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Carolina Wetland services
Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to
Nationwide Permit No. 39
Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2004-0623
July 6, 2004
Prepared For:
Mr. Christopher E. Wood, PE
Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC
1887 Highway 321 North
York, South Carolina 29745
[phone]
Prepared By:
Mr. Gregory C. Antemann, P.W.S.
Mr. Isaac J. Hinson
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
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t Table of Contents
Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 1
Existing Conditions ...............................................................................................................................
Current Land Use ............................................................................................................................... 2
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Jurisdictional Delineation .................................................................................................................. 3

' Agency Correspondence ........................................................................................................................
Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................................. 7
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Protected Species ............................................................................................................................... 7
Purpose and Need for the Project .......................................................................................................... 7
Avoidance and Minimization ................................................................................................................ 8
' Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters ............................................................................................ 8
Compensatory Mitigation ...................................................................................................................... 9
List of Attachments
' Attachment A - Figure 1. USGS Site Location Map
Attachment A - Figure 2. NRCS Soil Survey
Attachment A - Figure 3. Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map
' Attachment B - Agent Certification of Authorization Form
Attachment C - Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form
Attachment D - Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39
Attachment E - Routine On-Site Data Forms
Attachment F - NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms
Attachment G - USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
' Attachment H - Representative Photographs
Attachment I - Agency Correspondence
Attachment J - Figures 4a and 4b. Proposed Impacts

List of Tables
' Table 1. Summary of On-Site Jurisdictional Stream Channels ............................................................4
Table 2. Summary of On-Site Wetland Areas ......................................................................................6
Table 3. Summary of Proposed Impacts ...............................................................................................9
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' Executive Summary
The Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project is located in western Mecklenburg County, North
' Carolina, and is bordered to the southeast by the Mount Holly Road (SR-27) -
Mount Holly-Huntersville Road intersection and to the northwest by the Catawba River
(Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). This project proposes to develop the western half of the site
' into a residential subdivision. Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC is in charge of developing the
site and has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for
this project (Attachment B).
' The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by CWS indicate that there are six
jurisdictional stream channels (Streams A-F), two non jurisdictional channels
(Channels G and H), one jurisdictional wetland area (Wetland AA), and one non jurisdictional
isolated wetland area (Wetland BB) located within the project limits (Attachment A - Figure 3).
On behalf of Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC, CWS is requesting written verification of the
jurisdictional determination of the on-site jurisdictional areas (Attachment C). Unavoidable
impacts associated with this project will total approximately 276 linear feet of Important
' Intermittent Stream B, 0.077 acre (1,266 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream B,
0.001 acre (23 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream C, and 0.001 acre
(10 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream D (Attachment J - Figures 4a and 4b). On
' behalf of Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC, CWS is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification
application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 13,
and pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 39 and Water Quality Certification No. 3402
' (Attachment D). This project proposes to preserve vegetated buffers along avoided jurisdictional
areas to mitigate for impacts to on-site jurisdictional stream channels.
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Existing Conditions
The Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project is located in western Mecklenburg County, North
Carolina, and is bordered to the southeast by the Vlount Holly Road (SR-27) -
Mount Holly-Huntersville Road intersection and to the northwest by the Catawba River
(Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). This project proposes to develop the western half of the site
into a residential subdivision. Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC is in charge of developing the
site and has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for
this project (Attachment B). The following sections describe the existing conditions of the
project area.
Current Land Use
The western and eastern portions of the site consist of undeveloped mature forest. These two areas
are separated by an approximately 500-foot wide maintained power line right-of-way. Dominant
vegetation within the wooded areas includes ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), sweetgum
(Liquidambar styracijhta), red elm (Uhmts nibra), flowering dogwood (Cornits florida), American
beech (Fagits andifolia), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), Autumn olive
(Elaeagnus umbellata), American holly (Ilex opaca), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans),
Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), catbriar (Snulax rotundifolia), Virginia creeper
(Parthenocissus quinquefolia), and common blue violet (Viola sororia). Dominant vegetation
within the right-of-way clearing includes sweetgum, red maple (Ater mbnun), tulip poplar, black
willow (Salix nigra), silky willow (Salix sericea), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), common
blackberry (Rebus argutits), broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), perennial ryegrass
(Loliaan perenne), wild onion (Alliuni canadense), seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia), soft rush
(Juncos effusus), various sedges (Carer spp.), various grasses (Panicunz spp.), jewel flower
(Impatiens capensis), and cat-tail (Typha latifolia).
According to the Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County' (Attachment. A - Figure 2), on-site soils
consist of Enon sandy loam soils with 2 to 8 percent slopes (EnB) and 8 to 15 percent slopes
(EnD), Cecil sandy clay loam soils with 2 to 8 and 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded
(CeB2 and CeD2), Davidson sandy clay loam soils with 2 to 8 percent slopes (DaB), and Pacolet
sandy loam soils with 15 to 25 percent slopes (PaE). The site is dominated by Enon sandy loam
soils, which are well drained and exhibit slow permeability and medium water capacity. Several
areas along the northeast project boundary consist of Cecil sandy clay loam soils. These soils are
well drained and exhibit moderate permeability and medium water capacity. The northwest portion
' United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1980. Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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of the site contains areas consisting of Davidson sandy clay loam soils and Pacolet sandy loam
soils. Davidson sandy clay loam soils are well drained and exhibit moderate permeability and high
available water capacity. Pacolet sandy loam soils are well drained and exhibit moderate
permeability and low water capacity.
Jurisdictional Delineation
On April 20 and 21, 2004, CWS's Ron Johnson, Kip Kerecman, and Isaac Hinson delineated
on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S.' within the project area. Jurisdictional areas were
delineated on-site using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Routine On-Site
Determination Method. This method is defined in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands
Delineation Manual! Routine On-Site Data Forms representative of on-site wetlands and adjacent
upland areas have been included as Attachment E. Jurisdictional stream channels were classified
according to recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)' and USACE guidance.
NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms and USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
representative of Streams A-F and Channels G and H have been included as Attachments F and G.
The results of the on-site field investigation conducted by CWS indicate that there are six
jurisdictional stream channels (Streams A-F), two non-jurisdictional channels
(Channels G and H), one jurisdictional wetland area (Wetland AA), and one non jurisdictional
isolated wetland area (Wetland BB) located within the project limits (Attachment A - Figure 3).
On-Site streams are unnamed tributaries to the Catawba River (HU# 03050101).5 The Catawba
River is rated "Class WS-IV; CA" waters by the NCDWQ. "Class WS-IV" waters are protected
as water supplies and are located in moderately to highly developed watersheds. "Class CA"
waters is a classification that identifies the drainage as a "critical area." On-Site jurisdictional
areas are summarized in Tables 1 and 2. All jurisdictional areas located within the proposed
construction zone of the project area (i.e., west of the power line right-of-way) were surveyed
using a GPS unit with sub-meter accuracy. On behalf of Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC,
CWS is requesting written verification of the jurisdictional determination of the on-site
jurisdictional areas (Attachment C).
z "Jurisdictional waters of the U.S." includes essentially all surface waters such as: all navigable waters and their tributaries, all
interstate waters and their tributaries, all wetlands adjacent to these waters, and all impoundments of these waters.
7 Environmental Laboratory, 1987. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual," Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army
Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
a North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 1999. Stream Classification Method. Version 2.0.
s "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. U.S. Geological Survey, 1974. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina.
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Table 1. Summarv of On-Site Jurisdictional Stream Channels
Jurisdictional
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Classification Approximate
Acreage (ac.) Approximate
Length (If) NCDWQ
Score USACE
Score
Stream A Unimportant Intermittent 0.022 ac. (271 10 -- 21 42
Unimportant Intermittent 0.105 ac. (1,646 If) -- 23.5 34
Stream B Important Intermittent -- 712 if 27.5 40
Perennial -- 1041f 34.5 58
Stream C Unimportant Intermittent 0.003 ac. (52 If) -- 23.5 34
Stream D Unimportant Intermittent 0.005 ac. (74 If) -- 23.5 34
Stream E' Perennial -- 127 if 37.5 56
Stream F' Unimportant Intermittent 0.019 ac. (28010 -- 23.5 49
Totals 0.154 ac. 943 If -- --
' Stream A flows west across the northwest comer of the site for approximately 271 linear feet
(0.022 acre) to its confluence with the Catawba River (Attachment A - Figure 3). Stream A was
' evaluated to be Unimportant Intermittent and exhibited a three-foot average bankfull width and
strong braiding, but lacked flow at the time of the field investigation
(Attachments F and G - SCP 1). Stream A scored 21 out of a possible 71 points on the NCDWQ
' Stream Classification Form and 42 out of a possible 100 points on the USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheet. A photograph of Unimportant Intermittent Stream A is included as
Attachment H - Photograph A.
Stream B begins on the west side of the power line right-of--way and generally flows northwest
across the center of the site to its confluence with the Catawba River (Attachment A - Figure 3).
' Approximately 1,646 linear feet (0.105 acre) of the upstream portion of Stream B was evaluated to
be Unimportant Intermittent. This reach exhibited weak flow and sinuosity, and lacked the
' presence of biological indicators, including benthic macroinvertebrates, at the time of the
investigation (Attachments F and G - SCP4). This portion of Stream B scored 23.5 out of a
possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 34 out of a possible 100 points
on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet. A photograph of Unimportant Intermittent
Stream B is included as Attachment H - Photograph B.
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Approximately 712 linear feet of the middle portion of Stream B was evaluated to be Important
' Intermittent. This segment begins at Stream B's confluence with Stream D. This portion of
Stream B exhibited a four-foot average bankfull width and moderate sinuosity and riffle-pool
' sequences (Attachments F and G - SCP3). This portion of Stream B scored 27.5 out of a possible
71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 40 out of a possible 100 points on the
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USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet. A photograph of Important Intermittent Stream B
is included as Attachment H - Photograph C.
Approximately 104 linear feet of the downstream portion of Stream B was evaluated to be
Perennial. This portion of Stream B exhibited a four-foot average bankfull width, a weak
floodplain, and a weak presence of bivalves, fish, amphibians, crayfish, and benthic
macroinvertebrates (Attachments F and G - SCP2). Perennial, Stream B scored 34.5 out of a
possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 58 out of a possible 100 points
on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet.
Streams C and D are located in the west-central portion of the site and are approximately 52 linear
feet (0.003 acre) and 74 linear feet (0.005 acre) in size, respectively. Stream C flows into Stream D
shortly before Stream D's confluence with Stream B (Attachment A - Figure 3). Streams C and D
were evaluated to be Unimportant Intermittent and exhibited similar characteristics to that of
Unimportant Intermittent Stream B. A stream classification point taken within Unimportant
Intermittent Stream B (Attachments F and G - SCP4) is also representative of Streams C and D.
Stream E generally flows southwest across the power line right-of-way in the southeast portion of
the site for approximately 127 linear feet (Attachment A - Figure 3). Stream E was evaluated to be
Perennial and exhibited a four-foot average bankfull width, strong flow, a weak presence of
tadpoles, and a strong presence of benthic macroinvertebrates (i.e., amphipods, isopods, and
chironomids) (Attachments F and G - SCP5). Stream E scored 37.5 out of a possible 71 points on
the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 56 out of a possible 100 points on the USACE
Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet. A photograph of Perennial Stream E is included as
Attachment H - Photograph D.
Stream F flows northwest across the southeast portion of the site for approximately 280 linear feet
(0.019 acre) into Wetland AA (Attachment A - Figure 3). Stream F was evaluated to be
Unimportant Intermittent and exhibited a three to four-foot average bankfull width, weak flow, and
a weak presence of mosquito larvae at the time of the field investigation
(Attachments F and G - SCP6). Unimportant Intermittent Stream F scored 23.5 out of a possible
71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 49 out of a possible 100 points on the
USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet.
denotes that feature has not been surveyed
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Stream F is fed by Non-Jurisdictional Channel G. This channel was determined to be
non jurisdictional based on its lack of flow, groundwater discharge, and hydric soils within the
channel (Attachments F and G - SCP7). Non-Jurisdictional Channel G scored 14.5 out of a
possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 36 out of a possible 100 points
on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet.
Non-Jurisdictional Channel H is located in the eastern portion of the site and drains into
Wetland AA. This channel was determined to be non jurisdictional based on its lack of flow,
absence of hydric soils within the stream channel, and the moderate presence of rooted plants
within the channel bed (Attachments F and G - SCP7). Non-Jurisdictional Channel H scored 10
out of a possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and 33 out of a possible 100
points on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet.
Table 2. Summarv of On-Site Wetland Areas
Jurisdictional Area Classification Approximate Acreage (ac.)
Wetland AA' Jurisdictional herbaceous/shrub 0
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Wetland BB' Non-jurisdictional 0
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isolated wetland area .
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Wetland AA is approximately 0.8 acre in size and is located within the power line right-of-way
within the eastern portion of the site (Attachment A - Figure 3). Wetland AA is fed by
Unimportant Intermittent Stream F and Non jurisdictional Channel H and exhibited dominant
vegetation consisting of black willow, silky willow, common blackberry, elderberry, seedbox, soft
rush, jewel flower, cat-tail, and various sedges and grasses. This wetland also exhibited
low-chroma soils (2.5Y 411) with few faint mottles (2.5Y 3/3) and inundation and soil saturation
within the upper twelve inches of the soil profile (Attachment E - DP2). A photograph of
Wetland AA is included as Attachment H - Photograph E.
Wetland BB is approximately 0.01 acre in size and is located within the power line right-of-way in
the eastern portion of the site (Attachment A - Figure 3). This wetland was determined to be a
non jurisdictional isolated wetland area because of its small size and lack of connection to any
jurisdictional surface waters. This wetland exhibited inundation and the presence of cat-tail and
soft rush. A photograph of Non jurisdictional Isolated Wetland BB is included as
Attachment H - Photograph F.
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Agency Correspondence
Cultural Resources
A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on May 24, 2004, to
determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, or archaeological significance that
would be affected by the project. In a response letter dated June 15, 2004, the SHPO stated that
"[They] have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which
would be affected by the project. Therefore, [they] have no comment on the project as proposed"
(Attachment I).
Protected Species
A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) on
May 24, 2004, to determine the presence of any federally-listed species or critical habitat located
within the project area. In a response letter dated May 25, 2004, the NCNHP indicated that their
database contains records of rare species of plants in the vicinity of the proposed project. Rare
plants occurring in the immediate vicinity of the project area include Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianthus schiveinitzii), a Federally Endangered and State Endangered species, smooth
coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), a Federally Endangered and State Endangered species, and
Georgia aster (Symplryotrichum ;eor- arum), a Federal Species of Concern and a State
Threatened species. The NCNHP also indicates that because of the high potential for dispersal
of these rare plants along the power line corridor, they suggest that a survey be conducted for the
three species within the project area (Attachment I). However, since the project proposes to
avoid construction activities within the power line right-of-way, no protected species survey is
proposed at this time.
Purpose and Need for the Project
This project proposes to develop the western half of the site (i.e., approximately 36 acres west of
the power line right-of-way) into a residential subdivision. The purpose of this project is to
provide single-family housing to an area that is experiencing significant population growth and is
in close proximity to Charlotte.
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Avoidance and Minimization
Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent
practicable. Multiple versions of the proposed plan were considered to arrive at the final plan.
Unimportant Intermittent Stream A, Perennial Stream B, Perennial Stream E, Unimportant
Intermittent Stream F, Wetland AA, and Non-Jurisdictional isolated Wetland BB will be
completely avoided by the proposed development. In addition, 436 linear feet (61%) of
Important Intermittent Stream B, 0.028 acre or 381 linear feet (23%) of Unimportant Intermittent
Stream B, 0.002 acre or 29 linear feet (56%) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream C, and 0.004
acre or 64 linear feet (86%) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream D will be avoided by the
proposed development. These areas have been avoided by limiting development to the western
half of the site and by designing neighborhood open areas to coincide with and protect on-site
drainage features as much as possible. Proper sediment and erosion control measures
(e.g., temporary sediment ponds) will be implemented to prevent sedimentation of the Catawba
River. In addition, a 100-foot forested buffer will be maintained between the proposed
development and the Catawba River.
Proposed Impacts to jurisdictional Waters
Unavoidable impacts associated with this project will total approximately 276 linear feet of
Important Intermittent Stream B, 0.077 acre (1,265 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent
Stream B, 0.001 acre (23 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream C, and 0.001 acre
(10 linear feet) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream D (Attachment J - Figures 4a and 4b). All
impacts will result from filling the stream channels to accommodate site grading.
Approximately 730 linear feet of new channel will be constructed along the northern project
boundary to provide drainage for the site and help to off-set the loss of jurisdictional stream
channel. Impacts to on-site jurisdictional areas are summarized in Table 3. On behalf of Joel E.
Wood and Associates, LLC, CWS is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification application with
attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 13, and pursuant to
Nationwide Permit No. 39 and Water Quality Certification No. 3402 (Attachment D).
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Table 3. Summarv of Proposed ImnaetS

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Unimportant 0.077 ac. Fill for site
Intermittent Stream B (1,265 If) grading
Unimportant 0.001 ac. Fill for site
Intermittent Stream C (23 If) grading
Unimportant 0.001 ac. Fill for site
Intermittent Stream D (10 if) grading
Totals 0.079 ac. 276 If --
Compensatory Mitigation
This project proposes to preserve vegetated buffers and jurisdictional areas not impacted by the
' development to mitigate for impacts to on-site jurisdictional stream channels. A 20-foot
vegetated buffer is proposed for all jurisdictional streams and wetlands located within and/or east
' of the power line right-of-way (i.e., Perennial Stream E, Unimportant Intermittent Stream F, and
Wetland AA). This will include the preservation of approximately 0.81 acre of on-site wetlands
' and 1,692 linear feet of on-site jurisdictional stream channels. In addition, a 100-foot forested
buffer will be maintained between the proposed development and the Catawba River, and will
' encompass areas adjacent to Unimportant Intermittent Stream A and Perennial Stream B.
Proposed buffers are illustrated in Figure 4a (Attachment J).

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(I.E., STREAMS A-D) WERE SURVEYED USING A GPS UNIT WITH
SUB-METER ACCURACY. JURSIDICTIONAL AREAS HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED
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AGF-NT CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORMA.TION
L,4aoD reare3enting lo-el E. Wood and
Associates, LL C, hereby certify that I have authorized Gregory C. AzuPmann of.Carolina
Wetland Servic--s, Inc.-to act on my behalf and take all actions nccessary to the
processing, issuance, and acceptance of this permit and azty and'all standard and special
conditions attached.
We hereby certify that the above information submitted in this application is true and
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REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERN NATION
DATE: Julv 6, 2004
COUNTY Mecklenbunz County. North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT 66 acres
PROJECT NAME (if applicable) Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone):
Joel E. Wood and Associates. LLC
POC: Mr. Christopher E. Wood, PE at [phone]
1887 Highway 321 North
York, South Carolina 29745
NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable):
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
POC: Gregory C. Antemann, PWS at [phone]
5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
STATUS OF PROJECT (check one):
( ) On-going site work for development purposes
( Y) Project in planning stages
(Type of project: residential development )
( ) No specific development planned at present
( ) Project already completed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be sent.
(X) USGS Site Location Map (Attachment A - Figure 1)
(X) NRCS Soil Survey (Attachment A - Figure 2)
(X) Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Attachment A - Figure 3)
(X) Agent Certification of Authorization Form (Attachment B)
(X) Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39 (Attachment D)
(X) Routine On-Site Data Forms (Attachment E)
(X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms (Attachment F)
(X) USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets (Attachment G)
(X) Representative Photographs (Attachment H)
(X) Agency Correspondence (Attachment I)
(X) Proposed Impacts (Attachment J - Figures 4a and 4b)
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Office Use Only: Fonn Version April 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
I. Processing
L 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
© Section 404 Permit
? Section 10 Permit
f ® 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested:
Nationwide Permit No. 39
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ?
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: Joel E. Wood and Associates, LLC, Contact: Mr. Christopher E. Wood, PE
Mailing Address: 1887 Highway 321 North
York, South Carolina 29745
Telephone Number: [phone] Fax Number: [phone]
E-mail Address: iewood(a),,flashlink.net
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Gregory C. Antemann, PWS
Company Affiliation: Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
Mailing Address: 5000 Nations Crossinu Road, Suite 230
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
Telephone Number: 704-527-1177 Fax Number: 704-527-1133
E-mail Address: Leggo..carolinawetlandservices.com
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111. Project Information
1. Name of project: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Protect
2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A
1 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 03114103
4. Location
' County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): Catawba Plantation
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Charlotte take I-277 south
to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left
onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right
onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto
' Garron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power
line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge Drive.
' 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N35° 18' 14" - W80° 59' 58"
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(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: The
' western and eastern portions of the site consist of undeveloped mature forest. These two
areas are separated by an approximately 500-foot wide maintained power line right-of-way.
' 7. Property size (acres): 66 acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Catawba River
9. River Basin: Catawba River
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
' River Basin map is available at htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: This project proposes to develop the western
' half of the site (i.e., approximately 36 acres west of the power line right-of-wav) into a
residential subdivision. The purpose of this project is to provide single-family housing to an
area that is experiencing significant population growth and is in close proximity to Charlotte.
' 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Heavy equipment typically
used for site grading and paving work will be used.
12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The current land use for the
surrounding areas is predominantly residential.
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IV. Prior Project History
There are no known previous impacts to jurisdictional areas resulting from this project.
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V. Future Project Plans
There are no known future plans for this nroiect at this time.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
1. Wetland Impacts

Wetland Impact

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Area pact Located within

100-year
Distance to
Site Number Type of Impact*
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acres) =k*
lai Nearest Stream Type of Wetland***
(indicate on map) (yes
no) (linear feet)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at I-800-358-9616, or
online at http:!iwww.fema.gov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: O.S 1 acre
Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact Length of Average Width Perennial or
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact Stream Name** of Stream Intermittent?
(indicate on ma) (linear feet) Before Impact (please secify)

Stream B Fill for site
276 if Unnamed Tributary to Important
grading Catawba River Intermittent

Stream B Fill for site 0.077 ac. Unnamed Tributary to
2-3, Unimportant
grading (1,265 If) Catawba River Intermittent
Fill for site 0.001 ac. Unnamed Tributary to Unimportant
Stream C grading (23 lf) Catawba River 2-3 Intermittent

Stream D Fill for site 0.001 ac. Unnamed Tributary to
3 Unimportant
grading (1010 Catawba River Intermittent
* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream mmned stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
w:vw.usRs.^_ov. Several interact sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., wtivw.topozone.coin,
www.marquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 276 linear feet of
Important Intermittent channel and 0.079 acre (1.295 If) of Unimportant Intermittent channel
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Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S. N/A
Open Water Impact Area of Name of Waterbody Type of Waterbody
Site Number Type of Impact* Impact
(if applicable) (lake, pond, estuary, sound,
(indicate on ma) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.)
N/A
* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: till, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
' included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.): N/A
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.): N/A
' Size of watershed draining to pond: N/A
Expected pond surface area: N/A
' VII. Impact Justification Avoidance and Minimization
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' Impacts to on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. have been reduced to the maximum extent
practicable. Multiple versions of the proposed plan were considered to arrive at the final plan.
Unimportant Intennittent Stream A. Perennial Stream B. Perennial Stream E. Unimportant
Intermittent Stream F. Wetland AA, and Non-Jurisdictional isolated Wetland BB will be
completely avoided by the proposed development. In addition, 436 linear feet (61%) of
Important Intermittent Stream B. 0.028 acre or 381 linear feet (23%) of Unimportant Intermittent
t Stream B, 0.002 acre or 29 linear feet (56%) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream C, and 0.004
acre or 64 linear feet (86%) of Unimportant Intermittent Stream D will be avoided by the
' proposed development. These areas have been avoided by limiting development to the western
half of the site and by designing neighborhood open areas to coincide with and protect on-site
draina,_)e features as much as possible. Proper sediment and erosion control measures (e.g.,
' temporary sediment ponds) will be implemented to prevent sedimentation of the Catawba River.
In addition, a 100-foot forested buffer will be maintained between the proposed development and
the Catawba River.
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V1I1. Mitigation
This project proposes to preserve vegetated buffers and jurisdictional areas not impacted by the
development to mitigate for impacts to on-site jurisdictional stream channels. A 20-foot
vegetated buffer is proposed for all jurisdictional streams and wetlands located within and/or east
of the power line right-of-wav (i.e.. Perennial Stream E. Unimportant Intermittent Stream F, and
Wetland AA). This will include the preservation of approximately 0.81 acre of on-site wetlands
and 1.692 linear feet of on-site jurisdictional stream channels. In addition, a 100-foot forested
buffer will be maintained between the proposed development and the Catawba River, and will
encompass areas adjacent to Unimportant Intermittent Stream A and Perennial Stream B.
Proposed buffers are illustrated in Figure 4a (Attachment J).
Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NC`VRP, check the NCWRP website at httn:/%h2o.enr.srtte.nc.us/wM/index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following infornation:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): N/A
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): N/A
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): N/A
IX. Environmental Documentation (D`VQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land?
r Yes ? No ?
' If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
I coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No ?
' If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
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It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify: )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers. N/A
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 3
2 1.5
Total
Lone l extends out 30 feet perpendicular trom near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
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If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
N/A
Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
The site is currently comprised of undeveloped woods and maintained rower line right-of-wav.
and therefore contains little. if any, impervious area. The proposed site plan specifies
approximately 24% impervious coverage for the area to be developed, and therefore does not
require the preparation of a storm water management plan. Four temporary sediment ponds and
other sediment and erosion control measures will be constructed and removed followin.
stabilization of the site.
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' X11. Sewage Disposal (DbVQ Only)
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.
Each home will be connected to the public sanitary sewer and water svstem.
' XUL Violations (DVQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
' XW. Other Circumstances (Optional):
' It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
' work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
' Construction is scheduled to begin upon receipt of necessary permits.
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
' (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project Date: 04/20/04
Applicant/Owner: Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC County: Meek.
Investigator(s): KJK and RG.T State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: u ian
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DPI
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Do i ant Plant Species
1. Carpinus caroliniana Stratum
tree Indicator
FAC Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9. Ilex opaca shrub FAC-
2. Toxicodendron radicans vine FAC 10.
3. Liquidambarstbraci/lua tree FAC 11.
4. Ulmus rnbra tree FAC 12.
5. Cornus llorida tree FACU 13.
6. Lonicera japonica vine FAC 14.
7. Viola sororia herb FAC- 15.
8. EleaQnus umbellata shrub - 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
63!/
Remarks:
More than 50010 of dominant ve<(etation is FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs
Other
Y No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
- Inundated
- Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: - Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) - Water-Stained Leaves
- Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >12" (in.) - FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are absent.
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Cecil sandy clay loam, 2-8% slope s Drainage Class well drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic T ie Ha hidults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile D c ti n•
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-3" A 10YR 4/4 N/A N/A clay loam
3-12" B 15YR 516 N/A N/A clay, l
Histosol _ Concretions
- Histic Epipedon - High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
- Reducing Conditions - Listed on National Hydric Soils List
Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are absent.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No (Circle
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Ils this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 2192
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project Date: 40 /20/04
Applicant/Owner: Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC County: Nleck.
Investigator(s): K.JK and RG.T State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: w ha
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP2
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant S ep cies
1. Salix nizra Stratum
tree Indicator
OBL Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9. Impatiens capensis herb FACW
2. Rubus argutus shrub FAC 10. Typha latifolia herb OBL
3. Ludwigia alternifolia herb OBL 11.
4. Salixsericea tree OBL 12.
5. Juncus effiisus herb FACW 13.
6. Sambucus canadensis shrub FACW 14.
7. Carex spp. herb - 15.
8. Panicum spp. herb - 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
100°0
Remarks:
All dominant dominant vegetation is FAC or wetter
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HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
- Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs
- Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
X Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
Drift Lines
Field Observations: Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Y Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: 0-12" (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
_ Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: o" (in.) FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland li dy roloby indicators are present.
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Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Enon sandy loam, 3-15% slopes Drainage Class well drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic T is Ha ludUlts Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
P fil D cri ti n•
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12" B 2.5Y 411 2.5Y 3/3 few/faint silt loam
_ Histosol _ Concretions
- Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
Reducing Conditions - Listed on National Hydric Soils List
X Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
FIvdrie soil indicators are p resent.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? XYe No (Circle
Wetland Hydrology Present? No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No 1-11
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project Date: 04/20/04
Applicant/Owner: Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC County: Neck.
Investigator(s): KJK and RGJ State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: u la
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP3
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1. Andropogon virfZinicus Stratum
herb Indicator
FAC- Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
9.
2. Rubus arbutus shrub FAC 10.
3. Lolium perenne herb FACU 11.
4. Liriodendron tulipifera tree FACU 12.
5. AIlium canadense herb FACU 13.
6. Liquidambar sttiraci/lua tree FAC 14.
7. Acer rabrum tree FAC 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
43%
Remarks:
Less than 50% of dominant vegetation is FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
- Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
- Inundated
- Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
- Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) - Water-Stained Leaves
- Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >12" (in.) - FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are absent.
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Enon sandy loam, 8-15% slopes Drainage Class well drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Ty llic Aaplndults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile D cri ions
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moistl (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12" B 2.5Y 4/3 N/A N/A silt loam
_ Histosol _ Concretions
- Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime - Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
_ Reducing Conditions - Listed on National Hydric Soils List
- Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
FIvdric soil indicators are absent.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes XNo Circle
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Remarks:
Data point is representative of a non-jurisdictional upland area.
Approved by HQUSACE 2192
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project Date: 04/20/04
Applicant/Owner: Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC County: Nfeek.
Investigator(s): JJH and RGJ State: NC
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID: tan
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP4
If needed, explain on reverse.
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species
1. Smilax rotundifolia Stratum
vine Indicator
FAC Dominant Plant Soooies Stratum Indicator
9. Ulmus nzbra tree FAC
2. Lizustrum sinense herb FAC 10.
3. Liquidambar sn-racillua tree FAC+ 11.
4. Toxicodendron radicans vine FAC 12.
5. Eleaznus umbellata shrub -- 13.
6. Fazzis zrandifolia tree FACU 14.
7. Liriodendron tuiipifera tree FACU 15.
8. Parthenocissus quinquefolia vine FAC 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC
75%
Remarks:
Greater than 50% of dominant vegetation is FAC or wetter.
HYDROLOGY
_ Recorded Data (Describe in remarks):
- Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
- Aerial Photographs
- Other
No Recorded Data Available Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators:
_ Inundated
_ Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
_ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: X Sediment Deposits (on leaves)
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: N/A (in.) Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: N/A (in.) _ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: >12" (in.) _ FAC-Neutral Test
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology indicators are p resent
Routine On-Site Data Forms
Page 1 of 2
6/25/2004
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Enon sand, lent, 2-4% slopes Drainage Class well drained
Field Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Typic Haplndults Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist (?A nsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-12" B 10YR 4/4 N/A N/A silt loam
_ Histosol _ Concretions
- Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
- Sulfidic Odor - Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
- Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List (Inclusions)
- Reducing Conditions - Listed on National Hydric Soils List
- Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors - Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
Hydric soil indicators are absent.
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No (Circle
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle)
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Samolina Point Within a Wetland? Yes No
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
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_lttachment F -- YCDWO St,, e<rjn C'l Issi#ic ition Form:

NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCPl - Unimportant Intermittent Stream A
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): RGJ and KJK
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba Signature(s): (??
Date: 4/20/04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W30°59'53" Latitude: N35a 13'14"
Location/ Directions: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Hollv road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Hollv - Huntetsville Road. Turn right onto Nit. Hollv - Huntcrsville Road. From Mt. Hollv - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
I -PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary. Also, if in the hest professional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this rating system should not be used-
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak 'Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? © 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surroundin, Terrain? 0 3

I

I

3) Are Natural Levees Present? H 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 ?I 2 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Floodplain Present?
0
1
©
3
6) Is The Channel Bmided? 0 1 2 N
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 © 3
3 is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0
(*,VOTE: IfRed & Bank Caused By DitchinzAnd IVITHOUTSinuosity Then Score=0*) 1 2 3
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo May, Ind/Or In Field) Present?
Yes=3
Nn=?
PRAIA RY GE O.MIORPIIOLOGYIVDIC I TOR POINTS: 12
11.llydrnloy,
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present?
(1
1
2
3
PIUMARY IIIDROLOGY I\'DICATOR POINTS: 0
111.IYiology
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 Q 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 © 1 0
3 Is Peri hvton Present? I 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
Secondarv Field Indicators: (Circle OneNonber Per Line)
1. Geomorphology

Absent

Weak

Moderate

Strong
1 Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 0._ 1 1.5
2) Is There A Gmde Control Point In Channel? 0 D._ I 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natuml Dminage Nay?
0
0
1
15
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYL\DICI TOR POINTS:
H.llvdrology 1.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strnne
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
111. Bioloev Absent Weak \lnrlerate Strnne
1 Are Fish Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
2 Are Amphibians Present? 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are A uaticTurtles Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Crayfish Present? [ 0.5 1 1.5
5 Are Macmbenthos Present? 0.5 1 1.5
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 0.5 1 1.5
7 Is Filamentous AI sac Present? 0.5 1 1.5
3) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACN Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: If Total Absence Oj'All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0. 0 0
.4s Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*)
SEGO.VDARY BIOLOGYLVDICA TOR POINTS: 0.5
1 TOTAL L POINTS (Primary + Secondarv)= 21 ( I f Greater Than Or Equal T o 19 Points The Streant Is At Least Intermittent)
1
Last Known Rain? (*.4'OTE: 11 Ditch Indicated In :J9. above Skip This Step .-Ind 45 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry I© 0.5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growim_ Season)?
6) Are Ilydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In fieadcut)? Yes- I.. No=0
SECONDARYIIIDROLOGYINDIC,ITORPOINTS. d
' NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP2 - Perennial Stream B
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): RGJ and KJK
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba Signature(s): W
Date: 4/20/04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 40°59'54" Latitude: N35° 13'14"
Location Directions: From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to NIL Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Hollv - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garcon Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridec
Drive.
1 *PLEASE NOTE: If ewduator and landowner agree that the feature is a uran-made ditch, then use t f thisfurm is not necessary. Also, iif in the bey professional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-grade ditch and not a modified natural stream-this rating system should not be used'
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Gcomorpholow Absent Weak Moderate Strona
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 Q 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
_ Different From Surroundin' Temin?
0 1
®
3
3) Are Natural Levees Present? q 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 ?l 2 3
'
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Flood lain Present?
0 1
2
3
6) Is The Channel Braided? 0 1 2 3
3) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 1 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed &. Bank Present? 0
('NOTE: If8ed & Bank Caused By Dilchine And IVITHOUT Srmtosity 77ten Score=0.) 1 2
10) Is A 2' Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map And/Or In Field) Present?
1es?
A10=0
'
PRIMARY GEOAIORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 16
IT. Hydrolonv
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
I) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present?
0
1
©
3
PRI ARYHYDROLOGYLUDIC ITOR POINTS. 2
IIh Biolow
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Stron"
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3) Is Periphvton Present? I 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 0 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGYLVDIC f TOR POINTS: 7
' Secondarv Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
L Geomorpholocy

Absent

Weak

Moderate

Strone
1) Is There A Ilend Cut Present In Channel? 0 IL- 1 1.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 11.. 1 1.5
' 3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Dni_nage }Nay?_
0
0.5
n
1.5
SECONDARY GEOSIORPIIOLOGYLVDICITOR POLVTS: 2
' 11, llydrolo: Absent Weak Moderate Stron"
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter

1 Are Fish Present? 0
0._ - --------- -
----
1 1.5
11 Art! Amphibians Present? 0 0.. I 1.5
3) Are AquaticTurtles Present? H 0.5 I 1.5
'
4 Are Crayfish Present'? 0 0.. 1 1.5
ire Macrobenthos Present? 0 0.- 1 1.5
6 Are Iron Oxidizin> Bacteria Fun<,us Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
7) Is Filamentous AI<_ne Present? ( 0.5 1 1.5
3) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV
(*,VOTE. If Total Absence OJ'All Plants bt Stremnbed 2
As Voted,4bo,e.5kip 1hisStep UNLESSS.9VPresent*). Mostly OBL
1 Present
Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
0.75 0.5 0 0
SE CONDARYBIOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS. 2
TOTAL POIVTS (Primary+ Secondary)= 34.5 (If Greater Thant Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least I terinittent)
Last Known Rain? (*.VOTE: I(Ditch Indicated In e9 Above Skin This Step And 45 Belowa)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 0.5 1 1©
Conditions Or In Growing, Season)?
6) Are fivdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or in Ileadcut)? Fes 1.. :No=0
SECO;VDARYHYDROL0GYINDIC ITOR POINTS. 5.5
' NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP3 - Important Intermittent Stream B
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): R,J and KJK
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba River Signature(s): X &J
Date: 4/20/04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 80°59'58" latitude: N35° 18'14"
Location/Directions: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Hollv road and continue for 2.7 miles to NIt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn ri,.zht onto Mt. Hollv - Huntcrsville Road. From Mt. Hollv - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line tight of way to the south of Pointer Ridae
Drive.
' 'PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use ofthis form is not necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this raring system should not be used-
Primarv Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Stronz
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 l ® 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Floodplain Present? 0 ?I 2 3
6) Is The Channel Braided? H 1 2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 ® 3
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 Q 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 l 2
(*NOTE: 11'Bed & Bank Caused By DitehineAnd IVITHOUTSinuosity Then Score=0*)
10) Is A god Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 V, 0
PRIMARY GEOSIORPHOLOGY INDIGI TOR POINTS: 13
11.Ilvdroloey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 0 ?I 2 3
PRIM tRYIIIDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: I
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 ? 1 l Oll
2 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 l 0
3 Is Per hvton Present? I 1 2 3
4 Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
PRIMARY BIOLOGY LVDI CA TOR POINTS: 6
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. GeomorPtroln_y
Absent We ak Moderate Strong
1 Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 II.- 1 1.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 0.- I 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natuml Drainage Way?
0
0.5
©1
15
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
If. Hydrology 1
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strona
' 1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed?
1.5
QI
0.5
0
2 Is Sediment On Plants Or Debris Present? 0 0.5 I 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 0.5 1 1.5
i
i
i
4) Is Water In Channcl And >48 Hrs. Since 0 0.- 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? (*.VOTE: If Ditch Indicated In H9.4bove Skip This Step And 45 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 0.- 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season L?
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes 4 LA A'0=0
SECONDARY 11 DROL0GYINDICATORPOINTS. 5.5
•al. •r„r?,r?1 H
1 Are Fish Present? I ll?l'Ill ??C:IM :ll VUl'f :IIC
0.5 1 JlrU fl.
1.5
2 Are Amphibians Present? 1 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are .A uaticTurtles Present? i 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Cmvfish Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
5 Are Macrobenthos Present? 0.5 1 1.5
6 Are Iron Oxidizimr Bacteria/Fun,_,us Present? I 6.5 l 1.5
7 Is Filamentous Algae Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Jlostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: !)'Total Absence OJ'All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0.5 0 0
As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS S4V Present*).
SECONDARYBIOLOGYLVDICA TOR POINTS. 0
1 TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary= 27.5 (If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Streant Is At Least Intermittent)
' NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP4 - Unimportant Intermittent Stream B
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): R J and KJK
DWQ Projcct Number. 2004-0623 Nearest Named Stream: Catawba Signature(s): % 4l
Date: 4/20'04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 80°59'54" Latitude: N35°18'14"
' Location/Directions: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to NIL Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garton Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
' 'PLEASE NOTE: Ifevatuator and landowner agree that the feature is a mar-made ditch, then use of thisforrn is not necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this rating system should not he used-
Primarv Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
i. Ccomornholot_y - Absent Weak Moderate Stro nil
1) is There A Ritlle-Pool Sequence? 0 ?l 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
6) Is The Channel Braided? t© 1 2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? 0 1 D 3
8) is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 0 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
(*NOTE: if Bed & Bank Caused By DitchlnQ And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0*)
10) Is A 2nd Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Torro Map And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No- I
PRIMARY GEOMORPJIOLOGYINDiC 1 TOR POINTS: 11
11.iivdrolo2y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischar>;e Present? © I 2 3
PRIMARYIIYDROLOGYINDiC ITOR POINTS: 0
111.11i010ey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present in Streambed? 3 © 1 0
Z Are Rooted Plants Present in Streambed? 2 1 0
'
3) Is Periphyton Present? 1 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? I 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYLVDIC.ITORPOLVTS: S
' Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomoroholoav

Absent

Weak

Moderate

Strong
1 Is There A ilead Cut Present In Channel? 0 0. 1 1.5
2) is There A Grade Control Point in Channel? 0 0._ 1 15
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainace Way?
0
0.5
1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPJJOLOGYLVDICATOR POINTS:
11.ilydrolozy 2
Absent
Weak
Nlodcrate
Strong
I) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present in Streambed?
1.5
®1
0.5
0
2 is Sediment On Plants Or Debris Present? 0 0.5 1 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 0.5 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (*1VOTF..• II Ditch Indicated la #9 Above Skip 0
This Step And #S Below* 0
) 1 1.5
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry
Conditions Or in Growing Season)? Q 0.5 1 1.5
11 Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides Of Channel tOr In Ileadcut)o Fes- 1.. No=O
SECONDARYIIYDROLOGYLVDICATORPOINTS.
Ili. Biology S
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strom
1 Are Fish Present? 1 0.5 1 1.5
2 Are Amphibians Prescnt? 1 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are A uaticTurtles Present? 1 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Cm tsh Present? 1 0.5 1 1.5
5 Are blacrobenthos Present? 0.5 1 1.5
6 Are Iron Oxidizim, Bacteria/Fun us Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
7 Is Filamentous AI zae Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBI. Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE. IJ'Total Absence OJ'All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 ro'? 0 0
As Noled.Above Skin This Sten UNLESS SAV Present*)
SECONDARY BIOLOGYLVDICA TOR POINTS. 0.5
TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary)= 23.5 (If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Streaut Is At Least Intermittent)
' NCDWQ Stream Classification Form SCP5 - Perennial Stream E
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): RGJ and IJH
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba River Signature(s): <lJ
Date: 4/21/04 USGS QUAD: Sitn. Island Lake Longitude: W .40°59'58" Latitude: N35°18'14"
LocatiorvDirections: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Hollv road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of wav to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
1 -PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is na1 necessary. Also, if in the best professionul judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this rating system should not be used-
Prirnary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
I. Ceomornhologv Absent Weak Moderate Stron¢
1) is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 ®1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain?
0
1
3
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 0 1 2 3
4) Is The Charnel Sinuous? 0 2 3
' 5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Flood lain Present?
0
1
2
3
6 is The Channel Braided? 0 1 2 3
7 Are Recent Alluvial De osits Present? 0 1 3
8) is There A Bankfull Bench Present) 0 1 3
' 9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0
(-NOTE • If Bed & [Tank Causcd By Ditchine And iVITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=O *) 1 2
10) Is A 2"a Order Or Greater Charutcl (As Indicated
On Topo Map AndlOr In Field) Present?
Yel=N
No=()
' PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICT TOR POINTS: 16
If. Hydrology Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present?
0
1
©
3
PRIMARY11IDROLOGYINDiCATOR POINTS. 2
I11.11iolouy
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strom_
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present in Streambed? 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present in Streambed? _ 2 1 0
3) is Periphyton Present? 0 1 © 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? ,11 1 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDIC 1TOR POINTS. 8
' Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle OneNuntber Per Line)
1. Ceomor holo"
n _v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? © 0.5 1 1.5
2) Is There A Gracie Control Point in Channel? 0 0.5 1
3) Does Topography Indicate A
' Natural Dminaee Wes? 0 0.5 ?I 1.5
SECONDARY GEOSIORPIIOLOGY ItJDiC1 TOR POINTS. 2.5
II. ilydrolot y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
' 1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leatlitter
Present In Streambed?
1.5
0.5
0
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 0 0.5 N 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 Il.. 1 1.5
' 4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since
Last Known Rain? (*NOTE: It"Ditch Indicated In 49.4bove Skip 0
This Step And #5 Belorv*) 0.5 1 1©
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry
Conditions Or in Growing Season)? 0 0. 1 1.5
61 Are Hydric Soils Present in Sides Of Channel (Or in Headcut)? Mes L- No=0
' SECONDARYHYDROLOGYIJDIC,ITORPOINTS.
III. Biology 6
Absent
Weak
'Moderate
Strong
1) Are Fish Present? H 0.5 1 1.5
2) Are Amphibians Present? 0 Fo----? l 1.5
3 Are A uaticTuriles Present? 0.5 1 1.5
4) Are Crayfish Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
5) Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 0.5 1 FT?
6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 0 0.5 N 1.5
7) is Filamentous Algae Present? M 0.5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed?
(*NOTE. If Total.4bscnce OJ'AII Plants In Streambed
.4s Noted .4bore Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*). SAV
2 Mostly OBL
1 Mostly FACW 'costly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
0.75 0.5 0 0
SECONDARY BIOLOGYINVICA TOR POINTS: 3
' TOT-111 POINTS (Primary + Secondary= 37.5 (/f Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is. t Least Intermittent)

NCDWQ Stream Classification Form SCP6- Unimportant Intermittent Stream F
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Proiect River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenhurg Evaluator(s): RGJ and IJH
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba River Signature(s): , t41
Date: 4/21104 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 30°59'58" Latitude: N35a 18'14"
Location/ Directions: From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt.
Holly mad and continue for 2.7 miles to NIt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road
turn left onto Garcon Pt. Drive, and lelt onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line ri<aht of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
*PLEASE NOTE: /fey duatar and landmvner agree that the feature is a man- fade ditch, then use of this form is not necessagc Also, if in the bey profe. ional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream---dhis rating *-stem should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 ©I 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Terrain?
0
1 ®
3
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 9 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 3
' 5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Flood lain Present?
I
1 2
3
6) Is The Channel Braided? 1 2 3
e
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 ® 3
(*A'OTE: IfBCd & Bank Caused By Ditchinn,and IVITIIOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0*)
10) Is A 2nd Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Man AmUOr In Field) Present? Yes=3 A,,
PRIMARY GEO.IIORPIIOLOGYLVDICI TOR POINTS: 10
11.llydrolo2y Absent Weak Moderate Stron_
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 0 of 2 3
PRI MARYIIYDROLOGYLVDICATORPOINTS. I
1• Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 1 V 0 d
2 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3 Is Per h ton Present? 1 2 3
4 Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
PRLIMRYRIOLOGYLVDICITOR POINTS: 6
' Secon(larv Field Indicators: (Circle One Number PerLii1e)
1. Geomorphology
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY LVD1 CATOR POINTS: 3
' II. This Yea's Absent VV'cak Moderate Strong
1) Is s This Year's (Or Last's) Lcallittcr
Present In Streambed? 1.5 1 0._ 0
' 4) Is Water In Channel And>48 ITrs. Since 0 10-1 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? (*,VOTE: IhDitch Indicated hi #9.4bove Skip This Step.4nd #5 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 Q 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6) Are Ilvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Ileadcut)? Yes=1.5 Nn
' SECONDARY11YDR0L0GYI DIC CA TOR POINTS: 3
111.11iologv Absent Weak Moderate Slrnnn
1 Are Fish Present? 0.5 1 1.5
2 Are Amphibians Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are A uati2Turtlcs Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Crayfish Present? FIJ 0.5 1 1.5
1
I
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE. IjTotal.lbsence OJAll Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0.5 0 0
As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SAV Present*).
SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 0.5
I
TOT. I L POI,VTS (I'riinary + Seenndar),)= 23.5 (If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Streant Is. t Least Intermittent)
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' NCDWQ Stream Classification Form SCP7 - Non-Jurisdictional Channel G
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): RGJ and iJH
DWQ Project Number_ Nearest Named Stream: Catawba River Sipature(s):
Date: 4/21/04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 30°59'58" Latitude: N35' IS'14"
LocatiorvDirections: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left
onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntorsville Road. From Nit. Holly -
Huntersville Road turn left onto Gatron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the
south of Pointer Ridge Drive.
' 'PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feuture is a man-ntade ditch, then use of this form is not necessary. Abo, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream--this rating system should not be used`
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
L Geomorpholow Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
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3) Are Natural Levees Present? H 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 © 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
(*NOTF,: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And iVITIIOUT Sinuosity 7het Score=0*)
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 Nn ?II
PRLVARY GEavORP11OLOGYLVDICATOR POINTS: 7
11.11vdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Present? 1 2 3
PRIMAR Y HYDROLOGY LVDiCATOR POINTS: 0
111.Ili01011y Absent Weak Moderate Stron_
1 Are Fibrous Roots Present in Streambed? 3 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 ' 1 0
3 Is Per h ton Present? I 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 1 2 3
PRDL t RY BIOLOGY LVDiC. I TOR POINTS: 4
Secondarv Ficld Indicators: (Circle OneNumber Per Line)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak 'Moderate Strong
I Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0.5 1 1.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0.5 1 1.5
3) Does Topopuphy Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDIC I TOR POINTS: I
IL Ilvdrolo_y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leafliuer
Present in Strearnbed?
1.5
1 0.1
0
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 0 0.5 M 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 0.5 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Ihs. Since
Last Known Rain? (*.VOTE: If Ditch Gtdicated lit #9 Above Skip 0
This Step.And 45 Below*) FO A 1 1.5
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry
Conditions Or in Growing Season)? . © 0.5 1 1.5
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 No 1
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY IL\DiC.-I TOR POINTS. 1
1) Are Fish Present? h 0.5 y 1 1.5 V
2 Are Amphibians Present? 1 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are A uaticTuttles Present'? 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Cn fish Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
5 Are Macrobenthos Present? f 0.5 1 1.5
6 Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fun us Present'? I 0.5 1 1.5
7 is Filamentous Algae Present? 0.5 1 1.5
3) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: IJ'Total Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 Q 0 0
As Noted above Skip This Step UNLESS S4V Present*)
SECONDIRYRlOLOGYINDICATOR/r0/VTS• OS
1 t t
TOT.4 L POLVTS (Primary +Secondary)= 14.3 t!f Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Strewn Is At Least Intennittenq

' NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP3 - Non-Jurisdictional Channel 11
Project Name: Catawba Plantation Subdivision Pmiect River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator(s): RGJ and IJH
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Catawba River Signature(s): 4
Date: 4/21/04 USGS QUAD: Mtn. Island Lake Longitude: W 40"59'54" Latitude: N35" 18'14"
' Location/ Directions: From Charlotte take 1-277 south to Freedom Drive and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. H611Y Road. Turn left
onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. Fmm Mt. Holly -
Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt. Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the
south of Pointer Ridge Drive.
I Pri PLEASE NOTE; ljrvaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use ojthis form is not necessary. Also, ijin the best pmjessiana(judgemrnt ojthe evaluator, the
feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this rating system should not be used*
mar y Field Indicators: (Circle OnelVumberPerLine)
1. Geomorphnlogy Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1)Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? I 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surrounding Ten-in? 0 2 3
3) Are Natural Levees Present? I® 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 fll 2 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
IL Ilydrolo_y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
PRI31ARYHYDROLOGYLtiDIC 1 TOR POINTS: 0
rrt: IL,A- Ah-nt xyr"k xlndrrnrn Crr"nn
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 I 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
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3 Is Per h ton Present? I 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 15 11 2 3
PRIM 1RYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 2
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle OneMunber Per Line)
1. Geomorpholo_y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is There A head Cut Present In Channel? I 0.5 1 1.5
2) Is There A Grade Control Point in Channel? 15 00.5 1 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage way? 0 IL_ 1 1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 0.5
11, llvdroloey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Lcatlitter
'
Present In Streambed? 1.5 1 0.5 0
2 Is Sediment On Plants Or Debris Present? 0 II.. 1 1.5
3) Are Wmck Lines Present? 0 tl.- 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since I© 0.5 1 1.5
'
Last Known Rain? (-WOTE: If Ditch Indicated In #9.4bove Skip This Step And 45 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry I© 0.5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6) Are llvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 IV- 1
SECONDARYIIIDROLOGYLVDICATOR POINTS. 2
Ill. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Are Fish Present? 0.5 1 1.5
2 Are Am libians Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
3 Are A uaticTurtles Present'? I 0.5 1 1.5
4 Are Cm fish Present? 0.5 1 1.5
5 Are Macrobenthos Present? i 0.5 1 1.5
6 Are Iron Oxidizim, Bacteria/Fungus Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
7 is Filamentous Algae Present? I 0.5 1 1.5
8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL
(* NOTE: IjTotal Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0 0 0
As Noted Above Skin This Step UNLESS SAV Present*).
SECONDARY BIOLOGY LVDICA TOR POINTS: 0.5
TOT I L POINTS (Prhrtary + Secondar),)= 10 (If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent)
(*,N'OTF: If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditchine,4nd IVITIIOUT SittvosiN Then Score=O*)
10) Is A 20° Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes--3
PRIMARY GE•OMORPIIOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: S
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SCP1- Unimportant Intermittent Stream A
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: KJK and RGJ
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/20/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:00 AM
5. Name of Stream: UT of the Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 6 Acres 8. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 271 If 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and
continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Hollv Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly -
Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive. and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35018'14" W80°59'58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hou
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80' and Sunn
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES (9 If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES (20 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey'? YES
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 15 % Residential % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
85 % Forested 80 % Cleared / Logged % Other
21. Bankfull Width: 3' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 1-3'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: X Flat (0 to 2;'0) -Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight X Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 42 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date /ZgId
This channel evaluation form is int ded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
S'T'REAM QUALIFY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

#
CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
R
C
Coastal Piedmont iVlountain O
E
S
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0-5
0
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow= max points)_

2 Evidence of past human alteration'
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)

3 Riparian zone
0-6
0-4
0-5
3
(no buffer= 0; contiguous, wide buffer= max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0
5
0
4
0
4
3
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) - - -

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
U
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
4
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
x' Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0-2 " 4
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0, large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 . Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive charmelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 0
(fine; homogenous= 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 3
r (deeply incised = 0; stable bed& banks =max points)
E'
13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
E?
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
.00
F
17
Habitat complexity
=
0-6
0-6
0-6
1
(little or no habitat
0, frequent, varied habitats = max points)

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18 Canopy coveiage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
5
,,. (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
w 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0 4
0-5
0"- 5
0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types= max points)

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0=4
0-4
0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
R (no evidence 0; common, numerous types = max points)
E
23 Evidence of wildlife use
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = mar points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 42
,k These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY:
USACE
SCP2 - Perennial Stream B
DWQ#
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: RGJ and KJK
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/20/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:30 AM
5. Name of Stream: UT of the Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 70 acres 8. Stream Order: 2°d
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 104 if
10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive
and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly
- Huntersville Road. Turn right onto iylt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive. and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line rieht of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N 35°18' 14" W80° 59'58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80' and Sunny
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES (9 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 15 % Residential % Commercial % Industrial _% Agricultural
85 % Forested _% Cleared / Logged % Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 4' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 21/'0) -Gentle (2 to 4°0) X Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight X Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
I weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 58 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 16 Lze-o "`
This channel evaluation form is int tded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
# CH
R
CTERISTICS SCORE
A
A
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0
5 0
4 0-5 3
(no flow or saturation = 0, strong flow = max points) - -

2_ Evidence of past human alteration
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration= max points)

J Riparian zone
0-6
0-4
0-5
4
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
3
U (no discharge = 0, springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
?. 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 1
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)

7 Entrenchment / floodplain access
0-5
0-4
-0-2
1
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)

8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
0-4
0-2
0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment= max points)

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA
0-4
0-5
3
(fine, homogenous - 0; large, diverse sizes= max points)

1 Evidence of channel incision or widening
?0-5
0-4
0 5
3
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)

13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 3
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 3
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
ti. (no shading vegetation= 0; continuous canopy = max points)
w
1 Substrate embeddedness-'
NA*
0-4
0-4
2
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0 4
0-5
0-5
2
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
3
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints)

22 Presence offish
0-4
0-4
0-4
1
q (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 58
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DW #
SCP3 - Important Intermittent Stream B STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET - t
1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: RGJ and KJK
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/20/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:30 AM
5. Name of Stream: Unnamed Tributary of Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
' 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 65 acres 8. Stream Order: 2"
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 712 If 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive
and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly
- Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
' Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N 35°18' 14" W80° 59'58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): pipe installation
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80' and Sunny
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES (?D 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
' 20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 15 % Residential °'o Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
85 % Forested % Cleared / Logged % Other ( )
21. Bankfull Width: 4' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) X Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight X Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
' Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 40 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date y(Q4
This channel evaluation form is intendyft to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and eAvironmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05103. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
1
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
Presence of flow/ persistent pools in stream,
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow= max points)

2 Evidence of past human alteration
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 4
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges= 0; no discharges = max points)
.?
5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
1
U (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
?-,
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
1
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
w Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands - max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)

10 Sediment input
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 4
2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA'"
0-4
0-5
2
(fine, homogenous = 0; large; diverse sizes = max points)

12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 -'S
2
.? (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
E
1' Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0' - 5
2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

p
14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

1 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 2
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0, well-developed = max points)

1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
3
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
n
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
Z (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
w
19
Substrate embeddedness
NA*
0-4
0-4
1
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5
0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) -
C7 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common; numerous types = max points)
'a
O
22 Presence offish
0-4-
0-4
0-4
0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

23 Evidence of wildlife use
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 40
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DW #
SCP4- Unimportant Intermittent Stream B___?.__?.
' STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: RGJ and KJK
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/20/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:30 AM
5. Name of Stream: UT of Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 55 acres 8. Stream Order: 2°d
' 9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 1,646 if 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive
' and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly
- Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N 35°18' 14" W80° 59'58"
' 13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): fill for lot and street grading
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
' 15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80° and Sunny -
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
' 17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 8 If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map'? YES NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 15 % Residential % Commercial _% Industrial _°'o Agricultural
85 % Forested _% Cleared / Logged % Other
21. Bankfull Width: 2-3' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2'
' 23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) x Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight x Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 34 Comments:
s
Evaluator's Signature Date ? 1,7elk
This channel evaluation form is in Aided to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and Environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05103. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

?
CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0-5
1
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration
0-6
0-5
0-5
2
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)

3 Riparian zone

0-6

0-4

0-5

4
(no buffer = 0; contiguous; wide buffer = max points)
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0
5
0
4
0
4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) - _
- -

5 Groundwater discharge
0'-3
0-4
0-4
1
U (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
?.
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0'- 2
1
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
x Entrenchment / floodplain access U- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)

10 Sediment input
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
NA*
.0-4
0-5
1
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
1 , Evidence of channel incision or widening 5
0 4
0 5
0 2
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) - - -

1' Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
1
a (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
E-
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout= max points)

1 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence= max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes " 0-3 0-5 0-6 2
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 1
r. (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
p
:
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
.r (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
~ 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 1
(deeply embedded= 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5
0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
L
21 Presence of amphibians
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish

0-4

0-4

0-4

0
q (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 1.
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 34
.k These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
SCP5 - Perennial Stream E
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
1
1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: IJH and RGJ
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/21/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 1:00 PM
5. Name of Stream: UT of Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 30 acres S. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 127 If 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and
I continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly -
Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N350 18' 14" W80° 59' 58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80' and Sunny -
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluati
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YE NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: % Residential
50 % Forested
Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
on point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YE NO
% Commercial % Industrial _°/o Agricultural
50 % Cleared / Logged _% Other
21. Bankfull Width: 4' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight X Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 56 Comments: Strong presence of amphipods. chironomids, and isopods. Weak
presence of tadpoles. Raccoon tracks observed.
n
Evaluator's Signature Date ( 11?5K ' y
This channel evaluation form is inte ded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05103. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORK-SHEET
CHARACTERISTICS" ECOREGION POIN T RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont ;Mountain

1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
0
5
4
0
0
5
3
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) - - -
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(extensive alteration= 0; no alteration= max points)
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 2
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer= max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges= 0; no discharges = max points)
.7
5 Groundwater dischar-e
0-3
0-4
0-4
3
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
?..
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
2
?
r (no floodplain= 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
7 Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0 2 2
a" (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 3
(no wetlands = 0, large adjacent wetlands max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment= max points)

11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate *
NA
0-4
0-5
2
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)

i` Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
?. (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)

13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = mac points)

•?
14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-4
0-5
2
E-r (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout= max points)
15 Impact by agriculture or livestock production 0-5 0-4 0-5 4
(substantial impact=0; no evidence = max points)

16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
0-3
0-5
0-6
2
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed max points)
Z 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6- 0-6 4
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)

1 Substrate embeddedness
NA*
0-4
0-4
2
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5
4
(no evidence= 0; common, numerous types = max points).
21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 1
O (no evidence= 0; common, numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
q (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence= max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 56
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
USACE AID#
DWQ #,
SOP6 - Unimportant Intermittent Stream F
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
t
1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: IJH and RGJ
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/21/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 12:30 Plyt
5. Name of Stream: UT of Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 10 acres S. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: 280 if 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive
and continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly
- Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Hollv - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line rieht of wav to the south of Pointer Ridee
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N 35°18' 14" W80° 59'58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80° and Sunny
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES 0
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: _% Residential
100 % Forested
21. Bankfull Width: 3-4'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%;
t point'? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
% Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
_% Cleared / Logged _% Other (
22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 2'
i Gentle (2 to 4%) X Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight -Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the strewn reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 49 Continents: Weak presence of mosquito larva.
Evaluator's Signature 7 2 C` Date 6 /2 1 (el
This channel evaluation form is int ided to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals ill
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
1
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

#
CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T' RANGE
ORE
S
Coastal Piedmont Mountain C
Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 1
(no flow or saturation =0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
Riparian zone
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer= max points) 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 4

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0 -' S
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 1
U (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)

6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
(no floodplain= 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
w Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 2
40 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
' 0-6 0-4 0-2 2
(no wetlands
= 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander= max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 2
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 3
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)

12' Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5
2
?. (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)

13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
3
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
q
14 Root depth and density on banks
0 -'
0-4
0- 5
3
E-
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points)

15 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0
3 0
5 0
6 2
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed= max points) - - -
Q 1 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
2
F (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)

13 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5 '
S
x (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
r19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 2
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

ZO Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
0-5
1
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
21 Presence. of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
(no evidence= 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 49
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID#
DWQ #.
SCP7 - Non-Jurisdictional Channel G
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: IJH and RGJ
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/21/04
5. Name of Stream: UT of Catawba River
7. Approximate Drainage Area: 5 acres
4. Tune of Evaluation: 12:10 PM
6. River Basin: Catawba
S. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: N/A 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and
continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to init. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly -
Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N35° 18' 14" WSO° 59'
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80° and Sunny
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10
Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
e -Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of die evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
IS. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: 30 % Residential _% Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
70-% Forested % Cleared / Logged % Other (
21. Bankfull Widdi: 3-6' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 6'
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) X Moderate (4 to 1001'0) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight -Occasional Bends X Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous -Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (c.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 36 C
Evaluator's Signature Date
This channel evaluation form is in tded to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05103. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
1
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
? CHARACTERISTICS SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 0
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)

2 Evidence of past human alteration
0-6
0-5
0-5
3
(extensive alteration= 0; no alteration = max points)

3 Riparian zone

0-6

0-4

0-5

4
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3'
0-4`
0-4
0
? (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
U
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
0
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
7 (deeply entrenched= 0; frequent flooding = max points)

8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
0-6
0-4
0 -2
0
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 2
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 0
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)

12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4
0-5
3
r, (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
0
13 Presence of major bank failures
0-5
0-5
0-5
4
a (severe erosion= 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)

14 Root depth and density on banks
0-3
0-
4
0-5
4
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout _= max points) _

l Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0
Er (no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
Q
17 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
0
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
q 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 5
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
~ 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 0
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)

20 Presence of stream invertebrates
0-4
0-5
O-S
0
(no evidence= 0; common, numerous types = max points)

.
1 Presence of amphibians
0=4
0-4 '
0-4
0
O . (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
*4
O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
0
q (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)'
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 T 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first pagle) 36
'k These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
OFFICE USE ONLY: USACE AID# DWQ #
1 SCPS - Non-Jurisdictional Channel H
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
1. Applicant's Name: Catawba Phase 6 2. Evaluator's Name: IJH and RGJ
3. Date of Evaluation: 4/21/04 4. Time of Evaluation: 11:20 PM
5. Name of Stream: UT of Catawba River 6. River Basin: Catawba
' 7. Approximate Drainage Area: 5 acres 8. Stream Order: First
9. Length of Reach Evaluated: N/A 10. County: Mecklenburg
11. Location of reach under evaluation (include nearby roads and landmarks): From Charlotte take I-277 south to Freedom Drive and
' continue on Freedom Drive for 6 miles to Mt. Holly Road. Turn left onto Mt. Holly road and continue for 2.7 miles to Mt. Holly -
Huntersville Road. Turn right onto Nit. Holly - Huntersville Road. From Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road turn left onto Garron Pt.
Drive, and left onto Pointer Ridge Drive. The site can be accessed from the power line right of way to the south of Pointer Ridge
Drive.
12. Site Coordinates (if known): N350 18' 14" W80° 59' 58"
13. Proposed Channel Work (if any): N/A
14. Recent Weather Conditions: No rain with in 48 hours
15. Site conditions at time of visit: 80° and Sunnv
16. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed IV (I-IV)
17. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point'? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
18. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES (0 19. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20. Estimated Watershed Land Use: _°'o Residential % Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
20 % Forested 80 % Cleared / Logged % Other
21. Bankfull Width: 1-2' 22. Bank Height (from bed to top of bank): 6"
23. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4°/o) X Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
24. Channel Sinuosity: Straight X Occasional Bends -Frequent Meander -Very Sinuous _Braided Channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, ctc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each
f characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the
worksliect. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or
weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character
of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more
I continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score
of 100 representing a strewn of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 33 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature ?al? - Date 64a &yll
This channel evaluation form is intende to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in order to make a preliminary assessment of
stream quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 05/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
1
STREAM QUALI'T'Y ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
+ CHARACTERISTICS SC
RE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain O

I Presence of flow/ persistent pools in stream
0-5
0-4
0-5
0
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration
0-6
0'- 5
0-5
2
(extensive alteration= 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0-6 - 0-4 0-5 3
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)

4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5
0-4
0-4
2
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)

5 Groundwater discharge
0-3
0-4
0-4
0
U (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points)
--
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-Z
0
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain.= max points)

7 Entrenchment / floodplain access.
0-5
0-4
0-2
2
(deeply entrenched= 0; frequent flooding = max points)

8 Presence of adjacent wetlands -
0-6
0-4
0-2
2
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 1
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 1
(extensive deposition= 0;' little or no sediment= max points)
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5 0
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)

12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
0-5
0-4 '
0-5
3
?. (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
E"
a
13 Presence of major bank failures
0
5
0-5
0-5
4
?. (severe erosion = 0; no erosion; stable banks = max points) -

q
14 Root depth and density on banks
'0-3
0-4
0-5
3
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout= max points)

15 Impact by agriculture or livestock production
0-5
0-4
0-5
4
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 0
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed= max points)

17 Habitat complexity
0-6
0-6
0-6
0
(little or no habitat= 0; frequent, varied habitats max points)
p
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0-5
0-5
0-5
2
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)

1 Substrate entbeddedness
`
NA*
0-4
0 - 4
2
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates 0-4 0-5 0-5 0
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) r
21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 0
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)

O
22 Presence of fish
4
0
0-4
0-4
0
(no evidence= 0; common, numerous types = max points) -
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 2
(no evidence= 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 33
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
Catawba I'lantatino Subdivision Project
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Attachment H - Represent-ItiVe Photographs
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Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project
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Catawba Plantation Subdivision Protect

Photograph D. View of
Stream E
July 6,

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Photograph U. View of Important Intermittent Stream B
Catawba Plantation Subdivision Project July 6,
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary
Jcffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary
June 15, 2004
Kip Kerecman
Carolina Wetland Services, Inc.
5000 Nations Crossing Rd, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28217
Re: Requests for Records Search, Mecklenburg County,
901 S King Drive Maintenance Project, ER04-1456
Catawba Phase 6 Site, ER04-1487
5379 Five Knolls Drive Maintenance Project, ER04-1507
Hidden Valley CIP -Austin Drive Drainage Improvements, ER04-1516
Dear Mr Kerecman :
Oi ice of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
Thank you for your letters of May, 18, 24,:25, and 26, 2004, concerning the above projects.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above-referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,
David Brook
Location Mailin-, Address TelephonelFaz
ADAMTSTRATION 507 1 %. Blount Street, Raiei:a NC 4617 Mail Semce Center, Raleich NC 27699-1617 (919)733-:763/733-5653
RESTORAT10i\ 515N. Blount Street, Ralci`h NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Ralcir_it NC 27699-4613 (919)7:3-6537/715-»S0;
SLR'Y EY S 1`12, N1ZN G 515 N. Biou r Street, Ra ci_a, NC 4617 Mail Senicc Center, Ra d NC :7659-461 S (919) i 3-6545771 `• S01
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
May 25, 2004
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Isaac J. Hinson, Staff Biologist
Carolina Wetland Services
5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28217
Subject: Request for Records Search, Catawba Phase 6 Site, Mecklenburg County, NC
Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2004-0623
Dear Mr. Hinson:
The Natural Heritage Program database contains, records of rare species of plants in the vicinity of the proposed
project. Two occurrences of Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), a Federally Endangered and
State Endangered plant species have been found within one kilometer of the project site, as shown on the
enclosed map.
plants is present in the powerline corridor approximately 2.5 kilometers northeast of the site. The Shuffletown
Prairie, owned by the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department is a refuge for natural
occurrences of Schweinitz's sunflower, Smooth Coneflower (Echinacea laevigata), a Federally Endangered and
State Endangered species, and Georgia Aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum), a Federal Species of Concern and
State Threatened species.
Because of the high potential for dispersal along the powerline corridor, we strongly recommend that a
thorough survey be conducted for these three species throughout the entire project area. If populations are
found, the US Fish and Wildlife Service must be consulted with regard to avoidance, minimization, or other
forms of mitigation of potential impacts. If populations of these rare species are found within the project area,
we request that a project be developed that minimizes the impacts to this species.
You may wish to check the Natural Heritage Program database website at
<w,,vw.ncsparks.net/nhp/search.litml> for a listing of rare plants and animals and significant natural
communities in the county and on the topographic quad map. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 919-715-
8700 if you have questions or need further information.
Sincerely,
i
Misty X. Franklin, Botanist
NC Natural Heritage Program
One
1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us/ENR/ lVatimally
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Charles R. Fulhvood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Dorney, Division of Water Quality WETLL1NDS
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 401 ('- R o11;"
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator JUL 2 3 2004
Habitat Conservation Program ,K WATER
Q UAL1 ly SEG'Tj(J1?1
DATE: July 22, 2004
SUBJECT: Review of Division of Water Quality (DWQ) No. 041110, Catawba
Plantation Subdivision Project, Unnamed Tributaries Catawba River (WS-
IV, CA), Mecklenburg County
The applicant is requesting 401 Water Quality Certification from the North
Carolina Division of Water Quality. The NCWRC has reviewed information provided by
the applicant, and field biologists on our staff are familiar with habitat values of the
project area. These comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Clean
Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed project is to develop a residential subdivision from an area of
"undeveloped mature forests" near Mountain Island Lake. Impacts will occur to
approximately 276 linear feet of important intermittent channel and 1,298 linear feet of
unimportant intermittent channel for site grading and lot subdivisions. Twenty (20 foot
buffers are proposed for remaining jurisdictional waters on the developed site.
Although we have not visited the site, we continue to be concerned about
sprawling urbanization and the loss of headwaters and forested habitats that provide
stormwater retention and natural stream recharge. Forested areas support aquatic and
terrestrial wildlife habitats. If DWQ issues a 401 Certification for the project, we
recommend the following:
1. Site plan modifications should be considered which save existing trees along
jurisdictional waterways and increase sheet flow through wooded areas.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] ext. 281 • Fax: [phone]
Catawba Plantation 2
Subdivision
July 22, 2004
2. If practicable, channels should be relocated using bioengineering methods and
revegetated with native riparian plants to avoid the loss of stormwater
assimilation and to provide aesthetic buffers as well as promote local air and
water quality.
3. Preserved and/or relocated streams should include wide buffers. Generally,
buffers on intermittent streams are recommended to be minimum 50'
undisturbed forested buffers. Buffers on perennial streams should be
minimum 100' undisturbed forested buffers.
4. Buffers and streams should not be subdivided. Instead, buffers and streams
should be permanently protected through conservation easements or other
enforceable methods as common areas.
5. Stormwater facilities should be built in non jurisdictional locations.
6. To offset the loss of forested habitats, the eastern portion of the property
should be set aside as a natural area and planted with native trees to replace
lost forested habitats in the area. This area should be permanently preserved
through permanent conservation easements as well.
7. Stormwater facilities should use the plant recommendations provided herein
(see attachment).
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you
have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Attachment: Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Cc: Amanda Jones, COE
Joel E. Wood & Associates, L.L.C.
PI an n i n g •
February 14, 2005
Mr. Alan Kilmek, P.E.
NCDENR
919 N. Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Engeering
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CC DEPT. OF F?11h17(1? ttrjc? ?"?'
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Re.: 401 Water Quality Certification
Catawba River Plantation Subdivision
DWQ# 04-1110
JWA File No.: 030502
Dear Mr. Kilmek:
JOEL E. WOOD & ASSOCIATES is no longer acting as project engineer for the subdivision design and
construction. Therefore, we request that the previous approval be placed under the Owner/Developer's
name (Catawba River Plantation, LLC). There contact information is as follows:
Catawba River Plantation, LLC
Attn. Mr. Chris Borst
4521 Sharon Road, Suite 420
Charlotte, NC 28211
[phone]
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely, @9
JOEL E. WOOD & ASSOCIATES FEB 2 1 2005
t cljq ?8R s QUALI
T?fiYATERB of
Christopher E. Wood, P.E.
Vice-president
P.O. Box 296 • Clover, SC 29710 • 803-684-3390 • Fax [phone]
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?North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
October 8, 2004
DWQ# 04-1110
Mecklenburg County
Mr. Christopher Wood, PE Rpt??p 73
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Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC ?'J D
1887 Highway 321 North
York, SC 29745 O C T 1 2 2004
Subject: Catawba Plantation S/D QENR - WATER QUALITY
VrETLAWCS AND STGR%VATER BRANCH
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Wood:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to impact
1574 linear feet (If) of unnamed intermittent stream to the Catawba River in order to construct the Catawba
Plantation Subdivision in Mecklenburg County, as described in your application received by the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) on July 8, 2004. After reviewing your application, we have determined that this
project is covered by Water Quality General Certification Number 3402, which can be viewed on our web
site at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. The General Certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit
Number 39 once it is issued to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Please note that you should get
any other federal, state or local permits before proceeding with your project, including those required by (but
not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge, and Water Supply Watershed regulations.
The above noted Certification will expire when the associated 404 permits expire unless otherwise
specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you
described in your application. If you change your project, you must notify us in writing, and you may be
required to send us a new application for a new certification. If the property is sold, the new owner must be
given a copy of the Certification and approval letter; and is thereby responsible for complying with all
conditions.
For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached Certification, as well as
the additional conditions listed below:
1. The relocated intermittent channel will be constructed using bioengineering techniques. Geotextile fabric
shall not be placed in the streambed. The use of one gallon container vegetative plantings is strongly
recommended along the stream channel.
2. Stormwater discharge points shall be constructed in a manner such that the potential receiving streams (of
the discharge) at the site will not be impacted due to sediment accumulations, scouring or erosion of the
stream banks.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 One
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Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us NO,hCarolina
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled/101;5 Post Consumer Paper '?atmallt/
3. Erosion and sediment control practices must utilize Best Management Practices (BMP) and be in full
compliance with all specifications governing the proper design, installation, and operation and
maintenance of such BMP in order to protect surface water standards:
4. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall complete and return the enclosed "Certificate of
Completion" form to the 401/Wetlands Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality
5. Continuing Compliance. Joe E. Wood & Associates, LLC shall conduct its activities in a manner
consistent with state water quality standards (including any requirements for compliance with section
303(d) of the Clean Water Act) and any other appropriate requirements of state and federal law. If DWQ
determines that such standards or laws are not being met (including the failure to sustain a designated or
achieved use) or that state or federal law is being violated, or that further conditions are necessary to
assure compliance, DWQ may reevaluate and modify this certification to include conditions appropriate to
assure compliance with such standards and requirements in accordance with 15 A NCAC 2H.0507(d).
Before codifying the certification, DWQ shall notify Joe E. Wood & Associates, LLC and the US Army
Corps of Engineers, provide public notice in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0503, and provide opportunity
for public hearing in accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0504. Any new or revised conditions shall be
provided to Joe E. Wood & Associates, LLC in writing, shall be provided to the United States Army Corps
of Engineers for reference in any permit issued pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and shall
also become conditions of the 404 Permit for the project.
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 date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written
petition that conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. 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 Alan Johnson in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-
663-1699 or Cyndi Karoly in the Central Office in Raleigh 919-733-9721.
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
AJ/aj
Attachments
cc: Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville
Cyndi Karoly, Wetlands Unit
Dave Caldwell, Mecklenburg WQ
Gregg Antemann, Carolina Wetland Svc.
Central Files
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NCDE R
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
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William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
July 30, 2004
Mecklenburg County
DWQ # 04-1110
WETLANDS/ 401 GROUP
AUG 0 3 2004
Mr. Christopher Wood
Joel E. Wood & Associates, LLC
1887 Highway 321 North
York, SC 29745
Dear Mr. Wood:
4V/""ER QUALITY SECT10jl
On July 16, 2004, the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application for a
General 401 Water Quality Certification for the construction of the Catawba Plantation Subdivision
Project in Mecklenburg County.
On July 21, 2004, Mr. Alan Johnson with this office conducted a site inspection at the subject
site. Based on the inspection and conversation with Mr. Greg Antemann (consultant), the following
information is needed for this office to complete the application process:
• A description of impacts to streams and wetlands for the entire project. This includes the
phases previously developed and any future phases. We understand that this is phase 6 of
the Catawba Plantation project.
• The current stormwater management plan/design showing the stormwater discharge points
for phase 6.
• Calculations showing/documenting the percent impervious area (building pads, roads,
sidewalks, etc.) for phase 6 of the project.
• Information/documentation/clarification regarding the "impervious averaging" program of
Mecklenburg County as it relates to the power line right-of-way and the proposed
development. This office is not familiar with the county's program.
• Identification of other areas on site that are proposed as "open space" that are not clearly
identified in the application.
919 North Main Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
Phone: [phone] / FAX: [phone] / Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NorthCarolina
Natmalli
Until the DWQ receives the information requested, this office is requesting (by copy of this
letter) that the Corps of Engineers place this project on hold. Also, this project will be placed on
hold for our processing pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0507(h).
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact
Alan Johnson at [phone] or Cyndi Karoly in Raleigh at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Corps of Engineers-Asheville
Cyndi Karoly - Wetlands Unit
Greg Antemann - Carolina Wetland Services
Bill Packer - Huntersville Investments
Central Files
Catawba Plantation 3 July 22, 2004
Subdivision
Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Instead of using the typical fescue grasses or exotic plant species, the following mixtures should
be considered for lower elevation stormwater ponds and mine sites:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15 Fall/Winter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Browntop millet 20 Ibs/a Winter Wheat 120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a Kobe lespedeza 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a Shrub lespedeza 1 lb/a
Switchgrass* 5lb/a Switchgrass* 5lb/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panucum clandestinum) at a rate of 7 lbs.
Pure Live Seeds (PLS) per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than
3:1 use Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on
soil, slope, and region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not
recommend Sericea lespedeza. Native plants and warm season grasses are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 Ibs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 lbs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as
appropriate and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate.
Note that mowing should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to
prevent unwanted tree growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees
and shrubs (1 year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees
per acre on the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre
around the normal water elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may
assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American Holly Dogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak Willow Oak Red Maple**
Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry Persimmon
Water Oak Spice Bush Willow (sp) Serviceberry Red Oak
Swamp Chestnut Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should
not exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single species. An
80% success rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple**
may nbt be appropriate near detention facility dams. Note: Non-native plants included in this list are
routinely considered beneficial and/or agriculturally established non-natives. They have been included as
they are readily available commercially and they do not exhibit many of the negative attributes of other
non-natives that tend to spread or inhibit native plant propagation and survival.