20170552 Ver 1_SR 1324, Chestnut Grove Application_20170428

STATE OF NORTH CAR(7LINA
DEPART�,'NI' OF TRANSPfJRTAT`ION
ROY COOPBR
Gov��a�
Apri� 28, 2017
Mr. Monte Matthe�s
U. S. Aimy Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field OfF�ce
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, �uite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Subject: Nationwide Permit #14
SR 1324 (Chestnut Grove Road)
Wata.uga County, North Carolina
PrQject Nn�ber: 1l C,0951.13 {DWR Per�uit Fee: $240)
Dear Mr. Matthews:
JAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
The NC Department of Transportation is scheduled to grade, drain, base and pave SR 1324,
Claest�ut Grave Road in Watauga County. Tatal project length is 0.67 miles. Lmpervious surface
axea �vill uncrease by abaut 0.25 acres. T'bis praject vvill require the replacennez�t of twa wet pipes
as shown helovv:
S#ream Im acts:
Station Exis#ing Pi
N��pnber Siz�.
16+001� 2 30"x 29'
23+821 24"x 34'
Permanent FilURiuran
� Prapos�d
3(}"x 32'
24"x 46'
r- �`' Dewatering
: as:�ts
I O' 20'
1 a? 40�
= 34' � Tatal Proiect
Total
Impael
37' (See be
�z�
= 99'
1 If buried, these pipe slopes wauid exceed 6°fo grade. As a result, we are not proposing to bury
these pipes since any fish passage wouid be very unlikely and head cuts would be prohable. A
riprap pad will be placed in the streambed at the �outlet of the pipe at station 16+0� to reduce
scour. This pipe wi111ikely remain perched.
2 There is an existing privafie wet pipe discharging into our ditch Iine at this lacation. We intend
ta cut a few feet off of that gipe, install a box and replace our pipe with a slightly longer pipe.
The net new permanent fill will be 2' for the box, 5' of additional pipe on the outlet end to
address the failed shoulder and 1Q' for the dissipater pad f+or a total of 17' at this station.
Dewatering adds another 20' af �emporary impact.
MailingAddress: Telephone: (336} 667-91 i 1 Locaieon:
NC DEPARTMEN'T OF TIiATiSPOIiTATIOT�T F"az: (336) 667�544 ADDRBSS 2
DNISIdN 11 CustomerServece: T-877-368-496$ CTT'Y, NC ZIi'
801 STATESVILLE ROAD
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28b59 WeBsite: www.ncdatgov

Mr. Moate Matthews
SR 1324, Chestnut Grove Road
Apri12$, 2417
The replacement of the above noted wet pipes wilt requ�re temporary dewatering. An impervious
sandbag dike will be constructed upstream of the existing pipes to create a small pool. Clean
water will temporarily be pumped around the consfruction areas and will be discharged
downstream. Any dirty water located inside of the construction areas wili he pumped into a silt
bag if necessaty. Once the new pipes are in p�aee, the impervious dikes wiil be removed and
precanstruction st�reambed elevations will be restored.
The pipes at stations 16+00 and 23+$2 carry different UTs to Cobb Creek (class: C; Trout, +} in
the 7'Jew River Basin. This praject was reviewed far the presence of threatened and endangered
species in the iield and I have also included a query of the NCNHP database. Based on the
project area mapped with my request, the database search indicates that there are no records for
rare species, unportant natural communities, natural areas, or conservation/rnanaged areas within
the pz-oposed project boundary, or within a ane-mile radius of the project bauz�dary. There will
be approximately 1.9 acres of tree cutting at the project location due to cut and fill vvork. The
NLEB is listed as a protected sp�cies in this county but the project does not fall within 0.25 miles
of any red HUC identified in the SLOPES spelled out in the Nationwide Permit Regional
Conditions. We do not anticipate any irnpact to any other federally listed species.
Cultural resource compliance work has been completed. No archaealogical resources or historic
properties will be affec#ed by this project {see attachad}.
The project impacts are not significant in nature and should not remove or degade existing water
yuality uses. Stormwa#er wili be routed through grass or rock lined ditches, depending on the
ditch line slope. Dissipater pads wil] be installed out pipe outlets as appropriate. Pipe si�es used
will be the minimum necessary to create a safe roadr�vay. By utilizing the erosion control
measures outlined in the attachments to this application, dawnstream water quality sta�tzdards will
be protecied. �verall water quality in the area will be im�roved by paving the ABC travei lanes.
All appropriate BMFs will be used during construction.
Attached is a Preconstruction Notificatian Form, plan sheets with proposed erosion control
measures5 a marked county map and a marked topagraphy map.
By copy of this etectronic letter, it is requested that Mrs. Marta Chambers with the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission comment directly to ydu concerning the 404
Nationwide Permit application with a copy sent to me. Please note that a trout buffer variance
will be requested for land disturbance frvm stations 6+40 — 8+0� (lt.), 17+39 — 18-�47 (lt_) and
28+60 — 29-�22 {lt.).
By copy of this electronic Ietter, it is requesied that the Division of Water Resources,
401/Wetlands Unit, issue the appropriate petmit for constructifln of �ais p:roject. It is requested
that any comrnents related to the 401 certification be electronically forwarded directly to me with
a copy sent to the US Army Corps ofEngir�eers_
We would like to begin construction as soon as possible. If further information is reyuired,
please let me know. Your early review and consideration will be appreciated.

Mr. Mante Matthevvs
SR 1324, Chestnut Grove Raad
April 28, 2417
Sincerely,
/���� /.� 9 ��
Heath Slaughter
Division Environrnental Officer
Encios�res
cc: Marla Chambers, NCWRC
Amy Chapman, Divisicrn of Water Resources
Dave �rVanucha, Division of Water Resources
Matt Ga,ntt, PE, Division of Land Resources
Mike Pettyjohn, FE, Division Engineer
Doug Eller, Ilistrict Engineer
Kevin Whittington, County Main►tenance Engineer
Zack Souther, Roadside Environtne:ntal Field 4perations Technician

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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID r�o.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification C Farm
A. A licant Informafion
1. Processing
1 a. Type{s) of appro�al sought from the
Corps: � Section 4Q4 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number_ 14 or General Permit (GP) number:
9 c. Has the NWP or GP number been �erified by the Corps? ❑ Yes � No
1 d. Type(s) of appro�al sought fram the DWQ {checic all that apply}:
� 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certiflcation — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is ihis notification solely fpr the recorcf For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written appro�al is noi required? Certificafion:
❑ Yes � Mo ❑ Yes � No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-iieu fee pragram proposed for mifigation � Yes ❑ No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
1 g. fs the project located in any nf NC's iwenty coas#al caunties. If yes, answer '! h ❑ Yes � No
below.
1 h. !s the project located within a NC �CM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes � No
2. Project lnformation
2a. Name of project: SR 132A�, Chestnut Grove Road
2b. County: UVatauga
2c. Nearest municipality 1#own: Boane
Zd. Subdi�ision name:
2e. NCDOT on1y, i.I.P. or state � 1 C.095113
project no:
3. Owner Infarmation
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: NCDOT
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicabie):
3d. Street address: 801 Statesrrilie Road
3e. City, state, zip: North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
3f. Telephone no.: 336-903-9202
3g. Fax no.: 336-667-4549
3h. Emaif address: [e-mail]►r
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4. Appficant Information (if different frnm owner)
4a. App[icant is: ❑ Agent ❑ OkF�er, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable}:
4d. Sfireet address: �
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone na.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. EmaiE address:
5. AgentlCansultant Infarmatian {if applicable}
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Stree# address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e_ Telephone no.:
5f. Fa�c no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Praject Infarmation and Prior PrQject His#ory
1. Property Identification
1a. Properiy identification na. (tax PIM or parcel �D):
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latikude: 3627370 Longitude: - 81.686$4
(Dd.DDDDDp} (-DD.DaQDDQ}
1 c. Property size_ 4 acres
2. Surtace Waters
2a. Name af nearest body of water (stream, ri�er, ete.) to �-�� �o Cobb Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quali#y Classification of nearest receivir�g water: C; Trout +
2c. Rir�er basin: N�W
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions an th� site and the general land use in the vicinity of the prflject at the time of this
application:
UnpaVed secondary road in a rural area..
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the properky:
0 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all exis#ing streams (intermittenk and perertniai) on the property:
100 linear feet
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Secondary Road Impro�ement
3e. Describe the averall project in detail, including the type of equipmen# to be used:
See attached co�er letter.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or s�-eam determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property 1
project (induding all prior phases} in the past? ❑ Yes � No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Carps made the jurisdictional determination, wha# type
of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
�4c_ If yes, who delineated the jurisdictiona! areas? Agency/Cvnsultant Company:
fUame (if knawn): Other
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictianal determinaiions or State determinations and a#tach documentaiion.
5. Project History
5a. Ha�e permits or certifieations been requested or obtaineci for � y�s � Na ❑ Unknawn
this project (including all prior phases) in #he past?
5b. If yes, explain in detaiE according to "help file" ir�structions.
6. Futare Prbject Plans
6a. !s this a phased praject? ❑ Yes � No
6b. It' yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your praject (check all that appfy}:
❑ Wetlands � Streams - tribUtaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Rond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wet(and impacts proposed on the site, then eampfete this quesiion for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f,
Wetland impact Type o# jurisdiction
number — 7ype of impact 7ype of wetland Forested {Carps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P} or {if known) DWQ — non-404, other) (acres}
Tem ara T
W1 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P[] T ❑ Yes ❑ Gorps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P � T ❑ �'�S ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P 0 T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No [j DWQ
W5 ❑ P[] T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 0 P❑ i ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Camments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temparary impacts) proposed on the site, then cvmplete this
question far all stream sites i�pacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g.
Stream impact Type af impact Stream name Perennia( Type of jurisdiction A�erage Impact
number - {PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream fength
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ — non�4{]4, width (linear
Tempora►'Y (i (���? other) (feet) feet)
S1 � P� T Piping, Riprap and UT #1 to Cobb � PER � Corps 1 37
dewatering Creek ❑ !NT � DWQ
S2 � P� T Piping, Riprap and UT #2 to Cobb � PER � Corps � �Z
dewatering Creei� ❑ INT � DWQ
S3 ❑ P 0 T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ {NT ❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ lNT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P � T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ lNT ❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P[] T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h. Tatal stream and Eributary impacts 99
3i. Cornments: 19' piping, 20' riprap, 60 temporary dewatering
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacEs to lakes, ponds, est�anes, tr�butaries, sounds, #he Atlantic Ocean, or any ather o�en water of
the U.S_ then indi�idualiy list ali open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number — (if applicable} Type of impact Waterbady type Area af impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
01 ❑P[]T
�2 ❑P�T
03 ❑POT
04 ❑P�T
4f. 'I"otal open water impacts
4g. Comm�ents:
5. Pond or Lake Canstruction
If ond or lake construc#ion ro osed, then com lete the chart belaw.
5a. 5b. 5c. �d. 5e.
Wet(and Impacts {acres) Stream Impac#s (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose {acres)
number of pond
Flaaded �illed Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
Sf. Tatal
5g. Comments: NlA
5h. fs a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes � Ida If yes, permit ID na:
5i. Expected pond surface area {acres):
5j. Size af pond watershed {acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If praject will impact a protecked riparian buffer, then complete the chart below_ If yes, then indi�idually list all buffer impacis
below. If any im acts require mitigation, then ou MUS7 fill aut Section D o# this form.
6a.
❑ fVeuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number— Reasan Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigatian (square feet) {square feet}
Tem ora im act re uired?
B9 ❑POT ❑Ye5
❑ No
62 ❑P0T ❑Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T ❑Yes
❑ No
bh. Total buffer impacts
6i. Gomments:
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D. Impact Justifrcatian and Mitigation
1. A�oidance and Minimlzation
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken ta avoid ar minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Proposed pipe lengths are the shortest needed ta adequately construet the roadway.
1 b. 5pec�ficalfy describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Afi apprapriate BMPs wii! be usecE durinq construction
2. Campensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters nf the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation far
impacts to Wafiers of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
2c. !f yes, which mitigation option wEil bE used for this
project?
3. Cnmpiete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letterj
3e. Commen#s:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-fieu Fee Pragram
� Yes ❑ No
❑ DWQ � Corps
� Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigatfon
Type � Quantity
4a. Appro�al letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. � Yes
4b. Stream rxEitiga#ian requested: 29 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ❑ warm ❑ cool
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4g. Coastal {tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
4h. Comments:
5. Complete i# Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigatio� Plan
square feet
acres
acres
acres
l:1 . .
Sa. If using a permittee responsibie miiigatian plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigatian pian.
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fi. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requir�s ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, ther� identify the square feet of impact to each zone af the riparian buffer tha# requires mitigation. Calculat� the
amount of mitigafion required.
6c. 8d. 6e,
Zone ��ason for impact Total ii'npact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square #eet} (sq�are feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawbaj
Zone 2 � _�
6f. Total Fiuffer mitigatian required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type af r►�itiga#ian is proppsed (e.g., payment ta private mitigation bank,
permittee responsi�le riparian bufFer reskoration, payment into an appra�ed in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwaier Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ}
1. DifFuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to pratected nparian buffers identified � Yes � No
within one af the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
i b. If yes, then is a diff�se flow plan inciuded? If no, explain why.
Comments: ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. S#orntwater Mana emer�t Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this praject? %
2b_ Daes #his project require a Stormwater Managerr�ent Pfan? � Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a 5tvrmwater Management Plan, expiain why_
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then p�ovide a brief, naerative descrip#ian of the plan:
See cover letter.
❑ Certi�ed Lacal Go�ernment
2e. Wha will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Manage�ent Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
� DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local governmenYs jurisdiction is this projact?
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the fallowing locally-implemented s#ormwater management programs � N$W
apply (check all that apply): ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Dt�er:
3c. Has the approved S#ormwater Management Pfan with proof af approvai been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Pra ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a. Which of the follawing state-implemented stormwater management pragrams app(y � �RW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b. Has #he approved Starmuvafer Management Plan with praof of approrral been
attachetf? ❑ Yes ❑ �io
5. DWQ 4A1 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Iloes #he Stormwater Management Plar� meet Ehe appropriate requirements? � y,�s ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 LJnit submitta! requirements been met? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Informatic�n
1. Environmental Documentation {DWQ Requirement)
ia. �o�s the projeet inval�e an expenditure of public (fed�ral/state/local) funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public (federallstate) land?
1 b. lf you answered "yes" to the aba�e, does the project require preparatian of an
environman#al document pursuant to the requirements of the National ar State ❑ Yes � No
{North Carolina) Environmen#al Policy Ack (N�PA/SEPA}?
1 c. If you answ�red "yes" to the abave, has the dacument review E�een finalized by the
State Cl�aring House? (!f so, at�ac#� a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approual
letter.) ❑ Yes ❑ Na
Camments:
2. Violations {DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in �iolation of DWQ Wetland Reales (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .130Q), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes � No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .�200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑ Yes � No
2c. If you answered "yes" ta one ar bath of the abo�e questians, pro�ide an explanat[on of the �iolation(s)_
3. Cumulative Impac� (pWQ Requirement)
3a_ Will this projeci (based on past and reasonabfy anticipated future impacts) resu[t in � yes � No
additionai development, which could impact nearby downstream water quaEity?
3b. If you answeeed "yes" #o the above, submit a qualitati�re or quantitative cumulative impact analysis i� accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy_ If you answered "no," provide a short �arrative descnption.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clear�y de#ail the ultimate treatrraent methods and disposition {non-disci�arge or discharge) of was#ewa#er generated from
khe proposed project, ar availabfe capacity of the subject facility.
NIA
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5. Endanger�d Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Rec�uirement�
5a. Wil! this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species ar � Yes � Na
habitat?
5b. Flave you checked with �he USFWS concerning �ndangered Species Act � Yes � No
impacts?
❑ Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the U5FV1lS Field Office yau have contacted.
❑ Ashevil(e
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Halaitat?
NHt�, GIS and �isual observation.
6. Essentiaf Fish Habitat (Carps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in ar near an area designa#ed as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes � No
6b. What data sources did you use #o determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA
T. Historic or Prehistoric Cul#ural Resources {Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, #ederal or tribal
governments have designated as ha�ing historic or cultural preserva#ion � Y�s � No
status (e.g., National Histvric Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine +whether your site wau(d impact his#oric or archealogical resaurces?
Project was reuiewed by the IUCDOT FiEU. No surveys were required.
8. Flood Zone �esignaiivn (Carps Requirement)
Sa. Will this praject occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year flaodplain? ❑ Yes � No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodpfain deterrnina#ion? nefloodmaps
� A
9 ^ � � � '� �'/�
J. Heath Slaugliter 4128��7
ApplicantlAgent's Printed Name ApplicantfAgent's Si ture Date
(AgenPs signature is valid only if an authori on letter from the applicant
is pravided_}
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