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Soil & Environmental Consull
11010 Raven Ridge Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 • Phone: [phone]
www.SandEC.com
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To: US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
Attn: Mr. Jamie Shern
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
From: Nicole Thomson
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
11010 Raven Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Re: Olive Chapel & Kelly Road Greenway (Safe Routes to School)
Wake County, NC
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September 28,2009
S&EC Project # I I307.P 1

On behalf of the owner, Town of Apex, Attn: Mr. Kent Jackson, please find attached a complete application and supplemental
information requesting written concurrence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C. Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) that the activities proposed below may proceed under Nationwide Permits 14 and General Water Quality Certification 3704.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or require additional information.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name Olive Chapel & Kelly Road Greenway (Safe Routes to
School
Project Type Greenwa Installation
Owner / Applicant Town of Apex, Attn: Mr. Kent Jackson
County Wake
Nearest Town Apex
Waterbod Name Beaver Creek
Basin / Sub-basin 03-06-05
Index Number 16-14-10-(0.3)
Class C; NSW
USGS Cataloging Unit Cape Fear River Basin USGS Cataloging Unit 03030004
IMP A C'T M iMM A R V
Stream Impact acres : 0.
Wetland Impact acres : 0.014 ac. perm.
Open Water Impact acres : 0
Total Impact to Waters of the U.S. acres 0.014 ac. perm.
Total Stream Impact linear feet : 0
Attachments:
Pre-construction Notification (PCN) Application Form
USGS Topographic Quad Map
Wake County Soil Survey Map
Agent Authorization Form
Impact Maps (11 X17)
SHPO/OSA/NHP Report & Findings Map
$240 Application Fee to DWQ
Cc: Mr. Kent Jackson, Town of Apex
Mr. Adam Stephenson, Town of Apex
Charlotte Office: Greensboro Office:
248 LePhillip Court 3817-E Lawndale Drive
Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
N.C. Division of Water Quality
401 Oversight and Express Permits Unit
Attn: Cyndi Karoly
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
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Corps action ID no.
DWQ project no.
Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing "` *•......_
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 14 or General Permit (GP) number: 3704
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® 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. ? Yes ® No
1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Olive Chapel & Kelly Road Greenway - Safe Routes to School
2b. County: Wake
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Apex
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: N/A
3b. Deed Book and Page No. N/A
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): Town of Apex Attn: Mr. Kent Jackson
3d. Street address: PO Box 250
3e. City, state, zip: Apex, NC 27502
3f. Telephone no.: 919-249-3377
3g. Fax no.: N/A
3h. Email address: N/A
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ® Other, specify: Municipality
4b. Name: Town of Apex Attn: Mr. Kent Jackson
4c. Business name
(if applicable): N/A
4d. Street address: PO Box 250
4e. City, state, zip: Apex, NC 27502
4f. Telephone no.: 919-249-3377
4g. Fax no.: N/A
4h. Email address: N/A
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a.' Name: Nicole J. Thomson
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
5c. Street address: 11010 Raven Ridge Road
5d. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27614
5e. Telephone no.: [phone]
5f. Fax no.: [phone]
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): N/A - greenway project
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.7320 Longitude: - 78.8949
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1 c. Property size: N/A acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Beaver Creek (16-14-10-(0.3); sub-basin 03-06-05)
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C; NSW
2c. River basin: Cape Fear (USGS Cataloging Unit 03030004)
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:
Currently, the site consists of a community park and baseball field. Immediately adjacent to the property is Olive Chapel
Elementary School. The surrounding land use is comprised of single family residential homes.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.282 acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
33 LF
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose for this project is to complete all gaps of sidewalk between Olive Chapel Road and Kelly Road as well as
this greenway connection to Kelly Road. This will complete the pedestrian connections for the Olive Chapel Elementary
School.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The proposed project is for the installation of a 10 foot wide greenway connection from the existing Kelly Road sidewalk
to the ball fields and recreation area adjacent to Olive Chapel Elementary School. There is an existing wetland on the
park property that will need to be impacted to accommodate the new greenway and associated fill slopes. Equipment
typically used for greenway installation will be utilized including an excavator, dump trucks, a skid steer loader, an asphalt
paver and a roller compactor.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past.
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? Preliminary ? Final N/A
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company: Soil & Environmental
Name (if known): Mr. Steven Ball Consultants, PA
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
On September 2, 2009 Mr. Steven Ball (S&EC) conducted a wetland delineation and flagged the wetland boundary within
the proposed project limits. Mr. Ball also noted the start and stop locations of a small stream feature within the wetland
boundary. The Town of Apex surveyed the wetland boundary as well as the start/stop locations for the stream feature as
depicted on the attached impact maps. To date, no jurisdictional determination has been issued for the project area.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® 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. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres)
Temporary T
W1 ®P ? T Permanent Fill Forested ® Yes
? No ® Corps
® DWQ 0.014
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps
? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts 0.014
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 Type of jurisdiction Average Impact
number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length
Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet)
S1 ?P?T ?PER ?Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S3 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps
? INT ? DWQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 individual) list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T 4b.
Name of
waterbody
(if applicable) 4c.

Type of impact 4d.

Waterbody type 4e.

Area of impact (acres)
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
04 ?P?T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID 5b.

Proposed use or 5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d.
Stream Impacts (feet) 5e.
Upland
(acres)
number purpose of pond
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
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:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, the n complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse
?Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason for impact Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or Stre am name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary T required?
B1 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes
? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
The proposed wetland impacts are necessary due to the needed fill slopes to accommodate the greenway addition. The
Town of Apex located the greenway through the narrowest portion of the wetland in order to minimize total wetland
impacts. As demonstrated on the attached impact map, locating the greenway to the north would result in increased
wetland impact and extensive tree clearing. Locating the greenway south of the current proposed location would result in
additional wetland impact and jurisdictional stream impact.
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Construction equipment will be kept within the fill slop limits while operating within the wetland area.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ? 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 ? Corps
? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
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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: ? warm ? cool ?cold
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.
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
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No
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.

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(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 ® 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.
Comments: The proposed greenway addition does not occur on a stream with ? Yes ® No
protected riparian buffer and therefore, no diffuse flow plan is required.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? N/A %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: This greenway extension is part of the
Town of Apex Safe Routes to School project. Greenway projects are typically considered linear transportation projects
and as this is a municipal project, the stormwater management requirements of GC 3704 do not apply.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
? Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program
? DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
? Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW
? 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
? 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
attached? ? Yes ? No
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 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 ? 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 ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. 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 ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® 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 ® 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.
We have reviewed the "DRAFT Internal Policy, Cumulative impacts and the 401 Water Quality Certification and
Isolated Wetland Programs" document prepared by the NC Division of Water Quality on April 10, 2004, version 2.1.
The proposed sidewalk addition does not meet any of the "growth stimulating" criteria. Additionally, the proposed
greenway is within a developed landscape; it is the surrounding residential area and Olive Chapel Elementary School
that necessitates the need for the greenway addition. We anticipate that you will advise us if a qualitative or
quantitative impact analysis is required.
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.
It is not anticipated that this project will generate any wastewater.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No
impacts?
E:1 Raleigh
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?
File search for State or Federally protected species and Significant Natural Communities was performed though the
Natural Heritage Program (NHP) Office (see attached report and map of findings).
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
The proposed project is in Wake County which is not near any coastal or tidal habitat that would support EFH (i.e. salt
marshes, oyster reefs, etc.)
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 ® 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?
Records checks at both the State Historic Preservation Office and the Office of State Archaeology (see attached report
and map of findings).
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? http://www.ncfloodmaps.com/
Nicole J. Thomson September 28,
2009
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applican gent's Signature
' Date
(Agent
s signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is rovided.
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11016 Raven Ridge Road : Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 ? Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
All Blanks To Be Filled In By The Current Landowner or Municipal Official
Name: Town of Apex
Address:PO Box 250, Apex, NC 27502
Phone: [phone]
Project Name/ Description: G LI V€ c 4AAPEL) >KC11-y Rh S&EC Project # 11304-
Date: 07-28-09 C--P-e-r-nl A y (5rF 11= :RWMs -M -Sc..NOO L)
The Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
Attn: A M t E C.:Z, t4 r- re r.l
Field Office: '-AA LF-1 & Vk
Re: Wetlands Related Consulting and Permitting
To Whom It May Concern:
I, the current landowner or municipal official hereby designate and authorize Soil & Environmental
Consultants, PA 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 day forward. The
28th day of July, 2009
This notification supersedes any previous correspondence concerning the agent for this project.
NOTICE: This authorization, for liability and professional courtesy reasons, is valid only for
government officials to enter the property when accompanied by S&E staff. You should call S&EC
to arrange a site meeting prior to visiting the site.
Kent Jackson
Director of Construction Management
Print Property Owner's or Municipal Official's Name Pro?erty Owner'sVr Municipal Official's Signature
cc: Ms. Cyndi Karoly cc: Mrs. Nicole Thomson
NCDENR - DWQ Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27455:
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Environmental Consultants, PA
Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 # Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.SandEC.com
September 23, 2009
S&EC Project No. 11307.E1
Town of Apex
Attn: Mr. Kent Jackson
73 Hunter Street
Apex, NC 27502
Re: State Historical Records Review / Office of State Archaeology /
Natural Heritage Program File Search
Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk Expansion (+/- 1 acre)
Apex, Wake County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Jackson:
In September 2009, S&EC conducted a review of records at the North Carolina State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) and North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (OSA). The in-depth review included
consultation with cultural resources staff and map room searches for sites and structures of historical,
cultural, and archaeological significance within a 1-mile radius of the subject property. In addition, a file
search for state or federally protected species and significant natural communities within a 5-mile radius was
performed through the Natural Heritage Program (NHP) office located in Raleigh, North Carolina. These
records were updated utilizing the NHP Virtual Workroom (NHP 2009) and by requesting element occurrence
identifications from NHP staff. The USGS map and location of the project site with respect to these
occurrences accompanies this report.
Findings - NC State Historic Preservation Office
North Carolina SHPO maintains records and locations of buildings, structures, and objects that are listed by
local governments as historic landmarks or those which are listed or eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. The records check at the State Historic Preservation Office revealed no
structures on the property or within a 1-mile radius of the property that appear on the National Registry (NR),
Determination of Eligibility (DOE), Study List (SL), or Locally Designated (LD) lists. North Carolina state law
does not provide protection for properties that are determined eligible but not listed in the National Register.
Neither placement on the Study List nor a formal determination of eligibility by the Keeper of the National
Register has an official role in state environmental review procedures. No structures appearing on the
National Registry list will be impacted by this project.
Findings - NC Office of State Archaeology
The North Carolina Office of State Archaeology records archaeological sites and excavations. The OSA
record check was performed in September 2009. The area surrounding the Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk
Expansion Project has been reviewed by OSA staff and has been determined to be of no archaeological
significance. No significant sites or artifacts are recorded within the site boundaries, and there are no
significant or Nationally Registered historic archaeological locations recorded near the site.
September 23, 2009
S&EC Project No. 11307.E1
Findings - NC Natural Heritage Program Records Review
Overall Findings - NC Natural Heritage Program Records Review
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program records occurrences of rare plant and animal species,
exemplary natural communities, and special habitats known to occur in North Carolina. An updated record
check of all species listed in Wake County, NC was performed in September 2009.
Wake County Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened species:
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status County Status
Dwarf Wedge mussel A/asmidonta heferodon E E Wake - Current
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii E-SC E Wake - Current
Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker oides borealis

P E E ?? ?Wake - Historical

11
Other Wake County State Listed Species, Federal Species of Concern, and NCNHP Listed Significantly Rare
Species:
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status 1 1county Status
Triangle Floater A/asmidonta undulata T None Wake - Current
Carolina Ladle Crayfish Cambarus davidi-? SR ----] None Wake - Current
A Caddisfly Dibusa angata SR None Wake - Current
Yellow Lance Elliptio /anceolafa E FSC Wake - Current
Roanoke Slabshell Elliptio roanokensis T None Wake - Current
Mottled Duskywing Erynnis martialis SR None Wake - Obscure
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni E FSC Wake - Current
Septima's Clubtail Gomphus septima SR JSC Wake - Obscure
Eastern Lampmussel Lampsilis radiata T None Wake -Current
Green Floater Lasmigona subviridis JE FSC Wake - Current
Lemmer's Pinion Lithophane /emmeri SR None ---7 Wake - Obscure
North Carolina Spiny
Crayfish Orconectes carolinensis SC None Wake - Historical
Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphontes SR None Wake - Obscure
IA New Prominent Moth Schizura sp. 1 SR None Wake -Obscure
Creeper Strophitus undu/afus T None Wake - Current
Notched Rainbow Villosa constricta SC None Wake - Current
Oersted's Campylopus Campylopus oerstedianus SR-D None -] Wake - Historical
Prairie Pleuridium C/eistocarpidium palustre SR-D None Wake - Current
Orange Peatm-- Sphagnum subsecundum SR-P None Wake - Historical
A Chain-teeth Moss Tortula plinthobia SR-O None Wake -Historical
Carolina Birdfoot-trefoil Acmispon hel/eri SR-T FSC Wake - Current
American Bluehearts Buchnera americans SR-P None Wake -Historical
Douglass's Bittercress Cardamine douglassii SR-P ---- None --1 Wake - Current
Kidney Sedge Carex reniformis SR-P None Wake -Historical
Rigid Sedge Carex fetanica SR-P None Wake -Historical
Carolina Thistle Cirsium carolinianum SR-P None Wake -Historical
Coastal Virgin's-bower Clematis catesbyana SR-P None Wake - Historical
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S&EC Project No. 1130711
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status 11 couniv status
Granite Flatsedge Cyperus granitophilus SR-T None Wake - Current
A Witch Grass Dichanthelium annulum SR-P None Wake -Historical
A Witch Grass Dichanthelium sp. 9 SR-L None Wake - Historical
Water Purslane Didiplis diandra SR-P None Wake - Current
Godfrey's Thoroughwort Eupatorium godfreyanum SR-P None Wake - Historical
Large Witch-alder Fothergilla major SR-T None Wake - Current
Indian Physic Gillenia stipulate SR-P None Wake - Current
Littleleaf Sneezeweed Helenium brevifolium E None Wake - Historical
Piedmont Quillwort 1 11SOeteS piedmontana T None Wake - Current
Earle's Blazing-star Liafris squarrulosa SR-P None Wake - Current
Bog Spicebush Lindera subcoriacea T FSC Wake - Current
Bigleaf Magnolia Magnolia macrophylla SR-P None Wake - Current
Glade Milkvine Matelea decipiens SR-P None Wake - Current
Swamp Saxifrage Micranthes pensylvanica SR-P None Wake - Current
Sweet Pinesap Monofropsis odorata SR-T FSC Wake - Historical
Seneca Snakeroot Polygala senega SR-D None Wake -Current
Small's Portulaca Portulaca smallii IT __7 None Wake - Current
Heller's Rabbit-Tobacco Pseudognaphalium helleri SR-P None Wake - Current
Virginia Mountain-mint 1 1Pvcnanthemum virginianum SR-P None Wake - Current
Low Wild-petunia Ruellia humilis T None Wake - Historic
al
Pursh's Wild-petunia Ruellia purshiana SR-O None Wake - Historical
Grassleaf Arrowhead Sagitfaria weatherbiana SR-T FSC Wake - Historical
Southern Skullcap Scutellaria australis SR-P None Wake -Historical
Veined Skullcap Scutellaria nervosa SR-P None Wake - Historical
Prairie Dock Silphium terebinthinaceum SR-P None Wake - Historical
Western Rough Goldenrod Solidago radula SR-P None Wake -Historical
Narrow-leaf Aster Symphyotrichum /aeve var.
concinnum SR-P one Wake -Historical
Appalachian Golden-banner Thermopsis mollis SR-P None -? Wake - Current
Virginia Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana SR-P None Wake - Current
Buffalo Clover Trifolium reflexum 1 1SR-T None -7 1wake - Current
Virginia Least Trillium Trillium pusillum var.
virginianum E FSC Wake -Current
Bachman's Sparrow Aimophila aesfivalis SC FSC Wake - Historical
Roanoke Bass Jmbloplites cavifrons ISR FSC Wake - Current
Star-nosed Mole - Coastal
Plain Population Condylura cristata pop. 1 SC None Wake - Current
Eastern Tiger Salamander Ambystoma tigrinum T None Wake - Current
Bald Eagle Halieeetus leucocephalus T None Wake - Current
Four-toed Salamander Hemidactylium scutatum SC None Wake - Current
Southern Hognose Snake Heterodon simus SC -IIFSC Wake - Obscure
Least Brook Lamprey Lampetra aepyptera T None Wake - Current
Loggerhead Shrike Lanius ludovicianus SC None Wake - Current
Southeastern Myotis Myotis ausfroriparius SC FSC Wake - Historical
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi SC None Wake - Current
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus T FSC Wake - Current
September 23, 2009
S&EC Project No. 11307.E1
Common Name Scientific Name State Status Federal Status County Status
Eastern Fox Squirrel Sciurus niger SR None Wake - Current
Triangle Floater Alasmidonta undulata T None Wake - Current
Carolina Ladle Crayfish Cambarus da SR None Wake - Current
A Caddisfly Dibusa angata SR None Wake - Current
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolafa E FSC Wake - Current
Roanoke Slabshell Elliptio roanokensis T None Wake - Current
Mottled Duskywing Erynnis martialis SR None Wake - Obscure
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia mason E IF-SC Wake - Current
Septima's Clubtail Gomphus septima SR FSC Wake -Obscure
Eastern Lampmussel Lampsilis radiata T None Wake - Current
Green Floater Lasmigona subviridis E FSC Wake - Current
Lemmer's Pinion Lithophane lemmeri SR None Wake - Obscure
North Carolina Spiny
Crayfish Orconectes carolinensis
1 SC
1 None
1 1 Wake - Historical
1 1
Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphontes SR None Wake - Obscure
A New Prominent Moth Schizura sp. 1 SR None Wake - Obscure
Creeper Strophitus undulatus T None Wake - Current
Notched Rainbow ? vv/osa constricts SC None Wake - Current
US-E: Federally Endangered
US-T: Federally Threatened
US-FSC: Federal Species of Concern
US-C: Federal Candidate
NC-E: North Carolina Endangered
NC-T: North Carolina Threatened
NC-SC: North Carolina Special concern
NCNHP-SR: North Carolina Natural Heritage Program designated Significantly Rare
-P: Peripheral, -T: Throughout Range, -L: Local
"Endangered Species" (E) means any native species documented by biological research and inventory to be
in danger of extirpation throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state and to have no more
than five occurrences in the state, and any species determined to be an "endangered species" pursuant to
the federal Endangered Species Act.
"Threatened Species" (T) means any native species documented by biological research and inventory to be
likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of
its range within the sate and to have no more than nine occurrences in the state, and any species determined
to be a "threatened species" pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act, except for such species
determined to be endangered by the Commissioner in accordance with section 4 of this act.
"Candidate" (C) "Taxa for which the [Fish and Wildlife] Service has on file enough substantial information on
biological vulnerability and threat(s) to support proposals to list them as endangered or threatened. Proposed
rules have not yet been issued because this action is precluded at present by other listing activity.
Development and publication of proposed rules on these taxa are anticipated. The Service encourages State
and other Federal agencies as well as other affected parties to give consideration to these taxa in
environmental planning." (Federal Register, February 28, 1996). Taxa formerly in `Category 1' are now
considered as 'Candidate'.
September 23, 2009
S&EC Project No. 1130711
"Species of Special Concern" (SC) means any native plant species or any native nonharvested wildlife
species documented by scientific research and inventory to have a naturally restricted range or habitat in the
state, to be at a low population level, to be in such high demand by man that its unregulated taking would be
detrimental to the conservation of its population or has been extirpated from the state.
"Significantly Rare" (SR) Species which are very rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-20 populations in the
state, generally substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction (and sometimes also by direct
exploitation or disease). These species are generally more common somewhere else in their ranges,
occurring in North Carolina peripherally to their main ranges, mostly in habitats which are unusual in North
Carolina. Also included are some species with 20-100 populations in North Carolina, if they also have only
50-100 populations rangewide and are declining.
Site-specific Findings - NC Natural Heritage Program Records Review
The subject property is located on the New Hill USGS quadrangle. Two federally protected species are
documented within a 5-mile radius of the property. Several Significant Natural Heritage Areas and other
element occurrences of rare plants and animals are located within a 5-mile radius of the property. These
areas and occurrences are listed below. Due to the sensitivity of the locations of rare species, the element
occurrences for plants and animals within a 5-mile radius of the Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk Expansion site
are listed solely by their category on the attached map.
Significant Natural Heritage Areas within a 5-mile Radius of the Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk Expansion Site:
White Oak Creek Floodplain
Beaver Creek Floodplain
Shearon Harris Longleaf Pine Forest
Element Occurrences of Rare Plants and Animals within a 5-mile Radius of the Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk
Expansion Site:
Michaux's Sumac (Planted in 2003) Eastern Fox Squirrel
Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Destroyed in 1980s) Four-toed Salamander
Rigid Sedge Bald Eagle
Indian Physic
No Significant Natural Heritage Areas are located within the property boundaries. No GIS layer polygons of
any rare species overlap with the evaluated portion of the Olive Chapel Road Sidewalk Expansion project
(NHP 2009a). No federally listed species are documented within the property boundaries.
Summary
The records search at the Natural Heritage Program revealed that the above-listed species occur within a 5-
mile radius of the project boundaries. No federally listed or other rare species are documented within the
property boundaries; however, several federally and state listed species are documented within a 5-mile
radius of the project boundary. The file search at the State Historic Preservation Office produced no records
of structures on or within a 1-mile radius of the property listed on the National Registry (NR), Determination of
Eligibility (DOE), Study List (SL), or Locally Designated (LD) lists. The records search at the North Carolina
Office of State Archaeology revealed no documented historical archaeological sites, surveys, or artifacts
within or adjacent to the project boundaries. This project will not occur in an area of essential fish habitat
(NOAA 2009), nor will this project impact an area that is designated critical habitat for endangered species.
If you have any questions or need additional services, feel free to contact S&EC.
September 23, 2009
S&EC Project No. 11307.E1
Sincerely,
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
avid Gainey
SAW Department anager
David Cooper
Staff Biologist
Attachments:
1) Natural Heritage, Cultural, and Historic Areas Map
References
[NHP] North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2009. Internet-based search: Natural Heritage Program
Virtual Workroom <http://www.ncnhp.org> Accessed 2 September 2009.
[NHP] 2009a. Internet-based search:
<http://www.nconemap.com/GetData/DownloadFTP/tabid/286/DefauIt.aspx> Accessed 31 August 2009.
[NOAA] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2009. Internet-based search: NOAA Fisheries
Essential Fish Habitat Mapper <http://sharpfin.nmfs.noaa.gov/website/EFH_Mapper/map.aspx>
Accessed 2 September 2009.
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