20191587 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20191115

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
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?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20191587 1
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
r $570.00
Reviewing Office *
Select Project Reviewer*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Amy Annino:eads\amannino
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Sewer Extension to Snowbird Outfitters
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Jonathan Herman
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
11/15/2019
Nearest Body of Water
McClellan Creek/Tatham Creek
Basin
Fiwassee
Water Classification
C; Tr/C; Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.187804
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Cherokee
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-83.810111
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)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 12 - Utility Lines
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
N/A
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification - E)iress
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual Permit
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification: r Yes r No
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit: r Yes r No
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. lathe 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
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:
WA; located within eAsting ROW and easements
2b. Deed book and page no.:
N/A
2c. Responsible party:
Emily Matlin
2d.Address
Street Address
1101 Main Street
Address tine 2
Ofty
Andrews
Postal / Zip Code
28901
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jonathan Herman
State / Province / legion
North Carolina
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:

4b. Business Name:
McGill Associates, P.A.
4c.Address
Street Address
1013 State Farm Road
Address Line 2
aty
Boone
Postal / Zip Code
28607
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Signed Agent Authorization. pdf
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
27.79KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^)
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Town of Andrews
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
WA; project in ROW and easements
2c. Project Address
Street Address
WA; project in ROW and easements
Address Line 2
city
Andrews
Postal / Zip Code
28901
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
McClellan Creek/Tatham Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C, Tr/C, Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Hiwassee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060200020401
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
NVA; project in ROW and easements
State / Rovime / legion
North Carolina
Country
Unites States
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 within eAsting road rights -of -way and utility easements. The general land use in the vicinity of the project is single family residential, with most homes being 50 plus
years of age. Because there is no public sewer service in this area, the homes utilize private septic systems to meet their needs.
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)
18.00321 Design C3D2019-USGS.pdf 4.06MB
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)
Soil Survey Map.pdf 2.3MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property

4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
82 linear feet
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters is a major employer and a large visitor attraction site (camp) near the Town of Andrews. The camp is located on the outskirts of the corporate limits.
The camp site has surpassed its projected growth and is currently experiencing problems collecting, treating, and disposing sanitary wastewater from its facilities. Portable bathrooms
along with periodic pump and haul operations are employed to keep up with the growing number of visitors. In addition, the camp has plans to expand their operations by constructing
new buildings at the current site. The County Health Department will not permit such construction unless the Snowbird's on -site sewer treatment and disposal system is upgraded, or
other such sewer services are provided.
Additionally, because there is no public sewer service in this area, the homes in the project vicinity utilize private septic systems to meet their needs. This gravity sewer interceptor would
provide an opportunity for those residents to connect to the sewer system. As these septic systems continue to age and begin to fail, this option would address the negative
environmental and health effects created by failing septic systems. Approximately 40 future residential customers may be added along this route, while another 50 customers or more,
can be added with some minor future sewer line work.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project involved the construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of an 8" PVC gravity sewer interceptor near the Town of Andrews, in Cherokee County. The gravity sewer
collects wastewater from the Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters property, and transports the wastewater to a tie-in manhole near the intersection of Aquone Road and NC 19. This project
expanded the collection system boundaries to serve Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters and an estimated 40 residential customers from the surrounding area. The Snowbird facility is
projected to generate an average flow of 10,000 GPD and peak flows up to 17,500 GPD during peak season. The plans for the project called for boring under streams to avoid impacts,
however bedrock was encountered during construction and the contractor installed the sewer line in open cut trenches to avoid delay and expense. The open cut trenches resulted in
82 linear feet of temporary stream impacts (see attached Impacts Map). Work in the streams was accomplished "in the dry" by installation of a temporary culvert (see Creek Crossing
detail EC-33 in Record Drawings). Following the sewer line installation stream banks were returned to original contours and stabilized with matting and seeding (see attached
Photosheets). Construction equipment used included trackhoes, skid steers, front-end loaders, road sweepers, and fusing machines.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
18.00321 Partial Record Set 16Oct2019.pdf 20.12MB
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 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
O Unknown
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 projector related activity?
WA
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory U
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts

S2
S3
sewer line crossing
9
sewer line crossing
9
Tem orar
P Y
Tem orar
P Y
Excavation
Excavation
Tatham Creek
McClellan Creek
Perennial
Perennial
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Both
22
Average (feet)
21
Average (feet)
22
(liriearfeet)
25
(liriearfeet)
S4
sewer line crossing
9
Tem orar
P Y
Excavation
McClellan Creek
Perennial
Both
22
Average (feet)
25
(lir�earfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
82
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
82
3j. Comments:
Temporary impacts occurred due to open cut trenches across streams for installation of a 8 inch PVC gravity sewer line.
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 proposed sewer extension was located within existing cleared rights -of -way and easements to the greatest extent possible to minimize disturbance
of forested areas and riparian buffers. Stream crossings occurred at nearly perpendicular angles to streams.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Steps were taken to minimize impacts include minimizing the duration a trench was left open and conducting work at stream crossings during low flow
conditions. Erosion and sediment control measures were installed to minimize sediment washing into nearby streams. Temporary culverts were
installed at stream crossing so the work could be accomplished "in the dry". Following the sewer line installation, stream banks were returned to
original contours and stabilized with matting and seeding.
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:
There are 82 linear feet of temporary stream impacts as a result of the project. The project will not result in any permanent loss of waters requiring compensatory mitigation as per
Nationwide Permit 12.
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
If no, explain why:
The NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules do not apply to the Hiawassee River Basin.
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
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 was partially funded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Community Development Block Grant program. The Engineering
Report and Environmental Information Document for the project, prepared by Vaughn & Melton, are attached. McGill Associates does not have a copy
of approval letters.
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 21-1.1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
r Yes r No
2b Provide an explanation of the violation(s):
This is an after -the -fact permit and a jurisdictional determination has not been performed on the project. Based on the information available, there
does not appear to be any violations of the Rules above during construction of the project.
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3c. Upload a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis.
Future Situation.pdf 447.22KB
Secondary & Cumulative Impacts.pdf 266.21 KB
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.
Asheville
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
Sh. 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?
US Fish and Wildlife Service ECOS-IPac, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Data Explorer
Consultation Documentation Upload
Species List_ Asheville Ecological Services Field Office.pdf 300.57KB
NCNHP Consultation Letter.pdf 1.22MB
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 Marine Fisheries Service

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?*
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
NCHPO Historic Resources Map.pdf 5.23MB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The pump station appears to be located outside of FEMA flood hazard areas. Underground sewer lines were installed within FEMA flood hazard areas,
but FEMA does not consider these to be structures. As such, the project appears to meet FEMA requirements.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
North Carolina Flood Risk Information System website (https://fris.nc.gov/frisIHon)e.aspx?ST=NC) - See attached FRIS Flood Map
Miscellaneous U
Comments
Please note as -built drawings of the project are provided in Section C(4j) as'18.00321 Partial Record Set 16Oct2019.pdf.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
FRIS Flood Map.pdf
1.99MB
Engineering Report & Environmental Information Doc.pdf
1.03MB
Impacts Map.pdf
641.64KB
Stream ID Forms.pdf
116.91 KB
Combined Photosheets.pdf
5.05MB
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:
Jonathan Herman
Signature
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Date
11/15/2019
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