20160285 Ver 1_Individual_20160318

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
OMB APPROVAL NO 0710-0003
33 CFR 325 The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
EXPIRES 28 FEBRUARY 2013
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Washington Headquarters, Executive Services and Communications Directorate, Information Management Division and'to�the Of ii "of to. and
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RETURN your form to either of those addresses Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of
the proposed activity
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403, Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344, Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers: Final Rule 33 CFR 320.332 Principal Purpose- Information provided on
this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses. This Information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other
federal, state, and local government agencies, and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law Submission
of requested Information is voluntary, however, If Information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be Issued. One set
of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see
sample drawings and/or instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity An application
that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO.
2. FIELD OFFICE CODE
3. DATE RECEIVED
4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BYAPPLICAN7)
5 APPLICANTS NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First - Scott Middle - Last - Johnson
First - Robert Middle - Last - Tumbull
Company - K. Hovnanian Homes of NC, Inc.
Company - Environmental Services, Inc.
E-mail [e-mail]
E-mail [e-mail]
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
9 AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address- 3333 Regency Parkway, Suite 100
Address- 4901 Trademark Drive
City - Cary State - NC Zip -27518 Country -US
City- Raleigh State - NC Zip -27610 Country -US
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NOs. WAREA CODE
10 AGENTS PHONE NOs WAREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
919-238-5139 919-462-0084
919-212-1760 919-212-1707
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11 1 hereby authorize, Robert Turnbull, ESI to act In my behalf as my agent In the processing of this application and to fumish, upon request,
supplemental Information in support of this pertnttappli tlo
CJWMATURE FAPPLICANT DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12 PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions) Uy
Oak Pointe
13 NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable) 55 m
Beaver Creek
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Address Old Jenks Road m
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15 LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude: ^N 35.75568 Longitude- •W 78 87222
City - Apex A State- NC rTi C: Zi
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16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID See attached list Municipality Town of Apex
47
Section - NIA Township - White Oak Range - N/A
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
The property is located on Old Jenks Road in Apex, NC, approximately 1,000 feet cast of the intersection of West Williams Street (NC -55)
and Old Jenks Road.
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
Construction of residential neighborhood consisting of single-family residential lots. See attachments for details.
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see Instructions)
The purpose of the project is to construct infrastructure necessary to access proposed residential lots. See attachments for details.
USE BLOCKS 20.23 IF DREDGED ANDlOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
See attachments.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type In Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
See attachments
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see Instructions)
Acres 0.97
or
Linear Feet 377
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see Instructions)
See attachments.
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24 Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? QYes ❑X No IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc, Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered hero, please attach a supplemental list)
a. Address- See attachment
City - State - Zip -
b. Address -
City - State - Zip -
c. Address -
City - State - Zip -
d. Address -
City - State - Zip -
e. Address -
City - State - Zip -
26 Ust of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
Would Include but Is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
27 Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application I certify that this Information In this application is
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applipnkl
SIGNATURE APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or It may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement In block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S C Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false wnting or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years or both
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16. Other Location Descriptions
State Tax PINS:
0733706935
0733709908
0733706412
0733709307
0732798712
0732893803
0732788583

25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc. Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody
a. Beth and Michael Holland
1716 W Williams Street
Apex, NC 27523
b. Lake Cameron LLC
P.O. Box 450233
Atlanta, GA 31145
C. Beaver Creek Apex LLC
PO Box 2008
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
d. MLC Automotive LLC
PO Box 40110
Raleigh, NC 27629
e. Town of Apex
PO Box 250
Apex, NC 27502
f. Karen and Jasper Medlin
309 Thorn Hollow Drive
Apex, NC 27523
g. Anita and John Baba
308 Thorn Hollow Drive
Apex, NC 27523
h. Joseph and Nellie Greer
103 Hibiscus Court
Apex, NC 27523
i. Beverly and William Godwin
104 Hibiscus Court
Apex, NC 27523
j. Mary Elizabeth Hall and David Cole
206 Persimmon Place
Apex, NC 27523
k. Daniel Martin
204 Persimmon Place
Apex, NC 27523

Michelle Barry and Joel Schnoor
202 Persimmon Place
Apex, NC 27523
M. Charles McAdams
110 Persimmon Place
Apex, NC 27523
n. Vintage Properties of Apex LLC
301 Fern Valley Lane
Apex, NC 27523

RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENTS
FROM CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS

07/28/2014 21:35 9195425857
SUSAN CASTLEBURY
RIGHT OF ENTRY & AGENT AiPZ'RORIZATION
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tho owner(s) of tho (Owncr Name) property
commonly identified as "t Ami�hL LU aw D 1V� ���= USS• t{�W . t'o4
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(Citylkown) (County)
hereby grant, freely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors sad any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose ot'envirortmental, otological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my autborixed agent for the purposes of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, Me hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed this 29 day of -14 2014.
Print Name: 5� S A Ts f_- 5'A5T1-iF-B u RY

RIGHT OF ENTRY & AGENT AUTHORIZATION
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commonly i entified as('7 0 0 (d SQ
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(City/Town)
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hereby grant, fi•eely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors and any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose of environmental, ecological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my authorized agent for the purposes of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, UWe hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed this day of )� 2014.
Print Name:
Signature:
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RIGHT OF ENTRY & AGENT AurHORIZAVON
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commonly identified as 6-7,91
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hereby grant, fieely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors and any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose of environmental, ecological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my authorized agent for the purposes of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, 1/We hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed thisc% day o 2014.
Print Name: J
Signature:

RIGHT OF ENTRY & AGENT AUTHORIZATION
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hereby grant, freely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors and any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose of environmental, ecological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until Such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my authorized agent for the purposcs of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, Me hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed this 2q day of ;itLY 2014.
Print Name: C"A&LeS W YUIWr1SvN
Signature:
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(Cityf own) (County)
hereby grant, freely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors and any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose of environmental, ecological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my authorized agent for the purposes of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, UWe hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed this day of 2014.
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commonly identified as (_%/ 7
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(City/Town) (County)
hereby grant, freely and without coercion, the right of access and entry to said property to Environmental
Services, Inc., including but not limited to its employees, contractors, subcontractors and any applicable
regulatory agency personnel, for the purpose of environmental, ecological or archaeological assessments.
This access agreement is effective upon signature; and shall remain in effect until such time as assessment
activities are completed, including any ancillary activities associated with said activities.
Environmental Services, Inc. is also granted the right to act as my authorized agent for the purposes of
conducting this site review and future consultation with regulatory agencies
For the consideration and purposes set forth herein, I/We hereby acknowledge, accept and agree to the
terms of the Right of Entry Agreement as evidenced by my dated signature below.
Signed this Agday of, _ 2014.
Print Name:
Signature:
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Section 404/401 Individual Permit Application
Oak Pointe
Wake County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
K. Hovnanian Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
3333 Regency Parkway, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Prepared by:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
4901 Trademark Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Prior Agency Coordination--------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2.0
PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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3.0
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3.1 Alternatives Considered
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3.1.1 No Action Alternative ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3.1.2 Proposed Site Plan (Preferred Alternative) ...............................................
3.1.3 Alternative Site Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3.1.4 Off-site Alternatives--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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3.2 Alternatives Dismissed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.0
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ----------------------------------
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4.1 Physiographic, Topographic, Geology, and Land Use__________________________________________
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4.2 Soils.
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4.3 Water Resources
6.
Wetlands
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4.5 Threatened and Endangered Species____________________________________________________________________
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4.6 Cultural Resources---------------------------------------------....................................................
5.0
SECTION 404 IMPACTS AND PERMITTING ------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.1 Proposed Stream Impacts----------------------=-------------------------------------------------------------
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5.1.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Stream Impacts______________________________________
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5.2 Proposed Wetland Impacts------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.2.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Wetland Impacts____________________________________
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5.3 Compensatory Mitigation---------------------------------------------------------- - ----------
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5.3.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Riparian Buffer Impacts_________________________
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5.4 Compensatory Mitigation ........................... -------------------------------------------------------------
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6.0
REFERENCES
13.
APPENDIX A: Figures 1-3
APPENDIX B: Town of Apex Riparian Buffer Letter
APPENDIX C: USFWS Concurrence Letter
APPENDIX D: SHPO Clearance Letter
APPENDIX E: Compensatory Mitigation Letters
APPENDIX F: NCWAM Evaluation
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1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
K. Hovnanian Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (K. Hovnanian) proposes the construction of a
residential neighborhood, Oak Pointe. The proposed Oak Pointe development is located in Apex on
Old Jenks Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of the intersection of Old Jenks Road and West
Williams Street (NC -55) in Wake County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The 58.04 -acre project area
consists of mixed hardwood and mixed pine/hardwood communities, one (1) jurisdictional pond, and
previously verified jurisdictional streams and wetlands.
The Oak Pointe project area consists of seven parcels that are not currently owned by K. Hovnanian.
K. Hovnanian is under contract to purchase these parcels once all permit approvals for the proposed
project are acquired. These parcels are all currently zoned as Medium Density Residential by the
Town of Apex. Per the Town of Apex Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the Medium Density
Residential zoning district provides land for medium density single-family residential uses at densities
up to 6 units per acre. The site is bisected by Beaver Creek, a major tributary to Jordan Lake. Phase 1
of the Oak Pointe development is on the northwest side of Beaver Creek and Phase 2 is located on the
southeast side of Beaver Creek (Figure 1).
The proposed residential development construction activities involve unavoidable impacts to
jurisdictional wetlands and streams that are subject to Section 404 regulations under the Clean Water
Act (CWA). K. Hovnanian is submitting an Individual Permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) requesting authorization to permanently impact 0.97 acre of wetlands and 377
linear feet of stream channel pursuant to Section 404 of the CWA of 1972 (33 USC 1344). An
Individual Water Quality Certification will also be requested from the North Carolina Division of
Water Resources (DWR) for these impacts pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
The purpose of this document is to provide an evaluation of three general criteria which will be
considered as part of the permit process: 1) the relative extent of the public and private need for the
proposed activity; 2) the practicability of using reasonable alternative locations and methods to
accomplish the objective of the proposed activity; and 3) the extent of the effects which the proposed
activity is likely to have on the public and private uses to which the area is suited, including
environmental impacts. This document is intended for use by USACE and DWR as the basis for
determining the applicant's compliance with the Section 404 (b) (1) guidelines and other Section 404
permitting requirements, and Section 401 water quality certification.
1.1 Prior Agency Coordination
Prior coordination with USACE regarding this project includes:
• February 23, 2015 - Initial 206 -acre parcel delineation results reviewed by James Lastinger of
USACE.
• January 15, 2016 — Met with James Lastinger of USACE to review project area and discuss
potential impacts.
2.0 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT
The purpose of this project is to construct the infrastructure necessary to access undeveloped
residential lots on the Oak Pointe property. Specifically, the purpose of the proposed roads on the
property is to allow traffic into the development from Old Jenks Road and Thorn Hollow Drive and to
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allow traffic to flow smoothly through the development. The proposed greenway on the property will
connect to the Town of Apex greenway system and allow for foot traffic to access existing greenway
trails. A sewer easement is proposed near the southern end of the property to allow single-family
homes in Oak Pointe to connect to the Town of Apex sewer system.
3.0 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) guidance from April 22, 1986 and
November 1992 requires that alternatives be practicable to the applicant and that the purpose and need
for the project must be the applicant's purpose and need. This guidance also states that project
purpose is to be viewed from the applicant's perspective rather than only from the broad, public
perspective. The essential point of the HQUSACE policy guidance is that under the Section 404(b)(1)
Guidelines, an alternative must be available to the applicant to be a practicable alternative. Section 40
CFR 230.10 (a) of the Guidelines state that "no discharge of dredged or fill material shall be permitted
if there is a practicable alternative to the proposed discharge which would have less adverse impact on
the aquatic ecosystem, so long as the alternative does not have other significant environmental
consequences". Pursuant to 40 CFR 230.10(a)(2) practicable alternatives are those alternatives that
are "available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost, existing technology, and
logistics in light of overall project purpose". The 404(b)(1) Guidelines Preamble, "Economic
Factors", 45 Federal Register 85343 (December 24, 1980) states, "if an alleged alternative is
unreasonably expensive to the applicant, the alternative is not practicable".
Although sufficient information must be developed to determine whether the proposed activity is in
fact the least environmentally damaging practicable alternative (LEDPA), the Guidelines do not
require an elaborate search for practicable alternatives where, as here, it can be reasonably anticipated
that there are only minor differences between the environmental impacts of the proposed activity and
potentially practicable alternatives. Those alternatives that do not result in discernibly less impact to
the aquatic ecosystem may be eliminated from the analysis since section 230.10(a) of the Guidelines
only prohibits discharges when a practicable alternative exists which would have less adverse impact
on the aquatic ecosystem. Since evaluating practicability is generally the more difficult aspect of the
alternatives analysis, this approach should save time and effort for both the applicant and the
regulatory agency. By initially focusing the alternatives analysis on the question of impacts to the
aquatic ecosystem, it may be possible to limit, or eliminate altogether, the number of alternatives
which have to be evaluated for practicability.
3.1 Alternatives Considered
K. Hovnanian Homes has identified alternatives as part of this evaluation and each are discussed in
more detail in the following sections. These alternatives include a no action alternative, the preferred
alternative (proposed site), alternative site designs, and off-site alternatives.
3.1.1 No Action Alternative -
The no -action alternative is here considered to be a construction plan that avoids all wetland
and surface water impacts. Due to the constraints dictated by the site topography and land -
grading requirements, this project cannot be downsized or redesigned to avoid all
jurisdictional areas and still satisfy the project purpose and need. A no -action decision on this
property would not meet the applicant's purpose and need.
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3.1.2 Proposed Site Plan (Preferred Alternative)
The Oak Pointe development is designed to accommodate 94 residential lots. This layout
allows the applicant to make the residential development financially viable and stay within the
zoning guidelines as defined in the Town of Apex UDO. The design team believes that the
infrastructure design presented in this permit application represents the most practicable and
least environmentally damaging alternative while still maintaining the applicant's purpose and
need.
The road construction that will result in the proposed wetland and stream impacts is necessary
to allow suitable access to all lots. The design of the development has placed the road
corridors so that all lots are accessible, traffic flow is optimized, and impacts to jurisdictional
features are minimized as much as practicable.
The proposed greenway that crosses the property will provide connection to the existing Town
of Apex greenway system. During the preliminary design process for this property, the
location of this greenway was originally located adjacent to the existing Town of Apex sewer
easement throughout the property. It was determined that wetland impacts could be
minimized by moving a portion of the greenway corridor near Pointe Crossing to avoid most
of the large wetland in this area.
The proposed sewer easement located at the southern end of the property is necessary to
provide a connection between the residential lots in Oak Pointe and the existing Town of Apex
sewer system. The easement crosses Town of Apex property and the Town has approved this
connection.
3.1.3 Alternative Site Plans
During the design process for the Oak Pointe development, several alternative layouts were
considered that would produce varying amounts of jurisdictional impacts. These
considerations included the following:
• Omission of the crossing on Pointe Crossing over Beaver Creek was considered. If a
traffic connection between Phase 1 and 2 of the development was not constructed,
traffic would not be able to flow through the development and there would be limited
access to each Phase. It is also a requirement of the Town of Apex that there be two
access points into a residential development for safety reasons.
• Removal of lots to avoid jurisdictional impacts was considered. However, this would
not make the project financially viable for K. Hovnanian.
• Consideration was given to moving the location of the Pointe Crossing corridor over
Beaver Creek upstream in order to further minimize the amount of wetland impacts
resulting from the road crossing. However, if the crossing was further upstream,
hydrologic trespass would occur during high-flow events based on information from
the project engineer.
• The location of the sewer easement could have been moved further upstream and onto
the Oak Pointe property. However, this location was chosen and approved by the
Town of Apex. Alternative locations would have either resulted in increased
jurisdictional impacts and/or not allowed for adequate connection between the single-
family homes and the Town of Apex sewer, system.
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After significant planning and consultation with the development team, it is believed that
alternative site plan designs for Oak Pointe are not able to meet the purpose and need of the
applicant.
3.1.4 Off-site Alternatives
The Town of Apex has seen significant growth in development of all kinds in recent years.
Available parcels are scarce and are not necessarily zoned for the single-family residential
community that is proposed at Oak Pointe. K. Hovnanian did not identify any other parcels
that would provide the same amount of buildable land, allow for a layout that is financially
viable, or that would result in fewer impacts to jurisdictional features. The purchase and
development and any off-site alternative would not meet the purpose and need of the
applicant.
3.2 Alternatives Dismissed
The no action alternative, alternative site plans, and off-site alternatives are all dismissed from further
evaluation because they cannot practicably meet the applicant's stated purpose and need.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE
This section presents existing environmental conditions of the project study area and discusses
environmental impacts anticipated as a result of the proposed project. The project study area has been
visited several times by ESI and agency personnel to evaluate existing conditions and to document
physical and biological resources. The site is located on Old Jenks Road in Wake County, east of the
intersection of Old Jenks Road and West Williams Street (NC -55). Refer to Figure 1 for a Project
Location Map. Total size of the project study area is 58.04 acres.
4.1 Physiographic, Topography, Geology, and Land Use
The project study area is located on the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) 7.5 -minute topographic
quadrangles of Cary, NC (USGS 1986). More specifically the site is located in the Town of Apex
between US Highway 64 and Old Jenks Road. Wake County is in the central part of the piedmont
physiographic providence of North Carolina.
Elevations on the site range from a low of approximately 340 feet above mean sea level (MSL) within
the Beaver Creek floodplain to a high of approximately 400 feet above MSL near Old Jenks Road.
The Oak Pointe property is located in the Triassic Basin Chatham Group, undivided, within the
piedmont physiographic region (NCDENR 1985). The project study area is located in the Cape Fear
River Basin.
4.2 Soils
The Soil Survey of Wake County, North Carolina (USDA 1970) (Figure 2) depicts the following soil
mapping units within the study area: Creedmoor sandy loam (2 to 6 percent slopes), Creedmoor sandy
loam (2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded), Creedmoor sandy loam (6 to 10 percent slopes), Creedmoor
sandy loam (10 to 20 percent slopes), Mayodan sandy loam (10 to 15 percent slopes, eroded),
Mayodan gravelly sandy loam (6 to 10 percent slopes, eroded), Wehadkee and Bibb soils, and
Worsham sandy loam. These are combined into the Mayodan-Granville-Creedmoor association soil
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association, which is comprised of gently sloping to hilly, deep and moderately deep, moderately well
drained soils that have a very fine clayey subsoil; derived from sandstone, shale, and mudstone.
4.3 Water Resources
The project study area is in subbasin 05 of the Cape Fear River Basin and is located in USGS
hydrologic unit 03030002 (USDA 2012, NCDWR 2010). There are no riparian buffer rules within the
Cape Fear River Basin. The Town of Apex Riparian Buffer Rules place restrictions on certain
development within 50 feet of intermittent stream channels and within 100 feet of perennial stream
channels that are depicted on the most recent version of the USGS quadrangle map (Figure 1) or on
the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) county soils map for Wake County (Figure 2).
Six stream channels, including Beaver Creek, and one pond are mapped within the study area on either
USGS or NRCS mapping. Mike Deaton of the Town of Apex reviewed the Oak Pointe Property on
August 18, 2014 and determined that four intermittent stream channels (SPA, SD, SLC, SLA) would
be subject to the 50 foot buffer, one perennial stream channel (SE) would be subject to the 100 foot
buffer, and one ephemeral stream channel (SLB) is not subject to the Town of Apex Riparian Buffer
Rules. The Stream Buffer Determination Letter from the Town of Apex, dated September 3, 2014, is
included in Appendix B. The pond within the study area was previously evaluated by the USACE and
Town of Apex and determined to non jurisdictional and is not subject to the Town of Apex Riparian
Buffer Rules.
A Best Usage Classification (BUC) is assigned to waters of North Carolina based on the existing or
contemplated best usage of various bodies of water. There are eight jurisdictional stream channels
within the project study area. The jurisdictional streams in the study area are associated with Beaver
Creek. Beaver Creek, from its source to NC Hwy 55 [Stream Identification # 16-41-10-(0.3)], has a
BUC of WS-IV;NSW. WS -IV waters are used as sources of water supply for drinking, culinary, or
food processing purposes. The supplemental classification NSW designates Nutrient Sensitive Waters
which require limitations on nutrient inputs.
4.4 Wetlands
Four wetland systems were identified onsite that are subject to Section 404 jurisdiction pursuant to the
USACE Jurisdictional Determination from February 2015. The wetlands within the project study area
are characterized as a complex of Bottomland Hardwood Forests and Headwater Forests per the North
Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM).
4.5 Threatened and Endangered Species
Species with the federal classifications of Endangered (E), or Threatened (T), are protected under the
Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seg.). Five (5) species are
listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as having a range that is considered to extend
into Wake County (list date 4/2/2015) (USFWS 2013): bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus),
northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis), dwarf
wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), and Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii).
Bald eagle — Bald eagles typically nest in tall, living trees in a conspicuous location near water and
forage over large bodies of water with adjacent trees available for perching. Bald eagles typically feed
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on fish but may also consume birds and small mammals. In the Carolinas, nesting season extends
from December through May.
The bald eagle was officially delisted and removed from the federal Endangered Species List on
August 9, 2007, but they are still protected under the federal BGPA and the MBTA. The National
Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (Guidelines) prohibit disturbance to a bald eagle. The Guidelines
define disturb as "to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree that causes, or is likely to
cause, based on the best scientific information available: 1) injury to an eagle; 2) a decrease in its
productivity, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior; or 3)
nest abandonment, by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior."
The definition also covers impacts that result from human -caused alterations initiated around a
previously used nest site during a time when eagles are not present, if, upon the eagles return, such
alterations agitate or bother an eagle to a degree , that injures an eagle or interferes with normal
breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior.
Under the current Guidelines, USFWS recommends the following measures for roads, trails, canals,
power lines, and other linear utilities. If the eagle nest can be seen from the project site and there is no
similar activity within 660 feet, then USFWS recommends that the project: 1) maintain a buffer of at
least 660 feet between your activities and the nest; 2) maintain any established landscape buffers; and
3) if possible, create additional landscape buffers to screen the new activity from the nest. If these
recommendations cannot be adopted for the project, then coordination is recommended with the local
USFWS office (USFWS 2007).
Habitat Present: No
The study area does not include any large open water habitat that would provide nesting or
foraging opportunities. The proposed project will have no effect on this species. A review of
NCNBP records, updated October 2015, indicates no known occurrence of bald eagle within
1.0 mile of the study area.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Northern long-eared bat — In North Carolina, the Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) occurs in the
mountains, with scattered records in the Piedmont and coastal plain. In western North Carolina,
NLEB spend winter hibernating in caves and mines. Since this species is not known to be a long-
distance migrant and caves and subterranean mines are extremely rare in eastern North Carolina, it is
uncertain whether or where NLEB hibernate in eastern North Carolina. During the summer, NLEB
roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in crevices of both live and dean trees
(typically >3 inches dbh). Males and non -reproductive females may also roost in structures like barns
and sheds, under eaves of buildings, behind window shutters, in bridges, and in bat houses. Foraging
occurs on forested hillsides and ridges, and occasionally over forest clearings, over water, and along
tree -lined corridors. Mature forests may be an important habitat type for foraging (USFWS 2014).
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Habitat Present: Yes
Potential summer roosting habitat in the form of hardwood trees greater than 3 inches dbh
does exist within the study area. A review of NCNHP records, updated October 2015,
indicates no known occurrence of northern long-eared bat within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Because the trees to be removed are not documented maternal roosting sites or foraging
habitat, and no known summer roosting sites or winter hibernacula sites are documented
within 3 miles, the project should result in a biological conclusion of May Affect — Not Likely
to Adversely Affect. A concurrence letter from USFWS, dated August 7, 2015, is included as
Appendix C. Based on the USFWS Key to the NLEB 4(d) Rule for Non -Federal Activities,
this project should be exempt from USFWS Consultation.
Biological Conclusion: May Affect — Not Likely to Adversely Affect
Red -cockaded woodpecker — The red -cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature
stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting/roosting habitat. The
RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, which are
contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat. The foraging range of
the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 mile (USFWS 2003).
Habitat Present: No
Suitable foraging and/or nesting habitat for the RCW does not exist within the study area. The
study area lacks the open mature pine dominated community, habitat associated with nesting
for this species and lacks pine stands greater than 30 years old required for foraging. A
review of NCNHP records, updated October 2015, indicates no known occurrence of RCW
within 1.0 mile of the study area.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Dwarf wedgemussel — The dwarf wedgemussel is typically 1.5 inches in length or smaller with a
brown or yellowish brown outer surface. This mussel species typically inhabits streams with moderate
flow velocities and substrates varying in texture from gravel to coarse sand to mud with little silt
deposition (USFWS 1993a).
Habitat Present: No
Suitable habitat for the dwarf wedgemussel is not present within the project study area. The
streams within the study area are not part of the Neuse and Tar River drainages. A review of
NCNHP records, updated October 2015, indicates no known occurrence of dwarf
wedgemussel within 1.0 mile of the project study area.
BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION: No Effect
Michaux's sumac — Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows
in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or circumneutral, well -drained soils or sandy loam
soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species is also found on sandy or submesic loamy
swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rim of
Carolina bays; maintained railroad, roadside, powerline, and utility rights-of-way; areas where forest
canopies have been opened up by blowdowns and/or storm damage; small wildlife food plots;
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abandoned building sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine/hardwood canopies; and in
and along edges of other artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central
Piedmont, it occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant and,
therefore, grows best where disturbance (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, periodic fire) maintains its
open habitat (USFWS 1993b).
Habitat Present: Yes
Suitable habitat for Michaux's sumac is present within the study area within the upland
portions of the existing sewer easement and along maintained roadside areas and residential
areas on Old Jenks Roads. On June 17, 2015, ESI biologist Robert Turnbull conducted
species-specific surveys for Michaux's sumac within these areas. No individuals were
observed. A review of NCNHP records, updated October 2015, indicates no known
occurrence of Michaux's sumac within 1.0 mile of the project study area.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
4.6 Cultural Resources
The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or artifact
deposits over 50 years old. "Significant" cultural resources are those sites that are eligible or
potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Evaluations for cultural
resources are required whenever a Section 404 permit application is submitted to USACE.
Evaluations of site significance are made with reference to the eligibility criteria of the National
Register (33 CFR 60) and in consultation with the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO). '
In June 2015, ESI consulted with the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology (OSA) and the
Survey and Planning Branch (S&P) of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
regarding this project study area. Research revealed that no previously recorded archaeological sites
are located within or adjacent to the proposed project study area, and no properties listed in or eligible
for listing in the National Register of Historic Places are located within a 500 -meter radius. SHPO
provided a written response in July 2015 indicating that there are no records of any significant cultural
resource issues with the project study. area (copy included as Appendix D).
5.0 SECTION 404 IMPACTS AND PERMITTING
Section 404 of the CWA requires regulation of discharges into "Waters of the United States".
Although the principal administrative agency of the CWA is the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the ACOE has major responsibility for implementation, permitting, and enforcement
of provisions of the Act. The ACOE regulatory program is defined in 33 CFR 320-330. Water bodies
such as rivers, lakes, and streams are subject to jurisdictional consideration under the Section 404
program. However, by regulation, wetlands are also considered "Waters of the United States".
5.1 Proposed Stream Impacts
377 feet of impacts to Section 404 stream channels will result from the proposed road construction at
Oak Pointe, including 115 feet of perennial stream channel and 262 feet of intermittent stream channel.
These impacts will occur at three road crossings (Sites Cl, D1, and D2), one greenway crossing (Site
C2), and one sewer easement crossing (Site F).
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5.1.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Stream Impacts
The proposed stream crossings are generally perpendicular to the existing natural
channels and impacts are as narrow as possible to minimize impacts and still allow for
suitably functioning infrastructure. Specific avoidance and minimization
considerations include:
• The road crossing at Site C1 uses the existing private driveway as much as
practicable to minimize impacts.
• Guidelines for the construction of greenways within Town of Apex utility
easements prohibit the use of boardwalks, so the stream impact at Site C2
could not be avoided.
• To minimize impacts, the rip -rap on the upstream and downstream ends of all
road crossings will be buried below the existing streambed elevation.
5.2 Proposed Wetland Impacts
0.97 acres of impacts to Section 404 wetlands will result from this residential development action.
These impacts will occur at one roadside fill area (Site B), two greenway crossings (Site B and C2),
four road crossings (Sites Cl, Dl, D2, and E), one drainage easement (Site E), and one sewer
easement crossing (Site F).
5.2.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Wetland Impacts
The proposed wetland impacts are minimized to the greatest extent practicable.
Specific wetland avoidance and minimization considerations include:
• Impacts at Site B are associated with fill from the road slope and a greenway
crossing. The extent of the road slope is minimized as much as possible. The
greenway crossing could not include construction of a boardwalk because
guidelines for construction of greenways within Town of Apex utility
easements prohibit the use of boardwalks.
• The road crossing for Yellow Oak Drive (Site D1) is perpendicular to the
drainageway, minimizing the amount of wetland impacts.
• The size of the lot next to Site D1 was reduced as much as possible while still
making it suitable for construction of a single-family home. The two small
wetland impacts within this lot boundary are minimized as much as possible.
• Wetland impacts associated with Pointe Crossing over Beaver Creek are not
located at the smallest portion of this wetland. However, this crossing is
located at the narrowest portion of the Beaver Creek floodplain
(approximately 300 ft.). If this crossing were to be relocated further
upstream, the floodplain is approximately 500 ft. across and flooding would
occur on adjacent properties during high-flow storm events. Wetland impacts
at this location are minimized as much as possible without risking a
hydrologic trespass scenario.
• Wetland impacts associated with the construction of Orange Oak Lane and
Blue Pointe Path (Site E) are minimized as much as practicable while still
allowing access to all lots in Phase 2 of Oak Pointe. At the request of the
Town of Apex, a drainage outfall was placed between two lots on the west
side of Orange Oak Lane to line up with the topographic drainage located on
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the back of those lots. Therefore, the wetland impacts within those two lots
could not be avoided.
• Wetland impacts associated with the new sewer easement at Site F are
conversion impacts only. This forested area will be permanently converted to
a utility easement in order to connect the neighborhood to the Town of Apex
sewer system. The maintenance corridor will the minimum necessary width
(20 feet).
5.3 Proposed Riparian Buffer Impacts
1.2 acres (52,322 square feet) of impacts to Jordan Lake and Town of Apex Riparian Buffers will
result from this residential development action. A Request for a No Practicable Alternatives
Determination has been submitted to the Town of Apex.
-5.2.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Riparian Buffer Impacts
The proposed riparian buffer impacts are minimized to the greatest extent practicable.
Specific riparian buffer avoidance and minimization considerations include:
• Impacts at Site A will result from the fill slope of Pointe Grove Lane. The
slope of this road fill cannot be minimized further due to topographic
constraints.
• Impacts at Site Clwill be minimized by constructing the Red Pointe Drive
crossing at the same location as the existing private driveway.
• The greenway crossing at Site C2 is perpendicular to the stream channel and
is adjacent to the existing Town of Apex utility easement.
• The road crossing for Yellow Oak Drive (Site Dl) is perpendicular to the
drainageway, minimizing the amount of riparian buffer impacts.
• The road crossing for Pointe Crossing (Site D2) is perpendicular to Beaver
Creek, minimizing the amount of riparian buffer impacts. This site was
chosen for the crossing of Beaver Creek because it is the narrowest portion of
the Beaver Creek floodplain (approximately 300 ft.). If this crossing were to
be relocated further upstream, the floodplain is approximately 500 ft. across
and flooding would occur on adjacent properties during high-flow storm
events.
• One of the small Zone 3 buffer impacts on Exhibit E is the result of the need
to connect Phase 2 of the development to the existing Town of Apex water
easement. The other small impact results from the lower end of a drainage
easement. The location of that drainage easement was requested by the Town
of Apex.
• Riparian buffer impacts on Exhibit F are the result of the construction of a
new sewer easement that will connect the Oak Pointe property to the existing
Town of Apex sewer system. The width of the maintenance corridor has been
minimized as much as practicable (20 ft.).
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Table 1. Proposed Jurisdictional Impacts
Site*
Reason for impact
Wetland Impacts
Stream Impacts
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0.24 ac (10,440 sq. ft.)
151 ft.
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Road crossing
0.50 ac (21,622 sq. ft.)
115 ft.
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Sewer easement
0.02 ac (927 sq. ft)
20 ft.
Total Impacts:
0.97 42,406 sq. ft.
377 ft.
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Table 2. Proposed Riparian Buffer Impacts
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4,821
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5.4 Compensatory Mitigation
K. Hovnanian has determined that there are no private mitigation banks in the service area capable of
providing all required mitigation for this project. Therefore, the necessary mitigation will be provided
by the North Carolina Division of Mitigation Services (EEP). The acceptance letter and a Statement
of Mitigation Credit Availability from Restoration Systems, LLC are included in Appendix E.
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6.0 REFERENCES
[NCDWQ] N.C. Division of Water Quality. 2010. Basinwide Information Management System
(BIMS). Stream Classification. <h2o.enr.state.nc.us/bims> accessed February 2016.
[NCNHP] N.C. Natural Heritage Program. 2015. October 2015 NHP Element Occurrences, Raleigh,
NC. Accessed October 2015.
[NCDENR] N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. 1985. Geologic Map of North
Carolina.
[USDA] U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1970. Soil Survey of Wake County, North Carolina.
United States Department of Agriculture -Soil Conservation Service. 162 pp.
[USDA] U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2012. Watershed Boundary Dataset. Natural Resources
Conservation Service National Cartography and Geospatial Center.
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993a. Dwarf Wedgemussel Recovery Plan. Hadley,
Massachusetts. 39 pp.
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993b. Michaux's Sumac Recovery Plan. Atlanta,
Georgia. 30 pp.
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Recovery Plan for the Red -cockaded Woodpecker
(Picoides borealis): Second Revision. Atlanta, Georgia. 296 pp.
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2007. National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2012. Endangered, Threatened, and Candidate Species and
Federal Species of Concern, by County, in North Carolina: Wake County.
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/es/countyfr.html. Accessed January 2016.
[USFWS] U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2014. Northern Long -Eared bat Interim Conference and
Planning Guidance. USFWS Regions 2,3,4,5,& 6. 10 pp. plus appendices.
[USGS] U.S. Geological Survey. 1993. Cary, North Carolina. Topographic 7.5 -minute quadrangle
map. United States Geologic Survey, Washington, D.C.
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March 7, 2016
NCDWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Re: Oak Pointe
401 Individual Water Quality Certification Application
Town of Apex, Wake County, NC
Environmental Services, Inc. is submitting four (4) copies of the enclosed Individual Permit application
package on behalf of K. Hovnanian Homes of North Carolina, Inc. for jurisdictional impacts associated
with the Oak Pointe development. The proposed impacts are the result of infrastructure construction for
this single-family residential development. The proposed impacts have been minimized as much as
practicable, but will result in unavoidable impacts to 0.97 acre of Section 404 wetlands, 377 linear feet of
stream channel, and 1.2 acres of Jordan Lake and Town of Apex riparian buffers. A Request for A No
Practical Alternatives Determination has also been submitted to the Town of Apex for these riparian
buffer impacts. Compensatory mitigation is being provided for these impacts.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your
assistance with this project.
Sincerely,
Environmental Services, Inc.
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\ W W W \ \ \
ZONE 1 BUFFEIMPACT f
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\ 20' JORDALAKE
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i�
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s
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LE rmjECT No. KHH-15000
OAK POINTE
FILENAME: KHH15000.DWG '� 7HEJOHN RMCADAW
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SCALE:1"=40' APEX, NORTH CAROLINA DW2hM N� � 13
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PROJECT NO. KHH-1.5000
FILENAME: KHH15000.DWG
SCALE: 1„=50,
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DATE: 11-10-2015
OAK POINTE
APEX, NORTH CAROLINA
STREAM BUFFER U"ACT FXI3IBIf - D
GRAPHIC SCALE
50 0 25 50 100
1 inch = 50 ft.
InTHEJOHN , INC. 1S
COMPANY, INC.
2905 May
Durham. X=1=27713
Ltc No.: C-0293
MCADAMS (�) 733-5646 • McAdamsCo.com

EX. 30' TOWN 9F''AP"EX /
PUBLIC UTILITY E�FsEIT
50' TOWN OF APEX
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ZONE�3 BUFFER
ry
0
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GRAPHIC SCALE I!4
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PROJECT NO. KHH-15000 -14
OAK POINTE
4 "KEEN" ` KHH15000.DWG 1� DMJO��
C)
l INC.
a"" �' 1"=40' APEX, NORTH CAROLINA Durham, North C 11na Parkway2905 Merld an 7713
`� DATE:11-10-2015
STREAM BUFFER IMPACT FMMIT - F MCADAMS 1111101733-5646 . MCAdamnCoxom

Environmental Services, Inc.
Appendix B
Town of Apex Riparian Buffer Letter
Oak Pointe Property

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THE PEAK OF 6000 LIVING
P. O. BOX 250
APEX. NORTH CAROLINA 27502
September 3, 2014
Lauren Roper
Environmental Services, Inc.
524 S. New Hope Road pex 14-01
Raleigh, NC 27610
Subject: Stream Buffer Determination
Wilkinson Property
Primary Watershed —Jordan Lake Watershed
Dear Ms. Roper,
On August 18, 2014, 1 met with you at the subject site to evaluate six (6) drainage features (SA
through SF) depicted on the USDA Soil Survey and/or USGS Topographic maps and determine if
they were subject to the Town of Apex (Town) riparian buffer rules. Based on the information
obtained during the site visit and per the requirements set forth in Section 6.1.11 of the Town
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), I concur with the drainage features as shown on the
attached map titled "Wilkinson Property Buffer Determination" and summarized in the table
below.
PPEX
a
Shown as
Shown as
Determination made
Determined
Drainage Feature
on USGS
on Soil
in the field
Buffer Width
Survey
Feature SA
Not Present
Intermittent
Intermittent (28 pts)
50 Feet
Feature 513
Intermittent (24.5
(Upstream)
Intermittent
Intermittent
50 Feet
Feature SB
Intermittent
Intermittent
Intermittent (28 pts)
50 Feet
(Downstream)
Feature SC
Not Present
Intermittent
Ephemeral (15 pts)
0 Feet
Intermittent at Flag
Feature SD
Intermittent
Perennial
(24 pts)
50 Feet
Feature SE
Perennial
Perennial
Perennial (38 pts)
100 Feet
Intermittent (26.5
Feature SF
Not Present
Perennial
50 Feet
PPEX
a

Town of Apex
Stream Buffer Determination (Apex 14-011)
Page 2 of 2
This on-site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or
affected parties that dispute a determination made by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) or
Delegated Local Authority in the Jordan Lake watershed may request a determination by the
DWQ Director.
An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date
the affected party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A
request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Ian
McMillan, DWQ Wetlands/402 Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650.
Otherwise the appeal procedure will be in accordance with LIDO Section 6.1.11.
If you dispute the Director's determination, you may file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60)
days of receipt of this notice of decision. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm,
except for official State holidays. To request a hearing, send the original and one (1) copy of the
petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. A copy of the petition must also be served to the Department of Natural Resources, c/o
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal
within sixty (60) days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
1&1442. Q,.�
Michael S. Deaton, PE
Environmental Programs Manager
Attachments
cc: Tim Donnelly, Public Works & Utilities Director

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NC DCVO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
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Date: 713DJ L
ProjecfJSite: i,n5�-r
Latitude: 35 jS
Evaluator: L Pa
County: 4V a k=C
Longitude: _ 719.5 -J3"
Total Points:
Stream isatleast ldZ3,t' ��
Stream Determi a bn (circle one)
Ephemeral:jntermi nt Perennial
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e.g. Quad Name: J
if z 19 or erenniat if t 30'
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
A. Geomoiphology(Subtotal = �S) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
3
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
14. Leaf litter
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
0
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
0 1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
) _
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
Q
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
)
2
3
8. Headculs
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 COther = 0�
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
L
1.5
11. Second or greater order channelo
= OD
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions In manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1
2)
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piies
0 1
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
`7 =
1
C. Biology (Subtotal = LDS' )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
1 3 1
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
o
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
tU
0.5
1
1.5
23. Cray tsh
0)
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
w
1
1.5
25. Algae(0)
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 COther = 0�
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

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Date: � �,3 p1 GJ
ProfectlSite: f�+.�� tth -�
Latitude:
Evaluator: L J �.7
County: \f i'a,. e- '
Longitude: -7 8, UMS
Total Points:
Stream Is at least intermittent
Stream Determination (circle one)
Other C(-v\�r
,
If t 19 or perennial If t 30•
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennlal
e.g, quad Name: U
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1 a' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
2
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
Q
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
0.5
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
16. Organic debris lines or piles
1
2
3
5. Activelrelict floodplain
0
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1.5
-3 .
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
25. Algae
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
U
2
3
8. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
CD
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
Sketch:
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No f.2
I Yes = 3
' artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Mrolociv (Subtotal = A 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 0 1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1 1
U
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.5
1 _
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =.3
1.5
C. Bioloav (Subtotal = to 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) (
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1,5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other =
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWO Stream Identification Forni Version 4.11
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Date: 7 13a I Jq
ProjecttSite: ►1,1,ikt� Asan
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2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
A. Geomorphology Subtotal
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1"Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
16. Organic debris lines or piles
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3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ri le- ool sequence
01
_ e
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
1.5
5. Active/relict floodplain
111
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
0.5
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
el1
0.5
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
3
9. Grade control
&1
1 0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
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1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o =
Yes = 3
aruriaat oacnes are not rates, see aiscussro m manuar
B. Hvdroloov 1Subtotal= �a 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1
^
2 1 3
14. Leaf litter
1 1
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 0.5
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =1
_ e
C. Bioloov (Subtotai = t n 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
1 0 1
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
I N
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
r
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
CO)
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBI = 1.5 LOther = 0
.perennial sUeams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 or manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
i

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -7/30/7-0 1 y
Project/Site: Wt (f-ra'rm, P�„f,�
Latitude: 35,15616
Evaluator: 6 sr (t . vtf ((�
County: W.4 -kc
Longitude: - '70.672-2-1
Total Points:1
rmrh
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S :aa etermination (circle one)
phemera ntermittent Perennial
Other
a g. Quad Name: j
ff a 19 or erennlal ff t 30•
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = b )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1"Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
16. Organic debris times or piles
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
22. Fish 0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate - -
0.5
1
2
3
5. Activefrelict floodplain
CID
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
2
3
7 -Recent alluvial deposits
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
1
2
3
B. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 01
Yes = 3
anmaai ancnes are not ram, see aiscumons in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal= s
12. Presence of Baseflow
1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1 2 3
14. Leaf litter
1.5 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris times or piles
0 0.5 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = `'i' ) �y
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish 0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OR =1.5
Other -
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
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NC DMIO Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 7/30/2,01'/
Pro)ecttSite: wj Pr"
Latitude: �5, TY -1
-1 73
Evaluator: � ST 6C t wrh,4' I
County: Wake
Longitude: ,
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
N 19 orperennial if 2t 30' '
$Imametermination (circle one)
Ephemera Intermittent Perennial
Other �r
a g. Quad Name: ``^r
ME
A. veomor nolo (Subtotal = i )
1° Continuity of channel bed and bank
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
2
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate -
-0-
®
2 -
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
No = 0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
(
3
7.,Recent alluvial deposits
1.5
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
N =
Yes = 3
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12. Presence of Baseflow
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5 t
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
CO 0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 QIJ5Y1
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Y = 3
1.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3
2
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish 60
05
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5
Other 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -7 cLI
ProjectlSite: ��,1Tatitude:
35,-75 L 17
Evaluator: L �0
County: t
Longitude: -78.5-7z.1
Total Points:
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Stream Determination (circle one)
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ere�nnia�
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if t 19 or erennial if t 30'
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = Z )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1 a' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
1 1.5
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
1.5
4. Particle size of stream substrate
1 0
i
2
24. Amphibians M
5. Active/relict floodplain _
I _ 0
1
7� _
_3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other = 0
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
2
3
8. Headcuis
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1N
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
= 3
" artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal= --- )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 1
2
14. Leaf litter
1. 1
0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 1 COP
1 1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
es =
C. Biology (Subtotal= ko )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayrish 0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians M
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae a
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:
Date: b
Project/Site, tjf i �l�- I f
Latitude: ► 75 a 7
Evaluator: L
County411PLongitude:-7LO),
X72-9
Total Points:
Stream Is at least intermittent ��p
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral I termltie Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name: C0111r,
if >_ 19 or erennialif>_ 30'
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = l 1 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
12' Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
eV
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
0
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool se uence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1
3
5. Actlye/relict floodplain
0
1
1
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
CO)
1
2
3
8. Headculs
0
1
6.0
3
9. Grade control
M
1 0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
1 0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
o = 0
Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = __q_ )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0 1 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0 13
14. Leaf litter
1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0 1 1.5
16. Organic debris Ones or plies
0.5 1 15
17. Soit-based evidence of high water table?
No = 0 es --_3
C. Biology (Subtotal= .S )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
M 1
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
M1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Weiland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =1.5 Other =
'perennial streams may also be Identified using other methods. See p, 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:

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Appendix C
USFWS Concurrence Letter
Oak Pointe Property

United States Department of the Interior
Robert Turnbull
Environmental Services, Inc.
4901 Trademark Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh ES Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
August 7, 2015
Re: Oak Pointe Property- Wake County, NC
Dear Mr. Turnbull:
This letter is to inform you that a list of all federally -protected endangered and threatened species
with known occurrences in North Carolina is now available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service's (Service) web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Therefore, if you have projects that
occur within the Raleigh Field Office's area of responsibility (see attached county list), you no
longer need to contact the Raleigh Field Office for a list of federally' -protected species.
Our web page contains a complete and frequently updated list of all endangered and threatened
species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended k16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), and a list of federal species of concern' that are known to occur in
each county in North Carolina.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally -listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally -protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes.
t The term "federal species of concern" refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation docs
not necessarily imply that the species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or threatened
species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures betaken to avoid or minimize adverse impact's to
federal species of concern.

If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally -listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally -protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
With regard to the above -referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.
However, the Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained between the construction
site and any nearby down -gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has developed a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this document in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).
2

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
mating t:aicuiator version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WXA Date 2/22/2016
WetlandTypel Bottomland Hardwood Forest Assessor Name/Organization J. Harbour/ESI
Level III Ecoregionj Pledmont Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
River BaslnJ Cape Fear USGS 8-131911: Catalogue Unit 03030002
is Yes r No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-decrees) 35.7550 -78.8725
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area Intensively managed? r Yes (: No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
[ Anadromous fish
(— Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
F Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N.0 Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
r Designated NCNHP reference community
r Abuts a 303(d) -listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d) -listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
(' Brownwater
F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) { Lunar ( Wind Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal Island? C Yes C: No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
C` Yes C: No
C' Yes (- No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual) If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
(o` A (: A Not severely altered
B (— B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Subsurface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box In each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
51 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable
Surf Sub
r A r A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
(: B r B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
r C (: C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief —assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box In each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a r A r, A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B C' B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
r C r C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(o D % D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. r -A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
("' B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C', C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
fi A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
r B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
r C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
fe A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
r B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
r C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
r A (" A r A a 500 acres
f" B r B C B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C r C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D r D r D From 25 to < 50 acres
(" E r E r E From 10 to < 25 acres
r r r From 5 to < 10 acres
r G r,G C G From 1 to < 5 acres
(: H (e, H (+ H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
r r r From 0.1to<05acre
r J r J r J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
r K r K r K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent (Z 90%) of its natural landscape size.
r-` B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked In each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide
Well Loosely
r A r A a 500 acres
r B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
r C C C From 50 to < 100 acres
fo D C D From 10 to < 50 acres
f E r E < 10 acres
f" F C F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
r Yes C' No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges Artificial edges include
non -forested areas t 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
!o A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
C B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition —assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
C' A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
C: B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r, A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics)
f•' B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
r. C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
t:' Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
r A a 25% coverage of vegetation
f B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box In each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (VR) separately
AA WT
er A r A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
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(: B (: B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
U ("-C r C Canopy sparse or absent
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C'. C
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r B
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(-- C
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(: A
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r B
r B
Moderate density herb layer
("' C
(-- C
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 -inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
{e B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
(` A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH.
(" C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
C A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(" B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland typelopen water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
(-- A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
f: B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area
Notes
Nearby stream is incised resulting in limited opportunity for overbank flow under normal rainfall event.

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
WXA
Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Date
Assessor Name/Organization
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub -function Ratin
Function Sub -function
Metrics
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Sub -Surface Storaqe and Retention Condition
2/22/2016
J. Harbour/ESI
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Rating
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Hydrology
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Particulate Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Habitat
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Soluble Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Physical Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Habitat Physical Structure
Condition
MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition
Condition
MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
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Wetland Site Name WPB Date 2/22/2016
WetlandTypel Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization J Harbour/ESI
Level III Ecoregton I Piedmont + Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
River BasInJ Cape Fear USGS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit 03030002
(: Yes (- No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 35.7576 -78 8709
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc )
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples, vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc)
Is the assessment area Intensively managed? (" Yes (: No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
F Anadromous fish
F Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
F Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N C Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
F Designated NCNHP reference community
r Abuts a 303(d) -listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d) -listed stream
What type of natural stream Is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r Blackwater
r Brownwater
F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r Wind r, Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal Island? (". Yes (: No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
(` Yes (o No
(— Yes (+ No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box In each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect
GS VS
r A r A Not severely altered
(-` B t: B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples. vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric sods A ditch
5 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
r A r A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
(: B r B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
r C G' C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, sod compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief— assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (o•
AA WT
3a. r A r A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
(' B (' B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
r C r C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(: D (: D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. (" A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
r B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
r C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature Make sod observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Sods guidance for
regional indicators.
4a r A Sandy soil
f"+` B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
r C Loamy or clayey sods not exhibiting redoximorphic features
r D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
r E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b fi A Sod ribbon < 1 inch
r B Soil ribbon Z 1 inch
4c. r' A No peat or muck presence
r B A peat or muck presence
S. Discharge Into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box In each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub)
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc
Surf Sub
(: A (: A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
r B r B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
r C r C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box In each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M) Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
F A f7 A r A Z 10% impervious surfaces
F_ B r B r B < 10% impervious surfaces
r C r C r C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F D r D r D 2 20% coverage of pasture
F E r E r E 2 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
r F r F r F 2 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F G r G r G z 20% coverage of clear-cut land
f H r H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
(", Yes (* No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
f A i 50 feet
( B From 30 to < 50 feet
(" C From 15 to < 30 feet
(' D From 5 to < 15 feet
(' E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
(--:5 15 -feet wide (", > 15 -feet wide r Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
(' Yes r. No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
(` Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed — adjacent open water with width 2 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box In each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
(: A (: A 2 100 feet
r, B r B From 80 to < 100 feet
r, C r, C From 50 to < 80 feet
(' D r. D From 40 to < 50 feet
(` E r,, E From 30 to < 40 feet
r F F From 15 to < 30 feet
(' G ( G From 5 to < 15 feet
("' H ( j H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
!e A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
f-' B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition)
fe A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
(` C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland
11. Wetland Size —wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area. the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
A (' A (` A z 500 acres
(' B r B r. B From 100 to < 500 acres
C l' C (` C From 50 to < 100 acres
f D t" D (` D From 25 to < 50 acres
( E (` E r E From 10 to < 25 acres
(' F (`- F ('_ F From 5 to < 10 acres
(` G (` G (-' G From 1 to < 5 acres
H (. H {± H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
('I r ('I From 0.1 to<0.5acre
r J r J r J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
r K r K J— K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent (t 90%) of its natural landscape size
r B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide
Well Loosely
r A r,A 2 500 acres
r B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
r C r C From 50 to < 100 acres
r D C D From 10 to < 50 acres
(: E r E < 10 acres
r F r F Welland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b Evaluate for marshes only
r, Yes (-'� No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect—wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas 2 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
L-` A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
f: B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
C' C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is Gear -cut
15. Vegetative Composition —assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
(" A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
f: B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcuttmg or
clearing It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity— assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
(`, B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
i'_`• C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
r? Yes r" No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
A i 25% coverage of vegetation
r~ B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (W) separately.
AA
WT
c
�" A
r-` A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
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C B
re B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
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C:. C
r' C
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c
f A
(` A
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
r~, B
r: B
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
rt,C
r•C
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
.0 r' A (— A Dense shrub layer
t re. B r:, B Moderate density shrub layer
0) r"' C f- C Shrub layer sparse or absent
M C A r-' A Dense herb layer
C B r: B Moderate density herb layer
r+ C r"' C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
r"' A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 -inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
r: B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
r A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
r• B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH.
r C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
r* A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
r"' B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
r"A CB r1C r.D
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision
C A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area
r: B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r" C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r" D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes
Nearby stream is incised resulting in limited opportunity for overbank flow under normal rainfall event.

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WPB Date
2/22/2016
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization
J Harbour/ESI
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Function Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
HIGH
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
LOW
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Habitat
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Particulate Change
Condition
HIGH
Soluble Change
Physical Change
Pollution Change
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
LOW
LOW
NO
NA
NA
NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition LOW
Landscape Patch Structure Condition LOW
Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Habitat
Conditon
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM

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Wetland Site Name WLA Date 2/22/2016
WetiandTypel Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization J Harbour/ESI
Level III Ecoregionj Redmont Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
RIverBasInJ Cape Fear USGS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit
(o Yes (" No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 35 7523 -81.8716
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples- discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc)
Is the assessment area Intensively managed? r Yes ro No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
F Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
r Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
F Designated NCNHP reference community
F Abuts a 303(d) -listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d) -listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
(" Blackwater
r Brownwater
F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) (" Lunar r~ Wind r Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal Island? (— Yes t:' No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
r"` Yes r+ No
r' Yes r: No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect
GS VS
ro A rA Not severely altered
r B r% B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Subsurface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box In each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
5 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable
Surf Sub
ro A r: A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
r B (' B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation)
r-' C r C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines)
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief —assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box In each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type "T)•
AA WT
3a (-. A (— A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
r B r, B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
f C r C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(T` D r% D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. r-` A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
r B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
r C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig sod profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature Make soil observations within the 12 inches Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Sods guidance for
regional indicators.
4a r A Sandy soil
t: B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
r C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
r D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
r E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b r A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
t: B Sod ribbon 2 1 inch
4c (o A No peat or muck presence
r B A peat or muck presence
S. Discharge Into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub)
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
(: A (: A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
r B r B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
(' C (~- C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion
WS 5M 2M
F A F, A F, A i 10% impervious surfaces
F— B F B r B < 10% impervious surfaces
F— C F" C I— Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F D r D F D a 20% coverage of pasture
r E F- E r E a 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F" F r F F F z 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F- G F— G F— G z 20% coverage of clear-cut land
F_ H F H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment arealwetland complex condition metric
7a Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
(T Yes (- No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
{: A t 50 feet
(" B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
f" D From 5 to < 15 feet
(" E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channelsibraids for a total width
(^ 5 15 -feet wide C > 15 -feet wide r Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
r Yes (- No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
fi Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
r Exposed — adjacent open water with width z 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
(: A (: A 2 100 feet
r B r B From 80 to < 100 feet
r C r C From 50 to < 80 feet
r D r D From 40 to < 50 feet
r E (' E From 30 to < 40 feet
r F r F From 15 to < 30 feet
r G r- G From 5 to < 15 feet
('S H r H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform
C: A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
(' B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
(" C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
(C A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
C B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
(" C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box In each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
r A r A r,, A a 500 acres
r B C B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
r C r C (- C From 50 to < 100 acres
r D r" D r D From 25 to < 50 acres
r E r, E r E From 10 to < 25 acres
('F ("F r From 5 to < 10 acres
G (: G r: G From 1 to < 5 acres
H r H (" H From 0 5 to < I acre
r I r. I (" I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
r J r J r J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
r K r K r K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent (z 90%) of its natural landscape size.
r B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line comdors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
(- A (,A a 500 acres
C, B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
f"", C r. C From 50 to < 100 acres
(: D (— D From 10 to < 50 acres
r E (: E < 10 acres
r F rt F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
r, Yes (" No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas 2 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass
(: A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
C B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
(" C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition —assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
r A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
(: B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcuttmg or
Gearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
r C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
C', B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
r C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics)

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
(: Yes (- No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands
{ A Z 25% coverage of vegetation
B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box In each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately
r A r A Dense herb layer
{: B (? B Moderate density herb layer
f C C' C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
(- A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 -inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
C B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
C A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
f: B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH
r C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
re A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
r B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland typelopen water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
(` A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
i B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
(7. C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
f: D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes
wetland occurs below the base of an earthen dam
AA
Wf
cr.
A
r A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
(: B
r: B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
U
r C
f C
Canopy sparse or absent
o
r A
r A
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
(` B
r, B
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
v_
f* C
G' C
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
C A
r A
Dense shrub layer
2
L
f: B
(: B
Moderate density shrub layer
W
r C
(— C
Shrub layer sparse or absent
r A r A Dense herb layer
{: B (? B Moderate density herb layer
f C C' C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
(- A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 -inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
C B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
C A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
f: B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH
r C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
re A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
r B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland typelopen water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
(` A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
i B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
(7. C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
f: D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes
wetland occurs below the base of an earthen dam

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
W LA
Headwater Forest
Date 2/22/2016
Assessor Name/Organization J Harbour/ESI
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Habitat
Function Sub -function Metrics
Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition
HIGH
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
HIGH
Hydrology
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Water Quality
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Particulate Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Habitat
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Physical Change
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure Condition HIGH
Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality
Condition
HIGH
Condition/Opportunity
HIGH
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Habitat
Conditon
HIGH
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Kaung Gaiculator version 4.1
Wetland Site Name easement Date 2/22/2016
WetlandTypej Bottomland Hardwood Forest Assessor Name/Organization J Harbour/ESI
Level III Ecoreglonj Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
RiverBasini Cape Fearj USGS 8 -Digit Catalogue Unit 03030002
(e Yes r No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-de rees) 35 7511 -78 8740
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years) Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc)
Is the assessment area Intensively managed? (- Yes is No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
F Anadromous fish
[ Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
r✓ NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N C Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
r Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
F Designated NCNHP reference community
F Abuts a 303(d) -listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d) -listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r Blackwater
r Brownwater
r Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r- Wind (7, Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? (' Yes f: No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?
Does the assessment area
overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?
('. Yes (: No
Yes G' No
Ground Surface ConditionNegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual) If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect
GS VS
r: A (: A Not severely altered
r, B (' B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
Surface and Subsurface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub) Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils A ditch
51 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable
Surf
Sub
r, A
(' A
Water storage capacity and duration are not altered
r: B
(: B
Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation)
r C
r C
Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples- draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines)
Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (Wo
AA WT
3a. (' A ("' A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B r B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
r C r C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
(: D r: D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b (' A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
r B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
r C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature Make soil observations within the 12 inches Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators
4a C A Sandy soil
ro B Loamy or clayey sods exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
!" C Loamy or clayey sods not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed sod
C' E
Histosol or hisbc epipedon
4b C;A
Sod ribbon < 1 inch
67 B
Soil ribbon a 1 inch
4c. % A
No peat or muck presence
B
A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box In each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Suri) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub)
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc
Surf Sub
(* A A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
C, B (' B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the weband and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
(' C C' C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M) Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion
WS
5M
2M
r A
r— A
r✓ A
i✓ A
s 10% impervious surfaces
F B
r B
FB
< 10% impervious surfaces
r— C
f C
r C
Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F D
r D
I— D
Z 20% coverage of pasture
F E
r E
r E
Z 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F F
r- F
F F
z 20% coverage of maintained grassiherb
F G
r G
F G
2:20% coverage of clear-cut land
r✓ H
F- H
r H
Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area
Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
(: Yes (,, No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed
7b How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer
(` A t 50 feet
(: B From 30 to < 50 feet
i' C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet Q buffer bypassed by ditches
7c Tributary width If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width
(7 s 15 -feet wide r, > 15 -feet wide r Other open water (no tributary present)
7d Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
(: Yes r No
7e Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
(: Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feetrid no regular boat traffic
r Exposed — adjacent open water with width i 2500 feet pr regular boat traffic
Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC) See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries
WT
WC
r A
r A
i 100 feet
r B
r B
From 80 to < 100 feet
f: C
ro. C
From 50 to < 80 feet
C` D
C, D
From 40 to < 50 feet
r, E
C`, E
From 30 to < 40 feet
r F
C F
From 15 to < 30 feet
r
C,,G
From 5 to < 15 feet
r. H
(' H
< 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform
(" A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
(: B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition)
(: A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels
(" B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland
C" C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area the
size of the wetland type (WTb the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual) Seethe User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column
WT WC FW (if applicable)
C" A C A (` A i 500 acres
C B B (` B From 100 to < 500 acres
C (` C (' C From 50 to < 100 acres
C'. D (` D D From 25 to < 50 acres
(' E (' E ('" E From 10 to < 25 acres
C F r F r F From 5 to < 10 acres
r G 0 G (: G From 1 to < 5 acres
C H r H r H From 0 5 to < 1 acre
r,, I C, I r. I From 0 1 to < 0 5 acre
r J r, J r. J From 0.01 to < 0 1 acre
(-" K r. K r K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosm is the full extent (2:90%) of its natural landscape size.
r B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate) Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide
Well Loosely
r A r A i 500 acres
('" B r B From 100 to < 500 acres
r, C C, C From 50 to < 100 acres
(: D r D From 10 to < 50 acres
r E (: E < 10 acres
r F r F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b Evaluate for marshes only
r, Yes C No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands
14. Edge Effect—wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to arbfiaal edges Artificial edges include
non -forested areas 2:40 feet vide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line comdors and clear -cuts
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
(: A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
r B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
C C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions 2 assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
(` A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area
(' B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
charactensbc of the wetland type This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata
(: C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics)
(` B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
(' C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics)

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a Is vegetation present?
(: Yes r No If Yes, continue to 17b If No, skip to Metric 18
17b Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands
r A a 25% coverage of vegetation
r B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c Check a box in each column for each stratum Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (W) separately
AA WT
o(7 A
( A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
C r B
m
f- B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v r: C
(: C
Canopy sparse or absent
z (" A
0
r A
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
9 r B
v
r B
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
r C
(: C
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
M r A
r A
Dense shrub layer
t (: B
(: B
Moderate density shrub layer
to r C
r C
Shrub layer sparse or absent
(: A
(: A
Dense herb layer
ir B
r B
Moderate density herb layer
("' C
r C
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags —wetland type condition metric
r A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12 -inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
r: B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
r A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
r B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12 -inch DBH
(r C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris
r A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
(: B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water In the growing season Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water
r.A r r r
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream Incision.
r A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered In the assessment area
r: B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area
r C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
r D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area
Notes
Nearby stream Is Incised resulting In limited opportunity for overbank flow under normal rainfall event

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name easement Date 2/22/2016
Wetland Type Bottomland Hardwood Forest Assessor Name/Organization J. Harbour/ESI
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) YES
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) YES
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Function Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
LOW
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
LOW
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Soluble Change
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition LOW
Landscape Patch Structure Condition MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition Condition LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Particulate Change
Condition
LOW
Water Quality
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Soluble Change
Condition
LOW
Habitat
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Physical Change
Condition
MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity
MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition LOW
Landscape Patch Structure Condition MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition Condition LOW
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
LOW
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presences (Y/N)
NO
Habitat
Conditon
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW