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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#*
20220223
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:
Richland Creek Outfall Replacement and Short Extension
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Kevin Martin
1 b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
2/7/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Richland Creek
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
WS-IV:NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.003032-78.505002
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:
Kevin & Renee L. Harvey
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB: 012580 DP: 00510 & DB: 017286 DP: 01675
2c. Contact Person:
2d.Address
Street Address
1132 Coram Fields Road
Address Line 2
City
Wake Forest
Postal / Zip Code
27587
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:
[e-mail]
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
Yes No
Yes No
U

2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Town of Wake Forest
2b. Deed book and page no.:
DB: 009825 DP: 00436 & DB: 017294 DP: 01958
2c. Contact Person:
Vivian Jones
2d.Address
Street Address
301 S Brooks Street
Address Line 2
City
Wake Forest
Postal / Zip Code
27587
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Raleigh Utilities Department
2b. Deed book and page no
2c. Contact Person:
Aaron Brower
2d.Address
Street Address
1 Exchange Plaza, Suite 620
Address Line 2
P.O. Box 590
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Aaron Brower
3b. Business Name:
City of Raleigh Utilities Department
3c.Address
Street Address
1 Exchange Plaza, Suite 620
Address Line 2
P.O. Box 590
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
4a. Name:
Kevin Martin

4b. Business Name:
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
4c.Address
Street Address
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27615
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 / town:
Wake Forest
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
1842601365,1842604470,1842607154,
1842607274,1841332919,1841259241,
1841367529,1841350592,1841366292,
1841462772,1841476354,1841574720,
1841478885,1841478967,1841488068,
1841488199,1841489330,1841487076,
1841489782,1841582964,1841595317,
1841581522,1841595204,1841593157,
1841596760,1841597683,1842601365,
1842604470,1842607274,1842607154,
1841792839,1841593063,1841475577 &
1841367529
2c. Project Address
Street Address
0 Coram Fields Road
Address Line 2
City
Wake Forest
Postal / Zip Code
27587
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Richland Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-IV;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010701
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
2b. Property size:
+/- 7.35
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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 conditions onsite consist primarily of wooded land as well as an existing sewer easement. General land use in the vicinity of the project is predominately forested land and
residential developments. Richland Creek is located just west of the easement. Single-family residential homes are located east of the sewer line. The access road at the northern end will
be along an existing cleared overhead power line right of way.
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:
Approximately 2.62 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
Approximately 2,083 LF
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The purpose of this project is to make improvements regarding sanitary sewer lines that were previously installed and provide a short extension on the northernmost end.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The overall project consists of the replacement and short extension of an existing sanitary sewer line for upgraded ones. Specifically, there are seven (7) utility crossings that impact
streams, wetlands, and buffers and one (1) wetland, stream, and buffer impact for a construction access. Equipment typically used for construction and earthwork such as backhoes,
bulldozers, excavators, graders, pavers etc. will be utilized for this project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
N/A
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Kevin Martin
Agency/Consultant Company: Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
Other:
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?
It is my understanding that there are no intended future phases beyond the property boundaries shown. Therefore, no additional NWP, Regional General Permits, or IP are anticipated.
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
2. Wetland Impacts
u
2a1 Reason (1)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name*
2e. Forested*
Lf)T'pe of Jurisdicition
2g• Impact
area *
Impact 1
Utility Crossing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland 8
Yes
Both
0.183
Impact 6
Utility Crossing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Marginal Wetland
Yes
Both
(acres)
0.012
Impact 6
Utility Crossing
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Marginal Wetland
Yes
Both
(acres)
0.027
(acres)
Impact 8
Access Road
T
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Marginal Wetland
Yes
Both
0.107
(acres)
29. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.317
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.329
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.012
21. Comments:
Wetland impact 6 that is listed as a permanent is actually a forested area that will be returned to pre-existing grade and planted with a wetland seed mix
so it is actually a conversion not a loss of wetland.

3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type*
[3f. Type of
3gSwidth*
3h. Impact
(?)
urisdiction*
length*
S1
Impact 1 - Utility Crossing
Temporary
Other
Richland Creek
Perennial
Both
22
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S2
Impact 3 - Utility Crossing
Temporary
Other
Stream B
Perennial
Both
31
Average (feet)
(linear feeQ
S3
Impact 6 - Utility Crossing
Temporary
Other
Stream A
Perennial
Both
43
Average (feeQ
(linear feet)
S4
Impact 7 - Utility Crossing
Temporary
Other
Stream A
Perennial
Both
7
75
Average (feeQ
(linear feet)
S5
Impact 8 - Utility Crossing
Temporary
Other
Stream A
Perennial
Both
6
22
Average (feeQ
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 193
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
193
3j. Comments
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
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Impact 1 - Utility Crossing
T
Stream G
No
2,067
5,284
Impact 2 - Utility Crossing
T 11
Richland Creek
No
6,545
4,251
Impact 3 - Utility Crossing
T
Stream B
No
2,324
1,542
Impact 4 - Utility Crossing
T
Richland Creek
No
0
2,145
Impact 5 - Utility Crossing
T
Richland Creek
No
788
3,844
Impact 6 - Utility Crossing
T
11
Stream A
No
4,172
1,663
Impact 6 - Utility Crossing
P
Stream A
No
2,384
368
Impact 7 - Utility Crossing
T
1 .1
Stream A
No
3,905
737
Impact 7 - Utility Crossing
P
Stream A
No
1,623
238
Impact 8 - Utility Crossing
T
Stream A
No
1,352
881
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 21,153.00 20,347.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 4,007.00
606.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 25,160.00
20,953.00
6i. Comments:
All buffer impacts are within an existing cleared sewer line easement except for some at the far northern end (Sheet 6 Impact 6 & 7) no additional
clearing beyond that which is already cleared and maintained will occur other than that shown at impact 6 and 7.

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:
S&EC completed a wetland delineation and Neuse River Buffer evaluation for the entire site so that natural resources can be identified, and impacts
minimized to the maximum extent practicable. All work for replacing the existing sewer lines is within existing cleared corridors. For the short sewer
extension, the site constraints are challenging due to Stream Feature A as well as the large existing stormwater culvert under Coram Fields Road. There
was no existing sewer easement provided with the development of the existing neighborhood. The easement had to be negotiated with the adjoining
property owners and due to the existing street and utility infrastructure, the available routes for the sewer outfall were extremely limited. The proposed
Sewer Outfall under Coram Fields Road is aligned parallel with the existing culvert. The proposed Sewer Outfall's alignment best reduces the impacts to
the Stream Feature A to the east of Coram Fields Road. The Walter's Property and the shape of Stream Feature A increase the difficulty of the proposed
Sewer Outfall alignment to the west of Coram Fields Road. The Sewer Outfall alignment crosses Stream Feature A as close to perpendicularly as
possible given the constraints. Additional manholes were used along the proposed route to bend the alignment in order to minimize impacts and avoid
placing new manholes within the stream buffers and wetlands. Due to the extremely steep existing slope to the west of Coram Fields Road, it is
necessary to give the contractor an alternative route to access the existing and proposed sewer easement from the north. This alternative route uses an
existing sewer easement then crosses into an existing Town of Wake Forest Powerline Easement. The alternative route also gives the contactor the
ability to have a staging area at the end of Whistable Ave., away from any wetlands or stream buffers. This staging area and access keep the contractor
from needing additional impacts along the existing sewer easement. The alternative route will no longer be necessary once the sewer construction has
been completed. Once construction is completed, the contractor is to restore this disturbance back to existing conditions and stabilize with wetland
seeding.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Standard erosion control measures will be utilized along with temporary coffer dams and pump arounds for the utility impact areas that are crossing
streams.
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:
Permanent stream impacts are less than 0.02 acres and permanent wetland impacts are less than 0.10 of an acre.
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
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
Yes
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
No
Comments:
No Stormwater management plan for these improvements. No new impervious planned, just subsurface utility replacement and a short extension.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
Yes No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
U

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.
We have reviewed the "Draft Internal Policy, Cumulative impacts and the 401 Water Quality Certification and Isolated Wetlands Programs" document
prepared by the NC Division of Water Quality on April 10, 2004, version 2.1. The draft states that many private developments are unlikely to cause
cumulative impacts, including projects such as urban in -fill, most residential subdivisions and small commercial developments as well as agricultural and
silvicultural operations. The Richland Creek Outfall Sewer Improvements project is a utility line improvement/replacement 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
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?
The NC Natural Heritage Programs Data Explorer Map was used to search for elemental occurrences of federally protected species listed within and
within 1-mile of the project boundaries. It was determined based on the search that there are no elemental occurrences that are listed as federally
Threatened/Endangered within or within 1-mile of the project boundaries. References: NC Natural Heritage Program. 2022. Geographic Information
System (GIS) data. NCDNCR, Raleigh, NC. Available at http://www.ncnhp.org/. (Accessed: January 17, 2022).
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?
The NOAA Habitat Conservation/Habitat Protection: National Marine Fish Service; Essential Fish Habitat Mapper website was referenced. No Essential
Fish Habitat was identified near the project.
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?*
The NC State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB GIS Service interactive map was referenced on January 17, 2022, no historic listings or study list
entries or determined eligible listings were identified within the property boundaries. Additionally, no structures exist within the property boundaries.
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:
FEMA regulations have been observed as no additional fill material or obstruction to flow will be placed within the FEMA floodplain along the existing
outfall.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC Flood Risk Information System Floodplain Mapping Program and confirmation from the project engineer.
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 hereto attach document
2022-02-07 Richland Creek Impacts Final submitted with PCN.pdf
3.46MB
PJD fillable form Final based on survey.pdf
260.22KB
Richland Creek ULDP1.pdf
48.01 KB
Richland Creek WLDP1.pdf
47.29KB
RichlandCreekToWFAgentAuth.pdf
75.79KB
Signed Agent Auth Meadows Easement - Kinsley For S&EC 11.2.2021.pdf
62.62KB
signed Harvey SEC Authorization 9.17.2021.pdf
817.55KB
signed RichlandCreekAgentAuthorizationRaleigh existing easement.pdf
2.69MB
Soil survey PCN.pdf
673.48KB
USGS PCN.pdf
2.8MB
Wetland Sketch Map Based on Survey.pdf
14MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
A buffer determination was not requested from DWR because all streams shown on the USGS and/or soil survey are present and assumed to be buffered so there was no reason to have
the buffers confirmed.
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:
Kevin C Martin
Signature
Date
2/7/2022