20141210 Ver 1_Application_20141121

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PATRICK L. MCCRORY

ANTHONY J. TATA
GOVERNOR SECRETARY

Division Five – 2612 North Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina 27704
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
November 21, 2014

N.C. Division of Water Resources
Transportation Permitting Unit
1650 MSC-Archdale Building
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650

Attention: Mr. Rob Riding, NCDOT Project Coordinator

Subject: Proposed bank stabilization below a new pipe outlet along Wildcat
Branch at the intersection of SR 2026 Hammond Road and SR 2683
Rush Street in Wake County. WBS No. 5.109211A

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to armor the
bank of Wildcat Branch below a new pipe structure at the intersection of SR 2026
Hammond Road and SR 2683 Rush Street in Wake County. This project involves a new
pipe bored under Hammond Road and an old pipe plugged and filled using grout. The
area between the new pipe outlet and stream channel will be armored with rip rap
underlined with geotextile for long term stability. The rip rap work will be installed by
mini excavator and by hand. This project will involve permanent stream impacts for
50ft of rip rap bank stabilization and adjacent permanent Neuse River riparian buffer
impacts. Application is hereby made for NCDENR-DWR Section 401 Water Quality
Certification (WQC) for Road Improvements. A pre-construction notification,
construction plan sketch, project mapping, and photographs are attached with this
request. By copy of this letter we are notifying the USACE of the intent to work under a
non-reporting NWP 14. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact Mrs. Heather Montague at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,

for J.R. Hopkins, P.E.
Division Engineer

cc: Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, NCDOT Coordinator, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mr. Britt McCurry, NCDOT Wake County Maintenance Engineer
Mrs. Dawn Phipps, P.E. CPESC; NCDOT REU Field Operations Staff Engineer
SR 2026 Hammond Road at SR 2683 Rush Street
Wake County Maintenance
proposed bank stabilization at outlet of new pipe

Photo 1
Looking north
Photo 2
Rip rap armoring area
Plug old pipe and armor slope from
new pipe outlet down to stream edge

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PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: non-reporting Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 3 and NWP 13 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No
1d. 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
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?

For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit:

Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
Yes No

1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
Yes No

1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: SR 2026 Hammond Road at SR 2683 Rush Street bank stabilization at new pipe outlet
2b. County: Wake
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Raleigh
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: WBS No. 5.109211A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT Division 5
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address: 2612 N. Duke Street
3e. City, state, zip: Durham, NC 27704
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.: [phone]
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) N/A
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) N/A

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PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Site 1:

Latitude: 35.74160 Longitude: -78.63949
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:

< 0.10 acres

2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: Wildcat 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: An old pipe under Hammond Road has separated resulting in a large sink hole and thus the pipe needs
replacing. A new pipe will be bored under Hammond Road exiting the fill slope higher than the original pipe which will be
filled. Therefore the slope below the new pipe outlet and the stream channel needs to be armored for long term stability.
The general land use is urban residential and commercial.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
N/A
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
50ft
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Replace pipe and armor stream bank below new pipe outlet.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
New pipe will be bored under Hammond Road and old pipe will be plugged and filled using grout. Stream bank section
between new pipe outlet and stream channel will be armored with rip rap underlined with geotextile. The rip rap work will
be installed by mini excavator and by hand. Since the area is primarily existing fill slope, the new impacts within the
buffer is minimal.
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: N/A
Yes No Unknown
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): N/A
Agency/Consultant Company: N/A
Other: N/A
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
N/A
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Yes No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help file” instructions.
N/A

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6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
N/A
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. 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.
Wetland impact
number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.

Type of impact
2c.

Type of wetland
(if known)
2d.

Forested

2e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404, other)
2f.

Area of impact
(acres)
W1 P T N/A N/A Yes
No
Corps
DWQ N/A
2g. Total Wetland Impacts: NONE
2h. Comments: Note that wetlands across stream will not be impacted by the proposed activity.
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
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404,
other)
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
Site 1 P T
Stream 1 fill Pigeon House
Creek
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 6 N/A
Site 1 P T
Stream 1
Hard armoring
using rip rap Wildcat Branch PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 20 50

Site 1 P T
Stream 1 fill Pigeon House
Creek
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 6 N/A
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 50
3i. Comments: Armoring stream bank only, no surface water loss proposed.

4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of
waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.

Type of impact
4d.

Waterbody type
4e.

Area of impact (acres)
O1 P T N/A N/A N/A N/A
4f. Total open water impacts NONE
4g. Comments: N/A

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5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then 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 Flooded
P1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
P2
5f. Total NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE
5g. Comments: N/A
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
Yes No If yes, permit ID no: N/A
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): N/A
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): N/A
5k. Method of construction: N/A
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?
Neuse Tar-Pamlico Other: Jordan Lake
Catawba Randleman
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)
Site P T
Buffer Impact 1
Bank
stabilization Wildcat Branch Yes
No 1,250 N/A

6h. Total buffer impacts 1,250 N/A
6i. Comments: No new clearing in the buffer proposed, area is already a cleared sewer easement. Most activity is within the
existing fill section with activity in buffer limited to armoring the fill slope with rip rap underlined with geotextile to be installed
using a mini excavator and hand work.

D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The impacts to the stream are necessary to armor the fill slope below the new pipe outlet. If the area was left unarmored, a
scour or bank erosion would likely occur. This slope armoring cannot be performed without stream impacts to rest rip rap in
the water at the toe of the stream bank so that rip rap doesn’t wash or slide of the slope.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices for protection of surface waters, riparian buffers, and wetlands will
be enforced during project construction.

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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: N/A
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type N/A Quantity N/A
3c. Comments: N/A
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: N/A linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm cool cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): N/A square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: N/A acres
4h. Comments: N/A
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.
N/A
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
Yes No

6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)

Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 N/A N/A 3 (2 for Catawba) N/A
Zone 2 N/A N/A 1.5 N/A
6f. Total buffer mitigation required: NONE
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). N/A
6h. Comments: N/A

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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: these pipe extensions will not alter storm water runoff at this site Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 20 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Impacts only to stabilize fill slope.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: N/A
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Certified Local Government
DWQ Stormwater Program
DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? N/A
Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply): N/A
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? N/A Yes No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? N/A Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? N/A Yes No

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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No
1b. If you answered “yes” to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Yes No
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
letter.)
Comments: N/A
Yes No
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,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No
2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): N/A
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provide a short narrative description.
N/A
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A

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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
habitat? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html and NC Natural Heritage Program Database, Element Occurrences
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?
http://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh_coral/ims/viewer.htm
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
HPO’s historic layer using GIS ArcView database and http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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: N/A
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http://www.ncfloodmaps.com/

for J. R. Hopkins, P.E.

Applicant/Agent's Printed Name

11/21/14

Date