20202037 Ver 1_UPDATE PCN_20210311

Strickland, Bev
From: Dan McCauley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2021 1:20 PM
To: [e-mail]
Cc: Goss, Stephanie; Trone, Rick V; Matt Ingalls; [e-mail]; Brad
Connolly
Subject: [External] RE: Request for Additional Information - Timber Drive Apartments, Garner,
Wake County; SAW-2019-02022
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Dave,
Please see our updated PCN attached and my responses to your comments listed in red below. Let me know if you have
any questions, or require additional information.
Thank you.
Dan W. McCauley, Assistant Project Environmental Scientist
Hart & Hickman, PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Road, Ste 301 • Raleigh, NC 27607
Direct: 919-723-2510 • Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com
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1) The notes on the plan sheet stating "Waters of the US End" and "Waters of the US Begin" are incorrect and
potentially confusing, given that Stream SCA (partially off -site) was determined to be a potential water of the US
during the PJD site visit on 10/22/2019, and both streams and wetlands are potential "waters of the US."
Suggest removing these labels or revising to read "Stream SCA Begin", "Stream SCA End", etc.;
- See updated Site Plan
2) The project boundary shown on the project plans includes only a portion of the total —68 acre review area
evaluated in the Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) dated 5/13/2020. Additional avoidance and
minimization per NWP 29 General Conditions 23(a) and (b) could be achieved by using the large contiguous
uplands comprising the majority of the remainder of the review area. If additional avoidance and minimization is
not practicable please provide justification. If such justification relies upon other proposed development within
the review area, please provide that information accordingly;
- The original 68 acre parcel reviewed during the PJD Site visit has since been subdivided, and is now owned by
two different entities. The owner listed in the original PCN submittal sold the property to Timber Drive
Associates LP Limited Partnership, which is reflected in the updated PCN package. The owner/developer of the
subject Site (PIN: 1720737374) listed in the updated PCN is not affiliated with the owner of the parcel located to
the southeast (PIN: 1720820256).
3) Are any of the proposed impacts necessary for stormwater management facilities? For example, a portion of the
southwest corner of Wetland Impact A appears to be proposed for a stormwater basin. Please clarify, and note
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that NWP 29 Regional Condition 4.1.1 prohibits discharges in perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
wetlands for stormwater management facilities;
- None of the proposed impacts are associated with stormwater management facilities. The impacted area within
the southwest corner of Wetland Impact A will not retain or treat stormwater in any way. The drain located in
that area will capture runoff from the parking area and direct it to the stormwater retention basin located in the
northern portion of the Site to be treated.
4) Please submit a wetland restoration plan for the temporary wetland impact areas (i.e. Wetland Impact E),
including confirmation that the wetland impact area will be returned to pre - construction grade and contour,
that the top 6 - 12 inches of the trench will be backfilled with topsoil from the trench, and including a re -
vegetation plan using native wetland species per NWP 29 Regional Condition 4.1.7/NWP 12 Regional Condition
4.1.9. If the above is provided, the Corps generally requires compensatory mitigation at 1:1 for impacts only
involving the permanent conversion of wetland type;
- See page 2 of the updated Site Plan. See updated letter reflecting mitigation at a 1:1 ratio for permanent
wetland conversion impact.
5) If retaining walls are proposed at this or any location along a wetland boundary, it does not appear that the
project plans allow for additional impacts necessary to install the structure. Please evaluate and update the PCN
and plans as necessary;
- See updated Site Plan
6) Indirect effects caused by the NWP activity, per NWP 29 General Conditions "District Engineers Decision" part 2:
a. Based on proposed grading and wetland fill and re-routing of drainage into stormwater facilities, the
project appears to eliminate the drainage area/hydrology source for much of Wetlands WAA and WAC
downstream of proposed Wetland Impacts A and D. Based on the information provided, the Corps
would consider the on -site remainder of Wetland WAC, and most (if not all) of the remainder of
Wetland WAA, as indirect impacts (see NWP General Conditions "District Engineers Decision") to
wetlands resulting from a reasonably foreseeable loss of hydrology. Please provide revisions/additional
information to ensure that there is not a reduction in hydrology flowing to the remainder of these
wetlands. If such measures cannot correct the reasonably foreseeable loss of hydrology to these areas,
compensatory mitigation is typically required at a 2:1 ratio unless otherwise justified based on resource
quality (NCWAM/NCSAM);
- After further review H&H agrees with the Corps that the remainder of WAC will be impacted due to the
upgradient fill impacts. Therefore, mitigation is proposed at a 2:1 ratio for the entirety of WAC. See
updated mitigation letter.
- WAA primarily receives hydrology from the stormwater outlet currently located along Timber Drive
East. This stormwater outlet will be shifted downgradient of the majority of the proposed impacts to
WAA. H&H believes that the stormwater outlet will provide enough hydrology to prevent indirect
impacts to the wetland area. Therefore, H&H is not proposing mitigation for the remainder of WAA.
b. Wetland Impact B is proposed such that only —3.5-feet of wetland width would remain between the fill
limits and the upland boundary. This "pinch point" along this drainage is likely to lead to scouring of the
surface soils, disturbance to vegetation, and a further reduction in wetland function which would be
considered an indirect impact requiring compensatory mitigation if further avoidance and minimization
is not practicable;
- Grading is proposed in the upland area near Wetland Impact Area "G" to help widen the pinch point
and facilitate drainage. Grading will be conducted adjacent to the wetland and re -vegetated as
described on page 2 of the updated Site Plan. H&H believes this will prevent scouring, disturbing
vegetation, and allow the wetland to continue to function properly. Therefore, H&H is not proposing
additional mitigation for indirect impacts related to Wetland Impact B.
7) Based on the NCWAM type of the wetlands proposed for impact (Headwater Forest wetlands), the appropriate
compensatory mitigation type would be "riparian non-riverine" wetland credits (often referred to simply as
"riparian" wetland credits). However, the Wetland Mitigation Statement of Availability from Wildlands Holdings,
dated 9/29/2020, does not specify the type of wetland credits available for purchase. Please confirm that the
type of wetland credits proposed to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement are appropriate for the
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type of wetlands proposed for impact. Further, you may need to request the availability of additional wetland
credits based on items 6a. and b. above.
-See updated wetland mitigation letter
From: Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:29 AM
To: Dan McCauley <[e-mail]>
Cc: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>; Trone, Rick V <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Request for Additional Information - Timber Drive Apartments, Garner, Wake County; SAW-2019-02022
Hi Dan, and thanks for your email. The Corps approves your request to extend the response deadline to Thursday, March
11, 2021.
-Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
CE-SAW-RG-R
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Phone: [phone], Ext. 30.
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated Customer Service Survey is
located at: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0
Thank you for taking the time to visit this site and complete the survey.
From: Dan McCauley <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10:13 AM
To: Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA)<[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Request for Additional Information - Timber Drive Apartments, Garner, Wake County;
SAW-2019-02022
Hi Dave,
We are working diligently to answer your comments below. I have been meeting with the engineer over the last few
weeks to edit the site plan in an attempt to address comments 3, 4, 5, and 6. We should have the updated site plan
finalized within the next week. In order to address your comments properly, I am requesting a 14 day extension on the
information request you submitted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. We can have a response prepared on Thursday,
March 11, 2021. Please let me know if you approve this or if you have questions.
Thanks,
OriSis
Dan W. McCauley, Assistant Project Environmental Scientist
Hart & Hickman, PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Road, Ste 301 • Raleigh, NC 27607
Direct: 919-723-2510 • Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com
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We've launched a new website! Follow the link above to see what's changed...
From: Bailey, David E CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:02 AM
To: Dan McCauley <[e-mail]>; Matt Ingalls <[e-mail]>
Cc: Goss, Stephanie <[e-mail]>; Trone, Rick V <[e-mail]>; Carlton Burton
<[e-mail]>
Subject: Request for Additional Information -Timber Drive Apartments, Garner, Wake County; SAW-2019-02022
All,
Thank you for your PCN and attached information, dated 9/30/2020 (received 12/30/2020), for the above referenced
project. I have reviewed the information and need clarification before proceeding with verifying the use of Nationwide
Permit (NWP) 29 (http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/NWP2017/2017NWP29.pdf). Please submit the requested information
below (via e-mail is fine) within 30 days of receipt of this Notification, otherwise we may deny verification of the use of
the Nationwide Permit or consider your application withdrawn and close the file:
1) The notes on the plan sheet stating "Waters of the US End" and "Waters of the US Begin" are incorrect and
potentially confusing, given that Stream SCA (partially off -site) was determined to be a potential water of the US
during the PJD site visit on 10/22/2019, and both streams and wetlands are potential "waters of the US."
Suggest removing these labels or revising to read "Stream SCA Begin", "Stream SCA End", etc.;
2) The project boundary shown on the project plans includes only a portion of the total —68 acre review area
evaluated in the Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) dated 5/13/2020. Additional avoidance and
minimization per NWP 29 General Conditions 23(a) and (b) could be achieved by using the large contiguous
uplands comprising the majority of the remainder of the review area. If additional avoidance and minimization is
not practicable please provide justification. If such justification relies upon other proposed development within
the review area, please provide that information accordingly;
3) Are any of the proposed impacts necessary for stormwater management facilities? For example, a portion of the
southwest corner of Wetland Impact A appears to be proposed for a stormwater basin. Please clarify, and note
that NWP 29 Regional Condition 4.1.1 prohibits discharges in perennial streams, intermittent streams, and
wetlands for stormwater management facilities;
4) Please submit a wetland restoration plan for the temporary wetland impact areas (i.e. Wetland Impact E),
including confirmation that the wetland impact area will be returned to pre -construction grade and contour,
that the top 6-12 inches of the trench will be backfilled with topsoil from the trench, and including a re -
vegetation plan using native wetland species per NWP 29 Regional Condition 4.1.7/NWP 12 Regional Condition
4.1.9. If the above is provided, the Corps generally requires compensatory mitigation at 1:1 for impacts only
involving the permanent conversion of wetland type;
5) If retaining walls are proposed at this or any location along a wetland boundary, it does not appear that the
project plans allow for additional impacts necessary to install the structure. Please evaluate and update the PCN
and plans as necessary;
6) Indirect effects caused by the NWP activity, per NWP 29 General Conditions "District Engineers Decision" part 2:
a. Based on proposed grading and wetland fill and re-routing of drainage into stormwater facilities, the
project appears to eliminate the drainage area/hydrology source for much of Wetlands WAA and WAC
downstream of proposed Wetland Impacts A and D. Based on the information provided, the Corps
would consider the on -site remainder of Wetland WAC, and most (if not all) of the remainder of
Wetland WAA, as indirect impacts (see NWP General Conditions "District Engineers Decision") to
wetlands resulting from a reasonably foreseeable loss of hydrology. Please provide revisions/additional
information to ensure that there is not a reduction in hydrology flowing to the remainder of these
wetlands. If such measures cannot correct the reasonably foreseeable loss of hydrology to these areas,
compensatory mitigation is typically required at a 2:1 ratio unless otherwise justified based on resource
quality (NCWAM/NCSAM);
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b. Wetland Impact B is proposed such that only —3.5-feet of wetland width would remain between the fill
limits and the upland boundary. This "pinch point" along this drainage is likely to lead to scouring of the
surface soils, disturbance to vegetation, and a further reduction in wetland function which would be
considered an indirect impact requiring compensatory mitigation if further avoidance and minimization
is not practicable;
7) Based on the NCWAM type of the wetlands proposed for impact (Headwater Forest wetlands), the appropriate
compensatory mitigation type would be "riparian non-riverine" wetland credits (often referred to simply as
"riparian" wetland credits). However, the Wetland Mitigation Statement of Availability from Wildlands Holdings,
dated 9/29/2020, does not specify the type of wetland credits available for purchase. Please confirm that the
type of wetland credits proposed to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirement are appropriate for the
type of wetlands proposed for impact. Further, you may need to request the availability of additional wetland
credits based on items 6a. and b. above.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dave Bailey
David E. Bailey, PWS
Regulatory Project Manager
US Army Corps of Engineers
CE-SAW-RG-R
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
Phone: [phone], Ext. 30.
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We would appreciate your feedback on how we are performing our duties. Our automated Customer Service Survey is
located at: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=136:4:0
Thank you for taking the time to visit this site and complete the survey.
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Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions

ACTION ID #: SAW- Begin Date (Date Received):

Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM

1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]:

2. Work Type: Private Institutional Government Commercial

3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:

4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:

5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:

6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:

7. Project Location – Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form B1b]:

8. Project Location – Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:

9. Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:

10. Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:

11. Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:

12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form B2c]:

Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 and 404

Regulatory Action Type:

Standard Permit Pre-Application Request
Nationwide Permit # Unauthorized Activity
Regional General Permit # Compliance
Jurisdictional Determination Request No Permit Required

Revised 20150602

Via Email

December 30, 2020
Revised: March 11, 2021

US Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

Attention: Mr. David Bailey

Re: Pre-Construction Notification
Proposed Multi-family Development
Timber Drive Apartments
Garner, Wake County, North Carolina
H&H Job No. BEA-004

Dear David:

On behalf of Garner Land Development, LLC, Hart & Hickman, PC (H&H) is submitting the
attached Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) application for the proposed construction of a
multi-family residential development in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina. The Site
consists of mostly undeveloped wooded land and an overhead utility easement along the northern
and eastern Site boundaries. The proposed project involves the construction of a multi-family
residential development. H&H is submitting the PCN application in order to receive verification
to use Nationwide Permit #29.

H&H submitted a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) Request to Mr. David Bailey
of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Raleigh Field Office for approval. The Notice
of Jurisdictional Determination dated May 13, 2020 is included in Appendix E. Mr. Bailey made
a field determination and concurred with the delineation on October 22, 2020. Because the Site
is located within the Neuse River basin, Mr. Gary Kreiser of the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Resources (DWR) conducted a Site visit with
Mr. David Bailey
March 11, 2021
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H&H to review applicable stream buffers located on-Site on October 4, 2019. The Buffer
Determination Request and Buffer Determination Letter are provided in Appendix E.

H&H surveyed the property for potential streams or surface water features. H&H observed one
stream on the subject Site: Stream Channel ‘A’ (SCA). SCA is an intermittent stream that
originates at a headcut just north of the Site. SCA flows in an easterly direction before
terminating within Wetland Area ‘B’ shortly after entering the Site. SCA totals approximately
16.97 linear feet of on-Site stream length.

There are three forested wetlands on the Site: Wetland Area ‘A’, Wetland Area ‘B’, and Wetland
Area ‘C’. Wetland Area ‘A’ is a headwater wetland located upgradient of SCA in the
northwestern portion of the Site. Wetland Area ‘A’ drains into SCA, which convey drainage
generally to the east-southeast. Wetland Area ‘A’ encompasses approximately 0.376 acre of on-
Site area. Wetland Area ‘B’ is a headwater wetland located downgradient of SCA in the
northeastern portion of the Site. Wetland Area ‘B’ conveys drainage to the southeast off-Site.
Wetland Area ‘B’ encompasses approximately 0.198 acre of on-Site area. Wetland Area ‘C’ is a
headwater wetland that is located in the northeastern portion of the Site. Wetland Area ‘C’
drains to the east off-Site. Wetland Area ‘C’ encompasses approximately 0.093 acre of on-Site
area.

The developer is proposing to permanently impact 0.268 acre of on-Site wetlands and
temporarily impact 0.058 acre of on-Site wetlands. The proposed impacts are to Wetland ‘A’,
and Wetland ‘C’. The proposed permanent wetland impacts include 0.254 acre of wetland fill
and 0.014 acre of wetland impact due to the conversion of a forested wetland to a non-forested
wetland for a permanent utility easement. The developer is avoiding additional impacts to the
on-Site wetlands. Mitigation is proposed in the form of purchasing mitigation credits from an
approved private mitigation bank. Based on the NC Wetland Assessment Method (NC WAM),
the wetlands on the Site are medium quality, and the proposed mitigation ratio for the permanent
wetland fill impact is 2:1 and 1:1 for the wetland conversion impact (see Appendix F). No
impacts to streams are proposed.
Mr. David Bailey
March 11, 2021
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The developer is proposing 0.027 acre of permanent Zone 2 Neuse River Buffer impacts.
Impacts to the buffers include grading and installation of a sanitary sewer and stormwater outlet.
All disturbed areas will be stabilized and revegetated. No impacts to Zone 1 are proposed. The
sanitary sewer line will be developed such that the construction corridor is less than or equal to
40 linear feet wide and the permanent maintenance corridor is equal to or less than 30 feet wide.
The stormwater outlet will be constructed in compliance with Item 9 of the Neuse River Buffer
Rule. The Site developer will avoid additional impacts to the on-Site buffers. Due to the nature
of the impacts, compensatory buffer mitigation is not proposed.

H&H is seeking a Nationwide Permit #29 verification for this multi-family development project.
A copy of the PCN submittal package has also been forwarded to the NC DEQ DWR.

Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact
Dan McCauley at 704-998-1864.

Very truly yours,

Hart & Hickman, PC

Matt Ingalls Dan McCauley
Senior Project Manager Assistant Project Environmental Scientist

Attachments

• PCN Form
• Figure 1 – Site Location Map
• Figure 2 – Site Map
• Appendix A – Agent Authorization
• Appendix B – Overall Proposed Impacts
• Appendix C – Avoidance & Minimization
• Appendix D – Supplemental Documents
Mr. David Bailey
March 11, 2021
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• Appendix E – Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination & Buffer Determination Requests without
attachments
• Appendix F – NC WAM
• Appendix G – Mitigation Banks Statements of Availability

cc: NC DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit, Raleigh, NC (1 Copy of PCN and $240.00 Check via
FedEx)
Mr. Carlton Burton, Burton Engineering Associates (via email)
Mr. Brad Connolly, Burton Engineering Associates (via email) Mr. Jess Achenbach, Castle Development Partners (via email)

Pre-Construction Notification
Multi-family Residential Development

Timber Drive Apartments
Garner, North Carolina

H&H Job No. BEA-004
December 30, 2020
Revised: March 11, 2021

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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Form Version 1.4 January 2009
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification – Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification – Express Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ
401 Certification:
Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for
mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank
or in-lieu fee program.
Yes No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below. Yes No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
2b. County:
2c. Nearest municipality / town:
2d. Subdivision name:
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
Timber Drive Apartments
Wake
Garner
N/A
N/A
Timber Drive Associates LP Limited Partnership
DB:018239 DP: 02132
Castle Development Partners LLC
230 Court Square, Suite 202
Charlottesville, VA 22902
[e-mail]
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
5c. Street address:
5d. City, state, zip:
5e. Telephone no.:
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address:
Brad Connolly
Burton Engineering Associates
5950 Fairview Road, Ste. 100
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-967-4050
[e-mail]
Matt Ingalls
Hart & Hickman, PC
2923 S. Tryon Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-887-4617
[e-mail]
Project Engineer
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: Longitude:
1c. Property size: acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
2c. River basin:
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Yes No Unknown
Comments:
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Yes No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help file” instructions.
6.Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
The property developer is proposing the construction of a multi-family residential development. Wetland and buffer impacts are proposed for a road
crossing, utility line, and to facilitate grading on-Site. No stream impacts are proposed. The project purpose is to provide additional multi-family
housing to the Town of Garner and greater Raleigh area.
The planned development area will be graded with heavy equipment to prepare level building pads, roadways, and stormwater BMPS.
The utility installation will be conducted using open-cut trench techniques with heavy equipment.
1720737374
-78.569745
21.63
White Oak Creek (27-43-11)
C; NSW (White Oak Creek classification)
Neuse River basin
The Site consists of undeveloped wooded land and a overhead utility line easement along the eastern and northeastern property boundary.
Residential and undeveloped properties are present surrounding the Site.
0.667
Hart & Hickman, PC
Mr. David Bailey of the USACE made an on-Site determination and concurred with the delineation on 10/22/19. H&H met with Mr. Gary Kreiser of
DEQ DWR on 10/4/19 for a buffer determination site review.
35.681352
16.97
PJD concurrence from David Bailey on 5/13/20
Dan McCauley
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams – tributaries Buffers Open Waters Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.
Type of impact
2c.
Type of wetland
2d.
Forested
2e.
Type of jurisdiction
Corps (404,10) or
DWQ (401, other)
2f.
Area of
impact
(acres)
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
2g.Total Wetland Impacts:
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact
number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial (PER) or
intermittent (INT)?
3e.
Type of
jurisdiction
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments:
Fill Headwater Wetland Yes Corps 0.14
Yes Corps 0.017
Yes Corps 0.005
Yes Corps 0.093
Yes Corps 0.014
Yes Corps 0.058
0.327
The wetland impacts involve road crossings, grading and fill for building pads and parking areas. A sanitary sewer line is also proposed that will involve
wetland impacts for the conversion of a forested wetland to a non-forested wetland. Please also note that the impacts have been rounded in the table
above and may not align exactly with the true impact totals listed on the Site Plan.
Choose one
0
P
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Wetland Conversion
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Headwater Wetland
Headwater Wetland
Headwater Wetland
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable
4c.
Type of impact
4d.
Waterbody
type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
O1
O2
O3
O4
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
5a.
Pond ID number
5b.
Proposed use or
purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated
P1
P2
5f.Total:
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.Project is in which protected basin? Neuse Tar-Pamlico Catawba Randleman Other:
6b.
Buffer Impact
number –
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Stream name
6e.
Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.
Zone 1
impact
(square
feet)
6g.
Zone 2
impact
(square
feet)
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
6h.Total Buffer Impacts:
6i. Comments: Impacts to the buffers include grading, installation of a stormwater outlet and installation of a sanitary sewer. All disturbed areas will be
stabilized and revegetated. The stormwater outlet construction will comply with Item 9 of the Neuse River Buffer Rule. The sanitary sewer line
will be developed so that the construction corridor is less than or equal to 40 linear feet wide and the permanent maintenance corridor is equal to
or less than 30 feet wide.
Choose one Choose
0
Not applicable.
Choose one
Not applicable.
Utility/Stormwater Outlet UT to White Oak Creek No 0 813
Grading/Fill UT to White Oak Creek 0 353
0 1,166
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project?
Mitigation bank
Payment to in-lieu fee program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type:
Type:
Type:
Quantity:
Quantity:
Quantity:
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
See Appendix C.
See Appendix C.
Falling Creek: McClenny Acres II Mitigation Site
The applicant proposes a 2:1 mitigation ratio for permanent wetland fill impacts and a 1:1 ratio for permanent wetland conversion imp
Choose one
Riparian wetland
Choose one
Choose one
0.522
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? Yes No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f.Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
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? Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Yes No
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? %
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:

2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? Yes No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? Yes No
45.3
This project consists of the development of new apartments with amenities. Site development includes parking, grading, utilities, and a wet pond.
Town of Garner
Town of Garner
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PCN Form – Version 1.4 January 2009
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No
1b. If you answered “yes” to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Yes No
1c. If you answered “yes” to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
Comments:
Yes No
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No
2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Additional phases and/or impacts to Waters of the U.S. are not planned or proposed at this time.
Wastewater will enter municipal sanitary sewer infrastructure and will be piped to an off-Site municipal wastewater treatment plant.
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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? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
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 (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
_______________________________
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization
letter from the applicant is provided.)

Date
Raleigh
DEQ Natural Heritage Program and Fish &Wildlife Service online databases and on-Site reconnaissance (see Appendix D).
http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/protection/efh/efhmapper/
The National Registry of Historic Places, NCState Historic Preservation Office databases, and on-Site reconnaissance (see Appendix D).
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Appendix A
Agent Authorization
Agent Certification of Authorization
I, Brad Connolly representing the prospective developer of lands represented by
Parcel Number 01720737374 in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina (approx.
21.63 acres), certify that I have authorized Hart & Hickman, PC to act on the
prospective developer's behalf and take all actions necessary to the processing,
issuance, and acceptance of 401/404 permitting for this property.
Prospective Applicant's Signature
Name/Title:
Company:
3/10/21
Date
Agent's Signature
Dan McCauley
Hart & Hickman, PC
3/4/2021
Date

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DRAWING INFORMATION
WIM-1WETLAND IMPACT MAPOVERALL SITETIMBER DRIVE EAST 110'
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
US INTERSTATE 40
VARIABLE R/W
WETLAND "A"
FILL IMPACT
6,080.83 S.F.
WETLAND "B"
FILL IMPACT
743.71 S.F.
WETLAND "C"
FILL IMPACT
210.63 S.F.
WETLAND "D"
FILL IMPACT
4,047.96 S.F.
WETLANDS
4,051 SF (WAC)
WATERS OF THE US END
WETLANDS
8,607 SF (WAB)
WATERS OF THE US (SCA)
16.97 L.F.
WETLANDS
16,396 SF (WAA)
WATERS OF THE US BEGIN
PERMANENT WETLAND FILL IMPACT
DESCRIPTION SYMBOL QUANTITY
0.254 AC. / 11,083.13 S.F.
BUFFER ZONE 2
PERMANENT IMPACT 0.027 AC. / 1166.29 S.F.
BUFFER ZONE 2
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353.12 S.F.
50' NEUSE RIVER
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0.667 AC. / 29,054.27 S.F.
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16.97 L.F.
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TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
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PROJECT NUMBER
019.823.001 DATEDRAWN BYENGPMTHIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF
BURTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES AND IS
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART. IT IS NOT TO BE USED
ON ANY OTHER PROJECT AND IS TO BE
RETURNED UPON REQUEST.REVISIONSG:\DWG\019.823.001 TIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS\9. PLANS\MISC\019.823.001 TIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS WETLAND IMPACT MAP03.05.21.DWG WETLAND IMPACT MAP 3/8/2021 8:01:31 AM HP02.CTB CKAUFFMANTOWN OF GARNERWAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINATIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS5950 FAIRVIEW RD STE 100
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
(T) 704.553.8881
www.burtoneng.com
FIRM #C-1157
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019.823.001 DATEDRAWN BYENGPMTHIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF
BURTON ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES AND IS
NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART. IT IS NOT TO BE USED
ON ANY OTHER PROJECT AND IS TO BE
RETURNED UPON REQUEST.REVISIONSG:\DWG\019.823.001 TIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS\9. PLANS\MISC\019.823.001 TIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS WETLAND IMPACT MAP03.05.21.DWG WETLAND IMPACT MAP (2) 3/8/2021 8:02:45 AM HP02.CTB CKAUFFMANTOWN OF GARNERWAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINATIMBER DRIVE APARTMENTS5950 FAIRVIEW RD STE 100
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
(T) 704.553.8881
www.burtoneng.com
FIRM #C-1157
BCBUFFER ZONE 2
FILL IMPACT
813.17 S.F.
IMPACT LEGEND / QUANTITIES
EXISTING WETLANDS
PERMANENT WETLAND FILL IMPACT
DESCRIPTION SYMBOL QUANTITY
0.254 AC. / 11,083.13 S.F.
BUFFER ZONE 2
PERMANENT IMPACT 0.027 AC. / 1166.29 S.F.
0.667 AC. / 29,054.27 S.F.
EXISTING NON-WETLAND WATERS
OF THE US
16.97 L.F.
PERMANENT WETLAND
UTILITY CROSSING IMPACT 0.014 AC. / 612.33 S.F.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
WETLAND IMPACT 0.058 AC. / 2526.44 S.F.

Appendix C
Avoidance and Minimization
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Appendix C
Avoidance and Minimization
Timber Drive Apartments
Garner, North Carolina
H&H Job No. BEA-004

Avoidance
The proposed project is located east of the southern terminus of Timber Drive East in Garner,
Wake County, North Carolina. The Site consists of a 21.63-acre property identified by Wake
County Parcel Number 1720737374 (Site or subject Site; see Figure 1). The Site is comprised of
mostly undeveloped forested land.

H&H reviewed State and Federal Threatened and Endangered Species databases for the Site and
conducted a screening survey of the Site and surrounding area for Federal Threatened and
Endangered Species, and none were identified. H&H also reviewed the National Registry of
Historic Places (NRHP) for Sites located in Wake County, North Carolina; the North Carolina
State Historic Preservation Office (NC SHPO) GIS viewer; and the Site and surrounding area via
visual reconnaissance for the potential presence of historic, cultural, and/or archeological sites.
No recorded sites were noted on or adjacent to the Site. No structures were observed on-Site.
H&H requested comment on the Site from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS),
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC), and NC SHPO. Agency responses are
included in Appendix D.

The proposed development avoids the majority of the water resources within the vicinity of the
Site. Stream Channel ‘A’ and Wetland Area ‘B’ will be completely avoided by the project.

Minimization
To minimize Site impacts, the proposed Site plan was designed to avoid Waters of the US to the
maximum extent practicable. The original plan was revised in order to reduce impacts to on-Site
wetlands, buffers, and streams. The main entrance to the development off of Timber Drive East
is required in that location by the NCDOT and the Town of Garner. The entrance layout was
manipulated in an attempt to cross the wetland area perpendicularly, and reduce impacts to the
maximum extent practicable. Of the 0.667 acre of wetlands on-Site, the developer is proposing
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to permanently impact only 0.268 acre of wetlands. Multiple retaining walls will be
implemented to prevent additional impacts to Waters of the US. Furthermore, no impacts to the
on-Site stream are proposed.

In addition, during development, good erosion and sediment control practices will be followed.
Extensive silt fencing will be used on the construction easement perimeter and along stream and
wetland boundaries.

Mitigation
In accordance with the USACE Nationwide Permit #29, mitigation is required for wetland
impacts greater than 0.1 acre. Due to the planned permanent impacts of 0.268 acre of wetlands,
compensatory mitigation is proposed in the form of purchasing mitigation credits from an
approved private mitigation bank. A North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (WAM) form
has been completed for Wetland Area ‘A’, Wetland Area ‘B’, and Wetland Area ‘C’, where the
impacts are proposed. The WAM forms are included in Appendix F. The WAM ratings for the
wetlands are medium quality. Because the wetlands are of medium quality, a mitigation ratio of
2:1 is proposed for the proposed wetland fill impacts and a 1:1 ratio is proposed for the wetland
conversion impact. Therefore, the developer proposes to purchase a total of 0.522 wetland
mitigation credits from the Falling Creek Stream and Wetland Mitigation Bank.

Neuse River Buffer impacts are proposed for the construction of a sanitary sewer line and
stormwater outlet as well as fill and grading activities. According to the Table of Uses of the
Neuse Buffer Rule, sewer line perpendicular crossings that are developed such that the
construction corridor is less that or equal to 40 linear feet wide and the permanent maintenance
corridor is less than or equal to less than 30 feet wide are deemed allowable. Not only will the
sewer line be constructed to meet the specifications listed above, the utility corridor will also be
constructed predominantly within upland areas and only intersect a small portion of the buffer.
In addition, the stormwater outlet will comply with Item 9 of the Neuse River Buffer Rule.
Proposed buffer impacts for the sewer line and stormwater outlet involve 813.17 square feet
within Zone 2. According to the Table of Uses of the Neuse Buffer Rule, grading in Zone 2 is
deemed allowable given that the health of existing vegetation in Zone 1 is not compromised, and
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disturbed areas are stabilized and revegetated. Proposed buffer impacts for grading and fill
activities involve 353.12 square feet within Zone 2 and will meet the specifications listed above.
Since the permanent buffer impacts are deemed allowable for all proposed activities,
compensatory buffer mitigation is not proposed.

Appendix D
Supplemental Documents

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

June 11, 2020

Dan McCauley [e-mail]
Hart Hickman
2923 South Tryon Street, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28203

Re: Develop residential property, 0 Timber Drive East, Garner, Wake County, ER 20-0993

Dear Mr. McCauley:
Thank you for your email of April 14, 2020, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona Bartos, Deputy
State Historic Preservation Officer

May 12, 2020

Dan McCauley
Hart & Hickman PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Road, Ste 301
Raleigh, NC 27607

Re: Timber Drive East Development – Wake County

Dear Mr. McCauley:

This letter is to inform you that t he Service has established an on-line project planning and
consultation process which assists developers and consultants in determining whether a
federally-listed species or designated critical habitat may be affected by a proposed project. For
future projects, please visit the Raleigh Field Office’s project planning website at
https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pp.html. If you are only searching for a list of species that may be
present in the project’s Action Area, then you may use the Service’s Information, Planning, and
Consultation System (IPaC) website to determine if any listed, proposed, or candidate species
may be present in the Action Area and generate a species list. The IPaC website may be viewed
at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/. The IPaC web site contains a complete and frequently updated list
of all endangered and threatened species protected by the provisions of the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amend ed (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.)(Act), a list of federal species of concern 1 that
are known to occur in each county in North Carolina, and other resources.

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 assessme nt 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

1 The term “federal species of concern” refers to those species which the Service believes might be in need of
concentrated conservation actions. Federal species of concern receive no legal protection and their designation
does not necessarily imply that th e species will eventually be proposed for listing as a federally endangered or
threatened species. However, we recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid or minimize adverse
impacts to federal species of concern.

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.

With regard to the above-referenced project, we offer the following remarks. Our comments are
submitted pursuant to, and in accordance with, provisions of t he Endangered Species Act.

Based on the information provided and other information available, it appears that the proposed
action is not likely to adversely affect any federally -listed endangered or threatened species, their
formally designated critical habitat, or species currently proposed for listing under the Act at
these sites. We believe that the requirements of section 7(a)(2) of the Act have been satisfied for
your project. Please remember that obligations under section 7 consultation must be
reconsidered if: (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered; (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this rev iew; or, (3) a new species
is listed or critical habitat determined that may be affected by the identified action.

However, t he Service is concerned about the potential impacts the proposed action might have
on aquatic species. Aquatic resources are highly susceptible to sedimentation. Therefore, we
recommend that all practicable measures be taken to avoid adverse impacts to aquatic species,
including implementing directional boring methods and stringent sediment and erosion control
measures. An erosion and sedimentation control plan should be submitted to and approved by
the North Carolina Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section prior to construction.
Erosion and sedimentation controls should be installed and maintained b etween the construction
site and any nearby down-gradient surface waters. In addition, we recommend maintaining
natural, vegetated buffers on all streams and creeks adjacent to the project site.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has deve loped a Guidance Memorandum (a
copy can be found on our website at (http://www.fws.gov/raleigh) to address and mitigate
secondary and cumulative impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources and water quality.
We recommend that you consider this d ocument in the development of your projects and in
completing an initiation package for consultation (if necessary).

We hope you find our web page useful and informative and that following the process described
above will reduce the time required, and eliminate the need, for general correspondence for
species’ lists. If you have any questions or comments, please contact John Ellis of this office at
[phone] ext. 26.

Sincerely,

Pete Benjamin
Field Supervisor

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director

Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

April 21, 2020

Mr. Dan McCauley
Hart & Hickman, PC
3921 Sunset Ridge Road, Ste 301
Raleigh, NC 27607

Subject: Request Sensitive Environmental Information for Timber Drive Site, Wake County, North
Carolina.

Dear Mr. McCauley,

Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
information and are familiar with the habitat values of the area. Comments are provided in accordance
with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-
667e) and North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).

Hart & Hickman, PC is requesting environmental information regarding Wake Co. Parcel # 1720729660.
The project area is mostly undeveloped and drains to White Oak Creek in the Neuse River basin. The site is
located along Interstate 40, southeast of its intersection with Highway 70, south of Garner.

There are no national refuges or state-owned, wildlife-designated lands within the project vicinity, nor are
there migratory or feeding grounds for anadromous fish. Aerial images and maps indicate a tributary to
White Oak Creek bisects and flows south of the site. The NCWRC recommends maintaining a minimum
100-foot undisturbed, native, forested buffer along perennial streams, and a minimum 50-foot buffer
along intermittent streams and wetlands. Forested riparian buffers protect water quality by filtering
stormwater runoff and maintaining stream bank stability. In addition, these buffers provide a travel
corridor for wildlife species.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) should verify the project site for wetlands and
streams to ensure there are no impacts to surface waters. In addition to providing wildlife habitat,
wetland areas and streams aid in flood control and water quality protection. USACE Section 404 Permits
and NC Division of Water Resources Section 401 Certifications are required for any impacts to
jurisdictional streams or wetlands. Temporarily disturbed wetland areas should be returned to original
soils and contours, reseeded with annual small grains appropriate for the season (e.g. oats, millet, rye,
wheat or rye grass) and allowed to revert to natural wetland vegetation.

If this site will be disturbed in the future, sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior
to any land clearing or construction. The use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion
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control devices is strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have
loose-weave netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and
horizontal twines. Silt fencing that has been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh should be avoided as it
impedes the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and sediment loads can have
detrimental effects on aquatic resources including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs
and clogging of gills.

If I can provide further assistance, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Sincerely,

Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program

Appendix E
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination & Buffer Determination Requests without
attachments

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT

Action Id. SAW-2019-02022 County: Wake U.S.G.S. Quad: NC- Garner

NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION

Requestor: Garner Land Company, LLC
Attn: Richard Barta
Address: 831 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Size (acres) ~68 Nearest Town Garner
Nearest Waterway UT to White Oak Creek River Basin Neuse
USGS HUC 03020201 Coordinates 35.679779, -78.569072
Location description: The project area is located south and west of the existing terminus of Timber Drive East, approximately
0.25 mile south if its intersection with Adeline Way, in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina. The project area is shown as
the red-outlined “Evaluation Area” on the attached map entitled “Preliminary Wetland Determination Map.”

Indicate Which of the Following Apply:
A.PreliminaryDetermination
܈ 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 10/24/2019. 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.
܆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 . We strongly suggest you
have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion, this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified, this
SAW-2019-02022
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 on . 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 [phone] 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 David E. Bailey at [phone] X 30 or
[e-mail].

C. Basis For Determination: See the Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination form dated 05/13/2020.
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 10M15
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.**

Corps Regulatory Official: ______________________________________________________

Date of JD: 05/13/2020 Expiration Date of JD: Not applicable

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:
Matt Ingalls, Hart & Hickman, PC, 2923 S. Tryon Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28203

Date: 2020.05.13 12:54:20
-04'00'
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretav
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Garner Land Company, LLC
CORE Properties Inc.
831 E. Morehead Street, Ste 445
Charlotte, NC 28202
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
October 7, 2019
Subject: Buffer Determination Letter
RRO #19-313
Wake County
Determination Type:
Buffer
Intermittent/Perennial
❑ Intermittent/Perennial Determination (where local
buffer ordinances apply)
I Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0259)
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 2B .0267) (governmental
and/or interjurisdictional projects)
Project Name:
Address/Location:
S tream(s):
Timber Drive East
0 Timber Drive East (Parcel # 1720-72-9660)
White Oak Creek
Determination Date: 10/04/2019
Staff: Gar v Kreiser
Stream
Feature
E/I/P0)
Not Subject(2)
Subject
Start@
Stop@
Soil
Survey
USGS
Topo
A
X
Flagging B-
01
Off
property
X
X
B
X
X
C
X
X
D
X
Flagging
SCA01 Start
Flagging
S S o-p08
X
(I) E Ephemeral. I - Intermittent. P Perennial. NP = Not Presen
(2) Refers to State riparian buffer rules only. Stream. wetland. or pond impacts are still subject to applicable water quality standards and permitting requirements.
Explanation: The stream(s)/pond(s) listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey
of Wake County, North Carolina and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1: 24,000 scale.
Each feature that is checked "Not Subject" has been determined to not be an intermittent stream, perennial stream, a
pond connected to a stream feature, or the feature is determined not to be present. Stream features that are checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be subject to the buffer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628

Timber Drive East
Wake County
10/07/2019
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rules. There may be other streams located on the property that do not show up on the maps referenced above and are
therefore not subject to the buffer rules. However, if the stream features are present on the tract they are subject to
all other applicable North Carolina stream standards and permitting requirements as outlined in 15A NCAC 02B and
may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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 DWR may request a determination by the Director. An
appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via US Postal Service: c/o Karen Higgins;
DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit; 1617 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If sending via
delivery service (UPS, FedEx, etc.): Karen Higgins; DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit; 512 N. Salisbury
Street; Raleigh, NC 27604.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, an appeal is requested within sixty (60)
days.
This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers (Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4884.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact Gary Kreiser at [phone].
Sincerely.
li
ick : olich, Assistant Supervisor
Division of Water Resources, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: RRO DWR File Copy
Dan McCauley, Hart & Hickman, PC (via email) [e-mail]
DECts),
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office
3800 Barrett Drive 1628 Mail Service Center 1 Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1628
010 701 n)nn

Timber Drive East
Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 19-313
NRCS Soil Survey Sheet 79 & 87
Wake Co., NC 1970
Legend:
-project boundary r
:: Locations are approximate
and are provided for refer-
ence only ::
t

Timber Drive East
Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 19-313
USGS Topographical Map
Garner, NC 2002
Legend:
-Project boundary
:: Locations are approximate
and are provided for refer-
ence only ::

Appendix F
NC WAM
USACE AID#:NCDWR #:
Yes No
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
•
•
•
•
Is the assessment area intensively managed?Yes No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated?Yes No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
Anadromous fish
Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
Publicly owned property
N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
Designated NCNHP reference community
Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
Brownwater
Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes)Lu Lunar Wind Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island?Yes No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?Yes No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?Yes No
1.Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS
A A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire-plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2.Surface and Sub-Surface Storage Capacity and Duration – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub-surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch ≤ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub-surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf
A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3.Water Storage/Surface Relief – assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a.A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b.A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot
4.Soil Texture/Structure – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees)
Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear-cutting, exotics, etc.)
Surface and sub-surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
Sub
VS
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
Precipitation within 48 hrs?
Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
White Oak Creek
DWM - H&H
WAA
4-14-20Date of Evaluation
Wetland Site Name
Assessor Name/Organization
Nearest Named Water Body
Project Name
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
Level III Ecoregion
03020201
RaleighNCDWR RegionCounty
Neuse
Wake
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit
Piedmont
River Basin
Applicant/Owner Name Garner Land Company, LLC
Timber Drive East
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a.A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b.A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon ≥ 1 inch
4c.A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5.Discharge into Wetland – opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub-surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub-surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
A A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
C C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6.Land Use – opportunity metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
A A A ≥ 10% impervious surfaces
B B B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
C C C ≥ 20% coverage of pasture
D D D ≥ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
E E E ≥ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F F F ≥ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
G G G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
7.Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer – assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
7a.Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b.How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
A ≥ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c.Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
≤ 15-feet wide > 15-feet wide Other open water (no tributary present)
7d.Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
Yes No
7e.Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered – adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed – adjacent open water with width ≥ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8.Wetland Width at the Assessment Area – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
A A ≥ 100 feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C C From 50 to < 80 feet
D D From 40 to < 50 feet
E E From 30 to < 40 feet
F F From 15 to < 30 feet
G G From 5 to < 15 feet
H H < 5 feet
9.Inundation Duration – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short-duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long-duration inundation or very long-duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10.Indicators of Deposition – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
Forest only)
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11.Wetland Size – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select “K” for the FW column.
WT FW (if applicable)
A A A ≥ 500 acres
B B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D D From 25 to < 50 acres
E E E From 10 to < 25 acres
F F F From 5 to < 10 acres
G G G From 1 to < 5 acres
H H H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
I I I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
J J J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
K K K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12.Wetland Intactness – wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
A Pocosin is the full extent (≥ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13.Connectivity to Other Natural Areas – landscape condition metric
13a.Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four-lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four-lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
A A ≥ 500 acres
B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D From 10 to < 50 acres
E E < 10 acres
F F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b.Evaluate for marshes only.
Yes No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14.Edge Effect – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas ≥ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts. Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
A 0
B 1 to 4
C 5 to 8
15. Vegetative Composition – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16.Vegetative Diversity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).
17.Vegetative Structure – assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a.Is vegetation present?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b.Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non-marsh wetlands.
A ≥ 25% coverage of vegetation
B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c.Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non-marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
A A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
B B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
C C Canopy sparse or absent
A A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
B B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
C C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
A A Dense shrub layer
B B Moderate density shrub layer
Well
WC
Loosely
AA WT
CanopyMid-Storyhrub
C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
A A Dense herb layer
B B Moderate density herb layer
C C Herb layer sparse or absent
18.Snags – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
19.Diameter Class Distribution – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20.Large Woody Debris – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
21.Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion – wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non-Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
A B C D
22.Hydrologic Connectivity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes SHerb
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub-function Rating Summary
Function Sub-function Metrics
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Particulate Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Soluble Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Physical Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Pollution Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Physical Structure Condition
Landscape Patch Structure Condition
Vegetation Composition Condition
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Hydrology Condition
Water Quality Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Condition
Overall Wetland Rating
Rating
HIGH
HIGH
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Wetland Type
Wetland Site Name WAA
DWM - H&HHeadwater Forest
Date
Assessor Name/Organization
4-14-20
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
LOW
LOW
LOW
Rating
HIGH
MEDIUM
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
NA
YES
NA
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
HIGH
YES
MEDIUM
NA
HIGH
USACE AID#:NCDWR #:
Yes No
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
•
•
•
•
Is the assessment area intensively managed?Yes No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated?Yes No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
Anadromous fish
Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
Publicly owned property
N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
Designated NCNHP reference community
Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
Brownwater
Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes)Lu Lunar Wind Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island?Yes No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?Yes No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?Yes No
1.Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS
A A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire-plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2.Surface and Sub-Surface Storage Capacity and Duration – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub-surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch ≤ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub-surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf
A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3.Water Storage/Surface Relief – assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a.A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b.A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot
4.Soil Texture/Structure – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees)
Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear-cutting, exotics, etc.)
Surface and sub-surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
Sub
VS
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
Precipitation within 48 hrs?
Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
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NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
White Oak Creek
DWM - H&H
WAB
4-14-20Date of Evaluation
Wetland Site Name
Assessor Name/Organization
Nearest Named Water Body
Project Name
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
Level III Ecoregion
03020201
RaleighNCDWR RegionCounty
Neuse
Wake
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit
Piedmont
River Basin
Applicant/Owner Name Garner Land Company, LLC
Timber Drive East
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a.A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b.A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon ≥ 1 inch
4c.A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5.Discharge into Wetland – opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub-surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub-surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
A A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
C C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6.Land Use – opportunity metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
A A A ≥ 10% impervious surfaces
B B B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
C C C ≥ 20% coverage of pasture
D D D ≥ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
E E E ≥ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F F F ≥ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
G G G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
7.Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer – assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
7a.Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b.How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
A ≥ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c.Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
≤ 15-feet wide > 15-feet wide Other open water (no tributary present)
7d.Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
Yes No
7e.Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered – adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed – adjacent open water with width ≥ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8.Wetland Width at the Assessment Area – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
A A ≥ 100 feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C C From 50 to < 80 feet
D D From 40 to < 50 feet
E E From 30 to < 40 feet
F F From 15 to < 30 feet
G G From 5 to < 15 feet
H H < 5 feet
9.Inundation Duration – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short-duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long-duration inundation or very long-duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10.Indicators of Deposition – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
Forest only)
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11.Wetland Size – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select “K” for the FW column.
WT FW (if applicable)
A A A ≥ 500 acres
B B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D D From 25 to < 50 acres
E E E From 10 to < 25 acres
F F F From 5 to < 10 acres
G G G From 1 to < 5 acres
H H H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
I I I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
J J J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
K K K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12.Wetland Intactness – wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
A Pocosin is the full extent (≥ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13.Connectivity to Other Natural Areas – landscape condition metric
13a.Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four-lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four-lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
A A ≥ 500 acres
B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D From 10 to < 50 acres
E E < 10 acres
F F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b.Evaluate for marshes only.
Yes No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14.Edge Effect – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas ≥ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts. Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
A 0
B 1 to 4
C 5 to 8
15. Vegetative Composition – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16.Vegetative Diversity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).
17.Vegetative Structure – assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a.Is vegetation present?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b.Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non-marsh wetlands.
A ≥ 25% coverage of vegetation
B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c.Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non-marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
A A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
B B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
C C Canopy sparse or absent
A A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
B B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
C C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
A A Dense shrub layer
B B Moderate density shrub layer
Well
WC
Loosely
AA WT
CanopyMid-Storyhrub
C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
A A Dense herb layer
B B Moderate density herb layer
C C Herb layer sparse or absent
18.Snags – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
19.Diameter Class Distribution – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20.Large Woody Debris – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
21.Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion – wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non-Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
A B C D
22.Hydrologic Connectivity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes SHerb
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub-function Rating Summary
Function Sub-function Metrics
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Particulate Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Soluble Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Physical Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Pollution Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Physical Structure Condition
Landscape Patch Structure Condition
Vegetation Composition Condition
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Hydrology Condition
Water Quality Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Condition
Overall Wetland Rating
Rating
HIGH
HIGH
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Wetland Type
Wetland Site Name WAB
DWM - H&HHeadwater Forest
Date
Assessor Name/Organization
4-14-20
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
LOW
LOW
LOW
Rating
HIGH
MEDIUM
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
NA
YES
NA
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
HIGH
YES
MEDIUM
NA
HIGH
USACE AID#:NCDWR #:
Yes No
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
•
•
•
•
Is the assessment area intensively managed?Yes No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated?Yes No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
Anadromous fish
Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
Publicly owned property
N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
Designated NCNHP reference community
Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
Brownwater
Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes)Lu Lunar Wind Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island?Yes No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver?Yes No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions?Yes No
1.Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS
A A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire-plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2.Surface and Sub-Surface Storage Capacity and Duration – assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub-surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch ≤ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub-surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf
A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3.Water Storage/Surface Relief – assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a.A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b.A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot
4.Soil Texture/Structure – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
Piedmont
River Basin
Applicant/Owner Name Garner Land Company, LLC
Timber Drive East
03020201
RaleighNCDWR RegionCounty
Neuse
Wake
USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit
NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
White Oak Creek
DWM - H&H
WAC
4-14-20Date of Evaluation
Wetland Site Name
Assessor Name/Organization
Nearest Named Water Body
Project Name
Wetland Type Headwater Forest
Level III Ecoregion
Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees)
Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear-cutting, exotics, etc.)
Surface and sub-surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
Sub
VS
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
Precipitation within 48 hrs?
Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
35.681508 -78.573507
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a.A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b.A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon ≥ 1 inch
4c.A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5.Discharge into Wetland – opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub-surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub-surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
A A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
C C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6.Land Use – opportunity metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
A A A ≥ 10% impervious surfaces
B B B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
C C C ≥ 20% coverage of pasture
D D D ≥ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
E E E ≥ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F F F ≥ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
G G G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
7.Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer – assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
7a.Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b.How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
A ≥ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c.Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
≤ 15-feet wide > 15-feet wide Other open water (no tributary present)
7d.Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
Yes No
7e.Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered – adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed – adjacent open water with width ≥ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8.Wetland Width at the Assessment Area – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
A A ≥ 100 feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C C From 50 to < 80 feet
D D From 40 to < 50 feet
E E From 30 to < 40 feet
F F From 15 to < 30 feet
G G From 5 to < 15 feet
H H < 5 feet
9.Inundation Duration – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short-duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long-duration inundation or very long-duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10.Indicators of Deposition – assessment area condition metric (skip for non-riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
Forest only)
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11.Wetland Size – wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select “K” for the FW column.
WT FW (if applicable)
A A A ≥ 500 acres
B B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D D From 25 to < 50 acres
E E E From 10 to < 25 acres
F F F From 5 to < 10 acres
G G G From 1 to < 5 acres
H H H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
I I I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
J J J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
K K K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12.Wetland Intactness – wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
A Pocosin is the full extent (≥ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13.Connectivity to Other Natural Areas – landscape condition metric
13a.Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four-lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four-lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
A A ≥ 500 acres
B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D D From 10 to < 50 acres
E E < 10 acres
F F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b.Evaluate for marshes only.
Yes No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14.Edge Effect – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas ≥ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts. Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
A 0
B 1 to 4
C 5 to 8
15. Vegetative Composition – assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16.Vegetative Diversity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
B Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).
17.Vegetative Structure – assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a.Is vegetation present?
Yes No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b.Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non-marsh wetlands.
A ≥ 25% coverage of vegetation
B < 25% coverage of vegetation
17c.Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non-marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
A A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
B B Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
C C Canopy sparse or absent
A A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
B B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
C C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
A A Dense shrub layer
B B Moderate density shrub layer
AA WT
CanopyMid-StoryhrubWell
WC
Loosely
C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
A A Dense herb layer
B B Moderate density herb layer
C C Herb layer sparse or absent
18.Snags – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
19.Diameter Class Distribution – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
A Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20.Large Woody Debris – wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
A Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
21.Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion – wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non-Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
A B C D
22.Hydrologic Connectivity – assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes SHerb
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
Sub-function Rating Summary
Function Sub-function Metrics
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Particulate Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Soluble Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Physical Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Pollution Change Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Physical Structure Condition
Landscape Patch Structure Condition
Vegetation Composition Condition
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes
Hydrology Condition
Water Quality Condition
Condition/Opportunity
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
Habitat Condition
Overall Wetland Rating
NA
LOW
LOW
YES
NA
YES
NA
NA
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
HIGH
YES
MEDIUM
NA
HIGH
LOW
LOW
Rating
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
YES
LOW
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Wetland Type
Wetland Site Name WAC
DWM - H&HHeadwater Forest
Date
Assessor Name/Organization
4-14-20
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
Rating
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO

Appendix G
Mitigation Banks Statements of Availability

Wildlands Holdings III, LLC · Wildlands Engineering, Inc · 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
Statement of Availability
March 1, 2021
Castle Development Partners
230 Court Square, Suite 202
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mr. Jess Achenbach
RE: Availability of Riparian Wetland Credits for the “Timber Drive Apartments” project
Bank Name: Falling Creek Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI)
Bank Site: McClenny Acres II Mitigation Site
Bank Sponsor: Wildlands Holdings III, LLC
USACE Action ID No. SAW-2017-02527
Riparian Wetland Credits Needed: 0.522 acres
Riparian Wetland Credits Available: 5.18 acres
Neuse 03020201 River Basin
Dear Mr. Achenbach,
Wildlands Holdings III, LLC has the above-mentioned riparian wetland credits from the Falling Creek
Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI): McClenny Acres II Mitigation Site to satisfy the
mitigation requirements related to the above-mentioned project. The project is located within the
service area (HUC 03020201) of the Bank.
Credits may be reserved for a period of 12 months upon the receipt of a non-refundable deposit of 10%
of the purchase price. Should credits not be reserved, they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Credit prices will be guaranteed for a period of 6 months from the date of this letter and are then
subject to change.
An invoice for this transaction will be sent upon your request and we will reserve the credits and price
for a period of 30 days from invoice. This letter is a Statement of Availability as of the date provided – it
is not a reservation of credits nor a guarantee of price. Credits will be sold on a first come, first serve
basis.
Final transfer of credits will occur upon completion of the Mitigation Responsibility Transfer Form within
the completed 404 permit.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your mitigation requirements. Please contact me at
[phone] x124 or [e-mail] if you have any questions or need any additional
information.

Wildlands Holdings III, LLC · Wildlands Engineering, Inc · 1430 South Mint Street, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203

Sincerely,

Ashley N. Yarsinske
Wildlands Engineering, Inc.
Marketing & Credit Sales
[e-mail]
O: [phone] ext. 124
M: [phone]

Cc: Mr. Dan W. McCauley, Assistant Project Environmental Scientist | Hart & Hickman, PC