20190120 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190128

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Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
F Yes
C' No
Is this project a public transportation project?"
� Yes r No
Change only rf needed.
BIMS # Assigned *
20190120
Is a payment required for this project?*
f No paymentrequired
� Fee received
f Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer"
Kevin Barnett:eads\khbarnett
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
EMension of SR 1631 (Crossroads Parkway) to SR 1549 (Calvin Edney Road)
1a. Who is the PrimaryContact?*
NCDOT-Division 13; ATTN: Roger Bryan, DEO
1b. PrimaryContact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
1 /28/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Big Branch
Basin
French Broad
Water Classification
WS-II; HQW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
35.820191 -82.535421
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Madison
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Is this a NCDOT Project?*
G Yes r No
(NCDOT only) T.I.P. or state project number:
R-5779
WBS # (�)
44834.1.1
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Ve rsion# *
1
Reviewing Office *
Asheville Regional Office - (S28) 296-4500
1c. PrimaryContact Phone:*
(82S)251-6171
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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)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified bythe Corps?
F Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
23 - Categorical Exclusions
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
fJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r' Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
Forthe record onlyfor DWR401 Certification:
For the record onlyfor Corps Permit:
r 401 Water Quality Certification - E�ress
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after-the-fact permit application?*
� Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
F Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
� Yes r No
Acceptance LetterAttachment
R-5779 - SR 1631 - Division 13 - STR - FB 05 Cold.pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
C' Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
� Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
rJ Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
� Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
NCDOT Right-of-Way (Linear Transportation Project)
2b. Deed book and page no.:
fWA
2c. Responsible party:
NCDOT-Division 13; ATTN: Roger Bryan, DEO
2d. Address
Street Address
NCDOT Highway Division 13
Address Line 2
55 Orange Street
ary
Asheville
Postal / Zip Code
28801
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
State / Rovince / Region
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
63KB
x
C' Yes R No
C' Yes G No
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2g. Email Address:*
rdbryan@ncdotgov
C. Project Information and Prior Project History " I
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(rf appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Mars Hill
2. Project Identification
2a. Propertyldentification Number:
N/A
2c. Project Address
Street Address
wn
Address Line 2
ary
Postal / Zip Code
2b. Property size:
12.1
S[ate I Rovince I Region
Country
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Big Branch
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS-II; HQW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
French Broad
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
060101050802
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:*
The project is located east of the Town of Mars Hill in Madison County. Land use within the project area consists of transportation facilities, residential yards, and a fallow field. The
project area is bounded to the west by I-26 and to the east by Big Branch. The project vicinity is comprised of agricultural land, low-density residential areas, and undeveloped
forestland.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
C' Yes r No C' Unknown
4d. 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)
03b_Fig2_USGS Topo.pdf
127MB
4e. 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)
03d_Fig4_NRCS Map.pdf 1.47MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0 acres
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1269 linear feet
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:"
The purpose of the proposed project is to improve connectivity and interstate access east of I-26. As an additional benefit, the project will improve residential safety by constructing a
secondary means of north-south travel in the area which will alleviate local traffic on I-26.
4i. Describe the overell project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project proposes to eMend SR 1631 (Crossroads Parkway) south to SR 1549 (Calvin Edney Road) for approximately 0.3 mile. The 2-land road e#ension wrould provide the existing
service road a logical terminus at Calvin Edney Road. Equipment typical of roadway projects would be used, including pavers, skid-steers, screeds, and excavators.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
R-5779_PermitDrawings_( 2019-01-28). pdf 327 MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
Sa. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?"

� Yes r No
Comments:
Kimley-Hom delineated the project area in April 2017. A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination
request of the delineated project area has been included as part of this application.
Sb. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?"
� Preliminary r Approved � Not Verified � Unknown r WA
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
William Sullivan and Ross Sullivan
Kimley-Horn
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
06_R5779_PJD_REQUEST_PACKAGE_201S11.pdf
6. Future Project Plans
C' Unknown
4.52MB
6a. Is this a phased project?*
C' 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?
fWA
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
r Wetlands I17 Streams-tributaries
r Open Waters I� Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts:
261
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
321
3j. Comments:
r Buffers
3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
60

Unavoidable impacts to jurisdictional streams will result from the proposed eu[ension of Crossroads Parkway. Temporary impacts to Big Branch and SB
will result from the temporary construction access necessary to install outlet and embankment protection. 81 linear feet of permanent impacts to
stream SB will result from the installation of riprap outlet and embankment protection. The proposed riprap at these locations will be keyed in or
countersunk to match the ebsting contours. Additionally, 160 linear feet of permanent impacts will result from the realignment and eutension of an
existing culvert due to the construction of the proposed roadway fillslope.
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:
Impacts to streams within the project area have been avoided and minimized to the eMent practical through design. The footprint of the proposed
roadway was specifically aligned to avoid stream SB and Big Branch to greatest ex[ent possible. Where necessary and feasible, 2:1 slopes have been
proposed to avoid impacts to the channels. All riprap that will be installed within the jurisdictional streams has been designed to match the ersting
contours and preventloss of water.
1b. Specificallydescribe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Impacts to streams within the corridor will be avoided and minimized to the eu[ent practical throughout the construction process. To avoid unnecessary
impacts to streams within the project area, staging, storage, and construction access will occur in upland areas where feasible. Silt fencing will be
installed along the construction limits to ensure all equipment and work areas stay within the permitted boundaries. Stormwater and erosion control
measures will be utilized to avoid sedimentation impacts to downstream waters and control runoff from the construction site.
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 r No
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
,rJ DWR rJ Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
� Mitigation bank II� Payment to in-lieu fee I� Permittee Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
Qinear feet)
180
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
cold
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres) (acres)
4h. Comments
Stream mitigation is proposed for the 180 linear feet of permanent impacts resulting from Ihe proposed culvert. Mitigation has been secured through
the NCDMS ILF program and an approval letter has been attached.
6. Buffer mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWR
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? If yes, you must fill out this entire form - please contact DWR for more
information.
C' Yes
r No
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?
C' Yes r• No
If no, explain why:
The project is located within the French Broad River basin and no NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules apply.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
G Yes �' No
Comments:
�

The project plants to maintain ebsting drainage patterns to the extent practical. The proposed drainage systems were designed and sized with future development taken into account
and the following items ware incorporated to minimize water quality impacts: the alignment was designed to minimize stream crossing impacts, 2:1 slopes are going to be utilized to
reduce structure length, grassed swales will be implemented to the maximum eMent practical, and open channel designs with riprap on the banks will be implemented where practical to
reduce jurisdictional stream impacts.
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federallstate/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 (NEPA/SEPA)?"
r Yes r No
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House?*
r Yes r No
NEPAor SEPAFinal Approval Letter
08_R-5779 CE Document Signed 7-31-17.pdf
1.81 MB
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 26 .0200)? *
� Yes r No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water qualit�/?*
C' Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The project is designed to provide wnnectivity and interstate access east of I-26, and to create a safer route for local commuters. No additional or
cumulative impacts are anticipated due to the construction of the proposed project.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
C' Yes r No C' fWA
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat? *
� Yes r No
Sb. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?"
� Yes r No
Sd. Is another Federal agency involved?*
� Yes r No
What Federal Agency is involved?
Federal Highway Administration
Se. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
C' Yes r No
Sf. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
� Yes r No
Sg. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
C' Yes r No
Sh. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
� Yes r No
r Unknown
5i. Does this project involve (7) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
C' Yes r No
Sj. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?

The USFWS lists tv�,n federally protected species known to occur in Madison County: northern long-eared bat (NLEB) and gray bat. A review of the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) element occurrence database records (updated October 2018) revealed no known occurrences of
any federally protected species in or within 1.0 mile of the project limits.
The NCDOT - Division 13 DEO, Roger Bryan, confirmed with Marella Bunick of the USFWS that the project study area is not located within a county or
watershed known to contain NLEB hibernation or maternity roosting sites. Therefore, the project has met the criteria required for the USFWS 4(d) rule,
and any associated take is exempt. Due to the exemption under the 4(d) ruling, it has been determined that the proposed project "May Affect, Not
Likely to Adversely AffecP' the NLEB.
The NCDOT - Division 13 DEO, Roger Bryan, confirmed with Marella Buncick of the USFWS that habitat for gray bat is not present within the study
area. Since there is no habitat present, surveys for gray bat will not be required. Due to the lack of known occurrences and the lack of habitat present
within the study area, it has been determined that the proposed project will have "No EffecP' on the gray bat.
Consultation Documentation Upload
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
C' Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
The NOAA Essential Fish Habitat Mapper was reviewed on December 21, 2018. No EFH was found within the project area or within the vicinity of the
project.
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?*
G Yes �' No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources7*
The NCSHPO HPOWEB Mapping Service was accessed on November 27, 2015 to review potential historic resources within the review area. One
National Register individual listing, two National Register Historic Districts, and one Study List individual listing were identified within a 1.0-mile radius of
the study area:
-Mars Hill School (Anderson Rosenwald School) is a National Register individual listing. The school is a 1927 frame 1-room Rosenwald school house
located appropmately 0.8 mile south-southwast of the project. This National Register listing is separated from the proposed project by a large
interchange and I-26. Due to the distance from the project area, the development between the project and the historic site, and the minimal impact
which will result from the proposed project, it is anticipated that construction of the project will have no effect on this historic site.
-Mars Hill College Historic District (late 19th and 20th century college campus) and the Mars Hill Commercial Historic District (1910-1930 brick
commercial buildings) are National Register Historic Districts located approbmately 0.75 mile northwest of the project area in Mars Hill. These National
Register Historic Districts are separated from the proposed project by I-26 and commercial developments. Due to the distance from the project area,
the development between the project area and the historic districts, and the minimal impact which will result from the proposed project, it is anticipated
that construction of the project will have no effect on this historic site.
-The Mars Theater is a Study List individual listing. The theater is a 1947 brick, veneer building located approximately 0.8 mile northvsest of the study
area on N. Main Street in Mars Hill. This Study List listing is separated from the project by I-26 and commercial developments. Due to the distance from
the project area, the development between the project area and the historic site, and the minimal impact anticipated from the proposed project, it is
anticipated that the proposed project will have no effect on this historic site.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
R-5779_NCSHPO_Comment Response.pdf
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
Sa. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
G Yes r No
Sb. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
No cut or fill is proposed within the FEMA regulated floodplain.
Sc. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
The FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Panel 3700975700J (effective June 2, 2009).
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previouslyrequested.
00_TIP_R5779_Madison_CoverSheet.pdf
03a_F ig 1 _Vicinity. pdf
03c_Fig3_JD feat.pdf
04_Mars Hill_Photo_Pages.pdf
R-5779_EC_Planset_011036358_erp. pdf
01_TIP_R5779_Madison_Cover Letter.pdf
50.34KB
13.26KB
529.22KB
7.87M6
1.81 MB
5.37M6
239.92KB
Signature

,r! 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 AcP');
• 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:
Roger D.Bryan
Signature
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Date
1 /28/2019