20181400 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20181012

Action History (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Submit by Anonymous User 10/12/2018 5:51:34 PM (Start Event)
Accept by Montalvo, Sheri A 10/15/2018 2:39:16 PM (Non DOT Initial Review)
• The task was assigned to Montalvo, Sheri A. The due date is: October 17, 2018 5:00 PM
10/12/2018 5:53 PM

DWR
IDIOM n of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
tial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20181400 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
* No payment required What amout is owed?*
* Fee received r $240.00
r Fee needed - send electronic notification r $570.00
Reviewing Office* Select Project Reviewer*
Asheville Regional Office - [phone] Amy Annino:eads\amannino
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Lake James State Park - Cove Bridge Project - Pedestrial Bridge over Lake James
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Mark S. Davis, Environmental Specialist, Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
10/12/2018
Nearest Body of Water
Lake James
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS -V, B
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.76425
Longitude:
-81.87663
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
FA. Processing Information U
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Burke
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
* 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?
rJ Nationwide Permit (NWP)
F- Regional General Permit (RGP)
F Standard (IP)

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
N/A
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
18 - Minor Discharges
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
W Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
O Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
State of North Carolina - c/o State Property Office
2b. Deed book and page no.:
BK: 1431 PG: 859-864
2c. Responsible party:
Erin Lawrence, PE, Capital Projects Unit, NCDCR-DPR
2d. Address
Street Address
109 E. Jones Street
Address Line 2
Mail Service Center 4605
City
Raleigh
Fbstal / Zip Cade
27699-4605
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Applicant is:
State / Rwince / ftim
NC
Country
US
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

r Agent
r Other
R other pease specify.
3b. Name:
Mark S. Davis
3c. Business Name:
Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers
3d. Address
Street Address
40 Colonial Sq.
Address Line 2
city
Sylva
Postal / Zip Code
28779
3e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3g. Email Address:*
msdavis@va ug h n melton. com
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(ff appropriate)
N/A
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Nebo
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
1744810974
State / Province/ Region
NC
Country
US
3f. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
2,908.89
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Lake James State Park - Paddy Creek Section
- 1.2 miles east of the intersection of the main entrance road and NC 126
Address Line 2
PO Box 340
CKY
State / Rovince / Region
Nebo
NC
Postal / Zip Cade
Country
28716
Burke
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Lake James
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS -V. B
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501010303
4. Project Description and History
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:*
Existing condition is basically undeveloped land within the boundaries of Lake James State Park, adjacent to Lake James, which is used for recreational purposes by the public such as
camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, swimming, boating and fishing.
4b. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
Lake James State Park Pedestrian Bridge Topo Map.pdf 456.04KB

4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Lake James State Park—Cove Bridge Project Soil Map.pdf 488.79KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Unknown. No wetlands in project area
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
Unknown. No streams in project area, only open waters of Lake James
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
Construct a new pedestrian bridge over Lake James to complete a newtrail network associated with the development of a newvisitor center at Lake James State Park. The trail from the
visitor center to the west end of the new bridge will be 8 -feet wide with a gravel surface. There will be no surface treatment of the connecting trail on the east side of the new bridge.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project entails the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Lake James associated with the development of the new visitor center and trail system at Lake James State Park.
The new bridge will be a 5 -span structure apprommately 240' 10" long by 10 -feet wide. The bridge configuration is as follows: 1@34' 1", 1 @33' 1 ", 1 @106' 6", 1 @33' 1 ", and 1 @ 34' 1 ".
The superstructure will be comprised of structural steel I -beams and timber decking and railing with aesthetic treatments. The substructure will consist of 2 end bents on the lake banks,
with driven FFpiles and reinforced concrete caps, and four 42 -inch drilled piers in Lake James with reinforced concrete caps. These four drilled piers will be the only contact with the lake
bed and will be drilled from a barge. The reinforced concrete interior bent caps will be constructed above the lake surface, with measures to prevent wet concrete and debris from falling
into the lake. Sedimentation resulting from the lake bank construction areas (new end bents and trail) will be prevented from running into the lake by various BMP's according to the
NCDEMLR approved Sedimentation and Erosion Control plan. Excavators, dump trucks, cranes, drilling equipment, barge, and various hand tools may be used to accomplish the work.
Clearing and grubbing activities within the buffer zone will be kept to a minimum to reduce impacts to the buffer as well as nearby receiving waters. The center span of the bridge will be
positioned over the main channel of the lake, 12 -feet above the full pool elevation, and will be marked with navigational aids to prevent boating accidents.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Lake James Pedestrian Bridge Plan Sheets.pdf 2.91 MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the propertyor proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No C Unknown
Comments:
A PJD package will be submitted with the permit application.
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Jan Gay, Ecologist, LSS
Agency/Consultant Company: Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers
Other:
5d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
A PJD package will be submitted with the permit application. There are no streams or wetlands in the vicinity of the bridge project. The only jurisdictional impacts for this project will be to
..open water of Lake James" associated with the construction of the drilled piers. Additional impacts will be to the riparian buffers around Lake James (Catawba River Buffer Rules).
Sd1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Cove Bridge Project-PJD Request Package-Final1 2018.pdf 788.78KB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r 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?
WA
F. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
F Wetlands r Streams -tributaries W Buffers
W Open Waters r Pond Construction
4. Open Water Impacts
4a. Site # 14a1. Impact Reason I4b. Impact type I4c. Name of waterbody I4d. Activity type II4e. Waterbody type 114f. Impact area
I1 Drilled pier P Lake James Fill Lake 0.01

4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.04
4h. Comments:
Drilled Pier No. 1 = 12 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 2 = 14 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 3 = 15 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 4 = 12 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Grand Total = 53 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
[ Neuse
V Catawba
[ Goose Creek
[ Other
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.04
r Tar -Pamlico
F Randleman
F Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type 6c. Per or Temp 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 7 impact 6g. Zone 2 impact
Drilled pier
P
Lake James
Fill
Lake
0.01
Disturbance in Buffer Zone -End Bent No. 2
Drilled pier
P
Lake James
Fill
Lake
0.01
.. ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........
Zone 2
Drilled pier
P
Lake James
Fill
Lake I0.01
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.04
4h. Comments:
Drilled Pier No. 1 = 12 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 2 = 14 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 3 = 15 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Drilled Pier No. 4 = 12 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
Grand Total = 53 cubic yards of fill in Lake James
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
[ Neuse
V Catawba
[ Goose Creek
[ Other
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.04
r Tar -Pamlico
F Randleman
F Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type 6c. Per or Temp 6d. Stream name 6e. Buffer mitigation required? 6f. Zone 7 impact 6g. Zone 2 impact
Disturbance in Buffer Zone -End Bent No. 1
P
Lake James
No
666 1
160
Disturbance in Buffer Zone -End Bent No. 2
P
Lake James
No
725
160
6h. Total buffer impacts:
6i. Comments:
Supporting Documentation
Lake James Permit Drawings and Plan Sheets.pdf 4.23MB
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 bridge design limited the number of drilled piers to be placed in the lake bed to the maximum extent practical and also allowed the center span
length to be increased to better accommodate boating traffic under the bridge.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction in jurisdictional areas and riparian buffers will be limited to the maximum extent practical to construct the bridge and trail. Drilled piers will
be utilized in bridge construction and will be drilled from a barge to minimize impacts to Lake James. The drilled piers will be drilled inside a permanent
steel casing and all drill spoil materials will be placed in appropriate containment on the barge. Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control
measures will be installed and maintained as the project progresses according to the approved NCDEQ: Energy, Mineral and Land Resources erosion
and sedimentation control plan. All disturbed ground will be stabilized (seeded, mulched, and/or matted) upon project completion.
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?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
U
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts:
0.00
0.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts:
1,391.00
320.00
Zone 1
.. ... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..........
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts:
1,391.00
320.00
6i. Comments:
Supporting Documentation
Lake James Permit Drawings and Plan Sheets.pdf 4.23MB
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 bridge design limited the number of drilled piers to be placed in the lake bed to the maximum extent practical and also allowed the center span
length to be increased to better accommodate boating traffic under the bridge.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction in jurisdictional areas and riparian buffers will be limited to the maximum extent practical to construct the bridge and trail. Drilled piers will
be utilized in bridge construction and will be drilled from a barge to minimize impacts to Lake James. The drilled piers will be drilled inside a permanent
steel casing and all drill spoil materials will be placed in appropriate containment on the barge. Appropriate sedimentation and erosion control
measures will be installed and maintained as the project progresses according to the approved NCDEQ: Energy, Mineral and Land Resources erosion
and sedimentation control plan. All disturbed ground will be stabilized (seeded, mulched, and/or matted) upon project completion.
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?
r Yes r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
U

The project is exempt from compensatory mitigation because the open water and buffer zone impacts do not exceed the criteria required for compensatory mitigation under NWP 18 and
the Catawba River Buffer Rules.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
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
What type of SCM are you providing?
F- Level Spreader
P Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
F- Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
r Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
,* Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
Diffuse Flow EC Plan Sheet at Western End of Bridge.pdf
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 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
244.25KB
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
u
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)? *
r Yes r No
Comments:*
The project Wil occur on State Owned Property at Lake James State Park; however, the construction of the trail will occur mainly along an old logging
road and the single crossing of Lake James with a new pedestrian bridge will have minimal impacts upon the natural environment.
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)?*
r^ Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The completion of this pedestrian bridge across Lake James should have little impact upon future development within Lake James State Park, except
connection to the proposed/existing trail network on the east bank of Lake James within the Paddy Creek area of the park.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r No r 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?*
r Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
FERC through Duke Energy
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?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
r Unknown
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
If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property.
Cove Bridge Project Percussive Activities. pdf
9.05KB
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Threatened and Endangered Species List for Burke
County, as well as, onsite field investigations. A scoping letter was sent to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the reply is attached requesting that a
tree cutting moratorium be implemented from June 1 - July 31 to protect the federally threatened Northern long-eared bat with a Biological Conclusion
of "May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect" determination. The NCDCR-DPR will adhere to the tree cutting moratorium of June 1- July 31 or will cut
the trees during the winter months.
Consultation Documentation Upload
USFWS Response to Lake James Pedestrian Bridge Project.pdf 604.03KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
The NOAA-NMFS database. There are no marine or estuarine communities within the Piedmont Physiographic Province of North Carolina.
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?*
r Yes r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
Review of the NCSHPO HPOWEB GIS Service and submittal of project information directly to the NCSHPO for review. The NCSHPO issued a "no
comment" letter dated July 1, 2016 and re -confirmed the letter dated June 28, 2018 (see attached letter).
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
NCSHPO No Comment Letter 2018.pdf 78.98KB
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
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:
Lake James at full pool elevation of 1200' is in a regulated floodplain (AE); however, construction of the pedestrian bridge over Lake James should
have no effect on the water levels of Lake James.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
NC Floodplain Mapping Program and Vaughn & Melton Hydraulic Engineers
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Cove Bridge Project -NW 18 CovLet-Signed1.pdf
Signature
620.97KB

W 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:
Mark S. Davis
Signature
Sign
Date
10/12/2018