20180485 Ver 1_401 Application_20180418

DWR
Division of water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
January 31, 2018 Ver 2.3
Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered.
Also, if at any point you wish to print a copy of the E -PCN, all you need to do is right -click on the document and you can print a copy of the form.
Below is a link to the online help file.
https:lledocs.deq.nc.govMaterResources101edocl6247041PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30.pdf
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
Watauga
Is this project a public transportation project?*
f Yes f• No
This is any publicly funded by nunicipal,state or federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project.
1a. Type (s) of approval sought from the Corps:*
V Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
F Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?*
IJ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 42 - Recreation Facility
NWP Number Other:
List all MNnunbers you are applying for not on the drop down list.
1c. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:*
check all that apply
IJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
F- Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
*
1d. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
r Yes r No
r Yes f• No
1e. 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
r Yes r No
1f. Is the project located in anyof NC's twenty coastal counties?*

r Yes
r No
1h. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?*
r Yes F No
Link to trout information: http://wAw.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-ProgranVAgency-Coordination/Trout.aspx
B. Applicant Information
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Carrie Caviness, PhD.
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
carrie.caviness.1 @gmail.com
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
(XXX)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
m Owner r Applicant (other than owner) m Agent/Consultant
(Check all that apply)
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Town of North Wilkesboro
2b. Deed book and page no.:
1211/096; 1207/453; 0898/0486; 0678/0564; 0744/0345; 0777/0432;
0767/0566; 1194/388
2c. Responsible party:
(for Corporations)
Larry South, Town Manager
2d. Address
Street Address
832 Main Street
Address Line 2
PO Box 218
City
North Wilkesboro
Pbstal / Zip Code
28659
2e. Telephone Number:
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Carrie Caviness PhD
4b. Business Name:
State/ Province/ Region
NC
Country
USA

(if applicable)
Interface Environmental Consulting
4c. Address
Street Address
476 Hidden Pond Rd
Address Line 2
qty
State/ Province/ Fbgion
Boone
NC
Postal / Zip Code
(buntry
28607
USA
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
(XXX)XXX-XXXX Fax Number:
(XXX)XXX-XXXX
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Pease provide the Agent Authorization Letter if you are submitting this document.
AA_TONW_Signed 03.05.2018.pdf 52.69KB
FILE lYP=MJST BE PDF
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C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of project:*
Memorial Park to Mulberry Fields Connector Project
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
North Wilkesboro
1d. Driving directions*
If it is a new project and can not easily be found in a CPS rrapping system Pease provide directions.
The greenway project is located along the Yadkin River; it extends from the NC18 Bridge to Memorial Park in downtown North Wilkesboro.
The greenway corridor can be accessed from Wilkesboro Avenue.
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
(tax PN or parcel ID)
1402321;1401746;1403888;1403886;1402092;1403887;1403351;
1402324
2b. Property size:
(in acres)
16.8; The project is proposed on dedicated easements from private
property owners to the Town of North Wilkesboro. The easement areas vary
in size. The total size of all properties impacted is 16.8 acres.
2c. Project Address

Street Address
Wilkesboro Avenue
Address Line 2
City
State/ Province/ Region
North Wilkesboro
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28659
2d. Site coordinates in decimal degrees
Please collect site coordinates in decimal degrees. Use between 4-6 digits (unless you are using a survey -grade GPS device) after the decimal place as
appropriate, based on how the location was determined. (For example, most mobile phones with GPS provide locational precision in decimal degrees to
map coordinates to 5 or 6 digits after the decimal place.)
Latitude:* Longitude:*
36.155331 -81.143405
ex: 34.208504 -77.796371
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Yadkin River
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
Surface Water Lookup
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
River Basin Lookup
4. Project Description
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 Greenway Connector project site is in Wilkes County on the south side of the Town of North Wilkesboro, NC.
The project area is a linear corridor and is located along the Yadkin River "river left" between the NC 18 bridge
and the Memorial Park complex (west to east). Multiple private property owners have dedicated permanent
easements to the Town of North Wilkesboro along this riparian corridor in order to enable the project
development. Dominant landuses in the general vicinity of the site include undeveloped riparian forest, commercial
properties (north of the trail corridor), and agricultural land. A gravel trail already exists behind the Park and ag
lands at the eastern (downstream) end of the project site. The proposed greenway connector will connect with this
gravel trail and paved greenway sections further east. The topography at the project site is fairly flat and ranges
from 960 to 980 ft above MSL (USGS TOPO Map). Three (3) un -named tributaries (UT1, UT2, UT3) to the Yadkin
River intersect the project area along its length (-1828 linear feet (If)).
4b. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for
DWR)
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USGS_NC_Wilkesboro_164021 _1966_24000_LABELED.pdf
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350.37KB
4c. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site.
(for DWR)
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20180304_10292110930_1_NRCS_Soil_Map.pdf 434.65KB
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4d. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
none

4e. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
(intermittent and perennial)
2,293 If including the adjacent Yadkin River (1828 If)
4f. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the project is to construct 1,828 If of recreational greenway trail as part of the larger Yadkin River
Greenway in the Town of North Wilkesboro. The greenway section will connect existing greenway sections at
Mulberry Fields and Memorial Park. Much of the existing forest buffer between the proposed trail and the Yadkin
River is disturbed or degraded; forest buffer restoration via plantings and invasive species removal will occur in
conjunction with the greenway trail development and much of the project is funded through grants to improve
recreation, water quality, and environmental education.
4g. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect imapacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed greenway trail will be a 12 ft wide gravel trail. The proposed trail begins at the NC18 bridge,
connecting with the existing Mulberry Fields Greenway trail under the bridge. The trail continues, roughly
eastward, paralleling the Yadkin River. Some grading is required to achieve a consistent slope and stable trail
base; all proposed grading and slopes are given on the site plan and cross-sections. Atypical trail cross-section is
also provided. The stream crossings are as follows (upstream to downstream): UT -1 will be crossed with a
culvert/junction structure at STA 5+44; UT -2 will be crossed with a culvert structure at STA 6+48; UT -3 will be
crossed with a pedestrian bridge from STA14+70 to STA 15+40. The culverts are proposed as 42" CMP and the
pedestrian bridge is pre -fabricated and will be lowered onto footers via crane. A combination of trachoes,
skidsteers, and dump trucks will be used to perform the proposed work. Ingress/Egress and staging areas for this
project will be located at behind the Midtown Garden Market (339 Wilkesboro Ave) and east of UT -3 on Memorial
Park property (approximately STA 15+60 behind the ABC store commercial property along Wilkesboro Ave.). A
NCGC Construction Stormwater Permit application and ESC plan will be submitted to the NCDEQ Division of
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for approval, and will detail all ESC measures and the project Planting Plan.
4h. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
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N. Wilkesboro (03-30-2018).pdf 15.16MB
Cross Sections (03-30-2018).pdf 2.73MB
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5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
C Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Unknown f• N/A
Corps AID Number:
Exanple: SAW -2017-99999
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
Carrie Caviness, PhD.
Interface Environmental Consulting, LLC.
5d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
The USACE and NCDEQ staff determined UT3 was jurisdictional as part of a 2015 Streambank Stabilization project.
Carrie Caviness, Interface Environmental Consulting, made stream determinations and flagged top of bank for UT1, UT2, and UT3 in
11/2017.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload

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T Culvert UT -1
JD_UT-1.pdf
125.66KB
JD_UT-2.pdf
125.69KB
JD_UT-3.pdf
127.55KB
NC DWQ_Stream ID_UT-1.pdf
417.73KB
NC DWQ_Stream ID_UT-2.pdf
275.06KB
NC DWQ_Stream ID_UT-3.pdf
297.58KB
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6. Project History
6a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained forth is project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
f Yes r No r Unknown
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this a phased project?*
f Yes r 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? This includes other separate and distant crossing for linear projects that require Department of the
Army authorization but don't require pre -construction notification.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands fJ Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers
r- Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
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. Reason for impact*3b.lmpact 3c. Type of impact*3d. Stream name* 3e. Stream 3f. Type of 3g. Stream 3h. Impact s
type* Type* Jurisdiction* width* length*
S1 Trail Crossing STA P Culvert UT -1 Perennial Both 20 60 1
5+44 Fern -anent (F� or Perennial (FHS or Average (linear feet) ,
Nbp label (e.g. Road Grossing Tenporary (T) internittent (INT) (feet) 2
1) 0
0
S2 Trail Crossing STA
T Culvert UT -1
Perennial Both
20
20
5+44
Perrranent (Fj or
Perennial (PEP) or
Average
(linear feet)
Nbp label (e.g. Road Grossing
Tenporary (T)
internittent (INT)
(feet)
1)
S3 Trail Crossing STA
P Culvert UT -2
Perennial Both
20
40
6+48
Fernanent (F) or
Perennial (Ft3� or
Average
(linear feet)
tvep label (e.g. Road Grossing
Tenporary (T)
internittent (INT)
(feet)
1)
S4 Trail Crossing STA
T Culvert UT -2
Perennial Both
20
20
6+48
Fernanent (P) or
Perennial (F6P� or
Average
(linear feet)
Nbp label (e.g. Road Grossing
Tenporary (T)
internittent (INT)
(feet)
1)
"* All Perennial or Intermittent streams must be verified by DWR or delegated local government.
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0

3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
100
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
40
3i. Total stream and tributary impacts:
140
3j. Comments:
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:*
The proposed work is intended to provide a recreational facility as well as restore the forested riparian buffer of
the Yadkin River via plantings and invasive plant removal. A pedestrian bridge is proposed at UT -3 to avoid all
impacts to the stream during and after construction. Impacts via culverts at UT -1 and LIT -2 cannot be avoided by
shifting the greenway corridor footprint. The minimum amount of culvert pipe is proposed at these two crossings to
facilitate greenway construction.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:*
Flow will be diverted around the culvert installation area at UT -1 and UT -2 using sandbags and pumps to avoid
sedimentation to surface waters. All heavy equipment will be kept out of the stream channel during project
construction except where absolutely necessary to install culvert structures. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
will be submitted to the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for approval, and will detail all
ESC measures and the project Planting Plan.
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?
f Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
The proposed project impacts do not exceed 150 If of streambed.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
*** Recent changes to the stormwater rules have required updates to this section .***
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?
f Yes r No
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
If no, explain why:
The project does not occur within protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?
f Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15ANCAC 02H .1003(2)?*
r Yes
f No

To lookup low density requirement click here 15A NCAC 02H.1003(2).
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?*
r Yes r 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)?*
f Yes r No
Comments:*
The project does not require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to NEPA/SEPA.
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)?*
f Yes r No
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
f Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact
nearby downstream water quality?*
f Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor 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?
r Yes r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Asheville
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
f Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?*
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?*
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?*

f Yes r No
Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-30-17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdF
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?**
r Yes r 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.?*
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Correspondence with Byron Hamstead, Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the USFWS Asheville Field Office.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
f Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
NOAA - Office of Habitat Protection Division
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
Link to the State Historic Preservation Office Historic Properties Map (does not include archaeological data: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpov,eb/
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)?*
f Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
The project was reviewed by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. They found no historic
resources which would be affected by this project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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ER 17-0457.pdf 103.57KB
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8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Link to the FEMA Floodplain Maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
A floodstudy is being prepared by Vaugn & Melton Consulting Engineers. The plan will be submitted to the local
Floodplain Administrator (Sam Hinnant, TONW) and checked for completeness. The plan will then be submitted to
the NC Emergency Management Office.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
DFIRM NC 3710386800J
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
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PHOTOSHEETS.pdf 5.28MB
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Signature
IJ By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
■ 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:*
Carrie Caviness, PhD.
Signature _ �1�{
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Initial Review
Is this project a public transportation project?*(?
f Yes C No
Change only' needed.
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
f• Yes
r No
BIMS # Assigned*
20180485
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
Is a payment required for this project?*
f No payment required
f Fee received
C Fee needed - send electronic notification
What amout is owed?*
F $240.00
* $570.00