20191284 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20190924

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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 *
Version#*
20191284
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*
Mooresville Regional Office - [phone] Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnsonl
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Sagecroft
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Daniel Kuefler
1 b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
9/24/2019
Nearest Body of Water
Price Mill Creek
Basin
Catawba
Water Classification
WS -IV
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.0531
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Union
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-80.6583
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 venters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
P Nationwide Permit (NWP)
F- Regional General Permit (RGP)
r- Standard (IP)
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]

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):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
P 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
F Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
F Individual Permit
29 - Residential Developments
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:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
F 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
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. 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?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner W Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?
C Yes r- No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Queen City Land, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d. Address
Street Address
11535 Carmel Commons Blvd
Address Line 2
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Code
28226
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
.....
3a. Name:
Gordon Johnson
State / Rovinoe / Fiejion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r- Yes r No
r- Yes r No

3b. Business Name:
Century Communities Southeast, LLC
3c. Address
Street Address
7400 Carmel Executive Park Drive
Address Line 2
Suite 205
City
Charlotte
Postal / Zip Cade
28226
3d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(d appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/town:
Indian Trail
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2c. Project Address
Street Address
NW of intersection of Old Monroe Rd & Sally Hinson Drive
Address Line 2
oty
Indian Trail
Postal / Zip Code
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Price Mill Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
WS -IV
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Catawba
3d. Please provide the 12 -digit HUC in which the project is located.
030501030202
4. Project Description and History
State / Rwme / Rion
NC
lxuntry
USA
3e. Fax Number:
2b. Property size:
State / Rwince / Fbgon
NC
Country
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 site is primarily an actively cultivated agricultural field, most recently cropped with soybeans, and an overhead power line right of way following a
drainage corridor It has fencerows on the northern and western perimeters, and a dirt and gravel access road bisecting it. General land use in the
vicinity is undeveloped land and residential subdivision.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes F No r 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)
USGS _duplicate.pdf
162.1 KB
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)
Soils _duplicate.pdf 8.44MB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:

96
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project consists of the installation of a sewerline to serve a proposed residential development.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Excavation and grading of the site will use standard equipment - excavator, dump trucks, track hoe, etc.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
plans _duplicate.pdf 4.65MB
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 N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW -2019-00132
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Nic Nelson
Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG
Other:
r Unknown
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination request was approved (SAW -2019-00132) by Bryan Roden(USACE) on 6/10/19. Please refer to the
Jurisdictional Determination section for updated PJD materials and the Approvals section for information on the PJD approval.
SM. Jurisdictional determination upload
delineation _duplicate.pdf 206.95KB
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?
No.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory u
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
F Wetlands 17 Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r" Open Waters F Pond Construction
3. Stream Impacts
3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name* 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width* 3h. Impact
ul (?) Jurisdiction* length*
S1
Sewer Installation
Tem orar
P Y
Excavation
Stream B
Intermittent
DWR
3
Average (feet)
31
(linear feet)
S2
Sewer Installation
Tem orar
P Y
Excavation
Stream E
Intermittent
DWR
3
Average (feet)
65
(linear few)
31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet:
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 31. Total temporary stream impacts:
0 96
3i. Total stream and ditch impacts:
96
3j. Comments:
All proposed impacts are for the open -cut installation of a sanitary sewer line and will be temporary in nature.

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:
Due to the location of the on site streams and wetlands, opportunities to completely avoid these areas were limited. Impacts to site surface waters
associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection location, design, location/orientation of the proposed lots and access
routes and the design/location of stormwater facilities.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
All impacts proposed here are temporary in nature for the open -cut installation of a sewerline to serve the residential development.
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:
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
If no, explain why:
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)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
P Local Government r State
Local Government Stormwater Programs
W Phase II r NSW r USMP r Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Town of Indian Trail
Comments:
Stormwater on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has been submitted to the town of Indian Trail for review and has been designed to
meet their criteria.
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?*
(' Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15ANCAC 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?*
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 WA
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated
at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
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?*
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?*
O Yes r No r Unknown
Se. 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.?
(- Yes r No
59. 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
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?
A threatened/Endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat does exist for the Northern Long Eared Bat
but the project is exempt as noted in the included T&E report.
Consultation Documentation Upload
T&E _duplicate.pdf 808.82KB
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?*
No essential fish habitat in this region.
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?*
SHPO's website: http:/Igis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
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
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
No fill or changes in base flood elevation are proposed in the 100 -year floodplain.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
maps.co.union.nc.us; www.fema.gov
Miscellaneous

Comments
A compiled PCN package including ORM, cover letter, forms, photos, maps and authorizations is attached here.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
Sagecroft PCN 092419 _Compiled.pdf 8.45MB
Signature
[j 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:
Daniel Kuefler
Signature
Date
9/24/2019
J

Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Agent Authorization Letter
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
The purpose of this farm is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e. stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The
undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my
behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Project/Site Name: Sagecroft
Property Address: Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail NC, 28079
Parcel identification Number (PIN): 07090015D, 07090015rt, 07090021T, 07090017
Select one: I am an interested buyerlseller
Name: Gordon Johnston
Company: Century Communities Southeast, LLC
Mailing Address: 7400 Carmel Executive Park Drive, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28226
Telephone Number: 704-709-2890
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Property Owner 1
Buyer * I
W
* The Interested Buyerl0ther acknowledges that an agreement and/or formal contract to purchase andlor conduct
due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612-1) Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg_ I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PM$ 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 78805
[phone]
fen rindoei (P_ wetlands-epg.corn

Maps/Plans Maps/Plans
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LOCATION
Lat: 35.0531 ºN
Long: -80.6583 ºW
HUC: 03050103
LOWER CATAWBA
SCALE
1:24,000
ACRES
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USGS QUAD
Matthews, NC
PRICE MILL
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CURRENT PROJECT
BOUNDARY
(Solid Yellow Line)
Intermittent Stream E
-65 lf
Intermittent Stream B
-31 lf
LIMITS OF PJD STUDY
AREA
(Dashed White Line)
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USACE
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TAX PARCEL MAP – WATERS OF THE U.S.
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PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY AREA
Parcel: 07090021T
Brandon Oaks Community
Association, Inc.
PO Box 1196
Matthews. NC 28106
Parcel: 07090017
Christina Besseas
149 Drexel Place
Charlotte NC 28209
Parcel: 07090015D
Queen City Land LLC
11535 Carmel Commons Blvd
Charlotte NC 28226
Parcel: 07090015A
Town of Indian Trail
PO BOX 2430
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Parcel: 07090002C
KVP Holdings LLC
1108 Crooked River Dr
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Figure No. 7
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Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For:Essex Homes – Sage Croft
Union County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
December 27, 2016
Updated November 12, 2018
Essex Homes – Sage Croft - Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:
The Sage Croft project is 23+/- acres located just west of Old Monroe Road, and
just north of Wesley Chapel Road in Union County, North Carolina. It can be
found on the Matthews USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map; latitude is 35.0531
N, longitude is 80.6583 W. The site is primarily an actively cultivated agricultural
field, most recently cropped with soybeans, and an overhead power line right of
way following a drainage corridor It has fencerows on the northern and western
perimeters, and a dirt and gravel access road bisecting it. The topography is
essentially flat with the elevation ranging from 640 to 650 ft. (Figure 1).
Figure 1:
Essex Homes – Sage Croft - Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
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METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service website
http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/union.html was referenced to
determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and Protected species for
Union County North Carolina, the results of which are listed below (Table 1).
Maps and aerial photographs were assembled and the site was investigated
December 19, 2016 and November 12, 2018.
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for
Union County
County: Union, NC
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
**Data search on December 19, 2016
***Updated Nov 12, 2018
Group Name Status Lead Office
Clams Carolina heelsplitter
(Lasmigona
decorata)
Endangered Asheville
Ecological
Services Field
Office
Flowering
Plants
Schweinitz's
sunflower
(Helianthus
schweinitzii)
Endangered Asheville
Ecological
Services Field
Office
Flowering
Plants
Michaux's sumac
(Rhus michauxii)
Endangered Raleigh
Ecological
Services Field
Office
Birds Bald Eagle
(Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Protected under the
Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act
Great Lakes-
Big Rivers
Region (Region
3)
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Two plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Union County:
Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights-of-way (ROW).
Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered,
requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species
requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology.
Two animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Union County:
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large
bodies of open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers,
where there are suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and
roosting.
Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is restricted to cool, clean, well-oxygenated water. Stable,
silt- free stream beds are required for this species. Typically stable areas
occur where the stream banks are well-vegetated with trees and shrubs.
RESULTS:
The site is primarily an actively cultivated agricultural field, most recently cropped
with soybeans, and an overhead power line right of way following a drainage
corridor. It has fencerows on the northern and western perimeters, and a dirt and
gravel access road bisecting it. At the time of the site investigation the soybeans
had been harvested and the field was barren except for sparsely scattered,
typical cool season weeds including Chickweed (Stellaria sp.), and Henbit
(Lamium sp.).
The fencerows are dominated by Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Winged Elm
(Ulmus alata), Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), Virginia Pine (P. virginiana ),
and Short-leaf Pine (Pinus echnata).
The gravel roadside and ditch, and transitional fringe along the edges of the field
and fencerows are dominated by Fescue turf grass (Festuca sp.), and common
weedy and transitional species including Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense),
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Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Sourgrass (Rumex acetosella),
Ragwort (Packera sp.), Ragweed (Ambrosia sp.), Indian Hemp (Apocynum
cannabinum), Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Beggars Ticks (Desmodium sp.), and
Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium).
The power line/ drainage corridor is heavily overgrown with scrub/shrub thickets
dominated by Blackberry (Rubus spp.) and Chinese Privet.
Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results
All potential habitats for Schweinitz’s Sunflower and Michaux’s Sumac
along the roadside corridor, fields and fence edges were closely examined
and neither of these species was present.
There is no bald eagle habitat on site, and no eagles or eagle’s nests were
observed.
There is no suitable habitat on site for Carolina Heelsplitter. No mussels
were observed during the survey nor would any be expected on-site.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend further consultation with the project planners and engineers
regarding coordination with USFWS and other federal and state agencies as
needed.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
December 27, 2016
Updated November 12, 2018
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Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist / Botanist
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist, and
has conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of
cumulative acres in both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:
Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 1997-1998. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County
for the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for
the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 45,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 -
present.
Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of
Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).
Located and identified four previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).
Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered
Schweinitz's Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC. This
discovery led (in part) to the purchase of the site by the State of North
Carolina Plant Conservation Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This
population has become a Recovery Site for the species.
Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in
Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.