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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19991241 Ver 1_Complete File_20000724 (2) N? L JAMES B. HUNT JR. GOVERNOk BILL HOLMAN SECRETARY APR-620M NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES I DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Mr. Todd Tugwell US A.nny Corps of Engineers 6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 Dear Mr. Tugwell: March 31, 2000 Subject: Project Name: Ammons Site COE r: 200020343-200020346 The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) will accept payment for wetland and stream impacts associated with the subject project in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated November 4, 1998• Based on information supplied by you in a letter dated March 23, 2000, applications requesting authorization to impact 1021 linear feet of stream impacts have been submitted for the subject project. The NCWRP will provide mitigation as specified in the 401 Water Quality Certification and/or Section 404 permit (up to 1021. linear feet of stream restoration) for impacts associated with the subject project in Cataloging Unit 03020201 of the Neuse River basin, Tf you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Crystal Braswell at (919) 733-5208. Sincerely, Ronald E. errell, Program Manager Wetlands Restoration Program cc: John Domey, Wetlands/401 Unit Beth Bames, RRO, DWQ Kevin Martin, Soil & Environmental Consultants :=fN VIMLOLi?1 8 ? A WBTLANOS RESTORATION PROGRAM 16161 MAIL SERVICE Cc Wrest, RALEIOY., NC 27699.1619 wobsita: h2o.9n1.stala.nc.us PHONE 910-733-5208 FAX 9191-733-5321 AN EQUAL OFPONTUNIYY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER • SO% RECYCLE0/1010: POST-CONOUMER PAPER State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Mr. Mark Williams WAIVER of 401 Water Quality Certification Town of Wake Forest 401 Elm Avenue Wake Forest, NC 27587 Dear Mr. Williams: A ?? NCDENR March 10, 2000 Wake County WQC 401 Project # 991241 Your application dated December 20, 1999 for a 401 Water Quality Certification and Neuse Buffer rule Certification was received in the Central Office on December 22, 2000. According to our rules [ 15A NCAC 2H .0507 (A)], if final action is not taken within 60 days, the Certification is waived unless DWQ has objected in writing to your application. Therefore, DWQ has waived the requirement for a 401 Water Quality Certification for your plains to impact 0.968 acres of wetlands and 1,534 feet of streams for Wake Forest thoroughfare plain as described in your application. However if. additional impact occurs or your development plains change, this waiver is no longer valid and a 401 Water Quality Certification and written Neuse River Buffer rule confirmation will be required. Please call me at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions. Fmeeey CC: Raleigh DWQ Regional Office Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers Central Files File Copy Kevin Martian; Soil & Environmental Consultants Wetlands/401 Unit, 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27669-1621 Telephone 919-733-1896 FAX 919-733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director 0. RMLW)l(."5 10? FAA, 4 • • NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES County WQC 401 Project # WAIVER of 401 Water Quality Certification a-to Dear Mr. '41 A Your/appli ion for a 401 Water Quality Certification /was received in the Central Office on , 1-99 . According to our rules [15A NCAC 2H.0507(a)], if final action is not taken within 60 days, the Certification is waived unless DWQ has objected in writing to your application. Therefore, DWQ has waive the requirement for a 401 Water Quality Certification for your plans to impact 0, R&S acres of wetlands ilk ,er feet of streams for as described in your application dated. now er if additional impact occurs or your de. opment plans change, this waiver is no long r valid and a 401 Water Quality Certificaton ill be required. gwAt? ?n ! '?C Please call me at 919-733-9646 if you hav an(y?,, nesttit1ons. Sincerely, John R. Dorney cc: DWQ Regional Office ,20Field Office Corps of Engineers 1 Central Files A , Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, No Carolina 27669-1621 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX # 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post consumer pa ? MEMORANDUM TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Beth Barnes Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Ken Schuster Date: SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Facility Name Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan Project Number 99 1241 Recvd From APP Received Date 11/9/99 Recvd By Region Project Type road extension County Wake County2 Region Raleigh Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.) Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet Ki Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ! 13 6TH O Y O N F 27-23-(2) NS F_cF 30,402. 0.82 F- NBR ?OYQN ?F ????1 ?I- Mitigation Wetland MitigationType Type Acres Feet Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 355647 Longitude (ddmmss) 783020 Comments: No negative comments. cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 1 Facility Name, -Project Number Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan 99 1241 Regional Contact: Beth Barnes -bomments (continued from page 1): -cc: Regional Office Central Office Page Number 2 County Wake ' S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 Soil & Environme tal Consultants, Inc. 244 West Millbr a ale?ghl,Nd#h o a 7609 Phone: (919) 846-5900 • Fax: (919) 846-9467 wvt = WeW : w.SandEC.com i November 7,1999 Nov 9 ' a- S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 WEILOaUb ?OUP WATER UALlT! SN110 d Raleigh•Regulatory Field Office N.C. Division of Water Quality - DEHNR Attn: Mr. Todd Tugwell Attn: Mr. John Dorney 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Suite 120 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27615 Raleigh, NC 27607 _ Dear Sirs: 991 2 41 The.purpose of this letter is to request the use of Nationwide Permits 13 & 14 for the construction of the proposed Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan The proposed Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan is located southeast of Wake Forest in the vicinity of the existing Forestville Road (SR 2049) and Rogers Road (SR2052), Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina (see attached USGS site vicinity map)(UTM Coordinates; Zone 17, 3981000 N, 0724500E). Proposed impacts to jurisdictional waters will total 0.816 acres. Construction of the thoroughfare plan will comply with all of the general conditions stated within Nationwide Permits 13 & 14. ^ ?Lq,&,, S&EC, Inc. believes that mitigati will be required for this project. The project's total permanent impacts_under-Nationwide Perini # 13 _&44-equal-0:8-16 -acres°(i e. -less than 1--acre),- So; no-wetl'arid--- mitigation_will be required. It is a understanding of S&EC, Inc. through correspondence with the USAGE that each individual cro sing will be considered part of a linear project and separate and distinct and will be able to use NWP 14. Only two of the nine crossings exceed 150 linear feet of important stream impacts. These are Cro ing 8 at 4371f and Crossing 9 at 2661f. Therefore, the total required stream mitigation for the proj should be 7031f. Our client proposes either onsite stream mitigation or donation of land into the North etlands Restoration Fund (WRP) to mitigate for these impacts (as per site meetings held with WRP and S&EC, Inc. personnel) or if the donation process does not work out for unforeseen reasons, the mitigation will be performed at the same sites but by the client. The road crossings that impact greater than 1501f or 1/3 acre of Neuse River Riparian Buffer include Crossings 1, 8 & 9. Impacts total 1.177 acres (Zone 1) and 0.278 acres (Zone 2). Therefore mitigation required due to impacts total 3.948 acres. Our client proposes a donation of land (on-site) to mitigate for these impacts (as per the site meeting held with DWQ and S&EC, Inc. personnel) or by performing the. work himself on-.site as described in the paragraph above. Included are: (1) a completed Pre-Construction Notification Application, (2) Agent Authorization Form, (3) USGS Site Vicinity Map, (3) Construction Plans, (4) Justification Letter, (5) Wetland Delineation Forms and (6) a check for $475.00 to cover the DWQ permit application fee. Please call if you have questions or require further information. Please contact S&EC, Inc. if you choose to visit the site so that someone may accompany you. Sincerely, Kevin Martin, President Wetland Delineation/Permitting/Mitigation Soil/Site Evaluations On-Site Septic Systems . Environmental Assessments/Audits Neuse Basin and Watershed Buffer Evaluations Groundwater Hydrology Endangered Species Branch Office: 25 North College Avenue Newton, NC 28658 • Phone: (828) 466-7404 • Fax: (828) 466-7406 S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 xI 11/7/99 99124 1 DWQ ID: Corps Action ID: Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Permit #): 13 & 14 C? 1 Pre-Construction Notification Application For Nationwide Permits that Require: 1) Notification to the Corps of Engineers 2) Application for Section 401 Certification 3) Coordination with the NC Division of Coastal Management \O\ Send the original and (1) copy of this completed form to the appropriate field office of the Cb(e® Engineers (see agency addresses sheet). Seven (7) copies should be sent to the NC Division of Environmental 'Management (see agency addresses sheet). PLEASE PRINT. 1. Owner's Name: TOWN OF WAKE FOREST c/o MR. MARK S. WILLIAMS 2. Mailing Address: 401 ELM AVENUE Subdivision Name: N/A City: WAKE FOREST State: NC Zip Code: 27587 Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above): The proposed Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan is located southeast of Wake Forest in the vicinity of the existing Forestville Road (SR 2049) and Rogers Road (SR2052), Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina (see attached USGS site vicinity map)(UTM Coordinates; Zone 17, 3981000 N, 0724500 E). 3) Telephone Number (Home): N/A (Work): 919-554-6190 4) If applicable, agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Phone: (919) 846-5900 244 W. Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27609 5. Location of work (provide a map, preferable a copy of USGS topographic map or aerial photograph with scale): County: Wake Nearest town or city: Wake Forest Specific Location (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): see Question #2 6. Impacted or nearest stream/river: Smith Creek and its unnamed tributary streams River Basin: NEUSE RIVE BASIN 7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I or WS-II)? YES ( ) NO (X) If yes, explain: Proposed impacts will occur to Smith Creek and its tributary streams. This section of Smith Creek is classified as "C NSW'. Construction of the proposed road extensions will comply with the Water Quality Standards for "C NSW" waters. S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 11/7/99 7b. Is the project located within a North Carolina division of coastal management area of environmental concern (AEC)? YES ( ) NO (X) 7c. If the project is located within a coastal county (see page 7 for list of coastal counties), what is the land use plan (LUP) designation? N/A 8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES ( ) NO (X) If yes, provide Action ID number of previous permit and any additional information (including photocopy of 401 certification). 8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future? YES ( ) NO (X) If yes, describe anticipated work: No additional permits are expected. 9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: N/A 9b. Estimated total number or acres of wetlands located on project site: + 2 acres (Waters of US & wetlands) 10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project by: NWP13*&14 Filling: 0.222 0.22 0.374 ROGERS ROAD EXTENSION FRANKLIN STREET EXTENSION FORESTVILLE ROAD EXTENSION Total: 0.816 (Waters of US & wetlands) *rip-rap velocity dissipater IOb. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and after relocation): ROGERS ROAD EXTENSION (IMPORTANT STEAM ROPACTS; NWP 14 ONLY) Length before: 81' (CROSSING 1); 437' (CROSSING 8); 266' (CROSSING 9) After: n/a Width Before (based on normal high water contours): 5' (CROSSING 1); 7' (CROSSING 8); 4' (CROSING 9). Width After: n/a Average depth before: ±1-2ft. After: n/a FRANKLIN STREET EXTENSION (HPORTANT STEAM IMPACTS; NWP 14 ONLY) Length before: 85' (CROSSING 6); 122' (CROSSING 7) After: n/a Width Before (based on normal high water contours): 4' (CROSSING 6); 4' (CROSSING 7) Width After: n/a Average depth before: ±0.5 - 1 ft. After: n/a FORESTVILLE ROAD EXTENSION (IMPORTANT STEAM IMPACTS; NWP 14 ONLY) Length before: 140' (CROSSING 2); 0' (CROSSING 3); 73' (CROSSING 4); 126' (CROSSING 5) After: n/a Width Before (based on normal high water contours): 20' (CROSSING 2); 3' (CROSSING 3); 3' (CROSSING 4); 3' (CROSSING 5) Width After: n/a Average depth before: +1-2ft. (CROSSING 2); < 1 ft. (CROSSINGS 3, 4 & 5) After: n/a ** SEE IMPACT MAPS FOR DETAILS AND NWP 13 IMPACTS (RIP-RAP DISSIPATORS) S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 11/7/99 (2) Stream channel impacts will result from: (check all that apply) Open channel relocation: n/a Placement of pipe in channel: X (NW 14) Channel Excavation: n/a Construction of a Dam/Flooding: n/a Other: X; rip-rap dissipaters (NW13) 11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining into the pond? N/A What is the expected pond surface area? N/A 12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans 8 1/2" x 11" drawings only): Placement of culvert and fill within jurisdictional waters for the construction of the proposed road extensions. Mechanical equipment will include heavy machinery necessary to complete the above mentioned activity. 13. Purpose of proposed work: To construct the proposed road extensions. 14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands (include any measures taken to minimize wetland impacts): ** SEE ATTACHED JUSTIFICATION LETTER FROM CAVANAUGH & ASSOCIATES, 10/4/99 14. You are required to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service (NUTS) (see agency addresses sheet) regarding the presence of any federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: (attach responses from these agencies). N/A (to be completed by the Corps) 16. You. are required to contact the state historic preservation officer (SHPO) (see agency address sheet) regarding the presence of historic properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: N/A (to be completed by the Corps) 17. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (state) land? YES ( ) NO (X) If no, go to 18. a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act? YES ( ) NO ( ) b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of Administration State Clearinghouse? YES ( ) NO ( ) If answers to 17b is YES, then submit appropriate documentation from the state clearinghouse to division of environmental management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Questions regarding the State Clearinghouse review process should be directed to Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse, North Carolina Department of Administration, 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603- 8003, telephone (919) 733-6369. 18. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves the discharge of excavated or fill material into wetlands: a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on the property (for Nationwide Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29 and 38). All streams (intermittent and permanent) on the property must be shown on the map. Map scales should be I inch equals 50 feet or I inch equals 100 feet or their equivalent. S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 11/7/99 b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project. C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the delineation line. d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan, if required. C. What is land used of surrounding property? Residential & Wooded f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? N/A g. Signed and dated agent authorization letter, if applicable. NOTE: Wetlands or Waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to: 1. Issuance of a Section 404 Corps of Engineers Permit, 2. Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality) certification, and 3. (in the twenty coastal counties only) A letter from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management stating the proposed ac 'vity is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management program. 1 Agent's Signature Date (Agent' )signature valid only if Agent Authorization Letter from the owner is provided (18 g.)) A Cl dl a a T ?y 6 Cp> 5 I i a R rUr?$ 0 S" 4 i Y Y fi g s sloil A ? i i - l' A H co V Q.. N H U Q d 0 z g 3 N U Q d W Li LL m Q' w af W N LL1 z M !- MPACT U SCALE: 1 " = 60' 0 ?`L z i. o ti ? •' .' .: o? ? ob ? O?q j` I :: I ? (I WETLAND INSET SCALE 1 " = 60' 60 0 60 120 R i IMPACT ® SCALE: 1 60' J \ \? O F ... :......1 <:. \ 0 \ ??? ?\ ..fir :. •• " D J ANDARD A IP P W/ CL CL;SL "B" RIP RAP / W/ TER FABRIC- INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 K IMPACT 9O SCALE: 1 " = 60' e ?y c ,.. ??E 1 V E \\ .. .. / TO ' ::ti:: :: 4 -. . . .C? C CZ 40 R,qp INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 _ NOlt?n wv.wwro.xww.wuv.9 ?« unit mmu ? UK ?- uva r.w ? saran arts una on oaut. ? Yy Yy d k 8 8 ??g Jo .00 r d r- 4 N D E I i -119 k a f H ,r nr w ,cam ?- ?? 4 sa;a? ??ae po H U Q D Z g 3 U Q d w lL- LL- m w w z t s IMPACT © SCALE: 1 60' f Z \ ? b ? D b b H J D n ,o INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 k IMPACT 07 SCALE: 1 60' \ r ? r ! \ f*1 ?j moo : ? ? ? c? \ a qS) INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc 244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ (919) 846-5900 ¦ Fax (919) 846-94( AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM Name: U rJ f= fg fi rw i Cn 1 ss?z L Address: U V_ A) 101 Ye Phone: ? S Project Name/ Description: Date: (?) - 1-+ -V The Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District P.O. Box Wilmington, NC 28402 Attn: Field Office: T?' C_ Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting To Whom It May Concern: Ft?JNr_u.v 5'T G- AJEWs " I, the current properly owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental Consultants, 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 day of T1us 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 S&EC staff. You should call S&EC to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site. A,Proper0wnees LLr,?1m?' Pr t Name cc: Mr. Jolu1 Dorney NCDEH & NR - DWQ, 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Water Quality Planning ?>Z sT??czE )e &nWAAs/ /II?M A 32S A E XIFNSI V.) perty Owners Signature cc: Mr. Kevin Martin Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. agentIrm Soil/Sits 3 Mapping and Physical Analysis M Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation 2 Em-ironmental Al" Can-Site Waste Treatment SVSten7s, ["valuation and Design All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner = PROPOSED ROAD EXTENSIONS WAKE FOREST, NC `SS J J ?9 u?? i. U r c6F r FRANKLIN STREET EXTENSION I O W /l J q = FORESTVILLE ROAD ` ryyo EXTENSION ROGERS ROAD G? EXTENSION W • O o ' „ \ 50 J ?/ III`-O u e • O w ? b III ?? r 2 a ??,/ h :+ e v Ali` . ? • „ c `? ?; ;t? ` ? fr. ? ' ? t I ? C? WAKE FOREST, NC I J ROLESVILLE, NC 1993 1993 i NIMA 52551 NE-SERIES V842 NIMA 5355 IV NW-SERIES V842 U? - i N o,.,....., . I "If v flog i Y gg ? Y2? ?' ??? p5Y g IN - r•x%? ?nBR' 3? ?? V J _ 9 N s ct.. 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N N cO z N I- N z + ^ + f O N to t- Q M ? 17 t7 N r r r r O z U N tO to a m } i I IMPACT 02 SCALE: 1 " = 60' 0 ,• / H w O l ? ?, "? t7d 70 .r ° 70 O C)D? n °g (7 INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 1 / > IMPACT Q3 SCALE: 1 " = 60' ------------------------------ D :gyp 90 go Cti a?7 rr7 ? x HU HMN P7 _9 T1 r n 0 0 INSET SCALE 1" = 60' 60 0 60 120 i IMPACT ® SCALE: 1 60' 0 1a a? ?b\ 0 \ INSET SCALE 1 60' 60 0 60 120 IMPACT Q5 SCALE: 1" = 60' ,o \, a a o 0 a~ C7 2 ' ab a .?1 r b ti n~ INSET SCALE 1" = W 60 0 60 120 Delineation Performed by: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 244 West Millbrook Road 231 16th Avenue NE Raleigh, NC 27609 Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: (919) 846-5900 Phone: (704) 322-6700 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Proposed Road Extensions / 559 Date: 7/9/99 Applicant/Owner: Town of Wake Forest County: Wake Investigator: Bob Zarzecki State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Is the site significantly disturbed (A typical situation)? Is the area a potential problem area? (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Pinus taeda tree FAC 2. Liriodendron tulip. tree FAC 3. Acer rubrum tree FAC 4. Smilax rotundifolia vine FAC 5. Quercus alba tree FACU 6. Quercus rubra tree FACU 7. Polystichunt acros. herb. FAC 8. Lonicera japonica vine FAC- Yes No Community ID: Mesic Mixed Forest / Cut-over / Fallow Land Yes No Transit ID: Yes . No Plot ID: Upland Areas Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9. Ilex opaca tree FAC- 10. Corpus jlorida tree FACU 11. 13, 14. 15. 16. Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 50% Remarks: * Schafale & Weakley, 1990 HYDROI, OGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks) Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X No Recorded Data Available Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water: 0 _ (in.) Depth to Free Water in Pit: >12_ (in.) Depth to Saturated Soil: >12_ (in.) Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Water Marks Drift Lines Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Secondary indicators: (2 or more required) Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in remarks) Remarks: 11 11 J.L. L-- Project # 99-4716up SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wedowee sandy loam Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Kanhapludults Drainage Class: well-drained Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth (ins.) Horizon 0-7 Ap 7 - 12 B21t Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast 10 YR 5/3 N/A N/A 7.5 YR 5/6 N/A N/A Hyddc Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime Reducing Conditions Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Texture. Concretions, Structure etc. sandy loam clay loam Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Remarks: * USDA Soil Survey Wetland Aetermination (circle yes or no) Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is This Sampling Point within a Wetland? Yes No Remarks: 1 A /1 J.L. L-.Y Delineation Performed by: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 244 West Millbrook Road 231 16th Avenue NE Raleigh, NC 27609 Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: (919) 846-5900 Phone: (704) 322-6700 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Proposed Road Extensions / 559 Date: 10/9/99 Applicant/Owner: Town of Wake Forest County: Wake Investigator: Bob Zarzecki State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID: Basic Mesic Forest Is the site significantly disturbed (Piedmont subtype) (Atypical situation)? No Transit ID: Impact 1 / Rogers Road is the area a potential problem area? No Plot ID: wetland (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Liquidambar sty. tree FAC+ 9. Betula nigra tree FACW 2. Liriodendron tulip. tree FAC 10. Arundinaria gigant. herb. FACW 3. Acer rubrum tree FAC 11. Salix nigra tree OBL 4. Smilax rotundifolia vine FAC 12. Sambucus canadense shrub FACW- 5. Carpinus caroliniana tree FAC 13. Juncus effusus herb. FACW+ 6. Pinus taeda tree FAC 14. Platanus occidentalis tree FACW- 7. Boehmeria cylindrica herb. FACW+ 15. Ilex opaca tree FAC 8. Microstegium vimineum herb FAC+ 16. Liqustrum sinense shrub FAC Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% Remarks: * community types taken from `Schafale & Weakley 1990' HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks) Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X No Recorded Data Available Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water: Depth to Free Water in Pit: Depth to Saturated Soil -0-6 _ (in.) 0 - < 12 (in.) 0 - < 12 (in.) Remarks: Wetland Hydrology Indicators: _ Primary Indicators: Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 Inches Water Marks Drift Lines Sediment Deposits _X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Seconda ry Indicators: (2 or more required) X Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches X _ Water-Stained Leaves Local Soil Survey Data X _ FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in remarks) %.1. J-L- L--- C } A Project # 559Awf SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wehadkee silt loam Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Fluvaquent Drainage Class: poorly drained Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? No Profile Description: Depth (ins.) Horizon 0-7 A 7 - 12 Bg1 Matrix Color (Munsell Moist) 10 YR 4/3 2.5 YR 6/2 Mottle Colors (Munsell Moist) N/A 10 YR 5/4 Mottle Abundance/Contrast N/A many/distinct Texture, Concretions, Structure etc. loam loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime X Reducing Conditions X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils X Listed on Local Hydric Soils List X_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Remarks: * USDA Soil Survey Wetland Determination (yes or no) Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is This Sampling Point within a Wetland? Yes Remarks: %All J-1_ L_- { It v Delineation Performed by: Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 244 West Millbrook Road 231 16th Avenue NE Raleigh, NC 27609 Hickory, NC 28601 Phone: (919) 846-5900 Phone: (704) 322-6700 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: Proposed Road Extensions / 559 Date: 10/9/99 Applicant/Owner: Town of Wake Forest County: Wake Investigator: Bob Zarzecki State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes Community ID: Basic Mesic Forest Is the site significantly disturbed (Piedmont subtype) (Atypical situation)? No Transit ID: Impact 3 ! Forestville Road Is the area a potential problem area? No Plot ID: wetland (If needed, explain on reverse.) VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 1. Liquidambar sty. tree FAC+ 9. 2. Liriodendron tulip. tree FAC 10. 3. Salix nigra tree OBL 11. 4. Smilax rotundifolia vine FAC 12. 5. Juncus effusus herb. FACW+ 13. 6. Arundinaria gigant. herb. FACW 14. 7. Boehmeria cylindrica herb. FACW+ 15. 8. Microstegium vimineum herb FAC+ 16. Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 100% Remarks: * community types taken from `Schafale & Weakley 1990' HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (describe in remarks) Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators: Aerial Photographs Inundated Other Saturated in Upper 12 Inches _X_ No Recorded Data Available Water Marks Drift Lines Field Observations: Sediment Deposits _X Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: 0 - 6_ (in.) Second ary Indicators: (2 or more required) X Oxidized Root Channels in Depth to Free Water in Pit: 0 - < 12 (in.) Upper 12 Inches X _ Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 - < 12 (in.) Local Soil Survey Data X _ FAC Neutral Test Other (explain in remarks) Remarks: %All J.L- C__ J 'b V SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wehadkee silt loam Taxonomy (Subgroup): Typic Fluvaquent Profile Description: Project # 559Bwf Drainage Class: poorly drained Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type? No Depth . Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture Concretions, (ins.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc. 0-7 A 10 YR 4/3 N/A N/A loam 7 - 12 Bgl 2.5 YR 6/2 10 YR 5/4 many/distinct loam Hydric Soil Indicators: Histosol Histic Epipedon Sulfidic Odor Aquic Moisture Regime _X_ Reducing Conditions _X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Remarks: * USDA Soil Survey Concretions High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils X Listed on Local Hydric Soils List X Listed on National Hydric Soils List Other (explain in remarks) Wetland Determination (yes or no) Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Hydric Soils Present? Is This Sampling Point within a Wetland? Yes Yes Yes Yes Remarks: 44r, October 4, 1999 Mr. Kevin Martin SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 244 West Millbrook Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Re.: Ammons Development Roadway & Dam Design C&A No.: WF9901 Dear Kevin: G0° CAVANAU G H Solutions through integrity and partnership I have reviewed the Corps and DWQ comments relative to the proposed alignments of Rogers Rd., Forestville Rd. and Franklin St. Together with Stewart Engineering, we would address the comments as follows: Crossing #1 No Comment to Address. Crossing #2 & Crossing #3 The roadway proposed roadway alignment attempts to make both Crossing #2 and Crossing #3 as perpendicular as possible. The alignment crosses the existing dam and must turn to cross Smith Creek at Crossing:#2. With a design speed of 50 miles per hour, the minimum curve radius allowed is 955 ft. The proposed alignment crosses the stream at the most logical point, the shortest distance between two high points on either side of the creek. Various alignments were reviewed using the minimum curve radius, however these alignments place the roadway parallel to the creek for some distance or create a crossing less perpendicular than the one proposed. Using a smaller curve radius than the 1500 ft. radius proposed places the roadway in a parallel path in the buffer of the adjacent creek north of the crossing. The proposed alignment exacts the least impact of the alternatives, and allows for the most perpendicular crossing of #2 and #3. The existing dam at Crossing 43 will be repaired and rebuilt in accordance with N.C. Dam Safety laws. /4 '1 Y Mr. Kevin Martin October 4, 1999 Page Two Crossing #4 The crossing is perpendicular. Crossing #5 No comment to address. Crossing #6 The alignment is located as such in order to make the intersection of the two proposed roads as perpendicular as possible. The minimum curve radius, 955 ft., is used immediately after the intersection to make the crossing. Alternative alignments were reviewed, however they created significant impacts in Smith Creek, and would not make Crossing #6 more perpendicular than proposed. Crossing #7 This project causes no other impacts downstream of #7 or upstream of the farm fields. Crossing #8 The alignment of the road is dictated by the necessity to intersect the railroad and the existing btidge at Smith Creek at proposed locations. NCDOT desired that the alignment intersect the railroad at a tangent section with a tangent section. Because the railroad has two reverse curves on the Ammons property, the only tangent section available is the proposed point of intersection. Additionally, the alignment must tie into the existing alignment of the Smith Creek bridge. The curve immediately before the bridge utilizes the minimum curve radius, 955 ft. The curve radius immediately before the crossing is 1100 ft., however a smaller curve radius will force the alignment onto adjacent properties, which is unacceptable. The profile of the road was also considered in reducing the stream impact. The proposed road profile was determined by the need to create an appropriate grade on Old Forestville Rd. at its intersection. Raising the profile of the road in this area was necessary to provide an acceptable grade on the adjacent road, and reduce significant construction impacts as well. Soil borings at the high point immediately east of the stream crossing indicate rock strata immediately below the ground surface. Raising the profile makes the road construction in the area feasible. Alternative alignments were reviewed to determine if a more Mr. Kevin Martin October 4, 1999 Page Three perpendicular crossing could be achieved, however such alignments cannot meet the minimum curve radius requirements. The alignment is as perpendicular as possible. Crossing #9 The alignment of the road is determined by the necessity to intersect the railroad and US-lA at the proposed locations. The railroad intersection location is discussed in Crossing #8. The alignment must also intersect US-IA across from the existing school drive. With a design speed of 50 miles per hour and a minimum curve radius of 955 ft., the alignment cannot curve around the buffer and make the perpendicular intersections required by NCDOT. The proposed roadway will be an east/west corridor, and with the closing of existing Forestville Rd. west of the railroad tracks, the intersection at US-IA will be the only immediate and direct access coming from Wake Forest. The impact is unavoidable. It should be noted that the design speed has already been reduced from NCDOT's requirements at the request of the Town. The design speed cannot be justifiably reduced again to facilitate more perpendicular crossings. Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any additional questions, or require any additional information. Sincerely, CAVANAUGH & ASSOCIATES, P.A. EJ Bryn R. Odom, P.E. - cc: Mr. Andy Ammons Ms. Sepi Assefnia \\SERVER I \RALS HAREM990 I \doc\km71299.doc S&EC, Inc. Project. # 559 Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 244 Wes[ Ivlil Carolina 27160' _ Phone: ((919) M? 5900 . Fax: (9!9 $16-9467 lbrooic Koad icaicigi,, i?uriii Caiuuuuvi - Web Page: www.SandEC.com Revised December 20, 1999 S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 Raleigh Regulatory Field Office - USACOE Attn: Mr. Todd Tugwell 6508 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Suite 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 N.C. Division of Water Quality -DEHNR Attn: Mr. John Dorney ' lw 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Dear Sirs. l I 1 I t -4, 90 ?rol?°1 The purpose of this letter is to revise our previous permit application for the use of Nationwide Permits 13 & 14 for the construction of the proposed Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan as per requests by the USACE. The proposed Wake Forest Thoroughfare Plan is located southeast of Wake Forest in the vicinity of the existing Forestville Road (SR 2049) and Rogers Road (SR2052), Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina (see attached USGS site vicinity map)(UTM Coordinates; Zone 17, 3981000 N, 0724500 E). Proposed permanent impacts to wetlands equals 0.968 acres while impacts to jurisdictional waters will total 0.254 acres. Construction of the thoroughfare plan will comply with all of the general conditions stated within Nationwide Permits 13, 14 & 26. We are also including all currently known impacts for the Heritage Development Project as per the Corps request in these impact totals. S&EC, Inc. believes that mitigation will be required for this project. The project's total permanent impacts under Nationwide Permit # 13, 14 & 26 equal 0.968 acres (i.e., less than 1 acre to wetlands). So, no wetland mitigation will be required by DWQ criteria. Only two of the nine crossings exceed 150 linear feet of important stream impacts. These are Crossing 8 at 464 if and Crossing 6 at 162 If Therefore, by DWQ criteria the total required stream mitigation for the project should be 626 If With one exception our client proposes either onsite stream mitigation or donation of land into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Fund (WRP) to mitigate for these impacts (as per site meetings held with NCWRP and S&EC, Inc. personnel) or if the donation process does not work out for unforeseen reasons, the mitigation will be performed at the same sites but by the client. The exception is for any potential mitigation construction of the pond at golf hole # 12. This is an existing pond that was breached more than 2 years ago which contains 17750 ft2 of wetland. Farther downstream is a pond that could be reconstructed utilizing Nationwide Permit 3. Our client proposes not reconstruct the downstream pond and allow the 21390 ft2 of wetlands to remain in order to mitigate for adverse impacts due to reconstruction of the pond at Hole #12.. The road crossings that impact greater than 150 if or 1/3 acre of Neuse River Riparian Buffer include Crossings 1, 8 & 9. Impacts total 1.177 acres (Zone 1) and 0 278 acres (Zone 2) 'Therefore mitigation required due to impacts total 3.948 acres. Our client proposes a donation Wetland Delineaition;Permitting/Mitigation Soil/Site Evaluations On-Site Septic Systems Environmental Assessments/Audits Neuse Basin and Watershed Buffer Evaluations Groundwater Hydrology Endangered Species Branch Olti(o. ?ti Norih College Avenue • Newton, NC 28659 • Phone: (928) 466 7,4H • Fax: (828) 466-7406 S&EC, Inc. Project # 559 of land (on-site) to mitigate for these impacts (as per the site meeting held with DWQ and S&EC, Inc. personnel) or by performing the work himself on-site as described in the paragraph above. Included are: (1) a completed Pre-Construction Notification Application, (2) Agent Authorization Form from the Heritage Developer, (3) USGS Site Vicinity Map, (4) Construction Plans, the check for $475.00 to cover the DWQ permit application fee was previously submitted with our initial application. Please call if you have questions or require further information. Please contact S&EC, Inc. if you choose to visit the site so that someone may accompany you. S&EC has been coordinating this project for over 1.5 years with DWQ and the Corps in order to develop a plan that minimizes and avoids wetland impacts to the greatest extent practical. Sincerely, Kevin Martin, President