19970874 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19971012

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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December 8, 1997
Mecklenburg County
DWQProject #970874
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Jim Medall, V.P.
Rhein Interests
5250 77 Center Drive
Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Dear Mr. Medall:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
place fill material in 0.44 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of developing an apartment
complex at the Keeneland development, as you described in your application dated October 12,
1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Numbers 3103 and 3108. These certifications allow you to use Nationwide
Permit Numbers 26 and 14 when they are issued by the Corps of Engineers. In addition, you
should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project
including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge
and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404
or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application
except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be
required to send us a new application. If total wetland fills for this protect (now or in the future)
exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506
(h) .(6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. Deed notices, conservation easements or similar mechanisms shall be placed in all lots with
remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters to restrict future wetland and/or water impact. These
mechanisn!3 shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the •104
Permit (whichever is later).
2. A 30 foot undisturbed buffer must be maintained on each side of the perennial stream on
the property.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an
adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask
for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-
7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
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: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Central Files
Len Rindner
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Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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NATIONOWE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE
SECTION X101 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
Prepared For:
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5250 77 Center Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Environmental Planning Consultant
7113 Hickory Nut Nve
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Planting-Surveying EnIjimrins
730 Windsor n*k Court
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NATIONMEPEKWITS THA TREQURE NOMICA 77ON
TO CORPS O,F.ENCYINVERS
NATIONWIDE PE TS TH,4 T REQUIRE
SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
f" repared F or:
Robert Rhein Interests, Inc.
52So 77 Ccnter Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 25217
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71131fickory Nut Drive
Raleigh, VC 27513
[phone]
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Planning-Surveying-Etlgineel'ing
730 Windsor Oak- Coun
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
[phone]
*Subject to verification by the tTSACIE
Date : 10/47
DEM ID- CORPS ACTION ID:'
NATIONWYDE V%RMXT REQUESTED (PROVIZZ NATIONWIDE PERMIT #)s
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOT13PZCATZON TO THE CORP8 OF ZNCXNEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) C00301riATTON WITH TAE NC DIVISION OP COASTAL MANAMMaXT
SEM TES 0RrGaINA4 AND (1) COPY OF THIS CompLETED FOM To T?M "VItOPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGTNELRS (SEE AC;ZNCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVe14
(7) COPSES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C_ DIVISION Off' ENVIRONMENTAL, MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). RLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NA`IE
2. -TZING ADDRESS:
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: tJ f?
P404J$CT LOCATION ,ADDRESZ
VA:LING ADDRESS ABOVE) : j
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3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CO
PHONE NUMBER:

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5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A PY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP COUNTY: OR AERIRA HY WITH SCALE): ?/. ?rC NEAREST TO OR CITY:
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Joint Application Form and Supporting Documentation for
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION
TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE
SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
Prepared For:
Robert Rhein Interests, Inc.
5250 77 Center Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Prepared By:
Leonard S. Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
[phone]
Yarbrough - Williams & Associates, Inc.
Planning-Surveying-Engineering
730 Windsor Oak Court
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
[phone]
*Subject to verification by the USACE
Date : 10/97
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:'
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT
PRE-CONSTRUCTION'NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE. AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME:
2. MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY: 1U?1 STATE :
SUBDIVISION NAME:
ZIP CODE:
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING UBDIVISION NAME JIT DI
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE) &
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3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : (WORK)-
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IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
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5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AERIAL PHOTO RA HY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY : NEAREST TOWN OR CITY:
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: ?/11Y1G1+? 4y
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RIVER BASIN: ?a.-66t--
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II) ? YES [ ] NO ,-T IF YES, EXPLAIN:
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANLAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO fi]-'
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ ] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO IF YES, DESCRIBE AN TI IPATED WORK:
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5a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: J-- Io(9
5b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
2
Surface Waters Perennial tributary ( ± 970 If) ± 0.13 ac.
Intermittent tributaries (± 1,0601f) + 0.08 ac.
(subject to 500 if limitation)
Intermittent tributaries (± 1,680 If) ± 0.12 ac.
(not subject to 500 if limitation/USACE)
Wetlands + 0-40 r
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ± 0.73 ac.
SUMMfLRYQFIMPA(rTS
Surface-Waters
Perennial tributary ± 60 if ± 0.01 ac.
(NWP #Y4)
Intermittent tributaries ± 260 if + 0.02 ac.
(subject to 500 if limitation)
Intermittent tributaries ± 60 if ±0.01 ac.
(NWP #x4)
Intermittent tributaries ± 1,2701f + 0.09 ac.
(not subject to 500 if limitation/USACE)
Wetlands + 0-31 ac
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ± 0.44 ac.

10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS' IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: y EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
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RELOCATED, PROVIDE D jTSTANCErBO?H,.tEFFRE1Al, DA fTE?3 =fT.
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LENGTH BEFORE: 7 O 3'4 FT AFTER: LLD ?y FT
WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours) : FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION:
OTHER:
PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN .CHANNEL: ?20
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CONSTRUCTION OF A DA_M. / OODING:
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11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY) :
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
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15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT
IN THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES L
FROM THESE AGENCIES.) See- ? -(E?daeff'lt-ct S,Dala ? pQ
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
fee. 6Z 40CA& CSI /c( Peco?./yzt- Owivr6w
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [ J NO NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [] NO []
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES (I NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
TMDA[ TS 1
18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
c. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?

f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL:?
g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
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'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE DA E
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
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LEONARD S RiNDNFR
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue -Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006
Mr. John R. Dorney
Department of Water Quality - NCDEHNR
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDEHNR - Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Kennesland - ± 100 Ate, harlott Mecklenburg Conn Qrth Caroling - Nati
#14 and #26
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Jim Medall of Rhein Interests, I am requesting confirmation of eligibility to
impact +0.44 acres of wetlands and surface water channels utilizing NWP #26 and NWP #14. The surface
waters include ± 380 If (± 0.04 acres) of impacts to "wet" intermittent tributaries and perennial tributaries.
Approximately ± 120 if of which are due to two separate road crossings utilizing NWP #14. Wetland
impacts are approximately ± 0.31 acres. The remaining channels impacts (± 0.09 acres) were determined
minimal and are not subject to the 5001f NWP #26 limitation (verified by Steve Chapin of the USACE on
8/20/97). These small channels did not exhibit important characteristics such as persistent pools and/or
saturated channel bottom; evidence of macro-invertebrates; reduced soils; algae, hydrophytic vegetation in
or adjacent to the channel; evidence of wildlife utilizing the stream; and manifested only limited sandy
channel substrate. As depicted on the plan and in this report the developer has taken great care in avoiding
the perennial stream.
BACKGROUND
The proposed residential development is on approximately 100 acres in north Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina. This area of Mecklenburg County is experiencing rapid economic and population growth especially
in conjunction with the Charlotte Outer Belt, which passes south of the site. Current land use in the vicinity
is single family subdivisions and agricultural land. There are approximately 0.73 acres of jurisdictional
surface waters and wetlands on the project site. All fill material will be unpolluted and appropriate measures
to control sedimentation and erosion will be employed. Wetlands and streams which will not be disturbed
will be protected during construction from damage due to construction traffic, drainage and other forms of
disturbance. /
The remaining streams and wetlands will be protected by restrictive covenants and the hydrology to the t/
remaining wetlands and streams will be maintained and enhanced by utilizing the storm drainage system
which will increase their water storage, pollution removal, bank stabilization, and aquatic life functions.
Keanesland, Page 2, October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Request for NWP 26, 14
Surface Waters Perennial tributary ( ± 9701f) ± 0.13 ac.
Intermittent tributaries (± 1,0601f) ± 0.08 ac.
(subject to 500 if limitation)
Intermittent tributaries ! 1,6801f) ± 0.12 ac.
(not subject to 500 if limitation4MCE)
Wetlands + 0.40 at.
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ± 0.73 ac.
SUM BEOF L?j? PA TS
Surface Waters Perennial tributary ± 601f ±0.01 ac.
(NWP #14)
Intermittent tributaries ± 260 if ± 0.02 ac.
(subject to 5001f limitation)
Intermittent tributaries ± 60 if ±0.01 ac.
(NWP #14)
Intermittent tributaries ± 1,270 if + 0.09 ac.
(not subject W 500 if H tadowVSACE)
Wetlands + 0.31 ac
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ± 0.44 ac.
Methodology
Preliminary identification and delineation of the Jurisdictional Waters on the site were determined according
to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1, 1987, with Appendices.
Preliminary data gathering included review and interpretation of topographic maps; USDA Soil
Conservation Survey, aerial photographs, and preliminary site visits to selected areas. Then the Routine On-
Site Determination Method was utilized to determine the upper boundary of the wetlands. In order to make
a positive wetland determination, indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland
hydrology were be identified as described in the manual.
The wetland boundary was marked in the field by Leonard S. Rindner, PWS, Environmental Planning
Consultant and was reviewed and verified by the USACE (Steve Chapin) on August 20, 1997. The surveyed
map has been used for planning and for permitting purposes.
Keanesland, Page 3, October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Domey, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Request for NWP 26, 14
ascaaca as ??c' aaeau t.a?is???la;xUl)(I Hum Lescripiion
The limited wetlands on this site can be describe as Palustrine Forested Broad - Leaved Temporarily
Flooded and Seasonally Flooded. They have formed in perched water table conditions, in flat to nearly level
areas and depressions over an extremely dense clay soil layer often typical of Enon soils (EnB,EnD).
Vegetation
A majority of the site is in a forested state in various stages of old field succession. The wetland areas are
generally forested. Species which occur in these areas include Green Ash, Sweetgum, Red Maple,
Ironwood, and other typical species that tolerate these wet and shallow root conditions. Common
understory trees and shrubs include silky dogwood, and alder. Woody vines include poison ivy, and
greenbriar. The herbaceous layer is variable based on exposure to light. Species include sedge and rush
species, jewelweed, microstegium and others.
The non-wetland forested areas of the site are dominated by mixed forest. The Mixed Forest is characterized
by a mixture of canopy species of pines and hardwoods. Small areas within these forest areas may have a
predominance of pine or hardwoods. Pines include shortleaf pine, Virginia pine, and loblolly pine, with
eastern redcedar. Hardwoods include sweetgum, red maple, beech, red oak, white oak, tulip poplar, hickory,
and other common species. The subcanopy contains saplings and seedlings of canopy species. Pines are not
usually found in these areas because of the low light conditions. Other subcanopy species include black
cherry, American holly, dogwood, elm, and privet. Woody vines common in the understory include poison
ivy, muscadine grape, honeysuckle, and other herbaceous and woody species.
Hydrophytic Vegetation has been identified according to the Natkmat_ List of Plant Spies That Occur in
Wetlands Southeast (M 'on 1 US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hydric Soils
None of the soils are listed as Hydric according to the National List= of Writ Soils- 1991 They have
formed in perched water table conditions, in flat to nearly level areas and depressions over an extremely
dense clay soil layer often typical of Enon soils (EnB,EnD).
Hydrology
Water la?,? cation - C
The pond, wetlands, and streams are headwaters of Long Creek which are part of the Catawba River Basin
and currently classified a Class C - aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary
recreation, and agriculture. Wetland hydrology is provided by a surface runoff, overbank flooding and
ponding, seeps, and springs over a clayey subsoil.
WETLANDS PERMITTING AND MITIGATION
The subdivision layout minimizes impacts to the perennial tributary and intermittent tributaries which exhibit
important characteristics such as persistent pools and/or saturated channel bottom; evidence of macro-
invertebrates; reduced soils; algae; hydrophytic vegetation in or adjacent to the channel; evidence of wildlife
utilizing the stream; and manifested only limited sandy channel substrate. Except for temporary construction
and development impacts, we believe that the proposed project will not cause significant impacts to the
ecological functions or values of Jurisdictional Waters of the U. S.
Keanesland, Page 4, October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Request for NWP 26, 14
Avoidance, Minimiz to ion, and Mitigation
The following avoidance and minimization efforts and measures will also be taken:
Best Management Practices will also be employed to minimize impacts to Jurisdictional Waters. These will
include:
a) Siltation Barriers; Sediment Traps and Diversion Ditches
b) Barricades to define construction limits to sensitive sites and to protect trees
c) Preconstruction meetings
d) Vehicular access will be restricted to specific areas to avoid disturbance to adjacent wetlands and
natural areas to be preserved.
e) Methods to prevent short term impacts will be inspected regularly and maintained during
construction of the project.
f) Wetlands to be preserved will be clearly marked prior to construction to prevent accidental damage
to wetlands. The contractors will be held responsible for unauthorized wetland damage not
permitted according to plans and specifications. Preconstruction meetings shall be held if necessary
with representatives of the USACE and the NCDWQ.
g) Short term construction impacts, primarily stream sedimentation will affect aquatic habitat,
however this will be minimized to the extent practicable to promote rapid recovery.
h) Project construction will strictly adhere to an approved Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan.
Best Management Practices will include utilizing siltation trapping ponds and other erosion control
structures where appropriate. Impacts from hazardous materials and other toxins to fish and
aquatic life such as fuels will be avoided by not permitting staging areas to be located near surface
waters.
i) As required by the 401 Water Quality Certification conditions, measures will be taken to prevent
"live" or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters until the concrete has hardened.
PROPOSED COMPENSATORYMITIGATION
A mitigation plan will be developed for a "no net loss" of wetland habitat, value, and function to the extent
feasible on this site. The f of this plan is to preserve, protect, the extents of the existing wetlands and
streams.
A minimum 20' natural buffer consisting of existing woodland along streams will be maintained. The buffer
area will be protected by silt fence. Clearing required for utilities in the buffer shall be the minimum
necessary. A natural/native grass mixture shall be utilized in lieu of turf grasses such as fescue.
Employment of strict erosion and sediment control procedures will be specified to avoid impacts to water
quality. Existing_ wetlands and surface waters and buffer areas will be protected from erosion and
sedimentation during construction and installation of the mitigation sites. Control structures such as
sedimentation traps, siltation barriers, and/or at a minimum silt fence will be utilized as necessary.
These mitigation areas will be constructed concurrently with grading operations involving permitted wetland
impacts.
The preserved streams and wetlands will be protected from future impacts by the applicant or by a group
designated by the applicant for this purpose. Development of these areas will be deed restricted in
accordance with restrictive covenants which will be developed for approval by the USACE and/or NCDWQ.
Keanesland, Page 5, October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Domey, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Request for NWP 26, 14
THREATENED AN ENDANGERED SPECIES
Federally listed plant and animal species with endangered or threatened status are protected under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has identified two endangered species -
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), and the Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata).
Schweinitz's sunflower thrives in full sun characteristic of successional fields, margins, and forested
openings. Portions of the site are currently in old field succession and secondary succession. Based on soil
types it was determined that this site may be conducive to the presence of Schweinitz's sunflower. The sitg
was surveyed by Dr, Jim Matthews of HARP Based on their renprt i(attarhedl 's sunflower was
not present.
The Carolina heelsplitter is a freshwater mussel which prefers shaded areas either in a ponded portion of a
small stream or in runs along steep banks with moderate current. Primary habitat are waters less than three
feet deep with a soft mud, muddy sand, or shady gravelly substrate. It is normally restricted to protected
silted areas or under banks especially associated with obstructions such as stumps or fallen trees. Its current
distribution according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service is limited to portions of two streams -- Goose
Creek and Waxhaw Creek -- and a small river originating from rural areas in Union County. Therefore it is
not expected to occur on this site.
State Protected Species
The Carolina Darter (Etheostoma collis) is a fish that inhabits small streams such as those found in the
project area. This species has a federal status of Proposed Special Concern and a state status of Special
Concern. The species prefers small clear streams of less than 15' width with moderate to swift current and a
sand/gravel benthic composition. It apparently tolerates a wide range of water quality conditions and
vegetation types adjacent to the streams and appears resistant to pollution. (E. Menhinick). Therefore, strict
adherence to an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan will be maintained during the construction
period in order to control degradation of water quality.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Based on a review of the USGS maps inspected at the Office of State Archaeology and the Survey and
Planning Office no sites were indicated that are on or potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places. An additional Cultural Resource Overview by Archaeological Research Consultants was conducted
and the report is attached.
AQUATICHABITAT
The aquatic systems in the project area consist of headwater wetlands, intermittent tributaries, and ponds. A
variety of wildlife is supported by these systems including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects,
mollusks, and crustaceans. Therefore strict adherence to an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan
will be maintained during the construction period in order to control degradation of water quality
downstream and protect the areas to be preserved. Short term construction impacts, primarily stream
sedimentation will affect aquatic habitat, however this will be minimized to the extent practicable to promote
rapid recovery. Project construction will strictly adhere to an approved sedimentation and erosion control
plan. Best Management Practices will include utilizing siltation trapping ponds and other erosion control
structures where appropriate. Impacts from hazardous materials and other toxins to fish and aquatic life
such as fuels will be avoided by not permitting staging areas to be located near surface waters. Also, as
required by the 401 Water Quality Certification conditions, measures will be taken to prevent "live" or fresh
concrete from coming into contact with waters until the concrete has hardened. Aquatic resources are
expected to be enhanced through the restoration of wetland areas that flood and pond for longer durations.
Keanesland, Page 5, October 6, 1997
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Request for NWP 26, 14
CONCLUSION
The approximate 100 acre residential development has been designed to balance the site's economic viability
with its environmental value. The goal of the Site Plan and Mitigation Plan is to help balance the
environmental consequences of this development by preserving the most valuable Jurisdictional Waters of
the U.S. on the site. The undisturbed streams and wetland areas will be preserved by the applicant or by a
group designated by the owner for this purpose.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional explanation. Thank you for your
consideration.
Leonard S. Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect #578
cc: Mr. Tun Medall - Vice President
Rhein Interests, Inc.
5250 77 Center Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
1-704-527-2333
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. HABITAT
ASSESSMENT AND
RESTORATION
PROGRAM INC.---n-- -
JAMES F. MATTHEWS, Ph.D.
T. LAWRENCE MELLICHAMP, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 655
Newell, NC 28126
[phone]
[phone]
fax: [phone]
September 15, 1997
Mr. Leonard S. Rindner
Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner
7113 Hickory Nut Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27613
Dear Len:
We have examined the Keeneland site on the Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd. for the
presence of Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), Georgia aster (Aster
georgianus), Heller's trefoil (Lotus helleri), Nestronia (Nestronia umbellula), and the
Tall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum). The field work was performed on September 16,
1997, a good time of the year to locate the above species if they were present.
The site of ca. 100 acres is mostly upland, mixed pine/hardwoods with some
openings on top of the ridge in the center of the site. Some of the open areas are under
cultivation, some have been abandoned from cultivation and some have been mowed
consistently so that a prairie-like vegetation exits (dominants are Didens falvus, Panicum
virgatum, and Andropogon virginicus). We searched the open fields, the ecotones
between the fields and woods, and the paths connecting fields for the presence of the
species of concern. We also checked the power line right of way along Mt. Holly
Huntersville Rd. and the abandoned lawn in front of the house.
We found no evidence of the Sunflower, Aster, Trefoil or Larkspur in the areas
examined. We also traversed the woods, using some of the cut-lines of the surveyors, to
search for the presence of Nestronia. A more typical site is the upland mixed pine
hardwoods, but we saw no evidence of this species either.
It is our conclusion that the species of concern for the fall flora of Mecklenburg
County are not present on the site.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
ames F. Matthews
Habitat Analysis, Endangered Plant Studies, Restoration of Habitats, Wetland Mitigation, Monitoring
A Cultural Resource Overview of the Keeneland Development Tract,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
This report describes the findings of a literature review and file search for cultural resources
on the proposed Keeneland development tract in northern Mecklenburg County. The searches
covered the North Carolina Division of Archives and History's archaeological site files, historic
structure files, and records of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Most of the
tract was surveyed for archaeological sites and historic structures as part of the environmental
impact evaluation of alternate corridor designs for the North Charlotte Outer Loop (McNutt 1990).
The attached map shows the Keeneland tract, the section surveyed in 1990, and the archaeological
sites and structures recorded at that time. Only the Walter Pharr Craven house (on the east side of
the development tract) has so far been found eligible for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places. The Gluyas house, which is located on the tract, has not been evaluated for
National Register eligibility.
Known archaeological sites -- The Outer Loop survey recorded three archaeological sites in the
vicinity of the tract, but no site was considered eligible for nomination. 31MK462 is a scatter of
prehistoric Early Archaic and historic artifacts found in a barnyard. The recorders described the
site as "largely destroyed." 31MK464 is a prehistoric Woodland site on the edge of a ridge. Most
of the area had been graded away for a golf course, and the recorders stated that the "majority of
the site has been completely destroyed." 31MK465 was an upland lithic scatter, also not
considered a significant site.
Archaeological survey of unsurveyed acreage -- Two sections of the tract were outside of the Outer
Loop survey area. These unsurveyed areas are made up largely of Enon and Mecklenburg soils.
These well-drained upland soils often have prehistoric archaeological sites, but site preservation
tends to be very poor on these heavily farmed and eroded Piedmont uplands. There is still a
possibility that the State Historic Preservation Office will recommend a survey of these unsurveyed
areas.
Historic structures -- Three historic houses were identified on or in the vicinity of the Keeneland
tract. One structure, the Gluyas house, is on the tract.
The Gluyas House (MK 1496) was built in the mid-nineteenth century by Thomas Gluyas.
The two-story, three-bay farmhouse was once the seat of a 236 acre plantation. The house has
apparently not been evaluated for its National Register eligibility. The architectural historian who
recorded the house in 1988 requested permission to visit the house to evaluate the house for
National Register eligibility, but she was turned down. No definitive evaluation of the house has
been made. It is not on the state's National Register Study List.
The Walter Pharr Craven house (MK1494) has been on the National Register of Historic
Places since 1991. It is also a locally designated historic property. The five-acre tract is on the
east side of the project area. The house, built in 1888 by Dr. Walter Pharr Craven (Thomas
Gluyas's son-in-law), was described on the National Register nomination as "among rural
Mecklenburg County's most intact dwellings of the post-Civil War period." The associated
structures on the tract include a well, a chapel, a barn, a corncrib, a tool shed, and a garage.
Although the Craven tract is not part of the development, the State Historic Preservation Office
might ask about the development's potential impact on the Craven farmstead and its surroundings.
The Stillwell house (MK1519) is a one-and-one-half story farmhouse, built in 1911 by
Luther Stillwell. The house, recorded in 1988, is on the west side of the development tract. The
Stillwell house was apparently not considered eligible for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places. It is not on the state's National Register Study List.
McNutt, Charles, H., Jr.
1990 A Cultural Resources Survey of the North Charlotte Outer Loop, Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. Garrow and Associates, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Keeneland tract (heavy outline), the Outer Loop survey_corridor (within
dotted lines), and unsurveyed areas (shaded) on the Keeneland tract.
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project/Site: Date:
Applicant/Owner: County: --?°--?-?
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Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? C?V No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes
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DATA FORM
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Investigator: State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
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VEGETATION
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HYDROLOGY
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_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: fin.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: t
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SOILS
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Map Unit Name
(Series and.Phase): lts7rn0 k-\- Drainage Class-
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Muffle Texture, Concretions,
inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Conrrzst Structure, etc.
'SS Z-? f /tv r. (S?(nc'f ?CiVY1
`f? 0 1
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ C ons
_. Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
RSducfng Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain. in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present) es No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? es No
Hydric Soils Present? e a J Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
1 v
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Ki Date:
Applicant/Owner:

=C!
0JA

County:
Investigator: r State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
Noll
VEGETATION ?J
Dominant Plant Species
1. )(vxus 0_(a -X.. Stratum Indicator
T
r2n<?' Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
_
2
. Ylrti T Ae_'A4
Gfi{ t,1?
3. 11. 1
4. +t, 1 1 rfi-- 12. Gf/r- ypfin I Lior_
t'T

5.
fi _
T-
13. (Lf a lJri?A{
6. tuS
7 ?_L4GtJ 14._ !7X , r4? I ?G?
is.
!5_ _ 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC-).
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Watland Hydrology Indicators:
_ Stream. Lake, cr Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
_ Aerial Photographs _ Inundated
_ Other _ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
Drift Lines
-
Sediment Deposits
f
Field Observations: ?trainage Patterns in Wetlands
_ Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: fin.) _ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Gn.) _ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (In.) _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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SOILS

Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Kor\ Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): ?.-1 ?', (v?v(- Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Typal es No
-
Profile Descriotion: d
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon IMunsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc. _
-1 -24-- 10
o
-7-12 ) J?p o ,- 5/k
l?
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol l!Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ R cing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
)eyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
de. No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes,
Hydric Sails Present? Yes o Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes OQo
Remarks:
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