20220685 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20230321

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DHlsloo of Water Resources
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:
1 /13/2023
BIMS # Assigned
20220685
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Research Park Phase 2
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Daniel Kuefler
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
daniel. [e-mail]
Date Submitted
3/21/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Doby Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.2905
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Mecklenburg
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-80.7743
Version#*
2
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Andrew Pitner:[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.
5/16/2022
1b. 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:
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
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
14 - Linear transportation
18 - Minor Discharges
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
1h. 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:
Elan University City c/o Greystar
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Josh Glover
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
*
Yes No
Yes No

2d. Address
Street Address
521 E Morehead Street
Address Line 2
Suite 400
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28202
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Daniel Kuefler
4b. Business Name:
Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group, PLLC
4c.Address
Street Address
10612-D Providence Road
Address Line 2
PMB 550
city
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28277
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Charlotte
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
04708214,04739110
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
city
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Doby Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
3c. What river basins) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
68.78
State / Province / Region
Country

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050103
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 Research Park Ph 2 site is located just south of University City Boulevard, and just west of Interstate Hwy 85, in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The topography
consists of moderate slopes and stream corridor with the elevation ranging from 700 to 780 ft. (Figure 1). This site is in a semi -urbanized setting. It is surrounded by residential
neighborhoods and features disturbed, mixed hardwood covered slopes and drainages.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2021-01204, DWR#22-0685
This PCN was approved in October 2022. Due to a City required multi -use path (MUP), additional impacts are required. These have been reduced to the extent possible by using 2:1
slopes.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
7.35
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
3600
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The proposed development will include impacts associated with road crossings for connectivity and associated grading.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Fill and grading of the site will use standard equipment, excavator, dump truck, track hoe, etc.
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): Nic Nelson
Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
The site was field verified by the USACE in June 2021 and by NCDEQ in August 2021 and a PJD was issued in June 2021. A copy of the signed JD approval is included in the
Jurisdictional Determination Information section.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes O No
6b. If yes, explain.
Phase 1 had no impacts to aquatic resources. Remaining phases and proposed impacts are included in this application.
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?
NA
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

2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type (?)
2c. Type of W.
2d. W. name
2e. Forested"
rf.) Type of Jurisdcition *
W1
Fill
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland FW
Yes
Corps
0.333
(acres)
W2
Fill
P
Ftt-mland Hardwood Forest
Wetland FW
Yes
Corps
0.059
(acres)
W3
Bore Pit
T
Fttomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland FW
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
W4
Fill 1p
Ftomland Hardwood Forest
Wetland FW
Yes
Corps
0.010
(acres)
29. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.010
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.412
2i. Comments:
NWP 18 to be applied to W1, W2, W4
NWP 58 to be applied to W3
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.402
F I
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact"
3d. S. name`
3e. Stream Type'
3f. Type of
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Road Crossing
Permanent
Culvert
Stream A
Perennial
Corps
142
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
g2
Road Crossing
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway J
Stream A
Perennial
Corps
15
Average ((eeQ
(linear feet)
S3
Road Crossing
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway
Stream A
Perennial
Corps
15
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
142
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
172
3j. Comments:
NWP 14 to be applied to S1, S2, S3
S 1- 0.027 AC
S2- 0.011 AC Dewatering
S3- 0.011 AC Dewatering
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
30
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Impacts associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection, design, and location/orientation of the proposed lots & access
routes. Impact minimization was implemented during design to preserve site hydrology & limit adverse effects to existing natural habitat. The culverts
were designed with headwalls as close to the sidewalks as possible. Grading for a City -required MUP uses 2:1 slopes.The applicant has demonstrated
avoidance & minimization efforts by dedicating 42.5 % of the Phase 2 area to open space, avoiding 95 % of onsite streams & 94 % of onsite wetlands.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
Where possible, 2:1 slopes and the maximum allowable headwalls will be used to minimize crossing impacts.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
D W R Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank Payment to in -lieu fee program Permittee Responsible Mitigation
0
u

3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Upper Rocky Umbrella Mitigation Bank
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Stream 142
Riparian wetland 0.402
3c. Comments
Please see attached letter of availability
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
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
Phase II NSW USMP Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
City of Charlotte
Comments:
Storm water on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has not yet been submitted to City of Charlotte but will be designed to meet their
criteria.
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 (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.
No additional phases are proposed.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
Yes No N/A
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4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a
treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
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
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?
A threatened and endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat may occur for the Northern long-eared
bat but the project is except as described in the attached T&E report. FWS's response is included in this package.
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?'�
No essential habitat in this region.
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?"
SHPO's website: https:/Inc.maps.aregis.com/
Report from R.S. Webb & Associates
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:
Any fill within the floodplain proposed as a part of this project will be designed to meet any requirements of a floodplain development permit as
determined by the City of Charlotte and/or FEMA.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?"
www.fema.gov
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/
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
Research Park Phase 2 PCN.pdf 10.16MB
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Comments
A complete updated PCN application is attached.
This PCN was originally approved in October 2022. Due to a City required multi -use path (MUP), additional impacts are required. These have been reduced to the extent possible by using
2:1 slopes.
Signature
p 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:
Daniel Kuefler
Signature
Date
3/21 /2023