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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100627 Ver 1_More Info Received_20100810Letter of Transmittal S&ME, Inc. 9751 Southern Pine Blvd. ?tS&ME Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 523-4726 (704) 525-3953 fax North Carolina DENR, DWQ 401 Oversight / Express Review Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 WE ARE SENDING YOU ? Shop drawings ® Copy of letter DATE: August 9, 2010 JOB NO: 1357-10-028 ATTENTION: Mr. Ian McMillan RE: Southridge Parkway Extension NOV I O - O LP 1 ® Attached ? Under separate cover via ? Prints ? Plans ? Draft ® Report 5.r)! -the followrig items: ? Specifications COPIES DATE NO DESCRIPTION 5 8.9.2010 1 Southridge Parkway NOV Response / After-the-Fact WQC 3821 Request 1 8.6.2010 2 Check for $570.00 Processing Fee 1 8.2.2010 3 Copy of letter requesting additional information / copies / check THESE ARE TRANSMITTED AS CHECKED BELOW: ® For approval ? As requested ? FORBIDS DUE: ? For your record ? For review and comment ? ? PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US jRtr-ZiLe0y1[#I AUG 1 C 2010 WETWOV N MVAT??gTE BRANCH REMARKS: Mr. McMillan- In response to you 8.2.2010 letter (attached) Dlease find the additional conies of the PCN / Response letter pertaining to the Southridge Parkway Extension Project (DWQ# 10-0627). Rather than sending four additional copies and replacement copies for page 5 of 11 on the PCN form, we are sending 5 new original copies along with the check for the processing fee. If you reauire anv more information or have anv additional questions feel free to call me at 704-523-4726. Thanks. - Dave Homans SIGN: IF ENCLOSURES ARE NOT AS NOTED, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT ONCE. This Letter of Transmittal and the documents accompanying this Letter of Transmittal contain information from S&ME, Inc., which is confidential and legally privileged. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity named on this Letter of Transmittal. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on these documents is strictly prohibited. S&ME SFG-001 (Rev. 04/04) NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 2, 2010 CERTIFIED RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Gaston County Economic Development Commission Gary D. Hicks, Jr. PO Box 2339 Gastonia, North Carolina 28052 DWQ Project # 10-0627 Gaston County Subject Property: Southridge Parkway Extension (NOV - After The Fact) Application Sets and Fee Dcar NI,-. `.!:?k'-, On June 29, 2010 the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your application set for the above referenced project. The DWQ has determined that your application was incomplete and/or provided inaccurate information as discussed below. Additional Information Requested: ® The 401 Certification cannot be processed until five (5) complete sets of the application and associated maps are received at the DWQ Central Office in Raleigh along with the appropriate fee. Please supply four (4) more application sets signed and dated. Any large scale maps that are provided please include a copy of the site plans on CD. One (1) data CD of full sized plans in TIFF Group 4 format (black and white, not grayscale or color). If the plans are too large to store in TIFF formant, they can be stored in PDF. You may also use FTP site and email them to bev.strickland@ncdenr.gov Ms. Strickland can be reached at (919) 733-1786 if you need further clarification. ® The correct fee to remit is $570. You have submitted a major water quality application: greater than or equal to one acre of wetlands/waters and/or greater than or equal to 150 feet of streams (intermittent or perennial). ® Page 5 of I 1 under Stream Impacts, section 3G for S2 and S3 show approximate impacts. DWQ will need exact and specific impacts not approximations to review and approve this project. Please supply one (1) original and four (4) copies of page 5 of 11. Please submit this information within 30 calendar days of the date of this letter. If you will not be able to provide the requested information within that timeframe, please provide written confirmation that you intend to provide the requested information, and include a specific timetable delineating when the requested materials will be provided. If we do not hear from you in 30 calendar days, we will assume that you no longer want to pursue this project and we will consider the project as returned. Please be aware 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699.1650 Location: 2321 Crabtree Blvd.,Ste 250 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919-733-17861 FAX: 919-733-6893 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq NonrthCarohna Naturalltf An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer that any impacts requested within your application are not authorized (at this time) by the DWQ. Please call Ian McMillan or me at 919-733-1786 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ian McMillan, Acting Supervisor 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit IJM/ jd cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office, 151 Patton Ave., Rm 208, Asheville NC 28801-5006 S&ME, D. David Homans, 9751 Southern Pine Blvd., Charlotte NC 28273 File Copy Filename N O V V_(?astor,_Lield_rleedSets_Fee ItS&ME July 15, 2010 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wetlands and Stormwater Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Attn: Mr. John Hennessy NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 Attention: Ms. Marcia Allocoo Acting Regional Supervisor Reference: NOV Response Letter and Restoration Plan Southridge Parkway Extension Bessemer City, North Carolina DWQ Incident No. 202001679 and NOV-2010-WQ-0032 S&ME Project No. 1357-10-028 Dear Mr. Hennessy and Ms. Allocoo: On behalf of the Gaston County and the Gaston County Economic Development Commission (GCEDC), S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is submitting this response letter and restoration plan in accordance with requirements of your June 11, 2010 Notice of Violation (NOV) issued to the GCEDC in regard to the Southridge Parkway Extension site. A copy of the NOV is included as an attachment to this letter. This response has been developed in accordance with the Professional Services Subcontract Addendum 3 between S&ME and Woolpert Inc. for Woopert Project Number 6827 and in accordance with S&ME Proposal No. 1357-23020-1OREV. PROJECT BACKGROUND The subject property consists of an approximately 55-acre tract located on the south side of the Norfolk Southern railroad and east of East Maine Avenue between the Dole Foods site and Gastonia Highway in Bessemer City, North Carolina. The property is currently being developed for future industrial uses. The current development consists of roadway construction along the southern portion of the property, site grading and clearing for development along the northern part of the property, and grading associated with stormwater retention features. The location of the project site is depicted by the Site Vicinity Map (Figure 1) and the appropriate USGS Topographic Map (Figure 2). S&ME, INC. / 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard / Charlotte, NC 28273-5560 / p 704.523.4726 f 704.525.3953 / www.smeinc.com NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SWE Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension, Bessemer City, NC July 15 2010 Prior to development, jurisdictional delineation services were performed by S&ME on this property and on an approximately 2-acre portion of land south of the property on August 22, 2008 and March 5, 2009, respectively. During these delineations, a drainage feature located within the western portion of the subject property was identified as a non- jurisdictional stormwater channel. The same feature was also identified as non- jurisdictional by STV / Ralph Whitehead Associates (STV/RWA) in a Preliminary Jurisdictional Delineation report dated March 18, 2008. Since the time of these reports, hydrological conditions have changed on site. Following clearing of the site and initial grading associated with the road crossing and stormwater retention features in early spring 2010, it came to the attention of the Project Coordinator that the drainage feature was exhibiting relatively continuous flow. Following the recommendation of the project erosion control inspector for North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR), the site was visited by Mike Burkhard of NCDENR Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Surface Water Protection section to determine the current jurisdictional status of the channel. During this site visit, which was attended by representatives of GCEDC, Woolpert, S&ME, and STV/RWA, Mr. Burkhard determined that, in its current condition, the channel would be considered an intermittently flowing jurisdictional stream. Mr. Burkhard also identified the jurisdictional origin of the channel. This jurisdictional call was later verified during a June 3, 2010 site visit that included Alan Johnson of DWQ and Steve Chapin from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). Following the initial field meeting with Mr. Burkhard, all work on the site in the vicinity of the channel was halted. On June 14, 2010, the channel was delineated in the field by David Homans of S&ME, along with a small, jurisdictional wetland feature abutting the channel. The surveyed location of these features, along with an approximation of the currently constructed project components, can be seen in the attached Approximate Existing Site Conditions Map (Figure 3). Photographs of site conditions at the time of this site visit are also attached and their locations are depicted on Figure 3. On June 15, 2010, GCEDC received the aforementioned NOV regarding impacts to this channel. In total, an estimated 1,140 linear feet (If) were identified as having been impacted. Specifically, the following impacts were observed: An unauthorized 48-inch culvert of approximately 200 feet in length was installed in the stream channel. Sediment has impacted the channel due to land disturbing activities in and around the stream. Sediment depths of 2 to 6 inches were observed in the upper 600 feet of the channel. In order to address these unauthorized impacts, the NOV requested a response to the following items: An explanation of the plans to restore the pattern, profile, and dimension of the impacted channel to allow for passage of water and aquatic life. (see Section IJ) NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting S&ME Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension, Bessemer City NC July 15 2010 • An explanation of the plans to stabilize the stream banks to prevent further sediment deposition in the channel (See Section II). • An application for after-the-fact 404 / 401 permits (See Section III and attached Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) form). • A revision of the approved construction documents reflecting removal of stormwater and sediment control BMPs from their current location in line with the jurisdictional channel (See Section 1). • A plan for mitigation of impacts at the site, should it be required (See Section III). • A detailed schedule with dates of proposed actions, including dates when restoration will begin and when the project will be complete (See Section Ii). We have addressed each of the items identified above in the following numbered sections of this response letter (response section are noted in parentheses above). Upon approval from your office, Gaston County is prepared to undertake the necessary remedial measures. 1. PROJECT RE-DESIGN In order to address the concerns identified in the NOV and to minimize permanent impacts to the channel to the extent practicable, the grading and site layout plan for the project is being modified in the vicinity of the channel. Included in the proposed modifications are the following: The 48-inch culvert that allows the channel to pass under Southridge Parkway Extension will be reduced at its downstream end from approximately 200 If in length to 148 If. In order to allow for passage of aquatic organisms, the existing standpipe apparatus at the upstream end of the culvert will be removed and converted into a headwall so that the upstream restored channel can be tied to the culvert at the existing invert elevation. 2. The in-line bio-retention basin and wet ponds that were partially constructed will be removed and replaced off-line from the channel. The bio-retention basin (which the channel was previously piped underneath) will be split into two basins, and the wet ponds will be replaced with smaller ponds located to the east. The proposed modifications will allow for an approximately 30-foot wide riparian buffer along the restored channel between its outfall from the culvert under Southridge Parkway Extension and its tie-in to the undisturbed channel to the south. The settling basin that had been partially constructed to the north of Southridge Parkway Extension will be graded to create a gentle slope which will allow overland flow into the channel. The channel and adjacent riparian area will be restored within the footprint of the former settling basin and tied in to the existing culvert at its current invert elevation. 4. The original grading plan in the vicinity of the upper 6591f of channel will be redesigned to tie in to existing contours within 30 feet of the existing channel centerline in a manner that will allow for a 50-foot restored vegetated buffer around the channel upstream of Southridge Parkway. NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SWE Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension, Bessemer City. NC July 15 2010 For an approximate depiction of the proposed design modifications, please see the attached Restoration Plan Map (Figure 4). At the time of this letter, the full, finalized grading modifications have not been completed by the project engineer (Woolpert). It is estimated that these finalized plans will be available for your review at the date specified in Table 3 (see section IV). 11. CHANNEL RESTORATION / STABILIZATION PLANS Gaston County proposes a number of restoration measures to re-establish the pattern, profile and dimension of the approximately 4961inear feet of stream channel that have been graded or filled for the existing stormwater BMPs. In these areas, a restoration channel pattern will be generated to match the l -foot contours taken from a May 5, 2008 pre-construction survey. Channel thalweg elevation will be designed to match the pre- construction survey elevation to the extent practicable. In some instances, modifications from the original profile will have to occur in order to transition to the existing culvert invert elevations; these transitions will be spread over a length of channel to avoid steep and potentially unstable channel gradients. The hydrologic nature of this channel has proven to be somewhat in flux and no typical undisturbed upstream or downstream reference reach js available. For these reasons, we propose to establish typical cross-sectional dimensions for the restored channel based on hydrologic modeling, rather than reference reach observation. These typical channel cross-sections will be developed based on stable natural channel design principles and parameters generated from HEC-RAS modeling of the watershed using applicable regional curves. The restoration channel dimensions will be designed so that bankfull profile will accommodate flows associated with the predicted 2-year recurrence peak flow events. For an approximate depiction of the areas where full channel restoration is proposed, please see the attached Restoration Plan Map (Figure 4). At the time of this letter, detailed typical cross-sectional profiles have not been completed by the project stream restoration engineer (S&ME). It js estimated that these finalized plans will be available for your review and incorporation into the re-designed grading plan at the date specified in the attached schedule of dates (see section IV). Channel banks within restored reaches will be matted from the top-of-bank to toe-of slope with coir matting (or equivalent) and seeded with the riparian seed mix described in Table 1. The seed mix will be applied from the banks to an area 10 feet upland of the banks and at a rate of 40 pounds per acre (approximately 5 pounds per 5,000 square feet). Affected areas will be overseeded with 40 pounds per acre of an equal mix of (approximately 5 pounds per 5,000 square feet) of annual rye grain (Secale cereale), Korean lespedeza (Kummerowia stipulacea) and millet (Setaria italica). 4 NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SBME Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension Bessemer Citv NC July 15 2010 Table 1: Riparian Seed Mix Composition Common Name Scientific Name Percentage Deertongue Tioga Dichanthelium clandestinum 10 Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciculata 15 Pennsylvania smartweed Polygonum pennsylvanicum 25 River oats Chasmanthium latifolium 10 Swamp sunflower Helianthus angustifolius 5 Switchgrass Panicum virgatum 10 Tear-thumb Polygonum sagittatum 5 Virginia wild rye Elymus virginicus 10 Wingstem Verbesina alternifolia 10 In the upper 659 if of the channel where disturbance of the banks and riparian area has occurred but grading has not, a different restoration approach will be used in order to limit further disturbance from construction equipment. Areas where active bank erosion is occurring will be marked in the field, stabilized with coir matting, and seeded as described above. Areas along this reach where the banks appear stable will be allowed to continue to re-vegetate naturally with volunteer species. Within this reach, there are a number of areas where excessive sediment deposition has occurred due to upslope erosion and bank sloughing. In these areas, excessive sediment will be removed from the channel thalweg in order to allow for more effective passage of water. In these areas of excessive deposition, efforts will be made to approximate the cross-sectional dimensions generated for downstream sections of the stream. Sediment deposited in the floodplain that has started to stabilize into vegetated wetland areas will not be disturbed. A vegetated riparian buffer will be established along the stream channel in all restoration areas. This buffer will extend 50 feet landward of the centerline of the channel upstream of the Southridge Parkway Extension. Due to space constraints associated with installation of the required storm basins, the riparian buffer will extend 30 feet from the channel downstream of the road crossing. In cleared areas where volunteer vegetation has begun to re-grow and restoration disturbance is to be kept to a minimum (Restoration Area A, Figure 4), native woody shrub species will be planted throughout the riparian buffer area in accordance with the planting plan outlined in Table 2. Use of live stakes and bare-root seedlings is not proposed due to high mortality rates associated with their planting outside of the dormant season. Accordingly, use of small tree bands is proposed as an alternative. In areas where earthmoving will occur within the riparian buffer zone (Restoration Area B, Figure 4), the entire buffer zone will be seeded with 40 pounds per acre of an equal mix of annual rye grain (Secale cereale), Korean lespedeza (Kummerowia stipulacea) and millet (Selaria italica) in addition to being planted with the shrub species outline in Table 2. 5 NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SBME Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension Bessemer Citv NC July 15 2010 Table 2: Planting Plan Bank-side Species (planted within 5 feet of top of bank) Select two or more of the followin' Common Name Scientific Name Spacing Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum 4 feet on horizontal center Black willow Salix nigra 4 feet on horizontal center Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 4 feet on horizontal center Silky dogwood Corpus amomum 4 feet on horizontal center Silky willow Salix sericea 4 feet on horizontal center Riparian Upland 'Species (planted from bank-side area to edge of riparian restoration buffer) Select two or more of the followin : Common Name Scientific Name Comments Slippery Elm Ulmus rubra 10 feet or less on center Box elder Acer negundo 10 feet or less on center Spicebush Lindera benzoin 10 feet or less on center Elderberry Sambucus canadensis 10 feet or less on center Wax myrtle Morella cerifera 10 feet or less on center Beautyberry E] :Calfficcarpaa americana 10 feet or less on center Silky dogwood 'S rpus amomum 10 feet or less on center pecies and quantities subject to change based on availability at time of planting. Substitutions shall be approved by an SBME Ecologist. Ill. PROJECT 401/404 PERMITTING As identified previously in section I of this response, 148 If of jurisdictional intermittent stream channel will be lost due to the culverted crossing under the Southridge Parkway Extension. For this reason we are seeking authorization in accordance with North Carolina Water Quality Certification (WQC) No. 3821 for these impacts. Attached is an after-the-fact PCN Form outlining how the proposed project complies with the regulatory considerations outlined in WQC No. 3821. According to telephone conversations between Mr. Steve Chapin and Mr. David Homans, the USACE will not require after-the- fact authorization under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 39 for this project so long as points identified in the NOV are adequately addressed by this response letter. Should federal 404 permitting be required, please consider the attached PCN Form as a request for authorization under NWP 39. The proposed modification to this project involves no permanent wetland impacts and less than the 150 if of permanent jurisdictional stream loss that serves as the threshold for NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SWE Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridoe Parkway Extension Bessemer City NC July 15 2010 requiring compensatory mitigation. Permanent impacts to the channel have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Accordingly, we do not anticipate that Gaston County will be required to provide additional compensatory mitigation beyond the channel restoration activities described above in section II. IV. SCHEDULE As construction crews are currently mobilized on site, work associated with restoration efforts can begin immediately following approval of this NOV response, completion of the restoration plans, and approval of the required permit modifications. A detailed proposed response schedule is provided in Table 3. Please note that this schedule is an estimation and is contingent on modified plan approvals, planting material availability, etc. Following completion of restoration activities and site stabilization, the restored areas will be photo documented. These photographs, along with a brief letter report, will be provided to the NC DWQ and the USACE to verify that the restoration activities have satisfactorily completed. Table 3: Proposed Response Schedule Response Task Proposed Proposed Start" Completion"' Design typical cross-section details for restoration Currently channel underway 1 week Re-design grading plan for site Currently 2 weeks underway Revise sediment and erosion control plan to reflect Currently project modifications underway 1 week Revise stormwater plan to reflect project modifications Currently 2 weeks underway Remove existing stormwater features and -52 If of culvert from the downstream side of the road 3 weeks 5 weeks Grade restored stream according to design plan, profile and dimension 5 weeks 7 weeks Mat unstable banks and remove excess sediment in upper reach of the channel 7 weeks 8 weeks Seed banks and riparian buffer areas where proposed 8 weeks 9 weeks Install b plantings 8 weeks 9 weeks E pland grading work not associated with the Currently underway 8 weeks Provid e photo documentation of restored conditions to the NC DWQ and USACE - 10 weeks -- -r-- --, •••••--- ••••-• v,....,na., ,c.a.cwnIV aNNiuvd, ui uns Ivuv response from the NU DWQ and the USACE. 7 NOV Response, Restoration Plan, and After-the-Fact NWP 39 Permitting SWE Project No. 1357-10-028 Southridge Parkway Extension Bessemer City NC July 15 2010 CLOSING We hope that this response letter and restoration plan adequately address the concerns expressed in your NOV. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can answer questions or provide additional information. Hopefully, our client's proactive approach to addressing these issues has served to minimize associated impacts. Sincerely, S&ME D. David Homans Natural Resources Staff Professional Senior reviewed by Dane A. Homa Joey a er Natural Resources Project Professional Attachments: DWQ NOV, dated June 15, 2010 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form Figure 1 - Site Vicinity Map Figure 2 - USGS Topographic Map Figure 3 - Approximate Existing Site Conditions Figure 4 - Restoration Plan Map Site Photographs cc. Matt Blackwell, GCEDC Greg Hamish, Woolpert, Inc. Steve Chapin, USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office Mike Burkhard, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office Alan Johnson, DWQ Mooresville Regional Office File NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director Dee Freeman Secretary CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 70092250000432656049 Mr. Matt Blackwell P O Box 1578 Gastonia, NC 28053 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Incident #202001679 NOV- 2010-WO-0032 401 Water Quality Certification South Ridge Parkway Gaston County, NC Dear Mr. Blackwell: June 11, 2010 On May 11, 2010, Michael W. Burkhard of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted a stream determination call at the South Ridge Parkway Extension project upon the request of staff of the Division of Land Resources (DLR). After conducting a visual evaluation and completing the "NC Division of Water Quality Stream Identification Form", Michael W. Burkhard determined that the water feature on this site is an intermittent stream and waters of the State. Given the stream determination, the impacts observed at the site are a violation of state rules / regulations. During the site visit, the following impacts were observed: • Approximately 1,140 linear feet of intermittent stream has been impacted. • Sediment has impacted the intermittent stream due to land disturbing activities in and around this stream. Sediment depths of 2" to 6" were observed in the upper 600 feet of this stream reach. • An unauthorized 48" culvert approximately 200' in length was installed in the creek channel. As a result of the site inspection the following violations, detailed below, were noted: Item I. 401 Water Quality Certification The culvert installation is in violation of 15A NCAC 2h .0500 unauthorized installations of 200 linear feet of culvert. Water Quality Certification 3687 allows only 40 linear feet of permanent stream impact with outwritten authorization. Item 1. Removal of Use The unauthorized disturbance to the intermittent creek and unpermitted creek crossing represents a violation of 15A NCAC 02B .0211 (2) - The waters shall be suitable for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture; sources of water pollution which preclude any of these uses on either a short-term or long-term basis shall be considered to be violating a water quality standard. Mooresville Regional Office Location: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 One Phone: (704) 663-16991 Fax: (704) 663-60401 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 North Carolina Inlemet www.ncwaterquality.org // An Equal Opportunily 1 Affirmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer paper Xatu SQL L# Mr. Matt Blackwell Page 2 If you wish any stream impacts to remain in place, you must contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for information on the type(s) of permits required. Depending on the type of permits the USACE requires, application for a 401 Water Quality Certification will also be required. Please note that sediment impacts to streams can not be permitted. Requested Response This Office requests that you respond to this letter in writing within 30 days of receipt of this Notice. Your response should be sent to both this Office at the letterhead address and to the attention of Mr. John Hennessy at the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1617. Your response should address the following items: 1. Provide an explanation of how you plan to restore the pattern, profile, and dimension of the impacted stream channel to allow for low flow passage of water and aquatic life. Provide an explanation of how you plan to stabilize the streambanks to prevent further sediment deposition within the stream. 3. Submit an application for an after the fact 404 and 401 permits. 4. Have your engineer of record revise the approved construction documents reflecting the removal of all sediment control devices and proposed stormwater and water quality ponds from being in line with this stream. 5. Mitigation may be required for the proposed impacts at the site. Please contact the Ecosystem Enhancement Program for guidance in this matter. 6. Provide a detailed schedule with dates explaining when the restoration will begin and the projected completiorrdate. It is strongly recommended that a person with experience in stream restoration and the States environmental program be retained. In addition, this Office is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Water Quality regarding these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. Your response to this correspondence will be considered in this process. This office requires that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately. These violations and any future violations are subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact Michael W. Burkhard or myself at (704) 663-1669. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Marcia Allocoo, Acting Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section cc: John Hennessy, NPS Assistance and Compliance Oversight Unit Steve Chapin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Field Office Yr. Gregory D. Harnish PE, Woolpert Inc 8731 Red Oak Bv. Su 101 Charlotte NC 28217 r. David Homans, S&ME, 9751 Southern Pine By Charlotte NC 28273 File Copy 10--oLP an O?O? VJ A 7F9QG o E 3 Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ®Section 404 Permit El Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 39 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No 1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ? Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program. ? Yes ® No 1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h below. ? Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Southridge Parkway Extension 2b. County: Gaston 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Bessemer City 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Gaston County (Economic Development Comission) 3b. Deed Book and Page No. bk. 4405, pg. 1749 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Gary D. Hicks, Jr. 3d. Street address: PO Box 2339 3e. City, state, zip: Gastonia, NC 28053 3f. Telephone no.: 704-825-4046 3g. Fax no.: N/A 3h. Email address: donny.hicks@co.gaston.nc.us Page 1 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 4e. City, state, zip: 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: D. David Homans 5b. Business name (if applicable): S&ME, Inc. 5c. Street address: 9751 Southern Pine Blvd. 5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28273 5e. Telephone no.: 704-523-4726 5f. Fax no.: 704-525-3953 5g. Email address: dhomans@smeinc.com Page 2 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 3526-46-8426 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.28431 Longitude: - 81.26339 (DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD) 1c. Property size: Approximately 55 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Oates Creek proposed project: 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Oates Creek (11-135-5-1), Class C 2c. River basin: Upper Catawba 3050101 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: See Figure 3 for approximate current grading that has occurred on the property. The entire site has been cleared of vegetation. Prior to the current project development, the site was largely made up of fallow pasture and early successional areas. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.06 acres 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property: 1,300 LF (pre-construction estimate) 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the project is to extend South Ridge Parkway and to grade the project area for future industrial development. 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The project involves the extension of South Ridge Parkway approximately 2,300 LF from the entrance of the Dole Foods facility to the east to Maine Street on the West side of the project area. Additionally, the project involves grading of the project area and the addition of stormwater structures to allow for future construction of industrial facilities on the site. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: The channel observed on the western portion of ® Yes ? No ? Unknown the property (which had been classified as ephemeral / non- jurisdictional in 2008 by S&ME and STV / Ralph Whitehead) was determined to be a jurisdictional, intermittently-flowing stream by both the USACE and NC DWQ in March of 2010. 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ? Preliminary ®Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): The origin of the channel was determined Agency/Consultant Company: S&ME, Inc. by Mike Burkhard of NC DWQ, and the channel centerline Other: was delineated in the field by D. David Homans of S&ME. 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. See attached NOV, dated June 11, 2010 Page 3 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 4 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply): ® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers ? Open Waters ? Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction number - Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact Permanent (P) or (if known) DWQ - non-404, other) (acres) Temporary (T W1 ? P ®T Clearing ® Yes ? No ® Corps ® DWQ 0.06 W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ?No ?DWQ W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ? No ? DWQ W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ? No ? DWQ W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ? No ? DWQ W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? Corps ? No ? DWQ 2g. Total wetland impacts 0.06 2h. Comments: The wetland area has been cleared, but will be restored with plantings of scrub / shrub species. 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial Type of jurisdiction Average Impact number - (PER) or (Corps - 404, 10 stream length Permanent (P) or intermittent DWQ - non-404, width (linear Temporary (T) (INT)? other) (feet) feet) S1 ®P ? T Culverting UT to Oates Creek ? PER ® INT ® Corps ® DWQ 3 148 S2 ? PH T Bank disturbance, UT to Oates Creek ? PER ® Corps 3 659 riparian clearing ® INT ® DWQ S3 ? P ®T Installation of Stormwater UT to Oates Creek ? PER ®INT ® Corps ®DWQ 3 496 features S4 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ S5 ?P?T ?PER ?Corps ? INT ? DWQ S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? Corps ? INT ? DWQ 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 1303 3i. Comments: All temporary impacts will be restored according to attached restoration plan. Temporary impacts occurred when the channel was belived to be non-jurisdictional. Impacts associated with culverting under the road have been reduced from 200 to 148 LF. Page 5 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number- (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) 01 ?P?T 02 ?P?T 03 ?P?T 04 ?P?T 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: No open waters are located within the project area. 5. Pond or Lake Construction If and or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose (acres) number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded P1 P2 5f. Total 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. ? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other: Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer impact number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Temporary T impact required? B1 ?P?T ?Yes ? No B2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No B3 ?P?T ?Yes ? No 6h. Total buffer impacts 6i. Comments: No state designated protected riparian buffers will be impacted. Page 6 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Since the verification of the channel as a jurisdictional feature, the project has been entirely re-designed in order to minimize permanent impacts to the channel and restore its condition. Re-design elements include: 1) reducing the culverted crossing from 200 If in length to 148 If in length; 2) removal of all in-line stormwater basins upstream and downstream of the road and re-designing of stormwater basins outside of the riparian buffer zone; 3) elimination of the proposed grading that was to occur over the upper 659 If of the channel and redesigning of the grading plan to tie in to existing grades within the 50-foot riparian buffer area; 4) application of natural channel design to areas where the channel had previously been graded for stormwater features. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Required sediment and erosion control measures will be used during construction. Approved sediment and erosion control measures (Permit GASTO-2010-008) will be updated by Woolpert, Inc. to reflect changes due to restoration modifications. 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? ? Yes ® No 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWO ? Corps 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ? Mitigation bank El Payment to in-lieu fee program ? Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: ? warm ? cool ?cold 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 7 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires buffer mitigation? ? Yes ® No 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. Zone 6c. Reason for impact 6d. Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e. Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 8 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ? Yes ? No Comments: 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? UNK % 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ® Yes ? No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: A stormwater manangement plan has been approved for this project by Gaston Coun ty on 1/22/2010. Woolpert is in the process of updating this plan to reflect the re-design that has occurred in order to min imize impacts and restore the channel ® Certified Local Government 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ? DWQ Stormwater Program ? DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Gaston County ? Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? NSW ? USMP apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed ? Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ® No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ? Coastal counties ? HQW 4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW (check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246 ? Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been attached? ? Yes ? No 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No Page 9 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No use of public (federal/state) land? 1 b. 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 ? Yes ® No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ? Yes ? No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ® Yes ? No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ® Yes ? No 2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): See attached NOV. The site was designed during different hydrological conditions when the channel in question did not exhibit characteristics of a jurisdictional channel as determined by JD reports provided by S&ME, Inc. and STV / Ralph Whitehead. 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. The prop. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. Municipal sewer lines are being extended to provide a means of sewage treatment for the facility to be built on the property. This sewer line extension has been approved by NC DENR under permit number W000034551. Page 10 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a . Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ? Yes No habitat? 5b . Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ? Yes ® No impacts? ? Raleigh 5c . If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ? Asheville 5d . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Virtual Workroom indicated that no federally protected species were present within a two mile radius of the project site. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a . Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No 6b . What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? hftp://ocean.floridamarine.org/efh-coral/ims/viewer.htm 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 ? Yes ® No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ? Yes ® No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? The proposed project will be constructed outside of the 100-year FEMA floodplain. Floodplain determination was done using GIS data available from the www.ncfloodmaps.com web site on July 9, 2010. D. David Homans 7/15/2010 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided I Page 1 1 of 11 PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version ItS&ME AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM Date: j } C.? vroject intormation S&ME Project Name- South Ridge Parkway Extension Type of Project: NOV Response / After-the-fact 401-404 Permitting Location: Gaston County, North Carolina Property Owner/Representative Information Business Name: Gaston County Economic Development Commission Mailing Address: PO Box 2339 City, State, Zip Code: Gastonia, NC, 28053 Telephone No. 704-825-4046 Contact: Mr. Gary D. Hicks, Jr. Agent Information Business Name- S&ME, Inc. Street Address: 9751 Southern Pine Boulevard City, State, Zip Code: Charlotte, NC 28273 Telephone No. (704) 523-4726 Contact: David Homans Authorization: on behalf of (Contact Signature) 1 - ("A v hereby authorize (Name of Landowner) S&ME, Inc. to act as agent for the above-mentioned project. Bessemer City Rd Bessenner° ? i o_ v QJ C _ M1 main all, CS? j . J ? 6 ` V? ?t ? ? ?f8l,klln 4 , r Gastonia /. 291 * Aproximate Project Location l REFERENCE: THE ABOVE GIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE ESRI STREETMAP DATASET (200). PLEASE NOTE - THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER 0 0.5 USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY. S&ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON THIS INFORMATION. 'ALE: AS SHOWN 1 j o I ro <y ?J t aTE: 7.8.2010 SITE VICINITY MAP Southridge Parkway Extension RAwN BY: DDH S&ME = Bessemer City, North Carolina IECKED BY: JOL 1 PROJECT NO: 1357-10-028 FIGURE NO. 1 87 o`TONCINAVE • (f l / l APp LE tN : f • G r i Ib t 4 k '..>qr G. J ? 4 t l : t a t r PIP • I _ ? Hotl nd ' D Al S), - A E _ - - Irn g in z ` WAVE •¦¦¦ <I' ?}r s ,I C?' •? Al? NERVE • s ¦ • .,1 A 2•? LU • m. 1 ¦ III P,. , IV , ... • ?? .?"r 4 ' 60M BESSEMER'CITY-RD+? {' t! ` LEEAVE r ?? r F I! --. _`'*- a • Ir S y 07 -CQ E VIRG/N1PPJ?' . 1r 6 . L _ 6 . AST - f 3 GEO R , Glgq O VE -?'[ }132 a. ?' ,?•• ?- JET r. DO O? /. 'GQi t ?g?a ? 1 4? ?•^f' ?,..-?/' i * I 10 E_N'T,p`'I??RNYN ST--• ?' J ! . "• II?? l 01 l1 p `4 e ?I- ,• - -?,j rte' ? I + ? -- _ Y. ? I' - '? ••IQ? ?O r'>, X31 .. ¦ O OJ jf 611 -- :} Approximate Project Area r' 000. ?" . REFERENCE: USGS 1973 BESSEMER CITY INC] QUAD SHEET O THE ABOVE GIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE USDA GEOSPATIAL DATA GATEWAY. PLEASE NOTE w ' ya - r, THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT MEANT FOR DESIGN, LEGAL, OR ANY OTHER ,i 0;% `500 1,000 1;1500 USES. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT ITS ACCURACY. S&ME, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE USER BASED UPON THIS INFORMATION. i ;,Feet t I ;ALE: AS SHOWN FIGURE \TE: 7.8.2010 USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP No. tgwN BY: S&ME Southridge Parkway Extension DDH ` - Bessemer City, North Carolina 2 IECKED BY: JOL PROJECT NO: 13557-10-028 View of the intermittent jurisdictional channel looking View looking across the wetland area along channel 5 View of the 48" culvert outlet into the partially graded stormwater wet pond area. Note the location where the wet ponds tie back in to the channel. M1, View of intermittent jurisdictional channel looking downstream. Taken by: DDH Checked by: JoL - tIMEW&ME Date Taken: 6.14.2010 View of the stand pipe and skimmer within the settling basin area north of the road. View of the undisturbed channel immediately downstream of the stormwater basin tie-in. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS South Ridge Parkway Extension Bessemer City, North Carolina Project No.: 1357-10-028 1 Photo Page 1 of 1