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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160981 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20181210DWR MOM— of Water Resources 1a. Name of project: Uzzle Mitigation Site 1a. Who is the Primary Contact?* Jamey MCEachran 1b. Primary Contact Email:* jmceachran@res.us Date Submitted 12/10/2018 Nearest Body of Water Little Poplar Creek Basin Neuse Water Classification WS -IV and NSW 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* (919)623-9889 Site Coordinates Latitude: Longitude: 35.585186 -78.393553 AProcessing Information U County (or Counties) where the project is located: Johnston Is this project a public transportation project?* r Yes r No 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: * Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act) r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) 1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization? rJ Nationwide Permit (NWP) F- Regional General Permit (RGP) F Standard (IP) Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form September 29, 2018 Ver 3 tial Review Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?* r Yes r No Is this project a public transportation project?* G Yes r No Oiange only if needed. BIMS # Assigned * Version#* 20160981 1 Is a payment required for this project?* * No payment required What amout is owed?* * Fee received r $240.00 r Fee needed - send electronic notification r $570.00 Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer* Central Office - (919) 707-9000 Mac Haupt:eads\dmhaupt Information for Initial Review 1a. Name of project: Uzzle Mitigation Site 1a. Who is the Primary Contact?* Jamey MCEachran 1b. Primary Contact Email:* jmceachran@res.us Date Submitted 12/10/2018 Nearest Body of Water Little Poplar Creek Basin Neuse Water Classification WS -IV and NSW 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* (919)623-9889 Site Coordinates Latitude: Longitude: 35.585186 -78.393553 AProcessing Information U County (or Counties) where the project is located: Johnston Is this project a public transportation project?* r Yes r No 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: * Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act) r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) 1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization? rJ Nationwide Permit (NWP) F- Regional General Permit (RGP) F Standard (IP) 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? r Yes r No Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS): 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR: W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit F Individual Permit 27 - Restoration 1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: For the record only for Corps Permit: r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express r Riparian Buffer Authorization 1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?* r Yes r No 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? r Yes r No 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? r Yes r No Acceptance Letter Attachment 1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? r Yes r No 1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? O Yes r No B. Applicant Information 1d. Who is applying for the permit? F_ Owner W Applicant (other than owner) 1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project? r Yes r No 2. Owner Information 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed: George C. Uwe III and Linda Uz7Je 2b. Deed book and page no.: 01236/0130 2c. Responsible party: 2d. Address Street Address 105 Meta Dr Address Line 2 City Clayton Postal / Zip Code 27520 2e. Telephone Number: (919)291-5130 2g. Email Address:* jmceachran@res.us 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Jamey McEachran State / Ffovinoe / Region NC Ceuntry USA 2f. Fax Number: r Yes r No r Yes r No 3b. Business Name: RES 3c. Address Street Address 302 Jefferson St. Suite 110 Address Line 2 City Raleigh Postal / Zip Code 27605 3d. Telephone Number: (919)623-9889 3f. Email Address:* jmceachran@res.us C. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: (if appropriate) State / Rwince / Pagion NC Country USA 3e. Fax Number: 1c. Nearest municipality/ town: Wilson's Mills 2. Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: 168600-09-3644,168600-07-9981,168600- 2b. Property size: 08-5325 27.3 2c. Project Address Street Address 105 Meta Dr Address Line 2 City Clayton Postal / Zip Cade 27520 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:* Little Poplar Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* WS -IV and NSW 3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?* Neuse 3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located. 030202011000 4. Project Description and History State / Rwince / Flagion NC Country USA 4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:* The Uz5de Mitigation Site is a stream and buffer project located within a primarily rural watershed with limited residential development in Johnston County, North Carolina. The Site is located within the Neuse River Basin (HUC 03020201) and the Targeted Local Watershed (TLW) Poplar Creek (HUC 03020201100040) that exhibits both the need and opportunity for stream and riparian buffer restoration. The Poplar Creek TLW encompasses 11 square miles of watershed area. Within the 1,312 acre drainage area of the project, the primary land use consists of approximately 49 percent forest, 28 percent agricultural land, 16 percent residential, and approximately six percent of the total watershed is impervious surface. The project area is comprised of two sections of easement, totaling 27.3 acres and a total of 6,034 existing linear feet of stream, and is made up of Little Poplar Creek (LP1, LP2, LP4, LP5, and LP7) and two unnamed tributaries (LP3 and LP6) that ultimately drain to Poplar Creek, a direct tributary to the Neuse River. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory Map depicts one large wetland area that encompasses the majority of the easement. This wetland area is mapped as PFO1A, Palustrine Forested Broad -Leaved Deciduous Temporary Flooded. The project is divided into a northern and southern portion, divided by a crossing. The northern portion of the project includes the proposed stream reach LP1, LP2, LP3, LP4, and LP5. The southern portion of the project includes a portion of LP5, LP6, LP7. Wetland A, a Riverine Swamp Forest, is found within the floodplain along both banks of Little Poplar Creek for the entirety of the Site as well as outside of the easement area, and is impacted by cattle access throughout. Wetland A within the easement boundary is approximately 21 .03 acres in size, and the vegetation is predominantly white oak, water oak, American holly (Ilex opaca), red maple, tulip poplar, sweetgum, loblolly pine, blackberry, Nepalese browntop, dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), partridgeberry (Mitchella repens), roundleaf greenbrier, and muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia). In general, all or portions of reaches within the Site, do not function to their full potential. Current conditions demonstrate significant habitat degradation as a result of impacts from livestock and high storm flows from the upstream culvert. These impacts have dislocated some of the stream from its floodplain and created poorly functioning overflow "channels." Floodplain canopy along the reach is fair; however, livestock have prevented understory vegetative growth, caused localized areas of erosion, and are a constant source of nutrients to the stream. 4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?* r Yes r- No r Unknown 4c. If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW -0000-00000). SAW -2016-01973 Project History Upload 4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR) Figure 5 - USGS.pdf 936.68KB 4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR) Figure 4 - Soils Map.pdf 834.31 KB 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 20.93 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 6034 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The objective for this stream mitigation project is to restore and enhance design natural waterways with the appropriate cross-sectional dimension and slope that will provide function and meet the appropriate success criteria for the existing streams. Accomplishing this objective entails the restoration of natural stream characteristics, such as stable cross sections, planform, and in -stream habitat. The floodplain areas will be hydrologically reconnected to the channel to provide natural exchange and storage during flooding events. The design will be based on reference conditions, USACE guidance, and criteria that are developed during this project to achieve success. Additional project objectives include restoring the riparian buffer with native vegetation, ensuring hydraulic stability, livestock exclusion, and treating invasive species. 4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:* The Uzzle Mitigation Site will include Priority I Restoration and Enhancement Level II. Restoration is proposed along LP1. Restoration reaches will typically include a meandering single - thread stream pattern constructed to mimic the natural planform of a low -gradient, sand/gravel bed channel. Proposed sinuosity will depend on local reference reach conditions and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. As a result of the restoration, periodic flooding and enhanced riparian buffer will provide the appropriate hydrology and sediment transport throughout the project. Enhancement Level II is proposed for LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5, LP6, and LP7, which includes livestock exclusion and minor bank stabilization. Engineering analyses were performed using various hydrologic and hydraulic models to verify the reference reach based design. A combination of methods (including Hydraflow Hydrographs, regional curves and flood frequency analysis) were used to calculate flows received by the channel for bankfull and other significant storm events. Through this hydrologic analysis, the design discharge (typically referenced as bankfull or dominant discharge) was determined, and the subsequent design was based on this calculated discharge. Design parameters developed through the analyses of reference reach data and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling were confirmed using the Stable Channel Design function components within HEC -RAS and through spreadsheet tools. Engineering analyses were performed concurrently to geomorphic and habitat studies. While the stream design was verified by simulations of hydrology and fluvial processes, analogs of desirable habitat features were derived from reference sites and integrated into the project design. Both riparian habitat features and in -stream structures such as log grade controls, brush toes, log vanes, log toes, log drops were used throughout the project to act as grade control and for bank stabilization by dissipating and redirecting the stream's energy. Bank stability will also be enhanced through the installation of live stakes that include native species (e.g. black willow (Salix nigra) and silky dogwood (Cornus amomum). Priority I Restoration is proposed along Reach LP1 to address channel degradation and bank erosion caused by cattle access and high energy storm flows from the upstream culvert. The design approach will including meandering the proposed channel within the natural valley, aligning the channel with the upstream culvert, backfilling the existing stream, reconnecting the channel to its floodplain, and excluding livestock from the stream. A minimum 50 -foot buffer will be established and planted with native riparian vegetation. Woody debris and grade control structures will be installed along the bed to improve in -stream habitat and stability. The watershed that drains to the upper end of the project is approximately 1,124 acres, and land use it primarily agricultural. The drainage area at the downstream end of the reach is 1,174 acres. Enhancement Level II is proposed for all remaining Reaches LP2 through LP7 which will include treatment of invasive vegetation, debris removal, and livestock exclusion. A minimum 50 - foot buffer will be established along the reach and will be planted with native riparian vegetation where existing vegetation is non-native or limited density. The drainage area at the downstream end of the reaches is 1,312 acres. 4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project. UaJe_Mitigation_ Plans_ Final_12062018.pdf 9.25MB 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?* r Yes Comments r No C Unknown 5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?* r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r NIA Corps AID Number: SAW -2016-01973 5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Jermey Schmid Agency/Consultant Company: RES Other: 5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR Ajurisdictional determination request was sent to the USACE on January 30, 2017 and a site visit was conducted with the USACE on June 22, 2017. 5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload Uzzle JD Submittal - REVISED.pdf 11.83MB 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* r Yes r No Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity? 7DProposed Impacts Inventory E�� 1. Impacts Summary P 1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): WA P Wetlands W Streams -tributaries W Buffers F_ Open Waters r Pond Construction ❑ 2. Wetland Impacts 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. * 2d. W. name* 2e. Forested* f. Type of 2g. Impact �Jurlsdlcltlon*(?) area W1 Stream Restoration T Riverine Swamp Forest WA Yes Corps 0.810 (acres) E�� Stream Restoration P Riverine Swamp Forest WA Yes Corps 0.290 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.810 0.290 2g. Total Wetland Impact 1.100 2h. Comments: Wetland impacts associated with restoration efforts occurring adjacent to the epsting wetlands will be minimized by the restoration plan. Creating a new stream channel and enhancing eAsting channels will only impact wetlands slightly and will provide an overall increase in wetland function with the addition of native trees and shrubs along the stream banks. 3. Stream Impacts 31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 0 3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact * 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type* 3f. Type of 3h. Impact ❑ (?) ]3g.S.width* Jurisdiction* length* S1 Stream Restoration Permanent Fill Little Poplar Creek (LP1) Perennial Corps 7 766 Average (feet) (lir:earfeet) g2 Stream Restoration Permanent Other Little Poplar Creek (LP5) Perennial Corps 7 20 Average (feet) (linear feet) S3 Stream Restoration Temporary Other Little Poplar Creek (LP5) Perennial Corps 7 20 Average (feet) (lir:ear feet) 31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 0 31. Total permanent stream impacts: 786 31. Total stream and ditch impacts: 806 31. Total temporary stream impacts: 20 3j. Comments: Impact is due to the the addition of a ford crossing and the relocation of Reach LP1 to the natural valley which will provide a net gain in ecological function to the stream and wetland system. Restoration is to address channel degradation and bank erosion caused by cattle access and high energy storm flows from the upstream channel. design includes meandering the proposed channel within the natural valley, aligning the channel with the upstream culvert, backfilling the existing stream, reconnecting the channel to its floodplain, and livestock removal. 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR) 6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)? Check all that apply. V Neuse r Tar -Pamlico F Catawba r Randleman F Goose Creek r Jordan Lake F_ Other 6b. Impact Type 6c. Per or Temp 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 1 impact 6g. Zone 2 impact Stream Restoration P 11 Little Poplar Creek (LP1) No 15,865 0 6h. Total buffer impacts: Zone 1 Zone 2 Total Temporary impacts: 0.00 0.00 Zone 1 Zone 2 Total Permanent impacts: 15,865.00 0.00 Zone 1 Zone 2 Total combined buffer impacts: 15,865.00 0.00 61. Comments: See Figure for buffer impact locations. Although there is an impact to the buffer where the stream channel will be constructed, the buffer as a whole across the site area will be greatly benefited by planting and protection within the project area. Supporting Documentation Figure 7 - Impacts Map.pdf E. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 2MB 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project: Due to the nature of this project, complete avoidance is not possible. Both stream and wetland impacts were considered when designing the Uzze Mitigation project. This project should uplift the ecological quality of streams and wetlands on site. The existing channel length is 6,983 LF. The proposed project will result in 5,982 LF of stream. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: Impacts are minimized using a staged construction approach. Where possible the channel will be constructed prior to turning stream flow into a segment. This approach allows minimization of the impact of each stage during the project construction. Additionally, all work in wetlands and streams Wil be conducted during dry conditions and/or with mats to protect soil structure. Efforts will be made to preserve individual high value trees located within the stream restoration area. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? r Yes r No 2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why: Compensatory Mitigation is not applicable for this project and the propose impacts. F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? r Yes r No What type of SCM are you providing? r Level Spreader F Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT) F Wetland Swale (higher SHWT) F Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen W Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer Diffuse Flow Documentation 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?* r Yes r No Comments: No Increase to impervious surfaces G. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?* r Yes r No 2. Violations (DWR Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B.0200)?* r Yes r No 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement) 3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?* r Yes r No 3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. The project will protect -27.3 acres in perpetuity, where not development can occur wthin the established conservation easement. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* r Yes r No r WA 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? r Yes r No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?* r Yes r No 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Raleigh 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* r Yes r No 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8? r Yes r No 5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.? r Yes r No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? r Yes r No 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?* r Yes r No r Unknown 51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.? r Yes r No 5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? USFWS IPAC and Natural Heritage Program Database Consultation Documentation Upload FWS _ Not Likely to Affect 71218.pdf 239.49KB 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?* r^ Yes r No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?* NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?* r Yes r No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?* NC SHPO GIS Database and confirmation from coordination with SHPO. 7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload SHPO_RESPONSE.pdf 33.47KB 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?* r Yes r No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: According to the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Information System, all Site reaches are located within the FEMA 100 -year floodway of Little Poplar Creek (Zone AE). RES will conduct a FEMA flood study to either obtain a No -Rise Certification or CLOMR/ LOMR from the Johnston County floodplain administrator. Grading activities are proposed within the Little Poplar Creek floodway for the stream restoration portion of the project for reach LP1. Therefore, it is anticipated that a No -rise or Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) will be required for the project. Hydrologic trespass is a not a concern for this project. While designing the Uwe project, appropriate measures were taken to eliminate hydrologic trespass of the adjacent properties. The adjacent land use will not be affected by the proposed design, and no detrimental impacts are expected beyond the easement limits. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* The Site can be found on Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panels 1676, 1677, 1686 (map numbers 3720167600J, 3720167700J, 3720168600J), effective date December 2. 2005. Miscellaneous Comments Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested. Uzzle_PCN_Submitted 1272018.pdf 16.81 MB Signature W By checking the box and signing below, I certify that: • I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form; • I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act'); . I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act'); • I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND • I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form. Full Name: Megan D Engel Signature Sign Date 12/10/2018 0 1,000500 Feet Figure 4 - Soils Map Uzzle Mitigation Site Johnston County, North Carolina Legend Proposed Easement ©Date: 12/5/2018 Drawn by: MDE Checked by: RMW Document Path: S:\@RES GIS\Projects\NC\Uzzle\MXD\PCN\Figure 4 - Soils Map.mxd1 inch = 1,000 feet 0 2,0001,000 Feet Figure 5 - USGS Map(Powhatan 1980) Uzzle Mitigation Site Johnston County, North Carolina Legend Proposed Easement Drainage Area ©Date: 12/5/2018 Drawn by: MDE Checked by: RMW Document Path: S:\@RES GIS\Projects\NC\Uzzle\MXD\PCN\Figure 5 - USGS.mxd1 inch = 2,000 feet S2 -S3W1S1B1 W2 LP3LP7L P 6 LP4 LP1 L P 5 LP 5 LP2©0 300150 Feet REFERENCE 1) Horizontal Datum is NAD83 UTM Z15N. 2) Map Projection is NAD_1983_StatePlane_North_Carolina_FIPS_3200_Feet Date: 12/5/2018 Drawn by: MDE Checked by: XXX Document Path: S:\@RES GIS\Projects\NC\Uzzle\MXD\PCN\Figure 7 - Impacts Map.mxdLegend Proposed Easem ent Existing Top of Bank uzzle_wetland Buffer Zone 1 Im pacts Permanent Wetland Impact Temporary Wetland Im pact Figure 7 - Im pacts M ap Uzzle Mitigation Site Johnston County, North Carolina 1 in = 300 feet W1 S1 B1 W2 1 inch = 100 feet 0 10050 Impact ID Pe rm/T e mp Aquatic Re source Are a/Le ngthW1TempWA0.81 acW2PermWA0.29 ac S1 Perm LP1 766 ftS2PermLP520 ftS3TempLP520 ft B1 (Zone 1)Perm LP1 15865.4 sqft