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January 27, 2014
NCDENR -DWQ 401 Unit
512 N. Salisbury St.
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Raleigh, NC 27604
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RE: City of Elizabeth City — Halstead Blvd. Trail (NCDOT E -4991)
Please find enclosed five (5) signed copies of the Pre - Construction Notification (PCP). form and
five (5) sets of plan sheets.
Please give me a call if you have any questions or need additional information. Thanks for you
help.
Sincerely,
L netta Brothers, Assistant Public Utilities Director
City of Elizabeth City
410 Pritchard Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252- 337 -6628
POST OFFICE BOX 347 - ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27907 -0347 - (252) 338 -3981

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑X.Yes ❑. No
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. 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
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
FRI Yes ❑ No
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
City of Elizabeth City - Halstead Blvd. Trail ( NCDOT E4991)
2b. County:
Pasquotank
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Elizabeth City, NC
2d. Subdivision name:
N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
E -4991
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
City of Elizabeth City, NC (Right -of -Ways and Easements)
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
306 E. Colonial Ave. / PO Box 347
3e. City, state, zip:
Elizabeth City, NC 27907 -0347
3f. Telephone no.:
252- 337 -6628
3g. Fax no.:
252- 338 -1946
3h. Email address:
pfredette @cityofec.com (Paul Fredette, Director of Public Utilities)
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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:
Ben E. Williams, AICP CEP
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
RIVERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
5c. Street address:
107 E. 2nd Street
5d. City, state, zip:
Greenville, NC 27834
5e. Telephone no.:
252 - 752 -4135
5f. Fax no.:
252 - 752 -3974 /
5g. Email address:
bwilliams @dversandassociates.com
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
N /A, IN PUBLIC EASEMENT /R -O -W
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 36.299673 Longitude: - 76.253208
1 c. Property size:
N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
UT to Knobbs Creek (C;Sw)
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C;Sw
2c. River basin:
Pasquotank
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:
See Attached Narrative
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: less than 0.25 acre.
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: N/A
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Construction of a multi - purpose trail for bicycle and pedestrian transportation.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Attached Narrative
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?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
0 Preliminary ❑ Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Ben E. Williams, AICP CEP
Agency /Consultant Company: Rivers and Associates, Inc.
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
El Yes ❑ No ❑Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
No environmental permits have been obtained for this portion of the project. The previously constructed portion of the trail was reviewed under US Am
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑X Yes ❑ No
6b. If yes, explain.
This is a linear bicycle /pedestrian trail that will have future phases of construction to extend trail to other destinations/connections.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.'
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
No
Corps
0.01
W2 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W3 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W4 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W5 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
-
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.01
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 -
Choose one
S2 -
Choose one
-
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
S4 -
Choose one
-
-
S5 -
Choose one
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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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 indivi ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 -
Choose one
Choose
02 -
Choose one
Choose
03 -
Choose one
Choose
04 -
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
S. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete 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'
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then vou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse E] Tar-Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ®Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
61 -
Yes/No
B2 -
Yes/No
B3 -
Yes/No
B4 -
Yes/No
B5 -
Yes/No
B6 -
Yes /No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
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 ❑X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑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: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
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:
S. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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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 Q 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:
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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
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes X❑ No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes" ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
20.06%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
See Attached SW Plan
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
NCDENR -Div. of Water Quality
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with,proof of approval been
attached?
❑Yes OX No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
OCoastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes X❑ 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 (federal /state /local) funds or the
Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
❑X No
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑Yes
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
E] No
letter.)
Project will receive a Categorial Exclusion by NCDOT.
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
E] Yes
❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
El Yes
X❑ No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑Yes
© No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
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.
N/A
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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?
❑ Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts?
❑ Yes ❑X No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Site visit and NHP database
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
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 National Historic
Yes ®No
(e.g., 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?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
X❑ Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project is a linear at grade trail. There will be no above grade structures located within the floodplain.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA flood map
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
App ' t/Agent's ignature
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY
GREENWAY TRAILS PROJECT
PASQUOTANK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
September 13, 2013
LOCATION:
Greenway Trail
The Elizabeth City Greenway Trail Project will provide a ten (10) foot wide, bicycle and
pedestrian pathway, linking residential areas and recreational destinations, generally along
the north side of the Halstead Boulevard right -of -way, on the western side of Elizabeth City.
The present phase of the project will begin at the comer of Forest Park Road and West City
Drive, near Halstead Boulevard, and extend approximately 1.5 miles to the east, to the
Chesapeake and Albemarle Railroad right -of -way near a branch of Knobbs Creek to the west
of Hughes Boulevard. The trail will begin at the comer of Forest Park Road and West City
Drive, near Halstead Boulevard, and extend approximately 300 feet to the south. The path
will then follow Halstead Boulevard approximately 0.4 miles east to Ridgefield Drive. The
trail then heads north 233 feet and turns east just before West Church Street. The trail runs
east parallel to West Church Street for 0.2 miles. The trail then veers to the right and runs
parallel to Halstead Boulevard again for 600 feet until the intersection with the Chesapeake
and Albemarle Railroad. The trail will temporarily end there, pending acquisition of
additional land or easements to continue the path to the east.
The majority of the trail will be located adjacent to current rights -of -way on permanent
easements. Rivers & Associates Drawing No. W -3235 depicts the trail location, and is
included with this report for reference. This project is located within the Pasquotank River
Basin. All stormwater flows into a Tributary to Knobbs Creek (Class C, Sw). This project is
not located within a water supply watershed. The DWQ Environmental Sensitivity Map for
Pasquotank County is attached.
DESCRIPTION:
The project area is approximately 6.05 acres, which is partially existing right -of -way, and
partially easement adjacent to the right -of -way. The trail area between Forest Park and N.
McPherson Crossing, has recently been developed as an office and commercial area with the
remainder of the area being undeveloped land. The last section of the trail, between Church
Street and Halstead Boulevard leading up to the railroad property is partially used for
agriculture with a portion being developed as an electrical substation site.
PROPOSED PROJECT:
This project consists of approximately 4,806 LF of asphalt trail that is to be 10 -foot wide
with a 0:5' rock edge on each side. The limits of the project area are shown on the plans,
and totals approximately 6.05 acres. The proposed trail will potentially disturb an area
approximately 50 feet wide of variable width on each side of the trail. A large portion of the
project will be located outside the NCDOT right of way and City of Elizabeth City right of
way; therefore, Elizabeth City is in the process of obtaining utility and temporary
construction easements throughout the project.