20051748 Ver 2_More Info Received_20050919 (2)

?.' 2005
Natural Resources
Pestoration Lei Conservation _
September 19, 2005 '
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Ms. Jean Manuele, Chief S E P 1 9 2005
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office "-; y
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road, Suite 120 if L '
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615-6814
SUBJECT: Supplemental Information in Support of Application for an Individual
Section 404 Permit to Authorize discharges into Wetlands and Waters
Resulting from the Proposed Demolition and Removal of the Lowell Mill
and Dam on the Little River, Johnston County
Dear Ms. Manuele:
The enclosed wetland data sheets and surveyed plat are being submitted as a supplement
to the Section 404 IP application, which was submitted on September 14, 2005.
Restoration System regrets not including these materials in the.original submittal, but
efforts to avoid impacts to the wetland were on-going up to the time application
documents were being finalized.
The location of the wetland and an explanation for its impact are included in the
referenced application.
Should you have any questions, or have a need for additional information, please contact
Randy Turner at 755-9490 (office), or 971-5529 (mobile). Thank you for all your time
and consideration.
Sincerel
George A. Howard, Mem er/Partner
Enclosures
cc: John Dorney, DWQ w/enclosures, 7 copies
Pilot Mill • 1101 Haynes St., Suite 107 • Raleigh, NC 27604 • www.restorationsystems.com • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual)
Project / Site: Lowell Mill Dam Date: 09/15/05
Applicant / Owner: Restoration Systems County: Johnston
Investigator: M. Randall Turner State: NC
Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes X No Community ID: PSS
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes No X Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area? Yes No X Plot ID:
(explain on reverse if needed)
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
1. Ulmus americana T/S/Sh FACW 9. Phytolacca arnericana Sh FACU+
2. Fraxinus americana T/Sh FACU 10. Lonicera iaponica V FAC-
3. Acer rubrum T/S/Sh FAC 11. Peltandra sasittifolia H OBL
4. Betula nigra Sh FACW 12. Seirpus cuperinus Sh OBL
5. Corpus amomum Sh FACW+ 13.
6. Cephalanthus occidentalis Sh OBL 14.
7. Alternanthera phyloxeroides H FACW+ 15.
8. Satu•urus cernutrs H 0131, 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 91 %
Remarks:
Wetland site is a depression in an elevated alluvial deposit. Woody species only present in the periphery.
Dominant plant in terms of ground cover is alligator week (Alternanthera).
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators
_ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge
_ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators:
Other _ Inundated
_ -Saturated in Upper 12"
X No Recorded Data Available _ Water Marks
_ Drift Lines
Field Observations: _ Sediment Deposits
_ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Secondary Indicators:
x Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12"
Depth to Free Water in Pit: 19 (in.) _ Water-Stained Leaves
_ Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Saturated Soil: 18 (in.) x FAC-Neutral Test
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name
(Series and Phase): Altavista (AaA) and State (StA) Drainage Class: MWD and PD
Taxonomy (Subgroup): Thermic Aq uic Hapludults
Confirm Mapped Type? Yes No X
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.
0-10 l OYR 8/1-7/2 N/A N/A Sandy-Loam + Oreanic
10-18 1 OYR 4/2 l OYR 4/6 7% Sandy-Clay + Organic
Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol Concretions
_ Histic Epipedon X High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils
Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
x Aquic Moisture Regime Listed On Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed on National Hydric Soils List
x Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Hydric Soils Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
Is the Sampling Point
Within a Wetland? Yes X No
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GENERAL NOTES:
NOTE: NO ABSTRACT OF TITLE, NOR TITLE COMMITMENT, OR RESULTS
OF TITLE SEARCH WERE FURNISHED TO THE SURVEYOR. ALL.
DOCUMENTS OF RECORD REVIEWED ARE NOTED HERON (SEE.
REFERENCES). THERE MAY EXIST OTHER DOCUMENTS OF RECORD
THAT MAY AFFECT 1HIS SURVEYED PARCEL.
PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NEUSE RIVER BASIN.
THIS AREA REPRESENTED BY THIS PLAT IS LOCATED IN A
FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY ACCORDING TO FEMA MAP
NIIMRFR(S) 3710100260 D 7nNF(S)• AF, nATFD! OCTnHFR
20, 2000.
LEGEND
E!P - Existing Iron Pipe
R/W - Right-Of-WQY
o UP - Utility Pole
C9 OD RAC - Back of Curve
v a EOP - Edge Of Pavement
z ECM - Existing Concrete Monument
PKS - PK Nail Set
WM - Water Meter
• - Non Monumented Corner
1P.S - Iron Pipe .Set
r EPK Existing PK Nail
0 MNS Mog Nail Set
z RCP - Reinforced Concrete Pipe
Utility or Light Poles
-E - - Overhead Utilities
ET Electric Transformer
LP - Light Pole
EIS - Existing !ran Stake with cap
MBL - Minimum Building Setback Line
CORPS OF ENGINEERS CERTIFICATION
This certifies that this :ropy of this plat identifies as waters and wetlands all areas of
waters and wetlands regulated pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as
vy determined by the undersigned on this date. Unless there is a change in the law, or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied on for a period not to exceed five
years from this date. This determination was made utilizing the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual.
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I, JOHN A RUDOLPH, CERTIFY THAT THIS \ 36.58'
MAP WAS DRAWN UNDER MY SUPERVISION 25 \ I 00'433 g> EIP
FROM AN ACTUAL SURVEY MADE UNDER D/I[vV ll I EIP N73'0-0'43'W N/
MY SUPERVISION. THAT THE RATIO OF 5 II PuBi?.EIP 17.00' S16'59' 17"Vi ?.?
PRECISION IS ONE:10,000+. THAT THIS
MAP WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH N69°30, 60.63' J?
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DEED REFERENCE(S):
JIMllII"ist REING A PORTION OF TRACT NUMBER ONF & TWO RECORDED
RVEYOR L-4194 IN D.B. 916, PG. 625 Of THE JOHNSTON COUNTY REGISTRY.
DRAWN BY: FGR MAP REFERENCEM:
P.H. 5, PC. H7
DATE: 9/02/05
P.B. 59, PG. 381
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