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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160234 Ver 1_401 Application_20160316CAROLINA ECOSYSTEMS, 20160234 3040 NC Hwy 42 West; Clayton, NC 27520 P:919-359-1102 — F:919-585-5570 March 4, 2016 Mr. James Lastinger �j Raleigh Regulatory Field Office V US Army Corps of Engineers ��AK 3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105 U 7 2016 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587 RE: Pre -Construction Notification — Nationwide Permit 12 Town of Apex, Sewer Improvement — Kelly Rd. & Pump Station #21 Wake County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Lastinger; Carolina Ecosystems, Inc., on behalf of the Town of Apex and BBM Associates, Inc., has prepared the attached Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) for the above referenced project for a Clean Water Act Section 404 Nationwide Permit 12, Section 401 Water Quality Certification No. 3884, and a 15A NCAC 02B .0267 Jordan Lake Watershed buffer Authorization. The Town of Apex is pursuing this project in order to abandon an existing pump station and improve the flow of the existing sewer line along the unnamed tributary of Reedy Branch, a Jordan Lake tributary, near Kelly Road. The attached PCN form provides information for use in your review of the impacts to streams, wetlands, and buffers associated with this project. Supplemental information is provided in this cover letter and in the attachments including a Vicinity map, USGS map, and NRCS map. BBM has provided the attached site plans and wetland, stream, and buffer impact drawings for your review. Proposed Impacts and Mitigation There are two wetlands, one stream, and four buffer impacts proposed for this project. All of these impacts occur along an unnamed tributary to Reedy Branch. Total impacts to waters of the U.S. include 55 linear feet of stream and 0.15 acre of wetland. Temporary stream impacts (55 feet) are required for construction of the sewer line crossing. Temporary wetland impacts (0.1 acre) are required for clearing the sewer corridor for installation. Permanent wetland impacts (0.05 acre), in the form of a maintained utility corridor, will not exceed 10 feet in width (Wetland Impacts WB and WC). Total impacts to buffers include 2,696 square feet in Zone 1 and 3,029 square feet in Zone 2. All impacts to buffers are considered exempt or allowable under the Jordan Lake Watershed buffer Rule. Sediment and erosion control measures will be implemented according to NC requirements, and approved by NCDEQ prior to implementation. Jurisdictional areas adjacent to construction areas will be clearly marked with protection fencing or other similar method to avoid inadvertent encroachment. Copies of permits and impact areas will be provided to the prime contractor and Kelly Rd. & Pump Station #21 PCN March 4, 2016 Page 2 of 2 all subcontractors working in or near jurisdictional areas. Construction and grading will be completed with typical equipment including track excavators and graders. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience at (919) 274-5979 or chris.hopper@carolinaeco.com. Sincerely, Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. Chris Hopper Senior Environmental Scientist cc: Karen Higgins, NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit Attachment List: 1- Figure 1. Vicinity Map 2- Figure 2. USGS Map 3- Figure 3. NRCS Map 4- BBM Engineering Impact Maps 5- Property Access and Agent Authorization Form Office Use Only Corps action ID no DWQ project no Form Version 14 January 2009 Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Q Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 12 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 le. 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 0 No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ❑X 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: Kelly Rd & Pump Station #21 2b. County: Wake 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Apex 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no. 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Multiple properties - easement to be acquired 3b. Deed Book and Page No 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): 3d Street address: 3e. City, state, zip, 3f. Telephone no.: 3g Fax no.: 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 Q Other, specify. Utilities Director 4b Name: Mr David Hughes, PE 4c. Business name (if applicable) - Town of Apex 4d. Street address: 105-B Upchurch Street 4e. City, state, zip Apex, NC 27502 4f. Telephone no.: (919) 249-3414 4g. Fax no.: (919) 387-7055 4h. Email address: david.hughes@apexnc.org 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name: Chris Hopper 5b. Business name (if applicable): Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. 5c. Street address: 3040 NC Hwy 42 West 5d. City, state, zip: Clayton, NC 27502 5e. Telephone no.- 919-274-5979 5f Fax no 5g. Email address: I chris.hopper@carolinaeco.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Multiple properties - easement to be acquired lb Site coordinates (in decimal degrees). Latitude: 35.7378 Longitude- -78.9064 1c. Property size 0.38 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Reedy Branch 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-IV;NSW 2c. River basin: Cape Fear 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 consists of an existing sewer nght-of-way that is regularly maintained, and adjacent bottomland forest Surrounding land uses primarily include residential development, as well as areas of mature forest 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property. 0 15 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 55 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose is to remove an existing pump station and tie two gravity sewer lines into a proposed new sewer line on the property to the west The proposed sewer is to be permitted separately as part of the Sweetwater Development protect 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used - Installation of an improved sewer line A track hoe will be used for excavation and loader and/or grader to return site to original grade 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (includingall prior phases)in the past? ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Comments In process 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): Phil May & Rob Crowther Agency/Consultant Company: Carolina Ecosystems, Inc Other: 4d If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. PJD has been submitted to the Corps of Engineers Site review with USACE occurred on February 26, 2016 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (Including all prior phases) in the past? El Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes Q 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): ❑X Wetlands ❑X 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 T Sewer Improvement Bottomland Hardwood Forest Yes Corps 0.08 W2 P Sewer Improvement Bottomland Hardwood Forest Yes Corps 004 W3 T Sewer Improvement Bottomland Hardwood Forest Yes Corps 002 W4 P Sewer Improvement Bottomland Hardwood Forest Yes Corps 001 W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0.15 2h. Comments: W1 and W2 are shown on the attached impact mapping provided by BBM Associates as WB W3 and W4 are shown as WC on the same mapping 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 T Sewer Crossing UT to Reedy Branch PER Corps 10 55 S2 Choose one - S3 Choose one S4 Choose one - S5 Choose one _ S6 Choose one I I- 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 55 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 indiv ually 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 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? ❑ 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 131 T&P Sewer Improvement UT of Reedy Branch No 2,696 1,348 B2 T&P Sewer Improvement UT of Reedy Branch No 844 B3 T Sewer Improvement UT of Reedy Branch No 578 B4 T&P Sewer Improvement UT of Reedy Branch No 259 B5 Yes/No B6 Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 2,696 3,029 6i. Comments: Impacts are both temporary and permanent since the utility easement consists of a maintenance comdor (1 oft) within a temporary construction corridor (40ft) 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. The sewer alignment was selected after analyzing the surrounding area to see if reduced impacts were feasible and designed to avoid or minimize impacts to jurisdictional areas, and where feasible, manholes were placed outside of the jurisdictional areas Al MHs on project will be water tight and MHs within 50' of streams and wetlands will have sealed joints and interior water proofing to minimize leaks 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Best management practices and sedimentation and erosion control methods will be used during all construction techniques No equipment refueling or maintenance activities will occur adjacent to junsdictional areas Al temporary impacts to jurisdictional wetlands during construction activities will be returned to their original configuration and seeded in a timely manner for stabilization Stream crossings will be stabilized with nprap and fabric 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 ❑ 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: S. 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? El Yes X 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 ❑X 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. No diffuse plan included since there is a negligible change to the impervious area during construction. ❑ Yes ❑X No Manholes will account for less than 0 01% impervious area increase Stormwater outfalls mall not be constructed as part of this protect and flow well be diffused through forested areas adjacent to corridor 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0.01 % 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes 0 No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Minimal impervious area is proposed General Certification 3884 does not require a SMP 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 localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject? Town of Apex 0 Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs 0 NSW ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply): ❑x Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes 0 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 0 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 59 Yes ❑ 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)? 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.) ❑ Yes ❑X 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 Q 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 Q 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. This project ties existing sewer lines to a downstream proposed line (Sweetwater Development project), permitted separately No additional development is associated with this improvement 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. Town of Apex sewer system, which has approved capacity at the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility This facility, NPDES Permit No NC0088846, has an 18 MGD capacity and is already receiving wastewater from this project area 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 Q No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act 0 Yes ❑ No impacts? 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh website 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? USFWS website (http 1/www fws gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/wake html) for Wake County, NCNHP GIS data updated October 2015 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes Q No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA EFH Mapper 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 Q 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? HPOWEB Map Service (http*//gis ncdcr gov/hpoweb) National Register of Historic Places (http 1/www rips gov/nr/research) 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain? ❑X Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements. Protect engineers will work with the Town of Apex and Wake County to secure a floodplain development permit, as necessary 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? Wake County GIS floodplain mapping, North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program (http 1/www ncfloodmaps com) Chris Hopper oz� 2/29/2016 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applica ent s Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant isprovided.) Page 10 of 10 n Q 55 White Oak Cre ek a i� �eeA: fi 64 V v v� dy 6ra�ch Cr2�z� 96 Ree 0V�e x Beaver Creek L z Lat 35.7383 / Long -78.9021 a� Project Location: Wake County CAROLINA N ECOSYSTEMS, INC. Figure 1: Vicinity Map 3040 NC 42 West; Clayton, NC 27520 M 1 It S Q Study Area P: (919)-359-1102 F:(919)-585-5570 0 0.25 0.5 e—\-.* USGS Named Streams Kelly Rd Sewer February 2016 Wake County area .S and field observations. 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P:919 -359-1102—F:919-585-5570 PROPERTY ACCESS AND AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM Property Information Pro erty Address an /or Description Parcel Identification Number(s) (PIN) 0 Kelly Road 0722838762 City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Property Size (Acres): 9.36 Property Owner Information Owner: 9 Authorized Agent*: Name: David Hughes, P.E. Title: Town of Apex Director of Public Works & Utilities Street Address: 105-B Upchurch Street City: Apex State: NC Zip Code: 27502 *Written proof of authorization from owner required. Authorization I, the undersigned, a duly authorized owner of record of the property/properties identified herein, do authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-site investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S. subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. Additionally, I hereby grant Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. (CEI) staff, their designated contractors and representatives, as well as other Federal, State or local authorities access to the above referenced property when necessary for the purposes of conducting on-site environmental consulting services. I also grant CEI the authority to act as authorized agent on behalf of the owner of the above listed property for the communication, submission, and/or application to relevant government entities, including local, state, and federal authorities, for the review, acceptance, concurrence, and/or approval of environmental information, documents, and/or permit requests concerning the above listed property. These services may include regulatory determinations of environmental features on my property such as issuing a determination associated with streams and wetlands. I certify that I am the legal owner or authorized agent of the legal owner of the above property and have authority to grant such access. I have made CEI aware of, and supplied all available records related to, previous environmental investigations on the subject property of which I have knowledge. Owner/Agent (sign Date /,z 11 fI r :)