S63-20291 permitState of Idaho
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
Western Region, 2735 Airport Way • Boise, Idaho 83705-5082
Phone: (208) 334-2190 • Fax: (208) 334-2348 • Web Site: www.idwr.idaho.gov
C. L. `BUTCH" OTTER
Governor
DAVID R. TUTHILL, JR.
Director
October 1, 2008
Steven E Siddoway
City of Meridian — Parks and Recreation
11 W. Bower St.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
RE: Joint Application for Permit No. S63-20291
Fivemile Creek
Dear Mr. Siddoway:
Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has reviewed your above
referenced application for a permit to alter the channel of Fivemile Creek and has
prepared a decision as provided for in Section 42-3805, Idaho Code. The conditions set
forth in this permit are intended to prevent degradation of water quality, protect fish and
wildlife habitat and protect the long-term stability of the stream channel. If you cannot
meet the conditions set forth in the permit, please contact this office for further
consideration.
You may consider this letter a permit to excavate approximately 58 cubic yards of
stream substrate and discharge approximately 84 cubic yards of precast concrete, rock,
and aggregate backfill associated with construction of a 10' by 8' by 24' pedestrian
stream crossing of Fivemile Creek, within Section 01, Township 03 North, Range 01
West, Ada County, Idaho.
Failure to adhere to the conditions as set forth herein can result in legal action as
provided for in section 42-3809, Idaho Code. The project is subject to the following
Minimum Standards, Special, and General Conditions.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
(These standards are established in the Administrative Rules of the Idaho Water
Resources Board, Stream Channel Alteration Rules, IDAPA 37 Title 03 Chapter 07 dated
July 1, 1993, and are enclosed with this permit.)
Rule 56 - Construction Procedures
Rule 62 - Culverts and Bridges
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
[1] All construction shall be completed in accordance with the descriptions &
methods on the application and attachments, unless otherwise specified. Prior to
construction this department must approve any changes.
[2] Aaron Golart, Stream Channel Protection Specialist (208) 334-2190, shall be
contacted after no less than five business days prior to construction. Failure to do so
may result in annulment of above referenced permit.
[3] Construction shall take place in the dry to minimize turbidity and protect water
quality. A temporary cofferdam of non -erodible material shall be installed and
properly functioning before culvert work commences.
[4] Any discharge of water from dewatering may require a short-term activity
exemption from Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ). All
construction activities shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize turbidity
and comply with Idaho water quality standards. If these standards cannot be
maintained, the applicant shall contact the Boise office of IDEQ.
[5] Uncured concrete shall not come into contact with surface water.
[6] Woody stream bank vegetation shall be protected to the extent practical during
construction. Willows or other native woody vegetation shall be planted within
disturbed stream banks.
[7] Disturbed areas not protected with willows or native woody vegetation shall be
seeded with a perennial grass/forb/shrub mixture as recommended by Idaho
Department of Fish and Game and/or the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service to reduce erosion, restore bank cover and habitat, and inhibit
invasion of noxious weeds.
[8] All fuel, oil and other hazardous materials shall be stored and equipment
refueled away from the stream channel to ensure that a spill will not enter the
waterway.
[9] Permittee is responsible for all work done by any contractor and shall ensure
any contractor who performs the work is informed of and follows all the terms and
conditions of this authorization
[10] This permit shall expire December 31, 2009.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. This permit does not constitute any of the following:
a. An easement or right-of-way to trespass or work upon property belonging to
others.
b. Other approval that may be required by State or Federal Government, unless
specifically stated in the special conditions above.
C. Responsibility of the Department of Water Resources for damage to adjacent
properties due to work done.
d. Compliance with the Federal Flood Insurance Program, FEMA regulations or
approval of the local Planning and Zoning authority.
2. In accordance with Idaho Code, Section 55-2201 - 55-2210, the applicant and/or
his contractors must contact Digline statewide phone number 1-800-342-1585,
Boise area 342-1585, not less than 3 working days prior to the start of any
excavation for this project.
3. The permit holder or operator must have a copy of this permit at the alteration
site, available for inspection at all times.
4. The Department of Water Resources may cancel this permit at any time that it
determines such action is necessary to minimize adverse impact on the stream
channel.
Conditions and construction Procedures approved under this permit may not
coincide with the Proposal as submitted. Failure to adhere to conditions as set forth
herein can result in legal action as provided for in Section 42-3849 Idaho Code.
If you object to the decision issuing this permit with the above conditions, you
have fifteen days in which to notify this office in writing that you request a formal
hearing on the matter. If an objection has not been received within fifteen days, the
decision will be final under the provisions of IDAPA 37.03.07 (Rule 70).
Please contact Aaron Golart (208) 334-2190 if you have any questions regarding
this matter.
Sincerely,
Aaron Golart
Stream Channel Protection Specialist
Cc: Ada County, IDEQ, IDFG, Idaho Rivers United, USACE
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056. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (Rule 0) .
O1. Conformance to Procedures. Construction shall be
done in accordance with the following,procedures unless specific
approval of other procedures has been given by the Director. When
an applicant desires to proceed in a manner different from the
.following, such procedures should be described on the application.
02. Operation of Construction Equipment. No
construction equipment .shall be operated below the existing water
surface without specific approval from the Director except as
follows: Fording the stream at one location only will be ,permitted
unless otherwise specified; however, vehicles and equipment will
not be permitted to push or pull material along the streambed below
the existing water level. Work below the water which is essential
for preparation of culvert bedding or approved-footing installa-
tions shall be permitted to the extent that it does not create
unnecessary turbidity or stream channel disturbance. Frequent
fording Will not be permitted in areas where extensive turbidity
will be created.
03. Temporary Structures. Any temporary crossings,
bridge supports, cofferdams, or other structures that will be
needed during the period of construction shall be designed to
handle high flows that could be anticipated during the construction
period. All structures shall be completely removed from the stream
channel at the conclusion of construction and the area shall be
restored to a natural appearance.
04. Minimizing Disturbance of Area. Care shall be taken
to cause only the minimum necessary disturbance to the natural
appearance of the area. Streambank vegetation shall be protected
except where its removal is absolutely necessary for completion of
the work adjacent to the stream channel.
05. Disposal of Removed Materials. Any vegetation,
debris, or other material removed. during construction shall be
disposed of at some location out of the strewn channel where it
cannot reenter the channel during high stream flows.
06. New Cut of Fill Slopes. All i-new cut or fill slopes
that will not be protected with some form of riprap shall be seeded
with grass and planted with native vegetation to prevent erosion.
07. Fill Material. All fill material shall be placed
and compacted in horizontal lifts except as provided for in Rule
55.05.e. for uncompacted dike and levee construction. Areas to be
filled shall be cleared of all vegetation; debris and other
materials that would be objectionable in the fill.
08. Limitations on Construction Period. The Director
may limit the period of construction as needed to minimize
conflicts with fish migration and spawning, recreation use, and
other uses.
052. CULVERTS AND BRIDGES (Rule 62).
01. Culverts and Bridges. Culverts and bridges shall be
capable of carrying streamflows and shall not significantly alter
conditions upstream or downstream by causing flooding, turbidity,
or other problems. The appearance of such installations shall not
detract from the natural surroundings of the area.
02. Location of Culverts and Bridges. Culverts and
bridges should be located so that a direct line of approach exists
at both the entrance and exit. Abrupt bends at the entrance or
exit shall not exist unless suitable erosion protection is
provided.
03. Ideal Gradient. The ideal gradient (bottom slope)
is one which is steep enough to prevent silting but flat enough to
prevent scouring due to high velocity flows. It is often advisable
to make the gradient of a culvert coincide with the average
streambed gradient.
a. Where a culvert is installed on a slope steeper than
20%, provisions to anchor the culvert in position will be required.
Such provisions shall be included in the application and may
involve the use of collars, headwall structures, etc. Smooth
concrete pipe having no protruding bell joints or other irregulari-
ties shall have such anchoring provisions if the gradient exceeds
10 percent.
04. Size of Culvert or Bridge Opening. The size of the
culvert or bridge opening shall be such that it is capable of
passing design flows without overtopping the streambank or causing
flooding or other damage.
a. Design flows shall be based upon the following
minimum criteria:
Drainage Area
Less than 50 sq. mi.
Over 50 sq. mi. or more
Design Flow Frequency
25 years*
50 years or greatest flow
of record, whichever is more
b. For culverts and bridges located on U.S. Forest
Service or other federal lands, the sizing should comply with the
Forest Practices Act as adopted by the federal agencies of the
Department of Lands.
C. For culverts or bridges located in a community
qualifying for the national flood issuance program, the minimum
size culvert shall accommodate the 100 year design flow frequency.
to prevent undermining.
a. Where fish passage must be provided, upstream drops
at the entrance to a culvert will not be permitted and a maximum
drop of 1 foot will be permitted at the downstream end if an
adequate jumping pool is maintained below the drop.
b. Downstream control structures such as are shown in
Figure 18 in Appendix XIX, (or see "Forms, Appendicies, Charts,
Graphs, Etc..." Idaho Administrative Bulletin, July 1, 1993, Volume
93-I, Page 37--203), can be used to reduce downstream erosion and
improve fish passage. They may be constructed with gabions, pilings
and rock drop structures.
06. Multiple Openings. Where a multiple opening will
consist of two or more separate culvert structures, they shall be
spaced far enough apart to allow proper compaction of the fill
between the individual structures. The minimum spacing in all
situations shall be 1 foot. In areas where fish passage must be
provided, only one opening shall be constructed to carry all low
fl9ws. Low flow baffles may be required to facilitate fish
passage.
07. Areas to be Filled. All areas to be filled shall be
cleared of vegetation, topsoil, and other unsuitable material prior
to placing fill. Material cleared from the site shall be disposed
of above the high water line of the stream. Fill material shall be
reasonably well-graded and compacted and shall not contain large
quantities of silt, sand, organic matter, or debris. In locations
where silty or sandy material must be utilized for fill material,
it will be necessary to construct impervious sections both upstream
and downstream to prevent the erodible sand or silt from being
carried away (see Figure 19 in Appendix XX or see "Forms,
Appendicies, Charts, Graphs, Etc ... 11 Idaho Administrative Bulletin,
July 1, 1993, Volume 93-1, Page 37-204). Sideslopes for fills
shall not exceed 1.5:1. Minimum cover over all culvert pipes and
arches shall be 1 foot.
08. Installation of Pipe and Arch Culvert. All pipe and
arch culverts shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
a. The culvert shall be designed so that headwaters
will not rise above the top of the culvert entrance unless a
headworks is provided.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT START WORK UNTIL YOU
I AHO DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOUR�,€S RECEIVE PERMITS FROM BOTH
THE
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS CORPS AND THE STATE
This application may be used to apply for both a Department of the Army permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Er gineers (Corps) and for State of Idaho permits
Department of the Army permits are required by Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for any structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the
United States and by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including their adjacent
wetlands. State permits are required under the State of Idaho, Stream Channel Protection Act (Title 42, Chapter 38, Idaho Code) and the Idaho Lake Protection
Act, Section 58-142 et. seq., Idaho Code. Route Uses: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application. Disclosure of
requested information is voluntary. If information is not provided, however, the permit application cannot be processed nor can permits be issued.
Applicants should send this completed application, along with one set of good reproducible drawings showing the location and character of the proposed project, tc
both the Corps of Engineers and the State of Idaho. NOTE: DRAWINGS NO LARGER THAN 8-112 X 11 INCHES IN SIZE. The Applicant Information pamphlet
provides instructions and a checklist for completing the drawings.
Corps of Engineers #
Date Received
Department of Water Resources
Date Received IN t
Department of Lands #
Date Received
Fee Rec'd
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
3. a. Applicant City of Meridian — Parks and Rec 4. a. Authorized Agent
b. Mailing Address 11 W. Bower St. b. Mailing Address
Meridian, ID 83642
Area Area Area Area
c. Work Phone ( 208 ) 888-3579 Home ( ) c. Work Phone ( ) Home ( )
d. Fax Number (208) 898-5501 d. Fax Number
e. Email Address recreation0meridiancity.orb e. Email Address
5. Location where proposed activity exists or will occur. 5. e. Tax Assessor's Description
a. Waterway
Fivemile Creek
Tributary of Boise River
b. Distance/Direction from nearest city or town
Ada/ ID Meridian
Distance/Direction from nearest city/town In Meridian, Idaho
N%NY4 1 3N 1W
f. 1/4 1/4 Section Township Range
g. UTM Coordinate Grid
c. County/State Local jurisdiction (city or county) Zone Northing Easting
d. Directions to the site From Boise, west on 1-84, exit Meridian Road headed north, Left on Cherry Lane, Rt on 8`" Street, Stop at 8'" Street Park project site a
north limits of park at Five Mile Creek.
6. a. Describe Project (Work below the ordinary high water mark or in wetlands). Project consists of placing_a 10' wide x 8' tali, 24' length reinforced concrete
box culvert with 450 wing walls within Five Mile Creek. An asphalt pathway will be placed on top of the box culvert to allow pedestrians to cross Five Mile Creek.
The culvert crossing is intended only for pedestrian traffic, not vehicular traffic
b. Construction methods and equipment Excavation with standard equipment such as an excavator or backhoe.The box culvert will be lowered into place
most likely by either a rubber -tire loader or a crane. The culvert will be backfilled and rip rap placed with standard construction equipment.
c. Length of project along the stream or extension into lake or reservoir: Approximately 140'
d. Size and flow capacity of proposed bridge or culvert and area of drainage served (sq. miles): (Idaho Department of Water Resources requirement.)
24' length, 10' wide X 8' tall box culvert with 450 wing walls. Flow capacity of the box is approximately 795 cfs, drainage area is 52.5 mit (Below 8 mile creek)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR DISCHARGES OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL
7. a. Volume dredged or fill material to be placed waterward of the ordinary high water mark (BOTH TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT)? 177
(cubic yards)
b. Will fill be placed in wetlands? NO If yes, area: (acres) Type of fill material: Type 1 Aggregate Backfill, concrete culvert, rip rap
(i.e. sand, rock, clay, concrete, etc.)
c. Will dredging be required waterward of the ordinary high water mark or in wetlands? YES If yes, volume 58 (cubic yards)
d. Type of dredged material Native silts, clays, and gravel.
e. Disposal site for dredged material: Off-site Method of dredging: Excavator or backhoe
Cofferdams will be placed upstream and downstream of the project within Five Mile
f. Method to control turbidity and sedimentation: Creek. Storm water within the project site will be detained to allow settling.
g. Is project located in a mapped floodway? YES If yes, complete the Engineering "No -Rise" certification form.
NPW Form 304 IDWR Form 3804-1
Apr 04 (REV) RECEIVED Apr 04 (REr1,
JUL 3 12008
WESTERN REGION
8.a. Purpose and intended use: Commercial _
To Provide public with a
b. Reason for project Creek.
9.Proposed Starting Date As soon as plans and 404 are approved Estimated Duration 1 month
10.List portions of the project that are complete with month and year of completion No portion of the project is complete (0% complete)
Label this work on your drawings.
11.Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all adjoining property owners, lessees, etc.
Public X Private Other DesFnbe
,$sing of Five Mile Creek that will connect the 81h Stra.__ _- ark with the path on the north side of Five Mile
City of Meridian Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) _
11 W. Bower St. 1503 First Street South
Meridian, ID 83642 Nampa, Idaho 83651
208.888-3579 208-463-0092
Check here if the alteration is located on endowment lands administered by the Idaho Department of Lands
121EGAL OWNER IF OTHER THAN APPLICANT
a. Name Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) d. Phone Work (208 ) 463-0092
b. Mailing Address 1503 First Street South Home (
c. City, State, Zip Code Nampa, Idaho 83651
13, List applications, approvals, or certifications from other Federal state, or local agencies for work described in this application.
Issuing Agency Type of Approval Identification No. Date of Application Date of Approval
City of Meridian Public Works _ Floodplain —"No Rise" approval January 2008 January 2008
14.Has any agency denied approval for the proposed activity? Yes
15.Other commentstinformation:
No x (If "Yes" explain)
16•Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this
application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, such information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to
undertake the proposed activities. I hereby grant to the agencies to which this application is made, the right to come upon the above-described location to
inspect t proposed and completed -work.
Sign bre f Applicant (ORIGIN L SIGNATURE EQUIRED) PrintAd .Name Date
17A wish to designate an authorized agent, complete item 4, item 16 and the following information.
I hereby designate to act as my agent in matters related to this permit application. l understand that if a
Federal permit is issued, I must sign the permit.
Original Signature of Authorized Agent Date
Original Signature of Applicant Date
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly falsifies,
conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or
uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or
imprisoned not more than 5 years or both.
DO NOT SEND CORPS PROCESSING FEE WITH APPLICATION
SEND IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES OR IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS FILING FEE WITH APPLICATION
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NORTH BANK DECORATIVE FENCE WATER LEVEL
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BACKFILL WINGWALL
WINGWALL MATCH EXISTING
CHANNEL FOWLING
IMPORTED CULVERT NOTE: RIPRAP NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
BEDDING MATERIAL
BOX CULVERT - LOOKING DOWNSTREAM
CROSS SECTION
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EXISTING TOP OF BANK, APPROX.
8' ABOVE CHANNEL FLOWLINE
(NORTH BANK), 4' ABOVE
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SCALE. 1" = 30'
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3' ABOVE TOP OF ORDINARY HIGH
NORTH BANK DECORATIVE FENCE WATER LEVEL
—= 14' DEPTH
8'
10,
TYPE 1 AGGREGATE
BACKFILL WINGWALL
WINGWALL MATCH EXISTING
CHANNEL FOWLING
IMPORTED CULVERT NOTE: RIPRAP NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
BEDDING MATERIAL
BOX CULVERT - LOOKING DOWNSTREAM
CROSS SECTION
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EXISTING TOP OF BANK, APPROX.
8' ABOVE CHANNEL FLOWLINE
(NORTH BANK), 4' ABOVE
ORDINARY HIGH WATER MARK
ENG NEEIR1rG "NO -RISE" Cly T IFITCATION
This is to certify that f arra a duly qualified engineer licensed to practice in
the State of Idaho
It is to further certify that the attached technical data supports the fact that
proposed Fivemile Creek Culvert Crossing
will
(Name of Development)
not impact the 100 -year flood elevations, floodway elevations and floodway
.Widths on Fivemile Creek W published sections
(lNTame Of stream)
in the -Flood Ensu: ance Study for City of Meridian -
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dated 2003
(Name of Community)
and will not impact the 100 -year flood
elevations, floodway elevations, and floodway widths at unpublished
cross-sections in the vicinity of the proposed development.
(Date)
seal:
(Signature)
(Title)
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(Address)