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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PAT McCRORY P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611 -5202 TONY TATA
GOVERNOR PHONE: [phone] SECRETARY
May 23, 2014
Mr. Andy Williams
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1393 (Mahala Road)
Ashe County, North Carolina
Project Number: 11C.005035 (DWQ Permit Fee: $570)
Dear Mr. Williams:
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to grade, drain, base and pave SR 1393, Mahala Road
in rural western Ashe County. Total project length is approximately 0.6 miles. Impervious surface area
will increase by about 0.11 acres. There are some wetlands adjacent to the project so we have reduced
the typical section of the roadway to avoid these areas. This project will require the replacement of
seven wet pipes as shown below:
Stream Impacts:
` This pipe will likely be perched after replacement due to excessive slope. If so, a riprap energy
dissipater pad will be placed in the stream channel at the outlet of this pipe.
2 This pipe is currently perched. We anticipate being able to correct this situation. As a result, we are
not pursuing mitigation for impacts at this station.
P. 0. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone]
7 +08'
48 "x 25'
60 "x 40'
20
40
75
8 +752
36 "x 25'
42 "x 40'
10
40
65
14 +60
36 "x 25'
42 "x 40'
10
40
65
18 +55
15 "x 20'
24 "x 40'
10
40
70
24 +24
15 "x 20'
24 "x 40'
10
40
70
29 +10
15 "x 25'
30 "x 40'
10
40
65
31 +30
24 "x 25'
30 "x 70'
10
40
95
Permanent Fill/Riprap
impacts
= 225 feet
Total
project
Impacts =
505 feet
` This pipe will likely be perched after replacement due to excessive slope. If so, a riprap energy
dissipater pad will be placed in the stream channel at the outlet of this pipe.
2 This pipe is currently perched. We anticipate being able to correct this situation. As a result, we are
not pursuing mitigation for impacts at this station.
P. 0. Box 250, N. WILKESBORO, NC 28659
PHONE [phone] FAx [phone]

Mr. Andy Williams
SR 1393, Mahala Road, Ashe
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May 23, 2014
The replacement of the above noted wet pipes will require temporary dewatering. An impervious dike
will be constructed upstream of the existing pipe locations to create a small pool. Clean water will
temporarily be pumped around the construction areas and will be discharged downstream. Any dirty
water located inside of the construction areas will be pumped into a silt bag if necessary. Once the new
pipes are in place, the impervious dikes will be removed and preconstruction streambed elevations will
be restored.
The wet pipes at stations 7 +08, 14 +60, 29 +10 and 31 +30 carry UT 91 to the North Fork New River. The
remaining wet pipes in question carry different unnamed tributaries to the North Fork New River (Class:
C; Trout; ORW). This project was reviewed for the presence of threatened and endangered species. This
project will have no effect on any federally listed endangered plant or animal species. Historic
compliance work has been completed (see attached).
The project impacts are not significant in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water quality
uses. Stormwater will be routed through grass or rock lined ditches, depending on the ditch line slope.
Pipe sizes used will be the minimum necessary to create a safe roadway. By utilizing the erosion control
measures outlined in the attachments to this application, downstream water quality standards will be
protected. Overall water quality in the area will be improved by paving the ABC travel lanes. All
appropriate BMPs will be used during construction.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion control measures, a
marked county map, a marked topography map and photographs.
By copy of this electronic letter, it is requested that Mrs. Marla Chambers with the North Carolina
Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to you concerning the 404 Nationwide Permit
application with a copy sent to me. A trout buffer variance will be requested from stations 2 +50 — 6 +00,
6 +50 — 7 +80, 19 +50 — 22 +60, 25 +25 — 28 +50 and 29 +25 — 29 +75.
By copy of this electronic letter, it is requested that the Division of Water Quality, 401 /Wetlands Unit,
issue the appropriate permit for construction of this project. It is requested that any comments related to
the 401 certification be forwarded directly to me with a copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is required, please let me
know. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.
Enclosures
cc: Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Amy Chapman, Division of Water Quality

Mr. Andy Williams
SR 1393, Mahala Road, Ashe
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Dave Wanucha, Division of Water Quality
Mike Pettyjohn, PE, Division Engineer
Doug Tetzlaff, District Engineer
Randal Miles, County Maintenance Engineer
Heath Slaughter, Division Environmental Officer
Neil Trivette, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer

WA
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre - Construction Notification PC Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit F-1 Section 10 Permit
1 b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes
® No
1 d.
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
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.
❑ Yes
® No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
SR 1393, Mahala Road
2b.
County:
Ashe
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Ashland
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
11 C.005035
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
NCDOT
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
801 Statesville Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
3f.
Telephone no.:
336- 903 -9202
3g.
Fax no.:
336- 667 -4549
3h.
Email address:
hslaughter @ncdot.gov
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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:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 36.42434 Longitude: - 81.66716
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
3.4 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project:
UTs to North Fork New River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C; Trout; ORW
2c. River basin:
New
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:
Unpaved road in a rural area.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.3 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
600 linear feet
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Upgrade roadway.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attached cover letter.
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:
F-1 Yes ®No El Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
F-1 Preliminary F-1 Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency /Consultant Company:
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 ail prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
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.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ 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.
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
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ No
❑ DWQ
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
W6 ❑ P [:IT
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
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.
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
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #1 to NFNR
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
3
75
S2 ®P ®T
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #2 to NFNR
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
3
65
S3 ®P ®T
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #1 to NFNR
® PER
El INT
® Corps
® DWQ
2
65
S4 ®P ®T
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #3 to NFNR
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
1
70
S5 ®P ®T
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #4 to NFNR
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
1
70
S6 ®P ®T
Piping, Riprap &
Dewatering
UT #1 to NFNR
® PER
❑ INT
M Corps
® DWQ
1
65
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
See Next
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 individually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P ❑T
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑P ❑T
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded I Filled I Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: N/A
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 you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
Project is in which protected basin?
6b. 6c. 6d.
Buffer impact
number - Reason
Permanent (P) or for
Temporary T impact
B1 ❑P ❑T
B2 ❑P ❑T
■'■
6i. Comments:
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
El Catawba ❑ Randleman
6e. I 6f. I 6g.
Buffer
Stream name mitigation
required?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
(square feet) (square feet)
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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.
The pipe lengths are the minimum needed to improve roadway.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
All appropriate BMPs will be used during construction
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 ❑ 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
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:
260 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.
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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
❑ Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
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.
6c.
6d..
6e.
Zone
Reason for impact
Total impact
Multiplier
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(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
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Secondary Road Project
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ 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?
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ 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)
1 a.
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
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes
® No
(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
❑ No
letter.)
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,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 213 .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):
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
❑ 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?
GIS and visual observation
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?
WRC will comment
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?
Project was submitted to OHE.
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:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? ncfloodmaps
J. Heath Slaughter
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agen s Signatur
(Agent's valid only if an authorization loft from the applicant
is provided.)
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14-04-0004
NO ARCHAEOLOGICALSURVEYREQUIREDFORM
This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCESfor this project. It is not
valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:County:Ashe
MINIMUM CRITERIA
WBS No:11C.005035Document:CHECKLIST
F.A. No:Funding:State Federal
Federal Permit Required?Yes NoPermit Type:Nationwide
Project Description:Grade, drain, base and pave SR 1393 (Mahala Rd.). Area of Potential Effects
(A.P.E.) is approximately 982 meters (3,221 ft.) long and 15 meters (50 ft.) wide. Design plans provided.
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Review included an examination of a topographic map, an aerial photograph, the AsheCounty soil
survey, and listings of previously recorded sites, previous archaeological surveys, and previous
environmental reviews at the Office of State Archaeology (O.S.A.). Also, a visualreconnaissance of the
project area was conducted on 4/23/2014.
The topographic map (Baldwin Gap, N.C.-Tenn.) shows the A.P.E. is located next to an unnamed stream
in a narrow valley. The road crosses the stream several times. The hillside along the east side of the road
is cut by numerous drainage ways that empty into the stream. A small stream joins the unnamed stream
near the mid point of the A.P.E.
The soil survey shows the soilsin the A.P.E. are(from south to north), Tusquitee loam (8-15% slopes),
Edneyville loam (25-45% slopes), and Tusquitee and Spivey stony soils (15-25% slopes). These are
steep, well-drained soils found along drainage ways and side slopes.
The aerial photograph shows the landuse in the A.P.E. is a mix of cleared (pasture?) and wooded. There
are several structures (homes) located at the north end of the A.P.E. on the east side of the road.
A review of information at the O.S.A. shows no previously recorded archaeological sites within or
adjacent to the A.P.E. The A.P.E. has not been previously surveyed for archaeological sites. It is not
included in any projects thathave been reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO).
A reconnaissance of the project was conducted by NCDOT archaeologists Caleb Smith and Damon Jones
on 4/23/2014. The design plans show that most of the improvements will be within the existing r/w of SR
1393. Ashort segment at the north end of the project will be on new location. The visual examination
confirmed that the A.P.E. has little potential for prehistoric archaeological sites. The road is located in a
very narrow creek valley with steep ridges on each side. The road runs alongside the creek and takes up
most or all of the flat land in the valley. Houses and driveways occupy the few other flat landforms.
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Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting
that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
The A.P.E. is located along a small creek in a narrow valley with steep ridges on each side. There is very
little flat land in this valley, and the road, homes, and driveways take up most of it. There are no
previously recorded archaeological sites within or adjacent to the A.P.E. The landforms in the A.P.E.
have a low potential for archaeological sites. No further work is recommended.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached:Map(s)Previous Survey InfoPhotosCorrespondence
design plans
Photocopy of County Survey NotesOther:
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY REQUIRED
Caleb Smith5/23/2014
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST IIDate
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Figure 1: Location of SR 1393.
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Figure 2: Topographic map of SR 1393 (USGS Baldwin Gap, N.C.-Tenn. 1:24,000-scale topographic map).
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Figure 3:Aerial photograph of SR 1393.
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Figure 4:Design plansshowing the south end of the SR 1393improvements (1 of 8).
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Figure 5:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (2of 8).
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Figure 6:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (3of 8).
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Figure 7:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (4of 8).
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Figure 8:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (5of 8).
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Figure 9:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (6of 8).
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Figure 10:Design plansshowing the SR 1393improvements (7of 8).
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Figure 11:Design plansshowing the north end of the SR 1393improvements (8of 8).
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Figure 12: Southeast view of the north end of SR 1393.
Figure 13:Northwestview near the north end of SR 1393.
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Figure 14: Southeast view of the middle part of SR 1393.
Figure 15: Southeast view near the south end of SR 1393.
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Figure 16: North view of the south end of SR 1393.
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Project Tracking No. (Internal Use
14 -04 -0004
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES
NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
,,- This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:
County:
Ashe
WBS No.:
11 C.005035
Document
Ty e:
MCC
Fed. Aid No:
N/A
Funding:
® State ❑ Federal
Federal
Permit(s):
® Yes ❑ No
I
Permit
Type(s):
Project Description: Grade, Base, Drain and Pave SR 1393 (Mahala Road).
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, HPO GIS information, historic designations roster, and indexes was
undertaken on April 17, 2014. Based on this review, there are no existing NR, SL, LD, DE, or SS
properties in the Area of Potential Effects, which is defined as 50' from the centerline each way fi•om end
to end of project. As the project will be to pave, with minimal realignment, and there are no structures
within the APE, no survey is required. If design plans change, additional review will be required.
Why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting that there
are no unidentified significant historic architectural or landscape resources in the proiect
area:
HPO quad maps and GIS information recording NR, SL, LD, DE, and SS properties for the Ashe County
survey and Google Maps are considered valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of historic
resources being present. There are no National Register listed or eligible properties within the APE and
no survey is required.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
[ Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Design Plans
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Historic Arphitecture and Landscap4s -- NO SURVEY REQUIRED
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NCDOT Architectural Historian Date
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Project Location.
HPO GIS.
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