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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20071039 Ver 1_401 Application_20070607 SINCE FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC. Q GEOTECHNICAL .ENVIRONMENTAL .MATERIALS a ENGINEERS .LABORATORIES "OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE" P I a a ~ 310 Hubert Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Telephone: 919-828-3441 Fax: 919-828-5751 To: NC Division of Water Quality (NC-DWQ) 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Attn: Mr. Mike Horan We are sending you The following items: ^ Engineering Reports ^ Test Reports ^/ Attached ^ Prints ^ Samples MAIN OFFICE AND LABORATORIES 3015 DUMBARTON ROAD RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23228 PHONE: (804) 264-2701 FAX: (804) 264-1202 Date: June 13, 2007 F&R No.: H66-5104E Reference: East Clayton and Willson's Mills Sewerline Phase II ^ Under separate cover via ^ Copy of Letter ^ Plans ^ Contract ^/ Other: see Below COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 7 June 13, 2007 PreConstruction Notification form Complete with attached: Agent Authorization Letter Figures (Site Location, USGS Topo, and Soil Survey Maps) List of all features at or near the site List of Lat/Lomg Coordinance 7 Full Size Site Plans 1 June 13, 2007 $200.00 Aplication Fee Remarks: o~~~ JUN 1 ~ 2007 Distribution: pEA1R -WATER QUALITY VV1rTUWD° A+'~D `iTOftATBR BRANCF! Signed Form No. 1027 SINCE FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC GEOTECHNICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • MATERIALS ENGINEERS • LABORATORIES "OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE" ~ 310 Hubert Street ~ e e ~ Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Telephone: (919) 828-3441 Fax: (919) 828-5751 June 12, 2007 Mr. Thomas Brown Raleigh Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 ~~ ` ('~ ~ ~ti Sr~"1 ~^t. 6 GAY ~ >~i~ 1 a'"l d.~ ... , „ , J~1~ ~ ('aFi~R~;~D ~~R4M ZFF~~'~ Re: PreConstruction Notification for Nationwide Permit No. 12 East Clayton and Wilson's Mills Sewer Line Projects (Phase I & Phase II) Clayton, Wilson's Mills, and Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina F&R Project No. H66-5104E Mr. Brown: Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) has been contracted by McKim and Creed PA to perform wetland consulting services on behalf of Johnston County for the above-referenced project sites. Johnston County is proposing to expand two separate sewer lines to improve municipal wastewater services for existing residential and commercial properties, as well as reduce system operation and maintenance costs. The two sewer line expansion projects will also provide safe and reliable wastewater system capacity in surrounding areas. F&R is submitting PreConstruction Notifications (PCN) to obtain Nationwide Permit No.12 for each of these separate projects, referred to as Phase I and Phase II of the East Clayton and Wilson's Mills Sewer Line. The Phase I and II designation was selected in order to provide continuity with the County's design team and because the funding was allocated simultaneously for the two projects. Although the two projects are known as Phase I and Phase II, each Phase has independent utility and can be constructed absent the construction of the other Phase. In fact, Phase I will be constructed even if Phase II is not executed and Phase II will be installed even if Phase I is not built. Phase I will consist of three separate segments. The first of these, Phase I-A, will install a new sewer line that begins at the existing force main on the north side of NC Highway 42 at the Neuse River; the line continues south to Gully Mill Creek; southwest to Glen Laurel Drive; east/southeast to Powhatan Road; west/southwest to a railroad crossing; southeast/south to North Tech Park Drive; and west/southwest to US Highway 70 Business (70-BUS). After crossing to the west side of 70-BUS, the sewer line will connect to an existing force main. Site vicinity maps (Figure 1), USGS topographic maps (Figures 2a & 2b), and NRCS Soil Survey maps (Figures 3a & 3b) are included with the PCN. HEADQUARTERS: 3015 DUMBARTON ROAD • BOX 27524 • RICHMOND, VA 23261-7524 TELEPHONE (804) 264-2701 • FAX (804) 264-1202 • www.FandR.com BRANCHES: ASHEVILLE, NC • BALTIMORE, MD • CHARLOTTE, NC • CHESAPEAKE, VA CROZET, VA • FAYETTEVILLE, NC • FREDERICKSBURG, VA GREENVILLE, SC • HICKORY, NC • RALEIGH, NC • ROANOKE, VA • STERLING, VA SIMCf Ietll Phase I-B begins at the existing Wilson's Mills Elementary School Pump Station; continues south to an unnamed tributary of Poplar Creek; south across US Highway 70 Bypass (70-BYP) to Twin Creek Road; west to the existing Wilson's Mills Pump Station, east to Swift Creek Road; and southwest to 70-BUS. After crossing to the west side of 70-BUS, the sewer line will connect to an existing force main, as well as to a new force main that comprises Phase I-C (see below). Wastewater from Phase I-B will be able to be directed to either the existing force main or the new force main (Phase I-C). Site vicinity maps (Figure 4), USGS topographic maps (Figures Sa & Sb), and NRCS Soil Survey maps (Figures 6a & 6b) are included with the PCN. Phase I-C begins at the terminus of Phase I-B at 70-BUS and continues southeast along 70-BUS to the east side of the Neuse River in Smithfield. The new sewer line will parallel the existing force main along 70-BUS, thereby minimizing impacts to wetlands, streams, and open waters. Site vicinity maps (Figure 7), USGS topographic maps (Figures 8a & 8b), and NRCS Soil Survey maps (Figures 9a & 9b) are included with the PCN. Phase II will install a new sewer line that begins on the west side of 70-BUS to the north and west of the intersection with North Tech Park Drive; the line continues south along 70-BUS; and southeast to the southeast corner of the intersection of Swift Creek Road and 70-BUS. At this point, the sewer line will connect to an existing force main, as well as to a new force main that comprises Phase I-C. Wastewater from Phase I-A will be able to be directed to either the existing force main or the new force main (Phase II). Site vicinity maps (Figure 10), USGS topographic maps (Figures l la & 12b), and NRCS Soil Survey maps (Figures 13a & 13b) are included with the PCN. As described above, the two projects referred to as Phase I and Phase II of the East Clayton and Wilson's Mills Sewer line would be constructed absent the construction of the other project. Consequently, the two projects satisfy the independent utility test of the USACE and each constitutes a single and complete project. As a result of independent utility, F&R is requesting separate Nationwide Permit No.12 for Phase I and Phase II and completed PCN forms are attached for each project. Please contact us if you have any questions or if additional information is required. Respectfully Submitted, FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC. _,,, ~~ t Christopher J. Burkhardt Project Manager Attachments: PreConstruction Notification CJB/SRC:cjb cc: North Carolina Division of Water Quality 401 Wetlands Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1650 Johnston County c/o Carl Trautman McKim & Creed, PA 200 MacKenan Court Cary, NC 27511 East Clayton and Wilson's Mills Sewer line Projects (Phase 1 & Phase /I) June 12, 2007 Johnston County, North Carolina 2 F&R Project No.H66-5104E Office Use Only: Form Version March OS USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".) I. Processing Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ® Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules ^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ ® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification 2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP No. 12 & WQC #3374 3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification is not required, check here: ^ 4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII, and check here: 5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page 4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^ II. Applicant Information ~i ,~ 1. Owner/Applicant Information ~iU ,SUN 1 ~ ZOC7 Name: Johnston County _ Mailing Address: c/o Carl Trautman i~TI.A DRP~~.fl~-~f~@d~1 ~~ Q dp STO'?a~!'~4TER $RFUvCH McKim & Creed 200 MacKenan Court Carv. NC 27511 Telephone Number: (919) 233-8091 Fax Number:~919) 233-8031 E-mail Address: 2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.) Name: Christopher Burkhardt Company Affiliation: Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) Mailing Address: 310 Hubert Street Raleish, NC 27603 Telephone Number: (919) 719-1856 Fax Number: (919) 828-5751 E-mail Address: cburkhardt(a~fandr.com Page 1 of 10 III. Project Information Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the properly with respect to local landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings, impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion, so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format; however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided. 1. Name of project: Phase II of East Clayton and Wilson Mills Sewer Line 2. T.LP. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): The project is antic~ated to be contained within existing DOT Right of Way of US Highway 70 Business. 4. Location County: Johnston Nearest Town: Smithfield Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Begin on west side of US Highway 70 Business, north and west of intersection with North Tech Park Drive• follow generally southeast to southeast corner of intersection of Swift Creek Road and US Highway 70 Business. 5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): Please See Attachment 2. 6. Property size (acres): 9.05 7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Neuse River 8. River Basin: Neuse - 03020201 (Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) 9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: Predominant existing conditions on the project site are rights-of-way for US Hi hway 70 and an existing sewerline easement that were previously Page 2 of 10 impacted during road construction or utility installation. Other conditions encountered at or near the project site include undeveloped agricultural and forested lands; private commercial recreational, and residential properties; and cemeteries and churches. The condition of wetlands, streams and/or open waters within or adjacent to the project site, as identified by F&R and verified by USACE and DWQ are described in Attachment 1. Wetlands within the project site include herbaceous and/or forested areas and roadside swales. Streams within the project site include Reedy Branch and numerous unnamed tributaries of Reedy Branch. One open water feature was observed within the project site 10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The proposed project will involve the installation of a new sanitary sewer force main and pump station appurtenances alon side (parallel) an existing sewerline to provide better sanitary sewer service to the residents of Johnston Count project will require extensive linear excavation and backfilling using a backhoe, dump trucks in select cases and traffic control equipment. 11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The posed sewer line will improve municipal wastewater services for existing residential and commercial properties and reduce system operation and maintenance costs. The project will also provide additional safe and reliable wastewater system capacity for areas surrounding the project site. IV. Prior Project History If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits, certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project, list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with construction schedules. F&R is not aware of past jurisdictional determinations and/or permits requested for this project. V. Future Project Plans Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application. F&R is not aware of future permit requests anticipated for this project VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts, permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an Page 3 of 10 accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: The greater majority of proposed impacts will be located within DOT right-of--ways. This sewerline will parallel an existing sewerline in order to increase capacity. Wetland impacts include excavation and fill (r_prap,) within four forested wetlands. The project also includes two permanent stream impacts consisting of excavation and fill (riprap to place the force main under Reedy Branch and an unnamed tributary of Reedy Branch. Details of each impact are presented in the attached plans and specifications. Construction activities will be in accordance with conditions of WQC #3374 and appropriate best mana eg ment practices for sedimentation and erosion control and protection of downstream natural resources including fish, shellfish, and vegetation. Excavated areas will be stabilized with stone or rip-rap and geotextile fabric. 2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, se aratel list im acts due to both structure and floodin . Wetland Impact Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of Site Number Type of Impact (e.g., forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc.) Floodplain Stream (acres) es/no linear feet N /Sheet C23 Excavation, (Reedy Branch) Fill (riprap) Swamp Forest Yes 0 0.05 P /Sheet C25 Avoidance - (UT of Reedy Installation above Bottomland Hardwood No 0 0 Branch) existing culvert Q /Sheet C26 Excavation (UT of Reedy , Fill (riprap) Bottomland Hardwood Yes 0 0.02 Branch) Avoidance - R /Sheet C27 Installation below Hardwood Forest No 0 0 existing culvert S /Sheet C28 Excavation, Hardwood Forest No 100 0 003 Fill (riprap) . T /Sheet C30 Excavation, Linear Forested No 100 0 005 Fill (riprap) . Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0.078 3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 1 Page 4 of 10 4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560. Stream Impact Number Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial o~ Average Stream Width Impact Length Area of Impact indicate on ma Intermittent. Before Im act linear feet) (acres) K / Sheet C18 UT of Cooper Avoidance - Installation below Intermittent 10 0 0 Branch existing culvert N /Sheet C23 Reedy Branch Excavation, Fill (riprap) perennial 8 20 0.0037 Avoidance - P /Sheet C25 UT Reedy Branch Installation above Perennial 10 0 0 existing culvert Q /Sheet C26 UT Reed Branch y Excavation Fill (riprap) Intermittent 11 20 0.050 Avoidance - U /Sheet C30 UT Reedy Branch Installation below Perennial 15 0 0 existing culvert Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 40 0.054 5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to fill. eXC3V8tlnn_ CIYP,(IA1flQ flnnllina rlrainana h„ll~l,A~~l~ o+.. Open Water Impact Site Numb Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of er (if applicable) T e of Im act yp p (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact indicate on ma ocean, etc. acres V /Sheet C32 Unnamed Pond Avoidance -location Man-made pond in natural 0 outside of feature drainageway Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0 6. List the cumulative imnact to all Waterc of the T T C racnltinrr f,-.,,,-, t1.o ..,...;o~.+. - - ------ -- ---- Stream Impact (acres): ---- - -- --- 0.054 Wetland Impact (acres): 0.078 Open Water Impact (acres): 0 Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0 Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 40 7. Isolated Waters Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No Page 5 of 10 Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE. Isolated Waters do not exist on the project site. Pond Creation If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application. Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: N/A Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A Expected pond surface area: N/A VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. Avoidance and minimization of direct impacts was a rimary concern recognized throughout proiect planning, resulting in development and consideration of numerous alternative desi ng s _ Specific measures incorporated to avoid proposed impacts in the proposed design include a~ locating sewer line in existing DOT right-of-way and parallel to an exsistin~ sewerlin and sewerline easement; b) installation of sewer line below existing culverts (UT Cooper Branch UT Reedy Branch,; and c) installation above existing culverts (UT Reedy Branch) Specific measures incorporated to minimize impacts in the proposed design include 1) pemendicular crossings of channels where avoidance was not practical (e ~ directional drilling cost prohibitive, use of previously impacted existing easement not possible• installation of sewer line above or below existing culverts not ractical)• stabilization of excavated areas with stone or rip-rap and geotextile fabric• compliance with conditions of WOC #3374 and appropriate best management practices. VIII. Mitigation DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to Page 6 of 10 freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial streams. USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include, but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar functions and values, preferable in the same watershed. If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet) of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view, preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach a separate sheet if more space is needed. Mitigation is not required for this project. 2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at (919) 715-0476 to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP website at htta://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information: Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): Not required Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): Not required Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not required Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not required Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): Not required Page 7 of 10 IX. X. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) 1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^ 2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ® No ^ 3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ® No ^ Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ) It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the applicant's discretion. 1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify)? Yes® 15A NCAC 2B .0233 (Neuse~ No ^ 2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer multi Hers. Please see Attachment 3. * Impact Required Zone ~~~ pro f o*~ Multiplier ,~~...,.....,.., 1 22,302 3 (2.5 for Catawba) 0 2 7,155 1.5 0 Total 29,457 0 * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendiculaz from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1. 3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. The project as proposed will not require buffer mitigation due location of,proposed impacts in the DOT Riaht of Way. Page8of10 XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20°/a, please provide calculations demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Introduction of additional impervious surfaces are not anticipated for the project as proposed. XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ) 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. The proposed project is a municipal wastewater force main, designed to increase available capacity for current and future development within the area of the proiect site. Wastewater carried b~proposed force main would be treated in a local wastewater treatment facility according to state and local regulations prior to being discharged into the Neuse River. XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ^ No Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ) Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ® No ^ If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description: The proposed force main is intended to provide a safe and reliable sewer system for existing residential and commercial land uses in the project service area, as well as, for future growth in the area. The proposed project will also reduce overall system operation and maintenance costs. The project will provide additional safe and reliable wastewater system capacity in areas surrounding the project site. The project service area is an area of heavy r within Johnston County. The rate of growth in the project planning area is anticipated to impact current land use with planned developments. This development trend is likely to continue with or without this project, however, this project may hasten this trend. The majority of new development within this area is anticipated to be residential. Indirect and cumulative water qualitypacts may accrue from future development. It is presumed that future development will be in accordance with Johnston County Land Use Ordinances,NCDENR Sediment and Erosion Control Plans as well as the Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer Rules. However, loss of riparian forests and increased impervious surface area reduces rainfall infiltration, increases soil erosion, and concentrates pollutants. Urban stormwater pollutants include motor vehicle fluids, heavy metals, pesticides, fertilizers solvents detergents Page 9 of 10 eroded soil. and animal waste. Peak stream flows are typically increased causing stream bank erosion, channel destabilization decradation of in-stream habitat and increased magnitude and frequency of floodinc. Conversely the increase in impervious surface area and soil com action that occurs with development can reduce infiltration rates which may in turn reduce base stream flows durinc dry weather adversely affecting aquatic habitat Sediment, nutrients and other forms of pollution from agricultural sources will likely decline as the area develops but urban stormwater impacts will likely increase The installation of the sewer line will allow for future sewer network expansion within the project service area Such an expansion would permit the abandonment of individual se tic systems within the basin which could have a direct positive impact on basin-wide water quality XV. Other Circumstances (Optional): It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control). No constraints are anticipated ., i ~ ,~, ~~[ i June 12. 2007 Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 10 SINCE 0 1881 October 10, 2006 FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC. GEOTECHNICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • MATERIALS ENGINEERS • LABORATORIES "OVER OIVE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE" 310 HUBERT STREET • RALEIGH, NC 27603 PHONE: (919) 828-3441 • FAX: (919) 828-5751 US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 Re: Agent Authorization Proposed East Clayton /Wilson Mills Sewer Improvement F&R Project H66-5104E Clayton & Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina The undersigned hereby authorizes Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) to proceed on behalf of the property owner(s) as the technical agent for wetland and stream identification, delineation, and permitting for the above referenced project site. All site visits by regulatory personnel must be coordinated in advance with F&R. This letter supersedes any previous agent authorizations. Sincerely, FROEHLING & ROBERTSON, INC. Stephen R. Colbert, Ph.D., LSS Natural Resources Specialist Signature: ~ G ~~_ Signature: Printed Name: i ~•... Y G • $r~.~-+,~,~3 dlL~.'tw : C•j ~ Printed Name: Organization: JoIM+S#a-~. Gocr-.tY c.k4; 1. ~;Q Organization: Mailing Address: ~ ~ ~ ~ 2~ c.~ ~ ;~:~~ ~ G 2?S~7 Mailing Address: Phone Number: ~ I ~ • pct, X33 3 Phone Number: HEADQUARTERS: 3015 DUMBARTON ROAD .BOX 27524. RICHMOND, VA 23261-7524 TELEPHONE: (804) 264-2701 • FAX: (804) 264-1202 BRANCHES: ASHEVILLE, NC • BALTIMORE, MD • CHARLOTTE, NC • CHESAPEAKE, VA CROZET, VA. FAYETTEVILLE, NC • FREDERICKSBURG, VA GREENVILLE, SC .HICKORY, NC • RALEIGH, NC . ROANOKE, VA .STERLING, VA ff Mf ~ c~~ ~oF W aTFq p Michael F. Easky, Governor ~ William G. Ross Jr., Secretary ._ r Noah Carolina Department of Environmart and Natural Resources ~ ~ O '< Alan W. JQimclc, P.E. Dinxtor Division of Water Quality April 2, 2007 / vJ Mr. Rick J. Hester, County Manager l Johnston County Courthouse Post Office Box 1049 Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 _, .~ ~ SUBJECT: Johnston County ~~ t Engineering Report Project No. C5370560-09 Dear Mr. Hester: This is to inform you that the Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSn and the Environmental Assessment have been submitted to the State Clearinghouse. The documents will be advertised for thirty (30) calendar days in the N.C. Environmental Bulletin. Advertising the FNSI is required prior to a local unit of government receiving financial support from the State Revolving Loan program. You will be informed of any significant comment or public objection when the advertisement period is completed. A copy of the documents is transmitted for your record. The documents should be made available to the public. If there are any questions, please contact me at (919) 715-6211. Sinc rely, Daniel M. Blaisdell, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineering Branch JMHIsd Cc: Hazen & Sawyer -Bob Berndt, P.E. (w/attachment) Jennifer Haynie DWQ - Raleigh Regional Office PMB/DMUlFEU/SRF Construction tirarrts and loans Section 1633 try Senrioa center Raleigh NC 27698-1633 One Pltotte:819.733~800lFAX:819.715229/lntsmet:www.ntxgl.net No Carolina ._ ~_.._. ~---.._y.,.~__~.....~:~.. ~.~~.,.. ~~., D.....J..Af,/ta/ D.wl~.........w..•Ds..e• atura!lr~ FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT JOHNSTON COUNTY WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONTAC.'T: JOHN R. BLOWS, P.E., CHIEF CONSTRUCTION GKANTS AND LOANS SECTION DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 1633 MAIL. SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1633 (919)715-6212 Apri12, 2007 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FNSI) Article 1, Chapter 113A of the North Carolina General Statutes requires an action to be subject to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NCEPA) if it involves the expenditure of public funds and a potential impact is anticipated to the environment. The project has been evaluated for compliance with the NCEPA and determined to be a major agency action which will affect the environment. Project Applicant: Johnston County Project Description: The proposed Johnston County, North Carolina wastewater treatment and transmission facilities improvements project includes the phased upgrade and expansion of an existing 7.00 MGD wastewater treatment plant to 13.5 MGD, the constntction of new wastewater transmission facilities, and the expansion of the County's existing reclaimed water system. This project will serve portions of Johnston County, North Carolina and the Towns of Smithfield, Selma, Four Oaks, and Pine Level. Project Number. CS370560-09 Project Cost: $15,805,000 State Revolving Fund Loan: $ 15,000,()0() Local Funding: $805,000 The review process indicated that significant adverse environmental impacts should not occur if mitigative measures are implemented, and an environmental impact statement will not be required. The decision was based on information in the engineering report and reviews by governmental agencies. An environmental assessment supporting this action is attached. This FNSI completes the environmental review record, which is available for inspection at the State Clearinghouse. No administrative action will be taken on the proposed project for at least thirty days after notification that the FNSI has been published in the North Carolina Environmental Bulletin. / J n W. 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O 3 ~~ ~~ ~~ o~ ~U c~ ~ U ° ~ ~ W ti c.. o ~- ... ~U ~ . a o s. "" 4~-i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~x ~~ Cti U ~ ~ O ~ }^ ~ ~" ~x ~ ~ ~a~, ~~ ~°w '~~~ W ~~ ~~ w3~, ~, . ~o ~ ~ o ~, mow ~ o .. ~U o U•~, ~ ~ >' ~ '~ a~ o >z ~ ~ Q ~ ~ ~¢~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ '~U ~~~_> ~~U~ U ° "~ ~ ~ o ~ ~~zz ~ti a~, -d ~ ~ U d ~~ ~~ w~~3 H~~Qz ~~ °z M Attachment 2. PCN Item III.S. Site Coordinates for Phase II of East Clayton and Wilson Mills Sewer Line Project, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina. F&R Project # H66-5104; Client: Town of Clayton; Date: 05/15/07. COORDINATES MCKIM & F&R FIELD PCN FIGURE FEATURE (DECIMAL CREED FLAG FEATURE TYPE LABEL DEGREES:WGS 84) SHEET ID SEQUENCE (USAGE /DWQ) Wetland N 35.5886° N 78.4071 ° W C23 F 1 - F 14 Swamp Forest Channel N 35.5886° N 78.4071 ° W C23 F6 - F7 Important / Perennial Wetland P 35.5832° N 78.4028° W C25 H 1 - H 17 Bottomland Hardwood Channel P 35.5832° N C25 I1 - I6 Unimportant / 78.4028° W Perennial Wetland Q 35.5768° N 78.3995° W C26 JS - J10a Bottomland Hardwood Channel Q 35.5768° N C26 J1 - J19 Unimportant / 78.3995° W Intermittent Wetland R 35.5751° N 78.3981° W C27 K1 - K6 Hardwood Forest Wetland S 35.5700° N 78.3940° W C28 L1 - L6 Hardwood Forest Wetland T 35.5631 ° N 78.3919° W C30 M1 - M6 Linear Forested Channel U (UT of Reedy 35.5619° N Branch) 78.3915° W C30 N 1 - N6 Important /Perennial O en Water V p 35.5554° N 78.3869° W C32 O1 - 09 Open Water Channel V 35.5554° N ° C32 Use Midpoint Unimportant 78.3869 W of O1 - 09 NOTE: UT =unnamed tributary USAGE =United States Army Corps of Engineers DWQ =North Carolina Division of Water Quality