20230701 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230516

DWR
Division 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:
10/11/2022
BIMS # Assigned
20230701
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Blair 4794
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
DD of Cashiers LLC
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
5/16/2023
Nearest Body of Water
Hurricane Creek
Basin
Little Tennessee
Water Classification
WS-III;Tr, HOW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Longitude:
35.133701
-83.119149
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Jackson
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Andrew Moore:[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
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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
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: 18 - Minor Discharges
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
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
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 forthe 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:
DID of Cashiers LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
1593/193
2c. Contact Person:
Blair and Margaret Heinlein
2d.Address
Street Address
315 Country Club Drive
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Highlands NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28741 USA

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jennifer Robertson
4b. Business Name:
Atlas Environmental Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
338 S. Sharon Amity Road #411
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28211
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:
Cashiers
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
7562-89-3256
2c. Project Address
Street Address
2125 Highway 107 N
Address Line 2
city
Cashiers
Postal / Zip Code
28717
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Hurricane Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-III;Tr, HQW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Little Tennessee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060102030102
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
15.03
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: *
The existing condition of the review area is vacant and undeveloped. The property is cleared in the Northern region which has previously been used to quarry rock. The surrounding land
use is mostly forested with commercial businesses and dispersed residential homes in the vicinity.
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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:
0.094
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
487
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project purpose is for the construction of a residential development
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
Heavy equipment will be used for land clearing, grading, and road improvements. The current entrance to the site is unstable and is eroding due to runoff from the steep slopes and
entrance road. The proposed site entrance will increase the stability of the pond outlet and perennial channel by removing the existing perched culvert which is being by-passed by the flow
from the pond.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?
Yes No O Unknown
Comments:
Delineated by Atlas Environmental staff on May 04, 2022
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2022-02039
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Atlas Staff
Agency/Consultant Company: Atlas Environmental Inc.
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
USAGE PJD signed on October 11, 2022 by Brooke Davis
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
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3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
�"m.
3e. Stream Type
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3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
fl
Spillway from pond
Permanent
Stabilization
CH 100
Perennial
Both
Average (feet)
78
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
78 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
78
3j. Comments:
Impacts associated with S1 include 78 LF, 0.005 Ac, and includes 6.28 Cu/Yds of OHWM.

E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
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1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The project has been designed and engineered to avoid and minimize impacts to aquatic resources to the greatest extent possible. The existing perched
culvert will be removed and the channel will be directed through a rock lined spillway. The site entrance will be bridged over the constructed spillway.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
There are no proposed impacts to open waters. There are no proposed impacts to wetlands. Only 38 linear feet of the proposed impact is new impact.
40 linear feet of the proposed spillway channel is going to take the place of the existing culvert. A PCN notification is only required due to the stream
classification as the minor fill is <10 Cu/Yds.
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:
The project does not exceed the mitigation threshold of 0.02 acre.
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?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
Not adjacent to protected riparian buffers
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
Local Government Stormwater Programs
Phase II NSW USMP Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Jackson County
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?'
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.
This is a single and complete project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)

4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?
Yes No N/A
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.
Project will connect to municipal sewer.
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?
IPaC, NC NHP, Site Assessment. See attached comment letter.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Ga. 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 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 status?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
NC HPO Buffer Map. See attached comment letter
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA NFHL .kml
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.
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Blair 4749 NWP 18 ePCN Attachments Compressed.pdf 4.04MB
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Comments
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:
Jacob Sinclair
Signature
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Date
5/16/2023