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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
December 6, 2021 Ver 4.2
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned*
Version#*
20220004
1
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
What amout is owed?*
Fee received
$240.00
Fee needed - send electronic notification
$570.00
Reviewing Office*
Select Project Reviewer*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Colleen Cohn:eads\cmcohn
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Holly Springs Offsite Utilities
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Matt Michel
1 b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
12/22/2021
Nearest Body of Water
White Oak Creek; Utley Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C (for both)
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Longitude:
35.655595
-78.888673
A. Processing Information u
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)

Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
58 - Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances (frequently used)
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:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Multiple Owners, Town of Holly Springs ROW
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Kendra Parrish
2d.Address
Street Address
128 South Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Holly Springs
Postal / Zip Code
27540
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
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3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Kendra Parrish
3b. Business Name:
Town of Holly Springs
3c.Address
Street Address
128 South Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Holly Springs
Postal / Zip Code
27540
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Matt Michel
4b. Business Name:
Timmons Group
4c.Address
Street Address
428 Eastwood Road
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Postal / Zip Code
28403
4d. Telephone 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:
Holly Springs
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
0649119084,0639914852,064390198,
0638452323, 0628955306, 0618420089,
0639048480,0639046184,0629626959,
0649308116,0649206441,0629783277,
0629689528,0629781812,0639614491,
0649409751,0629887564,0629589287,
0649505099, 0648590926, 0649311134, and
0649319322
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
36.4

2c. Project Address
Street Address
Green Oaks Parkway, Trinity Creek Drive, Treatment Plant Road, Irving Parkway, Advent Ferry Road
Address Line 2
City
Holly Springs
Postal / Zip Code
27540
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
White Oak Creek; Utley Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
C (for both)
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300040102
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
North Carolina
Country
United States
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 Site consists of an approximately 5-mile long utility corridor to tie in commercial and mixed -use development into public utility connections in Holly Springs, North Carolina,
within Wake County. The project Site mostly consists of the right-of-ways adjacent to New Hill Holly Springs Road and Friendship Road. Areas outside of the right-of-way are comprised of
mixed hardwood -pine forest.
The proposed utility corridor will consist of a 24" water main, 16" sanitary sewer forcemain, and a 12" reclaimed water main alignment to tie in commercial and mixed -use development into
public utility connections in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
A delineation of the Site was completed by Timmons Group on September 7, 8, and 15, and October 19 and 21, 2021. This delineation has not yet been confirmed by the Army Corps. In
addition, portions of the project area have been delineated and confirmed under two previous projects: 1) Friendship Road (SAW-2021-01411) and Oakview Innovation Park (SAW-2015-
02137).
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.54
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
111.785
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
The purposed of the project is to construct an approximately 5-mile long utility corridor to tie in commercial and mixed -use development into public utility connections in Holly Springs,
North Carolina, within Wake County.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed development includes the construction of a pump station located northwest of the intersection of Friendship Road and Holly Springs New Hill Road and the construction of
an approximately 5-mile long utility corridor located along Friendship Road, Holly Spring New Hill Road, and forested areas within Holly Springs, North Carolina.
The utility corridor will include a 16-ft sanitary sewer forcemain, a 12-ft reclaimed water main, and a 24-ft water main. All three lines will utilize jack and bore techniques to cross White Oak
Creek, thus no impacts are proposed for this crossing. The sanitary sewer forcemain will include a 30-ft maintenance easement.
The sewer forcemain will follow along Holly Springs New Hill Road for approximately 2.4 miles , where it will turn south just before the intersection of Holly Springs New Hill Road and
Addison Pond Drive and continue within forested areas. Once the sewer forcemain reaches just north of the floodplain of Utley Creek, it will follow east along the creek and connect to the
existing Utley Creek WWTP. The maintenance easement will be mulched, seeded, and regularly mowed following installation of the sanitary sewer forcemain.
The water main and reclaimed water main will follow along Holly Spring New Hill road for approximately 2.5 miles , where it will tie into an existing water main near the intersection of Holly
Springs New Hill Road and Cedar Wren Lane. Disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched following forcemain installation.
All work will be conducted in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Traditional equipment will be used consisting of front-end loaders, bulldozers, graders, and earth movers.
An SCM is required for the pump station and will be used. Impacts will be limited to the proposed utility line corridor. Erosion control devices will be used.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
No
Comments:
Timmons Group completed a delineation for the approximately 5-mile proposed utility corridor and
surrounding area on September 7, 8 and 15, and October 19 and 21, 2021. Consultation with the
USACE for a Jurisdictional Determination has not been initiated. Supplemental information from the
delineation, such as data forms, photopages, etc, are included in the ePCN Attachments Page. A
small area of the northwestern portion and central portion of the corridor were confirmed for previous
sites: Friendship Road (SAW-2021-01411) and Oakview Innovation Park (SAW-2015-02137).
Unknown

5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
Previous PJD/AJDs: SAW-2021-01411 and SAW-2015-02137
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Morgan Gilbert, Kate Hefner, Jackson Denton
Agency/Consultant Company: Timmons Group
Other: Timmons Group also performed the previous delineations for
SAW-2021-01411 and SAW-2015-02137
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes 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 other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permit(s) are intended to be used. All project impacts are being accounted for in this permit application.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory U
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition"
2g. Impact
area
[771
Utility Easement JL
Headwater Forest
J2
-
Yes
Corps
]
0.008
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.008 0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.008
21. Comments:
Impact 1 consists of 347-sq. ft. of temporary wetland impact for the installation of a 16" sanitary sewer line to connect commercial and mixed -use into
public utility connections in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The sewer line will be installed via an open cut trench. The sewer line was sited based on
requirements of gravity sewer flow. The temporary impacts will result in conversion of the forested wetland areas to maintained herbaceous wetlands
within a 30' easement. Impacted areas will be stabilized and re -seeded immediately following installation.
3. Stream Impacts
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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
Utility Lines (Impact ID 2)
Temporary
Dewatering
H2
Intermittent
Both
35
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S2
Utility Lines (Impact ID 3)
Temporary
Dewatering
G2
Intermittent
Both
49
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S3
Utility Lines (Impact ID 4)
Temporary
Dewatering
G2
Intermittent
Both
130
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S4
Utility Lines (Impact ID 5)
Temporary
Dewatering
E2
Perennial
Both
73
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
S5
Utility Lines (Impact ID 6)
Temporary
Dewatering
V
Perennial
Both
62
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S6
Utility Lines (Impact ID 7)
Temporary
Dewatering
X
ntermittent
Both
163
Average (feet)
pinear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0

31. Total permanent stream impacts:
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
512
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
512
3j. Comments:
All stream impacts consist of temporary impacts for the installation of a 16" sanitary sewer line to connect commercial and mixed -use into public utility
connections in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The sewer line was sited based on requirements of gravity sewer flow. Downstream flow will be maintained
during installation and all impacted areas will be returned to previous conditions immediately following installation. Stream crossings will be open cut,
utilizing an appropriate bypass pump operation discharged through a dewatering device during construction and restoring the stream and banks to
original grade.
Temporary stream impacts will occur from open cut installations and dewatering using temporary dams. Both ends of the stream will be dammed using
sandbags and a 6" main pump with a 6" backup pump to pump -around water. Rip rap and stone will be used to alleviate any erosion of the existing bank
during construction. Disturbed ground not being worked within the impact area will be stabilized with temporary seeding and temporary slope lining daily.
Once complete, the stream channel will be re -graded to return to its natural flow patterns as close to pre -construction condition as possible.
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 jurisdictional features have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating resourceful site planning,
including utilization of the wetland/stream delineation to adjust the layout of the Site design to avoid and minimize impacts. The remaining impacts
proposed are necessary in order for the project's goals to be realized.
Impacts to White Oak Creek will be avoided by using jack and bore techniques to cross the stream. Stream crossings were done as close to a 90-degree
angle where feasible. The proposed sanitary sewer forcemain within the eastern portion of the project was aligned to avoid floodplain as much as
possible. Temporary stream impacts will occur from open cut installations and dewatering using temporary dams. Both ends of the stream will be
dammed using sandbags and a 6" main pump with a 6" backup pump to pump -around water. Rip rap and stone will be used to alleviate any erosion of
the existing bank during construction. Disturbed ground not being worked within the impact area will be stabilized with temporary seeding and temporary
slope lining daily. Once complete, the stream channel will be re -graded to return to its natural flow patterns as close to its pre -construction condition as
possible.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Proper sedimentation and erosion control methods will be utilized during all phases of construction and installation as described in accordance with the
requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual (May 2013) and
local codes. All work will take place during dry conditions and can be facilitated from high, non -jurisdictional, stable ground. The contractor shall install
silt fence, inlet protection, sediment traps, division ditches, temporary coffer dams, tree protection, and clearing only as necessary to install devices. All
erosion and sediment control measures will be checked for stability and operation following every runoff producing rainfall, but in no case less than once
every week. Any needed repairs will be made immediately to maintain all measures designed. An erosion control inspections report is required and will
be kept by the owner's representative.
Temporary seeding and permanent seeding plans are included to restore impacted areas. The project will meet all relative requirements of Best
Management Practices and Engineered Stormwater Control Structures as outlined through State and Local Stormwater Rules. Measures will be taken to
prevent oil, tar, trash, debris, and other pollutants from entering adjacent jurisdictional features. Any excess excavated materials not utilized as back fill
will be placed and contained within upland areas and permanently stabilized to prevent erosion into adjacent jurisdictional features. Therefore,
stockpiling of excavated material within jurisdictional waters of the U.S. will be strictly prohibited as part of the construction of this project. All project
construction activities initiated within jurisdictional waters of the U.S. will be carried to completion in an expeditious manner to minimize the period of
disturbance within jurisdictional waters.
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 No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The permanent conversion from PFO to PEM wetland impact is below the mitigation threshold for wetland impacts. There are no proposed permanent stream impacts.
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 No
If no, explain why:
The proposed project is located within the Cape Fear River Basin but is not within a river basin or area subject to the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
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)?
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Yes No

Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstatellocal) funds or the use of public (federallstate) land?*
Yes No
1 b. 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)?*
Yes No
Comments: *
This project is funded by the Town and does not require an environmental document.
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 is a single -phased project and this permit is to account for impacts resulting from the overall development of the project. The project will be
completed with appropriate land use control measures in place for specific areas which require them. Any future permitting will be addressed as needed,
but is not anticipated as a direct result of this project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No 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 No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No 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 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
51. 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?
A USFWS IPaC Report and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Database Report were utilized for review of potential protected species in the vicinity of
the project site and surrounding area covered during the delineation. Species identified by IPaC as potentially occurring in the vicinity of the Site include
the red -cockaded woodpecker, Cape Fear shiner, Michaux's sumac, and monarch butterfly. The NCNHP report did not identify any known occurrences
within the project Site, or any more recent occurrences in the vicinity of the Site.
Timmons Group initiated informal consultation with the USFWS Raleigh Field Office on September 28, 2021 and for an additional area on November 24,
2021. The Service confirmed the biological decisions made by Timmons Group on December 14, 2021. A copy of the consultation package and USFWS
concurrence can be found in the attached deliverables package.
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6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
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?*
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
A search of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Preservation Office's online database (HPOWEB) revealed 69 historical resources as occurring within a
1-mile radius of the project limits covered in the delineation. No historical resources were listed within or in the immediate vicinity of the Site's
boundaries. Of the listings, one surveyed only site, the Maude and Oscar Lienau House (WA7779), is located approximately 0.13-miles west of the
project site. This listing is further described as a 1965 1-story side gable brick ranch house.
While historic sites listed as SO have not yet been deemed eligible for listing, they can be deemed eligible in the future following further review from the
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
Due to the existing site setting and surrounding forested areas separating the proposed project area from the historic resources listed, as well as the
distance from the site to listed resources, it is the opinion of Timmons Group that the proposed project will have little to no effect on the historic
resources listed. Further, the proposed project will not disturb areas outside of the project area.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Portions of the overall project will occur within a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain. However, none of the stream or wetland impacts will occur within
this floodplain. In addition, all proposed stream impacts will be temporary and streams will be restored to pre -construction conditions.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Firm Panels #3720062800J (effective date May 2, 2006), #3720064900J (effective date May 2, 2006), and #3720064800J (effective date May 2,
2006).
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Comments
Signature
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:
Matt Michel
Signature
Date
12/22/2021