20150705 Ver 2_More Info Received_20151209

Homewood, Sue
From: Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 8:24 AM
To: Bailey, David E SAW; Homewood, Sue
Subject: RE: Request for Additional Information: Minnie Solar access road; Graham, Alamance
Co., NC; SAW -2014-00650 (UNCLASSIFIED)
Attachments: 401-404 Permitting p3 111715.pdf, 09 -03 -03 -Corrected PCN_minnie_revised
12.9.15.pdf, 401-404 Permitting p2 111715.pdf
Please find attached PCN and Drawings that address the below concerns.
Sincerely,
Bradley S. Luckey
336.708.4997 (c)
336.310.4527 (o)
PO Box 128
Kernersville, NC 27285
www.pilotenviro.com
[e-mail]
-----Original Message -----
From: Bailey, David E SAW[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:08 AM
To: Brad Luckey <[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Homewood, Sue <[e-mail]>; Steve Crivelli <s.criveIli @conergy.com>
Subject: RE: Request for Additional Information: Minnie Solar access road; Graham, Alamance Co., NC; SAW -2014-00650
(UNCLASSIFIED)
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Brad and Kenny,
Thanks for the updated information. A few corrections are needed on the plans, itemized below:
1) Please clearly show the limits of the proposed temporary impact on the plans. Also, the temporary impact amount
listed on the plansheet is larger than the total proposed culvert/rip rap impact; please revise the temporary impact
amount, ensuring that the proposed temporary impacts do not double count proposed permanent impacts.
2) Please clearly show the footprint of the existing culvert pipe on the plans.
3) Once plansheet corrections are made, please update the PCN per items 1 and 4 of my 10/29/2015 email request for
additional information.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,

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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1.
Processing
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Permit
1 b.
Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 39 or General Permit (GP) number:
1 c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
N Yes
❑ No
1d.
Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e.
Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
❑ Yes ® No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ Yes ® No
1f.
Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Minnie Solar Farm
2b.
County:
Alamance
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Issacs Revocable Living Trust
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
Book=unknown, Pages=272 and 269
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Mr. Graydon Issacs
3d.
Street address:
5287 Lindley Mill Road
3e.
City, state, zip:
Graham, NC 27253
3f.
Telephone no.:
336.376.6530
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4.
Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Developer
4b.
Name:
Mr. Steve Crivelli.
4c.
Business name
(if applicable):
Conergy Projects, Inc.
4d.
Street address:
3947 Lennane Drive
4e. City, state, zip:
Sacramento CA 95834
4f.
Telephone no.:
916.838.3514
4g.
Fax no.:
866.436.6114
4h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
5.
Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.
Name:
Bradley S. Luckey
5b.
Business name
(if applicable):
Pilot Environmental Inc.
5c.
Street address:
PO Box 128
5d.
City, state, zip:
Kernersville, NC 27285
5e.
Telephone no.:
336.708.4997
5f.
Fax no.:
5g.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
150816 & 150815
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.94947 Longitude: - 79.36181
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size:
30 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Haw River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-V, NSW
2c. River basin:
Cape Fear
3. Project Description
3a. 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 contains undeveloped wooded land and agricultural fields. Structures are not located on the site. The site is
located in a residential/rural area of Graham.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
2.75 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
streams=2,400', open waters (pond) =1.25 acres
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access during development and long term maintenance of the site as a
solar farm.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The overall project consists of development of the site with a proposed solar farm. In order to provide safe access to the
site, an access road and stream crossing that includes the replacement of an existing culvert are necessary. To faciltate
development of the site and replacement of the existing stream crossing culvert, clearing and grading the site is
necessary. Graders, haulers, excavators and other heavy equipment will be used during site construction.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Comments: USACE/DWR site visit 3/6/14
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
®Preliminary E] Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): Bradley Luckey/Michael Brame
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
USACE JD=4/9/15. DWR=3/11/14
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5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
A previous NWP 14 was requested on July 16, 2015. The previous NWP 14 was rescinded in August 14, 2015 due to
changes in project specifics including relocation of the proposed access road to the site to comply with Alamance County
requirements for setbacks from a water supply well and a septic system. Additionally, in efforts to avoid greater impacts
from installation of a new culvert it was determined that access to the proposed solar farm could utilize replacement of an
existing culvert, thus, resulting in less overall impact to the stream.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
The project is not part of a phased project. Impacts to streams/wetlands, outside of those proposed in this application,
are not anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ® Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments: Wetland impacts are not proposed.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d.
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
(PER) or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ — non -404,
width
(linear
Temporary (T)
(INT)?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ®P ®T
Culvert/Pump
Around
Unnamed
® PER
❑ INT
® Corps
❑ DWQ
4
25/31
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
25/31
3i. Comments: The proposed culvert replacement will permanently impact 25 linear feet of stream channel (15' culvert/10' rip
rap) and temporarily impact 31 linear feet of stream channel with the associated pump around. Areas of temporary impact will
be restored to similar pre -construction conditions.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
4b.
4c.
4d.
4e.
Open water
Name of waterbody
impact number -
(if applicable)
Type of impact
Waterbody type
Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 ❑P❑T
04 ❑ PEI T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments: Open water impacts are not being proposed.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
number
of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments: Construction of ponds/lakes are not being proposed.
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse El Tar -Pamlico ®Other: Lake Jordan
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d.
6e.
6f.
6g.
Buffer impact
number-
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
impact
re uired?
B1 ®P ❑ T
Road
Unnamed
® Nos
2,760
2,664
B2 ❑P❑T
F-1 Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑P❑T
F-1 Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
2,760
2,664
6i. Comments: The proposed culvert replacement and subsequent access road will permanently impact 2,760 SF of Zone 1
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and 2,664 SF of Zone 2 riparian buffer in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0267 as an allowable activity.
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Due to the development and use of the site as a solar farm, a road must be constructed to provide access to the site during
construction and long term maintenance of the site as a solar farm. Several road designs were evaluated. One such design
included installation of a new culvert up -gradient of an existing culvert. This design resulted in greater impact to the stream
than what is proposed in this application. The proposed replacement of an existing culvert reduces the impact footprint of the
stream fro the previous design.
The width of the access road has been minimized to the extent possible to safely accommodate heavy equipment and tractor
trailer crossing. The road alignment has been designed to cross as near to perpendicular given constraints with
truck/equipment turning radii and existing conditions including a residence and existing topography. The stream crossing
culvert has been designed to be buried at least six inches below the existing stream bed, thus, allowing for aquatic passage.
The road crossing has been designed in an area of the stream that is routinely maintained/landscaped and has no natural
riparian buffers, stream canopy cover and is currently being used for residential/agricultural access.
The solar array and necessary infrastructure (overhead/underground voltage lines, inverters, etc.) have been designed to
avoid impacts to jurisdictional streams, wetlands and ponds.
There are approximately 2.75 acres of wetlands, 2,400 linear feet of stream channel and a 1.25 acre jurisdictional pond
located on the site. The wetlands, pond and remaining 2,375 linear feet of stream channel are being avoided.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The disturbance limits will be staked and silt fence will be used. A temporary coffer dam will be installed upgradient of the
existing culvert. During construction, water will be pumped around the construction footprint. The existing culvert will be
removed. Excavated soils within the construction footprint will be stockpiled in uplands areas and removed from the site
and/or used to restore areas of temporary impact. Once the existing culvert has been removed, the proposed culvert will be
installed. Upon completion of the culvert installation, the temporary sand bag coffer dams will be removed and flow will be
diverted through the culvert. Following construction, disturbed banks in the area of the temporary impacts will be restored to
similar pre -construction conditions, matted and seeded/live staked.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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3c. Comments:
4.
Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b.
Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c.
If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d.
Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e.
Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f.
Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g.
Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h.
Comments:
5.
Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a.
If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6.
Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a.
Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g.
If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h.
Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
® Yes ❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments: The access road is gravel and will not concentrate stormwater into the
❑ Yes ® No
riparian buffer
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
<8 %
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ® No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: Based on the % impervious, a
stormwater management plan is not requried or proposed.
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a.
Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006-246
❑ Other:
4b.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5.
DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a.
Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b.
Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes
® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b.
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
❑ Yes
® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c.
If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes
® No
Comments: A NEPA or SEPA is not required as part of this project.
2.
Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a.
Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes
® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes
® No
2c.
If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3.
Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a.
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
❑ Yes
® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b.
If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance
with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
We are not aware of additional development that will impact nearby downstream water quality.
4.
Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a.
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater will not be generated by the proposed project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
❑ Yes ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
❑ Yes ® No
impacts?
E] Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
USFWS List of Endandered and Threatened Species for Alamance County does not identify federally listed species in
Alamance County.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
Based on our knowledge of the site, the site is not located in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat. Best
management practices and the use of temporary sediment and erosion control devices will prevent sediment from entering
down -gradient waterbodies which may contain fish.
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
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO reviewed the proposed project as part of a state clearinghouse review of the project. SHPO Letter dated 8/24/12
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA FIRM 371088900J
Digitally signed by Bradley S. Luckey
DN: cn=Bradley S. Luckey, o=Pilot
Bradley S. Luckey
Environmental, Inc., ou,
email=[e-mail], c=US
12/9/15
Date: 2015.12.09 08:22:12 -05'00'
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Date
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)
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