20230277 Ver 2_ePCN Application_20240104

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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)
October 2, 2023 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.
Does this project involve maintenance dredging funded by the Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund or involve the distribution or transmission of energy or
fuel, including natural gas, diesel, petroleum, or electricity?
Yes No
BIMS # Assigned Version# *
20230277 2
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
What amount is owed?*
Fee received
$240.00 $570.00
Fee needed - send electronic notification
$323.00 $767.00
Reviewing Office*
Select Project Reviewer*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Andrew Pitner:andrew.pitner
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Norman Creek
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Steve Bailey
1b. Primary Contact Email:* 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
1 /4/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Rocky Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-Iv
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
Longitude:
35.685286'
-80.863470'
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Iredell
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
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.'
2/17/2023
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:
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
29 - Residential Developments
1e. 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)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
Yes No
2. Owner Information
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
BBC Rocky Creek LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2888 / 951; 2913 / 338
2c. Contact Person:
Steve Bailey
2d.Address
Street Address
7224 Jameson Way
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Stanley INC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28164 USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
29. Email Address:'
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jennifer L Robertson
4b. Business Name:
Atlas Environmental
4c.Address
Street Address
338 S. Sharon Amity Road #441
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)
Norman Creek Subdivision
1c. Nearest municipality I town:
Troutman
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
4740490827 and 4740680836.000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
714 S Main Street
Address Line 2
City
Troutman
Postal / Zip Code
28166
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: "
Rocky Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-Iv
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501011106
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
76.356
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 general site condition is mostly cleared due to logging activities. The surrounding land use is predominantly forested area, residential properties, and commercial properties.
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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
If yes, please give the DWR Certification number or the Corps Action ID (exp. SAW-0000-00000).
SAW-2021-02292
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.373
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
2,207
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The project's purpose is for the construction of a residential subdivision consisting of attached and detached single family dwellings.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project is for the construction of a residential housing development including roadways, stormwater treatment, open space, and utility installation. Heavy equipment will be used o
clean any remaining vegetation as necessary and to prepare the ground surface for construction.
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:
SAW-2021-02292
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Atlas Staff
Agency/Consultant Company: Atlas Environmental
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
06/28/2023
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?
yes a sewer line SAW-2022-01932 and SAW-2023-00416
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
a
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
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29• Impact
area *
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Road Crossing
P
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
WL 3000
Yes
Both
0.207
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.207
21. Comments:
W2 is a non -regulated wetland
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.207
3. Stream Impacts

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3a. Reason for impact (?)
road crossing
3b.lmpact type
Permanent
3c. Type of impact"
Culvert :Y00
name
3e. Stream Type
(?)
Perennial
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
Both
3g. S. width
Average (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
308
(linear feet)
gy
road crossing
Permanent
Rip Rap Fill
CH 300
Perennial
Both
Aveage (feet)
14
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
31. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
322 0
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
322
3j. Comments:
S2 should not be mitigated for as it is for embedding rip rap.
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:
The project has been designed and engineered to avoid and minimize impacts to the greatest extent possible. The positioning and layout of the streets,
stormwater control measures, and grading has reduced impacts.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
A retaining wall, which is approximately 242 linear feet has bee designed at impact S1. Impact W1 is to a drained man-made pond, which predated
1965, and has taken on wetland characteristics since it was drained in 2021.
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
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Wildlands Catawba 01 Umbrella Mitigation Bank: Firestone Mitigation Site and Double Rock
Mitigation Site
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Stream 616
Riparian wetland 0.207
3c. Comments
To be purchased through Wildlands Holdings VI, LLC
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 INC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
The project is not located 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
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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.
Iredell County
Comments:
Three stormwater control measures have been designed and are shown on the included site plan and impact map
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.
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.
Sanitary sewer was permitted under Rock Creek 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 and NHP
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 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?"
HPOWEB 2.0 Buffer Map
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?"
Yes No
Be. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
FEMA NFHL Google Earth
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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:
Allyson Sinclair
Signature
Date
1/4/2024
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