20220944 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20220713

Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
OO Yes
0 No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0 Yes 0 No
Change only if needed.
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
6/10/2022
BIMS # Assigned* Version#*
20220944 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
0 No payment required
O Fee received
O Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
What amout is owed?*
O $240.00
® $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
la. Name of project:
Roaring River Access Area
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Sara Sherman, NC Wildlife Resources Commission
lb. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
7/13/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Yadkin River
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
WS-V
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
36.206005
A. Processing Information
Longitude:
-80.984331
lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wilkes
Is this a NCDMS Project
0Yes 0No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
0Yes ®No

la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
CI Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
• Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
lb. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
O Nationwide Permit (NWP)
O Regional General Permit (RGP)
• Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
OYes ONo
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
Id. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
RI 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
• Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
O Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
36 - Boat Ramps
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:
tf. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
O Yes O No
O 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
0 Riparian Buffer Authorization
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes O No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
O Yes O No
lh. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
O Yes O No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
0 Yes ® No
B. Applicant Information
0Yes @No
0 Yes ® No
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
0 Owner Rl Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
OYes 0No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Wilkes County
2b. Deed book and page no.:
683 - 601
2c. Contact Person:
John Yakes, County Manager
2d. Address
Street Address
110 North Street
Address Line 2
City
Wilkesboro
Postal / Zip Code
28697
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Sara Sherman
3b. Business Name:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
3c. Address
Street Address
1720 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Sara Sherman
4b. Business Name:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
4c. Address
Street Address
1720 Mail Service Center
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27699
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
N/A
lc. Nearest municipality / town:
Roaring River
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
4910-501-1551
2c. Project Address
Street Address
9214 Elkin Highway
Address Line 2
City
Roaring River
Postal / Zip Code
28669
3. Surface Waters
2b. Property size:
44.98
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Yadkin River

3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water *
WS-V
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401010602
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:*
The Roaring River access site is proposed on a large parcel that is primarily agricultural but does already have an existing primitive gravel ramp and access area on it. Wilkes County is
the property owner and NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the project partner for design and construction. The gravel ramp is usable by paddlecraft and there is room for a
few vehicles to park at the top of the ramp. Across Elkin Highway from the parcel is the Wilkes County Convenience Center. The agricultural fields on County property are farmed through
a lease.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
0 Yes O No 0 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:
2700
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of this project is to improve boating, fishing, and paddlecraft access to the Yadkin River. The primary users of this site are paddlecraft however it is desired for Emergency
Management vessels and small motorboats to be able to use the site as well. The current gravel ramp is steeper than boat ramp design standards. The proposed project will be built to
NCWRC current boat ramp design standards so that users can back their vehicles closer to the river. It will also allow the ramp to be used by paddlecraft and small motorboats, including
Emergency Management vessels.
The upland portion of the project includes ADA parking and delineated gravel parking spaces to better accommodate the boating and fishing public.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The overall project scope is a concrete boat ramp, small gravel parking lot, and concrete ADA parking spaces. The project area footprint is approximately 114 acre.
The new boat ramp will be in the same alignment as the existing ramp, however it will be longer because it will be constructed at a more gentle 14% slope. The new ramp will be 176' long
and extend 30' into the river. The ramp requires written authorization from USACE as it extends further than 20' into the river. This distance is needed so that at typical lower river levels
the ramp will still have 3' of water depth at the end. The new ramp will be 12' wide. The cut -slope areas of the riverbank along the new ramp will be stabilized with Class B rip rap and
fabric.
The gravel parking lot will consist of 10 single car spaces and 4 vehicle -trailer spaces plus ADA spaces. The ADA spaces will be concrete. The parking lot will be accessed by the existing
gravel driveway to minimize area of disturbance.
The ramp will be constructed using the "push slab" method. The concrete slab will be poured up on level, dry ground. While curing, the rock ramp base will be constructed on grade. The
cured slab will then be pushed into place in the river using a bulldozer. The above -water portions of the ramp will then be framed and constructed on grade.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
OYes No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? *
0 Preliminary 0 Approved 0 Not Verified 0 Unknown OO 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?*
O Yes O No
0 Unknown
6b. If yes, explain.
The access area itself is not a phased project. There are no plans to expand to a larger ramp or dual ramps in the future. However the access area is included within an early -stage park
master plan. The park project is not currently funded or fully designed. In the current draft of the master concept plan, the majority of additional park amenities are in an area of the parcel
closer to Elkin Highway and not adjacent to the Yadkin River.
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
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands O Streams -tributaries
Open Waters O Pond Construction
4. Open Water Impacts
0 Buffers
4a. Site #
4a1. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type
4e. Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
01
Boat Ramp
P
Yadkin River
Fill
Other
360.00
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
360.00
4h. Comments:
Impact is to construct 12'-wide boat ramp that extends 30' into the river
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
360.00
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The ramp was designed to be constructed in the alignment of the current gravel ramp. This minimized new impacts to the river shoreline. The in -water
portion of the ramp was designed to mimic the ground profile as closely as possible to not create a need for either dredging or a large amount of fill in
the water. The cut -slope to construct the ramp is designed as 2:1 to minimize the width of the ramp area of disturbance.
There is a swale around the lower side of the parking lot. This will be vegetated and allow some filtration before water runs into the agricultural fields
area.
NCWRC-Engineering consulted internally with NCWRC-Habitat Conservation as part of project planning. NCWRC-Habitat Conservation has advised
that a mussel survey/salvage is requested prior to construction and will be done by staff biologists. This survey/salvage will be scheduled once the
project construction schedule is set.
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Using the "push -slab" construction method ensures that no live concrete comes into contact with the river. It also eliminates the need for a cofferdam
which leads to a larger temporary impact.
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 O No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Type of project does not require mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
O Yes O No
If no, explain why:
Not in a Riparian Buffer Rules area
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:
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?*
O Yes O 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)? *
O Yes O No
Comments: *
Project does not meet cost threshold to prepare a SEPA environmental document. Project will not have a significant impact.
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?*
O Yes O No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The access area itself is not a phased project. There are no plans to expand to a larger ramp or dual ramps in the future. However the access area is
included within an early -stage park master plan. The park project is not currently funded or fully designed. In the current draft of the master concept plan,
the majority of additional park amenities are in an area of the parcel closer to Elkin Highway and not adjacent to the Yadkin River. Future park
developments would not be clustered near the river or expected to have water quality impacts.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
OYes @No0N/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?*
O Yes G No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS conceming Endangered Species Act impacts?*
O Yes O No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
0 Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
0Yes @No
O No 0 Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S
OYes 0No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
0Yes ®No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
0Yes CNo
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.?
OYes 0No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
USWFS' online interactive critical habitat map. Internal consultation with NCWRC-Habitat Conservation biologist
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
OYes •;No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA website
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?*
O Yes O No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Wilkes County had an archeology study copmleted for the park master plan area, including the boat ramp. SHPO concurred with the study and
comments were provided 6/9/2022.

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes O No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Project will adhere to local flood ordinance
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
ncfloodmaps.com
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Comments
Signature
J 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:
Sara Sherman
Signature
riq_ciateg,L9etontie
Date
7/13/2022