20211197 Ver 1_Staff Comments Part 2_20210831

Strickland, Bev
From: Conchilla, Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 2:07 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: 20211197_New Garden Road Existing Sidewalk Connection, Greensboro, NC_part2
Attachments: New Garden Road Buffer Authorization - 8-26-2021_002.pdf; New Garden Road_Plan
1 revisions_8-31-21.jpg; New Garden Sidewalk Gap Buffer Atuthorization Map_2021
Dsn_Plan 1.pdf
Ade,
Thanks for speaking with me. As we discussed, please see the comments below:
In the attached authorization, Page 3- no impacts are listed in Buffer Z1 or Z2.
Please revise to include the total buffer impacts proposed for the project.
Additional information is requested regarding the Buffer Authorization Map_Plan 1 (see attached comments).
The transportation memo is correct, buffer rules do not apply to areas of existing transportation use.The activities
(intersection upgrades,widening sidewalks) are allowable by definition, but they need to be included into the overall
impact to the riparian buffer.
The current Map does not depict the existing access road and bridge crossing. The unnamed tributary continues east
under the bridge and should be accurately depicted along with the associated buffers.
Additional details are requested regarding the placement and stabilization of fill proposed along the embankment of
New Garden Road to support the sidewalk construction. Describe what methods will be used to install rip-rap or a
retaining wall to avoid impact into the bed and bank of the stream feature itself.
*NOTE
Any impacts to the stream (temporary or permanent) will require a written 401 permit, if buffer impacts are outside of
existing transportation facility. If buffer impacts are within existing transportation facility, a written 401 is not required
but the project will be subject to our GC4132 in addition to Buffer Cert. (if there are stream impacts).
Ryan Conchilla, PWS
Environmental Specialist II
401 and Buffer Transportation Permitting Branch (DOT Divisions 7+8)
Division of Water Resources, NC Department of Environmental Quality
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Hi Ryan,
Attached is the updated authorization form and the supporting documents. I have also included comments below to
address your request. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Ade Idowu
Civil Engineer
Engineering & Inspections Department
City of Greensboro
Office: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.greensboro-nc.gov
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