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TEL 704 333 5131
FAX 704 333 0845
Transmattal
20111002
Date November 10 2011 Job Number 015236008
Pro�ect Name Torrence Creek Tributary#1 Restoration
To Ian McM�llan
NC DWQ 401/Wetlands Unrt
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh North Carolma 27699 1650 �
We are sending these by
� U S Mail � FedEx � Hand Delrver
� Other
We are sendtng you
�Attached � Under separate cover via the followmg rtems
� Shop Drawmgs � Prmts/Plans � Samples � Specificat�ons �Change Orders
� Other 404/401 Pre Constructaon Notificat�on Package(NWP#27)
Copres Date No Descrrption
5 11/10/11 1 404/401 Pre Construct�on NotificaUOn Package(NWP#27)
1 11/10/l l 2 PCN Apphcation Fee Check
5 11/10/11 3 Restoration Plan Document
2 11/10/11 4 Full Size Restorat�on/Perm�t Plan Sheets � w
3 11/10/11 5 Half S�ze Restorat�on/Permrt Plan Sheets ��
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These are transmrtted as checked below �� �TERQURLI7Y
WEIIANDSAND STORMWATER BRANCH
� For your use � Approved as submitted � Resubm�t � Copies for approval
� As requested � Approved as noted � Submit � Copies for distnbuhon
� For review and comment � Returned for corrections � Retum � Corrected pnnts
Remarks
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 704 409 1802
Copy to File Signed
is Tuiklenberg
Page 1
Corps Submittal Cover Sheet
Please provide the followmg mfo
1 Pro�ect Name Torrence Creek Tributary#1 Stream Restoration
2 Name of Property Owner/Applicant Charlotte Mecklenbur� Storm Water Services
3 Name of Consultant/Agent Kimlev Horn&Associates, Inc
Agent author�zahon needs to be attached
4 Related/Previous Action ID number(s) N/A
5 Site Address Bradford Hill Road
7 City Huntersville
8 County Mecklenburg
9 Lat 35 404210 Long 80 882552 (Decimal Degrees Please)
10 Quadrangle Name Lake Norman South
11 Waterway Torrence Creek Tributarv#1
12 Watershed HUC 03050101 /Catawba 03 08 33
13 Requested Action
X Nationwide Permit# 27
General Permrt#
X Jurisdictional Determmation Request
Pre Application Request(Mrtigahon Proposal)
The followmg information w�ll be completed by the Corps office
AID
Prepare File Folder Assign number m ORM Begm Date
Authorization Section 10 Sect�on 404
Pro�ect Descr�ption/Nature of Achvity/Pro�ect Purpose
Site/Waters Name
Keywords
C�� Kimley Horn
i and Associates,Inc
November 10 2011 ■
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2000 South Boulevard
Chadotte North Carohna
Ms Amanda Jones 2ezos
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Enguieers
151 Patton Avenue Room 208
Ashev�lle NC 28801 5006
Mr Ian McMillan
401 Oversight/Express Review Permittmg Umt
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699 1650
Re 404/401 Permit (Nationwide 27)Application
Torrence Creek Tributary#1 Stream Restoration
Huntersville Mecklenburg County NC
Dear Ms Jones and Mr McMillan
On behalf of our client Charlotte Mecklenburg Stormwater Services Kimley
Horn and Associates Inc (KHA) �s submrttmg the enclosed�omt Section
404/401 Preconstruction Notification Application for the above referenced
pro�ect for your review pursuant to a Nationwide Permit#27 and Genera1401
Water Qualrty Certification number 3689 This apphcation is to construct stream
restoration for the purposes of improvmg water quahty bank stabihzation and
aquatic habitat The followmg mformation is mcluded as part of ttus application
submittal
• Pro�ect Summary Sheet
• Agent Authorization Letter
• Pre Construction Notification Form
o Restoration Plan
o Pro�ect Site Figures (Section 9 0)
o Pro�ect Srte Exishng Condrtions Photographs (Appendix 2)
o Agency Response Letters (Appendix 4)
• Restoration/Perrrut Plans
• Pro�ect Srte Data forms
o USACE Stream Qual�ty Assessment Worksheet
o NCDWQ Stream Identi�cation Form
o USACE Wetland Determmation Data Forms—Eastern
Mountams and Piedmont Regional Supplement
• USACE Approved Jurisdictional Determmation(Rapanos)Form
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TEL 704 333 5131
FAX 704 333 0845
C-� Kimley Horn
� and Associates Inc
The pro�ect area�s defined as the length of Torrence Creek Tributary#1 (�l 1 320
lmear feet) located from I 77 to the confluence with the mam channel(Torrence
Creek)downstream of Bradford Hill Road m Mecklenburg County North
Carolma Existuig land use m the vicm�ty of the pro�ect mcludes smgle farruly
residential development undeveloped forested land and cleared/open land
The 404/401 (NWP 27)application presents site condrtions evaluated by Kimley
Horn and Associates Inc (KHA) staff(Chris Tmklenberg WPIT) on May 26
2011 The stream delmeation was performed by utilizmg survey prepared by a
licensed surveyor(verified by KHA)
The proposed pro�ect seeks to restore�11 320 lmear feet of Torrence Creek
Tributary#1 The pro�ect will result in temporary impacts to�11 320 lmear feet
of a perenmal RPW from the restoration activities necessary to improve stream
functions and reduce bank erosion The buffer will be restored beyond rts pre
construction condrtion through plantmg and/or mvasive species treatment
Please feel free to contact me at(704)409 1802 if you have any questions or�f
additional mformation is necessary
Sincerely
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES INC
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Chris Tuiklenberg WPIT
Environmental Analyst
Attachments
Cc David Woodie
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202
❑�� Kimley Horn
� and Assoaates Inc pro�ect Surr►anary Sheet
Pro�ect Name Tonence Creek Tributary#1 Stream Restoration
Appl�cant Name and Address David Woodie
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte,NC 28202
Telephone Number 704 336 3871
Type of Request � Nationwide PCN(NWP#27) ❑ Indrvidual Perm�t Appl�cation
� Jurisdict�onal Determmat�on ❑ Other
Included Attachments � Pro�ect Plans � USGS Map � NRCS So�l Survey
� Agent Author�zat�on � Delmeat�on Sketch ❑ Delmeation Survey
� Data Forms(Up&Wet) � NCDWQ Stream Forms � USACE Stream Forms
❑ NCEEP Confirmation � Aerial Photo � Site Photos
� Agency Correspondence ❑ Other ❑ Other
Check�f apphcable ❑ CAMA County ❑ Trout County ❑ Isolated Waters
❑ Section 7 ESA ❑ Section 106 NHPA ❑ EFH
❑ Mitigat�on Proposed(0 NC EEP ❑ On S�te ❑ Off S�te ❑ Other)
County Mecklenburg Nearest C�ty/Town Huntersville
Waterway Torrence Creek Tributary#1 (TC1) R�ver Bas�n Catawba,NCDWQ 03 08 33
H U C 03050101 USGS Quad Name Lake Norman South
Property S�ze(acres) 30(Ri t of Entry L�m�tsl Approx Size of Jur�sd�ct�on on S�te(acres) 3 9
S�te Coordmates(m decimal degrees) 35 404210 N 80 882552 W
Pro�ect Location The proJect area is defined as the len�th of Torrence Creek Tributary�l l 3201mear feet�located from
I 77 to the confluence with the mam channel (Torrence Creek) downstream of Bradford H�ll Road m Huntersville
Mecklenbur� ,NC
Srte Descriphon The 2 65 sami watershed is developm�and drams parts of downtown Huntersville NC The watershed�s
predommately residential develonments and undeveloned forested land Rou�y 25% of the watershed �s occupied by
��ervious streets,open land/agx�cultural land,and open waters
Impact Summary (�f appLcable) The pro�ect will result m I 1 320 lmear feet of tem orarY �mpacts to Torrence Creek
Tributarv#1
Open Water Wetland Stream Channel
NWP (acres) (acres) Interm�ttent and/or Ummportant Perenn�al and/or Important
# A uat�c Funct�on A uat�c Funct�on
Temp Perm Temp Perm Tem Perm Tem Perm
If ac If ac lf ac If Ac
27 11320 3 9
Total
Total Permanent Impact to Waters of the U S (acres) 0
K�mley Horn Contact Chris Tmklenber�,WPIT D�rect Number (7041409 1802
Ema�l chns tmklenberg@,kimley horn com
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2000 South Boulevard Ste 440 TEL 704 333 5131
Charlotte North Carolma FAX 704 333 0845
28203
AGENT AUTHO1tIZATION FORM
Name David Woodie
Address 700 North Tryon Street. Charlotte,NC 28202
Phone 704 336 3873
Pro�ect Name/Description Torrence Creek Tributarv#1 Stream Restoration
Date October 10,2011
The Department of the Army
U S Army Corps of Engmeers Wiltmngton D�strict
Attention Amanda Jones
Field Office Asheville
Re Wetland Related Consulting and Perrruttmg
To Whom It May Concern
Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Serv�ces hereby designates and authorizes Kimley Horn and
Associates Inc to act m their behalf as their agent solely for the purpose of processmg of Section
404 permrts and Section 401 Water Qualrty Cert�fications applications and to furnish upon
request supplemental mformation in support of apphcahons etc for the Torrence Creek Tributary
#1 Stream Restorahon pro�ect from this day forward until successful complet�on of the permittmg
process or revocahon by Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Authorized this the day of
Charlotte Mecklenburg Charlotte Mecklenburg
Storm Water Services Storm Water Services
Authorized Representative Authorized Representative
(Prmt Name) (Signature)
CC Ian McMillan
401 Oversight/Express Permittmg Unrt
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh N C 27699 1650
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a� pG Office Use Only
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� �.� � o � DWQ pro�ect no
Form Version 1 3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notificataon PCN Form
A A l�cant Informahon
1 Processing
y
1a Type(s)of approval sought from the
Corps � Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1b Specify Nationwide Permit(NWP)number 27 or General Permit(GP)number
1c Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps� � Yes ❑ No
1d Type(s)of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply)
� 401 Water Quality Certification—Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification—Express ❑ Ripanan Buffer Authonzation
1 e Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit
because wntten approval is not required� Certification
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No
1f Is payment mto a mitigation bank or in lieu fee program proposed for mitigation � Yes � No
of impacts� If so attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in lieu
fee program
1g Is the pro�ect located m any of NC s twenty coastal counties If yes answer 1 h ❑ Yes � No
below
1h Is the pro�ect located within a NC DCM Area of Enwronmental Concern (AEC)� ❑ Yes � No
2 Pro�ect Information
2a Name of pro�ect Torrence Creek Tributary#1 Stream Restoration
2b County Mecklenburg
2c Nearest murncipality/town Huntersville
2d Subdivision name N/A
2e NCDOT only T I P or state N/A
pro�ect no
3 Owner Informat�on
3a Name(s)on Recorded Deed N/A(Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Right of Entry Agreements)
3b Deed Book and Page No
3c Responsible Party(for LLC if
applicable)
3d Street address
3e City state zip
3f Telephone no � � �
3g Fax no p��
3h Emad address �fDSTp�
Page 1 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
4 Applicant Information(if different from owner)
4a Applicant is ❑Agent � Other specdy Public Agency
4b Name David Woodie
4c Business name Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
(if applicable)
4d Street address 700 North Tryon Street
4e City state zip Charlotte NC 28202
4f Telephone no 704 336 3873
4g Fax no
4h Emad address David Woodie@mecklenburgcountync gov
5 Agent/Consultant Information(if applicable)
5a Name Wdl Wdhelm P E
5b Business name Kimley Horn and Assoaates
(if applicable)
5c Street address 2000 South Boulevard Suite 440
5d City state zip Charlotte NC 28203
5e Telephone no 704 333 5131
5f Fax no 704 333 0845
5g Emad address Wdl Wdhelm@kimley horn com
Page 2 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
B Pro�ect Informat�on and Prior Pro�ect History
1 Property Identif�cation
1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) N/A(Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Serwces Right
of Entry Agreements)
1 b Site coordinates(in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 404210 Longitude 80 882552
(DD DDDDDD) (DD DDDDDD)
1c Property size 30 acres(Right of Entry Limits)
2 Surface Waters
2a Name of nearest body of water(stream river etc)to Torrence Creek Tributary#1
proposed pro�ect
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Torrence Creek WS IV
2c Rwer basm Catawba NCDWQ Subbasm 03 08 33 HUC 03050101
3 Pro�ect Description
3a Descnbe the existmg conditions on the site and the general land use in the viarnty of the pro�ect at the time of this
application
The existmg stream is highly eroded with vertical banks The entire length of the reach has been histoncally stra+ghtened
There is minimal m stream habitat diversity present due to large amounts of sediment impairmg the entire reach Several
large debris�ams are also causing severe instabdity and high bank erosion The watershed consists of predominantly
residential developments and undeveloped forested land Roughly 25% of the watershed is occupied by impervious
streets open land/agricultural land and open waters See Attachment B Restoration Plan
3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property
-3 8ac
3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams(mtermittent and perenrnal)on the property
Restoration includes approximately 11 320 LF of a perenrnal RPW
3d Explam the purpose of the proposed pro�ect
Restoration of Torrence Creek Tributary#1
3e Describe the overall pro�ect in detail mcludmg the type of equipment to be used
Torrence Creek Tributary#1 wdl be restored based reference streams regime equations and regional curve information
A floodprone area and inner berm benches wdl be added to the stream to create an area where the energy and velocity
associated with high flows can be dissipated which will improve the stabdity of the channel The floodprone area wdl also
serve as a sediment sink to help remove the suspended sediments from the stream channel and allow them to deposit on
the floodprone bench area In stream habitat and bedform diversity wdl be improved through the addition of a riffle pool
sequence and in stream structures Woody structures such as log vanes and log toe protection will be used to further
enhance m stream habitat Rock structures such as Rock Vanes and Constructed Riffles wdl be added to mamtam grade
improve local slopes(riffles) improve bedform diversity(riffles/pools) improve habitat and protect stream banks The
stream banks will be graded to a stable slope 3 1 to 4 1 and planted with native herbaceous and woody plantmgs The
ad�acent riparian buffer wdl be treated for invasive species such as Chinese Privett and Kudzu through mechanical
removal herbicides and manual removal The buffer wdl also be replanted where stream restoration activities occur
Impacts to the existing buffer wdl be mirnmized by ad�usting the limits of grading and/or flagging trees to be saved m the
field Every effort wdl be taken to mirnmize the impact to the large(>8 )woody vegetation The stream bed elevation wdl
be raised where possible to reconnect the stream to its historic floodplam and to enhance ad�acent wetland hydrology
Overall the pro�ect seeks to reduce sediment input from bank erosion enhance the terrestrial and aquatic habitat and
protect the pro�ect site through conservation easements or simdar means
Track hoes and other earth mowng equipment is anticipated to be used on this pro�ect
See Attachment B Restoration Plan and Document for the detaded restoration approach
Page 3 of 11
PCN Form-Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
4 Jurisdictional Determinations
4a Have�urisdictional wetland or stream determmations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/ � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
pro�ect(including all prior phases) in the past
Comments
4b If the Corps made the�unsdictional determination what type � preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made�
4c If yes who delineated the�urisdictional areas� Agency/Consultant Company
Name(if known) Other
4d if yes list the dates of the Corps�urisdictional determmations or State determmations and attach documentation
5 Pro�ect History
5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for � Yes � No ❑ Unknown
this pro�ect(including all pnor phases)in the past�
5b If yes explain in detad according to help file instructions
6 Future Pro�ect Plans
6a Is this a phased pro�ect� ❑ Yes � No
6b If yes explain
Page 4 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1 Impacts Summary
1a Which sections were completed below for your pro�ect(check all that apply)
❑Wetlands � Streams tributaries ❑ Buffers
❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2 Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site then complete this question for each wetland area impacted
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f
Wetland impact Type of�unsdiction
number— Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps 404 10 Area of impact
Permanent(P)or (if known) DWQ—non-404 other) (acres)
Tem ora T
W 1 ❑ P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W2 � P � T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P� T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes ❑ Corps
❑ No ❑ DWQ
2g Total wetland�mpacts
2h Comments
3 Stream Impacts
If there are perenrnal or intermittent stream impacts(including temporary impacts)proposed on the site then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted
3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 3g
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perenrnal Type of�urisdiction Average Impact
number (PER)or (Corps 404 10 stream length
Permanent(P)or intermittent DWQ—non 404 width (Imear
Temporary(T) (INT)� other) (feet) feet)
S1 ❑ P � T Temporary for Torrence Creek � PER � Corps 15 11320
Restoration Tributary#1 ❑ INT � DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P 0 T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P❑ T ❑ PER ❑ Corps
❑ INT ❑ DWQ
3h Total stream and tr�butary�mpacts 11320
3i Comments
Page 5 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
4 Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes ponds estuaries tributaries sounds the Atlantic Ocean or any other open water of
the U S then mdividually list all open water impacts below
4a 4b 4c 4d 4e
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number— (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact(acres)
Permanent(P)or
Tem ora T
01 ❑ P❑ T
02 ❑ P❑ T
03 ❑ P❑ T
04 ❑ P❑ T
4f Total open water�mpacts
4g Comments
5 Pond or Lake Construction
if ond or lake construction ro osed then com lete the chart below
5a 5b 5c 5d 5e
Wetland Impacts(acres) Stream Impacts(feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres)
number of pond
Flooded Fdled Excavated Flooded Fdled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
Sf Total
5g Comments
5h Is a dam high hazard permit required�
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes permit ID no
5i Expected pond surface area(acres)
5� Size of pond watershed (acres)
5k Method of construction
6 Buffer Impacts(for DWQ)
If pro�ect wdl impact a protected riparian buffer then complete the chart below If yes then mdividually list all buffer impacts
below If an im acts re wre miti ation then ou MUST fdl out Section D of this form
6a
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar Paml�co ❑ Other
Pro�ect is in which protected basin� � Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g
Buffer impact
number— Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent(P)or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Tem ora T im act re wred�
61 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ P� T ❑ Yes
❑ No
6h Total buffer�mpacts
6i Comments
Page 6 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
D Impact Justification and Mitigation
1 Avoidance and Minimization
1 a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or mirnmize the proposed impacts in designing pro�ect
Reconnectmg the stream to its histonc floodplam as designed wdl allow the ma�ority of the existmg trees to remain
1 b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techrnques
The engineer wdl flag other large trees to be saved and ad�ust the limits of grading to minimize tree impacts In addition
sanitary sewer easements can be used as construction haul roads
2 Compensatory Mitigat�on for Impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State
2a Does the pro�ect require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes � No
impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State?
26 If yes mtt�gat�on�s requ�red by(check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c If yes which mitigation option will be used for this
pro�ect� ❑ Payment to in lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3 Complete�f Using a M�tigation Bank
3a Name of Mitigation Bank
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c Comments
4 Complete if Making a Payment to In lieu Fee Program
4a Approval letter from in lieu fee program is attached ❑ Yes
4b Stream mitigation requested Imear feet
4c If usmg stream mitigation stream temperature ❑ warm ❑ coo! ❑cold
4d Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only) square feet
4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres
4f Non riparian wetland mitigation requested acres
4g Coastal(tidal)wetland mitigation requested acres
4h Comments
5 Complete�f Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a If usmg a perm�ttee respons�ble mitigation plan provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan
Page 7 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
6 Buffer Mitigat�on (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)—required by DWQ
6a Wdl the pro�ect result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes � No
buffer mitigation�
6b If yes then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the nparian buffer that reqwres mitigation Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
6c 6d 6e
Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet) (square feet)
Zone 1 3(2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1 5
6f Total buffer mitigation required
6g If buffer mitigation is required discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e g payment to private mitigation bank
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration payment mto an approved m lieu fee fund)
6h Comments
Page 8 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
E Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan(required by DWQ)
1 Diffuse Flow Plan
1a Does the pro�ect include or is it ad�acent to protected riparian buffers identified � Yes � No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules�
1b If yes then is a diffuse flow plan included� If no explain why
Comments ❑ Yes ❑ No
2 Stormwater Mana ement Plan
2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this pro�ect� 0%
2b Does this pro�ect reqwre a Stormwater Management Plan� ❑ Yes � No
2c If this pro�ect DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan explain why
2d if this pro�ect DOES reqwre a Stormwater Management Plan then provide a brief narrative description of the plan
❑ Certified Local Government
2e Who wdl be responsible for the rewew of the Stormwater Management Plan� ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Urnt
3 Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a In which local government s�urisdiction is this pro�ect�
❑ Phase II
3b Which of the followmg locally implemented stormwater management programs � NSW
apply(check all that apply) ❑ USMP
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other
3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑ No
attached�
4 DWQ Stormwater Pro ram Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a Which of the following state implemented stormwater management programs apply � ORW
(check all that apply)
❑ Session Law 2006 246
❑ Other
4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached� ❑ Yes ❑ No
5 DWQ 401 Umt Stormwater Rewew
5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements� ❑ Yes ❑ No
5b Have all of the 401 Urnt submittal requirements been met� ❑ Yes ❑ No
Page 9 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
F Supplementary Information
1 Environmental Documentation(DWQ Requirement)
1 a Does the pro�ect involve an expenditure of public(federaUstate/local)funds or the � Yes ❑ No
use of public(federal/state) land?
1 b If you answered yes to the above does the pro�ect require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑ Yes � No
(North Carolma)Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)�
1c If you answered yes to the above has the document review been finalized by the
State Cleanng House� (If so attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA fmal approval
letter) ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments
2 Violations(DWQ Requ�rement)
2a Is the site m violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500) Isolated
Wetland Rules(15A NCAC 2H 1300) DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards ❑ Yes � No
or Ripanan Buffer Rules(15A NCAC 2B 0200)�
2b Is this an after the fact permit application� ❑ Yes � No
2c If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions provide an explanation of the wolation(s)
3 Cumulatrve Impacts(DWQ Requ�rement)
3a Wdl this pro�ect(based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts)result in � Yes � No
additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality�
3b If you answered yes to the above submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulatrve impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered no provide a short narrative description
4 Sewage Disposal(DWQ Reqwrement)
4a Clearly detad the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non discharge or discharge)of wastewater generated from
the proposed pro�ect or avadable capacity of the sub�ect facdity
Page 10 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
5 Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area with federally protected speaes or � Yes ❑ No
habitat�
5b Have you checked with the USFWS concernmg Endangered Species Act � Yes ❑ No
impacts�
❑ Raleigh
5c If yes indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted
� Ashevdle
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat�
Pedestrian surveys performed by KHA staff biologists
6 Essent�al F�sh Habitat(Corps Reqwrement)
6a Wdl this pro�ect occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat� ❑ Yes � No
6b What data sources did you use to determme whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat�
Correspondence with USFWS Ashevdle field office
7 Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources(Corps Requirement)
7a Wdl this proJect occur in or near an area that the state federal or tribal
governments have designated as havmg historic or cultural preservation � Yes � No
status(e g National Historic 7rust designation or properties significant in
North Carolma history and archaeology)�
7b What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources�
Correspondence with State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)
8 Flood Zone Des�gnation(Corps Requirement)
8a Wdl this pro�ect occur m a FEMA designated 100 year floodplain� � Yes ❑ No
8b If yes explain how pro�ect meets FEMA requirements A flood impact analysis report no impact certification and
mdividual floodplain development permit will be submitted to Mecklenburg County for review and approval prior to
construction/restoration activities The results of the flood impact anaylsis show that the 2 10 25 5 100 100future
and 500 year base flood elevations are reduced by the proposed stream restoration design
8c What source(s)did you use to make the floodplam determination� FIRM Panels 4630 and 4641 (Effective March 2 2009)
Applicant/Agent s Printed Name Applicant/Agent s Signature Date
(Agent s signature is valid only if an authonzation letter from the applicant
is rovided
Page 11 of 11
PCN Form—Version 1 3 December 10 2008 Version
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Prov�de the follow�ng�nformahon for the stream reach under assessment
1 Applicant s name Charlotte Mecklenbur�Storm Water Services 2 Evaluator s name ChrisTmklenberg,WPIT
3 Date of evaluation 5/5/2011 4 T�me of evaluation 4 30 pm
5 Name of stream Torrence Creek Tnbutary#1 6 R�ver basui Catawba
7 Approx�mate dramage area 2 65 sqmi 8 Stream order 2
9 Length of reach evaluated 100 ft 10 County Mecklenbur�
11 Srte coordtnates(�f known) prefer m dec�mal degrees 12 Subdivis�on name(if any)
Latttude(ex 34 872312) 35 422923 Longitude(ex —77 55661]) 80 869446
Method location determmed(c�rcle) GPS Topo Sheet Ortho(Aenal)Photo/GIS Other GI Othe Survev/GIS
13 Locat�on of reach under evaluation(note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identif}nng stream(s)location) The pro�ect
area�s defined as the length of Torrence Creek Tnbutarv#1 (�11,3201mear feet)located from I 77 to the confluence wrth the mam
channel(Torrence Creek)downstream of Bradford H�ll Road in Mecklenbur County,North Carolma
14 Proposed channel work(if any) Stab�lization/Restorat�on us�ng natural channel design techn�ques
15 Recent weather conditions Sunny.90 de�xees Dry
16 Srte conditions at hme of visit 85 deQxees and mostl�sunny
17 Identify any special waterway class�fications lrnown Section 10 Tidal Waters Essenrial Fisher�es Habitat
Trout Waters Outstandmg Resource Waters Nutrient Sensit�ve Waters Water Supply Watershed (I IV)
18 Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation pomt� YES NO If yes est�mate the water surface area
19 Does channel appear on USGS yuad map� YES NO 20 Does channel appear on USDA So�l Survey� YES NO
21 Est�mated watershed land use 85 %Res�dential _%Commercial %Industrial %Agr�cultural
15 %Forested %Cleared/Logged %Other()
22 Bankfull width 12ft 23 Bank he�ght(from bed to top of bank) 4 Sft
24 Channel slope down center of stream Flat(0 to 2%) X Gentle(2 to 4%) Moderate(4 to 10%) Steep(>10%)
25 Channel smuosity _Stra�ght X Occasional bends Frequent meander Very smuous Bra�ded channel
Instruct�ons for complet�on of worksheet (located on page 2) Begm by determming the most appropr�ate ecoregion based on
location tenau� vegetaUon stream class�fication etc Every characterist�c must be scored usmg the same ecoregion Assign pomts to
each charactenshc wrthm the range shown for the ecoregion Page 3 provides a brief descript�on of how to rev�ew the charactenstics
�dent�fied m the warksheet Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluat�on If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to srte or weather condrt�ons enter 0 m the scormg box and provide an explanat�on m the comment sect�on Where
there are obv�ous changes m the character of a stream under review (e g the stream flows from a pasture mto a forest) the stream
may be divided mto smaller reaches that display more continu�ty and a separate form used to evaluate each reach The total score
ass�gned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100 w�th a score of 100 representmg a stream of the highest quality
Total Score(from reverse) 67 Comments
Evaluator s Signature �--��' Date 5/5/2011
This channel evaluation form�s uitended to be used only as a gu�de to assist landowners and env�ronmental profess�onals m gathertng
the data required by the Unrted States Army Corps of Engmeers to make a prel�mmary assessment of stream quality The total scare
resultmg from the completion of this form �s sub�ect to USACE approval and does not imply a part�cular mrtigat�on raho or
requirement Form sub�ect to change—version 06/03 To Comment please call 919 876 8441 x 26
Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet
# Eco re �on Point Ran e
Characteristics Score
Coastal P�edmont Mounta�n
� Presence of tlow/pers�stent pools�n stream 0 5 0 4 0 5 4
no flow or saturation=0 stron flow=max omts)
Z Ev�dence of past human alterahon 0 6 0 5 0 5 2
extensrve alteration=0 no alteration=max omts
3 R�par�an zone 0 6 0 4 0 5 2
no buffer=0 conti uous wide buffer=max omts
4 Ev�dence of nutr�ent or chem�cal d�scharges 0 5 0 4 0 4 2
extensrve d�schar es=0 no dischar es=max omts
�l 5 Groundwater d�scharge 0 3 0 4 0 4 2
Uno dischar e=0 s nn s see s wetlands etc =max omts
►., Presence of ad�acent floodplam
��,, 6 no flood latn=0 extensrve flood lam=max omts 0 4 0 4 0 2 3
''I', � Entrenchment/floodpla�n access 0 5 0 4 0 2 1
�+ dee f entrenched=0 fre uent floodin =max oints
g Presence of ad,acent wetlands 0 6 0 4 0 2 0
no wetlands=0 lar e ad acent wetlands=max mts
9 Channel smuosrty 0 5 0 4 0 3 2
(extensrve channel�zat�on=0 natural meander=max o�nts
�0 Sed�ment mput 0 5 0 4 0 4 1
extensrve de osihon=0 Lule or no sed�ment=max omts
�� S�ze&d�vers�ty of channel bed substrate NA 0 4 0 5 1
fine homo enous=0 lar e drverse sizes=max omts
12 Ev�dence of channel mc�s�on or w�demng 0 5 0 4 0 5 1
� dee 1 �ncised=0 stable bed&banks=max omts
�", �3 Presence of ma�or bank fadures 0 5 0 5 0 5 2
a severe eros�on=0 no erosion stable banks=max omts)
�
� Root depth and dens�ty on banks
F 14 no v�sible roots=0 dense roots throu hout=max omts 0 3 0 4 0 5 2
t/� �5 Impact by agr�culture Lvestock,or hmber produchon 0 5 0 4 0 5 2
substanttal im act=0 no ev�dence=max o�nts
�6 Presence of r�ffle pool/r�pple pool complexes 0 3 0 5 0 6 4
F no nffles/n les or ools=0 well develo ed=max omts
Q Hab�tat complexUy
� �� little or no habitat=0 fre uent vaned habrtats=max omts 0 6 0 6 0 6 3
Q �g Canopy coverage over streambed 0 5 0 5 0 5 4
,�, no shadm ve etation=0 continuous cano =max omts
19 Substrateembeddedness NA 0 4 0 4 4
dee I embedded=0 loose structure=max
20 Presence of stream mvertebrates(see page 4) 0 4 0 5 0 5 3
� no evidence=0 common numerous t es=max omts
(7 Presence of amph�b�ans
21 0 4 0 4 0 4 2
O (no evidence=0 common numerous t es=max omts)
Presence of fish
� 22 no ev�dence=0 common numerous i s=max omts 0 4 0 4 0 4 2
Ev�dence of wddlde use
23 no ev�dence=0 abundant evidence=max omts 0 6 0 5 0 5 3
Total Po�nts Poss�ble �oo �oo �oo �o0
TOTAL SCORE(also enter on first page) 6�
*These characterist�cs are not assessed m coastal streams
North Carolina Drvision of Water Quality Stream Identification Form Version 4 11
Date 5/26/2011 Pro�ecUSite Torrence Creek Tnbutary#1 Latitude 35 422923
Evaluator Chns Tinklenberg WPIT County Mecklenburg Longitude 80 869446
Total Points 44 5 Stream Determmation (circle one) Other Lake Norman
Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e g Quad Name South
if z 19 or perennial if z 30
A Geomorphology Subtotal = 22 5 Absent Weak Moderate Strong Score
1a Continuit of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 3
2 Sinuosit of channel alon thalwe 0 1 2 3 �2 �`
3 In channel structure ex nffle pool step pool ripple r �
ool se uence 0 1 2 3 �3 � �
4 Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 � 1 F
5 Acfive/rehc flood lain 0 1 2 3 3 t
6 De ositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 3 �
7 Recent alluvial de osits 0 1 2 3 3 �
8 Headcuts 0 1 2 3 0 �
9 Grade control 0 0 5 1 1 5 0 ��
10 Natural valle 0 0 5 1 1 5 1�v
11 Second or reater order channel No=0 Yes= 3 -r � ,� �-�
artifiaal ditches are not rated see discussions in manual
B H drolo Subtotal= 11 5
12 Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 3 �
13 Iron oxidizm bacteria 0 1 2 3 'fi t
14 Leaf htter 1 5 1 0 5 0 1 St 7
15 Sediment on lants or debns 0 0 5 1 1 5 1 5
16 Or aroc debns lines or des 0 0 5 1 1 5 1 5
17 Soil based evidence of hi h water table� No=0 Yes=3 � 3 �
C Biolo Subtotal = 10 5
18 Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 3
19 Rooted u land lants in streambed 3 2 1 0 �3
20 Macrobenthos note diversit and abundance 0 1 2 3 Z �
21 A uatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 0 �
22 Fish 0 0 5 1 1 5 t (�5 #
23 Cra ish 0 0 5 1 1 5 1 �
24 Am hibians 0 0 5 1 1 5 '1 �
25 AI ae 0 0 5 1 1 5 0
26 Wetland lants in streambed FACW =0 75 OBL= 1 5 Other=0 ���p {
perenrnal streams may also be identified using other methods See p 35 of manual
Notes
Data form was completed near the upper portion of the pro�ect
upstream from Stumptown Road
C� Kimley Horn Project Torrence Creek Tnbutary 1
�� and Associates,Inc Sampling Date s�zs�zo��
Sampling Pomt WA
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Eastem Mounta�ns and Piedmont
SITE INFORMATION — --- — — �--J --— — — — — — ——
Pro�ect#&Site Torcence Creek Tnbutary 1 City/County Huntersville Mecklenburg Date 5/26/2011
Applicant/Owner Char Meck Storm Water Services State North Carolina
Sampling Point WA
Investgator ChnsTinklenberg WPIT Section/Township/Range
Landform Level or Nearly Level Local Relief Concave Slope(/) 1
Subregion LRR P LaVLong 35 423880 80 867561 Datum NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name Monocan loam
NWI Classrfication Upland
Are dimatic/hydrologic condit ons on the site typical for this time of year� Yes
Are Normal Circumstances present� Yes
Are Vegetahon No Soils No or Hydrobgy No sign�cantly d�sturbed�
Are Vegetation No Soils No or Hydrology No naturaily problemat�c�
r— — -- — —-- — ---—— — — — — --
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present� Yes Is this Sampling Pomt within a Wetland? Yes
Hydr e soils Present� Yes
Wetland Hydrology Present� Yes
Remarks The sampling point s wetland The wetland is located between the toe of slope of a newly constructed detent on pond and a sewer I ne easement
HYDROLOOY — --- — — --- — — — ---- — ----- -- -- --�
Wetland Hydrology Indieators
Primarv Indicators Secondarv Indicators
Surface Water(At) X Water stained Leaves(69) Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
High Water Table(AZ) X Aquat�c Fauna(B13) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8)
Saturaton(A3) X True Aquatic Plants(614j Drainage Patterns(B10)
Water Marks(B1) Hydrogen Su�de Odor(C1) Moss Trim Lines(816)
Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Dry Season WaterTable(C2)
Dnft Deposits(83) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Cra�sh Burrows(C8) X
Algal Mats or Crust(B4) Recent Iron Reduct on n T Iled Soils(C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Iron Deposits(BS) Thin Muck Surface(C7) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery Other(Explain in Remarks) Geomorphic Posit on(D2) X
(67) Shallow Aqwtard(D3)
M c otopograph c Rel ef(D4)
Field Observations FAC Neutral Test(D5)
Surface Water Present� Yes Depth(inches) 0 Wetland Hydrology PresentT Yes
Water Table Present� Yes Depth(inches) 0
Sat rat o P s t� Yes Depth( ch ) 0
Descr be Recorded Data(Stream gauge mon tor ng weil aerial photograph
previous nspection)
Remarks Ind cators of hydrology are strongly present The wetland is connected to the st eam via a 2 Toot wde I near wetland
VEGETATION
Tree Stratum Absolute /Cover pominant Species� Indicator Status Dommance Test Worksheet
Acernegundo 10 Yes FACW #Dominant Speaes OB� FACW FAC 7
Salix n gra 10 Yes OBL #of Dominant Species Across All Strata 7
Acer rubrum 7 Yes FAC Percent Dominant Species OBL FACW FAC 100 0
Platanus ocadental�s 5 No FACW
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5 No FACW
37 Total Cover
C� Kimley Horn Project Torrence Creek Tnbutary 1
�� and Associates,Inc Samplmg Date 5/26/2011
Samplmg Pomt WA Upland
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Eastem Mountafns and Piedmont
SRE IPIFORMATION
Pro�ect#&Site Torrence Creek Tnbutary 1 City/County Huntersvdie Mecklenburg Date 5/26/2011
Appl canUOwner Char Meck Storm Water Services State North Carolina
Sampling Point WA Upland
Investigator ChrsTinklenberg WPIT Sectionlfownship/Range
Landform Hillslope Local Relief None Slope(/) 3
Subregion LRR P LaULong 35 423899 -80 867122 Datum NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name Pacolet sandy loam
NWI Classfiication Upland
Are G matiGhydrologic conditions on the site rypical for this time of yean Yes
Are Normal Circumstances present� Yes
Are Vegetahon No Sods No or Hydrology No sign�cantly disturbed�
Are Vegetaton No Soils No or Hydrology No naturally problematic�
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS `
Hydrophyt�c Vegetahon Present� Yes Is this Samplmg Point wdhin a Wetland? No
Hydric soils Present� No
Wetland Hydrology Present� No
Remarks The sampling pomt is upland The data point was collected on the hillslope approx mately 50 feet southwest of the wetland boundary
HYDROLOGY --— — ---- -- — -- --- — — --——— — — — — —
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Pnmarv Indicators Secondarv Indicators
Surface Water(A1) Water stained Leaves(B9) Surface Soil Cracks(86)
High WaterTable(A2) Aquat�c Fauna(613) Sparsety Vegetated Concave SurFace(BS)
Saturaton(A3) True Aquatc Plants(814) Drainage Patterns(B10)
Water Marks(61) Hydrogen SuKide Odor(C1) Moss Trim Lines(816)
Sediment Deposits(B2) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Dry Season WaterTable(C2)
Dnft Deposits(B3} Presence of Reduced lron(C4) Cra�sh Burrows{C8)
Algal Mats or Crust(64) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Iron Deposds(65) Thin Muck Surface(C7) Stunted or Stressed Plants(D1)
Inundation Visible on Aeral Imagery Other(Explain in Remarks) Geomorph c Position(D2)
(g7) Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Mic otopog aph c Rel ef(D4)
Field Observations FAC Neutral Test(D5)
Surface Water Present� No Depth(nches) NA Wetland Hydrology Present4 No
Water Table Present� No Depth(nches) NA
Saturation Present� No Depth(mches) NA
Descr be Recorded Data(Stream gauge mon tonng well ae al photograph
prev ous inspection)
Remarks Ind cators of hydrology were not observed The data point was collected on the hillslope t end ng down to the wetland
�VEGETATION
Tree Stratum Absolute /Cover pominant Speaes� Indicator Status Dominance Test Worksheet
Acer negundo 5 No FACW #Dominant Species OBL FACW FAC 5
Lirrodendron tulip�fera 15 Yes FACU #of Dominant Speaes Across AII Strata 7
Acerrubrum 15 Yes FAC Percent Dominant Species OBL FACW FAC 71 4
Quercusrubra �p No FACU
Jurnperus virg�niana 10 No FACU
55 Total Cover
C_ Kimley Horn Pro�ect Torrence Creek Tnbutary 1
S� and Associates,Inc Sampling Date 5/26@011
Sampling Point WA Upland
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM
Eastem Mountafns and P edmont
Prevalence Index(PQ Worksheet
Total Percent Cover of
Sapling/Shrub Stratum Absolute /Cover pominant Speaes� Indicator Status OBL 0 x1 0
Acerrubrum 10 Yes FAC FACW 1 x2 2
Querous rubra 10 Yes FACU FAC 6 x3 18
FACU 4 x4 16
UPL 0 x5 0
Total 11 36
ZO Total Cover PI
Herb Stratum Absolute /Cover pominant Species� Indicator Status
Vd�s rotund�folia 5 Yes FAC Hydro h �c Vegetatwn Ind�cators
Lonicera/aponica 5 Yes FAC Dominance Test is 50/
Schedonorus phoenuc 10 Yes FAC Prevalence Index is 5 3 0
Problematic Hydrophyt c Vegetat on
20 Total Cover Oefinitions of Vegetation Strata
Woody Vine Stratum Absolute /Cover pominant Spec es� Indicator Status Tree 20 ft or more in height 3 in or larger diameter at DBH
Towcodendron radicans 5 No FAC Sapi ng 20 ft or more in height less than 3 in DBH
Shrub 3 20 ft�n height
Herb less than 3 ft in heigh
Vine all wood vines
5 Total Cover
Hydrophytic Vegetat�on Present Yes
Remarks Hydrophytic vegetation is present
SOILSa �,., �' `-
Profde Descnption
Depth Matrix Redox Features Texture
Inches Color(Moist) / Color(Moist) / Type Loc
0 12 10YR 4/6 100/ Sandy loam
Type C Concentration D Deplet on RM Reduced Matnx CS Co er or Coated Sand Gra ns UCS Uncoated Sand Gra ns Loca�on PL Pore L ning M Matnx
Hydric Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydric Sods
Histosol(A1) Dark Surface(S7) 2 cm Muck(A10)(MLRA 147)
Hist�c E ipedon(A2) Polyvalue Below Surface(S8) Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA
Black Hist c(A3) Thin Dark Surface(S9) 147 146)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matnx(F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA
St at�ed Layers(A5) De leted Matnx(F3) 136 147)
2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR N) Redo Dark Surtace(F6) Red Parent Matenal(TF2)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Redox Depressions(F8) Other(Expla n n Remarks)
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR N Iron Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR N MRLA
MLRA 147 148) 136)
Sandy Gleyed Matnx(S4) Umbnc Surface(F13)
Sandy Redox(SS) P edmont Flood lain Soils(F19)
Stnpped Matnx(S6)
Restnctrve Layer(if observed) H dnc Soils Present No
Type
Depth(nches)
Rema ks Ind cators of hydre so I are not present
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
U S Army Corps of Engmeers
This form should be completed by followmg the mstructions prov�ded m Sect�on IV of the JD Form Instructional Gu�debook
SECTION I BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JUR[SDICTIONAL DETERMINATION(JD)
B DISTRICT OFF[CE FILE NAME AND NUMBER
C PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
State North Carolma County/par�sh/borough Mecklenburg C�ty Charlotte
Center coordmates of site(lat/long m degree dec�mal format) Lat 35 404210 � Long 80 882552 �W
Umversal Transverse Mercator 1983
Name of nearest waterbody Tonence Creek
Name of nearest Trad�tional Nav►gable Water(TNW)lnto wh�ch the aquat�c resource flows Lake Norman
Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code(HUC) 03050101
� Check�f map/dtagram of rev�ew area and/or potenhal�unsdichonal areas�s/are available npon request
(] Check�f other s�tes(e g offs�te m�t�gahon s�tes disposal s�tes etc )are assoc�ated�rnth this action and are recorded on a
dtfferent JD form
D REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
❑ O�ce(Desk)Determmat�on Date
[( Fteld Deternunation Date(s)
SECTION II SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINAT(ON OF JURISDICTION
There Are no navrgable waters of the U S wrthm Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)�unsdict�on(as defined by 33 CFR part 329)m the
review area [Requ:redJ
❑ Waters sub�ect to the ebb and flow of the tide
❑ Waters are presently used or have been used m the past or may be susceptible for use to transport mterstate or foreign commerce
Explam
B CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION
There Are waters of rhe U S w�thm Clean Water Act(CWA)�unsdiction(as defined by 33 CFR part 328)m the rev�ew area [Requ�red]
1 Waters of the U S
a Ind�cate presence of waters of U S m rev�ew area(check all that appiy) �
❑ TNWs includmg terntonal seas
�] Wetlands ad�acent to TNWs
� Relat�vely permanent watersZ(RPWs)that flow directly or mdirectly into TNWs
❑ Non RPWs that flow d�rectly or�nd�rectly tnto TNWs
❑ Wetlands directly abuthng RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
❑ Wetlands ad�acent to but not d�rectly abutt�ng RPWs that flow d�rectly or mdirectly�nto TNWs
❑ Wetlands ad�acent to non RPWs that flow directly or mdirectly mto TNWs
❑ Impoundments of�unsd�ctional waters
❑ Isolated(interstate or mtrastate)waters mcludmg isolated wetlands
b Ident�fy(eshmate)s�ze of waters of the U S �n the rev�ew area
Non wetland waters 11 320 lmear feet 15 width(ft)and/or 3 9 acres
Wetlands 0 34 acres
c L�mrts(boundanes)of�unsd�cdon based on 1987 Delineahon Manua!
Elevation of established OHWM(�f known)
2 Non regulated waters/wetlands(check�f appl�cable)3
❑ Potent�ally�urisd�ct�onal waters andlor wetlands were assessed w�thm the rev�ew area and determmed to be not�unsd�ct�onal
Expla►n
Boxes checked below shall be supported by complehng the appropnate sections m Sechon III below
For purposes of this form an RPW is defined as a tnbutary that�s not a TNW and that typ�cally flows year round or has contmuous flow at least seasonally
(e g typically 3 months)
Supportmg documentahon is presented m Section III F
SECTION III CWA ANALYSIS
A TNWs AND WETLANDS ADJACENT TO TNWs
The agenc�es will assert�ur�sd�chon over TNWs and wetlands ad,acent to TNVVs If the aquahc resource�s a TNW complete
Sechon III A 1 and Sect�on III D 1 only �f the aquahc resource�s a wetland ad,acent to a TNW complete Sechons III A 1 and 2
and Sechon[II D 1 otherw�se,see Sechon IU B below
1 TNW
Ident�fy TNW n/a
Summanze rat�onale supportmg determmahon
2 Wetland ad�acent to TNW
Summanze rat�onale supportmg conclus�on that wetland is ad�acent n/a
B CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY(THAT IS NOT A TNW)AND ITS ADJACENT WETLANDS(IF A1V�
Th�s sechon summanzes�nformahon regardmg charactenshcs of the tr�butary and�ts ad�acent wetlands if any and�t helps
determme whether or not the standards for�unsd�chon establ�shed under Rapanos have been met
The agenc�es w�ll assert�ur�sd�chon over non nav�gable tnbutar�es of TNWs where the tnbutanes are relahvely permanent
waters (RPWs) �e tr�butar�es that typ�cally flow year round or have conhnuous flow at least seasonally(e g typ�cally 3
months) A wetland that d�rectly abuts an RPW�s also�uriscLchonal If the aquat�c resource�s not a TNVV but has year round
(perenmal)flow sk�p to Sechon I[I D 2 If the aquahc resource�s a wetland d�rectly abuthng a tr�butary w�th perenmal flow
slap to Sect�on I II D 4
A wetiand that�s ad,acent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requ�res a s�gmficant nexus evaluahon Corps d�stricts and
EPA reg�ons wtll mclude�n the record any avadable�nformat�on that documents the ex�stence of a s�gmficant nexus between a
reladvely permanent tnbutary that�s not perenmal(and�ts ad�acent wetlands�f any)and a trad�honal nav�gable water even
though a s�gmficant nexus findmg�s not requ�red as a matter of law
If the waterbody°�s not an RPW or a wetland d�rectly abuthng an RPW a JD wdl requ�re add�honal data to determme�f the
waterbody has a s�gmficant nexus w�th a TNW [f the tnbutary has ad�acent wetlands the s�gmficant nexus evaluahon must
cons�der the tr�butary�n comb�nahon w�th all of�ts ad�acent wetlands Th�s sigmficant nexus evaluahon that comb�nes for
analyt�cal purposes the tnbutary and all of�ts ad�acent wetlands�s used whether the rev�ew area�dent�fied m the JD request�s
the tr�butary or�ts ad�acent wetlands or both (f the JD covers a tnbutary with ad�acent wetlands complete Sechon[II B 1 for
the tr�butary Sechon III B 2 for any onsite wetlands and Sechon III B 3 for all wetlands ad�acent to that tnbutary both ons�te
and offsite The determmahon whether a sigmficant nexus emsts�s deterrmned m Sechon III C below
1 Character�shcs of non TNWs that flow d�rectly or�nd�rectly mto TNW
(�) General Area Condrt�ons
Watershed size acres
Dramage area �acres
Average annual ramfall �nches
Average annual snowfall mches
(u) Phys�cal Character�shcs
(a) Relationsh�p with TNW
❑ Tnbutary flows directly mto TNW
❑ Tnbutary flows through Pick List tributanes before entenng TNW
Pro�ect waters are Pick L�st river miles from TNW
Pro�ect waters are Pick List r�ver m�les from RPW
Pro�ect waters are Pick L�st aenal(stra�ght)miles from TNW
Pro�ect waters are Pick List aenal(straight)miles from RPW
Pro�ect waters cross or serve as state boundanes Explam
Ident�fy flow route to TNWS
Tributary stream order if known
Note that the Instruct�onal Guidebook contams addrt�onal mformahon regardmg swales ditches washes and erosional features generally and m the and
West
5 Flow route can be descnbed by�denl�fymg e g tnbutary a wh�ch}lows through the review area to ilow mto tnbutary b which then ilows mto TNW
(b) General Tnbutarv Charactenst�cs(check all that applyl
Tr�butary�s ❑Natural
❑Artificial(man made) Explain
❑ Mampulated (man altered) Explam
Tr�butary properttes w�th respect to top of bank(est�mate)
Average w�dth feet
Average depth feet
Average s�de slopes Pick List
Pnmary tnbutary substrate compos�t�on(check all that apply)
❑ Silts ❑ Sands ❑Concrete
❑Cobbles ❑Gravel ❑Muck
❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation Type/%cover
❑ Other Explam
Tnbutary cond�tion/stabil�ty[e g h�ghly erodmg sloughmg banks] Explam Highly erodmg Incised m most areas
Presence of run/nffle/po I complexes Explam
Tr�butary geometry P[ck List
Tnbutary gradient(approx�mate average slope) /
(c) Flow
Tr�butary prov�des for Pick List
Eshmate average number of flow events in review area/year Pick List
Descnbe flow reg�me
Other mformahon on durahon and volume
Surface flow is Pick L�st Charactenst�cs
Subswface flow Pick List Explain findmgs
❑ Dye(or other)test performed
Tnbutary has(check all that apply)
❑ Bed and banks
❑OHWIvi�(check all ind�cators that apply)
❑ clear natural lme impressed on the bank ❑ the presence of I�tter and debns
❑ changes�n the character of soil ❑ destruchon of terrestnal vegetahon
❑ shelvmg ❑ the presence of wrack line
❑ vegetahon matted down bent or absent ❑ sediment sorting
❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away ❑ scour
❑ sediment deposihon ❑ mulhple observed or predicted flow events
❑ water sta�mng ❑ abrupt change m plant commumty
❑ other(list)
❑ Discontmuous OHWM� Explam
If factors other than the OHWM were used to determine lateral extent of CWA�unsdichon(check all that apply)
❑ High Tide Lme indicated by ❑ Mean High Water Mark mdicated by
❑ oil or scum lme along shore ob�ects ❑ survey to available datum
❑ fine shell or debns depos�ts(foreshore) ❑physical markmgs
❑ physical markmgs/charactenshcs ❑vegetation Imes/changes m vegetahon types
❑ tidal gauges
❑ other(list)
(m) Chemual Charactenst�cs
Charactenze tnbutary(e g water color�s clear discolored oily film water qual�ty general watershed charactenst�cs etc)
Explam
Ident�fy specific pollutants if known
�A natural or man made d�sconhnuity m the OHWM does not necessanly sever�unsd�chon(e g where the stream temporanly flows underground or where
the OHWM has been removed by development or agncultural practices) Where there is a break m the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbody s flow
regime(e g flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert) the agencies will look for mdicators of flow above and below the break
'Ibid
(�v) Biolog�cal Charactenshcs Channel supports(check all that apply)
❑ R�panan corridor Chazactenstics(type average width) ft
❑ Wetland fringe Charactenst�cs
❑ Hab�tat for
❑ Federally Listed spec�es Expla�n findmgs
❑ Ftsh/spawn areas Explam findmgs
❑ Other env�ronmentally sensrt�ve spec�es Explam findmgs
❑ Aquatic/wildlife diversity Explam find�ngs
2 Character�shcs of wetlands ad�acent to non TNW that tlow d�rectly or�nd�rectly�nto TNW
(�) Phys�cal Character�shcs
(a) General Wetland Characterist�cs
Properties
Wetland s�ze acres
Wetland type Explam
Wetland quality Explam
Pro�ect wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries Explam
(b) General Flow Relahonship w�th Non TNW
Flow is Pick List Explam
Surface flow is Pick List
Charactenstics
Subsurface flow �Pick L�st Explam findmgs Wetland is located at the toe of slope
❑ Dye(or other)test performed
(c) Wetland Ad�acency Determmation w�th Non TNW
❑ D�rectly abuttmg
❑ Not directly abuthng
❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection Explain
❑ Ecolog�cal connechon Explam
❑ Separated by bern�/barner Explam
(d) Proximrty(Relationshi�l to TNW
Pro�ect wetlands are PicktList nver miles from TNW
Pro�ect waters are Pick L�st aer�al(stra�ght)m�les from TNW
..� �.-__
Flow is from Pick List
Eshmate approximate location of wetland as withm the Pick L�st floodplam
(u) Chem�cal Charactenst�cs
Charactenze wetland system(e g water color�s clear brown oil film on surface water quality general watershed
charactenstics etc) Explain
Identify spec�fic pollutants �f known
(u�)B�olog�cal Character�shcs Wetland supports(check all that apply)
❑ Ripanan buffer Charactenstics(type average width)
❑ Vegetation type/percent cover Explain
❑ Habitat for
❑ Federally Listed species Explain findmgs
❑ Fish/spawn areas Explam findings
❑ Other env�ronmentally sensit�ve species Explain findings
❑ Aquatic/wildlife diversity Expla�n findmgs
3 Character�shcs of all wetlands ad�acent to the tr�butary(�f any)
All wetland(s)bemg cons�dered�n the cumulative analys�s Pick L�st
Approximately( )acres in total are bemg cons�dered in the cumulative analys�s
For each wetland specify the followmg
D�rectly abuts�(YM1 Size(m acresl D�rectly abuts�(YMl S�ze(m acresl
Summanze overall b�ological chemical and phys�cal functions be�ng performed
C SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERM[NATION
A s�gmficant nexus analys�s will assess the flow charactenshcs and funct�ons of the tr�butary�tself and the funchons performed
by any wetlands ad�acent to the tnbutary to determme�f they s�gmficantly affect the chem�cal phys�cal and b�olog�cal�ntegr�ty
of a TNW For each of the follow�ng s�tuat�ons a s�gmficant nexus ex�sts�f the tr�butary �n combinahon w�th all of�ts ad�acent
wetlands,has more than a speculahve or msubstanhal effect on the chem�cal phys�cal and/or b�olog�cal�ntegnty of a TNW
Considerahons when evaluahng s�gmficant nexus mclude but are not hm�ted to the volume duraaon and frequency of the flow
of water m the tnbutary and�ts prox�m�ty to a TNW and the funchons performed by the tnbutary and all�ts ad�acent
wetlands It�s not appropnate to determme s�gmficant nexus based solely on any spec��c threshold of d�stance(e g between a
tr�butary and�ts ad,acent wetland or between a tnbutary and the TNVV) S�milarly the fact an ad�acent wetland hes w�th�n or
outs�de of a floodpla�n�s not solely determ�nahve of s�gtuficant nexus
Draw connect�ons between the features documented aod the effects on the TNW as�denhfied m the Rapanos Gu�dance and
d�scussed m the Instruchonal Gu�debook.Factors to cons�der�nclude for exampie
Does the tnbutary m combtnation w�th its ad�acent wetlands(tf any) have the capac�ty to carry pollutants or flood waters to
T'NWs or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reachmg a TNW�
• Does the tnbutary m comb�nat�on�rnth�ts ad�acent wetlands(�f any) provide habitat and l�fecycle support funct�ons for fish and
other spec�es such as feeding nestmg spawnmg or reanng young for species that are present m the TNW�
Does the tnbutary m combmation with its ad�acent wetlands(�f any) have the capac�ty to transfer nutnents and organic carbon that
support downstream foodwebs�
Does the tnbutary m combmation with its ad�acent wetlands(if any) have other relationsh�ps to the physical chem�cal or
b�ological integnty of the TNW�
Note the above I�st of cons�derahons�s not�nclusive and other funct�ons observed or known to occur should be documented
below
1 S�gmficant nexus findmgs for non RPW that has no adJacent wetlands and flows d�rectly or md�rectly mto TNWs Explam
find►ngs of presence or absence of s�gmficant nexus below based on the tributary itself then go to Section III D
2 S�gmficant nexus findmgs for non RPW and�ts ad�acent wetiands where the non RPW flows d�rectly or md�rectly mto
TNWs Explam findmgs of presence or absence of sigmficant nexus below based on the mbutary m combination w�th all of�ts
ad�acent wetlands then go to Section Ill D
3 S�gmficant nexus find�ngs for wetlands ad�acent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW Explam findmgs of
presence or absence of s�gmficant nexus below based on the tributary m combinanon v�nth all of�ts ad�acent wetlands then go to
Section III D
D DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE(CHECK ALL
THAT APPLY)
1 TNWs and Ad�acent Wetlands Check all that apply and prov�de size estimates in rev�ew area
�TNWs lmear feet width(ft) Or acres
❑Wetlands ad�acent to TNWs acres
2 RPWs that flow d�rectly or�ndirectly mto TNWs
� Tributanes of TNWs where tnbutanes typ�cally flow year round are�urisdictional Provide data and rat�onale indicatmg that
tnbutary�s perenmal NC DWQ Stream ID form ranks>30
❑ Tributanes of TNW where tnbutaries have cont�nuous flow seasonall� (e g typ�cally three months each year)are
�unsdictional Data supportmg th�s conclusion�s prov�ded at Section[[I B Provide rahonale ind�catmg that tnbutary flows
seasonally
Prov�de eshmates for�unsdictional waters in the review area(check all that apply)
� Tr�butary waters 11 320 lmeaz feet 15 width(ft)
❑ Other non wetland waters acres
Identify type(s)of waters Torrence Creek Tnbutary#1�s an RPW�l l 320 LF ttowmg North to South
3 Non RPWs$that flow d�rectly or�nd�rectly mto TNWs
❑ Waterbody that�s not a TNW or an RPW but flows directly or md�rectly mto a TNW and it has a s►gmficant nexus with a
TNW is�unsd�ctional Data supportmg this conclusion�s provided at Sect�on III C
Provide est�mates for�unsdichonal waters wrthm the revyew area(check all that apply)
� Tributary waters Imear feet w�dth(ft)
❑ Other non wetland waters acres
Identify type(s)of waters
4 Wetlands d�rectly abuthng an RPW that flow d�rectly or md�rectly�nto TNWs
� Wetlands directly abut RPW and thus are�unsdictional as ad�acent wetiands
� Wetlands dtrectly abutting an RPW where tnbutanes typically flow year round Provtde data and rahonale
ind�cahng that tnbutary is perennial m Sechon III D 2 above Provide rat�onale md�cating that wetland�s
d�rectly abuttmg an RPW Wetland A(0 34 ac)flows d�rectly�n Torrence Creek Tnbutary#1 rated>30 on the
NCDWQ Stream ID form
❑ Wetlands directly abuthng an RPW where tnbutanes typically flow seasonally Prov�de data ind�catmg that tnbutary�s
seasonal�n Sect�on III B and rationale m Section III D 2 above Provide rat�onale md�catmg that wetland is d�rectly
abutt�ng an RPW
Provide acreage estimates for�unsd�cUonal wetlands m the rev�ew area 15 acres
5 Wetlands ad�acent to but not d�rectly abutt�ng an RPW that flow d�rectly or�nd�rectly�nto TNWs.
� Wetlands that do not d�rectly abut an RPW but when cons�dered m combmation with the tnbutary to wh�ch they are ad�acent
and with similarly s�tuated ad�acent wetlands have a sigmficant nexus with a TNW are�w�stdict�onal Data supportmg th�s
conclusion�s prov�ded at Section III C
Provide acreage eshmates for�unsdictional wetlands m the rev�ew area acres
6 Wetlands ad�acent to non RPWs that flow d�rectly or md�rectly�nto TNWs
❑ Wetlands ad�acent to such waters and have when considered m combmat�on w�th the tr�butary to wh�ch they are ad�acent and
with similarly s�tuated ad�acent wetlands have a sigmficant nexus with a TNW are�unsd�ctional Data supportmg this
conclusion is prov�ded at Sect�on Ill C
Provide eshmates for�unsd�chonal wetlands m the review area acres
7 Impoundments of�unsdichonal waters 9
As a general rule the impoundment of a�unsd�ctional tributary remams�ur�sdictional
❑ Demonstrate that impoundment was created from waters of the U S or
❑ Demonstrate that water meets the cntena for one of the categones presented above(1 6) or
❑ Demonstrate that water is�solated with a nexus to commerce(see E below)
E ISOLATED[INTERSTATE OR INTRA STATEJ WATERS INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS THE USE
DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE INCLUDING ANY
SUCH WATERS(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) t0
❑ wh�ch are or could be used by�nterstate or fore�gn travelers for recreat�onal or other purposes
❑ from which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold m mterstate or fore�gn commerce
❑ wh�ch are or could be used for mdustrial purposes by mdustnes m mterstate commerce
❑ Interstate isolated waters Explain
❑ Other factors Explain
See Footnote#3
To complete the analys�s refer to the key m Sechon III D 6 of the Instructional Guidebook
� Pr�or to asserhng or declmmg CWA�ur�sd�ct�on based solely on th�s category Corps D�str�cts wdI elevate the achon to Corps and EPA HQ for
rev�ew wns�stent mth the process descnbed m the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regardeng CWA Act Jurrsd�cdon Followrng Rapanos
Idenhfy water body and summanze rahonale supportmg determmahon
Prov�de estimates for�unsdictional waters in the review area(check all that apply)
❑ Tr�butary waters lmear feet w�dth(ft)
❑ Other non wetland waters acres
Identify type(s)of waters
❑ Wetlands acres
F NON JURISDICTIONAL WATERS INCLUDING WETLANDS(CHECK ALL THAT APPL17
❑ If potential wetlands were assessed wrthm the rev�ew area these areas d�d not meet the cntena m the 1987 Corps of Engmeers
Wetland Delmeatton Manual and/or appropnate Reg�onal Supplements
❑ Review area mcluded tsolated waters w�th no substant�al nexus to interstate(or fore�gn)commerce
❑ Pnor to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision m SW�INCC the rev�ew area would have been regulated based solelv on the
Migratory Bird Rule (MBR)
� Waters do not meet the Sigmficant Nexus standard where such a findmg�s requ►red for�unsdict�on Expla�n
� Other (explam �f not covered above)
Prov�de acreage estimates for non�ur►sdict�onal waters m the revrew area where the sole potential bas�s of�unsdict�on�s the MBR
factors(t e presence of migratory btrds presence of endangered spec�es use of water for imgated agriculture) using best professional
�udgment(check all that apply)
Non wetland waters(i e nvers streams) lmear feet width(ft)
❑ Lakes/ponds acres
❑ Other non wetland waters acres L�st type of aquatic resource
� Wetlands acres
Prov�de acreage est�mates for non�ur�sd�ctional waters m the review area that do not meet the Sigmficant Nexus standard where such
a findmg is required for�unsdiction(check all that apply)
Q Non wetland waters(i e nvers streams) lmear feet width(ft)
❑ Lakes/ponds acres
❑ Other non wetland waters acres List type of aquatic resource
❑ Wetlands acres
SECTION IV DATA SOURCES
A SUPPORTING DATA Data rev�ewed for JD(check all that apply checked�tems shall be mcluded m case file and where checked
and requested appropnately reference sources below)
� Maps plans plots or plat subrrutted by or on behalf of the applicandconsultant Kimley Horn and Assoc Inc
� Data sheets prepared/subrrutted by or on behalf of the appl�canUconsultant
❑ Office concurs with data sheets/delmeation report
❑ Office does not concur w�th data sheets/del�neation report
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps
❑ Corps navigable waters study
❑ U S Geological Survey Hydrolog�c Atlas
❑ USGS NHD data
❑ USGS 8 and 12 dig�t HUC maps
� U S Geolog�cal Survey map(s) C�te scale&quad name 1 24 000 Lake Norman South Quad(1993)
� USDA Natural Resources Conservahon Service Soil Survey Citanon Mecklenburg County SSURGO So�ls
� Nat�onal wettands mventory map(s) Cite name
❑ State/Local wetland mventory map(s)
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps
❑ 100 year Floodplam Elevat�on is (National Geodect�c Vert�cal Datum of 1929)
� Photographs �Aenal(Name&Date) 2009 Mecklenburg County Orthophotography
or� Other(Name&Date) S�te Photographs June 2011
❑ Previous determmahon(s) File no and date of response letter
❑ Applicable/support�ng case law
❑ Apphcable/suppomng scienhfic lrterature
❑ Other�nformat�on(please specify)
B ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD