20230868 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20230626

From: Beecher, Gary H CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)
To: ted.melchers(a)terracon.com
Cc: Snider, Hollev; Meilinger, Michael J
Subject: [External] Corps PCN Review comments for NC-1038-D (Cell Tower on River Road) in Brunswick County, NC
(SAW-2023-01231)
Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:22:49 AM
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Mr. Melchers,
I've conducted a review of the PCN Application, My comments are listed below:
USACE Project ID:
SAW-2023-01231
PCN Review Comments:
-Proiect location
Is there a specific reason why the tower will be located in this location? There would be far less
wetland impacts if it and the access road were constructed closer to HWY 133 (River Road) (see
attached map)
-Dirt Access Road north of proposed tower location
There is a well established forestry road just north of the proposed cell tower location. Can the
access road be located off this road? (see attached map)
-Access from existing subdivision(s)
Can the access road and tower be constructed through the existing subdivision(s)? Are there
stormwater pond maintenance roads available for use?
-NWP 57
A NWP 57 should be used for this project.
-NLEB
A concurrence letter will be submitted by the Corps to the USFWS for their 15 day mandatory review
--Width of proposed access road
Can the width of the access road be reduced?
-Excavation work in wetland
Why do sections of the proposed work require excavation work in the wetlands? Seems like it would
involve all fill so a road could be constructed. Can these excavated areas be back filled with hydric
soils and allowed to regrow vegetation?

-Culverts
Will any culverts be installed under the constructed road?
-Mitigation Paperwork
A letter from the mitigation bank will be required stating that they have the requested amount and
type of wetland credits available for purchase.
Please contact me if you have any questions about this project or about the USACE Regulatory
Program.
Respectfully,
Gary
US Army Corps:
of Engineers
Wdrnington pistrip
Gary Beecher
USACE Wilmington Field Office
Regulatory Project Manager
Office [phone]
Cell [phone]
gary.h.beecher(@usace.army.mil