20190889 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190702

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Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance into the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20190889
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office*
Winston-Salem Regional Office - (336) 776-
9800
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Greensboro Science Center Zoo Expansion
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Tori Small
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
7/2/2019
Nearest Body of Water
UT to Richland Creek
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
WSIII, NSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude: Longitude:
36.131380 -79.835641
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Guilford
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
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)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
V Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
Version# *
1
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
* $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Sue Homewood:eads\slhomewood
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
6 Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
rJ 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F- Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
r- 401 Water Quality Certification - Express
rJ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solelyfor the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification: f Yes 6 No
For the record only for Corps Permit: r Yes 6 %
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r- Yes F No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
19. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r- Yes r- No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. lathe project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
f Yes B No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r- Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
F_ Owner rJ Applicant (other than owner)
1e. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
r Yes r- No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
City of Greensboro
2b. Deed book and page no.:
db 2424, pg 650
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address
Street Address
PO Box 3136
Address Line 2
City
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Code
27402
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
29. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
Tori Small
State / Rovinc , / %%ion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:

3b. Business Name:
Westcott, Small & Associates, PLLC
3c.Address
Street Address
125 S. Elm St.
Address Line 2
Suite 606
Qty
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Cade
27401
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Ro>in / Pagkm
NC
Country
USA
3e. Fax Number:
C. Project Information and Prior Project History -
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Greensboro
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
00-06-0350-0-0767-se005
2c. Project Address
Street Address
4301 Lawndale Dr.
Address Line 2
CKY
Greensboro
Postal / Zip Cade
27455
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
UT to Richland Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WSIII, NSW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300020103
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
344
State / Rovin / Ibgion
NC
Country
USA
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 Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is located within a 350 acre tract that also includes Country Park, Jaycee Park, a portion of Guilford Battleground Park, Lewis Recreation Center
and Forest Lawn Cemetery. The GSC is a developed site with a 65,000 sf building and associated parking and a zoo with pathways and animal exhibits. The zoo expansion
encompasses approximately 5 acres that is bisected by an existing stream and a small, online pond. The area to be developed was previously developed for animal exhibits, but is
currently generally wooded. There are some existing pathways, buildings, fences and utilities within the project boundary.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r- Yes r" No F Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)
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)
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:

4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
1.33 miles
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The zoo expansion will be constructed primarily using local bond funding and will include cassowary, hippo, okapi, cat, flamingo and red panda exhibits. The Greensboro Science
Center's (GSC) conservation mission is to preserve species and habitats through on-site programs, community awareness, field studies and fundraising for local and global
conservation efforts. The GSC vision recognizes that conservation and preservation of animals and habitats can only be realized by altering individual habits and behaviors, and by
working collaboratively with organizations, academics and governing bodies to better our environment. The zoo expansion will allow the GCS to continue and expand it's educational and
conservation activities bringing more programs and educational opportunities to citizens of and visitors to Greensboro. Additionally an animal hospital to allowfor proper care of the
animals will be constructed and an outdoor gathering area to enhance the visitor experience and educational opportunities will be constructed. A greenway trail that accesses the
exhibits will be constructed and create a loop to connect to the two current deadened exhibit trails.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The project will be constructed using standard mechanical construction equipment. However the site was redesigned so the southern trail will be elevated allowing for reduced impact to
trees, the stream buffer and overall land disturbance. The exhibits were shaped to remain outside the stream buffer to the maximum extent practical and the greenways were redesigned
to be located as far from the stream and pond edge as possible. The utilities were redesigned to remove a proposed impact to the stream and buffer associated with watermain
construction. Impact to the pond is limited to removal of years of accumulated sediment. Samples of the sediment will be taken and utilized in current PhD and GSC research. Impact to
wetlands is limited to repair of the currently breached dam.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
GSC ZOO - DD.pdf 18.35MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No
Comments:
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r PVA
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Walter Cole
Agency/Consultant Company: S&ME
Other:
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
6. Future Project Plans
r Unknown
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes 6 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?
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
rJ Wetlands r Streams -tributaries rJ Buffers
rJ Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
!a. Site #* (') 2a1 Reason M 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W. * 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
repair dam P �Is= ds wetland Yes Corps 0.009
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.000 0.009
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.009
2h. Comments:

4. Open Water Impacts
4a. Site # 4a1. Impact Reason 4b. Impact type _114c. Name of waterbody 4d. Activity type 4e. Waterbody type 4f. Impact area
sediment removal P unnamed pond Excavation Pond 0.22
4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.22
4h. Comments:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWR)
6a. Project is in which protect basin(s)?
Check all that apply.
C Neuse
❑ Catawba
❑ Goose Creek
❑ Other
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.22
F Tar -Pamlico
F Randleman
P Jordan Lake
6b. Impact Type
6c. Per or Temp
6d. Stream name
6e. Buffer mitigation required?
6f. Zone 1 impact
6g. Zone 2 impact
greenway
P
UT to Richland Creek
No
1,802
10,429
demolition
P
LIT to Richland Creek
No
926
1,161
perpendicular utility
P 11
UT to Richland Creek
No
297
613
dam repair
P
UT to Richland Creek
No
1,799
0
erosion control
T 11
UT to Richland Creek
No
1,902
5,587
6h. Total buffer impacts:
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Temporary impacts: 1,902.00
5,587.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total Permanent impacts: 4,824.00
12,203.00
Zone 1
Zone 2
Total combined buffer impacts: 6,726.00 17,790.00
6i. Comments:
Supporting Documentation
gsc zoo impact maps.pdf 2.06MB
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 site was redesigned so the southern trail will be elevated allowing for reduced impact to trees, the stream buffer and overall land disturbance. The
exhibits were shaped to remain outside the stream buffer to the mapmum extent practical and the greenways were redesigned to be located as far
from the stream and pond edge as possible. The utilities were redesigned to remove a proposed impact to the stream and buffer associated with
watermain construction.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
The site was redesigned so the southern trail will be elevated allowing for reduced impact to trees, the stream buffer and overall land disturbance. The
installation of the boardwalk will allowfor more trees to remain and less grading will be required.
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:
Impacts to the stream buffer are all allowable or exempt. Impacts to open water and wetlands are below mitigation thresholds.
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?
[ Level Spreader
C Vegetated Conveyance (lower SHWT)
[ Wetland Swale (higher SHWT)
[ Other SCM that removes minimum 30% nitrogen
Q Proposed project will not create concentrated stormwater flow through the buffer
Diffuse Flow Documentation
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
O Yes r No
Comments:
G. Supplementary Information �nl
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)?*
r Yes r No
Comments:*
NEPA/SEPA not required
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.
This is the final remaining area of development within the Greensboro Science Center's boundary.
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

5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r 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?
r^ Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
r Yes r No
51. 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?
fws.gov
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?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
PCN instructions note salt marsh, oyster reef and sea grass. This project is not coastal.
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?*
Site is adjacent to Guilford Battleground Park
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
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 website
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Signature
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P 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:
Victoria Waldron Small
Signature
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Date
7/2/2019

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