20210034 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210203

I I DWR
Division of Water Resources
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26,2020 Ver 3.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0 Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20210034 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required What amout is owed?*
✓ Fee received F $240.00
6 Fee needed-send electronic notification r $570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Mooresville Regional Office-[phone] Donna Hood:eads\drhood
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
City of Hickory:Startown/Robinson Road Connectors
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Shawn Pennell
lb.Primary Contact Email:* 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
2/3/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Muddy Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
Class C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.686022 -81.301937
Pre-Filing Meeting Information
ID# Version
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date*
1/5/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:*
DWR Pre-Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf 53.34KB
A. Processing Information C^U
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Catawba

Is this a NCDMS Project
C- Yes f No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
6 Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
C- Yes f No
1a.Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps:
7 Section 404 Permit(wetlands,streams and waters,Clean Water Act)
I—Section 10 Permit(navigable waters,tidal waters,Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
C- Yes
✓ No
lb.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
17 Nationwide Permit(NWP)
I—Regional General Permit(RGP)
I—Standard(IP)
1c.Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
C Yes G No
Nationwide Permit(NWP)Number: 14-Linear transportation
NWP Numbers(for multiple NWPS):
Id.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification-Regular n 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
I—Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit I— Riparian Buffer Authorization
I— Individual Permit
le.Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? *
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: r Yes 6 No
For the record only for Corps Permit: C Yes 6' No
lf.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
C- Yes (R No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
C Yes 6' No
1g.Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
C- Yes C- No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h.Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
C Yes 6' No
1j.Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
C- Yes f No
B. Applicant Information
1d.Who is applying for the permit?
17 Owner I—Applicant(other than owner)
le.Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
6 Yes C- No
2.Owner Information
2a.Name(s)on recorded deed:
RECL NC LLC
2b.Deed book and page no.:
3518/0947
2c.Responsible party:

2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 3916
Address Line 2
Criy State/Bovine/Fbgion
Hickory North Carolina
Postal/ZZp Code Country
28603-3916 United States
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4.Agent/Consultant(if applicable)
4a.Name:
Kevin Thomas
4b.Business Name:
Civil and Environmental Consultants
4c.Address
Street Address
3701 Arco Corporate Drive
Address Line 2
C7ty State/Bovine/legion
Charlotte North Carolina
Postal/Zip Code Country
28273 United States
4d.Telephone Number: 4e.Fax Number:
[phone]
4f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
20210106091647709.pdf 164.81KB
C. Project Information and Prior Project History C^U
1. Project Information
lb.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc.Nearest municipality/town:
Hickory
2. Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
371116726809 2.14
2c.Project Address
Street Address
3350 Eller Dr
Address Line 2
City State/Rovince/legion
Newton North Carolina
Postal/Zip Code Country
28658 United States
3.Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Muddy Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
Class 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.
030501020103
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:*
The Project or Project Area is approximately 2.14 acres total.There are two distinct Project Areas,denoted as Project Area 1 and Project Area 2,which are located by Eller Drive and
Lutz Boulevard respectively;Project Area 1 has a total acreage of 1.46 and Project Area 2 has a total acreage of 0.68.Both Project Areas currently consists predominantly of
undeveloped woods(See aerials attached).Surrounding land use consists mainly of commercial and residential developments.
4b.Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project(including all prior phases)in the past?*
r Yes (' 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)
303168_PJWD_FIG2_USGS_TOPO_MAP.pdf 1.7MB
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)
303168_PJWD_FIG4A_CURRENT_SOILS.pdf 1.51MB
303168_PJWD_Fig4B_PUBLISHED_SOILS.pdf 1.47MB
4f.List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
429 Total.Project Area 1=196,Project Area 2=333,All Perennial
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Project Area 1:
The City of Hickory Plans to construct approximately 1,907LF of public roadway extending from the existing end of Eller Drive to the existing end of Short Road in Catawba County,North
Carolina.The construction of the public roadway includes the construction of an approximate 80'clear span bridge,crossing Muddy Creek,erosion control measures(i.e.silt fence,
etc.),roadway construction,utility installation and drainage network installation.Equipment to complete the installation of the above mentioned items include but not limited to a
mechanical dozer,track hoe,and compaction roller.This crossing does not impact Muddy Creek.
Project Area#2:
The City of Hickory Plans to construct approximately 1,765LF of public roadway extending from the existing end of Lutz Boulevard to the proposed Short Road Extension(Site 1)in
Catawba County,North Carolina.The construction of the public roadway has proposed impacts of approximately 145LF of an existing Tributary to Muddy Creek.This impact includes
two(2)72"Diameter CMP culverts buried 1'below nominal streambed elevation with inlet headwall,rip rap dissipater,erosion control measures(i.e.silt fence,skimmer basins,pump
around steam impact area,etc.),roadway construction,utility installation and drainage network installation.Equipment to complete the installation of the above mentioned items include
but not limited to a mechanical dozer,track hoe,and compaction roller.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Project Area 1:
The City of Hickory Plans to construct approximately 1,907LF of public roadway extending from the existing end of Eller Drive to the existing end of Short Road in Catawba County,North
Carolina.The construction of the public roadway includes the construction of an approximate 80'clear span bridge,crossing Muddy Creek,erosion control measures(i.e.silt fence,
etc.),roadway construction,utility installation and drainage network installation.Equipment to complete the installation of the above mentioned items include but not limited to a
mechanical dozer,track hoe,and compaction roller.This crossing does not impact Muddy Creek.
Project Area#2:
The City of Hickory Plans to construct approximately 1,765LF of public roadway extending from the existing end of Lutz Boulevard to the proposed Short Road Extension(Site 1)in
Catawba County,North Carolina.The construction of the public roadway has proposed impacts of approximately 145LF of an existing Tributary to Muddy Creek.This impact includes
two(2)72"Diameter CMP culverts buried 1'below nominal streambed elevation with inlet headwall,rip rap dissipater,erosion control measures(i.e.silt fence,skimmer basins,pump
around steam impact area,etc.),roadway construction,utility installation and drainage network installation.Equipment to complete the installation of the above mentioned items include
but not limited to a mechanical dozer,track hoe,and compaction roller.
4j.Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
303168-Robinson-Short Road Connectors Preliminary Plans.pdf 1.35MB
5.Jurisdictional Determinations
5a.Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
G Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved F Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Kevin Thomas,PWS&NC LSS
Agency/Consultant Company: Civil and Environmental Consultants
Other:

5d1.Jurisdictional determination upload
Robinson_Startown Road Connectors WoUS Report.pdf 16.04MB
6. Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
✓ Yes a No
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?
This is a single and complete project.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
r Wetlands 17 Streams-tributaries ❑Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
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
(?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1 Stream Crossing Permanent Culvert PA2 SA1 Perennial Both 16 145
Average(feet) (linear feet)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts:
145 0
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
145
3j.Comments:
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:
The proposed double 72"CMP diameter culvert has been located in a sense to minimize the length of impact to the existing stream for roadway
infrastructure.A headwall on the inlet side and mittered end on the outlet portion has also been implemented to shorten the amount of impacts to the
stream with Rip-Rap located at both inlet and outlet locations to slow the flow down through the culvert system.
lb.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
During construction a pump will be implemented to maintain existing flow and prevent erosion of the existing stream.Pumping of the stream will start at
the upstream side and pumped around the construction area until the culvert has been fully installed.
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 f No
2b.If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation,explain why:
Impacts will be below the 150 LF in regional language.
F. Stormwater 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?
✓ Yes 6-
If no,explain why:
Catawba watershed
2.Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*

✓ Yes ( No
2b.Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H.1003(2)?
( Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la.Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the use of public(federal/state)land?*
( Yes rNo
lb.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(NEPAISEPA)?*
✓ Yes ( No
Comments:*
Funding provided by the City of Hickory,only.
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)?*
✓ Yes ( No
3. Cumulative Impacts(DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
✓ Yes ( No
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
This will be a single and complete project.
4.Sewage Disposal(DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes ( No r 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?*
✓ Yes ( No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
( Yes rNo
5c.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
✓ Yes ( No r Unknown
5e.Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes ( No
5f.Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
( Yes r No
5g.Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes ( No
5h.Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
✓ Yes ( 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.?
✓ Yes ( No
5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
IPAC,NC NHD&communications with USFWS.
Consultation Documentation Upload

NCNHDE report city hickory startown robin.pdf 1.04MB
IPaC_Eglore Report.pdf 328.44KB
303-168 Rare Plant Survey Final.pdf 10.13MB
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes f• No
6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/application/efhmapper/indexhtml
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?*
See Attached NCSHPO Database figure and SHPO Correspondence Letter
7c.Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
303168_PCN_FIG8_NCSHPO_MAP_draft.pdf 1.68MB
SHPO ER-20-2507.pdf 151.77KB
8. Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
6 Yes r No
8b.If yes,explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project Area 1 is within a FEMA Floodplain,however a Bridge will be used and will not effect the Floodplain.Project Area 2 does not occur within a
FEMA 100 yr mapped floodplain.
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
See uploaded FEMA Map and Project Areas.
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
303168_PCN_FIG7_FEMA_MAP_draft.pdf 2.03MB
Signature
*
rJ By checking the box and signing below,I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true,accurate,and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief;and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• 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 Thomas
Signature
Date
2/3/2021