20200458 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200402

i0- WithersRavenel
.. our Peopte. Your Success.
April 2, 2020
US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Ms. Emily Greer
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Re: Hilltop Business Park & Storage
NC -Division of Water Resources
401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Mr. Paul Wojoski
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Hampstead, Pender County
NWP 39 PCN Submittal - After the Fact
USACE AID: SAW-2015-01338
WR Project #03200325.00
Dear Ms. Greer and Mr. Wojoski,
On behalf of Hilltop Management, LLC., we are requesting "after the fact" authorization from the
USACE to use NWP 39 for 0.09 acres of permanent wetland impacts for construction of two road
crossings necessary for construction of the Hilltop Business Park and Storage project. Please note
that the proposed project and impacts do not require written authorization from NCDWR, as the
projects did not meet any conditions requiring written authorization under General Water Quality
Certification No. 4139. Therefore, we are providing a copy of the PCN to NCDWR as a courtesy.
The southern parcel (PIN: 4215-23-1857-0000) is currently under construction as a boat/self-
storage facility, which is being constructed entirely in uplands. The road connection between the
storage facility and business park was not intended to be constructed until the necessary permits
had been received and was supposed to be stubbed short of Wetland C. The contract partially
constructed the crossing through Wetland C (Impact 1) to access the outfall of the western
stormwater pond outfall, as well as stockpile materials, which resulted in 0.05 acres of
unauthorized wetland impact. The wetland impact for the road crossing (Impact 2) within the
business park (PIN: 4215-33-0904-0000) has not been constructed. This application will bring the
project into compliance and permit all wetland impacts for the entire project.
The project is located in the Cape Fear River basin (HUC: 030300070803) and drains to
Trumpeters Swamp. The Water Quality Classification for Trumpeters Swamp is C;SW, and the
Stream Index Number is: 17-74-49-2-1-1.
Proposed Proiect
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a mixed -use business park and boat/self-
storage facility to meet the demand for these type of facilities in eastern Pender County. The
proposed project consists of construction of 12 flex -space commercial/retail buildings, a boat/self-
storage facility, access roads, parking and associated infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater
management, electrical, etc.).
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The project will be constructed using traditional commercial construction equipment and
techniques.
Proiect History
The USACE issued an AJD (SAW-2015-01338) for the northern ±18.5 acre parcel (PIN: 4215-33-
0904-0000) on 4/22/2016. A copy of the AJD has been provided as an Appendix.
The southern ±5.71 acre parcel (PIN: 4215-23-1857-0000) was reviewed by WithersRavenel in
July 2017, and was determined to consist entirely of uplands as documented in the "Wetland
Assessment Report" dated 8/10/2017, which has been provided as an Appendix.
The boat/self-storage facility on the southern parcel (PIN: 4215-23-1857-0000) is currently under
construction. Construction of the business park on the northern parcel (PIN: 4215-33-0904-
0000) has not begun.
Proposed Impacts
The proposed impacts consist of 0.09 acres of permanent wetland impacts for construction of
road crossings for internal access within the project, as well as to provide two points of access as
required for emergency services.
Impact 1(0.05 acres) is needed for a perpendicular crossing through Wetland C in order to provide
interconnectivity between the boat/self-storage facility and business park. This crossing also
provides a second point of access to Machine Gun Road as required by Pender County for
emergency services access. A culvert will be installed within the road crossing to provide
hydrologic connectivity between the undisturbed portions of Wetland C remaining on each side
of the road.
Impact 2 (0.04 acres) will result from construction of the main access road for the business park
from Hwy 17, which will slightly encroach into Wetland A.
Avoidance and Minimization
Prior to site plan design, the applicant requested that a detailed wetland delineation be conducted
so that impacts to wetlands and "waters" could be minimized.
Proposed impacts have been minimized to those necessary to construct internal roads to access
the developable uplands within the project, as well as meet the Pender County requirements for
two points of access for emergency services. There are no proposed impacts associated with
construction of the proposed office buildings or parking.
Wetland impacts have been minimized by crossing Wetland C (Impact 1) perpendicularly. The
access road within the business park has been designed for minimize impacts to Wetland B (Impact
2) by encroaching only into the outer edge of the wetland. The site design has minimized wetland
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impacts to the greatest extent practicable, and has minimized permanent wetland impacts to less
than 0.10 acres.
Silt fencing will be installed around all disturbed areas to prevent sediment from escaping into
undisturbed wetlands, and access during construction will be within uplands.
Mitigation
The proposed permanent wetland impacts are less than 0.10 acres, and therefore mitigation is not
proposed.
The current request is for 0.09 acres of permanent wetland impacts (see the attached maps and
PCN for details).
Please feel free to call if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely
WithersRavenel
Troy Beasley
Senior Environmental Scientist
Attachments:
• PCN Form
• Agent Authorization
• Parcel/Owner Information
• Aerial Photo Exhibit
• Wetland Location Exhibit
• USGS Quads
• Pender County Soil Survey
• USACE AJD for Northern Parcel (SAW-2015-01338)
• WithersRavenel Wetland Assessment Report for Southern Parcel
• NCNHP Project Review Letter
• USFWS T&E List for Pender County
• State Stormwater Permit (No. SW8 180607)
• Impact Exhibits
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DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
September 29, 2018 Ver 3
Initial Review
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
r Yes
r No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
C Yes r No
Change only if needed.
BIMS # Assigned
20200458
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Robb Mairs:eads\rlmairs2
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY - Hilltop Business Park and Storage
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Troy Beasley
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
[e-mail]
Date Submitted
4/2/2020
Nearest Body of Water
Trumpeters Swamp (Stream Index: 17-74-49-2-1-1)
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
QSW
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.440261
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Pender
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-77.631068
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
W Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
* Nationwide Permit (NWP)
* Regional General Permit (RGP)
7 Standard (IP)
Version#*
1
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
U

1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
W 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
r Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
r Individual Permit
39 - Commercial/Institutional Developments
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press
r Riparian Buffer Authorization
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
r Yes r No
Acceptance Letter Attachment
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
r Yes IT No r Unknown
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
r Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
W Owner r Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
r Yes r No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
Hilltop Management, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
Book: 4654; Page: 1913 & Book: 4630; Page: 1960
2c. Responsible party:
Andrew Furr - Manager
2d.Address
Street Address
1730 Scotts Hill Loop Road
Address Line 2
City
Wilmington
Fbstal / Zip Code
25411
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Ftovinoe / legion
NC
Country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
r Yes r No
r Yes r No
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)

4a. Name:
Troy Beasley
4b. Business Name:
WithersRavenel, Inc.
4c.Address
Street Address
219 Station Road
Address tine 2
Suite 101
(lly
State / Rovince / IZ?gion
Wilmington
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28405
USA
4d. Telephone Number:
4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
SIGNED_Agent Authorization_Hilltop Management LLC.pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Hampstead
2. PI roject Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
PINS: 4215-23-1857-0000,4215-33-0904-
0000
2c. Project Address
Street Address
Project is borderd to the west by Machine Gun Road and to the east by Hwy 17
Address Une 2
City
Hampstead
Postal / Zip Code
28443
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
Trumpeters Swamp (Stream Index: 17-74-49-2-1-1)
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:*
C;SW
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300070803
4. Project Description and History
2b. Property size:
±24.21 acres
State / Rovince / Fagion
NC
Country
USA
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4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The northern ±18.5 acre parcel consists of undeveloped woodlands with very sparse trees. The southern ±5.71 acre parcel is currently under construction as a boat/self storage facility.
The project site has been partially cleared historically, and has been mowed/maintained to keep vegetation heights very low. The general land use in the vicinity of the project consists
of a mixture of residential and commercial/retail uses.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR)

USGS Quads.pdf
536.73KB
4e. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the published County NRCS Soil Survey map depicting the project site. (for DWR)
Fender Co. Soil Survey.pdf 321.99KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3.6 ac
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
N/A
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The purpose of the proposed project is to construct a mixed -use business park and boaUself-storage facility to meet the growing demand for these types of facilities in eastern Fender
County.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
The proposed project consists of construction of 12 flex -space commercial/retail buildings, a boaUself-storage facility, access roads, parking and associated infrastructure (water, sewer,
stormwater management, electrical, etc).
Traditional commercial construction equipment and techniques will be used to construct the proposed project.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
Wetland Impact Exhibits_2020-03-17.pdf 1.58MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
Comments:
Wetlands on PIN
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?
r Preliminary r Approved r Not Verified r Unknown r N/A
Corps AID Number:
SAW-2015-01338
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company: Land Management Group (PIN: 4215-33-0904-000) &
WithersRavenel (PIN: 4215-23-1857)
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
The USACE issued a Final JD for the northern parcel (PIN: 4215-33-0904-000) on 4/22/2016 (AID: SAW-2015-01338), which has been provided as an Appendix
WithersRavenel conducted a wetland delineation for the southern parcel (PIN: 4215-23-1857-0000) in July 2017 and determined that the parcel consisted entirely of uplands as
documented in the WithersRavenel report dated 8/10/2017, which has been provided as an Appendix
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
Final USACE JD_2016-04-22.pdf 628.35KB
Hilltop Storage_ Wetland Assessment Report _08.10.17.pdf 911.99KB
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
r Yes r No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands r Streams -tributaries r Buffers
r Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
2a. Site #x M 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type' M 2c. Type of W. 2d. W. name 2e. Forested 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*

Im act 1
P
Road Crossing
9
P
Pocosin
Wetland C
Yes
Both
0.050
(acres)
Im act 2 P
Road CrossingP
ffcosin
Wetland A
Yes
Both
0.040
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.090
2h. Comments:
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.090
The proposed impacts consist of 0.09 acres of permanent wetland impacts for construction of road crossings for internal access within the project, as
well as to provide two points of access as required for emergency services.
Impact 1 (0.05 acres) is needed for a perpendicular crossing through Wetland C in order to provide interconnectivity between the boat/self-storage
facility and business park. This crossing also provides a second point of access to Machine Gun Road as required by Pender County for emergency
services access. A culvert will be installed within the road crossing to provide hydrologic connectivity between the undisturbed portions of Wetland C
remaining on each side of the road.
Impact 2 (0.04 acres) will result from construction of the main access road for the business park from "17, which will slightly encroach into Wetland
A.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Prior to site plan design, the applicant requested that a detailed wetland delineation be conducted so that impacts to wetlands and "waters" could be
minimized.
Proposed impacts have been minimized to those necessary to construct internal roads to access the developable uplands within the project, as well as
meet the Pender County requirements for two points of access for emergency services. There are no proposed impacts associated with construction
of the proposed office buildings or parking.
Wetland impacts have been minimized by crossing Wetland C (Impact 1) perpendicularly. The access road within the business park has been
designed for minimize impacts to Wetland B (Impact 2) by encroaching only into the outer edge of the wetland. The site design has minimized wetland
impacts to the greatest extent practicable, and has minimized permanent wetland impacts to less than 0.10 acres.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Silt fencing will be installed around all disturbed areas to prevent sediment from escaping into undisturbed wetlands, and access during construction
will be within uplands.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
r Yes
r No
2b. If this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
Proposed permanent wetland impacts are less than 0.10 acres, and therefore mitigation is not proposed.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r Yes r No
If no, explain why:
Project is not located within a state buffered basin.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250?*
r Yes r No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
r Yes r No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater
program?
r Yes r No
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
r Local Government ,P State
State Stormwater Programs
r Phase II
r MNQ or ORW
V Coastal Counties
r Other
Comments:

NC DEMLR issued a State Stormwater Management Permit No. SW8 180607) for the proposed project, which has been provided as an Appendix
G. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
r Yes r No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15ANCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? *
r Yes f• No
2b Provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
r Yes r No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
The proposed project is a single and complete project, and future phases are not anticipated at this time. Furthermore, the project is located along the
Hwy 17 corridor between Hampstead and Topsail where there is very little development activity, and is not anticipated to be a catalyst for future
development that could impact nearby downstream water quality.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor NIA
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated
at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Project will treat wastewater through onsite septic.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
r Yes f No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes f• No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
r Yes r No r Unknown
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
r Yes r No
5f. Will you cut anytrees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
r Yes r No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
r Yes r No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?'
r- Yes r No
51. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
r Yes r No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
WR reviewed the NC Natural Heritage Program database, located at http://vmw.ncnhp.org/web/nhp/home to identify if there were any known
occurrences of endangered species on or near the proposed project. The reviewof the NHP data did not identify any occurrences of federally listed
threatened or endangered species or critical habitat on the subject property or within 1.0 miles of the project, see attached NCNHP project review
letter. Site reviews did not identify any potential habitat for any federally protected species known to occur in Pender County, except for the Northern
Long Eared Bat.
Potential habitat for the northern Long-eared bat (NLEB) is listed as mature forest with trees over 3" dbh, which is used for roosting during the day.
The proposed project area contains sparse trees over 3" DBH, and therefore is considered potential northern long eared bat habitat. The proposed
project is located outside of a red HUC and there is no pile driving, blasting or percussive activities proposed. Therefore, WR concludes that the
project "may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect" the northern long-eared bat and the SLOPES ALP Situation 1 is applicable to this project.
Consultation Documentation Upload

NCNHP Project Review Report _2020-04-01.pdf 222.74KB
USFWS T&E List_Pender County_2018-06-27.pdf 96.47KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes IT No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
WR reviewed the NOAA Essential Fish Habitat online mapper, located at: http://mm.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/indexhtmi. The EFH
mapper classifies Virginia Creek, located approximately 4,000 If east of the proposed project, as Essential Fish Habitat. However, the project does not
drain to Virginia Creek, but actually drains west to Trumpeters Branch, which is not EFH. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in adverse
impacts to Essential Fish Habitat within Virginia Creek.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?*
r Yes IT No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
WR reviewed the NC State Historic Preservation Office's online database, located at: https://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/index.html
to determine if there were any known historic or cultural resources Within or in the vicinity of the proposed project. The database reviewdid not identify
any known resources within or in the vicinity of the proposed project.
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-yearfloodplain?*
r Yes r No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
www.ncfloodmaps.com
Miscellaneous
Comments
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
PCN Cover Letter_Final_2020-04-02.pdf 111.77KB
Aerial.pdf 263.32KB
Parcel -Owner Info.pdf 1.67MB
Wetland Location.pdf 265.13KB
Signature
*
17 By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
• I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Troy Beasley
Signature
Date
4/2/2020

10 WithersRavenel
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AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF AGENT
The undersigned Owner Hilltop Management, LLC (Client) does hereby appoint
WithersRavenel, Inc. as his, her, or it's agent for the purpose of petitioning the appropriate
local, state and federal environmental regulatory agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers, NC
Division of Water Quality, NC Division of Coastal Management, local municipalities, etc.) for:
a) review and approval of the jurisdictional boundaries of onsite jurisdictional areas
(wetlands, surface waters, riparian buffers, etc.) and/or; b) preparation and submittal of
appropriate environmental permit applications/requests for the Hilltop Business Park &
Storage project, consisting of ±24.21 acres (PINS: 4215-33-0904-0000; 4215-23-1857-
0000) located at east of Machine Gun Road in Topsail, Pender County, North Carolina.
The Client does hereby authorize that said agent has the authority to do the following acts
on behalf of the owner:
(1) To submit appropriate requests/applications and the required
supplemental materials;
(2) To attend meetings to give representation on behalf of the Client.
(3) To authorize access to subject property for the purpose of
environmental review by appropriate regulatory agencies.
This authorization shall continue in effect until completion of the contracted task or
termination by the Client.
Agent's Name, Address & Telephone:
WithersRavenel, Inc.
219 Station Rd, Suite 101
Wilmington, NC 28405
Tel. [phone]
Date: 3-20-20
Signature of Client:
Andrew Furr (Manager)
(Na - Print) (Title)
m - IM
(Signature)
1730 Scotts Hill Loop Road
Mailing Address
Wilmington, NC 28411
City State Zip
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
115 MacKenan Drive I Cary, NC 27511
t: 919.469.3340 1 f: 919.467.6008 1 www.withersravenel.com I License No. C-0832
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NCNHDE-11775
April 1, 2020
Troy Beasley
Withers & Ravenel
115 MacKenan Drive
Cary, NC 27511
RE: Hilltop Business Park & Storage; 03200325.00
Dear Troy Beasley:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s://www.fws.aov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod ney.butlerCo�ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
121 W JON S STREET, RALEIGI I_ NC 27603 - 16Sl MAOL SERVICE CENTER. PALEIGW. rkc 276�0
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Pender County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and ... Pagel of 3
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Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and
Candidate Species,
Pender County, North Carolina
MN
Note:Marine Threatened and Endangered Species information can be found at the National Marine Fiseries Service (NMFS)
Endangered and Threatened Species website
Updated: 06-27-2018
Critical Habitat Designations:
Piping plover - Charadrius melodus - See the Federal Register for a description of the primary constituent elements essential
for the conservation of wintering piping plovers within the designated units. This document also contains a map and a
description of each designated unit.
Federal Register Reference: July10, 2001, Federal Register, 66:36038?36136.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle - Caretta caretta - See the Federal Register for a description of the primary constituent elements
essential for the conservation of nesting Loggerhead sea turtles within the designated units. This document also contains a map
and a description of each designated unit.
Federal Register Reference: July 10, 2014, Federal Register, 79:51264-51266
Common Name
Scientific name
Federal
Record Status
Status
Vertebrate:
American alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
T (S/A)
Current
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
BGPA
Current
Carolina gopher frog
Rana capito capito
ARS
Current
Green sea turtle
Chelonia mydas
T
Current
Hawksbill (=carey) sea turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
E
Historic
Kemp's (=Atlantic) ridlev sea turtle
Lepidochelys kempii
E
Current
Leatherback sea turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
E
Current
Loggerhead sea turtle
Caretta caretta
T
Current
Northern long-eared bat
Myotis septentrionalis
T
Current
Piping plover
Charadrius melodus
T
Current
Red -cockaded woodpecker
Picoides borealis
E
Current
Red knot
Calidris canutus rufa
T
Current
Southern hognose snake
Heterodon simus
ARS
Current
West Indian manatee
Trichechus manatus
E
Current
Invertebrate:
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/pender.html 4/2/2020

Pender County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and ... Page 2 of 3
Atlantic pigtoe Randy Basin
Rattlesnake -Master borer moth
Vascular Plant:
American chaffseed
Carolina bishopweed
Carolina bogmint
Cooley's meadowrue
Georgia lead -plant
Golden sedge
Rough -leaved loosestrife
Seabeach amaranth
Fusconaia masoni
ARS
Current
Papaipema eryngii
C
Current
Schwalbea americana
E
Historic
Ptilimnium ahlesii
ARS
Current
Macbridea caroliniana
ARS
Current
Thalictrum cooleyi
E
Current
Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana
ARS
Current
Carex lutea
E
Current
Lysimachia asperulaefolia
E
Current
Amaranthus pumilus
T
Current
Venus' fly -trap Dionaea muscipula ARS Current
Nonvascular Plant:
Lichen:
Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its
range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information to support listing.
(Formerly "C1" candidate species.)
BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
ARS = At Risk Species. Species that are Petitioned, Candidates or Proposed for Listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Consultation under Section 7(a)(2) of the ESA is not required for Candidate or Proposed species, although a Conference, as
described under Section 7(a)(4) of the ESA is recommended for actions affecting species proposed for listing.
FSC=Federal Species of Concern. FSC is an informal term. It is not defined in the federal Endangered Species Act. In North
Carolina, the Asheville and Raleigh Field Offices of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) define Federal Species of
Concern as those species that appear to be in decline or otherwise in need of conservation and are under consideration for listing
or for which there is insufficient information to support listing at this time. Subsumed under the term "FSC" are all species
petitioned by outside parties and other selected focal species identified in Service strategic plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, or
Natural Heritage Program Lists.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of appearance with another
listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not
subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential). Experimental, nonessential
populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened species on public land, for consultation purposes,
and as species proposed for listing on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or "PT", respectively.
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA):
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de -listed) from the
Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took effect August 8,2007. After delisting, the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U. S.C. 668-668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act
prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has
developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers, landowners, and others as to
how to avoid disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit http://www.fws. og v/migratorybirds/baldea lg e.htm
Threatened due to similarity of auuearance(T(S/A)):
In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle (from New York south to
Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from Virginia south to Georgia) was listed as T(S/A)
(threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A) designation bans the collection and interstate and international
commercial trade of bog turtles from the southern population. The T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management
activities by private landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern population of the species. In addition to its official status
as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle as a Federal species of concern
due to habitat loss.
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Pender County Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of Concern, and ... Page 3 of 3
Definitions of Record Status:
Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years.
Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of known records (in adjacent
counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/pender.html 4/2/2020

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action Id. SAW-2015-01338 County: Pender U.S.G.S. Quad: NC -TOPSAIL
NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
Property Owner: Emmett Sniff
Address: 2067 Watts Landing Road
Hampstead, NC, 28443
Telephone Number: 910.452.0001
Size (acres) 18.5 Nearest Town Hampstead
Nearest Waterway Onslow Bav River Basin New River
USGS HUC 03020302 Coordinates Latitude: 34.4399934347253
Longitude:-77.6306983365411
Location description: The undeveloped property is located on the west side of Highway 17, south of Wind Ridge Road,
in Hampstead, Pender County, NC. The site contains three iurisdictional wetlands totaling approximately 3.6 acres.
Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A. Preliminary Determination
_ Based on preliminary information, there may be waters of the U.S. including wetlands on the above described project area
. We strongly suggest you have this property inspected to determine the extent of Department of the Army (DA)
jurisdiction. To be considered final, a jurisdictional determination must be verified by the Corps. This preliminary
determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33
CFR Part 331). If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed), by contacting the Corps district
for further instruction. Also, you may provide new information for further consideration by the Corps to reevaluate the
JD.
B. Approved Determination
_ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements
of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law
or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of
this notification.
X There are wetlands on the above described property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be
relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
_ We strongly suggest you have the waters of the U.S. including wetlands on your project area delineated. Due to the
size of your property and/or our present workload, the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a
timely manner. For a more timely delineation, you may wish to obtain a consultant. To be considered final, any
delineation must be verified by the Corps.
X The wetlands on your property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. Unless there is
a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five
years from the date of this notification.
_ The waters of the U.S. including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat
signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on . Unless there is a change in the law or our published
regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
_ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area which are subject to the
permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our
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published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
X The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act
(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, NC, at [phone] to determine
their requirements.
Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US and/or wetlands without a Department of the Army permit may
constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). If you have any questions regarding this
determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Emily Greer at 910-251-4567 or
Emi1y.C.Greer(&usace.army.mil.
C. Basis For Determination: This site exhibits wetland criteria as described in the 1987 Corps Wetland
Delineation Manual and the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement to the 1987 Wetland Delineation
Manual and appears to be a part of a broad continuum of wetlands connected to Trumpeter Swamp and the Cape
Fear River, a Section 10 water of the US.
D. Remarks: Topographic elevations indicate connection toward Cape Fear and not directly toward Virginia
Creek, which is across Highway 17.
E. Attention USDA Program Participants
This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the
particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation
provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation
in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in
B. above)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this
determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
US Army Corps of Engineers
South Atlantic Division
Attn: Jason Steele, Review Officer
60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for
appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP.
Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 21 June 2016.
**It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this
correspondence. * * Di itall si ned b GREER EMILY C 1385325300
Corps Regulatory Official:
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Date: 2016.04.21 17:34:29-04-00-
Date: 22 April 2016 Expiration Date: 22 April 2021
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NOTIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OPTIONS AND PROCESS AND
REQUEST FOR APPEAL
Applicant: Emmett Sniff
File Number: SAW-2015-01338
Date: 22 April 2016
Attached is: Approximate Delineation Map by LMG
See Section below
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INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission)
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PROFFERED PERMIT Standard Permit or Letter ofpermission
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PERMIT DENIAL
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APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION
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SECTION I - The following identifies your rights and options regarding an administrative appeal of the above decision.
Additional information may be found at http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProlzramandPennits.asnx or
Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331.
A: INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or object to the permit.
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• OBJECT: If you object to the permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein, you may request
that the permit be modified accordingly. You must complete Section II of this form and return the form to the district
engineer. Your objections must be received by the district engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice, or you will
forfeit your right to appeal the permit in the future. Upon receipt of your letter, the district engineer will evaluate your
objections and may: (a) modify the permit to address all of your concerns, (b) modify the permit to address some of your
objections, or (c) not modify the permit having determined that the permit should be issued as previously written. After
evaluating your objections, the district engineer will send you a proffered permit for your reconsideration, as indicated in
Section B below.
B: PROFFERED PERMIT: You may accept or appeal the permit
• ACCEPT: If you received a Standard Permit, you may sign the permit document and return it to the district engineer for final
authorization. If you received a Letter of Permission (LOP), you may accept the LOP and your work is authorized. Your
signature on the Standard Permit or acceptance of the LOP means that you accept the permit in its entirety, and waive all
rights to appeal the permit, including its terms and conditions, and approved jurisdictional determinations associated with the
permit.
• APPEAL: If you choose to decline the proffered permit (Standard or LOP) because of certain terms and conditions therein,
you may appeal the declined permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of
this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division engineer within 60 days
of the date of this notice.
C: PERMIT DENIAL: You may appeal the denial of a permit under the Corps of Engineers Administrative Appeal Process by
completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the division engineer. This form must be received by the division
engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.
D: APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You may accept or appeal the approved JD or provide new
information.
• ACCEPT: You do not need to notify the Corps to accept an approved JD. Failure to notify the Corps within 60 days of the
date of this notice, means that you accept the approved JD in its entirety, and waive all rights to appeal the approved JD.
• APPEAL: If you disagree with the approved JD, you may appeal the approved JD under the Corps of Engineers
Administrative Appeal Process by completing Section II of this form and sending the form to the district engineer. This form
must be received by the division engineer within 60 days of the date of this notice.

E: PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION: You do not need to respond to the Corps regarding the
preliminary JD. The Preliminary JD is not appealable. If you wish, you may request an approved JD (which may be appealed),
by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. Also you may provide new information for further consideration by the
Corps to reevaluate the JD.
SECTION II - REQUEST FOR APPEAL or OBJECTIONS TO AN INITIAL PROFFERED PERMIT
REASONS FOR APPEAL OR OBJECTIONS: (Describe your reasons for appealing the decision or your objections to an initial
proffered permit in clear concise statements. You may attach additional information to this form to clarify where your reasons or
objections are addressed in the administrative record.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The appeal is limited to a review of the administrative record, the Corps memorandum for the
record of the appeal conference or meeting, and any supplemental information that the review officer has determined is needed to
clarify the administrative record. Neither the appellant nor the Corps may add new information or analyses to the record.
However, you may provide additional information to clarify the location of information that is already in the administrative
record.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION:
If you have questions regarding this decision and/or the
If you only have questions regarding the appeal process you may
appeal process you may contact:
also contact:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division,
Mr. Jason Steele, Administrative Appeal Review Officer
Attn: Emily Greer
CESAD-PDO
69 Darlington Avenue
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division
Wilmington, NC 28403
60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]
RIGHT OF ENTRY: Your signature below grants the right of entry to Corps of Engineers personnel, and any government
consultants, to conduct investigations of the project site during the course of the appeal process. You will be provided a 15 day
notice of any site investigation, and will have the opportuni to participate in all site investigations.
Date:
Telephone number:
Signature of appellant or agent.
For appeals on Initial Proffered Permits send this form to:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division, Emily Greer,
For Permit denials, Proffered Permits and approved Jurisdictional Determinations send this form to:
Division Engineer, Commander, U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Attn: Mr. Jason Steele,
Administrative Appeal Officer, CESAD-PDO, 60 Forsyth Street, Room 1OM15, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801
Phone: [phone]

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August 10, 2017
Mr. Andy Furr
Hilltop Management, LLC
1730 Scotts Hill Loop Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
Re: Hilltop Storage Property -Hampstead, Pender County
Wetlands Assessment Report
W R Project # 03170417.00
Mr. Furr:
On June 7, 2017, WithersRavenel conducted a site review of the ±5.53 acre property, located on
Machine Gun Road, for the purpose of evaluating the presence of wetlands and streams within the
project. The project consists of one parcel (Parcel ID: 4215-23-1857-0000), located
approximately 1500 feet northwest of the intersection of Old Whiteville Road and US Highway 17
in Hampstead, Pender County (Lat: 34.4396631°N; Long:-77.63291061W). The project is located
in the White Oak basin (HUC 03020302), and the site drains to the Virginia Creek (Stream Index:
18-87; Surface Water Classification: SA;HQW).
Proposed Activities
The proposed activities consist of development of the property, including all associated
infrastructure including utilities, access and stormwater management.
Site Conditions
The entire site is undeveloped, and has been historically timbered and cleared and the vegetation
is periodically mowed which has prevented reforestation. The vegetative composition was
consistent throughout the site, and consisted of a mixture of loblolly pine saplings (Pinus taeda),
immature long leaf pine saplings (Pinus palustris), bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), bushy blue
stem (Andropoogon glomeratus), giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea), horsetail (Equisetum arvense),
gallberry (Ilex coriacea), red bay (Persea borbonia), horse sugar (Symplocos tinctoria), creeping
blueberry (Vaccinium crossifolium), and trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens).
The Pender County Soil Survey classified the soils within this area as Kureb Fine Sand (KuB) and
Leon Fine Sand (LnA). Kureb soils are classified as "excessively drained" soils. Leon Fine Sand is
classified as "poorly drained". Leon Fine Sand soils are found in broad flats throughout Pender
County and contain both upland and wetland components.
Wetland/Stream Determination
Prior to conducting the site visit, WR reviewed aerial photographs, the USDA Soil Survey for
Pender County (1990), the 2013 USGS Quadrangle Map (Topsail and Holly Ridge) and Pender
115 MacKenan Drive I Cary, NC 27511
t: 919.469.3340 1 f: 919.467.6008 www.withersravenel.com I License No. C-0832
Cary I Greensboro Pittsboro I Raleigh I Wilmington

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Our People. Your Success.
County GIS data (i.e. topography, streams, etc.). WR reviewed the project for the presence of
wetlands and surface waters jurisdictional to the Corps of Engineers (Corps) and/or NC Division
of Water Resources (DWR) based on protocols set forth in the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation
Manual and 2010 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement (Version 2.0).
The site review did not identify any wetlands or surface waters within the subject property. The
soils within the review area were consistent with Leon Fine Soils as mapped. The onsite soils
exhibited greater than 70% uncoated sand grains, which indicates an absence of wetland
hydrology, and does not meet hydric soil criteria. There were no hydrologic indicators observed in
the upper 12 inches of the soil surface, and saturation was not observed within 16 inches of the
soil surface, and therefore the site did not meet wetland hydrology criteria. Additionally, the
vegetation does not meet hydrophytic critera based on the prevalence index.
Summary
In conclusion, the subject property consists entirely of uplands and coordination with the Corps of
Engineers or NC Division of Water Resources is not necessary for development of the property.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the contents of this report.
Sincerely
WithersRavenel
Troy Beasley
Senior Environmental Scientist
Attachments:
1) Aerial Photograph (2016)
2) USGS Wilmington Quadrangle (2013)
3) Pender Co. Soil Survey (1990)
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