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Home My WebLink About20191760 Ver 1_NCNHP Report_20191230■ NE aNMON NC DEPARTMENT OF NONn NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES M,,�� Roy Cooper, Governor Susi Hamilton. Secretary Walter Clark. Director, Land and Water Stewardship NCNHDE-7242 October 8, 2018 Joel Howard NCDOT 716 West Main Street Albemarle, NC 28001 RE: C-5621 US 21 and West Catawba Ave. Cornelius, Mecklenburg; NCDOT Dear Joel Howard: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map. The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: httos://www fws aov/offices/Directorv/ListOffices cfm?sta ecod =37 Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodnev butlerCancdcr aov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES !JV.Ji`HIc.TGE-ET.QM1!_Ell;}i_NC.!GEI MA!L.�EPVICE ( EFJTER P:At I I 'nrl OFC 911)7079120 • FAx T')7079!2t Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area C-5621 US 21 and West Catawba Ave. Cornelius, Mecklenburg Project No. NCDOT October 8, 2018 NCNHDE-7242 No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare species are found. the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database. No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Natural Heritage Area (RHA). or Federally -listed species. NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project. Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at btli2a ZLcnhde nah ro/ t nt/h i . Data query generated on October S. 2018; source: NCNHP, 04 Oct 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 4 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area C-5621 US 21 and West Catawba Ave. Cornelius, Mecklenburg Project No. NCDOT October 8, 2018 NCNHDE-7242 No Element Occurrences are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area No Natural Areas are Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type - j Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government Town of Cornelius Open Space Town of Cornelius Local Government Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at htt s //n hd nat r r o/co to t/help, Data query generated on October 8, 2018: source: NCNHP, 04 Oct 2018. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. 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