20200405 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200524

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?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200405
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Stowe Regional Water Resource Recovery and Associated Infrastructure Projects
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Kelly Thames
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/24/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Catawba River and Long Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-N; P and C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.28193-81.002598
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Mecklenburg
Gaston
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
V Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
IT $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
L.1

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:
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
12 - Utility Lines
14 - Linear transportation
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 - Express
F- 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
Appendix F_Mitigation Acceptance Letter.pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
0 Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
F- Owner W 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:
Joseph Wilson, POC for Charlotte Water
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB-DP: 28400-380, 28400-386
2c. Responsible party:
Charlotte Water
2d.Address
Street Address
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Address Line 2
aty
Charlotte
Fbstal / Zip Code
28216
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
151.1 KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Joseph Wilson, POC for Charlotte Water
3b. Business Name:
Charlotte Water
3c.Address
Street Address
5100 Brookshire Blvd.
Address tine 2
aty
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28216
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Kelly Thames
4b. Business Name:
HDR
4c.Address
Street Address
440 S. Church Street
Address Line 2
Suite 900
CIty
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28202
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town
Charlotte
State / Rovince / legion
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Rmince / Pegion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
05305103 272
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Long Creek Pumping Station on Hawfield Road
Address tine 2
City Slate / Frmnce / Pagion
Charlotte NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28214 USA
3. Surface Waters

3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Catawba River and Long Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV; P and C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501011403 and 030501011405
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
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)
Appendix E_Figures.pdf
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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)
NRCSSoils.pdf 393.79KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
33.53
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
13,248
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Appendix E_Figures.pdf 32.14MB
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 r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2019-01988
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: HDR and CWS
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) request was submitted by HDR to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) on October 11th, 2019 for the Mecklenburg
County side of the Project to include the Stowe Fleadworks and Influent Pumping Station, Stowe Storm Flow Equalization, the RWRRF, and access road property. The USACE conducted
a field verification of on -site WoUS on November 22nd, 2019. Subsequently, CWS investigated the Mt. Holly side of the project in December 2019 and in March 2019 and determined
that no WoUS were present, with the exception of the Catawba River which forms the western boundary of the Mt. Folly side. Details of the Mt. Holly side field review conducted by CWS
have been submitted by HDR as an amendment to the AJD on March 19th, 2020. The proposed Phase 2b has not yet been put to procurement by the Applicant and a design
consultant has not been chosen; therefore, the forcemain alignment from the Belmont WWTP to the Paw Creek PS had not been ground-truthed for WoUS; however, the preliminary
alignment follows existing roads through developed land from the Belmont WWTP to an existing railroad, and then follows the railroad until reaching the Paw Creek PS. This Phase 21b is
anticipated to have a Section 10 crossing beneath the Catawba River via HOD methods (Figure 4, Appendix E). If any streams or wetlands encountered along this alignment, the
Applicant would cross via HDD methods
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans

6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
7b. If yes, explain.
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
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?
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 r Buffers
W Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * M
2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name *
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition*M
2g. Impact
area
Im act 1
P
fill and grading
9 9
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest W10
�N.
Both ]0.040
(acres)
Impact 3
fill
P
ffo miand Hardwood Forest W5
No
Both
0.010
(acres)
Impact 4
fill
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest W6
No
Both
0.040
(acres)
Impact 5
fill
P
fforniand Hardwood Forest W8
Yes
DWR
0.040
(acres)
Impact 6
fill
P
fforniand Hardwood Forest W12
Yes
Both
0.110
(acres)
ff77]
fll
P
ffmiand Hardwood Forest
W9
Yes
DWR
0.180
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.420
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.420
2h. Comments:
Phase 1: Permanent Section 404 wetland impacts total 0.20 ac and Non -Section 404 wetland impacts total 0.04 ac. Phase 2: Total 0.04 Permanent
Non -Section 404 wetland impacts total 0.18 ac.
Phase 3: No wetland impacts are proposed.
3. Stream Impacts
�F]r=r impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * �3e. Stream Type* 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
Impact 2
P
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Catawba River
Perennial
Both
620
Average (feet)
0
(linearfeet)
S2
Impact 9
P
Tem orar
P Y
Other
Catawba River
Perennial
Both
620
Average (feet)
0
(lir�rfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
0
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3j. Comments:
Forcemains will be horizontally drilled beneath the Catawba river in Phase 1 a (Impact 2) and Phase 2b (Impact 9). This would not constitute any impact
to surface waters. Forcemain crossings of Long Creek will also be horizontally drilled and will not cause impacts to surface waters.
4.Open Water Impacts
4a. Site # 4a1. Impact Reason 4b. Impact type 4c. Name of waterbody 4d. Activity type �114e. Waterbody type 4f. Impact area

Impact 8 effluent ouffall and P Catawba River Dock & Pier Lake 0.10
dock
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.10
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.10
4h. Comments:
During Phase 2 of the project, an effluent outfall and dock will be constructed on the Catawba River. This will constitute < 0.1 acre of surface water
impact.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation U
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
See the attached PCN and Supplemental document at the end of this electronic submittal.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
W DWR W Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
r Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
(linear feet)
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): (acres)
(square feet) .2
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested
(acres) (acres)
4h. Comments
Approximately 32.44 acres of wetlands with 13,249 linear feet of stream were identified on site. According to site design, 0.20 acres of jurisdictional
wetlands will be impacted. These impacts are proposed to be mitigated as a 2:1 ratio which amounts to mitigating the equivalent of 0.40 acres.
Mitigation banks require rounding up to the nearest 0.25 acre, as such 0.5 acres of wetland credits will be purchased from the City of Charlotte
Umbrella Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank. A Credit Acceptance Letter from the Umbrella Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank is attached
(Appendix F). No mitigation is required for impacts to the non -Section 404, isolated wetland impacts (0.22 acre).
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
C Yes No
FStormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
All activities will take place outside of the required 50 foot buffer of all remaining on -site waters.
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:
The project is subject to the City of Charlotte's Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance (PCSO) and Zoning Ordinance Section 12.601. Phase 1 of the project is below 12 % BUA. The
project qualifies as a low density development under the PCSO and therefore must treat runoff through vegetated conveyances to the maximum extent practicable and not required to
perform peak discharge control. The project is subject to 100-foot water supply watershed buffers and 100 foot +50 % flood fringe post construction buffers. As subsequent phases are
designed, Stormwater Management Plans will be supplied to the City of Charlotte for review.
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 bythe State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
NEPAor SEPA Final Approval Letter
Appendix D_Record of Decision.pdf
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
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2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 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
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.
Append ix A_PCN. pdf 731.43KB
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this 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.
Project is a wastewater infrastructure project and the future Stowe RWRRF proposed capacity is 15 million gallons per day. Charlotte Water has
already obtained a NPDES permit for the effluent discharge associated with the facility.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No

5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r Yes r No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
Pe rcussiveActivities. pdf
29.05KB
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The 2015 EIS examined potential impacts to federal and state protected species. The Preferred Alternative (this Project) was determined to have no
impacts to federal and state protected species. However, the EIS did indicate a population of Schweinitzs sunflower adjacent to, but outside, the
Project on the Mt. Holly side and the population was confirmed during a survey conducted on November 19th, 2019 by CWS. HDR surveyed the
Mecklenburg County side of the project over several days during the survey windowfor SchweinitZs sunflower. HDR determined that there were no
suitable habitat present on the Mecklenburg County side. Measures will be put in place, such as extra erosion control fencing and orange tree
protection fencing within the project area to protect the population outside the project area; no direct or indirect impacts to this population are
anticipated. Therefore, no impacts to federal or state protected species are anticipated. Details of these surveys can be found in Appendix G.
Consultation Documentation Upload
Appendix G_Threatened and Endangered Species Reports.pdf 14.82MB
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?*
NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper https://vmw.fisheries.noaa.gov/resource/map/essential-fish-habitat-mapper
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
During completion of the original EIS, SHPO was consulted. No properties registered on the National or State register of Historic Places were found to
be present on the project site, and areas outside of the 100-year floodplain will be located within previously disturbed areas per guidance from SHPO.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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:
A floodplain development permit and associated CLOMR/LOMR will be acquired from the local FEMA administrator.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Firm Panels 3710552800K and 3710359600L.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
SAW-2019-01988_Stowe RW RRF_PCN_20200324. pdf
Signature
P By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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• 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 Acf');
• 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:
Kelly Thames
Signature

Date
3/24/2020