19950543 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950530

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
:Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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June 26, 1995
Johnston County
DEM Project # 95543
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Ronald Owens, Mgr.
Town of Smithfield
P. 0. Box 761
Smithfield, N.C. 27577
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Dear Mr. Owens:
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You have our approval to place fill material in 4.68 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose
of developing a recreational park at SR 1923 and SR 1003, as you described in your application dated
24 May 1995. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General
Water Quality Certification Number 2671. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit
Number 26 when it is issued by the Corps of Engineers.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow•the conditions listed in the attached certification.
Stromwater shall be directed to sheetflow into wetlands remaining the site. Additional written DEM
approval is required for the final mitigation plan. Undersized culverts are suggested at the path
crossing to increase water retention time in the wetlands. The Town of Smithfield is urged to consider
a nature trail with appropriate signage through the wetland. In addition, you should get any other
federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing,
send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the
Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and
its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Environmental Management under Section 401
of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sincerely,
Pton la?rd, Jr.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Raleigh DEM Regional Office,
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
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Johnston County
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Danny Smith of the RRO conducted an site inspection of the proposed
Smithfield Recreational Park on June 21, 1995.
Prior to the City of Smithfield buying this property the entire
tract was cut over. The Town of Smithfield is proposing to fill
4.68 acres of wetlands. As a result of the large wetland impacts
proposed at this site the Corps is requiring enhancement of the
wetlands that are not proposed for impact (see attached).
Due to the low relatively low wetland rating but the
significant amount of impact the RRO recommends the following
conditions to the 401 Certification.
- Stormwater should be diverted and spread back into the
wetlands that are avoided.
- A condition of the State 401 Certification should also
include wetland enhancement.
- In addition to enhancement of the wetlands a condition of
the 401 Certification should require the placement of
educational wetland exhibits along trail systems that are
being proposed for this tract. As per the education component
of DEM's Basin Wide Plan, this is an excellent site for this
type of activity due to both the recreational activities
available at this site and the adjacent High School.
If you have any questions please call Danny Smith at the RRO.
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244 West Millbrook Road ¦ Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone]M Fax [phone]
MEMO
DATE: June 6,1995
TO: Jean Manuele, USACOE Raleigh
FROM Kevin Martin
RE: Town of Smithfield Park
VIA FACSB41LE: 876-5823, (3 pages)
I have spoken with the client regarding enhancement of the remaining wetlands
on the above named project as mentioned in our previously submitted PDN.
They have agreed to perform this work as mitigation for proposed impacts on
site.
Conceptually the enhancement will involve hydraxing (bushhogging) the entire
site to cut back undesirable saplings that have gotten a head start on seedlings
proposed for planting. Laps and debris left from the earlier clear cutting of the
site will be removed also, but in a fashion that does not cause land disturbance
that requires Corps authorization. Our forester has recommended that large
stumps be removed so that we could more easily plant the site and expect a
reasonable survival rate. It is my understanding that based on current
information you will not allow this, but are open to considering reasons that
might cause you to change your opinion. Seedlings will be planted and BMP's
followed to facilitate successful planting. This will likely involve bushhogging
between seedlings at some interval (no more then yearly) to ensure seedlings are
not out competed by undesirable species (e.g. loblolly pine, sweet gum, red
maple). Some areas may be planted with larger specimens of desirable species.
A detailed enhancement plan will be submitted prior to construction and will be
prepared by a registered forester in cooperation with the project architect
However, the Corps can expect the specifications to be equal to or better than
those attached.
The client needs to know as soon as possible your response to the PDN because,
in order to stay on schedule and avoid losing funds for the project, certain
goillSite Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physi,""' A nalysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Way' ' ' I' "atment Sy_ _.ns, Evaluation and Design
designs/ progress must be made soon. Of course, they do not want to begin
detailed designs or enhancement plans without first having some idea of the
Corps determination for the NWP requested in the PDN.
Please call if you have questions or to provide additional input
cc: Paul Embler, Mckim & Creed, 233-8031
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Reforestation Concept
All non-impacted wetland areas within the project will be replanted in the first
available non growing season (November through February) after construction
begins with a minimum of five suitable wetland hardwood species such as river
birch, swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak, yellow poplar, willow oak, cherrybark
oak,.black gum, water oak, bald cypress and green ash. If saplings are used they
will be planted at a density of 400 trees per acre, on ten foot centers. No single
species will occupy more than 20% of the canopy. Larger trees may be planted
in selected areas, but this will be determined during the final plan and will be
approved by the Corps before implementation.

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
June 1, 1995
MEMORANDUM,
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TO: Judy Garrett
Raleigh Regional Office
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FROM: John Dorney
RE: 401 Certification Review
Please review the enclosed 401 Certification applications by June 15, 1995. Please call me if
you or your staff have any questions, or need assistance in these reviews.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION FORM
Smithfield Recreational Park (2 week review)
#95543
Johnston County
The other enclosed material (if any) is for your general information and use as appropriate.
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NRCD-DEM
Attn: Mr. John Dorney
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
USACOE, Raleigh Regional Office
Attn: Ms. Jean Manuele
6512 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Ste. 105
Raleigh, NC 27615-6846
Dear Mr. Dorney and Ms. Manuele:
The purpose of this letter is to request a Nationwide Permit 26 and a Section 401
Water Quality Certification for the project to be known as the Town of
Smithfield Recreation Park. The project is located in Smithfield, NC (Johnston
County) and is bordered by Booker Dairy Rd. as shown on the enclosed plans.
Our firm has performed the detailed wetland delineation shown on the attached
map. We have also had these delineations approved by Ms. Jean Manuele of the
US Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, we have met in the office and on site
with Mr. Ron Ferrel of DEM to discuss permitting, avoidance, minimization and
mitigation.
Fill in the wetlands will be required to utilize the property for play fields,
parking, roads and trails (see attached plans). As you can see, available uplands
j have been utilized as much as possible so that wetland impacts have been
minimized. The site is adjacent to an existing school. Much of the site is in open
agricultural fields while the remainder is recently cutover timberland (see
attached Aerial Photograph). All wetland areas within 100' of the dramageway
thru the site have been avoided except for a road crossing. Areas proposed for
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impact outside this "buffer" are of extremely low quality. In fact they raged
between 9 and 12 by DEUs old rating system (see attached rating forms and
" Corps delineation forms). Areas within the stream buffer rated in the mid 30's.
I should note that the low quality wetland areas contain mostly Rains type soils
and the site appears "drier" than one would expect considering the soil types
present. While wetland hydrology may no longer exist over a significant part of
the area now classified wetland, the owner does not have time to monitor the
water table for a year (under normal precipitation) in order to attempt having
the area reclassified as non-wetland. So, for the purpose of this project, we will
assume the area indicated on the map as wetland based on soils and vegetation
does have wetland hydrology. Copies of the Corps required delineation forms
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
completed on site are enclosed for your information. At best the site is of low
quality. We discussed the unusual nature of this site with Mr. Ferrel during his
site visit As a result of meeting with Mr. Ferrel the impacts to wetland has been
$" reduced significantly (see attached "Previous Site Plan"). One soccer field, two
volley ball courts, horseshoe areas,.numerous picnic shelters, and numerous
parking areas have been eliminated (compare "Previous Site Plan" to current
plan that shows wetland impacts). Mx. Ferrel suggested an enhancement plan be
developed as mitigation for the unavoidable impacts. The plan would involve
planting of native species. He also suggested incorporating this with an
interpretative frail. Our client would welcome the opportunity to discuss such a
plan with you if it is determined to be necessary to mitigate for proposed
impacts.
z' It will be necessary to fill 4.68 acres (see map) of cutover low quality
jurisdictional wetlands above headwaters for placement of the proposed
facilities. The remaining wetland area will not be impacted. Several site photos
are attached of the low quality wetland areas.
Please call if you have questions or require further information.
Sincerely, y?
Kevin C. Martin,
President
Encs.
cc: Danny Smith, DEM Raleigh Regional Office
Cultural Resources
USF&WS
National. Marine Fisheries
Ron Ferrel (DEM)
David Franklin (Corps)
Paul Embler (McKim and Creed)
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SMITHFIELD PARK
Wetland Impacts
Without Regard to Nationwide Permit Type
Reason for Imp Acreage
Roads and Parking 1.87
Trails 0.71
Playing Fields 2.10
4.68
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Peri nit #): 6
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E
Telephone [phone]
WATER QUALITY PLANNING
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
1. Owners Name: Town of Smithfield Attn RnnaLd nuTQns, Mgr_
2. Owners Address: PO Box 761 Smi thfi P1 c3, Nr 9-7 s77
3. Owners Phone Number (Home): (Work): q.]q/ A g a _ 91 16
4. If Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
So'
244 W. Millbrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609 Ph: 919/846-6900
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Johnston
Nearest Town or City: Sm; f i P 1 d
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): sou h n f R n n tr A r n;1 ; (SR 1993)-
near its intersection with RuffalnP Ra (SR 100-4)-
See attached vicinity m
Orpek
6. Name of Closest Stream/River.
7. River Basin: N e u s P
8. Is this vroiect located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS 11? YES [ ] NO [x]
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property? YES [ ] NO tt]
If yes, explain.
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
15.51 acres
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 6 8
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 4.6 8
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 V2" X 11" drawings only): c o n s t r» cr t i nn of
playing.fields, roads, parking and trails.
13. Purpose of proposed work: A l l o w's i t e u t i i: a o n for City Park-
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. Impacts to low gual ; y .cutover wPt1 anc3c
are necessary to utilize site (see attached S&EC letter for more detailed
explanation
15. You are require to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed orproposed for listing endangered orthreatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project. Have you done so? YES [x ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES bc ] NO [ ]
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy
E. What is land use of surrounding property? Residential, A a r i r-u 1 t» r a l and s rh nn l c
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Muni c i p a 1
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Owuef-s-Signature Date
Agent's
1995
TO BE COMPLETED BY CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER
- NO EXCEPTIONS - QI1S'd, , ,
Name: The Town of Smithfield
Address: P.O. Box 761 116 S. 4th St.
City: Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
Telephone: - 919/934-2116
Project Name/Description: Smithfield Recreational Complex
Date: 3 (3
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Attn: Jean Manuele
Field Office: Raleigh
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the current property owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil and Environmental Consultants,
Inc., to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to. furnish upon
request supplemental information in support of applications, etc., from this date forward. This
day of ? - CGt I C) 95
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence cone g the a nt. this project.
The Town of Smithfield
Propea Owner's Name.-
cc:
Owner's Signature:
Ad W. Owens, Manager
Town of Smithfield
Mr. John Dorney
NC Department of EH & NR
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Kevin C. Martin
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Paul C. Embler
McKim & Creed Engineers, P.A.
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
1. (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
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3818 Bland Road=, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:

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Transect ID:

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HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil: p'T
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Y-Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No
PROFILE Mottle Texture,
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
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Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

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Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? IZR/No
Wetland Hydrology Presen/No '? (-;a -0
Hydric Soils Present? es No
Is this Sampling Point ithin a Wetland? /No
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? Pine savannah ? Ephemeral wetland ;
? Wet flat '
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weight .
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed? Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Plot ID:
VEGETATION CvTOVET-S rc
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
_ Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water :
Depth to Free Water in Pit: ,?-?
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0-2
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
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g Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Seco dary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
2? Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks) ?
Soil & Environmental
consultants, Inc.
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SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase):
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No
PROFILE
1. j p ?i
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
,?- ? E/C
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Histosol
_ Histic Epipedon
Sulfide Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy.Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List

WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Presen es No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye /No
Hydric Soils Present? es No
Is this Sampling Point hin a Wetland?
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Name of evaluator- M •r?Zry? _ Date. Gq 14
Wetland type (select one) ? Other
? Swamp forest ? Shoreline •
Bottomland hardwood forest --i CoTD\K-?, ? Brackish marsh
? Carolina bay ? Freshwater marsh
? Pocosin ? Bog/Fen •
? Pine savannah ? Ephemeral wetland
? Wet flat
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
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Project' te
Date: County: Sta
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9.
10.
11.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 7 SO•/o
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations 1 +
Depth of Surface Water: p - a
Depth to Free Water in Pit: p _ S ?
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
/ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Soil & Environmental
Consultants
Inc
.
,
Investigator: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
3818 Bland Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:_
Is the site significantly disturbed? Transect-ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Plot ID:'
C ?? ov E tZ st'c'C-= •
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Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase):g (y\1
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy ( Subgroup) : ?, ?, a e? uu ?-}
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No
PROFILE Mottle Texture,
1. ti ©" c a Y?6c?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol
_ Histic Epipedon
Sulfide Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
_ High organic content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Presen Ge/ N o
Wetland Hydrology PreseE?1? e /No
Hydric Soils Present? /No a
Is this Sampling Point ithin a Wetland? Yes/No
Remarks:

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Site Photo - Channelized Stream and Typical Adjacent Wetland Area Not To
Be Impacted. Potential Enhancement Site.
Soil &rnel Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbroo Leigh, NoAh Carolina 27609 ¦ [phone] ¦ Fax. [phone]
MAY 2 6 f,993
. , . May 24,1995
NRCD-DEM USACOE, Raleigh Regional Office
Attn: Mr. John Dorney Attn: Ms. Jean Manuele
4401 Reedy Creek Road 6512 Falls of the Neuse Rd., Ste. 105
Raleigh, NC 27607 Raleigh, NC 27615-6846
Dear Mr. Domey and Ms. Manuele:
The purpose of this letter is to request a Nationwide Permit 26 and a Section 401
Water Quality Certification for the project to be known as the Town of
Smithfield Recreation Park. The project is located in Smithfield, NC (Johnston
County) and is bordered by Booker Dairy Rd, as shown on the enclosed plans.
Our firm has performed the detailed wetland delineation shown on the attached
map. We have also had these delineations approved by Ms. Jean Manuele of the
US Army Corps of Engineers. In addition, we have met in the office and on site
with Mr. Ron Ferrel of DEM to discuss permitting, avoidance, minimization and
mitigation.
Fill in the wetlands will be required to utilize the property for play fields,
parking, roads and trails (see attached plans). As you can see, available uplands
have been utilized as much as possible so that wetland impacts have been
minimized. The site is adjacent to an existing school. Much of the site is in open
agricultural fields while the remainder is recently cutover timberland (see
attached Aerial Photograph). All wetland areas within 100' of the dramageway
thru the site have been avoided except for a road crossing. Areas proposed for
impact outside this "buffer" are of extremely low quality. In fact they rated
between 9 and 12 by DEM's old rating system (see attached rating forms and
Corps delineation forms). Areas within the stream buffer rafted in the mid 30's.
I should note that the low quality wetland areas contain mostly Rains type soils
and the site appears "drier" than one would expect considering the soil types
present. While wetland hydrology may no longer exist over a significant part of
the area now classified wetland, the owner does not have time to monitor the
water table for a year (under normal precipitation) in order to attempt having
the area reclassified as non wetland. So, for the purpose of this. project, we will
assume the area indicated on the map as wetland based on soils and vegetation
does have wetland hydrology. Copies of the Corps required delineation forms
Soil/Site Evaluation ¦ Mapping and Physical Analysis ¦ Wetlands Mapping and Mitigation ¦ Environmental Audits
On-Site Waste Treatment Systems, Evaluation and Design
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Please call if you have questions or require further information.
- Sincerely,
Kevin C. Martin,
President
Encs.
cc: Danny Smith, DEM Raleigh Regional Office
Cultural Resources
USF&WS
National. Marine Fisheries
Ron Ferrel (DEM)
David Franklin (Corps)
Paul Embler (McKim and Creed)
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completed on-site are enclosed for your information. At best the site is of low
quality. We discussed the unusual nature of this site with Mr. Ferrel during his .
site visit As a result of meeting with Mr. Ferrel the impacts to wetland has been
reduced significantly (see attached "Previous Site Plan"). One soccer field, two
volley ball courts, horseshoe areas, numerous picnic shelters, and numerous
parking areas have been eliminated (compare "Previous Site Plan" to current
plan that shows wetland impacts). Mr. Ferrel suggested an enhancement plan be
developed as mitigation for the unavoidable impacts. The plan would involve
planting of native species. He also suggested incorporating this with an
interpretative trail. Our client would welcome the opportunity to discuss sucha
plan with you if it is determined to be necessary to mitigate for proposed
impacts.
It will be necessary to fill 4.68 acres (see map) of cutover low quality
jurisdictional wetlands above headwaters for placement of the proposed
facilities. The remaining wetland area will not be impacted. Several site photos
are attached of the low quality wetland areas.
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SMITHFIELD PARK
Wetland Impacts
Without Regard to Nationwide Permit Type
Reason for Impact Acreage
Roads and Parking 1.87
Trails 0.71
Playing Fields 2.10
4.68
DEM ID: ACTION ID:
Nationwide Permit Requested (Provide Nationwide Penlut #): 6
JOINT FORM FOR
Nationwide permits that require notification to the Corps of Engineers
Nationwide permits that require application for Section 401 certification
WILMINGTON DISTRICT ENGINEER WATER QUALITY PLANNING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
P.O. Box 1890 AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890 P.O. Box 29535
ATTN: CESAW-CO-E Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Telephone [phone] ATTN: MR. JOHN DORNEY
Telephone [phone]
ONE (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
PLEASE PRINT.
L Owners Name: Town of Smithfield Attn. Ronald nsAns., Mar_
2. Owners Address: PO Box-761, Smi thfi Pl d, 1\rc 9-7-,77
3. Owners Phone Number (Horne):
(Work):-19./A-1a_ 116
4. N Applicable: Agent's name or responsible corporate official, address, phone number.
_ So'
244 W. Millbrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609 Ph: 919/846-6900
5. Location of work (MUST ATTACH MAP). County: Johnston
Nearest Town or City: Sm i t h f i P 1 d
Specific Location (Include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): South of. R a n tr o r n a,- y R ri. A S R i o??
near its intersection with Ruffalnfz Rd (SR 1003)
.See attached vicinit m
6. Name of Closest Stream/River.
7. River Basin:
8. Is this project located in a watershed classified as Trout, SA, HQW, ORW, WS I, or WS H? YES [ l
9. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property?
If yes explain.
NO [ia
YES [ ] NO t-]
10. Estimated total number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, located on project site:
15.51 acres
11. Number of acres of waters of the U.S., including wetlands, impacted by the proposed project:
Filled: 4.68
Drained:
Flooded:
Excavated:
Total Impacted: 4.6 8
12. Description of proposed work (Attach PLANS-8 1)2" X 11" drawings only): Cons t r u c-- t ; n r, -n f
playing.fields, roads, parking and trails.
13. Purpose of-proposed work: Allow* site utilization for C i t y Park.
14. State reasons why the applicant believes that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. Also, note measures
taken to minimize wetland impacts. Impacts to low gua l i. y c u t ove r wP t l a n d c
are necessary to utilize site (see attached S&EC letter for more detailed
expianatipn
15. You are require to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) regarding the presence or any Federally listed or proposed for listing endangered or threatened species or critical
habitat in the permit area that may be affected by the proposed project.. Have you done so? YES [x ] NO [ ]
RESPONSES FROM THE USFWS AND/OR NMFS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
16. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project? Have you done so? YES (K ] NO [
RESPONSE FROM THE SHPO SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPS.
17. Additional information required by DEM:
A. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, and lakes on the property.
B. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
D. If a stormwater management plan is required for this project, attach copy.
E. What island use of surrounding property? Resident i a 1 Ag r i nu 1 t u r a 1 and -snh nn, c
F. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? Muni c i p a 1
s1 ?-?f QS
Owner's-Signature Date
Agent's
95.
TO BE COMPLETED BY CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER
- NO EXCEPTIONS - Ans4d;,:;...,:,.
Name: The Town of Smithfield
Address: P.O. Box 761 116 S. 4th St.
City: Smithfield. North Carolina 27577
Telephone: - 919/934-2116
Project Name/Description: Smithfield Recreational Complex
Date: 3 (3/
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Attn: Jean Manuele
Field Office: Raleigh
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the current r e owner, hereby designate and authorize Soil and Environmental Consultants,
Inc., to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of permit applications, to. furnish upon
request supplemental information in support of applications, etc., from this date forward.. This
1 day of \.?G-A- Ch f C) '15
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence conce g the a nt this project.
a
The Town of Smithfield
r Pte, Owner's Name- Owner's Signature:
JRal'dZ. Owens, Manager
oof Smithfield
cc: Mr. John Dorney
NC Department of EH & NR
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Planning
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Mr. Kevin C. Martin
Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Paul C. Embler
McKim & Creed Engineers, P.A.
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION t
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)'
Project/Site: c r`
.Date : a County:K.s:JQ-^- _ State:
Applicant Owner:

Investigator: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
3818 Bland Road=, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:

Is the site significantly disturbed? _
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Plot ID:

VEGETATION
Dominant P1 ant snpni Pa Stratum
indicator
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7.
8.
9.
10. .
11.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 00
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water:
Depth to Free Water in Pit:
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Y_Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
Drift Lines
_ Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands -
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Consultants, Inc.
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SOILS
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ap
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ame (Series an Phase) : ?f\ ?s
Drainage Class:
?pp t?
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No
PROFILE Mottle Texture,
Depth/Horizon/Matrix Color/Mottle Color/Abundance/ Structure.'
1..l p ?t 10 y fZ 61
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
_ Histic Epipedon
_ Sulfide Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List _
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Wetland type (select one) ? Other
? Swamp forest ? Shoreline
14 Bottomland hardwood forest---)cuTouC{Z ? Brackish marsh •
? Carolina bay ? Freshwater marsh
? Pocosin ? Bog/Fen •
? Pine savannah ? Ephemeral wetland
? Wet flat '
The rating system cannot be applied to sa lt marshes.
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Water storage x 4 00 = '

Bank/Shoreline stabilization x 2.00 - •
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00 = .
W
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d
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an
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Special ecological attributes _?

2
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x ii' •
.

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•

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Recreation/Education 2
sum.
Econom;- value 0 x 0.50 = <<>`<»

Project name Pa ( I, Nearest road s Q !q Z3
County 'An In `ti? Wetland area -:?- acres Wetland width 1 00 feet
Name of evaluator. ?? _ - Date `f 6 cl
DATA FORM tz
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:
WL Date: q county: jo(4,t,sJ,0" State: AL_.
Applicant/ caner:
We -
Fto-5 ?? Investigator: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
3818 Bland Road=, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
4o Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed? Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Plot ID:
VEGETATION C"TO V(rE
Dominant Plant snpniPs Ri-ratum % Indicator.
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9.
10.
11.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC: > 5"6
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Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water: O-l0t'
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 2N
Depth to Saturated Soil:
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Seco dary Indicators (2 or more required) :
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data

FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks) ?
Soil & Environmental
Consultants, Inc.
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Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): t
Drainage class: DoF
Taxonomy ( Subgroup) : ?'-
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No l
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Depth/Horizon/Matrix Color/Mottle Color/Abundance/Structure
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol
_ Histic Epipedon
Sulfide Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Presen l' es No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Ye /No
Hydric Soils Present? ( es No
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Ye No
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Bottomland hardwood forest -? Co'T-D\1C?, ? Brackish marsh
? Carolina bay ? Freshwater marsh
? Pocosin ? Bog/Fen •
? Pine savannah ? Ephemeral wetland ;
? Wet flat
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(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
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Investigator: Soil and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
3818 Bland Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Do normal conditions exist on site? Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed? TransectID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Plot ID:'
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Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks)
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations
Depth of Surface Water: p = 2
Depth to Free Water in Pit: p_S
Depth to Saturated Soils n_St?
Wetland Hydrology Indicators
Primary Indicators:
Inundated
Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
V Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Consultants, Inc.
Remarks : ,>>
SOILS
Map Unit Name (Series and Phase) :g
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup) : n, r
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes/No
PROFILE Mottle Texture,
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_ Histic Epipedon
Sulfide Odor
Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
_ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Presen/No
Wetland Hydrology Presen ? &/No
Hydric Soils Present? No
Is this Sampling Point ?Yithin a Wetland? Yes/No
Remarks:
Site Photo - Typical Low Quality Wetland Area
Site Photo - Channelized Stream and Typical Adjacent Wetland Area Not To
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REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
Regulatory Branch
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 5W
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 •«?•?•
July 21, 1995
Action ID No. 199401187, and Nationwide Permit No. 26 (Headwaters and Isolated
Waters)
Mr. Ronald Owens
Town Manager
Town of Smithfield
Post Office Box 761
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
Dear Mr. Owens:
Reference your application of May 24, 1995, for Department of the Army
(DA) authorization to impact 4.68 acres of jurisdictional waters of the United
States and their associated wetlands for your proposed construction of a city
park. The requested impacts will facilitate the construction of playing
fields, roads, parking, and trails. Specifically, the tract is located south
of Booker Dairy Road (SR 1923), approximately 1/4 mile east of Buffalo Road
(SR 1003), west of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina. The site is
located adjacent to, and above the headwaters of, an unnamed tributary to
Buffalo Creek.
For the purposes of the Corps of Engineers' Regulatory Program, Title 33,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 330.6, published in the Federal
Register on November 22, 1991, lists nationwide permits. Authorization was
provided, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, for discharges of
dredged or fill material into headwaters and isolated waters.
Your proposed work is authorized by this nationwide permit provided it is
accomplished in strict accordance with your submitted plans, the enclosed
conditions, and provided you receive a Section 401 water quality certification
from the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM). You
should contact Mr. John Dorney, telephone [phone], regarding water
quality certification. This nationwide permit does not relieve you of the
responsibility to obtain other required State or local approval.
The conceptual mitigation plan as described in Mr. Kevin Martin's memo
dated June 6, 1995, wili be implemented in its entirety. A final mitigation
plan, elaborating upon this conceptual document, must be submitted and
approved by the Corps prior to any construction activities occurring within
jurisdictional waters of the United States. The final plan must include, at a
minimum, a list of the plant species to be utilized in the areas of proposed
wetland enhancement, the approximate dates of mitigation construction
activities (e.g., grading, planting, etc.), proposed vegetative success
criteria (e.g., 85% for canopy species), as-built plans, and a monitoring plan
with reporting procedures. The required mitigation construction must be
accomplished concurrently with the authorized work to provide for planting of
all mitigation sites within the first available planting season (November
through March) after site construction begins.
Printed on ® Recycled Paper
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This verification will be valid until the nationwide permit is modified,
reissued or revoked, which will occur prior to January 21, 1997. It is
incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits,
which will be announced by public notice when they occur. If you commence, or
are under contract to commence, this activity before the date the nationwide
permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of
the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present
terms and conditions of this nationwide permit.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mrs. Jean B. Manuele, Raleigh
Field office, telephone [phone], Extension 24.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
"r- John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Mr. Kevin Martin
Soil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
244 West Millbrook Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Mr. Jeff Coutu
Planning Director
Johnston County Planning and
Inspections Department
Post Office Box 1052
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
Mr. C.P. Thompson, Jr.
Director of Code Enforcement
Johnston County Inspections Department
Post Office Box 1052
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577