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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120340 Ver 1_401 Application_20120412March 23 2012 NCDENR DWQ 585 Waughtown Street Winston Salem NC 27107 2050 Northpoint Dnve Suite A Winston Salem NC 27106 Phone (336) 896 1300 Fax (336) 896 1020 geosci @geotec com www geotec com 2®120340 This letter is intended to clarify our plan for stream stabilization required at 460 Creekway Drive in Winston Salem NC Please refer to our previously submitted plans and PCN in reference to this letter This project is intended to repair erosion caused by an unnamed tributary of Little Creek The erosion has occurred in a stream bend causing the stream bank to incise to near vertical threatening an existing public sewer line as well as a single family residence Our intention is to remove the bend which appears to have been caused by fallen trees and subsequent entangled debris and divert the stream flow away from the sewer and the home Compacted fill will be placed to replace lost soil and then protected using filter fabric and class I rip rap As an alternative to rip rap we have provided at the contractor s option the ability to use geofabric bank reinforcement instead Our calculations show that either option will work Work will be limited to periods of dry weather to the greatest extent possible A temporary sand bag coffer dam with pumps sufficient to pump the normal stream flow around the work site will be provided so that equipment will not be directly in the stream Please include this letter with our submitted plans and PCN I am sure that the contractor can keep impacts to the stream minimized while constructing the repairs We will be providing project testing and oversight throughout the process The risk of a sewer rupture with miles of potential environmental catastrophic stream impact far exceeds the risk of a small amount of localized stream impact that can be quickly repaired at the completion of the work and I hope that this letter will serve to expedite the approval of our plans If you have any questions please call Thank you for allowing us to be of service Sincerely G cienc & Technoloo P Joh A Butler Project Engineer _I O�O� wAT �9QG Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 13 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification C Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing 1 a Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ® Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 13 or General Permit (GP) number 1 c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ❑ No 1d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non 404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes ® No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or m lieu fee program El yes ®No 1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1h below ❑ Yes ® No 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project 460 Creekway Drive Stream Bank Stabilization 2b County Forsyth 2c Nearest municipality / town Winston Salem 2d Subdivision name NA 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no OF4 3 Owner Information Wq k 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed Russell & Janet Roseman iry 3b Deed Book and Page No 1727 3169 3c Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable) Russell P Roseman &wife Janet S Roseman 3d Street address 1322 Titania Lane 3e City state zip McLean Virginia 22102 3f Telephone no 703 356 2573 r1DENR 3g Fax no WATER QUALITY 3h Email address JBSRosebud @aol com a sn 3pwaw Branch Page 1 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ® Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable) 4d Street address 4e City state zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name John A Butler 5b Business name (if applicable) Geoscience & Technology P A 5c Street address 2050 Northpoint Drive 5d City state zip Winston Salem NC 27106 5e Telephone no 336 896 1300 5f Fax no 336 896 1020 5g Email address cvi @geotec com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1 a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 602223 Latitude 36 04 512 Longitude 8019 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) 01 0 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size 0 22 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to Little Creek proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C 2c River basin Yadkin Pee Dee 3 Project Description 3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application The site is approximately 0 22 acres in size Ground cover is approximately 20% impervious Its current use is single family residential The land uses in the surrounding area are predomominantly residential as well The unnamed stream runs from north to south and transects the property The stream is deeply incised at the repair location with near vertical bank heights at the waters edge exceeding 6 feet in height An area in the back yard of the property approximately 230 SF in size has been lost to erosion and the top of bank has migrated to within 17 feet of the house 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 102 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of this project is to replace yard area lost due to eroded soil and stabdze additional areas of significant bank erosion before it can threaten an existing sanitary sewer manhole and the house on the property 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used The stream will be realigned to divert the erosive forces of the stream away from the house and an existing sanitary sewer manhole that is being washed out Land area lost to erosion will be replaced and the stream banks will be armored to prevent aditional damage This site will require the following equipment trackhoe backhoe walk behind vibratory roller bobcat/mini excavator 4 Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the pasty El ®No ❑ Unknown Comments 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type ❑ Preliminary Final ry ❑ of determination was made? 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company Name (if known) Other 4d If yes list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation Page 3 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown 5b If yes explain in detail according to help file instructions 6 Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes explain Page 4 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 Impacts Summary la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands ® Streams tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number — Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ — non -404 other) (acres) Temporary T W1 ❑ P [:IT ❑Yes El Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P [IT ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g Total wetland impacts 2h Comments 3 Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site then complete this question for all stream sites impacted 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number (PER) or (Corps 404 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non 404 width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ® P ❑ T Rip Rapor RECP for Bank Unnamed ® PER El INT ® Corps ®pWQ 12 tob tob 77 Stabilization S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ® Corps ❑ INT ® DWQ S4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 77 31 Comments Impact length measured at existing stream centerline Page 5 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuaries tributaries sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of the U S then individually list all open water impacts below 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e Open water Name of waterbody impact number— (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 [:1 POT 04 ❑P ❑T 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments 5 Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed then complete the chart below 5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Pond ID Proposed use or purpose Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland number of pond (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f Total 5g Comments 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 51 Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction 6 Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then individually list all buffer impacts below If any impacts require mitigation then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other Yadkin Pee Project is in which protected basin? Dee ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g Buffer impact number— Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary T impact required? B1 ❑P ❑T El Yes ❑ No B2 ❑P❑T El Yes ❑ No B3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts 61 Comments Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1 a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Single equipment access point provided and no additional access points will be allowed Permanent hard reinforcement determined to be only stable stream reinforcement technique due to existing sod conditions and flows expected Alternative methods such as root balls considered and determined to be unstable 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques Banks will be stabilized as fill is placed Erosion control measures per the plan 2 Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ® No 2b If yes mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes ? which mitigation option will be used for this project ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3 Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c Comments 4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation requested linear feet 4c If using stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4g Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested acres 4h Comments 5 Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan Page 7 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 6 Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ 6a Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1 5 6f Total buffer mitigation required 6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment into an approved in lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 8 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1 Diffuse Flow Plan la Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no explain why ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2 Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0 No Change % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why This is a repair project No new development of impervious area 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government s jurisdiction is this project? Winston Salem /Forsyth County ® Phase II 3b Which of the following locally implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4 DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑ Coastal counties ❑ HQW 4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ ORW (check all that apply) ❑ Session Law 2006 246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5 DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version F Supplementary Information 1 Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) la Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑ Yes ® No use of public (federal /state) land? lb If you answered yes to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter ) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments 2 Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300) DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after the fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3 Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑ Yes ® No additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b If you answered yes to the above submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy If you answered no provide a short narrative description 4 Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project or available capacity of the subject facility N/A Page 10 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or El Yes ®No habitat 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? 5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted E] Raleigh ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Physical observation of the surrounding area heavily developed residential use There is no habitat for the red cockaded woodpecker or the bog turtle per USFWS website 6 Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ® No 6b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? This is a class C urban creek There is no essential fish habitat 7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ® No status (e g National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources'? North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Website NC list of National Historic Register sites and recent nominations NC Office of State Archaeology website list of archaeological sites 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain FNyes ❑ No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements This site is not in a designated FEMA floodplain 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA (FIRM) flood map #3710681500J John Butler Geoscience and d Technology PA U4�i&aL L1/Z �12- Applicant/Agent s Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent s Signature (Agents signat re is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided ) Page 11 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Russell P and Janet Silverman Roseman. 1322 Titama Lane McLean, Virginia 22102 29 March 2012 Ms Karen Fhggms Supervisor North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 1600 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 Ms Higgins We give authorization to Carl von Isenburg and members of his staff to act as agents for Russell P Roseman and Janet Silverman Roseman on the stream bank stabilization protect on our property at 460 Creekway Drive, Winston - Salem, NC Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further needs or questions Thank you 'LA4'ouu� Janet Silverman Roseman (1 iL1L l Russell P Roseman cc Carl von Isenbusg i ��►� �` _ . 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