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and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 1, 2000
Catawba County
DWQ Project # 001486
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Rock Barnes Properties
c/o John Hemmings
PO Box 234
Conover, NC 28613
Dear Sirs:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to fill 0.01 acres of
wetlands and impact 445 feet of stream channel in Catawba County for the purpose of golf course and residential
development expansion as you described in your application received by the Division of Water Quality on November 29,
2000. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this action is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Numbers 3287 and 3289. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 39 and 14 when
the Corps of Engineers issues them. 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 Water shed 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. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold, the new owner
must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all conditions.
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 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed
below and in the attached certification.
1. There shall be no direct discharge of a "green" associated with this project into any stream.
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 919-733-9646.
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cc: Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Catawba DWQ Regional Office
Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants Inc, 720 South Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658
File Copy
Central Files 001486
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1621 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers N.C. Division of Water1ty'
Attn: Mr. Steve Chapin Attn: Mr. John Donley"'
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143 4401 Reedy Creek Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Re: Rock Barn Properties, Proposed Golf Course / Residential Development Expansion
Request for NW14 and NW39 and 401 Water Quality Certifications
Dear Mr. Chapin and Dorney:
The purpose of this letter is to request written concurrence from your offices under
Nationwide permits 14 and 39 and their 401 Certifications for proposed impacts as iated
with the proposed expansion of Rock Barn Golf Course and Residential Developm t.
The project is located in Catawba County, and is approximately shown on the attached site
vicinity maps. The owners of the Course have been acquiring adjacent properties for
approximately 2 years, and have contracted with the Robert Trent Jones Course Design Group
to design and build a Championship Golf Course. The Course will utilize the existing "front
nine" holes built in the early 1970's and the annexed properties to develop and expand the
course and development. Nearly one dozen preliminary course layouts have been produced
by the design group. The owners have chosen the plan that has the least amount of impacts to
jurisdictional channels and vegetated wetlands. Alternative course designs have been
abandoned that utilized a large tract of property purchased east of SR 1709. This plan would
have required more extensive impacts to channels and approximately a5 acre of wetlands
(see the attached maps that indicate abandoned course development). Additionally, avoidance
and minimization has been achieved through the use of 10 separate bridge crossings as
alternatives to culverts for road and cart crossings of jurisdictional channel.
The project site was evaluated for the presence and extent of jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
by Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants. The delineation and extent of jurisdiction was
field approved by Mr. Chapin on a November 16, 2000 site visit. No impacts to jurisdictional
vegetated wetland are proposed.
One road crossing under NW 14 is proposed as a complete and separate project for access to
proposed residential expansion. Impacts under NW14 total approximately 110 linear feet to
unimportant channel as assessed by the consultant and Mr. Chapin.
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Impacts proposed under NW 39 consist of 85 linear feet of hard impact for the purpose of
dam construction for an aesthetic pond. The purpose of the pond is to create a "water hazard"
for Hole #9 (par 3 hole located north of SR 1711). The footprint of the dam has been reduced
to the smallest possible amount of hard impacts that will provide for the minimum surface
water area desirable for this type of feature. The approximately 0.64 acre of surface water is
offered as mitigation for the hard impacts. Additionally, the owner has agreed to the use of
bridges instead of the originally proposed culverted cart crossings on this drain in order to
avoid and minimize impacts.
Please reference the attached maps for details, and feel free to contact us with any questions
about proposed site development.
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NC Division of Water Quality
Attn: John Dorney
4101 Reedy Creek Dive
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27614
PACE 02
1, the current landowner of the property identified below, hereby authorize Wetland and
Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. to ad on my behalf as my agent during the
processing of permits to impact Wetlands and Waters of the US that are regulated by
the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Ad.
Federal and State agents are authorized to be on said property when accompanied by
Wetland and Natural Resource ConsuitantS, Inc. staff.
Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. is authorized to provide supplemental
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PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
l Owners Name: ROCK BARN PROPERTIES
Contact: MR. JOHN HEMMINGS
2. Mailinla .Address: POST OFFICE BOX 234
3791 GOLF DRIVE
CONOVER. NORTH CAROLINA 28613
subdivision name: ROCK BARN CLUB OF GOLF
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above):
3. Telephone number (home):
(work): 828-459-1125
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: CATAWBA
Nearest town or city: CONOVER
Specific location: APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES NORTH OF I-40 EXIT 133 ON SR 1709 (ROCK
BARN ROAD). SEE ATTACHED SITE VICINITY MAPS
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES TO LYLE CREEK
River Basin: CATAWBA
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-l
or WS-2)9 Yes ? No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP): N/A
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton 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 anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 310 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: <1 ac.
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling:.003 ac
Flooding: 0.01 ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: O M3 ac
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: 85 LINEAR FEET DAM FILL Length after: If
254 LINEAR FEET FLOODING
Width before: 1.5 ft Width after: ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: 0.1 ft Average depth after: approx 10 ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel ?
Channel elevation ? Construction of a dam/flooding
Other:
11. If construction ofa pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? 40 ac
What is the expected pond surface area? 0.64 ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
'/2" x 11" drawings only): CONSTRUCTION OF DAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPOUNDING WATER
FOR AESTHETIC POND ("WATER HAZARD' FOR PAR 3 GOLF HOLE) USING TYPICAL HEAVY
EQUIPMENT FOR EARTH MOVING AND GRADING. (SEE ATTACHED DRAWING OF "LAKE'S"')
13. Purpose of proposed work: TO CREATE A "WATER HAZARD" TYPICAL OF PAR 3 GOLF HOLES ON
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES, AS DESIGNED BY ROBERT TRENT JONES II GOLF COURSE DESIGN
GROUP
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED POND FALLS WITHIN THE
NATURAL DRAINAGE. THE FOOTPRINT OF THE DAM HAS BEEN MINIMIZED TO THE
SMALLEST POSSIBLE AMOUNT OF HARD IMPACTS THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR THE MINIMUM
SURFACE WATER AREA DESIRABLE FOR THIS TYPE OF FEATURE. IMPACTS FOR THE ENTIRE
COURSE EXPANSION PROJECT ARE LIMITED TO THIS FEATURE. THE ORIGINAL SITE PLAN
CALLED FOR TWO CART PATH CROSSINGS UTILIZING CULVERTS AND 50 ADDITIONAL FEET
OF FILL IMPACTS ON THIS SAME DRAINAGE FEATURE. THE DEVELOPER HAS AGREED TO
INCUR THE ADDTIONAL COSTS AND UTILIZE BRIDGE CROSSINGS TO AVOID THESE IMPACTS.
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: TO BE
COMPLETED BY USACOE
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land? Yes ? 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 ? No ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of Administration State
Clearinghouse? Yes ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves 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 perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 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 the land use of surrounding property? RESIDENTIAL / AGRICULTURAL / COMMERCIAL
f If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? SUBSURFACE SEPTIC
g. Signed and dated by agent authorization letter, if applicable.
Note: wetlands or waters of the U. S. may not be impacted prior to:
l) Issuance of a section 404 Corps of Engineers permit, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
Owner's / A ent's signature ate
BAR SCALE
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0 25 50 100 200 300 400
NCDWO Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Rock River Basin: t w County: Catawba USGS QUAD: Ne on
DWQ Project Number: Nearest N med Strea : Lyle r k Latitude: 35d4 ' 1" Longitude: 81d09'58"
Evaluator: Tamp Bandy Signature: w rbre Date: G0
Location/Directions: Located on oroiect site iust north of SR 711 (Shook Road) Propose Lake (NW39)
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not
necessary. Also, if in the best professional f udgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified
natural stream-this rating system should not be used'
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Fl ain Present? I 2 3
6) Is The Channel Braided? 1 2 3
7 Are Recent Alluvial DpRosits Present? 0 2 3
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 © 3
(•NQ?: /f Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And W HQUT Smuosioy Then score= o•)
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Toro Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 l 0=0 J
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: q
IL HydrologyAbsent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischargq Present? 0 1 3
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS:__Z
PRIMAR Y BIOL OG Y INDICA TOR
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
IL Hv roloey Absent Weak Moderate Stroup-
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
MOTE. Last "mn Rain? Indicated I #9 Above This # Blo •
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or Growing
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Y .5 1V0=0
Geomorpholoff Absent Weak M to Strop
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2,2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
S) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(" NOTE: If Total Absence OfAU Plants In Stremnbed 2 1 ?-5 .5 0 0
As Noted Above Ski This to UNLESS t' resent' .
SECONDARY BIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: . Z?
TOTAL POINTS (Primary +Secondary) ° 92-F6
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
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SECONDARY HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: &
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED: # 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
1. Owners Name: ROCK BARN PROPERTIES
Contact: MR. JOHN HEMMINGS
2. Mailing Address: POST OFFICE BOX 234
3791 GOLF DRIVE
CONOVER, NORTH CAROLINA 28613
subdivision name: ROCK BARN CLUB OF GOLF
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above):
3. Telephone number (home):
(work): 828-459-1125
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: CATAWBA
Nearest town or city: CONOVER
Specific location: APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES NORTH OF 1-40 EXIT 133 ON SR 1709 (ROCK
BARN ROAD) SEE ATTACHED SITE VICINITY MAPS
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES TO LYLE CREEK
River Basin: CATAWBA
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-1
or WS-2)? Yes ? No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP): N/A
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton 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 anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 310 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: <1 ac.
I Oa. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling: ac
Flooding: ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: ac
l Ob. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: 110 if Length after: 0 If
Width before: 1ft Width after: 0 ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: 0 ft Average depth before: 0 ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel
Channel elevation ? Construction of a dam/flooding ?
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? N/A ac
What is the expected pond surface area? N/A ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
''/z" x 1 V drawings only): TYPICAL GRADING EQUIPMENT USED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION (SEE
ATTACHED DRAWING)
13. Purpose of proposed work: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): NECESSARY FOR CONTINUITYAND ACCESS OF DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. ROAD CROSSING OF LYLE CREEK WILL UTILIZE A BRIDGE AS OPPOSED TO BOX
CULVERTS IN ORDER TO AVOID IMPACTS TO PERENNIAL IMPORTANT CHANNEL. PROPOSED
IMPACTS HAVE BEEN LIMITED TO "UNIMPORTANT" CHANNELS AS ASSESSED BY
CONSULTANT (SEE ATTACHED CHANNEL EVALUATION FORM).
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regardig the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: TO BE
COMPLETED BY USACOE
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land? Yes ? No
(if no, go to 18)
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursant 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 ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves 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 perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 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 the land use of surrounding property? RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? SUBSURFACE SEPTIC
g. Signed and dated by agent authorization letter, if applicable.
Note: wetlands or waters of the U. S. may not be impacted prior to:
I ) Issuance of a section 404 Corps of Engineers permit, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
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NCDWQ Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Rock B River Basin: taw County: Ca awba USGS QUAD: Newton
DWQ Project Number: Nearest N med Strea : Lyle reek Latitude: 3 d44'45" ongitude: 81 1011"
Evaluator: Tamp Band Signature: _ Date: oo
Location/Directions: Located on ro' ct site iu t south of SR71.1 (Shook Road) Proposed Road Crossing (NW 14
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not
necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified
natural stream--this rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 ell::? 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
11. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischame Present? C?7 1 2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: Y?
III. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 !?? 1 0
3 Is Periphyton Present? ?D I 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS:__,3?
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOL OGY INDICATOR POINTS.
11, HldroLM Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter _
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 e? __ I 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since < 5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? CNOT,E: If Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This,StepAnd #S Beello_w*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Y :L No-0
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
8) Is There A Bnkfull Bench Present? 0 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 Q 3
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10) Is A 2d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Togo Mau AnWOr In Field) Present? Yes=3 No=0
PRIMAR Y GEOMORPHOL OGY INDICA TOR POINTS:-1r
SECONDARY HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 5-r
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/funaus Present? (w_ 5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? l6p 5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: If 7 oral Absence OfAll Plants In Streanbed 2 1 .5 0 0
As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*).
SECONDARYBIOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS: • ?5-
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WETLAND DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rock Barn Golf Course Date: 8/00
Applicant/Owner: Rock Barn Properties County: Catawba County
Investigator: Tamp Bandy and Jennifer Robertson State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed?
(Atypical situation)
Is the area a potential problem area?
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
Yes Community ID: Non-Wetland
No Transit ID:
No Plot ID:
VEGETATION
1. Betula nigra tree FACW
2. Carex spp. sedge FACW+
3. Prunus serotina tree FACU
4. Rosa multifora shrub UPL
5. Quercus phellos tree FACW-
6. Ulmus alata tree FACU+
7. Rubus spp. shrub FACU
8. Juniperus virginiana. tree FACU-
9. Pinus virginiana tree FACU
10. Lonicera japonica vine FAC-
11. Acer rubrum tree FAC
12. Liquid. styraciflua tree FAC+
13. Smilax spp. forb FAC
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15.
16.
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 46 %
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (describe in remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: „none-, (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >36_ (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Wetland Hvdroloov Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
X Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required)
Oxidized Root Channels in
Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC Neutral Test
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla sandy loam
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluvaquentic Dystochrepts
Profile Description:
Project # RBP-1000
Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Field Observations:
Confirm Mapped Type? Catawba County
Soil Survey Inclusion
e th Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions,
(ins.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
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9-13 Bwl 10YR 5/4 sandy loam, concretions
13-20 Bw2 10YR 5/4 2.5Y 5/2 sandy clay loam
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Histosol X_ Concretions
Histic Epipedon r High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List **
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES
Wetland Hydrology Present? NO
Hydric Soils Present? NO
Is This Sampling Point Within a Wetland? NO
Remarks: Typical floodplain soil located on project site adjacent to Lyle Creek
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N.C. Division of Water Quality
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
440 t Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Re: Rock Barn Properties, Proposed Golf Course / Residential Development Expansion
Request for NW14 and NW39 and 401 Water Quality Certifications
Dear Mr. Chapin and Dorney:
The purpose of this letter is to request written concurrence from your offices under
Nationwide permits 14 and 39 and their 401 Certifications for proposed impacts associated
with the proposed expansion of Rock Barn Golf Course and Residential Development.
The project is located in Catawba County, and is approximately shown on the attached site
vicinity maps. The owners of the Course have been acquiring adjacent properties for
approximately 2 years, and have contracted with the Robert Trent Jones Course Design Group
to design and build a Championship Golf Course. The Course will utilize the existing "front
nine" holes built in the early 1970's and the annexed properties to develop and expand the
course and development. Nearly one dozen preliminary course layouts have been produced
by the design group. The owners have chosen the plan that has the least amount of impacts to
jurisdictional channels and vegetated wetlands. Alternative course designs have been
abandoned that utilized a large tract of property purchased east of SR 1709. This plan would
have required more extensive impacts to channels and approximately 0.5 acre of wetlands
(see the attached maps that indicate abandoned course development). Additionally, avoidance
and minimization has been achieved through the use of 10 separate bridge crossings as
alternatives to culverts for road and cart crossings of jurisdictional channel.
The project site was evaluated for the presence and extent of juri sdictional Waters of the U. S.
by Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants. The delineation and extent of jurisdiction was
field approved by Mr. Chapin on a November 16, 2000 site visit. No impacts to jurisdictional
vegetated wetland are proposed.
One road crossing under NW 14 is proposed as a complete and separate project for access to
proposed residential expansion. Impacts under NW 14 total approximately 110 linear feet to
unimportant channel as assessed by the consultant and Mr. Chapin.
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Impacts proposed under NW 39 consist of 85 linear feet of hard impact for the purpose of
dam construction for an aesthetic pond. The purpose of the pond is to create a "water hazard"
for Hole #9 (par 3 hole located north of SR 1711). The footprint of the dam has been reduced
to the smallest possible amount of hard impacts that will provide for the minimum surface
water area desirable for this type of feature. The approximately 0.64 acre of surface water is
offered as mitigation for the hard impacts. Additionally, the owner has agreed to the use of
bridges instead of the originally proposed culverted cart crossings on this drain in order to
avoid and minimize impacts.
Please reference the attached maps for details, and feel free to contact us with any questions
about proposed site development.
Sincerely,
Tamp Bandy
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1, the current landowner of the property Identified below, hereby authorize during the
Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. to ad on my behaV as my ages processing of permits to Impact Wetlands and Waters of the us that am regulated by
the Clears Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act.
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Wetland am Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. SUM
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NATIf NTIVI )E PERMIT REOUESTED; # 39
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
1. Owners Name: ROCK BARN PROPERTIES
Contact: MR. JOHN HEMMINGS
2. Mailing Address: POST OFFICE BOX 234
3791 GOLF DRIVE
CONOVER- NORTH CAROLINA 28613
subdivision name: ROCK BARN CLUB OF GOLF
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above):
3. Telephone number (home):
(work): 828-459-1125
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: CATAWBA
Nearest town or city: CONOVER
Specific location: APPROXIMATELY 1 .5 MILES NORTH OF I-40 EXIT 133 ON SR 1709 (ROCK
BARN ROAD)SEE ATTACHED SITE VICINITY MAPS
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES TO LYLE CREEK
River Basin: CATAWBA
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-1
or WS-2)? Yes E] No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP): N/A
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton 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 anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 310 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: <1 ac.
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling:.003 ac
Flooding: 0.01 ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: 0.013 ac
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: 85 LINEAR FEET DAM FILL Length after: if
250 LINEAR FEET FLOODING
Width before: 1.5 ft Width after: ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: 0.1 ft Average depth after: avprox 10 ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel ?
Channel elevation ? Construction of a dam/flooding
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? 40 ac
What is the expected pond surface area? 0.64 ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
'/z" x 11" drawings only): CONSTRUCTION OF DAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPOUNDING WATER
FOR AESTHETIC POND ("WATER HAZARD" FOR PAR 3 GOLF HOLE) USING TYPICAL HEAVY
EQUIPMENT FOR EARTH MOVING AND GRADING (SEE ATTACHED DRAWING OF "LAKE 'E"')
13. Purpose of proposed work: TO CREATE A "WATER HAZARD" TYPICAL OF PAR 3 GOLF HOLES ON
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES AS DESIGNED BY ROBERT TRENT JONES II GOLF COURSE DESIGN
GROUP
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED POND FALLS WITHIN THE
NATURAL DRAINAGE. THE FOOTPRINT OF THE DAM HAS BEEN MINHYRZED TO THE
SMALLEST POSSIBLE AMOUNT OF HARD IMPACTS THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR THE MINIMUM
SURFACE WATER AREA DESIRABLE FOR THIS TYPE OF FEATURE. IMPACTS FOR THE ENTIRE
COURSE EXPANSION PROJECT ARE LIMITED TO THIS FEATURE. THE ORIGINAL SITE PLAN
CALLED FOR TWO CART PATH CROSSINGS UTILIZING CULVERTS AND 50 ADDITIONAL FEET
OF FILL IMPACTS ON THIS SAME DRAINAGE FEATURE. THE DEVELOPER HAS AGREED TO
INCUR THE ADDTIONAL COSTS AND UTILIZE BRIDGE CROSSINGS TO AVOID THESE IMPACTS.
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: TO BE
COMPLETED BY USACOE
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land? Yes ? 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 ? No ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of Administration State
Clearinghouse? Yes ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves 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 perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 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 the land use of surrounding property? RESIDENTIAL / AGRICULTURAL / COMMERCIAL
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? SUBSURFACE SEPTIC
g. Signed and dated by 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, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
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Owner's / A ent's signature ate
BAR SCALE
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0 25 50 100 200 300 400
NCDWO Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Rock Barn River Basin: at w a County: Catawba USGS QUAD: Newton
DWQ Project Number: Nearest N med Strea : Lyle.-Creek Latitude: 35d45'01" Longitude: 8109'58„
Evaluator: Tamp Bandy Signature: .pro Date: 00
Location/Directions: Located on aroiect site lust north of S 711 (Shook Road) Propose Lake,. M39)
'PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not
necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified
natural stream-this rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
loo lain Present? 1 2 3
6) Is The Channel Braided? 1 2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 r-D 2 3
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 I ?l 3
("NOTE: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditchft And NTHOUTSinuosity Then Score=0
10) Is A 2"d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? _ Yes=3 0=0_ _ _ __
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS:
II HydrologyAbsent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 0 1 r? 3
PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: Z
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS:
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:,
IL Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 CU ?5
Last Known gain? T i s I #9Aboye Skip This t And #5 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or In
6 Are Hyddc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? L ex- .S No=O
GeomorRhology Absent Weak Mod to Stroh
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
21 Ta The i TST)A Texture In Streamhed
3) Does Topography Indicate A.
9) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(" NOTE: If Total Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 ?.5 .5 0 0
As Noted have Sci This Ste UNLESS ' V Present*.
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:? . Z
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = 92 J'
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)

SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED: # 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
1. Owners Name: ROCK BARN PROPERTIES
Contact: MR. JOHN HEMMINGS
2. Mailing Address: POST OFFICE BOX 234
3791 GOLF DRIVE
CONOVER, NORTH CAROLINA 28613
subdivision name: ROCK BARN CLUB OF GOLF
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above):
3. Telephone number (home):
(work): 828-459-1125
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: CATAWBA
Nearest town or city: CONOVER
Specific location: APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES NORTH OF I-40 EXIT 133 ON SR 1709 (ROCK
BARN ROAD) SEE ATTACHED SITE VICINITY MAPS
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES TO LYLE CREEK
River Basin: CATAWBA
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-1
or WS-2)? Yes ? No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP): N/A
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton 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 anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 310 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: <1 ac.
IOa. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling: ac
Flooding: ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: ac
I Ob. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: 110 If Length after: 0 If
Width before: 1 ft Width after: 0 ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: 0 ft Average depth before: 0 ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel
Channel elevation ? Construction of a dam/flooding ?
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? N/A ac
What is the expected pond surface area? N/A ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
'/z" x 11" drawings only): TYPICAL GRADING EQUIPMENT USED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION (SEE
ATTACHED DRAWING)
13. Purpose of proposed work: INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): NECESSARY FOR CONTINUITYAND ACCESS OF DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. ROAD CROSSING OF LYLE CREEK WILL UTILIZE A BRIDGE AS OPPOSED TO BOX
CULVERTS IN ORDER TO AVOID IMPACTS TO PERENNIAL IMPORTANT CHANNEL. PROPOSED
IMPACTS HAVE BEEN LIMITED TO "UNIMPORTANT" CHANNELS AS ASSESSED BY
CONSULTANT (SEE ATTACHED CHANNEL EVALUATION FORM).
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regardig the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: TO BE
COMPLETED BY USACOE
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land? Yes ? No
(if no, go to 18)
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursant 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 ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves 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 perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 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 the land use of surrounding property? RESIDENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL, COMMERCIAL
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? SUBSURFACE SEPTIC
g. Signed and dated by 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, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
Own?ec s / Agent's signature / Date

Nationwide Permit 14
Road Crossing
Impacts Equal App. 110 LF
(unimportant channel)
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NCDWO Stream Classification Form
Project Name: Roc B River Basin: Catawb County: a awba USGS QUAD: Newton
DWQ Project Number: Nearest N med Stre : L1 Creek Latitude: 35d44'45" ongitude: 81d10'11
Evaluator: Tamp Bandy Signature: _ Date: 4 0
Location/Directions: Located on nroiect site iu t south of SR11 711 (Shook Road) Proitx=d_Road Crossing (NW 14
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not
necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified
natural stream-this rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomornhology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present?
10) Is A 2' Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No=O
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS: I
IL Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS D
III Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strang
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Stmambed? 3 2 (!7p 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 c:0) 1 0
3) Is PeripWon Present? r 3P 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? c-fD 1 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. _,3_
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICA TOR
HHvdrolfty Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
3) Are Wrack Ines Present? 0 4:: ?p 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since <Z) .5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? (*NOTE, UDitch Indicated In #9 Above Skin This Step And #S Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry .5 I 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Seta?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Y j No=o
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3.5-
III. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strove
1) Are Fish Present? a .5 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? ((? .5 1 1.5
b). Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? _ .5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous. Algae Present? .5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostl FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: If Total Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 .5 0 0
As Noted Above Ski) This Sten UNLESS SAVPresent*).
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: • 75
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary) = ZO.
(If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
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Delineation Performed by: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Street
Newton, NC 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WETLAND DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Rock Barn Golf Course Date: 8/00
Applicant/Owner: Rock Barn Properties County: Catawba County
Investigator: Tamp Bandy and Jennifer Robertson State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed?
(Atypical situation)
Is the area a potential problem area?
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
Yes Community ID: Non-Wetland
No Transit ID:
No Plot ID:
1. Betula nigra tree FACW 9. Pinus virginiana tree FACU
2. Car-ex spp. sedge FACW+ 10. Lonicera japonica vine FAC-
3. Prunus serotina tree FACU 11. Acer rubrum tree FAC
4. Rosa multifora shrub UPL 12. Liquid. styraciflua tree FAC+
5. Quercus phellos tree FACW- 13. Smilax spp. forb FAC
6. Ulmus alata tree FACU+ 14.
7. Rubus spp. shrub FACU 15.
8. Juniperus virginiana. tree FACU- 16.
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 46 %
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (describe in remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: ,none_ (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: >36_ (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.)
Wetland Hvc rologv Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
X Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required)
Oxidized Root Channels in
Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
FAC Neutral Test
Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
WLdata.frm/RBP-1000
Project # RBP-1000
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Chewacla sandy loam Drainage Class: somewhat poorly drained
Field Observations:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Fluvaquentic Dystochrepts Confirm Mapped Type? Catawba County
Soil Survey Inclusion
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions,
(ins.) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc.
0-7 Ap 10YR 4/3 coarse sandy loam, concr.
9-13 Bwl 10YR 5/4 sandy loam, concretions
13-20 Bw2 10YR 5/4 2.5Y 5/2 sandy clay loam
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol X Concretions
Histic Epipedon `High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on Local Hydric Soils List ""
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland Determination
(yes or no)
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES
Wetland Hydrology Present? NO
Hydric Soils Present? NO
Is This Sampling Point Within a Wetland? NO
Remarks: Typical floodplain soil located on project site adjacent to Lyle Creek
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Date: 1 Caption: Rock Bam Properties (Currently Owned)
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Permit 001486
0008836