20240256 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240208

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# *
20240256 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Raleigh Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Garner Publix
1a. Who is the Primary Contact? *
Josh Riding
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/8/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Buffalo Branch
Basin
Neuse
Water Classification
C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Fresh Water; NSW: Nutrient Sensitive waters
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
38.59184-78.59701
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Johnston
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Joseph Myers:joseph.myers
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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
Please provide the date of the previous submission.'
1 /5/2024
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
39 - Commercial/Institutional 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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
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
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Catfish Real Estate, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
6373 / 766
2c. Contact Person:
Steve Hove
2d.Address
Street Address
1201 Oakfield Drive, Suite 109
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
Brandon
FL
Postal / Zip Code
Country
33511
USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:"
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Josh Riding
4b. Business Name:
GTA Associates, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
530 Hinton Pond Road, suite 104
Address Line 2
City
Knightdale
Postal / Zip Code
27545
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:
Garner
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
162717-001-2444, 161700-90-2503, 162700-
00-2857
2c. Project Address
Street Address
NCHWY50N
Address Line 2
City
Garner
Postal / Zip Code
27529
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Buffalo Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:"
C: Aquatic Life, Secondary Contact Recreation, Fresh Water; NSW: Nutrient Sensitive waters
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?"
Nauss
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010903
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
35.13
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: "
Site is currently undeveloped and agricultural land.
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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:
0.05 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
2524.4
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The proposed project is to construct a Publix Supermarket. Based on Johnston County NC's anticipated population growth, this project is considered to be essential in providing quality
food supply for new and existing residents of the Town of Garner.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The project would entail the development of a grocery store and associated infrastructure, using means and equipment consistent with industry standards.
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-2023-00290
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Wyatt Brown
Agency/Consultant Company: Brown's Environmental
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
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?
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
2. Wetland Impacts
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (?)
2c. Type of W. *
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
?)
29• Impact
area *
t77]
Grading/fill
P
Headwater Forest
and A
Yes
Both
0.020
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.020
2i. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.020

3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type*
3c. Type of impact*
3d. S. name*
3e. Stream Type"
3f. Type of
3g. S. width
3h. Impact
(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
g1
Road Crossing
Temporary
Stabilization
Stream 01
Perennial
Both
31
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S2
Road Crossing
Permanent
Culvert
Stream 01
Perennial
Both
143
Average (feet)
(linear feet)
S3
Road Crossing
Temporary
Stabilization
Stream 01
Perennial
Both
25
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
S4
Road Crossing
Permanent
Culvert
Stream 01
Perennial
Both
242
Averege (feet)
(linear feet)
SS
Fill
Permanent
Fill
Stream 01
Perennial
Both
37
Averege(feeq
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
422 56
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
478
3j. Comments
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
Neuse Tar -Pamlico
Catawba Randleman
Goose Creek Jordan Lake
Other
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
Figure 2, allowable
T
Stream 01
No
2,922
1,236
Figure 2, allowable
P
Stream 01
No
6,711
4,367
Figure 3, allowable w/ mitigation
P
Stream 01
Yes
1,320
3,527
Figure 4, allowable
T
Stream 01
No
3,036
878
Figure 4, allowable w/ mitigation
P
Stream 01
Yes
12,781
8,499
Figure 5, allowable
P I
Stream 01
No
0
644
Figure 6, allowable
P
Stream 01
No
0
1,196
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 5,958.00 2,114.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 20,812.00 18,233.00
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 26,770.00 20,347.00
6i. Comments:
The figure numbers refer to the impact plates in the attached PCN support package.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
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la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Please see attached avoidance and minimization analysis.

1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Please see attached avoidance and minimization analysis.
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):
DWR 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
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
Yes No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
844 If for 422 If of impact
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
60342
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4h. Comments
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
warm
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
Ga. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more information.
Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact.
6c. Reason for impact
6d. Total impact (square �ru
feet)
ltiplier
6e. Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
Road crossings(see impact plates)
14,101
3
42,303
Zone 2 Road crossings(see impact plates) 12,026 1.5 18,039
6f. Total buffer mitigation required
60342
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, is payment to a mitigation bank or NC Division of Mitigation Services proposed?
Yes No
6j. Comments:
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
[ Level Spreader
0 Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
Q 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 NC DOT 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
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
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause degradation of
downstream surface waters.*
Stormwater Management Plan Antidegradation Calculations
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 project is not anticipated to result in additional development that could impact downstream water quality.
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
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
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?
NC DCR info request, USFWS iPAC inquiry

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?
NC HPO Web 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? *
FEMA FIRM Map nos. 3720161700L and 3720162700K effective July 19, 2022
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
21770 PCN Support Package2024.02.08.pdf 58.16MB
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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:
Joshua S Riding
Signature
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Date
2/8/2024
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