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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?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?"
Yes No
Change only if needed.
Pre-Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
6/25/2019
BIMS#Assigned" Version#"
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Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received Reviewing Office"
Fee needed-send electronic notification Asheville Regional Office-[phone]
Select Project Reviewer"
Kevin Mitchell:eads\rkmitchell
Information for Initial Review
1a.Name of project:
U-5839-Russ Ave.
1a.Who is the Primary Contact?"
Kevin Barnett
1 b.Primary Contact Email:" 1c.Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
10/12/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Richland Creek
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
B
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.499093 -82.986298
A. Processing Information
County(or Counties)where the project is located:
Haywood
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Is this a NCDOT Project?"
Yes No

(NCDOT only)T.I.P.or state project number:
U-5839
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50230.1.1
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):
GP 50
1d.Type(s)of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification-Regular 401 Water Quality Certification-Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le.Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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:
NC Department of Transportation
2b.Deed book and page no.:
2c.Contact Person:

2d.Address
Street Address
253 Webster Rd.
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Sylva NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
28779 us
2e.Telephone Number: 2f.Fax Number:
[phone]
2g.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3.Applicant Information(if different from owner)
3a.Name:
NO Department of Transportation
3b.Business Name:
3c.Address
Street Address
253 Webster Rd.
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Sylva NO
Postal/Zip Code Country
28779 us
3d.Telephone Number: 3e.Fax Number:
[phone]
3f.Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1.Project Information
1b.Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c.Nearest municipality/town:
Waynesville
2.Project Identification
2a.Property Identification Number: 2b.Property size:
2c.Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State/Province/Region
Postal/Zip Code Country
3. Surface Waters
3a.Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Richland Creek
3b.Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
B
3c. What river basin(s)is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d.Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101060202
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 North Carolina Department of Transportation(NCDOT)proposes to upgrade US 276
(Russ Avenue)from US 23/74 to US 23 Business(Main Street)in Waynesville,
Haywood County(TIP U-5839).
This area is mostly urban,with a mix of some residential.This a main connector road between US74 and downtown Waynesville.
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:
0.0
4g.List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
134
4h.Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project is to improve traffic operations along the corridor and ensure an acceptable level of service for the traveling public into the future.US 276 is a major
thoroughfare with several important functions that include:providing access to US 23/74,the primary regional freeway;serving as the spine of the local network,a north-south arterial with
connection to east-west facilities;connecting Waynesville and Maggie Valley;serving adjacent land uses,which include a variety of business and commercial destinations;and serving as
a gateway into the Town of Waynesville historic downtown and central business district.Although a notable increase in traffic volumes is not forecasted,development and re-development
activity continues to occur along the corridor.Without access management,congestion is likely to worsen and could effectively reduce existing capacity.The proposed project will address
these concerns by employing access management,spot intersection improvements,signal system upgrades,as well as bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements.The project will also
improve safety along the corridor by reducing the number of conflict points for vehicular and non-vehicular travelers.
4i.Describe the overall project in detail,including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The second(preferred)alternative proposed for the project corridor also includes three different typical sections.The first section,extending From US 23174 to Walnut Street,a four-lane
divided(concrete,17.5 feet)facility with bicycle lanes and 5-foot sidewalks is proposed with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour(mph).From Walnut Street to Hazel Street,a four-
lane undivided facility with shared bicycle lanes and 5-foot sidewalks is proposed with a posted speed limit of 20 mph.From Hazel Street to Boundary Street,a three-lane undivided facility,
including one northbound lane and two southbound lanes,with shared bicycle lanes and 5-foot sidewalks is proposed with a posted speed limit of 20 mph.From Boundary Street to N.
Main Street,a two-lane undivided facility with 5-foot sidewalks and variable on-street parking is proposed with a posted speed limit of 20 mph.The total proposed cross section width for
each section under the second(preferred)alternative is 94.5 feet for section one,67 feet for section two,56 feet for section three and 39 feet for section four(not including on-street
parking since locations are variable and provided wherever they can be accommodated within the existing right-of-way area).
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:
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?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a.Where are the impacts associated with your project?(check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams-tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
11 3a.Reason for impact(?) 3b.lmpact type* 3c.Type of impact* f�n.me* �30.Stream Type* 3f.Type of 3g.S.width 3h.Impact
?) Jurisdiction* length*

S1 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering Richland Creek Perennial Both 30 120
Average(feet) (linear(eet)
S2
Bridge Permanent Bank Stabilization J
Richland Creek Perennial Both 30 80
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S3 Dewatering Temporary Dewatering Shelton Branch Perennial Both 40
Average(feet) (linear feet)
S4 Culvert Extension Permanent Culvert Shelton Branch Perennial Both 16
Average(feet) (linear feet)
31.Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31.Total permanent stream impacts: 31.Total temporary stream impacts:
96 160
31.Total stream and ditch impacts:
256
3j.Comments:
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation u
1.Avoidance and Minimization
la.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
This is the minimum amount of impact necessary to replace the existing bridge over Richland Creek and to Extend the culvert at Shelton Branch.
1 b.Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Dewatering is from ROW to ROW to allow buildable area,and impacts are thoose necessary to construct the bridge and extend the culvert.
2.Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S.or Waters of the State
2a.Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S.or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b.If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation,explain why:
Impacts are less than minimum required to trigger mitigation.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) u
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?
Yes No
If no,explain why:
No riparian buffer rules apply to these waterbodies.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a.Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
Yes No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information U
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
1 b.If you answered"yes"to the above,does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State(North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?*
Yes No
1c.If you answered"yes"to the above,has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
Yes No
Comments:*
Below minimum for submittal to Clearing house.

2.Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a.Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules(15A NCAC 2H.0500),Isolated Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H.1300),or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B.0200)?*
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a.Will this project result in additional development,which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
Yes No
3b.If you answered"no,"provide a short narrative description.
This is to improve safety and mobility along an existing developed corridor.No future development is anticipate due to these improvements.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a.Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No N/A
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a.Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
Yes No
5b.Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5c.If yes,indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d.Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes No 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
5g(1).If yes,have you inspected the bridge for signs of bat use such as staining,guano,bats,etc.?
Yes No
If you answered"Yes"to 5g(1),did you discover any signs of bat use?
Yes No Unknown
5h.Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
5i.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?
Percussive activities will be the minimum required for the demolition of the existing structure.
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a.Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?
Yes No
6b.What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?
NOAA fisheries GIS layer.
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?*
NC SHPO.Project will end just before Historic District.
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:
Hydraulic Report Attached.
8c.What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
HECRAS
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
16-06-0026EffectsRequiredForm.pdf 248.41 KB
Request Memo U-5839 effects.pdf 52.26KB
U-5839 Aerial Map.pdf 9.27MB
U-5839 jurisdictional features.pdf 4.66MB
U-5839 NRTR_Final.pdf 16.76MB
U-5839 Vicinity Map.pdf 2.72MB
U-5839 Permit Plans.pdf 3.21 MB
U-5839_Stormwater.pdf 231.53KB
U-5839_Consultation.pdf 3.44MB
U-5839_MCDC.pdf 11.72MB
bat memo.pdf 128.31 KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Signature V
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 H Barnett
Signature
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Date
10/12/2022