20080511 Ver 2_LaGrange_Draft BPDP_20120201

Greene Environmental Services. LLC
90 Ham Produce Rd.
Snow Hill. NC 28580
February 1, 2012
Ms. Katie Merritt
NC Division of Water Quality
Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27606
Re: LaGrange Bank Parcel Development Package (DRAFT), DWQ# 08- 0511v2
Dear Ms. Merritt:
Attached is the Draft BPDP for the LaGrange Site in Lenoir County. I am
also enclosing a CD in .pdf format of the draft BPDP. As you know, the site
was initially planted in 2009, with supplemental plantings in 2010. The
monitoring plot locations and additional plantings will be submitted in the
As -Built report. Please let me know if you have any comments and I will
address them quickly so that the BPDP draft can be put on public notice as
soon as may be. You can reach me at (919) 602 -3078 or by email
(agaskw @vahoo.com).
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fable of Contents
1.0 Project Location and Description .......................................................... ............................... 3
2.0 Project Area — Existing Conditions ........................................................ ............................... 3
2.1 Geologic & Soil Characteristics .......................................................... ............................... 3
2.2 Vegetative Communities ................................................................... ............................... 5
2.3 Threatened and Endangered Species ................................................ ............................... 5
3.0 Proposed Buffer Restoration Plan ........................................................ ............................... 6
4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ....................................................... ............................... 6
5.0 Nutrient Mitigation Potential ............................................................... ............................... 8
6.0 References ............................................................................................ ............................... 9
Appendix A: Figures
Figure 1: Vicinity Map
Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map — La Grange
Figure 3: Aerial Map Proposed Nutrient Offset Buffer Area
Figure 4: Lenoir County Soil Survey Map
Figure 5: Proposed Nutrient Offset Buffer Area (Survey Excerpt)
Appendix B:
Draft Conservation Easement Survey
DWQ Stream Determination Letter
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1.0 Project Location and Description
Greene Environmental Services, LLC (GES) of Snow Hill, North Carolina proposes to add the La
Grange site to the GES Neuse River Basin Umbrella Mitigation Bank. The La Grange site (bank
parcel) is located at the southwest intersection of NC 903 and Old Jason Road (SR 1501), north
of La Grange, in Lenoir County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The latitude /longitude coordinates of
the site are approximately 35.34202 °N and 35.34202 °W. The purpose of the proposed nutrient
mitigation bank is to improve water quality within the Neuse River Basin by reducing nutrient
and sediment inputs to the watershed and providing off -site mitigation for development
requiring nutrient offsets.
The proposed bank parcel is located within the Middle Neuse Watershed (HUC: 03020202).
Stormwater runoff from this site drains into Meeting House Branch (Stream Index # 27- 72 -3),
which drains into Bear Creek (Stream Index # 27- 72- (0.1)), a major tributary to the Neuse River.
According to the NC Division of Water Quality Basinwide Information Management System,
Meeting House Branch is classified as C; Sw, NSW. Mr. Chris Pullinger determined that the
stream as intermittent and subject to the Neuse Buffer Rule on April 4, 2011 (see Appendix B).
The bank parcel is 3.39 acres, including 0.87 acres of riparian buffer and 2.52 acres of nutrient
offset buffer restoration. This bank parcel shall be established under the terms and conditions
of the GES Neuse River Basin Umbrella Mitigation Bank made and entered into by Mr. Bobby
Ham of Greene Environmental Services, LLC, acting as the Bank Sponsor and the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality which was
signed by the Division Director on October 3, 2008.
The bank parcel was previous agricultural cropland and was planted with character species
during March of 2010. During the planting process, Eric Kulz and Lia Gilleski of DWQ visited the
site and determined that it was suitable for nutrient offset mitigation.
2.0 Project Area - Existing Conditions
2.1 Geologic & Soil Characteristics
Based upon review of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) La Grange, North
Carolina Quadrangle, the proposed Bank Parcel is located near the headwaters of
Meeting House Branch with elevations ranging from ± 89 -feet to ± 92 -feet.
Topographic relief and surface drainage is generally southwest (Figure 2).
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The property is located within the Inner Coastal Plain Physiographic Province,
within the Rolling Coastal Plain Ecoregion. The region is known for being highly
agriculturally productive for corn, soybeans, tobacco, sweet potatoes, wheat, and
peanuts. The site was formerly planted in sweet potatoes and is surrounded by
agricultural fields (Figure 3).
Photo 1. Meeting House Branch (facing downstream — planted site on left)
The Soil Survey of Lenoir County, North Carolina (Soil Conservation Service, 1977)
lists the soils within the property as from the Pocalla - Wagram- Lakeland Association.
These soils can be classified as "well drained to excessively drained soils that mainly
have a loamy subsoil; on uplands ". As described by the online USDA NRCS Official
Soil Series Descriptions (OSD), the specific soils within the project area (Figure 4)
are shown below in Table 1:
Table 1. Mapped Soils within the La Grange Bank Parcel
Soil Type Acronym General Description
Craven Cr — fine sandy loam, 1 to 4% slopes Located on gently sloping sides of divides.
Infiltration is moderately slow, and runoff is slow to
medium. Moderate shrink -swell potential, slow
permeability, and runoff are the main limitations in
the use and management of this soil.
Goldsboro Go — loamy sand, 0 to 2% slopes Located near shallow drainageways on broad,
smooth divides. Infiltration is moderate and runoff
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is slow. A seasonal high water table is the main
limitation in the use and management of this soil.
Pe– loam Located on broad, smooth flats in interstream
areas, with slopes of < 1 %. Infiltration is moderate
and runoff is ponded to very slow. Water ponding
on the surface and a seasonal high water table are
the main limitations in the uses and management
of this soil.
Rains Ra – sandy loam Located in depressions and on smooth flats in
broad interstream areas, with slopes of < 1 %.
Infiltration is moderate and runoff is slow or the
surface is ponded. Water ponding on the surface
and a seasonal high water table are the main
limitations in the uses and management of this soil.
2.2 Vegetative Communities
The closest vegetative community is located downstream of the site along Meeting
House Branch. This forested area is an early succession, consisting primarily of typical
sweetgum (Liquidambarstyraciflua) and red maple (Acer rubrum) that are
approximately 20 -40 years in age. The majority of the watershed draining to the site
consists of agricultural fields that are lacking in riparian /ditch buffers.
2.3 Threatened and Endangered Species
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP)
databases were searched for federally listed threatened and endangered plant and
animal species for Lenoir County, NC. Two federally listed species, the red - cockaded
woodpecker (Picoides borealis) and sensitive joint -vetch (Aeschynomene virginica), are
currently listed in Wayne County (Table 2).
Table 2. Listed Threatened and Endangered Species in Wayne County, NC
Species Federal Status Habitat
Red - cockaded woodpecker Endangered
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Sensitive joint -vetch Threatened
The red - cockaded woodpecker prefers mature
stands of longleaf pine (Pinus polustris) trees,
generally over 80 years old. Habitat requirements
average 125 to 200 acres in area. Although some
cavities have been found in pine forests as small as
60 acre, —
The joint -vetch occurs in fresh to slightly brackish
tidal river systems, within the intertidal zone where
populations are flooded twice daily. It typically
occurs at the outer fringe of marshes or shores; its
presence in marsh interiors may be a result of
nutrient deficiencies, ice scouring, or muskrat
herbivory. The sensitive joint -vetch is found in
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localities where plant diversity is high and annual
species are prevalent.
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program ( NCNHP) database shows no
occurrences of either species within a 2 -mile radius of the site. According to the NCNHP
Virtual Workroom, only one state listed species, Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum), is
located within a 2 -mile radius of the site. This snake species is labeled as "SR"
(significantly rare) and resides in dry and sandy woods, primarily in pine /oak sandhills.
This site will provide no potential habitat for this species since the water table is fairly
high in this area and the site soils are not "dry and sandy ".
3.0 Buffer Restoration Plan
Actions required to develop the La Grange site for mitigation were begun in March of 2010 and
supplemental plantings occurred during the winter of 2011. The entire conservation easement
area is 200 feet in width along Meeting House Branch. The area was tilled using standard
farming equipment prior to planting in order to aid plant growth and nutrient uptake. Planting
of the former sweet potato field with character tree species (Table 3) occurred within the
proposed conservation easement area (Figure 5). "Character Trees" are defined as planted or
volunteer species identified from a survey of local vegetation on less degraded sections of the
specified stream and from reference literature that details native species.
The trees were purchased from Claridge Nursery (NC DFR) in Goldsboro. Mowing and other
vegetation management practices may be implemented during the initial years of tree
establishment on the site to prevent the establishment of invasive species that will attempt to
out - compete the planted native vegetation. In an effort to control grazing by rabbits and other small
herbivores, two raptor perches (17 ft tall wooden posts with horizontal perch bars) will be installed on
the tract.
In the summer of 2011, mowing of portions of the site occurred to limit dog fennel
(Eupatorium capillifolium) and silverling (Baccharis glomeruliflora) growth. The following table
lists the character tree species and quantities that were planted in 2011. All tree species are
bare root seedlings.
Table 3. Character Trees Planted in 2010 and 2011.
Scientific Name Common Name Total Number Planted
Betula nigra River birch 400
Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green ash 200
Nyssa sylvatica Blackgum 200
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Quercus pagoda Cherrybark oak 200
Taxodium distichum Bald cypress 400
Total Seedlings Planted 1400
Seedlings Planted per Acre 413
Alternative trees for supplemental planting may include: Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana),
green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), white oak (Quercus alba),
turkey oak (Quercus laevis), longleaf pine ( Pinus palustris), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
and live oak (Quercus virginiana). These trees will be bare root seedlings or containerized
plants. Tree species that are best adapted to better drained site conditions (Quercus virginiana,
Quercus laevis, Quercus alba, Pinus palustris and Diospyros virginiana) will be planted on
portions of the tract shown as Craven fine sandy loam on the soil survey map.
Buffer vegetative success criteria are based upon the density and growth of character tree
species as defined in Table 3. As per the GES UMBI, vegetative success criteria will be based
upon guidelines set forth in the Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration prepared by the
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (or subsequent updated versions of these
guidelines in place at the date of acceptance of a BPDP), and shall be defined as a success rate
equivalent to 320 live stems per acre at the end of the 5 -year monitoring period. For the
purposes of monitoring, the following species, sweetgum, red maple and loblolly pine, will only
be counted for a maximum of 20% of the total trees counting toward the target criterion of 320
stems per acre. If stem counts or visual observations indicate that these species are becoming
invasive and hindering the survival of the planted stems, control measures will be taken.
If vegetative success criteria are not achieved based on acreage density calculations from
combined monitoring plots over the entire restoration area, or if an inspection of a buffer
restoration site indicates that portions of the site do not have sufficient stem densities or are
otherwise deficient, supplemental planting shall be performed with tree species approved by
NCDWQ. Supplemental planting shall be performed as needed until vegetative success criteria
are met. No quantitative measurements of herb assemblages will be required to meet the
vegetative success criteria. The quantity of monitoring plots shall be determined in accordance
with The Carolina Vegetative Sampling Protocol (Levels I & 11).
4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan
The La Grange Bank Site will be monitored annually for five years (or until DWQ's success
criteria have been met). Monitoring activities have already begun on the site since the initial
planting. Supplemental planting and necessary site modifications will continue to be implanted
as necessary. Monitoring activities will follow the terms and conditions of the Greene
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Environmental Services Neuse River Basin Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Banking
Instrument, signed by the Division Director and Mr. Bobby Ham (GES).
Vegetative success will be monitored within the restored riparian buffer and a monitoring
report will be provided to DWQ no later than December 31" of each monitoring year. The
report will include vegetative plot data, monitored in accordance with the CVS -EEP Protocol for
Recording Vegetation (CVS -EEP, v. 4.2). Plots measuring 100 m2 (ten by ten meter squares) will
be permanently established. The La Grange Bank Parcel will contain 2 vegetative monitoring
plots, exceeding the requirement of 2% of the proposed restoration area. Since the site is a
small one, two vegetative plots are considered prudent to get a realistic picture of the site's
success. The plant species, survival rates, and character species density will be recorded within
each plot, as well as general notes on problems encountered or unique situational
developments. Photographs of each plot from the same plot corner will be included in the
monitoring reports to provide DWQ with a snapshot of the site success each year. At the end of
the five year monitoring period, target density for the riparian buffer and nutrient offset area is
a minimum of 320 character trees per acre. Monitoring will take place between August and
November.
5.0 Nutrient Mitigation Potential
The La Grange Bank Parcel consists of 3.387 acres, protected under a permanent conservation
easement. The Parcel will generate 0.87 acres (37,939.7 square feet) of riparian buffer credit
and 5,719 Nitrogen credits at 2,273 lb-N /acre. Greene Environmental Services, LLC will
maintain one credit ledger for riparian buffer credits which are generated from 0 to 50 feet
from the top of bank of Meeting House Branch and one ledger for nutrient offset credits which
are generated from the remaining 200 -foot buffer of the intermittent stream. Each ledger will
record the area of available buffer and all associated credits and debits.
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6.0 References
Griffith, G.E., Omernik, J.M., Comstock, J.A., Schafale, M.P., McNab, W.H., Lenat, D.R.,
MacPherson, T.F., Glover, J.B, and Shelburne, V.B., 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina
and South Carolina. Accessed from:
http: / /www.epa.gov/ wed /pages /ecoregions /ncsc_eco.htm
Lee, M. T., Peet, Robert K., Roberts, S. D., and Wentworth, T. R., 2008. CVS -EEP Protocol for
Recording Vegetation Level 1 -2 Plot Sampling Only. Version 4.2
Lenoir County Online Mapping Services. Connect GIS Webhosting. Accessed from:
http: / /www.co. lenoir.nc.us /docs /disclaim.htm. December 2011.
Natural Heritage Program. Virtual Workroom. Accessed from:
http: / /nhpweb.enr.state.nc.us /public /virtual workroom.phtml
Natural Resources Conservation Service. Soil Survey of Lenoir County, North Carolina. 1977.
USDA Soil Conservation Service. Accessed from:
http: / /soils.usda.gov /survey /printed surveys /state.asp ?state= North %20Carolina &abbr =
NC
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) 2004. Guidelines for Riparian Buffer
Restoration. Accessed from:
http: / /porta1.ncdenr.org/ web /wq /swp /ws /401 /riparianbuffers
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Threatened and Endangered Species by County
Accessed from:
http: / /ecos.fws.gov /species Profile /profile /species Prof ile .action ?spcode =Q24J and
http: / /ecos.fws.gov /tess public/ countySearch !speciesByCountyReport .action ?figs =3710
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USGS. The National Map Viewer. Accessed from: http: / /viewer. national map.gov /viewer/
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
Draft Conservation Easement
DWQ Stream Determination Letter
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Bobby Ham
Greene Environmental Services, LLC
90 Ham Produce Road
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Coleen H, Sullins
Director
April 4, 2011
Dee Freeman
Secretary
DWQ Project 4 201 1 -01 13
Lenoir County
Subject Property: LaGrangelMHBP Riparian Buffer (mitigation bank)
UT to Meeting House Branch
On -Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse River Riparian Area
Protection Rules (I 5A NCAC 2B .0233)
Dear Mr, Ham:
On March 3, 2011, at your request I conducted an on -site determination to review drainage
features located on the subject property for applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules (I 5A
NCAC 2B .0233). The project area is labeled as "2011 - 0113" on the attached map
initialed by me on April 4, 2011. The project is located on the east side of NC HWY 903,
approximately 0.2 miles south of the intersection of NC HWY 903 and Old Jason Road
(SR 1501), north of the community of La Grange, NC.
At your request, I conducted an on -site determination as stated above. During my review
I evaluated the stream using the DWQ Stream Classification Form. I evaluated the
stream reach at the uppermost end of the project area and calculated the score to be 19.25
points. The form states that if the score is "greater than or equal to 19 points the stream is
at least intermittent ".
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the surface water
labeled as "2011 -0113" on the attached map is at least intermittent and is SUBJECT
to the Neuse Buffer Rule. This feature and its associated buffers should be identified on
any future plans for this property, The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWQ
(and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any future correspondences concerning
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this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this
letter.
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWQ or
Delegated Local Authority that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer
rule may request a determination by the Director. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi Karoly, DWQ, 401
OversighVExpress Review Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh. NC
27604 -2260. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWQ or Delegated Local
Authority that "exempts" a surface water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory
hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter_ Applicants
are hereby notified that the 60 -day statutory appeal time does not start until the affected
party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of"this decision. DWQ
recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third
party appeals are made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition.
which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of'
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -6714. This
determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any
activity within the buffers. Nor does this letter approve any activity within Waters of the
United States or Waters of the State. If you have any additional questions or require
additional information please call me at (252) 948 -3920.
Sincerely,
Chris Pullinger
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection
Washington Regional Office
Enclosures: copy of 1 :24,000 scale USGS topographic map, La Grange quadrangle
CC" DWQ 401 Oversight/Express Unit - Attn: Lia Gilleski
}NaRO File Copy
✓David Kno..les; 2813 Jefferson Dr.; Greenville, NC 27858
r;lenamc, 2011 -0113

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