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SUMMIT Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. (SUMMIT)
3575 Centre Circle
Fort Mill, SC 29715
www.summit-companies.com
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

May 20, 2015

Mr. Kenneth J. Abner
Bishop, Dulaney, Joyner, & Abner P.A.
4521 Sharon Road, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28211
Subject: Wetlands Determination
Hickory Grocery Site
Hickory, North Carolina
SUMMIT Project No. 2910-14
Dear Mr. Abner:

SUMMIT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. (SUMMIT) is pleased to submit the
following report of our Wetlands Determination of the properties located at 2315 N Davidson Street
and 421 E 26th Street in Charlotte, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County Tax IDs: 08305206 and
08305204). The wetlands determination was performed in general accordance with the 1987 US
Army Corps of Engineers “Wetland Delineation Manual.”

This report includes a description of the methodology of our investigation and a summary of our
findings and conclusions. If you have any questions regarding our assessment of the subject
property or our conclusions, please do not hesitate to call us at [phone]
Sincerely,
SUMMIT
Michael D. Zavislak, NRCC-EAC, CHMM, CIH, PE
Environmental Department Manager

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WETLANDS DETERMINATION

2315 N DAVIDSON STREET 421 E 26th Street
CHARLOTTE
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
SUMMIT PROJECT NO. 3621.01

Prepared For:
Bishop, Dulaney, Joyner, & Abner P.A.
4521 Sharon Road, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28211

Prepared By:
SUMMIT Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. (SUMMIT)
P.O. Box 7384
Charlotte, North Carolina 28241

May 20, 2015
Wetlands Determination, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
Charlotte, North Carolina May 20, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................... 1 
2.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 2 
2.1. PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 2 
2.2. SCOPE OF SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 2 
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................. 3 
3.1. PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCES ...................................................................................................... 3  
3.1.1. Topography ...................................................................................................................... 3 
3.1.2. Geology and Hydrogeology ........................................................................................... 3 
4.0 RECONNAISSANCE FINDINGS ............................................................................................. 5 
4.1. WETLAND METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS .................................................. 5 
5.0 QUALIFICATION(S) OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS ..................................... 6 

APPENDICES
Appendix I: FIGURES
Appendix II: ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORMS
Appendix III: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On October 7, 2014, SUMMIT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. (SUMMIT) field-
reviewed the properties located at 2315 N Davidson Street and 421 E 26th Street in Charlotte, North
Carolina (Mecklenburg County Tax IDs: 08305206 and 08305204) for the presence of jurisdictional
water of the U.S. The study was conducted to determine the presence of areas which would be
expected to be jurisdictional and subject to permitting and regulatory authority of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ). This investigation
was conducted according to methodologies described in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Delineation
Manual, as well as recent guidance from the USACE.

The results of the field investigation indicate that there are two (2) jurisdictional channels within the
property limits.

There is an un-named creek along the northern property boundary of parcel 08305204, and Little
Sugar Creek borders parcel 08305204 to the west.

The site has not been verified by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This report was
submitted to USACE. If a site visit is scheduled by USACE, SUMMIT requests the opportunity to
be present during the USACE site visit.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of a jurisdictional wetland determination is to identify boundaries and acreage of waters
of the United States (including wetlands) within the survey area for verification by the USACE. The
wetlands determination presents areas that are potentially under the jurisdiction of the USACE and
the verifications would determine the final jurisdictional areas.

2.2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Wetland determinations were made using the parameters described in the "Routine Onsite
Determination Method" as described in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual
(COE, 1987). The examination was made on October 7, 2014. To begin the site examinations,
soil survey maps were examined to determine the probable location of wetland soils and habitats
within the area of proposed impact. A qualified environmental scientist, knowledgeable in plant
identification, wetland soil characteristics, and wetland determination techniques made the site
examination. The scientist was responsible for identifying major plant communities within the
proposed project area and identifying the presence of wetlands. In each plant community and
landscape position hydrology, soils, and plant communities were examined to verify that all
three wetland parameters occurred.

Plants were classified as hydrophytic or non-hydrophytic. The wetland indicator status for each
of the dominant species was determined using the manual "National List of Plant Species That
Occur in Wetlands: Southeast (Region 2)" (May 1988). The dominance by the particular
category was determined using the techniques specified in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual.

Munsell Soil Color Charts (2000 Revised) were used to identify the hue, value, and chroma of
soil samples. A soil survey of Cumberland County was examined to determine the type soils
mapped for the area. “Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States” (version 5.9) was
used in addition to the Corps Manual for hydric soil determination.
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3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

3.1. PHYSICAL SETTING SOURCES

3.1.1. Topography

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) “Charlotte, North Carolina, United States”
topographic quadrangle map was reviewed on May 11, 2015. According to the contour lines on the
topographic maps, the elevation of the subject property ranges from approximately 690 feet (along
eastern property boundaries) to approximately 680 feet (along western property boundaries) above
Mean Sea Level (MSL). The contour lines indicate the general direction of downward slope is to the
west along an un-named creek. The un-named creek flows into Little Sugar Creek. Little Sugar
Creek flows into Sugar Creek. Sugar Creek flows into the Catawba River, near Goat Island.

3.1.2. Geology and Hydrogeology

The property is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, which is located in the south central
Piedmont Physiographic Province. The Piedmont Province generally consists of well-rounded hills
and ridges which are dissected by a well-developed system of draws and streams. The Piedmont
Province is predominantly underlain by metamorphic rock (formed by heat, pressure and/or
chemical action) and igneous rock (formed directly from molten material) which were initially
formed during the Precambrian and Paleozoic eras. The volcanic and sedimentary rocks deposited
in the Piedmont Province during the Precambrian era were the host from the metamorphism and
were changed to gneiss and schist. The more recent Paleozoic era had periods of igneous
emplacement, with at least episodes of regional metamorphism resulting in the majority of the rock
types seen today.

The topography and relief of the Piedmont Province has developed from differential weathering of
the igneous and metamorphic rock. Ridges and hills have been developed on the more easily
weathered and erodible rock. Because of the continued chemical and physical weathering, the rocks
in the Piedmont Province are now generally covered with a mantle of soil that has weathered in
place from the parent bedrock. These soils vary in thickness and are referred to as residuum or
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residual soils. The residuum is typically finer grained and has higher clay content near the surface
because of the advanced weathering. Similarly, the soils typically become coarser grained with
increasing depth because of decreased weathering. As the weathering decreases, the residual soils
generally retain the overall appearance, texture, gradation and foliations of the parent rock.

Based on a review of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) “Charlotte, North Carolina,
United States” quadrangle topographic map, the inferred groundwater flow direction based on
topography appears to be to the west along an un-named creek. Refer to Figure 1 in Appendix I for a
topographic map for the subject properties.

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4.0 RECONNAISSANCE FINDINGS

4.1. WETLAND METHODOLOGY AND LIMITING CONDITIONS

The wetlands determination was conducted by SUMMIT personnel (Michael Zavislak) by walking
the property boundaries and accessible portions of the interior of the property to locate possible
wetland areas.

SUMMIT personnel completed the “Routine Wetland Determination Data Form” by performing
several transects across the subject properties. SUMMIT personnel sampled and investigated the
subject properties for the three wetland parameters (vegetation, soils and hydrology).

Table 1. Definitions for Wetland Indicator Status
Obligate Wetland
(OBL)
contain plants that almost always occur in wetlands (99% of the
time)
Facultative Wetland
(FACW)
contain plants that usually occur in wetlands (67-99% of the time)
Facultative (FAC) includes plants that are just as likely to occur in wetland or non-
wetland areas (34-66% chance of occurring in wetlands or non-
wetlands)
Facultative Upland
(FACU)
contain plants that occasionally occur in wetlands (1-33% of the
time)
Upland (UPL) contain plants that almost always occur in uplands (99% of the
time)

The results of the field investigation indicate that there are two (2) jurisdictional channels within the
property limits.

There is an un-named creek along the northern property boundary of parcel 08305204, and Little
Sugar Creek borders parcel 08305204 to the west.

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5.0 QUALIFICATION(S) OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS

The environmental professionals for this project are listed below.

Mr. Zavislak is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the States of North Carolina, Georgia and
Virginia, a certified Environmental Analytical Chemist (NRCC-EAC), a Certified Hazardous
Materials Manager (CHMM), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and the Environmental
Department Manager for SUMMIT. Mr. Zavislak has over twenty years of experience in the
environmental field. Previous environmental experience includes managing and operating several
environmental laboratories, performing numerous environmental research projects, and managing
and performing a multitude of environmental projects that include asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase
I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Polychlorinated Biphenyl’s (PCBs), hazardous waste,
industrial hygiene, mold, indoor air quality, wetlands, storm water, Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Underground Storage Tank (UST) closures, soil and groundwater
contamination monitoring and remediation, and construction management. Mr. Zavislak is also
Adjunct Faculty at Greenville Technical College teaching classes on asbestos, health and safety,
lead-based paint and hazardous waste.

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APPENDIX II
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORMS 
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APPENDIX III
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

2315 N Davidson St., looking south.

2315 N Davidson St., looking south.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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2315 N Davidson St., looking west.

2315 N Davidson St., looking east.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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E 26th St., looking west.

Rear of 2315 N Davidson St., looking east.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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Rear of 2315 N Davidson St., looking north.

421 E 26th St., looking west.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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421 E 26th St., looking north.

421 E 26th St., looking north.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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421 E 26th St., looking east.

421 E 26th St., looking east.

Phase I ESA, 2315 N Davidson SUMMIT Project No. 3621.01
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Un-named creek on northern portion of site, looking west.

Un-named creek on northern portion of site, looking east.