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ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP "Setting the Standard for Service"
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NC Registered Geologists Finn C-406
February 25, 2019
Mr. R. Christopher Plate
Executive Director
Monroe -Union County Economic Development
3509 Old Charlotte Highway
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
Reference: Preliminary Wetland Delineation Report
Goldmine Road Site
Goldmine Road
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8872-A
Dear Mr. Plate:
ECS Southeast, LLP (ECS) is pleased to submit this preliminary report of wetland delineation
for the above -referenced site. This report summarizes our findings and recommendations for the
site.
Background
The Goldmine Road Site is located on Goldmine Road in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
(Figure 1). According to the Union County Geographic Information System (GIS) website, the
site is identified as Parcel Identification Number (PINs) 09372003C, 09372003D, 09372003E,
and 09372003G, and is approximately 335.44 acres. The Project Study Area (PSA) consists of
wooded land and agricultural fields. Based on the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Topographic Map, several unnamed tributaries to Bearskin Creek are depicted within the central
and eastern portions of the PSA (Figure 2).
Wetlands are defined by the USACE and the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) as "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency
and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions." In order for an area to be
classified as wetland, hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators
must be present described in the 1987 "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual" and
the appropriate Regional Supplement.
Literature Review
ECS reviewed the USGS Topographic Map, the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Union County, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Map, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL), the National
Hydric Soils list for Union County, and the Geologic Map of North Carolina to obtain information
regarding the PSA.
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Preliminary Wetland Delineation Report
Goldmine Road Site
Goldmine Road
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8872-A
• The USGS Topographic Map, Lancaster, SC Quadrangle, several unnamed tributaries to
Bearskin Creek are depicted within the central and eastern portion of the PSA. Additionally,
Bearskin Creek is depicted along the southern boundary of the PSA (Figure 2).
The most recent printed version of the USDA-NRCS Soil Survey for Union County, dated
1996, depicts an unnamed tributary to Bearskin Creek transecting the central portion of the
PSA (Figure 3). Soils within the PSA have been mapped as Badin channery silt loam (BaB),
Badin channery silty clay loam (BdB2), Cid channery silt loam (CmB), and Secrest-Cid
complex (ScA). Badin channery silt loam is well drained and occurs on interfluves. Badin
channery silty clay loam is well drained and occurs on interfluves. Cid channery silt loam is
moderately well drained and occurs on interfluves. Secrest-Cid complex moderately well
drained and occurs on interfluves. Secrest-Cid soil appears on the National Hydric Soils list
for Union County, North Carolina.
ECS reviewed the FEMA - NFHL dataset. The PSA is depicted on ID 37179C dated
November 17, 2018 (Figure 4). The map indicates a section of the southern portion of the
PSA is located in Zone AE. Zone AE is defined as areas subject to inundation by the 1%
annual chance flood event determined by detailed methods. The remainder of the PSA is
located in Zone X. Zone X is defined as areas determined to be outside the 0.2% annual
chance flood event.
• ECS reviewed the USFWS - NWI Map of the PSA (Figure 5). The map depicts several
riverine systems (R4SBC) transecting the central and eastern portions of the PSA.
Additionally, a palustrine forested wetland (PFO1A) is depicted within the southern portion of
the PSA.
The Geologic Map of North Carolina indicates that the site is located in the Piedmont
Physiographic Province. The soils encountered in this area are the residual product of in -
place chemical weathering of rock presently underlying the PSA. In general, shallow
unconfined groundwater movement within the overlying soils is controlled largely by
topographic gradients. Recharge occurs primarily by infiltration along higher elevations and
typically discharges into streams or other surface water bodies. The elevation of the shallow
water table is transient and can vary greatly with seasonal fluctuations in precipitation.
Movement in this water table is generally from higher to lower elevations. As such, shallow
groundwater would be expected to flow beneath the PSA to the south towards Bearskin
Creek.
Site Reconnaissance
ECS conducted the site reconnaissance on February 19, 20, and 21, 2019. During the
reconnaissance, the PSA was observed for evidence of ponds, streams, and wetlands. Ponds
were not observed within the PSA.
Several streams (SA through SH) were located within the PSA. The streams ranged from
approximately two to eight feet in width and one to three feet in depth. The streams had weak to
well defined bed and banks, moderate sinuosity, assorted substrate, and moderate to heavy
base -flow at the time of the site reconnaissance.
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Preliminary Wetland Delineation Report
Goldmine Road Site
Goldmine Road
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8872-A
Several wetlands (WA through WAA) exhibiting hydrology indicators, hydrophytic vegetation,
and hydric soils were observed throughout the PSA.
Figures 6 through 9 depict the approximate location of wetlands and streams located within the
PSA. Features depicted on Figures 6 through 9 have not been verified by the USACE and the
North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) and are subject to change. These maps
should be used for preliminary planning purposes.
USACE and NCDWR
Field Verification and Jurisdictional Determination
ECS is currently coordinating with the USACE and NCDWR to schedule a site visit and
subsequent jurisdictional verification. ECS will forward the correspondence when received.
General Discussion
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of dredge and fill materials into
waters of the United States (lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, etc.), including wetlands. Waters of
the United States include the territorial seas, navigable coastal and inland lakes, rivers and
streams, intermittent streams, and wetlands. Activities which are normally regulated under
Section 404 include the placement of fill for construction of roadways; residential, commercial or
industrial structures; and the construction of water retention ponds along tributaries. The EPA
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly administer the Section 404 program. Section 401
of the Clean Water Act grants each state the authority to approve, condition, or deny any
Federal permits that could result in a discharge to State waters.
Streams, ponds, and wetlands are regulated by the USACE and the NCDWR. Permits are
required prior to impacting wetlands or open waters, including ponds, lakes, and perennial or
intermittent streams. Mitigation and stormwater management plans will be a condition of permits
issued for the site. Buffers may be required adjacent to streams and water bodies.
For impacts to one-half acre or more of wetlands/waters or to 300 linear feet or more of
perennial stream channel, an individual permit (IP) may be required.
An IP requires a habitat analysis, alternative site analysis, project justification, plans to avoid
and minimize impacts, and a proposed mitigation plan. Depending on the habitat analysis and
the extent of impacts, and Environmental Impact Statement may be required by the USACE. An
IP allows for a public comment period and may require 4 to 18 months to obtain depending on
conditions arising during the USACE review and public comment period.
Watershed Classification/Buffer Requirements
State Riparian Buffer Requirements
The PSA is located in the Yadkin Pee -Dee River Basin. Surface waters within the Yadkin Peed -
Dee are not subject to State riparian buffers.
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Preliminary Wetland Delineation Report
Goldmine Road Site
Goldmine Road
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8872-A
Local Buffer Reauirements
ECS reviewed the Union County Code of Ordinances to determine if the county has vegetative
buffer requirements for surface waters. The Ordinance does not indicate mandatory vegetative
buffer requirements for surface waters.
ECS also reviewed the Union County Development Ordinance to determine if the county has
additional vegetative buffer requirements for surface waters. The Ordinance indicates riparian
buffers are required within the Twelve Mile Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Service Area.
The PSA does not appear to be located within the Twelve Mile Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Service Area, therefore, riparian buffers should not apply. ECS recommends confirming
the local buffer requirements prior to site development.
Stormwater Requirements
Surface waters located within the PSA flow west and south towards Rocky Creek which is
classified as Class C. Class C waters are protected for uses such as secondary recreation,
fishing, wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic life including propagation, survival and maintenance
of biological integrity, and agriculture. ECS reviewed the NCDWR online stormwater permitting
map to determine jurisdiction of NCDWR stormwater regulations. According to the online
permitting map, it appears the site is located in an area designated as State Permitting
Authority. ECS recommends consultation with a civil engineer to determine if mandatory
vegetative buffers and/or regulated development (impervious surfaces) setbacks are required
for the site in addition to those mentioned above.
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Preliminary Wetland Delineation Report
Goldmine Road Site
Goldmine Road
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8872-A
Closure
ECS appreciates the opportunity to provide wetland services for your project. Please contact us
at [phone] if you have any questions concerning this report.
Sincerely,
ECS SOUTHEAST, LLP
a
Kevin Ferguson W. Brandon Fulton, LSS, PSC, PWS
Assistant Staff Project Manager Environmental Principal
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Attachments: Figure 1 —Site
Location Map
Figure 2 —
USGS Topographic Map
Figure 3 —
USDA - NRCS Soil Survey Map
Figure 4 —
FEMA NFHL MAP
Figure 5 —
USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Map
Figure 6 —
Stream / Wetland Location Map
Figure 7 —
Stream / Wetland Location Map
Figure 8 —
Stream / Wetland Location Map
Figure 9 —
Stream / Wetland Location Map
Photographs
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ECS ON FEBRUARY 19, 20, & 21,
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2. FEATURES DEPICTED ON THIS
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1. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF
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2018.
2. FEATURES DEPICTED ON THIS
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BY THE USACE AND NCDWR AND
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
3. THIS MAP SHOULD BE USED
FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING
PURPOSES.
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Approved By: Date:
WBF 02/25/2019
ECS Project No.
49:8872-A
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NOTES:
1. JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF
THE US WERE DELINEATED BY
ECS ON FEBRUARY 19, 20, & 21,
2018.
2. FEATURES DEPICTED ON THIS
MAP HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED
BY THE USACE AND NCDWR AND
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING
PURPOSES.
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Tap Root Property
269 Tap Root Lane
Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8709-A
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Tap Root Property
269 Tap Root Lane
Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8709-A
Photo 3: View of stream SB located within the eastern portion of the PSA, facing
south.
Photo 4: View of wetland WE located within the eastern portion of the PSA, facing
north.
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Tap Root Property
269 Tap Root Lane
Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8709-A
Photo 5: View of wetland WI located within the southern portion of the PSA, facing
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Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8709-A
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Photo 8: View of wetland WL located within the central portion of the PSA, facing
northwest.
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Tap Root Property
269 Tap Root Lane
Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina
ECS Project No. 49:8709-A
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Photo 12: View of stream SH located within the southern portion of the PSA, facing
east.
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