20171292 Ver 1_Virtual As-Built Site Visit Meeting Memo_20201021

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[External] RE: Compass Point Virtual As -Built Site Visit Meeting Memo
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Please see attached for the updated meeting memo with the new changes/additions:
Vegetation Plot 8 looks to have row crop or some other species growing within the plot. Concerns this is no longer
a fallow field. RES will check in with construction project manager to ensure this is still a fallow field and no row
crops are planted within the easement.
IRT discussed briefly about the use of multiple lines of pipe and how it can cause the crossing to widen out if
installed correctly for stability with the appropriate amount of material between the culverts. Further
reemphasizing why multiple lines of pipe conveying normal flow is typically not an appropriate design. RES will
investigate using different pipes for future projects to avoid any potential failures or concerns.
IRT suggests rock placed on banks or within the buffer during construction not shown on the approved mitigation
design plan should be called out on the as -built redline drawing and mentioned in the baseline report. RES will
include these on all future as -built redline drawings.
Thank you,
Kasey Carrere
Project Manager
RES I res.us
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Subject: Compass Point Virtual As -Built Site Visit Meeting Memo
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Please see attached for the meeting minutes from the Compass Point virtual as -built site visit on October 8th. Please let
me know if you have any questions or additions.
Thank you,
Kasey Carrere
Project Manager
RES I res.us
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MEMORANDUM 0 ra.,
3600 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100 Raleigh, North Carolina 27612 919.209.1052 tel. [phone] fax
TO: NCIRT
FROM: Kasey Carrere — RES
DATE: October 21", 2020 (discussion held on October 8, 2020)
RE: Summary of as -built virtual site visit for Compass Point Mitigation Project, Yadkin
County, NC
SAW-2017-01465
Attendees
Steve Kichefski, USACE
Todd Tugwell, USACE
Kim Browning, USACE
Casey Haywood, USACE
Erin Davis, NC DWR
Date & Time
October 8th, 2020; 9:OOAM
Proiect Summary
Travis Wilson, NC WRC
Olivia Munzer, NC WRC
Todd Bowers, USEPA
Brad Breslow, RES
Matt Butler, RES
Ryan Medric, RES
Frasier Mullen, RES
Kasey Carrere, RES
Construction and as -built set-up of the Compass Point Mitigation Project, within the RES Yadkin 01 UMBI, are now
complete. As constructed, the Compass Point Mitigation Project is proposed to provide 4,155 stream mitigation units
(SMUs).
Site Visit Discussion
General topics discussed with the IRT include deviations to the planting plan, vegetation plots, easement adjustments, and
the stream crossing at the confluence.
Planting Plan:
- IRT asked that explanations for species changes be included in the as -built and that they be carefully considered,
especially when species are not typically included in the native tree species stocks for mitigation sites such as black
walnut (Juglans nigra) and southern crabapple (Malus angusifolia)
- RES recommended the idea of removing stems of aforementioned species if IRT thought that was best path
- In the future, significant changes to the planting plan should be discussed with the IRT in advance of planting.
- IRT plans to discuss and follow up with RES regarding any next steps and or requirements
Design Changes
- A log sill was not installed on DWI-C due to bedrock being close to elevation. No concerns regarding this.
- Rock was placed in areas to address runoff and erosion on DWI. RES is optimistic that once plants grow, these
areas will no longer be an issue but will be sure to monitor these areas consistently.

IRT suggests rock placed on banks or within the buffer during construction not shown on the approved mitigation
design plan should be called out on the as -built redline drawing and mentioned in the baseline report. RES will
include these on all future as -built redline drawings.
Crossing and Fencing
Livestock have been excluded completely from the project, but the rest of the property will remain in livestock.
Therefore, fencing has been installed around the entire project and connected to existing fencing near the Yadkin
River.
IRT had concerns about the culvert crossing at the top of the project
o Photo shows only about 6 inches of material on top and minimal material between the culverts. The IRT
suggests monitoring the structure closely throughout monitoring years and, in the future, to include 12-18 inches
of material on top and between structures to reduce the potential of the culverts failing or washing out. RES
will be sure to follow this protocol suggested from the IRT.
o IRT discussed briefly about the use of multiple lines of pipe and how it can cause the crossing to widen out if
installed correctly for stability with the appropriate amount of material between the culverts. Further
reemphasizing why multiple lines of pipe conveying normal flow is typically not an appropriate design. RES
will investigate using different pipes for future projects to avoid any potential failures or concerns.
Gaffes
- IRT mentioned the location of the stream gauge on DWI -A
o Gauge is located mid -way down reach.
- RES will position gauges near the top of reaches on future projects
Vegetation Plots
- Concerns about diversity of plants on plots 1-4. Suggest paying attention to diversity while monitoring.
- Vegetation Plot 8 looks to have row crop or some other species growing within the plot. Concerns this is no longer
a fallow field. RES will check in with construction project manager to ensure this is still a fallow field and no row
crops are planted within the easement.
Story Map Suggestions
- IRT suggests RES to double check stationing is connected to the centerline and not the thalweg.
- IRT would like to see photo points on DW 1-E facing towards the Yadkin River
Next steps:
- MY1 will occur on normal schedule in 2021.