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To: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Re: Online Project Review Request, Rosedale: Averette Road Property, Wake Forest - Wake
County, North Carolina
We have reviewed the referenced project using the USFWS North Carolina Field Office’s online project
review process and have followed all guidance and instructions in completing the review. We completed
our review January 4, 2021 and are submitting our project review package in accordance with the
instructions for further review.
Our proposed action consists of: A planned residential development that is proposing impacts to wetlands
and streams.
The location of the project and the action area are identified on the enclosed maps.
Rosedale: Averette Road Property (35.968096, -78449959). The site is located East and West of Averette
Road, Wake Forest – Wake County, North Carolina.
Construction will commence following the anticipated Section 404 & 401 Approvals and should be
completed by the Nationwide Permit Expiration date of March 18, 2022.
This project review is needed under provisions of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and
per General Condition 18 of Nationwide Permit 29.
The enclosed project review package provides the information about the species and critical habitat
considered in our review. The species conclusions table included in the package identifies our
determinations for the resources that may be affected by the project.
For additional information, please contact Mason Montgomery at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department
Enclosures:
January 4, 2021
S&EC Project No: 13414.W10
1.Project Request Review Package
2.S&EC T&E Species Report
3.Vicinity Maps
4.S&EC Photo Report
5.Overall Site Plan

6.FWS Official Species List
7.NHP Report
8.FWS Species Conclusion Table
9.FWS Self-Certification Letter

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January 4, 2021
S&EC Project No.: 13414.W10

To: Lennar Carolinas, LLC
Attn: Stephen Dorn
1100 Perimeter Park Dr. Suite 112
Morrisville, NC 27560

Re: THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES REPORT
Rosedale: Averette Road Property (+/- 275 acres)
East and West of Averette Road, Wake Forest, Wake County, NC

Stephen Dorn:

On December 17, 2020, Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA (S&EC) evaluated the Rosedale:
Averette Road Property shown on the attached maps for potential endangered species. The property is
located at East and West of Averette Road in Wake County, NC. Surface waters onsite flow into Austin
Creek in the Neuse River Basin, which has been classified in the “Classification and NC DWQ Standards
Applicable to Surface Waters and Wetlands of North Carolina” as C; NSW.

We obtained the attached automatically generated official species list from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service (FWS) and N.C. Natural Heritage Program (NHP) report identifying the protected species on or
within one mile of the project area that could potentially be affected by the project. These FWS & NHP
reports were updated as of the date of this report. The official species list is valid for 90 days.

We conducted site assessments to identify potential suitable habitat and preliminary surveys for the
individual species listed on the official species list. This included assessing the physical characteristics of
the streams, identifying forest types and looking for evidence of the listed species onsite. This survey did
not include any detailed sampling or netting. The results of the search are discussed below.

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RESULTS:
The FWS official species list identified the following species for the Evaluation limits:
• Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis), Endangered
• Neuse River Waterdog (Necturus lewisi), Proposed Threatened
• Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus), Proposed Endangered
• Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni), Proposed Threatened
• Dwarf Wedgemussel (Alasmidonta heterodon), Endangered
• Tar River Spinymussel (Elliptio steinstansana), Endangered
• Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata), Threatened
• Michaux’s Sumac (Rhus michauxii), Endangered

Of the species identified on the official species list, the NHP report did not identify any Federally
threatened or endangered species within the project area or within 1 mile of the project area. Other
State listed species were found within the project area as listed in the attached NHP report. The NHP
Report Identified one natural area and eight managed areas within the project area or within 1 mile of
the project area. These are listed out in the attached NHP Report.

RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER (Picoides borealis):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat (foraging and cavity trees) and
individual Red-cockaded Woodpeckers (RCWs) within the project area. We found no individual
RCWs within the project area. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within 1 mile of the site. We found no ideal suitable habitat (e.g., Long Leaf pine
forests) within the project area. The Loblolly pine stands onsite are too young (± 25 years old) to be
considered suitable habitat. Given the lack of species present, and no presence of suitable habitat we
concluded that the project would have “No effect” on RCWs.

NEUSE RIVER WATERDOG (Necturus lewisi):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for
the Neuse River Waterdog. The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within 1 mile of the site. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River basins.
The suitable habitat this species is found in is typically medium to large streams and rivers with a
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moderate gradient and large bed material. The Neuse River Waterdog also needs riffles, runs, and
pools. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the
species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat.

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. Austin Creek
and the other perennials were +/- 4 feet wide with high baseflow and had a sandy gravel substrate.
Additionally, the intermittent streams onsite did not have suitable habitat. Due to these observations,
we have concluded that the project would have “No effect” on the Neuse River Waterdog

CAROLINA MADTOM (Noturus furiosus):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for
the Carolina Madtom (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within 1 mile of the site. This species is found in the Neuse River and Tar River basins. The suitable
habitat this species is found in is also medium to large streams and rivers with a moderate gradient and
large bed material. The Carolina Madtom also needs continuous year-round flow, and cover for nesting
habitat. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any evidence of the
species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable habitat.

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. Austin Creek
and the other perennials were +/- 4 feet wide with high baseflow and had a sandy gravel substrate. The
perennial streams had little nesting habitat. Additionally, the intermittent streams onsite did not have
suitable habitat. Due to these observations, we have concluded that the project would have “No effect”
on the Carolina Madtom.

ATLANTIC PIGTOE (Fusconaia masoni):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for the
Atlantic Pigtoe (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of mussels).
The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or within 1 mile of
the site. The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized creeks to large rivers with
excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams with coarse sand and gravel with moderate
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to high flowing water. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we also did not find any
evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams for potential suitable
habitat.

Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. Austin Creek
and the other perennials were +/- 4 feet wide with high baseflow and had a sandy gravel substrate.
Additionally, the intermittent streams onsite did not have suitable habitat. Due to these observations we
have concluded that the project would have “No effect” on the Atlantic Pigtoe.

DWARF WEDGEMUSSEL (Alasmidonta heterodon):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat for the
Dwarf Wedgemussel (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within 1 mile of the site. The Dwarf Wedgemussel has little to no preference for stream size, flow
condition or bed material. Due to this all the streams onsite could be considered suitable habitat, although
no mussels were observed during the preliminary suitable habitat survey.

Due to the potential suitable habitat onsite, we concluded that the project would “May affect, not likely to
adversely affect” the Dwarf Wedgemussel.

TAR RIVER SPINYMUSSEL (Elliptio steinstansana):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams onsite for potential suitable habitat
for the Tar River Spinymussel (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the
presence of mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the
project area or within 1 mile of it. The suitable habitat for this species consists of silt free sand and
gravel substrate, with well oxygenated reaches. This species typically lives in streams with coarse
sand and gravel with moderate to high flowing water. While we did not specifically sample for the
species, we also did not find any evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys
of the streams for potential suitable habitat.

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Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. Austin Creek and the
other perennials were +/- 4 feet wide with high baseflow and had a sandy gravel substrate. Additionally, the
intermittent streams onsite did not have suitable habitat. Due to these observations, we have concluded that the
project would have “No effect” on the Tar River Spinymussel.
YELLOW LANCE (Elliptio lanceolata):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of the streams on site for potential suitable habitat for
the Yellow Lance (Note: This did not include a detailed aquatic mussel survey for the presence of
mussels). The NHP report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area or
within 1 mile of the site. The suitable habitat for this species consists of medium sized rivers and small
creeks with excellent water quality. This species typically lives in streams clean, coarse sand, and some
gravel with moderate to high flowing water. While we did not specifically sample for the species, we
also did not find any evidence of the species while conducting our preliminary surveys of the streams
for potential suitable habitat.
Our preliminary survey concluded that potential suitable habitat does not exist onsite. Austin Creek
and the other perennials were +/- 4 feet wide with high baseflow and had a sandy gravel substrate.
Additionally, the intermittent streams onsite did not have suitable habitat. Due to these observations,
we have concluded that the project would have “No effect” on the Yellow Lance.
MICHAUX’S SUMAC (Rhus michauxii):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat within the project area. The NHP
report did not list any known elemental occurrence within the project area. We found suitable habitat
within the project areas to include primarily disturbed open areas along pond and field edges, and
roads. It should be noted that this preliminary survey was done outside of the optimal survey window
(May-October). While we did not find any Michaux’s Sumac plants within the project area, our survey
was conducted outside of the optimal survey window and as suitable habitat was found it is possible
that Michaux’s Sumac exists and therefore we concluded the project would “May affect” Michaux’s
Sumac. We recommend consulting with the USFWS and/or conducting follow up surveys within the
optimal survey window.
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BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys of suitable habitat, nesting sites, and individual Bald
Eagles within the project area. During our survey, we found no evidence of Bald Eagles or any nesting
sites within the project area. The NHP report did not identify any known nests onsite or within 1 mile
of the site. Given the lack of species present, we have concluded that the project is “Unlikely to disturb
nesting bald eagles”. We believe no Eagle Act Permit is required.
NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT (Myotis septentrionalis):
S&EC personnel conducted preliminary surveys for suitable habitat and individual Northern Long-
eared Bats (NLEB’s) within the project area. During our survey, we found no induvial species. Due to
the nature of the project being residential development, we concluded that the project would “May
affect, but not likely to adversely affect” NLEB’s.
CONCLUSION:
After completing the habitat assessments and preliminary surveys, S&EC completed the attached
“Species Conclusion Table” and “Self-Certification Letter”. Using language typically used by the
FWS in their conclusion letters, we have concluded that it appears the proposed project is not likely to
adversely affect a portion of the federally listed endangered or threatened species, their formally
designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Endangered Species
Act (ESA). However, as suitable habitat exists on site for Michaux’s Sumac the USFWS should be
consulted to determine if surveys need to occur during the optimal survey windows for these plants to
ensure that no plants exist within the disturbed limits of the project. We strongly recommend
requesting a concurrence letter from the FWS.
Sincerely,
SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, PA
Mason Montgomery
Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department
January 4, 2021
S&EC Project #13414.W10

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Attachments:
1. USGS Vicinity Map
2. Soil Survey Vicinity Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Photo Report
5. Overall Site Plan
6. FWS List of threatened and endangered species that occur in your proposed location, and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. Official Species List. December 3, 2020.
7. NHP report re: December 3, 2020.
8. S&EC – FWS Species Conclusion Table. January 4, 2021.
9. S&EC – FWS Self-Certification Letter. January 4, 2021.

References:

-North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. 2017. Biotics Database. Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Raleigh, North Carolina.

-US Fish and Wildlife Service. Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) & Raleigh Ecological Services Field
Office Online Project Reviews website.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2017. Species status assessment report for the Atlantic Pigtoe (Fusconaia masoni). Version
1.2. March, 2017. Atlanta, GA.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. Michaux’s Sumac Recovery Plan. Atlanta, Georgia:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 30pp.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2003. Recovery Plan for the Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
Second Revision. Atlanta GA 316 pp.

-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Carolina Madtom. Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/fishes/carolina-madtom/.

- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/ Southeast Region. 2019. Neuse River Waterdog... Species Profile.
https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/amphibians/neuse-river-waterdog/
NC Center for Geographic Information & Analysis
Project Number:
SBProject Manager:
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Map Title:
Source:
USGS Map
Rosedale: Averette
Road Property
Wake County, NC
NC USGS
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Project Number:
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Map Title:
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Soil Survey Map
Rosedale: Averette
Road Property
Wake County, NC
Wake County
Soil Survey Sheets 15, 16, 11, 24
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Threatened and Endangered Species Photo Report for the Rosedale: Averette Road
Property

Photo 1: Field edge
Photo 2: Perennial stream

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Photo 3: Loblolly pine stand

Photo 4: Proposed perennial stream crossing

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Photo 5: Averette Road

Photo 6: Proposed impact on perennial stream

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Photo 7: Floodplain

Photo 8: Perennial stream

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
In Reply Refer To:
Consultation Code: 04EN2000-2021-SLI-0304
Event Code: 04EN2000-2021-E-00641
Project Name: Rosedale; Averette Road Property

Subject:List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project
location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The species list generated pursuant to the information you provided identifies threatened,
endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical
habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by
your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of
species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to
contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to
federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical
habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the
Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be
completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be
completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and
implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested
through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
Section 7 of the Act requires that all federal agencies (or their designated non-federal
representative), in consultation with the Service, insure that any action federally authorized,
funded, or carried out by such agencies is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any
federally-listed endangered or threatened species. A biological assessment or evaluation may be
prepared to fulfill that requirement and in determining whether additional consultation with the
Service is necessary. In addition to the federally-protected species list, information on the
species' life histories and habitats and information on completing a biological assessment or
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evaluation and can be found on our web page at http://www.fws.gov/raleigh. Please check the
web site often for updated information or changes
If your project contains suitable habitat for any of the federally-listed species known to be
present within the county where your project occurs, the proposed action has the potential to
adversely affect those species. As such, we recommend that surveys be conducted to determine
the species' presence or absence within the project area. The use of North Carolina Natural
Heritage program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys.
If you determine that the proposed action may affect (i.e., likely to adversely affect or not likely
to adversely affect) a federally-protected species, you should notify this office with your
determination, the results of your surveys, survey methodologies, and an analysis of the effects
of the action on listed species, including consideration of direct, indirect, and cumulative effects,
before conducting any activities that might affect the species. If you determine that the proposed
action will have no effect (i.e., no beneficial or adverse, direct or indirect effect) on federally
listed species, then you are not required to contact our office for concurrence (unless an
Environmental Impact Statement is prepared). However, you should maintain a complete record
of the assessment, including steps leading to your determination of effect, the qualified personnel
conducting the assessment, habitat conditions, site photographs, and any other related articles.
Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require
development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/
eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy
guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and
bats.
Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications
towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http://
www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http://
www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/
comtow.html.
Not all Threatened and Endangered Species that occur in North Carolina are subject to section 7
consultation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, sea
turtles,when in the water, and certain marine mammals are under purview of the National Marine
Fisheries Service. If your project occurs in marine, estuarine, or coastal river systems you should
also contact the National Marine Fisheries Service, http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages
Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in
the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project
that you submit to our office. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis
of this office at [e-mail].
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Attachment(s):
Official Species List
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Official Species List
This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the
requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether
any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed
action".
This species list is provided by:
Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726
[phone]
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Project Summary
Consultation Code:04EN2000-2021-SLI-0304
Event Code:04EN2000-2021-E-00641
Project Name:Rosedale; Averette Road Property
Project Type:DEVELOPMENT
Project Description:This site is located in Wake County and is approximately 275 acres.
Project Location:
Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://
www.google.com/maps/place/35.97061904854581N78.45065890808993W
Counties:Wake, NC
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1.
Endangered Species Act Species
There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.
Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include
species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species
list because a project could affect downstream species.
IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA
Fisheries , as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the
Department of Commerce.
See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially
within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office
if you have questions.
NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an
office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of
Commerce.
Birds
NAME STATUS
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7614
Endangered
Amphibians
NAME STATUS
Neuse River Waterdog Necturus lewisi
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6772
Proposed
Threatened
Fishes
NAME STATUS
Carolina Madtom Noturus furiosus
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/528
Proposed
Endangered
1
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Clams
NAME STATUS
Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5164
Proposed
Threatened
Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784
Endangered
Tar River Spinymussel Elliptio steinstansana
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1392
Endangered
Yellow Lance Elliptio lanceolata
There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4511
Threatened
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS
Michaux's Sumac Rhus michauxii
No critical habitat has been designated for this species.
Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5217
Endangered
Critical habitats
THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S
JURISDICTION.
NCNHDE-13427
December 3, 2020
Robert Zarzecki
Soil & Environmental Consultants, PA
8412 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
RE: Rosedale; Averette Road Property ; 13414
Dear Robert Zarzecki:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database indicates that
there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one-mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally-listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Rosedale; Averette Road Property
Project No. 13414
December 3, 2020
NCNHDE-13427
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
32043 Coryphaeschna ingens Regal Darner 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G5 S2?
Dragonfly or
Damselfly
33749 Somatochlora
georgiana
Coppery Emerald 2004-Pre H?5-Very
Low
---Significantly
Rare
G3G4 S1?
Natural
Community
18608 Mesic Mixed Hardwood
Forest (Piedmont
Subtype)
---1988-03-15 E 3-Medium ------G3G4 S4
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Wild Cat Hollow R5 (General)C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Land and Water Fund Funded Project NC DNCR, NC Land and Water Fund State
Town of Wake Forest Open Space - Wake Forest
Reservoir Park
Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Wild Cat Hollow (Perry) Registered Heritage Area Private Individual Private
Town of Wake Forest Greenway - Austin Creek
Greenway
Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Town of Wake Forest Open Space Town of Wake Forest Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/help. Data query generated on December 3, 2020; source: NCNHP, Q3 October 2020.
Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Species Conclusions Table
Project Name: Rosedale: Averette Road Property
Date: January 4, 2021
Species / Resource Name Conclusion ESA Section 7 / Eagle Act Determination Notes / Documentation
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Picoides borealis
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Neuse River Waterdog
Necturus lewisi
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Carolina Madtom
Noturus furiosus
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Atlantic Pigtoe
Fusconaia masoni
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
Alasmidonta heterodon
Suitable habitat present,
species not present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Tar River Spinymussel
Elliptio steinstansana
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Yellow Lance
Elliptio lanceolata
No suitable habitat present No effect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Michaux’s Sumac
Rhus michauxii
Suitable habitat present May affect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020. It
should be noted that this survey was
completed outside of the optimal survey
window (May-October).
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Unlikely to disturb nesting
Bald Eagles
No Eagle Act permit required Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Northern Long-eared Bat
Myotis septentrionalis
Suitable habitat present, no
species present
May affect, not likely to adversely affect Preliminary habitat survey completed by
S&EC staff on December 17, 2020.
Critical Habitat No critical habitat present No effect
Acknowledgement: I agree that the above information about my proposed project is true. I used all the provided resources to make an
informed decision about impacts in the immediate and surrounding areas.
Mason Montgomery / Environmental Specialist, Wetlands Department at S&EC, PA
Signature /Title
January 4, 2021
Date
Raleigh Field Office
P.O. Box 33726
Raleigh, NC 27636-3726

Date:__________________________

Self-Certification Letter

Project Name______________________________

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Raleigh Ecological
Services online project review process. By printing this letter in conjunction with your
project review package, you are certifying that you have completed the online project
review process for the project named above in accordance with all instructions
provided, using the best available information to reach your conclusions. This letter,
and the enclosed project review package, completes the review of your project in
accordance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544, 87 Stat.
884), as amended (ESA), and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668-668c, 54 Stat. 250), as amended (Eagle Act). This letter also provides
information for your project review under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, 83 Stat. 852), as amended. A copy of this
letter and the project review package must be submitted to this office for this
certification to be valid. This letter and the project review package will be maintained
in our records.

The species conclusions table in the enclosed project review package summarizes
your ESA and Eagle Act conclusions. Based on your analysis, mark all the
determinations that apply:

“no effect” determinations for proposed/listed species and/or
proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

“may affect, not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed/listed
species and/or proposed/designated critical habitat; and/or

“may affect, likely to adversely affect” determination for the Northern long-
eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and relying on the findings of the January 5,
2016, Programmatic Biological Opinion for the Final 4(d) Rule on the
Northern long-eared bat;

“no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles.

Applicant Page 2

We certify that use of the online project review process in strict accordance with the
instructions provided as documented in the enclosed project review package results in
reaching the appropriate determinations. Therefore, we concur with the “no effect” or
“not likely to adversely affect” determinations for proposed and listed species and
proposed and designated critical habitat; the “may affect” determination for Northern
long-eared bat; and/or the “no Eagle Act permit required” determinations for eagles.
Additional coordination with this office is not needed. Candidate species are not
legally protected pursuant to the ESA. However, the Service encourages consideration
of these species by avoiding adverse impacts to them. Please contact this office for
additional coordination if your project action area contains candidate species.
Should project plans change or if additional information on the distribution of
proposed or listed species, proposed or designated critical habitat, or bald eagles
becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. This certification letter is
valid for 1 year. Information about the online project review process including
instructions, species information, and other information regarding project reviews
within North Carolina is available at our website http://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html.
If you have any questions, you can write to us at [e-mail] or please contact
Leigh Mann of this office at 919-856-4520, ext. 10.

Sincerely,

/s/Pete Benjamin

Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor
Raleigh Ecological Services

Enclosures - project review package