20081547 Ver 1_401 Application_20081008

Pease Associates - Main Office Pease Associates - Ashe County
,' 2925 East Independence Blvd. One North Jefferson Avenue
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Post Office Box 18725 Suite E
? ease Charlotte, NC 28282118 8 West Jefferson, NC 25694
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
Architects-Engineers Fax [phone] Fax [phone]
October 7, 2008
401 Wetlands Unit
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1650
Reference: Town Creek Wastewater System Improvements
Permit No. WQ0033198
Gravity Sewer Interceptor
Pease Commission Number: 2006013.00
Subject: 401 Water Quality Certification Request
08-1547
OCT 8 2008
DENR - WATER QUALITY
WET, LANDS AND STORMWATER BRANCH
Please find attached the completed PCN application for the above referenced project. Included with
this application package is the following:
1) Copy of cover letter and project narrative sent to USACE for 404 permit
2) PCN application form (12 pages)
3) PCN application maps and attachments (8 pages)
4) Copy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General Permit (404 Permit)
5) Copy of FONSI
6) Copy of Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit
7) Application Fee Check for $570.00
8) Full size project plans (1 set)
This project is presently in final review by the Construction Grants and Loans Section of DWQ.
USACE 404 Certification was obtained in 2007. The only modification to the project since approval by
the USACE is that two proposed creek crossings, No. 4 and No. 7, have been modified such that the
proposed pipe will be completely submerged beneath the creek. The initial design had the pipe
partially exposed within the creek at these crossings. See Attachment VII of the application package
sent to USACE for details.
Please advise us if written approval is needed by your office. Thank you for your time and please do
not hesitate to call with any questions or comments regarding the attached plans, application, or the
project in general. (Direct line: 704-941-2113, Email: [e-mail]) We look forward to
your comments and subsequent approvals.
Over 65 years of architectural and engineering design excellence
NCDENR - DWQ
October 7, 2008
Page 2
Sincerel ,
Robert L. Bernard, P.E.
Associate Vice President
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Enclosures
Cc: Jim Behmer, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities
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Pease Associates Architects - Engineers
Project Narrative
PCN Application
USACE/DWQ
Reference: Salisbury-Rowan Utilities Town Creek Wastewater System Improvements
Pease Commission Number: 2006013.00
Project Summary
This project includes the installation of approximately 39,000 lineal feet of 12-inch, 18-inch, and 21-
inch diameter gravity sewer lines and approximately 2,800 lineal feet of 10-inch force main. The
service area for this project encompasses areas within the City of Salisbury's existing city limits, areas
outside the city limits within the city's ETJ boundary, and parts of Rowan County outside of the city
limits and the city's ETJ boundary.
Need for Project
This project will provide centralized sewer service to an area which is currently served by individual
septic systems. The area is zoned for residential, commercial, and industrial development and has
access to Interstate 85.
Project Description
The main line trunk sewer will consist of approximately 4,800 feet of 12-inch diameter gravity sewer
line, 16,000 feet of 18-inch diameter gravity sewer line, 15,000 feet of 21" diameter gravity sewer line,
and 2,800 feet of 10-inch force main that will transmit flow westerly and northerly parallel to Town
Creek and Interstate 85 to the existing gravity sewer lines along Jullian Road at the northern edge of
the Town Creek watershed basin. This project also includes three sanitary sewer crossings of
Interstate 85 which run easterly along three un-named tributaries of Town Creek. These creek
crossings take place between Peach Orchard Road and Peeler Road, Peeler Road and Webb Road, and
Webb Road and Mt. Hope Church Road.
Downstream Treatment and Flow Acceptance
100 percent of the wastewater flow will be discharged to the City of Salisbury's wastewater treatment
plant in the town creek treatment train, which has an existing treatment capacity of approximately 5.0
MGD. The town creek treatment train can be expanded to 7.5 MGD.
Effluent from the Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is combined with effluent from
the Grants Creek WWTP and discharged under NPDES Permit No. N00023884.
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Office Use Only: Form Version March 05
08-1547
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
(If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
1. Processing
PAI Vr%
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
? Section 404 Permit ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
? Section 10 Permit ? Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
? 401 Water Quality Certification ? Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ?
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information p 2 ? ? ??/J
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Jim Behmer 0 C T 8 2008
Mailing Address: City of Salisbury 16E03 WATERQUI 611,
1 Water Street WETLMDSANDSTORMAt ?
Salisbury, NC 28144
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: ibehm@,salisburync.gov
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Robert Bernard, P.E.
Company Affiliation: Associate Vice President
Mailing Address: Pease Associates
PO Box 18725
2925 East Independence Blvd
Charlotte NC 28218
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Updated 11/1/2005
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III. Project Information
5
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: City of Salisbury Town Creek Wastewater System Improvements
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
-N/A-
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): Varies See Attachment 111.3 - Property ID Nos.)
4. Location
County: Rowan Nearest Town: City of Salisbury
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): -N/A-
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): Parallel to I-85, east of
Salisbury, between Julian Road to the north and NC 152 to the south
Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line,
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): See Attachment VI.3 °N
attach a sheet that
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6. Property size (acres): Varies - see attachments
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Town Creek
8. River Basin: Yadkin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Limited development with a mix of residential commerical
industrial, forested, and agricultural uses Approximately 15% developed 33% agricultural
and 52% forested.
Updated 11/1/2005
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10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project
consists of 39,000 feet of 21, 18, and 12-inch gravity sewer and 2,800 feet of 10-inch force
main. Construction will be performed with mechanized equipment (medium sided backhoes
trackhoes, trucks, etc.)
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: Provide a new centralized sewer collection
service in order to retire existing private se tU is systems
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
-N/
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
-N/A-
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: See Attachment VI.1 - Proposed
Impacts
Updated 11 /1 /2005
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet Area of
Impact
(acres)
See Attachment VI.2 - Wetland Impacts

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 2.5
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included- To calculate acreage mnltinly lPnoth X width then diuMp hir Al SAO
Stream Impact
Number
(indicate on ma
Stream Name
Type of Impact Perennial or
Intermittent? Average
Stream Width
Before Impact Impact
Length
linear feet Area of
Impact
(acres)
See Attachment VI.3 - Stream Impacts

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage)
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill- excavation- drerluino flnndina drainaaa h,turl, QAc a+,
Open Water Impact
Site Number

indicate on ma v
Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) v
Type of Impact
Pact Type of Waterbody

(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of

Impact
(acres)

-N/A- No open waters present

Total Open Water Impact (acres)
Updated 11/1/2005
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6. List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U.S. resulting from the project:
Stream Impact (acres): 0.14
Wetland Impact (acres): 2.5
Open Water Impact (acres): 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 420
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ? Yes ® No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): -N/A-
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): -N/A-
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond: -N/A-
Size of watershed draining to pond: -N/A- Expected pond surface area: -N/A-
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
See Attachment VII - Impact Justification
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
htlp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strrngide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
-N/A-
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at hllp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): -N/A-
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): -N/A-
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): -N/A-
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): -N/A-
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): -N/A-
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IX.
X.
Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ® No ?
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ? No
Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ? No
2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
I I Required
Zone* I Impact Multiplier
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Total
L--2
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3 (2 for Catawba)
1.5
the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B.0242 or.0244, or.0260.
-N/A-
Updated 11/1/2005
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Xi. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stonnwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. Project corridor is 98% pervious. Stormwater
control will be provided via erosion and sedimentation control plan
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
All wastewater will be transmitted to Salisbury WWTP (capacity 12.5 MGD NPDES Permit
No. NC0023884.
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (I 5A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No 0
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ® No ?
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://112o.enr.state.ne.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
Potential cumulative impacts and recommentations for mitigating impacts are summarized in the
draft environmental assessment.
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Tlueatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
,/ApplicautlAgent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Overall Project Map
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Attachment 111.3 - Property ID Number (Tax PIN)
Preconstruction Notification
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
Project Plan
Sheet Number Tax Property ID Number

Town Creek Interceptor Sewer
C2.01 400 008, 060 023
C2.02 400 011,400 008
C2.03 _ 400 011, 400 071, 400 0310001, 400 038
C2.04 _ 400 038,400 0310001
C2.05 _ 400 031001, 400 034000001, 40100201
C2.06 40100201, 400 002, 401003
C2.07 401002, 40100201, 407 001
_ C2.08 407 001,407 014,407 111
C2.09 401 111, 407A011, 407AO28
C2.10 - -- 407AO28 --
C2.11 407A028, 408 005
C2.12 408 005, 408 023, 408 026, 408 066
C2.13 408 066
C2.14
C2.15 _ 408 006, 408 019, 408 018, 408 001
408 018,409 001,409 058

C2.16 _
409 058
C2.17
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C2.18 409 049 - -
C2.19 409 044, 409 045,416 001
C2.20 416 001
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C2.22 _
416 001, 416192, 192,416 027
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C2.23
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C2.24 In ROW -- - - -
C2.25 117156
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117 078,117 104
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C2.27 _ 117174, 11710301, 117 104

Town Creek 21" Branch Sewer "D" - -
C3.01 408 005
C3.02 408 005, 408 006
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Town Creek 18" Branch Sewer "C"
C4.01 408108, 409 001, 409 058,
Town Creek 18" Branch Sewer "B"
C5.01 409 044
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Attachment VIA - Proposed Impacts
Preconstruction Notification
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
Land Use Impacts
Land use impacts include the removal of trees and shrubs that provide soil stabilization
and wildlife habitat within the construction corridor, and the indirect and cumulative
impacts of development throughout the service area.
The projected population growth for the proposed service area from 2005 to 2025 is 520
people. This represents about 210 new housing units. The project will expand the
wastewater service area by constructing a new collection system in unsewered areas.
This will result in land use changes as agricultural and forested land is converted into
residential land and sewer maintenance corridors.
Direct Impacts on Land Use
Roadside construction (5,500 feet) will disturb 5.2 acres of mowed roadside and requires
removal of some trees as stated in the attached EA, Section 4.1.2. The corridor will be
replanted with grass after installation of pipe and backfill.
Off-road construction (33,100 feet) will disturb 25.2 acres of alluvial hardwood forest and
marsh, 2.9 acres of upland hardwood and mixed pine/hardwood forest, and 2.7 acres of
upland scrub as stated in the attached EA, Section 4.1.2.
Corridors disturbed during construction of gravity sewer lines along off-road segments
will generally be 40 feet wide. Roadside corridors will usually be within the mowed road
shoulder and less than 20 feet wide. The total construction corridor length for the
wastewater system will be approximately 7.3 miles, of which one mile is roadside and 6.3
miles are off-road. A total of 5.2 acres of roadside corridor will be impacted while off-road
impacts will total 30.6 acres: 25.2 acres of alluvial hardwood forest and marsh, 2.9 acres of
upland hardwood and mixed pine/hardwood forest, 2.7 acres of upland scrub, 4.5 acres of
lawn, pasture, or mowed roadsides, and 0.2 acres of open water. Land use impact acreages
are listed in Table 2 and off-road segments are mapped in Figures 3.0 through 3.6 of the
attached EA.
The construction areas will be seeded with approved groundcover (either annual or native
perennial in wetlands; no fescue) immediately upon completion of installation and contour
restoration, in accordance with a DENR-approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Plan. The permanent mowed access corridors will be 30 feet wide, except in wetlands
where they are limited to 10 feet wide to comply with DWQ General Water Quality
Certification for utility lines. The upland forested areas will be allowed to revegetate
naturally.
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Attachment VII - Impact Justification
Preconstruction Notification
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
Direct project impacts have been avoided and minimized to the extent practicable by
routing new off-road gravity interceptors: 1) 50 feet from stream banks where
practicable; 2) across agricultural land where practicable; and 3) around wetlands and
potential protected species habitats. Stream crossings were kept to the minimum
necessary to accommodate engineering constraints and wetland/habitat avoidance.
Stream and wetland crossings will be constructed and restored according to DWQ and
COE permit conditions.
Creek crossings No. 1, No. 4, No. 7 will be partially exposed within the creek. Due to the
shallow topography of the basin and the shallow slope of the sewer line it is not possible to
install the sewer line deeper in these locations and avoid being within the creek profile.
The cumulative impact of deeper installation in these locations, combined with the
minimum slope requirements, would cause the sewer line to be too deep at the connection
point to the existing sewer collection system at Julian Road. Installation of siphoned
crossings were also reviewed and it was determined that the amount of drop required for a
siphon would also cause the sewer line to be too deep at the connection point. At these
crossings, the sewer line will be encased.
Topography in floodplains and wetlands will be returned to preconstruction contours.
Floodplains located in the project corridor are quite narrow; on average, approximately
200 feet on each side of Town Creek and approximately 100 feet on each side of its
tributaries. Because of its width, it is unlikely any future development in the service
area will be located within the 100-year floodplain.
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT
PEASE ASSOCIATES, INC
Action ID. SAW-2007-137-380 County: Rowan USGS Quad: China Grove / Rowan Mills
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner / Authorized Agent: City of Salisbury, Attn: Jim Behmer
Address: 1 Water Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
Telephone No.:
Size and location of property (water body, road name/number, town, etc.): City of Salisbury Town
Creek Wastewater System Improvements proiect located parallel to I-85 east pf Salisbury,
between Julian Road to the north and NC 152 to the south
Description of projects area and activity: Install 39,000 LF of 12-inch, 18-inch and 21-inch gravity
sewer lines and 2,800 LF of 10-inch force main for the purpose of providing centralized sewer
service to a area which is currently served by individual septic systems The proiect will require 6
regulated perpendicular crossings of UT's-Town Creek Other crossings will be accomplished by
directional boring. In addition 2.64 acres of wetlands will be temporarily impacted as a result of
corridor clearing (40 feet). Within a 10 foot permanently maintained corridor there will be a
conversion of 0.64 acre of wooded wetlands to herbaceous wetlands.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMITTED PLANS IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT UPON
COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT OUTSIDE OF THE 10 FOOT CORRIDOR THAT
IMPACTED WETLANDS BE ALLOWED TO REGENERATE FROM STUMP SPROUTS AND
NATURAL RESEEDING. IN ADDITION THE AREA WHERE THE LINE WILL BE
TRENCHED IN WILL BE RETURNED TO ORIGINAL GRADE AND ELEVATION.
Applicable Law: E Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
? Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 12
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the
attached Nationwide conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation
from your submitted plans may subject the permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate
legal action.
This verification is valid until the NWP is modified, reissued, or revoked. All of the existing NWPs are
scheduled to be modified, reissued, or revoked prior to March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain
informed of changes to the NWPs. We will issue a public notice when the NWPs are reissued. Furthermore, if you
commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the date that the relevant nationwide permit is
modified or revoked, you will have twelve (12) months from the date of the modification or revocation of the NWP
to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of this nationwide permit. If prior to the expiration
date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or modified, this verification will remain
valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all new and/or modified terms and
conditions. The District Engineer may, at any time, exercise his discretionary authority to modify, suspend, or
revoke a case specific activity's authorization under and NWP.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality
Certification. You should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine
Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area
Management Act (CAMA), prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other
required Federal, State or local approvals/permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of
Engineers regulatory program, please contact Steve Chapin at 828-271-7980 x224.
Corps Regulatory Official Steve Chapin Date: February 20, 2007
Expiration Date of Verification: March 18, 2007
Copy Furnished:
Pease Associates (Heather Crockford), P.O. Box 18725, Charlotte, NC 28218

Nam Carolina
Department of Administration
MicWael F. Easley, Crovexnor
August S, R
bras. Hannah, Stallings
D-MR, Wator Quality
1617 M Q Service Crater
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Britt Cobb, SOS
Rt'5CH FOe # 09-E-4300-0392; FON94 Salisbary-Rowan reties pmposes to insUl
appx. 29r5OO ft of 12 to Yg bith diameter gravity surer.ins along Towtj Creek bOt%,OtU
China. Grove & Salisbury to oeutral Rowan Co,
Dear Ms. Stallings:
The move referented environmental impact information has been rev%owed throuO the state
Clearinghouso under the provisions of the North Carolim Environmental Policy Act.
No comments were made by any st llacal agencies in the course of this review. Themforc, no further
environmental review action on your part is rxlW red for the con*ianoe with the Act.
Best reds.
Sincerely,
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural RescgS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE Land Quality Section Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
August 12, 2008
LETTER OF APPROVAL WITH MODIFICATIONS
Mr. Matt Bernhardt, Assistant City Manager
City of Salisbury
1 Water Street
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
RE: Project Name: Salisbury-Rowan Utilities-Town Creek Wastewater System Improvement
Acres Approved: 36.0
Project ID: ROWAN-2007-012
County: Rowan, Town Creek
River Basin: Yadkin
Submitted By: City of Salisbury
Date Received by LQS: July 29, 2008
Plan Type: Revised
Dear Mr. Bernhardt:
This office has reviewed the subject erosion and sedimentation control plan. We find the
plan to be acceptable with modifications and hereby issue this letter of Approval With
Modifications. The Modifications Required for Approval are listed on the attached page. This
plan approval shall expire three (3) years following the date of approval, if no land-disturbing
activity has been undertaken, as is required by Title 15A NCAC 4B .0129.
Please be advised that Title 15A NCAC 4B .0118(a) requires that a copy of the approved
erosion control plan be on file at the job site. Also, you should consider this letter to give the
Notice required by G. S. II3A-61.1(a) of our right of periodic inspection to insure compliance
with the approved plan.
North Carolina's Sedimentation Pollution Control Program is performance-oriented,
requiring protection of existing natural resources and adjoining properties. If, following the
commencement of this project, it is determined that the erosion and sedimentation control plan is
inadequate to meet the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 (North
Letter of Approval with Modifications
City of Salisbury
August 12, 2008
Page 2 of 3
Carolina General Statute 113A-51 through 66), this office may require revisions to the plan and
implementation of the revisions to insure compliance with the Act.
Acceptance and approval of this plan is conditioned upon your compliance with Federal
and State water quality laws, regulations, and rules. In addition, local city or county ordinances
or rules may also apply to this land-disturbing activity. This approval does not supersede any
other permit or approval.
Please be aware that your project will be covered by the enclosed NPDES General
Stormwater Permit NCGO1000 (Construction Activities). You should first become familiar with
all of the requirements for compliance with the enclosed general permit.
Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information provided
in the Financial Responsibility Form, which you have provided. You are requested to file an
amended form if there is any change in the information included on the form. In addition, it
would be helpful if you notify this office of the proposed starting date for this project. Please
notify us if you plan to have a preconstruction conference.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Zahid S. Khan
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures: Certificate of Approval
Modifications Required for Approval
NPDES Permit
cc: Pease Associates
Inspection Department
Surface Water Protection
Letter of Approval with Modifications
City of Salisbury
August 12, 2008
Page 3 of 3
MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL
Project Name: Salisbury-Rowan Utilities-Town Creek Wastewater System Improvements
Project ID: ROWAN-2007-012
County: Rowan
1. Additional measures may be required along the sewer line if the proposed measures can not
function as intended.
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