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Home My WebLink About20140277 Ver 2_07_U-4726DD_PCE_09.19.2014_noAppcs_w2017_TE_update_20170807NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM For use by a Local Government Agency TIP Project No. U-4726DD WBS Element 36268.1.25 Federal Project No. STPDA-0702(22) A. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to construct five-foot wide concrete sidewalk along SR 1729 (Rogers Road) in the Town of Carrboro from SR 1777 (Homestead Road) to Meadow Run Court. The length of the project will be approximately one mile. The project will provide sidewalk connectivity to SR 1777 (Homestead Road) and Meadow Run Court; see attached Vicinity and Location Map. B. Purpose and Need: Provide alternate mode of transportation (pedestrian). The project will provide a pedestrian circulation network to improve mobility and expand access to downtown Carrboro, schools, parks, bus stops, businesses, residential areas, town buildings, and other facilities. This project is part of the Town's Sidewalk Bond program originally approved in November 2003. C. Proposed Improvements — Select ALL Activities that apply to the Project, regardless of TYPE Circle one or more of the following Type I activities: Non-construction activities (program activities). 2. Approval of utility installations along or across a transportation facility. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian lanes, paths, and facilities. 4. Activities included in the State's "highway safety plan" under 23 USC 402 (programs administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles). 5. Transfer of Federal lands pursuant to 23 USC 317 when the subsequent action is not a FHWA action. 6. The installation of noise barriers or alterations to existing publicly owned buildings to provide for noise reduction. 7. Landscaping. 8. Installation of fencing, signs, pavement markings, small passenger shelters, traffic signals, and railroad warning devices. 9. Emergency repairs under 23 USC 125 (Governor Declared Emergency). PCE-100L 1 June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM 10. Acquisition of scenic easements. 11. Determination of payback under 23 CFR Part 480 for property previously acquired with federal-aid participation. 12. Improvements to existing rest areas and truck weigh stations. 13. Ridesharing activities. 14. Bus and Rail car rehabilitation. 15. Alterations to facilities or vehicles in order to make them accessible for elderly and handicapped persons. 16. Program administration, technical assistance activities, and operating assistance to transit authorities to continue existing service or increase service to meet changes in routine demand. 17. The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the use of these vehicles can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities which themselves are within a CE. 18. Track and rail bed maintenance and improvements when carried out within the existing right of way. 19. Purchase and installation of operating or maintenance equipment to be located within the transit facility and with no significant impacts off the site. 20. Promulgation of rules, regulations and directives. 21. Replacement of guardrail. Circle one or more of the following Type II activities: Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g., parking, weaving, turning, climbing). a. Restoring, Resurfacing, Rehabilitating, and Reconstructing pavement (3R and 4R improvements) b. Widening roadway and shoulders without adding through lanes c. Modernizing gore treatments d. Constructing lane improvements (merge, auxiliary, and turn lanes) e. Adding shoulder drains £ Replacing and rehabilitating culverts, inlets, and drainage pipes, including safety treatments g. Providing driveway pipes h. Performing minor bridge widening (less than one through lane) i. Slide Stabilization j. Structural BMP's for water quality improvement 2. Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. PCE-100L 2 June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM a. Installing ramp metering devices b. Installing lights c. Adding or upgrading guardrail d. Installing safety barriers including Jersey type barriers and pier protection e. Installing or replacing impact attenuators £ Upgrading medians including adding or upgrading median barriers g. Improving intersections including relocation and/or realignment h. Making minor roadway realignment i. Channelizing traffic j. Performing clear zone safety improvements including removing hazards and flattening slopes k. Implementing traffic aid systems, signals, and motorist aid 1. Installing bridge safety hardware including bridge rail retrofit Bridge rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement or the construction of grade separation to replace existing at-grade railroad crossings. a. Rehabilitating, reconstructing, or replacing bridge approach slabs b. Rehabilitating or replacing bridge decks c. Rehabilitating bridges including painting (no red lead paint), scour repair, fender systems, and minor structural improvements d. Replacing a bridge (structure and/or fill) 4. Transportation corridor fringe parking facilities. Construction of new truck weigh stations or rest areas. 6. Approvals for disposal of excess right-of-way or for joint or limited use of right-of-way, where the proposed use does not have significant adverse impacts. 7. Approvals for changes in access control. Construction of new bus storage and maintenance facilities in areas used predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and located on or near a street with adequate capacity to handle anticipated bus and support vehicle traffic. 9. Rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing rail and bus buildings and ancillary facilities where only minor amounts of additional land are required and there is not a substantial increase in the number of users. 10. Construction of bus transfer facilities (an open area consisting of passenger shelters, boarding areas, kiosks and related street improvements) when located in a commercial area or other high activity center in which there is adequate street capacity for projected bus traffic. 11. Construction of rail storage and maintenance facilities in areas used predominantly for industrial or transportation purposes where such construction is not inconsistent with existing zoning and where there is no significant noise impact on the surrounding community. PCE-100L 3 June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM 12. Acquisition of land for hardship or protective purposes, advance land acquisition loans under section 3(b) of the UMT Act. Hardship and protective buying will be permitted only for a particular parcel or a limited number of parcels. These types of land acquisition qualify for a CE only where the acquisition will not limit the evaluation of alternatives, including shifts in alignment for planned construction projects, which may be required in the NEPA process. No project development on such land may proceed until the NEPA process has been completed. 13. Acquisition and construction of wetland, stream and endangered species mitigation sites. 14. Remedial activities involving the removal, treatment or monitoring of soil or groundwater contamination pursuant to state or federal remediation guidelines. D. Special Project Information: Axiom Environmental prepared the Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR). Axiom is prequalified by the NCDOT to perform all of the investigations and studies to prepare the NRTR. All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Project Development and environmental Analysis Branch standard operating procedures dated December 20, 2012. If the project involves tree clearing (greater than 3 inches in diameter) ar structure demolition (bridges or buildings) after April 15, 2015, coordinate with NCDOT's Natural Environment Section as soon as possible to obtain Endangered Species Act concurrence from US Fish and Wildlife Service. Estimated Costs: Engineering $ 67,000 Total Construction $ 469,000 Contingencies $ 37,000 Total $ 574,000 Other Agency Comments: The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office, stated in a letter dated February 12, 2013 that a review of the project was conducted and that they are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the proj ect. Public Involvement: A Public Informational Meeting was held on April 10, 2014. Twenty-one citizens attended the Public Informational Meeting. The following is a summary of the comments from the citizens. ■ Several attendees asked why sidewalks were being installed prior to them getting sewer. ■ Several attendees questioned why a sidewalk was needed on this side of Rogers Road when one already exists on the other side of Rogers Road (in the Chapel Hill jurisdiction). Several attendees also asked why the Town was not crossing the street at the PCE-100L 4 June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM intersection of Rogers Road and Claymore Road/Sylvan Way. Three residents (1807 Claymore, 2003 S. Hawick, and 1904 N. Hawick Ct.) expressed a desire to have a buffer established. One wanted a privacy fence, and all three wanted trees replaced. Homeowner at 1807 Claymore preferred the plan that included underground drainage to ditch drainage as it lessened the impacts on his property. The church located at 8005 Rogers Road had a question about driveway access during construction The owner of 1904 N. Hawick Ct. expressed a desire to have the curb and gutter look that the areas south of Claymore Road. PCE-100L 5 June 2013 E. NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM Threshold Criteria ECOLOGICAL Will the project have a substantial impact on any unique or important natural resource? Does the project involve habitat where federally listed endangered or threatened species may occur? (3) Will the project affect anadromous fish? (4) If the project involves wetlands, is the amount of permanent and/or temporary wetland taking less than one-tenth (1/10) of an acre and have all practicable measures to avoid and minimize wetland takings been evaluated? YES � � � � (5) Will the project require the use of U. S. Forest Service lands? ❑ (6) Will the quality of adjacent water resources be adversely ❑ impacted by proposed construction activities? (7) Does the project involve waters classified as Outstanding Water ❑ Resources (OWR) andJor High Quality Waters (HQW)? (8) Will the project require fill in waters of the United States ❑ in any of the designated mountain trout counties? (9) Does the project involve any known underground storage ❑ tanks (UST's) or hazardous materials sites? PERMITS AND COORDINATION (10) If the project is located within a CAMA county, will the project significantly affect the coastal zone and/or any "Area of Environmental Concern" (AEC)? (11) Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act resources? (12) Will a U. S. Coast Guard permit be required? (13) Will the project result in the modification of any existing regulatory floodway? (14) Will the project require any stream relocations or channel changes? PCE-100L 6 YES NO � X � X X X X X NO X X X X X June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES (15) (16) Will the project induce substantial impacts to planned growth or land use for the area? Will the project require the relocation of any family or business? (17) Will the project have a disproportionately high and adverse human health and environmental effect on any minority or low-income population? (18) If the project involves the acquisition of right of way, is the amount of right of way acquisition considered minor? (19) Will the project involve any changes in access control? (20) (21) Will the project substantially alter the usefulness and/or land use of adjacent property? Will the project have an adverse effect on permanent local traffic patterns or community cohesiveness? (22) Is the project included in an approved thoroughfare plan and/or Transportation Improvement Program (and is, therefore, in conformance with the Clean Air Act of 1990)? (23) (24) Is the project anticipated to cause an increase in traffic volumes? Will traffic be maintained during construction using existing roads, staged construction, or on-site detours? YES NO � X � X � X X � � X � X � X X � � X X � (25) If the project is a bridge replacement project, will the bridge be replaced at its existing location (along the existing faciliry) and will all construction proposed in association with the bridge replacement project be contained on the existing facility? NA (26) Is there substantial controversy on social, economic, or ❑ environmental grounds concerning the project? (27) Is the project consistent with all Federal, State, and local laws relating to the environmental aspects of the project? X (28) Will the project have an "effect" on structures/properties eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places? (29) Will the project affect any archaeological remains which are important to history or pre-history? PCE-100L 7 � X � X X June 2013 NCDOT PROGRAMMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION ACTION CLASSIFICATION FORM (30) Will the project require the use of Section 4(� resources (public parks, recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, historic sites, or historic bridges, as deiined in Section 4(� of the U. S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966)? X (31) Will the project result in any conversion of assisted public recreation sites or facilities to non-recreation uses, as defined by Section 6(� of the Land and Water Conservation Act of 1965, as amended? X (32) Will the project involve construction in, across, or adjacent to a river designated as a component of or proposed for inclusion in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers? X F. Additional Documentation Required for Unfavorable Responses in Part E Response to Question 2: Suitable habitat for Micha�'s sumac occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records, updated January 2013, indicates no known Michaux's sumac occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat on May 29, 2013, and no Michaux's sumac was identified within the study area.Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for smooth coneflower occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records, updated January 2013, indicates no known smooth coneflower occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Axiom biologists visited the UNC Botanical Garden on May 29, 2013 and found smooth coneflowers to be in bloom. Subsequently, systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat within the study area on the same day, and no individuals of this species were identified. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. PCE-100L 8 June 2013 ti�c_l)c�'C ��f�()c,�EtAMMA"I I(� (�I� [ E.c�t tItIC�f11 G,�C'I II:S�c_3?� �'C i.� --- - a AC'T141'J C:�.ASS��IC�TIOT�I FORM G. �(:r.f�P.�rn�-al' �'IP Project i�Io. U-4726U� WBS �len�ent 36268.1.25 �ede��al-Aid 1'raject No. ----- STPDA-�67I�Z(2Z) Prpiect [�e5cri�tion; 'Che pur�ose oTchis �roject is tc� ce��rstrucl �ve-foc�t wide cc�ncr�le sicdewalk alc>n�; SR I 72y (Ro�ees Road) in t�he "�'av��n ofCarrborq '�i�oin S1� T777 (Ha�estead f�oad) fo M�adaw R��3a C'o�u�t. The Rei�gtli oftife proje�ct will be approxiotiately one mile. The �r�,recf �kil� provicic side�,vafk comneekivEiy to SR 17?7 (Hc�mestead l�crad} and Meac�aw Ru� Court, Traf�c rtvill be maints�ir�cd on-si�tc during canstruc#�an. C�te r�rical ��;el�sior� Acti�n Classiftcaiican: (Check one) _ �T'YP� I (A) 1�IQ ��QX�S Checked X� �'YY� f(B} AN'1' BC}X C:hccked �'YP� i](A� NC) B�7�ES Checked `l'�'PF, Ii(13) ANY BC}X is Checked I"r�nai•ca 84:: � , r� ��7��_ 'r ��.en�ea; C. Gr�er��, P. E, Vice ��esi.cient ' - r� �-- � --- I7at� 'r'�ui��. I��[�� - � Coir��ar�y/A�er�cy, Telephone t� N()T�: Forrn neeeis t� b� c�mplcteti �y e�tE7cr a�'r•c�F�ssional I;r�ginccr (PE), Buplo�;ist, I�lan�ner, �t• AICP Fre�ared For: , . •, r . . .: . - �__._ - - _.. Local Gov�rnmet�t A�er�cy Rcvi�wed• 9/��.� ��'�-- - �� Dale � Pro��ct Dev. [lnit �ead 1 D►v�sion Repr�sentative NCI]Cl�' - PDEA / 1�JCDl`�1' Division ��0�'E: NCD�T �teview may occur at ciiher E'll�,A ar the l�ivisipn Offi�ce. Mark i��r�ugF� nan-applicabSe �osition. A�a��rove�J� F'or Typc t(�) �r ��(�3) � �ects o�ly: �' i� 2 0 ►�-I, �� ' � � '[..�.� -�-�� r �.., I]ate E'`rr Divisior� Administrat€�r Federal 4-li�;hway Adrninistratio►� PC�-1 OGL 9 .TUne 2� 13 � •Site seoi� �.rm�d;�., �e RAMEY KEMP �«��°�°� _ & �w�or�, ►� a�ao9 —��eSSOCIATES P`"�"'�"t5 F: 919.Mi$.5-11h 7R�.pNSPORTATION ENGINEERS MWM.��'l11eY?�7A�p.fW1) SR 1729 (Rogers Road) Sidewalk from SR 1172 (Homestead Road) to Meadow Run Court Carrboro, North Carolina TIP NO. U-4726DD PROJECT LOCATION MAP Not to Scale FIGURE 1 North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M. Bartos, Admirustrator Pat McCrory, Govemor Susan W. I{luttz, Secretary Kevin Cherry, Deputy Secretary February 12, 2013 Stephen Gxeene Ramey Kemp & Associates, Inc. 5808 Faringdon Plac�, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27609 Office of ArcMves anci I Iistory Division of Historical Resources David Brool:, Director Re: Sidewalk Addition Along Rogers Road from Homestead Road to Meadow Run Court, Carxboro, Oxange County, ER 13-0240 Dear Mr. Greene: Thank you for your lettex of January 29, 2013, concerning the above pxoject. We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. TheYefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed, The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservarion's Regularions for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Paxt 800. Thank you for youY cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. In all futute communicarion concernuig this pYoject, please cite the above-referenced tracking number. Sincerely, .. ��,�, 1� � 1 � j�.�Ramona M. Bartos V Location: 109 P;ast Jones Strect, Raleigh NC 27607 Mailing Address: 4677 iVfail Service Cenrer, Raleigh NC 27G99-4G77 Telephone/Fax: (979) 807-G570/807-G599 1'ermitt�:�° Addrt:;y; �1.5. A�2CN'�' C0�2P� C)F �N(��N�ERS WZI�l1r�1f14Cr"I-t�I� C)!Sl 171C'"l' � � ��„ �� .., - �i� hcTiun 1�P. SA1�4'-�U13-U15�-� ��uur�t}': Or•:��i�e [�.S.G.S. +f�u��d; l�C-�Ci-f.�1P1:L 1-1ILL �;CNE�A,�. �'�:T�i��IT {RT'.+(:�C}N:'lL .�!�ND i��,"],C(}N4'�jll��) V�RIFIC'�,,'T[Q):'d 7`c�tvt� r�f C'�irrlit�r�c� Rkil�loti �'Vorks [�ireclr►r :�lfrr: C;etar�e ticez 3�1 «'. �Tain Stree� C'�yrrlpura�, NC', ?7SEU A�t i�t Aciciretis: As�Un� I;nvirGeune�►�tai, Inc. alln: `�:indV' SrtllSil ��i"i �1f1(114 r�4�Ellfl+�` IZ�a�'f�eiqs�. 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N(� j7�i17- Determinatinn otJuresdictic�n: A. ❑ Based on prelrminary information, tiiere appEar ta be w�aters of the US includin:g wetlands within tI�e above described project area. T'his rrelirnznary determination is nnt an appealable actian under the Re�utatary Progrkm Adrninistrative Appeal Prnc�,ss � Referenc� 33 CFR Part 33 ] j, � B. ❑ There are Navi�able Wate� of the United States within the abave described praject area subjeet to tlye pernvt r�yuiremen�s of 5ection l0 af the Rivers and Harbors Art ar3d Sertian 404 pf the Clean W�ter Act. Unless there is a change in tf�e Ia►v or our publisl�ed regulations, this determin�tibn m�y b� reliad upon far a perioc� not to exceed five years �rom the datc ofthis naEificatian. C. � Thcr� are waters of the US ancllor wetlands within the above described prnj�ect area sabject ta d�e permit requireanents of Sectian �04 of ttte Clean Water Act (CWA){33 USC § 1344}. Un�ess there is a dyan�e 'rn tltc law or our published regulatians, this determinatian may be relied upon %r a period not to exceed fi�e yesrs frorn the date afthis notificAtion. D. ❑ The furisdictional areas within the above descriUad project ar�ea h�ve been identified under a pre�ivc�.s a.ction. Please referer.tce jurisdictional deternunatior� issued . Actian II): SAW- , B�sis For Drterminstiao: The site exhil�iLs features rvith Ortiinarv H.i�h VYater und wetlansl� as deGa�ed_in the Z�Bi wetJand de�ineation rnanu�l and aontic�ble re�ineal sup�Iemea�s. The waters on site include twa unnamed tributani�es_[[JTs1 tn Boli�n Creek, bath Relatl��elv Yerraanent Waters fRPWs), that Flow via C3otin CreekSRPVI'). Litde Creck [t�PW), an8 Jarda� ijake. to the Haw Ri�er, a Traditianallv Naveeahie Weter. This determination is based an an office rerificaiion 6y David E. Bsilev NSACE3 an A1111'1014. r. Aftent�on USDA Pragram ParNcipants This de[iaeatioNdeterm.inatican Itias bcen canducted to identify tl�e iimits oFCorps' Ctean W�[er �et jurisdicti�n for ti�e particular site identified in this request. The deiineationldetermin$tian may aUt be valid far the wet�and canservatipn pro�isians nfthe Foc�d Securisy Act of l�385. If yo� or your cznar►t axe USDA Pen�ram �Sareicipanis, or a�ticipate participation in USDA programs, yau sho�3ld reyuest a Certi�cd i►�etl�nd determinatinn frorn t�e ior�l ofiice af thc NaEura! ltespurc�es Ccrnserwation Service, priar to startin,� warG. F. Appe�tlS IIIfOt'mst1U17 (Th�s infurmarion ap�lles uely to ap�ro�ed }urisdictinnal detertsiinations as indicated in B und C above}. Tl�is carrespQndenez constitutes an apprc+�ed jarisclictional dct�rmination iar the abave described site. I!'you abjeet ta this cieterrnination, you may request an adtnirustrativc appe�l tmder Ca�ps regulations at 33 CFR Pari 331. Enc{�sed you witl Cmd a NatificaEion af Appeal Process (PJAP} facE sliect and reyucst for appeal (RF'A) farm- If you recluest to appeal this determination �+�u must subm'st a cotnpl��ted RFA Form ta the falluwiitg ac�dress: �1S Army Corps �f Engineers Sauth Atl�ntic I7ivision Attn: d�on 5teele, Review Of�rcer GO Forsyth Street SW, Room lUM l5 Atlanta, Geprgia 30303-8801 Phane. {�504) SG2-j137 In arder fvr an ItFA to be accepted by the Cnr�s, f he Co�ps rnust det�ermine that it is complete, that it mecis the critaria fnr appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, anci that it has been receaaed tsy the Di�isioia nffice within b0 cEays c�f the date aFtiae Nt�P. Sbvuld you decide to submit ar� RFA farm, it must �e received at Ihe ahnve address by 6f1412014. #*It is nnt necessary to se�bmit an RFA form ta the Di�ision C}#�ice if you do ncrt c�bj�est to che deteruiinatian i:i t�iis corresponctence.*� Car�s Regulatnry f7ffici$1: �� Da�id Bailey Date oFJD: f1411�/2Q1�3 Expiration Date ofJD; 0411SP�Ut4 The W ilmington �istrict is cornmitted ta providing the highest level of support la the public, Ta 1�e�p Us ensure we cantinue to do so, please comglete our eustamer 5atisfactian Survey �nline at http:!LeQulatc�ry.�+sacesrnrvev.conif'. �r+��rir�Jc�� r��w ca�� :�L�11'IIfVi�'r[L•�T['4� �::�,f��i��r�. r��c�r�s �r�� «��ti ��r� ��:c�u��•r �� u�t�Ln�. - �-- r1��li�;�nt: T�i►vi� crf �ar�r[�oru � rilc i�J�u�tl.�cr: �A1�'_2fJ1 �-OZ�-��3 T��t�:; U�II��ila �1ttaGZlc.�I is: E�PI-flo�L P�iC�fi�CRL•�7 C'r��Nt[T (Stasid�r�3 P�nni� «r L�tter �f �ea°n�issi�a��b ❑ T'Ftc)F'l�t:;lt'�L7 f�E,'f�11.9C1 (Stanci�u•c� �errt�it �ar �ett�� c�t= LrntiS�i�:�n] � P�R9��11T DENiAL ' -- 0 .�f�F'i�+�)1�'�D 1i?RISDICI��{��CA� C?ETI;R�lINAT`Ii1N j—ji PI{I-�LI'�11\�,1R�' iliftltiCil�'! fn�'�1I. i�lP��l�:�t'�11i�;';�� IC�N �ee Stcl�on heicjw� �;�.(.' a I�bV 9- I he tl�o�Ilo��ie3�� i�len�ili:� �c�tir i'i{,�Y7ts a�uJ c��titsns r�+�<�rE1i�ti�� a1t <�iln�iili�trati��e a��pe��l c�f �1i4 al,n�e �ii:ces'rr,�i, A��ittc�z7al ii7�i�rirsa�i�ir� nfa�' be f�cis�c'I �t n�' I�tl�a:,��vtia��w.��s+��..�r��s�,.�i�ill'hriissfai�ts`�,�wi�1�+`tarG;�+"R��uaat�sr�Y_��`�mamidl�};�'mil�.�s�+� ar t27� Cc�rr�� r��uCati�a��s cst � ��'rF� f'ard �3 �, — , .A. TNI'T1r1�, �'[2�;)FTFI�EI) 1'E�IZh'[�'gt '�'o�� n��ay ��c��e�k �r a��i�e�t tu d'lie p�errtiii. • .ACCF�!'T: 1Fyutii re�eiv+�d a:�la.nc�ard �'ermEt. }�u r7iciy :�i�n Rly�: ��n��it iic�cu�7r4i�t �nd r�t��rn i€ tci che r�istrict en�ir�e�r f�ac Iin�l autl�c�rvati�n. 1C y��r�� r�cLivL.cl u�.eit�r c.+f I'ermi5sic�n (I,�7PJ. yc��.c �t�� a�'�:��1 tl�e LU�' �r.id y`n�ir ��,r� is �ull��ra��J. '4'��ur �i�i��ture c�oi the, Startdar�i Pcm�it or a�;ceE�eance c�t d�e L�OP rne�ns [laat y°�u a�c�pt th� ��ern��t �n its e»tiz•�ty� �r�d waive all ri��T�s t�� +�ew�i the �a��it_ it�cl4tdin� it� tc;�-rtis awad c�nditd��ns, �yd �a��,r�uec! juri::�icti�n�l �:i�tr��r��in�tians assae'i�ted �vith �he �crrr�at. �L�.fECT= [1'yc�u r�'�j�ct tc� �}�t �Ser�a�it (St;�nciz�-d car LCaI') k��ca►r�c. c�i Lcr��in terci7s a�i� �:��i7�iti�r�� tl�erein. y�,u n�a�� rLc�ucsf c{�at t4zc �eni�'st ve m��iifecl �rcc+rclii��lw�. Yc�u tnu�t ec�m�f�te �ecti��n CI �t`thi� l�ara� �ncY rctur�n t&3� l��rni to tl�c: r�istrict �i��ine�r. �`uur �ihj�ctic�n� must ks� sec�i�•e� hy t1ro� dicirict �ra�ineer ��ilfain �ii] d�ys cri�ti�e �i�t� i�t'zhis nr�ticc, c�t you w��d fc�t`teit y�ur rigltt lc� ap�taJ the ��:rmit i�1 tlye Futur�. Uptsei re�ei��i t�f }�c�ur l�tter. tl�e aiistriet en�incer titi's�] �rtralu�t� }'t�ur +�b.�ections �n� ni��: {;�� mi��ii��' Ih� �ermit t�� 1ddr�.ss all ��fy'�twn• �c�ri�:�r�i�. f 13} tnc�dify �.la�. E�ermit 1n ad�ire�s �c,rate r�i'y��}�ir olij�ctst�ris, c�r (c) ncrt alycs�ily�� yhe permet h��ri�� et�mline:.d that 11�e per�nit whc,ul� �� i�s��ci ��; pr�ainusly �uritt�rl. :�i�er �vaivatir�4 }�nur c��jectinns. lhe �iistri�t �n�in�e�' ►��ill send �°�u a pr��tier�� pei-u�it %��r y`e�ur rec��sic�,:riitit�r�, a�c iijdicatea in S�c't9arn F3 b�1+�i�w. B: �'Ri)FT+F.R[:U I'C��LNiI"1': �'�u �R_y �cr��t nr a�p�al the l:�r�•ruii • :'1�'CL�''`l': IC ��u r��ivcd a 5�t�7�ard '�'er�a�ik. y�nu raiay� si�� thl pc:rmit cic�ctement an� reti►m it to d�e di�irict L�a�.ine�r toe tinal ��rthuri�.atix:fn. Ef ��c�u r�ceiv�� a I.etter ni Pcrmi4�ia� i�.Cl�'�. S+�u tr�a�� aLce�+t th� Lt�P �n+� W��ur t��c,rk i� authc.�ri��l. 'Your si�;��r�ture aa� thk Stai��lat'cl P�nr7it or a�:ceEaQance c�itl'i4 'I_�f' st�e-an� dtat ynu a�cept th� pern�i0 in its �ntir�ty. find t�,��'t�� a1C ri�ht� Ca ��r�:�� li�: ��:rt7�it, in�luciii�a� it� tts-�as �s7�1 c��i�iti�ns, ��r� a��roa��d j��ri.5ciictio��al d�t�izi7in�lira�� ss�ci�R�� ti�vil'li t1i� ��emlit. • .�PPF,AI_: 19`y<,u cl�c��s� t`� de�lin� t17c �+rofftr��! ��n��'st (5tar��l�rci t,�� LU�'j bec�us� c�fc��taiil t�rl��s �td cc�n;�itic�ns il��r�ir�, �, ota m�y �p�eal td�� decline:+� permit «r�clei- ihe C c�rpti �.7!` �n�,it�e� s`� 11��r�zonis�rstir��e r1p�a��1 1'roccss }�y cc�i7�plrlin� ��ctst7n Il c�f [his fc�riit atbd ��i7�iiit;� tli� t4�ntt t+�� ih� c�ivi�iaai er�Fin��r. Thic Rc�i�n n1u�C I�c raceit-�d %4' lhe �Jir�isiar� r�ei�,in�:er �vilhin fi�J ciays saftd�� d�xe e�f'tl�i� nni��e. C: i'F,R\iZT L)FNI,:'�l�: 1�'uti stt�� appeal the d�tii;�1 c�f'� �ernzit �mci�.r tl�� C'c�rps o�"�.n�ineers ,Adrni:�isi�•�tiv� �,�r+��j� P�'c�cess 1?ti. �nmt�letrn� 5euti�>n 11 ot�this ti5nrti and ��a�din� th4 ti�rnz t�� [h� �[ivisis�i� ��;i��eer. �'I-�is fi�rtri m�ist E��: r��ceir�e�i by the divisi�an ero�,in�er �uirl�i.n �fl tia��:� ��t'tl��: ciatt� c�6't4�is nc�ti�e. n: �+►l'Pii,()`IJLD .�LPFtI4DICTIONA� �f�T�:�f�MiN�'ITI()i�: 4'nt� ma� acce�t ar di�peal th� 2��ra�ed JI] c�r Pr�,vicic n�:�v ir� d�ni�ali�n. • �'�C:CL:f''T: 4'c�u i�a ��1 ne�d to nc.ilif�' ll7e �arps t� accey�t an a�}�r+��le� .1T). F�i��i�e to nr�ltify t17� �'s�r�s iaitl�in f[� �ays of lhe r��te ��1'tliis nnzi�:e. nie:�ns lh�at y�rau a�;ce�t 19�e a�{�ro�re�i JfJ in Ite �cntire.ty, �rs� ctfair�rc �ll ri�hts t�, app�a] t1�� a��pr�ved if]. * AP�1�.A1�: Cf'}��i c1isF;�re� �viih tl�e :��ria��ec� J97, }��+� inay :��al tla� a��rr��red .TD un�3er th� C'c�rps oi'CAz�ine�rs ��-lniinislr�tiVe �1�r�+�al Pr�rc�� I�y ec�rn��letin� �ectic?n [1 ot'tlii� turin :tnc� sen�ii�� ll��: �nrrn tc7 tf�� eiistric[ �:n�ineer. Tl�a� Iarm vtiu4� f.�� rec�iti°�� l�y tlic dir�isi�n �n�ineer �v�lhin 60 cl�y^s ��i' lh�: il�zs� of`�11iti nnii�e. �+,: P12P:LICV1il�I.�,R�' .IIIRfST11f.'TIONAL DL'i'�1�1b11NA`1'14)i�f: Yc+u �io itnt r��ed t� r�spo��d tc� t3�e C'��r-�,s re�a�•din� t1ie �ir��inlirtat�y JL?. ➢"}ie f's�elimiz��ry JC7 is n�t �ppe�.i'a�al�. I1�yeau ��risl�� c�u ma�y r�cl�iest an ��ruwecl .N�] (wiiitEt n�ay �+e a��e,�l�;��, �y ��tatactin�. tl�c �or�s r�istri�i f�r turther ir�siruct�or�, �41sa ve��i n�ay pravide ne�v intaml�tion for fi�rther c�nnsi�t�r�t'so�� L�+W the C nr-�s t�.� re��°alu�t� i�� 71�. SLC i'I(71*�1 If - IiLf7U�'�'I` FOIt �.!'['€:,�►L c�r []F�.��C'TIC711'� �Cl A�'J' Ii�lTIAL PFGt��°FI:RGI� P�'R1�1i1' RE,'1�4[)NS f�C)R :�,�'�'E,�tL �]C� CDBJ�C'�'l�}�lti: (D�,Lri�e ��c�tiir r��an� ior �r��ezliai�; tt3e des:iso�n c�r y��ar ��L�jeeEiuns t�r �sn initial prufi�r�.d p�n�7it in clG�r �:ot�cise statem��ts. You m�y 7tt�ch �eiditic�s�al �iafi�rn�aioon ta �E�is ti�nn t� cfari�y wh�re r��our re��a�� +ar r-�hj��tis�r�s ar�: ��idrease�f ii7 ilic a�'i�rin�strati�e r�s:c�rci.) l�UL�I"Ti�C�i'�AL 1;�Ft�f�Cvil�TlC?N: T7ye �u�p�a] is lis�lite,tl to a r�vietiv c�f�he ��imi�7istratiwe rec�arc�, thc Cc�rps mcn�c�ran�ium feyr th�: recnrc� �ai' Ck'��c ap�ata] ce�nfi�.recac� �r nr��tii��, 7�ic1 �i�y� �up�Een�ent�l ��f�+rm��aii�n tl��k tl�� r�vietiv offic:�r f13s �iet�r��line� i; needed t� �l,�riFy 'llte �c�inirsista`�ti^�°e �e��arr�. �feEther th�. a��p�1l;ant n�ir Ih� C�xr�s �n.ay �clel n�tiv inti�rr�3�tit�n or �tal)'�� tn fh+� cec�ar�l.. l lu��cti�r. y�au irir�� H-�rr�v'scic a�i�ldti�.��ia7 i€iiurnaetiat� t+� c3ar�:�' I.1�� 9c�cafic�n t�� infi.�mlaki+�s� �l�at is air�ad�r' in Ibe acLnat�i�trafiv� rNl'i)�rtl . Pi�al;+iT (;lF C�,1N7'�iC=T ��R ��?f:S�Ic�DT�iS c)Tt 1Ni'4��11��TIu�a: If yt�u ii:��z yu�,ii�rys rr�f�rrclin�, this de�:i�itarr �n�lfcr� thr ��"ti'E,« anly� ltavc: c�uz�ticjns re��i��in� th� f�pp��l �rr«ces� �'��t� Fn�y i ary,�e�l pri�ress y<�u rnr�y curotact: �i�sr� cc�nt�tct: Pi�t►•ict �rn�inecr. V�'il��in�tur� It��u�atc��•y° Divisioa 1�1r. :I��r� Stlelc. 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Signatur� oi P�rniittee Date NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT ROGERS ROAD SIDEWALK Orange County, North Carolina TOWN OF CARRBORO August 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Methodology and Qualifications .......................................................................................... 1 3.0 Physical Resources ............................................................................................................... 2 3.1 Soils .................................................................................................................................. 2 3.2 Water Resources ............................................................................................................... 2 4.0 Biotic Resources .................................................................................................................. 3 4.1 Terrestrial Communities ................................................................................................... 3 4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed Land ...................................................................................... 4 4.1.2 Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest ................................................................................... 4 4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts ................................................................................ 4 4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ........................................................................................................... 5 4.3 Aquatic Communities ....................................................................................................... 5 4.4 Invasive Species ............................................................................................................... 5 5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES ............................................................................................... 6 5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S . ................................................................................ 6 5.1.1 Streams ......................................................................................................................6 5.1.2 Wetlands ................................................................................................................... 6 5.2 Clean Water Act Permits .................................................................................................. 8 5.3 Coastal Area Management Areas of Environmental Concern ......................................... 8 5.4 Construction Moratoria ................................................................................................... 8 5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ......................................................................................... 8 5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .................................................... 8 5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation ....................................................................................... 9 5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts .................................................................. 9 5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts ....................................................................... 9 5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ..................................................................... 9 5.9 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act .......................................................................... 12 5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species .................................................................. 12 5.11 Essential Fish Habitat ..................................................................................................... 12 6.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. 13 LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A: Figures Figure 1 Project Location Figure 2 Study Area Figure 3 Index Map of Jurisdictional Area Locations Figures 4A-4B Jurisdictional Areas Figure 5 Natural Communities Appendix B: Scientific Names of Species Identified in the Report Appendix C: Wetland and Stream Forms LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Soils within the study area .................................................................................................2 Table 2. Water resources in the study area ......................................................................................3 Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area ............................................3 Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the study area ......................................................5 Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the study area ....................................6 Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area ...............................................6 Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Orange County .......................................................8 Natural Resources Technical Report 1.0 INTRODUCTION Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC The Town of Carrboro (TOC) proposes the construction of a 5-foot wide, concrete sidewalk along approximately 1.1 miles (approximately 5720 feet) of Rogers Road (SR 1729) in Carrboro, NC. The sidewalk is planned for the west side of Rogers Road from Meadow Run Court in the north to Homestead Road in the south (Figure 1). The study area extends for 50 feet to each side of the Rogers Road centerline and occupies approximately 133 acres (Figure 2). 2A METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS All work was conducted as per the NCDOT Project Development and environmental Analysis Branch standard operating procedures dated December 20, 2012. The principal personnel contributing to this document are: Investigator: Alexander P. (Sandy) Smith Education: B.S. Biology, 1983 M.S. Marine Biology, 1988 Experience: Responsibilities Investigator Education: Experience: Senior Project Manager, Axiom Environmental, 2008-present Senior Project Manager, Vice-President, EcoScience Corporation, 1998-2008 Senior Project Manager, Environmental Services, Inc., 1993-1998 Scientist, CZR, Inc., 1988-1993 Project coordination, wetland and stream delineations, GPS, stream assessment, wetland functional assessment, document preparation, natural community assessment, T/E species surveys. Scott G. Davis B.S. Environmental Science - Ecology Senior Scientist, Axiom Environmental, 2008-present Project Scientist, Senior Scientist, EcoScience Corporation, 2004-2008 Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, GPS, GIS, stream assessment, figure preparation, document preparation, natural community assessment, T/E species surveys. Field work was conducted on January 11, 2013 and May 29, 2013. Tasks included a general natural resources assessment, Section 404 jurisdictional area delineation, an investigation for suitable habitat for listed federally protected species, and a subsequent survey for federally protected species within suitable habitat. Jurisdictional areas identified in the study area were verbally verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) during a February 27, 2013 field visit. 1 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC The study area lies within the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion of the Piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina. Topography within the project vicinity is generally comprised of low, rounded hills and ridges, and low- to moderate-gradient streams with mostly cobble, gravel, and sandy substrates. Topography within the study area is generally level and aligned along ridgelines, with only two small stream crossings. Elevations within the study area range from 476 to 550 feet above sea level. The highest point is in the middle of the project area, and the lowest point is a stream bed near the southern project terminus. Land use in the project vicinity consists of fragmented forest plots among residential developments. 3.1 Soils The Orange County Soil Survey identifies seven soil types within the study area (Table 1). Table 1. Soils within the study area Soil Series Mapping Unit Drainage Class Hydric Status Appling sandy loam Ap Well drained Non-hydric Chewacla loam Ch Somewhat poorly drained Non-hydric* Geor eville silt loam Ge Well drained Non-h dric Helena sand loam He Moderatel well drained Non-h dric Herndon silt loam Hr Well drained Non-h dric Li num silt loam L Moderatel well drained Non-h dric* Tarrus silt loam Ta Well drained Non-h dric *May contain hydric inclusions 3.2 Water Resources Water resources in the study area are part of the Cape Fear River basin (U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] Hydrologic Unit [HU] 03030002). Three streams (unnamed tributaries [UTs] to Bolin Creek, were identified within the study area (Table 2). The locations of these water resources are shown on Figure 3 and Figures 4A and 4B. The physical characteristics of these streams are presented in Table 3. 2 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Table 2. Water resources in the study area Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC Figure NCDWQ Stream Best Usage Stream Name Ma ID Nos. Index Number Classification UTl to Bolin Creek SA 3, 4A 16-41-1-15-1-(4) WS-IV, NSW UT2 to Bolin Creek SB 3, 4A 16-41-1-15-1-(4) WS-IV, NSW UT3 to Bolin Creek SC 3, 4B 16-41-1-15-1-(4) WS-IV, NSW Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the study area Bank Bankfull Water Height width Depth Ma ID feet feet) inches) Channel Substrate Veloci Clarit 1 SA 1 2-4 0-4 ri -ra , ravel Moderate C SB 1-3 4 1-12 ri -ra , sand, ravel Slow C SC <1 4 1-12 silt, sand Slow ST � SFCR — Clarity — C=Clear, ST=Somewhat Turbid, T=Turbid No designated anadromous iish waters or Primary Nursery Areas are present in the study area. No designated High Quality Waters (HQW), Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-II) are located within 1.0 mile downstream of the study area. The North Carolina Fina1303(d) list of impaired waters identifies no streams within the study area as impaired. No benthic or iish monitoring data are available for any streams within the study area, and no sampling stations are within 1.0 mile of the study area and within the same watershed. However, a benthic station is located at the Homestead Road crossing of Bolin Creek, approximately 6000 feet downstream of the study area. This station received an aquatic life assessment rating of "G" (good) in 2001 and is considered to be "supporting aquatic life" by the N.C. Division of Water Quality. 4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES 4.1 Terrestrial Communities Two distinct terrestrial communities were identified within the study area: maintained/disturbed land and mixed pine/hardwood forest. Figure 5 depicts the locations and extent of communities within the study area. A brief description of each community is presented below, and the scientiiic names of all species identified are included in Appendix B. 3 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed Land Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange County, NC Maintained/disturbed land occurs approximately 20 feet to either side of the existing road and is scattered throughout the remainder of the study area. Maintained lawns and roadside shoulders generally consist of low-growing grasses and weedy forbs such as fescue, crab grasses, Johnson grass, white clover, dandelion, and wild onion, and also commonly support scattered shrubs and trees such as crepe myrtle, Bradford pear, flowering dogwood, Russian olive, eastern red cedar, southern magnolia, tree-of-heaven, pecan, mimosa, and various oaks. Vines, such as gill-over- the-ground, poison ivy, English ivy, porcelain berry, Japanese honeysuckle, morning glories, passion-flower, wisteria, and grapes along forest edges. Elsewhere within the study area, disturbed/maintained land generally consists primarily of maintained utility line corridors both crossing and extending parallel to Rogers Road. Utility corridors often contain similar grass and forb species, but are more commonly dominated by large weedy herbs such as blackberries, goldenrods, American pokeweed, and Queen Anne's lace, and shrubs such as multiflora rose, loblolly pine, sweetgum, silverling, and red maple. 4.1.2 Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest Mixed pine/hardwood forest occurs within the study area as scattered patches of woodland; however, forested areas are fragmented and somewhat disturbed as a result of their occurrence within areas of suburban development. This community is characterized by a predominantly hardwood canopy; however, pines occur in the canopy on occasion. On drier ridges and slopes, dominant species include southern red oak, white oak, mockernut hickory, black locust, sourwood, winged elm, loblolly pine, short-leaf pine, sweetgum, flowering dogwood, black cherry, sassafras, red mulberry, Russian olive, poison ivy, and ebony spleenwort. On lower slopes and in valleys, dominant species include water and willow oak, American elm, tulip poplar, red maple, green ash, ironwood, Chinese privet, woodland oats, and Christmas fern. 4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts Only areas immediately adjacent to the Rogers Road are anticipated to be impacted by this project. At this time, decisions regarding the extent of improvements have not been finalized. Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage of each type within the study area (Table 4). Once a final alignment and preliminary design have been determined, probable impacts to each community type will be calculated. 4 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the Maintained/disturbed land Mixed Pine/Hardwood Forest Total 4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC area G 12.7 0.6 13.3 acres Terrestrial communities in the study area are comprised of both natural and disturbed habitats that may support a diversity of wildlife species (an asterisk indicates if a species or sign of a species was actually observed). Mammals that commonly exploit habitats found within the study area include gray squirrel, eastern cottontail, raccoon*, Virginia opossum, and white-tailed deer*. Birds that commonly use forest and forest edge habitats include American crow*, blue jay, Carolina chickadee*, tufted titmouse*, Carolina wren*, golden-crowned kinglet*, white- throated sparrow*, sharp-shinned hawk, and yellow-rumped warbler. Birds that may use open habitat within the study area include American kestrel, eastern bluebird, eastern meadowlark, red-tailed hawk, and turkey vulture*. Reptile and amphibian species that may use terrestrial communities located in the study area include American toad, gray treefrog, eastern box turtle, eastern fence lizard, five-lined skink, black racer, corn snake, rat snake, eastern ribbon snake, eastern garter snake, and copperhead. 4.3 Aquatic Communities Aquatic communities in the study area consist of three perennial Piedmont streams. These streams are relatively small in size, are highly disturbed, and, due to their location in a heavily developed area, are subject to unpredictable flows. Stream flow appears to vary from high immediately following precipitation events to a trickle during dry periods. These streams support limited aquatic communities due to their natural fluctuations in flow. During the site visit, one northern cricket frog and sparse benthic macroinvertebrates were observed. 4.4 Invasive Species Ten species from the NCDOT Invasive Plant List for North Carolina were found to occur within the study area. Three level 1(Threat) invasive species were identified: Chinese privet, multiflora rose, and Japanese stilt grass. Six level2 (Moderate Threat) invasive species were identified: mimosa, Johnson grass, porcelain berry, English Ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, and wisteria. Two level3 (Watch List) exotic species was identified: Bradford pear and Russian olive. 5 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES 5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S. 5.1.1 Streams Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC Three jurisdictional streams were identified in the study area (streams SA, SB, and SC). The locations of these streams are depicted on Figure 3 and Figures 4A and 4B. USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets and NCDWQ stream identification forms are included in Appendix C. The physical characteristics and water quality designations of each jurisdictional stream are detailed in Section 3.2. Jurisdictional streams in the study area have been designated as warm-water streams for the purposes of stream mitigation. Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the studv area �Length (linear Ma ID f Stream SA ll6 Stream SB 199 Stream SC 215 y Mitigation Required by Classification USACE Perennial Yes Perennial Yes Perennial Yes Subject to Riparian 'NCDWQ Scores 4USACE Scores Buffer 29.5 29.5 31 �Linear distances are approximated while we await a field survey of delineated streams. ZCompensatory mitigation will be required if total impacts of streams exceed 1501inear feet. 3NCDWQ Score: N.C. Division of Water Quality Stream Identification Form, v411 'USACE Score: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Stream Assessment Warksheet, v06/03 5.1.2 Wetlands 54 Yes/unknown 46 Yes/unknown 45 Yes/unknown Nine jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the study area (wetlands WA through WI depicted on Figures 4A and 4B and listed in Table 6). Wetland classification and quality rating data are presented in Table 6. All wetlands in the study area are within the Cape Fear River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03030002). USACE wetland delineation forms, NCDWQ wetland rating forms, and N.C. Wetland Assessment Method (NC WAM) Field Assessment Forms and Wetland Rating Sheets for each site are included in Appendix C. Descriptions of the terrestrial communities at each wetland site follow Table 6. Wetland WD is a basin wetland, and the remaining wetlands are all headwater forests (as described by NC WAM). 6 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the study area Map Figure NC WAM �NC WAM Hydrologic ZNCDEM Area Wetland ID Nos. Classification Rating Classification (ac.) Rating WA 4A Headwater Forest Low (L, H, L) Riparian 50 0.04 WB 4A Headwater Forest Low (L, H, L) Riparian 42 <0.01 WC 4A Headwater Forest Low (L, H, L) Riparian 57 <0.01 WD 4A Basin Wetland Medium: H, M, M Non-riparian 15 <OA1 WE 4B Headwater Forest Low: L, H, L Riparian 38 0.01 WF 4B Headwater Forest Low: L, L, L Riparian 38 <0.01 WG 4B Headwater Forest Low: L, L, L Riparian 38 <0.01 WH 4B Headwater Forest Low: L, L, L Riparian 38 0.01 WI 4B Headwater Forest Low: L, L, L Riparian 38 <0.01 Total <0.12 'NC WAM Rating: H=High, M=Medium, L=Low. The NC WAM rating is presented as the overall wetland rating tollowed by ratings for the Hydrology, Water Quality, and Habitat sub-functions (e.g. H: H, M, H). ZNCDEM Rating: N.C. Department of Environmental Management Wetland Rating Worksheet (fourth version) Headwater Forest This wetland type occurs adjacent to all three streams (Figures 4A and 4B). The majority of these wetlands are in forested areas, with the exception of a portion of wetland WA (Figure 4A) and all of wetland WE (Figure 4B), which occur in maintained utility line corridors. All of these wetlands receive wetland hydrology from a combination of periodic overbank flow and groundwater seepage. American sycamore, sweetgum, and red maple dominate the canopy, while tag alder, false nettle, poison ivy, Chinese privet, multiflora rose, and Japanese stilt grass occur in the understory. Wetlands WF, WG, and WH occur adjacent to stream SC on the northeast side of Rogers Road. Here, the stream has been mostly filled with silt and sand, causing the stream flow to overbank into the wetlands for much of the time, resulting in longer wetland hydroperiods than is typically expected of headwater forests. Basin Wetland The basin wetland is located on the east side of Rogers Road just north of its junction with Homestead Road. The wetland is in an excavated area on the slope adjacent to the Stream SB between the stream and Rogers Road (Figure 4A). This wetland receives wetland hydrology from groundwater and upland runoff from a residential yard. There is no evidence of overbank flow from Stream SB; however, there is evidence of overland flow from the wetland to Stream SB. This wetland is lacking a canopy, and supports saplings and shrubs of black willow, sweetgum, and tag alder along the margins. The wetland is dominated by lizard's tail, with scattered false nettle and common greenbrier. 7 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 5.2 Clean Water Act Permits Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange County, NC At the time of the generation of this document, activities involved with construction of a sidewalk have not yet been finalized. However, it is anticipated that potential impacts to Section 404 jurisdictional areas will likely be authorized under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nationwide permitting. Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that may apply include a NWP No. 3 for maintenance of currently serviceable structures, NWP No. 14 far linear transportation projects, NWP No. 18 for minor discharges, and NWP No. 33 for temporary construction activities such as stream dewatering. The USACE holds final discretion as to what permits will be required to authorize project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required, then a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWQ will be needed. Required 401 certifications may include a GC 3883 for maintenance, GC 3886 for linear transportation projects, GC 3890 for minor discharges, and GC 3893 for temporary construction access and dewatering. 5.3 Coastal Area Management Areas of Environmental Concern Orange County is not under the jurisdiction of the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). 5.4 Construction Moratoria No streams within the study area are listed as waters which require any construction moratoria. 5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules Streamside riparian zones within the study area are protected under provisions of the Jordan Water Supply Nutrient Strategy Rules and riparian buffer protection rules (15A NCAC 02B .0265, .0267, and .0268) administered by NCDWQ. Table 5 indicates which streams are subject to buffer rule protection. Potential impacts to protected stream buffers will be determined once a final alignment and design have been determined. 5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters No streams within the study area are subject to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. 8 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation 5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC The Town of Carrboro will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams to the greatest extent practicable during project planning. The proposed sidewalk is expected to be situated along the west side of Rogers Road, so impacts are expected to be minimal and generally restricted to or adjacent to regularly maintained right-of-way areas. 5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts The Town of Carrboro will investigate potential on-site mitigation opportunities if necessary once a final determination of impacts has been calculated. If mitigation is needed, and on-site mitigation is not feasible, the Town of Carrboro will investigate opporiunities from an appropriate mitigation bank or the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) to provide off-site mitigation to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act compensatory mitigation requirements for this project. 5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species As of December 27, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists four federally protected species for Orange County (Table 6). A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion based upon survey results within the study area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information in referenced literature and USFWS correspondence. Table 6. Federally protected species listed for Orange County. Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological Status* Present Conclusion Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E No No Effect Alasmidonta heterodon Dwarf wedgemussel E No No Effect Rhus michauxii Michaux's sumac E Yes No Effect Echinacea laevigata Smooth coneflower E Yes No Effect *Federal Status — T(S/A) = Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance; E= Endangered. 9 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange County, NC Red-cockaded Woodpecker USFWS optimal survey window: year round; November to early March Habitat description: The red-cockaded woodpecker (RCV� typically occupies open, mature stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat. The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, and which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 miles. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. The project area contains several fragmented, relatively narrow stands of loblolly and short-leaf pine greater than 30 years of age and individuals of loblolly and short-leaf pine within fragmented stands of forest dominated by hardwoods in the canopy and understory layers among suburban neighborhoods. Particularly, the preferred location for the proposed sidewalk (along the west side of Rogers Road) is occupied by a power line corridor and contains no individuals or stands of pine. No stands of pine or individual pines 60 years or older are present within the project area. There are no stands of pine or mixed pine/hardwood forest supporting trees 60 years or older contiguous to or within 0.5 mile of pine stands within the project area. In fact, the oldest pine aged within 0.5 mile was approximately 54 years of age. No RCWs or signs of RCWs were observed in the project area vicinity during field investigations. A review of NCNHP records on June 14, 2012 indicates no known RCW occurrences within 1.0 mile of the project area. Based on the minimal foraging habitat within the project area and lack of nesting habitat within 0.5 mile of the project area, this project is expected to have No Effect on RCW. Dwarf Wedgemussel USFWS optimal survey window: year round Habitat Description: In North Carolina, the dwarf wedgemussel is known from the Neuse and Tar River drainages. The mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to moderate current and sand, gravel, or firm silt bottoms. Water in these areas must be well oxygenated. Stream banks in these areas are generally stable with extensive root systems holding soils in place. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for dwarf wedgemussel does not occur within project area streams. A review of NCNHP records on June 14, 2012 indicates no known dwarf wedgemussel occurrences within 1.0 mile of the project area. Michaux's sumac 10 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report USFWS optimal survey window: May-October Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange County, NC Habitat Description: Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well-drained sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rims of Carolina bays; maintained railroad, roadside, and utility right-of-ways; areas where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and/or storm damage; small wildlife food plots; abandoned building sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies; and in and along edges of other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central Piedmont, it occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant; therefore, grows best where disturbance (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, or periodic fire) maintains an open habitat. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for Michaux's sumac occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records, updated January 2013, indicates no known Michaux's sumac occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat on May 29, 2013, and no Michaux's sumac was identified within the study area. Smooth coneflower USFWS optimal survey window: late May-October Habitat Description: Smooth coneflower, a perennial herb, is typically found in meadows, open woodlands, the ecotonal regions between meadows and woodlands, cedar barrens, dry limestone bluffs, clear cuts, and roadside and utility right-of-ways. In North Carolina, the species normally grows in magnesium- and calcium-rich soils associated with gabbro and diabase parent material, and typically occurs in Iredell, Misenheimer, and Picture soil series. It grows best where there is abundant sunlight, little competition in the herbaceous layer, and periodic disturbances (e.g., regular fire regime, well-timed mowing, and careful clearing) that prevents encroachment of shade producing woody shrubs and trees. On sites where woody succession is held in check, it is characterized by a number of species with prairie affnities. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for smooth coneflower occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records, updated January 2013, indicates no known smooth coneflower occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. 11 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC �iom biologists visited the LTNC Botanical Garden on May 29, 2013 and found smooth coneflowers to be in bloom. Subsequently, systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat within the study area on the same day, and no individuals of this species were identified. 5.9 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Habitat for bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large, dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open water. Suitable habitat for bald eagle does not exist in the study area. A desktop GIS assessment of the study area, as well as the area within a 1.13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits was performed on January 11, 2013. No water bodies large enough or sufficiently open to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Additionally, a review of the NCNHP database on January ll, 2013 revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Due to the lack of habitat, known occurrences, and minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been determined that this project will not affect this species. 5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species As of December 27, 2012 the USFWS lists no Candidate species for Orange County. 5.11 Essential Fish Habitat No portion of the study area has been designated Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). 12 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report 6.0 REFERENCES Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange Counry, NC Beane, J.C., A.L. Braswell, J.C. Mitchell, W.M. Palmer, and J.R Harrison IIL 2010. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia (Second Edition, Revised and Updated). The University of North Carolina Press. Chapel Hill, NC. 274 pp. Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. Vicksburg, Mississippi. 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Mammals of the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maryland. University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, NC. 255 pp. 15 August 2013 Natural Resources Technical Report Rogers Road Sidewalk, Orange County, NC Appendices are available upon request June 2013 �� Axiom Environmenkal, Inc. ALtgLtst 3, 2017 Mr. Josh Dalton Axiom Environmental, Inc. 218 Snoin• Averaire, Raleig{�, No�•th Ccn•olincz 27603 919-270-9306�"'s 919-696-3045�s'�" Sungate Design Group, P.A. 905 Jones Fj-anklin Road Raleigh, NC 27606 Re: Rogers Road Sidewalk Updates and Permitting Dear Josh, 17-012 Axioin Enviromnental, Inc. (Axioin) is pleased to piovide you with this surmllary letter regaiding updates to the proposed Rogers Road sidewallc permitting project. Project Area Description and HistorX The Town of Carrboro (TOC) proposes the construction of a 5-foot wide, concrete sidewalk along approxiinately 1.1 iniles (approximately 5720 feet) of Rogers Road (SR 1729) in Carrboro, NC. The sidewalk is planned for t11e west side of Rogers Road fi-ojn Meadow Run Court in t11e north to Hon�estead Road in the south (Figure 1). The sh,idy area extends for 50 feet to each side of the Rogers Road centerline and occupies approxiinately 13.3 acres (Figure 2). The Rogers Road sidewalk project was visited by Axiom and jurisdictional areas were delineated in Januaiy 2013. Andy Williains of the US Ai-�ny Coi-ps of Engineers (USACE) visited the site and approved the delineation on Febi-uaiy 27, 2013. The project area was surveyed for sinooth coneflower and Michaux's sumac on May 29, 2013, and Axiom appropriately revised and submitted the fii�al Natural Resources Technical Report on June 6, 2013. The permit application pacicage was �nalized and subinitted to tlle USACE and NCDWR on Marcl� 20, 2014. The USACE approved the Section 404 pennit on April 15, 2014 and the NCDWR approved the 401 Water Quality Cei-tification and Jordan Lake buffer authorization on April 24, 2014. All pei7nit autllorizations expired on Mai-ch 18, 2017; however, tlle approval of the jui-isdictional area delineation expires oi1 April 15, 2019. Federallv Protected Snecies As of Jiine 8, 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists three federally protected species for Orange County (Table 1). A brief description of each species' habitat requireinents follows, along with the Biological Conclnsion based upon survey results within the stlldy area. Habitat requirements for each species are based on the cui7-ent best available information in referenced literature and USFWS correspondence. Please note that at the time of original documentation, red-cocicaded woodpecker was listed for Orange County; however, this species has subsequently been removed fi•om the USFWS list of Threatened and Endangered species in Orange County. Mr. Josh Dalton August 3, 2017 Page 2 Table 1. Federa Scientific Name Alasmidonta heterodon Rhus michauxii I Echinacea laevigata * E = Endangered. Axiom Environmental, Inc. �cies listed for � Common Name Dwarf wedgemussel Michaux's sumac Smooth coneflower Dwarf Wedgemussel USFWS optimal survey window: year round Coun . Federal Habitat Status* Present E No E Yes E Yes Biological Conclusion No Effect No Effect No Effect Habitat Description: In North Carolina, the dwarf wedgemussel is known from the Neuse and Tar River drainages. The mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to moderate current and sand, gravel, or firm silt bottoms. Water in these areas must be well oxygenated. Stream banks in these areas are generally stable with extensive root systems holding soils in place. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for dwarf wedgemussel does not occur within project area streams. A review of NCNHP records on August 2, 2017 indicates no known dwarf wedgemussel occurrences within 1 A mile of the project area. Michaux's sumac USFWS optimal survey window: May-October Habitat Description: Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well-drained sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rims of Carolina bays; maintained railroad, roadside, and utility right-of- ways; areas where forest canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and/or storm damage; small wildlife food plots; abandoned building sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies; and in and along edges of other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central Piedmont, it occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant; therefore, grows best where disturbance (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, or periodic fire) maintains an open habitat. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for Michai�'s sumac occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records on August 2, 2017 indicates no known Michaux's sumac occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Axiom Environmental, Inc. Mr. Josh Dalton August 3, 2017 Page 3 Systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat on July 28, 2017, and no individuals of Michaux's sumac were identified within the study area. Smooth coneflower USFWS optimal survey window: late May-October Habitat Description: Smooth coneflower, a perennial herb, is typically found in meadows, open woodlands, the ecotonal regions between meadows and woodlands, cedar barrens, dry limestone bluffs, clear cuts, and roadside and utility right-of-ways. In North Carolina, the species normally grows in magnesium- and calcium-rich soils associated with gabbro and diabase parent material, and typically occurs in Iredell, Misenheimer, and Picture soil series. It grows best where there is abundant sunlight, little competition in the herbaceous layer, and periodic disturbances (e.g., regular fire regime, well-timed mowing, and careful clearing) that prevents encroachment of shade producing woody shrubs and trees. On sites where woody succession is held in check, it is characterized by a number of species with prairie affinities. Biological Conclusion: No Effect. Suitable habitat for smooth coneflower occurs throughout the study area along the margins of Rogers Road within utility line corridors, along woodland edges, and within residential yards. A review of NCNHP records on August 2, 2017 indicates no known smooth coneflower occurrences within 1.0 mile of the study area. Systematic surveys were performed in all areas of suitable habitat on July 28, 2017, and no individuals of Michaux's sumac were identified within the study area. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act In addition to Threatened and Endangered species, the USFWS lists one species protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, the bald eagle. Habitat for bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies of open water for foraging. Large, dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically within 1.0 mile of open water. Suitable habitat for bald eagle does not exist in the study area. A desktop GIS assessment of the study area, as well as the area within a 1.13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits was performed on August 2, 2017. No water bodies large enough ar sufficiently open to be considered potential feeding sources were identified. Additionally, a review of the NCNHP database on January 1 l, 2013 revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Due to the lack of habitat, known occurrences, and minimal impact anticipated for this project, it has been determined that this project will not affect this species. Candidate Species As of June 8, 2015, no Candidate species are listed for Orange County by the USFWS. Axiom Environmental, Inc. Mr. Josh Dalton August 3, 2017 Page 4 Please let us know if you have any questions concerning our findings. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with these services. Yours truly, AXIOM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. s�� s�ott Da�is Senior Scientist