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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150479 Ver 1_401 Application_20150515L'i z' May 1, 2015 Ms. Karen Higgins Wetlands and Buffer Permitting Unit NC Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1617 URS Corporation — North Carolina 1600 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 400 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560 Tel: (919) 461 -1100 Fax: (919) 461 -1415 Subject: City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department Carolina Pines Sanitary Sewer Easement Improvements Project No. 2015 -2 Dear Ms. Higgins: Enclosed are five copies of a Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Permit Application Package for the City of Raleigh Carolina Pines Sanitary Sewer Easement Improvements project. For your review we have enclosed five copies of the PCN Application Form and Attachment A (site maps and construction details). The planned improvements result in a buffer impact only. No fee is submitted with this application. The project will entail installation of a 24" culvert across a maintained sanitary sewer easement. The activity results in approximately 647 square feet of Zone 1 and approximately 1,168 linear feet of Zone 2 buffer impacts within a maintained sanitary sewer easement. Please contact me with any questions regarding this permit application. Sincerely, URS Corporation — North Carolina 7Z�, Mary T. Brice, P.E. LEED AP Senior Environmental Engineer Enclosures D [�C�C�_[IMI�i FMAY1 2 2015 DENR WATE i r?C50UiR E 2 0 1 5 0 4 7 9 O�O� W ATF9OG � y O c Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ❑ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 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): ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑X 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: ❑X Yes ❑ No For the record only for Corps Permit: X❑ 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 ❑X No 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h below. ❑ Yes ❑X No 1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Carolina Pines Sanitary Sewer Easement Improvements 2b. County: Wake 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Raleigh 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: D) L9 W n W NP, 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): City of Raleigh Public Utility Department MAY 1 2 2015 3d. Street address: 222 W. Hargett St. p NR -- 3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC. 27504 4018 BUFFEZ_ . ITT�;4c 919 - 996 -4540 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 919 - 996 -1866 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 4e. City, state, zip: 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: Mary T. Brice 5b. Business name (if applicable): URS Corporation - North Carolina 5c. Street address: 1600 Perimeter Park Dr. Suite 400 5d. City, state, zip: Morrisville, NC 5e. Telephone no.: 919 - 461 -1358 5f. Fax no.: 919 - 461 -1415 5g. Email address: mary.brice @urs.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degreesy7 Latitude: 35.7451 Longitude: - 78.6553 1c. Property size: acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: unnamed tributary of Walnut Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C; NSW 2c. River basin: Neuse River Basin 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: The site is located within an existing sanitary sewer easement. The general land use in the vicinity of the project is residential. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: Installation of a 24" culvert pipe in a drainage swale within the buffer and sanitary sewer easement to facilitate access to the sanitary sewer system. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See Attachment A. 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? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown Comments: 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? El Preliminary El Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Agency /Consultant Company: Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑X Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 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 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams — tributaries X❑ 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 (I NT)? 3e. Type of jurisdiction 3f. Average stream width (feet) 3g. Impact length (linear feet) S1 P Stabilization S2 Choose one S3 Choose one S4 Choose one S5 Choose one _ S6 Choose one 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 3i. Comments: 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 individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary 4b. Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c. Type of impact 4d. Waterbody type 4e. Area of impact (acres) 01 Choose one Choose 02 Choose one Choose 03 Choose one Choose 04 Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below. 5a. Pond ID number 5b. Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c. Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d. Stream Impacts (feet) 5e. Upland (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded I Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑X Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other: 6b. Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact (square feet ) 6g. Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 T site access UT to Walnut Creek No 0 728 B2 P culvert installation UT to Walnut Creek No 647 440 B3 Yes /No B4 Yes /No B5 Yes /No B6 Yes /No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: sal 1,168 6i. Comments: 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. Buffer disturbance will be the minimum necessary to install the culvert and provide stable access to the sanitary sewer easement. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Work areas will be confined to the minimum extent necessary to perform the work. Disturbed areas will be perpendicular to the buffer to the extent possible. Erosion control devices and measure will be installed prior to construction. 2. Compensatory- Miti ation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank ❑Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Type: Choose one Quantity: Quantity: Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 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. 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 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 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: 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 Z Yes ❑ No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. Project is easement maintenance and will not result in a point - source stormwater discharge. ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Project will not result in a point discharge or creation of measureable impervious surface. 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 government's jurisdiction is this project? City of Raleigh ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally- implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑ Water Supply Watershed Q Other: Not Required 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review E]Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a. Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ORW (check all that apply): E3 Session Law 2006 -246 ❑X Other: Not Required 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the ❑x Yes El No use of public (federal /state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes ❑X No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 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 project (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 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. Project will generate no wastewater. 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 El Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑Yes E:1 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? 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? 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ❑ No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑ Yes ❑X No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA Flood Map # 3720170200J (Dated 05/02/06) Ruffm L. Hall City Manager wf Pi l City of Raleigh Post Office Box 590 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applica Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 10 Attachment A Work will entail installation of a 24" culvert per the attached sketches and detail. Erosion control measures will be installed prior to the work per the attached standard details by others (provided by applicant). The buffer will be reseeded and mulched when work is complete. 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RSA iSEEDING FERTILIZER DATE TYPE PLANTING 10 -10 -10 BLEND LIMESTONE STRAW MULCH JAN. 1 - MAY 1 RYE (GRAIN) 120 LBS /ACRE 750 LBS. /ACRE 2000 LBS. /ACRE 4000 LBS. /ACRE KOBE LESPEDEZA 50 LBS. ACRE MAY 1 - AUG. 15 GERMAN MILLET ** 40 LBS. /ACRE 750 LBS. /ACRE 2000 LBS. /ACRE 4000 LBS. /ACRE AUG. 15 - DEC. 30 RYE (GRAIN) 120 LBS. /ACRE 1000 LBS. /ACRE 2000 LBS. /ACRE 4000 LBS. /ACRE PERMANENT SEEDING FERTILIZER * ** DATE TYPE PLANTING RATE 10 -10 -10 BLEND LIMESTONE * ** STEM MULCH AUG. 20 - OCT. 25 BLEND OF 50% KY -31 250 LBS. /ACRE 1000 LBS. /ACRE 4000 LOS./ACRE 4000 LBS. /ACRE FEB. 1 - MAR. 31 TALL FESCUE AND 50% MIXTURE OF TOW OR MORE TURF -TYPE TALL FESCUE * OMIT KOBE LESPEDEZA WHEN DURATION OF TEMPORARY COVER IS NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND JUNE. ** A SMALL - STEMMED SUDANGRASS MAY BE SUBSTITUTED AT A RATE OF 50 LBS /ACRE. * ** QUANITIY OF FERTILIZER AND LIME STONE SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY SOILS TEST. 2. SEEDED AREA SHALL BE CULTIPACKED TO FIRM SEEDBED AND COVER SEED. AREA TO BE MOISTENED BEFORE PLANTING IF SOIL IS DRY. 3. GRAIN STRAW SHALL BE APPLIED OVER SEEDED AREAS AS A MULCH WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE INITIAL SEEDING OPERATION. NO BARE GROUND SHALL BE VISIBLE WHEN RIDING BY A MULCHED AREA IF PROPER APPLICATION IS ACHIEVED. THICK CLUMPS OF STRAW ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE AS A UNIFORM COVERAGE IS EXPECTED. 4. MULCHED AREA SHALL BE TACKED WITH LIQUID ASPHALT AT A RATE OF 0.10 GALLON PER SQUARE YARD (10 GAL /1000 SO. FT.). HYDRAULIC TACKING MATERIAL SHALL BE USED IN HIGH QUALITY WATER ZONES AND CRITICAL HABITAT AREAS. 5. DITCH TREATMENT SHALL BE USED IN AREAS WHERE STEEP GRADES COULD CAUSE DITCH EROSION. USE OF EXCELSIOR MATTING OR FIBERGLASS /SYNTHETIC ROVING IS ACCEPTABLE. DITCH TREATMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED BEFORE MULCHING OPERATION. 6. VEGETATION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED ON ALL DISTURBED AREA WITHIN 14 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF ANY PHASE OF GRADING ACTIVITIES OR WHERE CONSTRUCTION WILL TEMPORARILY CEASE FOR MORE 21 CALENDAR DAYS. 7. MAINTAIN AND ESTABLISH VEGETATION BY WATERING, FERTILIZING, REPLANTING AND PERFORMING OTHER OPERATIONS AS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY GROWTH. SCHEDULE WATERING TO PREVENT WILTING, PUDDLING, EROSION AND DISPLACEMENT OF SEED OR MULCH. WATER WITH A FINE SPRAY AT A MINIMUM OF 1 INCH PER WEEK UNLESS RAINFALL PRECIPITATION IS ADEQUATE.