19990885 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19990803

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 21, 1999
Union County
DWQ Project # 990885
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Jim Medall
Rhein Interests
5250 77 Center Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
Dear Mr. Medall:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill material in 0.57 acres of
wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a golf coursetresidential development at Longview Subdivision, as you described in your
application dated July 31, 1999. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality
Certification Numbers 3127, 3102 and 3108. These certifications allow you to use Nationwide Permit Numbers 3, 13 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 SupplyWater 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 50 feet
of all 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).
2. An additional condition is that a final, written storm plan including a wet detention basin for the golf course club house area (club
house, parking lots and associated facilities) must be approved by DWQ before wetland (or stream) impacts occur. Also before any
building is occupied at the subject site the stormwater treatment facilities shall be constructed and operational and the stormwater
management plan be implemented.
3. No direct discharge of stormwater shall occur to streams from any part of the golf course.
4. DWQ shall be copied on an as-built plan for the stream relocation within 30 days of completion of the work.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days
of the da*Aat 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 Domey at 919-733-9646.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Asheville Field Office
Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
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Len Rindner
Todd St. John
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4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name Longview
Project Number 99 0885
Recvd From APP
Samar Bou-ghazale
Bim Gleason
County Union
County2
Region Mooresville
Received Date 8/3/99 Recvd By Region
Project Type residential
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Class -1
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. ? i
26 ?- O Y O N ? 11-138-3 ??- 30,838. o64? F-
F-F-O Y O N F__F_F_F_F_F__
Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet

Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y * N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation:0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 35 02 00
Longitude (ddmmss) 80 47 00
cc: Regional Office Page Number 1
Central Office
Facility Name Longview County Union
Project Number 99 0885 Regional Contact: Samar Bou-ghazale
Date:
Comments (continued from page 1):
cc: Regional Office
Central Office Page Number 2

Longview
Golf Course

Residential Community
Union County, North Carolina
Joint Appl ication Form and Supporting Documentation for
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE NOTIFICATION
TO CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE
SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION CONCURRENCE
Prepared For:
Mir. Jim Medall
Robert Rhein Interests, Inc.
5250 77 Center Drive, Suite 350
Charlotte, NC 28217
eonard S. Rindner, S
ant
3714 Spokeshave Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
[phone]
Yarbrough - Williams & associates, inc.
Planning-Swveyiiig-lrngiiieeiiiig
730 Windsor Oak Court
Charlotte, N.C. 28273
[phone]
*Subject to verification by the USACE
Date : 7/99
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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 MANAGE4ENT
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:
IAteres-?s . I V% G.
2. MAILING ADDRESS: 0 -77 (ZIA+4-,- tkmc, s044- ?5q®
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CI_Y: CJ?E0jj ?t.0 STATE: ZIP CODE:
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PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM
MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE):
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3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME) :
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( WORK) -'?'?®?"r?Z? ?Z33
4. IF APPLICABLE.: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPOR3^_E OFFICIAL, ADDRESS,
PHONE NUMBER:
1 .3 twl. Folve.d4t t
5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP OR AE I PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE) :
COUNTY: LQ1? NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: i ^ ?0 (? C?1

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SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD
NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.):
6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: ` t)c i Ft('4' CreeJc- ? Q/? 6J' riQ
RIVER BASIN:
IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER
HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW) , OUTST. id^uING RESOURCE WnTERS (OR.v , WATER
S?__LY (WS-I OR WS-I`, YES [ ] NO [?' IF YES, EXPLAIN:
IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DI'TISION OF COASTAL
`%= vlA_GEMENT AREA OF EN7'T_RONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC) ? YES , j NO
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1- IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE i FOR
LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (L UP) DESIG?iATION?
8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON
T?IS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [ IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF
PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401
CERTIFICATION):
9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL, NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: tt A+a® ?'"•'GS
9c. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE:
??f• 3?? ,?crr?-? o? ?j..?s . ? 1?a?rots , t??t.. ?1'tr?rn S
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8'c. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE
F' TUR YES [ 1 NO [ }? IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK:

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10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS' IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY:
FILLING : EXCAVATION:
FLOODING: OTHER:
DRAINAGE:
TOTAL. ACRES TO BE LI4PACTED :
10b. (1) STREP14 CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF
RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION) :
LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT
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WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): FT
WIDTH AFTER: FT
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r s 2
AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE. FT AFTER w 2 7 FT
(2) STRE?L-- CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHLNNEL:
CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DP`?/FLOODING:
OTHER:
11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF P_ POND IS P OSED, WHAT IS THE SIZE OF T 'E
WATE HED DRAiNIN?'+TO THE POND? e VA
flow
auvfr&
"Nna
VkAT IS THE EXPECTED POND RFACE AREA?
1\2?. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 3 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS
ONLY)
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1E° 'YbTfAPE`F?t lll'uIRED TO _CbNT', CC THE Lt .'S "TI i 'ANb AiLDLIFE SERVICE
DSF4S) AND/OR NATION?_, MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (NMFS) (SEE AGENCY
ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ANY FEDERALLY LISTED OR
PROPOSED FOR LISTING ENDANGERED OR THRE.zTENED SPECIES OR CRITICAL HABITAT THE PERMIT AREA THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT. DATE
CONTACTED: (ATTACH SPONSES
FROM THESE AGENCIES t}?. f-jr-'
.o . YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CO?NTI?G"T 1HE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER
iSHPO) (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET) REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF HISTORIC
PROPERTIES IN THE PERMIT AREA WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
PROJECT: DATE CONTACTED:
*' Gtr W t i r` h
_ DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF
PUBLIC (STATE) LAND?
YES [] NO IF NO, GO TO 19)
a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY ACT?
YES [I NO [
b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE?
YES [I NO [ j
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 27603-3003, TELEPHONE [phone].
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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) :
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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 STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY
MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1
INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT.
b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE
IMPACTED BY PROJECT.
C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA
SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE.
d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PI,PN IF REQUIRED.
e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY?
f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSES METHOD OF SEWAGE DISpCSa-T.->
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g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE.
NOTE,': WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S.-MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO:
1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404, CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT,
2) EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND
3) (IN THE TWENTY 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
'S/AGENT'S SIGNATURE
DATE
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(AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY
I= AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.))
LEONARD S. RINDNER. PWS
Environmental Planning Consultant 3714 Spokeshave Lane
Professional Wetland Scientist Matthews, NC 28105
Land Planning [phone]
July 31, 1999
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
Re: Longview Golf Course & Residential Community ± 400 Acre Site Union County. North Carolina
-_Nationwide_ Permit #14.26. 13.3
Dear Sirs:
On behalf of my Mr. Jim Medall of Rhein Interests, I am requesting your review of this well designed
project. The project site is located in rapidly developing area of Union County, near Weddington, NC. The
site is currently zoned. for a single family development and golf course. Current land use in the vicinity is
developing single family subdivisions. Great efforts during the planning process have been made to avoid
and minimize impacts to the 24.33 acres of wetlands, ponds, and streams on the project site and
downstream. A strong effort will be made to carefully preserve where feasible the mature forest areas and
specimen trees in the golf course and within the lots. We are requesting confirmation of eligibility to fill
±0.57 acres of wetlands; relocate a maximum of 500 If of previously channelized naturalized stream; utilize
Nationwide Permit #3 to repair existing dams which are overgrown with vegetation and leaking to meet
current dam standards; and utilize Nationwide Permit #13 to enhance the banks of streams and creeks
where, in locations where the vegetation is proposed to be cleared to create the golf course.
To minimize impacts to streams and wetlands the following minimization methods are proposed:
- creeks will be crossed with bottomless culverts
_, ponds and lagoons will be created in the golf course and floodplain to treat runoff from the golf
course and maintenance area and utilized for irrigation
wetlands, streams, and ponds will be incorporated into design of the golf course
wetland vegetation in the golf course will be removed with non-ground disturbance methods
no grading activities will be permitted in wetlands to be preserved
vegetation. utilized in stream stabilization and to replace riparian vegetation will be native
runoff collected from the golf course and maintenance area will treated in existing wetlands,
existing ponds and created ponds, and bio-filter areas. A minimum 25' wide "rough" buffers will
be established along the golf courses adjacent to creeks.

Mr. Steve Chapin - USAGE, Mr. John R. Dorney - NCDWQ
Page 4, July 31, 1999
SUADDRY 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, hydrie 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
Temporarily Flooded and Seasonally Flooded and Palustrine Emergent Seasonally Flooded. The site is
within a drainage area of unnamed headwater tributaries of Six Mile Creek (Water Classification - Q. The
majority of the site is slightly to moderately sloping former agricultural land and woodland.
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The forested headwater wetland areas are dominated by Facultative Wet and Facultative species. Trees
include green ash, alder, red maple, sweetgum, sycamore, willow oak, hornbeam. Understory and
herbaceous strata includes silky dogwood, alder, spicebush, smilax, microstegium, sedges, soft rush, poison
ivy. Where the soils are more saturated Obligate species such as black willow are present.
Hydrie Soils
The site includes Chewacla and Iredell 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 runoff, and a high seasonal water table over a clayey
subsoil.
Surface Waters Six Mile Creek (+ 4,000 If )
Perennial tributaries - impD nt
(+ 6,000 If )
Intermittent tributaries - imvortant
(± 1,6001f )
Intermittent tributaries - unimportant
(+ 920 If )
Jurisdictional Ponds
Wetlands Forested Wetlands
Approximate Total - Waters of the U.S.
± 1.50 acres
± 0.96 acres
± 0.14 acres
± 0.06 acres
±11.00 acres
+10,77 acres
±24.43 acres
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R. Domey - NCDWQ
Page 5, July 16, 1999
SUMMARYOF jMPACES
NWP #26 Channelized stream relocation (max. 5001f) ± 0.07 ac.
Wetlands ± 0.57 ac.
Total - NWP #26
± 0.64 ac
Nationwide Permit #3 is proposed to be utilize to repair existing dams on ponds to be preserved
Nationwide Permit #13 will be utilized to stabilize approximately 7,000 to 8,000 4f of streambanks, as
necessary, as the result of golf course development
Approximately 99 % of wetlands, streams, and ponds will remain.
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. The
plan 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 Mitigation
Best Management Practices will 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 important vegetation
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.
g) 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
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R. Domey - NCDWQ
Page 6, July 31, 1999
aquatic life such as fuels will be avoided by not permitting staging areas to be located near surface
waters.
h) 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, stream, and surface water habitat, value, and
function to the extent feasible on this site. The go of this plan is to preserve, protect and the extents of the
existing wetlands and streams to be saved. through enhancement by the use of protective buffers. Existing
wetlands and streams to be preserved will be protected by barricades and enhanced with a minimum
Areas within the buffers which may be cleared due to grading requirements will be revegetated to the
following standards which are derived from Mecidenburg County/City of Charlotte Watershed
Buffer Guidelines - May 11, 1994. Within these guidelines, they discuss the value of establishing and
maintaining a natural, forested, low maintenance ecosystem 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. Natural
forest buffers where removed will be re-created by planting native trees at 12 trees/1000 SF. The minimum
caliper at installation would be 1 1/4" with a 6-7 Height. The area should be stabilized with mulch and or
groundcover. Recommended trees include oaks, persimmon, green ash, pine, bald cypress, red maple, black
tupelo, magnolia, red cedar, and flowering dogwood. Ornamental trees and shrubs such as Ligustrum and
Eleagnus species, and typical lawn grasses shall not be utilized to accomplish revegetation of buffers where
required. Herbaceous vegetation or low growing scrub/shrub vegetation will be utilized through golf
course clearings.
Planting ftj the proposed riparian and stream banks (as applicable) will be selected from the following
flat
Sc b/ hrub
Alnus serrulata.
Corpus amomum
Salix nigra
Itea virginica
Ilex decidua
Viburnum species
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Lindera benzoin
Others as approved
Bottomland Hardwood
Diospyros virginiana
Quercus species
Frax. pennsylvanica
Taxodium distichum
Nyssa sylvatica
Others
These areas will be constructed concurrently with grading operations involving permitted wetland impacts.
Planting will be conducted in the winter, spring, and the fall. Annual ryegrass or other annual vegetation will
be utilized in order to provide temporary stabilization during the summer and winter months or until planting
times become available. During planting wetlands and surface waters will be protected from erosion and
sedimentation. Control structures such as sedimentation traps, siltation barriers, and/or at a minimum silt
fence will be utilized as necessary. Existing specimen trees will be saved if possible.
Herbaceous
Zone 1- WeLbW areas in temporarily sa rated soils or subject to occasional and brief inundation
Agrostis alba (Red Top) Polygonum spp.(Smartweed) Carex species (Sedge)
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) Eleocharis spp.(Spikerush) Leersia sp. (Rice cutgrass)
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Page 7, July 31, 1999
Zone 2 - Wetland areas Prone to Persistent tloo-dng or-p nding-
Moist to I Foot of Water
Three Square Bulrush Creeping Spike Rush Soft Rush
Sedge species Lizard Tail Others
Shallow Water Plants
Sweet Flag Arrow-Arum Duck Potato
Pickerel Weed Others
Planting shall be in naturalistic / random clumps to encourage diversity. Specific plant species, quantities,
and size which will be utilized for the mitigation sites will be dependent on availability, cost, time of year in
which planting occurs. Existing wetlands and surface waters and buffer areas will be protected from erosion
and sedimentation during construction and installation of the mitigation sites. Control structures such as
sedimentation traps, siltation barriers, and/or at a minimum silt fence will be utilized as necessary.
STORMWA TER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The hydrology to the remaining wetlands and stream will be maintained and enhanced by utilizing the storm
drainage system, which will increase their water storage, pollution removal, bank stabilization, and aquatic
life functions. Approximately 10 acres of ponds will be constructed to provide stormwater treatment
from the golf course and maintenance area. The ponds will also be part of the overall irrigation system.
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 two endangered species -
Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), and the Carolina heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata).
Schweinitz's sunflower thrives in full sun characteristic of succession fields, margins, and forested openings.
Portions of the site are currently in old field succession and secondary succession. An evaluation of the site
Dr. Matthews James r hed indicated that Schweinitz's " sunflower i n present in h VMject
area.
The Carolina heelsplitter is a freshwater mussel which prefers shaded areas either in a ponded portion of a
small stream or in runs along steep banks with moderate current. Primary habitat are waters less than three
feet deep with a soft mud, muddy sand, or shady gravelly substrate. It is normally restricted to protected
silted areas or under banks especially associated with obstructions such as stumps or fallen trees. Its current
distribution according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service is limited to portions of two streams -- Goose
Creek and Waxhaw Creek -- and a small river originating from rural areas in Union County. Therefore it is
does not occur on this site.
State Protected Species
The Carolina, Darter (Etheostoma collis) is a fish that inhabits small streams such as those found in the
project area. This species has a federal status of Proposed Special Concern and a state status of Special
Concern. The species prefers small clear streams of less than 15' width with moderate to swift current and a
sand/gravel benthic composition. It apparently tolerates a wide range of water quality conditions and
vegetation types adjacent to the streams and appears resistant to pollution. (E. Menhinick). 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.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
The project site is disturbed from previous agricultural activities. Only contemporary structures were found
on the site. The State Historic Preservation Office may 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 to
determine if sites are indicated on the National Historic Register within the study area.
AQUATICHABITAT
The aquatic systems in the project area consist of headwater wetlands and intermittent tributaries in the
Catawba Basin. 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.
Nationwide Permit #13 - Proposed work to regrade/stabilize the banks.
The following criteria will be adhered to utilize Nationwide Permit #13 :
a. No material is placed in excess of the minimum needed for erosion protection;
b. The activity will not exceed an average of one cubic yard per running foot placed along the bank
below the plane of the ordinary high water mark;
d. No material is placed in any special aquatic site; including wetlands;
.e. No material is of the type, or is placed 'many location, or in any manner, so as to impair surface
water flow into or out of any wetland area;
No material is place in a manner that will be eroded by normal or e.V&=d high flows (properly
anchored trees and treetops may be used in low energy areas); and,
g. The activity is part of a single and complete project.
Bank stabilization activities in excess of 500 feet in length or greater than an average of one cubic yard per
running foot may be authorized if the permitee notifies the District Engineer in accordance with the
"Notification" general condition and the District Engineer determines that the activity complies with the
other terms and conditions of the NWP and the adverse environmental effects are minimal both individually
and cumulatively. This NWP may not be used for the channelization of a waters of the United States.
. V
Mr. Steve Chapin - USACE, Mr. John R Dorney - NCDWQ
Page 9, July 31, 1999
CONCLUSION
The approximate 400 acre development is sensitively planned to minimize impacts to the extent feasible.
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 planning process is to balance the environmental consequences of this development by
preserving and enhancing beneficial wetland or riparian habitat and minimizing degradation of surface waters
downstream. 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 and stream systems of
high value.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional explanation. Thank you for your
consideration.
Si rel
Leonard S. Rindner, ZIPIWS
Environmental Planning Consultant
cc: Jim Medall
Mel Graham
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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetfands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: L-oho VI CM+r ??otE' (,6v?S? Date:
Applicant/Owner: County; h l?
Investigator. State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Y No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)

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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Soecies / Stratum Indicator
1 Z? ?GnuS CGt?tdG.?rt ?fs s (????`L?
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2. 'i 0/,O (?1 tf r' C? ?.?
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S. )JA fZel e__
7 ?177 - I ?l d-rn?rnvrv?SL /??r?3?.r?r
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC•).
L. _
Remarks:
?I
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HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs lpUndated
_ Other
_ No Recorded Data Available Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
-Drift Lines

Field Observations: edimant Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands

Depth of Surface Water: SecondarIndicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches

Depth to Free Water in Pit: _,,Water -Stained

fin.)
Local Scil ii S pate
Survey Data
`
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Depth to Saturated Soil: C7 _
FAC-Neutral Test
(in.) ` Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WTI, 1995
-196_
Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
is.
16.

SOILS
Profile Descriation.
Depth

inches) Horizon
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r? -'-'- Matrix Color

(Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors
Matte
(Munsell Moist)
AbundancelConrrast
Texture, Concretions,

Structure etc.
LQ-Yff= 5 z !a YtL
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Hydric Soil Indicators:
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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): t' `(,d? ?S D
Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup) QO( ?(? hC.tt./S for-Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Histosol
Histic Epipedon
_ Sulfidic Odor
_ Aqule Moisture Regime
ducing Conditions
Gleyed or Low-Chrama Colors
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERM1NAIMN
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology present?
Hydric Sails Present?
Remarks:
gas No (Circle)
No
No
Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ listed on Local Hydric Soils list
_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Other (Explain in Remarks)
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetand? Yes No
-197-
WTI, 1995

DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: l/?Y?C.VIGW
G
Date:
?
Applicant/Owner

Investigator: _
County: 11 1
h_
_ State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Oro?
Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:

(if needed, explain on reverse.) - j

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VEGETATION 4: I fy\tja,,?
Dominant Plant Soecies Stratt?urn indicator Do
1._ 14( (29ing$dykat S.
10,
3•?icvc 1, h?.llac 1t1e-?M 17
4. 12.
j? 13.
6._ ^ f P4_ 14.
7..jsdi is.
8.r?yrwS C•?vttMA J yv\ 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or FAC
(excluding FAC.). ®® ?D
Remarks:
?H ?CCv< ?1m 4r A- <,,a,?eG, fem. 4Pr?
?.JV r ??er?t 1?Ir? ??t?a?r.w GtrY?( VI ?K?S t,'r
HYDROLOGY
es Stratum Indicator
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dies ?-fi'
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks):
-. Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs
_ Other
_ No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: Gn.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: 1-9S 4--? ? 12-P (in.)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
-..inundated
? rated in Upper 12 Inches
at Marks
?nft Lines
ediment Deposits
Dr inage Patterns in Wetlands
Seconda ndicators (2 or more required):
zed Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
aier-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
_ FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WTI, 1995
. 1 96
4k

SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase):
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
?Z
Drainage Class: '?;Vv?y
Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes
Profile Descriction•
Depth Matrix Color Morrie Colors
finches) Horizon (Mansell Moist) Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Munselt Moist) Lo Abundance/Conrmst structure, etc.
t oa ern
10
-6 -11-L-tLo
t Cxt,r
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol
_ Histie Epipedon
Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquie Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
_ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Concretions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
* I h 11144-e, ? r i? c?reG -ev? uuk4? - SrnP'? Me-," 11jC, - g
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? a No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? a No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks: t
-187-
WTI, legs
. DATA FORM
' ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION t
0 987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) ?
Project/Site: ?vaA,2 ??,
-? Date: fP RG( -7/kdj
Appticant/Owner: County:
Investigator: ?.e.? i,'-d ???-i Stater
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes N Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
t / _ J/1 _
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum Indicator
7 . e t Y? TA 0;; i ,
? Dominant Plant Soecies Stratum indicator
9.

10

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so 44
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17.
n
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fi_L
LY
It'
f 1 P?r-S 1,G4l?ri?I !_
} 14.
/(
r
f
- is.
s 1 s.
Percent of Dominant Species that are 08L. FACW or PAC ryn
(excluding FAC-). (ICJ
Remarks:
vjuH&--4, -4v &c, seay,_a, 4o

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HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Primary In}d''e?ators:
_ other Photographs ?/Ir}tfndated
_ Otftertutated n Upper 12 Inches
No Recarsied Data Available _? atar Marks
' Lines
iment
Deposits
Field Observations: Drainage Drainage Pattams in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 5eeonda?J"dieators (2 or more required):
L? dized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-F `t __}Afatar-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutrai Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) Other
Explain in Remarks)
Remarks: J /
?ic- C.C -1v ?pnGf,t r? - !Ct t1?s?
?LV rt v? c?
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase);
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Drainage Class: ?? D
Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes

Profile Descriotion• - i
Depth
inches) Horizon Matrix Color

(MunseH Moist) Matde Colors Mottle

(Munseli Maisel Abundance/L'anrrst
Texture, Concretions,
Structure
t

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0 G d , e
c.
. ?? IK44 -

Hydric Soi) Indicators:
_ HistosoI
_ Histic Epipedon
_ Suffidic Odor
Aquie Moisture Regime
_ during Conditions
Ieyed or Low-Chroma Colors
Gonczetions
High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
_ (panic Streaking in Sandy Soils
-/Listed on Local Hydric Soils List ?y d?t(./ Ivw-"
Listed on National Hydric Soils List ll
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? No (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology present? a No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetand? Yes No
Remarks:
5h-cAq-%- w&-(; or
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F.iYlsi
INTERMITTENT CHANNEL - ?-1-194
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID APPLICANT NAME DATE _
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORKS (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN Ur1yIawyd_ 4,'j"m4 ?SIK K((;OUNTY/CTTYO/ toy,- L()l/i
RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS fyy
Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? N Approx. Drainage Area:
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Determ' ation:
Perennial Channel (stop) mportant Channel: LF PROJECT MGR Initials
Intermittent Channel (proceed) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) _ (attach map indicating location of" ortant/unimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signature-
(if r than C.O.E. project manager)
P=Present SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Present
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y i?N J
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
ACTION ID APPLICANT NAME -LO" viz (Y' (J Y',?, I
DATE
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PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODY/RIVERBASIN UT CfW)4e0UNTY/CITY U?'llp?- WUn
RECENT WEATHER CONDMONS
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ater Discharge (June thru Sepi
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getation in/adiacent to channe
Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y

Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map?? N Approx. Drainage Area:
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Determination:
zi? P rennial Channel (stop) Important Channel: LF I'+
PROJECT MGR. Initials
Intermittent Channel (proceed) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of importantlunimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd)
Evaluator's Signature:
(if other than C.O.E. project manager)
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P=Present SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Present
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ACTION ID
PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.)
WATERBODURIVER BASIN Y_
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Observation Comments or Description
Fish/Shelliish/Crustaceans Present
? Benthic Macro Invertbrates .?
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INTERMITTENT CHANNEL
EVALUATION FORM
APPLICANT NAME } WCZ, DATE CI
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or Drift Lines
gelation in/adiacent to channel
Important To Domestic Water Supply?. Y
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Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map? Y Approx. Drainage Area:
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Determination:
rennial Channel (Stop) mportant Channel: LF PROJECT MGR Initials
Intermittent Channel (proceed) Unimportant Channel: LF
Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of importantlunimportant channel)
Ditch Through Upland (no jd) tA
Evaluator's
P=Present SP=Stongly Present NP=Not Present
than C.O.E. project manager)

Environmental Assessment
Longview Golf Course - Union County, NC
The project involves about 400 acres lying just south of Six-Mile Creek, east of Tom
Short Rd., almost at the end of the unpaved section of Weddington School Rd. Most of
the site has been in some sort of agriculture/pasture for many years, portions having just
been abandoned within the past two years. There appears to be no undisturbed vegetation
on the site. There are several patches of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), 12"-14"dbh,
plantations at the eastern side. Fields have a border of vegetation of varying widths, there
are several ponds and some wetlands along Six-Mile Creek. There are two tributaries
that cross the site, both of which have wetlands associated with them. One large seepage
hillside occurs just north of the existing large pond in the southwest corner of the site.
The best vegetation is along the floodplains and the slopes immediately above them, but
these areas do not have trees with large diameters. One forested area occurs in the
northwest portion of the property, near the proposed club house location, just south of the
middle tributary. The western boundary along Tom Short Rd. is a mixture of abandoned
fields, small patches of mixed hardwood and some wetlands.
The survey was performed on July l and 8, 1999. The January 1999 list of species of
concern from the NC Natural Heritage Program for Union County was used as the basis
for field work (attached). The overall quality of the vegetation and plant communities
was assessed, and the creek and tributaries were examined for aquatic communities.. The
soils for the site are: Chewacla (ChA), Gaston (GaB2), Iredell (IrA) and Mecklenburg
(MeB2).
Vegetation
A 1997 aerial photograph from the Mecklenburg County Engineering Department
showed the northern portion of the site. Another aerial photograph, from the USGS,
taken in 1991, showed the entire site. Using these, it was determined that the fields intact
in 1999 had been there for many years and that some had been recently abandoned. The
tree lines and windbreaks are a mixed red cedarlhardwood (with some pine) combination.
The floodplains are mixed hardwoods. The forested areas, the margins of tree lines,
windbreaks and fields abandoned long enough to have woody vegetation were examined.
The floodplain of Six-Mile Creek and the floodplains of the tributaries were examined.
All the wetlands associated with the Creek and the tributaries were examined.
Depending on size, the tree lines and windbreaks are dominated by Willow oak (Quercus
phellos) 19"dbh, Red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) 12" dbh, Sweetgum (Liquidambar
styraciflua) 12"dbh, Water oak (Q. nigra) 10"dbh, Honey locust (Gelditsia triacanthos)
10"dbh, Hackberry (Celtis laevigata) 10"dbh, Southern red oak (Q. falcata) 9"dbh, and
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) 6"dbh. The understory and shrubs in the windbreaks
varied according to the hydrology, but generally they are thick stands of the above
species or of Privet (Ligustrum sinense) or Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia).

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The floodplain along Six-Mile Creek is dominated by River birch (Betula nigra) 30"dbh
along the stream. Black walnut (Juglans nigra) 22"dbh, Green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica), up to 20"dbh, Hackberry 12"dhb, and Box elder (Acer negundo) 7"dbh
dominate the floodplain. Just above the floodplain the dominants are Yellow poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera) 30"dbh, and Red maple (Acer rubrum) 10"dbh showing the
effects of the past disturbance. The subcanopy on the floodplain is Red mulberry (Morus
rubra) 6"dbh, Swamp chestnut oak (Q. michauxii), Ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana)
4"dbh, Dogwood (Cornus Florida) 4"dbh, and Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) 3"dbh. The
herbaceous flora was the normal series of floodplain species. No Quillworts (Isoetes
spp.) were found in the wetlands. None of the other species of concern for the county
occur in the wetlands, although Golden Club (Orontium aquaticum), a new county
record, was collected near Six-Mile Creek, just north of the proposed green for hole #1.
The best forested wetland occurs at the southeast corner of the site just north of the
tributary. It has an excellent population of Arrow arum (Peltandra virginica), along with
Manna grass (Glyceria striatra), Bulrush (Scirpus cyperinus), Touch-me-not (Impatiens
capensis) and Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata).
Another different type of wetland, with Black willow (Salix nigra) and Button bush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis) as the primary woody species, occurs just north of the
proposed green for hole #17. This is a sunny hillside seep. No species of concern were
noted here. The most interesting forested area is located along the top of the hill and
slopes just east of Tom Short Rd., at the proposed location of the clubhouse. Although
this area is technically upland, the mafic soils have produced an unusual combination of
mafic and floodplain species. The soils hold enough water to support the floodplain
species; Swamp red oak (Q. shumardii), Black walnut, Hackberry, and Green ash, along
with the more typical mafic species such as Willow oak, and Post oak (Q. stellata).
Included in this forest are White oak (Q. alba), Sweetgum, and Shagbark hickory (Carya
ovata). The normal diameter for the trees of this forest is 12-16," but a few of the Willow
oaks get up to 34"dbh. The understory of the forest is Red cedar, Black cherry (Prunus
serotina), Red mulberry, American elm (Ulmus americana), Pawpaw, and Redbud
(Cercis canadensis).
The NC Natural Heritage list for Union County includes nine species of vascular plants
on the current known list and two species as historic records, which could be present.
None of these species was located during the field work. Based on the time of year for
the survey, their presence would likely have been noted. There are no recommendations
regarding the botanical communities for this project.
Aquatics
During the site investigation, all streams and delineated wetlands were investigated.
While intensive surveys were not performed, general observations were made to
determine a level of quality and health.

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Six-Mile Creek borders the site on the north. This creek has some sediment problems as
indicated by the thin layer of sediment that covers most of the bottom. The main
substrate found in Six-Mile Creek is sand. There are several areas that are deeply
entrenched, with very unstable banks. Most of the creek banks are wooded.
Unionid mussels were found along the section of Six-Mile Creek that is on the subject
property. Normally, the presence of freshwater mussels indicates a stream that has
relatively good water quality and is not subject to heavy sediment loads. The mussels
were not abundant, however there were several locations where two or three individuals
could be collected in a square meter area. The specimens appear to be in the Elliptio
complanata complex. While this particular type of freshwater mussel does not have a
protected status, this complex is currently poorly understood.
Because these animals are generally declining worldwide, HARP encourages that every
effort be made during construction to minimize impacts to freshwater mussel
communities. Due to their presence in Six-Mile Creek, HARP recommends that special
care be given to the sediment and erosion control along this creek. Adequate buffers
should be maintained to keep as much of the forested floodplain forest intact along Six-
Mile Creek as possible. This will help stop sediment from entering the creek and reduce
the possibility of thermal pollution.
There are two other smaller streams that traverse the property. The first is in the
southwest end, just north of the larger existing pond. The stream seems to originate on
the property. This stream bottom is primarily sandy, with some evidence of riffle/pool
complexes. There are sparse areas of rocky substrate found in this stream. The stream is
somewhat entrenched and is crossed by numerous ORV trails and farm roads. There
were some small fish found in a few areas of the stream; the likely species is the Creek
Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus). Several spots were investigated for macroinvertebrates,
however none were located. No mussels were located in this stream.
The second stream runs through the center of the property, from SE to NW. This stream
has a primarily sandy substrate but also has some gravelly areas with cobbles and
boulders. This stream originates off the property and has been delineated with a FEMA
Flood Zone. There are a few riffle/pool complexes in this stream and there are several
areas, especially below a small existing pond that are deeply entrenched, with banks over
10 feet high. Again, there were some small fish found in a few areas of this stream; the
likely species is the Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus). As with the other stream,
several spots were investigated for macroinvertebrates, however none were located. No
mussels were located in this stream either.
The ponds were also investigated, but not in depth. The water levels were low in all of
the ponds, probably due to the droughty conditions during the site visit. No fish were
seen in the shallows of any of the ponds. There were no valves, shells or live mussels
located in or around any of the ponds. There were numerous turtles seen in the ponds,
however none were close enough for species identification.
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Finally, the HARP survey team made an effort to survey all of the delineated wetlands on
the property. During our investigation, no animals of special concern were seen in these
wetlands. The two wetlands that seemed to have the highest quality (based on the
vegetation discussed previously) were: 1) the large wetland along Six-Mile Creek,
between Holes #1 and #8, and 2) the wetland to the South of Hole A. This second
wetland was home to numerous frogs and the Mosquito Fish (Garnbusia affinis), in
addition to a large wetland plant community.
HARP has no additional recommendations regarding the streams, wetlands and ponds,
other than to maintain the necessary biological buffers and to ensure that the proper
sediment and erosion control features are implemented and maintained.
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