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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170086 Ver 1_Bridge #123 Application_20170120Trans�ortation Jailuary 20, 2417 Mr. S�eve KicheFski Asheville Re�ulatory Pield Offzce 151 �'at#on Avenue, Rc,om 2(}8 Elshevilie, I`IC 28$O1-5006 l2QY CO�FER cUweraa� MECHAEL L. HOI.DER Actfng SecreFary Subject: Natic�nuride Permit #14 Replace Bridge �123 with RCBC Caldwell Coutlty, No�-th Carolina Pr�ject Nu�bex: 17BP.11.R.120 (DWR Permit Fee $240} Dear Mr. Ki�hel-ski: Tbe Narth C�rolina Departtner�t o# Tra�sport�tion is sck�e�uled tfl replac� Brid�e #123 with a c�c�ub�e barr�led bc�x culvei�t at th� sarzae lc�cation. °I'he existin� strueture is a single span bridge with a tirnber deck and abuk�ents on steel I-t�eams, 25' ] �" lon� � 1�` vvi�.e (out to c�ut}. Tl�e pro�osed structurc is a double 6ar�-eled RCBC - 2(a� 12'w x 7'h x 48' loi2g. The pz��posed culvert will be placecl �,n a 2.03% grade �%vith 1' tall sills c�n the it�let, out�et and �niddle of the base flow �arrel. W� will install 2.5' ta�l sills on the ston�.water barrel to �solate hase flaw. Floodplains will be constructed up ar�d dc�wnstrea�r� of the new culvert (see detazls in plans}. An o�`f=site d�tot� is proposed. Str�am impacts ar•e tahu�ated below. Stream Impacts: Station Existin.g Propvsed Tem�sorar�r Riprap '�'�t�l Impact,� at Namber Stru�t�re Si�e Gulver� Size I)ewateri�g I�npacts #��s �tation 18' wide x 2h' 2�7 12'x 7'x , Bridge #123 lan� 48' RCBC 20 75 143 • Note in the plan sf�eets that stream substrate matie.rial excavated for the culvert iz�stallation wil� b�e placed inside the p�-oposed base flov� barrei befi�re ti�e top is placed an tlae culvert. Construction of the new culv�i-i will require ter��porary clewaferin�. Flaw w�ll be divet-�ed with non-ea�-�her� dikes as z�ceded sv that qne barz�el mav be cozalpleted. Water eai� tl�e� bc �Nothing Compares �.,�_ State ofNorth Carolina j Departrncnf ofTransportation � Dfvision I1 80i Stat�s��ille R.oad j North Wflkesi�oro, N[' 28659 33G-G67-911} T diverted inta that barrel while the secand barrel is canstructed. Floodplains will be seeded and matted with coir fiber_ Qnce the new struct�.re is in place, the impervious dikes will be removed and preconstruetion sireambed elevatians will be restared. Constructi�n of this proj�ct wili require impacts ta waters of the United States in the Catawba River Basin. The existing bridge crosses Elijah Estes MiII Creek (Class: B). No endangered �pecies were zdentifed at the praject location but it is requested that the Corps coordinate with USFWS regarding any potential bat issue�. H15�bP1C Coll?�71Tai2Ce work has been conducted and no axchaeological issues were identified. One historic property w� identified. The project has been reviewed by SHPO aixeady (see attached documentatio�}, Note that native stone will be trucked in in lieu of class I or class II riprap. The prQject impacts are not significant in nature and should not alter the best usage �ax this 5tream. AlI appropriate BMPs will he used during construction_ Attached is a Precanstr��ction Notification Form, plan sheets, a marked topography map and photographs. By copy of this electronic letter, it is requested that the Divisian of Water Resources, 401/Wetlands Uzut, issue the appropriate perniit for construction of this project. It is requested ihat an� camments related to the 401 certification be electronically forwarded directly to me with a copy sent to the US Army Corps of Engineers. By copy of this letter, it is requested that Mrs. Marla Chambers, Motxntain Region Coordinator, with the North Carolina W ildlife Resaurces Commission camment directly to yo�a concerning the 404 Nationwide P�rmit application with a copy sent ta me. We would like to begin canstructian as saon as possible. If further information zs requared, please let me know. Your ea�rly revievv and consideration will be appreciated. Sincerely, Heath Slaughter Division Environtnental Offieer Enclo�ures cc: Marla Charnbexs, NCWRC Amy Chapman, Diviszon of Water Quality Dave Wanucha, Division af Water Quality Marella Bur��ic�, USFWS Mike Pettyjahn, PE, Division Engineer Jami �uynn, Divisian Bridge Program Manager Heat� Slaughter, Division Enviranmental Of�cer Todd Hiatt, PE, Roadside Environmental Field ap�ratioa�s Engine�r oti wAr�y o� pG Office lise On{y: i �� � � r Corps action ID na. ���� i ° Y DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec i0 20a8 Pre-Construction Notification PC Form A. Applicant Information 7. Processing 1a. Type(s} of appraval so�ght from the Corps: ���ction 404 Permit ❑ Section 90 Permit 1 b. Specify Natior�wide Permit (IVWP) number. 14 or Generai Permit (GP) number_ '1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes 1d. Type(s) of appro�a! sought from the DWQ (check all #hat apply); � 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-444 Jurisdictianal General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Cer#ification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Aukharization 1 e. Is this natification solely for the recard For the record only for DWQ 449 because written appro�al is not required? Gertification: ❑ Yes � No 1f. ls payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fiee program praposed for mitigation of impac#s? If so, attach the acceptance I�etter frorrt mitigation bank or in-lieu fee pragram. 1 g. Es the project located ir� any a# NCs twanty coastal caunties. If yes, answer '1 h below. 1h. is the project located within a NG DCM Area of Environmental Concern {AEC)? 2. Project lnformatian 2a. Name of project: Replace Bridge #123 with RCBC 2b. Gounty: Caldwell 2c. Nearest municipali#y / town: Collettsvilfe 2d. Subdi�ision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state 17BP.11.R.'120 project no: 3. Owner fnfarmation 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: fVCDOT 3b. Deed Book and Page No. 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if 3d. Street address: 801 S#ates�ille Road 3e. City, state, zip: North Wifkes�ora, NC 28659 3f. Telephone no.: 336-903-92�2 3g. Fax no.: 336-667-4�49 3h. Email address: hslaughter@ncdot.gov /1 . For the record only for Gorps Permit: ❑ Yes � No � Yes ❑ No p Yes ❑ Yes �1 • Page 1 of 1 Q PClU Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 200$ Version Page 2 of 10 PCIV Form — Versian 1_3 I]ecember 10, 2008 Version B. Project Infarmation and Prior Project History 1. Property fdentification fia. Prope�ty identifica#ion no. (tax P!N or parcel ID): 1 b. 5ite caordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.96250 Longitude: - 81.7Q842 (DD. aDDDDD} (-D�_ DD��DDD) 'I c. Property size: 41 acres 2. SurFace Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water {stream, ri�er, etc.} to Elijah �stes Mill Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classifica#ion of nearest recei�ing water: B 2c. River basin: Catawba 3. Project Description 3a. Describe th� existing conditions on the site and the genefal land us� in the �icinity af the project at the time of this application: Substandard bridge to be replaced in a ruraf area 3b. List the fiatal estimated acreage of ail existing wetlands on the property: 0 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 104 linear feet 3d. Explain the putpose af the proposed project_ Upgrade substandard stream crossing 3e. Describe the a�erall praject in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: See attached cover letter. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdfctianal wetland qr stream determir�atians by ti�e Corps or State been requested or abtained for this praperty 1 project (induc�ing all prior phases) in the past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknawn Comments: 4b. if the Corps made the jurisdicfiional determination, what type of determinatian was made? ❑����minary ❑ Final 4c. If yes, who delineated the junsdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Name (if known): �ther- 4d. If yes, Cis# the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determin�tions or Siate determina#ions and attach documenta#ion. 5. Project History 5a. Ha�e permits or certifcations been requested ar obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. 1f yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instruc#ions. 6. Future Pra�ect Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes � No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 PGN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2Q08 Versian C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1 _ Impacts Summary 9 a. Which sectiQns were completed below far your project {check ail that appiy): ❑ WetEands � Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Wa#ers ❑ Pond Canstruction 2_ We#land tmpacis !f there are we#land impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 26. 2c. 2d. 2�. 2f. Weiland impact Type af junsdiction number — Type of impact Typ� of wet{and Foresteci (Corps - 4�4, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known} DWQ — non-404, other} (acres) Tem ora W1 ❑ P f] T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W2 � P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W� � P 0 T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ �WQ W,� � p� T ❑ Yes ❑ Carps ❑ Na ❑ DWQ W5 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ W6 ❑ P � T ❑ Y� ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total wetland imp�cts 2h. Comments: 3. S#ream impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including tem{rorary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a- 3b. 3c_ 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g_ Stream impact Type of impact Strearrt rtame Perennial Type of jurisdiciion Average Impact number - (PER) ar (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non-404 width (linear Temparary (� (ENT)? other) {feet) feet} Fill, Ban�C Elijah Estes Mill � PER � Ca s S1 � P� T Stab�fization & � 12 143 Dswatering Creek ❑ W7 � �WQ S2 ❑ P[] T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S3 ❑ P[] T ❑ PER ❑ Cc�rps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S4 ❑ P[( T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ lNT ❑ DWQ 55 ❑ P 0 T ❑ PER ❑ Carps ❑ INT ❑ DWQ S6 ❑ P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps ❑ INT ❑ DWC� 3h. Total stream and tribatary impaets �q3 3i. Comm�nts: 48' fill, 75' bank stabilization 8� 20 IEnear feet of dewatering Page 4 of 1 � PCN Form — Vei-sion 1.3 pecember 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are propased impacks to lakes, pands, est�aries, tributaries, sounds, tfie Atlantic Ocean, or any okher open water of the U.S. then individually lis# all apen water impacts below_ 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name vf waterbody impact number— (if applicable) Type af impact Waterbody type Area of irnpact (acres) Permanent {P} or Tem ora U1 ❑POT 02 ❑P�T 03 ❑P�T 04 ❑P�T 4f. Total open water i�npacts 4g. Comments. 5. Pand or Lake Constructian If ond or lake co�stn�ction ro osed, then com fete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID proposed use or purpose (aeres) nurnher of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded �illed Excavated Flooded P1 �z 5f. Total 5g. Comments: N1A 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes � No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surtace area (acres): 5j. Size af pond watershed {acres): �k. Method of canstruction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If praject will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart beiow. lf yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require miti akion, �hen you MUST fill aut Section D of this form. 6a. ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. Be. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number — Reasc�n Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) ar for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet} Tem ara T im act re uired? B1 ❑P❑T ❑Yes ❑ Na B2 ❑P�T ❑�'es ❑ f�o B3 ❑P�T ❑Yes ❑ No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Gomments: Page S of 10 PCN Farm — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 17. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance ar�cE Minirr�ization 1a. Specifically describe measures taker� to avoid ar rninimize the proposed impacts in designing praject. Sills and flaodplains ha�e been added to the design to pro�ide adeqate function_ 1 b. 5pecifically deseri6e measures taken to avoid or minimize the praposed impacts tt�rough construction techniques. All appropriate BMPs wiil be used during construction 2. Cort�pensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the 5taf� 2a. Does the project require Compensatory MitigatEon for � Yes ❑ No impacts ta Waiers of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. Tf yes, mitigation is required by (check �ll that apply): ❑ DWQ � Cofps ❑ Mikigation i�ank 2c. If yes, wwiiich mi#igation option will be usecf for this project? � Payment to in-fieu fee pragram ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigativn Bank 3a_ Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letker) Type Quantity 3c. Comments: 4. Camplete if Making a Payment to In-fieu Fee Pragram 4a. Appro�al letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Strearn mitigation requ�sted: 96 linear feei 4c. If using strearn mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool �cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ anly): square feet 4e. Riparian wetfand mitigatian requested: acres 4f. f�on-ripanan wetland mitigation r�equested: acres 4g. Caastal (#idal} wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Gomplete if Using a Permittee Respor�sible Mitigafion Plan 5a. If using a permi#tee responsible mitigation plan, pro�ide a description caf the praposed mitigation plan. Page 6 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 Deeernber 'I Q, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (5tate Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules} — required by DWQ 6a. Wi!! the projec# result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that require� ❑ Yes � No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impaci to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation_ Calcula#e the amount of mitigation required. fic. 6ci. 6e. Zone Reason for irr�pact Total impact Multiplier Re�uired mitigatian {square feet) (square feei) Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Tatal buffer mit�gation required: 6g_ If buffer mitiga#ion i5 required, discuss what type of �i#igation is proposed (e.g_, payment to private mi�igation bank, permittee responsibie riparian buffer restc�ration, payrrtent into an approved in-lieu fee fund). Sh. Comments: Pag€� '7 of 1 Q PCN Form — Version 1.3 Decerr�ber 10, 2p08 Version 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 pratected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No within one of the NC Ripariar� Buffer Protection f2ules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If na, explain why. Comments: ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Mana ement Plan 2a. What �s the overall percent imperviot�sness of this project? a/o 2b. Does this project require a Siormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes � No 2c. If this project DOES NQT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Disturbing less that 1 acre. 2d. lf this projec# DOES require a Stormwater Managemertt Plan, then provide a brief, na�rati�e descriPtian of the plan: ❑ Certified Local Government 2e. Who wifl be responsible for the review af the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ 5tormwater Program ❑ DWQ 441 Unit 3. Certified Locai Government Stormwater Re�iew 3a. In which lacal government's jurisdiction is this projec#? ❑ Phase fl 3b. Which of the following locally-impleme�rted stormwater management programs ❑ N5W apply (eheck all that apply}: ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ Other: 3c. Has the appravec! Stormwater Management Plan with praof of appro�al been ❑ Yes ❑ No afitached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Pra ram Re�iew ❑ Coastal cvunties ❑ HQW 4a. Which of the foflowing state-implemeRted stormwater management pragrams apply � ORIN (check all that apply): ❑ Session Law 20�6-246 ❑ �ther: 4b_ Has the approved 5tormwater Management Plan with proof of appro�al k�een attached? ❑ Yes ❑ No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? � Yes ❑ No Sb. Have all of the 401 llnit submittal requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ Na PageSof10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 1 Q, 2Q08 Version F. Supplementary Information 7. Environmental Oocumentation (�WQ Requirement) 1 a. Daes the project in�olve an expencfittfre of public (federallstate/local} �unds ar the � yes ❑ No use of public (federallstate) land? 1 b. If you answered °yes" to the above, daes the project require preparation af an en�ironmental document pursuant to the requiremen#s of the National or S#a#e ❑ Yes � No (North Carolina} Enviranmentai Policy Act {NEPA/SEF'A)? 1 c_ If you answered "yes" to the abo�e, has the dacument review been fi�alized by the State Clearing Hvuse? (1f so, attacf� a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.} ❑ Yes [] No Comments: 2. Violatians (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in �iolation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .fl500), Iso[ated WetEand Rules {15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No or Riparian Buffer Rules ('!5A IUCAC 2B .02�0)? 2b. Is this an after-the-#act permit applicatian? � y�� ��o Zc. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanatian af the violation(s): 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasona�aiy anticipated future impacts) result in � Yes � fUo addi#ional development, which co�ld impact nearby dnwnstreatt� water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes° to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitatirre cumulative impact analysis in accordance with #he most recent QWQ policy. ff you answered "na,a provide a s�ort narrati�e cfescription. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detai! the ultimate treatment me#hods and disposition (non-discharge or dischargej of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or avaifable capacity of the subject facility. NIA Page 9 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2flOS Version 5, Endangered Species and D�signated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement} 5a. Wili this praject occur in or near an area with federally prptected species ar � N� F�abitat? � Yes 5b. Have you checked with the 115FWS concerning Endangered Species Act imp�cts? ❑ Yes � No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field 4ffice you have contacted. ❑ Raleigh ❑ Ashe�ille 5d. What data so[arces did you use io deterrr�ine +nrhether your sEte would impact Endar�gered Species ar Designated Criiical Habitat?' GIS �nd visual abservation 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirerr�ent) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No 6b. What data sources did you trse to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? WRC will comment 7. Histaric or Prehistoric Cultural Resaurces (Corps Requirement) 7a. INill this pr�oject occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal go�ernments ha�e designated as ha�ing histonc or cuiturai preservation status (e,g., National Historic Trust designation or prvperties significant in � Yes ❑ No North Carolina history and archaeology}? 7b_ What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? SHPO has reviewed the project (see attached). S, Fload Zone aesignation {Corps Requirement) 8a. Wifi this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? � Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements. Project has been rewiewed by NCDOT Hydraufics Unit. 8c_ What saurce{s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? ncflaodmaps J. Heath Slaughter � 1/20/17 ApplicantlAgent's Printed Name Applicant/A 's Signature Date (AgenYs signature is valid only if an authorization letterfrom #he applicant is rovided. P�ge 10 of 10 PCN Farrn — Version 1.3 December 1 Q 2�08 Version Y�' � 13�8 ',�. , � � , at�� �HIi� ��]�'i MTisi. 2 ! � � � '� ! �. ° �?rJ ��'�; _ 3'I � ', �,123 �..� � �: --�- 318 240 �\ �' ��-- . '�, �'�=-,� v++� w� - , ' '� �,{-, -- � �� � �.Jj,��� � ��� ` �� '`i�' �J �� f��r� eii_� C�;i.��,�r . 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