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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030022 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20030110Charlotte-Mecklenburg urro" M I WA HR Services -v -- March 17, 2004 Mr. John R. Dorney North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 1NETL rOop MAR 2 2 2004 Subject: Withdrawal of Project 2600 Burkholder Road- Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina DWQ Project No. 03-0022 USACE Action ID No. 200330349 Dear Mr. Dorney: The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services is providing this letter regarding the withdrawal of the 2600 Burkholder Drive Maintenance Project in Charlotte, North Carolina (DWQ Project No. 03-0022, Action ID 200330349). Original project plans included the relocation of approximately 240 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek. Project activities have recently been limited to soft stabilization techniques and fall below the notification thresholds. Please note that we have received a Section 404 Nationwide Permit No. 39 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this project, dated January 16, 2003. Please consider this project withdrawn. If you have any questions regarding this project, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (704) 432-0966 or jkarl@ci.charlotte.nc.us.- Sincerely, Jarrod Karl Wetland Specialist cc: Ms. Amanda Jones, USACE Asheville Field Office To report drainage problems: 333-RAIN I?b11t-Afeat STORM WATER services'.-- April 22, 2004 J Ms. Cyndi Karoly North Carolina Division of. Water Quality 2321 Crabtree Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 WETLANDS/ 40.1 GROUP APR 2 6 2004 WATER QUALITY SECTION Subject: Withdrawal of Project 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina DWQ Project No. 03-0022 USACE Action ID No. 200330349 Dear Ms. Karoly: The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services is providing this letter regarding the withdrawal of the 2600 Burkholder Drive Maintenance Project in Charlotte, North Carolina (DWQ Project No. 03-0022, Action ID 200330349). Original project plans included the relocation of approximately 240 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek. Project activities have recently been limited to soft stabilization techniques and fall below the notification thresholds. Please note that we have received a Section 404 Nationwide Permit No. 39 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this project, dated January 16, 2003. Please consider this project withdrawn. If you have any questions regarding this project, please don't hesitate to give me a call at (704) 432-0966 orjkarl@ci.charlotte,.nc.us. Sincerely, Jarrod Karl Wetland Specialist cc: Mr. Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office f Tn ronnrt rirainwia nrnhlamc- .?.qR-Rd 1111 &0F WAf,F9 Michael F. 0 William G. k Governor ( ecretary ?O North Carolina Department of Environment: ;rid 2', uralS ?- Alan Klimek, P.E., Direct& bi r, sources > f Vt/at ?uab l ty d January 17, 2003 DWQ # 03-0022 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mecklenburg County The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services Attn: Ms. Mary C Murray, PWS 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Dear Ms. Murray: On January 10, 2003 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) was notified by receipt of your application regarding your plan to fill waters for the purpose of the maintenance project for 2600 in Mecklenburg County. Approval from DWQ is required to disturb these waters. Please provide 7 copies of the following information and refer to the DWQ # listed above in your reply. Please show these of maps of suitable scale (for instance 1" = 100 feet) so we can begin to determine your project; compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500- 1. Strewn location must meet definition of stream restoration or alternative mitigation must l provided for stream impacts. 2. Please provide actual measurements of distance from carport to stream. Please telephone Beth Barnes at 919-715-8394 if you have any ques'ions or would require cop'EY' o' our rules or procedural materials. This project will rzmain on hold as incornplete in accordance'ui`,% 15A NCAC 2H .0505(c). The processing tim° for this application will begin when this infornnai.en i received. If we do not hear from you by writing within three (3) weeks we will assume you no loigq want to pursue the project and will consider it withdrawn. Program JRD/bs cc: Mooresville DWQ Regional Office Asheville Corps of Engineers Central Files File Copy Gregory Antemann, Carolina Wetland Services= N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) (919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (http://h2o.enr.state.n.c.uslncwetlands Sincerely, Re: MRO Tracking Notice, 2/19/04 Subject: Re: MRO Tracking Notice, 2/19/04 From: Cyndi Karoly <cyndi.karoly@ncmal.net> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:47:54 -0500 To: Alan Johnson <Alan.Johnson@ncmail.net> On the Burkholder project: even if they've reduced their impacts such that written notification is no longer required, we still need to close the loop on this file. They paid $475 for an approval from us, and we need to provide them one even if the impacts are much lower. Did they ever provide a copy of the revised plan? We need something in writing in the Central Office. Alan Johnson wrote: Burkholder was "redesigned"/modified. Impacts are now below threshold. I spoke with them on the phone. They never officially withdrew request Victoria Lakes, modified plan should be coming in soon. A culvert was placed in a stream that wasn't planned initially. Cyndi Karoly wrote: s Good afternoon Alan, Mike and Samar Below is this week's 401 Tracking Notice for the Mooresville Regional Office. The Central office has not received your recommendations for these projects as of February 19, 2004. If you have not received any application, please let me know and I will fax it to you. Please take note of the date received in the Central Office and the 60-day clock projection. If we do not have your comments by two weeks before the clock expires, we may have to prepare the 401 without incorporating your comments, in order to avoid waiving the 401. Two weeks from today, the application will be forwarded to the appropriate Central Office staff member (me) if we do not have Regional Office comments by then. The CO staff will then consult you if time allows and make a recommendation on the 401 to John Dorney. TRACKING: 401 Applications DWQ No. Project County Permit Type_Received Expires 04-0052 Victoria Lakes Residential Subdivision, Union Co., NW12/39 1/14/04 3/13/04 03-0022 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg Co., NW39 1/10/04 3/9/04 Please use the staff recommendation sheet in Filemaker Pro, and then notify me that the report has been filed. My e-mail address is Cyndi.Karoly@ncmail.net or you can call me at 919-733-9721. There are no tardy projects for MRO this week. Thanks very much for your attention. Alan Johnson - Alan.Johnson@ncmail.net oTITLE o North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Water Quality 919 N. Main St. 1 of 2 2/20/04 12:48 Re: MRO Tracking Notice, 2/19/04 Subject: Re: MRO Tracking Notice, 2/19/04 From: Alan Johnson <Alan.Johnson@ncmail.net> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 11:49:50 -0500 To: Cyndi Karoly <cyndi.karoly@ncmail.net> Burkholder was "redesigned"/modified. Impacts are now below threshold. I spoke with them on the phone. They never officially withdrew request Victoria Lakes, modified plan should be coming in soon. A culvert was placed in a stream that wasn't planned initially. Cyndi Karoly wrote: Good afternoon Alan, Mike and Samar Below is this week's 401 Tracking Notice for the Mooresville Regional Office. The Central office has not received your recommendations for these projects as of February 19, 2004. If you have not received any application, please let me know and I will fax it to you. Please take note of the date received in the Central Office and the 60-day clock projection. If we do not have your comments by two weeks before the clock expires, we may have to prepare the 401 without incorporating your comments, in order to avoid waiving the 401. Two weeks from today, the application will be forwarded to the appropriate Central Office staff member (me) if we do not have Regional Office comments by then. The CO staff will then consult you if time allows and make a recommendation on the 401 to John Dorney. TRACKING: 401 Applications DWQ No. Project County Permit Type Received Expires 04-0052 Victoria Lakes Residential Subdivision, Union Co., NW12/39 1/14/04 3/13/04 03-0022 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg Co., NW39 1/10/04 3/9/04 Please use the staff recommendation sheet in Filemaker Pro, and then notify me that the report has been filed. My e-mail address is Cyndi.Karoly@ncmail.net or you can call me at 919-733-9721. There are no tardy projects for MRO this week. Thanks very much for your attention. Alan Johnson - Alan.Johnson@ncmail.net %TITLE% North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources Div. of Water Quality 919 N. Main St. Mooresville, NC 28115 Ph: (704) 663-1699 Fax: (704) 663-6040 Alan Johnson <Alan.Johnson@ncmail.net> %UTT.E% NC DENR - Mooresville Div. of Water Quality 1 of 1 2/20/04 12:05 PM Triage Check List Date: Project Name: 2-66-D & fLlAm P-, `v,4- D4 nwQ#: C??-Ooaa County: ,J To: ? ARO Mike Parker ?- WaRO Tom Steffens ? FRO Ken Averitte ? WiRO Noelle Lutheran 0- MRO Alan Johnson ? WSRO Daryl Lamb ? RRO Steve Mitchell Tele hone : (919) 3 (?? From. P The file attached is being forwarded to your for -your evaluation. Please call if you need assistance. Stream length impacted ? Stream determination Wetland determination and distance to blue-line surface waters on USFW topo maps Minimization/avoidance issues ? Buffer Rules (Neuse, Tar-Pamlico, Catawba, Randleman) ? Pond fill ? Mitigation Ratios Ditching ?lAre the stream and or wetland mitigation sites available and viable? ? Check drawings for accuracy ? Is the application consistent with pre-application meetings? .0 Cumulative impact concern ents: OAM S Comm df ONn- tA?Lc (Ike Y-C /0 Ca-a C?Q rAA Carolina Wetland Services Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 39 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2002-0273 January 8, 2003 Q 1 , 0 .J N WETLANDS G1 m WATER UALITY SECTION Prepared for: Ms. Mary C. Murray, P.W.S. Mr. Jarrod J. Karl The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services 600 East Fourth Street I Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (704) 336-4588 I Prepared by: Mr. Gregory C. Antemann, P.W.S Mr. Ron G. Johnson Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 ` Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 (704) 527-1177 1 , 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 • Charlotte, NC 28217 • (704) 527-1177 Office • (704) 527-1133 Fax www.carolinawetlandservices.com I 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 1 Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Current Land Use ................................................................................................................................ 2 Jurisdictional Delineation ................................................................................................................... 2 Stream Classifications ........................................................................................................................ 3 Agency Correspondence ......................................................................................................................... 3 Cultural Resources .............................................................................................................................. 3 Protected Species ................................................................................................................................ 3 Purpose and Need for the Project ........................................................................................................... 3 Avoidance and Minimization ................................................................................................................. 4 Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters ............................................................................................. 4 Compensatory Mitigation ....................................................................................................................... 5 List of Attachments Attachment A - Figure 1. USGS Site Location Map Attachment A - Figure 2. NRCS Soil Survey Attachment A - Figure 3. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map Attachment B - Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39 Attachment C - Routine On-Site Data Form Attachment D - Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form Attachment E - NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms Attachment F - USACE Intermittent Channel Evaluation Forms Attachment G - Agency Correspondence Attachment H - Representative Photographs Attachment I - Figure 4. Impact Index Sheet Attachment I - Figure 5. Proposed Impacts, STA 10+00 - 12+70 Attachment I - Figure 6. Proposed Impacts, STA 13+65 - 15+00 Attachment I - Figure 7. Typical Cross-Section Attachment I - Figure 8. Typical Bio-Engineered Stream Bank 1 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Executive Summary ' The 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, approximately 1/4 mile east of the Little Rock Road - Tuckaseegee Road intersection (Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) has contracted ' Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for this project. On-Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. include an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek (Stream A), (Attachment A - Figure 3). Project activities will consist of relocating approximately 240 linear ' feet and redefining 155 linear feet of existing channel to alleviate flooding. Impacts to Perennial Stream A will total approximately 395 linear feet. CSWS is submitting a Pre-Construction ' Notification application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 13, and pursuant to a Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 39 (Attachment B). CSWS is also requesting written verification of the jurisdictional determination of Stream A t (Attachment D). Because impacts involve channel relocation and stream bank enhancement, the project will be self-mitigating. 7 l 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 n u n Existing Conditions The following sections describe the existing conditions of the project area. Introduction The 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, approximately 1/4 mile east of the Little Rock Road - Tuckaseegee Road intersection (Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for this project. On-Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. include an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek (Stream A, Attachment A - Figure 3). Paw Creek is located within the Catawba River basin (HU# 03050103)1, and is classified as "Class C" waters by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). CSWS is requesting written verification of the jurisdictional determination of Stream A. A Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form has been included as Attachment D. Current Land Use The current land use for the site and the surrounding area is residential. Dominant canopy vegetation consists of sweetgum (Liquidambar styracii lua), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), and winged elm (Ulmus alata). Dominant understory vegetation consists of Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum) and false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica). Jurisdictional Delineation CWS's Gregg Antemann and Isaac Hinson investigated on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S.2 on September 9, 2002 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 3 No wetlands were located within the project limits. A Routine On-Site Data Form representative of adjacent upland areas has been included as Attachment C - DP1. 1 "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey. 1974. 2 "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. 3 Environmental Laboratory. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual," Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi. 2 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Stream Classifications Stream A is approximately 450 linear feet in length and has been classified as Perennial. Stream A generally flows northwest across the property located at 2600 Burkholder Road (Attachment A - Figure 3). Stream A exhibits a four-foot average ordinary high water width, eroded stream banks, a moderate presence of recent alluvial deposits, and the presence of crayfish and benthic macroinvertebrates (Attachments E and F - SCP1). Stream A scored 40.5 out of a possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and has a drainage area of approximately 64.7 acres. Photographs of Perennial Stream A are included as Attachment G - Photographs A and B. Agency Correspondence Cultural Resources A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on November 18, 2002, to determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, of archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. In a letter dated December 11, 2002, SHPO stated that they "... are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project, and therefore, have no comment on the proposed undertaking." (Attachment H). Protected Species A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) on November 18, 2002 to determine the presence of any federally-listed or candidate endangered or threatened species or critical habitat located within the project area. In a letter dated November 20, 2002 the NCDENR specified that there is no record of any rare species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas within the project area (Attachment H). Purpose and Need for the Project Streams A exhibits moderate bed and bank erosion during strong flow events. This erosion is jeopardizing the stability of an adjacent carport. Prior efforts to control erosion have included the construction of a retaining wall. This retaining wall is failing to keep banks stable. In addition to erosion, Stream A experiences over bank flooding of an adjacent carport and kennel area. This project's purpose is to alleviate flooding of structures by relocating portions of Stream A. 3 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Avoidance and Minimization This maintenance project was designed to minimize impacts to Stream A to the maximum extent practicable. This project will avoid the use of hard stabilization (i.e., rip rap) within Stream A, and instead utilize soft stabilization techniques including live stakes and erosion control matting for stream bank enhancement. Channel sections being relocated include only those necessary to stabilize banks and protect on-site structures. In addition to relocation, portions of Stream A will be redefined to allow a gradual transition to relocated portions. The relocation of Stream A will result in the loss of only 20 linear feet of channel length overall. Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbance to downstream waters. Proposed Impacts to jurisdictional Waters Proposed impacts to Perennial Stream A will total approximately 395 linear feet. Approximately 240 linear feet of Stream A will be relocated (Attachment H - Figure 4). The remaining impacts involve redefining 155 linear feet of existing channel to provide a smooth transition into the newly relocated portion (Attachment H - Figures 5 and 6). Activities associated with channel relocation are proposed to take place under a Nationwide Permit No. 39. A Pre-Construction Notification pursuant to a Nationwide Permit No. 39 is attached as Attachment B. While activities associated with redefining banks are proposed to take place under Nationwide Permit No. 13, these impacts are under the notification requirements of Nationwide Permit No. 13, and therefore, have not been reported on a separate Pre-Construction Form. All impacted banks will be designed to handle a two year storm event. A diagram of a typical cross-section that will be constructed appears in Attachment H as Figure 7. Once redefining is complete, erosion control matting and bio- engineering will be installed on the banks. 4 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Compensatory Mitigation Constructed banks will be enhanced through the use of bio-engineering in order to increase the ' stability of the channel. Bio-engineering techniques will include the installation of live stakes and fascines of native plants. A sketch of a typical bio-engineered stream bank is included as Attachment H - Figure 8. Live stakes will be installed at densities of approximately two feet on center and will consist of species identified in Table 1. Fascines will be installed along the toe of ' slope near the bankfull bench of the channel. Some containerized materials or salvaged plants may be used to supplement these plantings along the upper bank sections. Based on the temporary nature of these impacts and the incorporation of woody vegetation along banks, this project will be self-mitigating. 1 1 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 1 1 L" ? 1 O .C c? O y Sr W R3 w 0 w y N ri C? o 77? ti ? C) O 0 O O 0 O 'O S ? O C :O . U ? °? ? L. _ cC. ai ?. t . ttf L: ai. Cd ? . . _Tr ? •. "O. U -? O O O p O CL O O p (n C ? : C / V] V] U] O C/]. UO C D ? . 45 y y 4. s. ? O I ( ? I ? I I ? I ti O t -s ?U p pF G .. ?U ro p 0 ?. c a _ C. c v v N Q) O O .? ti `? 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USGS Site Location Map f 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED B,Y//? 1/,&{ DATE 9 CHECKED BY 4 DATE t. 12 $I le L i I Approximate Scale 1" = 2000' Reference: NRCS Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Sheet Nos. 3, 6 dated 1980. i J11 Carolina Wetland Services Figure 2. NRCS Soil Survey I 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED BY DATA CHECKED BY DATE V 7 /??ro2 C /k 4 a? 1 ! Carolina Wetland Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: COVERAGES PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY LAND USE AND -? ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. DATED 2002. Figure 3. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPAR,E? _y D^/?tilOL CHECKED 1/DATE 0/6, ' .. Office Use Only: Form 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. 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ® 401 Water Quality Certification ? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules I I I 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: Citv of Charlotte Storm Water Services, Contact: Jarrod J. Karl Mailing Address: 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone Number: (704) 432-0966 Fax Number: (704) 336-6586 E-mail Address: jkarl(a,ci.charlotte.nc.us 2. Consultant 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 Mailing Address: 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Telephone Number: (704) 527-1177 Fax Number: (704) 527-1133 E-mail Address: rgegg(acarolinawetlandservices.com Page 1 of 8 ' III. Project Information ' 1. Name of project: 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 1 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 5917220 ' 4. Location County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A ' Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Charlotte, take I-77 North to the Brookshire Frwy West exit. Merge onto W Brookshire Blvd. Turn right onto Brookshire Blvd. Merge onto I-85 South. Take the Little Rock Rd. exit-exit number 32. Keep right at ' the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Little Rock Rd. Turn right onto Tuckaseegee Rd. Turn left onto Burkholder Rd. ' 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N350 14'47.5"-W800 56'0.0', (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 current land use is residential. ' 7. Property size (acres): Approximately 3.9 acres 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Paw Creek 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) ' 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Stream A exhibits moderate bed and bank erosion during strong flow events. This erosion is jeopardizing the stability of an adjacent carport. Prior efforts to control erosion have included the construction of a retaining wall. This retaining wall is failing to keep banks stable. In addition to erosion, Stream A experiences over bank flooding of an adjacent carport and kennel area. This project's ' purpose is to alleviate flooding of structures by relocating portions of Stream A. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: A trackhoe and typical excavation equipment will be used for the relocation of Stream A. Non-mechanized ' equipment will be used to clean debris out of Stream A. ' 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use surrounding the project is mainly residential. 1 Page 2 of 8 IV. Prior Project History There is no known previous project history for this site. Future Project Plans There are no future project plans for this site. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact of Impact Area pact Located within 1 year r 0000- Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* (acres) Flo 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 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.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: N/A Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A Page 3 of 8 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams u 0 u Stream Impact Impact Stream Average Width Perennial or Site Number Type of Impact* (linear r feet) near Name of Stream Intermittent? (indicate on map) Before Impact (please specify) STREAM A RELOCATION 240 UT TO PAW FOUR FEET PERENNIAL CREEK * 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 named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 240 linear feet of Perennial channel (See attached report for details.) 3. 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 map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, 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 Page 4 of 8 I VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) This maintenance project was designed to minimize impacts to Stream A to the maximum extent practicable. This project will avoid the placement of hard stabilization (i.e., rip rap) within Stream A, and instead utilize soft stabilization techniques including live stakes and erosion control matting for stream bank enhancement. Channel sections being relocated include only those necessary to stabilize banks and protect on-site structures. In addition to relocation, portions of Stream A will be redefined to allow a gradual transition to relocated portions. The relocation of Stream A will result in the loss of only 20 linear feet of channel length overall. Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbance to downstream waters. VIII. Mitigation Constructed banks will be enhanced through the use of bio-en ing eering in order to increase the stability of the channel. Bio-en in?g techniques will include the installation of live stakes and fascines of native plants. A sketch of a typical bio-engineered stream bank is included as Attachment H - Figure 8. Live stakes will be installed at densities of approximately two feet on center and will consist of species identified in Table 1. Fascines will be installed along the toe of slope near the bankfull bench of the channel. Some containerized materials or salvaged plants may be used to supplement these plantings along the upper bank sections. Based on the temporary nature of these impacts and the incorporation of woody vegetation along banks, this project will be self-mitigating. See attached report for details. 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 NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/l*ndex.htrn. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: 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 Page 5 of 8 IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) I Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes N 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 coordinator at (919) 733-5083 to review current thresholds for environmental documentation. Yes ? No N 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 N X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) 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 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify: )? Yes ? No N 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 * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone l extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. Page 6 of 8 i i M. i i i i F' 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. 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. Sources of nearby impervious cover include roads, driveways, and rooftops. This project will not add any additional impervious coverage. Sewage Disposal (DWQ 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. N/A XIII. Violations (DWQ 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 Page 7 of 8 XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional): I 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). Activities are scheduled to begin upon issuance of permit. I (Agent's I I 11, VF163 Signature / Date is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Date: 09/09/02 Applicant/Owner: Charlotte Storm Water Services County: Mecklenburg Investigator(s): Gregory Antemann, Isaac Hinson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? a No Community ID: upland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Q Plot ID: Dpi If needed, explain on reverse. VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species 1. Cercis canadensis Stratum shrub Indicator FACU Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9. Fraxinus pennsylvanica tree FACW 2. Carpinus caroliniana tree FAC 10. 3. Eleagnus umbellata shrub - 11. 4. Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC 12. 5. Lonicera japonica vine FAC- 13. 6. Viola canadensis herb - 14. 7. Vitus rotundifolia vine FAC 15. 8. Tilia heterophylla tree FAC 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC 71% Remarks: More than 50% of the dominants are FAC or wetter. HYDROLOGY _ Recorded Data (Describe in remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs Other X_ 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 hydrolop_y indicators are absent. Routine Wetland Determination Page I of 2 1/8/2003 i i i i i i i i Snu S Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Mecklenburg Fine Sand y Loam, 2 to 8% slopes Drainage Class well drained Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Ultic Ha ludalfs Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-4 A 10YR 3/2 N/A none sandy loam 4-12 B 2.5Y 6/4 10YR 5/8 sandy 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: H dric soil indicators are absent. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes o Remarks: Data point is representative of a non-jurisdictional upland area. Approved by HQUSACE 2/92 Routine Wetland Determination Page 2 of 2 1/8/2003 I REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION DATE: January 8, 2003 COUNTY Mecklenburg County, North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT N/A linear project PROJECT NAME (if applicable) 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone): City of Charlotte Storm Water Services POC: Mr. Jarrod J. Karl at (704) 432-0966 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-2844 NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable): Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. POC: Gregory C. Antemann, PWS at (704) 527-1177 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 STATUS OF PROJECT (check one): ( ) On-going site work for development purposes ( X) Project in planning stages (Type of project: channel relocation and excavation ) ( ) No specific development planned at present ' ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED: Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be forwarded. ' (X) USGS Site Location Map (Attachment A - Figure 1) (X) NRCS Soil Survey (Attachment A - Figure 2) (X) Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Attachment A - Figure 3) (X) Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39 (Attachment B) ' (X) Routine On-Site Data Form (Attachment C) (X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Attachment E) (X) USACE Intermittent Channel Evaluation Form (Attachment F) (X) Agency Correspondence (Attachment G) (X) Representative Photographs (Attachment H ) (X) Proposed Impacts (Attachment I - Figures 4-8) ' ature of Property Owner or Authorized Agent Jarrod J. Karl NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP1- Perennial Stream A Project Name: 2600 Burkholder Rd. River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator. Gr o C.Antemann PWS ' DWQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: Paw Creek Signature: Date: 9/9/02 USGS QUAD: Charlotte West Quad Longitude:W800 56' 0.0" Latitude: N350 14' 475' Location/Directions: From Charlotte, take I-77 North to the Brookshire Frwv West exit. Merge onto W Brookshire Blvd. Turn right onto Brookshire Blvd. Merge onto I-85 South. Take the Little Rock Rd. exit-exit number 32. Keen right at the fork in the ramn. Turn right onto Little Rock Rd. Turn right onto Tuckaseegee Rd. Turn left onto Burkholder Rd. *PLEASE NOTE: Ifevaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary. Also, if in the best professional judgementof 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) I. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strom 1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 1 3 2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed Different From Surrounding Terrain? 0 1 2 ni 5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) 7 7 II. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1) Is There A Groundwater Flow/Discharge Present? 0 1 ® 3 PRIMARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 2 Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line) ' 31 Does Topography Indicate A Natural Drainage Way? 0 0.5 0 1.5 SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 1 4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 0.5 1 lU5 Last Known Rain? *NOTE. "itch Indicated In #9 Above Ski This Ste And #5 Below* 5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 0.5 1 1.5 Conditions Or In Growing Season)? 6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes41. No=O SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7 1) Are Fish Present? 0.5 1 1.5? 2) Are Amphibians Present? 0.5 1 1.5 3) Are AouaticTurtles Present? 0.5 1 1.5 4 Are Crayfish Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 5 Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? M 0.5 1 1.5 ' 8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPI, (* NOTE: If Total Absence OfAll Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0.5 0 0 As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SA VPresent*). SECONDARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 4.5 TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary), 40.5 flf Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent) (*NOTE: IfBed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0*) 10) Is A 2' Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated On Togo Mao And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No=]? PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 18 PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 8 Il. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter I I I F J 1 N INTERMITTENT CHANNEL EVALUATION FORM SCP1- Perennial Stream A ACTION ID: APPLICANT NAME Charlotte Storm Water Services DATE: 9/9/02 PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.): Channel relocation and excavation WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN: Paw Creek/Catawba River COUNTY/CITY: Mecklenburg/Charlotte RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS: 800, cloudy P SP NP Observation Comments or Descri tion X Fish/Shellfish/Crustaceans Present Crayfish X Benthic Macro Invertebrates Freshwater snails, fingernail clams X Amphibians Present/Breeding X Algae And/Or Fungus water quality function Iron-oxidizingbacteria X Wildlife Channel Use i.e. tracks, feces, shells, others Raccoon tracks X Federally Protected Species Present Discontinue X Riffle/Pool Structure X Stable Streambanks Some erosion X Channel Substrate i.e. gravel, cobble, rock, coarse sand Course sand, boulders X Riparian Canopy Present SP =/> 50% closure Liquidambarstyraciua, Liriodendron tulipifera, Platanus occidentalis, Carpinus caroliniana, Ulmus alata X Undercut Banks/ In-stream Habitat Structure X Flow In Channel 4-foot average ordinary hi water width X Wetlands Adjacent to/Conti ous with Channel Discontinue X Persistent Pools/Saturated Bottom June thru Sept.) X Se s/Groundwater Discharge June thru Sept.) X Ad'acent Flood lain Present X Wrack Material or Drift Lines X H dro h is Vegetation in/adjacent to channel Microste ium vimineum, Boehmeria c lindrica Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y N Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map Y / N Determination: Approx. Drainage Area: Approximately 64.7 Acres ® Perennial Channel (stop) ® Important Channel: 450 LF PROJECT MGR. Initials ? Intermittent Channel (proceed) ? Unimportant Channel: LF ? Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel) ? Ditch Through Upland (no jd) Evaluator's Signature: C P--Present SP=Strongly Present NP=Not Present G e ory C. Antemann, PWS ' North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office David L. S. Brook, Administrator Michael F. Easley, Governor Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary Division of Historical Resources David J. Olson, Director I I December 11, 2002 Mr. Gregory C. Antemann Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, NC 28217 Re: Burkholder Road Site/2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, NC Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2002-0273 Mecklenburg County, ER02-11570 Dear Ms. Antemann: Thank you for your fax of November 18, 2002 concerning the above project. ' We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking 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 t comment, 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. t Sincerely, C' Cam. Qom. AA W_ - avid Brook ' Dlot DB:doc Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax ' Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617 (919) 733-4763 •733-8653 Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 (919) 733-6547.715-4801 Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4618 (919) 733-4763 9715-4801 1 A? 1 NCDENR North Carolina Department of-Environment and Natural Resources 1 Division of Parks and Recreation 1 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Philip K. McKnelly, Director November 20, 2002 ' Gregory C. Antemann Carolina Wetland Services Inc 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Ste 230 ' Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 SUBJECT: Rare Species, High Quality Natural Communities, and Significant ' Natural Heritage Areas Near the2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg County, NC ' Dear Mr. Antemann: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NC NHP) does not have records for rare species, ' high quality natural communities, or significant natural heritage areas (SNHAs ) near the the2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg County, NC. Although our maps do not show records of such natural heritage elements in the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present. It may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. You may wish to check the NC NHP web page at htip://www.nesparks.net/nhp/search.html for a ' listing of rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad maps. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species, ' significant natural communities, or priority natural areas. Please contact me at 919/715-8700 if you have questions or need more information. Sincerely, ?L ' Jame L. Amoroso, Botanist Natural Heritage Program ' /JLA 1615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919-733-4181 \ Fax: 919-715-3085 \ Internet: www.ncsparks.net i ? i r j `` . .. L: i !? ? y i ? t j Carolina Wetland Services ' 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: COVERAGES PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, DATED 2002. Figure 4. Impact Overview Map 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREP D BY DATE CHECKED DATE BUILDING OUTLINE PERENNIAL CHANNEL APPROXIMATE SCALE: I"= 100' LEGEND RESHAPED CHANNEL NEW CHANNEL LOCATION APPROXIMATE SCALE: I" = 20' 12;50 '.47' as _.Ag- j Carolina Wetland Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 5. Proposed Impacts, STA. 10+00 -12+70 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Pro'ectNo. 2002-0273 PREP D BY DATF, CHECKED DATE ,T 11 %la q 1 8 3 10+00 5iA"vr ar pgaJ E-4:r- LEGEND ?? RESHAPED CHANNEL NEW CHANNEL LOCATION APPROXIMATE SCALE: I"= 20' j00 R Br ~bxOa ?? O 38 F arolina Wetland Services 000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 WING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 6. Proposed Impacts, STA. 13+65 -15+00 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 NAY PREPARED BY D iiE/` 110-CHEECKS D n0107 ( REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002 Carolina Wetland Services Figure 7. Typical Cross-Section 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED BY g &--r DATE 1 /? O /d ? CHECKED B ` ? DATE V G /'0-? 1 7Z 72 Q _ W a Sy ?c ° 1 ' ' 2 ® ? sd ? w eJ? ? ? 3 0 dt ? 1 W i ? ? a ? U z 1 -- - ARID f Figure S Typical, Bio-end' eered Cream bank (For M tive poses only) Carolina Wetland Services Pre-Construction Notification Pursuant to Nationwide Permit No. 39 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2002-0273 January 8, 2003 0 ' Prepared for: Ms. Mary C. Murray, P.W.S. ' Mr. Jarrod J. Karl The City of Charlotte Storm Water Services 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 (704) 336-4588 ' Prepared by: ' Mr. Gregory C. Antemann, P.W.S Mr. Ron G. Johnson ' Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 ' (704) 527-1177 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 • Charlotte, NC 28217 • (704) 527-11 77Office • (704) 527-1133 Fax ??l www.carolinawetlandservices.com / 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Table of Contents ' Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 1 Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2 ' Current Land Use ................................................................................................................................ 2 Jurisdictional Delineation ................................................................................................................... 2 Stream Classifications ........................................................................................................................ 3 ' Agency Correspondence ......................................................................................................................... 3 Cultural Resources .............................................................................................................................. 3 Protected Species ................................................................................................................................ 3 ' Purpose and Need for the Project ........................................................................................................... 3 Avoidance and Minimization ................................................................................................................. 4 Proposed Impacts to Jurisdictional Waters ............................................................................................. 4 ' Compensatory Mitigation ...................................................................................................................... 5 ' List of Attachments Attachment A - Figure 1. USGS Site Location Map ' Attachment A - Figure 2. NRCS Soil Survey Attachment A - Figure 3. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map Attachment B - Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39 Attachment C - Routine On-Site Data Form ' Attachment D - Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form Attachment E - NCDWQ Stream Classification Forms Attachment F - USACE Intermittent Channel Evaluation. Forms ' Attachment G - Agency Correspondence Attachment H - Representative Photographs Attachment I - Figure 4. Impact Index Sheet ' Attachment I - Figure 5. Proposed Impacts, STA 10+00 - 12+70 Attachment I - Figure 6. Proposed Impacts, STA 13+65 - 15+00 Attachment I - Figure 7. Typical Cross-Section ' Attachment I - Figure 8. Typical Bio-Engineered Stream Bank i 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Executive Summary The 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, approximately 1/4 mile east of the Little Rock Road - Tuckaseegee Road intersection ' (Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for this project. On-Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. include an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek (Stream A), (Attachment A - Figure 3). Project activities will consist of relocating approximately 240 linear feet and redefining 155 linear feet of existing channel to alleviate flooding. Impacts to Perennial Stream A will total approximately 395 linear feet. CSWS is submitting a Pre-Construction Notification application with attachments in accordance with Nationwide Permit General Condition No. 13, and pursuant to a Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 39 (Attachment B). CSWS is also requesting written verification of the jurisdictional determination of Stream A (Attachment D). Because impacts involve channel relocation and stream bank enhancement, the project will be self-mitigating. 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Existing Conditions The following sections describe the existing conditions of the project area. Introduction The 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, approximately 1/4 mile east of the Little Rock Road - Tuckaseegee Road intersection (Attachment A - Figures 1 and 2). Charlotte Storm Water Services (CSWS) has contracted Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. (CWS) to provide permitting services for this project. On-Site jurisdictional waters of the U.S. include an unnamed tributary to Paw Creek (Stream A, Attachment A - Figure 3). Paw Creek is located within the Catawba River basin (HU# 03050103)', and is classified as "Class C" waters by the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ). CSWS is requesting written verification of the jurisdictional determination of Stream A. A Request for Jurisdictional Determination Form has been included as Attachment D. Current Land Use The current land use for the site and the surrounding area is residential. Dominant canopy vegetation consists of sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciua), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), and winged elm (Ulmus alata). Dominant understory vegetation consists of Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum) and false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica). Jurisdictional Delineation CWS's Gregg Antemann and Isaac Hinson investigated on-site jurisdictional waters of the U.S.2 on September 9, 2002 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.3 No wetlands were located within the project limits. A Routine On-Site Data Form representative of adjacent upland areas has been included as Attachment C - DP1. 1 "HU#" is the Hydrologic Unit Code. Hydrologic Unit Map, State of North Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey. 1974. 2 "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. 3 Environmental Laboratory. "Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual," Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Mississippi. 2 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Stream Classifications Stream A is approximately 450 linear feet in length and has been classified as Perennial. Stream A generally flows northwest across the property located at 2600 Burkholder Road (Attachment A - Figure 3). Stream A exhibits a four-foot average ordinary high water width, eroded stream banks, a moderate presence of recent alluvial deposits, and the presence of crayfish and benthic macroinvertebrates (Attachments E and F - SCP1). Stream A scored 40.5 out of a possible 71 points on the NCDWQ Stream Classification Form and has a drainage area of approximately 64.7 acres. Photographs of Perennial Stream A are included as Attachment G - Photographs A and B. Agency Correspondence Cultural Resources A letter was forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on November 18, 2002, to determine the presence of any areas of architectural, historic, of archaeological significance that would be affected by the project. In a letter dated December 11, 2002, SHPO stated that they "... are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project, and therefore, have no comment on the proposed undertaking." (Attachment H). Protected Species A letter was forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) on November 18, 2002 to determine the presence of any federally-listed or candidate endangered or threatened species or critical habitat located within the project area. In a letter dated November 20, 2002 the NCDENR specified that there is no record of any rare species, significant natural communities, or priority natural areas within the project area (Attachment H). Purpose and Need for the Project Streams A exhibits moderate bed and bank erosion during strong flow events. This erosion is jeopardizing the stability of an adjacent carport. Prior efforts to control erosion have included the construction of a retaining wall. This retaining wall is failing to keep banks stable. In addition to erosion, Stream A experiences over bank flooding of an adjacent carport and kennel area. This project's purpose is to alleviate flooding of structures by relocating portions of Stream A. 3 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 Avoidance and Minimization This maintenance project was designed to minimize impacts to Stream A to the maximum extent practicable. This project will avoid the use of hard stabilization (i.e., rip rap) within Stream A, and instead utilize soft stabilization techniques including live stakes and erosion control matting for stream bank enhancement. Channel sections being relocated include only those necessary to stabilize banks and protect on-site structures. In addition to relocation, portions of Stream A will be redefined to allow a gradual transition to relocated portions. The relocation of Stream A will result in the loss of only 20 linear feet of channel length overall. Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbance to downstream waters. Proposed Impacts to jurisdictional Waters Proposed impacts to Perennial Stream A will total approximately 395 linear feet. Approximately 240 linear feet of Stream A will be relocated (Attachment H - Figure 4). The remaining impacts involve redefining 155 linear feet of existing channel to provide a smooth transition into the newly relocated portion (Attachment H - Figures 5 and 6). Activities associated with channel relocation are proposed to take place under a Nationwide Permit No. 39. A Pre-Construction Notification pursuant to a Nationwide Permit No. 39 is attached as Attachment B. While activities associated with redefining banks are proposed to take place under Nationwide Permit No. 13, these impacts are under the notification requirements of Nationwide Permit No. 13, and therefore, have not been reported on a separate Pre-Construction Form. All impacted banks will be designed to handle a two year storm event. A diagram of a typical cross-section that will be constructed appears in Attachment H as Figure 7. Once redefining is complete, erosion control matting and bio- engineering will be installed on the banks. 4 1 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 1 Compensatory Mitigation Constructed banks will be enhanced through the use of bio-engineering in order to increase the ' stability of the channel. Bio-engineering techniques will include the installation of live stakes and fascines of native plants. A sketch of a typical bio-engineered stream bank is included as ' Attachment H - Figure 8. Live stakes will be installed at densities of approximately two feet on center and will consist of species identified in Table 1. Fascines will be installed along the toe of slope near the bankfull bench of the channel. Some containerized materials or salvaged plants may be used to supplement these plantings along the upper bank sections. Based on the temporary nature of these impacts and the incorporation of woody vegetation along banks, this project will be self-mitigating. 5 ?P P?? ASS SP Carolina Wedand Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: DR AWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 5. Proposed Impacts, STA. 10+00 -12+70 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREP G? Y D11 ?/s CHECKED $ 3 J 6 N, fp. ? Oba xo ?xol Dog Kennel I v f? 76+50 1?'? ? tie av b o• c, Stream A-Perennial 50 Linear Feet Impacted beis y"M *r LEGEND RESHAPED CHANNEL NEW CHANNEL LOCATION APPROXIMATE SCALE: I" = 20' 4,, 0 kxyp?' '00P ID R 46 Top ?xva o?. L???NG ?v1 S j Carolina Wetland Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 i Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 6. Proposed Impacts, STA.13+65 -15+00 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 71. PREPAR DBY D 1II(,'p1. ICHECKED I. CA D J 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project January 8, 2003 Nationwide Permit No. 39 Project No. 2002-0273 I I 11 1 t a 0 .LZ x ' i+ C3 w 0 • c cd '-O cC b c0 'O - Q cC 'U c1l "In cC 'O O G O t7 ? O N ? 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USGS Site Location Map I 1 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED BY t/Q{? T E 9- /?-OZ CHECKED BY G DATE 2 c ? si vZ I Approximate Scale 1" = 2000' Reference: NRCS Soil Survey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Sheet Nos. 3,6 dated 1980. i Carolina Wetland Services Figure 2. NRCS Soil Survey I 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED BY , DAT? /177 7 CHECKED BY DATE V 1L /k ?f 0 NOTE: JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE U.S. WERE APPROXIMATED IN THE FIELD BY CWS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2002. THEY HAVE NOT i .i Carolina Wetland Services I, 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: COVERAGES PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY LAND USE A ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. DATED 2002. Figure 3. Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PD912410Z CHECKED `ATE O' Office Use Only: Form 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. 0 1. Processing 1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit ® 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: City of Charlotte Storm Water Services, Contact: Jarrod J. Karl Mailing Address: 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone Number: (704) 432-0966 Fax Number: (704) 336-6586 E-mail Address: ikarl(cr_)ci.charlotte.nc.us 2. Consultant 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 Mailing Address: 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Telephone Number: (704) 527-1177 . Fax Number: (704) 527-1133 E-mail Address: gregg(acarolinawetlandservices.com Page 1 of 8 ' III. Project Information ' 1. Name of project: 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project 2. T.I.P. Project Number (NCDOT Only): N/A 3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 5917220 ' 4. Location County: Mecklenburg Nearest Town: Charlotte Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A ' Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.): From Charlotte, take I-77 North to the Brookshire Frwy West exit. Merge onto W Brookshire Blvd. Turn right onto Brookshire Blvd. Merge onto I-85 South. Take the Little Rock Rd. exit-exit number 32. Keep right at ' the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Little Rock Rd. Turn right onto Tuckaseegee Rd. Turn left onto Burkholder Rd. 5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N350 14' 47.5" - W800 56' 0.0" (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 current land use is residential. ' 7. Property size (acres): Approximately 3.9 acres 8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Paw Creek ' 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 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.) ' 10. Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Stream A exhibits moderate bed and bank erosion during strong flow events. This erosion is jeopardizing the stability of an adjacent ' carport. Prior efforts to control erosion have included the construction of a retaining wall. This retaining wall is failing to keep banks stable. In addition to erosion, Stream A experiences over bank flooding of an adjacent carport and kennel area. This project's purpose is to alleviate flooding of structures by relocating portions of Stream A. 11. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: A trackhoe and typical excavation equipment will be used for the relocation of Stream A. Non-mechanized equipment will be used to clean debris out of Stream A. ' 12. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: The land use surrounding the project is mainly residential. Page 2 of 8 I IV. Prior Project History r There is no known previous project history for this site. V. Future Project Plans I There are no future project plans for this site. VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State 1. Wetland Impacts Wetland Impact of Impact Area pact Located within 1 year r 0000- Distance to Site Number Type of Impact* (acres) Flo 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, till, 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 )iEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or online at http://www.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: N/A Total area of wetland impact proposed: N/A 1 Page 3 of 8 2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams Stream Impact Length of Impact Stream Average Width Perennial or Site Number Type of Impact* (linear feet) Name** of Stream Intermittent? (indicate on map) Before Impact (pleasespecify) STREAM A RELOCATION 240 UT TO PAW CREEK FOUR FEET PERENNIAL * 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 named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at www.usgs.gov. Several intemet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com, www.mapquest.com, etc.). Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 240 linear feet of Perennial channel (See attached report for details.) i 3. 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 map) (acres) bay, ocean, etc.) N/A * List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, 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 ' Page 4 of 8 VII, Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization) I I I I This maintenance project was designed to minimize impacts to Stream A to the maximum extent practicable. This project will avoid the placement of hard stabilization (i.e., rip rap) within Stream A, and instead utilize soft stabilization techniques including live stakes and erosion control matting for stream bank enhancement. Channel sections being relocated include only those necessary to stabilize banks and protect on-site structures. In addition to relocation, portions of Stream A will be redefined to allow a gradual transition to relocated portions. The relocation of Stream A will result in the loss of only 20 linear feet of channel length overall. Proper sediment and erosion control measures will be used to minimize disturbance to downstream waters. VIII. Mitigation Constructed banks will be enhanced through the use of bio-engineering in order to increase the stability of the channel. Bio-en ingeerin techniques will include the installation of live stakes and fascines of native plants. A sketch of a typical bio-engineered stream bank is included as Attachment H - Figure 8. Live stakes will be installed at densities of approximately two feet on center and will consist of species identified in Table 1. Fascines will be installed along the toe of slope near the bankfull bench of the channel. Some containerized materials or salvaged plants may be used to supplement these planting tipper bank sections. Based on the temporary nature of these impacts and the incorporation of woody vegetation along banks, this project will be self-mitigating. See attached report for details. 1. 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 NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide the following information: 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 Page 5 of 8 IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only) I Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local) land? Yes ® No ? F 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 coordinator at (919) 733-5083 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 X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only) 1 I J 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 (Meuse), 15A NCAC 213 .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 * Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1. 1 Page 6 of 8 I 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. ' XI. 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. ' Sources of nearby pervious cover include roads, driveways, and rooftops. This project will not add any additional impervious coverage. ' XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only) t 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. N/A XIII. Violations (DWQ 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 1 ' Page 7 of 8 XIV. 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). Activities are scheduled to begin Won issuance of permit. (Agent's I I I I VV6_3 Signature Date is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 8 of 8 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual) Project/Site: 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Proiect Date: 09/09/02 Applicant/Owner: Charlotte Storm Water Services County: Mecklenburg Investigator(s): Gregory Antemann, Isaac Hinson State: NC Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? a No Community ID: upland Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transect ID: Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: DP1 If needed, explain on reverse. VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species 1. Cercis canadensis Stratum shrub Indicator FACU Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator 9. Fraxinus pennsylvanica tree FACW 2. Carpinus caroliniana tree FAC 10. 3. Eleagnus umbellata shrub - 11. 4. Ligustrum sinense shrub FAC 12. 5. Lonicera japonica vine FAC- 13. 6. Viola canadensis herb 14. 7. Vitus rotundifolia vine FAC 15. 8. Tilia heterophylla tree FAC 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or FAC 71% Remarks: More than 50% of the dominants are FAC or wetter. HYDROLOGY Recorded Data (Describe in remarks): Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Aerial Photographs _ Other X 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 h drolo indicators are absent. Routine Wetland Determination Page 1 of 2 1/8/2003 SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Mecklenbure Fine Sandy Loam, 2 to 8% slopes Drainage Class well drained Field Observations Taxonomy (Subgroup): thermic Ultic Ha ludalfs Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No Profile Descrition: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-4 A_ 10YR 3/2 N/A none sandy loam 4-12 B 2.5Y 6/4 10YR 5/8 sandy 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: H dric soil indicators are absent. WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? a No (Circle) Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No (Circle Hydric Soils Present? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes o Remarks: Data oint is representative of a non-'urisdictional upland area. Approved by HQUSACE 2/92 Routine Wetland Determination Page 2 of 2 1/8/2003 REQUEST FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION DATE: January 8, 2003 COUNTY Mecklenburg County, North Carolina TOTAL ACREAGE OF TRACT N/A linear project PROJECT NAME (if applicable) 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT (name, address and phone): City of Charlotte Storm Water Services POC: Mr. Jarrod J. Karl at (704) 432-0966 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-2844 NAME OF CONSULTANT, ENGINEER, DEVELOPER (if applicable): Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. POC: Gregory C. Antemann, PWS at (704) 527-1177 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 STATUS OF PROJECT (check one): ( ) On-going site work for development purposes I ( X) Project in planning stages (Type of project: channel relocation and excavation ) ( ) No specific development planned at present ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED: Check items submitted - forward as much information as is available. At a minimum, the following first two items must be forwarded. ' (X) USGS Site Location Map (Attachment A - Figure 1) (X) NRCS Soil Survey (Attachment A - Figure 2) (X) Approximate Jurisdictional Boundary Field Map (Attachment A - Figure 3) ' (X) Pre-Construction Notification Application - Nationwide Permit No. 39 (Attachment B) (X) Routine On-Site Data Form (Attachment C) (X) NCDWQ Stream Classification Form (Attachment E) (X) USACE Intermittent Channel Evaluation Form (Attachment F) ' (X) Agency Correspondence (Attachment G) (X) Representative Photographs (Attachment H ) (X) Proposed Impacts (Attachment I - Figures 4-8) ' tore of Property Owner or Authorized Agent Jarrod J. Karl NCDWO Stream Classification Form SCP1- Perennial Stream A Project Name: 2600 Burkholder Rd. River Basin: Catawba County: Mecklenburg Evaluator: Gr of C.Antemann PWS ' DWQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: Paw Creek Signature:-- Date: 9/9/02 USGS QUAD: Charlotte West Quad Longitude:W800 56' 0.0" Latitude: N350 14' 47. ' Location/Directions: From Charlotte, take I-77 North to the Brookshire Frwy West exit. Merge onto W Brookshire Blvd. Turn right onto Brookshire Blvd. Merge onto I-85 South. Take the Little Rock Rd. exit-exit number 32. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn right onto Little Rock Rd. Turn right onto Tuckaseegee Rd. Turn left onto Burkholder Rd. 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 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) E 1. Geomor holo Absent Weak Moderate Strop 1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Se(iuence? 0 1 3 2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed 5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) IL Hydrolou Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1) Is There A Groundwater PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 2 Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line) 3) Does Topography Indicate A ' Natural Drainage Way? 0 0.5 Q 1.5 SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 1 II. Hydrologv Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter 1) Are Fish Present? 0.5 _ 1 w 1.5 2) Are Amphibians Present? 0.5 1 1.5 3) Are AouaticTurtles Present? 0.5 1 1.5 4 Are Crayfish Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 5 Are Macrobenthos Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 6) Are Iron Oxidizing Bacteria/Fungus Present? 0 0.5 1 1. 7) Is Filamentous Algae Present? M 0.5 1 1.5 ' 8) Are Wetland Plants In Streambed? SAV Mostly OBL Mostly FACW Mostly FAC Mostly FACU Mostly UPL (* NOTE. If Total Absence Of All Plants In Streambed 2 1 0.75 0.5 0 0 As Noted Above Skip This Step UNLESS SA VPresent*). SECONDARY. BIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 4.5 TOTAL POINTS (Primary + Secondary), 40.5 (If Greater Than Or Equal To 19 Points The Stream Is At Least Intermittent) (*N_OT_E If Bed & Bank Caused By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Score=0*) 10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated On Tovo Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No=R PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 18 PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 8 Last Known Rain? *NOTE. I Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Ski This Ste And #5 Below* 5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 0.5 1 1.5 Conditions Or In Growing Season)? 6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1. No=O SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7 10 I E I I I I I E ? Ephemeral Channel (no jd) (attach map indicating location of important/unimportant channel) INTERMITTENT CHANNEL EVALUATION FORM 9?- SCP1- Perennial Stream A ACTION ID: APPLICANT NAME Charlotte Storm Water Services DATE: 9/9/02 PROPOSED CHANNEL WORK (i.e., culvert, relocation, etc.): Channel relocation and excavation WATERBODY/RIVER BASIN: Paw Creek/Catawba River COUNTY/CITY: Mecklenburg/Charlotte RECENT WEATHER CONDITIONS: 800, cloudy P SP NP Observation Comments or Descri tion X Fish/Shellfish/Crustaceans Present Crayfish X Benthic Macro Invertebrates Freshwater snails, fingernail clams X Amphibians Present/Breeding X Algae And/Or Fungus water quality function Iron-oxidizing bacteria X Wildlife Channel Use i.e. tracks, feces, shells, others Raccoon tracks X Federally Protected Species Present (Discontinue) X Riffle/Pool Structure X Stable Streambanks Some erosion X Channel Substrate i.e. ravel, cobble, rock, coarse sand) Course sand, boulders X Riparian Canopy Present SP =/> 50% closure) Liquidambar styracii lua, Liriodendron tulipifera, Platanus occidentalis, Carpinus caroliniana, Ulmus alata X Undercut Banks/ In-stream Habitat Structure X Flow In Channel 4-foot average ordinary hi water width X Wetlands Adjacent to/Conti ous with Channel (Discontinue) X Persistent Pools/Saturated Bottom (June thru Sept.) X See s/Groundwater Discharge June thru Sept.) X Adjacent Flood lain Present X Wrack Material or Drift Lines X H dro h is Vegetation in/adjacent to channel Microste ium vimineum, Boehmeria c lindrica Important To Domestic Water Supply? Y N Does Channel Appear On A Quad Or Soils Map Y / N Determination: Approx. Drainage Area: Approximately 64.7 Acres N Perennial Channel (stop) ® Important Channel: 450 LF PROJECT MGR. Initials ? Intermittent Channel (proceed) ? Unimportant Channel: LF ? Ditch Through Upland (no jd) P=Present SP=Strongly Present NP=Not Present Evaluator's Signature: C- G e ory C. Antemann, PWS I I I ti ?.?+nuiav+? r North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office David L. S. Brook, Administrator Michael F. Easley, Governor Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary December 11, 2002 Mr. Gregory C. Antemann Carolina Wetland Services, Inc. 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, NC 28217 Re: Burkholder Road Site/2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, NC Carolina Wetland Services Project No. 2002-0273 Mecklenburg County, ER02-11570 Dear Ms. Antemann: Division of Historical Resources David J. Olson, Director Thank you for your fax of November 18, 2002 concerning the above project. ' We have conducted a review of the proposed undertaking and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the undertaking 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, 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 DB:doc 1 Location Mailing Address Telephone/Fax ' Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 276994617 (919) 7334763 •733-8653 Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 (919) 733-6547.715-4801 Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4618 (919) 733-4763 •715-4801 NCDENR North Carolina Department of-Environment and Natural Resources 1 Division of Parks and Recreation I Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Philip K. McKnelly, Director November 20, 2002 ' Gregory C. Antemann Carolina Wetland Services Inc 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Ste 230 ' Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 SUBJECT: Rare Species, High Quality Natural Communities, and Significant Natural Heritage Areas Near the2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg County, NC ' Dear Mr. Antemann: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NC NHP) does not have records for rare species, ' high quality natural communities, or significant natural heritage areas (SNHAs ) near the the2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project, Mecklenburg County, NC. Although our maps do not show records of such natural heritage elements in the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they ' are not present. It may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. You may wish to check the NC NHP web page at http://www.ncsparks.net/Ehp/search.html for a ' listing of rare plants and animals and significant natural communities in the county and on the topographic quad maps. The use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species, ' significant natural communities, or priority natural areas. Please contact me at 919/7.15-8700 if you have questions or need more information. 1 Sincerely, ' Jame L. Amoroso; Botanist Natural Heritage Program ' /JLA 7 ' 1615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1615 Phone: 919-733-4181 \ Fax: 919-715-3085 \ Internet: www.ncsparks.net I I i j Carolina Wetland Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: COVERAGES PROVIDED BY MECKLENBURG COUNTY LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, DATED 2002. Figure 4. Impact Overview Map 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREP D BY DATE CHECKED DATE On 67 c¢ I/$/.-? I LEGEND ?? RESHAPED CHANNEL NEW CHANNEL LOCATION APPROXIMATE SCALE: I"= 20' 12+50 •7 • • -? 10+00 2 '•47' ? - aft 1 - n 1115.0 111 j Carolina Wetland Services 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 5. Proposed Impacts, STA. 10+00 -12+70 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 PREP D BY DAT CHECKED DATE T 11 la Iz a / 8 L 3 10. f'x Ol LEGEND ?? RESHAPED CHANNEL NEW CHANNEL LOCATION APPROXIMATE SCALE: I"= 20' Al O? "NNN% _ ffi j Carolina Wetland Services i IJ 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 1 Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002. Figure 6. Proposed Impacts, STA. 13+65 -15+00 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina CWS Project No. 2002-0273 / D? 9 PREPAID B D 70 1,107-1 C T$L? LV 4 !/ ri Proposed Typical Cross-Section REFERENCE: DRAWING PROVIDED BY CHARLOTTE STORM WATER SERVICES, DATED OCTOBER 2002 Carolina Wetland Services Figure 7. Typical Cross-Section 1 5000 Nations Crossing Road, Suite 230 2600 Burkholder Road Maintenance Project Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 Charlotte, North Carolina CW S Project No. 2002-0273 PREPARED BY ? ? DATE / 08102- CHECKED BY ? DATE 6 1 /') /` 2 ® 6? O W s W 0 0 w a a U W W 6 3 0 F ti W W A W A O a a V z a? a w V z a? w w Figure $ Typical. Biomenmeered Strew bank ('or M motive poses ordy) CAROLINA WETLAND SERVICES, INC. NC Division of Water Quality 1/9/2003 2600 Burkholder >1501f impacted 2049 475.00 U? ,SAN 1 0 M WETLANDS GROUP WATER QUALITY SECTION ;Muth Trust 2600 Burkholder Road N WP No. 39 475.00