20240881 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240625

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# *
20240881
1
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*
Central Office - [phone]
Sue Homewood:Sue.Homewood
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
GRACE Christian School Apex K-12 Campus
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Rick Toone
1b. Primary Contact Email: * 1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
6/25/2024
Nearest Body of Water
Big Branch
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.704120-78.861817
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
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
O

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
Are you a federal applicant?"
Yes No
If yes, please provide a statement concerning compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act."
NA
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
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? "
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit: Yes No
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
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Greater Raleigh Area Christian Education Inc.
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Deed Book: 019213; Deed Page: 01730
2c. Contact Person:
Eric Bradley

2d. Address
Street Address
801 Buck Jones Road
Address Line 2
City
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27606
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Rick Trone
4b. Business Name:
WithersRavenel
4c.Address
Street Address
115 MacKenan Drive
Address Line 2
city
Cary
Postal / Zip Code
27511
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:
Apex, NC
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
PINS:0741019204 & 0741119269
2c. Project Address
Street Address
2728 Veridia Parkway
Address Line 2
City
Apex
Postal / Zip Code
27502
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Big Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
3c. What river basins) is your project located it *
Cape Fear
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA
4e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
±52.88
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
USA

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300040102
4. Project Description and History
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 site is currently vacant and features a mixture of wooded areas and fallow agricultural fields. Several derelict barns and other buildings are located on the site. General land
use in the vicinity of the site is residential. The site is adjacent to Highway 1.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
4b(2). Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete?
Yes No
If yes, describe the completed work
4c. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. not related to the 404 or 401
WR requested a stream/buffer determination from the Town of Apex on 12/2/2022. A site review was conducted with Town staff on 11/9/2022. The Town of Apex issued a stream buffer
determination letter on 2/16/2022 (Apex 22-015). A copy of the Town determination is included as an attachment.
WR originally submitted a PJD/AJD request on 10/13/2022 (AID: SAW-2021-02238). However, as a result of the revised WOTUS rule, the applicant is conceding jurisdictional status of all
onsite wetlands, streams and surface waters, and a Preliminary JD Request is being provided with this application in support of the delineation. Please note that WR is not requesting
issuance of a PJD in conjunction with issuance of the IP.
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.551
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1,540
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is the construction of a new GRACE K-12 school (TK-12th grade) to consolidate the existing two campuses into a single larger campus to
accommodate the existing and growing demand for additional students.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:
The current Greater Raleigh Area Christian Education (GRACE) student population is approximately 825 students and current anticipated grown is such that the proposed project would
accommodate approximately 1,200 students (Pre-K: 40 students; K4th: 360 students; 5th & 6th: 200; 7th-12th: 600). The GRACE Christian School Apex K-12 Campus project will provide
new educational facilities for the entire student population of —1,200 students. Planned core capacity for the school (gathering spaces such as the cafeteria, gymnasium, chapel) is
anticipated to accommodate 460 persons. The proposed GRACE Christian School Apex campus will help address the inadequate numbers of schools, and overcrowding issues being
experienced in the local area as well as addressing the needs of its own student growth.
The existing GRACE schools consist of two separate campuses located at 801 Buck Jones Road (PIN: 0773851913) and 1101 Buck Jones Road (PIN: 07737427160), which are located
on opposite sides of 1-40. There was no opportunity for expansion on either existing school site to create larger facilities to accommodate additional students. Both existing sites are
surrounded by existing development, and there was no opportunity to purchase additional property to accommodate expansion of the existing facilities. Therefore, GRACE sold both of
those facilities in order to generate the necessary capital to purchase the new school site and construction of the new GRACE Apex K-12 school campus.
The GRACE School is poised to transform its student experience by relocating its existing schools to a new campus. Located in Apex, NC, at the corner of Veridea Parkway and US 1 the
project will unify the GRACE community by creating a campus centered around communal shared experiences, which will comfortably transition students during their time at GRACE by
offering distinct experiences for each division: Lower, Middle, And Upper School. The new campus provides new opportunities to strengthen community, grow programs, and provide a
one -campus home for the GRACE students, staff, faculty, and parents.
The project will occupy the east side of the approximately 53-acre site, which is split over two parcels across Veridea Parkway. The west parcel is tabulated at 29.20 acres and the east
parcel at 23.68 acres. The project comprises of planned academic buildings, parking, carpool stacking, emergency access, primary football/ soccer athletic field, open space, and
designated play spaces within the east parcel. The design of the school campus on the eastern tract will be the initial phase of construction. The design of the athletic fields on the western
tract is still conceptual, but will not require impacts to wetlands, streams or riparian buffers to construct.
Utilities not available at the project site include domestic water, which will need to be brought in from the north along Veridea Parkway. Sanitary sewer, which is available at the eastern
property line from adjacent development. Additional roadway improvements include adding a signalized intersection and turning lanes both into and out of the main entrance of the site.
The new facility will contain multiple buildings. The combined Lower and Middle School is a two-story facility. The three-story Upper School building will house the main business office,
arts facilities, and academic classrooms. The athletics and assembly areas will include a multipurpose auxiliary gym and cafeteria, along with a full-size competition gym, and support
spaces including a kitchen, restroom and locker facilities, stage, and weight room.
Standard construction equipment will be used to clear and prepare the site (tree cutting equipment, bulldozers, graders, scrapers, loaders, etc.). Similarly, standard equipment will be used
to install utilities and construct other infrastructure and homes.
4k. Will this activity involve dredging in wetlands or waters?
Yes No
If yes, Describe the type of dredging, the composition of the dredged material and the location of disposal area.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas? *
Yes
Comments:
No
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? *
Unknown
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A

Corps AID Number:
SAW-2022-02238
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Alyssa Ricci
Agency/Consultant Company: WithersRavenel
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?
No
7. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list)
Please see the attached Adjacent Property Owner Exhibits.
8. Scheduling of Activity:
Preliminary site work is anticipated to begin in August 2025.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams -tributaries O Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
LOW,
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type*(?)]2c.TypeofW.*
2d. W. name
2e. Forested*
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
2g. Impact
area *
W1
Grading
P
Unknown
Wetland C
Yes
Both
0.132
(acres)
W2
Grading
P
Unknown
Wetland D
Yes
Both
0.115
(acres)
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Grading
P
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Unknown
Wetland E
Yes
Both
0.220
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.467
2h.Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Structural fill
2i. Comments:
Please see attached impact exhibits.
31. Total cubic yard stream impacts:
0
4. Open Water Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.467
4a. Site #
4af. Impact Reason
4b. Impact type
4c. Name of waterbody
4d. Activity type �114e.
Waterbody type
4f. Impact area
OW1
Fill/Grading
-li
P
Pond 2
Fill
Pond
1.21
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
1.21
4g. Total cubic yard open water impacts:
6329
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
1.21

4h. Comments:
Please see attached impact exhibits.
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:
Proposed permanent wetland and open water impacts for the proposed campus and infrastructure are necessary to accommodate the new consolidated
campus. Reconfiguring the two halves of the campus complex would not reduce impacts. The main campus was chosen to be located on the eastern
parcel primarily because the Town of Apex is constructing a new gravity sanitary sewer which will be available on the eastern parcel (See attached
Sheet G impact map). Gravity sewer will not work on the western parcel and locating the main campus on that parcel would have required a lift station
due to a ridge feature separating the two parcels. Constructing a lift station to serve the campus would result in an additional cost burden for the private
GRACE Christian School and for these reasons the main campus will be located on the eastern parcel. The need for sewer facilities on the western
parcel will be minimal and can be met using small septic systems.
Onsite wetlands follow the drainage from an offsite pond to the north through the site to Stream 4 placing these resources within the center of the site
making avoidance impossible. In order to construct the necessary campus buildings, parking, and other infrastructure, wetland impacts are unavoidable.
Impacts to Pond 2 are unavoidable due to the geographic position of the pond within the project area and the need to create enough graded land area to
accommodate construction of the proposed campus.
On the eastern parcel that is proposed to house the main campus, all impacts to Stream 4 have been avoided by designing the site around the stream. A
previous plan was explored that would have resulted in a culverted stream crossing of Stream 4. This plan was abandoned to avoid impacts to Stream 4,
lower construction costs, and provide space for required Resource Conservation Areas which will also be utilized as natural environment areas. A copy
of this previous site plan is included in this application.
Indirect impacts to Stream 4 have been avoided by designing a clean water bypass diversion from the north to provide a hydrologic connection to
Stream 4 following development in the upper area of the drainage. See attached Clean Water Diversion plan on Sheet F of attached impact exhibits.
Additionally, SCM outfalls will provide additional hydrologic input to Stream 4.
No impacts are proposed for construction of the athletic facilities on the western parcel. No impacts are required for improvements to Veridea Road.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction techniques used to avoid or minimize impacts include installation of erosion & sediment control devices prior to construction. Silt fencing
will be installed around all disturbed areas to prevent sediment from escaping into undisturbed areas or offsite.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
L
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
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
If no, explain why:
Project is located in the Cape Fear River basin (outside Jordan Lake watershed) and is not subject to state riparian buffers.
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.
Town of Apex
Comments:
The stormwater management plan consists of two wet pond SCM's to serve the site's stormwater needs. The stormwater management plan will be reviewed and approved by the Town of
Apex as the designated authority.
G. Supplementary Information O
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.
Proposed project will not result in additional development which could impact downstream water quality.
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.
Wastewater from the proposed project will be conveyed via collection system to nearest treatment facility.
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?
WR completed a formal survey/review for federally listed threatened and endangered species within and adjacent to the proposed project and the results
determined that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect federally listed species. WR conducted an onsite pedestrian survey on the project
site on 6/12/2024. The following information is provided to document how WR reached the determination that the proposed project will not adversely
affect federally listed species.
WR conducted a file review of records maintained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). An official
species list was generated using USFWS' Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC), located at https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/ on 5/24/2024.
This species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and designated critical habitat, which may
occur within the boundary of the project and may be affected by the project. The IPaC specified that there are four federally listed species and one
proposed endangered species that may occur within the project boundary and may be affected by the proposed project. These species include
Tricolored Bat (PE), Red -Cockaded Woodpecker (E), Cape Fear Shiner (E), and Michaux's sumac (E). The IPaC list did not identify any critical habitat
within the project area.
WR also submitted a project review request to the NCNHP on 5/24/2024 through their Data Explorer webpage, located at:
https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/, to identify known occurrences of federally listed threatened or endangered species within 1.0 mile of the review area.
The NCNHP project review did not identify any federally listed species. The May 2024, NCNHP review letter has been provided as an attachment.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) maintains lists of species that receive Federal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Endangered (E) status refers to "any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range," and Threatened (T) status
refers to any species which is "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range' (Endangered
Species Act, Section 3). Plants and animals classified as Proposed (P) are currently proposed for official designation of a protected species under the
ESA. Plants and animals classified as Endangered (E) or Threatened (T) by the USFWS are protected under the provisions of Section 7 and Section 9
of the ESA of 1973, as amended. The following table presents federally listed species from the IPaC official species list dated December 29, 2023. While
the Bald Eagle is not currently listed on the ESA, it is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA) and was included in the
assessment.
Bald Eagle (BGPA)
Based on the review of the NCNHP GIS data, there are no known occurrences of bald eagle nests within 1.0 miles of the project area. No bald eagle
nests were observed within the project area. Additionally, no bald eagles were observed in flight during the 6/12/24 pedestrian survey. There are no large
bodies of water suitable for potential foraging habitat within 1.0 miles of the project area. Therefore, a survey of areas within 660' of the project area was
not required per the USFWS National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines. Since the proposed project is not located within 660' of an eagle nest, WR
concludes that the proposed project will have No Effect on Bald Eagle.
Tricolored Bat (PE)
The USFWS proposed to list the Tricolored Bat as an endangered species under the ESA on September 13, 2022, largely because of white -nose
syndrome, a disease that affects bats and is decimating hibernating bat species. There has been no critical habitat designated for the Tricolored Bat at
this time. Based on a review of the NCNHP GIS data, there are no known occurrences of the Tricolored Bat within 1 mile of the project area. Suitable
habitat for Tricolored Bat may exist in the project area within the tree canopies and vacant man-made structures.
There are various man-made structures located on the site, but targeted surveys for presence/absence were not conducted. No caves, bridges, or
culverts are known to be located on the project site. Targeted surveys have not been conducted for Tricolored Bats. Some tree clearing will be necessary
for construction of the proposed project. However, it is our opinion that the project is Not Likely to Adversely Affect the Tricolored Bat.
Red -Cockaded Woodpecker (E)
Based on the review of the NCNHP GIS data, there are no known occurrences of Red -Cockaded Woodpecker within 1.0 miles of the project area. The
red -cockaded woodpecker (RCW) occurs in extensive tracts of open stands of mature pines, particularly longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), for foraging and
nesting/roosting habitat, typically 70 to 100 acres or more. The red -cockaded woodpecker is rarely found in deciduous or mixed pine -hardwoods. The
RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of
age to provide foraging habitat. Optimal habitat is characterized as a broad savanna with a scattered overstory of large pines and a dense groundcwver
containing a diversity of grass, forbs, and shrub species. Midstory vegetation is sparse or absent. Frequent fires maintain the quality of the RCW's
habitat. The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 miles.
The site consists of mixed hardwood pine forests and cleared former agricultural areas. One stand of loblolly pines is located within the project site
however the trees are growing in a dense stand with a thick understory and is not considered habitat for Red -Cockaded Woodpecker. Additionally, The
RCW is no longer thought to occur anywhere in Wake County, as previous correspondence with the USFWS specified that the record of RCW in Wake
County was erroneous. WR concludes that the proposed project will have No Effect on Red -Cockaded Woodpecker.
Cape Fear Shiner (E)
Based on the review of the NCNHP GIS data, there are no known occurrences of Cape Fear Shiner within 1.0 miles of the project area. The Cape Fear
shiner is a small (approximately 2" long), yellowish minnow with a black band along the sides of its body. The Cape Fear shiner is generally associated
with gravel, cobble and boulder substrates and is endemic to the upper Cape Fear River Basin in the Central Piedmont of North Carolina. The species is
known to occur in tributaries and mainstreams of the Deep River, Haw River, Rocky River and Cape Fear River in Chatham, Harnett, Lee, Moore and
Randolph Counties.
The USFWS identifies the Critical Habitat Designation for the Cape Fear Shiner as being ±4.1 miles of the Rocky River from NC Hwy 902 bridge
downstream to Chatham County Road 1010 Bridge, and ±0.5 river miles of Bear Creek, from Chatham County Road 2156 Bridge downstream to the
Rocky River, then downstream in the Rocky River (±4.2 river miles) to the Deep River, the downstream in the Deep River (±2.6 river miles) to a point 0.3
river miles below the Moncure, NC, USGS Geological Survey Gauging Station. The USFWS designated critical area is located approximately 15.2 miles
southwest of the Project. Constituent elements include clean streams with gravel, cobble and boulder substrates with pools, riffles, shallow runs and
slack water areas with large outcrops and side channels and pools with water of good quality with relatively low silt loads (USFWS, Federal Register
reference 9/25/87, Federal Register, 2: 36034-36039).
The onsite streams were too small to be considered potential Cape Fear Shiner habitat. Furthermore, there are no proposed impacts to onsite streams.
Therefore WR concludes that the proposed project will have No Effect on Cape Fear Shiner.
Michaux's sumac (E)
The review of the NCNHP GIS data did not identify any known occurrences of Michaux's sumac within 1.0 miles of the review area. The 6/12/2024
pedestrian survey focused survey efforts within early successional areas where existing vegetation heights and abundance of sunlight met habitat
requirements. Surveys were also conducted along the shoulders of Veridea Parkway. The pedestrian survey did not identify any occurrences of
Michaux's sumac within the project area. Therefore, due to the findings of the pedestrian survey and lack of nearby records, WR concludes that the
proposed project will have No Effect on Michaux's sumac.
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?
There are no waters classified as EFH in Wake County.
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?
WR reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office's online database, located at: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/, to determine if there were any known
historic or cultural resources within or in the vicinity of the proposed project. The database review identified the Brown-Tingen House (WA0687), a 1910
triple-A cottage located within the proposed project site.
WR submitted a letter to SHPO on September 14, 2022 and received a letter from SHPO on November 9, 2022 stating that they were aware of no
historic resources that would be affected by the proposed project. A copy of the SHPO letter is included as an attachment.
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 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
USACE PJD Request GRACE K-12 School_2024.06.21.pdf 9.42MB
GRACE Christian School Apex Campus Cover Letter and Appendix_Final.pdf 37.14MB
GRACE Christian Church Apex_ Alternatives Analysis_Final.pdf 23.41MB
File must be PDF or KMZ
Comments
Please see the attached Cover Letter and additional attachments (e.g., PJD Request, Alternatives Analysis, etc).
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:
Rick Trone
Signature
Date
6/25/2024
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