20200850 Ver 1_401 Application_20200626

CiAROLINA WETLAND .SERVICES, INC.
550 E. Westinghouse Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-527-1177 (office)
704-527-1133 (fax)
To: Mr. Bryan Roden -Reynolds Date: June 26, 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
8430 University Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Mr. Alan Johnson
NCDWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 N. Salisbury St., 9th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Subject: Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 12
Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension
Mint Hill, North Carolina
CWS Project No. 2018-0429
Dear Mr. Roden -Reynolds and Mr. Johnson,
The Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer study area is approximately 5,500-foot long, 40 to 50-foot wide
corridor and is approximately 10 acres in extent. The study area begins southeast of Fairview
Road and Quail Park Drive intersection and extends southward to just east of Sunrise Drive in Mint
Hill, North Carolina (Figure 1, Attachment A). On behalf of Charlotte Water, Merrick and Company
has subcontracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide Section 404/401 permitting
services for this project. An executed Agent Authorization Form is attached (Attachment B).
On behalf of Charlotte Water, CWS is submitting a Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) pursuant to
Nationwide Permit No. 12 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Water Quality Certification No.
4133 to the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for proposed impacts to
jurisdictional waters of the U.S. associated with sewerline extension along Goose Creek.
This PCN includes a wetland delineation for the Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension study
area. No Jurisdictional Determination is requested at this time.
A copy of the PCN application is being provided to the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ) with a check of $570 for the 401 Water Quality Certification approval fee.

Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension June 26, 2020
Pre -Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 12 CWS Project No. 2018-0429
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED:
DESCRIPTION
Attachment A - Figures
1: Vicinity Map
2: USGS Topographic Map
3: Aerial Imagery
4: USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County
5: USDA-NRCS Published Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County
6: National Wetlands Inventory
7: FEMA National Flood Hazard Map
8: Jurisdictional Boundaries
Attachment B - Agent Authorization Form
Attachment C - Photopage (Photographs 1-13)
Attachment D - NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1-SCP3)
Attachment E - USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms (DP1-DP3)
Attachment F - Proposed Impacts
Attachment G - Protected Species Assessments
Attachment H - Mitigation Credit Reservation Letter
Please do not hesitate to contact Aliisa Harjuniemi at 980-259-1222 or [e-mail] should
you have any questions or comments regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Aliisa Harjuniemi, PWS
Senior Project Manager
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DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20200850 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required What amout is owed?*
r Fee received r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification IT $570.00
Reviewing Office * Select Project Reviewer*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone] Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer EMension
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Carolina Wetland Services; POC: Aliisa Harjuniemi
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
6/26/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Goose Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
Class C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.168043-80.635365
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located
Mecklenburg
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
V
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
12 - Utility Lines
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F- 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
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
H - Mitigation Credit Reservation 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?
4 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:
Charlotte Water; POC: Jeffrey McClanahan
2b. Deed book and page no.:
WA (Charlotte Water utility -line easement)
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
5100 Brookshire Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Rbstal / Zip Cate
28216
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
352.44KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
U

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Aliisa Harjuniemi
4b. Business Name:
Carolina Wetlands Services, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
550 Westinghouse Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28273
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
Agent Authorization Letter*
B - Agent Authorization Form.pdf 92.57KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Mint Hill
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
Charlotte Water easement
2c. Project Address
Street Address
along Goose Creek
Address Line 2
city
Mint Hill
Postal / Zip Code
28227
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Goose Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Class C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050701
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
10 (sewer easement area 9 ac.)
State / Rovince / Fegion
NC
Country
USA
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 Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer study area is approArnately 5,500-foot long, 40 to 50-foot wide corridor and is approArnately 10 acres in extent. There are two additional side lines off
the main line that bring the total sewer line to be installed to approArnately 6,600 linear feet. The study area begins southeast of Fairview Road and Quail Park Drive intersection and
extends southward to just east of Sunrise Drive in Mint Hill, North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2, Attachment A).
The project area consists of undeveloped forest and herbaceous areas. On -site elevations range from 670-740 feet above mean sea level (Figure 2). Land cover within the project
area consists of deciduous forest, herbaceous areas, woody wetlands and herbaceous wetlands (Figure 3).
According to the United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) Web Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County (Figure 4) and the NRCS
Published Soil Survey for Mecklenburg County (Figure 5), on -site soils consist of six different soil types. Of the on -site soils, Helena and Monacan soil series are listed on the Web Soil
Survey as containing hydric inclusions.
A review of the NWI GIS layer depicts three potential freshwater forested/shrub wetlands and multiple riverine systems within the project limits (Figure 6).
The project area is partially located within the FEMA 100-Year floodplain (Figure 7).
Based on the results of wetland delineation performed by Carolina Wetland Services, there are 12 jurisdictional waters of the U.S. located within the project boundary totaling
approAmately 0.46 acre of wetlands and 215 linear feet of jurisdictional stream channel (Figure 8).
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)
Figure2_USGS.pdf
1.82 MB
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)
Figure5_HistoricSoils.pdf 2.52MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.46 ac.
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
175 If perennial, 40 If intermittent
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Project will enhance wastewater service in the region. This project connects future sewer lines along Goose Creek until it reaches Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 12, proposed stream impacts associated with this sewerline construction project are due to four open cut stream crossings (S1-S4). Additionally, the
project proposes eight wetland crossings, resulting in both temporary and permanent wetland impacts (W1-W15).
The proposed impacts and construction plan details are included in the Attachment F. The proposed impacts are described in detail below
Stream Impacts (S1-S4):
- All stream sewerline crossings will be constructed via open trench. The temporary impacts were calculated based on the width of the construction corridor and will include the
temporary dewatering devices required in order to construct the sewerline in the dry, temporary stream crossings, sewerline installation, and bank stabilization. Proposed temporary
stream impacts total 175 linear feet.
All areas disturbed by the work shall be re -graded to leave the area in a smooth condition, sloped for drainage and stabilized. All impacted stream banks shall be permanently stabilized
with seeding and mulch with woven coir net (See Sheet D2). The proposed utility crossings vdll not result in any permanent loss of waters of the U.S.
Note: A perpendicular crossing of the stream was not feasible at all locations (S2 and S3). Therefore, Charlotte Water is requesting a waiver of the WQC Condition #3 at these
locations. See avoidance and minimization section for more information.
Wetland Impacts (W1-W15)
- Proposed impacts to jurisdictional wetlands total approAmately 0.468 acre. The proposed permanent wetland impact total 0.225 acre and is the result of a permanently maintained
easement through forested wetland, where forested wetland will be mechanically cleared and permanently converted to maintained herbaceous wetland. Compensatory wetland
mitigation is proposed for these permanent conversion impacts. The temporary wetland impacts total 0.243 acre and are the result of temporary clearing and fill for construction.
All disturbed areas will be returned to original grade and seeded with a native seed mix within 90 days of completion of the project. Native trees and shrubs will be planted within the
temporary construction easements (Sheet D2, Attachment F).
Riparian Buffer Impacts
- The project is located within the Goose Creek Riparian Buffer. The project proposes the following buffer impacts due to the sewerline installation and associated permanent
maintenance easement:
- Permanently maintained corridor within 50 feet inner buffer: 11,961 sq ft
Permanently maintained corridor within the rest of the 100 feet buffer: 50,500 sq ft
- Temporary clearing within 50 feet inner buffer: 3,957 sq ft
Temporary clearing within the rest of the 100 feet buffer: 17,429 sq ft
Sheets B1-B3 depict the proposed buffer impacts and the planting plan (Attachment F). The permanent maintenance easement is limited to 20 feet. Existing wooded areas within the
temporary construction easement shall be planted with native bare root trees.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
F - Proposed Impacts.pdf 8.11MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
Sa. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes
r No
O Unknown
Comments:
The jurisdictional waters of the U.S. were delineated by CWS on April 21 and June 5, 2020.

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: Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes O No
7b. If yes, explain.
This project is an extension of a sewerline along Steven's Creek and Goose Creek that is planned for construction before this project
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries m Buffers
r 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*(?)
2g. Impact
area
W1
Sewerline Crossing
P
mland Hardwood Forest
ff
Wetland JJ
Yes
Corps
0.090
(acres)
W2
Sewerline Crossing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland JJ
Yes
Corps
0.080
(acres)
W3
Sewerline Crossing
P
mland Hardwood Forest
ff
Wetland II
Yes
Corps
0.020
(acres)
W4
Sewerline Crossing
T
mland Hardwood Forest
ff
Wetland II
Yes
Corps
0.020
(acres)
W5
Sewerline Crossing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland GG
Yes
Corps
0.004
(acres)
W6
Sewerline Crossing
T
ffomiand Hardwood Forest
Wetland GG
Yes
Corps
0.003
(acres)
Sewerline Crossing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland FF
Corps
0.010
(acres)
WS
Sewerline Crossing
P
ff-miand Hardwood Forest
Wetland DID
Yes
Corps
0.001
(acres)
W9
Sewerline Crossing
T
fforniand Hardwood Forest
Wetland DID
Yes
Corps
0.030
(acres)
W10
Sewerline Crossing
P
fforniand Hardwood Forest
Wetland CC
Yes
Corps
0.090
(acres)
W11
Sewerline Crossing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland CC
Yes
Corps
0.080
(acres)
W12
Sewerline Crossing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland AA
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
W13
Sewerline Crossing
T
ffo miand Hardwood Forest
Wetland AA
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
W14
Sewerline Crossing
P
ffo miand Hardwood Forest
Wetland EE
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)

W15 Sewerline Crossing T Bottomland Hardwood Forest Wetland EE Yes Corps 0.010
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.243 0.225
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.468
2h. Comments:
Permanent wetland impacts are result of converting forested wetland to herbaceous for the utility -line maintenance easement.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
❑
11 (?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Sewerline Crossing
Temporary
Fill
Stream F
Perennial
Both
48
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
$2
Sewerline Crossing
Temporary
Fill
Stream B
Perennial
Both
63
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S3
Sewerline Crossing
Temporary
-]
Fill
Stream D
Perennial
Both
64
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
Sewerline Crossing
Temporary
Fill
Stream C
Intermittent
Both
40
-]
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 215
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
215
3j. Comments:
The project proposes four open cut sewerline stream crossings. Construction disturbance includes temporary dewatering devices, temporary stream
crossings, sewerline installation, and bank stabilization.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
r Neuse r Tar -Pamlico
r Catawba r Randleman
V Goose Creek r Jordan Lake
r Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Clearing (50 feet buffer)
P
Stream B (Goose Creek)
Yes
11,961
0
Clearing (50 feet buffer)
T
Stream B (Goose Creek)
N.
3,957
0
Clearing (Outer buffer)
P
Stream B (Goose Creek)
Yes
50,500
0
Clearing (Outer buffer)
T
Stream B (Goose Creek)
hb
17,429
0
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 21,386.00 0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 62,461.00
0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 83,847.00
0.00
61. Comments:
Permanently maintained corridor within 50 feet inner buffer total 11,961 sq ft

Supporting Documentation
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts to on -site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent practicable. The Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension
has been designed to avoid impacts to jurisdictional waters wherever possible and minimize the extent of necessary impacts to jurisdictional waters.
The following paragraph outlines the alternatives analysis and avoidance and minimization efforts undertaken during the planning and design phase
of this project.
The project proposes no permanent stream crossings. There will be a 10-feet no clear zone where the easement encroaches the top of stream banks
A perpendicular crossing of the stream was not feasible at all locations. Therefore, Charlotte Water is requesting a waiver of the WQC Condition #3 at
this location. The proposed alignment has been designed around the following items.
1. Topography. it is important to keep the sewer line shallower than 10 feet in these areas, where possible, to reduce the trench width and
permanent/construction easement required. This also helps avoid the groundwater and rock present in the area.
2. Property Owners. The impacted property owners have expressed concerns over having the sewer line and respective easements extending further
into their property thus negatively affecting their ability to fully use their property. Their concern over the creation of an unusable "dead space'
between the sewer line and the creek has made easement acquisition difficult. Merrick has worked to locate the line, while balancing between the
concerns of the property owner and maintaining adequate distance from the stream.
3. Wetlands. The alignment was shifted in a multiple area to avoid impacts to wetlands.
Open Cut Crossings
- The proposed Goose Creek Sewer Line will be constructed open -cut and with temporary stream ford crossings instead ofjack-and-bore. This option
was chosen in conjunction with the change in buffer rules, as well as cost, ease of construction, and less overall environmental impact. Besides saving
more than a million dollars using the open cut option in place of jack -and -bore, the environmental impacts will be lessened. The depths required for
this line around
the stream crossings require constructing large launching and receiving pits for each stream crossing, which will create greater land disturbing impact
in and around the stream as well as encountering significant ground water. Also, with a trenchless crossing there is a risk of collapse of the bore
opening to the stream above. The risk of collapse could result in the same by-pass pumping operation for the stream as would be used in an open -cut
scenario, but it would last longer because the trenchless tunneling takes longer. The trenchless operation also adds a couple months to the schedule
which increases the overall environmental impact time for the entire project
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Best Management Practices (BMP's) will be implemented during construction to avoid further Impacts. The construction corridor within jurisdictional
waters of the U.S. will be limited to a maximum width of 40 feet.
The permanently maintained portion of the right-of-way (R/W) corridor within wetland areas will be minimized and will not exceed 20 feet. Proper
sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters. Anti -seep collars will be installed at the
downstream wetland boundary and every 150 feet up the gradient until the relief sewer exits the wetland. All channel work will be constructed in the
dry in accordance with Water Quality Certification No. 4133.
Timber mats will be utilized within wetlands to prevent rutting and all impacted areas will be returned to their pre -impact grades
All impacted stream banks shall be permanently stabilized with seeding and mulch with woven coir net. Live stakes will be planned during dormant
season along the banks. All rip rap will be removed after construction is completed.
Enhanced erosion control measures will be implemented, including:
1. Double Row High Hazard silt fence along the creek side of the alignment and both sides of wetlands
2. Orange high -visibility snow fence along the rest of the easement to delineate TCE and prevent impact outside of these lines.
3. Tree protection around forested wetlands and elsewhere as necessary
Impacts to the distubed Riparian Buffer will be minimized
1. All impacted areas will be seeded with riparian seed mix
2. All Impacted areas within the temporary construction easement and outside of the 20' permanent easement will be seeded with riparian seed mix
and planted with native trees.
3. The 20' permanent easement will be seeded with riparian seed mix
4. All impacted wetlands outside of the 20' permanent easement will be planted with native trees and seeded with riparian seed mix
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?
G Yes r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
W DWR r 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)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
11,961
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.225
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments
The proposed project will not result in permanent loss of jurisdictional waters. Compensatory mitigation for the permanent wetland conversion impacts
is proposed at 1:1 ratio.
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.
r Yes r No
6b. If yes, then identifythe square feet of impact.
rReason for impact
6d. Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Clearing for sewer easement
11,961
3
35,883
Zone 2
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
35883
0
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
r Yes r No
6h. Attach the acceptance letter from the mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services.
6j. Comments:
Mitigation is proposed for the permanent buffer clearing within the 50 feet inner buffer with 3:1 ratio.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
0
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
r Level Spreader
r Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
r Wetland Swale (higher SMNT)
r Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
W Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
The project will not significantly increase impervious surface.
G. Supplementary Information
6
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
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
r Yes f• 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.
The project will not result in additional impacts in foreseeable future.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor WA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-87
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
Percussive Activity.pdf 27.17KB
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
To determine which protected species are listed as occurring or potentially occurring within the project vicinity and prior to conducting the on -site field
investigation, CWS consulted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by
County for North Carolina online database for Mecklenburg County. In addition, CWS performed a data review using the North Carolina Natural
Heritage Program (NCNHP) Data Explorer to determine if any record occurrences of federally -listed, candidate, endangered, threatened species, or
critical habitat were located within the project limits and conducted field assessment within the study area. Three Oaks Engineering has completed a
freshwater mussel survey within the areas determined to be a potential habitat for the Carolina Heelsplitter. The results of the desktop reviewand
protected species surveys are included in Attachment G.
Consultation Documentation Upload
G - Protected Species Assessments.pdf 3.94MB
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?*
hftps://wmv.habitat.noaa.gov/application/efhmpper/indexhtm]
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?*
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on June 19, 2020 to determine the presence of any areas of
architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. CWS also consulted the SHPO online GIS service a
Charlotte -Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission's webpage and found no historical structures, buildings, sites, or districts within the project
limits. As of date of this submittal, no response has been received from SHPO.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes
r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
The project will not result in permanent above ground fill.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Firm kilos 3710551100L and 3710551200K
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
1—Transmittal Letter.pdf
114.46KB
A- Figures 1-8.pdf
1.83MB
C - Photopage (Photographs 1-13).pdf
2.69MB
D - NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1-SCP3).pdf
114.47KB
E- USACE Wetland Determination Data Forms (DP1-DP3).pdf
125.89KB
Signature
[Z 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:
Aliisa Harjuniemi
Signature
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Date
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AGENT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION
I, the undersigned, a duly authorized representative for the linear project identified herein, do
authorize representative of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to
enter upon the property, easement and/or right-of-way herein described for the purpose of
conducting on -site investigations and issuing a determination associated with Waters of the U.S.
subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the
Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
I, Mr. Jeffrey `Mac' McClanahan, representing Charlotte Water, hereby certify that I have
authorized Aliisa Harjuniemi of Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. to act on my behalf and take all
actions necessary to the processing, issuance, and acceptance of this request for wetlands
determination / permitting and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
We hereby certify that the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to
the best of our knowledge.
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