20191233 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission (2)_20190913

DWR
IDIOM n of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
21nitial 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
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20191233 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received Reviewing Office*
r Fee needed - send electronic notification Central Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Rob Ridings:eads\rgridings
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Crabtree Creek Greenway - Lindsay Drive to Ebenezer Church Rd.
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
David G. Cooper
1b. Primary Contact Email:* 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
9/13/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Crabtree Creek & Richland Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
QNSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.842792
Longitude:
-78.714409
FA. Processing Information U
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
* Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
* Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwde Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified bythe 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
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
14 - Linear transportation
le. 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
P Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
f 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?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Raleigh, NC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
Lisa Schiffbauer, Senior Greenway Planner
2d.Address
Street Address
222 W. Hargett Street
Address Line 2
Suite 601
aty
Raleigh
Fbstal / Zip Cade
27601
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rwince / Fbgim
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Raleigh
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Multiple, easements obtained.
Address Line 2
city
Fbstal / Zip Oide
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:"
Crabtree Creek & Richland Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
2b. Property size:
State / Ibwinoe / Flegion
Country
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010803
4. Project Description and History
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 project area is a forested riparian corridor surrounded by residential development and a Hanson Aggregates quarry. Portions of the project area also include maintained sewer
easements.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No F Unknown
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)
USGS_Landscape_2019.pdf
3.02MB
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)
Soils_ Landscape_2019.pdf 1.96MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.946
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
9,935
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project will construct a greenway trail between Lindsay Drive and Ebenezer Church Road.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed trail alignment will begin at a proposed bridge over Crabtree Creek between Picardy Drive and Lindsay Drive. The trail will follow the north side of Crabtree Creek, and will
again cross Crabtree Creek via a bridge, and vdll then pass under Duraleigh road on the south side of the creek. The alignment will immediately traverse up the slope on the west side
Duraleigh road and connect to the epsting multi -purpose trail for a distance of approAmately 2,000 feet. The trail will cross the southern portion of the Hanson Quarry property to
Richland Creek where it Will followthe creek to Crabtree Creek. Three bridges over Richland Creek are required due to steep slopes adjacent to the creek. The trail will continue on the
south side of Crabtree Creek and connect to the eAsting trail system in Umstead State Park.The greenway will be designed as a multi -use bicycling and pedestrian trail. This type of trail
is typically constructed as a 10-foot wide asphalt path, with an aggregate base, and two -foot wide shoulders on either side. Land disturbance for the construction of these trails is
generally 15 to 20 feet wide. The project will require two bridges across Crabtree Creek and three bridges across Richland Creek. The design calls for bridges to be single span
structures, with no temporary or permanent impacts to the stream bed as a result of construction. One of the bridges has been designed as a suspension bridge in order to avoid
placing bents in the channel of Crabtree Creek. Tributaries to Crabtree and Richland Creeks will be crossed with boardwalk structures. Small areas of bank stabilization at pipe and
ditch outlets along the trail, consisting of riprap placed on the banks of streams, are proposed in order to reduce the possibility of bank erosion.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
H14014.00_WorkingPlans_9_11. pdf
56.34MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations

5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2017-00269
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): David Cooper, Ed Hajnos
Agency/Consultant Company: VHB (formerly Ecological Engineering)
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
USACE site visit date: Nov. 29, 2016, Tasha Alexander. No PJD letter received to date. NCDWR site visit date: 10/31/2016, Stephanie Goss. Please see attached NCDWR determination
letter.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
BufferDeterminationLetter_CrabtreeCreekTrail_20161103.pdf 5.52MB
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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
W Buffers
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*(?)
2g. Impact
area*
12
18" HDPE
P
Headwater Forest
WI
Yes
Both
0.008
(acres)
12
Mechanized clearing
P
Headwater Forest
WI
Yes
Both
0.003
(acres)
r_—A
Mechanized clearing
P
Hardwood Flat
WH
Yes
Both
0.001
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.012
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.012
F
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* Jt_n:ame* �3e.Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
Ri ra 18" HOPE out
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization1��
Creek
Perennial
Both
70
Average (feet)
8
(linear feet)
S2
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
SB
Perennial
Both
4
Average (feet)
11
(linearfeet)

S3
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
30
6
Average (feet)
(linear fed)
S4
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
30
8
Averar7e (fed)
(linear fed)
SS
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
30
8
Average (fed)
(linear fed)
S6
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
SC
Perennial
Both
3
9
Average (feet)
(linear fed)
S7
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
ScPerennial
Both
3
12
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S8
Ri ra 18" HOPE out
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
50
11
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S9
Ri ra 36" HOPE out
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
60
22
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
Fol
Ri ra ditch outlet
Riprap
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
70
8
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
Fil
Riprap
Ri ra 18" HDPE out
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Creek
Perennial
Both
70
13
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S12
Riprap 18" HDPE out
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Ck. (site 13 in
Perennial
Both
70
13
table)
Average (fee)
(linear fed)
St3
�Riprap 15" HOPE out
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
Crabtree Ck. (site 15 in
Perennial
Both
70
12
table)
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
141 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
141
3j. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
(beck all that apply.
V Neuse r Tar -Pamlico
r Catawba r Randleman
r Goose Creek r Jordan Lake
r Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
2,733
4,635
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
10,098
11,980
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
4,509
4,569
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
4,201
10,392
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
11,587
12,626
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
5,073
6,483
Parallel
P
Richland Creek
No
4,068
4,839
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
16,360 11
14,105
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
6,553
12,185
Parallel
P
Crabtree Creek
No
20,726
16,176
Parallel
P
SG
No
473
1,279
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1
Total Temporary impacts: 0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
0.00
Zone 2

Total Permanent impacts: 86,381.00 99,269.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 86,381.00 99,269.00
6i. Comments:
The steep topography in the project vicinity requires the trail to fit between the toe of steep slopes and Crabtree and Richland Creeks. This steep
topography is also the reason for the 5 bridged crossings of Crabtree and Richland Creeks. Much of the trail parallels existing cleared sewer
easement.
Supporting Documentation
Crabtree West Buffer Impact Drawings Rev2.pdf
Crabtree West Permit Drawings REV.pdf
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
6.22MB
9.36MB
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project design is constrained by the steep topography of the slopes above Crabtree and Richland Creeks. Bridges have been designed in order
to minimize impacts to the stream bed. Boardwalks are utilized to cross tributary streams. Wetland impacts have been almost entirely avoided. Where
feasible, the trail has been designed to utilize existing cleared sewer easements.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Erosion control has been designed to adhere to the design standards for sensitive watersheds. The contractor shall be responsible for minimizing
impact through construction techniques. Boardwalk will be constructed using the "top -down" method, which minimizes disturbance.
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:
Impacts to %use riparian buffers for greenway projects are allowable if no practicable alternative exists. The steepness of the topography makes alternative routes impracticable.
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?
F- Level Spreader
F_ Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
F_ Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
r Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
,* 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
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes
r' No
u
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? *

r Yes r No
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
Comments:*
The project is a City of Raleigh project, with environmental document review/oversight by NCDOT.
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 greenway trail is not expected to catalyze additional development in the area.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
rYes r Nor N/A
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
What Federal Agency is involved?
FEMA
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
St. 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?
Biological conclusions for federally protected species were made by Ecological Engineering (now VHB) based on evaluations documented in the
attached 2017 version of the approved PCE document. Concurrence with these conclusions was obtained from the USFWS Raleigh office. Due to the
amount of time between protected species evaluations and project implementation, additional protected species and proposed species were listed in
Wake County, and the original species surveys expired (see NCDOT reviewer's 2019 PCE comments, also attached). VHB has renewed expired
protected species surveys and documented potential project affects on additional species listed and proposed since the original date of PCE
approval. USFWS Raleigh office has been contacted and offered concurrence with No Effect and MA-NLAA determinations for all species except
Atlantic pigtoe, for which a mussel survey is pending. If no specimens found during upcoming survey, USFWS has verbally stated concurrence with
MA-NLAA. If specimens found, additional coordination between FHWA and USFWS will take place prior to construction, ensuring compliance with the
ESA for this project. USACE and NCDWR reviewers will be contacted with Atlantic pigtoe survey results as soon as they are available.
Consultation Documentation Upload
USFWS_ConcurrenceRequest_CrabtreeRaleigh_Rev20190913.pdf 15.17MB
Re_ [EXTERNAL] Crabtree Creek Greenway ESA Compliance_Request.pdf 140.45KB
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 fisheries EFH 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?*
f Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO letter included in attached 2017 version of PCE document under miscellaneous attachments.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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:
A CLOMR application is in preparation. Grading within the floodplain will not be allowed until CLOMR approval.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC FEMA FIRM Map Number 3720078600J. (North Carolina Panel 0786).
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
2019PCEComments_C-5604 OD_ConsultForm_NCDOTComments.pdf 338.75KB
2017Version_C-5604-OD PCE_Signed Approved.pdf 10.81 MB
Signature
*
[7 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:
David G. Cooper
Signature
0—m-C7. G`,*"t
Date
9/13/2019