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Home My WebLink About20140590 Ver 1_401 Application_20140614� ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING June 10, 2014 NC Division of Water Resources 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650 Re: Request for Section 401 Approval Six Forks Road Sidewalk Project, TIP No. C -5172 City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina To Whom it May Concern: 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 101 Cary, North Carolina 27518 (919) 557 -0929 www.ecologicaleng.com Ecological Engineering, LLP (Ecological Engineering), on behalf of Stewart, Inc. and the City of Raleigh, respectfully requests project approval associated with the Six Forks Road Sidewalk Project (TIP No. C- 5172) with regard to impacts associated with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, and buffer requirements associated with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. As per environmental permitting requirements, we have attached the following information to assist in your review of the project: • Five copies of the completed Pre - Construction Notification; • Five copies of the permit drawing denoting impacts to jurisdictional and buffer resources; • Five copies of associated mapping with regards to the project area; • Five copies of stream and wetland determination data forms; • Five copies of the Biological Conclusions associated with Federally protected species included within the Natural Resources Technical Report (approved by NCDOT); • Five copies of the Agent Authorization Form; • Check for Minor Water Quality Application Fee ($240.00). Since riparian buffer impacts will occur as a result of project implementation, the impacts have been addressed on the Pre- Construction Notification Form. Based on the limited overall scope of the project, one stream will be impacted as part of extension of the existing culvert under Six Forks Road. This stream is perennial and riparian buffers exist along both sides of the channel. Due to the existence of the channel and associated buffer area, Ecological Engineering did not request verification of these resources prior to the submittal of this application. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal, please do not hesitate to contact me at 919.557.0929 or via email at Isauls @ecoloRicaleng.com. Respectfully submitted, ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, LLP G. Lane Sauls Jr Principal/ Senior Scientist CC. Sammy Wood, PE, City of Raleigh Matt Ludwig, PE, Stewart, Inc -. File 10502 -050 Ecological Engineering, LLP Project No 10502 -050 Page 2 of 2 2 0 1 4 0 5 9 0 o�oF w A rF9oc Office Use Only: � r Corps action ID no. $ PAID o < DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. 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? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑X 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 ❑X No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X No 1 g. 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 Q No 2. Project Information 2a_ Name of project: Six Forks Road Sidewalk Project 2b. County. Wake County 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Raleigh 2d. Subdivision name: Not Applicable 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: C -5172 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: State of North Carolina public right -of -way 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Not applicable 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Not applicable f / 3d. Street address: Not applicable - '��'�AL T1• 3e. City, state, zip: Not applicable 3f. Telephone no.: Not applicable 3g. Fax no.: Not applicable 3h. Email address: Not applicable Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify Municipality 4b Name Sammy Wood, PE 4c Business name (if applicable) , City of Raleigh Public Works Department, Design /Construction Division 4d Street address 222 W Hargett Street 4e City, state, Zip Raleigh, NC 27602 4f Telephone no 919 996 4059 4g Fax no 919 996 7168 4h Email address Sammy Wood @raleighnc gov 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name ,Lane Sauls 5b Business name (if applicable) Ecological Engineering, LLP 5c Street address 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite, 1,01 5d City, state, zip Cary, North Carolina 27518 5e Telephone no 919 557 0929 5f Fax no Not Applicable 5g Email address Isauls @ecologicaleng com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax'PIN or parcel -ID) Public, right -of =way lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) I Latitude 358165 Longitude 78 629 1c Property size 1 acres 2 Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water to proposed project- Big Branch 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water C, NSW 2c River basin Neuse 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 Urban /Suburban watershed Protect is along the right -of -way associated with SR 1005 (Six Forks Road) Very limited riparian buffer 3b Listthe'total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 50 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project- To extend'the existing sidewalk,along,Six Forks Road between the intersections of'SR 2000 (Wake Forest Road) and Coleridge Drive 3e Describe the,overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used It will,consist of a 4 -foot wide,structure Construction equipment will likely'include excavator, dozer, dump trucks, etc 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? El Yes El No 0 Unknown Comments 4b If the Corps made,the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary, ❑ Final 4c If yes, who delineated the_ jurisdictional areas? Name (if known) Unknown Agency /Consultant Company Unknown Other 4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation Unknown 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained ^for this project (including all prior- phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown 5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions Unknown 6. Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b If yes, explain Page 3 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1,4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑ Wetlands ❑X 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 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 Choose one Choose one Yes /No - 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. 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 P Culvert Big Branch PER Corps 285 20 S2 T Culvert Big Branch PER Corps 285 24 S3 - Choose one - S4 - Choose one S5 - Choose one - S6 - Choose one 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 44 31 Comments Stream impacts will occur along Big Branch as part of culvert extension to the north (upstream) side of the existing structure See attached permit drawing Page 4 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 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 inclivi ually list all,o en water'im acts 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 O2 - Choose one Choose 03 Choose�one Choose 04 Choose one Choose 4f Total open water impacts° 4g Comments 5. Pond or Lake Construction If' and 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 51 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 rhitr atiom then you MUST fill out Section D of this form 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ® Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other 6b Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c Reason for impact 6d' Stream name 6e Buffer mitigation required? 6f Zone 1 impact (square feet ) 6g Zone 2 impact (square feet), 61 P Culvert extension Big Branch No 3,040 1,165 B2 Yes /No B3 Yes /No B4 Yes /No B5 _ Yes /No B6 Yes /No 6h Total Buffer Impacts: 3,040 1,165 61 Comments Buffer impacts associated with the project are, considered allowable by NCDWR For impact areas, refer to attached permit, drawing _ Page 5 of 10 D. Impact:Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid,or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Project &situated in adjacent;nght -of=way Proposed sidewalk °location provides'minimum width necessary�with regards to total footprint Headwalls are proposed,to increase fill slope and reduce overall impacts to buffer areas 1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques AII'work wdl'take place along the existing,nght -of -way of Six Forks Road Equipment Nalbenter and leave along the roadway and clearing is restricted to only the areas necessary for culvert extension and headwall installation 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 1:1 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 Makin " 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 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a If using a,,permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide aAescription of the proposed mitigation plan Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) —required by DWQ 6a Will the project result,iri an impact,within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes ❑X 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) Due to the nature of this protect (i e , sidewalk extension parallel with existing roadway with minimum,impact), buffer mitigation is not required 6h Comments Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow'Plan 1 a Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified 0 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 Limited scope of impact ❑ Yes 0 No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness, of this project? 2% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2c If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why The project a very limited scope of work Existing�drainage patterns wdl,be slightly,modified and the area will see,very minimal increases�in overall' impervious surface Stormwater management -would requwre,additionafimpacts to jurisdictional resources and buffer areas 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan 2e Who will be responsible,for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a 'In which local governmenCs jurisdiction is this project? City of Raleigh ❑ Phase II 0 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 ❑X 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 ❑ Yes ❑X No attached? 5: DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? 0 Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? 0 Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 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? lb If you answered "yes" to th&above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant'to the requirements of=the National or State El Yes ❑X 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 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) '2a Is the�site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC'2H 0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1`300), DWQ Surface Water or'Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after - the -fact permit - application? ❑ 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 protect (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑Yes ❑X 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,detad the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the, proposed project, or available capacity of,the subject facility Not,Apphcable Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 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 ❑X No 'habitat? 5b Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ❑X No impacts? 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? Consultation with NCDOT biologists and the resulting approved Natural Resources Technical Report, and NC Natural Heritage Program coordination 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? NOAA NMFS Habitat Mapper Available online 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 ❑X 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? NC State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service 8 Flood2one,Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occur'in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? 7-0 Yes ❑ No 8b If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements No- Rise.Certification completed 8c What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? www ncfloodmaps nc gov G Lane Sauls Jr 06 -10 -2014 Applicant /Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent ,Signature Date (Agent's,signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the,applicant is provided Page 10 of 10 u [tLVF iD. w W U w N Li WQ L,Z< DO S C.)� CD a ^� C p W 0 ri J WWU W WZQ Z a mNm O G H � _ �U � G rF z ¢aLn 3 � U oWQ t ac�a WLiH � u p L/1 O N 4 W�F UWU t: v aca o y� <Q- T H N :o ul H N W CL Q d OC W LUQ 3 U U- cc H !7 Z Q 0 Z J LU W 3 CL Q OC W LL m r is - 3 lie I s 66F6'Of °6 w O I �.ag! i� L 77' '3 �• / � �� ;J C D JUAN _I Y 201 XX L 0 W W LIJ \ a O O Ln �,�I µ"" p J Z U F � CL Ly. 3 Z m m TIf Vn W �' u, n 3 3 ��o oa o� o 0 ZwW�QQ rMl��l.�na vl Nlvu�1V'1 (JV08NO1JVJ 1VNIN -ll � ' T 3q E3 v qq �S i W J / U U In O 014 � r is - 3 lie I s 66F6'Of °6 w O I �.ag! i� L 77' '3 �• / � �� ;J C D JUAN _I Y 201 I (Ff o� o� XX L W W LIJ \ a O O Ln �,�I µ"" p J Z U F � CL Ly. 3 Z m m TIf Vn W �' u, n 3 3 ��o oa o� o 0 ZwW�QQ I (Ff o� o� XX ''/ OYMUM VVVUUI RONDFAU WOODS zS O� RIVER OAKS un Park - � gas'i � ,� =- ----SUTTON EsrAreS 0a .� UMSTEAD eesVille DUNHILL S`a � ntRd WestgQfe kd Strickland Rd Six Forks FALLS RIDGE WEST Durant ~4 e�4 STOIVEHE{IGE p N k f \� ; Durklarn r / r cna3 z ry 70 ?1 Lynn Rd � �a Brookhaven Sp,�, 1' Willram R �M'jj�ok Rd Umstead fn 'AO- �� Project 2 State Parke n a Site r r o Y E hfiflbraok �d GLEN FOREST m I� o �p Road New, Hope g SO 't - --- -NORTH HILLS ' Athletic Sufialce Rd Park RBJRETUlv1�` s 9v �' ea � tea. r z ANDERSON fir Y 9�D V HEIGHTS R' a made AvI� a r � r1CSV Qern,y tF p f Glascock St Milburni ath sb s�.L -� am 51 ;1-1i1f oro't'9h5t Raleigh Iti ti Brame, � D ; 64 ` - SOUTHWEST P� a4'e^v OF, Lake RALEIGH ltl * h STATE STREET !A� Johnson RaWgh = NatrP G� - 4 gL +�T�� SOUTHEAST RALEIGH �.,-- ry - LJILLARD Rd �I PARKLAND SrYa' "yon COUNTRY `7yo, FOREST 9- tryonRd Cloverdale ,57. MARYS � ESTATES I jf= i Emerald RtDc;e MILL CREEK WEST v I Village LAKENrOOD FARMS ryttnPkirts Rd Map Source: www.bing.com N Not To Scale e VICINITY MAP W C•5172 Six Forks Road Sidewalk Project Figure 1 WECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING > �. Wake County, NC -. Pepb Asa ny c i. r a .. • a r 3 USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) I ;,�,; STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET - Provide the following,information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: 3. Date of evaluation: T151& S. Name of stream: r3 Rat & W 7. Approximate dramag&area: 4 ► 0 P. Length of reach evaluated 1 Sp ,2. Evaluator's name: L. 4. Time of evaluation. Op P 6. Rivertasin. 8. Stream order. 7.1. 10. County: 11. Site eoordinates,(if known). prefer in decimal degrees 12. Subdivision name (if any): I Latitude (ex 34 872312): '�z� Longitude (ex -77 556611). 67S • Gil o W Method location determined (circle) GPS TOet Ortho,(Aenal) Photo /GIS Other,GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks .and,attach map,identifying stream(s) location): JIYL fvM64 4ku (,VI-VW p,Jb g'fe. `6"ovit U'Psrtt.�trw� SIbE p_A1.p1Gttl 14. Proposed channel work (if 15. Recent weather conditions: l,o vl.t✓ %{�Yhmoln. � �i� rVhb 16.,Site- conditions at time of visit 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known- _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource,Waters V/ Nutrient {Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed # -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream ofthe -evaluation point? YES & If yes, estimate the water suiface,area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 0 NO 20. Does,channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? (9 NO 21. Estimated watershed land use. % Residential %,Commercial _% Industrial �% Agricultural % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _ %Other ( ,1 ) 22. Bankfull width 20 - 251 23. Bank, height (from bed to top of bank). �I - &J. 24. Channel slope down center of stream: / Flat (0 to 2 %) _Gentle (Tto 4 %) --Moderate,(4 to 1'0 %) _Steep ( >10 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight %/ Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very" sinuous _Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terram, vegeiation, stream classification,, etc : Every characteristic, must,be,scored using`the same ecoregion Assign,points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics -identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, ,enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the ,commentisection. Where there are obvious changes in the character of =a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest); the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest,quality. Total'Score (from reverse): 4+0 Comments: b4 Ltrq +-eOn gi dt Piss rvp, (! bt1JC-4,r U w 9i je FIN S I` )A-iZC WA 701th1k. Evaluator's SLgnatur R Date AV )2oJ3 This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners,,and environmental professionals in gathering the data, required by the United States Army 'Corps, of Engineers to make, a' preliminary assessment of stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject,to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please,call 919- 876 -8441 x 26. I North Carolina DI vision of WaterQuality — Stream Identification Form; Version 31 Date: 11 224 Evaluator: L , Total Points: Stream Is at least intermittent 4; if? Morperennial if t 30 Site: p ►GI(LMS 5 County: Vk Latltude: 35 , 121 ° � Longitude: 0797 6219 ° W Other Q, eg QuadName: r��w Wv;It A Geomor hol Subtotal = Gl, L Absent Weak Moderate Str g 18 Continuous bed bank 0 1 2 tv '2 Sinuosity 0 1 1 3 3 in- channel structure. nffte -pool sequence 0 1 2 15 4 Soihtexture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 15 5. Active /relic floodpli3fn 0 1 2 3 6 Depositional bars or'benches 0 1 2 3 7 Bralded'channel ,I 1 2 3 8 Recent, alluvial deposits, 0 1 M 3 98 Natural levees 0 J, 2 3 10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 _ 11 Grade,controls 1 0 0. 1 1.5 12 Natural valley or clrainagevray 0 0 5 1 1 5 13 Second or greaterf USGS or NRCS evidence order channel on existing _ ap or other documented No = 0 Yes l/ - wean -mace aiTcnes are lInoL rateu. see uwuusiuiu iliall- ._J_ i0_0 o n ul% vuuwL -1 — 14,,Groundwater flow discharge 15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs,smce rain, or Water in channel ! dry or rowin season 0 0 1 1 2 2 1V 16 ;Leaflitter 1 15 2 05 0 17 Sediment on plants4or debris 0 05 1 1,5 18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 '5 Cy 15 19. Hydric soils (redo$imorphic'features present? No = 0 Yes 1 5 .!. (h, 0 2 Fibrous roots in channel 3 1 0 21 . Rooted plants in Oannel 3 2 1 0 22 Crayfish 0 05 1 15 23 Bivalves 1 0.5 2 0 3 15 24 Fish 0 05 15 25 Amphibians 0 05 1 1 5 26 Macrobenthos (ngte diversity,and abundance 27 Filamentous algae; periphyton 1 2 3 28 iron, dizin baaeeda/fungus 29 Wetland plants in str@ahibed FACE= 0 5, FACW 05 = 0 75, OBL 1 =1.5 SAV =2 1-5 0, Other 0' �e....e ..� u.v .ahn n� um4lanti rilanfs - ltemS,20 ana Z7 T0GU5'0nr1neVmsein.c an urn— F"'—, Sketch Notes (use back side of this form for additional`notes ) WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains,and Piedmont Region �l Project/Site 6 Ploy �jrQ6WP! G _ Cj City /County 1 T" Sampimg'Dat11'!V2-1,2414- f.4 14 L, Stale. L Sampling Point Applicant/Owner � , Investigators) LaNL *0,141,::9441 �"'� ►r- Section, Township, Range , Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc ) '��GYYItL�i Local relief (concave, convex, none) COY) W V'e' Slope ;) 0 5 Subregion (LRR or MLRA) �� L �ir'l� 2 (0 Long o78.6 29 $ Datum, Soil Map Unit Name Bvua =joy t $ — NUN classification Are dlmatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for`this time of year? Yes V No (If no, explain in Remarks) '/ No Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are °Normal Circumstances° present? Yes Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology — naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers In Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important features, etc. Hydrophyllc Vegetation Present? Hyddc Soil Present? Welland Hydrology Present? HYDROLOGY Yes J No Is the Sampled Area N _ Yes ` o_7 within a Wetland? Yes No Yes No `7 i Indicators (minimum of one iwrecuired Surface,Water (Al) High Water Table (A2) Saturation (A3) Water Marks (131) Sediment, Deposits (132) Drift Deposits (B3) Algal Mat or Crust (134) Iron Deposits (B5) Inundation,Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) Water - Stained Leaves (69) Aquatic Fauna (1313) heck all that aoolvl — _ True Aquatic Plants (1314) — Hydrogen'Sulfide'Odor',(C1) _ Oxidized,Rhizospheres on Living Roots (0) _ Presence of,Reducedllron (C4) —,Recent ImmRsduction in'Tilled Soils (CB) _ Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Other (Explam'in Remarks) N910 u0surYnuv910. Surface Water Present? Yes _ No Depth (inches) Water Table Present? Yes No Depth (Inches) Saturation Present? Yes _ No ✓ Depth,(inches) includes ce Ilia frin e Describe Recorded Data (stream gouge, monitoring well, aenal photos, previous _ Surface Soil Cracks (B6) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8) _ Drainage Patterns (1310) _ Moss Trim, Lines (616) _ Dry- Season Water Table (C2) _ Crayfish Burrows (CO) _,Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)` _ Geomorphic Position (D2) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3) _ Microtopographic Relief (D4) FAC= Neutral Test (D5) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No V Eastern Mountains and Piedmont — Version 2 0` US Army Corps of Engineers VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants. Tree St u (Plot sure ) o Cover Sees S �v car tntq In,,^ a o z { N %IG FACW spades Z?J 2 rr` ttiS °i FAC species - 3 ter �, a r t X5= -'� 5 (A) (B) 6 Total Cover 50% of total cover / 20% of total cover: &MM Stratum (Plotsize t rN I kiglNSfYur� �itnen4 .fit _ � 1 2 J r 3 COYtnN� 4 5 5 6 = Total Cover 50% of total cover, 20% of total cover. 3 Shrub Stratum (Plot size i0 M 1 1 Aoh vt;a 4p, 2 4 5 Sampling Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC iA) Total Number of Dominant IT Species Across All Strata (B) Percent of Dominant Species 100 That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC (NB) Total % Cover of Muitioiv by OBL species x 1 = -_ '10 FACW spades Z?J x 2 x3= L FAC species - FACU species x4 = UPL spades X5= -'� Column Totals. (A) (B) 2 /1 Prevalence Index = B!A _ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 72 - Dominance Test Is a50% 73 - Prevalence Index is 53 0' _ 4 - Morphological Adaptations" (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a separate sheet) Problematic HydrophyticMagetation' (Explain) 6 2 = Tctal',Cover 50 %, of total cover 20% of total cover Herb Stratum (Plot size 10 VA ) 02, 5 fW, y !1ve^ 5 fAGMI 2 �yyvLAMowne- WL 3 Q�'iD �GtLGd ayMeirt Gan t7'+ — 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 =Total Cover 50% of total cover 10 209% of total cover Z Vin ra u (Plot size IOW► I le 1 iatBN e a '",-rAns, Z G 2 "tro Ov�rCAnS �— pv 3 OM 1a a Ih OT 'indicators of hydnc soil and wetland hydrology must be present „unless disturbed or problematic Definitions of FlveVegetation Strata: Tree - Woody; plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20 ft'(6 m)or more in height end,3 ln_ (7:6 cm) or largerindiameteraat breast height,(DBH) Sapling- Woody plants,, excluding woody woes, approximately 20 it (6 m) or more �In height and less than 3 in (7 6 cm)IDBH Shrub - Woody plants „excluding woody vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft 0 to 6 m),in height Herb - All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including herbaceous canes, regardless of size, and woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft (1 my In height Woody vine - All woody vines, regardless of height 5 Hydrophytic = Total Cover Vegetation J No 50% of total cover � 20% of total cover—IL— Present? Yea Remarks . (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet ) Eastern Mountains end Piedmont - Version 2 0 US Army Corps of Engineers Sampling Point r SOIL Profile Descrlption: (Descrlbe to the depth needed to document the; Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) C or ois ° _ Color (moist) % Tyoe Loo Remarks — J1— 0- it o 4 loo 6.13 11) lao �' 5—�— 3E 9 o Y� 6uo 'Type- C= Concentrabon D =De lotion RM= Reduced McVix, MS= Masked Sand Grains rLocsti Indicators for Probl matte Hydric Soils': Hydric Soil Indicators: 2 cm1Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) _ Histosol (At) —Dark Surface (S7) Polyvalus Below Surface (SS) (MLRA 147,148) — _. Coast Prairie Redox (A16) — Histic Epipedon (A2) Black Hisbc (A3) — — Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147,148) (MLRA 147,148) Piedmont Floodplaln Solis (F19) _ — Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Loemy,Gleyed Matrix (F2) Depleted Metric (F3) — (MLRA 136,147) _ Stratified Layers (A5) — Redox Dark Surface (FS) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) — 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) _. — Depleted Dark Surface (F7) — Other (Explain in Remarks) _ _ Thick'Dark Surface (Al 2) — Redox Depressions,(F8) Iron - Manganese Masses (1712) (LRR N, Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, — _ MLRA 147,148) MLRA 136) Umbric Surface`(F13) (MLRA 136 „122) 'Indicators of hydrophybc vegetation and _ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) — wetland'h drology must be,present, Piedmont Floodplam Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) — Sandy Redox (135) _ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127,147) unless disturbed or problematic _ Stripped Matnx,(86) _ Restrictive Leyer.(If observed): Type Hydric Soil Present? Yes No Depth (inches) Remarks Eastern Mountains and, Piedmont —Version 2 0 US Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Technical Report TIP No. C -5172, Wake County, NC 5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation S 7 1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts The proposed sidewalk will be designed as a pedestrian sidewalk. This type of structure is typically constructed as a four to five -foot wide concrete walkway, with limited, or no shoulders on either side. Land disturbance for the construction of these trails is generally five to 10 feet in width. Extension of the existing culvert associated with Big Branch may be required. The City of Raleigh will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional resources to the greatest extent practicable. No design data is available at this time and therefore, no decisions have been made regarding the amount or type of impacts resulting from project implementation. 5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts On -site mitigation is not feasible within the study area. Any mitigation will be provided by the NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP). 5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species As of January 22, 2014, the US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists three federally protected species for Wake County (Table 6). A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and /or USFWS. able 6. Federally protected species listed for Wake Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedgemussel E No No Effect Picoides borealis Red - cockaded woodpecker E No No Effect Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Yes No Effect E - Endangered (Alasmidonta heterodon) Dwarf wedgemussel USFWS optimal survey window: year round Habitat Description: In North Carolina, the dwarf-wedge mussel is known from the Neuse and Tar River drainages. The mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to moderate current and sand, gravel, or firm silt bottoms. Water in these areas must be well oxygenated. Stream banks in these areas are generally stable with extensive root systems holding soils in place. Biological Conclusion: No Effect No suitable habitat currently exists for the dwarf wedgemussel in Big Branch. Prior development and other historic stream impacts have all but extirpated mussel species from this and many other urbanized streams in the watershed. NCDOT permitted biologist Neil Medlin was consulted regarding the potential for suitable habitat for this species. He agreed that the urban nature of not only Big Branch, but its 5 April 20 14 Natural Resources Technical Report Tip No. C -5172, Wake County, NC receiving water Crabtree Creek, offer very unsuitable habitat for the dwarf wedgemussel. Aside from limited Asian clam individuals, no mollusk shells, middens, or other evidence relating to mussels were observed during the site visit. The NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) does not list any occurrences of this or any other mussel species within one mile of the study area. The database denotes a historic record for the dwarf wedgemussel more than 10 miles downstream in the Neuse River. Otherwise, the closest viable population of the dwarf wedgemussel is in Swift Creek, more than 20 miles away. (Picoides borealis) Red cockaded woodpecker USFWS optimal survey window: year round; November -early March (optimal) Habitat Description: The red - cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat. The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, and which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 miles. Biological Conclusion: No Effect Suitable habitat for the red cockaded woodpecker does not exist in the study area. No pines of suitable age for nesting or foraging will be impacted by project implementation. Cursory, drive -by surveys in the areas surrounding the project area did not reveal any evidence of RCW activity. In addition, a review of NCNHP records did not list any RCW occurrences within one mile of the study area. Project implementation will not effect this species. (Rhus michauxii) Michaux's sumac USFWS optimal survey window: May- October Habitat Description: Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well- drained sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rim of Carolina bays; maintained railroad, roadside, power line, and utility rights -of -way; areas where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and /or storm damage; small wildlife food plots; abandoned building sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine /hardwood canopies; and in and along edges of other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central Piedmont, it occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant and, therefore, grows best where disturbance (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, periodic fire) maintains its open habitat. Biological Conclusion: No Effect Suitable habitat for Michaux's sumac is present within the project area. Plant -by -plant surveys were conducted on July 22, 2013 to determine its presence or absence. Neither Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) nor any other sumac species were observed. In addition, a July 2013 review of NCNHP records indicated there are no recorded occurrences of this species within one mile of the project area. Project implementation will not affect this species. 6 April 2074 Natural Resources Technical Report TIP No. C -5172, Wake County, NC 5.9 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within one mile of open water. A desktop -GIS assessment of both the study area, as well as the area within a 1.13 -mile radius (1.0 -mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits, was performed on July 23, 2013 using 2010 color aerials. Suitable habitat for the bald eagle does not exist in the study area. Existing and ongoing development, highway construction and the lack of large bodies of water within one mile are likely significant deterrents for the nesting and foraging of this species. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Since there was no foraging habitat within the review area, a physical survey of the project study area and the area within 660 feet of the project limits was not conducted. A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program's database denotes that there are no known occurrences of this species within one mile of the study area. Due to the lack of habitat, known occurrences, and minimal impact anticipated for this project, implementation will not affect the bald eagle. 5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species As of December 27, 2012, the USFWS lists no Candidate Species for Wake County. 5.11 Essential Fish Habitat According to the NMFS, no Essential Fish Habitat is located near or within one mile of the study area. The proposed project will not affect Essential Fish Habitat. 7 April 2014 City Of 6Ra1eigh North G?aroltna April 28, 2014 AGENT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT To: US ArmylCorps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage`Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest,,North Carolina 27587 I, Sammy Wood, of the City of Raleigh Public Works Department, hereby authorize The Professional Engineers and Scientists of Ecological Engineering, LLP to act as our authorized agent with regard to the City of,Raleigh's Six Forks RoadYedestrian Improvements,project. This project is adjacent to Six Forks Road between Coleridge Drive and Wake Forest Road Signature: Date: OFFICES H 222,WEST HARGETT'STREET H POST OFFICE BOX 590 H RALEIGH, NORTH,CAROLINA 27602