20240240 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240206

i DWR
Division 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# *
20240240 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Joey Winston:Joey.Winston
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY Schultz Driveway
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Mike Anderson. PE
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/6/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Gashes Creek
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.552096
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Buncombe
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-82.457949
Reviewing Office*
Asheville Regional Office - (828) 2964500
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
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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:
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
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:
Tiffany Schultz Living Trust, Robert Schultz Living Trust
2b. Deed book and page no.:
6296-1023
2c. Contact Person:
Tiffany Schultz
2d.Address
Street Address
56 Woodland Rd
Address Line 2
city
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28804
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:'
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Mike Anderson, PE
4b. Business Name:
Carolinas Engineering and Development, PA
4c. Address
Street Address
11 Duke St
Address Line 2
City
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28803
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:
Asheville
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
9677241811
2c. Project Address
Street Address
99999 Old Charlotte Hwy
Address Line 2
City
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28803
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: "
Gashes Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050604
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
131
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 site is vacant and heavily wooded with moderately to steep slopes.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
a

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:
3050
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
Single family home -site.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed driveway has been designed to minimize stream crossings and impacts within the site. A 36" HDPE pipe is proposed to cross a creek at a location of an old logging road.
Equipment to be used includes a temporary cofer dam, pump, excavator, and #57 stone for pipe bedding.
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:
NA
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
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?
None
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
ta. 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"
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type'
M
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
length*
gf
Ca0-Cal
Permanent
Culvert
unnamed tributary
Perennial
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Both
Averege (feet)
36
(linear feet)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
36 0
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
36
3j. Comments
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
0
V

1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
A single crossing is proposed for a mile of driveway construction.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
cofer dam with pump around to minimize impacts. Also, construction should be completed within 2 working days during dry weather.
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:
Minor impacts
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:
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.
single family home construction not part of a larger development plan
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.
a septic system will be installed for the single-family home.
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
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
Unknown
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?
US Fish and Wildlife Service interactive map
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 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?
State Historic Preservation Office GIS HPOWEB 2.0
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?
NC Flood Maps
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
2211 Winding ridge full set 2023-23-23 r1-_sealed.pdf 19.66MB
Schultz USGS-8.5x11 Bulletin - Portrait.pdf 975.78KB
AGENT_AUTHORIZATION_FORM (1) signed.pdf 223.49KB
File must be PDF or KMZ
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:
Mike Anderson, PE
Signature
9ii'�Gf�ra'etaar
Date
2/6/2024