20170016 Ver 1_401 Application_20161216

Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Mr. Alan Johnson
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
610 East Center Street, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ms. Karen Higgins
NCDEQ
Division of Water Resources
Wetlands & Storm Water Branch
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
December 21, 2016
Leonard S. Rindner. PLLC.
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Subject: SAW -2016 -01637 --Request for Pre -Construction Notification for NWP 29 for the
Blackwood Knoll Site, Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, NC
Ms. Higgins and Mr. Johnson,
Enclosed is a request for Nationwide Permit 429 associated with the proposed Blackwood Knoll
site in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, NC. On September 22, 2016 USACE representatives
(Mr. David Schaeffer) and WEPG staff conducted a site visit to review and confirm the site
delineation. As detailed in the attached Delineation Map, the site consists of two jurisdictional
streams and six jurisdictional wetlands totaling approximately 1,176 linear feet and 0.42 acres,
respectively. Please refer to the Request for Final Approved Jurisdictional Determination,
submitted October 19, 2016 for additional information on site surface waters.
Proposed permanent impacts associated with the project total approximately 0.094 acres of
onsite wetlands (Wetlands F, I, G and H). Plans for this residential development include 22 lots
and the proposed impact of 0.094 acres of wetlands is necessary to develop three additional lots
and a road crossing to access those lots. To avoid these wetland impacts, these three lots would
not be developed which would make this subdivision less viable due to its small size. The
remaining 0.33 wetlands acres will be avoided/preserved. No impacts to jurisdictional streams
will occur as part of this project. Due to the minimal impacts anticipated with the proposed
project, no compensatory mitigation is being proposed.
Also enclosed is a copy of our Threatened/Endangered Species Evaluation for the site in which
no listed species were identified within the project area. The site is wooded which may be
considered summer roosting habitat for the listed Northern Long Eared Bat. However, we have
consulted with the latest guidance associated with the Final 4(d) ruling and there are no known
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hibernation and/or roosts sites within a 45 -mile radius of the project area. Based on this
information we believe that the project meets the exemption criteria for the 4(d) rule and formal
USFWS concurrence is not required.
We believe that the site plan has been designed to avoid and minimize impacts to aquatic
resources on the site while still providing needed access to develop the site as proposed. We
appreciate the opportunity to submit this information and please contact me if you have any
questions, [phone] or email at amanda.jones(a wetlands -epi com.
Sincerely,
Amanda Jones Heath Caldwell
Regulatory Specialist 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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Permit Application

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Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Page 1 of 10
PCN 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: 29 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c.
Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
❑ Yes NX No
1d.
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
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
NX Yes ❑ No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
❑ 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
or in -lieu fee program.
N Yes ❑X No
1 g.
Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below.
❑ Yes ❑X No
1 h.
Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes ❑ No
2.
Project Information
2a.
Name of project:
Blackwood Knoll
2b.
County:
Mecklenburg
2c.
Nearest municipality / town:
Huntersville
2d.
Subdivision name:
2e.
NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3.
Owner Information
3a.
Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
Blackwood Knoll LLC
3b.
Deed Book and Page No.
3c.
Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d.
Street address:
141 Hobbs Lane
3e.
City, state, zip:
Mooresville, NC 28115
3f.
Telephone no.:
3g.
Fax no.:
3h.
Email address:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent X❑ Other, specify: Buyer
4b. Name:
Drew Bowman
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
Bowman Development Group
4d. Street address:
13815 Cinnabar Place
4e. City, state, zip:
Huntersville, NC 28078
4f. Telephone no.:
704-875-9704 ext. 105
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
[e-mail]
S. AgentlConsultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Amanda Jones
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC - Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
5c. Street address:
1070 Tunnel Road, Building 1, Suite 10, PMB 283
5d. City, state, zip:
Asheville, NC 28803
5e. Telephone no.:
704-904-2277
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
[e-mail]
Page 2 of 10

B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
101124111
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Latitude: 35.44 Longitude: -80.8117
1c. Property size:
28.8 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
Ramah Creek
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
Class C
2c. River basin:
03040105 Rocky
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:
A majority of the site is composed of vacant, fallow, cleared fields having forested areas on the periphery of the site. General land use in the vicinity
consists of residential and agricultural development.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.421
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 1,176
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Fill and grading for construction of residential lots and roadway access.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Excavation and grading of the site will use standard equipment - excavator, trackhoe, dump trucks, etc.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (includingall prior phases)in the past?
❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown
Comments: SAW -2016-01637
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
❑ Preliminary Q Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): N. Nelson
Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
Field determination made by the USACE on 9/22/2016. Final Jurisdictional Determination request was submitted on 10/19/2016.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
❑ Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? --F-El-yes
Q No
6b. If yes, explain.
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PCN Form -Version 1.4 January 2009

C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
❑X 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.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.05
W2 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.02
W3 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.004
W4 P
Fill
Headwater Wetland
Yes
Corps
0.02
W5
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
W6 -
Choose one
Choose one
Yes/No
2g. Total Wetland Impacts:
0.094
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
Choose one
-
S2 -
Choose one
-
S3 -
Choose one
-
S4 -
Choose one
-
S5 -
Choose one
-
S6 -
Choose one
-
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Tem ora T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
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.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
(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 DWO)
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.
Buffer Impact
number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet
131 -
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
1 a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The site plan was designed to avoid onsite surface water features to the maximum extent practicable while still incorporating necessary site
development and viable access. Impacts to site surface waters associated with the proposed development were limited through site location, plan
design and location/orientation of lots, and access routes. Of the 1,176 linear feet of onsite streams and the 0.42 acres of onsite wetlands, only 0.094
acres of wetlands will be subject to impacts. No impacts to onsite streams will occur as part of this project.
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.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
❑ Yes ❑X No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
❑ Mitigation bank
❑Payment to in -lieu fee program
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Type: Choose one
Quantity:
Quantity:
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:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
Choose one
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.
Page 6 of 10
PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

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?
11.96%
2b.
Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑x Yes ❑ No
2c.
If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d.
If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative
description of the plan:
Stormwater on the site will be handled/treated as shown on the attached exhibits. The stormwater plan has not been approved yet since Mecklenburg
County requires a copy of the 401 certification before they will approve the stormwater plan. However, the
plan as proposed meets their current
guidelines and is expected to be approved once the 404/401 permits are received.
2e.
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Mecklenburg County
3.
Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a.
In which localgovernment's jurisdiction is thisproject?
Mecklenburg County
❑X Phase II
❑ NSW
3b.
Which of the following locally -implemented stormwater management programs
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c.
Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
El 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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PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009

F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
❑ Yes
Q 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
El Yes
❑ 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
❑ Yes
❑ No
letter.)
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
Q No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?
❑Yes
Q 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
❑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.
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.
Wastewater on the site will be carried to nearest WWTP for treatment via proposed and existing utility line infrastructure.
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PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009

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
❑ Yes ❑X No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
-
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
A threatened/endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat does exist for the Northern Long Eared Bat
but is exempt as noted in cover letter. Report is included.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes Q 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 ❑X 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: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA -designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes Q No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
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(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant isprovided.)
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Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Agent Authorization Letter
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
The purpose of this form is to authorize our firm 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 necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permits) and/or certification(s).
Project/Site Name: Blackwood Knoll
Property Address: 14301 Black Farms Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Parcel Identification Number (PIIS: 01124111
Select one: 1 ant an interested buyer/seller
Name: Drew Bowman
Company: Bowman Development Group
Mailing Address: 13815 Cinnabar Place, Huntersville, NC 28078
Telephone Number: 704.875-9704 ext. 105
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
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Owner l Interested Buyer* /Other*
* The Interested Buyer/Other acknowledges that an agreement and/or formal contract to purchase and/or conduct
due diligence activities gists between lire current properly owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
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Threatened & Endangered Species Report

Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For Blackwood Knoll
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
December 12, 2016
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Blackwood Knoll Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:
The Balckwood Knoll site (28.8 acres) is located just west of Black Farms Road,
just north of McCord Road, and just south of Ramah Creek in Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. It can be found on the Cornelius USGS Topographic
Quadrangle Map; latitude is 35.4400 N, longitude is -80.8117 W. The topography
consists of flat and gently sloped central upland grading into wetlands and
streams, with the elevation ranging from 690 to 750 ft. (Figure 1).
Figure 1:
FIGURE NO.I BLACKWOOD KNOLL I Drawn By: I Reviewed By:
3 A / E D f— Mecklenburg Co., NC NRN LSR
DATE
USGS MAP- WATERS OF THE U.S.
EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY 1/14/16
SUBJECT TO USACE/NCOEO VERMCAWN
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Blackwood Knoll Threalened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service website
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/mecklenburg.html was referenced to
determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and Protected species for
Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the results of which are listed below (Table
1). Maps and aerial photographs were assembled and the site was investigated
on December 12, 2016.
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for
Mecklenburg County
County: Mecklenburg, NC
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
**Data search on December 12, 2016
Group Name
Clams Carolina heelsplitter
(Lasmigona decorata)
Flowering Smooth coneflower (Echinacea
Plants laevi ata
Flowering Schweinitz's sunflower
Plants (Helianthus schweinitzh)
Flowering Michaux's sumac (Rhus
Plants michauxii
Mammals Northern Long -Eared Bat
(Myotis septentrionalis)
Birds Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Status
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Endangered
Threatened
Protected
under the Bald
and Golden
Eagle
Protection Act
Lead Office
Asheville Ecological
Services Field Office
Raleigh Ecological
Services Field Office
Asheville Ecological
Services Field Office
Raleigh Ecological
Services Field Office
Twin Cities Ecological
Services Field Office
Great Lakes -Big Rivers
Region (Region 3)
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Blackwood Knoll — Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Three plant species with federal protection were included in the survey efforts:
• Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzi►), 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).
• Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open woods, cedar barrens, roadsides,
clear cuts, dry limestone bluffs and power line rights-of-way, requiring
abundant sunlight and little competition from other plant species.
• Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered,
requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species
requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology.
A total of three animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially
occurring in Mecklenburg County:
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.
• Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is restricted to cool, clean, well -oxygenated water. Stable,
silt- free stream beds are required for this species. Typically stable areas
occur where the stream banks are well -vegetated with trees and shrubs.
Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), listed as Federally
Threatened. During summer, northern long-eared bats roost singly or in
colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead
trees. Males and non -reproductive females may also roost in cooler
places, like caves and mines. It has also been found, rarely, roosting in
structures like barns and sheds. Northern long-eared bats spend winter
hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula.
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Blackwood Knoll — Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
RESULTS:
The site is characterized by open fields and disturbed woodlands. There are
ditches, wetlands, drainages and streams on site, as well as an open water pond.
The site appears to have been used as farm animal pasture as evidenced by old
barbed wire fencing.
The centrally located, open field is dominated by planted Fescue (Festuca sp.)
with mixed weedy herbs that typically occur in this habitat. Species present are
Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense), Plume Grass (Erianthus contortus), Dog
Fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), St.
John's Wort (Hypericum sp.), Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota), Pokeweed
(Phytolacca americana), Common Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosus), Rabbit
Tobacco (Gnapthalium obtusifolium), Tickseed (Coreopsis major), Ragweed
(Ambrosia artemisiifolia), Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Beggars Ticks (Desmodium
sp.), and Thoroughwort (Eupatorium sp.).
The disturbed wooded areas on the site are composed of a mixed hardwood
community. Canopy trees are White Oak (Quercus alba), Willow Oak (Q.
phellos), Red Oak (Q. rubra), Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Yellow
Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), and Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata). In the more
mesic areas American Elm (Ulmus americana), Green Ash (Fraxinus
pensylvanica), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), and Cottonwood (Populus
deltoides), are also present. Subcanopy species include Red Maple (Acer
rubrum), Ironwood (Celtis laevigata), Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Red
Mulberry (Morus rubra), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Redbud (Cercis
canadensis), and Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica). In the more mesic areas Box
Elder Maple (Acer negundo), Paw Paw (Asimina triloba), and Tag Alder (Alnus
serrulata) are also present. Shrubs occurring are Strawberry Bush (Euonymus
americanus), Russian Olive (Elaeagnus umbellate), Spicebush (Lindera
benzoin), and Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense). Dominant herbs are
Japanese Stilt -grass (Microstegium vimineum), with Christmas Fern (Polystichum
acrostichoides), Bedstraw (Galium sp.), and Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium
platyneuron) also occurring. Vines present are Japanese Honeysuckle
(Lonicera japonica), Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata), Virginia Creeper
(Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), Catbrier (Smilax
sp.), and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans).
The assemblage of plants growing in the transitional edges of the open field,
woods edges, fencerows and disturbed roadside includes Fescue (Festuca sp.),
Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), Brazilian
Verbena (Verbena brasiliensis), Panic Grass (Panicum sp.), Sericea Lespedeza
(Lespedeza cuneata), Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense), Goldenrod
(Solidago sp.), Blackberry (Rubus sp.), Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus),
Poke Weed (Phytolacca americana), and Purple Top (Tridens flavus).
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Blackwood Knoll Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Results
• All potential habitats for Schweinitz's Sunflower, Michaux's Sumac and
Smooth Coneflower along the roadside corridor, field edges, and woods
edges were closely examined and none of these species were present.
No habitat exists on the site for Bald Eagles, and there were no sightings
nor were any nesting sites observed.
• The on-site streams are either degraded or do not appear to have the
habitat characteristics required to support populations of the Carolina
Heelsplitter. Based on existing documentation, Carolina Heelsplitter
populations have not been previously identified within this basin. No
individuals were observed during the survey nor would any be expected
on-site.
• Comparing this site location to the USFWS Asheville office's website
(http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html) it
appears that the site meets the "exempt" criteria which requires no further
action under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for the northern
long eared bat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend further consultation with the project planners and engineers
regarding coordination with USFWS and other federal and state agencies as
needed.
Respectfully submitted,
04w, # 1*e�l
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
December 14, 2016
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Blackwood Knoll — 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 1997-1998. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, collecting field data and writing reports.
• Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized, directed,
and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program, collecting field data and writing reports.
• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 30,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 - present.
• Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of Federally
Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzh).
• Located and identified four previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).
• Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered 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.
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Blackwood Knoll — Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Figure 2: Vicinity Map
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Blackwood Knoll — Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Figure 3: Aerial Map
FIGURE NO.
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BLACKWOOD KNOLL
Mecklenburg Co., NC
AERIAL MAP— WATERS OF THE U.S.
EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY
SUBJECT TO USACE/NCDEQ VERIFIC4TION
Drawn By: Reviewed By:
NRN LSR
DATE:
1/14/16
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Blackwood Knoll — Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Figure 4: Soil Map
FIGURE NO.
BLACKWOOD KNOLL Drawn By: Reviewed By:
Mecklenburg Co., NC I NRN I LSR
DATE:
SOILS MAP -WATERS OF THE U.S.
EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY 1/14/16
SUBJECT TO USACE VERIFICATION
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Blackwood Knoll Threalened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Figure 5: Soil Map Legend
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Blac",00d Knoll Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation
Figure 6: USGS Map
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