20200667 Ver 1_401 Application_20200520

DWR
Olrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
G Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200667
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Kevin Mitchell:eads\rkmitchell
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
SR 1783 (North Highland Lake Road) from NC 225 to West of US 176, Henderson County, NC
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Kevin Barnett
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/20/2020
Nearest Body of Water
King Creek
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.286972-82.436380
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Henderson
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
U-5887
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
V

WBS#M
44634.1.1
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?
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: 14 - Linear transportation
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
V 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
to. 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:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - Epress
r 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
U-5887 - Division 14 - RW - FB 05.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?
r Yes r No
B. 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:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
Kevin Barnett
2d.Address
Street Address
253 Webster Road
Address tine 2
CKY
Sylva
Postal / Zip Code
28779
State / Frminoe / Region
NC
Country
us
457.23KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
V

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Flat Rock
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address tine 2
city
Fbstal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
King Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050301
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2b. Property size:
State / province / Iagim
Country
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 North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 14, proposes to increase vehicular travel lane widths and improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along SR
1783 (N. Highland Lake Road) from NC 225 (Greenville Highway) to just west of US 176 (Spartanburg Highway) in Henderson County, a length of appropmately one mile (refer to Figure
1). The proposed project is included in NCDOT's 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as U-5887.
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)
U-5887 Topo Map.pdf 1.17MB
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)
U-5887 Soils.pdf 584.15KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.46
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
140
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Division 14, proposes to increase vehicular travel lane widths and improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along SR
1783 (N. Highland Lake Road) from NC 225 (Greenville Highway) to just west of US 176 (Spartanburg Highway) in Henderson County, a length of appro>amately one mile
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Proposed improvements involve an asymmetrical widening of the roadway footprint to include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. A two-lane section with 11-foot travel lanes with
varying 10-foot multi -use paths and five-foot sidewalks will be provided from INC 225 to south of the Blue Ridge Railroad. From south of the Blue Ridge Southern Railroad to US 176, a
two-lane section with 14-foot outside wide lanes to accommodate bicycles will be provided with five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the road. It is anticipated that a small number of
drainage inlets would be added along N. Highland Lake Road and upgrading a culvert on King Creek and a cross pipe on Dye Branch.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
U-5887_Permit Drawings_5-8-2020_edits 5 14 2020.pdf 4.94MB

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:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Sd1. Jurisdictional determination upload
U-5887 PJD Request Package_ labeled with water IDs April 2020.pdf 6.15MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are anyother 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?
Not at this time.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
Ia. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
17 Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2af Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested* 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*__]
4
Road Shoulder fill
P
Riverine Swamp Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.030
(acres)
4
mechanised clearing
T
rverine Swamp Forest
WB
Yes
Both
0.020
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.020
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.050
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.030
F
S1
S2
3a. Reason for impact (?)
1
1
3b.lmpact type *
Permanent
Temporary
3c. Type of impact*
Culvert
Dewatering
3d. S. name *
King Creek
King Creek
3e. Stream Type *
(?)
Perennial
Perennial
3f. Type ofwidth
Jurisdiction*
Both
Both
*
20
Average (feet)
20
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
-40
(linearfeet)
95
(linearfeet)
S3
1
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
King Creek
Perennial
Both
20
Average (feet)
75
(linearfeet)

S4
2
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
P P
Kin Creek
g
Perennial
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20
30
Average (feet)
(liriearfeet)
S5
2
Temporary
Dewatering
King Creek
Perennial
Both
20
50
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S6
3
Permanent
Culvert
ffCrek
Perennial
Both
3
50
Average (feet)
(li ea feet)
3
Tem orar
P Y
Dewaterin
9Average
ffCrek
Perennial
Both
3
160
—1
(feet)
(linear feet)
1
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts:
115
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
420
3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
305
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
These are the minimum inpacts nexessary to construct this project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The replacement of
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):
f 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:
(linear feet)
0
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(squarefeet)
0
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4h. Comments
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.05
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
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
2. Stormwater Management Plan
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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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
r N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. 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
Comments:*
Does not meet criteria.
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 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
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project is minimal in scope and only addresses immediate traffic needs. Steps have been taken to control indirect WQ impacts.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes 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 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
Si. 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?
USFWS Online Resources

Consultation Documentation Upload
2020 5 1 7-01-0003Amended Effects U-5887.pdf 16.98MB
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 website
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC-SHPO
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
AR17-01-0003noeligiblesites.pdf 4.62MB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Henderson County FIRM maps.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
*
R By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act');
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
• I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Kevin Barnett
Signature
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Date
5/20/2020