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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#*
20220271
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*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Kaylie Yankura:eads\kyankura
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Smith Storage Facilities - Storage Building Extensions
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
William Smith
1 b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
2/15/2022
Nearest Body of Water
McDowell Branch
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.139-83.400
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Macon
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
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
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:
Y-NOT Ventures, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Q-39/588
2c. Contact Person:
William Smith
2d.Address
Street Address
PO Box 2156
Address Line 2
City
Sylva
Postal /Zip Code
28779
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

4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Alec Stillwell
4b. Business Name:
Stillwell Engineering PA
4c.Address
Street Address
42 Marsh Lily Drive
Address Line 2
City
Sylva
Postal / Zip Code
28779
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)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Franklin, NC
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
6583449684
2c. Project Address
Street Address
75 Lowery Lane
Address Line 2
City
Franklin
Postal / Zip Code
28734
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
McDowell Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102020105
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number
2b. Property size:
4.8
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: *
Three commercial storage facilities are present on the Southeast corner of the site with a stream running longitudinally along the North end of the property. The remaining portion of the
property is undeveloped.
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:
.003
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4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
350
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Extension of existing storage facilities and vehicular access areas.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Project is the construction of single level commercial storage units contained in multiple storage facility structures to be constructed by typical framing, siding, and roofing with vehicular
access drives. Equipment to be used will be typical grading equipment including bulldozer, excavators, trucks, and other typical earthmoving equipment. No offsite borrow or waste areas
for fill / cut areas are proposed. No other impacts to the existing stream or wetland area is proposed.
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:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Southeast Woods & Wetlands
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
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?
N/A
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
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03a.
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*
S7
Culvert-1
Permanent
Culvert
UT1
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
149
pinear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
149 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
149
3j. Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
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1. Avoidance and Minimization

1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impact to existing stream is limited to 149 LF and existing wetlands are not proposed to be disturbed.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Phasing of work within stream and by methods which minimize disturbance outside of the work area limits by use of sandbag dams and pumping if
required.
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:
Project is under limits requiring mitigation.
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:
Project does not include nor is adjacent to protected riparian buffers as identified within one of 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)?
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 No
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
Local Government State
Local Government Stormwater Programs
Phasell NSW USMP Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Macon County Erosion Control
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 (federal/state) land?*
Yes No
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 (1 SA NCAC 2B .0200)? *
Yes No
I 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.
Additional impacts to the UT located on the site are not proposed.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
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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
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?
Environmental assessment from Southeast Woods & Wetlands.
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?*
NC surface water classification mapping
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?*
UNC - Chapel Hill College of Arts and Sciences webpages.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Macon County GIS mapping
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
Smith Authorization. pdf
505.99KB
WS_CULVERT 2_15_22-COVER.pdf
220.47KB
WS_CULVERT 2_15_22-G.1.pdf
633.99KB
WS_CULVERT 2_15_22-C.1.pdf
661.94KB
WS_CULVERT 2_15_22-C.2.pdf
697.73KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
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:
Alec Stillwell
Signature
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Date
2/15/2022

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
PROPERTIES LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PARCEL ID(s): 6583449684
STREET ADDRESS: 75 Lowery Lane
Please print:
Property Owner: Y-NOT Ventures LLC
The undersigned, registered property owners of the above noted property, do hereby authorize
Alec Stillwell , of Stillwell En ineerina PA
(Contractor / Agent) (Name of consulting firm)
to act on our behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance and acceptance of this permit or
certification and any and all standard and special conditions attached.
Property Owner's Address (if different than property above):
PO Box 2156 Sylva NC 28779
Telephone: [phone]
I / We hereby certify the above information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
Authorized Signature
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