20190755 Ver 1_NCNHP_17bp10r145_bridge_137_cabar_04302019_20190610

■ ■■■ Roy Cooper, Governor
1® ® NC DEPARTMENT CAE Susi Hamilton. Secretary
no on NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■ ■ °� Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-8863
April 30, 2019
Joshua Kotheimer
STV Incorporated
900 West Trade St, Suite 715
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: 17.BP.10.R145 Bridge 137 in Cabarrus County
Dear Joshua Kotheimer:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water
Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented
near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butlerC ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
t)EPARTMCNT OF NATURAL AND CULTUPAL RESOURCES
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
17.BP.10.R145 Bridge 137 in Cabarrus County
April 30, 2019
N CN H DE-8863
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the
NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that
the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project
area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our
database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project AreaY
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland NC Department of Agriculture State
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve
(DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally -listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on April 30, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
17.BP.10.R145 Bridge 137 in Cabarrus County
April 30, 2019
N CN H DE-8863
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Last _W Element Accuracy Federal State Global State
Group Observatio Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank
Date Rank
Natural 25974 Dry-Mesic --- 2016 C 3-Medium --- --- G4G5 S4
Community Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Natural 25898 Dry-Mesic --- 2010 C 2-High --- --- G4G5 S4
Community Oak --Hickory Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
Vascular Plant 34577 Helianthus laevigatus Smooth Sunflower 2013-10-10 D 3-Medium --- Special G4 S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant 7670 Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower 2017-10-19 D 3-Medium Endangered Endangered G3 S3
Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representati
Miami Church Hill Rare Plant Site R4 (Moderate) C5 (General)
Stephens Church Forest R5? (General?) C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Nam , Owner Ty
NC Agricultural Development and Farmland NC Department of Agriculture State
Preservation Trust Fund Easement
Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation District Cabarrus Soil and Water Conservation Local Government
Easement District
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on April 30, 2019; source: NCNHP, Q2 Apr 2019.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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