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961184
Landen Town Center
Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina
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:
Crosland Land Company
141 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
Prepared By:
Leonard S. Rindner. PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
[phone]

*Subject to verification by the USACE
Date : 12/96
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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 COLLETED 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 : The Cro s) a rrcl L onJ
2. MAILING ADDRESS :
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY: Cha?-?o-f- ? STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 20ct
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
M=Z LING ADDRESS ABOVE): II
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) : (WORK)
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Mr. ai (( &a,--f -lard - \l ce •Przsiderd- - Same aL cbov6-7-
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AER AT., PHO OG PHY WITH SCALE) COUNTY: ? o rG NEAREST TOWN OR CITY:
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SPECIFIC LOCATION
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): G I-e. w 1 .11 & a+

Grcum-fit
(INCLUDE ROAD
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER:???? ' ?? ?? CrQ??
RIVER BASIN: ` OiRuvb
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
(SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDI RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [-T IF YES, EXPLAIN:
'rb. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN P_ NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COAL A_TM.;NAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ ] NO
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?
9a. ESTIMATED TOTA., NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND:
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS EN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR`U`S-E ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ _IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION) :
810. ARE ADDITIONAL, PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ J NO [ J IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
are, o'j'G + t 1 ed
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9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
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10a. NUMB ER2OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING : ? EXCAVATION :
FLOODING:
OTHER:
DRAINAGE' TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED:
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Ob. (1) STRUM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
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RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION)
LENGTH BEFORE : AFTER : FT
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WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): f Z FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: F AFTER: FT
(2) STREAM. CFQNNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN 'CHANNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A D.A-M/FLOODING:
OTHER:

11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF P_ POND IS PROPOSED WHAT S THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINI G T THE PON -> VlL = OrN 6?_r I r-? 41T,01
(444 ' Y?Gr'?'.. t? If 7eS a O ??i'Y1 t n
fnr?T IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE ARE_?? e- {-? ?c -??m "A rzi
13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
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12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
\M CHANICP?, EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PL.A"NS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS

14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS): ,
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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?TH.T MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: A+K? I?'?.(r+^ r 27 ???L (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
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: MA' fe-d ?Gfrrl?? 2?7 151?-
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [J NO (IF 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 [ J NO [ J
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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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 P_ 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?
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f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL?
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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 TIC TrMNTY 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.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNAT RE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
DATE
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LEONARD S. RINDNER
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
December 28, 1996
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: Landen TownCenter - ± 261 Acre Site. Charlotte. Mecklenburg_ County, North Carolina -
Nationwide Permit #26
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Bill Gartland of Crosland Land Company, I am providing you with the following
information concerning the Landen Town Center Project for your consideration under Nationwide Permit
#26. The project ate is located in rapidly developing south Mecklenburg County, NC. The site is currently
zoned a mixed-use development consisting of ± 489,000 SF of regional and neighborhood retail centers, ±
511,000 SF of corporate and neighborhood business centers, and multi-family housing. The project concept
has been locally approved through two very complicated and controversial re-zoning procedures. In order to
balance the site's economic viability with its environmental value and permitability, the developer will need to
re-zone once more to minim;e impacts to valuable wetlands.
BACKGROUND
The proposed mixed-use is approximately 261acres in south 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 north of the site. Other projects in the vicinity include
Ballantyne, Piper Glen, and the Providence Country Club. The site is proposed to be bisected north and
south by Rea Road Extension (SR 3624) - TIP No. U-2506 and east and west and south by the proposed
East-West Circumferential - TIP No. U-3307. These road projects are manifested on the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg Thoroughfare Plan.
Current land use in the vicinity is large single family subdivisions, however commercial areas are expected to
be built in the vicinity as the area develops in conjunction with new roads. There are approximately 35 acres
of jurisdictional surface waters and wetlands on the project site. Approximately 92% of the jurisdictional
waters and wetlands will not be impacted by the proposed development. All fill material will be
unpolluted and appropriate measures to control sedimentation and erosion will be employed. Wetlands
which will not be disturbed will be protected during construction from damage due to construction traffic,
drainage and other forms of disturbance.
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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The wetlands will be protected by restrictive covenants and the hydrology will be maintained and enhanced
by utilizing the stormdrainage system which will increase their water storage, pollution removal, bank
stabilization, and aquatic life value. A Stormwater Management Plan will also be implemented for portions
of the project that consist of Commercial, Office, Corporate, and Business land uses. Stormwater
management facilities will include stormwater ponds, and pocket wetlands and extended stormwater
wetlands.
The following sections present the results of the environmental planning and regulatory reviews of the
project site and a description of the impacts and proposed minimization and mitigation measures. The
undisturbed wetland areas and the mitigation sites will be preserved by the applicant or by a group
designated by the owner for this purpose.
SUMMARY OF WATERS OF THE U.S
MethodologX
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, hdric soil, and wetland
hydrology must be identified as described in the manual.
The wetland boundary was marked in the field by Kimley-Horn & Associates and was reviewed and verified
by the USACE (Steve Lund) on February 21, 1995. The approved map has been used for planning and
potential permitting purposes.
General Wetland Classification and Description
The 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 Iredell soils (IrA). Within the wetland
areas there are areas with mafic swamp characteristics. These swamps are a type of rare wetland habitat of
the southern piedmont occupying shallow depressions or broad upland flats or ridgetops. They are
characterized by clay soils and surface ponding of runoff and rainfall. These sensitive wetland habitats are
dominated by Willow Oak with specimens of Overcup Oak and provides significant habitat for birds,
amphibians, and other species of plants and animals. Hydric soils caused by saturation, ponding, and flooding
also occur as inclusions within Monacan (Mo) soil types on this site. According to Soil Conservation
Service, Technical Guide-Section H-A-2, June 1991, Mo (Monacan) and IrA soils are listed as Map Units
with inclusions of Hydric Soils in Mecklenburg County. As depicted on the attached map the extent of
the Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. on this 261 acre site is approximately 35 acres.
Y-tgetation
A majority of the site is in a forested state in various stages of old field succession. The wetland areas are
generally forested.
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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Bottomland Hardwood(Headwater Forest
The Bottomland Hardwood and Headwater Forests on this site have developed in the flat to nearly level
drainageways and depressions. Species which occur in these areas include Willow Oak (dominant species),
Green Ash, Sweetgum, Red Maple, Hackberry, Shumard Oak, Ironwood, and other typical species that
tolerate these wet and shallow root conditions. Common understory trees and shrubs include boxelder, bush
dogwood, privet, winterberry, and alder. Woody vines include poison ivy, honeysuckle, and greenbriar. The
herbaceous layer is variable based on exposure to light. Species include sedge and rush species, jewelweed,
eulalia, and others
Open Field
This includes all non-wetland areas dominated by herbaceous plants, such as the power line right of ways
and other cleared areas. These have been periodically mowed and are dominated by pasture grasses and
perennial herbs including broomsedge, goldenrod, and bush clover. Other areas have been undisturbed for
longer and are in transition to dominant species such as blackberry, greenbriar,'redcedar, pines, and saplings.
Mixed Forest
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 redcedan 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 National List of Plant Species That Occur in
Wetlands: Southeast (on 2). US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Mecklenburg County is entirely within the Southern Piedmont physiographic region. This is characterized by
broad, gently rolling interstream areas and by steeper slopes along drainageways. The soils on this tract were
identified utilizing the USDA Soils Conservation Survey for Mecklenburg County. The soils consist of :
IrA - Iredell fine sandy loam, 0 to 1% slopes
IrB - Iredell fine sandy loam, 1 to 8% slopes
Mo - Monacan, 0 to 2% slopes
Iredell fine sandy loam soils are moderately well drained except where there are flats and depressions and
where a dense clay subsoil layer is close to the surface. The organic content is low, permeability is slow, the
available water capacity is medium, the shrink-swell potential is very high, and runoff is slow. Seasonally the
perched water table is only 1 to 2' below the surface.
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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Hydric Soils
None of the soils are listed as Hydric according to the National List of Hydric Soils. 1990 however
inclusions of hydric soils occur with IrA soils in depressions and level drainage ways. Hydric soils are
defined as soils that are saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during the growing season to develop
anaerobic conditions in the upper part.
Hydrology
Water Classification - C
Six Mile Creek and Fiat Branch 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, seeps, and springs over a clayey subsoil. Six
Mile Creek and adjacent wetlands are below the headwaters.
JURISDICTIONAL WATERS AND WETLAND DESCRLP77ON
1) "A" -Wetland (PFOIA) _ ± 8.63 acres
2) "B" - Wetland (PFOiA) _± 2.77 acres
3) "C" - Wetland (PFOIA) _ ± 1.89 acres
4) "D" - Wetland Areas (PFOIA) long trib. and tributary (± 1270 LF)=± 2.98 acres
5) "E" - Wetlands Along Flat Branch (PFO I A/PFOIC) _ ± 17.49 acres
6) "F" - Unnamed Tributary (bank to bank ± 830 LF ) _ ± 0.10 acres
7) "G" - Creek/Ditch-Surface Waters (+ 5,910 LF @ T wide) _ ± 0.27 acres
8) "H" - Flat Branch (± 4,800 LF) _ ± 1.00 acres
Q) "I" - Six We Creek = + 0.60 acre
Total Jurisdictional Waters* _ ± 35.73 acres
*Approximately 2 to 2.5 acres of the above are within the proposed Rea Road Extension project area -
NCDOT (77P No. U-2506).
* Wetland Delineation limits confined to northfwest side of Flat Branch
Results of Preliminary Discussions with USACE and the NCDWQ
The headwater wetlands on this site would qualify for Nationwide Permit #26 if the standard conditions
could be met. If eligible, a total of 3 acres is the maximum allowable under the recently modified Nationwide
Permit #26. Proposed impacts to wetlands associated with Six Mile Creek would require an Individual
Permit. The USACE will coordinate permitting with the NCDWQ, especially regarding stormwater
treatment. The schematic site dated 8/29/94 (approved rezoning plan) was reviewed with the'USACE.
Based on this review the USACE requested additional information including avoidance and minimization
alternatives especially regarding Area "A". The USACE suggested modifications to the plan to avoid and or
minimize impacts to this area and indicated that there would be less objection to impacts to Wetland Area
"C" since it was degraded by attempts to drain the area. Based on a review with Mr. John Dorney of the
NCDWQ there would less objection to impacts to Wetland Area "C" based on project need and other
minimization and mitigation measures.
The USACE also suggested along with NCDWQ that impacts to Wetland Area "D" & "E" be avoided to the
extent feasible. These are the most valuable wetland areas on the site utilizing Guidance for Rating the
Values of Wetlands in North Carolina - Fourth Version. The values are derived primarily from water
storage, pollution removal, and bank stabilization. It was also pointed out that a stormwater treatment wet
detention facility will be required for the commercial, business, office, corporate, and institutional land uses.
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, Mr. John R. Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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Summary:
- Avoid impacts to Wetland Area "E"
- Mnimize to Wetland Area "D"
- Minimize Impacts to Wetland Area "A &B"
- Provide stormwater treatment facilities for commercial, office, business, institutional land uses.
- Provide required mitigation. (1:1 /NCDWQ)
- Unavoidable impacts if eligible to Wetland Area "A", may require additional mitigation.
- Develop alternative that avoids significant impacts to Wetland Area "A"
PROPOSED IMPACTS
Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters on this site have been avoided and/or minimised to the extent feasible.
Impacts to wetlands are limited to the following:
1) "A" - Wetland (PFOIA) 0.00 acres
2) "B" -Wetland (PF01A) 0.12 acres
3) "C" - Wetland (PF01A) 1.89 acres
4) "D" - Wetland Areas (PF01A) along trio. and tributary (± 300 LF) = ± 0.62 acres
5) "E" - Wetlands Along Flat Branch (PFOIA/PFOIC) _ ± 00.00 acres
6) "F" - Unnamed Tributary (bank to bank ± 830 LF ) _ ± 0.10 acres
7) "G" - Creek/Ditch-Surface Waters (+ 5,910 LF @ T wide) _ ± 0.27 acres
8) "H" - Flat Branch (± 4,800 LF) _± 0.00 acres
9) "I" - Six Mile Creek = + 0.00 acres
Total Jurisdictional Waters' 3.00 acres
Approximately 2.0 to 2.5 acres to Area "B" and "D" will be impacted by Rea Road Extension, and
the East West Circumferential (NCDOT TIP No. U-2506 & U-3307).
WETLANDS PERMITTING AND MITIGATION
Preliminary planning for the overall Landen Town Center project involved site analysis and consideration of
environmental, economic and regulatory issues. Topography, natural features and systems, circulation, site
organization, open space, development requirements, and environmental issues were considerations in
designing the overall plan. Minimization and mitigation measures were developed based on discussions
with the USACE and the NCDWQ. The plan and commitments made in this report reflect a positive
response to the preliminary discussions, determinations, and concerns of the regulatory agencies. 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. '
Avoidance Minimization and Mitigation
Due to the economic, engineering, and spatial requirements of a development of this magnitude, large
contiguous areas must be graded for building pads and parking. However the following avoidance and
minimisation efforts and measures have been taken:
Positive response to all of the recommendations made by the NCDWQ and the USA CE.
Modiffcation of the currentlgpproved overall plan and rezone entire Awjeet to avoid and/or
minimize impacts to Area "A &E"
Impacts are primarily limited to degraded wetland areas - Wetland Area "C"
Mr. Steve Lund - USAGE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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Impacts to Wetland Area "B" (excluding Rea Road Extension) and "A" are avoided
Impacts to Wetland Area "D (excluding Rea Road Extension) are minimized
Required 1:1 mitigation and stormwater treatment facilities for all commercial, institutional
office, and business land uses
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 beheld 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 om noe satojy Mitigation
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 gad of this plan is to preserve, protect, and =and the extents of the existing
wetlands to be saved by enhancing riparian habitat, and creating and restoring wetlands in the floodplain.
The wetland mitigation will be conducted at a 1:1 ratio or 3.00 acres of wetland restoration or
creation. A stormwater management/wetland area may be also developed into an extended stormwater
wetland or a pocket wetland in conjunction with a stormwater treatment wet detention basin. Many of the
areas near the floodplain that will likely be proposed to be utilized for stormwater treatment may have been
wetlands in the past. The additional duration of flooding events and saturation are likely to restore a
substantial portions of this area to wetlands. Hydrology is expected to be supported by runoff from the
project site and from the remaining watershed off-site. Also, the. proposed mitigation and stormwater
treatment area is easily accessible for monitoring and could be utilized for education related purposes.
Mitigation/Stormwater Treatment Methodology
The mitigation plan will rely on increasing the frequency and duration of saturation, flooding, and ponding
within the area to support or begin to restore wetland hydrology. This will be accomplished by directing
stormwater to these areas. `The water will be diffused utilizing methods to diffuse discharge velocity. Then
the water will be directed into and within the mitigation site by a series of natural flow paths. Others
manipulated by small berms and excavations may also be required to enhance water storage. The vicinity of
the wetland mitigation area has a diverse population of hydrophytic vegetation that will likely withstand the
increased duration of saturation and ponding in the winter and early spring. Species include green ash,
sycamore, boxelder, elm, red maple, silky dogwood, privet, and sweet gum.
Mr. Steve Lund - USACE, W. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ Water Quality Planning
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Herbaceous species currently include honeysuckle, poison ivy, microstegium, and others. It is expected that
with increased saturation some Facultative vegetation may suffer, such as eleagnus, privet, honeysuckle,
and other upland species. However it is expected that willow, green ash, alder, and other herbaceous species
would succeed naturally. Additional vegetation monitoring will be conducted to determine the need for
additional planting in the future to enhance the habitat values.
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.
The specific plans will include:
1. Description of Proposed Mitigation Areas
2. Methods of Construction
3. Grading Plan & Storm Drainage Plan
4. Planting Plan if required
5. Monitoring Report
6. Schedule
These areas will be constructed concurrently with grading operations involving permitted wetland impacts.
These areas are expected to be inundated and/or saturated during the winter and early spring similar to
adjacent wetland conditions.
As part of the construction documents a list of specific plant species and quantities will be prepared
for approval by the USACE and the NCDWQ. The mitigation site will be planted at an initial density of
approximately 500 woody stems per acre planted in a random pattern to match adjacent conditions in
surrounding wetland areas by utilizing a combination of relocated saplings and bare root seedlings in created
areas without existing vegetation. Vegetation will be supplemented in response to specific conditions in
areas of existing vegetation. This analysis will be provided to the NCDWQ and the USACE. Herbaceous
species will be planted at a rate of 1000 clusters per acre or will be seeded when possible with a wetland
seed mix which will result in a coverage of at least 100 stems per square meter upon germination. Survival
rates of seeding versus individual plants will be explored for each species selected based on availability, site
specific data, and cost factors.
All new plantings will consist FACW and OBL species. Planting will be conducted in the spring and the fall.
Annual ryegrass or other annual vegetation will be utilized in order to provide temporary stabilization during
the summer and winter months or until planting times become available. '
During planting wetlands and surface waters will be protected from erosion and sedimentation.
Control structures such as sedimentation traps, siltation barriers, and/or at a minimum silt fence will be
utilized as necessary.
Existing specimen trees will be saved if possible in the construction of these mitigation areas
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Planting of the proposed wetland areas will be selected from the following list:
Scrubdhrub
Alnus serrulata.
Cornus amomum
Salix nigra
Betula nigra
Ilex decidua
Viburnum species
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Lindera benzoin
Others as approved
Bottomland Hardwood
Diospyros virginiana
Quercus species
Herbaceous
Frax. pennsylvanica
Taxodium distichum
Nyssa sylvatica
Others
Zone 1- Wetland areas in temporarily saturated soils or subject to occasional and brief inundation
Agrostis albs (Red Top) Polygonum spp.(Smartweed) Carex species (Sedge)
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) Eleocharis spp.(Spikerush) Leersia sp. (Rice cutgrass)
Zone 2 - Wetland areas prone to persistent flooding or ponding
Moist to 1 Foot of Water
Three Square Bulrush
Sedge species
Shallow Water Plants
Sweet Flag
Pickerel Weed
Creeping Spike Rush Soft Rush
Lizard Tail Others
Arrow-Arum Duck Potato
Others
Planting shall be in naturalistic / random clumps to encourage diversity. Specific plant species, quantities,
and size which will be utilized for the mitigation sites will be dependent on availability, cost, time of year in
which planting occurs. 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.
Future impacts to wetlands that are created and preserved will be protected by the applicant or by a group
designated by the applicant for this purpose. Deed restrictions and protective covenants will be. developed to
protect these areas from future development. These deed restrictions will be submitted to the USACE and
the NCDWQ for approval.
STORMWA TER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Stormwater Management Plan will be designed and implemented for the project to meet the 401 Water
Quality Certification requirements. To help offset the loss of the wetlands value and reduce the potential
nutrient impacts downstream the developer may propose to utilize the non-wetland floodplain and to
potentially create/restore storm drainage wetlands as the primary treatment system. Properly designed storm
drainage wetlands/filtration areas have been proven to be a viable solution to reduce pollution. Establishing
and maintaining a natural, forested, low maintenance ecosystem will reduce the volume of runo$ and
thereby reduce erosion and pollutants coming from an area of more intensive land use to a water body.
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The reduction of erosion and pollutants occurs through natural mechanisms such as deposition, infiltration,
adsorption, absorption, filtration, and decomposition. Natural forested areas have the capacity for collecting
and storing nutrients and the canopy protects the soil from erosion.
Stormwater Management Plan Concepts
Stormwater management becomes necessary when increasing the impervious area within an existing natural
area. The impact of the increased runoff and reduction of natural filtration will be analyzed with respect to
the capacity and stability of natural channels and the presence of environmentally sensitive areas.
The Stormwater Management Plan will include:
A Utilization of natural floodplain and wetland mitigation areas for stormwater treatment. It is
expected that areas within the floodplain will need to be excavated to fiirther- increase the water storage and
pollution removal values. The design concepts will be based on information derived from Design of
Stormwater Wetland Systems by Thomas R Schueler.
The planners will utilize information, and guidelines provided by the North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Water Quality Section in developing this stormwater wetland.
Sum
- Within the area required to serve as an Extended Detention Wetland the permanent pool of water will be
sized as closely as possible using the Table 1 1 in the Stormwater Best Management Practices, NCDF?RR
November. 1995.
- Requirement of the detention of the runoff from the 1" storm for a period of 2 to 5 dayLL
- Area will include a forebay
- 70% of the area required will be designed as a march with a depth of 0 - 18" with an equal distribution of
area between 0" to 9" and 9" to 18". A smaU-t=Larea (15% of the required surface areal will he located
- It is expected that herbaceous and scrub/shrub wetland specieswill rapidly volunteer in the area- Manv of
will be selected from Table 1 1.2 in the Stormwater Best Management Practices, NCDEHNR, November,
1995 based on actual field conditions.
If extended stormwater wetlands are not feasible due to space limitations, than Wet detention basins shall be
the primary treatment system for stormwater runoff from paved surfaces and landscaping on commercial,
office, business, and institutional parcels. The wet detention basins that will attenuate the first inch of rainfall
over a 24 hour period from most of the developed portions of the site. Water will be released over a 2 to 5
day period to the wetland mitigation areas to increase filtration. Discharge velocity of the outfalls will be less
than five cfs. They will utilize wetland mitigation areas to increase filtration. A littoral zone/forebay will be
incorporated into the design of the ponds to encourage additional nutrient removal. The planners will utilize
information and guidelines provided by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources in developing the design of wet detention basins using the Table 1.1 in the ormwa er Best
Management Practices NCDEHNR- November, 1995
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PLANS AND MONITORING
Detailed plans for the mitigation areas will be further articulated from the plans included in this document.
These plans will be submitted to the USACE and the NCDWQ for approval. Plans will include :
Site Preparation Requirements
Vegetation Requirements
Tracking and Monitoring Requirements
A monitoring program will be developed to monitor the mitigation areas to include:
v cgerarron raramerers
Species Composition and Abundance
Survival
Growth
Monitoring of vegetation will be conducted on a semi-annual basis for five years according to the following
general procedures.
A. Measure growth, species diversity, advise on removal of invasive species.
B. Establishment of a representative sample observation plot of at least 30' radius to record the
number and species of each surviving woody stem and the percent aerial cover of the three most dominant
species.
C. Within the 30' radius area, a 10' radius area will be established to record the three dominant
herbaceous species.
D. Periodic site visits will be conducted for maintenance, aesthetic purposes, and possible
modifications to increase survival rates.
E. Recommendations regarding planting enhancement, if necessary.
E. Field data will be recorded on a monitoring data form and submitted along with representative
photographs in a annual monitoring report. This will be submitted to the NCDWQ and the USACE . At the
end of the fifth year a report will be prepared for review and to determine the need for future monitoring or
modifications.
Reporting
Annual Progress Reports will be prepared which summarizes the data collected in the field and notes trends.
Photographs at fixed stations will be taken to document the trends and changes occurring at the sites. These
reports will be furnished to the NCDWQ and the USACE. After the fifth year of monitoring, a summary
report and as-builds will be famished to the USACE and NCDEM for review and discussion regarding
compliance of the project with conditions of the permit.
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Success Criteria
The data collected during the monitoring period will be utilized to evaluate the success of the mitigation
areas. The success criteria will be as follows:
Soil saturation within 12 inches of the surface for a minimum of approximately 12
consecutive days during the early part of the growing season.
Establish at least one hydrology indicator per the 1987 USACE Wetland Delineation
Manual in the sample plot or match adjacent riparian habitat surroundings
Establish at least one hydric soil characteristic or match adjacent riparian habitat
surroundings.
These vegetative, soil, and hydrological characteristics must be met to determine success of the wetland
mitigation sites. If the mitigation is determined to be unsuccessful the following one or more of the following
contingency plans will be implemented.
1) Selected re-installation of vegetation, thinning, and/or acceptance
2) Hydrological modifications or manipulation and/or
3) Off-site mitigation sites.
9chedule
Grading and installation of water control structures where applicable will be conducted concurrently with
project construction. Vegetation planting and installation is expected to be conducted in the dormant season
of January-March and spring for herbaceous materials. A more specific schedule for construction will be
submitted to the USACE and the NCDWQ in the future.
PROTECTION FROMFUTUREDEVELOPMENT
Upon completion of construction of the mitigation sites as - built drawings will be prepared. The survey will
include:
- boundary of each area
- finish grades
- location of monitoring stations, and sample plots
- drainage control features
- etc.
The preserved and created wetlands and ponds 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.
Restrictive Covenants will include the following information:
- The area shall remain in its natural condition in perpetuity
- Acreage of wetland preservation area, wet detention ponds, and created wetlands
- Prohibition of the placement of utilities unless approved by regulatory agencies, filling, dredging,
construction, or other activities.
- A permanent easement for the purpose of constructing, monitoring, and maintaining the mitigation
area and preserved wetlands.
- Obligations if monitoring indicates that the area has not met the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual criteria.
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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, and comments in the Environmental Assessment for Rea Road Extension (SR 3624) -
TIP No. U-2506, which bisects the project area, this site may be conducive to the,presence of Schweinitz's
sunflower. The site will be surveyed by a biological consultant such as Dr. Jim Matthews and/or John T.
Soule of HARP.
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. The USFWS was contacted on December 28, 1996 as required.
Comments will be forwarded to the USACE upon receipt.
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 1.5' 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
The project site is disturbed from clearcutding, grading, and agricultural activities and is in early succession
with pockets of forested areas in wetlands. There are no indications of any existing structures on the project
site or adjacent areas. According to the Environmental Assessment for Rea Road Extension (SR 3624) - TIP
No. U-2506, which bisects the project area - "no properties were listed on the National Register' within the
study area. In addition, no properties considered potentially eligible for the National Register are known to
exist in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. The Weddington Historic District, which is included
on the State Study List of properties considered potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register, is
located at the intersection of NC 84 and NC 16, approximately 0.5 miles north of the project's southern
terminus at NC 16." The SHPO was contacted on December 28 as required. Comments will be forwarded
to the USACE upon receipt.
AQUATIC HABITAT
The aquatic systems in the project area consist of headwater wetlands and intermittent tributaries of Six Mile
Creek. A variety of wildlife is supported by these systems including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians,
fish, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.
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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.
CONCLUSION
The 261 acre development will provide important economic benefits to the region. Based on the value of the
jurisdictional waters and wetlands on this site, the developer through sensitive site planning has chosen to
balance the site's economic viability with its environmental value and permitability. The goal of the Site Plan
and Mitigation Plan is to help balance the environmental consequences of this intense development by
restoring and creating beneficial wetland or riparian habitat and enhancing and preserving the Jurisdictional
Waters of the U.S. remaining on the site. The undisturbed wetland areas and the mitigation sites will be
preserved by the applicant or by a group designated by the owner for this purpose. They will be managed as
a wetland system of high value.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional explanation. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
eonard S. Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect 9578
cc: Mr. Bill Gartland
The Crosland Land Company
125 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
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Fourth v?tsion
WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET
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101
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? Bog forest - ? Other
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weight
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Aquatic life value x 4.00 = i p
Uv Recreation/Education Z4 x 1.00 = ?=
* Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius ;
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LEONARD S_ . MNER
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
December 26, 1996
Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley - Environmental Review Coordinator
NC Dept. of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Re: Landen Town .enter - ± 250 Acre SitpeCharlotte. Mecklenburg unty, North Carolina
Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Mr. Bill Gartland of the Crosland Land Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, I
am notifying the State Historic Preservation Office regarding the presence of historic site or archaeological
sites that may be affected by the project my client plans to develop. In the future we intend to apply for
Section 404 Nationwide Permits.
The project site disturbed from clearcuttiing, grading, and agricultural activities and is in early succession
with pockets of forested areas in wetlands. There are no indications of any existing structures on the project
site or adjacent areas. I have included for your use a copy of the portion of the USGS Quad Map, soils map
created from the SCS Soil Survey for your information.
According to the Environmental Assessment for Rea Road Extension (SR 3624) - TIP No. U-2506, which
bisects the project area - "no properties were listed on the National Register within the study area. In
addition, no properties considered potentially eligible for the National Register are known to exist in the
immediate vicinity of the proposed project. The Weddington Historic District, which is included on the State
Study List of properties considered potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register, is located at the
intersection of NC 84 and NC 16, approximately 0.5 mites north of the project's southern terminus at NC
16."
We look forward to your response and please contact me if you have any questions or need additional
information.
Thank you for your assistance.
Edetia T-Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect #578
cc: Mr. Bill Gartland
The Crosland Land Company
125 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
1-704-561-5221
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LEONARD S. R ND R
Environmental Planning Consultant . 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
December 26, 1996
Mr. Brian P. Cole
US Fish and Wildlife Service
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Re: L anden TownCenter - ± 350 Acre i e Charlnttp Mecklenburg County North Carolina
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Mr. Bill Gartland of the Crosland Land Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, I
am notifying the US Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the presence of endangered species which may be
affected by the proposed development. Due to site development requirements, it will be necessary in the near
future to apply for Section 404 Nationwide Permits.
Portions of the site are currently in old field succession and secondary succession. Mature hardwoods occur
in perched wetland areas and along. Based on soil types, and comments in the Environmental Assessment for
Rea Road Extension (SR 3624) - TIP No. U-2506, which bisects the project area, this site may be conducive
to the presence of Schweinitz's sunflower. I have included for your use a copy of the portion of the USGS
Quad Map, and a soils map created from the SCS Soil Survey for your review. The site will be suE=d by
a biological consultant such as Dr. Jim Matthews and/or John T Soule of ARP
I look forward to your response and please contact me if you have any questions about the site based on my
evaluation or need additional information. I am also requesting written confirmation if you concur with the
survey findings so I may include it with our permit application in the future.
Thank you fR your assistance
S' er
eonard . Rindner, P S
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect #578
cc. Mr. Bill Gartland
The Crosland Land Company
125 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
1-704561-5221
11.04:96 11:01 FAX [phone] CROSLAND LAND
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Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199500574
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WRA NGTON DISTRICT. CORPS OF E ONEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH cAROumm4w-1890
February 21, 1995
The Crosland Group, Incorporated
125 Scaleybark Road
charlotte, North Carolina 28209
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the survey plat of September 12, 1994 P-retitled
"Wetlands Survey of Landen Wetlands, Crosland Land Company, Providence
Township, Mecklenburg County". This survey plat accurately reflects the
limits of wetlands on the portion of the property that lies north and west of
Flat Branch and excludes Parcel 13. Unless there is a change in the law or
our published regulations, this determination of the limits of wetlands may be
relied upon for a period not to.exceed 5 years from the date of the survey
plat. For this certification to remain valid, the two survey monuments
established at the site (GPS CR41 and GPS CROV must remain undisturbed.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, prior Department of the
Army approval is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material in
waters of the United States, including wetlands.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Steven Lund, Asheville Field
Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
e Wrig
'e Regula ry Branch
Copy Furnished:
Mr. Jim Eisenhardt
ximley-Horn & Associates
Post Office Sox 33066
Raleigh, North Carolina
27636-3068
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MEMORANDUM PRINT NAMES:
Reviewer:
TO: JOHN DORNEY WQ SUPV.:
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES BRANCH DATE:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
*EACH ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED (USE N/A FOR NOT APPLICABLE) **
PERMIT YR: 96 PERMIT NO: 0001184 COUNTY: MECKLENBURG
APPLICANT NAME: LANDEN TOWN CENTER CROSLAND LAND CO
PROJECT TYPE: COMMERCIAL FILL PERMIT TYPE: NW26
COE #: DOT #:
RCD_FROM _CDA: APP DATE_FRM_CDA: 12/31/96
REG OFFICE: MRO
DIVER AND SUB BASIN J: 030838
STREAM CLASS: C
WL IMPACT?: Y/N
WL REQUESTED:
WL SCORE M :
MITIGATION?: Y/N
MITIGATION-SIZE:
STR INDEX N0: 11-138-3-2
WL TYPE:
WL ACR EST?: Y/N
WATER IMPACTED BY FILL?: Y/N
MITIGATION TYPE:
DID YOU REQUEST MORE INFO?: Y/N
IS WETLAND RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: Y/N
HAVE PROJECT CHANGES/CONDITIONS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH APPLICANT?: Y/N
RECOMMENDATION (Circle One): ISSUE ISSUE/COND DENY
COMMENTS:
Regional Office
Central Files
LEONARD S. RINDNER
Environmental Planning Consultant 7113 Hickory Nut Drive
Landscape Architecture Raleigh, NC 27613
Land Planning [phone]
December 31, 1996
Mr. Steve Lund
US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue - Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006
Mr. John R. Dorney
Deivision of Water Quality - NCDEHNR
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road 6
Raleigh, NC 27607
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDEHNR - Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Landen TownCenter - ± 261 Acre Site, Charlotte. Mecklenburg County. North Carolina -
Nationwide Permit #26
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Bill Gartland of Crosland Land Company, I am pleased to provide you with the
following information concerning the development plans for your consideration and approval under
Nationwide Permits #26. The project site is located in Mecklenburg County. The proposed project is
planned mixed use development.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
SinXeonard rldner,PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
cc. Mr. Bill Gartland
Crosland Land Company
141 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and
Mr. Bill Gartland, V. President
The Crosland Land Co.
141 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
Dear Mr. Gartland:
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January 21, 1997
Mecklenburg County
DWQ Project # 961184
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
You have our approval to place fill material in 3.00 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of
constructing a commercial development at Landen Towne Center, as you described in your application dated
31 December 1996. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Number
26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
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 project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory
mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 211.0506 (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. Written DWQ approval for the stormwater management and wetland mitigation plan is required before
wetland filling occurs. These plans shall be sent to DWQ for approval by 1 May 1997. A deed restriction or
conservation easement shall be placed on all remaining wetlands to prevent future fill. 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.
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. 276 1 1-7447. 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.
Sincerely,
UJA
e ton Howard, Jr. P.E
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Asheville DWQ Regional Office
"Mr: John Dorrcey .
Central Files
Len Rindner 961184.1tr
Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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