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PCN Form — Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A.
Applicant Information
1.
Processing
IRA
1 a.
Type(s) of approval sought from theJUN
Corps: To
Section 404 Permit ❑Section 10 Pe
Q 6 2017
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 42 or General Permit (GP) number: n/a
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes
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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
le.
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.
E3 Yes
® No
1g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Village Green Commons
2b. County:
Jackson
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Cashiers
2d.
Subdivision name:
NIA
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
N/A
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
The Village Green of Cashiers
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
2051/16
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Ann Self
3d. Street address:
160 Frank Allen Road
3e. City, state, zip:
Cashiers North Carolina 28717
3f.
Telephone no.:
[phone]
3g.
Fax no.:
None
3h.
Email address:
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
S. Agent/Consultant information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Donald P. Jehle
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
jehle-halstead, inc.
5c. Street address:
P. O. Box 624
5d. City, state, zip:
Cashiers North Carolina 28717
5e. Telephone no.:
828-743-6081
5f. Fax no.:
None
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
7572-30-9622
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): - if you can't get
Latitude: 35.11079 Longitude: - 83.10102
these, just include a very good vicinity map
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size:
11.57 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Tributary ditch to Cashiers Lake to Chattooga River
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
B;Tr,ORW
2c. River basin: map is available at
Tugaloo
hftp:/th2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/
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 is presently undeveloped, previously filled land. It is adjoined by a public park on the west, undeveloped land to
the north and commercial office property to the east.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Approx. 0.42
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
Approx. 180' on the west and 165' on the north.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The project includes the construction of a parking area to service the existing park.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The overall project includes the construction of a new 17.632 sf gravel parking area. Access shall be provided by a paved
entrance off of Frank Allen Road. There will be an elevated wooden walkway to provide pedestrian access from the
parking area across the western creek to the park area. Stormwater detention will be provide in the center of the uplands
area.
The project will be construction with conventional sitework equipment including grades, front end loaders, dump trucks
and bucket excavators.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
®Yes ❑ No El Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
Preliminary ® Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency/Consultant Company: COE/Alpha Environmental
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Name (if known): David Brown
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Initial site visit 3/23/17; See attached for determination SAW -2017-00424
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5.
Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
5b.
If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6.
Future Project Plans
6a.
Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b.
If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. 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
W1 ®P ❑ T
Parking Lot
❑ Yes
® No
® Corps
® DWQ
0.2575
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
0.2575
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.
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 [-IT
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ INT
❑ Corps
❑ DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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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
01 ❑P❑T
02 ❑P❑T
03 []POT
04 ❑P❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
6. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
Stream Impacts (feet)
Upland
Pond ID
Proposed use or purpose
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
number
of pond
P1
P2
6f. 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.
❑ Neuse El Tar -Pamlico ❑Other:
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
impact
required?
El Yes
131 ❑P❑T
❑ No
El Yes
B2 ❑P❑T
❑ No
❑Yes
B3 ❑P❑T
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
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1.
Avoidance and Minimization
1a.
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The Village Green is in need of additional parking area so it purchased the parcel in question for this purpose. Due to the
extent of wetlands on the site it is impossible to avoid them completely and end up with any useful addition to their
parking needs. The uplands on the site is only about 50 feet wide which would only allow a single row of parking with a
single access drive. In addition, access would have to be obtained from the multiple private parcels to the east. Village
Green has had discussions with the one of these owners who was reluctant to commit to allowing such access. With
these conditions, total avoidance of wetlands is not possible.
In order to minimize wetlands impacts several actions were taken to modify the original parking plan which is shown in
Exhibit 1. Most significantly, the proposed stormwater retention system which was designed around the perimeter of the
parking lot was re -designed to locate it in the center of the parking lot this removing it from the wetlands area. Although
the perimeter area still needs to be disturbed for grading purposes to direct the site runoff to the retention area it will be
restored with sodding and landscaping.
Another step taken to minimize impacts was to reduce the size of the parking area. The west side of the lot nearest the
creek was moved in to provide a 30' "buffer". The south side of the parking lot was pulled in as much as possible to still
allow enough area in the middle island for stormwater retention.
Finally, the original plan envisioned a sidewalk along Frank Allen Road. This sidewalk has been removed to eliminate
permanent construction in the wetlands area although temporary grading will still need to be done in this area for
drainage purposes. Frank Allen Road is highly subject to flooding near the southeast comer of the site so all necessary
precautions are being taken to not exacerbate this condition. This includes the installation of a culvert under the driveway
with re -grading the swale area to provide minimal drainage capacity.
Although it was not possible to implement, a possible layout to eliminate the driveway connection onto Frank Allen Road
was developed. This would have allowed less disturbance of the wetlands area along the property frontage. It required
having access from the parcels to the east. As mentioned previously, adequate assurances were not obtained from the
affected properties to be able to acquire a permanent access easement for this design.
b.
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
The parking lot will affect the minimum area possible. Heavy construction equipment and operations will be restricted
from the buffer area along the west site. Small equipment and hand tools will be used to backfill and re -plant the affected
areas outside of the parking surface. Temporary erosion control measures including hay bales and siltation fencing will be
used to protect the wetlands during construction. Disturbed surface areas will be permanently stabilized with sodding or
landscape vegetation to prevent any future wetlands impact.
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
®Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
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3. Complete If Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
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:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
0.322 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? If Yes, you will have to fill out this entire form — please
contact the State for more information.
E] 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).
i
6h. Comments:
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E.
Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1.
Diffuse Flow Plan
1a.
Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b.
If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2.
Stormwater Management Plan
2a.
What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
54%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
® Yes ❑ No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
The stormwater generated by the new parking lot will be captured in a central detention area located in the uplands
portion of the site. Detained runoff will stored on-site and excess discharge will be routed to the drainage ditch along the
north side of the site.
® 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?
Jackson County
❑ Phase ll
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
® Other: Cashier Dev. code
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ® No
attached? Cannot acquire County approval until COE approves wetlands impact.
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
❑ Yes ® No
attached?
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?
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
❑ Yes
❑ No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c.
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
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.
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.
No sewer service required.
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6. 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?
El 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?
https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/reportttable/critical-habitat. html
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?
hftp://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/
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?
Presumption that none exist due to existing site development features: Being verified with NC HPO
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 Map (Included in Attachments)
Ann SelfPWUqL
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Age s SigbAure
Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
isprovided.)
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