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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number: 3885
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ❑X No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in -lieu fee program.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
2b.
County:
Union
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Monroe
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
See attached supplemental information.
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
3e.
City, state, zip:
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a.
Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b.
Name:
Lin Xu
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program
4d.
_
Street address:
1652 Mail Service Center
4e.
City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27699
4f.
Telephone no.:
919 - 707 -8543
4g.
Fax no.:
919 - 707 -8976
4h.
Email address:
Lin.Xu @ncdenr.gov
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
David Godley
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
Environmental Banc & Exchange
5c.
Street address:
909 Capabillity Drive
5d.
City, state, zip:
Raleigh, NC 27606
5e.
Telephone no.:
919 -829 -9909
5f.
Fax no.:
919 - 829 -9913
5g.
Email address:
davidg @ebxusa.com
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B.
Project Information and Prior Project History
1.
Property Identification
1a.
Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See attached table.
1 b.
Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.051645
Longitude: - 80.569966
1 c.
Property size:
27.17 acres
2.
Surface Waters
2a.
Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
East Fork Stewarts Creek
2b.
Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WSIII
2c.
River basin:
Yadkin River Basin, 03040105070050
3.
Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
See attached supplemental information.
3b.
List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.53
3c.
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 9,214
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
See attached supplemental information.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
See attached supplemental information.
4.
Jurisdictional Determinations
4a.
Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
Comments: USACE visited the site.
4b.
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary ❑ Final
4c.
If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency /Consultant Company:
Other:
4d.
If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5.
Project History
5a.
Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, explain.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X Wetlands ❑X Streams — tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
Type of jurisdiction
Area of
number
Corps (404,10) or
impact
Permanent (P) or
DWQ (401, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 T
Excavation
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Yes
-
0.008
W2 P
Fill
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
No
0.007
W3
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
Wq
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
W6
Choose one
Choose one
Yes /No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.015
2h. Comments:
The existing wetlands have been historically disturbed and lack the typical vegetation of bottomland hardwood wetlands. Wetland A contains mostly
invasive species (e.g., Chinese privet) and Wetland B has been clear -cut. Impacts within wetland A will result from disturbance during grade control
structure installation and impacts to wetland B will result from channel relocation.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial (PER) or
Type of
Average
Impact
number
intermittent (INT)?
jurisdiction
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(feet)
feet)
S1
Choose one
S2
Choose one
S3
Choose one
S4
Choose one
S5
Choose one
S6
Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
8,234
3i. Comments:
See attached supplemental information.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then indiviii ually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01
Choose one
Choose
02
Choose one
Choose
03
Choose one
Choose
04
Choose one
Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
P1
Choose one
P2
Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, ation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet )
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
131
Yes /No
B2
Yes /No
B3
Yes /No
B4
Yes /No
B5
Yes /No
B6
Yes /No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D.
Impact Justification and Mitigation
1.
Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
See attached Supplemental Information.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
See attached Supplemental Information.
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 ❑X No
2b.
If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3.
Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a.
Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b.
Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c.
Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a.
Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f.
Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h.
Comments:
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) —required by DQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes OX No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
F] Yes nX No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑X No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
No
changes in impervious acreage proposed.
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan:
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase 11
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑Coastal counties
❑HQW
4a.
Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ORW
(check all that apply):
❑Session Law 2006 -246
❑Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑X No
attached?
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
® Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
® Yes
❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
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
❑ Yes
® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA /SEPA)?
1c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
Comments:
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after - the -fact permit application?
El Yes
❑ No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This
is a stream and wetland restoration site that will be protected through a conservation easement and will not facilitate or deter surrounding
development.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non- discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
Q Yes ❑ No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑X Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS Endangered Species database; NC Natural Heritage Program GIS database
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ❑X No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA Fisheries 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
❑ Yes ❑ No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
In a letter dated June 18, 2012 the NC State Historic Preservation Office stated that they had "conducted a review of the project and are aware of no
historic resources which would be affected by the project."
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑X Yes ❑ No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
Both primary drainages (UT1 and UT2) are mapped FEMA 100 -year floodplain. Restoration or enhancement on those channels will require a no -rise
or a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) from FEMA. It is anticipated that a no -rise will meet the project requirements and the necessary
report and documentation will be submitted to NCEM upon the final approval of the project from EEP and the IRT.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA Floodplain GIS Data
/f
Lin Xu
Applicant /Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant /Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Supplemental Information for Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
A. Applicant Information
3. Owner Information
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
3. Project Description
I a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See attached above table -Owner Information
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Site Protection
Deed Book and
Acreage
Landowner
PIN
County
Instrument
Page Number `
Protected
2079 @825
Parcel A
POPLIN THOMAS RAY & JUDY H
8273001
Union
PCE
10.18
2091 @318
Parcel B
SIMPSON DON SCOTT
8273007
Union
PCE
4859@42
4.44;
Parcel C
AYCOTH BILLY FSR TRUSTEE
8303014
Union
PCE
5304 @860
8.80
Parcel D
HAMILTON KAREN 5
08273006A
Union
PCE
4859 @38
2.17'
Parcel E
IBAUCOM TAMMY RENEE S
082730068
Union
PCE
4959 @48
135
Parcel F
PHUNG FRANK & SYLVIA
083030140
Union `
PCE:
4187 @241
0.23
TOTA
'' 27.17
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
3. Project Description
I a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
See attached above table -Owner Information
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Supplemental Information for Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
3a. 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 Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project (EEP Project #95359) is located within an agricultural watershed in
Union County, North Carolina, approximately six miles north of Monroe. The project lies within USGS Hydrologic
Unit Code 03040105070050 (USGS, 1998) and within the North Carolina Division. of Water Quality (NCDWQ).
Yadkin River Subbasin 03 -07 -14 (NCDENR, 2002).
Many stream channels in the area have been heavily impacted by channelization and agricultural practices. The
project will involve the restoration and protection of streams in the Stewarts Creek watershed. The purpose of this
restoration project is to restore and enhance a stream complex located within the Yadkin River Basin.
Land uses within and immediately adjacent to the project area include row crops, hay fields, pasture, concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFO), and wooded areas. The total easement area is 27.17 acres, approximately 4.69
acres of which are wooded and the remaining 22.48 acres is agricultural fields and pasture. Land use immediately
surrounding the project consists of livestock grazing, row crops, and forestry. Current stream conditions along the
project's proposed restoration reaches demonstrate significant habitat degradation as a result of impacts from
livestock and channelization performed to promote agricultural activities. Additionally, the riparian buffer is in poor
condition throughout most of the project area. Much of the riparian buffer is devoid of trees or shrubs, is active
pasture and /or crops are present up to the edge of the existing channel. Little habitat is available to support aquatic
life, and the channels are not maximizing their potential to filter nutrients because they are entrenched.
The National Wetland Inventory (N WI) mapping depicts four wetlands within the project site area Three of these
wetlands are small ponds classified as PUBHh (Palustrine Unconsolidated Bottom Permanently Flooded
Diked /Impounded). These small ponds are adjacent to the stream channels. Only one is in the proposed buffer on
UT2 and will be breached /filled, and only one is within the project limits on UT2. A third, at the head of UT1, is
classified a PFO1 (Palustrine Forested Broad - Leaved Deciduous Temporarily Flooded). This NWI wetland was field
verified and found not to be present or within the proposed project area.
The goal for the Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration project is to restore the channelized streams based on reference
reach conditions, enrich the aquatic ecosystem through stream restoration, riparian buffer habitat improvements and
cattle exclusion, and provide ecological uplift within the Yadkin River Basin. The design will be based on reference
conditions, USACE guidance (USACE, 2005), and criteria that are developed during this project to achieve success.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project (EEP Project #95359) is to design natural waterways
through stream /wetland complexes with appropriate cross - sectional dimension and slope that will provide function
and meet the appropriate success criteria for the existing streams. Accomplishing this objective entails the
restoration of natural stream characteristics, such as stable cross sections, planform, and in- stream habitat. The
floodplain areas will be hydrologically reconnected to the channel to provide natural exchange and storage during
flooding events. The design is based on reference conditions, USACE guidance, and criteria that were developed
during this project to achieve success. Additional project objectives, such as restoring the riparian buffer with native
vegetation, ensuring hydraulic stability, and eradicating invasive species, are listed in Section 1.
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Supplemental Information for Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The design approach for Poplin Ridge is to combine the analog method of natural channel design with analytical
methods to evaluate stream flows and hydraulic performance of the channel and floodplain. The analog method
involves the use of a "template" stream adjacent to, nearby, or previously in the same location as the design reach.
The template parameters of the analog reach are replicated to create the features of the design reach. The analog
approach is useful when watershed and boundary conditions are similar between the design and analog reaches
(Skidmore, et al., 2001). Hydraulic geometry was developed using analytical methods in an effort to identify the
design discharge.
The Poplin Ridge Site will include Priority Level I stream restoration, stream Enhancement Levels I and 11, and
Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement. Priority Level I stream restoration will incorporate the design of a
single- thread meandering channel, with parameters based on data taken from a reference site, published empirical
relationships, NC Rural Piedmont Regional Curves, and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. Approximately 3,697
linear feet of stream channel will be reconstructed. Enhancement Level I will be applied to 3,305 linear feet of
channel that requires stabilization bank improvements, and buffer restoration. Enhancement Level I1 will be applied
to an additional 953 linear feet of channel that requires buffer enhancement and /or minimal bank and habitat
improvements. Additionally, Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement are proposed on 1,192 feet of channel.
The stream and adjacent riparian areas will be protected by a minimum 50 -foot permanent conservation easement,
which will be fenced as needed to exclude livestock. However, an approximately 100 -foot section along the east side
of Reach UT1 -R4 is proposed where the minimum 50 -foot conservation easement cannot be met due to a Union
Power Cooperative 100 -foot right -of -way. At this location, the conservation easement will be extended to a width of
75- to 100 -feet along the west side of the channel to offset the loss of easement on the opposite side. Additionally,
areas within the power easement that fall within the 50 -foot buffer will be planted with herbaceous /shrub vegetation.
No loss in stream credit is expected at this location since the buffer width will be increased along the west side to
offset the encroachment of the powerline easement as was discussed with the IRT on July 11, 2012.
Throughout the project area, there will be several breaks within the conservation easement where stream credits will
not be generated to account either for 60 -foot farm crossings or for existing Union Power overhead utility crossings.
Along UT I, one existing crossing will be moved outside of the project, one new culvert crossing will be installed,
and three culvert crossings will be upgraded. Along UT2, the existing culvert crossing will be upgraded, and there
will be one 30 -foot easement break associated with an existing Union Power easement. These two easement breaks
will be planted with herbaceous /shrub vegetation within the 50 -foot buffer.
The existing wetland areas on -site are riparian. The wetlands are immediately adjacent to UT2 and have relatively
high groundwater elevations. Creating a new channel that will provide an overall increase in wetland function with
the addition of native trees and shrubs planted along the stream banks. Impacts to hydrology should be minimal.
Wetland A contains mostly invasive species (e.g., Chinese privet). Stream restoration and enhancement activities in
these areas will also remove the invasive species.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
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Supplemental Information for Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form
Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g•
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream
Perennial
Type of
Average
Impact
number -
name
(PER) or
jurisdiction
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
(Corps - 404, 10
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
DWQ — non-
(feet)
feet)
404, other)
S1 [—]PET
Stabilization
UT1 -R1
® PER
® Corps
7.5
566
(Enhancement 1)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S2 ®P [—]T
Relocation
Relocation
® PER
® Corps
9.9
1,284
(P1 Restoration)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S3 ®P [:IT
Culvert Crossing
UT1 -R2
® PER
❑ fNT
® Corps
® DWQ
9.9
40
S4 ®P E:1 T
Relocation
UT1 -R3
® PER
® Corps
12.8
916
(pl Restoration)
E] INT
® DWQ
S5 ® P ❑ T
Culvert Crossing
UT1 -R3
Q PER
® DWQ
12.8
40
S6 ❑ P ®T
Stabilization
UT1 -R4
® PER
® Corps
17.5
1,210
(Enhancement I)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S 7 E:1 P ®T
Replace Culvert
UT i -R4
PER
® Corps
1.7.5
40
Crossing
❑ INT
® DWQ
S8 ❑ P ®T
Stabilization
UT1 -A
® PER
® Corps
6.9
177
(Enhancement I)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S9 ® P ❑ T
Ford Crossing
UT1 -A
Q PR
® DWQ
6.9
10
S10 [_]PET
Stabilization
UT1 -B
® PER
® Corps
6.0
492
(Enhancement I)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S11 ®P ❑ T
Culvert Crossing
UT1 -B
®❑ PER ®
DWQ
6.0
40
S12 ❑ P ® T
Stabilization
UT1 -C
® PER
® Corps
10
883
(Enhancement 1)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S13 ®P ❑ T
Culvert Crossing
UT1 -C
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
® DWQ
10
20
S14 E:1 P ®T
Stabilization
UT2 -Rl
® PER
® Corps
25.6
490
(Enhancement II)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S15 ® P ❑ T
Relocation
UT2 -R2
® PER
® Corps
16.2
875
(P1 Restoration)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S16 ❑ P ®T
Replace Culvert
UT2 -R2
® PER
® Corps
16.2
40
Crossing
❑ INT
® DWQ
S 17 ®P ❑ T
Relocation
UT2 -R3
® PER
® Corps
16.2
495
(P1 Restoration)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S18 ®P E:1 T
Relocation
UT2 -R4
® PER
® Corps
12.1
251
(P1 Restoration)
❑ INT
® DWQ
S 18 ®P E:1 T
Relocation
UT2 -A
® PER
® Corps
12.1
365
(P1 Restoration)
❑ INT
® DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
8234
3i. Comments: (Stream Impacts)
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Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
UT1 -Reach 1 has a drainage area of 0.21 square miles (136 acres). It is a perennial stream that flows in a
southeasterly direction. The upper segment of this stream reach is surrounded by a mature forested buffer. The
lower half of this stream reach is bound by agricultural fields, although a narrow buffer is present. The planform of
this E -type channel is slightly incised throughout, as bankfull elevations appear to be 0.5 to 1.0 feet below top of
bank.. Within the forested (Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement) section, the channel exhibits a sinuosity
of 1.2. The current cross sectional area of the section is 10.1 square feet with approximate dimensions of 7.9 feet
wide and 2.0 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0048 ft /ft. The existing length of the Stream Preservation and Buffer
Enhancement section is 572 linear feet. Within the Enhancement I section of UT1 -Reach 1, the channel has a
sinuosity value of 1.0. The current cross sectional area of the Enhancement I section is 10.4 square feet with
approximate dimensions of 7.5 feet wide and 1.8 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0011 ft /ft. The existing length of the
Enhancement I section is 566 linear feet. The channel scored 58 and 38 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form
(Revision 6) for the upper and lower segments, respectively.
UT1 -Reach 2 has a drainage area of 0.39 square miles (250 acres). It begins at a farm crossing just below the
confluence of UT1 -Reach 1 and UT1 -A. This stream reach also flows in a southeasterly direction. A narrow
shrubby and herbaceous buffer approximately 20 to 30 feet wide is present along the right bank of the stream
channel. UT1 -Reach 2 is surrounded by cultivated fields on both stream banks. Six poultry houses are located on
the right bank approximately 150 LF upslope from this stream reach. The current cross sectional area is 14.2 square
feet. This channel is 2.0 feet deep and 9.9 feet wide, and has a gradient of 0.0070 ft /ft. The planform of this E -type
channel is generally straight with occasional bends and exhibits little to no incision. The channel has an existing
length of 1,284 linear feet, and the banks are nearly vertical in many locations. UT1 -Reach 2 had the highest
volume of large woody debris present of the four assessed stream reaches due to the presence of a thin buffer. The
channel scored 52 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT1 -Reach 3 has a drainage area of 0.60 square miles (384 acres) and an existing length of 833 linear feet. It begins
at the confluence of UT1 -Reach 2 and UT1 -B. This stream channel has a slope of 0.0040 ft /ft. Cultivated fields are
adjacent on both banks leaving no buffer to contain sediment input and pollutants from adjacent agricultural uses.
This reach has been historically straightened and dredged. UT1 -Reach 3, an E -type channel, has a planform that is
straight throughout. The current cross sectional area is 22.2 square feet, and the channel is approximately 2.4 feet
deep and 12.8 feet wide. The entire reach has steep banks and bankfull stage is approximately located at top of
bank. The dominant bed materials are cobble and gravel. The channel scored 40 on the NCDWQ Habitat
Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT1 -Reach 4 is the downstream most segment of UTL It has a drainage area of 1.34 square miles (728 acres) and
an existing length of 1,252 linear feet. UT1 -Reach 4 starts at the confluence of UT1 -Reach 3 and UT1 -C and flows
south to the property boundary. This stream reach has similar land use as UT1 -Reach 3 with agricultural fields on
both left and right banks. A power line easement runs along the eastside through the field, and there is an existing
farm crossing located at the downstream end of the reach. UT1 -Reach 4 is a C -type channel with a sinuosity of 1.0.
The current cross sectional area is 21.9 square feet, and the channel is 2.3 feet deep and 17.5 feet wide. It has a
gradient of 0.0050 ft /ft. Bankfull stage is located near top of bank, and alternating, vegetated bars were observed
along the reach. The banks are nearly vertical in many locations, the buffer is comprised of agricultural crops and /or
grasses, and minimal amounts of woody debris were observed in the channel. The channel scored 27 on the
NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT1 -A is an intermittent stream that flows from north to south before joining UT1 -Reach 1. UT1 -A has a drainage
area of 0.14 square miles (88 acres), an existing length of 217 linear feet and is surrounded by agricultural fields.
This stream reach is generally straight, is appropriately sized, and has little to no stream buffer within the project
area. Above the project area, UT1 -A has a forested stream buffer. The current cross sectional area is 6.8 square feet
with approximate dimensions of 6.9 feet wide and 1.4 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0120 ft /ft. The channel scored
36 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT1 -B is a stable perennial channel that flows from north to south into UT1 -Reach 2. UT1 -B has a drainage area of
0.19 square miles (120 acres). The upper half of UT1 -B is stable and has an intact stream buffer dominated by
hardwoods with a few localized areas of dense privet. The lower portion of UT 1 -B presents areas of unstable stream
banks where it has abandoned its historical flowpath within a channelized ditch and has cut a new channel through a
cultivated field and has no stream buffer. Within the Stream Preservation and Buffer Enhancement section, the
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Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
channel has a sinuosity value of 1.1. The current cross sectional area of the Stream Preservation and Buffer
Enhancement section is 6.1 square feet with approximate dimensions of 11.2 feet wide and 1.0 feet deep, and a
gradient of 0.0120 ft/ft. The existing length of this section is 620 linear feet. Within the Enhancement I section of
UT1 -B, the channel has a sinuosity value of 1.0. The current cross sectional area of this section is 5.5 square feet
with approximate dimensions of 6.0 feet wide and 1.1 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0180 ft /ft. The existing length
of the enhancement section is 512 linear feet. The channel scored 67 and 53 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment
Form (Revision 6) for the upper and lower segments, respectively.
UT1 -C is a perennial stream channel impaired by channelization to promote agricultural activities. UTl -C has a
drainage area of 0.39 square miles (250 acres) and an existing length of 883 linear feet. There one culvert crossing
located near the upstream end of the reach that is in poor condition. The current cross sectional area is 10.0 square
feet with approximate dimensions of 10.0 feet wide and 1.1 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0080 ft /ft. The channel
flows straight down the middle of the valley, is slightly oversized in some areas, and exhibits localized bank
instability throughout. The stream buffer is in poor condition as it has been cleared to the top of bank for
agricultural purposes. UT1 -C flows west to east to the confluence with UT1 -Reach 3. The channel scored 61 on the
NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT2 -Reach 1 is a stable perennial channel that lies between an active pasture and a cultivated field. The stream
buffer, which lacks mature hardwoods, has been disturbed by agricultural practices and cattle access. UT2 -Reach I
flows into a farm pond (UT2 -Reach 2). UT2 -Reach 1 has a drainage area of 0.99 square miles (631 acres) and an
existing length of 490 linear feet. This stream reach has a sinuosity of 1.1. The current cross sectional area is 19.6
square feet with approximate dimensions of 25.6 feet wide and 1.7 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0027 ft /ft. The
channel scored 56 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT2 -Reach 2 is currently a 1.3 -acre farm pond. This pond has a drainage area of 1.13 square miles (726 acres) and
is surrounded by cultivated fields. The pond is shallow to bedrock around the edges and is approximately 3.0 feet at
it deepest point. UT2 -Reach 2 has an existing length of 875 linear feet and a gradient of 0.0010 ft /ft.
UT2 -Reach 3 is a perennial channel that lies between an active pasture and a cultivated field. This stream reach has
been straightened in the past, is appropriately sized, and has little to no stream buffer within the project area. The
upper portion of this reach is experiencing active erosion of the bed and banks. The lower portion of the reach has a
stable bed with moderate bank erosion. UT2 -Reach 3 has a drainage area of 1.24 square miles (792 acres) and an
existing length of 495 linear feet. The current cross sectional area is 22.4 square feet with approximate dimensions
of 16.2 feet wide and 2.6 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0057 ft /ft. The channel scored 37 on the NCDWQ Habitat
Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT2 -Reach 4 is a perennial channel that flows through active pasture and cultivated fields. This reach is straight,
undersized, and has a highly disturbed buffer with invasive species present. The bed is stable in most places, and the
banks are moderately unstable through much of the reach. The downstream -most portion of the reach has stable
banks. UT2 -Reach 4 has a drainage area of 1.35 square miles (861 acres) and an existing length of 270 linear feet.
The current cross sectional area is 12.6 square feet with approximate dimensions of 12.1 feet wide and 1.6 feet deep,
and a gradient of 0.0031 ft/ft. The channel scored 27 on the NCDWQ Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
UT2 -A is an intermittent channel that flows into a farm pond (UT2 -Reach 2). This reach flows through an active
cattle pasture and lacks a vegetated buffer. UT2 -A is appropriately sized for most of the reach; however, active
erosion of the bed and banks was observed throughout. UT2 -A has a drainage area of 0.08 square miles (49 acres)
and an existing length of 365 linear feet. The current cross sectional area is 3.0 square feet with approximate
dimensions of 6.1 feet wide and 1.2 feet deep, and a gradient of 0.0130 ft /ft. The channel scored 25 on the NCDWQ
Habitat Assessment Form (Revision 6).
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Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
]a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Due to the nature of this project, complete avoidance is not possible. Both stream and wetland impacts were
considered when designing the Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration project. This project should uplift the ecological
quality of streams and wetlands on site. The existing channel length for Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Site is
9,236 LF with four stream crossings. The proposed project will result in a channel length of 9,147 LF with six
stream crossings (See table below).
Reach
Existing length
Proposed length
UT1 -RI (SP &BE)
572
572
UTI -R1 (Enhancement 1)
566
566
UTI -R2
1284
1171
UT 1 -R3
916
901
UTI -R4
1210
1210
UTI -A
197
217
UT1 -B (SP &BE)
620
620
UT1 -B (Enhancement 1)
512
455
UTI -C
883
857
UT2 -R1
490
490
UT2 -R2
875
847
UT2 -R3
495
521
UT2 -R4
251
257
UT2 -A
365
463
Total
9,236
9,147
lb. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction
techniques.
Impacts are minimized using a staged construction approach. Where possible the channel will be constructed prior to
turning stream flow into a segment. This approach allows minimization of the impact of each stage during the
project construction. Additionally all work in wetlands and streams will be conducted during dry conditions and /or
with mats to protect soil structure. Efforts will be made to preserve individual high value trees located within the
stream restoration area.
F. Supplementary Information
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Figure 5a.
Conceptual Design - UT1
Poplin Ridge Stream Mitigation Site
Feet
. ; 0 275 550 1,100
1 inch = 550 feet

Figure 5b.
Conceptual Design - UT2
Poplin Ridge Stream Mitigation Site
Feet
0 275 550 1,100
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' Stream and Wetland Impacts - UT1
Poplin Ridge Stream Mitigation Site
Feet
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Eric Kulz
Division of Water Resources
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1650
Michael Ellison, Director John E. Skvarla, III
Ecosystem Enhancement Program Secretary
August 18, 2014
Re: Permit Application- Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project, Union County (EEP Full
Delivery Project)
Dear Mr. Kulz:
Attached for your review is 404/401 permit application package for the subject project. Another
copy has been sent to the Mooresville Regional Office for review. A memo for the permit
application fee is also included in the package. Please feel free to contact me with any questions
regarding this plan (919- 707 - 8319).
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Sincerely
Lin Xu
Attachment: 404/401 Permit Application Package
Final Mitigation Plan
Permit Application Fee Memo
CD containing all electronic files
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1652
Phone: [phone] Internet: www.ncdenr.gov
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Michael Ellison, Director
Governor Ecosystem Enhancement Program
August 18, 2014
Michael Parker, Surface Water Protection Supervisor
NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office
610 East Center Ave, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Re: Permit Application- Poplin Ridge Stream Restoration Project, Union County (EEP Full
Delivery Project)
Dear Mr. Parker:
Attached for your review is 404/401 permit application package for the subject project. Please feel
free to contact me with any questions regarding this plan (919- 707 - 8319).
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Attachment: 404/401 Permit Application Package
Final Mitigation Plan
Cc: Eric Kulz
Sincerely
Lin xu
1652 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1652
Phone: 919 - 707 -89761 Internet: www.ncdenr,gov
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