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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012010 Ver 1_Application_20120724I- SEATE m� STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA e n �4 C A"D �RQU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION �q� BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A CONTI IR GOVERNOR SECRETARY July 18 2012 Ms Liz Hair Asheville Regulatory Field Office 1204 10 US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue Room 208 Asheville North Carolina 28801 5006 SUBJECT Pipe Replacement on SR 1112 (Bethany Road) Gaston County Dear Ms Hair The North Carolina Department of Transportation requests authorization to replace a structurally deficient pipe on SR 1112 (Bethany Road) in Gaston County NCDOT proposes to replace a 50 foot long, 60" CW with a 60 -foot long, 72" CMP There is a sharp meander immediately upstream of the existing pipe/headwall To prevent erosion aroumd the headwall of the structure NCDOT proposes to realignment of the upstream channel to better align the stream and new pipe Twenty six feet of old channel will be filled and —21 feet of new channel will be constructed The new channel will be stabilized with coir fiber matting and streambed material from the old channel will be salvaged and reused in the constructed channel Five feet of riprap will be used at the pipe inlet and outlet for structure stabilization The stream bed immediately upstream of the existing pipe (located in the sharp meander) is scoured therefore the invert of the proposed pipe will be placed at the surveyed elevation of the undisturbed section of stream channel noted as Matchline on the attached profile sketch Also as shown on the attached profile sketch a shallow scourhole exists downstream of the pipe Class II Riprap will be used if necessary to step down the flow to the existing streambed Due to the existing site conditions, NCDOT requests a waiver from the Regional Conditions 2(b) (e) permit depth specification for the construction of this protect Temporary cofferdams /bypass pumping will be used to divert the stream around the construction site as needed Any areas affected by temporary cofferdam system will be restored to pre project conditions The total scope of the work will result in 25 feet of permanent impacts to an unnamed tributary to South Crowders Creek which is classified as a Class C waters by the Division of Water Quality The project area is not within '/z mile of a critical watershed area nor is SR 1112 classified as a rural or urban arterial Hazardous spill basins are not required Enclosed is the hazardous spill basin checklist No sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places are located in the vicinity of the project nor did there appear to be any eligible structures Post Office Box 47 Shelby North Carolina 28151 0047 SR 1112 Bethany Road Page 2 July 18 2012 This office has conducted a GIS and field survey for threatened and endangered species in the vicinity of the project which include the bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergu) and Schwemitiz s sunflower (Helianthus schweznitzii) Natural Heritage Program records document the nearest bog turtle location approximately 9 miles northwest of the proposed project area Bog turtles are typically found in bogs marshes, and wet pastures The area is maintained residential yards There is no potential habitat within the proposed project area T /SA species are not subject to Section 7 consultation however no habitat exists in the proposed project area and impact on this species is anticipated Natural Heritage Program records document the nearest Schweimtz s sunflower location approximately 10 miles east of the proposed project area The sunflower is usually found in upland open areas protected from shade or excessive competition The area is mostly wooded and no little potential habitat is evident within the proposed project area No impact on this species is anticipated I have enclosed a pre construction notification for a NW #14 sketches of planned activities and location maps relative to the project Project information for the 401 Automated Payment Procedure is as follows • Work order number 150464 55120005 12 203611 3300 • TIP# NA • Project Category $240 00 Fee If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at (704) 480 9044 Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter Respectfully yours M L Holder P E Division Engineer Twelfth Division BY Trish Simon Division 12 Environmental Supervisor Enclosures cc David Wainwright, Division of Water Quality Transportation Permitting Unit Alan Johnson Division of Water Quality Mooresville Regional Office W AtERQG Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008 Page 1 of 11 PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version Pre - Construction Notification PC Form A Applicant Information 1 Processing la Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps ®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit lb Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number 14 or General Permit (GP) number 1c Has the N WP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply) ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non 404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization le Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit ❑ Yes ® No 1f Is payment into a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu fee program ❑ Yes ® No 1g Is the project located in any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h below ❑ Yes ® No 1h Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes N No 2 Project Information 2a Name of project SR 1112 (Bethany Road) 2b County Gaston 2c Nearest municipality / town Gastonia 2d Subdivision name 2e NCDOT only T I P or state project no 12B 203611 3 Owner Information 3a Name(s) on Recorded Deed NC DOT Right of Way 3b Deed Book and Page No 3c Responsible Party (for LLC i f applicable) 3d Street address 3e City state zip 3f Telephone no 3g Fax no 3h Email address Page 1 of 11 PCN Form —Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version 4 Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑ Other specify 4b Name Mike Holder 4c Busines s name (if applicable) N C Department of Transportation Division 12 4d Street address 1710 East Marion Street 4e City state zip Shelby NC 28151 4f Telephone no 704 480 9020 4g Fax no 704 480 5401 4h Email address mholder @ncdot gov 5 Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Trish Simon 5b Business name (if applicable) N C Department of Transportation Division 12 5c Street address 1710 East Marion Street 5d City state zip Shelby NC 28151 5e Telephone no 704 480 9044 5f Fax no 704 480 5401 5g Email address tsiimon @ncdot gov Page 2 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version B Project Information and Prior Project History 1 Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) NA lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 18813 Longitude 81 26008 (DD DDDDDD) ( DD DDDDDD) 1c Property size <0 10 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water (stream river etc ) to UT to South Crowders Creek proposed project 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Class C 2c River basin Catawba 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 Structurally deficient 50 60 CMP on paved road Surrounding landuse is mostly forested 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 100 feet 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of the proposed work is to replace a defiecient roadway pipe for the safety of the travelling public 3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of equipment to be used NCDOT proposes to replace a 50 foot long 60 CMP with a 60 foot long 72 CMP There is a sharp meander immediately upstream of the existing pipe /headwall To prevent erosion arouind the headwall of the structure NCDOT proposes to realignment of the upstream channel to better align the stream and new pipe Twenty six feet of old channel will be filled and —21 feet of new channel will be constructed The new channel will be stabilized with coir fiber matting and streambed material from the old channel will be salvaged and reused in the constructed channel Five feet of nprap will be used at the pipe inlet and outlet for structure stabilization The stream bed immediately upstream of the existing pipe (located in the sharp meander) is scoured therefore the invert of the proposed pipe will be placed at the surveyed elevation of the undisturbed section of stream channel (noted as Matchline on the attached profile sketch) As indicated on the attached profile sketch a shallow scourhole also exists downstream of the pipe Riprap (Class II) will be used if necessary to step down the flow to the existing streambed The Project will be constructed using typical heavy equipment (trackhoe backhoe etc ) 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 past? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown Comments Jurisdictional stream determination made by Division 12 DEO 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination what type ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c If yes who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency /Consultant Company 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 ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W4 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ 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 Increase in pipe Ut to South ® PER ® Corps 10 length Crowders Creek ❑ INT ® DWQ S2 ®P ❑ T Riprap for structure UT to South ® PER ® Corps 10 stabilization Crowders Creek E:1 INT ®DWQ Total stream S3 ®P ❑ T channel lost due Ut to South ® PER ® Corps 5 to minor stream Crowders Creek ❑ INT ® DWQ relocation S4 ❑ P ®T Cofferdam bypass ❑ PER ❑ Corps pumping ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S5 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 25 31 Comments Permanent Impacts 26 feet of stream channel lost 21 feet of new channel constructed following natural channel design principles 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 Temp ora T 01 ❑P ❑T 02 ❑P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 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 T 5b I 5c 5d 5e Pond ID I Proposed use or purpose number of pond Wetland Impacts (acres) I Stream Impacts (feet) I Upland Flooded I Filled I Excavated I Flooded I Filled I Excavated I 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) 5j 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 Project is in which protected basin? 6b 6c 6d Buffer impact number— Reason Permanent (P) or for Temoorary (T) impact B1 ❑P ❑T B2 ❑P ❑T B3 ❑P ❑T 61 Comments ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Pamlico ❑ Other ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6e I 6f I 6g Buffer Stream name mitigation required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 6h Total buffer impacts Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact (square feet) (square feet) Page 6 of 11 PCN Form — Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version D Impact Justification and Mitigation 1 Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Due to existing scour and site conditions it is proposed that the new pipe to be placed on grade rather than buried per regulation to prevent stream destabilization 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques New channel construction to be stabilized with coir fiber matting and filled with salvaged streambed material from the old channel that is to be backfilled 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 mitigat ion 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 1 a 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% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why Complies with NCDOT s individual NPDES permit NCS000250 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? NA ❑ 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? 1 b If you answered yes to the above does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c 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 213 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 The project is a minimum criteria project which has low potential for cumulative /indirect impacts and will not result in additional development which could impact water quality 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 No wastewater generated from project 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 ❑ Yes ® No habitat 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? F1 Raleigh 5c If yes ind icate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted ❑ Asheville 5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? NC Natural Heritage Program database 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? No salt marshes oyster reefs or seagrass beds located in vicinity of project 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? The State Historic Preservation office resources and the National Register of Historic Places were reviewed for historic sites in the vicinity of the project however the pipe replacement project occurs within a previously impacted area (NCDOT Right of Way) 8 Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur in a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain? ❑ Yes ® No 8b If yes explain how project meets FEMA requirements 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM panel number 3710351100J Applicant/Agents Printed Name Date Appllcant/Agents Signature (Agents signature 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 Pipe Replacement, SR 1112 (Bethany Road), Cleveland County SR'29' S/Z 1125 N R 1127 _� 3 SR 11p —� - ao SR 3120 _SR 1269 SR 1264 �' O � 9 S� 'Pop 'P �'-p SR 1227 a 4L ^ti SR 1214 310 g� SR 1216 - —__ 3105 SR3102 X11 o 5 NP { N �� 'P � N - S C` y y Pipe Replacement I �t SR 1112 S 112 2 sg o Mi��Rd N �opa�`a cot es SR 1166 �ti99 gQ` � .P SR 1203 cD - -SR 1103 - -- SR 31 j8 Vicinity Map D 5� 0 025 05 1 Miles F Ik Ilk Irk I Al ..""- r�'+.'r•,at,.r ff + � # ' � L Ts F' 'ems°`- � .F _ r= '�'"`.Y ,1J� f' I +��,.�'�, +'� =,�i i t` Pipe Replacement i > Yn QD ` { r $112, F / a "I l F Name KINGS MT Location 035 1881345 N 081 2600865 W Date 7/17/2012 Caption Pipe Replacement SR 1112 (Bethany Road) UT to South Scale 1 inch equals 1000 feet Crowders Crk Class C Waters Catawba River Basin Inc Pipe Replacement SR 1112, Bethany Road Gaston County Downstream Upstream Inlet I� O U u d �z L Ea O -0 V ° .n d is > Ol N L t O L Q N� d� 0 a L O an �s S m a c o N a° D N i m v I O V i a S } 3 o 0 a Y O of y 0a X Na � O } O V t H V y e a AH N h O d O —�} C p p O L Oaf O °a u u O y d } c � E X-0 1 o 0 1 d N S o �n C ° 1 0 N O a`;- 3 of S¢O C o } u Vf w= �� } SR 1112 L� 1 G O > ge �w N C) ° , ^) } O O y `H p1 S E u d C 1 O N 1� o d 01 ° Old na ° N� d °s '}^o°id o°a mom 3a fo } u0 rn -° Q d y w-1 o N c-n} v y �s �+'� y,z L � c � d ON L N Ol N a -tip d� ° ° � V ° ui .p �C O E O a �� d C o } CI t } 01 o o L = d u O — o to }sS° a+s 3 0 °o} ad E o �a w }V d a d w+' °' -a ap O F �� 3 6° sa° L n w o u7 �1 0 °° }� d ou o� E v� aX d —J } E m d c} ° d d o �_ V E y¢� a�a c }� oca o°i uua} 20¢ a�aL >c V °u a r- � s '--o r- d N a :3 0 as }da u � }a In co .ti N f7 C NCDOT HAZARDOUS SPILL BASIN CHECKLIST Division 12 County Cleveland Project ID 12B 036011 River Basin Catawba Bridge No NA Route Pipe Replacement on SR 1112 (Bethany Road) Stream UT to South Crowders Creek (Class C) Water Quality Criteria x T l T Stream Crossing Blue Line On USGS r we ORW r WSI WS II,III OR IV, Crossing Within 0 5mi of W S Critical Area Roadway Criteria Route Designation- Additional Site Information Yes No Arterial Urban r W/ Arterial Rural l— W Is a Hazardous Spill Basin Required? Yes No r r Criteria Based Upon NCDOT "Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters" (March, 1997)