20190159 Ver 1_401 Application_20210518

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
6 Yes
✓ No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
CYesr No
Change Only 1 needed.
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20190159 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
✓ No payment required
✓ Fee received
6 Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Central Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Jamey McEachran
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/18/2021
Nearest Body of Water
Polecat Branch
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C and NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.469579
Pre -Filing Meeting Information
ID#
20190159
Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date*
9/24/2020
Longitude:
-78.323896
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
6 $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Erin Davis:eads\ebdavis
Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:*
DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf
[EXTERNAL] Pre -Filing Meeting is not needed for Strawberry Hill - 20190159 Ver 1.pdf
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
Version
1
52.49KB
149.84KB
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:

Johnston
Is this a NCDMS Project
a Yes r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
✓ Yes ( No
la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
IJ Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
✓ Yes
✓ No
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
I7 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
n Regional General Permit (RGP)
n Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
( Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 27 - Restoration
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
ld. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
17 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
n Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
n Individual Permit
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:
lf. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
✓ Yes a No
n 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
n Riparian Buffer Authorization
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes ( No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
✓ Yes rNo
Acceptance Letter Attachment
eApproval Letter_Strawberry Hill_SAW-2019-00124.pdf 212.11 KB
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
✓ yes 0' No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
✓ Yes G No
B. Applicant Information
ld. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner fJ Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
✓ Yes G No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Larue Hill Edwards Life Estate & Bridgette Edwards Davis
2b. Deed book and page no.:
3960/792
2c. Responsible party:
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
✓ Yes r No
✓ Yes t No

2d.Address
Street Address
3200 Brogden Road
Address tine 2
aty State / Province / Region
Smithfield NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
27577 USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Jan Penny Hill
2b. Deed book and page no.:
5199/272, 5111/571
2c. Responsible party:
EBX NeuseI,LLC
2d.Address
Street Address
3188 Stevens Sausage Road
Address Line 2
Dly State / Province / Region
Smithfield NC
Fbstal / Zip Code Country
27577 USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
William Christian Carpenter
2b. Deed book and page no.:
3754/814
2c. Responsible party:
EBX-Neuse I, LLC
2d.Address
Street Address
3032 Yelverton Grove Road
Address Line 2
atY State / Province / Region
Smithfield NC
Fbstal / Zip Code Country
27577 USA
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Melrose Edwards Haas
2b. Deed book and page no.:
4060/391
2c. Responsible party:
EBX NeuseI,LLC
2d.Address

Street Address
3299 Brogden Road
Address Line 2
aty
Smithfield
Postal / Zip Code
27577
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Jamey McEachran
3b. Business Name:
EBXNeuse-I, LLC, a Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) entity
3c. Address
Street Address
3600 Glenwood Avenue
Address Line 2
Suite CItY
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27612
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / legion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
lc. Nearest municipality/ town:
Smithfield
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
260200-26-4743, 260200-45-0227; 260200-
36-4485; 260200-35-1474, 260200-36-4710;
260200-46-0253,260200-46-1831
2c. Project Address
Street Address
3032 Yelverton Grove Road
Address Line 2
CAy
Smithfield Road
Postal / ZZp Code
27577
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Polecat Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C and NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
2b. Property size:
22.117
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
Neuse

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202011702
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 consists of two unnamed tributaries to Polecat Branch, associated ditches, and their riparian areas that have been significantly impacted by historic relocation and
straightening, crop production, and lack of riparian buffer. The two streams are noted as reaches JH1 and JH5. The remaining reaches are all ditches (JH2, JH3, and JH4). Reach JH1 is
bisected by a Yelverton Grove Road NCDOT crossing and one agricultural culvert crossing further downstream, while reaches JH2 and JH3 are split by another Yelverton Grove Road
NCDOT crossing. There are also several small agricultural culvert crossings associated with reaches JH2, JH3, and JH5.
Land use within the Project's overall drainage area consists of approximately 55% Agriculture, 21 % Forest, 11 % Brush, 6% Residential, 3% Dirt Racetrack, 2% Impervious Surface, 1 %
Industrial, and 1 % Water.
Historic and current land -use within the immediate Project area has involved row crop production and forestry since at least before 1939. Natural drainage patterns throughout the
Project's watershed have been altered through agricultural production and direct manipulation of stream channels. Specifically, between 1939 and 1965, the Project streams were
rerouted and straightened, and a network of ditches were dug to promote crop production, while in the years since, additional manipulation and rerouting occurred on drainages
associated with reach JH1-A. Also, these agricultural practices have eliminated or degraded riparian buffers throughout, and it is clear that forests in and around riparian areas have
been cleared and converted to cropland. Notably, for a few decades, some of the fields were utilized to grow strawberries and other berries until several years ago when these fields
were converted to soybean and corn. Further, approximately six or seven years ago, forest adjacent to reaches JH1 and JH5 were clear-cut up to the streams' tops of bank and are
currently in an early stage of succession. Overall, these activities have very negatively impacted water quality, channel stability, flood function, and habitat in Project streams and
riparian areas.
Within the boundaries of the Project, four jurisdictional wetlands are present that were clear-cut approximately six to seven years ago and are currently a regenerating scrub -shrub
community. These wetlands have also been adversely affected by the manipulation of the landscape, including the historic stream channelization, ditching, and timber harvest.
Current land use around the Project is primarily composed of row crops, forest, and early successional forest. Fields rotating soybean and corn directly abut most of the banks of
Project streams and ditches. Part of the uppermost portion of the main Project reach (JH1-A) contains a forest along the left bank that resembles a disturbed Mesic Mixed Oak -Hickory
Forest (Coastal Plain Subtype) that consists of red maple (Acer rubrum), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), southern red oak (Quercus falcata), water oak (Quercus nigra), laurel oak (Quercus
laurifolia), sweetbay (Magnolia virginiana), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), mockernut hickory, (Carya tomentosa), Chinese privet
(Ligustrum sinense), roundleaf greenbriar (Smilax rotundifolia), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), evening
trumpetflower (Gelsemium sempervirens), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), and Nepalese browntop (Microstegium vimineum). The other distinct community type within the Project is
regenerating forest that resembles a disturbed Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp. The area along reach JH1-B was clear-cut approximately six to seven years ago and contains a
mosaic of scrub -shrub and emergent wetland areas with upland pockets and berms. Species in these areas include loblolly pine, water oak, red maple, sweetgum, American sycamore
(Platanus occidentalis), sweetbay, redbay (Persea borbonia), common sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria), swamp titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), eastern baccharis (Baccharis halimifolia),
common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), sawtooth blackberry (Rubus argutus), muscadine, winged sumac (Rhus copallinum), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), giant cane,
common rush (Juncus effuses), seedbox (Ludwigia alterniflora), common reed (Phragmities australis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), and
goldenrod (Solidago sp.). Also, stream and ditch channels contain locally dense areas of murdannia (Murdannia sp.) and narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia).
Notable exotic invasive species include Chinese privet, Japanese honeysuckle, Nepalese browntop, and narrowleaf cattail; however, these species are scattered throughout the Project
and do not appear to present a nuisance, currently.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes G 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)
Figure 2 - USGS - PCN.pdf 1.79MB
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)
Figure 3 - Soil Survey - PCN.pdf 942.36KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
10.846
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
4,300
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The Project is contracted by DMS as a full -delivery project implemented to help meet compensatory mitigation requirements for stream and buffer impacts in the Neuse River Basin,
specifically within HUC 03020201. Stream and buffer restoration is proposed to generate stream and buffer mitigation credits.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Stream Restoration Approach:
The treatment plan and design approach were developed based on the existing conditions, project goals, and objectives. The Project will include Priority I and II Restoration. Stream
restoration will incorporate the design of a single -thread, meandering channel with parameters based on data taken from published empirical relationships, regional curves developed
from existing project streams, NC and VA Regional Curves, Two -Dimensional modeling, and the reference site. Analytical design techniques wtl 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 JH1-A
An offline restoration approach is proposed for this reach to address historic ditching and buffer impacts. Restoration activities will include:
- Grading a new single thread channel in the existing floodplain,
- Installing log structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle -pool sequence throughout the new channel,
- Installing toe protection on meander bends,
- Installing live stakes to stabilize the banks and provide channel shading,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Riparian planting, and
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Reach JH1-B

A mix of offline and inline, P1 and P2 restoration are proposed for this reach to address historic ditching and buffer impacts. Restoration activities will include:
- Grading a new single thread channel in a mix of existing and excavated floodplains,
- Installing log structures to provide grade control and habitat,
- Establishing a riffle -pool sequence throughout the new channel,
- Installing toe protection on meander bends,
- Replacing a culvert crossing between STA 23+13 and STA 23+74,
- Removing trash and debris throughout the easement area,
- Installing live stakes to stabilize the banks and provide channel shading,
- Filling the existing channel,
- Riparian planting, and
- Invasive vegetation treatment.
Ditch Reaches JH2, JH3, JH4, and Stream Reach JH5
Buffer restoration and preservation is proposed to address buffer impacts along these channels. Generally, buffer activities will include:
- Installing live stakes to stabilize the banks and provide channel shading,
- Removing irrigation system and debris piles, and
- Riparian planting.
Typical Design Sections:
Typical cross sections for riffles and pools are shown on the design plan sheets. All cross-section dimensions were developed from the analog reach but were altered based on existing
site conditions, hydraulic modeling, and observations from other mitigation sites in the area.
Meander Pattern:
The design plans showing the proposed channel alignment are provided in the design sheets. The meander pattern was derived directly from the analog reach and was altered in some
locations to provide variability in pattern, to avoid on site constraints, to follow the valley pattern, and to make the channel more constructible.
Longitudinal Profiles:
The design profiles are presented in the plan sheets. These profiles extend throughout the restoration reaches for the proposed channel alignment. The profiles were designed using
the analog reach bed features that were sized with the scaling factors. The bed slopes and bankfull energy gradients were determined for each design reach based on the existing
valley slope and the sinuosity of the design reach. Log structures will be utilized in the design to control grade, divert flows, and provide additional habitat diversity and stability.
In -Stream Structures:
Woody debris structures will be incorporated into the channel design to provide additional stability and improve aquatic habitat. Typical structures that will protect the channel bed will
include brush bed sills, log sills, and woody riffles. Bank stability measures include the installation of brush toe, hay bale toe, coir matting, seeding, and live staking. Typical details for
proposed in -stream structures and revetments are in the plan sheets.
Sediment Control Measures:
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, and stream restoration will ultimately lead to the functional uplift of the site.
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.
All ditches that tie directly to the restoration reaches are designed to have large pools to reduce peak sediment loading to the downstream reach. They will also be planted with live
stakes to further promote a reduction in sediment loading.
On Site Invasive Species Management:
Treatment for invasive species will be required within the entire easement area. Invasive species will require different and multiple treatment methods, depending on plant phenology
and the location of the species being treated. All treatment will be conducted as to maximize its effectiveness and reduce chances of detriment to surrounding native vegetation.
Treatment methods will include mechanical (cutting with toppers, clippers, or chain saw) and chemical (foliar spray, cut stump, and hack and squirt techniques). Invasive or aggressive
plants containing mature, viable seeds will be removed from the Project and properly disposed.
Soil Restoration:
After construction activities, the subsoil will be scarified, and any compaction wall be deep tilled before the topsoil is placed back over the Project. Any topsoil that is removed during
construction will be stockpiled and placed over the Project during final soil preparation. These processes should provide favorable soil conditions for plant growth throughout the
Project. Rapid establishment of vegetation will provide natural stabilization for the Project.
Due to the nature of the project, complete avoidance of stream, wetland, and buffer impacts is not possible. Proposed permanent stream impacts will be due to stream relocation and
upgrade of one culvert while temporary impacts will be due to structure placement to improve long-term stability of the stream and culvert work. Wetland impacts associated with
restoration efforts will be both permanent and temporary. However, it is anticipated that the Project will result in net positive wetland area and overall function due to increased hydrology
from raising bed elevations and relocating channels within natural valleys.
The primary heavy equipment to be used to construct the project will include excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
SAW-2019-00124_Original_Signed_Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project_PJD.pdf
Aquatic Resource Inventory Table_Strawberry Hill.pdf
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
v Yes r No
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36.91 KB
O Unknown
Comments:

A detailed wetland delineation was completed February 5th, 2020. A preliminary jurisdictional
determination (PJD) request was sent to the USACE on February 14th, 2020 and a confirmed PJD
was received, signed May 4th, 2020.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
a Preliminary C Approved r Not Verified r Unknown C N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2019-00124
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Matt DeAngelo
RES
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
May 4,2020
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Aquatic Resource Inventory Table_Strawberry Hill.pdf
SAW-2019-00124_Original_Signed_Strawberry Hill Mitigation Project_PJD.pdf
Figure 5 - Impacts - PCN.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
C Yes ( No
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3.29MB
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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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
(7 Wetlands 17 Streams -tributaries
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
fJ Buffers
2a. Site #* (?)
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type * (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name *
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of
Jurisdicition * (?)
2g. Impact
area *
W1
Stream Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Corps
0.239
(acres)
W2
Stream Restoration &
Replanting
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Corps
2.713
(acres)
W3
Culvert Crossing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WA
No
Corps
0.082
(acres)
W4
Stream Restoration &
Replanting
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WB
No
Corps
0.923
(acres)
W5
Stream Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WC
No
Corps
0.045
(acres)
W6
Stream Restoration &
Replanting
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WC
No
Corps
0.386
(acres)
W7
Stream Restoration
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WD
No
Corps
0.007
(acres)
W8
Stream Restoration &
Replanting
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WD
No
Corps
0.295
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
4.317
2g. Total Wetland Impact
4.690
2h. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.373

Stream restoration viII involve the construction and re -alignment of stream reach JH1, including floodplain grading. Replanting wil involve the clearing
of the current low -quality scrub -shrub vegetation and planting bare root trees appropriate for the desirable forested natural community type. A culvert
crossing will be relocated and upgraded in conjunction with the new stream alignment, resulting in permanent impact to wetland WA.
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type*
(?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Stream restoration
Permanent
Relocation
JH1
Intermittent
Both
15
Average (feet)
3,311
(linear feet)
S2
Culvert removal
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
JH5
Intermittent
Both
15
Average (feet)
10
(ling feet)
S3
Bank Stabilization
Temporary
Bank Stabilization
JH5
Intermittent
Both
15
Average (feet)
15
(ling feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
3,311
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
28
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
25
3j. Comments:
Stream restoration will involve the construction and re -alignment of stream reach JH1. The culvert removal associated with JH5 involves the removal of
the culvert just above the origin of the stream. Therefore, there will be a temporary impact associated with the removal and subsequent bank
stabilization. Another temporary impact on JH5 involves bank stabilization via minor grading and installing riprap where the stream takes a 90-degree
turn.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse
r Catawba
r Goose Creek
r Other
r Tar -Pamlico
✓ Randleman
✓ Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
B1 - Stream restoration
P
JH1
No
4,446
0
B2 - Stream restoration
P
JH1
No
0
3,767
B3 - Clearcut & replanting
T
JH1
No
87,948
0
B4 - Clearcut & replanting
T
JH1
No
0
51,153
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Total Temporary impacts:
Total Permanent impacts:
Zone 1
87,948.00
Zone 1
4,446.00
Zone 1
Total combined buffer impacts: 92,394.00
Zone 2
51,153.00
Zone 2
3,767.00
Zone 2
54,920.00
6i. Comments:
Stream restoration will involve the construction and re -alignment of stream reach JH1, including floodplain grading. Replanting will involve the clearing
of the current low -quality scrub -shrub vegetation and planting bare root trees appropriate for the desirable forested natural community type.
Supporting Documentation
Figure 5 - Impacts - PCN.pdf
4.4MB
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization

la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts to jurisdictional streams and wetlands and protected buffer vdll be unavoidable due to the restoration activities proposed. Although these
impacts are unavoidable, the proposed stream treatment will result in an overall functional uplift of the stream and wetland system. Stream restoration
of reaches JH1-A and JH1-B will have permanent stream impacts due to stream realignment and construction of one culvert crossing. All wetlands
(WA, WB, WC, and WD) will also have some impacts due to stream restoration and construction of one culvert crossing as well, including both
permanent and temporary impacts. There will also be impact to the protected riparian buffer through stream restoration efforts. However, these
impacts will be limited where possible, and overall, the Project will greatly increase the function of riparian buffers by both increasing riparian buffer
area and improving buffer composition quality and protecting these riparian areas in perpetuity through a conservation easement.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts will be minimized using a staged construction approach. Where possible, the channel will be constructed prior to turning stream flow into a
segment. This approach minimizes the impact of each stage during the project construction. Efforts will be made to preserve individual high value
trees located within the stream restoration area.
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?
C Yes
(' No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
This is a stream and buffer mitigation project that will ultimately uplift the ecological quality of streams, wetlands, and riparian buffers on site.
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?
r Yes
r No
What type of SCM are you providing?
I— Level Spreader
r Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
r Wetland Swale (higher SI-WT)
I— Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
17 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)?
6Yes CNo
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? *
6' Yes
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 No
Comments:*
A Categorical Exclusion was approved by DMS and FINVA in August 2019
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)?*
C Yes ( No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
C Yes f No

3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project will not result in any additional development. Ultimately, there will be an increase in water quality within the project and downstream due to
the restoration of the stream and buffers and establishing a conservation easement to be protected in perpetuity.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
✓ Yes r No 6' 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 f No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
6 Yes rNo
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
✓ Yes r. No
C' No r Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
6 Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
✓ Yes G No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?"
✓ Yes O. 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 G No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS-Information for Planning and Consultation and Natural Heritage Program Database. See the approved Categorical Exclusion (CE) Document
in Mitigation Plan for additional information.
Consultation Documentation Upload
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
✓ 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
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?*
✓ Yes f No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO. See the approved Categorical Exclusion (CE) Document in Mitigation Plan for additional information.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
✓ Yes f No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA FIRM Panel 3720260200K effective 6/20/2018
Miscellaneous
Comments

Attachments include Figures 1-5 and DWR Stream Determination Documentation:
Figure 1 - Project Vicinity
Figure 2 - USGS
Figure 3 - NRCS Soil Survey
Figure 4 - Existing Conditions
Figure 5 - Project Impacts
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
20190159_StrawHillStreamBufferDet_JohnstonCo_4-23-2019. pdf
PCN_Figures_Comb i n ed_Strawbe rryHil I. pdf
StrawberryFill(WEI) Viability Ltr.pdf
StrawberryFi I I_100094_MP_2020. pdf
3.18MB
7.9MB
4.22MB
52.15MB
Signature
17 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:
Jamey McEachran
Signature
Full Name (DMS Signature)
Lin Xu
DSM Signature
Date
5/18/2021

Legend
JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
1,000 2,000
Feet
Figure 2 - USGS
Four Oaks NE (1997)
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Date: 11 /19/2020
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 2,000 feet
res

Legend
I JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
N
w
E
0 250 500
Feet
Figure 3 - NRCS Soil Survey
Johnston County (1994)
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Date: 11/19/2020
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 500 feet
fires

Impact ID
S1
S2
S3
Aquatic ID
JH1
JH5
JH5
Permanent/
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Temporary
Purpose
Stream Impacts
Stream Restoration
Culvert Removal
Bank Stabilization
Wetland Impacts
Area (ac)/
Length (ft)
3,311 ft
10 ft
15 ft
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
WA
WA
WA
WB
WC
WC
WD
WD
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
0.239 ac
2.713 ac
0.082 ac
0.923 ac
0.045 ac
0.386 ac
0.007 ac
0.295 ac
Buffer Impacts
B1
B2
B3
B4
JH1
JH1
JH1
JH1
Perm - Zone 1
Perm - Zone 2
Temp - Zone 1
Temp - Zone 2
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration
Clearcut & Replanting
Clearcut & Replanting
4,446 sqft
3,767 sqft
87,948 sqft
51,153 sqft
fires
W E
0 150 300
Feet
Figure 5 - Project Impacts
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County,
North Carolina
Date: 2/24/2021
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 in = 300 feet
Legend
JD Study Area
ElProposed Conservation Easemen
Wetland Impacts
Permanent
Temporary
Buffer Impacts
Permanent (Zone 1)
Temporary (Zone 1)
Permanent (Zone 2)
j Temporary (Zone 2)
Existing Wetland
Existing Stream Top of Bank
Proposed Stream Centerline

Impact ID
S1
S2
S3
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
Aquatic ID
JH1
JH5
JH5
WA
WA
WA
WB
WC
WC
WD
WD
Permanent/
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Temporary
Purpose
Stream Impacts
Stream Restoration
Culvert Removal
Bank Stabilization
Wetland Impacts
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Buffer Impacts
Area (ac)/
Length (ft)
3,311 ft
10 ft
15 ft
0.239 ac
2.713 ac
0.082 ac
0.923 ac
0.045 ac
0.386 ac
0.007 ac
0.295 ac
B1
B2
B3
B4
JH1
JH1
JH1
JH1
Perm - Zone 1
Perm - Zone 2
Temp - Zone 1
Temp - Zone 2
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration
Clearcut & Replanting
Clearcut & Replanting
4,446 sqft
3,767 sqft
87,948 sqft
51,153 sqft
fires
W E
0 150 300
Feet
Figure 5 - Project Impacts
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County,
North Carolina
Date: 2/23/2021
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 in = 300 feet
Legend
JD Study Area
ElProposed Conservation Easemen
Wetland Impacts
Permanent
Temporary
Buffer Impacts
Permanent (Zone 1)
Temporary (Zone 1)
Permanent (Zone 2)
Temporary (Zone 2)
Existing Wetland
Existing Stream Top of Bank
Proposed Stream Centerline

ei3t Branch
Qo
QGreen Chapel Missionary
Baptist Chy�
Legend
JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
Neuse River Basin - 03020201
TLW- 03020201140010
0 500 1,000
Feet
Stevens Sausage Co., Inc
rfl,11.111
Chapel Hill
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Figure 1 - Project Vicinity
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
P
Community
Project Coordintates:
35.469579, -78.323896
Date: 11 /19/2020
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 1,000 feet
fires

Legend
JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
1,000 2,000
Feet
Figure 2 - USGS
Four Oaks NE (1997)
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Date: 11 /19/2020
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 2,000 feet
res

Legend
I JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
N
w
E
0 250 500
Feet
Figure 3 - NRCS Soil Survey
Johnston County (1994)
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Date: 11/19/2020
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 500 feet
fires

Existing Culvert
Crossing �,..•
Existing Pond
UP BHx)
Legend
JD Study Area
Proposed Conservation Easement
Existing Wetland
NW Wetlands (USFWS 5/01/2020)
FEMA Zone AE (None)
Existing Intermittent Stream
Existing Ditch
Existing Swale
Utilities
T T Overhead Power Line
— — — Sewer Line
— — — Water Line
0 250 500
Feet
Figure 4 - Existing Conditions
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County, North Carolina
Existing Pond
PUBHx
Bropden -�..-
Existing Culvert
Crossing
Date: 2/24/2021
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 inch = 500 feet
PFO4A
fires

Impact ID
S1
S2
S3
Aquatic ID
JH1
JH5
JH5
Permanent/
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Temporary
Purpose
Stream Impacts
Stream Restoration
Culvert Removal
Bank Stabilization
Wetland Impacts
Area (ac)/
Length (ft)
3,311 ft
10 ft
15 ft
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
WA
WA
WA
WB
WC
WC
WD
WD
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Temporary
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration & Replanting
0.239 ac
2.713 ac
0.082 ac
0.923 ac
0.045 ac
0.386 ac
0.007 ac
0.295 ac
Buffer Impacts
B1
B2
B3
B4
JH1
JH1
JH1
JH1
Perm - Zone 1
Perm - Zone 2
Temp - Zone 1
Temp - Zone 2
Stream Restoration
Stream Restoration
Clearcut & Replanting
Clearcut & Replanting
4,446 sqft
3,767 sqft
87,948 sqft
51,153 sqft
fires
W E
0 150 300
Feet
Figure 5 - Project Impacts
Strawberry Hill
Mitigation Project
Johnston County,
North Carolina
Date: 2/24/2021
Drawn by: MDD
Checked by: JRM
1 in = 300 feet
Legend
JD Study Area
ElProposed Conservation Easemen
Wetland Impacts
Permanent
Temporary
Buffer Impacts
Permanent (Zone 1)
Temporary (Zone 1)
Permanent (Zone 2)
j Temporary (Zone 2)
Existing Wetland
Existing Stream Top of Bank
Proposed Stream Centerline