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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201051 Ver 1_401 Application_202008140 CAROLINA 3040 NC 42 West, Clayton NC 27520 ECOSYSTEMS P:919-359-1102 — F:919-585-5570 August 12, 2020 Mr. Bryan Roden -Reynolds Asheville Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 RE: Pre -Construction Notification: Nationwide Permit 12 and General Certification 4133 853W Zone Improvements Monroe, Union County, North Carolina Dear Mr. Roden -Reynolds, Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. (CEI), in conjunction with Black & Veatch, has prepared the attached Pre -Construction Notification on behalf of the Union County Public Works. An electronic application for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 12 and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification No. 4133 are being submitted for this project along with corresponding figures, impact exhibits, and engineering plans. In support of this, Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. (CEI) completed a delineation of streams and wetlands for this 22.2 acre waterline corridor and has attached the associated maps and data forms. Delineations were performed in November 2015, in compliance with methodology set forth in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wetland Delineation Manual (USACE 1987) and subsequent guidance including the Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Regional Supplement. Surface waters were assessed for jurisdiction under the CWA using field indications of ordinary high water mark and the NC Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) Stream Identification Form Version 4.11. This delineation was field checked by CEI staff on April 29, 2020. Union County is planning waterline infrastructure improvements in Monroe, NC. The project begins at the intersection of Haywood Road and Secrest Short Cut Road. It then runs along Secrest Short Cut Road and N. Rocky River Road. Finally, its ends near the intersection of N. Rocky River Road and Price Short Cut Road. This site is primarily roadside alignment along farm fields, subdivisions and some forested areas. The land use in the vicinity of the project is primarily suburban development with farm fields. This project would require impacts associated with the proposed waterline improvement. The proposed project would have 5 temporary stream impacts (2 of which are near perpendicular crossings), 10 permanent stream impacts, and 4 wetland impacts. Impact details can be seen on the ePCN, Figure 5, and Final Design Plans (attached). The preceding information, along with the associated electronic Pre -Construction Notification, Vicinity map, USGS map, Aquatic Features map, NRCS map, Impact Site map and engineering plans are being submitted for your review of this project. A copy of this application is also being provided to the NC Division of Water Resources for their review and issuance of GC 4133. Mr. Roden -Reynolds August 12, 2020 853W Zone Improvements Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at your earliest convenience at (919) 606-1065 or phil.may@carolinaeco.com. Sincerely, Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. eat 2�- Philip May Senior Environmental Scientist Cc: Paul Wcjoski, NC DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit John Shutak, P.E., Union County Public Works Scot Thompson P.E., Black & Veatch Attachments: - Electronic Pre -Construction Notification Form - Final Design Plans - NCNHP Project Report - Delineation Package - Figure 1: Vicinity Map - Figure 2: USGS Map - Figure 3: Aquatic Resources Map - Figure 4: NRCS Map - Figure 5: Impact Exhibits 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 20201051 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 - (704) 663-1699 Information for Initial Review 1a. Name of project: 853W Zone Improvements 1a. Who is the Primary Contact?* John Shutak, P.E. 1b. Primary Contact Email:* john.shutak@unioncountync.gov Date Submitted 8/14/2020 Nearest Body of Water South Fork Crooked Creek / Stewarts Creek Basin Yadkin-PeeDee Water Classification South Fork Crooked Creek: C / Stewarts Creek: WS-III Site Coordinates Latitude: 35.038597 A. Processing Information County (or Counties) where the project is located: Union Is this a NCDMS Project r Yes r No Longitude: -80.600228 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:* (704)283-3651 L.1 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: 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 12 - Utility Lines 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 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? 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: Varies (see plans) - Easements acquired by Union County 2b. Deed book and page no.: 2c. Responsible party: 2d.Address Street Address 500 North Main Street Address tine 2 city Monroe Postal / Zip Code 28112 2e. Telephone Number: (704)283-3651 2g. Email Address:* john.shutak@unioncountync.gov State / Rwince / Ifgion NC Country USA 2f. Fax Number: r Yes r No r Yes r No C. Project Information and Prior Project History U 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: it appropriate) 1c. Nearest municipality/ town: Monroe 2 Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: Varies - see plans 2c. Project Address Street Address N. Rocky River Road Address tine 2 City Monroe Postal / Zip Code 28110 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:* South Fork Crooked Creek/ Stewarts Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* South Fork Crooked Creek: C / Stewarts Creek: WS-III 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. 030401050702,030401050503,030401050501 4. Project Description and History 2b. Property size: 22.2 State / Province / I?gion NC Country USA 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 primarily maintained roadsides along farm fields, subdivisions and some forested areas. The land use in the vicinity of the project is primarily suburban development with farm fields and some commercial areas. 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) Union_PCN_USGS.pdf 2.73MB 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) Un io n_PCN_NRCS. pdf 7.54 MB 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.261 acres 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 644 linear feet of intermittent stream and 174 linear feet of perennial stream 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The initial purpose of this project is to improve hydraulics from the Watkins Pump Station into the County's existing distribution system. The water main will also convey water from a future new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to the existing service area. Once the WTP is operating, flow direction will reverse and come from the plant into the distribution system. The water main improves system hydraulics both now and in the future. The county is divided into both the Catawba River and Yadkin/Pee-Dee River watersheds, but currently all the water comes from the Catawba River through the Catawba River Water Treatment Plant (CRWTP) in Lancaster County, SC. The new WTP will provide a Yadkin River source so that Union County can balance their demands and water supplies better. This waterline is the first portion of this backbone, while also addressing current hydraulics within the existing distribution system. 41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:* The project begins at the intersection of Haywood Road and Secrest Short Cut Road. It then runs along Secrest Short Cut Road and N. Rocky River Road. Finally, it ends near the intersection of N. Rocky River Road and Price Short Cut Road. This waterline will serve Monroe and the surrounding areas. The proposed project consists of 27,600 linear feet of waterline replacement. The project will replace the existing 12-inch water transmission line with a 36-inch water transmission main from station 10+00 to station 252+75. At station 252+00, the 36-inch line will tie into another 36-inch water transmission line that is yet to be built. This tie in line is yet to be designed but will connect to the new WTP in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin. The remaining line replaces mostly existing 8-inch waterline with a 16-inch transmission main and then ties into the existing water system at the end of the project. The proposed project would have 5 temporary stream impacts (2 of which are near perpendicular crossings), 10 permanent (no loss) stream impacts, and 4 wetland impacts. Impact details can be seen on Figure 5 (attached). The proposed temporary stream impacts would constitute a total of 396 linear feet and the proposed permanent (no loss) stream impacts would constitute a total of 421 linear feet. All permanent stream impacts result from installation of rip rap to maintain stream morphology, prevent erosion, and protect the water line, and would not result in loss of Waters of the US. The project would also have a total of 0.187 acre of temporary wetland impact and 0.074 acre of permanent wetland impact. All permanent wetland impacts are associated with the clearing and conversion of forested wetlands into herbaceous wetlands within the proposed maintenance/access corridor. Forested wetlands within the limits of disturbance but outside of the proposed access corridor would be cleared for construction and then allowed to regenerate forest vegetation. Al impact areas will be returned to existing grade after installation of the waterline. Sediment and erosion control measures would be implemented according to INC requirements, and approved by NCDEMLR prior to implementation. Jurisdictional areas adjacent to construction areas would be clearly marked with protection fencing or other similar methods to avoid inadvertent encroachment. Copies of permits and impact areas would be provided to the prime contractor and all subcontractors working in or near jurisdictional areas. Land clearing would take place along with installation of erosion control devices. Construction would be accomplished using typical equipment including excavators and backhoes for trench construction. Additional standard equipment may be used as required. 4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project. 186110 - 853W - 100 % COMPILED CONSTRUCTION SET_ 07.09.2020 (1).pdf 44.76MB Union_PCN_Fig5_lmpactE)(hibits.pdf 1.94MB 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?* r Yes r No Comments: Delineation was performed initially in November 2015, and field checked in April 2020. Delineation information is provided. All areas will be within the proposed easements, once acquired. 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: Sc. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Chris Hopper and Rob Crowther - November 2015 Agency/Consultant Company: Carolina Ecosystems, Inc. Other: Field checked by Preston Butler on April 29, 2020 5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload Un ion853 Waterline_Delineation Package.pdf 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* r Yes r No 41.86MB r Unknown Are anyother NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed projector related activity? This project is a stand-alone improvement to the existing water distribution system, while also anticipating future flows from the planned WTP. The future connection to the WTP (see Final Design document - Sheet C25) will be completed in conjunction with the WTP construction, but is accounted for in this project to avoid multiple disturbances to jurisdictional resources. Water from the new plant is expected to enter this backbone system prior to 2025. D. Proposed Impacts Inventory u I 1. Impacts Summary la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries ❑ Buffers r Open Waters F Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2f. Type of Impact Jurisdicition*(?)]2g. area* W1 Wetland Conversion P Headwater Forest WF Yes Corps 0.016 (acres) W1 Pipeline Installation T Headwater Forest WF No Corps 0.062 (acres) W2 Wetland Conversion P Headwater Forest WG Yes Corps 0.015 (acres) W2 Pipeline Installation T Headwater Forest WG No Corps 0.092 (acres) W3 Wetland Conversion P ffomland Hardwood Forest WI Yes Corps 0.034 (acres) W4 Wetland Conversion P Headwater Forest WJ Yes Corps 0.009 (acres) W4 Pipeline Installation T Headwater Forest �Vv, Corps 0.033 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 0 187 2g. Total Wetland Impact 0.261 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.074 2h. Comments: Permanent impacts are a result of conversion of forested wetland within the proposed permanent maintained corridor. No permanent loss of wetland will result from the project. 3. Stream Impacts 3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name * Stream Type * 3f. Type of3g. S. width * 3h. Impact( �3a. Jurisdiction" length* S1 Pipeline Installation and Temporary Stabilization SE Intermittent Corps 2 47 Boring Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) g2 Pipelinelnstallation and Permanent Rip Rap Fill SE Intermittent Corps 2 44 Boring Average (feet) (linearfeet) S3 Pipeline Installation Temporary Stabilization SF Intermittent Corps 6 98 Average (feet) (lirearfeet) Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill Stewarts Creek Perennial Corps 32 Average (feet) (linearfeet) S5 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill SH Intermittent Corps 58 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) S6 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill SI Intermittent Corps 6 27 Average (feet) (linearfeet) 37 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill SK Perennial Corps 5 30 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) gg Pipeline Installation Temporary Stabilization SJ Intermittent Corps 3 225 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) gg Pipeline Installation Temporary Stabilization jsi Intermittent Corps 3 14 Average (feet) (linearfeet) �01 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill Si Intermittent Corps 3 22 Average (feet) (linearfeet) S11 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill Dry Fork Perennial Corps 12 33 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) S12 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill SIN Perennial Corps 5 43 Average (feet) (linearfeet) S13 Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill Bearskin Creek Perennial Corps 15 68 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) S14 Pipeline Installation Temporary Stabilization SQ Intermittent Corps 2 12 Average (feet) (linearfeet) M Pipeline Installation Permanent Rip Rap Fill SQ Intermittent Corps 2 64 Average (feet) (lirrfeet) 3i. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 3i. Total permanent stream impacts: 421 3i. Total stream and ditch impacts: 817 3i. Total temporary stream impacts: 396 3j. Comments: Permanent stream impacts depicted above would not result in a loss of Waters of the US. Rip -rap will be placed at or belowthe stream bed and not result in an obstruction or fill above grade. 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: The proposed waterline is designed to cross jurisdictional areas perpendicularly where possible and is located along roadsides to limit impacts to already disturbed areas as much as possible, considering the location of adjacent utilities and other constraints. Limits of disturbance of the project are being minimized through jurisdictional areas, including temporary construction access areas, and the maintained corridor is limited to 20 feet wide Parallel temporary impacts to stream SF are unavoidable due to easement availability (residential properties near road). Stream SF is a modified natural stream already located within an utility corridor. The proposed alignment co -locates the water main within that corridor to limit disturbance of additional areas. Stream SF will be returned to exsting grade and location after construction, stabilized with matting, and seeded with native seed mix to stabilize the channel banks. Mowing of the maintained access corridor after construction will avoid stream banks. Parallel temporary impacts to stream SJ, which appears to be a modified natural channel, are unavoidable due to required sewer offsets and easement availability. Relocating the waterline to avoid stream SJ would likely increase wetland impacts and permanent wetland conversion. Stream SJ will be returned to existing grade and location after construction, stabilized with matting, and seeded with native seed mix to stabilize the channel banks. Mowing of the maintained access corridor after construction will avoid stream banks. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: A temporary pump -around would be utilized to dewater streams within proposed impact areas during construction and will be removed at the end of each work day. Best management practices and sedimentation and erosion control methods will be used throughout construction. No equipment or maintenance activities will occur adjacent to jurisdictional areas, with the exception of addressing emergency equipment failure. All temporary impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and streams during construction will be returned to their original configuration and seeded in a timely manner for stabilization. 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: Total permanent impact to wetlands is less than 0.10 acre and does not typically require mitigation under a NWP 12. The permanent impact will result in conversion rather than loss of aquatic resources. Stream impacts will also not result in a permanent loss since rip -rap will be placed below the natural elevation of the stream beds as described above. 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 NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? r Yes r No If no, explain why: The project is located in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River Basin, outside the Goose Creek Watershed, and is therefore not subject to NC Riparian Buffer Rules. 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 Comments: The project is a replacement of existing infrastructure with minimal impervious surface associated with the project. 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 1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPPJSEPA)? * r Yes r No Comments:* County funds will be used to construct the project, which is below the criteria required for the preparation of an environmental document under SEPA. 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. No additional development is anticipated to result from the project as there is no change in service area. Increases in flow would be addressed, if necessary, during future permitting of the WTP. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* r Yes r Nor N/A 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 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. Asheville 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* r Yes r No 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 r Unknown 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 If yes, please provide details to include type of percussive activity, purpose, duration, and specific location of this activity on the property. 5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Note regarding item 5i - at this time it cannot be guaranteed that some percussive activity will be required to install the water main, but specific areas have not been identified. An eAsting EO (Schweinitts sunflower) is located north of the project area. No disturbance to this area will result from the project. Surveys have been performed along the corridor in 2015 and no Schweinitts was found. USFWS Information for Planning and Conservation online mapper. Accessed 8/6/2020. NCNHP Data E)plorer online mapper. Accessed 7/20/2020. See attached NCNHP Site Report. Consultation Documentation Upload project_report _853_union_county_waterline_25760_25760.pdf 1.02MB 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?* Yes r No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?* https://wm. fish eries. n oa a. gov/resou rce/ma p/esse ntia I -fish -habitat -ma ppe r 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?* HPOWEB Map Service http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoveb/ There are no historic properties listed on the site, however there are multiple sites apprommately 300 feet east of the site. These properties, UN1140, UN1141, UN1142, and UN1143, are not in, or eligible for, the National Register. 7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year flood plain?* r Yes r No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Areas of disturbance within the FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain will be returned to existing grade. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* Union County FEMA GIS floodplain mapping, North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program htt p: //mm. n cfl ood ma p s. co nV Miscellaneous Comments Please see the attached cover letter for additional information. Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested. Union _Figure1_Vicinity.pdf 597.95KB Union_Figure3_AquaticResourceslvlap.pdf 26.38MB Union_PCN _Coverl-etter_08122020.pdf 98.64KB Signature W 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. 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Cai Pinedell �J nroe Aj�pom ------ Impact Locations Impact Site 1 - Sl, S2, W1 Impact Site 2 - S3 i (I, �; a, �Y = v MU % Impact Site 3 - S4 Impact Site 4 - S5, W2 3 Impact Site 5 - S6 Impact Site 6 - S7, W3 V Impact Site 7 - S8 "oPo Pam, n /,,4 Impact Site 8 - S9,SI0 -7, J Impact Site 9 - S I I 1PD Impact Site 10 W4 < 40 Impact Site 11 -S12 Impact Site 12 - S13 Impact Site 13 -S14,S15 N Project Limits of Disturbance 853W Zone Improvements e,NCAROLINA Union County, NC IZ:,iECOSYSTEMS Miles Impact Site 0 0.25 0.5 Bakers (2013), Matthews (2013), Monroe (2013), Figure 5.0: August 2020 and Waxhaw (2013) US Geological Impact Site Index Map Survey 1:24000 Quadrangle Map WI: Temporary Impacts: 2686 Sq. ft. (0.062 acres) WI: Permanent (Conversion) Impacts: 690 Sq. ft. S 1: Temporary Impacts: 47 linear feet S2: Permanent (No Loss) Impacts: 44 linear feet FA / N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet 0 20 40 ®Permenant (No Loss) stream Impact -Temporary Wetland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Comoms Revised: Figure5.1: 0'%.p Stream Channels Revised: Impact Site 1 / / / / S3: Temporary Impact: 98 linear feet / / � / a / / / N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements wIL � Construction Limits � Wetlands �T/-� Feet 'v imposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC (\1\/� � AROLI NA ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact - Temporary Wedand Impacts �/-COSYSTEMS 0 20 40 Q Temporary, Stream Impact /s/1, Comoms Revised: Figure 5.2: O/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 2 i i i i i i S4: Permanent (No Loss) Impact: 32 linear feet �v N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact -Temporary Welland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS 0 20 40 QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Conoms Revised: Figure 5.3: 0/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 3 W2: Temporary Impact: 4017 Sq. ft. (0.092 acres) W2: Permanent (Conversion) Impact: 66~ q. (0.015 acres S5: Permanent (N Los mpact: 58 line feef ` -----I---}--}— UP N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements wIL � Construction Limits � Wetlands �T/-� Feet 'v imposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC �1 AROLI NA ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact - Temporary Wetland Impacts �/ _COSYSTEMS 0 20 40 Temporary Stream Impact NI,Comoms Revised: Figure 5.4: 0/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 4 i i i S6: Permanent (No s) Impact 27 linear feet N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact -Temporary Welland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS 0 20 40 QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Conoms Revised: Figure 5.5: O/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 5 i J W3: Permanent (Conversion) Impact: 1484 Sq. ft. (0.034 S7: Permanent (N D Loss) Impact: 30 linear feet N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact -Temporary Welland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS 0 20 40 QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Conoms Revised: Figure 5.6: 0/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 6 S8: Temporary Impact: 225 linear feet N Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Revised: AROLINA mmmmmm== Feet ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Union County, NC ECOSYSTEMS 0 20 40 ®Permenant (No Loss) stream Impact -Temporary Wetland Impacts QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Comoms Revised: Figure5.7: O�%.p Stream Channels Impact Site 7 Revised: S9: Temporar Impact: 14 linear feet / S 10: Permanent No Loss) Impact: 22 linear feet LftWAft 1 I I N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact - Temporary Welland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS 0 20 40 QTemporary Stream Impact 1'Conoms Revised: Figure 5.8: O/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 8 i • S 11: Permanent No Loss) Impact: 33 linear feet 1 r i i i i N wMap Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements IL� Construction Limits � Wetlands �T/-� Feet 'v imposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC �1 - AROLI NA ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact - Temporary Wedand Impacts _COSYSTEMS 0 20 40 M Temporary Stream Impact NI,Comoms Revised: Figure 5.9: O/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 9 1 - / W4: Temporary Impact: 1452 Sq. ft. (0.033 acres) / W4: Permanent (Conversion) Impact: 383 Sq. ft. (0.009 acres) / / i L N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet 0 20 40 ®Permenant (No Loss) stream Impact —Temporary Wetland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Comoms Revised: Figure5.10: O�%.p Stream Channels Revised: Impact Site 10 � ` 1 S12: Permanent (No Loss) Impact: 43 linear feet N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements wIL � Construction Limits � Wetlands �T/-� Feet 'v imposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent (Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC �1 AROLI NA ® Permenant (No Loss) Stream Impact - Temporary Wedand Impacts �/ _COSYSTEMS 0 20 40 �Temporary Stream Impact NI,Comoms Revised: Figure 5.11: O/ Stream Channels ` Revised: Impact Site 11 / S 13: Permanent (No Loss) Impact: 68 linear feet / / l � � / / Q / / N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (Z� Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Cotrversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet 0 20 40 ®Permenant (No Loss) stream Impact -Temporary Wetland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS QTemporary Stream Impact 1'Comoms Revised: Figure5.12: O�%.p Stream Channels Revised: Impact Site 12 i 1 / i f f / f V / f S 14: Temporary Impact: 12 linear feet f / S 15: Permanent (No Loss) Impact: 64 linear feet 4000 / r / r l f 000, / / 1 040,i l / N Map Date: August 2020 853W Zone Improvements Construction Limits (�D Wetlands �T/-� ^Proposed Waterline Alignment - Permanent(Conversion) Wetland Impacts Revised: Union County, NC AROLINA Feet 0 20 40 ® Permenant (No Loss) stream Impact - Temporary Wetland Impacts ECOSYSTEMS QTemporary Stream Impact /s/1'Comoms Revised: Figure5.13: O�%.p Stream Channels Revised: Impact Site 13 ■ ■■■ Roy Cooper. Governor 00 0 NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton, Secretary ■■L■■ NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN won Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stewardship NCNHDE-12499 July 20, 2020 Brian Smith Carolina Ecosystems 3040 NC 42 W Clayton, NC 27520 RE. 853 Union County Waterline Dear Brian Smith: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map. 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 documented within the project area or 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: https://www.fws.gov/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. Also please note that 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 an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is 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 rodney.butlerLncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES 121 W. JONES STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 16S1 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH. NC 27699 & OFC g19.707.9120 • FAX 919.707.9121 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area 853 Union County Waterline July 20, 2020 NCNHDE-12499 Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area _ axono EO ID Scientific Nam Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank Date Rank Freshwater 3063 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2018-10-24 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S4 Bivalve Rare No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on July 20, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2020. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 4 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area 853 Union County Waterline July 20, 2020 NCNHDE-12499 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group servation Occurrence Status us Rank Rank a j Date a Rank Freshwater 19515 Toxolasma pullus Savannah Lilliput 2009-05-13 E 3-Medium --- Endangered G2 S2 Bivalve Freshwater 3063 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2018-10-24 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S4 Bivalve Rare Freshwater 29558 Villosa delumbis Eastern Creekshell 2009-05-13 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S4 Bivalve Rare Freshwater 16905 Villosa vaughaniana Carolina Creekshell 2019-09-26 E 3-Medium --- Endangered G2G3 S3 Bivalve Freshwater Fish13879 Etheostoma collis Carolina Darter 2010-05-13 B 3-Medium --- Special G3 S3 Concern Vascular Plant 3518 Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower 2010-10-13 D 2-High Endangered Endangered G3 S3 Vascular Plant 15301 Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's Sunflower 2018-10-30 D 2-High Endangered Endangered G3 S3 Vascular Plant 34596 Symphyotrichum Georgia Aster 2018-10-30 D 2-High Candidate Threatened G3 S3 georgianum Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area bite Name RepTentational Rating Collective Rating YAD/Crooked Creek Aquatic Habitat R3 (High) C4 (Moderate) Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area Managed Area Name wner Type NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on July 20, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 July 2020. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 3 of 4 NCNHDE-12499: 853 Union County Waterline ChestnutVO °° Q0 CJS n,°e Ru 7a 1 8 Creek _ ed Cro°� n ;6011 xc ° :'w0o rn ROarxke Chule-nad M: a T St Slewarts re. 707 ft. �� Q 4.1 oil fJeese. Rd - y Hw Rolling _-0 / Sig Monroe - Hilla 2' Airport ._ Country. C yhJ 4�e jai Club J` Wesley Chapel. I �. o r m - 0 '!*in C,w�/how R Mon _ Cross' `o 0 4, Ld Nsult- bv 9N � WF, 'V.1l tF tL, - r < V m F. i l July 20, 2020 Project Boundary ❑ Buffered Project Boundary ® NHP Natural Area (NHNA) El Managed Area (MAREA) 1:66,870 0 0.5 1 2 mi 0 0.75 1.5 3 km Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NIPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NIL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Page 4 of 4