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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*
20220111
Is a payment required for this project?
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Mitchell Anderson:eads\mlanderson
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Watermill Public Boating Access Renovation
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
JeffC. Ferguson, PE
1 b. Primary Contact Email:
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /20/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Catawba River
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-IV:Tr
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.74384
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Burke
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-81.77243
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)
Version# *
1
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

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: 36 - Boat Ramps
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
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:
Burke County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB: 000831 PN: 00762
2c. Contact Person:
Shane Frisby
2d.Address
Street Address
Burke County Community Development
Address Line 2
110 N. Green St., Ste. C, 1st Floor
City
Morganton
Postal / Zip Code
28655
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
Shane. [e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
us
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
U

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Jeff C. Ferguson, PE
3b. Business Name:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
3c.Address
Street Address
171 Southern Cross Rd.
Address Line 2
City
Weavervllle
Postal / Zip Code
28787
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jeff C. Ferguson, PE
4b. Business Name:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
4c.Address
Street Address
171 Southern Cross Rd.
Address Line 2
City
Weaverville
Postal / Zip Code
28787
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1 b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Glen Alpine
2. Project Identification
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
1773774125 1.0
2c. Project Address
Street Address
744 Watermill-Glen Alpine Rd.
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Morganton NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28655 US
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Catawba River

3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV:Tr
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501010607
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: *
Existing site is a small public boat launch to the Catawba River with a concrete launch ramp, gravel driveway and gravel parking area (capacity for approximately 6 vehicles). The access
area and ramp are 2 miles north of the Town of Glen Alpine and immediately downstream of the Watermill-Glen Alpine Road (SR-1147) bridge crossing the Catawba River. The
surrounding area is a mix of forest, agricultural with some residential development.
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:
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
136.9
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The purpose of this project is to improve an existing access to the Catawba River for drift boat anglers and paddlers. The existing concrete launch ramp is not straight, and its grade
becomes excessively steep toward the lower half. The ramp ends abruptly near the normal water level with a vertical drop of 2' to 3' from the surface to the river bed. These conditions
make it difficult for users to launch or retrieve trailered vessels. This ramp will be replaced with a new, 14-feet wide by 140-feet long reinforced concrete ramp with a vertical curve at the
head and a consistent 15 % slope down to the river bed. The existing driveway into the access is a steep gravel road with inadequate ditches along the uphill site. The driveway will be
graded to reduce its steepness, and an improve its drainage. The existing, gravel parking/maneuver area will also be graded to improve drainage away from the river frontage. The
driveway and parking area will then be surfaced with asphalt pavement. Parking spaces (including ADA van accessible and designated vehicle + trailer) will be marked.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The existing concrete ramp will be removed using an excavator w/ hydraulic thumb. The end section will be removed when river levels are low by coordination with Duke Energy Catawba
Dam operations. The alignment of the proposed ramp will be about 7° downstream of that of the existing ramp to increase distance between the direction of the launch ramp and the
nearest bridge pier. A section of the river bank will be graded and sloped away from the proposed ramp at 2H:1 V Max. These cut slopes will be seeded and stabilized with wildlife -safe
erosion control matting. Two river birch trees (>6" DBH) within the footprint of the proposed ramp will need to be removed from Catawba River buffer zone 1. The take of these trees will be
mitigated by planting new trees of the same species within this zone. Soil excavated from the bank will be used with the grading of the driveway if suitable or will be hauled off -site to an
approved disposal area.
Washed stone (riprap, 3-inch & 3/4" on top to help mobilize push slab) will be placed below the OHWM of Catawba River to build the base for the end section of the concrete ramp. Once
the base is built to the correct slope, a 40-foot long end section of the new ramp will be formed and cast on grade above the OHWM. Once this slab has cured for a minimum of 7-days, it
will be pushed into position using a dozer. The top of the push slab will then be situated above OHWM, and the remainder of the concrete ramp above the end section will then be formed
an cast in the dry. Ditches on both sides of the ramp will be lined with Class-B riprap.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
No
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes No
Unknown
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

1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
11
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name* ��3e.
Stream Type*
?)
[3f. Type of
urisdiction*
3gSwidth*
3h. Impact
length*
S7
Boat Launch Ramp 7Permanent
Replacement
Fill
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Catawba River
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Perennial
Both
167
Average (feet)
57
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
57 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
57
3j. Comments:
Fill below OHWM will consist of washed riprap and other washed stone for ramp base and reinforced concrete ramp slab. The end section of the ramp
slab will be formed and poured on grade above OHWM. After curing, the slab will be pushed into position stopping when the end of ramp reaches the
riverbed. The remaining sections of the replacement ramp will be formed and poured in place above OHWM. No wet concrete will be placed below the
water level.
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
Goose Creek Jordan Lake
Other
66. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Allowable
P
Catawba River
No
1,850
1,290
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 0.00 0.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 1,850.00 1,290.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 1,850.00 1,290.00
61. Comments:
Buffer impacts include removal of existing launch ramp, excavation and grading of the base for the proposed ramp and cut slopes, removal of two river
birch trees > 6" DBH from footprint of ramp in buffer zone 1 to be mitigated by planting two native riparian trees elsewhere in zone 1, stabilization and
vegetation of area of existing ramp removal and side cut slopes.
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:
Extending the end of the replacement ramp will provide stable access for boaters even at low river levels. This will reduce erosion that has been
occurring around the end of the existing ramp resulting from use when the water level is below the end of ramp. Improvements to drainage and
stormwater conveyances will also minimize erosion impacts.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The existing launch ramp will be removed when river is at low level. Fill for the ramp base below OHWM will consist of washed stone (no soil) and the
cured concrete ramp slab that will be poured and cured above OHWM and then pushed into position. No wet concrete will come into contact with surface
water. Silt fence will be maintained at OHWM during ramp removal, excavation and grading of ramp base until ramp slab is pushed and side slopes have
been seeded & matted. Work in buffer areas should be limited to that which can be stabilized during the same work day.

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:
Impacts do not result in loss of wetland or streams meeting or exceeding the limits specified in NWP 36 or GC 4132.
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
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 No
Comments:
According to table in 15A NCAC 02B .0624, the low density threshold for non-residential projects bordering WS-IV waters is 24 % BUA or 36 % BUA for development w/w curb & gutter
street drainage systems. The latter is the case for this site.
The existing BUA is 13,252SF, and the total project area is 43,575sf giving a BUA of 30.4 % . The proposed renovation will reduce the BUA to 12,531SF (28.8 % ). Following the formula in
15A NCAC 02H .1003 (1)(b) for projects on sites with existing development, the result is a negative figure due to the reduction of BUA. The absolute value of this is 2.4%.
Design requirements for low density projects as described in Rules .1017, .1019 & .1021 apply to projects with disturbed areas greater than 1 acre. The LOD area of this project (including
disturbances inside and outside of the buffer zones) is 0.60 acre.
Stormwater calculations have been attached for runoff from the access road, parking area and ramp area. Conveyances and outlets have been sized and lined to prevent scour at the
10year peak flow. The calculations also show that dispersed flow SCMs will not be required since drainage conveyances will carry less than 0.5cfs from the peak
runoff of the 0.75 inch per hour storm as stated in 15A NCAC 02B .0614(8)(b)(ii).
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) 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: *
The project is below the thresholds for funds expenditure and disturbed area that trigger the requirement for 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.
Potential for additional development of this site is limited based on parcel size. No additional development at this site is anticipated beyond this proposed
renovation. The proposed ramp replacement and parking area improvements will reduce impacts currently resulting from poor drainage around the
parking area and scour near the bottom of the existing ramp.
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.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No
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
Unknown
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?
USFWS Review (attached email response from 9/24/2021)
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?*
Environmental review ER 21-2333 by NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office. Letter from 10/21/2021 is
attached.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
A consultant has been hired to prepare a no -rise certification to file with the floodplain development permit application that will be submitted to Town of
Glen Alpine.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Flood hazard zone mapping from FRIS.
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.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
Watermill 401 Fee Payment Confirmation.pdf 22.5KB
Watermill PCN Supporting Documents.pdf 30.87MB
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Comments
The project site is located within the ETJ (extended terratorial jurisdiction) of the Town of Glen Alpine.
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:
Jeff C. Ferguson, PE
Signature
Date
1 /20/2022