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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191692 Ver 5_BPDP for PN_20210928 Mitigation Project Information Upload ID#* 20191692 Version*5 Select Reviewer:* Katie Merritt initial Review Completed Date D9121/2021 Mitigation Project Submittal -9/20/2021 1s this a Prospectus,Technical Proposal or a New Site?* C Yes ( No Type of Mitigation Project:* r Stream r Wetlands Pr Buffer 17 Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name:* Email Address:* Raymond Holz rholz@ restorationsystems.com Project Information ID#:* 20191692 Version:*5 Existing flYt Existing Version Project Type: C DMS r' Mitigation Bank Project Name: Raleigh Farm(Phase B-C) County: Wake Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Plans File Upload: 2019-1692 V5_Phase B-C_Raleigh 56.77MB Farm_BPDP_2021-09-20_.pdf Rease upload only one RUF of the corrplete file that needs to be submitted... Signature Print Name:* Raymond Holz Signature: Mitigation Project Information Upload ID#* 20191692 Version*5 Select Reviewer:* Katie Merritt initial Review Completed Date D9124/2021 Mitigation Project Submittal -9/24/2021 1s this a Prospectus,Technical Proposal or a New Site?* C Yes r No Type of Mitigation Project:* r Stream r Wetlands Pr Buffer 17 Nutrient Offset (Select all that apply) Project Contact Information Contact Name:* Email Address:* Raymond Holz rholz@ restorationsystems.com Project Information ID#:* 20191692 Version:*5 Existing flYt Existing Version Project Type: C DMS r' Mitigation Bank Project Name: Raleigh Farm Phase B-C County: Wake Document Information Mitigation Document Type:* Mitigation Plans File Upload: 2019-1692 V5_Phase B-C_Raleigh 56.77MB Farm_BPDP_2021-09-20_.pdf Rease upload only one RUF of the corrplete file that needs to be submitted... Signature Print Name:* Raymond Holz Signature: Bank Parcel Development Package RALEIGH FARM — PHASE B-C NUTRIENT OFFSET AND BUFFER MITIGATION BANK PARCEL Neuse River Basin DWR ID#: 2019-1692 V5 • • It h Y _ Bank Parcel Sponsor Restoration Systems, LLC POC: Barrett Jenkins 1101 Haynes Street, Suite 211 . _ - , Raleigh, NC 27604 - ' `,fig'^= " . 919.755.9490 September 20, 2021 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Bank Sponsor 2 1.2 Project Location & Fee-Simple ❑wnership 2 1.3 ❑irections to Parcel from Raleigh 3 1.4 Parcel Overview 3 1.5 Historic Land Use 6 2.0 Project Area-Current Conditions 7 2.1 Physiography 7 2.2 Soils 7 2.3 Existing Vegetative Communities 8 2.4 Parcel Design and Implementation Constraints 9 2.4.1 Threatened and Endangered Species 11 2.4.2 Cultural Resources 11 3.0 Restoration Plan 12 3.1 Project Schedule 13 3.2 Permitting 13 3.3 Planting Plan 14 3.3.1 Permanent Seed Mix 15 3.4 Parcel Protection & Easement Boundaries ,..,15 3.5 As-Built Report 16 4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan ,.16 4.1 Monitoring Protocol & Success Criteria 16 4.2 Parcel Maintenance ,..,16 4.3 Maintenance Areas 16 4.4 Long Term Management Plan 17 5.0 Financial Assurance 17 6.0 Mitigation Potential 17 7.0 References 18 Tables Table 1. Bank Parcel Easement Tracts 1 Table 2. Bank Parcel Fee Simple❑wnership (Project Parcels) 3 Table 3. Phase B Project Features Descriptions 3 Table 4. Phase C Project Features Descriptions 5 Table 5. Timeline of Land Use 7 Table 6. Parcel Soils 7 Table 7. Reference Forest Ecosystem 9 Table 8. Documented and Recorded Parcel Constraints& Design Avoidance 9 Table 9. USFWS Federally Protected Species List 11 Table 10. Restoration Plan Activities 12 Table 11. Phase B-C Project Schedule 13 Table 12. Phase B Proposed Hardwood Bare Root Planting Plan by Species ....14 Table 13. Phase C Proposed Hardwood Bare Root Planting Plan by Species 15 Table 14. Phase C Proposed Hardwood Bare Root Planting Plan by Species 16 Table 15. Raleigh Farm Bank Parcel - Phase B-C, 2019-1692v5, Project Credits 19 Raleigh Farm-Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Table of Contents Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Appendices Appendix A: Figures&Photos Figure 1—Parcel Location and Service Area Figure 2—Parcel Easements and Features Figure 3—USGS Topography Figure 4—NRCS Soil Survey Figure 5—Current Conditions Figure 6—NRRRF& Proposed Project Footprint Figure 7A—Phase B Biosoild Application Fields Figure 7B—Phase C Biosoild Application Fields Figure 8A—Phase B Restoration Plan Figure 8B—Phase C Restoration Plan Figure 9—Phase B Credit Determinations Figure 10—Phase C Credit Determinations(A-C) Figure 11A--Phase B Monitoring Plan Figure 11B—Phase B Monitoring Plan Existing Conditions Photos Appendix B: DWR Correspondence Appendix C: USDA, NRCS Web Soil Survey Report Appendix D: EDR Report Appendix E: USFWS Report Appendix F: NC NHP and NC SHP❑ Correspondence Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Table of Contents Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Bank Parcel Development Package Raleigh Farm Phase B-C—Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel Wake County, NC—Neuse River Basin 1.0 Introduction The Raleigh Farm Phase BC Nutrient Offset and Buffer Mitigation Bank Parcel ("Parcel" or "Site") is proposed under the terms and conditions of the Raleigh Farm Riparian Buffer and Nutrient Offset Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument, made and entered into on , 20_, by Restoration Systems,LLC(RS),acting as Bank Sponsor(Sponsor),and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality(NCDEQ), Division of Water Resources(DWR).The Parcel shall be planned and designed according to the MBI, the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295, which became effective on November 1,2015, and the Nutrient Offset Credit Trading Rule 15A NCAC 02B.0703. Located in Wake County,the Parcel encompasses 107.9 acres of agricultural land and forests.The primary purpose of the Parcel is to provide Riparian Buffer Credit (RBC) and Nutrient Offset Credits (NOC) for stormwater and wastewater permitting requirements within the United States Geological Survey(USGS) Cataloging Unit 03020201 — RBC and NOC are available for offsets within the Cataloging Unit, excluding the Falls Lake Watershed (Appendix A, Figure 1). The Site will restore 55.123 acres and preserve 41.372 acres of riparian area, measured perpendicularly 200 feet off the top of bank, from 11 unnamed tributaries,the Neuse River,two (2)in-line ponds,and one(1)agricultural ditch (Site Features)(Figures 2- 5, Appendix A). An additional 11.405 acres will be permanently protected within the conservation easement but will not generate credit. The 11.405 acres consist of areas beyond 200-feet from Site Features,the footprint of Site Features, non-credited areas, and non-credited access/maintenance areas within the conservation easement. The Site is situated on four tracts of land (Project Parcels), owned by the City of Raleigh (City). Project Parcels are part of the City's Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility(NRRRF)and managed by the City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, also known as Raleigh Water. Due to the Site's total size,the Parcel is divided into two Phases, "B"and "C"—implementation, management,and reporting will be conducted as one single Bank Parcel, Phase B-C. The Parcel's Site Features drain directly to and includes the Neuse River. Proposed Parcel easement tracts will provide permanent protection to restored and preserved riparian buffers—Table 1 details the Site's Easement Areas, by Phase,with individual and total acreages. Table 1. Bank Parcel Easement Tracts Easement Total Phase Easement Total Phase Phase Tract No. Acreage Acreage Phase Tract No. Acreage Acreage 8 3.86 14 1.28 9 7.51 15 5.41 10 6.46 16 25.13 33.94 Phase B 11 8.60 Phase C 17 12.37 73.96 12 4.93 18 2.15 13 2.58 19 16.94 20 10.68 Total Parcel Acreage= 107.90 Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 VS) Page 1 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 The City began residual biosolid application on portions of the Project Parcels in 1980 and currently has 1,439 acres permitted for land application of biosolids on the larger farm. Land application of biosolids has occurred on the parcels since acquired by the City except for the 10-year moratorium between 2003 and 2013.The Site, and proposed easement areas, are located away from fixed infrastructure associated with the application of biosolids (i.e., application piping and wellheads). In addition to biosolid applications, the property is managed for hay and row crop production. A review of aerial photography indicates agricultural areas of the property were converted from forest to agricultural before 1993,with no significant changes to land use since. Phase B-C will have its own credit release schedule for milestones met in accordance with the Raleigh Farm Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument for Nutrient Offset and Riparian Buffer Credits(UMBI). DWR representatives conducted onsite determinations for the applicability and suitability of Site Features on June 2 and 8, 2020.Stream Determination letters for both Phase B and C were provided on August 17, 2020,and Site Viability letters were provided on September 24, 2020(Phase B)and September 25, 2020 (Phase C).All letters are provided in Appendix B. RS will secure a conservation easement to preserve the Site in perpetuity, restricting any development that would impair or interfere with the Site's conservation values. City allowance of a conservation easement is further described in Section 3.4(Parcel Protection&Easement Boundaries)of this document. Per the referenced Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument(UMBI)above, RS will arrange the transfer of the conservation easement and its interests in perpetuity to a qualified holder under NC.General Statute ("GS") 121-34 et seq. and 170(h)of the Internal Revenue Code before the approval of the As-Built Report by DWR. The holder shall be a land trust or stewardship program accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and/or approved by DWR.A land trust must be certified under 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code and must have the qualifications outlined in GS 105-130.24 and GS 105-151.12. 1.1 Bank Sponsor The Site is proposed by Restoration Systems, LLC(RS). Information for RS is provided below; Restoration Systems, LLC Attention: Barrett Jenkins 1101 Haynes Street,Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27604 bj e n ki ns@ resto rat io nsyste m s.co m 919.755.9490 1.2 Project Location&Fee-Simple Ownership The Parcel is located approximately three miles northwest of Clayton,five miles east of Garner,and seven miles southeast of Raleigh in Wake County, NC. The City is the current fee-simple owner of tracts associated with the Bank Parcel.The Parcel is within the Neuse River Basin 14-digit USGS Cataloging Unit 03020201100030 of the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain (North Carolina Division of Water Resources EDWRI Sub-basin Number 03-04-02) (Figure 1, Appendix A). Fee simple ownership and Project Parcel details are provided in Table 2. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 2 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 2. Bank Parcel Fee Simple Ownership (Project Parcels) Owner Name D.B/Pg. NC PIN# Acreage City of Raleigh 9885/449 1751047213 1462.55 City of Raleigh 12203/2060 1751110436 47.86 City of Raleigh 4890/535 1751625844 211.53 City of Raleigh 15585/445 1751449602 127.97 1.3 Directions to Parcel from Raleigh: - Head South on N. Blount St. - Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. (1.1 mi) - Turn right onto Rock Quarry Rd. (0.2 mi) - Keep right to stay on Rock Quarry Rd. (7.4 mi) - Turn left onto Old Baucom Rd. (1.8 mi) - Latitude, Longitude:35.707071°, -78.479510° 1.4 Parcel Overview The Site's footprint totals 107.9 acres over four tracts of land. Current land use is a mixture of managed fields for biosolid applications from the City's NRRRF, row crop agriculture, and unmanaged hardwood forests (Figure 5-7,Appendix A).The Site will provide riparian area restoration and preservation along 11 unnamed tributaries,the Neuse River,two(2)in-line ponds, and one(1)agricultural ditch (Site Features). All Site Features drain directly to the Neuse River. Site Features are devoid of woody vegetation outside of forested areas due to historic and active agricultural practices. Managed features are maintained (mowed/brush hogged) to keep woody vegetation from establishing. DWR representative conducted onsite stream determinations and site viability assessments for mitigation potential on June 8,2020(Phase 6)and June 2,2020(Phase C). A summary of applicable Parcel Features, by classification and Phase, is provided in Tables 3 and 4 and graphically depicted in Figures 2-5 of Appendix A. Table 3. Phase B Project Features Descriptions Classification tSubject Riparian Land uses Buffer 3 Nutrient Offset Feature to Buffer Credit onsite adjacent to Feature(0-200') Viable Rule Viable 1A Ephemeral No Combination of non-forested agricultural 27 Yes Yes(non- fields and mature forest forested areas only) Combination of non-forested agricultural 1B Stream Yes fields and mature forest YeS Yes(non- forested areas only) Utility line is present 2A Combination of non- (ends at confluence Ephemeral No forested agricultural fields and mature 2,7 Yes Yes(non w/2C} forest forested areas only) Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 VS) Page 3 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 3. Phase B Project Features Descriptions(Continued) Classification 'Subject a Riparian Land uses Buffer 3 Nutrient Offset Feature to Buffer Credit onsite Rule adjacent to Feature(0-200) Viable Viable 2B Combination of non-forested agricultural �, Yes(non-forested (ends at confluence Ephemeral No Yes fields and mature forest areas only) w/2C) Mostly mature forest with some agricultural field Yes(non-forested 2C Stream Yes 2 Yes areas only) Utility line and a greenway are present Combination of non-forested agricultural fields and mature forest Yes{non forested 3A Stream No 2 Yes areas only) Trash is located in the stream and needs to be removed where possible Combination of non-forested agricultural fields and mature forest 4B A gas line is proposed to impact stream; (starts above pond Stream Yes existing utilities are present(see map) 2 Yes Yes(non forested &continues to areas only) Main tributary 4) A force main was located along this stream;A utility line is present through the pond. 6A Ephemeral No Mostly mature forest with some adjacent 27 Yes Yes(non-forested agricultural field areas only) Table 3. Phase B footnotes: 'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated August 17, 2020 using the 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by the NRCS 2The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule. 3 NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment 'Landuses may also include the application of bio-solids associated with the NRRRF 'The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%)of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7). Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 VS) Page 4 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 4. Phase C Project Features Descriptions Buffer 3 Classification Subject 6 Riparian Land uses Nutrient Offset Feature to Buffer Credit onsite adjacent to Feature(0-200') Viable Rule Viable 1A Forested above the pond and mostly non Yes(non forested (includes Pond 1& Ephemeral No forested agricultural fields around and 2,7 Yes ends at 1B) downstream of pond areas only) 18 Combination of non-forested agricultural fields and mature forest Yes(non-forested (begins at DWR Stream Yes 2 Yes E/I flag) areas only) A greenway is present downstream 2A Stream Yes Combination of non-forested agricultural 2 Yes Yes(non-forested fields and mature forest areas only) 2B Wetland No fully forested with adjacent agricultural No No (ends at DWR flag 2C) fields 2C Stream Yes Combination of non-forested agricultural 2 Yes Yes(non-forested fields and mature forest areas only) 2D Wetland No fully forested with adjacent agricultural No No (ends at DWR flag 2E) fields 2E Stream Yes Combination of non forested agricultural 2 Yes Yes(non-forested fields and mature forest areas only) Combination of non-forested agricultural fields and mature forest 3A Stream Yes 2 Yes Yes(non forested There is an access crossing present across areas only) the stream and a greenway located downstream 4A Ephemeral No Combination of non-forested agricultural z 7 Yes Yes(non-forested fields and mature forest areas only) Combination of non-forested agricultural 4B Stream Yes fields and mature forest 2Yes Yes(non-forested areas only) A greenway is present downstream Mature forest along both sides of channel 5B Stream *No with non-forested agricultural located along 2 Yes Yes(non forested (includes Pond 5 left bank areas only) Mature forest along both sides of channel Pond 5 In-line Pond Yes with non-forested agricultural located along 2 Yes Yes(non forested left bank areas only) Mature forest along both sides of channel 5C with non-forested agricultural located along (starts below Stream Yes left bank 2 Yes Yes(non forested areas only) Pond 5) utility line present downstream Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 5 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 4. Phase C Project Features Descriptions(Continued) Buffer Classification Subject 6 Riparian Land uses Nutrient Offset Feature to Buffer Credit onsite adjacent to Feature j0-200'j Viable Rule Viable 6A Ditch No narrow forested fringe and non-forested No Yes(fields only) >3'depth agricultural fields Table 4. Phase C footnotes: t Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated August 17, 2020 using the 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by the NRCS 2The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent (25%) of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(5) and 15A NCAC 0295 (o)(4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule. 3 NC Division of Water Resources - Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment ° Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request. 5 All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset, must have a conservation easement established that includes the tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks,even if no credit is viable within that riparian area. 6 Land uses may also include the application of bio-solids associated with the NRRRF The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent (25%)of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(7). * Per 2021-09-10 conversation with DWR,agricultural pond and exempt from Buffer Rule. Meeting Notes are provided in Appendix B 1.5 Historic Land Use City of Raleigh's Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility(NRRRF) The City began biosolid residuals application in 1980 and currently has 1,439 acres permitted for land application.Land application of biosolids has occurred on Site since the City's acquisition of Project Parcels except for a 10-year moratorium between 2003 and 2013. Several areas in the Site's proposed footprint are subject to biosolids application. Specific field boundaries and active biosolid application areas are further detailed in Figures 6-7, Appendix A. The property is currently managed for hay and row crop production. Table 5 details a review of the City's Parcels with aerial photography beginning in 1969. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Page 6 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 5.Timeline of Land Use Period Arial Photo Land Use Date 1969-89 02/9/1969 Fragmented agricultural within forested lands,progressively more land clearing for 12/7/1989 agricultural purposes Evidence of final forest to agricultural conversion Early 90's 02/18/1993 - Phase B, Features 4 and 5(easement areas 11 and 12) - Phase C, Features 1,2,3,4,and 6(easement areas 15, 16, 17,and 19) 02/21/1999 Established City agricultural fields with no substantial difference observed to land 1999_ 01/ use activities. 07/25/2025/201010 Present 05/19/2015 - 2014-2015, Phase B—failure of an in-line agricultural pond along Feature 4(area 02/04J2019 outside of proposed Parcel footprint). 2.0 Project Area—Current Conditions 2.1 Physiography The Site encapsulates heavily modified headwater stream systems within the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.Specifically, Ecoregion IV---45f Northern Outer Piedmont, located within the eastern portion of the Piedmont, to the Coastal Plain Fall Line, in northern North Carolina (the transition between North Carolina's Piedmont and Coastal Plain).This ecoregion consists of dissected irregular plains, rounded hills and ridges, and low to moderate gradient streams with mostly cobble, gravel, and sandy substrates (Griffith et al. 2002). The watershed is dominated by agricultural land, fringe forests, and impervious surfaces associated with single-family homes and roads. Surrounding area land use is primarily row-crop agriculture, with some low-density residential housing,cattle pasture,and forested lands. 2.2 Soils A detailed soil report for the Site was produced using the Natural Resource Conservation Service's(NRCS) Web Soil Survey (USDA 2019)(Appendix C). Based on the custom report,the Bank Parcel contains the soil series outlined in Table 6. Table 6. Parcel Soils Map Unit Map Unit Name Acres in Percent of Hydric Symbol Parcel Parcel Soil Rating AaA Altavista fine sandy loam,0 to 4 percent slopes,rarely flooded 8.4 7.8% No* AuA Augusta fine sandy loam,0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded 0.6 0.6% No ChA Chewacla and Wehadkee soils,0 to 2 percent slopes,frequently flooded 17.5 16.2% Yes FrB Fuquay loamy sand,0 to 6 percent slopes 12.2 11.3% No GrC Gritney sandy loam,6 to 10 percent slopes 7.6 7.1% No HeB Helena sandy loam,2 to 6 percent slopes 1.7 1.6% No LyA Lynchburg sandy loam,0 to 2 percent slopes 1.6 1.5% Not RgC Rawlings-Rion complex,6 to 10 percent slopes 10.4 9.6% No RgD Rawlings-Rion complex, 10 to 15 percent slopes 12.3 11.4% No *May contain inclusions of hydric soils Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 7 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 6. Parcel Soils(Continued) Map Unit Acres in Percent of Hydric Symbol Map Unit Name Parcel Parcel Soil Rating RkA Riverview fine sandy loam,0 to 2 percent slopes,occasionally flooded 5.7 5.2% No* WaD Wake-Rolesville complex, 10 to 15 percent slopes,very rocky 2.9 2.6% No WaE Wake-Rolesville complex, 15 to 25 percent slopes,very rocky 17.8 16.5% No WeB Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 3.1 2.9% No WeC Wedowee sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes 1.2 1.1% No WfB Wedowee-Saw complex,2 to 6 percent slopes 0.8 0.7% No NA Open Water 4.1 3.9% NA Totals 107.9 100.0% *May contain inclusions of hydric soils 2.3 Existing Vegetative Communities Of the Site's 107.9-acre footprint, 57.265 acres are in managed agricultural fields or pasture (Phase B = 11.043 acres, Phase C= 46.222 acres).Typical crops grown include corn and soybeans,though individual fields are often subject to other crops like sunflowers. Pasture areas are comprised predominantly of Bermuda and fescue(Festuca sp.)gasses. Pasture fields are cut/managed throughout the year.In general, Site Features are subject to agricultural impacts in the upper half of each individual watershed. As the Features migrate downstream,they typically enter disturbed fringe forests,which expand as Site Features move down valley. Site Features drain to the Neuse River. To the south of the Parcel and abutting the City's property is the Clemmons Educational State Forest and other lands managed by the State of North Carolina (NHP Report Appendix F). Existing hardwood forests of these managed properties are consistent with Piedmont mesic forests, which occur on moist portions of upland habitat, steep north-facing slopes, lower slopes, along ravines, high sections of outer floodplains, and stream bottoms. The most common subtypes in the Piedmont are Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest and Basic Mesic Forest (Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 2012). Proposed Parcel easements connect proposed riparian buffer restoration and preservation areas to existing fringe forests along the Neuse River. Phase B and the upper extent of Phase C's vegetation community is consistent with a dry Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest(Piedmont Subtype). Lower portions of Phase C are located in the Neuse River's floodplain. Observed species within the Neuse floodplain are consistent with Schafale and Weakley's Piedmont Bottomland Forest(2012). Given the Parcels physiography, RS has determined a mix of Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype) and Piedmont Bottomland Forest is the most appropriate reference forest (Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley. 2012).Table 7 outlines the species included in these reference forest ecosystems. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 vs) Page 8 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 7. Reference Forest Ecosystem Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest(Piedmont Subtype)and Piedmont Bottomland Hardwoods (Schafale,M.P.and A.S.Weakley.2012) Understory/Shrub Species Deerberry(Vaccinium stamineum) Red maple(Acer rubrum) Downy arrowwood(Viburnum rafinesquianum) Flowering dogwood(Corn us florida) American strawberry bush(Euonymus americana) American holly(flex opaca) American hophornbeam(Carpinus caroliniana) Papaw(Asimina triloba) Southern sugar maple(Acer floridanum) Canopy Species Tulip(Liriodendron tulipifera) Lobloliy pine(Pinus taeda) American sweetgum(Liquidambarstyraciflua) Shagbark hickory(Carya ovata) Cherrybark oak(Quercus pagoda) Bitternut hickory(Carya cordiformis) Swamp chestnut oak(Quercus michauxii) American beech(Fagus grandifolia) American elm (Ulmus americana) Northern red oak(Quercus rubra) Southern hackberry(Celtis laevigata) Red maple (Acer rubrum) Green Ash(Fraxinus pennsylvanica) Sugar maple(Acer saccharum) 2.4 Parcel Design and Implementation Constraints The presence of conditions or characteristics that have the potential to hinder restoration activities on the Site were evaluated. The evaluation focused primarily on the presence of hazardous materials, utilities, restrictive easements, rare/threatened/endangered species or critical habitats,the potential for hydrologic trespass,and existing NRRRF infrastructure.Existing information regarding Site constraints was acquired and reviewed, including an Environmental Records Report developed by Environmental Data Resources Inc.,which located no evidence of environmental risk associated with the Parcels(Appendix D). A North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Report was conducted and concluded three known historic locations within the area, but all are located outside the proposed footprint(Appendix F). Site conditions(existing or future)that have the potential to restrict the restoration, implementation and long-term protection of the Site were documented digitally and during the field investigation.A summary of findings and design avoidance is detailed in Table 8. Table 8. Documented and Recorded Parcel Constraints& Design Avoidance Constraint Subject to Design Avoidance Phases Duke Power(Formally Progress Energy of the Carolinas,and Carolina RS reviewed subject parcels and identified recorded deeds that reference the Power& Light Co.) B&C establishment of the easement in 1981.Subject records place the easement at 200 feet.The Site's proposed easements are located outside of the utility 200-foot, Richmond-Wake, easement. 500 KV Overhead Transmission Line Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 VS) Page 9 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 8. Documented and Recorded Parcel Constraints&Design Avoidance(Continued) Constraint Subject to Design Avoidance Phases Duke Power(Formally Progress Energy of the Carolinas,and Carolina RS reviewed subject parcels and identified recorded deeds that reference the Power& Light Co.) B establishment of the easement in 1966.Subject records place the easement at 90 feet.The site's proposed easements are located outside of the utility 90-foot, Richmond-Wake, easement. 230 KV Overhead Transmission Line Beginning construction in 2020 with an expected completion date in 2021, Dominion Energy's T-030 Gas Pipeline Extension Project will maintain a 50- Dominion Energy's T-030 foot utility easement over Project Parcels associated with Phases A.The new Gas Pipeline Extension easement abuts and runs parallel along Duke Power's 200-foot overhead Project(Franklin and Wake B transmission line easement.The Sponsor accessed the digital file of the County)DWR Project ID No. permanent and temporary construction easements for the T-030 Gas 2019-0828 V2 Pipeline.Site design avoids all temporary and permanent easements associated with the T-030 Gas Pipeline.The Site's proposed easements are located outside the T-030 Gas Pipeline easement(permanent and temporary). An existing City of Raleigh greenway trail (Neuse River Trail)meanders near City of Raleigh&Wake portions of Phase B(Easement Areas 10, 11, 12,and 13)and Phase C B&C (Easement Areas 14, 16, 17,and 19).The average width of the greenway County Greenway easement is 50-feet(25'on either side of the greenway's centerline).The Site's footprint is outside of ail greenway easements and footprints. A digital and physical review of active and inactive NRRRF infrastructure was completed as part of the site's design. NRRRF conducts surface water testing in pre-defined locations along Site Features and within proposed conservation NRRRF biosolid application easements.These activities are consistent with allowable activities of the &ground water monitoring B,&C proposed conservation easement. infrastructure Appendix B includes written confirmation outlining DWR's allowance for the the City to place a conservation easement over the subject parcels including fields currently permitted for the application of biosolids.Areas historically used for biosolid application will be removed from the City's NPDES permit. Phase B—No constraints,all NRRRF infrastructure is located outside of the Parcel's footprint. Phase C—Two in-line ponds are within the proposed Phase C footprint— NRRRF existing agricultural Feature 1A(Pond 1)and Feature 5A/5B(Pond 5). Both ponds have outfalls C ponds&BMP infrastructure connecting them to downstream waters.The proposed conservation easement includes the earthen dams and their outlets. Easement areas over the dams and outlets are designated as Maintenance Easements and allow for access and maintenance. No RBC or NOC will be generated within designated Maintenance Easements. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 10 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 8. Documented and Recorded Parcel Constraints& Design Avoidance(Continued) subject to Constraint Phases Design Avoidance Dilapidated and abandoned agricultural infrastructure items are detailed in the Restoration Plan(Section 3) Dilapidated/ Earthen roads(farm paths)exist throughout the Site and are typically found abandoned agricultural B&C along forest edges—Section 3, Restoration Plan,details the removal and infrastructure and earthen restoration of farm paths.The Phase B Conservation Easement Area 16 will farm roads include the gravel road which crosses Feature 1A, below Pond 1.The path and the culvert that carries Feature 1A under the path within the conservation easement will ensure perpetual protection and hydrologic connection of Feature 1A with Feature 1B. Table 8 Note:All utility easements will be shown on the Conservation Easement Plat& Parcel's As-Built Survey and sealed by a licensed surveyor of North Carolina. 2.4.1 Threatened and Endangered Species Species with the classification of Endangered (E),Threatened (T),or officially Proposed(P)for such listing are protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 USC 1531 et seq.). Six species, listed in Table 9, are federally listed within Wake County by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS) (USFWS 2020) (Appendix E). Table 9. USFWS Federally Protected Species List Common Name Scientific Name Status Cape Fear shiner Notropis mekistocholas Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker Picoides borealis Endangered Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered Tar River Spinymussel Porvaspina steinstansana Endangered Yellow lance Elliptio steinstansana Threatened Michaux's sumac Rhus michouxii Endangered The biological conclusion is no effect on the species listed above, and proposed mitigation activities will result in positive benefits for these species through improved habitat and water quality. 2.4.2 Cultural Resources The term "cultural resources" refers to prehistoric or historic archaeological sites, structures, or artifact deposits over 50 years old. "Significant"cultural resources are those that are eligible or potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Evaluations of site significance are made with reference to the eligibility criteria of the National Register(36 CFR 60). Field visits were conducted in June 2020 to ascertain the presence of structures or features that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. No structures were found. An online search using the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Offices(SH PO)Web GIS Service(http://gis.ncdcr.gov/hpoweb/) and the National Register of Historic Places GIS Search (https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapld=7adl7cc9-b808-4ff8-a2f9-a99909164466)identified zero structures within the Parcel boundaries or within 1 mile of the Parcel(Appendix F). Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 11 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 3.0 Restoration Plan The primary goals associated with the restoration of riparian areas within the Bank Parcel will focus on improving water quality, enhancing flood attenuation, and restoring wildlife habitat.These goals will be achieved by restoring and preserving forested riparian areas adjacent to stream channels, in-line ponds, ephemeral channels, and an agricultural ditch(Figures 8A and 8B,Appendix A). Goals will be accomplished by the following: 1. Removing nonpoint sources of pollution associated with agricultural production, including; a. Ceasing the broadcast application of class B biosolids, fertilizer, pesticides, and other agricultural materials into and adjacent to Parcel Features. b. Providing a restored buffer to filter runoff from adjacent lands. 2. Reducing sedimentation within onsite and downstream receiving waters by reducing bank erosion, vegetation maintenance, and agricultural land disturbances by ceasing agricultural and current land use activities. 3. Promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional resistance of floodwaters crossing Parcel floodplains. 4. Improving aquatic habitat by enhancing stream bed shading and natural detritus input. 5. Providing a terrestrial wildlife corridor and refuge in an area extensively disturbed by agricultural practices. 6. Restoring and re-establishing natural community structure, habitat diversity, and functional continuity. 7. Protecting the Parcel's riparian buffer functions and values in perpetuity. Primary components of the Restoration Plan include: 1. Removal of dilapidated/abandoned agricultural infrastructure within forested areas where feasible. 2. Removal of existing compacted earth roads associated with agricultural use, 3. Parcel-wide soil preparation & herbaceous vegetation treatment, 4. Riparian area restoration (replanting) extending from the top of bank (TOB) out 200' where applicable and, 5. Parcel protection in perpetuity through a permanent conservation easement. Table 10 details the Restoration Plan activities. Table 10. Restoration Plan Activities Restoration Phase Specific Actions Plan Activity The City,who actively self-manages the farm operations,will treat fescue within the Parcel ahead Herbaceous of planting efforts.Treatment will consist of a broadcast application using Roundup Custom Treatment (Glyphosate)at rate of 3%and a surfactant of AgriDex at a rate of 1%mixed with water. - Remove existing farm paths located within the proposed easements by deep ripping to break soil compaction associated with historic farm equipment and vehicle use. NRRRF will Removal of establish new roads dependent on future use and need outside of the Site's proposed Existing easements. Infrastructure - Remove large debris from the easement as is feasible and without damaging the existing riparian buffer Feature 3A,Phase B. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 12 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Table 10. Restoration Plan Activities (Continued) Restoration Plan Activity Phase Specific Actions Within the Site's proposed conservation easements: - Treat Bermuda and fescue grass species within active pasture areas (see Herbaceous Treatment note above). Site -wide discing of agricultural and pasture areas ahead of planting — discing will occur parallel to the Site Features, promoting floodwater attenuation by increasing frictional Riparian resistance of floodwaters crossing Parcel floodplains. Restoration - Establishment of a native herbaceous community via site -specific seed mix (See Planting Plan — Section 3.3.1) Establishment of a native hardwood forest via the planting of bare -root saplings from the top of bank out a maximum of 200' along Parcel Features —Section 3.3 Planting Plan 3.1 Project Schedule Project restoration activities, milestones, and anticipated completion dates are outlined in Table 11. Table 11. Phase B-C Project Schedule Activity / Milestone Completion Date Site Mitigation Banking Instrument and Bank Parcel Development Package Approval Q4 2021 Acquisition of Conservation Easement Q4 2021 Removal of Existing Infrastructure & rubble within easement (as feasible) Q1 2022 Planting Q1 2022 As -Built & Assignment of Conservation Easement Q2 2022 Year 1 monitoring Q4 2022 Year 2 monitoring Q4 2023 Year 3 monitoring Q4 2024 Year 4 monitoring Q4 2025 Year 5 monitoring Q4 2026 Closeout Q1 2027 3.2 Permitting Restoration activities requiring heavy equipment include: 1.) Remove existing, earthen farm paths within the proposed easements by deep ripping with agricultural equipment to break up soil compaction associated with historic farm equipment and vehicle use. The main gravel road, which runs east -west through Phase C (easement area 16), will remain. 2.) Remove reinforced concrete pipes & other debris located within the proposed easement as feasible without damaging existing forest/vegetation. Raleigh Farm —Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan (2019-1592 V5) Page 13 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC: 03020201 Construction activities will not require permitting or authorization from federal, state, or county agencies for impacts to regulated waterways or ground -disturbing activities. 3.3 Planting Plan Restoration of the riparian area allows for recolonization and expansion of characteristic species across the landscape. The riparian areas will be restored according to the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (November 1, 2015). The planting plan for the entire riparian restoration area (Phases B and C combined) includes planting 34,500 native bare root hardwood saplings across 57.265 acres are in managed agricultural fields or pasture (Phase B = 11.043 acres, Phase C = 46.222 acres) at a density of +/-600 stems per acre (Figures 8A and 8B, Appendix A). Community associations utilized in the proposed planting plan include Schafale and Weakley's (2012) Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype) and Piedmont Bottomland Hardwoods, as detailed in Section 2.3, Existing Vegetative Communities. Species composition includes native species known for fruit production. Tree species will be mixed thoroughly before planting to provide a diverse and random plant across the Site. Planting density is set to ensure sufficient diversity and density of planted stems outlined in Rule 15A NCAC O2B .0295 of 260. No one tree species will be greater than 50% of the established stems — Tables 12 and 13 detail tree species reserved by the Sponsor for planting. The final planted species is subject to final species availability. The Sponsor will note any changes to the planting list in the Site's Baseline Document and As -built Survey. Table 12. Phase B Proposed Hardwood Bare Root Planting Plan by Species Common Name Scientific Name Tree/Shrub Phase B (11.043 Ac.) Species % of Total River birch Betula nigra Tree 1,000 15% Persimmon ❑iospyros virginiana Tree 800 12% Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Tree 800 12% Red mulberry Morus rubra Tree 500 7% Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica Tree 400 6°% Sycamore Platanus occidentalis Tree 400 6% White Oak Quercus alba Tree 400 6°% Water oak Quercus nigra Tree 900 13% Cherrybark oak Quercus pagoda Tree 700 10% Willow oak Quercus phellos Tree 800 12% Total 10 Species 6,700 100% Space Pursefully Left Blank Raleigh Farm —Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan (2019-1692 V51 Page 14 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC: 03020201 Table 13. Phase C Proposed Hardwood Bare Rapt Planting Plan by Species Common Name Scientific Name Tree/Shrub Phase C (46.222 Ac.) Species % of Total River birch Betula nigra Tree 4,000 14% Persimmon Diaspyros virginiana Tree 3,000 11% Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera Tree 3,200 12% Red mulberry Marus rubra Tree 2,200 8% Black Gum Nyssa sylvatica Tree 1,600 6% Sycamore Platanus occidentalis Tree 1,800 6% White Oak Quercus alba Tree 2,000 7% Water oak Quercus nigra Tree 3,600 13% Cherrybark oak Quercus pagoda Tree 3,000 11% Willow oak Quercus phellos Tree 3,400 12% Total 10 Species 27,800 100% 3.3.1 Permanent Seed Mix The Sponsor will broadcast a permanent seed mix over all riparian restoration areas. The seed mix will include native grasses and forbs, with a variety of annual and perennial plants known to benefit wildlife and pollinators. The grass seed component will focus on low -growing species that favor establishing the target forest community, particularly species such as purpletop (Tridens flavus) and bentgrass (Agrostis hyemalisj. The forb component will include a diverse mixture of native and naturalized forbs and wildflowers, including fifteen or more species. 3.4 Parcel Protection & Easement Boundaries Before the release of any credits, RS will record a permanent conservation easement at the Wake County Register of Deeds sufficient to ensure protection, operation, and maintenance of restored riparian buffers and other riparian areas in perpetuity. The form of the conservation easement shall be consistent with the standards employed by the State of North Carolina in the protection of restored riparian buffers and riparian areas and shall be approved by the DWR before the release of any credits. Appendix B includes written confirmation from NCDWR approving of the implementation of this plan on portions of fields currently permitted for the application of biosolids under NCDWR permit WQ0001730 - City of Raleigh. Fields currently permitted for the application of biosolids will be removed from the City of Raleigh's above referenced permit after the conservation easement is recorded and prior approval of this Bank Parcel's As -Built report by NCDWR. Parcel easement boundaries will be identified in the field to ensure a clear distinction between the Parcel and adjacent properties/land uses. The Sponsor will install marking and signage of the easement boundary adjacent/close to utility and greenway easements to ensure the clear designation of the easement. Boundaries may be identified by cattle fence, marker, bollard, post, tree -blazing, or other means as allowed by Site conditions and/or conservation easement requirements and will be installed before the As -Built Site visit by DWR. Boundary markers disturbed, damaged, or destroyed will be repaired and/or replaced on an as -needed basis. The easement boundary will be checked annually as part of monitoring activities and reported to DWR. Raleigh Farm —Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan (2019-1692 V51 Page 15 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC: 03020201 3.5 As-Built Report A Baseline Monitoring Document and As-Built Survey will be submitted to DWR documenting the completion of the Site's Restoration Plan and in accordance with the MBI. 4.0 Monitoring and Maintenance Plan 4.1 Monitoring Protocol& Success Criteria Restoration monitoring procedures for vegetation will monitor plant survival and species diversity. Quantitative sampling will include forty-nine (49) [Phase B = 12, Phase C= 37) permanent 10 x 10-meter vegetation plots as outlined in the CVS Level 1-2 Protocol for Recording Vegetation, Version 4.2 (Lee et al. 2008) and will occur no earlier than Fall of each year (Figures 11A and 11B- Monitoring Plan). Vegetation plot placement will adequately represent riparian buffer credit and nutrient offset credit areas. A reference photo will be taken from the origin point of each plot. All planted stems in the plots will be marked with flagging tape and recorded. Data collected will include species, height, vigor, and planting type (planted stem and/or volunteer). Monitoring of the restoration efforts will be performed for five years or until success criteria are fulfilled.The Sponsor shall submit to DWR annual monitoring reports no later than December 31 of each year. Each report will document the success of the vegetation and any maintenance,supplemental planting, or encroachment within the easement areas.Success criteria within the riparian restoration areas will be based on the survival of planted species at a density of 260 stems per acre after five years of monitoring. The first annual monitoring activities will commence at the end of the first growing season, at least six months after planting has been completed. 4.2 Parcel Maintenance A remedial action plan will be developed and implemented with the approval of DWR in the event the Parcel or a specific component of the Parcel fails to achieve success criteria as outlined above. Other vegetation maintenance and repair activities may include pruning, mulching, and fertilizing. If exotic invasive plant species require treatment, such species will be controlled by mechanical (physical removal with the use of a chainsaw) and/or chemical methods (aquatic approved herbicide) in accordance with North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) rules and regulations. If mowing is deemed necessary by the Sponsor during the monitoring period, the Sponsor must receive approval from DWR prior to conducting any mowing activities within Neuse Buffer Zones 1 and 2 to ensure that no buffer violations have occurred. 4.3 Maintenance Areas City of Raleigh actively manages areas surrounding the site, including the monitoring of existing groundwater monitoring wells located around and within the Site footprint, as required under their Non-Discharge Permit for biosolids application #WQ0001730 as well as the permit's corresponding Corrective Action Plan issued 9/2/2010 by DWR. Raleigh shall retain rights to passive access to monitor and maintain wells for compliance with the permit, the permit's corresponding "Corrective Active Plan for the NRRRF" and any parts of 15A NCAC 02L .0107 (e) as applicable. Well reference #s and locations within the Site footprint are as follows: Project Phase Well Label Adjacent Parcel Conservation Feature Easement Area Phase B MW-55 Main Trib. 4 13 Phase C MW-53R Neuse River 14 Phase C GP-12R Feature 2E 17 Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Page 16 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Additionally, maintenance areas will be delineated on the final survey to be included in the conservation easement footprint, and excluded from nutrient offset and riparian buffer credit generation. These areas are reserved for infrastructure maintenance such as earthen dams, culverted crossings, and piped discharges. Land clearing and vehicular traffic in these areas necessary for infrastructure maintenance is allowed. 4.4 Long Term Management Plan The conservation easement will preserve all areas and prohibit all use of the property inconsistent with its use as a nutrient offset and riparian buffer mitigation property, including any activity that would materially alter the biological integrity of the Site/Parcel. RS will transfer or assign the conservation easement and its interests in perpetuity to a qualified holder under NC General Statute ("GS") 121-34 et seq. and 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code prior to the submittal of the As-Built Report. The holder shall be a land trust or stewardship program that is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and/or has been approved by DWR.A land trust must be certified under 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. 5.0 Financial Assurance As required by the UMBI, the Sponsor will secure all financial assurances according to the UMBI. No bond shall be less than $150,000 to cover costs of construction and no less than $100,000 to cover monitoring expenses. Monitoring bonds shall be renewed with confirmation of renewal provided to DWR with each annual monitoring report. DWR reserves the right to alter the credit release schedule if monitoring reports are submitted without proof of bond renewals. 6.0 Mitigation Potential The Parcel will generate Neuse River Riparian Buffer Credits (RBC) and Nutrient Offset Credit (NOC, nitrogen) on restored riparian areas measured from the top of bank out perpendicularly 200-feet on subject Features (streams, ephemeral channels, a ditch, and in-line ponds). Per the Consolidated Mitigation Buffer Rule,the Parcel will generate RBC via allowed activities under Section (n), Non-forested Areas[Restoration Site] and (o),Alternative Buffer Mitigation Options.Specifically,RBC is to-be generated from sub-sections (o)(4), (o)(5), & (o)(7). Parcel compliance with these sub-sections is detailed below. (o)(4) — Preservation of Buffer on Non-Subject Streams: Preservation of buffers on intermittent or perennial streams that are not subject per 15A NCAC 02B .0233 are proposed via the permanent protection under a perpetual conservation easement from cutting, clearing, filling, grading, and similar activities that would affect the functioning of the buffer. Features proposed under(o)(4) were confirmed as intermittent or perennial streams by DWR representatives during the June 2-3, 2020 site visit for applicability and suitability (Appendix B). The area of preservation credit is capped at 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation. (o)(5) — Preservation of Buffers on Subject Streams: Buffer preservation is proposed on streams that are subject per 15A NCAC 02B .0233 to permanently protect the buffer from cutting, clearing, filling, grading, and similar activities that would affect the functioning of the buffer beyond the protection afforded by the existing buffer rules on sites that meet the definition of a preservation site. The area of preservation credit is capped at 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation. Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Page 17 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 (o)(7)—Mitigation on ephemeral channels:The Parcel will generate riparian buffer credit on "ephemeral channels" as defined as a "natural channel exhibiting discernible banks within a topographic crenulation (V-shaped contour lines) indicative of natural drainage on the 1:24,000 scale (7.5 minute) quadrangle topographic map prepared by the US Geologic Survey,or as seen on digital elevation models with contours developed from the most recent available LiDAR data" (15A NCAC 02B .0295).Appendix A Figures depict the delineated watershed draining to each ephemeral channel proposed for RBC(Features 1A,2A,3A,4A, and 6A). The entire area proposed for RBC from ephemeral channels is within the contributing drainage area. All subject ephemeral channels are directly connected to an intermittent or perennial stream, are contiguous with the Site and are proposed for permanent protection under the Site's conservation easement.The RBC derived from ephemeral channels will not total more than 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation.The proposed buffer credit areas meet all applicable requirements of Paragraph (n) of Rule [15A NCAC 02B .0295] for restoration or enhancement, and all applicable requirements of Subparagraph (o)(4) or (o)(5) of Rule [15A NCAC 02B .0295] for preservation. Ephemeral features were confirmed DWR representatives during the June 2, 2020 and June 8, 2020 site visit for the applicability and suitability of Site Features(Appendix B). DWR has determined the nitrogen abatement of restored riparian areas on this Bank Parcel to be 2,273.02 lbs. per acre as agreed to in the Raleigh Farm MBI. RBC will be measured to the nearest whole square foot. Riparian buffer restoration credits can be converted and transferred to NOC upon approval from DWR. However, conversions of NOC from widths 101'-200' (measured from top of bank)to RBC will not occur. Provided in Appendix B is a complete DWR Credit Determination Table, which details the individual components, generated credit, and which features generating RBC credit comply with criteria to also be convertible to NOC.The Sponsor must request and receive written approval of the conversion and transfer of any mitigation credits from DWR prior to adding or removing credits from the ledgers. The Sponsor will maintain three individual ledgers,one to account for riparian buffer restoration credits, one to account for riparian buffer preservation credits,and one to account for NOC.All credit assets shall be accurately depicted on these credit ledgers. All accounting will be in accordance with DWR's Clarified Procedures for Calculating Buffer Mitigation Credits and Nutrient Offset Credits (November 2019) (link in UMBI). The complete DWR Mitigation Credit Table is shown on the following page,Table 13. 7.0 References Griffith,G.E.,JM Omernik,J.A. Comstock, M.P.Schafale, W.H. McNab, D.R. Lenat,T.F. MacPherson,J.B. Glover, and VB Shelbourne. 2002. Ecoregions of North Carolina and South Carolina. US Geological Survey, Reston,Virginia. Schafale, M. P.and Weakley, 2012. A Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina, Fourth Approximation. US Department of Agriculture(USDA), 2019. Web Soil Survey(online). Available: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm [Accessed July 19, 20201 US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2020. Endangered Species,Threatened Species,and Candidate Species, Wake County, North Carolina (online).Available: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/cntylist/wake.html (Accessed July 19, 2020) Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1592 V5) Page 18 of 19 Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Credit Table 15.Raleigh Farm Bank Parcel-Phase B-C,2019-1692v5,Project Credits Neuse 03020201-Outside Falls Lake Project Area 19.16394 N Credit Conversion Ratio(ft5/pound) N/A P Credit Conversion Ratio(ft2/pound) Subject?(enter Total(Creditable) Convertible to Delivered Delivered NO if Min-Max Buffer Initial Credit Final Credit Riparian Buffer Convertible to Credit Type Location Feature Type Mitigation Activity Feature Name Total Area(ft) Area of Buffer %Full Credit Riparian Nutrient Offset: Nutrient ephemeral or Width(ft) Ratio(x:1) Ratio(x:1) Credits Nutrient Offset? ditch'1 Mitigation(ft') Buffer? N(Ibs) Offset:P(Ibs) Phase B - - - Buffer Rural Yes I/P Restoration 0-100 1B,2C,3A,4B 50,549 50,549 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 50,549.000 Yes 2,637.714 - Nutrient Offset Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 0-100 1A,2A,2B,6A 36,275 1 100% No - Yes 1,892.878 - Nutrient Offset Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 101-200 1A,2A,2B,6A 119,728 1 33% No - Yes 6,247.567 - Nutrient Offset Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 101-200 113,2C,3A,4B,Neuse 248,810 1 33% No - Yes 12,983.226 - Phase C - - - Buffer Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 20-29 Pond 1 154 0 1 75% N/A - No - - Buffer Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 0-100 1A,4A,Pond 1 392,416 248,967 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 248,967.000 Yes 20,476.791 - Buffer Rural No In-Line Pond Restoration 0-100 Pond 5 6,749 6,749 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 6,749.000 Yes 352.172 - Buffer Rural Yes I/P Restoration 0-100 18,2A,2C,2E,3A,4B, 297,034 297,034 1 100% 1.00000 Yes 297,034.000 Yes 15,499.631 - 5C,Neuse Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 0-100 6A 30,007 1 100% No - Yes 1,565.805 Nutrient Offset Rural No Ditch Restoration 101-200 6A 49,214 1 33% No - Yes 2,568.052 - Nutrient Offset Rural No Ephemeral Restoration 101-200 1A,4A,Pond 1 428,090 1 33% No - Yes 22,338.308 - Nutrient Offset Rural No In-Line Pond Restoration 101-200 Pond 5 32,357 1 33% No - Yes 1,688.432 - Nutrient Offset Rural Yes I/P Restoration 101-200 1B,2A,2C,2E,3A,4B, 705,850 1 33% No - Yes 36,832.196 - 5B,5C,Neuse Totals(ft2): 2,397,233 603,299 603,299.000 125,082.774 0.000 Total Buffer(ft2): 746,902 603,299 Total Nutrient Offset(ft2): 1,650,331 N/A Total Ephemeral Area(fe)for Credit: 382,570 248,967 Total Eligible Ephemeral Area(fe): 248,967 25.0% Ephemeral Reaches as%TABM Enter Preservation Credits Below Total Eligible for Preservation(ft2): 248,967 25.0% Preservation as%TABM Total(Creditable) Min-Max Buffer Initial Credit Final Credit Riparian Credit Type Location Subject? Feature Type Mitigation Activity Feature Name Total Area(sf) Area for Buffer %Full Credit Width(ft) Ratio(8:1) Ratio(8:1) Buffer Credits Mitigation(fta) Rural No Ephemeral 20-29 6A 50 5 75% - Rural No Ephemeral 0-100 1A,2A,28,6A 116,595 5 100% - Rural Yes I/P 20-29 2C,4B, 609 10 75% - Rural Yes I/P 0-100 1B,2C,3A,48,Neuse 643,688 197,852 10 100% 10.00000 19,785.200 Rural Yes I/P 101-200 1B,2C,3A,48,Neuse 120,855 10 33% - Rural No Ephemeral 0-100 1A,4A,Pond 1 103,334 5 100% - Rural No Ephemeral 101-200 1A,4A,Pond 1 45,635 5 33% - Rural No In-Line Pond 0-100 Pond 5 51,115 51,115 5 100% 5.00000 10,223.000 Rural No In-Line Pond 101-200 Pond 5 6,983 5 33% - Rural Yes I/P 20-29 2E,3A 1,165 10 75% - Rural Yes I/P 0-100 18,2A,2C,2E,3A,4B, 616,772 10 100% - 5B,5C,Neuse Rural Yes I/P 101-200 2C,2E,3A,5B,SC,Neuse 92,549 10 33% - River Preservation Area Subtotals(fe): 1,799,350 248,967 TOTAL AREA OF BUFFER MITIGATION(TABM) Mitigation Totals Square Feet I Credits Restoration: 603,299 603,299.000 Enhancement: 0 0.000 Preservation: 248,967 30,008.200 Total Riparian Buffer: 852,266 633,307.200 TOTAL NUTRIENT OFFSET MITIGATION Mitigation Totals Square Feet Credits [Nutrient Offset: Nitrogen: 1,650,331 86,116.465 Phosphorus: 0.000 1.The Randleman Lake buffer rules allow some ditches to be classified as subject according to 15A NCAC 02B.0250(5)(a). last updated 08/03/2020 Appendix A: Figures and Photos Figure 1--Parcel Location and Service Area Figure 2—Parcel Easements and Features Figure 3—USGS Topography Figure 4—NRCS Soil Survey Figure 5—Current Conditions Figure 6—NRRRF& Proposed Project Footprint Figure 7A--Phase B Biosoild Application Fields Figure 76—Phase C Biosoild Application Fields Figure 8A—Phase B Restoration Plan Figure 86—Phase C Restoration Plan Figure 9—Phase 6 Credit Determinations Figure 10—Phase C Credit Determinations(A-C) Figure 11A—Phase B Monitoring Plan Figure 11B—Phase B Monitoring Plan Existing Conditions Photos Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Appendices Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 2 �=. d«0 d'LL�Q z O WCo 7 ao eve« ¢aWm_1 A ¢S� cv W �v. 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' '' Image 4: Phase C—Feature 3A Ag.Crossing,to remain within 60-foot easement break ) Appendix B: DWR Correspondence Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Appendices Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Docusign Envelope ID:AC F875FD-8AA5-41A1-BD65-22AF9AA50486 SATE ROY COOPER u] .,--/i" .0- j. Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN '' '',, "man x Secretary ._' +"_°'- S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality August 17,2020 Project 2019-1692 V2 Wake County Barrett Jenkins Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street,Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27604 Subject: On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B.0714 Project Name: Raleigh Farm Site Phase B Address: 8599 Old Baucom Rd.,SR 2542, Raleigh, NC 27610 Location: 35.703464,-78.485697, (north of the road) Site Inspection Date: 6/8/20 Dear Mr.Jenkins: On June 8, 2020,Shelton Sullivan of the Division of Water Resources (DWR)conducted an on-site review of features located on the subject property at the request of Barrett Jenkins with Restoration Systems, LLC to determine the applicability to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules,Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02B .0714. The enclosed maps) depict the feature(s)evaluated and this information is also summarized in the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral,at least intermittent, and subjectivity to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules. Streams that are considered "Subject" have been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Wake County and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been located on the ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent streams. Features that are considered "Not Subject" have been determined to not be at least intermittent, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps. This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that appear or do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act. The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit: Nonm Eno Quality I Division of Water Resources �J��IIn 512 North rthCaroli SalisburyaDepart Street ent 11 of617 Mail Servicenmental Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 ocpenmemcr emnenmmw aural 919.107.9000 Docusign Envelope ID:ACF875FD-8AA5-41A1-BD65-22AF9AA50486 Project 2019-1692V2,Raleigh Farm Phase B Wake County Page 2 of 3 Feature Feature Type Subject to Start @ Stop @ Depicted on Depicted on Point ID (stream/pond/E/l/P') Buffer Soil Survey USGS Topo (ditch/wetland/other) Rules 1A Ephemeral No 1A 1B Yes No 1B Stream-At least Yes 1B Confluence with Neuse Yes No intermittent River 2A Ephemeral No 2A 2C,Confluence with 28 No No and becomes Intermittent 2B Ephemeral No 2B 2C,Confluence with 2A Yes No and becomes Intermittent 2C Stream-At least Yes 2C Confluence with Main Yes No intermittent Tributary4 3A Stream-At least No 3A Confluence with Main No No intermittent Tributary4 4A Ephemeral No 4A 4B Yes Yes 4B Stream-At least Yes 48,Continues Confluence with Neuse Yes Yes intermittent as Main River Tributary 4 5A Not Present No See site map See site map No No 5B Not Present No See site map See site map Yes No 5C Stream-At least Yes 5C Confluence with Main Yes No intermittent Tributary4 6A Ephemeral No 6A Confluence with Main No No Tributary 4 1 E:Ephemeral,1:Intermittent, P: Perennial This on-site determination shall expire five(5)years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the DWR may request an appeal determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request must be made within sixty(60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing,as per 15A NCAC 02B.0714(4). If sending via U.S. Postal Service: If sending via delivery service(UPS, FedEx, etc.) Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer Paul Wojoski-DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor Permitting Branch Supervisor 1617 Mail Service Center 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604 Docusign Envelope ID:ACF675FD-8AA5-41A1-BD65-22AF9AA50486 Project 2019-1692V2,Raleigh Farm Phase B Wake County Page 3 of 3 This determination is final and binding as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within sixty(60) calendar days. This letter only addresses the features on the subject property and within the proposed project easement boundary and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. If you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Shelton Sullivan at shelton.sullivan@ncdenr.gov or 919-707-3636. This determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 &4 of G.S. 150B. Sincerely, DocuSigned by: r� : 9490916A53EF4E0... Paul Wojoski Supervisor, DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Attachments: site Map with labeled points,NRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map cc: Raymond Holz via email rholz@restorationsystems.corn Barrett Jenkins via email bienkins@restorationsystems.com Katie Merritt via email katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov 401& Buffer Permitting Branch files Filename:20191692v2_RaleighFa rmPhaseB_Strea mCa lls.docx u'L a o 5... r,At - _ t L N 7 r3' 4 - _ - ,. a v. 16 N I a_O N o3' ' - A (o a m L w ° O 8 0- a; a f > ., I + N LL d N O w 1 E a Z O re w i W Z. Q . T u 2 i .. r -' v 0 . NI ! m m vN i z� ,> N d Nw W 7 i N n CU 0 O L a, V 0 a, 16 �I>it fF Y a Y N N LL C li- O �p a x w a Ei;. ,,, / � 0 ® 1_'0H—I0U I' III � i=ii �gI 6 «iZ'...it 4� 1 Fii in_ it li llik / ..r, , ....,._.2.,,, ..- ' / • 74 till; ~ 1 t2V T i 11 i i is �4.o <. — ---- - ` � ! " t' \ �,\ E r-�0 .7'it i, !` o o \6.\\ . 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DocuSign Envelope ID:C059370B-B39D-46D5-82D4-8741163F88E3 .._, �o STATE : Ev �ii; Y ROY COOPER ,,,, ,,r :=Governor ',\ , r _ , i" MICHAEL S.REGAN 3=� • Secretary `a l- v11 vat_ S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality September 24, 2020 Barrett Jenkins DWR# 2019-1692v2 Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes St, Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27604 (via electronic mail: bjen kin s(a)restorationsystems.com) Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation &Nutrient Offset—Raleigh Farm Phase B Site Near 8599 Old Baucom Rd. (SR 2542), Raleigh NC 27610 Lat.,Long. 35.703464, -78.485697 (north of the road) Neuse 03020201 Dear Mr. Jenkins, On February I1, 2020, Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources (DWR), received a request from you on behalf of Restoration Systems, LLC (RS) for a site visit near the above- referenced site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The site visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset within a proposed Easement Boundary, which is more accurately shown in the attached map labeled "'CORPUD-Site Features Phase B" prepared by RS and edited by DWR. On June 2, 2020 and June 3, 2020, Ms. Merritt performed site assessments of the subject site and identified the following site constraints: • UTILITIES: Gas lines are being proposed on parts of the site where streams are located. Existing powerline easements are also present. Specific locations and associated easements of gas lines were unknown at the time of the DWR site visit, but the attached CORPUD figure details where the proposed and temporary easements will be located. • PERMITS: State,Federal and/or Local permits may be associated with this property. Wetland delineation flagging and other stream call determinations were observed on the site. • EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: The City of Raleigh owns the property on the site and has used the land for applying biosolids associated with the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (NRRRF). Existing underground and above ground infrastructure is present for purposes of irrigating the property. The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) manages the property. Existing dirt paths, culverted crossings, deeded access roads and greenways are present throughout and are adjacent to ditches and streams onsite where mitigation would be proposed. Some Groundwater Monitoring Wells were located onsite, but their locations are not depicted on any maps attached to this correspondence. All existing infrastructure within the proposed conservation easement shall be delineated and included as part of the site's restoration plan along with specific details on management and maintenance and what will be included or excluded. o Application of bio-solids will not be permitted within a conservation easement. mon Q I ourc , Jn 5i2North NorthCarolina SalisburyDepart Streetent 11611 of MailEnvir Servicenmetal Centeruality I Raleigh,Division NorthofWater CarolinResa 2 76es9 9-1611 oea„•,nir i. �i wnnir 919.707.9000 Docu5ign Envelope[0.C059370B-B390-4605-8204-8741163F88E3 Raleigh Farm Phase B Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 24,2020 o Impervious surface will not be permitted within a conservation casement unless it is an access easement or located outside of creditable areas for mitigation or nutrient offsets. o Disruption in connectivity between top of bank and adjacent riparian areas will not be permitted within a conservation easement. o Monitoring wells must remain fully functional and shall be allowed to be maintained and accessed as needed. Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB) and landward 200' from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (effective November 1, 2015) and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC O2B .0703. Feature Classification Subject 6Riparian Land uses Buffer 'Nutrient 4'5Mitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Buffer 10-200') Viable Viable Rule i A Ephemeral No Combination of non- =. Yes Yes (non- Non forested areas Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15ANCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) 1 B Stream Yes Combination of non- 'Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per Utility line is present 1SANCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) 2A - Ephemeral No Combination of non- Yes (non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site s (ends at forested agricultural fields Yes forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(0)(7) confluence and mature forest areas only) wl2C) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15ANCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) 2B Ephemeral No Combination of non- '-.'Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (ends at forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) confluence and mature forest areas only) w12C) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15ANCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) Page 2 of 5 Dacu5ign Envelope[0.C059370B-B39i0-4605-82Q4-8741163F88E3 Raleigh Farm Phase B Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 24,2020 Feature Classification 'Subject 5Riparian Land uses Buffer 3Nutrient 4 SMitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Buffer f0-200'l Viable Viable Rule 2C Stream Yes Mostly mature forest with Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site some agricultural field �'� forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) areas only) Utility line and a greenway Forested Areas- Preservation Site per are present 15A NCAC 02B.0295(0)(5) All areas within existing or proposed easements must he excluded from the Restoration and Preservation Site. 3A Stream f to Combination of non- Yes (non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields Yes forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(3) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per Trash is located in the 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) stream and needs to be removed where possible 4A Ephemeral No non-forested agricultural *see note *see note fields *Note:A gas line is proposed to impact most of this channel and therefore this. existing utilities are present reach may not be present after (see map) construction; - 413 Stream Yes Combination of non- afire Yes (non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (starts above forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) pond& and mature forest areas only) continues to Forested Areas- Preservation Site per Main A gas line is proposed to 15ANCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) tributary 4) impact stream;existing utilities are present(see All areas within existing or proposed map) easements must be excluded from the Restoration and Preservation Site A force main was located along this stream;A utility Cannot be used as a Restoration Site until line is present through the after gas line is constructed& pond_ construction easements are no longer needed 5A Not Present No - N/A N/A N/A N/A Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID.C059370B-B39i0-4605-82Q4-8741163F88E3 Raleigh Farm Phase B Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 24,2020 Feature Classification LSubiect 6Riparian Land uses Buffer 3Nutrient 4•5Mitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Butler (0-200') Viable Viable Rule 5R Not Present Nn N/A N.A N/A N/A 5C Stream Yes M aiure forest except along No Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 028 maintained utility line .0295(o)(5) (power line) All areas within existing or proposed Utility line is present along easements must be excluded from the the entire reach to its Restoration and Preservation Site confluence with Feature 4. Must include top of bank within easement to he creditable. GA Ephemeral No Mostly mature forest with - Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site some adjacent agricultural T Yes forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) field areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(0)(5) ISubjectiyity calls fo the features we�t deters jned by DWR in correspondence Slated August,17,2020 using the 1:24,00 sca e quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and Inc most recent punted version of the soil survey map prepared by the NKCS 2The area ofpreservationcteclit within a buffer mitigation_site shall comprise of no morethan 25 percentL25%).of the total area.of buffer mitigation per 15A r CAC 0295(oX5)and 15A NCAC 0295(ox4). Site cannot be a Preservation only site to comply with this rule. NC Division of Water Resources-Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Estahlis merit 'Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the pmposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request. ll featuresb proposed for buffer mitt tion or nutrient offset,must t have a conservation e seinendt_established that includes the tops of channel ban when bear measured perpendicular and landwardram the banks,even i no credit is viable within t at npanan area. 5 Landuses may also include the application of bio-solids associated with the NRRRF 7The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent(25%)of the total area of buffer mitigation per 15A NCAC 028.0295(oX7). Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure 1 and the CORPUD map. Maps representing the proposal for the Site are attached to this letter and are initialed by Ms. Merritt on September 24, 2020. Substantial changes to the proposed easement boundary as well as site constraints identified on page 1 of this letter could affect the Site's potential to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits. This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295, a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a proposed nutrient load-reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters. All vegetative plantings, performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure, along with supporting calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0703. Dacu5ign Envelope[0.C059370B-B39i0-4605-82Q4-8741163F88E3 Raleigh Farm Phase B Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 24,2020 This viability assessment will expire on September 24,2022 or upon approval of a mitigation plan by the DWR, whichever comes first. This letter should be provided in any nutrient offset, buffer, stream or wetland mitigation plan for this Site. Please contact Katie Merritt at(919) 707-3637 if you have any questions regarding this c one spondence. Sincerely, r7DocuSigned by: I'�swri WO�Q sag 0918AMEF4E0... Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch PWlkym Attachments: Phase B-Figure I, CORPUD-Site Features Phase B cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt) Page 5 of 5 1 1 J1 1 �I f S f'. it /r' 0 01 t i f f � a f • A i .1 ' F, ../ -.� x r.No . • .e �r m r . . 0<-4 ch � i • . TIC f d ........ 3 1 -- , Ip0d I �-� f �.�• +whip , rtt ate, :?ter ' t b. r�t 'F~'.. -----• — -Y Ci . ' ±: !�u - co co 1 cr I a • { co v . fir 0 rn C7 ! . °0 ky f II C7 a a Li o L .+ c w c ai in m U O a I • A m PI • `4 n • H cc ? a s re 4- • • I ; L. i o_ 6 0. ❑ II 1. .. 21 ❑ i ° I I I V • rI J 5• 11 - 7 ' 1 N F: 7 • d. ,r o 0 ;r ,1•' i ... .) E •�r f j, I a. N a f j k. 1 { • / 7I. i ' O , [r 4- 4i i •S �'Sl I % . I 't ; a 11 -_ f r I '� j � l . . J o 1 m , M Docusign Envelope ID:ACF675FD-8AA5-41A1-BD65-22AF9AA50486 y „.,,STATE • C r; 1_,-...e'i• ROY COOPER ;a, A,. - . Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN a,, . . Secretary 4uwv�. 5.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROliNA Director Environmental Quality August 17, 2020 Project 2019-1692 V3 Wake County Barrett Jenkins Restoration Systems, LLC 1101 Haynes Street,Suite 211 Raleigh, NC 27604 bjenkins@restorationsysterns.com Subject: On-Site Determination for Applicability to the Neuse Buffer Rules 15A NCAC 02B.0714 Project Name: Raleigh Farm Site Phase C Address: 5619 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 Location: Lat., Long. 35.708058, -78.475047 Site Inspection Date: 6/2/2020 Dear Mr.Jenkins: On June 2, 2020, Shelton Sullivan of the Division of Water Resources (DWR)conducted an on-site review of features located on the subject property at the request of Barrett Jenkins with Restoration Systems, LLC to determine the applicability to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code 02B .0714. The enclosed map(s)depict the feature(s)evaluated and this information is also summarized in the table below. Streams were evaluated for being ephemeral, at least intermittent, and subjectivity to the Neuse Riparian Area Protection Rules. Streams that are considered "Subject" have been located on the most recently published NRCS Soil Survey of Wake County and/or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic (at 1:24,000 scale) map(s), have been located on the ground at the site, and possess characteristics that qualify them to be at least intermittent streams. Features that are considered "Not Subject" have been determined to not be at least intermittent, not present on the property, or not depicted on the required maps. This determination only addresses the applicability to the buffer rules and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. There may be other streams or features located on the property that appear or do not appear on the maps referenced above. Any of the features on the site may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and subject to the Clean Water Act. The following table addresses the features observed and rated during the DWR site visit: DE�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1 Division of Water Resources a;) 512 North Salisbury Street i 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1617 nenwneai i EMir Rw wa r 919.707.9000 Docusign Envelope ID:ACF675FD-8AA5-41A1-B065-22AF9AA50486 Project 2019-1692V3,Raleigh Farm Phase C Wake County Page 2 of 3 Feature Type Subject to Feature Depicted on Depicted on Point ID (stream/pond/E/1/P) Buffer Start @ Stop @ Soil Survey USGS Topo (ditch/wetland/other) Rules 1A Stream-Ephemeral No 1A Includes Pond 1 Yes Yes and ends at 18 Continues to the 18 Stream Yes At least Yes 18 confluence with Yes intermittent Neuse River Stream-At least 2A Yes 2A 2B Yes No intermittent 2B Wetland No 28 2C Yes No Stream-At least 2C Yes 2C 2D Yes No intermittent 20 Wetland No 2D 2E Yes No Stream At least Continues to the 2E Yes 2E confluence with Yes No intermittent Neuse River Stream At least Continues to the 3A Yes 3A confluence with Yes No intermittent Neuse River 4A Stream-Ephemeral No 4A 4B No No Stream-At least Continues to the 4B intermittent Yes 4B confluence with No No Neuse River 4C Ditch—Not connected No See site map See site map No No 5A Stream-Ephemeral No 5A 5B Yes Yes Includes Pond 5 Stream-At least and continues 5B Yes 58 to confluence Yes Yes intermittent with Neuse River Stream-At least Continues to 5C intermittent Yes 5C confluence with Yes Yes Neuse River 5❑ Not Present No See site map See site map Yes No Continues to GA Ditch No 6A confluence with No No Neuse River ot 7 Not Evaluated Evaluated See site map See site map Yes No * E:Ephemeral,I:Intermittent,P:Perennial This on-site determination shall expire five(5)years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that dispute this determination made by the DWR may request an appeal determination by the Director of Water Resources. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) calendar days of the date of this letter to the Director in writing,as per 15A NCAC 02B.0714(4). If sending via U.S. Postal Service: If sending via delivery service(UPS, FedEx,etc.) Paul Wojoski - DWR 401 & Buffer Paul Wojoski-DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch Supervisor Permitting Branch Supervisor 1617 Mail Service Center 512 N Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Raleigh, NC 27604 Docusign Envelope ID:ACF675FD-8AA5-41A1-BD65-22AF9AA50486 Project 2019-1692V3,Raleigh Farm Phase C Wake County Page 3 of 3 This determination is final and binding as detailed above, unless an appeal is requested within sixty(60) calendar days. This letter only addresses the labeled features on the subject property and within the proposed project easement boundary and does not approve any activity within buffers or within waters of the state. if you have any additional questions or require additional information, please contact Shelton Sullivan at shelton.sullivan@ncdenr.gov or 919-707-3636. This determination is subject to review as provided in Articles 3 &4 of G.S. 150B. Sincerely, e—DocuSigned by: Paa Wove 949d91 BA5300EF4E0... Paul Wojoski Supervisor, DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Attachments: Site Map with labeled points,FRCS Soil Survey, USGS Topographical Map cc: Raymond Holz via email rholz@restorationsystems.com Barrett Jenkins via email bjenkins@restorationsystems.com Katie Merritt via email katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov 401& Buffer Permitting Branch files Filename:20191692v3_Raleigh FarmC_StreamCalls.docx ra N U '1 Q u. w is C f FT U rrd W N 0 a a. a °' a -- ci. co cc r m r w' G -)_ N Li- a) F d _ - W La C T 7 2 ` z ti • z ' CD w CD D _ m w. 0 i.S •[.!>.sc •'er`•.F6 � ' J 1 of y!;jta '.l r'1Y. -'1,• r. 1• 7 s9 • -.. 01 F. j^,•' F `... r ate.^:• --_ /' '` -:: i �.,a.. 0 '.cam_ _ --- •r:,� .. _ �f� �. • ti. i' 15. r c Aftiti ,. . s r ,ec ' ID i r _101 Cin 7:L'. � i1iJPtitIH 60 it� a I or.7. r. 1P '4.. \ 'IN �� '.+ +lik. 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E • \..., / 1 _444 ?ala $ a io r ^\ 4eiv.. r, DocuSign Envelope[0.3BE18B63-D93F-4C3A-90F5-5719BC4437E1 .._7,r a-\i-`j ROY COOPER •1/ �r. Y f Governor �'� ," MICHAEL S.REGAN - " Secretary " `a l- wu,va�_ S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality September 25,2020 Barrett Jenkins DWR 2019-1692v3 Restoration Systems, LLC 1 101 Haynes St, Suite 211 Raleigh,NC 27604 (via electronic mail: bjenkins(2 restorationsystems.com) Re: Site Viability for Buffer Mitigation &Nutrient Offset---Raleigh Farm Phase C Site Near 5619 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh,NC 27610 Lat., Long. 35.708058,-78.475047 Neuse 03020201 Dear Mr.Jenkins, On February 11,2020,Katie Merritt, with the Division of Water Resources(DWR), received a request from you on behalf of Restoration Systems,LLC(RS) for a site visit near the above- referenced site in the Neuse River Basin within the 8-digit Hydrologic Unit Code 03020201. The site visit was to determine the potential for riparian buffer mitigation and nutrient offset within a proposed Easement Boundary,which is more accurately shown in the attached map labeled "CORPUD-Site Features Phase B"prepared by RS and edited by DWR. On June 2,2020, Ms. Merritt performed a site assessment of the subject site and identified the following site constraints: • UTILITIES: Gas lines are being proposed on parts of the site where streams are located. Existing powerline easements are also present. Specific locations and associated easements of gas lines were unknown at the time of the DWR site visit, but the attached CORPUD figure details where the proposed and temporary easements will be located. • PERMITS: State, Federal and/or Local permits may be associated with this property. Wetland delineation flagging and other stream call determinations were observed on the site. • EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE: The City of Raleigh owns the property on the site and has used the land for applying bio-solids associated with the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (NRRRF). Existing underground and above ground infrastructure is present for purposes of irrigating the property. The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department(CORPUD)manages the property. Existing dirt paths, culverted crossings, deeded access roads and greenways are present throughout and are adjacent to ditches and streams onsite where mitigation would be proposed. Some Groundwater Monitoring Wells were located onsite,but their locations are not depicted on any maps attached to this correspondence. All existing infrastructure within the proposed conservation easement shall be delineated and included as part of the site's restoration plan along with specific details on management and maintenance and what will be included or excluded. o Application of bio-solids will not be permitted within a conservation easement. -lam North m Quality I of Resourc Sit NoCarolinarth SalisburyDepart Streetent 11611of Mail ServiceEnvironmental Center I Raleigh.Division NorthWater Carolina 276es99-1611 nararr1 cn of Ent:L a.� nmmaai wMO-\ 919.707.9000 fDocusign Envelope f0:3BE18B63-D93F-4C3A-90F5-5719BC4437E3 Raleigh Farm Phase C Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 25,2020 a Impervious surface will not be permitted within a conservation easement unless it is an access easement or located outside of creditable areas for mitigation or nutrient offsets. o Disruption in connectivity between top of bank and adjacent riparian areas will not be permitted within a conservation easement. o Monitoring wells must remain fully functional and shall be allowed to be maintained and accessed as needed. Ms. Merritt's evaluation of the features onsite and their associated mitigation determination for the riparian areas are provided in the table below. This evaluation was made from Top of Bank (TOB) and landward 200' from each feature for buffer mitigation pursuant to 15A NCAC 028 .0295 (effective November 1, 2015)and for nutrient offset credits pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703. Feature Classification 1Suhject 6Riparian Land uses Buffer 3Nutrient 4.5Mitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Buffer 10-200') Viable Viable Rule l A Ephemeral No Forested above the pond -''Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (includes and mostly non-forested forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) Pond 1 & agricultural fields around areas only) ends at i B and downstream of pond Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 028.0295(o)(4) Non-forested areas-Restoration Site per 1SA NCAC 028.0295(o)(7) Must include all of Pond 1 to 1B to he creditable The dam needs to have controlled access by RS and should be deeded along with Conservation Easement so that dam integrity is maintained. No trees can be planted&no credit obtained along the dam or within controlled access area. lB Stream Yes Combination of non- 'Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (begins at forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 028.0295(n) DWR and mature forest areas only) Ell flag) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per A greenway is present 15A NCAC 0213.0295(o)(5) downstream 2A Stream Yes Combination of non- -'Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 028.0295(n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 028.0295(o)(5) Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope f0:3BE18B63-D93F-4C3A-90F5-5719BC4437E1 Raleigh Farm Phase C Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 25,2020 Feature Classification ;Subject 6Riparfan Land uses Buffer 3Nutrient 4•5Mitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Buffer J0-200'1 Viable Viable Rule 2B Wetland Nn fully forested with adjacent No No N/A (ends at agricultural fields DWR flag 2C) 2C Stream Yes Combination of non- 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) 2D Wetland No fully forested with adjacent No No N/A (ends at agricultural fields DWR flag 2E) 2E Stream Yes Combination of non- 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) 3A Stream Yes Combination of non- 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per There is an access crossing 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) present across the stream and a greenway located Credit is not viable within access crossing_ downstream 4A Ephemeral No Combination of non- 2 7Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) 4B Stream Yes Combination of non- 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site forested agricultural fields forested per 1SA NCAC 02B.0295[n) and mature forest areas only) Forested Areas- Preservation Site per A greenway is present 15A NCAC 02B.0295[o)(5) downstream 4C Ditch No N/A No No Not hydrologically connected to a stream 5A Ephemeral No Mature forest along both 27Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (ends at sides of channel with non- forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7) DWR flag forested agricultural located areas only) 5B along left bank Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(4) Page 3 of 5 Docusign Envelope[0.3BE18B63-D93F-4C3A-90F5-5719BC4437E3 Raleigh Farm Phase C Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 25,2020 Feature Classification tSuhject 6Riparian Land uses Buffer 3Nutrient 4•5Mitigation Type Determination onsite to adjacent to Feature Credit Offset w/in riparian areas Buffer 10-200') Viable Viable Rule S13 Stream Yes Mature forest along both =Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (includes sides of channel with non- forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) Pond 5 forested agricultural located areas only) along left bank Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) Pond 5 In-line Pond Yes Mature forest along both 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site sides of channel with non- forested per 1SA NCAC 02B.0295(n) forested agricultural located areas only) along left bank Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) 5C Stream Yes Mature forest along both 2Yes Yes(non- Non-forested areas-Restoration Site (starts below sides of channel with non- forested per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) Pond 5) forested agricultural located areas only) along left batik Forested Areas- Preservation Site per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(5) utility line present downstream 5D Not Present N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6A Ditch No narrow forested fringe and No Yes(fields Non-forested areas-Restoration Site >3'depth non-forested agricultural only) per 15A NCAC 02B.0295(n) fields 7 Not Evaluated N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 'Subjectivity calls for the features were determined by DWR in correspondence dated August 17,2020 using the 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic map prepared by USGS and the most recent printed version of the soil survey map prepared by the NRCS 2The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent(25%)of the total area of buffer mitigation per I5A NCAC 0295(o)(5)and I5A NCAC 0295(oX4). Site cannot be a Preservation Only site to comply with this rule. 3NC Division of Water Resources-Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment 4 Determinations made for this Site are determined based on the proposal provided in maps and figures submitted with the request. s All features proposed for buffer mitigation or nutrient offset,must have a conservation easement established that includes the tops of channel banks when being measured perpendicular and landward from the banks,even if no credit is viable within that riparian area. 6 Land uses may also include the application of bio-solids associated with the NRRRF 'The area of the mitigation site on ephemeral channels shall comprise no more than 25 percent(25%)of the total area of buffer mitigation per I5A NCAC 02B.0295(o)(7). Determinations provided in the table above were made using a proposed easement boundary showing proposed mitigation areas shown in Figure I and the CORPUD map. Maps representing the proposal for the Site are attached to this letter and are initialed by Ms.Merritt on September 25,2020. Substantial changes to the proposed easement boundary as well as site constraints identified on page I of this letter could affect the Site's potential to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits. Page 4 of 5 Docu5ign Envelope[0.3BE18B63-D93F-4C3A-90F5-5719BC4437E1 Raleigh Farm Phase C Site Restoration Systems,LLC September 25,2020 This letter does not constitute an approval of this Site to generate buffer and nutrient offset credits. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0295,a mitigation proposal and a mitigation plan shall be submitted to DWR for written approval prior to conducting any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters for buffer mitigation credit. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02B .0703, a proposal regarding a proposed nutrient load-reducing measure for nutrient offset credit shall be submitted to DWR for approval prior to any mitigation activities in riparian areas and/or surface waters. All vegetative plantings,performance criteria and other mitigation requirements for riparian restoration, enhancement and preservation must follow the requirements in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 to be eligible for buffer and/or nutrient offset mitigation credits. For any areas depicted as not being viable for nutrient offset credit above, one could propose a different measure,along with supporting calculations and sufficient detail to support estimates of load reduction, for review by the DWR to determine viability for nutrient offset in accordance with 15A NCAC 02B .0703. This viability assessment will expire on September 25, 2022 or upon approval of a mitigation plan by the DWR,whichever comes first. This letter should be provided in any nutrient offset, buffer, stream or wetland mitigation plan for this Site. Please contact Katie Merritt at(919) 707-3637 if you have any questions regarding this correspondence. Sincerely, —DocuSr ned by: Pria Weie `-949D 1EA53EFAE0... Paul Wojoski, Supervisor 401 and Buffer Permitting Branch PW/kym Attachments: Phase C-Figure 1, Phase C-Figure 2, CORPUD-Site Features Phase C cc: File Copy (Katie Merritt) Page 5 of 5 iris," _..,,. . i , ...___._ . et lii r( w ` Air 1 1 a r;_. b ..111 . ... , . ...elth . . ,I. . ... , .,,,,,,, • itt. 1/4 lip. ,. AA- 0 I 1., . I ir irai ._. . , v, „a., _.,..0, . , c ., r. . . ,. . ..... . ..„ . .z._ , . .. � _ .c 4, - - rn ,..,..iv { - r tiJ i I . 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Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699 katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Location: Docusign Timestamp Sent: 9/25/2020 1:41:56 PM Viewed: 9/25/2020 1:42:03 PM Signed: 9/25/2020 1:42:29 PM Freeform Signing In Person Signer Events Signature Timestamp Editor Delivery Events Status Timestamp Agent Delivery Events Status Timestamp Intermediary Delivery Events Status Timestamp Certified Delivery Events Status Timestamp Carbon Copy Events Status Timestamp Witness Events Signature Timestamp Notary Events Signature Timestamp Envelope Summary Events Envelope Sent Certified Delivered Signing Complete Completed Status Hashed/Encrypted Security Checked Security Checked Security Checked Timestamps 9/25/2020 1:41:56 PM 9/25/2020 1:42:03 PM 9/25/2020 1:42:29 PM 9/25/2020 1:42:29 PM Payment Events Status Timestamps Docu • 6 SECURED Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: 3BE18B63D93F4C3A9DF55719BC4437E1 Subject: Please DocuSign: Raleigh C Viability to Sign.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 9 Certificate Pages: 1 AutoNav: Enabled Envelopeld Stamping: Enabled Time Zone: (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Signatures: 1 Initials: 0 Status: Completed Envelope Originator: Katie Merritt 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699 katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Record Tracking Status: Original Holder: Katie Merritt 9/25/2020 1:47:37 PM katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov Location: ❑ocusign Signer Events Signature Timestamp Paul Wojoski Da.Si ned by' Paul.Wojoski@ncdenr.gov 969a91 RA53EFd EO North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Security Level: Email. Account Authentication (None) Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign Signature Adoption: Pre -selected Style Using IP Address: 149.168.204.10 Sent: 9/25/2020 1:48:36 PM Viewed: 9/25/2020 1:56:26 PM Signed: 9/25/2020 1:56:31 PM In Person Signer Events Signature Timestamp Editor Delivery Events Status Timestamp Agent Delivery Events Status Timestamp Intermediary Delivery Events Status Timestamp Certified Delivery Events Status Timestamp Carbon Copy Events Status Timestamp Witness Events Signature Timestamp Notary Events Signature Timestamp Envelope Summary Events Status Timestamps Envelope Sent Certified Delivered Signing Complete Completed HashedlEncrypted Security Checked Security Checked Security Checked 9/25/2020 1:48:36 PM 9/25/2020 1:56:26 PM 9/25/2020 1:56:31 PM 9/25/2020 1:56:31 PM Payment Events Status Timestamps Barrett Jenkins From: Saunders, Erickson G <Erickson.Saunders@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:14 AM To: Barrett Jenkins Cc: Merritt, Katie;Thornburg, Nathaniel; Dalton, Marla Subject: RE: [External] RE: WQ0001730 -City of Raleigh RLAP Additional Information Request Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Barrett, The project is still in house with us at the moment, I believe we are still waiting on one more thing from the additional information request not related to the buffer restoration project. You are right,the permit will reference this project and have a condition that a permit modification shall be submitted to formally remove the sections that are a part of the buffer project. I don't know if we necessarily have authority to provide the approval for the implementation of the plan, but we have no objections to the implementation as long as it is removed from the permit and the final easement is sufficient. Katie mentioned that our office and hers would work internally to provide you with assistance with the easement language that we would require. As for what we might need from you,the only other comment I had for the CoR's response was that there was not an updated acreage table for the residuals land application fields after the conservation easement goes into effect. I see that there are certain amount of acres that are considered overlap on the maps, but I would still want the post- easement acres in a nice table to put into our permit. I know Marla had also mentioned that some of the fields would be too small and would be removed altogether, so CoR should propose which of those fields should be removed altogether. Let me know if you have any other questions. Erick Saunders Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Water Quality Permitting (919) 707-3659 Office erickson.saunders@nccienr.gov From: Barrett Jenkins [mailto:bjenkins@restorationsystems.comj Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 6:26 PM To:Saunders, Erickson G<Erickson.Saunders@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Merritt, Katie<katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov>;Thornburg, Nathaniel <nathaniel.thornburg@ncdenr.gov>; Dalton, Marla M aria.Dalton @ ra leigh nc.gov> Subject: RE: [External] RE:WCt0001730-City of Raleigh RLAP Additional Information Request CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify.Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Span,. Erick, 1 I am working on a final draft for our buffer restoration/nutrient offset project on Raleigh's NRRRF property and wanted to check in with you to see if Raleigh had completed their biosolids application permit renewal and if that renewal mentioned future plans to implement the buffer restoration project as discussed? We are looking for written approval from you to allow us to implement our restoration plan and then have Raleigh apply for a permit modification to formally update the spray field maps after our conservation easement is recorded. Please let me know where things stand from your end and if I can provide anymore information. Katie Merritt,who is permitting our restoration project is cc'd as well as Marla Dalton with Raleigh Water. Thanks, Barrett Jenkins Restoration Systems 512.230.0424 From:Saunders, Erickson G<Erickson.Saunders@ncdenr.gov> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 3:16 PM To: Merritt, Katie rkatie.merritt@ncdenr.gov>; Barrett Jenkins<bienkins@restorationsystems.com> Cc:Thornburg, Nathaniel <nathaniel.thornburg@ncdenr.gov> Subject: RE: [External] RE:WQ0001730-City of Raleigh RLAP Additional Information Request Katie, it's kind of my fault, my additional information asked for them to provide a draft excerpt of the future conservation easement. I'm not familiar with how your process works so I threw it back on the City of Raleigh to provide it to me. I didn't ask for anything final regarding the easement,just a draft to ensure the easement would fall within the scope of our rules. We won't approve anything based on what we receive, it was kind of meant to be a launching point to make sure it was known that the easement would need special considerations and language to address the requirements of our program. Mr. Barrett, We recognize that whatever maps you send aren't finalized at the moment. I expect we will issue the permit with a condition for Raleigh to provide a permit modification to formally remove those areas from the permit to get the finalized version. We just want to anticipate the removal of certain land application areas now so that we have something concrete in place to help formalize their removal later on. Just to be clear though, Raleigh should be providing this information to me, so you may want to provide this information to them because they are supposed to provide a "Post-buffer mitigation map" which shows what land application areas will still be permitted after this action is done. As for the language you provided, it'll probably need to get edited to conform with our rules, but this can be done down the line if needed. It looks to be missing provisions allowing for the State to enter the site for groundwater monitoring and remediation activities,which is a requirement in the 02L .0107 groundwater rules. The bolded language only appears to grant Raleigh that kind of access. Again,that's just off the top of my head and is in no way comprehensive, and we'll discuss with Katie and probably the Groundwater Section to determine what all needs to be included in the final easement. We'll also discuss your other final questions regarding the level of restriction and specific easement language. Regards, Erick Saunders Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources 2 Water Quality Permitting {919]707-3659 Office erickson.saunders@ncdenr.gov From: Merritt, Katie Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 2:30 PM To: Barrett Jenkins<bienkins@restorationsystems.com>; Saunders, Erickson G¢Erickson.Saunders@ncdenr.gov> Cc:Thornburg, Nathaniel <nathaniel.thornburg@ncdenr.gov> Subject: Re: [External] RE: W00001730-City of Raleigh RLAP Additional Information Request Hey Barrett, Just as a side note, I will be taking the lead on providing RS with language for the conservation easement associated with the Proposed Mitigation Bank. Therefore, Erick, Nathanial and I will work internally together on what that language needs to be before sending anything to RS. Then, I will contact RS directly with the suggested language to include and we can discuss. At this time, DWR is not ready to engage in assistance with the conservation easement since there is not yet an MBI or Plan approved for the Bank yet. Once we get those documents finalized, DWR staff will meet to go over the necessary changes to the current easement template. Unless I have misunderstood, I don't believe Raleigh is required to have a conservation easement recorded to get the permit renewed. Let's plan to talk more about this next week at our teams meeting. Thank you, Katie Get Outlook for iOS From: Barrett Jenkins<blenkins@restorationsystems.com> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 11:24:51 AM To:Saunders, Erickson G<Erickson.Saunders@ncdenr.gov> Cc: Merritt, Katie<katie.merritt@ncdenr.gov>.;Thornburg, Nathaniel<nathaniel.thornburg@ncdenr.gov> Subject: [External] RE:WC/0001730-City of Raleigh RLAP Additional Information Request CAUTION:External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify.Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Erick, Please find attached two draft maps showing areas in which the proposed conservation easement overlaps with existing fields approved for residuals application. At this point our conservation easement is in draft form and we don't anticipate finalizing until later this year. Is it okay to provide you updated maps of the changes in the residual application field boundaries after the Conservation Easement Survey is finalized? This may not coordinate with Raleigh's permit renewal schedule exactly. I'm asking to make sure I understand what we need to do but also when. Are these maps sufficient for Raleigh residuals permit renewal that is in process? Also attached is the draft conservation easement which already includes the below language: "ARTICLE IV. GRANTEE'S RIGHTS 3 "' �+\'4 ROY COOPER ,r-r .�I`� . Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN , a r,,; Secretary d° a"° - LINDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality November 21,2019 To: N.C. Division of Mitigation Services, Private&Public Mitigation Banks,other Interested Parties Subject: Clarified Procedures for Calculating Buffer Mitigation Credits&Nutrient Offset Credits for Riparian Projects Regulated under 15A NCAC 02B .0295 and 15A NCAC 02B .0240 This letter, and the included attachments, outlines procedures and provides guidance for calculating buffer mitigation credits and nutrient offset credits for projects submitted to the Division of Water Resources(DWR) for review. In March 2019, the DWR established a small Work Group("Group") consisting of 7 people to discuss crediting inconsistencies for nutrient offset and buffer mitigation projects. The Group consisted of 3 staff members from DWR,two staff members from the Division of Mitigation Services,and one representative from each of two private mitigation banks. The procedures and guidance provided in this Ietter were made by consensus from the Group for implementing 15A NCAC 02B .0295 ("Rule .0295")and 15A NCAC 02B .0240("Rule.0240). These procedures are for implementing buffer mitigation or nutrient offset projects where a draft mitigation plan or a draft Bank Parcel Development Plan (BPDP)is submitted to the DWR for review after the date of this letter. All other projects must comply with mitigation plans and BPDPs submitted to DWR for review prior to the date of this letter. A summary of the issues resolved by the Group and associated guidance for credit calculations are detailed in Attachment A "Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0-Buffer Mitigation&Nutrient Offset". For further information regarding this correspondence,please contact Katie Merritt with DWR at katie.merritt4,ncdenr.gov or by phone at 919-707-3637. Sincerely, X___.j...„.\_-\\, C___--,s-Al\. ---)-- Ji regson Deputy Director, Division of Water Resources Attachments: A, B,C,and D 5 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11G17 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699 Ibt7 NOP�H LAli011 oi..u,.ae ..daaw � 919.707.9000 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Vet.1.0- Buffer Mitigation&Nutrient Offset November 21,2019 Issue#1: Procedure for crediting mitigation activities within riparian areas for buffer nuti2ation and nutrient offsets. Applying ratios and reductions under 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (m)and (n)respectively for buffer mitigation credit,while also applying the DWR-Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment https:IIfiles.nc.gov/ncdeylWater%20QualitylPlanning/NPU/Nutrient%20Qf]set%20Ru1e/A -Buller- Credit.pdf, often leads to differences in measuring and accounting. Establishing procedures on how credits are measured, calculated, converted and presented in mitigation plans involved addressing inconsistencies and creating guidance on rounding, significant digits,units of measurement, as well as developing credit ratios and conversion ratios. Resolution: Established(a)guidance for rounding&decimal places, (b)guidance for physical measurements,(c) buffer mitigation credit ratios, (d)credit conversion ratios, (e) formula for credit conversions, and(f)a format for presenting credits. a) Established guidance for rounding and decimal places. See Table 1.0 Table 1.0—Guidance for Rounding Physical Credit Ratios& Credits 'Nutrient Effectiveness for Measurements Credit Conversion Phosphorus&Nitrogen Ratios Round to nearest whole Round to 5 decimal Round to 3 decimal places Round to 2 decimaI places number places Example: Example: Example: Nitrogen: 2,273.02 lbs/ac/30yrs 1,452.6424 ft2= 1,453 ft2 6.06061444=6.06061 49,625.4876 ft2=49,625.488 ft2 Phosphorus:146.40 lbs/ac/30yrs 'DWR-Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment hftps:/Ifile.c.nc.gov/ncdeq/Water%20Quality/Planning/NPU/Nutrient%20Qffset%2ORule/Ag-Buffer- Credit.pdf b) Established guidance for physical measurements. See Table 2.0 Table 2.0—Guidance for Physical Measurements Credit Type 'Mitigation Activity Unit of Guidance Measurement • Riparian Buffer Riparian RIEIPIEx Square Foot Measure area and round to the nearest whole number Nutrient Offset Riparian RJE Square Foot Measure area and (Nitrogen) round to the nearest whole number Nutrient Offset Riparian PIE Square Foot Measure area and (Phosphorus) round to the nearest whole number 1R=Restoration,E=Enhancement(not cattle exclusion),Ex=Enhancement for permanent exclusion of grazing livestock,P=Preservation Page 2 of 8 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0- Buffer Mitigation&Nutrient Offset November 21,2019 c) Established a buffer mitigation credit ratio for each scenario under 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (m)and(n). See Table 3.0 Table 3.0: Buffer Mitigation Credit Ratio 3lnitial Stream Buffer 1Mitigatiou 2�Min-Max Unit �O�O `Final Credit Riparian Location Subjectivity Activity Buffer Width Ratio Full Ratio(x:1) Buffer Credit (ft) (x:1) Credit (fta) N/A N/A R,E and P <20 0 0 0 N/A N/A R 20-29 _ 1 75% 1.33333 N/A N/A R 30-100 l 100% 1.00000 N/A N/A R 101-200 1 33% 6.06061 N/A N/A E,Ex 20-29 2 75% 2.66667 N/A N/A E,Ex 30-100 2 100% 2.00000 Credits(f2) N/A N/A E,Ex 101-200 2 33% 6.06061 rounded up to Rural Subject P 20-29 10 75% 13.33333 3 decimal places Rural Subject P 30-1 00 10 100% 10.00000 - Rural Subject P 101-200 10 33% 30.30303 Rural Non-Subject P 20-29 5 75% 6.66667 Rural Non-Subject P 30-100 5 100% 5.00000 Rural Non-Subject P _ 101-200 5 33% 15.15152 Urban Subject or Non- P 20-29 3 75% 4.00000 Subject Urban Subject or Non- P 30-100 3 100% 3.00000 Subject Urban Subject or Non- P 101-200 3 33% 9.09091 Subject I R=Restoration,E=Enhancement(not cattle exclusion),Ex=Enhancement just for permanent exclusion of grazing livestock,P= Preservation, 2a11 minimum physical measurement ranges of riparian widths are measured landward and perpendicular from top of bank and assumed to be continuous with top of bank without breaks Derived from 15A NCAC 02B.0295(m) "Derived from 15A NCAC 02B.0295 in). 5 Combining initial ratios in Rule.0295(m)with physical measurements and corresponding credit reductions in Rule.0295(n) Page 3 of 8 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0 -Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset November 21,2019 d) Established credit conversion ratios for Nitrogen and Phosphorus to simplify the conversion of buffer mitigation credits(square feet)into nutrient offset credits(pounds)where credits are deemed by DWR as being eligible for either credit type. See Tables 4a and 4b. Table 4a:Nutrient Offset Credit Conversion Ratio(CCR)in Square Feet per Pound without Delivery Factors 'Service Area z 2Min-Max 3Initial 'Nitrogen 'Phosphorus Nutrient River Basin/WS and Hydrologic Mitigation riparian Unit CCR CCR Offset Credits Unit Code Activity Width(ft) Ratio (ft2/pound) (ft2/pound) (lhs) (x:1) Cape Fear—Randleman N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Catawba R&E N/A N/A N/A N/A Neuse-03020201 (Lower Falls Credits(lbs) Lake, Upper Falls Lake, Outside R 50-200 1 19.16394 N/A rounded up to Falls Lake),03020202,03020203, 3 decimal Neuse 03020204 50-200 2 places E 9.58197 N/A Tar-Pamlico-03020101,03020102, R 50-200 l 19,16394 297.54099 03020103,03020104,03020€05 E 50-200 2 9.58197 148.77050 Yadkin—Goose Creek N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A I service area is defined in I5A NCAC 02B.0240 and G.S. 143-234.26 2R=Restoration,E=Enhancement(not cattle exclusion) 2Al€minimum physical measurement ranges of riparian widths are measured landward and perpendicular from top of bank and must be contiguous with top of bank 4DWR-Methodology and Calculations for determining Nutrient Reductions associated with Riparian Buffer Establishment https:/files,nc.trovincdeq/li'ater%20Qual itiiPlanningINPUINutrietrt%20nI)"set9420RuleMg-Bu jfer-Crecht pdf Page 4 of 8 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0- Buffer Mitigation&Nutrient Offset November 21,2019 Table 4b: Nutrient Offset Credit Conversion Ratio(CCR)with Delivery Factors Credit Generated(lbs/30 Jordan 5u8watershed Nitrogen Phosphorus Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 2,249.360 143.810 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 2,169.260 143.810 Cape Fear-Jordan Lower New Hope 2,273-020 146.4130 Rounded Up.to 5th decimal Delivery oethrery Nitrogen Phosphorus Jordan SOEwatershed Watershed l0 Factors Factors CCR CCR TN TP (Wpm'nd) Isfipound) ► Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002010010 25% 1045 77.4620z 3,028.99660 CapeFear-Jordan Haw 0▪3930002010020 37% 36% 52.3392; 841.38795 CapeFear-Jordan Haw 030300020/0030 44% 40% 44.0125; 757.24915 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw ►63030002010040 49% 44% 39.521C 688.4083: le- Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 0303000201005D 55% 48% 35.2100: 631.0409E lh Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002020010 15% 4% 129.1033 7,572.49149 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 0 r 000▪3932620920 22% 12% 88.025042,524.1638: CapeFear-Jordan Haw 103030002020030 48% 43% 40.3448 704.4178: Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002020040 32% 33% 60.5172: 917.8777E Cape Fear-Jo don Haw 03030002020050 32% 32% 60.5172: 946.56I4/ Cape Fear-Jordan Haw `3030002020060 47% 42% 41.2032J 721.1896; Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002020070 54% 47% 35.8620A 644.4673; Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002039010 60% 56% 32.27585 5-40.8922! r Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030902030020 44% 31% 44.0125, 977.0956: r CapeFear-Jordan Haw 03030902030030 25% 8% 77.4620/ 3,786.2457 ✓ Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030092030040 42% 30% 46.10836 1,009.6655 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002030050 64% 62% 30.25861 488.547- v. Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 63036902030060 39% 19% 49.65512 1,594.2087• Cape Fear-Jordan Haw ;13030002030070 36% 18% 53.7930E 1,682.7758' Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002030080 73% 64% 26.52810 473.2807 CepeFear-Jordan Haw 0▪3030002040010 30% 14% 64.55170 2,163.5691� CapeFear-Jordan Haw 0▪3030002040020 28% 14% 69.16254 2,163.569I1 ► Cape Fear-Jordan Hew 03030002040030 71% 63% 27.27531 480.7931 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040040 32% 15% 60.5172/ 2,019.3310 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw ►03030002040050 52% 50% 37.24131 605.7993 T pee Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040060 54% 51% 35.8620E 593.9209 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040070 67% 60% 28.90375 504.8327 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040080 53% 51% 36.53870 593.9209 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040090 54% 51% 35.86206 593.9209 CapeFear-Jordan Haw 03030002040100 75% 65% 25.8206f 465.9994: cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002040110 66% 60% 29.3416E 504.8327 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050010 74% 68% 26,1696: 445,.a-• Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050020 81% 74% 23.90804', 409.3238 CapeFear-Jordan Haw 03030002050030 42% 17% 46.10836 1,781.7627 Cape fear-lardan Haw 03039002050040 80% 73% 24.20689 414.9310 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050050 71% 67% 27.2753• 452.0890' Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050060 79% 73% 24.5133: 414.9310 CapeFear-Jordan Haw 03030002050070 78% 72% 24.8275E 420.6939. Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050080 80% _ 73% 24.20685 414.9310' Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002050090 79% 73% 24.5133: 414.9310' Cape fear-Jordan flaw 03030002050100 81% 75% 23.90804 403.8662 Cape Gear-Jordan flaw 03030002060010 81% 74% 23.90801 409.3238 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002060020 95% 97% 20.3847' 312.2676' Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030902060030 88% 91% 22.00626 332.8567 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030902060040 97% 98% 19.96445 309.0812' W Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002060050 92% 95% 21.04947 318.8417 Cape Fear-Jordan Haw 03030002060062 98% 99% 19.7607: 305.9592. Cape Gear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002060070 40% 19% 502014E 1,594.2087- Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03a30002069080 69% 45% 34.03489, 673.1103• Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002080100 69% 63% 29.10230 480.7931 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002060110 61% 58% 32.91899 522.24081 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030902060120 69% 63% 29.1023E 480.7931 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002060140 85% 8945 23.6242: 340.33671 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002066130 69% 63% 29.10234 480.7931 Cape Fear-Jordan Lower New Hope 03030002060160 85% W 90% 22.54581 330.60111 CapeFear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002060090* 92% 94% 21.8267-s 322.2336' Cape Fear-Jordan tower New Hope 03030002060090' 92% v 94% _ 20.8303:, 316.5329 CapeFear-Jordan tipper New Hope 03030002060060' 94% 96% 21.3623; 315.9204: Cape Fear-Jordan Lower New Hope 03930002960060' 94% 96% 20.3871; 309.9385 Cape Fear-Jordan Upper New Hope 03030002060150' 88% 91% 22.8188_5 332.8567 Cape Fear-Jordan Lower New Hope 03030002060150' 88% 91% 21.7772( 325.9681 Page 5 of 8 'Watershed a located In both the Upper New Hope{UNH)and Lower New Hope)LNH)5ubwatersheds. Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1,0 - Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset November 21,2019 e) Establish a formula for credit conversions. See Table 5.0 Table 5.0 Calculation Formula for Credit Conversions Credit Type 'Mitigation 'Credit Conversion Formula Final Project Activity (Quantity/Credit Conversion Ratio—X) Credits Riparian Buffer Riparian Creditable Area(ft2)-Final Buffer Credit Ratio=X RIEIPIEx ft2 buffer credits Nutrient Offset Riparian RIE Total Area(ft2) -Credit Conversion Ratio ft2/lb-N= rounded up to (Nitrogen) X lbs-N 3 decimal places Nutrient Offset Riparian RIE Total Area(ft2) -Credit Conversion Ratio ft2/ lb-P = (Phosphorus) X lbs-P 'R=Restoration,E=Enhancement(not cattle exclusion), Ex—Enhancement just for permanent exclusion of grazing livestock, P=Preservation 2 A user-friendly tool has been developed in conjunction with this memo to assist in entering a project's credits. This tool is referenced in Issue#1 (f)of this memo. f) Developed a format for presenting credits in project plans submitted to the DWR. The "Project Credit Table" template is a user-friendly"calculation tool" to calculate a project's riparian buffer and nutrient offset credits and is designed to comply with Rule .0295, Rule .0240, and the guidance provided in this letter. The calculation tool is useful and recommended, and is intended to increase efficiency in the review process. A link to the most up-to-date calculation tool is found at https://deq.nc.Rov/about/divisions/water- resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting-branchlnutrient and a screenshot is included in Attachment B. A set of instructions for using the calculation tool is included in Attachment C. Page 6 of 8 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0 - Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset November 21, 2019 EXAMPLES Example A- Calculating Buffer Credits on Agricultural land within 0-100' riparian width: Using Tables 1.0-5.0 included in this memo, and the Project Credit Table referenced in (f) below, the following example is provided: A total creditable area of 2.2 acres (95,832 ft2) of agricultural land within top of bank to 100 feet adjacent from the Neuse River is approved for riparian restoration ("R"). The site will yield the following buffer credits: Project Credit Table Nt .0 2Qi01.Ooade Fall' Lake 19.18 394 Y•'A vice Area ,N trail Ram (tl/ ridit} P Credit Ratio (s1/1Iedi[i Grdir TRH Eras - l001tron Ayr.' ter feaha. Type /P lfrt 1841i0l ArtlH{y Raneri41er. WAS. Pei 0.100 Feature Rama TOW Ana Nei sa RAyer 95,832 95.132 rut lcredll 1.1da (4:11 f{Faq 01011 Final Cred11 latu 1441) Convertible 10.880arNin ■as Rip.rlwa WSW Crmir 95.832. �0 Instead ()fusing the Project Credit Table above, one can enter the formula from Table 5.0 as follows: Creditable Area (ft) ÷ Final Credit Ratio = X ft2 buffer credits 95,832 ft2 (1.0 x 100%) = 95,382.000 IA' buffer credits Example B- Calculating Nutrient Offset Credits from Example A Using Tables 1.0-5.0 included in this memo, and the Project Credit Table referenced in (f), the following example is provided: Project Credit Table Naure 0102030 i-04trn. rare. 4.4. 19 19394 4 Serrke Pea 9 Grdn Retie fsl fveddi P hedh Raga fsgnMlq kklireti apnMufy a. 44121.01 Fart.re iyaa 18141p0on Aemiq eYna1.a.40m Fr rwlr 9. Ted A ..144 sew I[r.d'rktr1 Ares 0FO.__. > M VAIN G14e Rrve i..11 A FW I LMR iYW C.adl. WO 1=11 m 4104.144 a.e.r! 111/444. aril.. Crrda Comerew. 14 N.914•111 N64.14n11}14a4 Yet 1/9 aarmrarier 0.100 140 12 Tar 951182 091 *a1 5.1�] E+: Instead of using the Project Credit Table above, one can enter the formula from Table 5.0 as follows: Total Area (ft2) ÷ Credit Conversion Ratio ft2/ Ib-N = X lbs-N 95,832 ft2 - (19.16394 ft2 /lb-N) = 5,000.642 lbs-N nutrient offset credits Page 7of8 Attachment A Issues and Resolutions Ver 1.0 - Buffer Mitigation & Nutrient Offset November 21, 2019 Issue #2: Clarifications to DWR response to Item I. of the March 10, 2017 memorandum to DMS from DWR titled "DWR Responses to Questions from DMS regarding implementation of the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule (15A NCAC 02B)" provided in Attachment D. DWR issued a memo to DMS on March 10, 2017. Item I of this memo clarifies how to calculate the 25% of the total area of buffer mitigation cited under 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(4), (o)(5) to achieve the allowed amount of preservation area. Examples on how to calculate the Total Area of Buffer Mitigation (TABM) and the Eligible Preservation Area (EPA) are included. However, the memo does not address when applicable credit ratios and credit reductions provided in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (m) and (n) should be applied to the TABM to achieve the EPA. Clarification: To achieve the EPA, the TABM is calculated by measuring the area of Restoration (R) and Enhancement (E) before applying any credit ratios and credit reductions provided in 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (m) and (n). 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JAY LIMMERMAN March 10, 2017 MEMORANDUM To: N.C. Division of Mitigation Services From: S. Jay Zimmerman, N.C. Division of Water Resources Director Subject: DWR Responses to Questions from DMS regarding implementation of the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule [15A NCAC 02B .0295] On November S, 2016,the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) met with the Division of Water Resources(DWR)to discuss questions they had regarding implementation of the Consolidated Buffer Mitigation Rule [15A NCAC 0213 .0295]. Below is a short summary of each question and DWR's response. I. Calculation of"25%of the Total Area of Buffer Mitigation" 15A NCAC 02B.0295 (o) (4)and (5) state "The area of preservation credit within a buffer mitigation site shall comprise of no more than 25 percent of the total area of buffer mitigation." DMS believes the following calculations should be used to determine the area eligible for preservation: Restoration (R)+Enhancement (E) +Preservation (P)=Total Area of Buffer Mitigation (TABM) TABM * 0.25 = Eligible Preservation Area (EPA) Example: 2 acres (R) + 1 acre(E)+7 acres(P)= 10 acres(TABM) 10 acres (TABM) * 0.25=2.5 acres(EPA) Response: In the example above,45%of the area of the site would come from preservation,with the remaining 55%coming from restoration/enhancement: 2.5 acre (P)+3 acres(R/E) =5.5 acres total Based on a review of the language in the rule,the documents throughout the rulemaking process, including correspondence with OSBM on the fiscal note, areas where buffer mitigation credits are not being generated should not be used to calculate the "total area of buffer mitigation." The restoration or enhancement area shall be at least 75%of the area generating buffer mitigation;the remaining 25%of the area generating buffer mitigation can be preservation: 75% (R/E) +25%(P) = 100%TABM stele of North Carolina I Environmental Quality. Water Resources 1517 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699.1617 919 807 ,300 Page 2 of 3 To calculate the area eligible for preservation: [Restoration (R)+ Enhancement (E)]/0.75=Total Area of Buffer Mitigation (TABM) TABM * 0,25 = Eligible Preservation Area (EPA) Example: [2 acres (R)+ 1 acre (E)] /0,75 =4 acres(TABM) 4 acres(TABM) * 0.25 = 1 acre (EPA) 1 acre (P)+3 acres (RJE)=4 acres total II. Defining Breaks Between Restoration and Enhancement Areas ❑M5 asked for clarification on how DWR defines the breaks between restoration'and enhancement2. Specifically, DM5 asked whether drip lines were still used and whether individual trees were excluded from restoration sites. Response: DWR has not considered the drip line to represent the outer edge of a wooded area for several years. This was clarified in a memo from DWR to DM5 in August 2013. Individual trees do not need to be delineated and removed from the restoration area, rather DWR looks for areas or zones when determining restoration,enhancement or preservation areas. For example: I � i Restoration Enhancement Preservation 114001.4. characterized by an absence of trees and by a lack of dense growth of smaller woody stems or are characterized by scattered individual trees such that the tree canopy is less than 25%of the cover and by a lack of dense growth of smaller woody stems characterized by conditions between that of a restoration site and a preservation site such that the establishment of woody stems will maximize nutrient removal and other buffer functions Page 3 of 3 ill. Prior Grazing 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (o)(6)describes enhancement of grazing areas adjacent to streams. It states that the applicant or mitigation provider shall demonstrate that grazing was the predominant land use since the effective date of the applicable buffer rule. DMS asked when is the predominance of grazing demonstrated? Response 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (I)states that the authority shall issue a mitigation determination that specifies the area,type and location of the mitigation and the water quality benefits to be provided by the mitigation site. During the on-site evaluation, DWR looks at existing conditions to determine whether grazing has been a continuous land use in the proposed mitigation area (e.g. hoof shear, manure, cattle fencing, etc.) since the effective date of the applicable buffer rule. DWR also evaluates satellite imagery. If it is not clear to DWR that grazing has been the predominant land use since the effective date of the applicable buffer rule, ❑WR will ask for additional documentation (e.g. landowner documentation, photos, maps,etc.). If the grazing site is proposed for retroactive credit as described in 15A NCAC 0213 .0295 (o)(1), additional documentation of the pre-existing conditions may be required. If there is a disagreement regarding the documentation requested by DWR,the request will be elevated to the Water Quality Permitting Section Chief. IV. Clarification of Use of 8-19-08 Diffuse Flow Clarification Memo DM5 asked for verification that the Buffer Interpretation Clarification Memo#2008-019, issued August 19, 2008, was still eligible for use, and whether that method or an alternative method as provided for in the rule could be used at the discretion of the project proponent. Response: The Buffer Interpretation Clarification Memo#2008-019, issued August 19, 2008, is still eligible for use to comply with 15A NCAC 02B .0295 (l)(3). From: Merritt.Katie To: Ray Holz Subject: Buffer Subjectivity-Ag Ponds-Raleigh Farms Date: Friday,September 10,2021 11:42:57 AM Attachments: 20191692 Ver 4 Draft BPDP-Raleigh 20201224.pdf Hey Raymond, This email serves to acknowledge that two (2) in-line ponds associated with the Raleigh Farms A Site & Raleigh Farms B-C Site are considered "not subject"to the Neuse Buffer Protection Rules due to the fact that they are agricultural ponds and are therefore"exempt"from that Rule under Session Law 2013-413 Section 52. Pond 5 on the Raleigh Farm B-C site and Pond 2 on the Raleigh Farm A site are both "not subject" and therefore shall be referred as such in any Bank Parcel Development Plans (BPDP)and corresponding Figures/Credit Tables submitted with the Plans. A site plan attached to this email shows the ponds referenced above. Thank you for you attention to this matter, Katie Appendix C: USDA, NRCS Web Soil Survey Report (available upon request to DWR) Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Appendices Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 Appendix D: EDR Report (full report available upon request to DWR) Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Appendices Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 09/22/2020 Event Code: 04EN2000-2020-E-04278 4 Clams NAME STATUS Atlantic Pigtoe Fusconaia masoni Proposed There is proposed critical habitat for this species. Your location is outside the critical habitat. Threatened Species profile:https:Ilecos.fws.govlecplspecies/S164 Dwarf Wedgemussel Alasmidonta heterodon Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:fittps;llecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/784 Flowering Plants NAME STATUS Michaux`s Sumac Rhus michauxii Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https:llecos.fws.govlecplspecies15217 Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. Appendix F: NC NHP and NC SHPO Correspondence Raleigh Farm—Phase B-C Bank Parcel Development Plan(2019-1692 V5) Appendices Neuse River Basin 8-Digit HUC:03020201 ▪ •w• Roy Cooper,Governor M� NC DEPARTMENT OF Susi Hamilton,Secretary MEOW NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ▪ mew Walter Clark.Director,Land and Water Stewardship NCNHDE-12821 September 4, 2020 Allison Keith Axiom Environmental 218 Snow Ave Raleigh, NC 27603 RE: Raleigh Parm Nutrient Site; 20-021 Dear Allison Keith: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above. A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These results are presented in the attached 'Documented Occurrences' tables and map. The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report. If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here: https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37. Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project review,and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission. Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund easement, or an occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area. If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodney.butler@ricdcr,gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES QO 121 W.JONES STREET,RALEIGH.NC 27603 • 1651 FiAiL SERVICE CENTER,RALEIGH,NC 27600 I OFC 919.707.9120 • FAX 919.7079121 al m a N rl N C •") !NO NO N NC I [ )CI El) O rR) L) [I ) Le)) CI ) L17 V) NO 7, U) (!) rz , Z M 0 ... • �'C � � (D ( ML CD UC7 C7 p a i7 alz z U YJN al Z _a) a w• in m` R) L c C I'dt, a roUU ro a) c m C ra 3 r I a l o O a) CC] U .. 0 ...C _C: t I— Q C V b CI n a) u � `° r m 0 0) ❑ V) Q N a c U- y E E E C E !CB a) e - ID z ❑ _ N 7, E EE +' Q) '� - ry U ro 7 7 7_ 7 7_ 7 (71 cc @ a? 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