20240895 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20240701

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DHlsloo 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# *
20240895 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
la. Name of project:
Dutchmans Creek Pedestrian Greenway
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Elizabeth Bell
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
7/1 /2024
Nearest Body of Water
Catawba River
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS-IV: CA
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.302254
A. Processing Information
Is this project connected with ARPA funding?
Yes No
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Gaston
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Longitude:
-81.005153
What amount is owed?*
$240.00
$323.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Mary Plummer:mary.plummer
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
$570.00
$767.00
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No

Is this a NCDOT 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):
42 - Recreation Facility
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit Riparian Buffer Authorization
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. 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
'Id. 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:
Town of Mount Holly
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Contact Person:
Elizabeth Bell
2d.Address
Street Address
400 E. Central Ave
Address Line 2
City
Stale / Province / Region
Mount Holly
North Carolina
Postal/Zip Code
Country
28120
us

2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
John McNulty
3b. Business Name:
Kisinger Campo & Associates
3c.Address
Street Address
301 Fayetteville Street
Address Line 2
Suite 1500
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
John McNulty
4b. Business Name:
Kisinger Campo & Associates
4c.Address
Street Address
301 Fayetteville Street
Address Line 2
Suite 1500
city
Raleigh
Postal / Zip Code
27601
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 I town:
Mount Holly
2. Project Identification
2f. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
us
3e. Fax Number:
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
us
4e. Fax Number:
2a. Property Identification Number: 2b. Property size:
4507105931 6.72

2c. Project Address
Street Address
330 N. River Street
Address Line 2
City
Mount Holly
Postal / Zip Code
28120
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:
Catawba River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:
WS-IV; CA
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501011304
4. Project Description and History
State / Province / Region
nc
Country
US
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 is located in River Street Park, with recreational facilities and vegetation surrounding the area. Surrounding drainage patterns are overland sheet flow down to the banks of the
Catawba River. There are no major drainage structures present
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:
0.00
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
100
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The Town of Mount Holly is planning to expand their greenway trails upon the existing park facilities via a pedestrian crossing over the Catawba River. Additional paved trails and
pedestrian bridge are included in construction to accomplish this.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
Construction activities will include earthwork and paving of existing and proposed pedestrian trails. A causeway will be utilized to complete the construction of this project. Most of the trail
work will be performed away from river banks, but the pedestrian bridge structure's work will be performed closer to the Catawba River. Erosion Control measures, will be put in place
during construction activity to reduce sediment transport as much as practicable.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) data was used for JS lines
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
Yes O No
6b. If yes, explain.
This PCN is for Phase 1 of 2, both seeking NWP 42 - Recreation Facilities

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
1a. 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 (?)
Temp Work Pad
3b.lmpact type "
Temporary
3c. Type of impact'" �3�name*
Workpad/Causeway
��3e.
Catawba River
Stream Type *
(?)
Perennial
3f. Type of
Jurisdiction*
DWR
3g. S. width
106
Aveage (feet)
3h. Impact
length*
47
(linear feet)
S2
Temp Work Pad
Temporary
Workpad/Causeway
Catawba River
Perennial
DWR
106
Average (feet)
96
(linear feet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 143
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
143
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
Bridge Begin / Temp Work Pad
T
Catawba River
Yes
0
106
Bridge Begin / Temp Work Pad
T
Catawba River
Yes
162
18
Bridge Begin
P
Catawba River
Yes
1,557
458
Bridge Begin
P
Catawba River
Yes
0
427
Bridge End / Temp Work Pad
T
Catawba River
No
1,311
53
Bridge End / Temp Work Pad
T
Catawba River
Yes
0
167
Bridge End
P
Catawba River
Yes
0
11
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 1,473.00 344.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 1,557.00
896.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 3,030.00
1,240.00
6i. Comments:

E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
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1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The purpose of the project is to construct new pedestrian walkways, pave existing gravel pedestrian walkways, and construct a pedestrian bridge to
cross over the Catawba River. Trail design is very similar to existing conditions, resulting in relatively low sediment disturbance related to the length of
the trail
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts to the stream will result from construction activities required to construct the pedestrian crossing and it's accompanying boardwalk. A temporary
causeway will be constructed to elevate construction activities away from stream elevations, with large rip rap below to help trap sediment. Rip rap will
then be removed after the pedestrian bridge is constructed.
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:
Avoidance and minimization of waterway impacts were considered in design decisions for this bridge. The drainage impacts on the waterways nearby this project should be considered
insignificant
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
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
1b. 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 (North Carolina)
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?*
Yes No
Comments:*
Project does not involve significant expenditure of public money, or significant use of public land, nor does it involve programs significantly affecting the
quality of the environment of the state
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
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3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
Project objective is to construct a pedestrian walkway and bridge, existing drainage patterns will be maintained. No roadway traffic on trails will result in
no increase in pollutants.
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.
Asheville
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?
IPaC screening tool, PCN has been sent to USACE's Charlotte Field office and is pending review
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?
Essential Fish Habitat Mapper (NOAA) online screening tool
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?
HPOWEB 2.0 online screening tool, No filters flagged within 1 000'feet
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:
FEMA HEC-RAS model was downloaded from the FRIS website for the Catawba River. This HEC-RAS model was updated to include geometry
changes to river sections. A Bridge Survey Report (BSR) was completed to show a "No -Rise" SFC type, resulting in no change in the floodplain
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA HEC-RAS model was downloaded from the FRIS website for the Catawba River. This HEC-RAS model was updated to include geometry
changes to river sections. A Bridge Survey Report (BSR) was completed to show a "No -Rise" SFC type, resulting in no change in the floodplain
Miscellaneous
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possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
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DutchmansCreek_BufferPlans_Phasel.pdf
1.26MB
DutchmansCreek_EC_Plans_Phasel.pdf
2.55MB
DutchmansCreek_Final_Roadway.pdf
3.66MB
DutchmansCreek_Final_Structures.pdf
61.81 MB
DutchmansCreek_PermitPlans_Phasel.pdf
2.92MB
IPaC_ Explore Location resources.pdf
705.81KB
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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:
John McNulty
Signature
t `i>fir �i+�ultlJ
Date
7/1 /2024