20191707 Ver 1_Amberley PCN 121119 _compiled_20191213

Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
SAW – 201 BEGIN DATE [Received Date]:
Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM
1.Project Name [PCN Fm A2a]:
2.Work Type: Private Institutional Government Commercial
3.Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:
4.Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
5.Agent / Consultant [PCN Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:
6.Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:
7.Project Location - Coordinates [PCN Form B1b]:
8.Project Location - Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:
9.Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:
10.Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:
11.Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:

Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 & 404
Regulatory Action Type:
Standard Permit
Nationwide Permit #
Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request
Pre-Application Request
Unauthorized
Compliance

Revised 20150602
9 01233
Amberly Subdivision
✔
PCN for a Residential Development
Meritage Homes (Applicant)
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC / WEPG
35.2211N/-81.0509 West of Intersection of Southridge Drive and Nixon Road, Belmont NC
numerous parcels - please see attached map
Gaston
Belmont
South Fork Catawba River
03050102
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Subject: SAW-2019-01233; Pre-Construction Notification for NWP 29 for the Amberley
Subdivision site, Belmont, Gaston County, NC.
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Permit Application Permit Application
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number:
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
1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
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:
2b. County:
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
Amberley Subdivision
Gastonia
Belmont
RM Nixon Road LLC -
please refer to attached parcel map
James Merrifield
521 E Morehead Street
Charlotte NC 28214
704-561-5241
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Brett Manery
Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc.
13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-944-8987
[e-mail]
Daniel Kuefler
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC - Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Charlotte, NC 28227
336-554-2728
[e-mail]
Developer
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: Longitude:
1c. Property size: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
2c. River basin:
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:
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
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.
please see attached parcel map
-81.0509
83
South Fork Catawba River
WS-V
03050102
The site is covered with a secondary growth, mixed pine/hardwood forest. General land use in the vicinity is a mixture undeveloped land and
residential/ commercial developments.
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The project consists of one road crossing, grading, fill & sewer installation for a residential development.
Excavation and grading of the site will use standard equipment - excavator, dump trucks, track hoe, etc.
WEPG
The site was verified by USACE (Catherine Janiczak) on 5/10/19. A copy of the signed Notification of Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) is attached.
No additional phases are anticipated for this project.
35.2211
1,390
See comment below
Nic Nelson
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
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.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g.Total Wetland Impacts:
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.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
Choose one
Choose one Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Yes/No -
Culvert Stream D INT DWQ 3 140
Stream D 3 20
Stream D 3 30
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3i. Comments:
Permanent Stream Impacts total 170 LF for one road crossing.Of these, 30 LF will be for stabilizing rip rap below the culvert that will be installed at
existing bed elevations and will not contribute to a Loss-of-Waters of the U.S. The crossing has been designed the minimal width allowable by the
City of Belmont.
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Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
P
T
P
-
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Construction Access
Stabilization
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
INT
INT
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DWQ
DWQ
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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 individually 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)
O1
O2
O3
O4
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
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:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.Project is in which protected basin? Neuse Tar-Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h.Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments:
Choose one Choose
Choose one
Yes/No
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Choose
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Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
Mitigation bank
Payment to in-lieu fee program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
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:
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.
Due to the location of the on site streams and wetland, opportunities to avoid these areas were limited. Impacts to site surface waters associated with
the proposed development were limited through site selection, location, design, & location/orientation of the proposed lots and access routes. The
single road crossing is required by the City of Belmont and the crossing location is dictated by the location of the existing road connection on Rachel
Anne Drive. The road crossing has been narrowed to the minimal allowable width per City of Belmont requirements.
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
Stabilizing riprap below the crossing has been designed to meet Belmont's requirements. One sidewalk has been removed and the other has been
pushed as close to the road as possible. Wherever possible, 2:1 slopes are used. The required sewerline crossing will be made by directional boring to
avoid additional impacts.
Choose one
Due to the minimal permanent impacts associated with this project, no mitigation is proposed.
Choose one
Choose one
Choose one
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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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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:

2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
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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Storm water on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has not yet been submitted to the City of
Belmont but will be designed to meet their criteria.
City of Belmont
City of Belmont
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
F. Supplementary Information
1.Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No
1b. 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
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Yes No
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
letter.)
Comments:
Yes No
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,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
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
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
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.
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.
Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
No additional phases are proposed as part of this project.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
habitat? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
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?
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
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
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?
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
_______________________________
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)

Date
A threatened/Endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat does exist for the Northern Long Eared Bat
but the project is exempt as noted in the included T&E report.
No essential fish habitat in this region.
SHPO's website: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/
No grading/fill will occur in the floodplain.
Gaston County GIS; www.fema.gov
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Daniel Kuefler 12-06-2019
Daniel
Kuefler
Digitally signed by Daniel Kuefler
DN: cn=Daniel Kuefler, o=WEPG,
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epg.com, c=US
Date: 2019.12.08 09:03:42 -05'00'
AEEG
Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group
Agent Authorization Metter
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
The purpose of this forin is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e, stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The
undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my
behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Project/Site Name: Amberley Subdivision
Property Address: West of Intersection of Southridge Drive & Nixon Rd, Belmont, NC
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 35847I1622, 3584722418, 3584726722, 3584821441, 3584825160, 3584824058
Select one: I am an interested buyer/seller
Name: Brett Manery
Company: Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc.
Mailing Address: 13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Telephone Number: 704.944.8987
Electronic Mail Address: Brett.Manery@Meritage[lomes.com
er / Interested Buver�"tOther*
Date
* The Interested Buyer/Other acknowledges that an agreement and/or formal contract to purchase and/or conduct
due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authorization in cases
where the property is not owned by the signatory.
Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612_p Providence Rd, 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PMB 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
[phone]
len.rindner ct wetlands-epg.com

Maps/Plans Maps/Plans
AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION
Gaston Co., NC
VICINITY MAP
Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verification
FIGURE
6/14/19
Prepared for:
MERITAGE
Acres:
+/- 83.0
Drawn By:
BLK
Reviewed By:
LSR
APPROXIMATE
PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
SITE
AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION
Gaston Co., NC
AERIAL
Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verification
FIGURE
6/14/19
Prepared for:
MERITAGE
Acres:
+/- 83.0
Drawn By:
BLK
Reviewed By:
LSR
PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
FEMA FLOODPLAIN AS
PER GASTON COUNTY
GIS 2018 MAPS
AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION
Gaston Co., NC
USGS
Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verification
FIGURE
6/14/19
Prepared for:
MERITAGE
Acres:
+/- 83.0
Drawn By:
BLK
Reviewed By:
LSR
APPROXIMATE
PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
LOCATION
Lat: 35.2211 N
Long: -81.0509 W
HUC: 03050102
SOUTH FORK CATAWBA
SCALE
1:24,000
ACRES
83.0
USGS QUAD
Belmont
SOUTH FORK
CATAWBA RIVER
AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION
Gaston Co., NC
NRCS PUBLISHED SOILS
Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verification
FIGURE
6/14/19
Prepared for:
MERITAGE
Acres:
+/- 83.0
Drawn By:
BLK
Reviewed By:
LSR
APPROXIMATE
PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION
Gaston Co., NC
VICINITY MAP
Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verification
FIGURE
6/14/19
Prepared for:
MERITAGE HOMES
Acres:
+/- 83.0
Drawn By:
BLK
Reviewed By:
LSR
APPROXIMATE
PROJECT BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
Parcel: 3584722418
RM Nixon Road LLC
521 E Morehead St
Charlotte NC 28202
Parcel: 3584726722
RM Nixon Road LLC
521 E Morehead St
Charlotte NC 28202
Parcel: 3584821441
Provident Land Services, Inc
6707 Fairview Rd, Ste B
Charlotte, NC, 28210
Parcel: 3584711622
RM Nixon Road LLC
521 E Morehead St
Charlotte NC 28202
Parcel: 3584825160
Provident Land Services, Inc
6707 Fairview Rd, Ste B
Charlotte, NC, 28210
Parcel: 3584824058
Provident Land Services, Inc
6707 Fairview Rd, Ste B
Charlotte, NC, 28210
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Jurisdictional Determination Jurisdictional
Determination Information
Stream D Reviewed By: LSR 6/27/19 FIGURE 10 Drawn By: NRN Prepared for: MERITAGE HOMES AMBERLEY SUBDIVISION Gaston Co., NC DELINEATION MAPFor study purposes only -Subject to USACE/NCDEQ verificationINTERMITTENT STREAM A -325 lfPERENNIAL STREAM B -365 lfPROPERTY BOUNDARY STUDY LIMITS INTERMITTENT STREAM D -275 lfPERENNIAL STREAM C - 425 lf1 23 4 USACE UPLAND FORM DP1 NCDEQ STREAM FORM B NCDEQ STREAM FORM A *** USACE Verification 7/25/19 ***
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Gaston Co., NC – 6/27/19
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Amberley Subdivision
Gaston Co., NC – 6/27/19
INTERMITTENT STREAM – PHOTO 3
PERENNIAL STREAM – PHOTO 4
Threatened & Endangered Species Report Threatened & Endangered Species
Report
Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation
For: Amberley Subdivision
Gaston County, North Carolina
By: Lisa R. Gaffney
July 10, 2019
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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:

The Amberley Subdivision Site (+/- 83 acres) is located just northwest of Nixon
Road, west of South New Hope Road, and just east of the South Fork Catawba
River, in Gaston County, North Carolina. It can be found on the Belmont, NC
USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map; latitude is 35.2211 N, longitude is -81.0509
W. The site is primarily covered with pine dominated woodlands on the uplands
grading into mixed hardwoods on lower slopes and drainages; dirt roads and
trails; and is disturbed throughout. The topography is gently to moderately
sloped with the elevation ranging from 600 to 710 ft. (Figure 1).

Figure 1:

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METHODOLOGY:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service website http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ was
referenced to determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and
Protected species for Gaston County North Carolina, the results of which are
listed below (Table 1). Maps and aerial photographs were assembled, and the
site was investigated during the week of July 1, 2019.
Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for Gaston
County
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
**Data search on July 1, 2019
Group Name Status
Flowering Plants Dwarf-flowered heartleaf
(Hexastylis naniflora)
Threatened
Flowering Plants Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianthus
schweinitzii)
Endangered
Reptiles Bog turtle (Glyptemys
muhlenbergii)
Similarity of
Appearance
(Threatened)
Mammals Northern Long- Eared Bat
(Myotis septentrionalis)
Threatened
Birds Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Protected under the
Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act
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SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS:
Two plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Gaston County:
•Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights-of-way (ROW).
•Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora), listed as Federally
Threatened, grows in acidic soils along bluffs and adjacent slopes, in
boggy areas next to streams and creek heads, and along the slopes of
nearby hillsides and ravines.
Three animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Gaston County:
•Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large bodies of
open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers, where there are
suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and roosting.
•Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenburgii), Bog turtles live in the mud, grass
and sphagnum moss of bogs, swamps, and marshy meadows. These
wetlands are usually fed by cool springs flowing slowly over the land,
creating the wet, muddy soil needed by the turtles.
•Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), listed as Federally
Threatened. During summer, northern long-eared bats roost singly or in
colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dead
trees. Males and non-reproductive females may also roost in cooler
places, like caves and mines. It has also been found, rarely, roosting in
structures like barns and sheds. Northern long-eared bats spend winter
hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula.
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RESULTS:
The site is primarily covered with pine dominated woodlands on the uplands
grading into mixed hardwoods on lower slopes and drainages. There are dirt
roads and trails and much of the site is disturbed. There is a power line right of
way traversing northwest – southeast through the western half of the site.
The uplands are covered with Pine (Pinus spp.) dominated stands with
successional hardwoods mixed within the canopy and subcanopy, and grades
into a hardwood dominated forest on the slopes and drainages. Some of the
largest trees are over 2 ft. in diameter, with the average diameter at breast height
(DBH) at 10”. Canopy trees include Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), Virginia Pine (P.
virginiana), Shortleaf Pine (P. echinata), Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua),
Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), American Beech (Fagus grandifolia),
White Oak (Quercus alba), Northern Red Oak (Q. rubra), Southern Red Oak (Q.
falcata), Black Oak (Q. velutina), Willow Oak (Q. phellos), Post Oak (Q. stellata),
Mockernut Hickory (C. tomentosa), and Pignut Hickory (C. glabra). The
subcanopy contains Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), Ironwood (Carpinus
caroliniana), American Holly (Ilex opaca), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Eastern Red
Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Hackberry
(Celtis laevigata), Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Red Mulberry (Morus rubra),
Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica), Winged Elm (Ulmus alata), and Black Cherry
(Prunus serotina). More mesic areas also feature Big-leaf Magnolia (Magnolia
macrophylla) and Chalk Maple (Acer leucoderme).The shrub layer is dominated
by Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata); other species present include
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Blueberry (Vaccinium sp.), Paw Paw (Asimina
triloba) and Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense). Vines present are Catbrier
(Smilax spp.), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Crossvine (Bignoinia
capreolata), Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans), Virginia Creeper
(Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia), Bay Star-vine
(Schizandra glabra) and Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). The herb layer is
sparse on the drier uplands and slopes, becoming denser on the lower slopes
and drainages, and includes Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides),
Crane-fly Orchid (Tipularia discolor), Little Heartleaf (Hexastylis minor), Spotted
Wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata), Grapefern (Botrychium sp.), and Japanese
Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum).
The assemblage of plants growing in the transitional edges of the woods, ,
disturbed dirt roadsides and power line rights of way includes Broomsedge
(Andropogon virginicus), Plume Grass (Erianthus contortus), Johnson Grass
(Sorghum halepense), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Japanese Stiltgrass
(Microstegium vimineum), Love Grass (Eragrostis sp.), Gamma Grass
(Tripsacum dactyloides), Purple Top (Tridens flavus), Panic Grass (Panicum sp.),
Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Dog Fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium),
Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), Curly Dock (Rumex crispus), Goldenrod
(Solidago sp.), Blackberry (Rubus sp.), Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense),
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Winged Sumac (Rhus copallina), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica),
Brazilian Verbena (Verbena brasiliensis), Rabbit Tobacco (Gnapthalium
obtusifolium), St. John’s Wort (Hypericum sp.), Tickseed (Bidens sp.), and Poke
Weed (Phytolacca americana).

The north and western facing slopes above the unnamed tributary on the
northern perimeter of the site are a part of an identified Natural Heritage site as
described in the Gaston County Natural Heritage Inventory, December 2000.
This area was noted for its species diversity and the presence of regionally
unusual or rare plants, namely Big Leaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), and
Bay Star-vine (Schizandra glabra) .

Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results

• All potential habitats for Schweinitz’s Sunflower and Dwarf-flowered
Heartleaf were closely examined and these species were not observed.

• No Bald Eagles were seen nor were any nesting sites observed.

• The site has no suitable habitat for Bog Turtles. No individuals were
observed during the survey nor would any be expected on-site.

• Comparing the site location to the USFWS Asheville office’s website
(http://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/project_review/NLEB_in_WNC.html) it
appears that the site meets the “exempt” criteria which requires no further
action under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for the northern
long eared bat.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not
identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further
investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at
this time.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
July 10, 2019

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Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist / Botanist
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained Botanist and natural resource Biologist, and has
conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of cumulative acres in
both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:
•Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 1997-1998. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
•Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized, directed,
and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program.
•Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 50,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 - present.
•Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of Federally
Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).
•Located and identified four previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).
•Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered Schweinitz's
Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC. This discovery led (in part) to
the purchase of the site by the State of North Carolina Plant Conservation
Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This population has become a Recovery
Site for the species.
•Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in Mecklenburg,
Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.
Approvals Approvals /
Authorizations
. Preliminary Determination
C.
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SAW-2019-01233
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continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at
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NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant: Meritage Home of the Carolinas, Inc, Brett
File Number: SAW-2019-01233
Date: 07/25/2019
Mane
Attached
is:
See Section below
PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of ermission
A
RED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter of ermission
B
DENIAL
LAPPROVED
C
JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
D
INARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
E
SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at or http://www.usace.Lmy.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Re ug latoryProgramandPennits.aspx
or the Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and Approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD: 07/25/2019
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD: Meritage Home of the Carolinas, Inc, Brett Manery,
13925 Ballantyne Corporate P1ace,Charlotte, NC 28277
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: Wilmington District, Meritage Homes PJD, SAW-2019-
01233
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The review area is located 0.27 miles
Southwest of the intersection of Nixon Road and Southridge Drive in Gaston County. PIN(s): 358471162, 3584722418,
3584821441,3584825160,3584824058.
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State: NC County: Gaston City: Belmont
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Latitude: 35.2211 Longitude:-81.0509
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: South Fork Catawba River
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
® Office (Desk) Determination. Date: 07/25/2019
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH "MAY BE" SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site Number
Latitude (decimal
degrees)
Longitude (decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount of
aquatic resources in
review area (acreage
and linear feet, if
applicable
Type of aquatic
resources (i.e.,
wetland vs. non-
wetland waters)
Geographic authority to
which the aquatic resource
"may be" subject (i.e.,
Section 404 or Section
10/404)
Stream A
35.2251
-81.0505
325 linear feet
Non -wetland
Sec. 404
Stream B
35.2249
-81.0526
365 linear feet
Non -wetland
Sec. 404
Stream C
35.2197
-81.0491
425 linear feet
Non -wetland
Sec. 404
Stream D
35.2205
-81.0485
274 linear feet
Non -wetland
Sec. 404

"may be" "may be"
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources below where
indicated for all checked items:
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: Figure 6 (Dated 06/27/2019)
® Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
® Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:_
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
® U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: 1:2400 Belmont NC Quadrangle
® Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State/local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
® Photographs: ®Aerial (Name & Date): Figure 2 (Dated 06/14/2019)
or ®Other (Name & Date): Photopages (Dated 06/27/2019)
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily been
verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of R latory 61
staff member completing PJD
07/25/2019
Signature and date of person requesting PJD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining the signature is
impracticable)1
1 Districts may establish timeframes for requester to return signed PJD forms. If the requester does not respond within the
established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing an
action.