20181252 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20180913

Action History (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
�brrrit by Anonymous User 9/13/2018 8:51:08 AM (Start Event)
Accept by Carpenter,Kristi 9/13/2018 1:34:26 PM (DOT Initial Review)
. The task was assigned to Carpenter,Kristi. The due date is: September 18, 2018 5:00 PM
9/13/2018 8:53 AM

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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 beloware required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are ans�red.
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://edocs.deq. nc.gov/WaterResources/0/edoc/624704/PCN%20Help%20File%202018-1-30.pdf
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:*
Cherokee
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes l' No
lhis is any publicly funded by rrunicipal,state or federal funds road, rail, airport transportation project.
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
f• Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
R-5735
WBS #
50193..1.1
(for �ICDOT use only)
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:*
fJ Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?*
fJ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
This form may be Corps to initiate the standard/individual permit process. Please contact your Corps representative for submittal of standard permits.
All required items that are not provided in the E-PCN and be added to the miscellaneous upload located at the bottom of this form.
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 14 - Linear transportation
NWP Number Other:
List all MNnurrbers you are applying for not on the drop down list.
1c. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:*

check all that apply
r% 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit r Riparian Buffer Authorization
r Individual Permit
*
1d. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record onlyfor DWR 401 Certification:
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit:
f Yes C' No
C' 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 rritigation bank a- in-lieu fee program
C Yes l" No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
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R-5735 - Division 14 - STR - RW - HI 02 (cold).pdf 60.91 KB
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1f. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?'�
f Yes �' No
1h. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?*
f Yes r No
Link to trout information: http://wvwv.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Agency-Coordination/Trout.aspx
B. Applicant Information
1a. Who is the Primary Contact? *
Dave McHenry
1b. PrimaryContact Email:*
[e-mail]
1c. PrimaryContact Phone:�
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
[phone]
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
fJ Owner r Applicant (other than owner) r Agent/Consultant
(Check all that apply)
2. Owner I nformation
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
NCDOT Division 14
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
(for Corporations)
2d. Address

Street Address
253 Webster Road
Address Line 2
C7ty
Sylva
Fbstal / Zip Code
28779
2e. Telephone Number:
(xxx)xxx-�axx
[phone]
2f. Fax Number:
(xxx)xxx-xxxx
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1a. Name of project:*
R-5735 Hamburger Alley
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:*
Murphy
1d. Driving directions*
IF it is a new project and can not easily be found in a GPS rrapping system Rease provide directions.
Take Highway 74 west from Asheville all the way to west side of Murphy
2. Project Identification
2a. Propertyldentification Number:
(tax RN or parcel ID)
2b. Propertysize:
(in acres)
22
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Address Line 2
a�y
Fbstal / Zip Code
State / FYovince / F�gion
Country
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 howthe location was determined. (For e�mple, 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:*

35.076063 -84.044063
ex:34.208504 -77.796371
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Hiwassee Lake
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C
Surface Water Lookup
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Hiwassee
RiverBasin 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 area is an urban strip along a 4-lane with center turn lane divided commercial/retail area on west side of
Murphy.
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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R-5735 topo map.pdf 1.87MB
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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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R-5735 Soil Map.pdf 1.21MB
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4d. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.13
4e. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
(interrrittent and perennial)
1000
4f. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project is intended to improve drainage and roadway conditions.
4g. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project involves replacement of stormwater drainage structures and minor roadway widening of a 1.2 stretch
of an existing 4-lane with center turn lane road using heavy construction equipment including track-hoes, dump
trucks...
4h. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
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R-5735 Permit Drawings_labeled1.pdf 7.91MB
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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 �' Unknown
Comme nts:

5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
C' Preliminary f Approved C' Unknown
Corps AID Number:
Exarrple: SAVw2017-99999
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Othe r:
C•' f�UA
Michael Baker Corp
Dave McHenry, NCDOT Division 14
5d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
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R-5735 PJD Package_complete.pdf
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6. Project History
16.1 MB
6a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? �
f Yes f' No �' Unknown
7. Future Project Plans
7a. Is this a phased project?*
l' Yes C•' 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 activit�/? 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):
� Wetlands r% Streams-tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. Site #- Reason for impact* 2b. Impact type * 2c. Type of wetland *
WA Site 1 P
N�p label (e.g. Id�ad Qossing 1- CLlvert, F2rrranent (Pj or
dewatering, etc) Terrporary (�
WB Site 4 P
N�p label (e.g. Fd�ad Qossing 1- CLlvert, F2rrranent (� or
dewatering, etc) Terrporary (�
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
Seep
Seep
2d. Wetland name *2e. 2f. Type of
Forested* Jurisdicition*
WA No Both
(404, 10) or C�R (401
other)
WB No Both
(404, 10) or D✓VR (401
other)
2g. Impact
area *
0.090
(acres)
0.010
(acres)

2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.100
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.100
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. Reason for impact*3b.lmpact 3c. Type of impact*3d. Stream name *
type *
S1 Site 2 SC P Culvert
N�p label (e.g. Finad Qossing F2rrranem (P� or
1) Terrporary (�
g2 Site 2 SC P Bank
Nl�p label (e.g. fd�ad Qossing F�rrranem (Fj or Stabilization
1) Terrporary (�
S3 Site 2 SC T Dewatering
Nbp label (e.g. Fd�ad Q-ossing F�rrranent (Fj or
1) Terrporary (�
S4 Site 3 SA P Culvert
N�p label (e.g. fd�ad C7ossing F�rrranem (Fj or
1) Terrporary (�
S5 Site 3 SA P Bank
fv�p label (e.g. Finad Qossing F2rrranent (Fj or StabiliZatlon
1) Terrporary (lj
S6 Site 3 SA T Dewatering
N�p label (e.g. Finad Qossing �rrranent (Fj or
1) Terrporary (lj
g7 Site 4 SB P Culvert
fv�p label (e.g. f3�ad Qossing F2rrranent (P) or
1) Terrporary (�
gg Site 4 SB T Dewatering
N�p label (e.g. Fbad Qossing F2rrranent (Fj or
1) Terrporary (�
gg Site 5 SA P Bank
N�p label (e.g. Fd�ad CYossing F2rrranem (Fj or Stabilization
1) Terrporary (�
SC UT Hiwassee
River
SC UT Hiwasssee
River
SC UT Hiwassee
River
SA UT Hiwassee
River
SA UT Hiwassee
River
SA UT Hiwassee
River
SB UT Hiwasssee
River
SB UT Hiwassee
River
SA UT Hiwassse
River
3e. Stream 3f. Type of
Type* Jurisdiction*
Perennial Both
F�rennial (� or
interrrittent (IIVn
Perennial Both
F2rennial (� or
interrrittent (IfVn
Perennial Both
F2rennial (FH�) or
interrrittent (IfVT)
Perennial Both
F2rennial (FB�) or
ir�terrrittent (IfVn
Perennial Both
F2rennial (FS2) or
irnerrri[tent (If�
Perennial Both
F2rennial (� or
intermittent (IIVn
Perennial Both
F�rennial (� or
interrrittent (IIVT)
Perennial Both
F�rennial (FH� or
interrrittent (IfVn
Perennial Both
F�rennial (FS2) or
interrrittent (IfVT)
S10 Site 3ASA T Dewatering SAUTHiwassee Perennial Both
fv�p label (e.g. f3�ad Qossing F2rrranent (P) or River F�rennial (� or
1) Terrporary (� interrrittent QIVT)
�" 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:
92
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
55
3i. Total stream and tributary impacts:
147
3j. Comments:
3g. Stream 3h. Impact sqfe�
width * length *
2 70 2
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet)
2 75 3
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet)
2 9 7
Average (linearfeet) $
(feet)
4 15 6
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet)
4 8 3
Average (linearfeet) Z
(feet)
4 11 4
Average (linearfeet) 4
(feet)
4 20 8
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet)
4 70 4
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet)
70 24 2
Average (linearfeet) 4
(feet) 0
4 25 1
Average (linearfeet) 0
(feet) 0

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 project is being constructed on epsting alignment and only uses minimum amount of impact to complete the
needed work.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:*
Temporary dewatering will be used to avoid excavation in flowing water and erosion controls will be used to
minimize soil losses from disturbed areas.
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 �' No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
r DWR �J Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
r Mitigation bank r! Payment to in-lieu fee program r Permittee Responsible Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
�J Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
45
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
n/a
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.1
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments
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?

r Yes r No
For a list of options to meet the diffuse flow requirements, click here.
If no, explain why:
Not applicable to this area.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? *
G Yes r No
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?*
G 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 PolicyAct (NEPAISEPA)?�
f Yes r No
Comme nts: *
MCDC was prepared
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 (75A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
f Yes r No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
l' Yes C•' No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonablyanticipated future impacts) result in additional development, which could impact
nearby downstream water quality?*
f Yes l•' No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project is not adding capacity or providing access to currently undeveloped areas.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
C' Yes C No C' rUA
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? *
C' Yes C•' No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
f Yes r No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
C' Yes r No C' Unknown

5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?*
C' Yes C No
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
G Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
C' Yes C No
Link to the NLEB SLOPES document: http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NLEB/1-3Q17-signed_NLEB-SLOPES&apps.pdf
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
f Yes C 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.?
f• Yes r No
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the
prope rty.
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R-5735 Narrative and Section 7 and 106.pdf 325.86KB
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5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
Available NHP information and field surveys by qualified staff.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
C' Yes C•' No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?'�
NMFS
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/hpoweb/
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? *
Project was reviewed and cleared by NCDOT Human Environment Staff in consultation with Cherokee Tribes
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
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17-08-0027NoEligibleProps.pdf 6.9MB
AR17-08-0027nosurvey_addendum.pdf 480.37KB
Cherokee Nation.pdf 334.01KB
R-5735 Archaeology and ok APE for Ranger Road connector.pdf 340.16KB
R-5735 Architecture and ok APE for Ranger Road connector and Hiwassee Street.pdf 541.5KB
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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
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
FEMA Floodmaps
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
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R-5735 Impact Site Pictures.pdf 1.26MB
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Signature
fJ 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 AcY');
■ I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic
Transactions AcY');
■ 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:*
Dave McFlenry
Signature
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f -
Date Submitted:
9/13/2018
Initial Review
Is this project a public transportation project?* (�)
r Yes f' No
Change only 'rf needed.
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process? *
C•' Yes
C' No
BIMS # Assigned �
20181252
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office *
Asheville Regional Office - [phone]
Select Project Reviewer*
Kevin Barnett:eads\khbarnett
Is a payment required for this project?*
f No payment required
G Fee received
f Fee needed - send electronic notification