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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
February 28, 2002
Mark and Catherine English
P. O. Box 61
Cooleemee, NC 27014
Dear Mr. And Ms. English:
Re: Hanes Mall Boulevard site
DWQ# 02-0285, COE# 200220405
Forsyth County
In response to the 14 January 2002 letter from Mr. Peter DeVries of GeoScience & Technology, the
fill of the 0.028 acre isolated wetland is hereby approved in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.1300.
According to these rules, fill of less than one-tenth of an acre of isolated wetlands on your site located
West of 1-95 is deemed permitted and may proceed as long as the following conditions are met:
(1) Appropriate erosion and sediment control practices that equal or exceed those required by
the N.C. Division of Land Resources or their local delegated program for the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act shall be in full compliance with all specifications
governing the proper design, installation, operation and maintenance of such Best
Management Practices in order to help assure compliance with the appropriate turbidity
and other water quality standards;
(2) All erosion and sediment control practices placed in isolated wetlands or isolated
classified surface waters must be removed and the original grade restored within two
months after the Division of Land Resources or local delegated program determines that
the land disturbance project is completed and the file is closed out;
(3) Lire or fresh concrete shall not come into contact with surface water until the concrete
has hardened; and,
(4) Measures shall be taken to ensure that the hydrology of any remaining isolated wetland or
isolated classified surface waters is not affected by the discharge.
Please call me at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
rely,
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Peter DeVries, GeoScience & Technology, P.A.
Todd Tugwell. Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit.
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd.. Raleigh, NC 27F04-2260 (Location)
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January 14, X002
Mr. John Dorney
Wetlands Group
NCDENR, Division of Water Quality
Parkview Building
2321 Crabtree Boulevard
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
RE. Wetland on Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC.
Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed please find.a copy of a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Catherine and
Mark English (property owners). The letter is signed by Todd Tugwell and dated January 11,
2002. The letter indicates that the wetland on the subject property is isolated, non jurisdictional and
does not require a permit to fill. Based on our telephone conversation on January 14, 2002, it is
our understanding that you will respond with a letter in kind.
Thank: you for your time spent reviewing this submission. Please call me at [phone] if you
have questions concerning the enclosed information or if a site visit is necessary.
With best regards,
GEOSCIENCE A TECHNOLOGY, P.A.
Peter H. DeVries
Project Geo'.ogist
Enclosed: 1) Copy of US ACE letter dated January 11, 2002
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Copy
Wilmington District
Action ID: 200220405
County: Forsyth
NO DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED 0
Property
Owner Mark and Catherine English
Address Post Office Box 61
Cooleemee, NC 27014
Telephone Number 336-766-0999
Authorized
Agent Geoscience and Technology, P.A.
Attn: Peter DeVries
Address 2050 Northpoint Drive, Suite A
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Telephone Number 336-896-1300
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, Highway name/number, town, etc.): The property is
located east of the intersection of Hanes Mall Boulevard and US I-40, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County,
North Carolina.
Description of Activity: The proposed project involves the placement of fill material into 0.028 acre of
isolated wetlands for the purpose of developing the site. Based on an inspection of the site by
representatives of the Corps of Engineers, the wetlands on the site are isolated and non jurisdictional. No
permit is required for the placement of fill material into these wetlands.
Your work as proposed does not require Department of the Army authorization for the following reason(s):
There are no jurisdictional waters or wetlands within the boundaries of the property.
X The proposed project does not impact jurisdictional waters or wetlands.
The proposed project is exempt from Department of the Army regulation.
(Specify) Wetlands are isolated and non subject to Department of the Army permit requirements.
This Department of the Army determination does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to
obtain any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to
contact appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
Any changes in the above described work must be coordinated with the Corps of Engineers prior to
commencement. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program,
please contact Todd Tugwell at telephone number (919) 876 - 8441 extension 26
Regulatory Project Manager Signature
Date January 11, 2002 Expiration Date January 11, 2007
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE ATTACHED
TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
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\Ot? RpG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
UJ 7 Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
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January 9, 2002
Mr. Peter DeVries
Project Geologist
GeoScience and Technology
2050 Northpoint Drive
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Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Dear Mr. DeVries:
RE: Proposed wetland fill at Hanes Mall Blvd site, Winston Salem, NC
Thank you for your letter dated December 18, 2001 (received on January 2, 2002) concerning
permitting fill of approximately 0.028 acres of wetlands on this site. You stated that no written approval from
DWQ was needed if fill is less than one-third acre. This is not necessarily true. First, the US Army Corps of
Engineers will need to confirm the wetland delineation to affirm that only 0.028 acres of jurisdictional wetlands
will be filled. Second, the Corps will need to decide which type of permit could be issued on this site. If that
permit is an Individual Permit or a Nationwide Permit which requires written DWQ approval (such as all fill
proposed under Nationwide Permit 18), then application to and written approval from DWQ will be required
before you can fill this wetland. Please consult our web site at h2o.enr.state.nc.us/newetlands for details
concerning certification for the various Nationwide Permits.
can be reached at 919-733-9646 if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours,
?- lCorps Cc: John Thomas, Raleigh Field Office US of Engln S
Jennifer Frye, DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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December 18, 2001
Mr. John Thomas
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
6512 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Telephone [phone]
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Water Quality
NCDENR
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone]
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RE: Notice of Intent to fill less than 0.1 acre of wetland on Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-
Salem, NC.
Mr. Thomas and Mr. Domey-
On behalf of Catherine and Mark English (property owners) and Santaro Industries, Inc. (Santaro;
DOT contractor), Geoscience & Technology, P.A. (GeoSci) is pleased to submit a notice of intent
to fill a wetland containing less than 0.1 acre at a location at 4612 Hanes Mall Boulevard in
Winston-Salem, NC (hereafter referred to as the subject site or subject property).
Background
The English's and Santaro contracted GeoSci to perform a wetland and threatened/endangered
species evaluation of the 2.16 acres subject property. The purpose of the evaluation is to comply
with the October 2000 NCDOT policy requiring any NCDOT contractor to determine "whether
wetlands and/or federally protected species are likely to be impacted by his activities at each
candidate borrow and waste site". A portion of the subject property is being considered as a waste
site for material excavated from a nearby DOT project contracted by Santaro. The English's
propose to develop the site as a commercial property and the fill is part of the development plan.
GeoSci completed a site reconnaissance of the subject site on November 1, 2001 and submitted a
report of findings to Santaro on November 6, 2001. Santaro submitted the report to the Winston-
Salem Regional Office of the NC DOT shortly thereafter. A copy of that report is enclosed with
this document. Figure 1 in the report is a general site location map adapted from the "Winston-
Salem West" 7.5' USGS topographic map that indicates the location of the subject property.
Figure 2 in the report is an elargement of Figure 1 and indicates the approximate subject property
boundaries, the approximate location of the fill and wetland.
The report indicates that a small wetland (=0.030 acre or 1350 ft2) exists in the southeast corner of
the subject site. Since the report was drafted, GeoSci performed a more accurate survey of the
wetland location and size. Based on the survey, it appears that the proposed impact contains
approximately 1250 ft2 or 0.028 acre. The remaining 530 ft2 (0.012 acre) of the wetland is on
adjacent property and proposed development of the subject property does not include impact to that
portion. Drawing G1, attached to this document,* is a detailed site map indicating existing
topography, the location of the wetland, and the approximate limits of fill material.
Lee Puckett, an engineer with the Winston-Salem DOT office, rejected the site as a candidate for
waste from a DOT project, based on the impact to the wetland. A meeting with DOT, Santaro and
GeoSci was held at the site on November 29, 2001 to discuss the impact to the wetland and
possibly avoiding the impact to allow the site to be approved as a DOT waste site. Those present at
the meeting included, Lee Puckett (NC DOT), Chris Hughes (Santaro), Peter DeVries (GeoSci
wetland specialist), and Carl von Isenberg (P.E.; GeoSci civil engineer). At the end of the meeting,
Mr. Puckett was reluctant to approve the site with no impact to the wetland because he felt that,
even with a 25-foot buffer and erosion control measures, it would be nearly impossible to insure
that fill placed near the wetland would not impact the wetland. Mr. Puckett would also not approve
the site with impact to the wetland without some documentation from the Army Corps of Engineers
(ACoE) and the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that the wetland could be filled without a
permit.
Additional Wetland Information
As indicated in the enclosed report, the identified wetland is an `atypical' situation and appears to
be man-made. The wetland is at the base of a relatively steep slope and a `berm' placed around a
culvert intake is on the downgradient side of the wetland. Sheet flow from the surrounding uplands
appears to become trapped behind the berm and the clayey nature of the soil at the base of the slope
reduces permeability. Although a 'comprehensive' wetland delineation was not performed, the
wetland boundary is rather well defined by the sudden disappearance of hydric soil and hydrology
indicators within 1 or 2 feet of the inundated area. Juncus effusus and swamp grass occupies the
downgradient fringe of the inundated area. A well-traveled dirt roadway, apparently used by
recreational off-road vehicles, encompasses the wetland.
Historic Preservation
In addition to the wetland and threatened/endangered species evaluation, GeoSci submitted a
request to the NC Historic Preservation Office for certification that the proposed development and
fill placement would not impact a historic site. That certification was not available at the time the
enclosed report was completed. A copy of the certification letter from the Historic Preservation
Office dated November 20, 2001 is enclosed.
Notice of Intent to Fill and Request for Documentation
It is GeoSci's understanding that, under current NC DWQ wetland guidelines, a formal 401 and
404 application is not required for filling wetlands of less than 0.1 acre but that notification of
intent is required. Therefore, GeoSci, on behalf of the English's is making this notification of
intent to fill a 0.028 acre wetland on the property described in this document and in the enclosed
report. GeoSci also requests documentation from both the NC DWQ and the ACoE that the
wetland may be filled without a 401 or 404 application and that no mitigation is required. The
documentation will be presented to the NC DOT office in Winston-Salem to obtain their approval
to place waste material from a nearby DOT project on the property. GeoSci welcomes the
opportunity to meet with representatives from the NC DWQ and the ACoE at the subject property
to verify the report findings and to assess the "quality" of the wetland.
Thank-you for your time in reviewing this submission. Please call me at [phone] if you
have questions concerning the enclosed information or if a site visit is necessary.
With best regards,
GEOSCIENCE AND CHNOLOGY, P.A.
Peter H. DeVries
Project Geologist
Enclosed: 1) Report of Findings for a Wetland and Threatened/Endangered Species Evaluation
2) Drawing G1: Detailed Site Plan indicating wetland and proposed fill location
3) Copy of Certification Letter from the NC Historic Preservation Office
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Mr. Chris Hughes
Santaro Industries, Inc.
4515 Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Re: Wetland and Endangered Species Technical Report, Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-
Salem, NC; GeoSci Project No. 01.236.
Mr. Hughes:
Geoscience & Technology, P.A. (GeoSci) is pleased to submit the following technical report of
findings related to wetlands and endangered species at a proposed soil waste site on Hanes Mall
Boulevard, Winston-Salem, :North Carolina (hereafter referred to as the subject property, subject
site, or study site). The subject property is located approximately 4.5 miles west-southwest of the
city of Winston-Salem, at the intersection of Hanes Mall Boulevard and Interstate 40. The purpose
of this technical report is to comply with the October 2000 NCDOT policy requiring any NCDOT
contractor to determine "whether wetlands and/or federally protected species are likely to be
impacted by his activities at each candidate borrow and waste site." It is GeoSci's understanding
that the subject property is being considered as a waste site for soil excavated from a nearby NC
DOT Project. The property owner, Mark English, provided a site map to GeoSci. GeoSci also
consulted the USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle maps of the area and the Soil Conservation
Service (SCS; now known as the National Resources Conservation Service or NRCS) soil maps
that include the subject property.
Based on GeoSci's limited evaluation, it appears that only a very small area in the southeast corner
of the subject property contains jurisdictional wetlands. Based on the presence of fill material
(soil), disturbance (grading), and unnatural vegetation (grass versus woodland), the subject site
qualifies as an "atypical situation" or "problem area" as defined by the '87 manual. However,
based on the results of the field evaluation, it appears that wetlands did not exist on those portions
of the site prior to placement of the fill, disturbance by heavy equipment, or alteration of the natural
vegetation. The small wetland appears to be the result of alteration of the natural drainage and
contains approximately 1350 ft' or 0.03 acres. This wetland contains less than the threshold area of
0.1 acres that would require permitting; however, the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and
Army Corps of Engineers (ACoE) should be notified of any intent to fill in this area. Based on
GeoSci's review of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS) list of threatened and endangered
species and GeoSci's site reconnaissance, it appears that there are neither listed threatened or
endangered species nor their habitats within the proposed waste site. The following narrative is a
general technical report of the results of the evaluations, which substantiate these conclusions.
1.0 Identification of the Wetland and Endangered Species Evaluator
Peter H. DeVries, project geologist with GeoSci, performed the site evaluation. The following list
summarizes relevant wetland experience and academic qualifications for performance of the
evaluation.
1. 1971: BS degree in Geology from the State University of New York at Oneonta;
2. 1990 - Present: performance of numerous wetland identifications and delineations in the
Piedmont and mountains of North Carolina;
3. 1999: completion of a Wetland Delineation Course sponsored by NC State University
Department of Forestry;
4. 2000 - Present: performance of numerous threatened and endangered species evaluations in the
Piedmont and mountains of North Carolina;
5. Completion of the following related courses sponsored by various agencies including but not
limited to, NC State University, NC Onsite Wastewater Branch, and the NC Cooperative
Extension Service: Soils 101 (2000), Expansive Clay Mineralogy (2000); Advanced Hydric
Soils Workshop (1998), and; Hydric Soils Workshop (1997).
Related experience includes site assessments for the suitability of onsite wastewater systems,
stormwater permitting, and soil and groundwater assessments of contaminant spills and leaks.
2.0 Methods
Wetland soil, hydrologic and vegetative criteria used in this investigation are based on the 1987
Army Corps of Engineers (ACoE) Wetland Delineation Manual ("online" version). The delineation
manual will be henceforth referred to as the '87 manual.
Soil types were characterized in "shovel pits" or hand auger borings. to a maximum depth of 24
inches below the surface. Following detailed soil profile descriptions in shovel pits or auger
borings, additional observations of soil cores were made using a 3/4 inch diameter soil probe to a
maximum depth of 18 inches to verify the consistency of soil types over the study site.
Soil properties such as texture, structure, consistence, and redoximorphic features were evaluated
and described in the field, using standard soil science methods and terminology. Textural
descriptions are generally based on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) textural classes, as
observed in the field. Sieve analyses to determine actual grain size distributions were beyond the
scope of this study. Soil colors were classified under moist conditions (moisture added when
necessary) using MunsellTM soil color charts. Soil types were identified by location on maps found
in the Forsyth County Soil Survey (1976).
Primary wetland hydrologic indicators, such as groundwater or saturated soil within 12 inches of
the surface, were evaluated in auger borings or shovel pits to a maximum depth of 24 inches that
were allowed to remain open for a period of not less than 1 hour.
The US FWS website was consulted for a list of endangered and threatened species and their
habitats in the study area.
In addition to the wetland and endangered species evaluation, a letter was sent via facsimile and
mail on November 2, 2001 to the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation
Office requesting a review for potential impacts on historic sites. Results of that review have not
been received as of the date of this report. A copy of the request is attached to this report.
3.0 Site Location and Description
The subject property is triangular in shape, contains 2.16 acres and is located approximately 4.5
miles west-southwest of downtown Winston-Salem. The right-of-way of Interstate 40 (I-40)
forms the northwest property boundary and the right-of-way of Hanes Mall Boulevard forms the
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southwest property boundary. Forsyth County Tax Map 606846 indicates that the subject property
contains Lots 031L and 030B of Block 3904. Mark and Catherine English own both lots. The
following figures are attached to provide additional site location information:
Figure 1: General site location map adapted from the "Winston-Salem West" 7.5' USGS
topographic quadrangle map. The subject property is indicated by a dark triangle near the center.
Figure 2: An enlargement of Figure 1 indicating the approximate property boundaries and the
proposed fill area.
The study site is located on the southwest end of a southwest-northeast trending ridge near the
headwaters of Little Creek. The northern two thirds of the property is forested with pine, cedar,
and hardwood forest. The southern third of the property has been graded and filled during the
construction of Hanes Mall Boulevard and the I-40 overpass. Grass, blackberries, goldenrod and
small pines have grown over the altered areas.
4.0 Results
GeoSci performed a limited study of the subject property on November 1, 2001. The limited study
consisted of. 1) a review of the NRCS soil maps to identify mapped soil units that have a potential
to be hydric (exhibiting evidence of inundation or saturation for extended periods of time) or
contain hydric inclusions; 2) a review of the USGS maps to identify areas with topographic and
hydrologic characteristics typical of Piedmont wetlands; 3) physical observation of soil profiles to a
maximum depth of 24 inches; 4) physical observation of vegetation and hydrologic characteristics
in those same areas for wetland criteria, and; 5) observation for endangered and threatened species
and their habitats.
4.1 Soil Characteristics: NRCS Soil Types Consistence Texture Hydric Indicators
The subject site contains Pacolet type soils, according to the Forsyth County NRCS Soil Survey
(Map #37). Pacolet soils are typically located on piedmont uplands. Observation of soil profiles in
shovel pits and auger borings generally confirmed Pacolet soils over the entire study site, as
indicated on the NRCS map. Pacolet soils are not listed on either the "A" or "B" lists of hydric
soils for Forsyth County.
Five auger borings and numerous soil probes were performed within the study site on November
I". Four of the borings were performed at the lowest elevations along the southwest edge and in
the southeast corner of the subject site. The fifth boring was performed halfway up the hillside near
the middle of the subject property. With the exception of one of the borings and several probes
performed near an inundated area, all of the soil profiles observed were very similar. The profiles
typically indicated 10 YR 4/6 sandy loam or loam in the top 4 inches and 5YR 5/6 clay loam to 24
inches beneath the surface. Soil in the inundated area appears to be 2.5 YR 4/8 clay.
There were no hydric soil indicators observed in the four of the five auger borings or in the
majority of soil probes. Hydric soil indicators were observed in one boring and several probes
around the perimeter of an inundated area in the southeast corner of the subject property. At that
location, 7.5 YR 5/2 redoximorphic (redox) depletions were observed within 9 inches of the
surface. Redox depletions are formerly known as mottles and for purposes of wetland evaluations,
it is only important that they occur in a clay soil and have a chroma of 2 or less. This area will be
discussed in further detail in §5.0.
4.2 Ve etation
There are two vegetative communities within the study site. One consists of a typical piedmont
upland forest suite and the other is typical of disturbed sites that have become overgrown. A mix of
pine, cedar, and hardwood (hickory, poplar, gum, and walnut) forest occupies the northern two
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thirds of the study site. With the exception of the inundated area described in §4.1 and below, the
proposed waste site is covered with a mix of grass, blackberries, goldenrod, honeysuckle, and
small pines (less than three feet tall).
The overgrown area has obviously been altered by man and is considered by the '87 manual to be
an `atypical situation'. The '87 manual describes an investigative procedure to determine the pre-
existing vegetation. However, the scope of this evaluation does not include such an investigation
and based on the apparent absence of hydric soils (§4.1) and hydrology (§4.3), no further
vegetative investigation was justified. For the purposes of this evaluation it is reasonable to assume
that the entire site was at one time forested with the same vegetation as observed on the northern
two thirds and southeast end of the study site. A detailed analysis of vegetation on the upland
slopes (forested area) is neither within the scope of this investigation, nor is it warranted. Piedmont
forest will often qualify as hyrdophytic vegetation, based on the definition in the '87 Manual;
however, the absence of hydric soil and wetland hydrology on the upland slopes renders further
investigation moot.
A narrow border of Juncus effusus (soft sedge) and swamp grass surrounds the inundated area
mentioned in §4.1. The suite of vegetation surrounding the inundated area is classified as
hydrophytic vegetation.
4.3 Hydrology
The study site slopes 10 to 15% from north to south and flattens to 0 to 3% slopes along the
southwest perimeter. Right-of-way construction on Hanes Mall Boulevard and I-40 have altered
the hydrology of the site, especially along the southwest boundary and in the southeast corner.
Stormwater runoff from the surrounding uplands is presumably rapid based on the slope. In
addition, the loamy nature of the soils observed in the study site (see §4.1) promotes rapid
infiltration and drainage. The exception to this is found in the inundated area where clay is the
dominant soil texture. Drainage from the site is carried by man-made drainage structures in the
right-of-way of Hanes Mall Boulevard. Little Creek has been piped beneath Hanes Mall
Boulevard.
Inundation in the small area in the southeast comer of the subject property was the only primary
indicator of wetland hydrology observed. There were no secondary hydrology indicators, such as
oxidized root channels or water stained leaves observed within the study site. With the exception of
the inundated area and a narrow strip surrounding it, it appears that wetland hydrology is not
present within the proposed waste site.
4.4 Endangered and Threatened S cies
The US FWS website lists three endangered and/or threatened species in Forsyth County. Table
4.4 summarizes the field observations related to the existence of the species and their habitats.
Table 4.4: Threatened and Endaneered Saecies in Forsvth Countv
Species Comments
Clemmys muhlenbergii (bog No individuals observed; habitat (sunlit marshy meadows, spring seepages,
turtle) wet cow pastures, and bogs) was not observed within the proposed waste site.
Picoides borealis (Red-cockaded No idividuals observed; habitat (80 - 120 year old open pine stands) not
woodpecker) available; last observed in Forsyth over 20 ya
Cardamine micranthera (small- None observed; habitat (seepages, wet rock crevices, streambanks, sandbars,
anthered bittercress) and wet woods along small streams in Dan River drainage) not available
within study site; not known south of Dan River in the last 20 years.
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5.0 Discussion and Conclusions
A small area containing 1350 ft' or 0.03 acres of wetland was observed in the southeast corner of
the subject property. With the exception of that small wetland, it appears that there are no other
jurisdictional wetlands within the study site, based on the absence of hydric soil indicators and
wetland hydrology. Current wetland regulations allow for filling a wetland of less than 0.1 acres
without a permit; however, the ACoE and the DWQ should be notified of intent to fill the wetland.
Based on observations noted in §4.4, it is GeoSci's opinion that there are no threatened or
endangered species that appear on the current US FWS list for Forsyth County present at this
location. It is GeoSci's opinion that habitat for any of the listed threatened and endangered species
in Forsyth County does not exist within the study site.
Results of a review by the NC Historic Preservation Office for potential impacts to historic sites
were not available for inclusion in this report.
6.0 Qualifications
Due to the limited nature of the investigation and the approved scope of work, GeoSci cannot
warrant that all areas within the subject sites are of the same quality as that inferred from conditions
observed at the surface or in shallow shovel pits, auger borings or soil probes. In the event
GeoSci, or others, perform additional environmental sampling, GeoSci reserves the right to revise
its opinion as to the presence of jurisdictional wetlands and threatened and/or endangered species.
This document was prepared for the sole use of Santaro Industries, Inc. and Mark and Catherine
English as a means to satisfy the NC DOT that the proposed waste site is not a wetland and does
not contain endangered or threatened species. Use of the document by third parties is at their sole
risk; GeoSci disclaims any liability for third party use or reliance. The contents of this document
should not be construed as a recommendation by GeoSci for or against purchase, sale, financing,
or development of the property.
Thank you for the opportunity to perform this wetland and endangered/threatened species study
and to develop this report. Please call Peter DeVries or Brenda Smith at 336/896-1300 if you have
questions or require further information regarding this technical report.
Sincerely,
GE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, P.A.
Peter H. DeVries
Project Geologist & Wetland Specialist
Brenda Smith. P.G.
Principal Scientist
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Title: Detailed Site Location Map Project: Location: Scale: Date:
Job NO.: 1?? = Spp? 11/O1.
Winston-Salem West, NC Santaro/English
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"Practical Engineering &
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2050 North Point Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 336-896-1300
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Total Area of Wetland
Area 1,780 s.f.
Area of Wetland Impacted
1,250 s.f.

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4612 Hanes Mall Boulevard
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
David L. S. Brook, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
November 20, 2001
Peter H. DeVries
Project Geologist
GeoScience & Technology, P.A.
2050 Northpoint Drive, Suite A
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Re: Proposed Placement of Fill Material, Hanes Mall Boulevard, Forsyth County, ER 02-8058
Dear Mr. DeVries:
Thank you for your letter of November 1, 2001, concerning the above project.
We have reviewed the proposed location of the borrow area that will be used for the above project. Based
on the information provided, it appears that there are no historic properties located within the project's
area of environmental effect. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological survey be conducted in
connection with this project.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
David Brook
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Location Mailing Address' Telephone/Fax
Administration 507 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4617 [phone].733-8653
Restoration 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4613 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 27699-4613 [phone].715-4801
Survey & Planning 515 N. Blount St, Raleigh, NC 4618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh 276994618 (919) 7334763 •715-4801