20200503 Ver 1_PCN Form Submission_20200413

DWR
mrlslon of Water Resources
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
April 11, 2020 Ver 3.1
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
20200503
Is a payment required for this project?*
r No payment required
r Fee received
r Fee needed - send electronic notification
Reviewing Office *
Nboresville Regional Office - [phone]
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
Oak Springs Road Subdivision
1a. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Daniel Kuefler
1b. Primary Contact Email:*
d a n ie I. kuefle r@wetl ands-epg. co m
Date Submitted
4/13/2020
Nearest Body of Water
North Fork Crooked Creek
Basin
Yadkin-PeeDee
Water Classification
C
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
35.0964
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Union
Is this a NCDMS Project
r Yes r No
Longitude:
-80.6574
Is this project a public transportation project?*
r Yes r No
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)
Version#*
1
What amout is owed?*
r $240.00
r $570.00
Select Project Reviewer*
Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1
1c. Primary Contact Phone:*
[phone]
1b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?

W Nationwide Permit (NWP)
r Regional General Permit (RGP)
r Standard (IP)
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
r Yes r No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number:
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
18 - Minor Discharges
29 - Residential Developments
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 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
ILF _duplicate.pdf
1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
r Yes r No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
4 Yes r No
B. Applicant Information
1d. Who is applying for the permit?
r Owner W 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:
David Duke
2b. Deed book and page no.:
2c. Responsible party:
2d.Address
Street Address
7203 Oak Spring Road
Address Lim 2
city
Indian Trail
Postal / Zip code
28079
2e. Telephone Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
State / Province / legion
NC
country
USA
2f. Fax Number:
355.22KB
r Yes r No
r Yes r No

3. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
3a. Name:
BartHopper
3b. Business Name:
Hopper Communities
3c.Address
Street Address
1616 Cleveland Ave
Address Line 2
aty
State / Province / legion
Charlotte
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28203
USA
3d. Telephone Number:
3e. Fax Number:
[phone]
3f. Email Address:*
d a n ie I. kuefle r@wetl ands-epg. co m
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Daniel Kuefler
4b. Business Name:
Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group
4c.Address
Street Address
10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550
Address Line 2
city
Slate / Province / legion
Charlotte
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
28227
USA
4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address:*
[e-mail]
Agent Authorization Letter*
Agent Auth _duplicate.pdf
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
1c. Nearest municipality/ town:
Indian Trail
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
2b. Property size:
61.8
2c. Project Address
Street Address
NE of intersection of Oak Springs Rd & Strand Lane
Address Line 2
city
State / Province / legion
Indian Trail
NC
Postal / Zip Code
Country
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:*
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North Fork Crooked Creek
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:'
C
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Yadkin-PeeDee
3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030401050702
4. Project Description and History
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 site is a mosaic of disturbed forest cover, cropland, large cow pastures, farm roads, fencerows, farm buildings, and residential property with typical
landscaping. The wooded areas are associated with upland slopes in the southern portion of the site, and the floodplain woodlands along North Fork
Crooked Creek which runs through the northern portion of the site.
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 _duplicate.pdf 264.79KB
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)
Soils _duplicate.pdf 333.08KB
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
0.49
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
2657
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:*
The project consists of grading, fill & BMP for a residential development.
41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:*
Excavation and grading of the site will use standard equipment - excavator, dump trucks, track hoe, etc.
4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project.
plans _duplicate.pdf 4.37MB
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
r Yes f No r Unknown
Comments:
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-2019-00104
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Nic Nelson
Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG
Other:
5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination request was submitted on 1/15/2019 (SAW-2019-00104) and was field verified by Bryan Roden -Reynolds
on 2/26/2019. The site verification has been included in the Jurisdictional Determination Section.
5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload
delineation _duplicate.pdf 382.73KB
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?

D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers
W Open Waters r Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
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2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type*(?) 2c. Type of W.2d. W. name* 2e. Forested 2f. Type of 2g. Impact
Jurisdicition*(?) area*
W1
Fill
P
Headwater Forest
Wetland B
Yes
Corps
0.236
(acres)
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Excavation J
Headwater Forest -A
Wetland N1VV
Yes
Corps
0.002
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.002
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.238
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.236
3a. Reason for impact (?)
3b.lmpact type *
3c. Type of impact *
3d. S. name *
3e. Stream Type *
3f. Type of
3g. S. width *
3h. Impact
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(?)
Jurisdiction*
length*
S1
Grading
9
Permanent
Fill
Stream C
Intermittent
Corps
P
6
49
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S2
Grading
9
Permanent
Fill
Stream D
Intermittent
Corps
P
6
39
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
S3
Grading
9
Permanent
Fill
Stream E
Perennial
Corps
P
6
66
Average (feet)
(linearfeet)
fl-tility
crossing
Temporary
Excavation
Stream G
Perennial
Corps
6
42
Average (feet)
(lir�rfeet)
3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet
0
3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 3i. Total temporary stream impacts:
154 42
31. Total stream and ditch impacts:
196
3j. Comments:
35LF of the 66LF of rip rap to be installed in Stream E will be installed at pre -construction streambed elevations and not contribute to a loss of Waters
of the US. Total loss to Waters of the US within streams for the proposed project includes 119LF.
4.Open Water Impacts
4a. Site # 4a1. Impact Reason 4b. Impact type 4c. Name of waterbody 4d. Activity type 4e. Waterbody type 4f. Impact area
01 Grading P Pond A Fill Pond 0.24
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4g. Total temporary open water Impacts:
0.00
4g. Total open water impacts:
0.24
4h. Comments:
Impact is 0.237 ac
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
4g. Total permanent open water impacts:
0.24

1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
Due to the location of the on site pond, streams and wetlands, opportunities to completely avoid these areas were limited. Impacts to site surface
waters associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection location, design, location/orientation of the proposed lots and
access routes. 2:1 slopes have been implemented to limit impacts to site surface waters. The applicant has demonstrated substantial avoidance and
minimization efforts in which 94 % of onsite streams will be avoided.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances.
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
2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
F DWR W Corps
2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project?
F Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee F Perri Responsible
program Mitigation
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
r Yes r No
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
(linear feet)
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only):
(square feet)
4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature:
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
0.236
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
(acres)
4h. Comments
Mitigation is proposed at a 2:1 ratio for all wetland impacts. No mitigation is proposed for impacts to Open Water Pond A.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the INC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
r- Yes f• No
If no, explain why:
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 15ANCAC 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
r N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply:
W Local Government r' State
Local Government Stormwater Programs
W Phase II r NSW r USMP r Water Supply
Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using.
Indian Trail
Comments:
Storm water on the site will be handled by the facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater plan has not yet been approved by the Town of
Indian Trail but has been designed to meet their criteria.
G. Supplementary Information
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1. Environmental Documentation
1a. 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 (15A NCAC 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 r No
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.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
r Yes r Nor NA
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.
Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines.
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 r No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
r Yes r 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 any trees 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
5i. 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?
A Threatened/Endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Please refer to the Threatened and Endangered
Species Report for additional information on listed, protected species.
Consultation Documentation Upload
T&E _duplicate.pdf 182.76KB
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
r Yes r No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?*
No essential fish habitat in this region
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 r No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*

SHPO'swebsite: http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoveb/
7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
r Yes r No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
An application for floodplain development will be submitted to local floodplain coordinator (LUESA) for approval of proposed fill within the floodplain.
Final approval Will be provided upon receipt.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
hftp://gis-vveb.co.union.nc.us/goniaps/#; www.fema.gov;
Miscellaneous
Comments
A compiled PCN package is attached, including ORM, cover letter, forms, maps, photos and other supporting documentation.
Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested.
OakSprings_PCN _compiled 041220.pdf
Signature
R By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
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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:
Daniel Kuefler
Signature
Date
4/13/2020

April 6, 2020

Bart Hopper
Hopper Communities
1616 Cleveland Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203 Expiration of Acceptance: 10/6/2020

Project: Oak Springs Road Subdivision County: Union

The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to
accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as
indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in-
lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will
be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or
authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11.
This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not
received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will
expire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy
of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must
be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in-lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is
calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website.
Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are
requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation
required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the
impact amounts shown below.
River Basin Impact Location
(8-digit HUC) Impact Type Impact Quantity
Yadkin 03040105 Riparian Wetland 0.5

Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The
mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In-Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the DMS in-lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need
additional information, please contact Kelly Williams at [phone].
Sincerely,

FOR James. B Stanfill
Asset Management Supervisor

cc: Heath Caldwell, agent

Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC.
Agent Authorization Letter
The purpose of this form is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic
resource (i.e. stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The
undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due
diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of
Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my
behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable
permit(s) and/or certification(s).
Ptoject/Site Name: Oak Springs Site
Property Address: Oaksprit7g Road, Indian Trail, NC, 28079
10922965, 07081004B, K70810041 07081005A, K7081006,
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): K7081008, M7081008, M7081005, K7081005, M7081006
Select one: I atn an interested buyer/seller
Name: J. Bart Hopper
Company: JBH Development, LLC
Mailing Address: 1814 Euclid Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Telephone Number•: 704-805-4801
Electronic MaiIAddress: [e-mail]
l Interested Buyer's / Sher*
� The Interested Bzryer /Other• acknowledges that an agreement arzd/or• formal cor7tr•act to pzu•chase arzd/or• condztct
dzre diligence activities exists beht�een the czrr•rent property otinner• and the signatory of this azrthorization in cases
inhere the property is not owned by the signatory.
Charlotte Officer vvvvw.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office:
10612-D Providence ftd. 1070 Tunnel ad., Bldg. I
PMB 550 Suite 10, PMB 283
Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805
[phone]
[e-mail]

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FIGURE 13 Drawn By:
NRN
Prepared for: OAK SPRINGS – ENHANCEMENT
Union Co., NC
SEWERLINE CROSSING PROFILE
For study purposes only - Subject to USACE/NCDEQ Verification
OVERALL PROJECT GOALS
(1) RE-ESTABLISH STREAM CHANNEL AND BANKS
(2) RE-ESTABLISH STREAM BUFFERS ACCORDING TO
LOCAL BUFFERS REQUIREMENTS
(3) WORK IN THE DRY – PUMP WATER AROUND
DURING CONSTRUCTION
(4) STABILZE SLOPES WITH COIR FIBER
MATTING/BLANKET
(5) RE-ESTABLISH NATIVE VEGETATION NATIVE
W/SEED & CONTAINERIZED MATERIALS/LIVE STAKES
Materials List:
1. Coir Fiber Logs: Diam. 12”, Length 10’
2. Wooden Stakes: Min. Length 3’
3. Erosion Fabric: Coir Fiber Mating – NO PLASTIC
4.Sod Staples: 1,000 +/-
---GRADING PLAN BY OTHERS---
Live Stakes/Container Species (3’ on center on slope/5’ on center in adjacent area):
Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood), Salix caroliniana (Carolina Willow), Salix sericea (Silky
Willow), Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry), Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry)
Native Stabilization Seed Mix (20-25 lbs. per acre):
Elymus virginicus (Virginia wild rye), Tripsacum dactyloides (Eastern gammagrass), Panicum
virgatum (Switchgrass), Agrostis scabra (Rough bentgrass), Carex vulpinoidea (Fox sedge),
Tridens flavus (Purple top), Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem), Coreopsis lanceolata
(Lance leaf tickseed), Sorghastrum nutans (Indian grass), Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush grass)
Festuca ovina var. duriuscala (Hard Fescue), Rudbeckia hirta (Blackeyed Susan)
HAC HOPPER
COMMUNITIES
Reviewed By:
3/27/20
FIGURE 14 Drawn By:
NRN
Prepared for: OAK SPRINGS – ENHANCEMENT
Union Co., NC
SEWERLINE CROSSING OVERVIEW MAP
For study purposes only - Subject to USACE/NCDEQ Verification
REMEDIATION AREA
-Re-grade area to Original Conditions
-Seed with Native mix and straw from
Top of Banks to Edge of Buffer
STREAM BANK ENHANCEMENT
-Re-Establish Original Contours
-Seed W/Native Mix, Straw, Mat
W/Coir Fiber & Plant
PROPOSED
TEMPORARY IMPACT
BOUNDARY
PERENNIAL
STREAM
HAC HOPPER
COMMUNITIES

DELINEATION MAP – WATERS OF THE U.S.
EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY
SUBJECT TO USACE/NCDEQ VERIFICATION

Drawn By: Reviewed By:
NRN LSR
DATE:
10/24/18
Updated 3/27/20

FIGURE
15
OAK SPRINGS
Union Co., NC

PERENNIAL
STREAM E
-425 lf
PERENNIAL
STREAM G
- 550 lf
NORTH FORK
CROOKED CREEK
- 630 lf
WETLAND B
-0.01 ac
OPEN WATER
POND A
-0.25 ac
INTERMITTENT
STREAM D
-200 lf
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
STUDY LIMITS
WETLAND H
- 0.05 ac
WETLAND F /MF
- 0.1 ac
7

14

11

15
16

2
8

13

12

4

5

9

3

6

1

NCDEQ STREAM
FORM D
NCDEQ STREAM
FORM E
1

Upland Data
Point 1
Wetland
Data Form F
NCDEQ STREAM
FORM C
INTERMITTENT
STREAM C
-200 lf
**USACE Verification 2/26/19**
WETLAND MW
-0.002 ac

PERENNIAL
STREAM I
-42 lf

Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species
Evaluation

For: Oak Springs Road
Union County, North Carolina

By: Lisa R. Gaffney
March 28, 2019

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GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION:

The Oak Springs Road project is +/- 61.8 acres located just southwest of Oak
Springs Road, and just northwest of Strand Lane in Union County, North
Carolina. It can be found on the Matthews, NC USGS Topographic Quadrangle
Map; latitude is 35.0964 N, longitude is -80.6574 W. The site is a mosaic of
disturbed forest cover, cropland, large cow pastures, farm roads, fencerows, farm
buildings, and residential property with typical landscaping. The wooded areas
are associated with upland slopes in the southern portion of the site, and the
floodplain woodlands along North Fork Crooked Creek which runs through the
northern portion of the site. The topography is moderately sloped with the
elevation ranging from 660 to 670 ft. (Figure 1).

Figure 1:

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METHODOLOGY:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service website
http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/union.html was referenced to
determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and Protected species for
Union County North Carolina, the results of which are listed below (Table 1).
Maps and aerial photographs were assembled, and the site was investigated
during the week of March 11, 2019

Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for
Union County

County: Union, NC
*Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
**Data search on March 11, 2019

Group Name Status
Clams Carolina heelsplitter
(Lasmigona decorata)
Endangered
Flowering
Plants
Schweinitz's sunflower
(Helianthus schweinitzii)
Endangered
Flowering
Plants
Michaux's sumac (Rhus
michauxii)
Endangered
Birds Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus
leucocephalus)
Protected under the
Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act

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PROTECTED SPECIES DESCRIPTIONS:

Two plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Union County:

• Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally
Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have
been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most
occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility
rights-of-way (ROW).

• Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered,
requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species
requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology.

Two animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in
Union County:

• Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large
bodies of open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers,
where there are suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and
roosting.

• Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), listed as Federally
Endangered, is restricted to cool, clean, well-oxygenated water. Stable,
silt- free stream beds are required for this species. Typically stable areas
occur where the stream banks are well-vegetated with trees and shrubs.

RESULTS:

The site is a mosaic of disturbed forest cover, cropland, large cow pastures, farm
roads, fencerows, farm buildings, and residential property with typical
landscaping. The wooded areas are associated with upland slopes in the
southern portion of the site, and the floodplain woodlands along North Fork
Crooked Creek which runs through the northern portion of the site.

The northern section of the property is dominated by the lowland woods,
wetlands and floodplain of North Fork Crooked Creek. The Natural Community
Type in this area is a Piedmont/Mountain Bottomland Forest. It is relatively
disturbed from frequent flooding, and parts of the area have been occupied by
cattle. There are numerous downed trees and rack lines. The canopy trees
include Willow Oak (Quercus phellos), Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa),
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Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Yellow
Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera var. tulipifera), Short-leaf Pine (Pinus echinata),
Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), and Green
ash (Fraxinus pensylvanica). The shrub layer is dominated by Chinese Privet
(Ligustrum sinense) and River Cane (Arundinaria gigantea). Vines present are
Catbrier (Smilax spp.), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Crossvine
(Bignoinia capreolata), Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans), and Poison Ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans). Herbs are few, primarily Panic Grass (Panicum sp.),
and Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum).

Expansive pasture land comprises most of the central potion of the site with
transitional fringe along the edges of the fields, fencerows and roadside along
Oak Springs Road, dominated by Fescue turf grass (Festuca sp.), and common
weedy and transitional species including Dog fennel (Eupatorium spp.),
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.), Plume Grass (Erianthus contortus), Indian Grass
(Sorghastrum nutans), Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), Johnson grass
(Sorghum halepense), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Sourgrass
(Rumex acetosella), Ragwort (Packera sp.), and Ragweed (Ambrosia sp.).

The southern portion of the site contains upland flats and gentle slopes with
mature pines and hardwoods. The Natural Community Type in this area
approximates a Dry-Mesic Oak-Hickory Forest, however there is little to no shrub
or herb component due to disturbance. Tree species present include Short-leaf
Pine (Pinus echinata), Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda), White Oak (Quercus alba),
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata), Black
Oak (Quercus velutina), Willow Oak (Quercus phellos), Mockernut Hickory
(Carya tomentosa), Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra),
Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), and Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera
var. tulipifera).

Also in the southwestern corner of the site there is an old field in an early
successional state with mixed shrubs, vines and herbs that typically occur in this
habitat. Woody species present are small tree saplings of Pines, Sweet-gum and
Tulip Poplar, and shrubs of Blackberry (Rubus sp.), Russian Olive, Chinese
Privet, Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), and Groundsel Tree (Baccharis
halimifolia). Herbs present are Johnson Grass, Plume Grass (Erianthus
contortus), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Pokeweed (Phytolacca
americana), Rabbit Tobacco (Gnapthalium obtusifolium, and Thoroughwort
(Eupatorium sp.).

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Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results

• All potential habitats for Schweinitiz’s Sunflower and Michaux’s Sumac
along the fencerows, roadside and field edges were closely examined. No
individuals of Schweinitz’s Sunflower or Michaux’s Sumac were observed.

• There is no Bald Eagle habitat on site, and no eagles or eagle’s nests
were observed.

• There is no suitable habitat on site to support populations of the Carolina
Heelsplitter. Based on existing documentation, Carolina Heelsplitter
populations have not been previously identified within this basin. No
individuals were observed during the survey nor would any be expected
on-site.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not
identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further
investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at
this time.

Respectfully submitted,

_________________
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist
March 27, 2019

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Curriculum Vitae for:
Lisa R. Gaffney
Biologist / Botanist

B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist, and
has conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of
cumulative acres in both North and South Carolina since 1996, including:

• Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 1997-1998. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County
for the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.

• Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized,
directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for
the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program.

• Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities
Evaluation for over 45,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 -
present.

• Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of
Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii).

• Located and identified four previously unreported populations of
Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora).

• Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered
Schweinitz's Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC. This
discovery led (in part) to the purchase of the site by the State of North
Carolina Plant Conservation Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This
population has become a Recovery Site for the species.

• Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in
Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina.