20180666 Ver 1_401 Application_20200220

ID#* 20180666 Version* 1
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Mac Haupt
Initial Review Completed Date 02/20/2020
Mitigation Project Submittal - 2/20/2020
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Type of Mitigation Project:*
V Stream r Wetlands r- Buffer r- Nutrient Offset
(Select all that apply)
Project Contact Information
Contact Name:*
Lin Xu
Project Information
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ID#:* 20180666
Existing IDr
Project Type:
Project Name:
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Existing Version
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Groundhog Hollow Mitigation Project
County: Alexander
Document Information
Mitigation Document Type:*
Mitigation Plans
File Upload: eApproval Letter Groundhog Hollow SAW-2018-
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00450.pdf
Groundhog Hollow 100049_MP_2019.pdf 29.16MB
GroundhogHollow401 COffice.pdf 46.22KB
GroundhogHollow401 FeeMemo.pdf 44.61<13
GroundhogHollowPCN.pdf 3.1 MB
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Signature
Print Name:* Lin Xu

Signature:*

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
February 20, 2020
Mac Haupt, Acting 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1617
Re: Permit Application- Groundhog Hollow Mitigation Project, Alexander County (DMS
Full Delivery Project)
Dear Mr. Haupt:
Attached for your review is 404/401 permit application package for the subject project. A memo
for the permit application fee is also included in the package. Per agreement between DMS and
DWR, the hard copy of the final mitigation plan is not included in the submittal. However, the
electronic copy of the final mitigation plan along with all other electronic files have been
uploaded to NC DWR's file system. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding
this plan (919-707-8319).
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Sincerely
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Lin Xu
Attachment: 404/401 Permit Application Package
Permit Application Fee Memo
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services
217 W. )ones Street 11652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
919.707.8976

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TIM BAUMGARTNER
Director
MEMORANDUM:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
TO: Debby Davis
FROM: Lin Xu 1,X
SUBJECT: Payment of Permit Fee
401 Permit Application
DATE: February 20, 2020
The Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is implementing a mitigation project for
McClenny Acres Mitigation Project in Wayne County (DMS IMS # 100038). The
activities associated with this restoration project involve stream restoration related
temporary stream and wetland impact. To conduct these activities, the DMS must
submit a Pre -construction Notification (PCN) Form to the Division of Water Resources
(DWR) for review and approval. The DWR assesses a fee of $570.00 for this review.
Please transfer $570.00 from DMS Fund # 2984, Account # 535120 to DWR as
payment for this review. If you have any questions concerning this matter I can be
reached at 919-707-8319. Thanks for your assistance.
cc: Mac Haupt, DWR
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services
217 W. Jones Street 11652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652
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A. Applicant Information
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: i ❑X Section 404 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Section 10 Permit
❑X Yes
■ •
1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
record only for DWQ
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record 701
because written approval is not required? rtification:
Yes Q No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
2. Project Information
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
❑X No
❑X No
2a. Name of project:
Groundhog Hollow
2b. County:
Alexander County
Taylorsville
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
See Supplemental
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address: I
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify: Permittee, DMS
4b. Name:
Lin Xu
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
NC Division of Mitigation Services
4d. Street address:
217 W Jones Street
4e. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27603
4f. Telephone no.:
919-707-8319
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
[e-mail]
S. Co -Applicant
5a. Name:
Bradley Breslow
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
RES, LLC
5c. Street address:
302 Jefferson Street, Suite 110
5d. City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27605
5e. Telephone no.:
919-209-1062
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See Supplemental
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.937201 Longitude:-81.237783
1 c. Property size:
20.58 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Lower Little River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
2c. River basin:
Catawba; 8-digit HUC - 03050101
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
See the Supplemental Information and the existing conditions maps (Figure 1: Project Service Area and Vicinity Map, Figure 2: USGS Map, Figure 3:
Existing Conditions Map, Figure 4: NRCS Soils Map, Figure 5: Constraints Map).
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.40
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 6,103
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
See Supplemental
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See Supplemental
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
x❑ Preliminary ❑Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jeremy Schmid
Agency/Consultant Company: RES
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
A PJD request was sent to the USACE on April 3, 2018. The PJD was issued on January 31, 2019, signed by William Elliot, USACE
6. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
[]Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑X Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑X Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 P
Stream Restoration
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.011
W2 T
Stream Restoration
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.038
W3 P
Stream Restoration
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.026
W4 T
Stream Restoration
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
Corps
0.122
W5 P
Stream Restoration
Seep
No
Corps
0.005
W6 T
Stream Restorstion
Seep
No
Corps
0.033
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.235
2h. Comments:
It is anticipated that the stream restoration will result in net positive wetland area and overall function due to increased hydrology from raising bed
elevations and relocating channels within natural valleys. Specifically, the floodplain area around the lower portion of reaches GF1-B and GF3-13,
including their confluence, will likely expand the wetland area of WD. Also, planting native trees and treating invasives will increase wetland function.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial (PER) or
Type of
Average
Impact
number
intermittent (INT)?
jurisdiction
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(feet)
feet)
S1
See Supplemental
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
Permanent impacts due to the relocation of the stream to natural valley will provide a net gain in overall stream length and ecological function to
streams. Active pasture is located adjacent to these reaches. Restoration along these reaches will address active degradation and erosion of the
stream channels caused by historic livestock agriculture land use. Temporary impacts are due to enhancement activities that will stabilize the
channel bed and banks.See Figure 6.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
type
Temporary T
01 P
Pond
Drainage
Pond
0.045
02 -
03 -
04
4f. Total open water impacts
0.045
4g. Comments: This open water area is currently a partially-functiong impoundment. It will be drained and regraded in conjunction with stream
restoration efforts. See Figure 6
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar -Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
q
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1 -
Yes/No
B2 -
Yes/No
B3
Yes/No
B4
Yes/No
B5
Yes/No
B6 -
Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
See supplemental
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See supplemental
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?
❑ Yes X❑ No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
No diffuse flow plan is required because there is a zero increase of impervious area.
❑ Yes © No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0 %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
No increase in impervious surface.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Phase II
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
[] Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑Yes ❑ No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
❑ORW
❑Session Law 2006-246
[:]Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. 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
❑ Yes ❑X No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes 0 No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application? ❑Yes No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑Yes 0 No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
© Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS IPAC and Natural Heritage Program Database
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes X❑ No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA 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
❑ Yes ❑X No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NC SHPO GIS Database and confirmation from coordination with SHPO.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The design and permitting of the mitigation work will include coordination with the Alexander County Floodplain Administrator and a No -Rise
Certification or CLOMR/LOMR will be secured. Hydraulic modeling will be required to determine that restoration activities will have no effect on
100-year flood elevations downstream.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Firm Panel 3720166000K eff: 6/20/2018
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
Bradley Breslow
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Co -Applicant's Printed Name
Co -Applicant's Signature Date
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PCN Supplemental Information
Groundhog Hollow Stream Mitigation Project
Nationwide Permit 27
Pre -Construction Notification
Name and address of the Co -Applicant:
Resource Environmental Solutions
c/o Brad Breslow
302 Jefferson Street. Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27605

PCN Supplemental Information — Groundhog Hollow Stream Mitigation Project
A. Applicant Information
3. Owner Information
(3a)
Name(s)
Gene Lynn & Donna
on
S Fox
Herman Farms
Jeffrey Walker
Recorded
Deed
(3B) Deed
536/348
Book and
195/886
Page No.
246/469
237/58
538/2485
313/618
(3d)
Street
1444 Zeb Watts Rd
374 David Herman Rd
5855 Three Forks Church
Address
Rd
(3e) City,
State, Zip
Taylorsville, NC, 28681
Taylorsville, NC, 28681
Taylorsville, NC, 28681
B. Proiect Information and Prior Project History
la. Propertvldentihcation no.
3830849704,3830841058,3830735760,3830820800.3830648068,3830755090,3830829684
3m Describe the existinz conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the proiect at the
time of this application:
The Groundhog Hollow Project ("Project") is located within a rural watershed in Alexander County,
North Carolina approximately three and a half miles northwest of Taylorsville. The Project lies within
the Catawba River Basin, North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) sub -basin 03-08-32,
and United States Geological Survey (USGS) 14-digit hydrologic unit code (HUC) 03050101120030.
The Project proposes to restore, within a conservation easement, 2,851 linear feet (LF) and enhance
3,278 LF of stream within the Northern Inner Piedmont Level IV ecoregion.
The Project area is comprised of a 20.58-acre easement involving four unnamed tributaries, totaling
6,103 existing LF, which drain directly into the Lower Little River which eventually drains into the
Catawba River. The stream mitigation components are summarized in Table 1. The Project is accessible
from Groundhog Hollow Drive off of Zeb Watts Road. Coordinates for the Project areas are as follows:
3 5.93 7201 0 N,-81.2377830 W.
The Project area is comprised of four unnamed tributaries that flow generally west to east and drain
directly into the Lower Little River along the eastern limits of the Project. The total drainage area for
the Project is 156 acres (0.24 mi2) (Table 3); the drainage area of Reach GF 1 is 156 acres (0.24 mi2);
Reach GF2 is 45 acres (0.07 mi2); Reach GF3 is 39 acres (0.06 mi2); Reach GF4 is 23 acres (0.04 mi2);
and Reach GF5 is 9 acres (0.01 mi2). Primary land use within the drainage area consists of
approximately 73% pasture, 16% forest, 8% residential, and 3% Confined Animal Feeding Operations
(CAFO). Historic and current land -use within the immediate Project area have allowed cattle direct
access to the streams. These activities have negatively impacted both water quality and streambank
stability in Project streams.
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PCN Supplemental Information — Groundhog Hollow Stream Mitigation Project
3d Explain the Purpose of the Proposed project:
The objective for this mitigation site is to restore and design natural streams with appropriate cross -
sectional dimension and slope that will provide function and meet the appropriate success criteria
outlined by the USACE's mitigation guidelines. Accomplishing this objective entails the restoration of
natural stream characteristics, such as stable cross sections, planform, and in -stream habitat. The
tloodplain areas will be hydrologically reconnected to the channels where feasible to provide natural
exchange and storage during flooding events. The design will be based on reference conditions, USACE
guidance, and criteria that are developed during this project to achieve success. Additional site
objectives include restoring the riparian buffer with native vegetation, ensuring hydraulic stability, and
treating invasive species.
3e Describe the overall project in detail including the type of euuipment to be used:
Natural channel design techniques have been used to develop the restoration designs described in this
document. The combination of the analog and analytical design methods was determined to be
appropriate for this Project because the watershed is rural, the causes of disturbance are known and
have been abated, and there are minimal infrastructure constraints. The original design parameters were
developed from the measured analog/reference reach data and applied to the subject stream. The
parameters were then analyzed and adjusted through an iterative process using analytical tools and
numerical simulations of fluvial processes. The designs presented in this report provide for the
restoration of natural Piedmont gravel -bed channel features and stream bed diversity to improve benthic
habitat. The proposed design will allow flows that exceed the design bankfull stage to spread out over
the floodplain.
A large portion of the existing stream will be filled using material excavated from the restoration
channel. However, multiple segments will be left partially filled to provide habitat diversity and flood
storage. Native woody material will be installed throughout the restored reach to reduce bank stress,
provide grade control, and increase habitat diversity.
Forested riparian buffers will be established along the Project reaches. An appropriate riparian plant
community (Piedmont Alluvial Forest) will be established to include a diverse mix of species. Although
there is one planting zone, certain targeted species will be planted in the appropriate target community
location. Replanting of native species will occur where the existing buffer is impacted during
construction. Replanting of native species will occur where the existing buffer is impacted during
construction.
A combination of sediment control measures will be used on site; riparian buffer planting, bank
stabilization, stream restoration, livestock exclusions, and livestock watering facilities. This
combination of sediment control measures will ultimately lead to the functional uplift of the site by
minimizing sedimentation, nutrient input, and fecal coliform input from ongoing livestock and
agricultural production outside of the conservation easement.
Stream Restoration Approach
The Project will include Priority I and II Restoration and Enhancement Levels I and II. Stream
restoration will incorporate the design of a single -thread meandering channel, with parameters based
on data taken from reference sites, published empirical relationships, regional curves developed from
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PCN Supplemental Information — Groundhog Hollow Stream Mitigation Project
existing project streams, and NC Regional Curves. Analytical design techniques will also be a crucial
element of the project and will be used to determine the design discharge and to verify the overall
design.
The detailed treatment plan and design approach is as follows:
Reach GF1-A
An Enhancement Level II approach is proposed for this reach to address areas of bed instability, bank
erosion, and buffer impacts. Enhancement activities will include:
- Stabilizing a 2-foot knick-point located near station 00+70 by installing two rock sills,
- Removal and regrading of an existing culvert crossing near station 03+50,
- Bank stabilization beginning near station 05+75 by installing a log vane and brush toe,
- Stabilizing a 5-foot headcut located near station 07+10 by installing a rock step -pool,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF1-B
An inline restoration approach was used for the upstream portion of the reach to address eroding
banks, channel entrenchment, and buffer impacts. Restoration activities will include:
- Raising the channel bed with a mix of log sill, log vanes, riffle grade controls, and clay plugs,
- Normalizing the existing channel alignment to reduce channel stress,
- Establishing a riffle pool sequence throughout the reach,
- Installing brush toe protection on meander bends,
- Transitioning existing vertical channel banks to a minimum 5:1 floodplain slope,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
An offline priority I restoration approach is proposed for the middle portion of the reach to address,
eroding banks, channel entrenchment, and channel braiding. Restoration activities include:
- Regrading a new single thread channel in the existing floodplain,
- Installing log and rock structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle pool sequence throughout the reach,
- Installing brush toe protection on meander bends,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Replacing an existing ford crossing with a culvert crossing,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting.
An offline priority I1 restoration approach is proposed for the downstream portion of the reach to
address, eroding banks, channel entrenchment, and channel braiding. Restoration activities include:
- Regrading a new single thread channel and floodplain,
- Installing log and rock structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle pool sequence throughout the reach,
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- Installing brush toe protection on meander bends,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting.
Enhancement Level lI is proposed along the portion of the reach that ties into the Lower Little River
and is within its non -encroachment area. Enhancement activities include:
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF2-A
An Enhancement Level II approach is proposed for this reach to address areas of bed instability, bank
erosion, and buffer impacts. Enhancement activities will include:
- Stabilizing a 9-foot headcut located near station 01+30 by installing log sills and a log step pool,
- Bed stabilization beginning near station 05+00 by installing a double log drop,
- Bank stabilization beginning near station 07+50 by installing a log vane and brush toe,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF2-13
A mix of offline and inline restoration is proposed for this portion of the reach to address eroding
banks, channel entrenchment, historic impoundment, and buffer impacts. Restoration activities will
include:
- Regrading a new single thread channel in the existing floodplain,
- Installing log and rock structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle pool sequence throughout the reach,
- Installing brush toe protection on meander bends,
- Removing the relic earthen dam and relic pond,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Replacing an existing ford crossing with a culvert crossing,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting.
Reach GF3-A
An Enhancement Level I approach is proposed for this reach to address areas of bank erosion, and
buffer impacts. Enhancement activities will include:
- Stabilizing the left bank near station 08+75 by installing a brush toe,
- Stabilizing the left bank near station 10+25 by installing a brush toe,
- Bank stabilization beginning near station 09+40 and 09+80 by installing a log vane,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
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- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF3-B
An offline restoration approach is proposed for this portion of the reach to address eroding banks,
channel entrenchment, and buffer impacts. Restoration activities will include:
- Regrading a new single thread channel in the existing floodplain,
- Installing log and rock structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle pool sequence throughout the reach,
- Installing brush toe protection on meander bends,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Replacing an existing ford crossing with a culvert crossing,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting.
Reach GF4-A
An Enhancement Level II approach is proposed for this reach to address areas of bed instability, bank
erosion, and buffer impacts. Enhancement activities will include:
- Stabilizing head cut near station 00+50 by grading a vegetated swale,
- Stabilizing banks near station 01+50 by grading back channel banks,
- Bed stabilization beginning near station 03+30 by installing a rock step -pool,
- Removing and replacing the two existing 24" Corrugated Metal Pipes,
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF4-B
A limited Enhancement Level II approach is proposed for this reach at a reduced credit ratio.
Enhancement activities will include:
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Trash removal,
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach GF5
An Enhancement Level I1 approach is proposed for this reach to address buffer impacts. Enhancement
activities will include:
- Livestock exclusion,
- Riparian planting,
- Trash removal,
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- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Sediment Control Areas
A suite of sediment control measures will be utilized for the Project to reduce direct effluent inputs,
pollutant contamination, and sediment loading. The combination of the following sediment control
measures: riparian buffer planting, bank stabilization, stream restoration, livestock exclusion, and
livestock watering facilities, will ultimately lead to the functional uplift of the site, while still
allowing livestock production to persist through the installation of alternative water sources.
The riparian buffer will be restored along all project reaches. Restored riparian buffers are established
adjacent to and up -gradient from watercourses of water bodies to improve water quality. The main
advantages of the restored riparian buffer will be to provide water quality treatment, erosion control,
and water temperature benefits. Moreover, there will be significant reductions in sedimentation,
nutrient input, and fecal coliform input.
To account for eliminating livestock water access, landowners will be provided an alternate water
source. A total of four watering facilities will be installed to provide high quality drinking water to
livestock.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventor
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3i. Comments: Permanent impacts due to the relocation of the stream to natural valley will provide a net gain in
overall stream length and ecological function to streams. Active pasture is located adjacent to these reaches.
Restoration along these reaches will address active degradation and erosion of the stream channels caused by
historic livestock agriculture land use. Temporary impacts are due to enhancement activities that will stabilize the
channel bed and banks. See Figure 6.
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D. Imnact Justification and Mitigation
]a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the 11rovosed i )acts in desi -nin•1 project,
Due to the nature of this project, complete avoidance is not possible. This project will result in a net
increase in stream length and should uplift the ecological quality of streams and wetlands on site. The
existing stream channel length is 6,103 LF, and the proposed Project will result in 6,129 LF of stream.
Stream Mitigation Type by Reach
GFl
3,354
2,851
GF2
1,251
306
GF3
581
2,338
GF4
664
253
GF5
253
381
6,103
6,129
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the Proposed impacts throukh construction
techniques:
Impacts are minimized using a staged construction approach. Where possible the channel will be
constructed prior to turning stream flow into a segment. This approach allows minimization of the
impact of each stage during the project construction. Additionally, all work in wetlands and streams
will be conducted during dry conditions and/or with mats to protect soil structure. Efforts will be made
to preserve individual high value trees located within the stream restoration area.
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Aquatic Resources Updated Materials for PCN
(Post -Survey)

Site
Reach/Wetland ID
Latitude
Longitude
Length (LF) /Area (ac)
Groundhog Hollow
WA
-81.233017
35.938472
0.06
Groundhog Hollow
WB
-81.234016
35.938822
0.09
Groundhog Hollow
WC
-81.234712
35.940558
0.05
Groundhog Hollow
WD
-81.233755
35.940426
0.15
Groundhog Hollow
WE
-81.237211
35.938574
0.04
Groundhog Hollow
WF
-81.237236
35.937302
0.01
Groundhog Hollow
Pond
-81.237179
35.938764
0.04
Groundhog Hollow
GF1
-81.23747
35.939553
3,354
Groundhog Hollow
GF2
-81.237333
35.937708
1,251
Groundhog Hollow
GF3
-81.234288
35.939363
581
Groundhog Hollow
GF4
-81.233243
35.938697
664
Groundhog Hollow
GF5
-81.234126
35.93881
253

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Issued PJD

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID: SAW-2018-00450 County: Alexander U.S.G.S. Quad: Taylorsville
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: Jeremy Schmid
Address: 302 Jefferson Street. Suite 110
Raleiah, NC 27605
Telephone Number: 919-926-1473
Size (acres): 23 acres Nearest Town: Tavlorsville
Nearest Waterway: Beaver Branch Coordinates: 35.9383,-81.23825
River Basin/ HUC: Unner Catawba
Location description: The project is located at Groundhog Hollow Drive near Tavlorsville, NC Pin # 0001175
0001176, 0001589, 0001029, 0014092
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
X There are waters, including wetlands, on the above described project area, that may be subject to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The
waters, including wetlands, have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently
accurate and reliable. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation
requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat
all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an
appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
There are wetlands on the above described property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the
waters, including wetlands, have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be
used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely
an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction overall of the waters, including wetlands, at the project area,
which is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have
the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland
delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the
Corps.
B. Approved Determination
There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described property subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33
USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for
a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
There are waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
We recommend you have the waters of the U.S. on your property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to
accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation
that can be verified by the Corps.
The waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area have been delineated and the delineation has been
verified by the Corps. If you wish to have the delineation surveyed, the Corps can review and verify the survey upon
completion. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA and/or RHA

jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed five years.
_ The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
_ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
_ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management to determine their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,
construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the
Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If
you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact William Elliott at
828-271-7980, ext. 4225 or [e-mail].
C. Basis for Determination:
See attached preliminary jurisdictional determination form.
The site contains wetlands as determined by the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and the
Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountain and Piedmont
Region (version 2.0). These wetlands are adjacent to stream channels located on the property that exhibit indicators
of ordinary high water marks.
D. Remarks:
The potential waters of the U.S., at this site, were verified on -site by the Corps on May 16, 2018 and are as
approximately depicted on the attached Potential Wetland/Waters Map.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate
participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the
Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to
this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you
will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal
this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801

In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria
for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the
NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by N/A (Preliminary -JD).
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence. **
Corps Regulatory Official:
William Elliott
Issue Date of JD: January 31, 2019 Expiration Date: N/A Preliminary JD
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure
we continue to do so, please complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
hqp:Hcoipsmapu.usace.an-ny.mil/cm a ex/f?=136:4:0.
Copy furnished:
David Lee Herman, 374 David Herman Rd Taylorsville, NC 28681,
Gene Lynn Fox & Donna S. Fox, 1444 Zeb Watts Rd. Taylorsville, NC 28681

NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant:
Jeremy Schmid File Number: SAW-SAW-2018-00450
I Date: January 31 2019
Attached
is:
See Section below
❑
INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission)
A
❑
PROFFERED PERMIT (Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission)
B
❑
PERMIT DENIAL
C
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
I
E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at http•//www usace army miVMissions/CivilWorks/ReUulatoT vProeratnandPermits.asux or
Co s regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request that the
permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district engineer. Your
objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will forfeit your right to appeal
the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your objections and may: (a) modify the
permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your objections, or (c) not modify the permit
having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After evaluating your objections, the district engineer
will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your signature
on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the
permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you
may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form
and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of
this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer
within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the date of
this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers Administrative
Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form must be received by
the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the preliminary JD.
The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps
district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the JD.

SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the record
of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to clarify the
administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record. However, you may
provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR Q UESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: William Elliott
CESAD-PDO
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006
60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
828-271-7980, ext. 4232
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportunityopportimity to participate in all site investi ations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Attn.: William Elliott, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington,
North Carolina 28403
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 10M15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) FORM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JD: January 31, 2019
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
Jeremy Schmid
302 Jefferson Street. Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27605
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
CESAW-RG-A, SAW-2018-00450,
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The project is located at Groundhog Hollow Drive near Taylorsville, NC Pin # 0001175, 0001176, 0001589,
0001029,0014092
State: NC County/parish/borough: Alexander City: Taylorsville
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): 35.9384,-81.2340
Universal Transverse Mercator: N/A
Name ofnearest waterbody: Beaver Branch
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date: January 31, 2019
® Field Determination. Date(s): May 16, 2018
Use the table below to document aquatic resources and/or aquatic resources at different sites
TABLE OFAQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEWAREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION
A
Centered Coordinates
Estimated Amount
Type of Aquatic
Geographic
(decimal degrees)
of Aquatic Resource
Resources
Authority to Which
in Review Area
Aquatic Resource
Latitude Longitude
(linear feet or acre)
"May Be" Subject
WA
35.938472
-81.233017
0.05
Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
WB
-81.234016
35.938822
0.11
® Wetland
® Section 404
❑ Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
WC
-81.234712
35.940558
0.05
® Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
WD
-81.233755
35.940426
0.17
® Wetland
Section 404
F—INon-wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
WE
-81.237211
35.938574
0.05
® Wetland
Section 404
❑ Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
WF
-81.237236
35.937302
0.01
® Wetland
Section 404
❑ Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
Pond
-81.237179
35.938764
0.04
❑ Wetland
®Section 404
® Non -wetland Waters
0 Section 10/404

GF-1
-81.23747
35.939553
3058
❑ Wetland
Section 404
® Non -wetland Waters
❑ Section 10/404
GF-2
-81.237333
35.937708
1186
Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
Section 10/404
GF-3
-81.234288
35.939363
597]
Wetland{
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters]
Section 10/404
GF-4
-81.233243
35.938697
673
® Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
Section 10/404
GF-5
-81.234126
35.93881
244
❑ Wetland
Section 404
Non -wetland Waters
F1 Section 10/404
1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request and obtain an
approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after having discussed the
various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a Nationwide General
Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring "pre- construction notification" (PCN),
or requests verification for a non -reporting NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant
has not requested an AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the
permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make
an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the option to
request an AID before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and that
basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result in less compensatory mitigation
being required or different special conditions; (3) the applicant has the right to request an individual
permit rather than accepting the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit
authorization; (4) the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with
all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps
has determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit
authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered individual permit) or
undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit authorization based on a PJD
constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that
activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any
administrative orjudicial compliance or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in
any Federal court; and (7) whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will
be processed as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively appealed
pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to
make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the
review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review
area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD
finds that there "may be" waters of the U.S. and/or that there "mav be" navigable waters of the U.S.
on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review area that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:

SUPPORTING DATA
Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply) - Checked items should be included in subject file.
Appropriately reference sources below where indicated for all checked items:
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of preliminary JD requester:Vieinity, USGS, NWI, Existing
Condition,WOUS
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of preliminary JD requester.
® Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rational:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
USGS map(s). Cite scale & quad name: Taylorsville.
❑ Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) Soil Survey.
Citation: Alexander County, NC
National wetlands inventory (NWI) map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Applicable/supporting scientific literature:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been verified by the Corps and
should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations.
William Elliott, January 31, 2019
Signature and date of Regulatory
staff member completing
preliminary JD
On File
Jeremy Schmid
Signature and date of person requesting
preliminary JD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining the
signature is impracticable)
Two copies of this Preliminary JD Form have been provided. Please sign both copies. Keep one signed copy for your record
and return a signed copy to the Asheville Regulatory Field Office by mail or e-mail.
US Army Corps of Engineers -Wilmington District
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC28801-5006
1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the established time
frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an action.

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