20000295 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_20000801

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 3, 2000
DWQ Project # 000295
Mecklenburg County
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John W. Wallace 1 U ISC) I qI ?G1 IJe?I GPI"
14324 Eastfield Road `???? I?G?ud2S
Huntersville, NC 28078
Dear Mr. Wallace:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans for the discharge of fill material into 0.99
acres of wetlands and an unclosed length of perennial streams located at SR1394 and SR2426 near Ranch
Creek in Mecklenburg County for a residential development at Poplar Tent Road site in Huntersville as
described in your application dated February 21, 2000. Insufficient evidence is present in our files to
conclude that your project must be built as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0506. Therefore, unless modifications of the proposal are made as described below, we will
have to move toward denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0507(e) and will place
this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional- information, we are requesting (by copy
of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers place your project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that states your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters and/or
wetlands. Specifically can you 1) specify the length of stream to be impacted, 2) avoid the stream impact
(other than road crossings) or relocate the stream using proper stream restoration methods (e.g., not making
it into a ditch), 3) reduce the impact to the non-isolated wetlands to 1/3 acre or less, (including the
unavoidable road crossings), 4) provide a site plan at a scale which is legible and 5) provide a stormwater
site plan for the commercial/retail portion of the site? Any documentation such as maps and narrative that
you can supply to address alternative designs for your project may be helpful in our review of your 401
Certification. Also this project will require compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2H
.0506(h). Your mitigation proposal is insufficient because none was proposed.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information to
me and to the Mr. Samar Bou-ghazale, Mooresville Regional Office at [phone]. If we do not hear
from you in three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider
the project as withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
R. Do y
cc: Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Field Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
Chris Huysman; Wetland & National Resources Consultants, Inc.
Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27669-1621
Telephone [phone]FAX # [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 3, 2000
DWQ Project # 000295
Mecklenburg County
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John W. Wallace
14324 Eastfield Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Dear Mr. Wallace:
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your plans for the discharge of fill material into 0.99
acres of wetlands and an unclosed length of perennial streams located at SR1394 and SR2426 near Ranch
Creek in Mecklenburg County for a residential development at Poplar Tent Road site in Huntersville as
described in your application dated February 21, 2000. Insufficient evidence is present in our files to
conclude that your project must be built as planned in waters and/or wetlands in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0506. Therefore, unless modifications of the proposal are made as described below, we will
have to move toward denial of your 401 Certification as required by 15A NCAC 2H .0507(e) and will place
this project on hold as incomplete until we receive this additional information, we are requesting (by copy
of this letter) that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers place your project on administrative hold.
Please provide us with information supporting your position that states your project must be
constructed as planned and that you have no practicable alternative to placing fill in these waters and/or
wetlands. Specifically can you 1) specify the length of stream to be impacted, 2) avoid the stream impact
(other than road crossings) or relocate the stream using proper stream restoration methods (e.g., not making
it into a ditch), 3) reduce the impact to the non-isolated wetlands to 1/3 acre or less, (including the
unavoidable road crossings), 4) provide a site plan at a scale which is legible and 5) provide a stormwater
site plan for the commercial/retail portion of the site? Any documentation such as maps and narrative that
you can supply to address alternative designs for your project may be helpful in our review of your 401
Certification. Also this project will require compensatory mitigation as described in 15A NCAC 2H
.0506(h). Your mitigation proposal is insufficient because none was proposed.
Please respond within three weeks of the date of this letter by sending a copy of this information to
me and to the Mr. Samar Bou-ghazale, Mooresville Regional Office at [phone]. If we do not hear
from you in three weeks, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider
the project as withdrawn. I can be reached at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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cc: Mooresville DWQ Regional Office
Asheville Field Office Corps of Engineers
Central Files
File Copy
Chris Huysman; Wetland & National Resources Consultants, Inc.
Wetlands/401 Unit 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27669-1621
Telephone [phone]FAX # [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name John Woodley Wallace Huntersville Site
Project Number 00 0295
Recvd From APP
Samar Bou-ghazale
Bex Gleason
County Mecklenburg
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Region Mooresville
Received Date 3/7/00 Recvd By Region
Project Type residential
Certificates Stream Stream Impacts (ft.)
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req. BE
26 I - O Y OO " I F-3-17-44F C r- 30,711. F- F_ F_ F__?
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Mitigation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N Did you request more info? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? 0 Y 0 N
Is Mitigation required? 0 Y O N Recommendation: 0 Issue 0 Issue/fond 0 Deny
Provided by Region: Latitude (ddmmss) 352517 Longitude (ddmmss) 804534
Comments:
The applicant i. proposing to impact 0.99 acres of wetlands (0.1 of isolated wetlands, 0.2 for road
construction- and 0.69 acres for lot and road), and 650 linear feet of stream for the purpose of
construe ing a mixers single family and multi-family residential development. The applicant is
props2S1[lu,to enhance/restore and preserve wetlands within the floodplain. However, the applicant
may not monitor the area since the mitigation is voluntary, as explained by his consultant Mr.
Christopher ysman.
It is most likely thr at the proposed mitigation will not succeed if not monitored. During the discussion
with Mr. Huysmau, he agreed to mitigate for the stream on the site (along flood Ip aim or relocate the
stream along the property line between the lots. The wetlands score was 50 points on the wetlands
rating _worksheet.
It is recommended that the 401 certification be issued provided that mitigation for the stream im ap ct
has been approved, Also, wetlands mitigations should be approved only if the owner has agreed to
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Facility Name John Woodley Wallace Huntersville Site County Mecklenburg
Project Number 00 0295 Regional Contact: Samar Bou-ghazale
Date: 4/26/2000
Comments (continued from page 1):
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RECEIVED February 21, 2000
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers N.C. Division of Water Quality
Attn: Mr. Steve Chapin Attn: Mr. John Dorney
151 Patton Avenue, Room 143 4401 Reedy Creek Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Re: Poplar Tent Road Site (+/- 75 acres)
Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 2SS
Dear Mr. Chapin and Mr. Dorney: 0
The purpose of this letter is to request authorization for proposed impacts to jurisdictional
wetlands and waters resulting from the construction of a proposed Residential Development
located in Mecklenburg County. The property is owned by Mr. John Woodley Wallace and is
located on Poplar Tent Road near the Cabbarus County line; the site is located on the
attached Cornielius, NC Quadrangle (attachment 1). Mr. Wallace is abandoning corn fields
and a small sod operation located on the site and replacing them with the proposed
development.
Proposed development would maintain approximately 2.7 acres of high-grade floodplain
wetlands on the site while directing impacts toward approximately 0.99 acres of low-grade
wetlands located in headwaters positions out side the floodplain. Wetlands that are
maintained would be enhanced/restored if approval for proposed impacts are granted.
Linear wetlands and headwaters areas will be lost; however, these low-grade wetlands are
not assessed to be important in function due to the absence of aquatic life and the inability
of the wetlands to store and treat flood waters. The linear wetland feature has a vegetated
substrate that is similar in texture to the adjacent high ground.
Site Conditions:
The development site is located almost entirely within areas utilized row-crop farming and
sod operations. The wetland surface hydrology of the site has been somewhat altered by
diversion swales and ditching relating to the agricultural operations. The attached Cabarrus
County Soil Survey (1976 aerial photo) shows no impounded water or channels on site
(attachment 2).
Five wetland features are located within the property. Three isolated small pockets of
wetlands totaling 0.1 acre are located within the fields. Approximately three acres of
scrub/wooded wetland is located in the floodplain. Another 0.65 acres scrub/wooded
wetland is located within the property near Huntersville-Concord Road and a gas utility.
828312 9207 Chris 720 South Main Ave.
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Wetlands, proposed for impacts, are characterized by perched water tables over expansive
clays that have generated into scrub wetland vegetation. It is anticipated that evaporation
and transpiration likely lead to very dry conditions during summer months. This assessment
is based on the presence of upland species within some of the polygons; the upland
component, however, does not preclude the areas from jurisdiction. Hydrology within the
headwaters wetland is likely derived from precipitation and hydrology for the floodplain
wetlands is likely from flooding.
Proposed Imp:
The project requestsr'6uth rization for impacts under NW Permits 14 and 26 and their 401
Water Quality Certficatio . Impacts proposed under Nationwide 26 include:
• Approximately 0.1 apre of fill in isolated wetlands.
• Fill within th?entiri length of a linear wetland, approximately 0.04 acres (650 linear feet
by 3 feet) of unimportant linear feature, no crayfish or salamanders observed.
• Fill approximately 0.69 acres of low quality wetland for the purpose of lot and road fill
Impacts proposed under Nationwide 14 include:
• Approximately 0.2 acre of fill in a low quality wetland polygon for the construction of a
road.
Proposed Development Plan:
Attachment 3 illustrates the post-construction conditions, also depicted on the map is a
representation of the wetland impact and preservation/enhancement areas. The depiction
includes all identified jurisdictional features. Post-construction illustrates the preservation of
the majority of the large wetland in the flood plain of Ramah Creek. This illustration also
depicts a road crossing up stream of existing gas line easement; the crossing passes through
an existing low-grade perched wetland for a total impact of 0.2 acres. Another road parallel
and east of the above road is required for egress (dictated by the County). Lot fills are
requested to provide development pads within the balance of the polygon located between
the parallel roads
The commercial / retail portion of the site will be served by a storm water detention facility.
Avoidance and Minimization:
Impacts have been avoided to the extent practicable for the equitable development of the ?S
site for its proposed use as a Residential Development. Impacts to the largest highest
quality wetland have been avoided to the extent practical; but because of a density some
impacts are needed.
Impacts to wetlands within the floodplain have been reduced to those areas outside of
regulated floodplains. Required egress practices and good design principles mandate three
exits from the site onto Huntersville-Concord Road. Slope and curvature of the existing road
have in part dictated the location of the illustrated egress points. Efforts to secure the out
parcel located on Hu ntersvil le-Con cord Road have thus far been unsuccessful, otherwise the
egress points would be configured differently. The illustrated roadway configuration has
dictated that the lots be placed where shown. Roadways have been configured to have
minimal impact but leave jurisdictional areas on 6 lots.
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Mitigation:
Mitigation is not anticipated because wetland impacts do not exceed 1.0 acres and impacts
to linear wetland are to those areas that were observed to be uninhabited by fish and
crayfish. Though not specifically required by statute, the applicant proposes to
enhance/restore and preserve wetlands within the floodplain as a mitigative measure, if the
project is approved. Restoration of natural historic hydrology would be achieved by the
closure of a ditch that drains the wetland located in the floodplain to Ramah Creek.
The ditching that drains the wetland is approximated on the drawing. The ditch would be
closed with compacted clay and the grade would be matched to existing floodplain surface.
The hydrology would subsequently be returned and the natural propogule base on the site
would be allowed to regenerate. Some plantings of native species may be undertaken to
increase the aesthetic value of the site. The wetland area would be protected by a
protective covenant but we proposed not to officially monitor the area because the
mitigation is voluntary; if acceptable, the state or Corps could monitor the site.
Please call with questions related to the application, to discuss site conditions, or to schedule
a site visit.
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NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED: # 26
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
1. Owners Name: John Woodley Wallace
Contact:
2. Mailing Address: 14324 Eastfield Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
subdivision name:
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above): SEE BELOW
3. Telephone number (home): 704 875 2882 (work):
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: MECKLENBURG
Nearest town or city: HUNTERSVILLE
Specific location: AT INTERSECTION AND WEST OF POPLAR TENT ROAD (SR 1394) AND
SOUTH OF HUNTERSVILLE/CONCORD ROAD (SR 2426) TO RAMAH CREEK
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: RAMAH CREEK
River Basin: YADKIN
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS-I
or WS-2)'? Yes ? No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP):
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property'? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton I.D. number of previous permit and any additional information (include photocopy of 401
Certification):
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
Yes ? No ® If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 100 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: 3.65 ac.
10a. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling: 0.99 ac
Flooding: ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: 0.75 ac
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: if Length after: If
Width before: ft Width after: ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: ft Average depth before: ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel ?
Channel elevation ? Construction of a dam/flooding ?
Other:
11. If constriction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond'? ac
What is the expected pond surface area'? (approximate total for redesigned lagoons) 5 ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
%" x I V drawings only): TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USED FOR LAND GRADING
13. Purpose of proposed work: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE OF WETLAND LOCATED NEAR SR 2426
ENCUMBERS SITE DEVELOPMENT. THE LARGER, CONTIGUOUS WETLAND AREA LOCATED
FURTER FROM ROAD WILL BE PRESERVED
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regardig the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted: TO BE
COMPLETED BY THE US. ARMY CORP
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land'? Yes ? No
(if no, go to 18)
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursant to the requirements of the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act'?
Yes 1:1 No?
b. If yes. has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of Administration State
Clearinghouse? Yes ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves discharge of
excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on the property (for Nationwide
Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, and 38). All streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or 1 inch equals 100 feet or their
equivalent.
b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan if required.
C. What is the land use of surrounding property'? RESIDENTIAL / AGRICULTURAL
f. If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal'? SANITARY SEWER
g. Signed and dated by agent authorization letter. if applicable.
Note: wetlands or waters of the U.S. may not be impacted prior to:
1) Issuance of a section 404 Corps of Engineers permit, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED: # 14
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION
1. Owners Name: John Woodley Wallace
Contact:
2. Mailing Address: 14324 Eastfield Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
subdivision name:
Project location address, including subdivision name (if different from mailing address above): SEE BELOW
3. Telephone member (home): 704 875 2882 (work):
4. Agent: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Ave.
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
5. Location of work
County: MECKLENBURG
Nearest town or city: HUNTERSVILLE
Specific location: AT INTERSECTION AND WEST OF POPLAR TENT ROAD (SR 1394) AND
SOUTH OF HUNTERSVILLE/CONCORD ROAD (SR 2426) TO RAMAH CREEK
6. Impacted or nearest stream / river: RAMAH CREEK
River Basin: YADKIN
7a. Is project located near water classified as trout, tidal saltwater (SA), high
quality waters (HQW), outstanding resource waters (ORW), water supply (WS- l
or WS-2)? Yes ? No ® If yes, explain:
7b. Is the project is located within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental
Concern (EAC)? Yes ? No
7c. If the project is located within a coastal county, what is the land use plan designation (LUP):
8a. Have any Section 404 permits been previously requested for use on this property'? Yes ? No ® If
yes, provide Acton I.D. number of previous permit and any additional information (include photocopy of 401
Certification):
8b. Are additional permit requests expected for this property in the future?
Yes ? No ® If yes, describe anticipated work:
9a. Estimated total number of acres in tract of land: 100 ac.
9b. Estimated total acres of wetlands located on project site: 3.65 ac.
I Oa. Number of acres of wetlands impacted by the proposed project:
Filling: 0.22 ac
Flooding: ac
Drainage: ac
Excavation: ac
Other: ac
Total acres to be impacted: 0.22 ac
10b. (1) Stream channel to be impacted by the proposed project (if relocated, provide distance both before and
after relocation):
Length before: If Length after: If
Width before: ft Width after: ft
(based on normal high water contours)
Average depth before: ft Average depth before: ft
(2) Stream channel impacts will result from:
Open channel relocation ? Placement of pipe in channel ?
Channel elevation ? Constriction of a dam/flooding ?
Other:
11. If construction of a pond is proposed, what is the size of the watershed draining to the pond? ac
What is the expected pond surface area'? (approximate total for redesigned lagoons) 5 ac
12. Description of proposed work including discussion of type of mechanical equipment to be used (attach plans: 8
'/2" x l I" drawings only): TYPICAL EQUIPMENT USED FOR LAND GRADING
13. Purpose of proposed work: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
14. State reasons why it is believed that this activity must be carried out in wetlands. (include any measures taken
to minimize wetland impacts): APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE OF WETLAND LOCATED NEAR SR 2426
ENCUMBERS SITE DEVELOPMENT. THE LARGER CONTIGUOUS WETLAND AREA LOCATED
FURTER FROM ROAD WILL BE PRESERVED, SEE ALSO COVER LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 21.
2000.
15. You are required to contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regardig the presence of historic
properties in the permit area which may be affected by the proposed project. Date contacted:
16. Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (State) land'? Yes ? No
(if no, go to 18)
a. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursant to the requirements of the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act?
Yes ? No ?
b. If yes, has the document been reviewed through the North Carolina Department of Administration State
Clearinghouse'? Yes ? No ?
If answer to 16b. is yes, then submit appropriate documentation from the State Clearinghouse to Division of
Environmental Management regarding compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
17. The following items should be included with this application if proposed activity involves discharge of
excavated or fill material into wetlands:
a. Wetland delineation map showing all wetlands, streams, lakes and ponds on the property (for Nationwide
Permit numbers 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, and 38). All streams (intenuittent and perennial) on the property must
be shown on the map. Map scales should be 1 inch equals 50 feet or I inch equals 100 feet or their
equivalent.
b. If available, representative photograph of wetlands to be impacted by project.
C. If delineation was performed by a consultant, include all data sheets relevant to the placement of the
delineation line.
d. Attach a copy of the stormwater management plan if required.
e. What is the land use of surrounding property'? RESIDENTIAL / AGRICULTURAL
f If applicable, what is proposed method of sewage disposal? SANITARY SEWER
g. Signed and dated by agent authorization letter, if applicable.
Note: wetlands or waters of the U. S. may not be impacted prior to:
1) Issuance of a section 404 Corps of Engineers pennit, and
2) Either the issuance or waiver of a 401 Division of Environmental Management (Water Quality)
Certification.
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Delineation Performed by: Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc.
720 South Main Street
Newton, NC 28658
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WETLAND DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Huntersville-Concord / Poplar Tent Date: 2/00
Applicant/Owner: Wallace County: Mecklenburg / Cabarrus
Investigator: Tamp Bandy and Jennifer Robertson State: North Carolina
Do normal circumstances exist on the site?
Is the site significantly disturbed?
(Atypical situation)
Is the area a potential problem area ?
(If needed, explain on reverse.)
VEGETATION
1. Juncus spp, grass FACW+
2. Carex spp. sedge FACW+
3. Anus serrulata shrub FACW+
4. Micro. vimineum grass FAC
5. Sa/ix nigra tree OBL
6. Liquid. styraciflua tree FAC+
7. Rubus spp. shrub FACU
8. Lonicera japonica vine FAC-
Yes Community ID: Open areas
No Transit ID: Mafic Depressions
No Plot ID: Wetland
9. Populus de/toides tree FAC+
10. Typha /atfolia herb OBL
11. Acer rubrum tree FAC
12. Ludwigia spp. forb OBL
13. E/eoacharis spp. forb OBL
14. Cepha/anthus occ. Shrub OBL
15.
16.
Percent of dominant species that are OBL, FACW or FAC (excluding FAC-): 93 %
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (describe in remarks)
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge
Aerial Photographs
Other
No Recorded Data Available
Field Observations:
Depth of Surface Water: _none_ (in.)
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.)
Depth to Saturated Soil: _1-10, (in.)
Remarks:
Wetland HydrQloov Indicators:
Primarv Indicators:
Inundated
X Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
Water Marks
Drift Lines
Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators: (2 or more required)
X Oxidized Root Channels in
upper 12 Inches
Water-Stained Leaves
Local Soil Survey Data
X FAC Neutral Test
Other (explain in remarks)
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SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Armenia loam
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Argiaquolls
Profile es 't'on:
Project # Wallace - 1001
Drainage Class: poorly drained
Field Observations:
Confirm Mapped Type? No, field identified
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions,
in .) H r' on (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/C ontrast Structure etc.
0-7 A 10YR 3/1 loam
7-10 Eg 10YR 4/2 10YR 5/6 coarse sandy loam
10-20 Btg 5Y 5/1 7.5YR 4/4 clay
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soil
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _X_ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List `*
_X Reducing Conditions _X_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
._X, Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (explain in remarks)
Remarks: Soil is listed as poorly drained soils in small areas included with Iredell soils in the local USDA
Soil Survey; Armenia soils have very slow permeability and very high shrink swell potential which restricts
water movement when the soil is wet.
Wetland Determination
(yes or no)
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? YES
Wetland Hydrology Present? YES
Hydric Soils Present? YES
Is This Sampling Point Within a Wetland? YES
Remarks: These areas are located in upland depressions or in the upper reaches of drainage ways
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TRIAGE CHECKLIST
Project Name:
Project Number: 000-P-9.5-
County: 7,&c UryJ-,V _,
The attached project has been sent to you for review for the following reasons. Please consider whether a
site visit is needed to determine the impacts. Particular attention should focus on the below checked items.
Please feel free to call the central office staff member assigned to your region if you need assistance.
? Stream length impacted.
- Stream determination (i.e. intermittent or perennial, or any channel present).
- Wetland impact and distance to blue-line surface waters on USGS topo map.
- Minimization/avoidance options.
NW 14. (is access to highground or wetlands)?
Neuse buffer rules.
Pond (water) fill (i.e. is the pond drained or holding water)?
Pond creation (i.e. in uplands, in a drained channel, or in wetlands). Please locate streams and
channels (if any) so that the central office can determine.
Mitigation ?a".
Stormwater pond placed in wetlands.
- Ditching in wetlands.
Is the applicant's proposed stream/wedand mitigation site available and viable?
_. Applicant/consultant has a history of non-compliance (check drawings and application for
accuracy).
- Has project been split from previous work to avoid mitigation requirements?
- Consistent with pre-application meetings?
Cumulative impact concerns.
OTHER:
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionO
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
TO: John Dorsey, DWQ
401 Certification Program
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FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinato
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 3, 2000
SUBJECT: Review of 404/401 Application by Wetland and Natural Resource Consultants, Inc. for
Poplar Tent Site, DWQ 000295, Mecklenburg County
The applicant is requesting a letter of concurrence from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) to obtain a 404 Permit and 401 Certification. These comments are provided in
accordance with provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). Impacts from the
development are indicated to be 0.3 acres of wetlands and 650 linear feet of channel.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) continues to be concerned about
the fragmentation and loss of forested areas or woodlands as development occurs in areas near the City of
Charlotte and in or near Mecklenburg County. We appreciate the efforts to protect water quality by
providing stormwater detention and treatment. However, the NCWRC does not encourage the utilization
of existing waters or wetlands for water quality treatment facilities. Any efforts to maintain current
hydrographic conditions should also be beneficial. This is particularly true, as efforts are underway to
protect and restore portions of the Clark Creek watershed. The onsite mitigation by closing a ditch should
be integrated into the stormwater management strategies for the site.
If relocation of the stream is not economically feasible or practicable, we recommend that the wet
detention facility include vegetated littoral shelves for aquatic edge habitat as routinely required in 401
Certifications. In an effort to restore avian and terrestrial habitats as well as enhance aquatic/detritus
habitats in the detention facility, we recommend that the applicant provide for the restoration of tree and
shrub species similar to those currently found in the area (red maple, sweetgum, tulip poplar, dogwood).
Native species such as wild cherry, hickory and oak may be preferred over the above due to structural
concerns. These trees and shrubs should be planted around and on the upper third of the detention
structure, excluding the dam. They should provide habitat benefits that could offset those functions lost
by development, partially restore aquatic habitats, reduce exposure of the water surface to sunlight
thereby minimizing thermal pollution, provide essential summer and winter habitats as well as provide an
aesthetically pleasing green space which should enhance property values. Essentially, these plantings
could provide water quality and habitat benefits as well as provide a park area for residents.

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Additionally, instead of using the typical fescue or grasses, the upper interior and exterior of the
structure should be planted with the following mix:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15
Browntop millet 20 lbs/a
Korean lespedeza* 20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 Ib/a
Switchgrass 10 Ib/a
* On slopes less than 3:1 use Korean lespedeza
On slopes greater than 3:1 use Crown Vetch
Fa1VWinter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Rye grain 120 Ibs/a
Korean lespedeza* 20 Ibs/a
Shrub lespedeza 1 Ib/a
Partridge pea 10 Ib/a
Add one of the following to the above mixture
Crown Vetch 5 Ibs/acre
Ladino Clover 5 Ibs/acre Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according
Alfalfa 5 Ibs/acre to NCRS soil test and recommendations.
(Note: Mowing should be limited to early spring and should only occur as needed to prevent tree
growth on the dam or other areas. Mowing on a 2-3 year schedule should suffice.)
Trees and shrubs (1 year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100
trees per acre on the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around
the normal water elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in
providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine* Red Cedar Black Gum American HollyDogwood
Hickory Sumac White Oak Willow Oak Red Maple**
Swamp Chestnut Oak Viburnum Green Ash Ironwood Black Cherry
Persimmon Water Oak Spice Bush Silky Dogwood Willow (sp)
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single
species. An 80% success rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like
Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate around detention facilities.
The above recommendations should be considered for the multiple benefits that they can provide
to the community and to the environment. Initial costs should not be prohibitive and the long-term costs
should be reduced, as constant mowing would not be necessary in the naturalized areas. Thank you for
the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions regarding these
comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Cc: Steve Chapin, USACOE
401 Certifications, DWQ-MRO
Jennifer Robertson, WNRC, Inc.
IVI V %., LL\.
NC Division of Water Quality

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