20191233 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20210305

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0Yes r No
Change Only 1 needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20191233 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
✓ Fee received
6 Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Central Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
6 $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Rob Ridings:eads\rgridings
la. Name of project:
Crabtree Creek Greenway - Lindsay Drive to Ebenezer Church Rd.
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Courtney A. Carpenter
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/5/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Crabtree Creek & Richland Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.842792
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID#
20191233
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
2/3/2021
Longitude:
-78.714409
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
CAC_Pre-filing_Meeting_Request_20210203. pdf
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Version
2
130.84KB
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake

Is this a NCDMS Project
C- Yes f No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
6 Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
C- Yes f No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
7 Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
s Yes
✓ No
Please provide the date of the previous submission.*
9/13/2019
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
7 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
I— Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
6 Yes C- No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 14 - Linear transportation
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
ld. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
If. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
C Yes 6' No
r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
17 Riparian Buffer Authorization
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
C- Yes (R No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
C' Yes C No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
lh. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
C- Yes (R No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C' Yes F' No
B. Applicant Information
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
17 Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
C Yes C- No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Raleigh, NC
*
C- Yes s No
C- Yes 6 No
2b. Deed book and page no.:

2c. Responsible party:
Lisa Schiffbauer, Senior Greenway Planner
2d.Address
Street Address
222 W. Hargett Street
Address Line 2
Suite 601
(lly
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Courtney A. Carpenter
4b. Business Name:
VHB
State / Province / Raglan
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
4c. Address
Street Address
Venture 1, 940 Main Campus Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 500
Oty State / Province / Region
Raleigh NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27606 USA
4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form CTW 20190904.pdf 30.45KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc. Nearest municipality/ town:
Raleigh
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Multiple, easements obtained.
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code Country
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Crabtree Creek & Richland Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;NSW

3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010803
4. Project Description and History
4a. 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 project area is a forested riparian corridor surrounded by residential development and a Hanson Aggregates quarry. Portions of the project area also include maintained sewer
easements.
Revisions to the project design after the initial 404 approval required recalculations of stream and buffer impacts throughout the project. These changes include the addition of a
previously unsurveyed sanitary sewer manhole at the end of the project and the addition of bank stabilization in the vicinity of boardwalks along the project corridor.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
s Yes r No r Unknown
4c. If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
NCDWR project no. 20121233; USACE SAW-2017-00269
Project History Upload
401 Approval_20191233.docx. pdf
SAW-2017-00269 NWP 13 and 14 Verification Ltr.pdf
7.26MB
9.48MB
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
USGS_Landscape_2019 pdf 3.02MB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Soils_Landscape_2019.pdf 1.96MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.946
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
9,935
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project will construct a greenway trail between Lindsay Drive and Ebenezer Church Road.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed trail alignment will begin at a proposed bridge over Crabtree Creek between Picardy Drive and Lindsay Drive. The trail will follow the north side of Crabtree Creek, and will
again cross Crabtree Creek via a bridge, and will then pass under Duraleigh road on the south side of the creek. The alignment will immediately traverse up the slope on the west side
Duraleigh road and connect to the existing multi -purpose trail for a distance of approximately 2,000 feet. The trail will cross the southern portion of the Hanson Quarry property to
Richland Creek where it will follow the creek to Crabtree Creek. Three bridges over Richland Creek are required due to steep slopes adjacent to the creek. The trail will continue on the
south side of Crabtree Creek and connect to the existing trail system in Umstead State Park.The greenway will be designed as a multi -use bicycling and pedestrian trail. This type of trail
is typically constructed as a 10-foot wide asphalt path, with an aggregate base, and two -foot wide shoulders on either side. Land disturbance for the construction of these trails is
generally 15 to 20 feet wide. The project will require two bridges across Crabtree Creek and three bridges across Richland Creek. The design calls for bridges to be single span
structures, with no temporary or permanent impacts to the stream bed as a result of construction. One of the bridges has been designed as a suspension bridge in order to avoid
placing bents in the channel of Crabtree Creek. Tributaries to Crabtree and Richland Creeks will be crossed with boardwalk structures. Small areas of bank stabilization at pipe and
ditch outlets along the trail, consisting of riprap placed on the banks of streams, are proposed in order to reduce the possibility of bank erosion.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
C-5604OD Crabtree Creek Greenway Cross Sections.pdf
C-5604OD Crabtree Creek Greenway.pdf
H14014.00_Crabtree_W est_Erosio n_Control_F u II_Size_20200622. pdf
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
6 Yes
Comments:
18.71MB
31.63MB
25.03MB
r No r Unknown
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
6 Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2017-00269
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
David Cooper, Ed Hajnos
VHB (formerly Ecological Engineering)

5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
USACE site visit date: Nov. 29, 2016, Tasha Alexander. No PJD letter received to date. NCDWR site visit date: 10/31/2016, Stephanie Goss. Please see attached NCDWR determination
letter.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
BufferDeterminationLetter_CrabtreeCreekTrail_20161103.pdf 5.52MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes ( No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
17 Wetlands 17 Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
m Buffers
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)
2g. Impact
area*
11
18" HDPE
P
Headwater Forest
WI
Yes
Both
0.008
(acres)
11
Mechanized clearing
P
Headwater Forest
WI
Yes
Both
0.003
(acres)
13
Mechanized Clearing
P
Hardwood Flat
WH
Yes
Both
0.001
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.012
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.012
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Riprap 18" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
70
Average (feet)
8
(linear feet)
S2
Riprap ditch outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
SB
Perennial
Both
4
Average (feet)
11
(linear feet)
S3
Riprap ditch outlet
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
SB
Perennial
Both
4
Average (feet)
23
(linear feet)
84
Boardwalk crossing
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
45
Average (feet)
40
(linear feet)
S5
Boardwalk crossing
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
45
Average (feet)
34
(linear feet)
S6
Boardwalk crossing
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
40
Average (feet)
38
(linear feet)
S7
Boardwalk crossing
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
40
Average (feet)
29
(linear feet)
S8
Boardwalk crossing
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
SC
Perennial
Both
8
Average (feet)
11
(linear feet)
S9
Boardwalk crossing
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
SC
Perennial
Both
8
Average (feet)
42
(linear feet)
S10
Boardwalk crossing
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
40
Average (feet)
28
(linear feet)

S11
Boardwalk crossing
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
40
Average (feet)
27
(linear feet)
812
Riprap 18" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
50
Average (feet)
11
(ling feet)
S13
Riprap 36" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
60
Average (feet)
22
(ling feet)
S14
Riprap ditch outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
70
Average (feet)
8
(linear feet)
S15
Riprap 18" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
70
Average (feet)
13
(linear feet)
S16
Riprap 18" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Ck. (Site 12 in
Table)
Perennial
Both
70
Average(feet)
13
(linear feet)
S17
Riprap 15" HDPE outlet
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Ck. (Site 14 in
Table)
Perennial
Both
70
Average(feet)
12
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
215
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
370
3j. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Pr Neuse
r Catawba
✓ Goose Creek
[ Other
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
155
r Tar -Pamlico
r Randleman
r Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
2,733
4,635
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
10,045
12,124
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
4,729
4,563
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
4,012
10,924
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
11,889
13,194
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
5,214
6,483
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
4,068
4,839
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
17,484
15,614
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
6,549
12,160
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
20,654
15,625
Parallel
P
SG
No
473
1,279
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Total Temporary impacts:
Total Permanent impacts:
Total combined buffer impacts:
6i. Comments:
Zone 1
0.00
Zone 1
87,850.00
Zone 2
0.00
Zone 2
101,440.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
87,850.00 101,440.00

Supporting Documentation
Crabtree West Buffer Impact Drawings_03_05_2021.pdf
Crabtree West Permit Drawings 03_05_2021.pdf
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
5.01MB
10.8MB
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project design is constrained by the steep topography of the slopes above Crabtree and Richland Creeks. Bridges have been designed in order
to minimize impacts to the stream bed. Boardwalks are utilized to cross tributary streams. Wetland impacts have been almost entirely avoided. Where
feasible, the trail has been designed to utilize existing cleared sewer easements.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Erosion control has been designed to adhere to the design standards for sensitive watersheds. The contractor shall be responsible for minimiang
impact through construction techniques. Boardwalk wnll be constructed using the "top -down" method, which minimizes disturbance.
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
r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Impacts to Neuse riparian buffers for greenway projects are allowable if no practicable alternative exists. The steepness of the topography makes alternative routes impracticable.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) U
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
✓ Yes r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
n Level Spreader
n Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
n Wetland Swale (higher SI-WT)
n Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
I7 Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
✓ Yes r•' No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
rYes CNo
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? *
✓ Yes
No
1b. 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 (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPAISEPA)? *
✓ Yes ( No
Comments:*
The project is a City of Raleigh project, with environmental document review/oversight by NCDOT.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
CYes rNo

3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
C Yes ( No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The greenway trail is not expected to catalyze additional development in the area.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
C Yes f No C N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
6 Yes CNo
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
6 Yes CNo
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
6 Yes
What Federal Agency is involved?
FEMA
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
C Yes f No
C No C Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes C No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
C Yes f No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
C Yes (7 No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
C Yes 0' No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Biological conclusions for federally protected species were made by Ecological Engineering (now VHB) based on evaluations documented in the
attached 2017 version of the approved PCE document. Concurrence with these conclusions was obtained from the USFWS Raleigh office. Due to the
amount of time between protected species evaluations and project implementation, additional protected species and proposed species were listed in
Wake County, and the original species surveys expired (see NCDOT reviewer's 2019 PCE comments, also attached). VHB has renewed expired
protected species surveys and documented potential project affects on additional species listed and proposed since the original date of PCE
approval. USFWS Raleigh office has been contacted and offered concurrence with No Effect and MA-NLAA determinations for all species except
Atlantic pigtoe, for which a mussel survey is pending. If no specimens found during upcoming survey, USFWS has verbally stated concurrence with
MA-NLAA. If specimens found, additional coordination between FHWA and USFWS will take place prior to construction, ensuring compliance with the
ESA for this project. USAGE and NCDWR reviewers will be contacted with Atlantic pigtoe survey results as soon as they are available.
Consultation Documentation Upload
USF WS_Concu rrenceRequest_CrabtreeRaleigh_Rev20190913_reduced. pdf
Re_ [EXTERNAL] Crabtree Creek Greenway ESA Compliance_Request.pdf
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
C Yes P No
2.35MB
140.45KB
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA fisheries EFH mapper.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
C Yes ( No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO letter included in attached 2017 version of PCE document under miscellaneous attachments.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
@ Yes f No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
A CLOMR application is in preparation. Grading within the floodplain will not be allowed until CLOMR approval.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC FEMA FIRM Map Number 3720078600J. (North Carolina Panel 0786).
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
2019PCEComments_C-5604 OD_ConsultForm_NCDOTComments.pdf
2017Version_C-5604-OD PCE_Signed Approved.pdf
CoverLetter_CrabtreeCreekModification.pdf
Crabtree Creek_Tables A-B Detailed Differences.pdf
338.75KB
10.81MB
135.64KB
91.63KB
Signature
*
17 By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Courtney A. Carpenter
Signature
eaktef,f. CaAp to
Date
3/5/2021