19981251 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19990129

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
January 26, 1999
Cabarrus County
DWQ Project # 981251
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Mr. Duane Bennett
Great Land Development Company
10712 Old Wayside Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Dear Mr. Bennett:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 0.31 acres
of wetlands and 560 feet of streams for the purpose of constructing road crossings and lot fill at Concord Lake Development, as
you described in your application dated December 17, 1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is
covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3103 and 3108. These certifications allow you to use Nationwide
Permit Numbers 14 and 26 when the Corps of Engineers issues them. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local
permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater,
Non-Discharge and Water Supply Water shed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA
permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as modified below. If
you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application.. If the property is sold, the
new owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the
attached certification and any additional conditions listed below.
1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed on all lots with remaining jurisdictional wetlands
and waters or areas within 30 feet of all perennial streams and ponds to notify the state in order to assure
compliance for future wetland and/or water impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of
the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later).
If you do not accept any of tho 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 Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have
any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Sinc y,
es n Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
Todd St. John
Len Rindner 981251.1tr
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: Samar Bou-ghazale
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor: Rex Gleason
Date: 91 -9
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Concord Lake - Residential Development Great County Cabarrus
Project Number 98 1251 County2
Recvd From APP Region Mooresville
Received Date 12/17/98 Recvd By Region
Project Type residential
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
F 14 F_1FwF_O Y O _NF_ 13-17-9-4- WSIV c.a ?) ?712 0.31
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y .O N Did you request more info? Q Y * N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? QQ Y O N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y 6 N
Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 352850 Longitude (ddmmss) 803530
Comments:
NIffigation is not required for the three proposed road crossings- It is this office's opinion that
avoidance and minimisation were addressed during the design of the project. It is recommended
that the 401 certifi ation be issued.
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name Concord Lake - Residential Development Great County Cabarrus
Project Number 98 1251 Regional Contact: Samar
Date: 1/19/99
Comments (continued from page 1):
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2
981251
record Lake
ential Development
Caharrus County,
North Carolina
Joint Application Form and Supporting Documentation for
NATION97DE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION
TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONff7DE PERIIIITS TIMT REQUIRE
SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
Prepared For.
Mr. Duane Bennett
Great Land- Development Company
10712 Old Wayside Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Prepared By:
Leonard S. Rindner, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
3714 Spokeshave Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
(704)846-046I
Flehan Engineering Inc.
5408 Gnildbrook Road
Charlotte, N.C. 28226
[phone]
*Subject to verification by the USACE
Date : 12/98
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DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID:
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE:
1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS
2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION
3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL 10,NAGEMENT
SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE
FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY. ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN
(7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT.
1. OWNERS NAME : G reo -+ Lar\.d t?t?QveJ!a2 1&_',+ Co 2. MAILING ADDRESS: O, `Z X16 SICY . ?-gad
SUBDIVISION NAME:
CITY:/' ?hak- ID 4'e- STATE: ZIP CODE: 2 SZ??
PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
C,\CO Y d L-1?4--Z?4Q, c?? i'yl P??1?
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME):
(WORK) , ._ 70`'f '-!', ? 4 1 - A+47444t
4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
Mr fi?ya?? ??iVl?t?i
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AER AL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE):
COUNTY: ?'ti?l(J S NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: C.O?6
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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): IVakel e- Y-e
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6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: UT
RIVER ?
7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SA.'TWA_TER
(SA) , HIGH QUALITY WATERS
YE(SQ[) , OUNSOT [NDINIFREYES, SOURCE WAINRS (OR:v) , WATER
SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II) _
7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN P_ NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES [ 1 NO [ 1
7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BFRN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [?IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:
9a. ESTIMATED- TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND : _J71 1
9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
`?.&.c, &r.e, ? Tjo - z S of ??C; S'IYc,a??S
and- LC. ko's ov-- +k t s sTt?l . 2
10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING: EXCAVATION:
FLOODING:
DRAINAGE:
OTHER:
TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: .271
10b. (1) STREP.M CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION)
L)m IrlRvIz-Tb ` 21&b 1-r-
LENGTH BEFORE: (MPOf?T? - 30C > AFTER: FT
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WIDTH BEFORE (based e:: normal high water contours) : I TTr?` Z v--/o1FT
WIDTH AFTER:
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: ?Y11120. J+4*+?? ? 3E?T AFTER: FT
(2) STR=AY CFA-NT 'N:-:L IM?ACTS WILL R°_SULT FROM: (CHECK ALL T'?-- A- PLY)
02EN CHANNEL RELOCATION: FT'CC i?ENT OF 212E IN CH1kNNEI:
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CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DA`.'/FLOODING:
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OTHER:
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11. IF CONSTR CTION OF A POND IS PRO OSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE
WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA?
12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
N`ECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY) : " I
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13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK:
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14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED
OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND
IMPACTS):
II ?l I n ' ry-A- rg!iFd J i r r CT 4
15. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
(USFWS) AND/OR NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF 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. DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH RESPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES.)
16. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
(SHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT. DATE CONTACTED:
17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [] NO (IF NO, GO TO 18)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [ ] NO [
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH,
NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF
PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL ..
INTO WETLANDS:
a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES
AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26,
29, AND 38). ALL STRZA- S (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN CN THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR
INCH EQtJALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT,
C. IF DEIINEAT.:ON WAS PERFORMED BY A. CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER K%NAGF-MENT PLAN IF RZQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
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?pWHAT? IS PRCPCSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAr•7
f. IF APPLICABLE,
g. SIGNED AND DA ED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOT'-": WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO :
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 444 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN T?o T'WENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY) , A LETTER FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED
ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
OWNER'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALTID ONLY
IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (169.))
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LEONARD S. RINDNEE, PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant 3714 Spokeshave Lane
Landscape Architecture Matthews, NC 28105
Land Planning [phone]
December 12, 1998
Mr. Steve Chapin
US Army Corps of Engineers - Reg. Field Office
151 Patton Avenue - Room 143
Asheville, NC 28801 - 5006
Mr. John R. Dorney
Division of Water Quality - NCDENR
Environmental Science Laboratories
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Mr. Mike Parker
NCDENR - Division of Water Quality
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Re: Concord Lake Residential Development - ± 160 Acre Site. C abarrus County. North Carolina -
Nationwide Permit #14. #26. #12
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my client, Mr. Duane Bennett of Great Land Development Company, I am providing you with
the following information concerning Concord Lake Development for your consideration. The project site is
located in rapidly developing Cabarrus County, NC. Current land use in the vicinity is developing single
family subdivisions and schools. There are approximately 50. to 55 acres of jurisdictional surface waters and
wetlands on the project site. Over 99% of the wetlands, streams, and surface waters will not be
impacted by this well planned project. Several modifications to the plans including scope reduction
were made based on actual field conditions to avoid and minimize impacts. Impacts have been
minimized to necessary road crossings and to disturbed wetland areas only. Impacts to an important
stream will not exceed 150 If. To verify avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands adjacent to
Concord Lake, the rear property lines of the lots were surveyed to confirm that the lots did not encroach
significantly into the wetland areas. All fill material will be unpolluted and appropriate measures to control
sedimentation and erosion will be employed. Wetlands which will not be disturbed will be protected
during construction from damage due to construction traffic, drainage and other forms of
disturbance. Large areas of contiguous wetlands be preserved and remain undisturbed. The preserved
wetlands and streams will be protected by restrictive covenants and the hydrology will be maintained and
enhanced by utilizing the stormdrainage system which will increase their water storage, pollution removal,
bank stabilization, and aquatic life value.
The following sections present the results of the environmental planning reviews of the project site and a
description of the impacts and proposed minimization and mitigation measures. The undisturbed wetland
areas and mitigation sites wilI be preserved by the applicant or by a group designated by the owner for this
purpose.
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Page 3, December 12, 1998
SUMMARY OF WATERS OF THE U.S
Preliminary identification and delineation of the Jurisdictional Waters on the site were determined according
to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1, 1987, with Appendices.
Preliminary data gathering included review and interpretation of topographic maps; USDA Soil
Conservation Survey; aerial photographs, and preliminary site visits to selected areas. Then the Routine
On-Site Determination Method was utilized to determine the upper boundary of the wetlands. In order to
make a positive wetland determination indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil, and wetland
hydrology were be identified as described in the manual.
General Wetland Classification and Description
The wetlands on this site can be describe as Palustrine Forested Broad - Leaved and Scrub/Shrub and
Seasonally Flooded and Emergent. The site is within a drainage area of unnamed headwater tributaries of
Cold Water Creek.
aetation
The wetland areas are dominated by Facultative Wet and Obligate species. Trees include green ash, alder,
willow oak, willow, and others. There are large specimens of Bald Cypress. Understory and herbaceous
strata includes silky dogwood, alder, spicebush, hibiscus, smilax, microstegium,, sedges, soft rush, poison
ivy, jewelweed, and aquatic vegetation.
HjLckic Soils
The site includes Chewacla (Ch) soils. These soils are map units which may have inclusions of hydric soils
according to the Soil Conservation Service (now Natural Resource Conservation Service), Technical
Guide-Section II-A-2, June 1991.
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The wetland areas on this site are the result of a surface nunofl? and a high seasonal water table over a clayey
subsoil.
Lake Concord +12.00 acres
Surface Waters Intermittent and Perennial tributaries
± 1,100 If (important) ±0.12 acres
Intermittent to ephemeral
+ 260 If (unimportant/channelized) ±0.02 acres
Wetlands ±42.00 acres
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ±54.00 acres
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Page 4, December 12, 1998
Results of Preliminary Discussions with USACE and the NQM
Based on a review of the site the USACE, recommended avoidance of the important perennial and
intermittent streams to the extent feasible. The USACE also suggested along with NCDWQ that impacts to
wetland areas adjacent to the lake to the extent feasible. These are the most valuable wetland areas on the
site utilizing Guidance for Rating the Values of Wetlands in North Carolina - Fourth Version. The values are
derived primarily from water storage, pollution removal, and bank stabilization. The USACE also suggested
that buffers be considered as a part of the mitigation plan.
PROPOSED IMPACTS
Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters on this site have been avoided and/or minimized to the extent feasible.
Impacts to wetlands are limited to the following:
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS
Lake Concord ±0.00 acres
Surface Waters Intermittent and Perennial tributaries
± 3001f (important) by 3 road crossings ±0.04 acres
Intermittent to ephemeral
+ 260 If (unimportant/channelized) ±0.02 acres
Wetlands ±00.31 acres
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S. ±90.37 acres
Over 99% of the jurisdictional waters on this project site are avoided
WETLANDS PERMITTING AND MITIGATION
Preliminary planning for the project involved site analysis and consideration of environmental, economic and
regulatory issues. Topography, natural features and systems, circulation, site organization, open space,
development requirements, and environmental issues were considerations in designing the overall plan.
Minimization and mitigation measures were developed based on discussions with the USACE and NCDWQ.
The plap and commitments made in this report reflect a positive response to the preliminary discussions,
determinations, and concerns of the regulatory agencies. Except for temporary construction and
development impacts, we believe that the proposed project will not cause significant impacts to the
ecological functions or values of Jurisdictional Waters of the U. S.
Avoidance. Minimization, and Miti ion
The following avoidance and minimization efforts and measures have been taken:
Positive response to the recommendations and expected comments by the NCDWQ and the
USACE.
Aodi rcations to the approved overall lau to further avoid and/or minimize impacts to wedlwds
and streams
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R. Dorney, Mr. Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Page 5, December 12, 1998
Best Management Practices will also be employed to minimize impacts to Jurisdictional Waters. These will
include:
a) Siltation Barriers; Sediment Traps and Diversion Ditches
b) Barricades to define construction limits to sensitive sites and to protect trees
c) Preconstruction meetings
d) Vehicular access will be restricted to specific areas to avoid disturbance to adjacent wetlands and
natural areas to be preserved.
e) Methods to prevent short term impacts will be inspected regularly and maintained during
construction of the project.
f) Wetlands to be preserved will be clearly marked prior to construction to prevent accidental damage
to wetlands. The contractors will be held responsible for unauthorized wetland damage not
permitted according to plans and specifications. Preconstruction meetings shall be held if necessary
with representatives of the USACE and the NCDWQ.
g) Short term construction impacts, primarily stream sedimentation will affect aquatic habitat,
however this will be minimized to the extent practicable to promote rapid recovery.
h) Project construction will strictly adhere to an approved Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan.
Best Management Practices will include utilizing siltation trapping ponds and other erosion control
structures where appropriate. Impacts from hazardous materials and other toxins to fish and
aquatic life such as fuels will be avoided by not permitting staging areas to be located near surface
waters.
i) As required by the 401 Water Quality Certification conditions, measures will be taken to prevent
"live" or fresh concrete from coming into contact with waters until the concrete has hardened.
Proposed Compensatory Mitigation
A mitigation plan is proposed for a "no net loss" of wetland and stream habitat, value, and function to the
extent feasible on this site. The " of this plan is to preserve, protect and the extents of the existing
wetlands and streams to be saved through enhancement by buffers and best management practices to
minimize construction impacts. Establishing and maintaining a natural, forested, low maintenance ecosystem
are valuable in reducing the volume of runoff, and thereby reduce erosion and pollutants (such as nutrients)
coming from an area of more intensive land use (such as lawns and landscaping) to a water body. The
reduction of erosion and pollutants occurs through natural mechanisms such as deposition, infiltration,
adsorption, absorption, filtration, and decomposition.
PROTECTION FROM FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The preserved wetlands and streams will be protected from future impacts by the applicant or by a group
designated by the applicant for this purpose. Development of these areas will be deed restricted in
accordance with restrictive covenants which will be developed for approval by the USACE and/or NCDWQ.
Restrictive Covenants will include the following information:
The area shall remain in its natural condition in perpetuity
Prohibition of the placement of utilities, filling, dredging, construction, or other activities, unless
approved.
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
Federally listed plant and animal species with endangered or threatened status are protected under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has identified Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianthus schweinitzii).
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney, Mr_ Mike Parker - NCDWQ
Page 6, December 12, 1998
Schweinitz's sunflower thrives in full sun characteristic of succession fields, margins, and forested openings.
Portions of the site are currently in extremely dense succession due to recent clearcutting. The remaining
areas are currently forested. Based on an overall evaluation, the site does not appear conducive to the
habitat or presence of Schweinitz's sunflower.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
The project site is disturbed from clearcutding, grading, and agricultural activities and is in early succession.
Over 1/3 of the site ponds and wetlands. According to a review of the USGS maps at the Office of State
Archaeology and the Survey and Planning Office of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
no sites were indicated on the National Historic Register within the study area. There were no existing
structures found on the site.
AQUATICHABITAT
A variety of wildlife is supported by these systems including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
insects, mollusks, and crustaceans. Therefore strict adherence to an approved erosion and sedimentation
control plan will be maintained during the construction period in order to control degradation of water
quality downstream and protect the areas to be preserved. Short term construction impacts, primarily
stream sedimentation will affect aquatic habitat, however this will be minimized to the extent practicable to
promote rapid recovery. Project construction will strictly adhere to an approved sedimentation and erosion
control plan. Best Management Practices will include utilizing siltation trapping ponds and other erosion
control structures where appropriate. Impacts from hazardous materials and other toxins to fish and aquatic
life such as fuels will be avoided by not permitting staging areas to be located near surface waters. Also, as
required by the 401 Water Quality Certification conditions, measures will be taken to prevent "live" or fresh
concrete from coming into contact with waters until the concrete has hardened. Aquatic resources are
expected to be enhanced through the restoration of wetland areas that flood and pond for longer durations.
CONCLUSION
The approximate 160 acre development is a sensitively designed development. Based on the value of the
jurisdictional waters and wetlands on this site, the developer through sensitive site planning has chosen to
balance the site's economic viability with its environmental value and permitability. The goal of the Site Plan
and Mitigation Plan is to help balance the environmental consequences of this development by restoring and
creating beneficial wetland or riparian habitat and enhancing and preserving the Jurisdictional Waters of the
U.S. remaining on the site. The undisturbed wetland areas and the mitigation sites will be preserved by the
applicant or by a group designated by the owner for this purpose. They will be managed as a wetland system
of high value.
Please lontact me if you have any questions
consideration.
e,
dnerePWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
NC Landscape Architect #578
or require additional explanation. Thank you for your
cc: Mr. Duane Bennett
Great Land Development Company
10712 Old Wayside Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
Non-Discharge Branch
Regional Contact: Samar Bou-ghazale
WO Supervisor: Rex Gleason
Date: 1./1 a199
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Concord Lake - Residential Development Great
Project Number 98 1251
Recvd From APP
Received Date 12/17/98 Recvd By Region
Project Type residential
County Cabarrus
County2
Region Mooresville
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
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14 HWF O Y O N F 13-17-9-4- WSIV CA 30,712. 0.31 r-
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? Q Y (0 N Did you request more info? Q Y (0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? QQ Y O N
Is Mitigation required? Q Y O N Recommendation: Q Issue O Issue/Cond O Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 352850 Longitude (ddmmss) 803530
Comments:
Mitigation is not required for the three proposed road crossings. It is this office's opinion that
ayon dance and minimization were addressed during the design of the project. It is recommended
that the 401 certification he issued,
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 1
Facility Name Concord Lake -Residential Development Great County Cabarrus
Project Number 98 1251
Comments (continued from page 1):
Regional Contact: Samar
Date: 1/19/99
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number