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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
May 2, 2008
Mr. David Baker, NCDOT Regulatory Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-2714
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
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Subject: Nationwide 14 Permit Application
Gibson Road, SR-1321
Cherokee County
State Project No. 14C.020031 (DWQ Minor Permit Fee $240)
Dear Mr. Baker:
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is proposing to widen,
grade, and pave SR 1321, Gibson Road in Cherokee County. This proposal entails
widening and paving the existing road to a standard 18-foot roadway. The proposed
improvements have been identified as necessary maintenance and safety improvements.
Funds have been allocated for this project, and NCDOT would like to perform these
activities during the 2008-paving season.
I am enclosing a pipe installation detail, photographs, as well as a marked county map,
USGS topographic map and straight line diagram. We propose to install one new culvert
slightly below the existing streambed elevations where bedrock is not encountered to
minimize impacts to aquatic habitats and allow the existing stream gradients to remain as
unchanged as physically possible.
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Database was checked for records of federally
threatened and endangered species. There are no records listed in the database for the
unnamed tributary of Little Shoal Creek. Additionally, there are no records for the entire
Little Creek watershed. The unnamed tributary is not of sufficient size to provide habitat
for freshwater mussels and habitat for fish is limited at the project site. The project is
Andrews District Office
191 Robbinsville Road, Andrews, N. C. 28901
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Also, by copy of this letter, I am requesting authorization under Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ). In addition, I am asking Mr. McHenry and Mr.
Ed Ingle, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer (NCDOT), to comment directly
to me concerning this permit request.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (828) 321-
4105. Your early review and consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Micheal J s
NCDOT Maintenance
cc: Mr. Brian Wrenn DWQ, DENR, Raleigh (four copies)
Mr. Mike Parker, DWQ, DENR, Asheville
Mr. Troy Wilson, Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville
Mr. David McHenry, Mountain Region Coordinator, NCWRC, Waynesville
Mr. J. B. Setzer, P.E., Division Engineer, NCDOT
Mr. Mark Davis, Division Environmental Officer, NCDOT
Mr. E. L. Ingle, Roadside Environmental Field Operations Engineer, NCDOT
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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
For Section 404 and/or Section 10 Nationwide, Regional and General Permits, Section 401 General Water Quality
Certifications, and Riparian Buffer and Watershed Buffer Rules
Cherokee County
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NCDOT Division 14, District III
Prepared by: Michael A. Jones
NCDOT Maintenance
Division 14, District 3
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Gibson Road SR 1321
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): WBS: 14C.020031
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): N/A
4. Location
County: Cherokee Nearest Town: Murphy
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.):From Murphy take US
64/74 West - 6.7 miles to NC 294. Proceed 10.4 miles to SR 1316 on right and go 3.4 miles
to project (SR 1321) on the right. Note: SR 1316 turns left - gravel . Proceed straight
SR1320 for remainder 3.4 miles.
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 35.1518 N 84.2521 W
6. Property size (acres): N/A
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Unnamed Tributary to Little Shoal Creek (DWO C
Tr)
8. River Basin: Hiwassee River Basin
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: Wooded / Residential
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2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number

(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,

herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
(yes/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(linear feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A

Total Wetland Impact (acres)
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: N/A
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreaLye, multiDly lenLyth X width, then divide by 43.560.

Stream Impact Average Impact
Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact Perennial or Stream Width Length Impact
(indicate on map) Intermittent? Before Impact (linear (acres)
feet)
Site 1 Sta: 20+45 UT to Little Shoal Culvert P 2.5' 15 0086
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Creek .
Site 1A Sta: 20+45 UT to Little Shoal. Flow Diversion P 2.5' 65' N/A
Creek

Total Permanent Stream Impacts 15 0.0086
Temporary Impacts for Flow Diversion and Dike 65 N/A
5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation, dredging, flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Total Open Water Impact (acres) N/A
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including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina (see DWQ website for most current
version.).
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
If mitigation is required for this project, NCDOT will make payment to the NCEEP.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://www.nceep.net/pages/inlieureplace.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed,
please check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ?
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
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XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
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.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ? No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ? No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide a short narrative description:
This is a secondary road that is being improved and paved to minimal standards. Secondary and
cumulative impacts from this project is not expected to be significant.
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Michael Jones/
Applicant/Agent's Signature L'?- Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the following info:
1. Project Name SR 1321, Gibson Road
2. Name of Property Owner/Applicant: NCDOT
3. Name of Consultant/Agent: N/A
*Agent authorization needs to be attached
4. Related/Previous Action ID number(s):
5. Site Address: Gibson Road, Cherokee County
6. Subdivision Name: N/A
7. City: Murphy
8. County: Cherokee
9. Lat: 35.1518 N Long: 84.2521 W (Decimal Degrees Please)
10. Quadrangle Name: Farner
11. Waterway: Unnamed Tributary to Little Shoal Creek (DWQ Class C Tr)
12. Watershed: Hiwassee River Basin
13. Requested Action:
Nationwide Permit # 14
General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
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The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
Begin Date
Site/Waters Name:
Keywords:
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