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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231624 Ver 1_Morgan Creek_Permit_Support Letter Binder_20231127TranSystems TRANSYSTEMS November 27, 2023 April Norton US Army Corps of Engineers Raleigh Regulatory Field Office 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 Wake Forest, NC 27587 2400 Pershing Road, Suite 400 Kansas City, MO 64108 Tel 816 329 8600 www.transystems.com Zach Thomas NC Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Subject: Application for Section 404 Nationwide Permit, Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization for Morgan Creek Interceptor Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Norton and Mr. Thomas, The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) proposes to replace approximately 2,000 linearfeet of the Morgan Creek Interceptor, located adjacentto Morgan Creek, in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The purpose of this letter is to request approval for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit, Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Buffer Authorization. In addition to this cover letter, the following has been included to assist your review: • Appendix A - Agent Authorizations • Appendix B - Stream and Buffer Impact Maps • Appendix C -Aquatic Survey Report • Appendix D - SHPO Cultural Resource Documentation • Appendix E - Jurisdictional Determination and Buffer Authorization Documentation PROJECT DESCRIPTION OWASA's wastewater collection system conveys flow to the Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) from four sewer basins (Bolin Creek, Booker Creek, Little Creek, and Morgan Creek). Flow from the Morgan Creek Basin represents nearly half of the flow in the OWASA service area and is conveyed through approximately 106 miles of pipe to the Morgan Creek Pump Station and pumped into the WWTP. The basin's main interceptor, which runs parallel to and occasionally crossing Morgan Creek, varies in size from 12 inches to 60 inches. A section of this interceptor has been shown, through flow monitoring and hydraulic modeling, to have hydraulic deficiencies and risk of sewer overflows at 30 manholes during the modeled design storm conditions. Additionally, the pipe at an aerial creek crossing within this section has been found to have significant deterioration at the pipe invert. Both of these problems carry significant risk of environmental damage due to the interceptor's proximity to Morgan Creek. [1] TRANSYSTEMS PURPOSE AND NEED The purpose of the proposed project includes the upsizing of approximately 2,000 linear feet of this interceptor from 24" to 30" diameter. The improvements will reduce the potential for damage to the existing structures and infrastructure due to sewer overflow and/or failure and increase sewer line capacity to meet current and future needs. NEPA/SEPA COMPLIANCES The improvements did not require the preparation and submittal of an environmental document under the North Carolina State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) guidelines. Funding for the project is provided by OWASA. In addition, the project will not result in greater than 10-acres of land disturbance on public land. RESOURCE STATUS Water Quality Classification The proposed project corridor begins at and ends in the Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina. The proposed utility will be located parallel with Morgan Creek, which flows west southwest to Jordan Lake in the Cape Fear River Basin. Morgan Creek is a classified as a Water Supply IV (WS-IV) and Nutrient Sensitive Water (NSW) by the NC Division of Environmental Quality. Streamside riparian zones within the study area are protected under provisions of the Jordan Lake Riparian Buffer rules administered by the State of North Carolina and the Town of Chapel Hill. The reach of Morgan Creek within the project limits is not listed as impaired by NCDWR. Jurisdictional Determination Waters of the U.S. identified within the project study area include 3,351 linear feet of jurisdictional stream. No wetlands are present in the project study area. Jurisdictional delineations have been completed for the project. The delineation was verified by both the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) and Town of Chapel Hill Public Works Department, Stormwater Division. Approvals are included in the Appendix E. SUMMARY OF IMPACTS OWASA is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to avoid and minimize jurisdictional impacts and to provide full compensatory mitigation of all remaining, unavoidable jurisdictional impacts. Avoidance measures were taken throughout the planning and design stages, and minimization measures were incorporated as part of the project design. [21 TRANSYSTEMS The project will require one stream crossing at Morgan Creek. The installation will be completed via open cut and includes bank stabilization. Permanent stream impacts from the installation will result in 56 linear feet (3,393.16 sq. ft.) of permanent impact. No temporary stream impacts are proposed. Riparian buffer impacts proposed are listed in Table 1 below. Temporary and permanent impacts proposed will result from the clearing associated with the temporary and 15-foot wide permanent maintenance easement. Table 1. Riparian Buffer Impacts Zone 1 Zone 2 Site # Impact Type Per or Stream Impact Impact Temp Name (sq. ft.) (sq. ft.) B1 Allowable Temporary Morgan 0 107.92 Creek Allowable Morgan B2 Permanent Creek 401.45 5324.38 Allowable Morgan B3 Temporary Creek 1,942.73 1,958.26 Allowable Morgan B4 Temporary Creek 186.44 0 Allowable Morgan B5 Temporary Creek 0 201.85 Allowable Morgan B6 Temporary Creek 0 221.94 Allowable Morgan B7 Permanent Creek 0 10,539.97 Allowable Morgan B8 Temporary Creek 6,275.26 0 Allowable Morgan B9 Permanent Creek 6,980.46 0 Allowable Morgan B10 Temporary Creek 0 173.76 Allowable Morgan B11 Temporary Creek 0 78.71 Allowable Morgan B12 Temporary Creek 0 1123.26 Allowable Morgan B13 Temporary Creek 49.23 0 Allowable Morgan B14 Temporary Creek 456.7 0 [31 TRANSYSTEMS Zone 1 Zone 2 Site # Impact Type Per or Stream Impact Impact Temp Name (sq. ft.) (sq. ft.) B14 Allowable Temporary Morgan 456.7 0 Creek Allowable Morgan B15 Permanent Creek 922.28 0 Allowable Morgan B16 Temporary Creek 394.06 0 Allowable Morgan B17 Temporary Creek 464.39 324.57 Allowable Morgan B18 Permanent Creek 950.25 637.74 Allowable Morgan B19 Temporary Creek 454.32 2,212.66 Allowable Morgan B20 Permanent Creek 1,242.49 14,023.27 Allowable Morgan B21 Temporary Creek 0 535.03 Allowable Morgan B22 Temporary Creek 2,426.76 973.94 B23 Allowable Temporary Morgan 4,668.87 224.51 Creek B24 Allowable Permanent Morgan 2,351.77 0 Creek B25 Allowable Temporary Morgan 0 207.05 Creek COMPENSATORY MITIGATION Compensatory mitigation for impacts is not proposed for the project. All buffer impacts are deemed allowable. FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists the following federally protected species within the study area, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) (Table 1). For each species, a discussion of the presence or absence of habitat is included below along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area. [41 TRANSYSTEMS Table 2. ESA Federally Protected Species in the Study Area Common Name Federal Habitat Biological Scientific Name Status Present Conclusion Perimyotissubflavus Tricolored Bat PE Yes Not Required Fusconia mason: Atlantic pigtoe E Yes No Effect 1 IPaC countywide data checked on [May 17,2022] PE- Proposed Endangered E- Endangered Tricolored Bat Biological Conclusion: Not Required On September 14, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to list the tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus - PESU) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. USFWS has not provided an official effective listing date, but it is anticipated to occur in late 2023. Upon listing, USFWS is expected to provide habitat descriptions and an area of influence/distribution range for PESU. A review of NCNHP database, performed November 20, 2023, indicates no known occurrences of tricolored bat within 1.0 mile of the study area. Atlantic Pigtoe Biological Conclusion: No Effect Freshwater mussel surveys were completed on August 4, 2022, for a total of 20.5 person hours. Although there were portions of the survey reach with appropriate habitat, there were no Atlantic pigtoe individuals found. Species found include Eastern elliptio (Elliptio complanata), and Eastern creekshell (Villosa delumbis). Additionally, a review of NCNHP database, performed November 20, 2023, indicates no known occurrences of Atlantic pigtoe within 1.0 mile of the study area. The biological conclusion for this species is No Effect. FEMA COMPLIANCE The Morgan Creek Interceptor project involves removing an existing aerial sewer crossing and installation of a new aerial sewer crossing. To determine potential impacts to the flood zone, M&C completed topographic survey of the project area and TranSystems developed a flood model. Based on the final design and results of the flood model, there were no identified impacts to the flood zone and therefore TranSystems completed a "No -Rise" certification. M&C provided the No -Rise submittal the Town of Chapel Hill on November 14, 2023 and it is currently in review (along with other documents requested by the Town). AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION Avoidance and minimization of impacts to protected and valued resources were incorporated throughout the design process. A detailed delineation of wetland and streams was initially performed to ensure the limitations of impacts to natural resources. As a result, proposed disturbance limits were shifted to avoid impacts, where possible. [51 TRANSYSTEMS Several steps were taken during the planning stages of this project to substantially reduce and, in some cases, eliminate stream and riparian impacts. Specific measures and considerations taken to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands include: • Realignment of the sewer location where practical to avoid placing permanent aboveground features such as vents and manholes in wetlands • Natural vegetated buffers being maintained where possible • Consideration of practices such as aerial crossings, bore and jack, etc. • Limiting areas of disturbance within wetlands where feasible to reduce construction footprint • Using silt fence and other enhanced erosion and sediment control measures to prevent silt and sediment from entering stream • Reducing permanent maintenance corridor to 15 ft; skewed to one side or the other away from the stream in order to reestablish as much natural vegetation in the disturbed project area once construction is complete, encompassing the entire sewer line. All areas impacted by construction will be restored to original preconstruction grade elevation. Once grade is reestablished in the temporary impact areas, the restored areas will be seeded with appropriate native grasses as referenced in the Temporary and Permanent Seeding Specs published by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Woody vegetation will be allowed to re-establish naturally. Soil erosion during construction will be minimized by following a DEQ-approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, submitted to the DEQ at least 30 days prior to construction. Open cut stream crossing will be dewatered and implemented when water levels are low and stream flow is minimal. INDIRECT AND CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Existing rules for the Water Quality Certification Program (15A NCAC 2H .0506(b)(4) require that DWR determine that a project "does not result in cumulative impacts based on past or reasonably anticipated future impacts that cause or will cause a violation of downstream impacts, that cause or will cause a violation of downstream water quality standards". The purpose of the proposed project is to improve capacity to meet future flow conditions. No additional development is anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not increase impervious surfaces. The project is not expected to have a notable indirect effect to land use or development patterns in the area. In addition, because few indirect impacts are anticipated, the cumulative effect of this project, when considered in context with other past, present and future actions and the resulting impact on notable human and natural features, should also be minimal. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anna Reusche at areushe@transystems.com or (919) 816-7745. Iff TRGNSYSTEMS Sincerely, Anna Reusche, PWS Senior Environmental Project Manager [71 Appendix Agent Authorizations Letter of Authorization The undersigned, on behalf of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, authorizes SEPI, Inc. to act as its agent for the limited purpose of coordinating with the Town of Chapel Hill, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources for the preparation and submittal of any jurisdictional determination request, stream determination request, permit application and buffer authorization request associated with the OWASA Morgan Creek Interceptor Project located in Orange County, North Carolina. All documents shall be reviewed and have the written approval of Sharon Myers or Janet Clarke from the University's Department of Environment, Health and Safety prior to submitting to the Town of Chapel Hill, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. This limited authorization will terminate on either final agency action or upon written notification from either of the parties involved. Company Name: SEPI, Inc. Contact Name: Anna Reusche, PWS Client Address: UNC-Chapel Hill Environment Health and Safety Department 1120 Estes Drive, CB# 1650 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1650 Client Phone #: 919-962-5507 Sharon 919-843-0475 Janet Client Fax #: 919-962-0227 Client Email: samyers6t ehs.unc.edu, jlclarke f ehs.unc.edu (Sign re of Client) George E. Battle, III Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and Risk Management Date RALEIGH: 1 GLENWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 600, RALEIGH, NC 27603 OFFICE: 919.789.9977 1 FAX:919.789.9591 / WWW,SEPIINC.COM June 3, 2022 AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM All Blanks to Be Filled in By the Current Landowner or Municipal Official Name: Todd Taylor, Executive Director Address: Orange Water and Sewer Authority, 400 Jones Ferry Road Carrboro, NC 27510 Phone: 919-537-4249 Project Name/Description: Morgan Creek Interceptor Replacement Date: 6/3/2022 The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402 Re: Wetlands and Streams Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: I, the current landowner or municipal official, hereby designate and authorize SEPI, Inc. to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to furnish upon request supplemental information in support of applications, etc. from this day forward. The 3rd day of _ June, 2022 This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project. Notice: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for government officials to enter the property when accompanied by SEPI staff. You should call SEPI to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. 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MC IM&CREED ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS McKim & Creed Raleigh, North Carolina Contact Person: Nisha Thuruthy 1730 Varsity Drive, Venture IV Building, Suite 500 Raleigh, NC 2606-2689 November 2022 Prepared by: 1 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 27603 Contact Person: Chris Sheats csheats@sepiinc.com 919-417-2732 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction............................................................. 2.0 Waters Impacted...................................................... 2.1 303(d) Classification ............................................. 2.2 NPDES Discharges ................................................. 3.0 Target Federally Protected Species Description...... 3.1 Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni)...................... 3.1.1 Species Characteristics .................................. 3.1.2 Distribution and Habitat Requirements........ 4.0 Survey Efforts........................................................... 4.1 Methodology........................................................ 5.0 Results...................................................................... 6.0 Discussion/Conclusions............................................ 7.0 Literature Cited ........................................................ Appendix A. Figures: Figure 1: Project Vicinity & Survey Locations Figure 2: NCNHP Element Occurrences Figure 3: NPDES Discharges ........................................................... 1 ........................................................... 1 ........................................................... 1 ........................................................... 1 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 2 ........................................................... 3 ........................................................... 3 ........................................................... 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) proposes to replace approximately 2,000 linear feet of the Morgan Creek Interceptor in Orange County, North Carolina. The Morgan Creek Interceptor Project proposes instream activities at two crossing of Morgan Creek (Figure 1). According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) GIS planning tool (IPaC Access date: August 9, 2022), the Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) is identified as a species that could be affected by this project. The Atlantic Pigtoe is listed as Threatened by the USFWS under the Endangered Species Act and designated critical habitat has been established. According to the NC Natural Heritage Program database (NCNHP, Access date: August 9, 2022) the nearest Atlantic Pigtoe element occurrence (EO) (ID# 25468) is in New Hope Creek approximately 18 river miles (RM) away from the project (Figure 2). The nearest designated critical habitat for the Atlantic Pigtoe is in New Hope Creek 17 RM away. SEPI was contracted by McKim & Creed to conduct surveys targeting the Atlantic Pigtoe as part of the federal permitting process that requires an evaluation of potential project -related impacts to federally protected species. 2.0 WATERS IMPACTED Morgan Creek is located in the upper Cape Fear River Basin. Morgan Creek flows into Jordan Lake approximately five RM downstream of the project (U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] Hydrological Unit Code (03030002)). 2.1 303(d) Classification The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) 2022 Final 303(d) list was reviewed to better understand water quality upstream of the study area. There are no waters listed within or upstream of the project. Morgan Creek is listed for exceeding benthos and fish 0.2 RM downstream of the project (NCDEQ, 2022a). 2.2 NPDES Discharges There are no permitted discharges within the project vicinity (NCDEQ, 2022b). The closest permitted discharge is a Single -Family Domestic Wastewater Discharge (Permit # NCG551127) in Morgan Creek approximately 1 RM upstream (Figure 3). Morgan Creek Interceptor Improvements -Freshwater Mussel Survey Report November 2022 Page 1 3.0 TARGET FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES DESCRIPTION 3.1 Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni) 3.1.1 Species Characteristics The Atlantic Pigtoe is a freshwater mussel reaching up to 60mm in length. This species is characterized by having a sub -rhomboidal shaped shell with a distinct posterior ridge. The umbo is elevated well above the dorsal margin and the beak cavity is shallow. The periostracum is yellow to dark brown and has a parchment- like texture (Bogan 2002, Bogan and Alderman 2008). Pseudocardinal and lateral teeth are well developed except for the anterior pseudocardinal tooth in the right valve, while the interdental tooth is absent in the left valve (USFWS 2018b). The Atlantic Pigtoe is a tachytictic breeder, gravid females have been found from late June to early July (Fuller 1973). Fish hosts for this species include Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus), Shield Darter (Percina peltata), Longnose Dace (Rhinichthys cataractae), Rosefin Shiner (Lythrurus ardens) and Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) (Watters and O'Dee 1997, Wolf and Emrick 2011). 3.1.2 Distribution and Habitat Requirements The Atlantic Pigtoe is endemic to the southern Atlantic Slope and is found from the Ogeechee River Basin in Georgia to the James River Basin in Virginia. In North Carolina, this species is known from the Catawba, Pee Dee, Cape Fear, Neuse, Pamlico and Roanoke River basins (Johnson 1970, Bogan 2002). This species can be found in medium to large streams with clean, swift waters and a stable gravel or sand and gravel substrate. Individuals are often found on the downstream edge of riffle areas. 4.0 SURVEY EFFORTS Field efforts were conducted by SEPI personnel Chris Sheats (ES Permit # 22-ES00558, 22- SFC00249), Tori Fowler, David Moose, and Eric Black. Surveys were conducted on August 4, 2022. 4.1 Methodology Visual and tactile methods using bathiscopes were employed to complete the Atlantic Pigtoe surveys. A total of 20.5 person hours were spent surveying for the Atlantic Pigtoe focused on appropriate habitats throughout the survey. Survey reaches extended 400 meters downstream of each crossing and extended 100 meters upstream of each crossing. Morgan Creek Interceptor Improvements -Freshwater Mussel Survey Report November 2022 Page 2 5.0 RESULTS Surveys were conducted for two proposed stream crossing in Morgan Creek (Survey Reach A and B). Morgan has a series of riffle, run, and pool habitats throughout both survey reaches. Depths ranged from 0.5 - 1 meters, and total wetted width averaged seven meters. Stream substrate was dominated by cobble, sand, and silt with bedrock patches. Riffles were dominated by boulders and cobble, while runs were sand or silt. The Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea) was abundant, and crayfish were present through both Survey Reach A and B. No snails were observed. Riparian buffers were moderately forested throughout both surveyed reaches. The wastewater treatment plant is adjacent to the lower portion of Survey Reach A. . Adjacent landuse to both survey reaches consisted of a moderately forested suburban development. Two species of freshwater mussels were sparely observed during the survey efforts for Survey Reach A and B. Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata) was observed in both Reaches A and B. Only three individuals of Eastern Creekshell (Villosa delumbis), listed as "State Endangered", were observed in Reach B. Table 1. Morgan Creek Freshwater Mussel Survey Results. Scientific Name I Common Name # live CPUE Survey Reach A - 040822.1cros (12 hrs total time) Elliptio complanata Eastern Elliptio 47 3.9/hr Survey Reach B - 040822.2cros (8.5 hrs total time) Elliptio complanata Eastern Elliptio 42 4.9/hr Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 3 0.35/hr 6.0 DISCUSSION/CONCLUSIONS The survey results indicate there are physical habitat conditions such as a defined stream channel, substrate composition, and the presence of fish that are associated with freshwater mussels. Impacts from adjacent land use may be limiting factors for freshwater mussel occupation within the survey reach. The survey efforts detailed in the report serve to update species information within Morgan Creek. Recommended Biological Conclusion for Atlantic Pigtoe: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Although appropriate habitat was present, there were no Atlantic Pigtoe individuals found. Based on the presence of habitat, and the results of the surveys, the project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect the Atlantic Pigtoe. Recommended Biological Conclusion for Atlantic Pigtoe Designated Critical Habitat: No Effect Designated critical habitat for the Atlantic Pigtoe is not identified in Morgan Creek. The nearest designated critical habitat is located 17 RM away in New Hope Creek. The proposed project will have "No Effect" on the designated critical habitat for this species. Morgan Creek Interceptor Improvements -Freshwater Mussel Survey Report November 2022 Page 3 7.0 LITERATURE CITED Bogan, A.E. 2017. Workbook and key to the freshwater bivalves of North Carolina. North Carolina Freshwater Mussel Conservation Partnership, Raleigh, NC 101 pp, 10 color plates. Bogan, AE and Alderman, J. 2008. Workbook and key to the freshwater bivalves of South Carolina. Revised Second Edition. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)a. Division of Water Resources. 2022. 2022 North Carolina Final 303(d) List. https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water- resources/planning/modeling-assessment/water-quality-data -assess ment/integrated- report-files North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)b. Online GIS NPDES Stormwater Permits. https://data ncdenr.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/aec2efd4lf844be499db8adef43f9fd3 0 (Accessed August 9, 2022.) North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). 2022. Natural Heritage Element Occurrence. (Accessed August 9, 2022.) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2018. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat Designation for Atlantic Pigtoe. 50 CFR 17: 83 FIR 51570, 51570-51609 Docket No. FWS-R4-ES-2018- 0046. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Information for Planning and Consultation. Online Linkage: https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ (Accessed August 9, 2022) Watters, G.T. and S.H. O'Dee 1997. Identification of potential host: Elliptio fisheriana (Lea, 1838), Fusconaia masoni (Conrad, 1834), Fusconaia flava (Rafinesque, 1820), and Pleurobema clava (Lamarck, 1819). Triannual Unionid Report No. 13:38. Wolf, ED and Emrick V. 2011. Propagation and Culture of Species at Risk Atlantic Pigtoe. Morgan Creek Interceptor Improvements -Freshwater Mussel Survey Report November 2022 Page 4 APPENDIX A Figures del w, ��row � e. .r ti : 4 -# r `•r. � 1r t . n 1 ~1 e } •.kv _ Y�. Asa �� 'S• - i 7iT r� Ilk 424 r" .`00 ..7 qn jb in Ar c: =5J1, f lJl, 9ac� jfuphl^z.-riJ-.ii= TIS LsZ, r-.0 r.uriuy F•epared 9y: Prepared Fves,xd�x. �ieKced�v Morgan Creek Interceptor 4 v„; Figure Improvements Project vc PJ PJH P Element -Occurrences ED and _ „A,_�... USFVVS Critical habitat Orange County. North Cambia Fb.ernberctif} c F•ez3•--Q _ . Q-nlcdBy: 4iadtcdBy: Morgan Creek Interceptor ,cr CMS _ Improvements Project �: Is E o 400 Soo AED PJPDE Discharges �Feet m,c. Orange County. North Carolina November2022 Appendix D SHPO Cultural Resource Documentation North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator Governor Roy Cooper Secretary D. Reid Wilson July 19, 2022 Anna Reusche SEPI, Inc. One Glenwood, Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 27603 Office of Archives and History Deputy Secretary, Darin J. Waters, Ph.D. areusche(cr�,sepiinc.com Re: Morgan Creek Interceptor: replace 2,000 if of piping, Chapel Hill, Orange County, ER 22-1661 Dear Ms. Reusche: Thank you for your email of June 10, 2022, regarding the above -referenced undertaking. We have reviewed the submittal and offer the following comments. We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or environmental.reviewkncdcr.gov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number. Sincerely, Ramona Bartos, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: (919) 814-6570/814-6898 Appendix E Buffer Authorization Documentation SOW N 0. PEL Ms. Anna Reusche SEPI, Inc. One Glenwood, Suite 600 Raleigh, NC 27603 areusche@seaiinc.com PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705 Telephone (919) 969-7246 Fax (919) 969-7276 www.townofchapeU- ill.org October 14, 2022 RE: Stream Determination for OWASA Morgan Creek Interceptor Project, Chapel Hill, NC PIN 9797-08-2499 (partial) Dear Ms. Reusche: As requested, the Town Public Works Department has performed a stream determination for the project area identified on the attached forms. This determination indicates whether different types of streams (perennial, intermittent, and/or ephemeral) or perennial waterbodies are present on the property in question or on nearby properties. These streams and their classifications are shown on the accompanying area map. Stream segments regulated by the Town's Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer regulations are highlighted. Locations of all features on the map are approximate and must be field surveyed for precise location. This stream determination information is used to determine the location and extent of the Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffers. Specific land use regulations and restrictions apply within the boundaries of these protected areas. If you are considering any kind of work on this property, including clearing vegetation, paving, grading, or building, please consult with the Town's Planning Department to determine the possible extent of the Resource Conservation District (RCD) and Jordan Lake Watershed Riparian Buffer on this property and the applicable corresponding restrictions. This stream determination will remain in effect for five years from the date of the last site visit, after which a new stream determination with site visit will be required. In accordance with the Town's procedures, you may appeal this administrative decision to the Town Manager. If you wish to do so, you must file your written appeal accompanied by any materials you believe support your appeal, within 30 days of receipt of this letter. If you have questions regarding this stream determination, please contact me at (919) 969-7202 or aweaklev@townofchapelhill.org. If you have questions about the application of the Town's Resource Conservation District (RCD) or Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffer regulations to this property, please contact the Planning Department at planning@townofchapelhill.org or (919) 968-2728. You may also view information about buffer regulations online at: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/stormwater. Sincerely, Allison Schwarz Weakley Stormwater Analyst PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705 Telephone (919) 969-7246 Fax (919) 969-7276 www.townofchapell-ill.org STREAM DETERMINATION SITE VISIT RESULTS Property Information Parcel ID Number (PIN) Address / Location Description 9797-08-2499 (partial) OWASA Morgan Creek Interceptor Project on UNC Property, Chapel Hill These are the results of a site visit to the property(ies) listed above for a stream determination conducted on 10/11/2022 by Town Staff: ❑ No perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral streams or perennial waterbodies were identified on or near the property(ies) in question. ❑ Perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral streams, or perennial waterbodies, were identified on or near the property(ies) in question and are shown on the attached map(s). A map showing water features, their Town flow classifications, presence of Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffers, and their approximate locations is attached. Note that Resource Conservation District (RCD) buffers may also apply but are not shown. Origins or breakpoints that have been flagged in the field are marked on the map. Stream classification forms and additional site visit notes and maps are also attached. Other conditions exist which may affect the location of the Resource Conservation District (RCD) or Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffer: M FEMA floodzone is mapped in the area. Precise location of the Base Flood Elevation and associated RCD must be determined by a field survey commissioned by the owner or a representative. ❑ Segments of perennial or intermittent stream are piped in the area, as shown on the map. These segments do not have an associated Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffer, but do have an associated buffer if the RCD applies. ❑ Possible Jurisdictional Wetlands have been identified in the area. A formal review by a professional certified in Jurisdictional Wetland Delineation is recommended if impacts to wetlands are anticipated. WAY, 1 n/1 1 /9m9 Town Staff Signature uate Version7/24/2020 Stream Determination Area Map ••• Unclassified Stream ® OWASA Manholes Address: Morgan Creek OWASA Interceptor Project • Ephemeral Stream - OWASA Gravity Sewer Mains -- Intermittent Stream Chapel Hill, NC Perennial Stream ® 500-year Floodplain Parcel ID: 9797-08-2499 Wide Perennial Stream ® 100-year Floodplain ® Culverts 0 175 350 700 Feet (1V� 2-foot Contours © Ephemeral Breakpoint II © Intermittent Breakpoint I i i i I i i i 10-foot Contours 1 inch = 350 feet 0 Perennial Breakpoint - Buildings Q Parcels Q Proposed Project Area Stream locations are approximate and must be verified by survey. OWASA Easements .....� Buffers are measured from top of bank. RCD buffers are not shown �r Addresses but may apply. Please contact the Town of Chapel Hill Approximate Jordan Buffer ON Planning Department to verify all applicable buffers. NCNHP Natural Area 990 , 719 Created by T n'of Chapel Hill Public. Works Depaatit ent - Stormwater organ Creek Bluffs Date: 1011412022 uin i 7V t i ,rai. - USGS 24K Topographic / County Soil Survey Maps Project Area Address: Morgan Creek OWASA Interceptor Project, Chapel Hill, NC 0 150 0 300 450 0 600 Feet parcel ID: 9797-08-2499 (partial) N 1 inch = 500 feet Created by Town of Chapel Hill Public Works Department - Stormwater Management Division- 1011412022 k < �r _ -�:- _- -�-:- -_ __--'•fir \Y �-� 1, �• � �:• 14 ME 10 • f rr �r f •ram ~�� �f � I i{- ���. -rx• �— � �`;, � ••I'li- J�� Ir ff r '-_ � 5 � - - �• r r USGS- 0 9;•Topographic Map P - y • I ■ •4 r h C r.:. % f i II* GIB: GoC h 5 � 1 :''� NRCS 1977 Orange County Soil Survey iN &I ZOZZWWW,�_ NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: O 22 ProjectlSite: w ASA Evaluator. V je t4:�J,e J County: Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent St am []termination (circle one) [� if? 19 or perennial if>_ 30* p Phemerai)lntermittent Perennia, -* a+U f C"� Latitude: 3 1-4 Longitude: - ?q. 63S 2 Other e.g. Quad Name: A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 10 Absent Weak - Moderate I' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 0 ripple -pool sequence 2 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain I 0 1 2 6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 9. Grade control 0 CO 5 1 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 i 11. Second or greater order channel No = Yes = 3 a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology Subtotal = 12. Presence of Baseflow e M V" 0 1 2 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 1 0.5 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.54 1 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 es - 3 < C. Biology Subtotal = 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 25. Algae D 0.5 1 26. Wetland plants in streambed y ,� ACW = 0.75; O L = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p 35 of manual. Notes; lalveltC Laf L Sketch: ns e onk F-Q VL. (YI /0"-ntog 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 I I M. 11 is u 71 3 3 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 �` GL,-t%i-reS ift�&(- t44tKl of . 24 (201 2622_10l l f (SI NC DWO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 1�/rh j (i, (E) Date: L D ( 2� ProjectlSite: (ANASA Latitude: 3,5', �� 3 Evaluator: I7 1t # { �,�-- County: r Longitude: (� Total Points: 10 Stream is at least intermittent Stream DeternUnado p circle one) Ephemeral ntermittent Perennial Other e.g Quad Name: if > 19 orperennial if? 30" A. Geomorphology Subtotal =_Ltt_) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 Co2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relictfloodplain C l(1 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches J 0 1 2` 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 ' 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 CO-V 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 < 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel o = 1j, Yes = 3 -artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Wdroloav (Subtotal 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14, Leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0,5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 es = 3 U. B101011y fSiihtntal = 4 1 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed Ct 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3 22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: � - -e l& rfY ap. � l V 1 e LCV( rS . an#�z C P&yNbv- pt-tc e ica. s erer-�vr �j i �n Mug cr PYCMI o see C' a; A _ R-Qa_& icu" IOu ASA roFac4tcL j viA intW -e& {n -,✓Uct. Va how In2a 2402700 1224 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: D ItZ Project/Site:� Latitude: Evaluator: S�'c ott County: OnOL Longitude:. --_Ko29J Total Points: Stream Determination (circle one) Other Stream is at least intermittent r Intermittent Perennial e.g Quad Name: if z 19 or erenniai if ? 30" ! ,Ephemer4 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1" Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 6, Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0. 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel o = Yes = 3 artificial ditches are not rates; see a ssions in manual B. H drolo Subtotal = 12, Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria (0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No 0 Yes = 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = -IT ) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3 22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75: QBL = 1.5 Other .perennial streams may also be identified usin other m thod See p. 35 of m nual. 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F"'nt Rd � -- egan % F. mY 8/b, 1~ Bayberry or Project Boundary N Gp o�. � ia�O Shady Re 0 U Finlev C ;o if = u r z a O rc��J a �d SOn FarmR q University of Pbrth Ca ro hna �C hapia l Hill Figure 1 Project Vicinity Morgan Creek Orange County NC May, 2022 Uni—tyof Novi Caro ling -Chaps I o U 4 7 NBarna.,r o, 96 a 0 500 1,000 Feet I �Q 1. r 40,. �INW 0 •. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION i 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. _r Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705 Telephone (919) 969-7246 Fax (919) 969-7276 www.townofchapelhiH.org REQUEST FOR STREAM DETERMINATION Stream determinations provide information used to determine whether the Town's Resource Conservation District (RCD) or Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffer Protection regulations apply to a property. Town staff will typically conduct a field visit to classify streams on the property(ies) indicated below within two weeks of a request, depending on weather conditions, staff availability, and scope of the request. Please note that stream determinations cannot be conducted within 48 hours of a rain event. There is no fee for stream determinations conducted by Town staff. A stream determination report indicates the results of a stream classification. Stream classifications expire after five years. If a stream determination has been completed on or near the property(ies) listed below within the last five years, a site visit may not be required unless local hydrology has changed significantly or the stream classification has expired. If a site visit is not required, the stream determination will be based on a records review. Requests may be emailed (aweakleva-townofchapelhill.org), faxed, dropped off at Town Hall or the Stormwater Office, or mailed to the above address in care of the "Stormwater Analyst." Requestor's Name: Anna Reusche, SEPI Inc Mailing Address: One Glenwood Suite 600 City, State, ZIP: Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone / FAX / Email: Areusche@sepiinc.com Phone: 919-816-745 Check method(s) for report to be sent: ❑ US Mail ® Email ❑ FAX ❑ Call for pickup Signature of property owner or designated legal agent granting permission to Town Staff to enter the property(ies) indicated below for purposes of a Stream Determination: Owner Name(s): (Signature) State of North Carolina, FBO UNC (Please print) Company Name (if applicable): (Date) Property Information Fill in both columns, orfill in Parcel ID Number (PIN) and attach a site map indicating location. Parcel ID Number (PIN) Address / Location Description 9797082499 See attached map Where the total area of the property(ies) to visit is over 3 acres, please attach an as -built drawing or a topographic map with current landmarks. Version 2/21/2017 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ' STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION i 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514-5705 Telephone (919) 969-7246 Fax (919) 969-7276 wvtnv.to-,vno fchape11a.org Stream Determination Request AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION FORM PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL ID (PIN) _9797082499 STREET ADDRESS: See attached Vicinity Map Please print: Property Owner: State of North Carolina. FBC3 UNC Property Owner: The undersigned, owner(s) of the above described property, do hereby authorize Anna Reusche of SEPI. Inc (Contractor/Agent) (Name of consulting firm if applicable) to request a stream determination on this property and to act on my/our behalf and take all actions, I/we could have taken if present, necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of the stream determination for this property. Property Owner's Address (if different than property above): 103 Giles Horney Blvd #CB1060, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Owner Telephone: 919445-1248 Email: gbattle@ad.unc.edu We hereby certify the abov information submitted is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Own uthorized Signature Date Owner Authorized Signature Contractor/Agent Authorized Signature Date Date I,%, eln,,I ;til akloyk'fa..:. or rn�ril to fli. ,ijrrvr :rcldres:: ni uji- (if tlr- ,tnrn �.alNr Aii,ilvsl tic, form illay :31so I,4�, dror)PF-d Off -M 1`1111 5t01n'r;A1.-]r nl:' rterrrl ntfu. -. `'O} IN Slrr_-it Chapel Hill N F;+rr.{ui sdis,rr, Hier_,, r:: ll a+-R Ifd version V214017 Roy Cooper, Governor ■ ■■■ ■■ ■ INC DEPARTMENT OF ■■�■i NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ ■■ August 16, 2022 Allison Weakley Town of Chapel Hill 405 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Chapel Hill, NC 27514 RE: OWASA Interceptor Project - Morgan Creek, Chapel Hill, NC Dear Allison Weakley: ❑. Reid Wilson, Secretary Misty Buchanan Deputy Director, Natural Heritage Program The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map. The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: httr)s://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37. Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butler�ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPAR7HEN7 OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1691 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. 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