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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201526 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20210113DWR mrlslon of Water Resources Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form October 26, 2020 Ver 3.3 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 20201526 Is a payment required for this project?* r No payment required r Fee received r Fee needed - send electronic notification Reviewing Office * Mooresville Regional Office - (704) 663-1699 Information for Initial Review 1a. Name of project: Blue Sky Meadows 1a. Who is the Primary Contact?* Heath Caldwell 1b. Primary Contact Email:* heath.caldwell@v4etlands-epg.com Date Submitted 1/13/2021 Nearest Body of Water Stewarts Creek Basin Yadkin-PeeDee Water Classification WS-III Site Coordinates Latitude: Longitude: 35.0118-80.5505 Pre -Filing Meeting Information ID# 20201526 Pre -fling Meeting or Request Date* 10/20/2020 Attach documentation of Pre -Filing Meeting Request here:* DWR Pre -Filing Meeting Request Form Blue Sky Meadows.pdf Version#* 1 What amout is owed?* r $240.00 r $570.00 Select Project Reviewer* Alan Johnson:eads\adjohnson1 1c. Primary Contact Phone:* (704)999-5279 Version 1 52.25KB A. Processing Information C^U County (or Counties) where the project is located: Union Is this a NCDMS Project r Yes r No Is this project a public transportation project?* r Yes r No la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: * Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act) r Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act) Has this PCN previously been submitted?* r Yes r No 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 29 - Residential Developments le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWR401 Certification: For the record only for Corps Permit: F 401 Water Quality Certification - E)press F Riparian Buffer Authorization 1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?* r Yes r No 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? r Yes r No 1g. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? r Yes r No Acceptance Letter Attachment ILF letter_dup.pdf 1h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties? r Yes r No 1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed? r Yes r No B. Applicant Information 1d. Who is applying for the permit? F Owner W Applicant (other than owner) le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?* r Yes r No 2. Owner Information 2a. Name(s) on recorded deed: Franklin & Allison Howey 2b. Deed book and page no.: 4772/073 2c. Responsible party: 357.91 KB * r Yes r No r Yes r No 2d.Address Street Address PO Box 429 Address tine 2 City State / Rwince / Rion Monroe NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28111 USA 2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number: (704)999-5279 2g. Email Address:* heath.caldvvell@v,etiands-epg.com 3. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 3a. Name: Brian Pace 3b. Business Name: Pace Development Group 3c.Address Street Address 6719C Fairview Road Address tine 2 City Slate / Province / Region Charlotte NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28210 USA 3d. Telephone Number: 3e. Fax Number: (704)999-5279 3f. Email Address:* heath.caldwell@wetlands-epg.com 4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable) 4a. Name: Heath Caldwell 4b. Business Name: Wetlands & Environmental Planning Group, PLLC 4c.Address Street Address 10612-D Providence Road Address Line 2 PMB 550 City Slate / Province / legion Charlotte NC Postal / Zip Code Country 28277 USA 4d. Telephone Number: 4e. Fax Number: (704)999-5279 41'. Email Address:* amber. lipsky@wetla nds-e pg. com Agent Authorization Letter* agent auth_dup.pdf 187.16KB C. Project Information and Prior Project History U 1. Project Information 1b. Subdivision name: (d appropriate) 1c. Nearest municipality I town: Monroe 2. Project Identification 2a. Property Identification Number: 09216042 2c. Project Address Street Address Address Line 2 city Postal / Zip Code 3. Surface Waters 3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project:" Stewarts Creek 3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water:* 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. 03040105 4. Project Description and History 2b. Property size: 120 State / Province / Region Country 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 +/-120 acres located west of Concord Ave and north of Hillsdale Drive in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina. It consists of expansive wuodlots that have been timbered and are in early succession, old logging roads, creek corridors with narrow buffers, large crop fields, a private home site, small outbuildings, and a gravel driveway. The topography is moderately sloped with the elevation ranging from 550 to 620 ft. 4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past?* r' Yes r No r- Unknown 4d. Attach an 8 1/2 X 11 excerpt from the most recent version of the USGS topographic map indicating the location of the project site. (for DWR) USGS topo_dup.pdf 389.94KB 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) NRSC soils_dup.pdf 584.68KB 4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 0.567 4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property: 5291 4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:* The project consists of three road crossings, sewer and utility installation, minor fill/grading for BMP, three road crossings, utility installation and minor grading for stormwater infrastructure. 41. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used:* Fill and grading of the site will use standard equipment, excavator, dump truck, track hoe, etc. 4j. Please upload project drawings for the proposed project. exhibits_dup.pdf 2.63MB 5. Jurisdictional Determinations 5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?* r Yes r No r- Unknown Comments: 5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?* r Preliminary r- Approved r- Not Verified r- Unknown r- N/A Corps AID Number: SAW-2019-02211 5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (if known): Nic Nelson Agency/Consultant Company: WEPG Other: 5d. List the dates of the Corp jurisdiction determination or State determination if a determination was made by the Corps or DWR This site was verified by B. Roden -Reynolds (USACE) on 1/17/20. A copy of the signed JD approval is included in the Approvals section. 5d1. Jurisdictional determination upload JD approval_dup.pdf 160.13KB 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project?* r Yes r No Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity? i D. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1a. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply): W Wetlands W Streams -tributaries r Buffers r Open Waters r Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts 2a1 Reason (?) 2b. Impact type * (?) 2c. Type of W.* 2d. W. name * 2e. Forested * 2C Type of 2g. Impact Jurisdicition*(?) area W1 BMP P Bottomland Hardwood Forest Wetland L Yes Corps 0.014 (acres) W2 Road Crossing P ffHardwoodmland Forest Wetland L Yes Corps 0.064 (acres) ff_7� Sewer Crossing T Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh Wetland N Corps 0.200 (acres) 2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact 0.200 2g. Total Wetland Impact 0.278 2h. Comments: W1 - 0.0114 AC of impact is due to BMP W3 - temporary impact, will be restored as noted on the e)dlibits 3. Stream Impacts 2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact 0.078 3a. Reason for impact (?) 3b.lmpact type * 3c. Type of impact* 3d. S. name* 3e. Stream Type * 3f. Type of 3g. S. width * 3h. Impact (?) Jurisdiction* length* S1 Road Crossing 9 Permanent Culvert Jream A Perennial Cor s P 6 82 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) S2 Road Crossing Permanent Rip Rap Fill Stream A Perennial Corps 6 10 Average (feet) (linearfeet) S3 Road Crossing Temporary Workpad/Causewaay Stream A Perennial Corps 6 10 Average (feet) (lir�zarfeet) � Road Crossing g Permanent Culvert JreamA Perennial Corps P 6 86 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) S5 Road Crossing Permanent Rip Rap Fill Stream A Perennial Corps 6 10 Aver�e(feet) (lir�earfeet) S6 Road Crossing Temporary Workpad/Causeway Stream A Perennial Corps 6 10 Average (feet) (linearfeet) Road Crossing 9 Permanent Culvert Jream B Perennial �Corps Average (feet) (lirearfeet) gg Road Crossing Permanent Rip Rap Fill Stream B Perennial Corps 6 10 Average (feet) (linearfeet) S9 Road Crossing Permanent Workpad/Causeway Stream B Perennial Corps 6 8 Average (feet) (lir�rfeet) 31. Total jurisdictional ditch impact in square feet: 0 31. Total permanent stream impacts: 273 31. Total stream and ditch impacts: 293 3i. Total temporary stream impacts: 20 3j. Comments: S2, S5, S8 are no loss impacts. Rip rap will be places at pre -construction stream bed elevations. 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: Impacts associated with the proposed development were limited through site selection, design, and location/orientation of the proposed lots and access routes. Proposed alignments are designed to meet safety and conductivity requirements while preserving as much undisturbed stream corridor as feasible. The applicant has demonstrated substantial avoidance and minimization efforts in which 86 % of the 0.567 acres of onsite wetlands and 95 % of the 5,291 If of onsite streams will avoid permanent impacts. 1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques: Construction techniques will implement approved erosion control methods to avoid/minimize impacts to onsite/adjacent offsite receiving conveyances. Crossings have been proposed within less sinuous stream sections to minimize impacts. All utilities but one will be bored to avoid impacts. Wetland impacts due to utilities were a result of realigning the utility corridor to eliminate an additional stream crossing. 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? r Yes r No 2c. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): r DWR W Corps 2d. If yes, which mitigation option(s) will be used for this project? r Mitigation bank W Payment to in -lieu fee r Permittee Responsible program Mitigation 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program 4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached. r Yes r No 4b. Stream mitigation requested: (linear feet) 235 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWR only): (square feet) 4f. Non -riparian wetland mitigation requested: (acres) 4c. If using stream mitigation, what is the stream temperature: warm 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: (acres) 4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: (acres) 4h. Comments 30' of proposed permanent impact due to rip rap - to be installed at preconstruction streambed elevations. F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a. 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: 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 2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program? r Yes r No r N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre 2d. Which of the following stormwater management program(s) apply: W Local Government r State Local Government Stormwater Programs FJ Phase II r NSW r USMP r Water Supply Please identify which local government stormwater program you are using. Union County Comments: Storm water on the site will be handled by facilities shown on the attached plans. The stormwater will be submitted to Union County and is designed to meet their criteria. G. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation 1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?* r Yes r No 2. Violations (DWR Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? * r Yes r No 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement) 3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?* r Yes r No 3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. No additional phases proposed. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement) 4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?* r Yes r Nor N/A 4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant. Wastewater generated on the site will be transported to the nearest treatment facility via sewer lines. 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?* r Yes r No 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?* r Yes r No 5d. Is another Federal agency involved?* r Yes r No r Unknown 5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8? r Yes r No 5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.? r Yes r No 5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal? r Yes r No 5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?* r Yes r No 5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.? r Yes r No 5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? A threatened/endangered species assessment was conducted in which no species were identified. Habitat does exist for the Northern Long Eared Bat but the project is exempt as noted in the included T&E report. Consultation Documentation Upload T&E_dup.pdf 1.2MB 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?* r Yes r No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat?* No essential habitat in this region. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation status?* r Yes r No 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?* SHPO's website: https://nc.maps.arogis.conV 7c. Historic or Prehistoric Information Upload 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?* r Yes r No 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?* www.fema.gov, Union County GIS Miscellaneous U Comments A full, compiled PCN is attached including ORM, cover letter, forms, photos, authorizations, and other supporting documentation Miscellaneous attachments not previously requested. Blue Sky PCN package SUBMITTED.pdf 13.02MB Signature U * V By checking the box and signing below, I certify that: • The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; and • The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time. • I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form; • I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act'); • I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"); • I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND • I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form. Full Name: Heath Caldwell Signature Date 1 /13/2021 ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN Secretary TIM BAUMGARTNER Director Brian Pace Pace Development Group 6719-C Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 "N QUAM`1111�/ NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality November 2, 2020 Expiration of Acceptance: 5/2/2021 Project: Concord Avenue -Monroe County: Union The purpose of this letter is to notify you that the NCDEQ Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is willing to accept payment for compensatory mitigation for impacts associated with the above referenced project as indicated in the table below. Please note that this decision does not assure that participation in the DMS in - lieu fee mitigation program will be approved by the permit issuing agencies as mitigation for project impacts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact permitting agencies to determine if payment to the DMS will be approved. You must also comply with all other state, federal or local government permits, regulations or authorizations associated with the proposed activity including G.S. § 143-214.11. This acceptance is valid for six months from the date of this letter and is not transferable. If we have not received a copy of the issued 404 Permit/401 Certification within this time frame, this acceptance will expire. It is the applicant's responsibility to send copies of the permits to DMS. Once DMS receives a copy of the permit(s) an invoice will be issued based on the required mitigation in that permit and payment must be made prior to conducting the authorized work. The amount of the in -lieu fee to be paid by an applicant is calculated based upon the Fee Schedule and policies listed on the DMS website. Based on the information supplied by you in your request to use the DMS, the impacts for which you are requesting compensatory mitigation credit are summarized in the following table. The amount of mitigation required and assigned to DMS for this impact is determined by permitting agencies and may exceed the impact amounts shown below. River Basin Impact Location (8-digit HUC) Impact Type Impact Quantity Yadkin 03040105 Warm Stream 300 Upon receipt of payment, DMS will take responsibility for providing the compensatory mitigation. The mitigation will be performed in accordance with the In -Lieu Fee Program instrument dated July 28, 2010 and 15A NCAC 02B .0295 as applicable. Thank you for your interest in the DMS in -lieu fee mitigation program. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kelly.Williams@ncdenr.gov. cc: Amber Lipsky, agent Sincerely, lkv�dut� FOR James. B Stanfill Asset Management Supervisor NORTH CARo ND_EQ�� oeparlment of Environmental Duali North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Mitigation Services 217 W. Jones Street 11652 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1652 919.707.8976 Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC. Agent Authorization Letter The purpose of this form is to authorize our firm to act on your behalf in matters related to aquatic resource (i.e. stream/wetlands) identification/mapping and regulatory permitting. The undersigned, who are either registered property owners or legally authorized to conduct due diligence activities on the property as identified below, do hereby authorize associates of Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC, Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group (WEPG) to act on my behalf and take all actions necessary for the processing, issuance, and acceptance of applicable permit(s) and/or certification(s). Project/Site Name: Concord Avenue - Monroe site Property Address: SW of Intersection of Concord Hwy & Concord Ave, Monroe, NC Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 09216042 Select one: I am other Name: Brian Pace Company: \Gcc- Dc- -r �-t7 Mailing Address: 9 1 y _ C �, �, t ,ram ✓� Telephone Number: Electronic Mail Address: 70Y-av Property Owner / Interested Buyer* yl,-)AsL. y Date The Interested Buyer%Other acknowledges that an agreement andior formal contract to purchase and/or conduct due diligence activities exists between the current property owner and the signatory of this authori_ation in cases where the property is not owned by the signatory. IRTP-..,R-....A�..m9�P•,.,..._ •.s�wngq.•,PT ,•. 9R1..1 d•---,A!•.�y1�w 11CR,•'T,••_!AIAA...--•--R....•..R.-,,,...,A,....y.IM—a._�PnRM..iR.—�O w Charlotte Office: www.wetlands-epg.com Asheville Office: 10612-D Providence Rd. 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I PMB 550 Suite 10, PMB 283 Charlotte, NC 28277 Asheville, NC 28805 (704)904-2277 len.rindner cgwetlands-epg.com f d dr 6 STEWARTS N L, CREEK it 60 f4 N, L r jj;,� N 24 % I % X -X ■00 r I NP "r f6 lip. r in 4h 1p dw -L Ir PROPERTY BOUINIDARYJ TS STUDY LIMITS A It .0 4b 41 -A J. it llp 7t-- 1). - l6 ', ti ''�'r '14 4f r'� LOCATION h' % % SCALE Lat: 35.0118 2N 1:24,000 Long: -80.5505 2W USGS QUAD ACRES HUC: 03040105 120 Bakers, NC .82 YADKIN PEE DEE BLUE SKY MEADOWS Drawn By: Reviewed By: FIGURE A I F— r% t00% Union Co NC BLK ALL 3 .1 USGS MAP DATE: - WATERS OF THE U.S. - 5/07/20 EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY SUBJECT TO USACE VERIFICATION elle 1 "r N.. Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 362 29.7% BaB Badin channery silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes 34.3 28.2% BaC Badin channery silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 34.5 28.3% Bd132 Badin channery silty clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded BdC2 Badin channery silty clay loam, 5A 4.4% 8 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded ChA Chewacla silt loam, 0 to 2 0.8 0.6% percent slopes, frequently flooded TaB Tarrus gravelly silt loam, 2 to 8 10.5 8.6% percent slopes Ud Udarthents, loamy 0.2 0.2% Totals for Area of Interest 1 122.01 100.0% BLUE SKY MEADOWS Drawn By: Reviewed By: FIGURE r P ( Union Co., NC BLK ALL DATE: NRCS PUBLISHED SOILS MAP -WATERS OF THE U.S.- 5/07/20 EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY SUBJECT TO NCDEQ VERIFICATION INTERMITTENT STREAM "BS" WETLAND N ±561 LF ±0.20 AC WETLAND ..H.. �WETLAND..K.. 4 I `WETLAND ••G•• \ -0.045 AC llllll� ±0.045 AC �<<� �/ / // / A�\\V� V 1 /���// / �� / -EXISTING GRAVEL ROAD & BRIDGE �)���� ��\\�\� PERENNIAL STREAMCROSSING TO BE REMOVED & 1,367 LF RESTORED. SEE SHEET 11) PERENNIAL STREAM "A' WETLAND"J' ±0.017 AC'Ifl ,INTERMITTENT STREAM "C") 4 U-,�-±451LF 5 "INTERMITTENT STREAM "M1"r-\\�5�-` )_±8 LFJ DEVELOPMENT DATA DEVELOPER INFORMATION: PACE DEVELOPMENT GROUP 6719-C FAIRVIEW ROAD CHARLOTTE. NC 28210 TOTAL AREA: 120.07 PARCEL ID NUMBER: 09-216-042 ZONING: CD (BLUE SKY MEADOWS) WATERSHED: STEWARTS CREEK ±2,904 LF WETLAND ±0.014AC WETLAND 'E" ±0.046 AC _WETLAND "L" ±0.078 AC �� / T z_ i -WETLAND "D" ±0.013 AC GRAPHIC SCALE 500' 0 250' 500' 1000' ( IN FEET) 1 inch = 500 ft. 40. ,. �S tj/, lam% �.. ��� C�� fir i $ �-1 7582 ter. 'it �I . • • ' ice' ���` ��j �►�1 13i 2000' = f LICENSE NO.: F-1407 Co o w CO CO Q w m w H Co Y o Oz U FCO w Co z W w J d 0 CO 0 a a N m O z W O z z Y 0 N U W CD z J I- m ti w of z IL o_ 0 J W W 0 w o_ *PROPOSED ANTI -SEEP COLLAR TO BE INSTALLED AT THE DOWNSTREAM AND UPSTREAM SIDE OF THE WETLAND CROSSINGS. COLLARS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER STATE STANDARDS *REMOVE 6"-12" OF TOP SOIL IN DISTURBED AREA. TOP SOIL TO BE I PLACED ON FABRIC AND REPLACED UPON COMPLETION. TEMPORARY J/ ACCESS AND PERMANENT MAINTAINENCE EASEMENT TO BE RESEEDED PROPOSED SEWER LINE. WITH NATIVE STABILIZATION MIX. TEMP0.2 AC WETLAND IMPACT PROPOSED*, OPEN CU PROPOSED SEWER LINE. �� 5 /NO IMPACT PROPOSED, JACK & BORE' i �® u PROPOSED SEWER LINE. VZNOIMPACT PROPOSED, JACK &BORE J�1j111'l\�.. TOTAL PROPOSED AREA: TOTAL SITE IMPERVIOUS AREA: 120.07 ±45.65 AC (38%) TOTAL LF OF PERENNIAL STREAMS: 4,271 LF TOTAL LF OF INTERMITTENT STREAMS: 1,020 LF TOTAL AREA OF WETLANDS: 0.567 AC 500' EXISTING SEWER LINE Jv PROPOSED SEWER LINE. NO IMPACT PROPOSED, JACK & BORE W(.STR�EAM CROSSING #1 -' PERENNIAL STREAM "A" � ±92 LF OF PERMANENT IMPACT o� PROPOSED SEWER LINE. ✓J/ NO IMPACT PROPOSED, JACK & BOREARO Ox �. 7582 STREAM CROSSING #2 PERENNIAL STREAM "A" ±96 LF OF PERMANENT IMPACT GRAPHIC SCALE 0 250' 500' 1000, ( IN FEET) 1 inch = 500 ft. 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W=530.�� // ➢k // 131 1-6 J � / EXISTING TOP OF BANK TW=536.44/ W=526.29 PERENNIAL STREAM "A" CENTERLINE RIP RAP APRON TO BE PLACED AT =5 09 PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONTOURS. 10 =526.21 �LF OF PERMANENT IMPACT Tdv=540.69 TW=545.3 W=526.28 BVV=53:;K2 / p�A;ii;lsi4:lfiill/►� � CB# 05 BW=526.5 — 528- — TW=538.4 i — 341 SUMMARY OF IMPACT STREAM ALONG CULVERT: 82 LF EMBEDDED RIP RAP APRON: 10 LF GRAPHIC SCALE ADDITIONAL LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION: 10 LF 40' 0 20' 40' 80' ( IN FEET) 1 inch = 40 ft. Co o w Co 0 Co Lu o m w C w H Y o 0z U FCo 'm w z W Lu J d 0 C 0 U z Lu 0 CFA04i < - $ f ✓l 7582 u a _ �. •' r ifJ�rEi��r •1�,` a a Q z N W Cl) W a CARO� \N y ` �. •.� z sa - - .LICENSE NO.: w a_ C� = F-1407 = Lu :psi, •'•• : ' �� .�� Lu -'So CI Al � IL , 9 0o O Lo - o + ++ o+ + a _° 90 r r PROPOSED ROUND CULVERTS. RETAINING WALLMEN SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS (TYP. DESIGN BY OTHERS) 540 w � m W C W Lu W co STREAM BANK STABILIZATION co m N W H o Y U (SEE SHEET 12 OF 12) � Q co EMENE&EM11111001 W W Lu J z 530 CULVERT BURIED 12 INCHES a_ o Co MEN z TYPICAL ELEVATION - ALUMINIZED CMP CULVERTS MEN (NTS) o [If z MEN Lve Ts MEN 0 1 MEN Aimol ME ob"006P.—WEEMS MEN CF AtCf�r i W Lu -_ - ✓17582 C a _ BASE FLOW CULVERT 'r. �� c .' �'i�J{f} r Ei� o CD z (108" ALUMINIZED CMP) ��``w TO BE BURIED V IN STREAM BED �!<, r' ' `Cn :`' �'`' W M cn 520 y ��s 2� W a 518 •AR�•,j''%, GRAPHIC SCALE a Lu of `.``�o��N r 4' 0 2' 4' 8. ` •• Y 0 (n z 40' 0 20' 40' 80, • LICENSE NO.: W o_ = F-1407 = w w 0+00 1+00 1+15.17 _0+10 ( IN FEET) ���� ••.• \V `�� U VERTICAL: 1 inch = 4 ft. � �0 CIA„; HORIZONTAL: 1 inch = 40 ft. 10 ■■ ■■IIIII!!IILL■J■ ■■1 ■��i�•..���Y?.iT�1 //// PLACED AT:�-\/ =5�5.43 �%� W=555.74 SUMMARY OF IMPACT STREAM ALONG CULVERT: EMBEDDED RIP RAP APRON: ADDITIONAL LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION 40' EXISTING TOP OF BANK / -PERENNIAL STREAM "A" CENTERLINE 12 4// 86 LF 10LF 10 LF GRAPHIC SCALE 0 20' 40' 80' ( IN FEET) 1 inch = 40 ft. . i;Slstul 1"ji `L���J''•� ur; of ti� � • • . _ 4 J �+`i ter. 'it �I . • • ' i�''��`` At LICENSE NO.: F-1407 m o w N 0 Lu Q m w m N w H Y O Z o cO > � w O Q m z W Lu J of Q U K d 0 N 0 U Z W 0 K Z 0 Z J N d 04 O Q Z Cn Y V W a W = J a m W 0 W 0� w IL 0 J W W 0 W Q o_ 11 zd 90 w z PROPOSED ROUND CULVERTS. RETAINING WALL MENEMEM SEE PLANS FOR DETAILS (TYP. DESIGN BY OTHERS) 711�< coon o w Co 560 — Co Co 0 u�om w w CoN H Y O STREAM BANK STABILIZATION I--Q Co (SEE SHEET 12 OF 12) w ui W J d 0 � 0 CULVERT BURIED 12 INCHES ENIMEMIMMEMOMMIN TYPICAL ELEVATION - ALUMINIZED CMP CULVERTS o (NTS) [If mom molowlsomm Rom 0 'ZED Cmp `L♦���''ur��\ (wit//jt�ji,': CULVERTS40. '� ASS/t r� �T �% Lu 5510 011086L1,1-021% OEM, CF At ✓17582 _ a 1 �} ♦ N BASE FLOW CULVERT Cn v (108" ALUMINIZED CMP) ((( ( ? Q TO BE BURIED V IN STREAM BED niuUtt .``��� N CAR �'''�. °° a o GRAPHIC SCALE `.``o��. °��Lu of m biam- a 543 4' 0 2' 4' 8. ` •• (q Z ao' o zo' ao' 80Lu • LICENSE NO.: F-1407 = w w ( IN FEET) %�S�••'• ' • �c'.��ui -0+10 0+00 1+00 1+16.23 VERTICAL: 1 inch = 4 ft. HORIZONTAL: 1 inch = 40 ft. 12 f f I EXISTING TOP OF BANK RIP RAP APRON TO BE PLACED AT h PRE -CONSTRUCTION CONTOURS. 10 Ln� LF OF PERMANENT IMPACT --PERENNIAL STREAM STREAM CROSSING #3 / / � ji -" B" CENTERLINE PERENNIAL STREAM " B" i OF PERMANENT IMPACT SINGLEPIPE PE HEADWALL. — -NCDOT STD. 838.80 / d SINGLE PIPE HEADWALL. / NCDOTSTD. 838.80 SUMMARY OF IMPACT STREAM ALONG CULVERT: 67 LF EMBEDDED RIP RAP APRON: 10 LF GRAPHIC SCALE ADDITIONAL LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION: 8 LF 40' o 20' 40' 80' ( IN FEET) 1 inch = 40 ft. m o w Q m N 0 Lu o m w C w H Y o OZ U F 'm w Q z W w J of d 0 W 0 U Z w O K 0 z J N d M O Q cc Cn 0 Y V N W c J Q d m W 0 W N 0� w IL 0 J W W 0 W IL c c LO - o 90 C w z 12" TALL, 6" THICK CONCRETE 580 SILL W/ #4 REBAR @ 12" ON CENTER (MIN. PSI SIDE FOR CONCRETE). SEEEE SIDE DETAILS 12" o W m w N ELEVATION C lu o w cow o H Oz Y U — — o Q m z W Of w LLJ J 0 ,��ER o co o 570 -12 - z Lu DRILL AND EPDXY W/ HILTI 0 Of SIDE RE500 (OR EQUIVALENT) 3" o INTO FOOTING. .11 wo. ur��\(wit//jt�ji,':LU oil- .1 BENI �■., i -i ✓1 %582 - a Elio Zulus mmomi-. C p .� 1 C9 N 560 moommommsm `RIP w m m RAP APRON TO `����}}}ii►Uttii BE PLACED AT ���� N CAR '�i� OC'v'i�i m Q o PRE -CONSTRUCTION GRAPHIC SCALE w Of 0 affiffimamm ``�`�Q��. CONTOURS a o 2 a 8. •. ~ ~ N z moommom557 40' 0 20' 40' 80, = ' LICENSE NO.: LU � F-1407 w ( IN FEET) %�S�••'• ' • �c'.�� w Uj ..... VERTICAL: 1 inch = 4 ft. ''�;� �0 CIA„; HORIZONTAL: 1 inch = 40 ft. 14 z V A A _jCo Lu / \ li i i CO CO 1 / WETLAND EXTENTS (TYP) I- - TH o INSTALL SUBSURFACE DRAIN \ m Q Co 3 i /� / i i— PTO MAINTAIN HYDROLOGY I o o z pm �, _ �\ FCO Co Lu Lu Lu E Q 0 Q Co o WETLAND "L" I I 84 \ 3,392 SF (0.078 ACRES) TOTAL PERMANENT IMPACT vft0�'t�;.� \ 601 SF (0.014 AC SCM DISTURBANCE) �� • " " ' '% 21791 SF (0.064 ACRES ROADIDEVELOPMENT DISTURBANCE) � r-- • ��' �-�,. .-''T �� A -17582 Zz 0 c� Lu l21 L z CARLu m L of GRAPHIC SCALE °�''••• ••� - w 50 0 zs 50 100 zoa = •LICENSE NO.: 0 F-1407 = C� w w Lu ( IN FEET)qSSo •••.....••• 1 inch = 50 ft. ,, i1C111110 15 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME (TO BE REMOVED) / CENTERLINE OF INTERMITTENT, � \ STREAM " BS" j EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVE (TO BE REMOVED) EXISTING ACCESSORY /STRUCTURE (TO BE REMOVED) i EXISTING BRIDGE WITH WOOD — �— �� DECKING OVER STEEL p,A;lsIim,-tJ ft/► . / / V SUPPORTS ( TO BE REMOVED) STREAM BANKS TO BE REBUILTISTABILIZED ONCE'/ i BRIDGE IS REMOVED — �!�� CF4iA CENTERLINE OF PERENNIAL d i i� — — ��������. " �� r ✓ (%s`'3 — STREAM "A"�-- GRAPHIC SCALE 's°�' ••�" 50' 0 25' 50' 100, 200' = LICENSE NO.: F-1407 = ( IN FEET) -'So ..... •• S �;�`�� 1 inch = 50 ft. iioC,IA�\`\���` Co o w CO CO Lu o C w H Cow Y o 0Z U CO H w z W w J d 0 C 0 16 U Z w 0 of z 0 0 of CD a_ 0 w w 0 w Q o_ NOTES FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION o zmLL o 1. UPON COMPLETION OF STREAM CROSSING WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL BACKFILL 1. LIVE STAKE SHALL BE APPROXIMATELY 24" IN a U - z AND MECHANICALLY TAMP (NO SPECIFIC DENSITY) SOILS INTO PLACE AND DRESS LENGTH 2. DISTURBED SURFACES. BEGINNING AT A POINT 2' ABOVE WATER SURFACE ELEVATION, GRASS DISTURBED 2. LIVE STAKES SHALL BE 0.5"-1.5" IN DIAMETER =04 AT THE TIME OF PLANTING AREAS (SEED, FERTILIZER& STRAW MULCH) STREAM BANK, TOP OF BANK AND DISTURBED AREAS UPLAND OF STREAM. 3. LIVE STAKES SHALL BE BLACK WILLOW OR coon 3. INSTALL COIR FIBER NET/MAT STARTING MINIMUM 12" BELOW WATER SURFACE SPECIES SPECIFIED BY LCNR/NCDEQ OR CONSULTANT ELEVATION AND EXTENDING A MINIMUM 5' BEYOND TOP OF BANK. MIN. 4. SPECIES SHALL BE DORMANT AT THE TIME OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR COIR FIBER NET/MAT AS FOLLOWS: 24"t ACQUISITION AND PLANTING AND LOCALLY MIN. THICKNESS OF 0.30 INCHES GROWN/HARVESTED 100% COCONUT FIBER AND WOVEN INTO TWINE 5. LIVE STAKES SHALL BE SPACED 3' O.C. AVG. WEIGHT OF 20 OZ/SQ. YD. 6. LIVE STAKES SHALL BE PLANTED A MINIMUM OF 4. COIR FIBER NET/MAT SHALL BE SECURELY HELD IN PLACE WITH USE OF WOODEN 18" IN DEPTH WITH NO MORE THAN 4"-6" OF o 0 STAKED AND WIRE STAPLES (AS NEEDED) STAKE EXPOSED 5. INSTALL LIVE STAKES BEGINNING AT WATER SURFACE ELEVATION AND EXTENDING co coco 2 VERTICAL FEET UP THE STREAM BANK. SEE LIVE STAKE DETAIL FOR ADDITIONAL CD REQUIREMENTS. LIVE STAKE DETAIL w m 6. INSTALL SILT FENCE W/ WIRE REINFORCEMENT ALONG TOP OF BANK (ADJACENT m o L Y TO END OF COIR FIBER NET/MAT) FOR A WIDTH OF DISTURBED SOILS. z EXTEND COIR FIBER MAT o cn > 5' BEYOND TOP OF BANK Luw Q of a_ o W o U Z Lu O K 0 COIR FIBER NET/MAT t U rfili: <,��`.,F GRASS SEED, MULCH, FERTILIZE III III �c���• .,� • . ` �l' i ` ✓ REMAINING DISTURBED STREAM I- {',� BANK AREAS INCLUDING TOPS OF INSTALL SILT FENCE _ i}A,.i' ;•L�= i BANK (UNDER COIR NET/MAT) REINFORCED WITH HOG WIRE AT TOP OF BANK i r, a ti Ja LIVE STAKE (WILLOWS OR _ (EDGE OF COIR FIBER =, 0 SPECIES APPROVED BY - NET/MAT ;.k'•' •` o Q LCNR/NCDEQ) FOR FIRST 24" -� • • .. • • .tom. ` r i } LuABOVE NORMAL WATER i�llhli 'ifi�SS ,•t1�'' SURFACE ELEVATION 24"t j y o w z J WATER SURFACE ELEVATION \lllllll/ CAR J Luo LARGE ROCK (SHOT OR -, o<�.••• ••��/� 12"t •••. CD IMPORT) MAY BE USED TO �:• 9 z REFORM STREAM BANK _ _ LICENSE NO.: Lu (STACKED). 18" OF SOIL SHALL _ _ F-1407Lu o _ COVER STREAM SIDE FACE OF = ROCK STACK. (USE OF ROCK •• Lu TO ANCHOR BANK IS ��� J� ••.,••• •, C� `�� Lu EXTEND COIR FIBER NET/MAT 12" OPTIONAL) i�*,i///' BELOW WATER SURFACE ELEVATION so iIAl ,'7 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILMINGTON DISTRICT Action Id. SAW-2019-02211 County: Union U.S.G.S. Quad: NC- Bakers NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Requestor: Pace Development Group Brian Pace Address: 6719-C Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Telephone Number: 704-365-1208 E-mail: bpace(a)pacedevelop.com Size (acres) 120.1 Nearest Town Monroe Nearest Waterway Stewarts Creek River Basin Upper Pee Dee USGS HUC 03040105 Coordinates Latitude: 35.0118 Longitude:-80.5505 Location description: The review area is located on the east side of Secrest Short Cut Road; approximately 4 miles southeast of the intersection of Secrest Short Cut Road and N. Rocky River Road. PIN: 09216042. Reference review area description shown in Jurisdictional Determination Request package entitled "Figure 1, Vicinity Mad' and Printed Date of 08/14/2018. Indicate Which of the Following APP A. Preliminary Determination ® There appear to be waters, including wetlands on the above described project area/property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). The waters, including wetlands have been delineated, and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate and reliable. The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 10/2/2019. Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process, including determining compensatory mitigation. For purposes of computation of impacts, compensatory mitigation requirements, and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional waters of the U.S. This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process (Reference 33 CFR Part 331). However, you may request an approved JD, which is an appealable action, by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. ❑ There appear to be waters, including wetlands on the above described project area/property, that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403). However, since the waters, including wetlands have not been properly delineated, this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation, this preliminary determination is merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters, including wetlands at the project area, which is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have the waters, including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps. B. Approved Determination ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) (33 USC § 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ There are waters, including wetlandson the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ We recommend you have the waters, including wetlands on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner, you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps. SAW-2019-02211 ❑ The waters, including wetlands on your project area/property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps. The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated DATE. We strongly suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which, provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations, may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. ❑ The waters, including wetlands have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below onDATE. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ There are no waters of the U.S., to include wetlands, present on the above described project area/property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City, NC, at (252) 808-2808 to determine their requirements. Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US, including wetlands, without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material, construction or placement of structures, or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC § 401 and/or 403). If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program, please contact Bryan Roden -Reynolds at 704-510-1440 or b rvan.roden-reynolds(a,u sace.army.mil. C. Basis For Determination: Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination form dated 01/17/2020. D. Remarks: None. E. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in USDA programs, you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work. F. Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Attn: Phillip Shannin, Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street SW, Room 1OM15 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by Not applicable. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Division Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence.** RODEN Corps Regulatory Official: REYNOLDS.BRYAN.KENNETH.1263385574 Date of JD: 01/17/2020 Expiration Date of JD: Not applicable Digitally signed by RODEN REYNOLDS.BRYAN.KENNETH.1263385574 Date:2020.01.1708:17:13 05'00' SAW-2019-02211 The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so, please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0 Copy furnished: Agent: Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Daniel Kuefler Address: 10612-D Providence Road, PMB 550 Charlotte, NC 28277 Telephone Number: 336-554-2728 E-mail: daniel.kuefler(a),wetlands-epg.com Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC. Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation Charlotte Office: 10612-D Providence Rd. PMB 550 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 904-2277 I en. ri nd ner@wet Ian ds -epg. co m For: Blue Sky Meadows Union County, North Carolina By: Lisa R. Gaffney September 24, 2018 www.wetiands-epg.co m Ashesrile Office: 1070 Tunnel Rd., Bldg. I Suite 10, PMB 283 Asheville, NC 28805 Blue Sky Meadows -Threatened /Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation GENERAL LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION: The Blue Sky Meadows site is +/-120.07 acres located just west of Concord Avenue, and just north of Hillsdale Drive in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina. It can be found on the Bakers USGS Topographic Quadrangle Map; latitude is 35.0118 N, longitude is-80.5505 W. The site consists of expansive woodlots that have been timbered and are in early succession; old logging roads; creek corridors with narrow buffers; large crop fields; a private home site with lawn and landscaping; small outbuildings; and a gravel driveway. The topography is moderately sloped with the elevation ranging from 550 to 620 ft. (Figure 1). Figure 1: 'l� -- l l CREEK 11 8M24 f 00 Hi rI;•'�_ '�c r • • _ A" 4G a � 1 = •-'• Y' • PRO PERTV H011 Na ' •• 1r -� ' . STUDY UM[TS i �Y • '� +► '�'' J LOCATION k " •.l L'- �! SCALE Lat: 35.0119 PIN 1:24,000 Long: -90,5505°W N _ USGS gUAD ACRES HUC:03040105 yyY Bakers, NC 120.07 YAUNINPEE DEE �— FIG URE NO- BIUe Sky M@adOWS Drawn By: Reviewed E3y: V niDn CO., NC NRN ESR USGS MAP DATEWAT: STING ONDIS OF THE SS. - g)13118 E x15TING CON � I71 ON5 SiU DY SUBJECT TO US4CE VER1f7L4 TM Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC. Blue Sky Meadows - Threatened/ Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation METHODOLOGY: The US Fish and Wildlife Service website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/union.html was referenced to determine the occurrence of Threatened, Endangered and Protected species for Union County North Carolina, the results of which are listed below (Table 1). Maps and aerial photographs were assembled, and the site was investigated during the week of September 17, 2018. Table 1: Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species listed for Union County County: Union, NC *Source: US Fish & Wildlife Service **Data search on September 17, 2018 Group Name Status Lead Office Clams Carolina heelsplitter Endangered Asheville (Lasmigona Ecological decorata) Services Field Office Flowering Schweinitz's Endangered Asheville Plants sunflower Ecological (Helianthus Services Field schweinitzii) Office Flowering Michaux's sumac Endangered Raleigh Plants (Rhus michauxii) Ecological Services Field Office Birds Bald Eagle Protected under the Great Lakes- (Haliaeetus Bald and Golden Big Rivers leucoce,nhalus) Eagle Protection Act Region (Region 3) Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC. Blue Sky Meadows- Threatened / Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation Two plant species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in Union County: • Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii), listed as Federally Endangered, is typically found in open habitats which historically have been maintained by wildfires and grazing bison and elk herds. Now most occurrences are limited to roadsides, woodland and field edges, and utility rights -of -way (ROW). • Michaux's Sumac (Rhus michauxii), listed as Federally Endangered, requires habitat of sandy forests and woodland edges. This species requires periodic fire as a part of its ecology. Two animal species with federal protection are listed as potentially occurring in Union County: • Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, typically inhabits forested areas near large bodies of open water such as lakes, marshes, seacoasts and rivers, where there are suitable fish populations and tall trees for nesting and roosting. • Carolina Heelsplitter (Lasmigona decorata), listed as Federally Endangered, is restricted to cool, clean, well -oxygenated water. Stable, silt- free stream beds are required for this species. Typically stable areas occur where the stream banks are well -vegetated with trees and shrubs. RESULTS: The site consists of expansive woodlots that have been timbered and are in early succession; old logging roads; creek corridors with narrow buffers; large crop fields; and a private home site with lawn and landscaping, small outbuildings, and a gravel driveway. The timbered area is highly disturbed and is covered with old logging roads, debris piles and stump sprouts, with extensive bramble thickets dominated by Blackberry (Rubus sp.), Carolina Rose (Rosa caroling), Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), and Winged Sumac (Rhus copallina). Sapling trees are filling in, dominated by Sweetgum (Liquidambar styracif/ua), Yellow Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), White Oak (Quercus alba), Post Oak (Q. stellata), Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana), Shortleaf Pine (P. echinata), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana), and Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica). WEPG 4 Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Leonard S. Rindner, PLLC. Blue Sky Meadows - Threatened/ Endange7Y'd / Pt-otected Species Evaluation Trees present on the narrow stream buffers include Red Oak (Q. rubra), Southern Red Oak (Q. fa/cata), Willow Oak (Q. phellos), Mockernut Hickory (Carya tomentosa), Shagbark Hickory (C. ovata), Hackberry (Ce/tis /aevigata), American Elm (U/mus americans), and White Ash (Fraxinus americans). There are several large, open crop fields. At the time of the site investigation they were planted in soy beans. The roadside and transitional fringe along the edges of the woods and fields are dominated by common and weedy species including Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense), Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Sourgrass (Rumex acetosella), Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), Ragwort (Packera sp.), Ragweed (Ambrosia sp.), Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia), Goldenrod (Solidago sp.), and Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium). Threatened & Endangered/Protected Species Results All potential habitats for Schweinitiz's Sunflower and Michaux's Sumac along the wood lines, roadside and field edges were closely examined. No individuals of Schweinitz's Sunflower or Michaux's Sumac were observed. • There is no Bald Eagle habitat on site, and no eagles or eagle's nests were observed. There is no suitable habitat on site for Carolina Heelsplitter. No mussels were observed during the survey nor would any be expected on -site. RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the site investigation and the review of available data, WEPG did not identify any protected species occurring on the subject property. No further investigation of the presence of protected species on this site is recommended at this time. Respectfully submitted, L., # 1*e�l Lisa R. Gaffney Biologist September 24, 2018 Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group Blue Sky Meadows - Threatened/ Endangered / Protected Species Evaluation Curriculum Vitae for: Lisa R. Gaffney Biologist / Botanist B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ms. Gaffney is a classically trained botanist and natural resource biologist, and has conducted field work and investigative studies covering thousands of cumulative acres in both North and South Carolina since 1996, including: • Cabarrus County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 1997-1998. Organized, directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Cabarrus County for the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. • Lincoln County NC Natural Heritage Inventory 2000-2001. Organized, directed, and worked in field survey of natural areas in Lincoln County for the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. • Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Natural Communities Evaluation for over 45,000 acres in North and South Carolina, 1996 - present. • Located and identified at least six previously unreported populations of Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii). • Located and identified four previously unreported populations of Threatened Dwarf Heartleaf (Hexastylis nanif/ora). • Located a previously unknown population of Federally Endangered Schweinitz's Sunflower at Redlair Farm in Gaston County, NC. This discovery led (in part) to the purchase of the site by the State of North Carolina Plant Conservation Program, now called Redlair Preserve. This population has become a Recovery Site for the species. Participated in numerous Piedmont Prairie restoration projects in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and Gaston Counties, North Carolina. 6 Wetlands and Environmental Planning Group