavation please complete the following
(Q Location of the spoil disposal area To be determined by the contractor
e
9
(n) Dimensions of the spoil disposal area Unknown
(m) Do you claim title to the disposal area? ❑Yes ®No (If no attach a letter granting permission from the owner)
(iv) Will the disposal area be available for future maintenance'? ❑Yes ®No t
(v) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands /marsh (CW) submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) other wetlands (WL) or shell
bottom (SB))
❑CW ❑SAV OWL ❑SB ®None
If any boxes are checked give dimensions d different from (n) above
(vi) Does the disposal area include any area below the NHW or NWL? ? ❑Yes ®No
If yes give dimensions if different from (n) above
(Q Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed below NHW or NWL? ®Yes ❑No
If yes
(n) Avg length of area to be filled Varies
(m) Avg width of area to be filled Varies
(iv) Purpose of fill To support the bridge and roadway
approach
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed on high -ground? ®Yes ❑No
If yes
(n) Avg length of area to be filled Varies
(m) Avg width of area to be filled Varies
(iv) Purpose of fill To support the bridge and roadway
approach
4 GENERAL
a Will the proposed project require the relocation of any existing
utility lines? ®Yes ❑No
If yes explain Sewer line along Turner Street will require
(i) Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert result in any
fill (other than excavated material described in Item d above) to
be placed within coastal wetlands /marsh (CW) submerged
aquatic vegetation (SAV) shell bottom (SB) or other wetlands
(WL)? If any boxes are checked provide the number of square
feet affected
®CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ❑None
(n) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas
Earth Fill 1 570 sq ft at Begin Bridge CW
Earth Fill 8 710 sq ft at End Bridge CW
Piles
178 sq ft in CW
b Will the proposed project require the construction of any temporary
detour structures) ❑Yes ®No
If yes explain
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relocation
If this portion of the proposed project has already received
approval from local authonties please attach a copy of the
approval or certification
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c Will the proposed project require any work channels? d How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion
❑Yes ®No controlled?
If yes complete Form DCM MP 2 Use of Standard NCDOT Best Management Practices and
Erosion Control Measures
e What type of construction equipment will be used (for example
dragline backhoe or hydraulic dredge)?
Heavy highway construction equipment
g Will the placement of the proposed bridge or culvert require any
shoreline stabilization? ®Yes ❑No
If yes complete form MP 2 Section 3 for Shoreline
Stabilization only
tq
Date
R -330
Project Name
Applicant Name
Applicant Signature
f Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site?
®Yes []No
If yes explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
environmental impacts
Only wetlands to be crossed are those depicted in the
Roadway plans and permits
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E a ement
PROGRAM
October 27 2011
Mr Gregory J Thorpe PhD
Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1548
Dear Dr Thorpe
Subject EEP Mitigation Acceptance Letter
R 3307, US 70 from Existing 4 Lanes at Radio Island to US 70 North of Beaufort near
SR 1429 (Olga Road) Carteret County
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) will provide the
compensatory stream and wetland mitigation for the subject protect Based on the information supplied by you on
July 26 and October 27 2011 the impacts are located in CU 03020106 of the White Oak River Basin in the
Southern Outer Coastal Plain (SOCP) Eco Region and are as follows
White Oak
Stream
Wetlands
Buffer (Sq Ft )
03020106
Non
Coastal
SOCP
Cold
Cool
Warm
Riparian
Riparian
Marsh
Zone 1
Zone 2
Impacts
0
0
803
178
469
0
0
0
feet/acres
This mitigation acceptance letter replaces the mitigation acceptance letter issued on July 27, 2011
EEP commits to implementing sufficient compensatory stream riparian and non riparian wetland mitigation credits
to offset the impacts associated with this protect in accordance with the N C Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Ecosystem Enhancement Program In Lieu Fee Instrument dated July 28 2010 If the above
referenced impact amounts are revised then this mitigation acceptance letter will no longer be valid and a new
mitigation acceptance letter will be required from EEP
1929
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms Beth Harmon at 919 715
Sincerely
Michael Ellison
EEP Deputy Director
cc Mr Tom Steffens USACE — Washington Regulatory Field Office
Mr Brian Wrenn Division of Water Quality Wetlands /401 Unit
File R 3307
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North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Proaram 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1652 / 919 715 0476 / www nceeo net

Turner Street Marsh Restoration Plan
R -3307, Highway 70 Improvements
Beaufort, Carteret County
Federal Aid Protect No STPNHF- 70(43)
State Project No 8 1162501
WBS No 34528 11
October 13, 2010
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) will perform on -site
mitigation for impacts associated with R -3307 Improvements to US 70 from existing
four lanes at Radio Island to US 70 North of SR 1429 (Olga Road)
The mitigation site is located dust north of the town of Beaufort along Turner Street
adjacent to Town Creek The mitigation is proposed to restore 14 acres of salt marsh by
causeway removal along Turner Street This mitigation will be used to offset the 1 1 acres
of impacts to salt marsh at a 1 1 ratio, associated with TIP R -3307 The residual 0 3
acres of restoration will be retained by the NCDOT as on -site assets for future projects in
the area
Existing Conditions
Turner Street is currently a two lane secondary road that crosses Town Creek
approximately 300 feet south of West Beaufort Road Town Creek flows to the west
under Turner Street through four 60 ft long, 95 "x 67" corrugated aluminum pipes To
the south of the crossing a salt marsh wetland dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora) runs along the both sides of the causeway and extends outward along Town
Creek
The Environmental Assessment (EA) dated October 2004 and the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) dated August, 2006, for TIP R -3307, provide further details
concerning natural resource and roadway conditions
Proposev. Conditions
The mitigation site will consist of 14 acres of salt marsh restoration at the proposed
Turner Street Bridge The NCDOT will remove the existing culverts and approximately
560 ft of causeway The causeway and any higher knolls within the right of -way will be
graded to a target elevation of -0 2 ft msl This elevation is slightly higher than the mean
tide level and is within the range of elevations taken in the adjacent marsh The
restoration area will be planted on three foot centers with smooth cordgrass
The Natural Environment Unit shall be contacted to provide construction oversight to
ensure that the wetland mitigation area is constructed appropriately 10 r_-- r 3
11G 1

Monitoring
Target elevations will be verified during construction to ensure the restoration area
achieves the same hydrologic regime as the adjacent salt marsh wetland
The quantitative marsh vegetation monitoring will be accomplished in accordance with
the draft guidelines for `Site Monitoring Surveys for Emergent Marsb Mitigation ",
established by the National Marine Fisheries Service, through the evaluation of randomly
distributed 1 square meter plots located by GPS within the site
The vegetation component of the wetland site will be deemed successful if the following
criteria are met
1 At year five, the average of all plots should have a scale value of 5 ( >75%
vegetative cover) consisting of wetland herbaceous species, not including any
invasive species,
2 A mimmum of 70% of the plots shall contain the target (planted) species
NCDOT will perform the monitoring described above for 5 years or until the site is
deemed successful The site will be protected in perpetuity and placed on the Natural
Environment Unit s Mitigation GeoDatabase

Turner Street Marsh Restoration Plan (REVISED)
R -3307, Highway 70 Improvements
Beaufort, Carteret County`n ;
Federal Aid Project No STPNHF- 70(43)
State Protect No 8 1162501
WBS No 34528 11 '
February 3, 2012 ~u r 3
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) will perform on site
mitigation for impacts associated with R 3307, Improvements to US 70 from existing
four lanes at Radio Island to US 70 North of SR 1429 (Olga Road)
The mitigation site is located dust north of the town of Beaufort along Turner Street
adjacent to Town Creek The mitigation is proposed to restore 14 acres of salt marsh by
causeway removal along Turner Street This mitigation will be used to offset the 0 66
acres of impacts to salt marsh, at a 1 1 ratio associated with TIP R 3307 The residual
restoration will be retained by the NCDOT as on site assets for future projects in the area
Existing Conditions
Turner Street is currently a two lane secondary road that crosses Town Creek
approximately 300 feet south of West Beaufort Road Town Creek flows to the west
under Turner Street through four 60 ft long, 95 'x 67 corrugated aluminum pipes To
the south of the crossing, a salt marsh wetland dominated by smooth cordgrass (Spartina
alterniflora) runs along the both sides of the causeway and extends outward along Town
Creek
The Environmental Assessment (EA) dated October 2004 and the Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) dated August 2006, for TIP R 3307 provide further details
concerning natural resource and roadway conditions
Proposed Conditions
The mitigation site will consist of 1 4 acres of salt marsh restoration at the proposed
Turner Street Bridge The total restoration acreage will be confirmed with the as -built
survey after site construction is completed
The NCDOT will remove the existing culverts and approximately 560 ft of causeway
The causeway and any higher knolls within the right of way will be graded to a target
elevation of 0 2 ft msl This elevation is slightly higher than the mean tide level and is
within the range of elevations taken in the adjacent marsh The restoration area will be
planted on three foot centers with smooth cordgrass
The Natural Environment Unit shall be contacted to provide construction oversight to
ensure that the wetland mitigation area is constructed appropriately

Monitoring
Target elevations will be venfied during construction to ensure the restoration area
achieves the same hydrologic regime as the adjacent salt marsh wetland
The quantitative marsh vegetation monitoring will be accomplished in accordance with
the draft guidehne� for Site Monitoring Surveys for Emergent Marsh Mitigation ,
established by the National Marine Fisheries Service through the evaluation of randomly
distributed 1 square meter plots located by GPS within the site
The vegetation component of the wetland site will be deemed successful if the following
criteria are met
1 At year five, the average of all plots should have a scale value of 5 ( >75%
vegetative cover) consisting of wetland herbaceous species not including any
invasive species
2 A minimum of 70% of the plots shall contain the target (planted) species
NCDOT will perform the monitoring described above for 5 years or until the site is
deemed successful
Long term Stewardship
The site is designated on the plan sheets as a mitigation area and will placed on the
Natural Environment Section s Mitigation GeoDatabase This database is provided to all
NCDOT personnel as a record of mitigation sites and their attributes including location
and prohibited activities
After monitoring close out the site will be managed according to NCDOT s Stewardship
process with annual reviews and reporting
NCDOT is held by virtue of the permit associated with this mitigation site and the
associated roadway impacts to protect the site in perpetuity