20231221 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20230905

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:
8/16/2022
BIMS # Assigned
20231221
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
511 Granite St
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Richard Shook
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
9/5/2023
Nearest Body of Water
North Buffalo Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WS-V;NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
36.067613
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Guilford
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-79.821053
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
$240.00
$570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Seren Homer:[e-mail]
1c. Primary Contact Phone: *
[phone]
O

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
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: 13 - Bank Stabilization
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
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 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:
City of Greensboro
2b. Deed book and page no.:
000785-00639
2c. Contact Person:
Jana Stewart

2d. Address
Street Address
PO BOX 3136
Address Line 2
city
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Code
27402
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Richard Shook
4b. Business Name:
Stantec
4c.Address
Street Address
1 West 4th Street
Address Line 2
Suite 820
city
Winston-Salem
Postal / Zip Code
27101
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(ifappropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality / town:
Greensboro
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
14732
2c. Project Address
Street Address
511 Granite Street
Address Line 2
city
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Code
27403
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
North Buffalo Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-V;NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
United States
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
0.12
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
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3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300020105
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 project consists of a small City of Greensboro parcel at the northeast corner of Granite Street and Brice Street. A 56" arched pipe flows northeast under Brice Street carrying a
perennial UT to North Buffalo Creek. The outlet area has experienced severe erosion and is threatening the surrounding infrastructure including the adjacent sanitary sewer and the
roadway. The project area consists of maintained grasses and other weedy herbaceous plants and is located in a residential area of western Greensboro.
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
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
40
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The goal of this project is to provide bank stabilization and prevent damage to the adjacent roadway (Brice Street) and sanitary sewer line. This project also aims to reduce sediment load
to downstream waters through bank stabilization efforts. As per conversation with David Bailey, USACE, we request a waiver for the special aquatic sites provision of NWP13.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Two rows of 2'x2'x4' boulders will be installed on a footer of Class A riprap and #57 stone along both streambanks to stabilize the erosion. Approximately 12 feet of streambank along the
left (western) bank will be stabilized while approximately 40 feet of the right (eastern) bank will be stabilized. The stream buffer area will be seeded with a piedmont riparian seed mix and
coir matting will be installed upslope of the boulder walls. Other areas within the site will be stabilized with turf seed. Typical earth moving equipment will be used including small
excavators, backhoes and pickup trucks. No indirect impacts are anticipated with the streambank stabilization.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No O Unknown
Comments:
WOUS delineated on October 6, 2022 and is limited to the perennial stream.
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): Amber Coleman
Agency/Consultant Company: Stantec
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes O 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 activity beyond streambank stabilization is proposed.
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
L
F
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
�3e. Stream Type*
?)
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
S1
Stream stabilization
Permanent
Bank Stabilization
ffNorth Buffalo Creek
Perennial
Both
20
Average (feet)
40
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0

3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
40
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
40
3j. Comments:
Right bank is approximately 40 feet of bank stabilization and left bank is approximately 12 feet of bank stabilization.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Due to the urban nature of the watershed, the use of rock is required to provide long term stabilization. The amount and placement of rock was designed
to handle heavy storm flows while natural streambed material will remain.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Multiple construction techniques are proposed to avoid and minimize impacts on the project. All state and local erosion and sediment control procedures
will be followed. Site improvements will be installed in phases to minimize disturbed areas. Vehicles and equipment will be maintained to prevent
discharge.
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:
Project is a streambank stabilization project and does not require compensatory mitigation.
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
Level Spreader
Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Other SCM that removes minimum 30 % nitrogen
Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
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
Comments:
Project is streambank stabilization and does not include significant impervious area.
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
1b. 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
Comments: *
Project is funded by and is located on property owned by the City of Greensboro. There are no federal funds and project does not meet minimum criteria
requirement for environmental documentation as per SEPA guidelines.
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
O
O

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.
Project is a streambank stabilization project and will not result in additional development.
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
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?
USFWS IPaC: https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/location/index
Site survey on 10/6/22 revealed no suitable habitat for H. schweinitzii or I. medeoloides.
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?
EFH mapper: https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/apps/efhmapper/?data_id=dataSource_5-17aac2605cc-layer-7-EFH_1%3A128&page=page_8
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?
HPOWEB 2.0: https://nc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=79ea67lebdcc45639f0860257d5f5ed7
The boundary of the Sunset Hills -College Park historic district is located more than 200 feet north of the project site.
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?
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search#searchresultsanchor
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Comments
Signature
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:
Richard Shook
Signature
Date
9/5/2023
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