20161238 Ver 1_401 Application_20161216

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Subject: Retaining wall repair along US 70 Asheville NC
Dear Sir/Madam,
City of Asheville
Public Works Department
P.O. Box 7148
Asheville, NC 28802
www.ashevillenc.gov
I have included a completed NC DWQ PCN and respective plans. I have meet onsite with Mr.
Zan Price of the Asheville Regional NCDWQ office. Through that he has granted a verbal
approval to begin the work the week of 12 -
Sincerely
Chad Bandy, PE
Streets Manager, City of Asheville

Montalvo, Sheri A
From: Price, Zan (George)
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 11:27 AM
To: Montalvo, Sheri A
Subject: RE: US 70 existing Retaining Wall Repair
It is a courtesy copy. No fee required.
Zan Price, P.E.
Assistant Regional Supervisor —Asheville Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
NCDEQ — Division of Water Resources
828 296 4662 office
828 231 9634 mobile
zan.price(o-)_ncdenr.gov
2090 U.S. Hwy. 70
Swannanoa, N.C. 28711
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Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Montalvo, Sheri A
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 11:22 AM
To: Price, Zan (George) <[e-mail]>
Subject: US 70 existing Retaining Wall Repair
Za n,
I got in a PCN for the above. It is marked for the records only, but has 5 copies and no check. The cover letter says they
have met with you on this one. Is this really supposed to be cc'rec or should I ask for a fee?
Thanks
sher� Mov�.taLvo
Administrative Assistant
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
919-807-6303 (office)
919 807-6494 (fax)
[e-mail]
Physical: 512 N. Salisbury St., Ste 942-D, Raleigh, INC 27604

Mailing: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Formfl N7
A. Applicant Information 7QFC
1. Processing pE , 16
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit Se RG
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: NWP 3 or General Permit (GP) number: .
1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes x No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification — Regular x 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 x No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Yes No x
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 x
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
Yes No x
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No x
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
US 70 existing Retaining Wall repair
2b. County:
Buncombe
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
Asheville
2d. Subdivision name:
n/a
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
NCDOT right of way/City of Asheville Sidewalk Maintenance
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Chad Bandy, PE, City Of Asheville
3d. Street address:
161 S Charlotte St (City of Asheville)
3e. City, state, zip:
, Asheville NC 28801
3f. Telephone no.:
828-782-0546
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
[e-mail]
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
City of Asheville Streets Division Manager, Public Works
4b. Name:
Chad Bandy
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
City of Asheville
4d. Street address:
161 S. Charlotte St
4e. City, state, zip:
Asheville NC 28801
4f. Telephone no.:
828-782-0546
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
[e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
NCDOT r/w adjacent to 966875582200000
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.5852 Longitude: 82.4736
1 c. Property size:
Linear Footage: +/- 60
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
UT Grassy Br
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
C
2c. River basin:
Swannanoa River
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 Project falls within the US 70 corridor. This includes roadway, sidewalk, and retaining wall.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: n/a
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: +/- 60' in project area
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:The existing retaining wall has severe scour under the footing. The project will
consist of grout repair of the scour area.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The existing retaining wall has severe
scour under the footing. The project will consist of grout repair of the scour area. All work will be performed in the dry by the
use of sandbags and HDPE pipe to by pass the work area. Water will be returned to existing condition once grout is set.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
Yes x No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other: Zan Price, DWR
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. This is a
live stream and verbal consultation occurred onsite 12/6/16
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes x No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. NCDOT originally constructed the wall and obtained needed
permits. (approximately 5 yrs ago)
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?
Yes No x
6b. If yes, explain.

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams — tributaries x 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.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f. Area
of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d,
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
39.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 T
Temp. diversion
UT to Grassy Br
PER
4'
60
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
60
3i. Comments:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01
02
03
04
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
I Filled
Excavated
P1
P2
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
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. Project is in which protected basin?
Neuse Tar -Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number—
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Ultimately the project
will prevent failure of the existing wall which would fail into the stream.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. All work
will be performed in the dry by the use of sandbags and HDPE pipe.
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 x
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option 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:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
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:
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.
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PCN Form —Version, 1.4 January 2009

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
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes Nox
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
Yes Nox
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:No additional impervious surface is being
added than existing conditions.
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other.-
ther:3c.
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
Yes No
4.
DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a.
Which of the following state -implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
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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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009

F.
Supplementary Information
1.
Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a.
Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
Yes
No
use of public (federal/state) land?
x
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 x
(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:
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 x
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b.
Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
Yes
No x
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 x
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.
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.
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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
habitat?
Yes x No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts?
Yes x No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville Field Office
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
Yes No x
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NC Surface Water
classification wedsite
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No x
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
City of Asheville Historic Resource Office.( Planning Dept)
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
Yes No x
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FEMA flood map service
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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