HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140590 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 -.
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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
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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):
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14. Proposed channel work (if
15. Recent weather conditions:
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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,
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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.
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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
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County: Vk
Latltude: 35 , 121 ° �
Longitude: 0797 6219 ° W
Other Q,
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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
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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
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= 0 75, OBL
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Notes (use back side of this form for additional`notes )
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains,and Piedmont Region
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Project/Site 6 Ploy �jrQ6WP! G _ Cj City /County 1 T" Sampimg'Dat11'!V2-1,2414-
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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)
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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.
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Total Cover
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/ 20% of total cover:
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= Total Cover
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20% of total cover. 3
Shrub Stratum (Plot size i0 M 1
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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
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x 2
x3= L
FAC species
-
FACU species
x4 =
UPL spades
X5=
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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 )
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'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
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'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
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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.
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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.
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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