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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081628 Ver 1_Application_20081027W /toe dopy SfA?o? `' ? Q STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA *kA 1008 '?l'tw?rFR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIOI?vn. MICHAEL F EASLEY W L7%PwPPETT GOVERNOR SECRETARY October 14, 2008 U S Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office P O Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 O 8IL62 S ATTN Mr Richard Spencer NCDOT Coordinator Dear Sir Subject Notification for Nationwide Permit 14 (Minor Road Crossing) NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 Culvert Replacement SR-1214 (Cardinal Lane Rd) Columbus County State Protect Number WBS 6C 024080 The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled to clear, grade, drain, base and pave SR-1214, Columbus County Total project length is 0 338 miles The roadway will be widened from 45 feet to 60 feet and stabilized grass shoulders (6 foot) will be provided This project will require the replacement of one (1) wet cross line as shown below Crossin Roadway Station Exist><n Culvert Proposed Culvert Permit site #1 Sta 2+97 34 LF 18" RCP 50 LF 36" CMP New Stream Impacts =16 linear feet Wetland Roadway Station Wetland Impacts None NA 0 00 acres New Wetland Impacts = 0.00 acres Construction of this project will require impacts to the waters of the United States in the Lumber River Basin Permit site #1 conveys drainage to an UT to the Mill Branch (Class C, Sw) The project is located within the 03040206 Hydrologic Unit, sub basin 03-07-57 SR-1214 provides access to homeowners of a wooded/ rural residential community Rain soils are neighboring this upland community (Norfolk) with an approximate 7 foot wide ditch in between them Appropriate storm water measures will be taken in order to ensure water quality P 0 Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC 28302-1150 - Telephone (910) 437-0207- Fax (910) 486-1959 ?t ?^ ?? ,? yy+?? ?? z ',1 ?,,, , S 5 a '??? ?.,,. , k,t P°' i? ?1 ac. ! t l? ? f * t t?µ? t 4 ;! ti t ??li it ri ??, twl4. 1?? ?, ?1 ? Y ? ? t Jtl?f ? ? ` a {'t'° 7{i ? lltl t i 1 s ) Permit Site #1 is located at (Sta 2+97) The existing culvert is 34 LF 18" RCP is hydraulically deficient and there are signs of joint separation To increase hydraulic efficiency, a 50LF 36" CMP will be installed The culvert will be buried 7 inches (20%) below the stream invert in order to facilitate aquatic movements The project will be completed "in the dry", which is consistent with the NCDENR Division of Water Quality 401 Water Quality Certification #3407 RESOURCE STATUS In general, there will be minor impacts proposed as a result of the replacement of the culvert along SR-1214 (Cardinal Lane Rd) in Columbus County A Nationwide Permit #14 /NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 is required for the project Endangered Species: Plants and animals with Federal classification of Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended As of January 29, 2004, the U S Fish and Wildlife Service lists six federally protected species for Columbus County Federally Protected Species for Columbus Countv SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS Alligator mississippiensis American alligator T (S/A) Picoides borealis Red-cockaded woodpecker E Thalictrum cooleyi Cooley's meadowrue E Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose sturgeon E Menldia extensa Waccamaw silverside T Lyimachia asperulaefoha Rough-leaved loosestrife E "E" denotes Endangered (a species that is m danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range) T(S/A)- Threatened due to similarity of appearance, a species that is threatened Due to similarity of appearance with other rare species and is listed for its Protection These species are not biologically endangered or threatened and Are not subject to Section 7 consultation A biological conclusion of "No Effect" was reached for all species during the July, 2008 survey for protected species Protected species were not identified, nor, was the general habitat for each species identified REGULATORY APPROVALS Application is hereby made for a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit 14 / NCDENR 401 WQC 3704 as required by the above-described activities The National Register was reviewed in addition to conducting a field view of the project for significant historic features The project impacts are minor in nature and should not remove or degrade existing water quality uses Pipe sizes proposed are the minimum necessary to create a safe highway while accommodating the 25-year design storm There is no record within the NCDOT District 3 Office (Columbus County) that the road experiences flood overtopping By utilizing the erosion control measures, downstream water quality standards will be protected All appropriate BMP's will be utilized during construction Attached is a Preconstruction Notification Form, plan sheets, marked county road map, quad location map and photographs If you should have any questions, or need additional information please contact James J Rerko, PWS at (910) 437-0208 S ncerely, James /Rerko, PWS Division 6 Environmental Officer ATTACHMENTS Cc Brain Wren, Division of Water Quality (7 copies) Ken Averitte, Division of Water Quality (1 copy) Terry Gibson, P E, Division Engineer Office Use Only: Form Version March 05 USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. 2 0 0 8 1 6 2 8 (If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" ) I. Processing 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 14 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 ? 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 1 Owner/Applicant Information Name Terry R Gibson P E /NCDOT/ DIV6/ Division Engineer Mailing Address P O Box 1150 Fayetteville NC 28302 Telephone Number 910-486-1493 Fax Number 910-486-1959 E-mail Address trgibsonancdot 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 James J Rerko PWS Company Affiliation NCDOT/DIV6/ Division Environmental Officer Mailing Address P O Box 1150 Fayetteville NC 28302 Telephone Number 910-437-0208 x 26 Fax Number 910-486-1959 E-mail Address llrerkokncdot gov Updated 11/1/2005 Page 5 of 12 III. Project Information 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 SR 1214 (Cardinal Lane Road) 2 T I P Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only) WBS 6C 024080 3 Property Identification Number (Tax PIN) 4 Location County Columbus Nearest Town Brunswick Subdivision name (include phase/lot number) Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc ) North of NC Hwy 701, left onto SR 1167 travel approximately 0 71 miles and SR 1214 is on your right 5 Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody ) Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum) 34 2620 ON 78 7305 °W 6 Property size (acres) 2 5 acres 7 Name of nearest receiving body of water Mill Branch 8 River Basin Lumber (Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated mayor 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 Current conditions on this road are wooded/ rural residential Updated 11/1/2005 Page 6 of 12 10 Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used Bring SR 1214 up to current safety standards ie 20 foot paving with 6 foot stabilized shoulders and 3 1 side slopes within a 60 foot right of way The existing culvert is deteriorated and needs to be replaced Impacts will be minimized as much as possible The culverts will be replaced utilizing a track-hoe excavator While front end loaders will place fill materials Eventually a motor grader will finish grade the project prior to paving 11 Explain the purpose of the proposed work By Statue NCDOT is required to pave all unpaved secondary roads To ensure that the roadway meets current safety standards the road will be paved to a width of 20 feet 6 foot grass shoulders will be installed on each side and 3 1 side slopes will be provided within the 60 foot right of way 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 None V. Future Protect 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 NA 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 Updated 11/1/2005 Page 7 of 12 I Provide a written description of the proposed impacts Remove and replace the existiniz culvert along SR 1214 (Cardinal Lane Road) which is necessary to provide the minimum current safety standards 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 Type of Wetland Located within Distance to Area of Site Number Type of Impact (e g , forested, marsh, 100-year Nearest Impact (indicate on map) herbaceous, bog, etc) Floodplam Stream (acres) (yes/no) (linear feet) None I Total Wetland Impact (acres) List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property 0 00 acres 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, multiply length X width then divide by 43 560 Stream Impact Perennial or 7 Average Impact Area of Number Stream Name Type of Impact Intermittent9 Stream Width Length Impact (indicate on ma) Before Impact (linear feet) (acres) Permit site #1 UT to Mill Branch Culvert Intermittent 4 ft 16 0 001 Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 16 LF 0 001 ac 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, dredging, floodinsz, drainage, bulkheads. etc Open Water Impact Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody Area of Site Number (if applicable) Type of Impact (lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay, Impact (indicate on ma) ocean, etc) (acres) None Total Open Water Impact (acres) 6 List the cumulative impact to all Waters of the U S resulting from the Drolect Stream Impact (acres) 0 001 ac Wetland Impact (acres) 0 00 ac Open Water Impact (acres) 0 00 ac Total Impact to Waters of the U S (acres) 0 001 ac Total Stream Impact (linear feet) 16 LF Updated 11/1/2005 Page 8 of 12 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) NA Proposed use or purpose of pond (e g, livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond, local stormwater requirement, etc ) Current land use in the vicinity of the pond Size of watershed draining to pond Expected pond surface area 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 SR 1214 does not currently meet the current safety standards ie 20 foot paved roadway with 6 foot stabilized grass shoulders NCDOT proposes to improve SR 1214 to the minimum standard 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 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 Updated 11/1/2005 Page 9 of 12 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 (see DWQ website for most current version ) 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 offsrte), 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 No mitigation is required for this project 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 (919) 715-0476 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 websrte at http //www nceep net/pages/mlieureplace 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) 0 00 LF Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet) 0 00 ft' Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested-(acres) 0 00 ac Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres) 0 00 ac Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres) 0 00 ac IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ) Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ? Updated 11/1/2005 Page 10 of 12 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 (919) 733-5083 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 ? X. 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 Zone* I Impact I Multiplier I Required l (square feet) Mitigation 1 3 (2 for Catawba) 2 15 Total * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel, Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1 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 NA XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ) Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from the property If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations Updated 11/1/2005 Page 11 of 12 demonstrating total proposed impervious level An erosion and sedimentation control plan will be incorporated into the construction 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 XIII. Violations (required by DWQ) Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) or any Buffer Rules? Yes ? No 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 //h2o enr state nc us/ncwetlands If no, please provide a short narrative description 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 Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control) J Rer 14 Appl>< nt/Agent's Signature Date (Age 's signLe is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided ) Updated 11/1/2005 Page 12 of 12 SR 1214- Cardinal Ln Rd. 0 1,250 2,500 5,000 Feet 1 inch equals 2,000 feet COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. 11 PROJECT N.C. DOT VICINITY MAP DIVISIONS OF HIGHWAYS COLUMBUS COUNTY PROJECT 6C O24024 CARDINAL LANE ROAD ADDITION SITE # I OF I X -PIPE LOCATION 7/28'18 vi=4 map dgn 8/14/2008 2 40 42 PM ?1 _ L /• 1 Cardinal Lane Road Addition 1-3,000 J.P. JONES ENTERPRISES LLC EXISTING 18' RCP - ( 3 4 c.F) STATION = 2+97 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 I f 1 1 / 1 1 \ \ \ \ \ F PLL -11 0raN` /?„o IM CA ? CHARLES AND HEIDI DUNCAN i ? 1 1 1 I 1 1 f 1 1 1 i 1 i 1 \ 1 1 1 { J.P. JONES ENTERPRISES LLC PROPOSED 50' OF 36' CMP ` G ? PLAN VIEW OF J.P. JONES ENTERPRISES LLC EXISTING AND PROPOSED PIPE CARDINAL LANE ROAD ADDITION SITE # 1 of I 7/28/08 SCALE - III = 60' cardnwl4_ls_aln_nw14 dgn 8/14/2008 2 35 34 PM 6 4.0 0 0 U*) v m co LCD N LO ? O N a z Ln 0 w 0 + I e F- N p ry O N l!) (w 0 vi w > z LC) !CD L J U ?0 LLI Z z M { M F- 0 O ?` O V) Ln ?- O ? Ln w + N ? J O q Q LL- - ? Q 0 z + ? # p N - w ? w z ? o CD 0 z Ez x E 00 0 V Q z LC) x O z + w o ? ° L ? Cr a 0 z o? o cr (3? x u F- v v w N w c' x p w w O Li O 0 s (D lq- C? 0? 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