20120443 Ver 3_401 Application_20131113

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and Associates, Inc.
November 10, 2013
Mr. Thomas Brown
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
T7 r—N
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Ms. Sue Homewood
401/Wetlands Unit
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650
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Raleigh, North Carofma
27636 -3068
NOV 2 0 2013
Re: 404 -401 Modification Request (Action ID SAW -2012 -00932, DWR # 12-
0443)
South Buffalo Creek Habitat and Water Quality Improvement Project
Greensboro, NC
Dear Mr. Brown and Ms. Homewood:
On behalf of our client, the City of Greensboro, Kinley -Horn and Associates,
Inc. (KHA), is submitting the enclosed request to modify the Nationwide 27
Permit Application and Jordan Lake Buffer Authorization for authorization
pursuant to Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act to construct the above
referenced project that was approved by the USACE on June 7, 2012 and DWR
on May 17, 2012. An earlier modification request for the above referenced
project was approved by DWR on May 7, 2013.
It is anticipated that construction of the approved project will begin in mid -May
2013. The modification request will focuses on one specific area. The City
would like to leave the haul road that currently runs from West Meadowview
parallel to Piedmont Creek as a permanent feature. Allowing this haul road to
remain will not affect the stream buffers but will permanently impact a non-
buffered ephemeral drainage ditch with a permanent crossing (Figure la). The
ephemeral drainage feature was indicated and approved in the project JD
package, and the temporary impacts to the ephemeral channel were approved
under a previous modification.
The proposed changes will be reviewed by the local floodplain manager for the
City of Greensboro for a No- Impact Certification. The original jurisdictional
determination was submitted concurrently with the original application and is
still applicable as no new wetlands have been identified or will be affected by the
proposed temporary impacts.
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ElIM ❑ K rnley -Horn
M and Associates, Inc.
The following information is included with this application modification
submittal:
• Impacts Figure
• Previous USACE and DWR Approvals
• Updated PCN (See highlighted information)
hanaea to Turkdietinnal Features Impact Summary Table
Stream/Channel
Impact Tvpe
Type of
Impact
Stream
Name
Width
feet
Length
feet
Permanent
Crossing
SE 1
Ephemeral
4
25
If there is any additional information you need or any way we can assist in
expediting the processing of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me
at (919) 677 -2971
Very truly yours,
KRALEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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:odd St. John, P ., LEED AP
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DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
Id. 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
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
South Buffalo Creek Habitat and Water Quality Improvement Project
2b. County:
Guilford
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Greensboro
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
City of Greensboro
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
(City will secure easements)
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
City of Greensboro, Water Resources Department
3d. Street address:
2602 S. Elm- Eugene Street
3e. City, state, zip:
Greensboro, NC 27406
3f. Telephone no.:
(336) 373 -2055
3g. Fax no.:
(336) 373 -3119
3h. Email address:
Claudia [e-mail]
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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:
Todd St. John, P.E.
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc.
5c. Street address:
3001 Weston Parkway
5d. City, state, zip:
Cary, NC 27513
5e. Telephone no.:
919 -677 -2000
5f. Fax no.:
919 -677 -2050
5g. Email address:
Todd.StJohn @kimley- hom.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
7863123816 (Property north of South Buffalo Creek) 7863124486 (Property south of South Buffalo Creek)
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 36.034872 Longitude: - 79.806500
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:
37 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a., Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project:
South Buffalo Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water.
C; NSW
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear
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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 South Buffalo Creek Water Quality and Habitat Improvement Project (Project) is located within the City limits of
Greensboro, North Carolina between Farragut Street and Randleman Road in Guilford County. The Study Area consists
of approximately 37 acres of undeveloped land, several gravity sewer utility line easements, and 5,196 linear feet of
stream channel between South Buffalo Creek and four tributaries. Within the Study Area, there are 5 perennial streams:
South Buffalo Creek, Piedmont Creek, Kersey Tributary, UT1 and UT2. Each stream watershed has seen varying
degrees of development with significant amounts of impervious area.
The project area segment of South Buffalo Creek has been historically relocated, straightened, and channelized. A broad
floodplain that is associated with the stream floods during large storm events; however, due to channelization, the stream
is incisedwith bank height to bankfull depth ratios of approximately 2:1. Additionally, the watershed of South Buffalo
Creek is highly developed with an estimated 25-35% impervious cover. These conditions have resulted in areas of
moderate to high bank erosion. In addition to the main channel, several side tributaries and ditches that have been
excavated or incised down to the existing bed elevation of South Buffalo Creek. This incision has resulted in further loss
of aquatic function through stream degradation and decreased flood plain access as well as sedimentation and erosion of
these confined channels.
South Buffalo Creek is a targeted watershed for the NCEEP (Cape Fear Hydrologic Unit 03030002020050) and is listed
on the 303(d) list for having impaired biological integrity and historically high turbidity. The South Buffalo Creek watershed
has been highly studied by the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) and is currently in a Targeted Local Watershed
(TLW) as identified by the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program ( NCEEP). The South Buffalo Creek watershed is also
part of the headwaters of the Jordan Lake Watershed for which NCDWQ has recently developed and adopted rules that
provide nutrient limits on stormwater and wastewater discharges and established protected buffers on streams.
The City has implemented other water quality improvement projects within the South Buffalo Creek Watershed including:
buffer enhancement, constructed stormwater wetlands, and stream restoration. The City planted over 18,000 trees along
nine miles of streams to reestablish riparian buffers and constructed several stream restoration projects within City parks.
Additionally, the City built a 20 -acre regional stormwater wetland on South Buffalo Creek upstream of the Study Area to
enhance sediment removal, reduce pollutant loads, and improve aquatic habitat by using an inflatable dam that forces
water into the floodplain during various rain events.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
4.77 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
5,196 LF
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the South Buffalo Creek Habitat and Water Quality Improvement Project is to re- establish more natural
and diverse riparian habitats and improve water quality degraded by urban runoff. The stressors to the natural hydraulic
systems are on a watershed scale as a result of urbanization and uncontrolled urban runoff. The Project proposes to
attenuate these watershed stressors through habitat improvements, restoration of several side tributaries, the
improvement of the hydrological and hydraulic functions, attenuation of urban runoff and pollutants, and the restoration of
riparian habitat.
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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The initial design of the project was funded by the Clean Water Management Trust Fund ( CWMTF) grant and the City of
Greensboro is actively pursuing further CWMTF grant funding for project construction. The primary means of improving
habitat in the project area and improving water quality is the proposed construction of floodplain sloughs adjacent to
South Buffalo Creek.These sloughs are to be set at the inner berm elevation, 2.2 feet above normal water surface
elevation, to allow frequent inundation of these areas. This inundation will allow sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants
to be assimilated into the slough system, removing them from the stream. Microtopography will be added within the
slough bottoms to create habitat diversity. Additionally, it is anticipated that the slough will intersect the groundwater table
creating wetland areas. It is also anticipated the flooding in combination with the intersection of the groundwater table will
be sufficient to maintain wetland hydrology.
The contributing tributaries to South Buffalo Creek will be stabilized through adding floodplain benches and flood control
structures. The goal of bank stabilization of the tributaries is to decrease erosion; thereby reducing the sedimentation of
South Buffalo Creek. The project work will include the use of track hoes, pans, track trucks and other grading equipment
typical for that used for stream and wetland restoration projects.
All disturbed areas will be re- planted with native tree and shrub species except for existing sewer corridors that
Will be replanted with native herbaceous species.
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?
Comments: Andrew Williams of USACE and Sue
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
Homewood conducted a field review at the site on March 24,
2011. A JD request was not submitted following this review
meeting.
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: IGmley -Horn and
Associates, Inc.
Name (if known): Anna Reusche & Chad Evenhouse
Other.
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
The jurisdictional determination is being submitted concurrently with this application.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
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.
The entire project is shown in this submittal, but the project may be constructed in three phases over the next three years.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
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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
(rf known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary
W1 (WA) ❑ P ®
T
Excavation
Riverine
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
® DWQ
0.0002
W2 (WD) ❑ P ®
T
Enhancement
Riverine
® Yes
❑ No
® Corps
® DWQ
0.0046
W3 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P [IT
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
0.0048
2h. Comments: 10 square feet of wetland will be modified to allow for changes to the banks of UT1. The impacts associated
with W2 are to plug a head cut to enhance up- gradient wetlands. All changes will be reverted to pre - construction conditions at
the conclusion of construction.
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
Relocation
UT1
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
4
306
S2 ❑ P ® T
Relocation
UT2
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
3
654
S3 ❑ P ® T
Enhancement
Piedmont Creek
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
10
277
S4 ❑ P ® T
Relocation
Kersey Tributary
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑DWQ
g
452
S5 ❑ P ® T
Enhancement
UT3
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
5
117
S6 ❑ P ®T
Enhancement
South Buffalo
Creek
® PER
El INT
® Corps
[I DWQ
30
1213
S7 ❑ P ®T
Enhancement
South Buffalo
Creek
® PER
El INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
30
160
S8 ®P ❑ T
Enhancement
SE1
❑ PER
® INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
4
25
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3204
3i. Comments: All channels will be temporarily modified in order to enhance or restore them.
IThe stream impacts to SE1, a culvert under the construction entrance, has been updated to be a I
Permanent impact rather than Temnorary imuact.
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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.
Open water
impact number
— Permanent
(P) or
Temporary
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 ❑ PEI T
02 ❑P [IT
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P [IT
4E Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: No open waters will be impacted by the proposed project.
S. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then com lete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID
number
5b.
Proposed use or purpose of
pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: No ponds or lakes will be impacted by the
proposed project.
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes 0 N If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
n/a
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
n/a
5k. Method of construction:
n/a
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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: Jordan Lake
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number —
Reason for
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P)
impact
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
or Temporary
required?
B1 []POT
stabilization
South Buffalo Creek
® Nos
40,048
40,452
B2 []PST
staBankion
Piedmont Creek
® Nos 11,342
547
B3 []POT
staff fization
Kersey Tributary
®Nos 3,434
458
6h. Total buffer impacts
66,712
47,240
6i. Comments: All buffer impacts are temporary and will be restored using native tree and shrub species at the completion of
construction. Where there is an existing sewer corridor, native herbaceous vegetation will be utilized instead of native tree
and shrub species. Buffers will be impacted to conduct bank stabilization and stream and wetland restoration activities.
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
This project is has been designed to restore habitat and water quality for the project area and downstream areas of the Cape
Fear River basin and Jordan Lake watershed. All proposed activities are done so with this goal in mind and impact
minimization as a priority. Access to the site will be controlled to designated construction access areas. Buffers and streams
will only be impacted when neccesary and when targeted restoration activites are underway.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Silt fences will be used throughout construction to prevent sedimentation runoff into South Buffalo Creek. Additionally,
construction access and haul roads are speed and located in areas designed to result in the lowest impacts possible to
buffers and streams. All wetland areas have been avoided for these access, and only 10 square feet of wetland will be
impacted for the stream restoration projects.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?
❑ 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
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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.
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: No buffer mitigation will be required as all impacts will be temporary in nature, and all buffers will be returned
to pre - construction status at the conclusion of restoration and improvement activities.
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
® Yes ❑ No
Comments: All stormwater flow will be collected or concentrated.
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: There will be no impervious area
associated with this project.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The purpose of this project is to improve water quality.
❑ 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?
City of Greensboro, NC
® 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
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstate/local) funds or the
® Yes ❑ No
use of public (federaUstate) land?
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
❑ 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
letter.)
Comments: n/a
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): n/a
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.
n/a
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 waste water will be generated from the proposed project.
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S. 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?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate 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?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) database (updated 09/22/2010) was reviewed to determine any federally
listed species identified for Guilford County. The small whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) is listed as federally
threatened for Guilford County. In North Carolina, this perennial orchid is typically found in open, dry deciduous woods
and is often associated with white pine and rhododendron. This species is known to occur at sites that range from 2,000
to 4,000 feet in elevation. No suitable habitat for the small whorled pogonia is present in the study area based on
vegetative communities and elevations. Elevations in the study area range from 740 to 750 feet above mean sea level as
depicted on the Greensboro, North Carolina, USGS topographic quadrangle map.
Additionally, the Natural Heritage Program database (accessed 04/27/2011) did not indicate any recorded occurrences of
federally protected species within one mile of the study area.
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?
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper was reviewed on Monday, February 20, 2012 with no essential fish habitat
found within the project area or within the vicinity of the 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 database was reviewed (February 29, 2012) to determine if any historic resources
occurred in the vicinity of the study area. There are no historic or archaeologic resources within the project boundary or
within one mile of the study area.
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: A detailed hydraulic analysis was conducted of South Buffalo
Creek using a HEC -RAS model and the proposed project is currently under review by the NC Flood Mapping Program for
Greensboro, NC for a No-Rise Certification.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA model of proposed conditions and a HEC -RAS
model of South Buffalo Creek.
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