20191337 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191004

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?*
F Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes f No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20191337
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
F Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Donna Fbod:eads\drhood
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
1-5507, 1-485 Express Lanes
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Erin Cheely
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/4/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Sugar Creek, Little Sugar Creek, Kings Branch, McMullen Creek, McAlpine Creek, Flat Branch,
Fourmile Creek, and Simile Creek
Basin
Catawba; Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.063857-80.805614
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Mecklenburg
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r: Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project? *
r: Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
1-5507
WBS # (?)
43609.3.2
Version# *
1
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
P 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?
F Nationwide Permit (NWP)
rJ Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified bythe Corps?
r Yes r No
Regional General Permit (RGP) Number:
RGP Numbers (for multiple RGPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
fJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
198200031 - NCDOT Bridges, Widening Projects 2015
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
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
1-5507 Revised DMS Acceptance.pdf
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?
C Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
rJ 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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
N/A
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
1598 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699
State / Ffwince / Pagion
NC
Country
USA
78.76KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
'I. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Charlotte/Pin evil I e/Matthews
2. Project Identification
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
multiple parcels
1959.7
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
CRY
State / Province / Region
Charlotte/Pineville/Matthews
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
USA
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Sugar Creek, Little Sugar Creek, Kings Branch, McMullen Creek, McAlpine Creek, Flat Branch,
Fourmile Creek, and Si)vnile Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050702,030501030102,030501030103,030501030105,030501030106,030501030107,
030501030203
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:*
Land use in the project vicinity consists primarily of residential, commercial, and industrial development, interspersed with forestland along stream corridors and within undeveloped
parcels. Numerous corporate centers and shopping areas are located in the project area.
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
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)
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)
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
16.21
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
22,350
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to provide a reliable travel time option (45 mph minimum average speed) during peak demand periods along 1-485 between 1-77 and US 74. Without
improvements to the 1-485 corridor as proposed by this project, peak period travel speeds are e)iected to be even slower than current conditions. During the AM peak hour, average
travel speeds for 1-485 westbound from US 74 to 1-77 are projected to decrease from approbmately 53 mph in 2015 to 37 mph in 2040 if no improvements are made. Likewise, during
the PM peak hour, average travel speeds for 1-485 eastbound from 1-77 to US 74 are projected to decrease from approbmately 36 mph in 2015 to 27 mph in 2040.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*

The NCDOT proposes improvements to approximately 17 miles of 1-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop) in southern Mecklenburg County. The proposed project extends from 1-77 to US 74
(Independence Boulevard) and involves adding one Express Lane in each direction in the existing median, at -grade ingress and egress access points into and out of the Express
Lanes, as well as direct connector ramps, and connecting local side streets directly to the Express Lanes.
The typical section for the segments from 1-77 to SR 3624 (Rea Road) includes a 12-foot Express Lane in each direction, three 12-foot general purpose lanes, with a two -foot
separation between the Express Lane and general purpose lanes. Plastic bollards with delineators will be installed within the two -foot separation. An 18-foot median with a concrete
barrier is proposed between opposing travel lanes. The outside shoulder varies from 12 to 15 feet.
The typical section for the segment from SR 3624 (Rea Road) to NC 16 (Providence Road) includes a 12-foot Express Lane in each direction, three 12-foot general purpose lanes, with
a four -foot separation between the Express Lane and general purpose lanes. Plastic bollards with delineators will be installed within the four -foot separation. A 26-foot paved median
with a concrete barrier is proposed between opposing travel lanes. The outside shoulder varies from 12 to 15 feet.
The typical section for the segment from NC 16 (Providence Road) to US 74 (Independence Boulevard) includes a 12-foot Express Lane in each direction, two 12-foot general purpose
lanes, with a four -foot separation between the Express Lane and the general purpose lanes. Plastic bollards with delineators will be installed within the four -foot separation. A 26-foot
paved median with a concrete barrier is proposed between opposing travel lanes. The outside shoulder varies from 17.5 to 20.5 feet.
The project study area contains 55 bridges carrying 1-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop) over ramps associated with the mentioned interchanges, streams, greenways, one bridge carrying I-
485 over a railroad, and one bridge carrying a railroad over 1-485. There are eight existing interchanges within the 1-5507 project limits including 1-77 and US 74 (Independence
Boulevard).
Proposed improvements include the following activities: pavement resurfacing, restriping, sign installation, pavement markings, electronic toll/traffic management equipment installation
and operation, addition of Express Lanes, extension of a segment of the general purpose lane, addition of at -grade ingress and egress points, addition of Direct Connectors to the
Express Lanes, bridge replacements, and intersection/interchange improvements. The project will include work within jurisdictional features, such as roadway fill, bridge foundation
construction, and drainage improvement, including culvert extensions, outfall protection, bank stabilization, and temporary stream impacts for bridge construction and fill slope
construction. Standard roadway construction equipment such as loaders, compactors, excavators, dozers, and pavers will be used.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
1-5507 Permit Drawtngs.pdf 65.16MB
1-5507 Roadway Plans.pdf 43.37MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
Comments
r No
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r WA
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2013-02330
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Environmental Services, Inc., RK&K, and NCDOT
Other:
f Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
8/25/2015 (AJD), 7/1/2019 (PJD) - Both of these determinations were for this TIP (1-5507), but cover U-4714AB and R-0211 EC resources in their entirety as well.
5dl. Jurisdictional determination upload
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?
[Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
V Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2al Reason(?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. * 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*M area*

Total
Fill
P
NCWAM TYPES
see attached table
Yes
Corps
0.560
(acres)
Total
Mechanized Clearing
F
NCWAM TYPES see attached table
Yes
Corps7] ]9E:1
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.830
2h. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.830
Wetland impacts for each site are shown on an attached table. There will be no temporary wetland impacts. There will be a total of 0.83 ac of
permanent wetland impacts, which includes 0.56 acre of permanent fill in wetlands and 0.27 acre of mechanized clearing.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
Type of
3gSwidth *
3h. Impact(?)
F
�[3f.
urisdiction*
length*
S1
Total
Permanent
Bank Stabilization J
see attached table
Perennial
Both
5
746
Average (feet)
(linear fed)
S2
Total
Permanent
Bank Stabilization J
see attached table
Intermittent
Both
5
385
Average (fed)
(linear fed)
S3
Total
Permanent
Other
see attached table
Perennial
Both
5
974
Avera<7e (fed)
(linear fed)
S4
Total
Permanent
Other
see attached table
Intermittent
Both
5
402
Aver�e(fed)
(linear fed)
S5
Total
Temporary
Other
see attached table
Perennial
Both
5
390
Average (feet)
(linear fed)
S6
Total
Temporary
Other
ffattached table
Intermittent
Both
5
957
Average (feet)
(linear fed)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
2,507
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
3854
3j. Comments:
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
1,347
Stream impacts for each site are shown on an attached table. There will be a total of 1,131 linear feet of permanent bank stabilization impacts, 1,376
linear feet of permanent stream impacts, and 0.33 acre of temporary stream impacts. In instances when suitable existing rock is found during
construction activities and is approved by the engineer and NCDOT, existing rock will be used in place of artificial rock for riprap. At Sites 1, 3, 5,
13,15, 20, 22, 31,41,42, and 44, the existing culvert is not buried, therefore the culvert extension will not be buried. The bottom elevation of the
extended culvert will match the elevation of the existing stream bed. At Site 44, the 3 @ 8'x9' RCBC culvert will be extended and the accumulated
sediment deposition in the culvert will be removed. A 12" high bench will be left to remain in front of the southern barrel to promote low flow at the
adjacent barrels.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The final project design avoids and minimizes impacts to wetlands and streams to the greatest extent practicable. The additional lanes Will be
constructed in the median, which will minimize direct impacts to streams in the project area. Fill slopes in and near wetlands and streams will be
constructed at 2:1 slopes to minimize impacts. Where practicable, headwalls were included in the design to shorten fill slopes and minimize stream
impacts, protect the ends of the pipe, and guard against erosion. An express lane direct connect ramp from the median of 1-485 to/from Westinghouse
Boulevard was incorporated in the current design, which reduces the amount of wetland impacts from those shown in previous designs. Rock plating
Will be constructed between Station 294+00 and Station 301+00 on the north side of 1-485 to steepen fill slopes and minimize permanent impacts to
Stream S6. At Site 44, the 3 @ 8'x9' RCBC culvert will be extended and the accumulated sediment deposition in the culvert will be removed. A 12" high
bench will be left to remain in front of the southern barrel to promote Iowflow at the adjacent barrels. There will be one energy dissipation basin and
pre -formed scour holes at flatter outfall locations to dissipate energy and promote diffuse flow.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Construction and Maintenance Activities and Protection of Surface Waters will be adhered to.
Erosion control devices such as silt fence, rock inlet sediment traps, slope drains, clean water diversions, and silt bags will also be utilized to minimize
water quality impacts. Trenchless installation will be used for several pipe supplements under 1-485 and bore pits will be located outside of
jurisdictional areas. Temporary bridges, rather than pipes and causeways, will be used during the construction of the bridge widening at the McAlpine
Creek and McMullen Creek bridges. Installation of the culvert extensions will be conducted utilizing pump around techniques to dewater the work zone.
The pump around at stream crossings will utilize temporary dams, pumps, and stilling basins to divert the channel baseflow around the work area
rather than installing a temporary pipe and diversion channel. By using this method, grading in the stream channel will be less intensive and will result
in less stream impacts. In locations where temporary construction activities will take place in the stream, the stream bed will be restored to pre -
construction contours.

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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
,R DWR W Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
j-' Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
1376
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
0
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
warm
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.83
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4h. Comments
No mitigation is required for the stream bank stabilization or temporary impacts as these impacts do not constitute a loss of waters of the U.S. Stream
mitigation required by DWR Will be 473 If.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
r Yes r No
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. 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
If no, explain why:
The water resources within the project area are not in any buffered basins and not on the main stem of the Catawba River.
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:
There will be one energy dissipation basin and pre formed scour holes at flatter outfall locations. BMPs that will be used include the promotion of sheet flow and infiltration with grassed
shoulders except were shoulder berm gutter is required, drainage systems outlet to rip rap pads or riprap lined ditches, removal of exiting road fill under bridges that will improve
conveyance and reduce velocities in bridge opening, and riprap on embankments to prevent erosion where ditches enter streams.
The stormwater management plan "1-5507_HYD_SMP" is attached at the end of the ePCN.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (fe de rallstate/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
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

NEPAor SEPAFinal Approval Letter
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15ANCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
f 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 purpose of this project is travel time reliability. While travel time savings is possible, changes in traffic capacity and travel time will likely not meet
or exceed minimum thresholds required to be considered Transportation Impact Causing Activities. According to the Categorical Exclusion (CE) from
August 2018, due to its minimal transportation impact causing activities, this project will neither influence nearby land uses nor stimulate growth.
Therefore, a detailed indirect and cumulative effects study was not necessary. Any additional development in the area would be required to adhere to
local stormwater rules.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes 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.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
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
5i. 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
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The August 2018 CE, USFWS county list, and a review of North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) data explorer on August 6, 2019 were
used. Within the project area, there is a historic record of Carolina heelsplitter therefore a thorough habitat assessment was conducted in 2014 and a
No Effect biological conclusion was rendered (see attached report). Within a mile of the study area, there is a known historic occurrence of Michauxts
sumac. Plant surveys were conducted on September 24, 2014, October 16, 2014, October 29-30, 2015, October 7, 2016, and October 21, 2018, and
no individuals of Michauxs sumac, Schweinitts sunflower, and smooth coneflower were found (see attached memo). NCDOT determined that the
proposed action does not require separate consultation for the northern long-eared bat on the grounds that the proposed action is consistent with the
final 4(d) rule under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (see attached memo). The rusty -patched bumble bee was recently listed as
endangered but as a historic record.
Consultation Documentation Upload
1-5507 Mussel Survey Report.pdf 9.68MB
1-5507 Additional Survey Report- Plants.pdf 130.11KB
1-5507 & R-0211 EC Mecklenburg 4(d) NLEB memo 2019.pdf 202.39KB
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?*
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 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?*
The State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map and August 2018 CE were used to determine impacts to historic and archaeological
resources. Site 31 MK273" (Cemetery at John Dinkins Farm) is the surviving remnant of a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. No
project activities are to take place within the limits of the cemetery, including but not limited to the staging/storage of materials and/or equipment and
vehicles.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
1-5507 SHPO Letter.pdf 96.52KB
1-5507 No Archaeological Survey Required Form.pdf 84.84KB
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:
The Division will submit sealed as -built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage
structures and roadway embankment that are located within the 100-year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally
and vertically. During final design, the NCDOT Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the Charlotte -Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Department and
NC Floodplain Mapping Program for approval of any Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Floodplain Maps
Miscellaneous
Comments
This TIP is being permitted and constructed concurrently with R-0211 EC and U-4714AB. Separate permit applications are being prepared and submitted for R-0211 EC and U-4714AB
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
1-5507_HYD_SMP. pdf
156.81 KB
1-5507 Wetland Impacts Table.pdf
77.49KB
1-5507 Stream Impacts Table.pdf
88.65KB
01 - 1-5507 Cover Letter.pdf
233.65KB
Signature u
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:
Michael Turchy
Signature
�04 T"
Date
10/4/2019