20230375 Ver 1_South Gateway PCN_20230307

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions WE PG
and Environmental Planning Group
Leonard S.Rindner, PLLC.
SAW— 2022 - 00729 BEGIN DATE [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder ❑ Assign Action ID Number in ORM ❑
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]: South Gateway
2. Work Type: Private ❑� Institutional ❑ Government ❑ Commercial
3. Project Description/ Purpose [PCN Form 133d and 133e]:
PCN request for required roadway connection
4. Property Owner/Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
City of Mount Holly (Applicant)
5. Agent/Consultant [PCN Form A5—or ORM Consultant ID Number]:WEPG, PLLC c/o Amber Lipsky
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form 135b]:
7. Project Location -Coordinates,Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form 131b]:
35.2611. -81.0227
YMCA Drive, Mount Holly, NC
8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form 131a]: 300853, 212802,226178, 226181, 226180, 226182, 184762, 184772, 226180
9. Project Location—County [PCN Form A2b]: Gaston
10. Project Location—Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:Mount Holly
11. Project Information—Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form 132a]:Catawba River
12. Watershed/8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form 132c]:Catawba (03050101)
Authorization: Section 10 ❑ Section 404 ❑✓ Section 10&404
Regulatory Action Type:
HStandard Permit Pre-Application Request
✓ Nationwide Permit# 14 ❑ Unauthorized Activity
❑ Regional General Permit# 0 Compliance
❑ Jurisdictional Determination Request ❑ No Permit Required
Revised 20150602

WEPG
Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
February 27, 2023
Ms. Krysta Stygar
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Charlotte Regulatory Field Office
8430 University Executive Park Drive
Charlotte,NC 28262
Mr. Andrew Pitner
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street, Suite 301
Mooresville,NC 28115
Mr. Paul Wojoski
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
Wetlands & Storm Water Branch
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh,NC 27604
Mr. Byron Hamstead
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville,NC 28801
Subiect: Pre-Construction Notification for NWP #14 for the South Gateway site in Mount
Holly, Gaston County,North Carolina
Ms. Stygar, Messrs. Pitner, Wojoski, and Hamstead,
Enclosed is a request for Nationwide Permit#14 for the South Gateway site on 14.2 acres
located along Caldwell Drive and YMCA Drive in Mount Holly,NC. The site is a proposed
required roadway connection and consists of two streams. A Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination for the site was verified in March 2022. Please refer to the Jurisdictional
Determination Information section for information on onsite surface waters.
As shown on the attached exhibits, the proposed project will include permanent impacts to one
stream for a road crossing. Temporary impacts are limited to construction access to install the
proposed impacts. Total permanent impacts proposed include 160 linear feet(0.033 acres) of
stream impact(Stream A) for installation of a culvert with a riprap stabilization pad installed at
pre-existing streambed elevations. The proposed crossing was necessary for site connectivity
since the proposed road is being built as a connector road.
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PM 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
[phone] 1
len.rindner@a wetlands-epg.com

WEPG
Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
Overall impacts to site surface waters associated with the proposed development were limited
through site selection location, design, and the location/orientation of the proposed lots and
access routes. Efforts of minimization were implemented during the design to preserve existing
site hydrology and limit adverse effects to existing, onsite natural habitat. To reduce site impacts,
retaining walls and 2:1 slopes are proposed, the multi-use path is limited to one side of the road,
pipe inverts are set to limit discharge velocity to the extent possible. Also,with permission from
The City, smaller vertical curve K values than in local ordinances have been authorized to further
limit impacts to the stream. The applicant has demonstrated avoidance and minimization efforts
by limiting impacts to one crossing avoiding 65% of onsite streams. To compensate for the
anticipated permanent impacts to onsite wetlands, the applicant is proposing payment to the
North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services In-Lieu Fee Program at a 2:1 ratio for impacts to
Stream A.
Also enclosed is a copy of our Threatened/Endangered Species Evaluation for the site. No listed
species were identified within the project area and we believe that there will be no effect on
listed species, or their critical habitat as designated under Section 7 of the Endangered Species
Act. This report was submitted to FWS for concurrence; their response is included in this
application. Please refer to the Threatened and Endangered Species Evaluation Section for
additional details on the terrestrial species evaluation. Thank you for your consideration and
please contact me if you have any questions, [phone] or email at amber.lipsky(?wetlands-
epe.com.
Sincerely,
Amber Lipsky, WPIT Heath Caldwell, PWS
Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PMB 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
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Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps: ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit(NWP) number: 14 or General Permit(GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No
1 d. Type(s)of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
❑X 401 Water Quality Certification—Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification—Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? 401 Certification:
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑Yes ❑X No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank X❑ Yes ❑ No
or in-lieu fee program.
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes ❑X No
below.
1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: South Gateway
2b. County: Gaston
2c. Nearest municipality/town: Mount Holly
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s)on Recorded Deed: Emberglow Mt Holly, LLC
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party(for LLC if Frank Reed
applicable):
3d. Street address: 55 Caldwell Road
3e. City, state, zip: Belmont, NC 28012
3f. Telephone no.: [phone]
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ❑ Agent ❑X Other, specify:
4b. Name: Miles Braswell
4c. Business name City of Mount Holly
(if applicable):
4d. Street address: 400 E. Central Ave
4e. City, state, zip: Mount Holly, NC 28120
4f. Telephone no.: [phone]
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Amber Lipsky
5b. Business name Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group, PLLC
(if applicable):
5c. Street address: 10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28277
5e. Telephone no.: [phone]
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): please see attached parcel map
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.2611 Longitude: -81.0227
1 c. Property size: 14.2 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: Catawba River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: WS-IV;CA
2c. River basin: Catawba (03050101)
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
The site is located just south of YMCA Drive,just east of Beatty Drive,and just north of Caldwell Drive in Gaston County,North Carolina.The study
area is a planned new road corridor connecting YMCA Drive to Caldwell Drive.The topography consists of gentle slopes with the elevation ranging
from 620 to 640 ft.Most of the site is covered by a disturbed mixed hardwood forest except for two utility rights-of-ways.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial)on the property: 453
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The project proposes one road crossing for the construction of a connector road.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Fill and grading of the site will use standard equipment,excavator,dump truck,track hoe,etc.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/
project(includingall prior phases in the past? Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination,what type 0 Preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known):Nic Nelson Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
This site was verified by K.Stygar(USACE)on 3/30/22.A copy of the signed JD approval is included in the Jurisdictional Determination Information
section.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ❑Yes 0 No ❑ Unknown
this project(including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to"help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes 0 No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project(check all that apply):
❑ Wetlands ❑X 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 impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of
number Corps (404,10)or impact
Permanent(P)or DWQ (401, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No -
W2 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W3 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No
W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial 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 Perennial (PER)or Type of Average Impact
number intermittent(INT)? jurisdiction stream length
Permanent(P)or width (linear
Temporary(T) (feet) feet)
S1 P Culvert Stream A PER Corps 9 160
S2 P Stabilization Stream A PER Corps 9 30
S3 T ConstructionAccess Stream A PER Corps 9 40
S4 - Choose one
S5 - Choose one
S6 Choose one
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 230
3i. Comments:
S1-0.033 AC
S2-0.006 AC,no loss impact
S3-0.008 AC
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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 indivi ually list all open water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact(acres)
Permanent(P)or type
Temporary T
01 Choose one Choose
O2 - Choose one Choose
03 - Choose one Choose
04 Choose one Choose
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
purpose of pond (acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1 Choose one
P2 Choose one
5f. Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other:
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2
number— mitigation impact impact
Permanent(P)or required? (square (square
Temporary T feet) feet
B 1 Yes/No
B2 Yes/No
B3 - Yes/No
B4 - Yes/No
B5 - Yes/No
B6 - Yes/No
6h. Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Impacts associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection,design,and location/orientation of the proposed lots and
access routes.Multi-use pathways have been limited to only one side of the road crossing and,with permission from the City,retaining walls are being
used and a smaller vertical curve K values than in City ordinances to reduce impacts further.The applicant has demonstrated avoidance and
minimization efforts by limiting impacts to one crossing avoiding 65%of onsite streams
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
Where possible,2:1 slopes and the maximum allowable headwalls will be used to minimize crossing impacts.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑X Yes ❑ No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by(check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑X Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ❑X Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity:
Type: Choose one Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑X Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: 160 linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm
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 if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)—required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires ❑ Yes ❑X No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires 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 into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes X❑ No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 20%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑Yes ❑X No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
In addition to the stream pipe,the site includes roadside ditches and crossing pipes to match the existing stormwater drainage pattern.This site is
building up a roadway on the side of a hill thereby cutting off the natural stormwater runoff. Roadside ditches will be used to drain to low points and the
pipe under the road will discharge the water to its natural conditions.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following 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 ❑X No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program 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 ❑Yes ❑X No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the ❑X Yes ❑ No
use of public(federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes"to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑Yes ❑X No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes"to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ❑Yes ❑No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑Yes ❑X No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? El Yes ❑X No
2c. If you answered "yes"to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project(based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in El Yes ❑X No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes"to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
No additional phases proposed.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge)of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Not applicable.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑Yes ❑X No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act 0 Yes ❑ No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
A threatened and endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat may occur for the Northern long-eared
bat but the project is exempt as described in the attached T&E report.This report was submitted to FWS and their response is included in this package
6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes 0 No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
No essential fish habitat in this region.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes 0 No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
SHPO's website:https://nc.maps.arcgis.com/
Report from R.S.Webb&Associates
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑Yes 0 No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination?
www.fema.gov
https://gis.gastongov.com/Map/Default.aspx
Amber Lipsky 02-27-2023
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Sig ture Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorizati
letter from the applicant is provided.
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Leonard S.Rtndner, KLC.
Agent Authorization ]Letter
T11e purpose of this fora]is to authorize our firin to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e. stream/wetlands)identification/mapping and regulatory permitting.The
undersigned,who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S.Rindner, PLLC,Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group(WEPG)to act on my
behalf and take all actions neeessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Project/Site Name: South Gateway
Property Address: Beatty Drive and Caldwell Drive, Mount Holly, NC
Parcel Identification Number(PIN): 300853, 212802, 226178, 226181, 226180, 226182, 184762,
184772, 226180
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due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
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Director Environmental Quality
February 23, 2023
Miles Braswell
City of Mount Holly
400 E Central Ave
Mount Holly, NC 28120 Expiration of Acceptance: 8/23/2023
Project: South Gateway County: Gaston
The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in-
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s)an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in-lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin Impact Location Impact Type Impact Quantity
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Catawba 03050101 Warm Stream 160
Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In-Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the DMS in-lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Deputy Director
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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id.SAW-2022-00729 County:Gaston U.S.G.S.Quad:NC-Mount Holly
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Requestor: City of Mount Holly
Miles Braswell
Address: 400 East Central Avenue
Mount Holly,NC 28120
Telephone Number: 704-951-3018
E-mail: [e-mail]
Size(acres) 14.2 Nearest Town Belmont
Nearest Waterway Catawba River RiverBasin Santee
USGS HUC 03050101 Coordinates Latitude:35.2611
Longitude:-81.0227
Location description:Project is located South of the intersection ofYMCADrive and Beatty Drive in Mount Holly,Gaston
Coun1y,North Carolina.PIN(s):300853,212802,226178,226181,266180,226182,184762,184772,226180
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
® There appearto be waters onthe above described projectarea/property,that maybe subjectto Section 404 ofthe Clean Water
Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344)and/or Section 10 ofthe Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403).The waters have been
delineated,and the delineation has been verifiedby the Corps to be sufficiently accurate and reliable.The approximate boundaries
of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 3/18/2022.Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination
maybe used in the permit evaluation process,including determining compensatory mitigation.For purposes of computation of
impacts,compensatory mitigation requirements,and other resource protection measures,a permit decision made onthe basis of a
preliminary JD will treat allwaters andwetlands thatwould be affected in anywayby the permitted activity onthe site as if they
are jurisdictional waters of the U.S.This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program
Administrative Appeal Process(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).However,you may request an approved JD,which is an appealable
action,by contacting the Corps district for further instruction.
❑ There appear to be waters onthe above described project area/property,that maybe subjectto Section 404 ofthe Clean Water
Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344)and/or Section 10 ofthe Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403).However,since the waters
have not been properly delineated,this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be used in the permit evaluation process.
Without a verified wetlanddelineation,this preliminary determinationis merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA
jurisdiction over all of the waters at the project area,which is not sufficiently accurate andreliable to support an enforceable
permit decision.We recommendthat you have the waters onyourprojectarea/propertydelineated.As the Corps may not be able
to accomplish this wetland delineationin a timely manner,you maywish to obtain a consultantto conduct a delineation that can
be verified by the Corps.
B. Approved Determination
❑ There are Navigable Waters ofthe United States within theabove described project area/property subjectto the permit
requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers andHarbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403)and Section 404 ofthe Clean WaterAct
(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unlessthereisa change in law or our published regulations,this determination maybe relied upon for
a period not to exceedfive years from thedateof this notification.
❑ There are waterson the above describedproject area/property subjectto thepermit requirements of Section 404 ofthe Clean
Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our pub fished regulations,this determination maybe
relied upon fora periodnotto exceedfiveyears from the date ofthis notification.
❑We recommend you have the waters on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps maynotbe able to accomplish
this wetland delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by
the Corps.
❑The waters on yourproject area/property havebeen delineated and the delineation has been verifiedby the Corps.The
approximate boundaries of these waters are shown onthe enclosed delineationmap datedDATE.We strongly suggest youhave
this delineation surveyed. Upon completion,this survey should be reviewed and verified bythe Corps. Once verified,this survey

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will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWAj urisdiction on yourproperty which,provided there is no change in
the law or our published regulations,may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years.
❑The waters have been delineated and surveyed and area ccurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official
identified below onDATE.Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied
upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ There are no waters of the U.S.,to include wetlands,present on the above describedproject area/property which are subjeetto the
permit requirements of Secfon404 of the Clean WaterAct(33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations,this determination maybe relied upon fora periodnotto exceed five years from the date ofthis notification.
❑ The property is located in one ofthe 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act(LAMA).
You should contact the Division ofCoastal Management in Morehead City,NC,at(252)80 8-2 808 to determine their
requirements.
Placementof dredged or fill material within waters of the US,including wetlands,without a Department ofthe Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section301 of the CleanWaterAct(33 USC§ 1311). Placementof dredged or fill material,construction or
placementof structures,orwork within navigable waters ofthe United States without a Department of the Annypermit may
constitute a violationof Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers andHarbors Act(33 USC§401 and/or403).If you have anyquestions
regardingthis determination and/ortheCorps regulatory program,please contact KrystynkaB Stygar at252-545-0507 or
kry sty nka.b.stygarkgsace.a rmy.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: Based on information submitted by the applicant and available to the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers,the project area exhibits criteria for waters of the U.S. as defined in 33
CFR 328,Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-05,the 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual,and/or the
Regional Supplement to the 1987 Manual:Eastern Piedmont and Mountains v2.0: See the
preliminary jurisdictional determination form dated 03/30/2022.
D. Remarks: See approximate jurisdictional features on map, "South Gateway- Gaston County 03.18.2022"
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determinationhas been conducted to identify the limits of Corps'Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site
identified in this request. The delineation/determination may notbe valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security
Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants,or anticipate participation in USDA programs,you should request
a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information(This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B.
above)
If you object to this determination,you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 3 3 CFR Part 3 3 1. Enclosed
you will find a Notification ofApp eal Process(NAP)fact sheet and Request for Appeal(RFA)form. Ifyou request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Mr.Philip A. Shannin
Administrative Appeal Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW,Floor M9
Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8803
AND
PHILIP.A.SHANNIN&USACE.ARMY.MIL
In order for an RFA to be accepted bythe Corps,the Corps must determine that it is complete,that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5,and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days ofthe date ofthe NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form,it must be received at the above address by Not applicable.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.**
Corps Regulatory Official:
Date of JD:03/30/2022 Expiration Date ofJD:Not applicable

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The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we
continue to do so,please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/Pp=l 36:4:0
Copy furnished:
Agent: Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Amber Lipsky
Address: 10612-D Providence Road
Charlotte,NC 28277
Telephone Number: 401-339-4292
E-mail: amber.lipsky&a,wetlands-epg.com
Property Owner: Lat Purser&Associates,Inc
Lat Purser
Address: 4530 ParkRoad,Suite 410
Charlotte,NC 28209
Telephone Number: 704-519-4250
E-mail: lat.purserna-,latpurser.com

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Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For: South Gateway - Mt. Holly Parkway
Gaston County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
Field investigation conducted during the weeks of December 27, 2021;
January 11, 2022; and September 23, 2022.
C.rter+otLu Uflicc: www.wetiands-cpg.com Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PMB 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
[phone]
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:
The South Gateway - Mt. Holly Parkway site (+/-14.1 acres) is located just south
of YMCA Drive, just east of Beatty Drive, and just north of Caldwell Drive in
Gaston County, North Carolina. The study area is a planned new road corridor
connecting YMCA Drive to Caldwell Drive. The site can be found on the Mt.
Holly, NC USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map; latitude is 35.2611 N, longitude
is -81 .0227 W. The topography consists of gentle slopes with the elevation
ranging from 620 to 640 ft. (Figures 1-4). Most of the site is covered by a
disturbed mixed hardwood forest except for two utility rights-of-way for an
underground pipeline and an overhead power line.
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METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service website
https:Hipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/location/64WDAFBKEFBJ5GXXUHPJK3HT2U/re
sources was referenced to determine the occurrence of Threatened,
Endangered and Protected species for the project site the results of which are
listed below (Table 1). Maps and aerial photographs were assembled, and the
site was investigated conducted during the weeks of December 27, 2021;
January 11, 2022; and September 23, 2022.
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for the project
site in Gaston County, NC
**Data search on December 27, 2021 ***Updated September 23, 2022
Group Name Status
Flowering Plants Dwarf-flowered heartleaf Threatened
(Hexastylis naniflora)
Flowering Plants Schweinitz's sunflower Endangered
(Helianthus
schweinitzii)
Reptiles Bog turtle (GlyptemVs Similarity of
muhlenbergii) Appearance
(Threatened)
Mammals Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis Proposed Endangered
subflavus
Birds Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Protected under the
leucocephalus) Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act
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SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS:
Two plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring on the
South Gateway site:
• Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights-of-way (ROW).
• Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora), listed as Federally
Threatened, is only found in the upper Piedmont of North and South
Carolina. It grows in acidic soils along bluffs and adjacent slopes, often in
association with mountain laurel.
Three animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring on
the South Gateway Site:
• Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large bodies of
open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers, where there are
suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and roosting.
• Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenburgii), Bog turtles live in the mud, grass
and sphagnum moss of bogs, swamps, and marshy meadows. These
wetlands are usually fed by cool springs flowing slowly over the land,
creating the wet, muddy soil needed by the turtles.
• Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus), proposed Endangered. During the
spring, summer, and fall, tricolored bats are found in forested habitats
where they roost in trees, primarily among leaves of deciduous hardwood
trees, and occasionally in human structures. During the winter, tricolored
bats are often found in caves and abandoned mines, although in the
southern United States, where caves are sparse, tricolored bats are often
found roosting in road-associated culverts.
WEPG #O 1006 7
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South Gateway-Mt. Holly Parkway- Threatened/Endangered/Protected Species
Evaluation
RESULTS:
Most of the site is covered by a disturbed mixed hardwood forest except for two
utility rights-of-way for an underground pipeline and an overhead power line.
Canopy trees present include Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), Virginia Pine (P.
virginiana), Shortleaf Pine (P. echinata), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua),
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), White Oak (Quercus alba), Red Oak (Q.
rubra), Southern Red Oak (Q. falcata), Post Oak (Q. stellata), Willow Oak (Q.
phellos), Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa), Hackberry (Celtis laevigata),
American Elm (Ulmus americans), and White Ash (Fraxinus americana). The
subcanopy is composed of Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Sourwood (Oxydendrum
arboretum), Flowering Dogwood (Corpus florida), American Holly (Ilex opaca),
Mulberry (Morus rubra), Winged Elm (Ulmus alata), Black Cherry (Prunus
serotina), Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), and Black Gum (Nyssa
sylvatica). The shrub layer is dominated by Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense),
with Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium), Strawberry Bush (Euonymus
americanus), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.), and
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia). Vines present are Japanese
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus
quinquefolia), Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), Catbrier (Smilax sp.), and Poison Ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans). The herb layer includes Bracken Fern (Pteridium
aquilinum), Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron), Christmas Fern
(Polystichum acrostichoides), Spotted Wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata),
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens), Violets (Viola spp.), and
Japanese Stilt Grass (Microstegium vimineum).
The roadside along YMCA Drive has curb and gutter with manicured turf grass,
concrete sidewalk and landscape trees. The underground pipeline is planted in
heavily thatched turfgrasses and is seasonally mowed. There is dense vegetation
under the overhead power line right-of-way. It is dominated by saplings of Cedar
and Pine along with Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense), Broomsedge
(Andropogon virginicus), Groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia), Blackberry (Rubus
sp.), Winged Sumac (Rhus copallinum), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza
cuneata), Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Ragweed (Ambrosia sp.), Beggars Ticks
(Desmodium sp.), Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), Rabbit Tobacco
(Gnapthalium obtusifolium), St. John's Wort (Hypericum sp.), Wingstem
(Verbesina sp.), and Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium).
WEPG #O 1006 8
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South Gateway-Mt. Holly Parkway- Threatened/Endangered/Protected Species
Evaluation
Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Results
• All potential habitats for Schweinitz's Sunflower along the roadside and
utility rights-of-way were examined and the species was not observed.
WEPG concludes Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) does
not occur on the site.
• The wooded slopes and drainages were investigated for Dwarf-flowered
Heartleaf, and no individuals of this species and no plants of the genus
Hexastylis were observed. WEPG concludes Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf
(Hexastylis naniflora) does not occur on the site.
• The site has no suitable habitat for Bog Turtles. WEPG concludes Bog
Turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) does not occur on the site.
• The tree canopy on site was assessed for Bald Eagle nesting habitat and
there were no nesting sites observed as of January 2022. WEPG
concludes there are no active Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
nests on the site.
• Guidance from the USFWS Asheville office as of the report date indicates
no action is required under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for
the Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not
identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further
investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at
this time.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
September 27, 2022
WEPG #O 1006 9
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South Gateway-Mt. Holly Parkway- Threatened/Endangered/Protected Species
Evaluation
Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist/Botanist
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist and
has conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of
cumulative acres in both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:
• Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory. Organized, directed,
and conducted field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
• Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory. Organized, directed, and
conducted field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 65,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 -
present.
• Located and identified numerous previously unreported populations of
Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).
• Located and identified numerous previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).
• Found Schweinitz's Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC.
This discovery led (in part) to the purchase of the site by the State of North
Carolina Plant Conservation Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This
population has become a Recovery Site for the species.
• Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in
Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.
WEPG #01006 10
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United States Department of the Interior
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
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Asheville,North Carolina 28801
February 2, 2022
Lisa Gaffney
WEPG
10612-D Providence Road
PMB 550
Charlotte,North Carolina 28277
Lisa.-afg fney(kwetlands-epg com
Subject: South Gateway—Mt. Holly Parkway Roadway; Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Lisa Gaffney:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has reviewed the information provided in your
correspondences dated March 23, 2022, and January 26, 2023, wherein you solicit our comments
regarding project-mediated impacts to federally protected species. We submit the following
comments in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as
amended(16 U.S.C. 661-667e); the National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C. §4321
et seq.); and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C.
1531-1543) (Act).
Project Description
According to the information provided, the Applicant proposes to construct a roadway connector
on approximately 14 forested acres in Mount Holly,North Carolina. The information provided
suggests that the proposed project will require authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for unavoidable impacts to Waters of the United States. Site development plans
and/or a description of impacts to Waters of the U.S. or onsite habitats has not been prepared or
provided at this time.
Federally Listed Plants
Your correspondence indicates that suitable habitat is present within the action area(50CFR
402.02) for the federally endangered Schweinitz's sunflower(Helianthus schweinitzii) and the
federally threatened dwarf-flowered heartleaf(Hexastylis naniflora). However, targeted
botanical surveys conducted during the appropriate timeframes for these species detected no
evidence for Schweinitz's sunflower or any member of the genus Hexastylis. Therefore, we
believe that the probability for inadvertent loss of these plants is insignificant and discountable
and would concur with"may affect, not likely to adversely affect" determinations from the
action agency for these species. Botanical survey results are valid for two years for the purposes
of consultation under the Act:
https://www.fws.gov/asheville/pdfs/Optimal%2OSurvey%2OWindows%20for%2Olisted%2Oplant
s%202020.pdf

Tricolored bat
Based on the information provided, suitable habitat may occur within the action area for the
proposed endangered tricolored bat(Perimyotis subflavus).
On September 14, 2022, the Service published a proposal in the Federal Register to list the
tricolored bat as endangered under the Act. The Service has up to 12 months from the date the
proposal published to make a final determination, either to list the tricolored bat under the Act or
to withdraw the proposal. The Service determined the bat faces extinction primarily due to the
range-wide impacts of White Nose Syndrome (WNS). Because tricolored bat populations have
been greatly reduced due to WNS, surviving bat populations are now more vulnerable to other
stressors such as human disturbance and habitat loss. Species proposed for listing are not
afforded protection under the Act; however, as soon as a listing becomes effective (typically 30
days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register), the prohibitions against
jeopardizing its continued existence and"take"will apply.
Although not required at this time, we encourage the Applicant to avoid all necessary project-
mediated tree clearing during this animal's active season(April 1 - October 15). This measure
would support our concurrence with a"may affect, not likely to adversely affect,"determination
should this species become listed in the future.
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch butterfly is a candidate species, and we appreciate the project proponent's
consideration of monarch butterfly when evaluating the action area for impacts to federally listed
species and their habitats. The species is not subject to section 7 consultation, and an effects
determination is not necessary. General recommendations for pollinators can be provided and
would be protective of monarch butterfly should the project proponent like to implement them in
the future.
Your correspondence indicates that suitable habitat is not present within the action area for any
other federally protected species. Therefore, we require no further information and consider
consultation to be complete at this time. Please be aware that obligations under section 7 of the
Act must be reconsidered if. (1)new information reveals impacts of the identified action may
affect listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2)the identified
action is subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or(3) a new
species is listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
We offer the following recommendations on behalf of natural resources:
Erosion and Sediment Control
Measures to control sediment and erosion should be installed before any ground-disturbing
activities occur. Grading and backfilling should be minimized, and existing native vegetation
should be retained(if possible)to maintain riparian cover for fish and wildlife. Disturbed areas
should be revegetated with native vegetation as soon as the project is completed. Ground
disturbance should be limited to what will be stabilized quickly,preferably by the end of the
workday. Natural fiber matting (coir) should be used for erosion control as synthetic
netting can trap animals and persist in the environment beyond its intended purpose.
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The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Mr. Byron
Hamstead of our staff at [e-mail] if you have any questions. In any future
correspondence concerning this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-22-513.
Sincerely,
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Janet Mizzi
Field Supervisor
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R.S. Webb & Associates
Cultural Resource Management Consultants
2800 Holly Springs Parkway, Suite 200•P.O.Drawer 1319
Holly Springs, Georgia 30142
Phone: [phone]•Fax: [phone]
March 23, 2022
Mr Heath Caldwell
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC
Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
3714 Spokeshave Lane
Matthews,North Carolina 28105
Subject: Findings - Cultural Resources Literature Review
South Gateway Tract
Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina
R.S.Webb & Associates No. 22-649-172
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
BACKGROUND
During August 2021, R.S. Webb & Associates (RSWA) conducted a cultural resources literature
review for the proposed South Gateway tract in Mount Holly,Gaston County,North Carolina. The
project area covers approximately 14 acres located between YMCA Drive (north) and Caldwell
Drive (south), east of the Catawba River and west of State Route (SR) 273 (Beatty Drive) in east
Gaston County(Figure 1).
For this study, a cultural resource is defined as a discrete area of human activity that is at least 50
years old. Cultural resources include,but are not limited to,archeological sites,historic structures,
military earthworks,mines/mining features,historic cemeteries,and historic landscape features. The
purpose of the current study was to determine if previously recorded cultural resources are located
within the project area.
METHODOLOGY
Through the State Historic Preservation Office's (SHPO) HPOWEB database, information was
reviewed regarding National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) properties, Gaston County
surveyed-only historic resources, local landmarks, state study-list sites and historic resources
determined by the SHPO to be eligible for the NRHP. The North Carolina Office of State
Archaeology(OSA)provided RSWA with information via email regarding archeological sites within
1.6 kilometers (km) (1.0 mile) of the project area. This information included site forms, location
maps and partial or full reports. Historic county maps were examined online through North Carolina
Maps,a collaboration of the University of North Carolina,the State Archives of North Carolina,and
the Outer Banks History Center. Historic aerial photography and additional historic maps were
accessed through Historicaerials.com,Earthexplorer.usgs.gov,Legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/,and/or
Alabamamaps.ua.edu.

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The following primary sources were found to be useful in searching for historic resources within and
adjacent to the project area:
• 1891 Official Military Atlas of the Civil War(Davis et al. reprinted, 1983)
• 1909 USDA Soil Map, Gaston County Sheet
• 1916 USGS Gastonia,North Carolina 15-minute quadrangle
• 1930, 1938, 1949, 1953, 1963, and 1968 State Highway and Public Works Commission
Maps of Gaston County
• 1931 Industrial and Farm Map of Gaston County(H.E. White)
• 1943 reprint of 1916 USGS Gastonia,North Carolina 15-minute quadrangle
• 1956, 1960, 1965, 1968, 1978, and 1983 aerial photographs of Gaston County
• 1970 USGS Mount Holly,NC 7.5-minute quadrangle
• 1993-2018 Google Earth aerial photography.
RESULTS
Previous Archeological Investigations: OSA records indicate four previous cultural resources
investigations located within 1.0 km of the study tract, two of which abut or slightly overlap with
the current study tract (Figure 1). The possible overlapping project (ER 92-7435) was conducted
along the existing Interstate 85 right-of-way corridor south of the study tract,but a report of survey
findings was not provided by OSA. A survey for a proposed fiber optic cable line was performed
within/near an existing pipeline right-of-way/corridor located along the northern edge of the current
study tract (Garcia-Herreros and Mason 2001). The fiber optic corridor survey resulted in the
identification of one archeological site located more than 1.0 km from the current project area.
Previous Architectural Investigations:According to SHPO personnel,the North Carolina HPOWEB
database is the definitive source of architectural survey information for Gaston County.
National Register of Historic Places: There are no NRHP-listed historic properties located within
1.0 km of the current study tract. The closest NRHP-listed property is the Belmont Abbey Historic
District located approximately 1.3 km west of the project area(Figure 1).
Gaston County Historic Resources:The HPOWEB database identifies no state study-list sites,local
landmarks or properties determined eligible for the NRHP within 1.0 km of the study tract. The
database shows 15 surveyed-only historic properties located within 1.0 km of the study tract,two of
which are or were situated within approximately 320 in of the project area(Figure 1). The closest
resource to the project area was the Beatty Log House, Resource No. GS0317; it was reportedly
moved from a location about 190 in northwest of the project area (Figure 1). Recent aerial
photography shows that the Beatty house is no longer present. Resource No.GS2392 is a warehouse
situated just south of Interstate 85, approximately 305 in south of the study tract (Figure 1); this
building was still present in 2021.
Recorded Archeological Sites: According to the OSA database,the closest recorded archeological
site is 31MK1059, located approximately 1.1 km northeast of the study tract (Figure 1). Site
31MK1059 is a prehistoric isolated find(pottery sherd) considered ineligible for the NRHP.
Revolutionary War Actions/Features: There were no reported Revolutionary War military events in
Gaston County. Following the twin defeats at Charlotte, North Carolina (16 km southeast on

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March 23, 2022
September 26, 1780) and at King's Mountain, South Carolina (32 km southwest on October 7,
1780), the British army circumnavigated Gaston County (by the south and west) before passing
eastward across the Catawba River at Cowan Ford(19 km northeast)in early February 1781 (Lewis
2021).
Civil War Actions/Features: Review of The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War (Davis et al.
1983) revealed that no significant Civil War military activity occurred in present Gaston County,
North Carolina. Union General William T. Sherman, following the capture of Columbia, South
Carolina on February 17, 1865,moved north to the vicinity of Lancaster County,South Carolina(56
km southeast), but his army then turned northeast and moved toward Laurel Hill and Fayetteville,
North Carolina, thus bypassing the project region(Davis et al. 1983).
Historic Cemeteries:The USGS topographic maps reviewed show no cemeteries mapped within 1.0
km of the project area. The closest mapped cemeteries appear to be in Mount Holly between 1.2 and
1.9 km from the study tract(Figure 1).
Structures on Historic Maps and Aerial Photographs: Soil maps and topographic maps produced
in the first quarter of the 20' century show a now-defunct road system in the vicinity of the study
tract boundaries,with a northeast-southwest-oriented road passing through the project area(Figure
1). An east-west road passing south of southern study tract boundary gave access to Tuckaseege
Ferry on the Catawba River(east of the project area), and a building was depicted just northeast of
the study tract during the early 20' century(Figure 1). County highway maps produced from the
1930s through the 1950s show the Beatty Drive/Beatty Road corridor (190 in west of the project
area)as the primary route through the area. County highway maps produced in the 1960s depict the
introduction of Interstate 85(250 in south of the proj ect area),but no roads or buildings are indicated
in or near the study tract. The 1970 USGS topographic map shows a transmission line and a pipeline
passing through the study tract, and a pipeline along the northern project area boundary(Figure 1);
no roads or buildings were depicted in the study tract.
Aerial photography from 1956 shows the Beatty Road/Beatty Drive corridor west of the project area
and a transmission line corridor and pipeline passing through the study tract(Figure 1);no buildings
are apparent in the study tract. The former Tuckaseege Ferry road south of the study tract was
apparently in use as a field access road; the ferry does not appear to have been in use at that time.
As of 1960, the ferry road had been cut off by the interstate to the south. Aerial photos dating to
1965 suggest that the pipeline corridor along the northern study tract boundary was present.
Subsequent aerial photographs show the introduction of Caldwell Drive south of the study tract
(1968)and development along the southwestern study tract boundary(1978-1983);the project area
has been wooded since 1956.
CONCLUSIONS
There are no NRHP-listed properties, determined-eligible properties, study-listed resources,
designated local landmarks, cemeteries, otherwise recorded historic resources, or recorded
archeological sites located within or near the study tract. The closest extant, recorded historic
resource, No. GS2392, is located 305 in south of the project area, while the closest recorded
archeological site, 31MK1059, is located approximately 1.1 km to the northeast. One historic
transportation route appears to have passed through the study tract during the early 20`' century.

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Historic maps and aerial photographs indicate the presence of no buildings in the study tract and little
or no agricultural use of the study tract since at least the 1950s.
CLOSING COMMENTS
Mr. Caldwell, we appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any
questions or comments,please contact me at 770-345-0706.
Sincerely,
R.S. WEBB ASSOCIATES
Robert S. (Steve) Webb
President and Senior Principal Archeologist
Attachments: Figure 1
REFERENCES
Davis, G.B., L. J. Perry and J. W. Kirkley, compiled by C. D. Cowles
1983 Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.
Reprint of the 1891-1895 edition. The Fairfax Press,New York.
Garcia-Herreros, J. and J.B. Mason
2001 Phase I Cultural Resource Report for AT&T/PF.net's Fiber Optic Line from
Charlotte, North Carolina to the South Carolina border. BHE Environmental, Inc.
Houston, Texas.
Lewis, J.D.
2021 The American Revolution in North Carolina. Internet-Online. Found at:
http://www.carolana.com/NC/Revolution/home.html. Accessed June 2021.

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