20180052 Ver 3_ePCN Application_20240220

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# *
20180052 3
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
1a. Name of project:
Kalas Falls (AKA Rogers Farm)
1a. Who is the Primary Contact? *
Aliisa Harjuniemi
1b. Primary Contact Email: *
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
2/20/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Harris Creek
Basin
Nauss
Water Classification
QNSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.891073
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Wake
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.446786
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Kristina Morales: Kristina. Morales
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
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
fig. 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:
DR Horton
2b. Deed book and page no.:
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
2c. Contact Person:
Tracey Davis
2d. Address
Street Address
2000 AERIAL CENTER PKWY STE 110
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
MORRISVILLE
NC
Postal/Zip Code
Country
27560
USA
Yes No
Yes No

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Aliisa Harjuniemi
4b. Business Name:
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
550 Westinghouse Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28273
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:
Wake Forest
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
1767293887
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Rolesville Road
Address Line 2
city
Wake Forest
Postal / Zip Code
27587
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Harris Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
QNSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Neuse
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030202010703
4. Project Description and History
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
74
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 project area is approximately 74 acres in extent and consisted of undeveloped wooded areas, open maintained fields, and a pond (Figures 1 and 2). The surrounding land use consist
of undeveloped areas, agricultural fields, and single-family residences. The project area is currently being developed for a single-family subdivision.
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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).
NWP 29 was issued on June 1, 2021 (SAW-2013-01899). 401 WQC and Buffer Authorization were issued on May 24, 2021 and February 8, 2017 (21-0242 & 18-0052. The NWP 29
verification authorized 0.492 acre of permanent wetland impacts, 0.006 acre of temporary wetland impacts, and 0.09 acre of temporary open water impacts.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.6 acre of wetlands, 2.45 ac. open water
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
2,446 If perennial stream
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to develop the property for a single-family subdivision.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The previously issued NWP 29 verification authorized 0.492 acre of permanent wetland impacts, 0.006 acre of temporary wetland impacts, and 0.09 acre of temporary open water impacts.
However, during construction, the contractors cleared more wetland area than authorized. Based on the site visit conducted by CWS, approximately 0.5 acre of scrub -shrub wetland has
been cleared without authorization. The wetland has already been fenced and the construction activities within this area have been seized. Photographs 1-3 are representative of the
current site conditions. Attachment G includes an corrective action plan for this area.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No
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-2013-01899
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
O Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
PJD dated 06/01/2021 is included in the Attachment C.
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?
There are no future phases planned for this project.
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
2a1 ReasonImpact
type* (?)
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
2g. Impact
area *
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clearing
T
Headwater Forest
Wetland A
Yes
Corps
0.500
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.500
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.500
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000

2i. Comments:
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:
To avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional waters of the U.S., the property was delineated prior to finalizing the site plan and the proposed site plan
was designed around the delineation results.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbances to downstream waters. The disturbed wetland has been fenced
and the construction activities within this area have been seized.
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 Falling Creek Umbrella Mitigation Bank - Grantham Branch
3b. Credits Purchased/Requested (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Quantity:
Riparian wetland 0.984
3c. Comments
The mitigation bank received the payment in August of 2021.
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
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
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.
Wake County
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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
2b Provide an explanation of the violation(s):
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.
The project will not result in additional cumulative impacts in foreseeable future.
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.
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?
https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/
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?
https://www.fisheries. noaa.gov/resou rce/map/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?
http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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 Flood Map
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
Kalas Falls ATF_Cover Letter and Attachments.pdf 11.07MB
NWP 29_2021-06-01_MRTF_signed 08-02-2021 (1).pdf 194.12KB
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:
Aliisa Harjuniemi
Signature
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Date
2/20/2024
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