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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
June 1,2021 Ver4.1
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?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS#Assigned* Version#*
20201783 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required What amout is owed?*
* Fee received r $240.00
r 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
la.Name of project:
Gem Street Extension
la.Who is the Primary Contact?*
Tyler Beardsley
1 b.Primary Contact Email:* 1 c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
9/22/2021
Nearest Body of Water
McDowell Creek 11-115-(1)
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.480416 -80.860872
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
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
r Yes r No
Pre-Filing Meeting Information

Is this a courtesy copy notification?
(- Yes r No
ID# Version
20201783 1
Pre-fling Meeting or Request Date
3/16/2021
Attach documentation of Pre-Filing Meeting Request here:
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DWR Pre-Filing Meeting Request Form.pdf 50.65KB
File type rrut be PCF
1a.Type Is)of approval sought from the Corps:
P 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?*
r Yes
r No
1b.What type(s)of permit(s)do you wish to seek authorization?
W Nationwide Permit(NWP)
F Regional General Permit(RGP)
F 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:
W 401 Water Quality Certification-Regular F 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le.Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record onlyfor DWR 401 Certification: r- Yes r No
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit: r- Yes r No
1f.Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
(- 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?
(- Yes r- No
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 F 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:
Town of Cornelius
2b.Deed book and page no.:

2c.Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 399
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Cornelius NC
postal/Zip aide Oa ntry
28031 USA
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4.Agent/Consultant(if applicable)
4a.Name:
Anna Reusche
4b.Business Name:
SEPI,Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
One Glenwood
Address line 2
Suite 600
City State/Province/Region
Raleigh NC
Postal/.Tip Code Country
27603 USA
4d.Telephone Number: 4e.Fax Number:
[phone]
4f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Cornelius
2. Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
00521210
2c.Project Address
Street Address
19725 Oak Street 4
Address Line 2
City State/Province I pegion
Cornelius NC
Rstal/Zip Cale Country
28031 USA
3.Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
McDowell Creek 11-115-(1)
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C

3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUG in which the project is located.
030501011401
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:*
Land use within the project study area is limited to single family residential and one business.Vegetation within and adjacent to the study area is comprised of maintained lawns and a
maintained powerline right-of-way.The majority of the work will occur within the existing road right-of-way and powerline easement.
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
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:
99
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
To improve connectivity and mobility within the Town.Extending Gem Street will provide a newcrossing of the drainage area of the eastern portion of the McDowell Creek.This crossing
will be the only crossing in the 1.2-miles between Catawba Avenue and Statesville Road.This connection provides further connectivity between Cornelius Elementary School and more
densely residential area to the south and east.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The Gem Street extension portion of this project includes widening of the existing roadways on Gem Street and Center Street as well as 590 linear feet of new roadway connecting Gem
Street to Oak Street.The proposed widening and new location for Gem St will include a 20-ft wide roadway with V-6"curb and gutter at both edges of travel and a sidewalk along left
side of the alignment for the entire length of the project.The new roadway extension requires significant fill across an existing jurisdictional stream where a proposed buried 54"RCP
pipe crossing will convey drainage beneath the proposed roadway.The new extension of Gem Street runs through an existing gravel parking lot for the Oak Street Mill Village complex.
The proposed condition will include on-street parking on both sides of the roadway as well as an off-street parking lot on the right side of the alignment.
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:
The study area contains one stream feature.
5b.If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination,what type of determination was made?
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW 2021-00440
5c.If 5a is yes,who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name(if known): Robert Lepsic,PWS
Agency/Consultant Company: SEPI,Inc.
Other:
5d.List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made bythe Corps or DWR
USAGE-3/2/2021
6. Future Project Plans
6a.Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r 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?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
r Wetlands P Streams-tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
3.Stream Impacts
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3a.Reason for impact(?) 3bampact type* 3c.Type of Impact* 3d.S.name* 3e.Stream Type* 3f.Type of 3g.S.width* 3h.Impact
(�) Jurisdiction* length*
g1 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering McDowell Creek Intermittent Both 9 10
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S2
Channel Stabilization Permanent Stabilization McDowell Creek Intermittent Both 9 18� � Average(feet) (Irt�ear feet)
Pipe Installation Permanent Culvert McDowell Creek Intermittent Both 9 93
p � � Average(fee[) (Nnearfeet)
HDewateringPermanent t ewaterin McDowell Creek Intermittent Both 9 13
� g Average(feet) (Nnearfeel)
3i.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i.Total permanent stream impacts: 3i.Total temporary stream impacts::
124 10
3i.Total stream and ditch impacts:
134
3j.Comments:
Permit drawings are contained in the attached cover letter.
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 vertical alignment that directly affects the impact length was designed to minimize the fill over this crossing.Additionally,the width of the typical
section was reduced from the standard throughout this entire corridor to mitigate for impacts.The standard typical section would use 2'-6"curb and
gutter in addition to a 3'planting strip.The proposed typical section uses a T-6"curb and gutter and eliminates the planting strip.Headwalls were also
used to limit impacts.
1b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Implementation of NCDOT's Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters(BMPs)will minimize impacts to water resources during
the preconstruction,construction,maintenance,and repair situations.
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
2b.If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation,explain why:
Project impacts are less than 150 linear feet of stream.Stream is intermittent.
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?
(' Yes r No
If no,explain why:
The project site is located in the Catawba River Basin and streams are not subject to the State's riparian buffer rules.Based on Mecklenburg County GIS,the project site is not subject
to local riparian buffers.
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 15ANCAC 02H.1003(2)?
r Yes r No
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(federallstate)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)?*
I Yes No
Comments:
Project is locally funded.
2.Violations(DWR Requirement)
2a.Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules(15A NCAC 21-11.0500),Isolated Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H.1300),or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules(15ANCAC 2B.0200)?*
r Yes (-- 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 is located in a residential area of the Town of Cornelius.The area is nearly fully developed.
4. Sewage Disposal(DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
r' Yes r• 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?*
r: Yes r' No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes C No
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 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 (- 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
5j.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USFWS IPac and NCNHP.Documentation is attached.
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
r Yes (-- 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?*
r Yes r-' No
7b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NCSHPO coordination.
8. Flood Zone Designation(Corps Requirement)
8a.Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
r Yes �-- No

8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FIRM Map Number 3710464300K 2/9/2015
Miscellaneous ^�
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review.Documents should be combined into one
file when possible,with a Cover Letter,Table of Contents,and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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Comments
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9 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:
Anna Reusche
Signature
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Date
9/22/2021