SWA000170_Wetland Determination/Report_20221004

JURISDICTIONAL FEATURE DETERMINATION
6483 Mt. Pleasant Road S.
Concord, NC 28026
Prepared for:
Build 4 Value, LLC
PO Box 1764
Concord, NC 28026
Prepared by:
Thompson
Environmental
� Consulting
PO Box 541
Midland, NC 28107 ; L Z
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Natural Resource Preliminary Survey Identification of Jursidictional Features of the Mount Pleasant
Site near Mount Pleasant, NC
Author: Mac Haupt, NC Licensed Soil Scientist
Location: The site is an approximately 46 acre parcel located near Mount Pleasant, North Carolina off
Mt. Pleasant Road South about a mile north of NC 200.
Vegetation
Most of the vegetation on site was an upland dominated oak —hickory forest (White Oak-
Quercus albs, Chesnut Oak-Quercus montona, Pignut Hickory-Corya globro, Beech-Fogus grondifolia,
Tulip Poplar-Liriodendron tulipifera). In addition there were several areas that were planted in pine and
dominated by approximately 30 year old Loblolly pine, Pinus toedo. Towards the rear of the parcel is an
area (6-8 acres) of floodplain of Dutch Buffalo creek. Of this area there was a small inclusion of 0.6 acres
of forested wetland. The forested wetland was dominated by American Elm, Ulmus americans, and
sedge (Carex, sp).
Streams
Three significant geomorphic crenulations were investigated on site. The first feature, E1 was
an ephemeral drainage. A DWQ stream form was utilized to score the feature and it scored significantly
less (5) than 19 and was classified as an ephemeral drainage. The second prominent topographic
crenulation did not show any channel features at all and was therefore not rated. The third major
crenulation showed significant channel features. This feature, labeled as 51-3 on the map all scored
above 19 on the DWQform (Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and
Their Origins, v.- 4.11). S1 scored out as a perennial stream with a score of 32.5. S2 scored a 28, and S3
scored a 20. On the DWQ form, streams are classified as intermittent if they score above 19 and below
30 and perennial if they score above 30. Map 1 shows the location of 51-3 and Table 1 identifies the
features associated with each map pin.
Wetlands
A detailed wetland delineation was not performed, rather a general wetland determination was
carried out. One wetland area was identified on site (Map 1). The wetland area was approximately 0.6
acres. The forested wetland area was dominated by American Elm (Ulmus americans) in the overstory.
The herbaceous layer was dominated by the sedge, Carex, sp. The wetland sample point exhibited
hydric soils by the Depleted Matrix qualifier (F3) of the Field Indicators of the Hydric Soils in the United
States (Version 8.2, 2018) guidance. A photo of the wetland area is shown below. The wetland would be
classified as a Bottomland Hardwood Forest as per the NC Wetland Assessment Method Users Manual
(Version 4.1, 2010)
Field Sheets- the DWQ Stream sheets and the Wetland Determination Forms are attached at the end of
the document

Photo of wetland area, Mount Pleasant site, November 30, 2021

Table 1. GPS locations of various stream and wetland features on site
Feature number- location
Feature
1
Wetland 1 general boundary point
2
Wetland 1 general boundary point
3
Wetland 1 general boundary point
4
Wetland 1 general boundary point
5
Wetland 1 general boundary point
6
Wetland 1 general boundary point
7
Central wetland sample point
8
Feature E-1 (ephemeral stream)
9
No channel feature
10
Bottom of S1
11
S1
12
S1
13
Top of S1, bottom of S2
14
Top of S2 and gravel road crossing,
bottom of S3
15
Top of S3
Map 1. Mount Pleasant Stream and Wetland Features

NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Orlains v. 4.11
NC DW Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 �-1
Date: ii 7� _ ��
Projeetl5ite: - 1jLo�ngitud�e:
atitude:
Evaluator: S
County: [ v ❑. r rr�
total Points:Strrmination
is at least intermittent trri*
(circle one)Other
•Ephemeral
Ca 19
rf � 79 or perennial if 2 30'
termittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name;
NrA
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = > }
Absent
W ak
Moderate
Strong
1"' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalwag
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
1
2
2
3
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
5. Activelrelict floodplain
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
a
No 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are nrlt rated; see discussions in manual
S. Hydrology (Subtotal = _-U--)
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16.Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. 5oi!-based evidence of high water table?
No
Yes = 3
C. Bi0109y (Subtotal = ;2- )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
3
2
0
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Moliusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish '
0
0.5
1
1 1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1,5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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NC Division of Water Duality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origlns v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 �r �
�
dectlSlte:
Date: t ProI y - 7i � p ��,., I Latitude:
Evaluator: M County. Co � a CfLPs Longitude:
c.
Total polo#s: �r Stream Determination (circle ono Other
Sk 19 is at least l if
30,ent 1 � � Ephemeral lntermitte erenn al e.g. Quad Name:
►� 2 tS or perennial rf z 3a'
A. Geomor halo Subtotal = RO
18. Continuity of channel bed and bank
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3-
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. l,n-channel str►scture: ex. lime -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict ttoodplain
0
1
Depositionalrs or benches
lJ
1
3
T.deposits
0
2
3
R9.Grade
,0
2
0
0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
ater order channel
N❑ = 0 -
Yes = 3
arunmaf ancnes are not raise; see amcussions in manual
B _ Hvri rninnv M ihtntnl = V 1
12. Presence of Besetlow
b,1
2
3
13. Iron oxidf¢ing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
rA 5-
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1 ?
1.5
16.Organic debris lines or piles
0 1
0.5
1
1.5_
1 T. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Y = 3
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = 1�7 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
Wetland plants In streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
rennial streams may else be identified using other methods. See
p. 35 of manual.es:tch:�'T
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NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Thelr Origins ► . 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
y
Date:
i t - � d
� � �
M
Projeot/Site: F'I
� f �► �-
Latitude:
Evaluator:
1)
County: �� r {4�
Longitude:
Total Points:
Steam is at least int&rm o,7t
�f
Stream Detelmin ❑n {circle one)
Other
+f � lg or perennial if z 30*
V
Ephemer Intermltte Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Ueornor hold {Subtotal = i }
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a' Continulty of channel bed and bank
1
22.
Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
7Absenjt
1
3
3. 1r+ channel structure:ex. riffle -pool, step-pool,ri
le- ool se uence
1
2
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Activelralict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
_ 2
3
S. Headcuts
0�
1
3
rade control
0
0
1.
-5
1Natural
valley
t
0
0.5
1
1.5Second
or greater order channel
a
Nq`= 0 }
Yes = a
o..,o­0 ono „ k reu:u; St2tg UP5CU,�lpns In manual .`�.
B. Hydrology {Subtotal = I.A , 7
12. Presence of Baseflow
1
2
3
13- Iron oxidizing bacteria
r0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
Q_}
15- Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
k;z1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Ye = 3
U. U1010CiV (bul)totai = I1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24, Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75: OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermjtter1 and
Perennial Streams and Their Oriains v. 4.11 C — S
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: �[ Latitude: Projectl5ite: M� � �r,r �
Evaluator: , , IA County: r �,i.,i
/ r Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent r• Stream aetermf tan tan ian,(circle one) other
fia 99 orperennial tf a 30* Ephemeral Intermittent 'Perennial e.g. Quad Name.
-- _.-. -..-, aruwra uricjoiium
B. Hydrology {Subtotal = �{
12_ Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron ox1di21n0 bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on punts or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
C. Bi0109Y (Subtotal = Q )
9' 1 2 3
1 2 3
1.5 1 0.5 U'
0 1 1.5
0 1 1.5
No = 0 Yes 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
2
1
1 1
0
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
p
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
L 1
1.5
23. Crayfish
o
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region `
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ProjectlSite: CitylCounty: 1' r I . 1 f r _ Sampling Dater
Applicant/Owner: State: a L Sampling Polnt:--�
Investigator(s). i v c i -Section. Township, Range:
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, convex, none): slope (%):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long Datum:..
Sail Map Unit Name: NWI classification:
Are climatic 1 hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes No c' (It no, explain in Remarks_)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes No
Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (if needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophylic Vegetation Present? Yes No Is the Sampled Area
Hydhc Soil Present? Yes l! No within a Wetland? Yes V No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology indicators:
Secondary Indicators minimum of two re wired
Primary Indicators (minimum of one Is required: check all that apply)
Surface Sall Cracks (B6)
Surface Water (Al)
_ True Aquatic Plants {814)
_ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (BB}
_, High Water Table (A2)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
_ Drainage Patterns (a10)
Saturation (A3)
7Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Water Marks (81)
` Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Cry -Season Water Table (C2)
Sediment Deposits (132)
_ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (Cb)
_ Crayfish Burrows (CB)
Drift Deposits (83)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Algal Mat or Crust (84)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
_ Stunted or Stressed Plants (DI )
Iron Deposits (55)
_✓ Geomorphic Position (D2)
Inundation Visible on Aerial imagery (87)
Shallow Aquilard (03)
►"Water -Stained Leaves (89)
_ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
✓FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
Depth (Inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) — Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point:
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum [Plot size: j % Cover Species? Status
1. ;-/rr, G/Mws 4 K 0Ia ;kw
2• Welle G r ry
3. nll� 54, F�
4.
6
7
= Total Cover
50% of total cover. 2G% of total cover.
Sa Iin a nk Stratum [Plot size: l
2.
3.
5.
6.
7,
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum [Plot size: ) y
i. cc r t c_fiS7 •Q_
2
Dominance Test worksheets
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: (A16)
Prevalence Index worksheets
Total % Cover of:
Mufti I b :
OBL species
x 1 =
FACW species
x 2 =
FAC species
x 3 =
FACU species
x 4 =
UPL species
x 5 =
Column Totals:
(Ay [B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_ 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
_ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation° (Explain)
3. Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present, unless disturbed ❑r problematic.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9,
10.
11.
Woody Vine Stratum {Plot size
1.
2,
3.
4.
5.
= Total Cover
501a of total cover. 215% of total cover:
= Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
arks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate: sheet.)
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.5 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub -Woody piants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft [1
m] tall.
Herb - Ali herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No
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SOIL
rrome uescnpnon: (uescribe to the
Depth Matrix
needed
Sampling Point:
the Indicator or confirm the absence of Indicators.)
inches _ Color imoistl_ 0 _Color (moisti— % Type' Loc` Texture
Remarks
'T e: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains. _2Location: PL=Pore Lining, =Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
— Histosol (Al)
— Dark Surface (S7)
— 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
— Histic Epipedon (A2)
— Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
— Coast Prairie Redox (Al6)
— Black Histic (A3)
_ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
(MLRA 147, 148)
— Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
— Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
— Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
— Stratified Layers (A5)
✓Depleted Matrix (F3)
(MLRA 136, 147)
— 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
— Redox Dark Surface (F6)
— Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
— Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
— Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
— Other (Explain in Remarks)
— Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
— Redox Depressions (FB)
— Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N,
— Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148)
MLRA 136)
— Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
— Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122)
— Sandy Redox (S5)
— Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
— Stripped Matrix (S6)
_ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Laver (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No
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