20081187 Ver 2_401 Application_20200507

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial 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?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20081187 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required What amout is owed?*
r Fee received r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification IT $570.00
Reviewing Office * Select Project Reviewer*
Washington Regional Office - [phone] Robert Tankard:eads\rbtankard
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
United Self Storage - Grantham Center
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
J. Dantzler Withers, PE
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/7/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Brice Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C, Sw, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.042187
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Craven
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-77.008265
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
L.1
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r 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
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
P 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
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C Yes r No
F. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
fJ 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:
JK Williams Properties, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book 1890, Page 864
2c. Responsible party:
J. Austin Williams
2d.Address
Street Address
2805 Winter Song Road
Address Line 2
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27614
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
r Unknown
State / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
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4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
J. Dantzler Withers, PE
4b. Business Name:
Ark Consulting Group, PLLC
4c.Address
Street Address
2755-B Charles Boulevard
Address tine 2
city
Greenville
Rbstal / Zip Code
27858
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
d a n.withers@arkconsu Itingg rou p. oom
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Authorization Form.pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
New Bern
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
7-029-042
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3820 E US Highway 70
Address Line 2
city
New Bern
Fbstal / Zip Code
28560
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Brice Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C; Sw, 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.
030202040304
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Fbgion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
10.75
State / Province / Ffgion
NC
Country
USA
275.49KB
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 emsting site is a partially developed self storage facility. The proposed project continues a development that was permitted crossing an unnamed tributary of Brice Creek in 2008
(DWQ Project #08-1187) and also proposes additional self storage facilities on land that was previously residential and has been recombined into this project site.
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).

DWQ Project # 08-1187, Certification Number GC3704; SAW-2008-01045
Project History Upload
2008_08_29 401 water quality certification.pdf 635.57KB
2008_09_03 minor variance approval.pdf 508.1 KB
NWP-14.pdf 5.7MB
riparian buffer approval.pdf 78.4KB
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)
Exhibit - Quad & Soils 2019-Quad.pdf 617.96KB
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)
Pages from 20200331_09272809104_70_Soil_Report.pdf 377.08KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.10
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
340
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The proposed project expands an existing self -storage facility.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Three new buildings will be constructed and related grading will be conducted using conventional earth moving equipment. A stream crossing will be constructed in order to construct
new on -grade gravel parking area.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
D-1205 - United Storage Grantham.pdf 9.19MB
2008_06_27 grantham storage permit drawings.pdf 2.42MB
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 F N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
5d1. 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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries [z Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
!a. Site #* (?) 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*

E7F-cling P Unknown A Yes Both 0.060
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.060
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.060
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
❑ 3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact * 3d. S. name * 3e. Stream Type* I. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1 Gravel access path Permanent Culvert Unnamed Intermittent Corps 10 260
Avenge(feet) (lir�rfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
260
0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
260
3j. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
R 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
Grading in Zone 2 P Unnamed No 0 1,299
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1
Total Temporary impacts: 0.00
Zone 1
Total Permanent impacts: 0.00
Zone 1
Total combined buffer impacts: 0.00
6i. Comments:
Supporting Documentation
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
Zone 2
0.00
Zone 2
1,299.00
Zone 2
1,299.00
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The crossing of the stream has been minimized to the extent practical to facilitate access to the proposed parking area. The area of fill in existing
wetlands has been minimized to the extent practical.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
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An erosion control plan has been prepared to minimize offsite sedimentation. Proposed temporary impacts do not extend beyond the proposed
permanent impacts.
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:
The project proposes less than 1 /2 impact to the wetlands and less than 300 linear feet of impact to the stream.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) V
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
r" Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
F Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
W Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
F Proposed project will not create concentrated stormvrater 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 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r- Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
r- NIA - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
F Local Government R State
State Stormwater Programs
W Phase II rJ Coastal Counties
F HWQ or ORW r Other
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
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 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
I 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.
This site is infill development and is not creating infrastructure that would support future development.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)

4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR forth is project?*
r Yes r Nor NIA
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated
at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
The facility will generate wastewater to be accepted and treated by the City of New Bern's eAsting sewer system.
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
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 any trees 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
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
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
GIS Data per https://wmw ..saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Progra"Agency-Coordination/ESA/
Consultation Documentation Upload
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?*
GIS Data per https://w Aw..saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-ProgranVAgency-Coordination/ESA/
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 Web Service
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
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
https://fris. nc.gov/fris/index.aspx?F IPS=049&ST=NC&user=General % 20Public
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
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R 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:
James Dantzler Withers
Signature
Date
5/7/2020