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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220505 Ver 1_401 Application_20220329Staff Review Does this application have all the attachments needed to accept it into the review process?* Yes No ID# * 20220505 Version* 1 Is this project a public transportation project?* Reviewer List:* Select Reviewing Office: * Submittal Type:* Yes • No Mitchell Anderson:eads\mlanderson Asheville Regional Office - (828) 296-4500 401 Application Does this project require a request for payment to be sent?* Yes No How much is owed?* $240.00 $570.00 Project Submittal Form Please note: fields marked with a red asterisk * below are required. You will not be able to submit the form until all mandatory questions are answered. Project Type: * For the Record Only (Courtesy Copy) New Project Modification/New Project with Existing ID More Information Response Other Agency Comments Pre -Application Submittal Re-Issuance\Renewal Request Stream or Buffer Appeal Project Contact Information Name: Britten Yant Who is submitting the information? Email Address: britten@cwenv.com Project Information Project Name: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp -Resort — Camp Golden Valley Is this a public transportation project? Yes No Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No Unknown County (ies) Rutherford Please upload all files that need to be submited. Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document PCN Application Package 3.29.22.pdf 27.59MB Only pdf or kmz files are accepted. Describe the attachments or comments: The attached "After -The -Fact" Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted on behalf of Northgate Golden Valley LLC, represented by Mr. Zach Bossenbroek. The project site consists of +/- 487 acres located at 182 Jellystone Pkwy, Bostic, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The applicant is seeking Nationwide Permits 13, 39 & 58 for the authorization of stream and wetland impacts associated with the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp -Resort. Sign and Submit By checking the box and signing box below, I certify that: • I, the project proponent, hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. • I, the project proponent, hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time. • I agree that submission of this online form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"); • I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act"); • I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND • I intend to electronically sign and submit the online form. Signature: Submittal Date: Is filled in automatically. CLearWaer An EnviroScience Company. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,Inc. www.cwenv.com March 29, 2022 Brandee Boggs US Army Corps of Engineers 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801-2638 Ms. Amy Annino NC Division of Water Resources 2090 US Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 RE: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley Nationwide Permit 13, 39 &58 After-The-Fact Application NOV-2021-SS-0002 Rutherford County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Boggs and Ms.Annino, The attached "After-The-Fact" Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is being submitted on behalf of Northgate Golden Valley LLC, represented by Mr. Zach Bossenbroek. The project site consists of +1- 487 acres located at 182 Jellystone Pkwy, Bostic, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The applicant is seeking Nationwide Permits 13, 39 & 58 for the authorization of stream and wetland impacts associated with the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-698-9800 if you have any questions regarding the attached application and supplemental information. A copy of this application has been sent via email to Ms. Andrea Leslie with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Byron Hamstead of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Sincerely, Britten Yant, P.W.S. R. Clem t Riddle, P.W.S Biologist Senior Scientist CC: NC Wildlife Resources Commission —Andrea Leslie US Fish and Wildlife Service— Byron Hamstead 145 rh Avenue West,Suite B Hendersonville,NC 28792 828-698-9800 Tel Preliminary Data Entry Fields for New Actions SAW— - 1. Project Name: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Camp Golden Valley 2. Work Type: Private ✓ Institutional Government Commercial 3. Project Description/ Purpose: The purpose of the project is to provide access across streams, install utilities under streams and stabilize streams (After-The-Fact Permit). 4. Property Owner/Applicant: Northgate Golden Valley, LLC 5. Agent/Consultant: ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company 6. Related Action ID Number(s): SAW-2018-00027 (Jurisdictional Determination) 7. Project Location -Coordinates,Street Address, and/or Location Description: The project site is located at 182 Jellystone Pkwy, Bostic, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. 35.506581, -81.794434 8. Project Location -Tax Parcel ID: Parcel Number 1641626 9. Project Location—County: Rutherford County 10. Project Location—Nearest Municipality or Town : Bostic 11. Project Information—Nearest Waterbody: Murray Hilton Lake 12. Watershed/8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code: Broad - 03050105 Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10&404 Regulatory Action Type: Standard Permit _ Pre-Application Request ✓ Nationwide Permit# 13, 39 & 58 Unauthorized Activity n Regional General Permit# n Compliance n Jurisdictional Determination Request No Permit Required Revised 20210513 An Envim5cience Company Department of the Army Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers Attn: Scott McLendon, Chief Regulatory Division PO Box 1890 Wilmington, NC 28402-1890, -and- NC DWR, Webscape Unit Attn: Paul Wojoski. 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 I, the current landowner/managing partner of the property identified below, hereby authorize. Clearwater Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) to act on my behalf as my agent during the processing of jurisdictional determination requests and permits to impact Wetlands and Water of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. CEC is authorized to provide supplemental information as needed at the request of the USACE orDWR. Additionally, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers to enter upon the property herein described for the purposes of conducting onsite investigations and issuing a determination associated with Wetlands and Waters of the US subject to Federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, ,, Property Owner of Record: ))t?q 46P1 etur)EJU `/ OLt-csi Property Owner Address: 38 t_.. mbrA €'q C t 5 - n zoo Phone Number: 00 ) &3 2 9 9 0 99 E3t.r , 105 Email address: Z bn IS5 broe G nor -I-h a+e bold ) Fa.v Property Location: ) S Z. ' r: L.1.ry RJ5 1 ardi n c , - 2 Sb ) S Owner/Managing partner Signature: 7 Owner/Managing printed name: . . .- . & H&4 . o '. Date: 27 - 145 7th Avenue West, Suite B: Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone: 828-698-9800 www.cwenv.com Deed/Property Information 17:4w afA (:JtO 111111111111111111111111311111111111111111IIIIIIII III Doc ID: 006384070002 Type: Recorded: 12/17/2019 at 11:54:43 AM Fee Amt: $26.00 Page 1 of 2 Revenue Tax: $0.00 Instr# 201900006321 Rutherford County, NC Rachel Thomas Register of Deeds BK2028 PG3481-3482 ELECTRIC LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT JAfter recording mail to: Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation PO Box 1569, Forest City, North Carolina 28043 Drawn for Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation by 7 #447 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF 2 v �Fog KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,that we the undersigned(whether one or more) (enter name of LLC) 44 277, 4-7-E- 7!OLt21d/ Vitill 4.0/ LL TT_ P2 S ? by(enter name of LLC representative) �r� , CZ/41 F/l/ ,(enter title of LLC representative)Cq7cF Der2, ?146OF m (hereafter called the "grantor(s)") for a good and valuable consideration the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant unto RUTHERFORD ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION, a cooperative corporation (hereafter called the "corporation"), whose address is 186 Hudlow Road, Forest City, North Carolina, and to its successors or assigns, the right to enter upon the lands of the undersigned,and more particularly described as follows: Being all that tract of land lying and being in�(7LDf ✓� �Township, IQt/ /� ✓ 1 County, North Carolina, and • consisting of y7r acres, more or less, which was acquired by the grantor(s) by(circle one)iar Will, or Intestate Successor froma& SCiV73 G 1fs . The said tract being more particularly described and define, in said last recorded deed in the chain of title as recorded in said county in Deed Book//52_ Page/79 to which reference is hereby made for full and complete description and same is made a part hereof. To construct, reconstruct, rephase, operate and maintain on the above-described lands and/or in or upon all streets, roads or highways abutting said lands,an overhead or underground electric transmission and/or distribution line or system. The right-of-way hereby granted shall include lands within op feet on each side of the constructed distribution and/or transmission line, with the right to cut and trim trees and shrubbery that may interfere with or threaten to endanger the operation and maintenance of said line or system,and to license,permit, or otherwise agree to the joint use or occupancy of the line or system by any other person, association or corporation,for electrification,telephone,television,cable or data communications purposes. The undersigned agrees that all poles, wires, and other facilities installed on the above-described lands at the corporation's expense shall remain the property of the corporation,removable at the option of the corporation and that the undersigned will not construct any structure (other than ordinary fencing) within )a feet of the centerline of said line or system, except upon prior agreement thereto by the corporation in writing. The undersigned reserves all other rights to said lands not inconsistent with the rights and easements herein granted. The undersigned covenants that they are the owner of the above-described lands and that the said lands are free and clear of encumbrances and liens of whatsoever character except those held by the following persons: It is further understood that, whenever necessary, words used in this instrument in the singular shall be construed to read in the plural and words used in the masculine gender shall be construed to read in the feminine. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned has set his hand and seal this 1D-day of 20 A.D. 4/tea- G//' owl/ LAC (print or type name of LLC) (Signature)By: (L.S.) (print or type name and title of LLC representative) J C/ti le LL- rn/ A Book: 2028 Page: 3481 Seq: 1 Pq (SifA C)I(:)g STATE OF ��c,�e•,•+� ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF ,a Notary Public for County of C a..-\.o, , State of do hereby certify that(name) SD�tv �s,�u� (title—Ex:Member Manager)!ZfSf'rF2Tt Gh FO4,f for(name of L.L.C.)friggfalfre y�-OL9 it/ //1 'k'y , L.L.C., a limited liability company, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument on behalf of the limited liability company. WITNESS my hand and official seal this k day of &ta„1,v 20 \0A.D. My Commission expires IF CAROL A.THOMAS • Qom .Ty....i NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF MI Notary • se Public N COUNTY OF OAKLAND ••�At�j' '•� MY COMMISSION EXPIRES May 4,2025 • _• ACTING IN COUNTY OF O�� � • r • A Book: 2028 Page: 3481 Seq: 2 RutherfordCounty Printed February 07, 2022 See Below for Disclaimer Geo-pin City Deed Date 1664685831 6/9/2017 12:00:00 AM Township Land Class Acreage Golden Valley EXEMPT VALUE 495.38 Deed Book Deed Page Map Book 1152 194 38 Map Page Index Type Map Block Lot 182 CRP 169 1 3 Parcel Number Property Address Neighborhood 1641626 151 CAMP GOLDEN VALLEY RD A32G Fire District Special Tax Districts Owner Name F07 CHERRY MTN NORTHGATE GOLDEN VALLEY,LLC Owner Mailing Address Owner Mailing City. Owner Mailing State 27777 FRANKLIN RD SOUTHFIELD MI Owner Mailing Zip Land Tax Value Building Tax Value 48034 2239300 4122900 Total Assessed Value Revenue Stamp Structure Size 6362200 0 3260 Under Assmt Flag Subdivision Sale Price N BLDGS CAMPGROUND PL38-182 OBJECTID 1 38803 Rutherford County Geographic Information Systems(GIS)Data Distribution Disclaimer The County of Rutherford acquires,develops,maintains and uses GIS data in support of its internal business functions and for the public services it provides.The GIS data which Rutherford County distributes and to which it provides access,may not be suitable for other purposes or uses.It is the users€"s responsibility to verify any information derived from the GIS data before making any decisions or taking any actions based on the information.Rutherford County shall not be held liable for any errors in the GIS data.This includes errors of omission,commission,errors concerning the content of the data,and relative and positional accuracy of the data.Source information used for this data may have been collected at different scales, times or definitions,resulting in inconsistencies among features represented together on this map.In no event shall Rutherford County become liable to users of these data,or any other party,for any loss or direct,indirect,special,incidental or consequential damages,including but not limited to time,money or goodwill,arising from the use or modification of the data.The Geographic Information System(GIS)Data made available on the GIS website does not represent legally recorded maps or surveys and is not intended to be used as such.The information contained in GIS data is dynamic and constantly changes over time.This data is not better than the original sources from which they were derived.GIS data should not be used for navigational,tracking or any other purpose requiring exact measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features.Nor should it be used for making financial or any other commitments.The maps/data provided herein are for illustration purposes only and are not suitable for site-specific decision making.Parcel data was prepared for the visual representation of real property found within Rutherford County,and is not necessarily accurate by surveying standards.If absolute accuracy and detail is required,the deeds,plats and other related records on file should be consulted.Parcel ownership lines are for taxing purposes only and are not intended for conveyance.This data has been developed using public funds.It is therefore in the public domain.Users agree that they will not sell this data;neither will they sell or share their access to this data.As a condition of providing access to electronic GIS data,Rutherford County reserves the right to require that the user agree in writing that the data will not be resold or otherwise used for trade or commercial purposes pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat.A§132.10. o�wArEa a`' qG Office Use Only: k Corps action ID no. t •.• i Y DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing la. Type(s)of approval sought from the Corps: ❑X Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit(NWP) number: 13,39&58 or General Permit(GP) number: lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1 d. Type(s)of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ❑X 401 Water Quality Certification—Regular ❑ Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification—Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record For the record only for DWQ For the record only for Corps Permit: because written approval is not required? 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ❑X No ❑Yes ❑X No lf. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank ❑ Yes ❑X No or in-lieu fee program. 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ❑ Yes ❑X No below. 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley 2b. County: Rutherford 2c. Nearest municipality/town: Bostic 2d. Subdivision name: N/A 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: N/A 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s)on Recorded Deed: Northgate Golden Valley, LLC 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Book: 2028 Page: 3481 3c. Responsible Party(for LLC if Zach Bossenbroek applicable): 3d. Street address: 38 Commerce Ave SW, Suite 200 3e. City, state, zip: Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 3f. Telephone no.: (616) 249-8444 Ext. 103 3g. Fax no.: N/A 3h. Email address: zbossenbroek@northgateholdings.com Page 1 of 10 PCN Form—Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a. Applicant is: ❑X Agent ❑ Other, specify: 4b. Name: 4c. Business name (if applicable): 4d. Street address: 4e. City, state, zip: 4f. Telephone no.: 4g. Fax no.: 4h. Email address: 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a. Name: R. Clement Riddle 5b. Business name ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company (if applicable): 5c. Street address: 145 7th Avenue West, Suite B 5d. City, state, zip: Hendersonville, NC 28792 5e. Telephone no.: 828-698-9800 5f. Fax no.: N/A 5g. Email address: britten@cwenv.com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification la. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Parcel Number 1641626 1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.506581 Longitude: -81.794434 lc. Property size: 487 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a. Name of nearest body of water to proposed project: South Creek 2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C;Tr 2c. River basin: Broad -03050105 3. Project Description 3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application: The 487 acre property currently has an operating commercial campground.The property currently consists of rental cabins and camp sites along with amenities including bathrooms,laundry,dining,and water park.Land use in the general vicinity of the project is primarily a mix of residential and undeveloped land. 3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property: 2.559 3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams(intermittent and perennial)on the property: 23,449 3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: The purpose of the proposed project is to provide access across streams,install utilities under streams and stabilize streams(After-The-Fact Permit). 3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information. 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ❑X Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property/ project(including all prior phases) in the past? Comments: SAW-2018-00027 4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination,what type ❑x Preliminary ❑ Final of determination was made? 4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:ClearWater Environmental Name (if known):ClearWater Environmental Other: 4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation. 04/09/2018-SAW-2018-00027(Attachment A) 5. Project History 5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for Yes ❑X No Unknown this project(including all prior phases) in the past? 5b. If yes, explain in detail according to"help file" instructions. 6. Future Project Plans 6a. Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. If yes, explain. Page 3 of 10 PCN Form —Version 1.4 January 2009 C. Proposed Impacts Inventory 1. Impacts Summary 1 a. Which sections were completed below for your project(check all that apply): ❑X Wetlands ❑X Streams—tributaries ❑ Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2. Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted. 2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f. Wetland impact Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Type of jurisdiction Area of number Corps (404,10)or impact Permanent(P)or DWQ (401, other) (acres) Temporary(T) W1 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W2 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W3 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W4 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W5 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - W6 - Choose one Choose one Yes/No - 2g. Total Wetland Impacts: 0.004 2h. Comments: Impacts Included With Attached Supplemental Information(Wetland Impacts Table) 3. Stream Impacts If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this question for all stream sites impacted. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 3g. Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial (PER)or Type of Average Impact number intermittent(INT)? jurisdiction stream length Permanent(P)or width (linear Temporary(T) (feet) feet) S1 - Choose one - - S2 - Choose one - - S3 - Choose one - - S4 - Choose one - - S5 - Choose one - - S6 - Choose one - - 3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 1,656 3i. Comments: Impacts Included With Attached Supplemental Information(Stream Impacts Table) 1656 LF(1566 LF Permanent/90 LF Temporary) 0.160 AC(0.151 AC Permanent/0.009 AC Temporary) Page 4 of 10 PCN Form—Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Open Water Impacts If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below. 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e. Open water Name of waterbody impact number (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody Area of impact(acres) Permanent(P)or type Temporary(T) 01 - Choose one Choose O2 - Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 04 - Choose one Choose 4f. Total open water impacts 4g. Comments: 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Pond ID number Proposed use or Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland purpose of pond (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f. Total: 5g. Comments: 5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no: 5i. Expected pond surface area (acres): 5j. Size of pond watershed (acres): 5k. Method of construction: 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form. 6a. Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar-Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other: 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. Buffer Impact Reason for impact Stream name Buffer Zone 1 Zone 2 number— mitigation impact impact Permanent(P)or required? (square (square Temporary(T) feet) feet) B1 - Yes/No B2 - Yes/No B3 - Yes/No B4 - Yes/No B5 - Yes/No B6 - Yes/No 6h. Total Buffer Impacts: 6i. Comments: Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project. Impacts to over 99%(2.555 acres)of wetlands on-site were avoided and remain undisturbed. 93%of on-site stream(21,793 linear feet)was avoided as well. 1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques. Sediment and erosion control measures have been updated and best management practices are now being utilized on-site. For the remaining proposed work,construction equipment would be operated from high ground as much as practical. Work is to be performed in the dry. Pump around/ dewatering details for the proposed stabilization work are included(Figure 5.1). 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State 2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ❑ Yes ❑X No impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? 2b. If yes, mitigation is required by(check all that apply): ❑ DWQ ❑Corps ❑ Mitigation bank 2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Payment to in-lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a. Name of Mitigation Bank: Type: Choose one Quantity: 3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type: Choose one Quantity: Type: Choose one Quantity: 3c. Comments: 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program 4a.Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ❑ Yes 4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet 4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: Choose one 4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet 4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres 4g. Coastal (tidal)wetland mitigation requested: acres 4h. Comments: 5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan 5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan. Page 6 of 10 PCN Form—Version 1.4 January 2009 6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules)—required by DWQ 6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires Yes ❑X No buffer mitigation? 6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the amount of mitigation required. 6c. 6d. 6e. Zone Reason for impact Total impact Multiplier Required mitigation (square feet) (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone 2 1.5 6f. Total buffer mitigation required: 6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund). 6h. Comments: Page 7 of 10 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ❑ Yes ❑X No within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? 1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 5.31 % 2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑Yes ❑X No 2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The project is located in an unincorporated area of Rutherford County.The project will not result in greater than 24%imperviousness. Due to the scope and location of the project,a Stormwater Management Plan is not required. 2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan: 2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? ❑ Phase II 3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ❑ NSW apply(check all that apply): ❑ USMP ❑ Water Supply Watershed E Other: 3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes ❑No attached? 4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ❑ORW (check all that apply): ESession Law 2006-246 ❑Other: 4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes ❑ No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑Yes ❑ No 5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form—Version 1.4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public(federal/state/local)funds or the ❑Yes ❑X No use of public(federal/state) land? 1 b. If you answered "yes"to the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ❑Yes ❑No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act(NEPA/SEPA)? lc. If you answered "yes"to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.) ❑Yes ❑No Comments: 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑X Yes ❑ No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)? 2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ❑X Yes ❑ No 2c. If you answered "yes"to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s): Since development begun in February 2018,several changes occurred including,ownership team, project management,and contractors/consultants working on the project which impacted consistency and project coordination.A"Notice of Violation"(NOV)letter dated April 12,2021 was issued by the NC Division of Water Resources(DWR)in response to sediment impacts and unauthorized fill activities on-site(NOV-2021-SS-0002).ClearWater responded to the NOV on May 10,2021.This after-the-fact permit application is part of the ongoing effort to resolve the violation. 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a. Will this project(based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ❑Yes ❑X No additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? 3b. If you answered "yes"to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description. The proposed project is located on a parcel previously developed with a scout camp.The property is adjacent to a previously constructed residential development.With the exception of the proposed restoration work designed by Headwaters Engineering,this is an after-the-fact permit.The proposed project would not result in additional development which could impact nearby downstream water quality. 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge)of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility. Wastewater generated from the project is treated by an an on-site wastewater treatment facility.The NCDEQ Non-Discharge Branch Map(Updated July 2019)lists the wastewater treatment facility as having a 81,077 cubic feet capacity.Permit Number WQ0039947. Page 9 of 10 PCN Form—Version 1.4 January 2009 5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat(Corps Requirement) 5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ❑X Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑Yes ❑X No impacts? 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. - 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Please Reference Attached Supplemental Information. 6. Essential Fish Habitat(Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ❑ Yes ❑X No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA's Essential Fish Habitat(EFH)Mapper. Impacts will not occur in a marine system. 7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement) 7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ❑ Yes ❑X No status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology)? 7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources? Please Reference Attachment A. 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ❑Yes ❑X No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: 8c. What source(s)did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program. FEMA Map Number 3710166500J&3710166400J,effective 7/2/2008(Figure 6). R. Clement Riddle Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Applicant/Agent's Signature Date (Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.) Page 10 of 10 Supplemental Information Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort Camp Golden Valley PCN Application Section B. Project Information and Prior Project History, 3e.: This after-the-fact permit application is intended to account for the stream and wetland impacts that occurred during the construction of the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp- Resort. These impacts include culvert installations, utility crossings, wetland fill, bridge footers placed within the ordinary high water mark (OHWM), and bank stabilization using rip-rap, boulders and streambed material. This application is intended to address the "Failure to Secure a 401 Water Quality Certification" violation identified in the Notice of Violation (NOV-2021-SS-0002) issued April 12, 2021, by the Division of Water Resources. Impacts to Waters of the US are further depicted in Figure 5.0 as well as in the Stream and Wetland Impact Tables included with this application. Stream Impacts 42, 43, 44, and 45 are stream stabilization measure designed by Headwaters Engineering. These stabilization measures are proposed and not after-the- fact. They include two proposed vegetated geolifts to restore critically failing banks, a boulder step pool to address a perched culvert and stabilization efforts related to the removal of two instream check dams. A set of plans prepared by Headwaters Engineering are included as part of the application (Figure 5.1). Typical earth-moving equipment has been/will be utilized onsite in order to complete the project (excavator, dump trucks, etc.). Section F. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat, 5d: ClearWater consulted the FWS's "Northern Long-Eared Bat Consultation Areas" map for Rutherford County. The project is not located near any known occurrences of hibernacula or maternity sites. It is the opinion of ClearWater that the project would have "no effect" on the northern long-eared bat. See Attachment B. A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database on February 3, 2022 indicated a documented occurrence of one federally protected species (White Irisette— Sisyrinchium dichotomum) occurring within the project boundary. On February 22 and 25, 2022 ClearWater preformed a field survey/habitat assessment for potential federally threatened and endangered species. Potentially suitable habitat for 1 dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) and white irisette (Sisyrinchium dichotomum) were observed on site. The Threatened and Endangered Species Review and Habitat Assessment is included in Attachment B. Areas identified as potentially suitable habitat for dwarf-flowered heartleaf were surveyed on March 28, 2022, within the USFWS Optimal Survey Window. Individuals of little brown jug (Hexastylis arifolia), heartleaf ginger (H. heterophylla), and little heartleaf (H. minor) were all observed in flower during the survey. No dwarf-flowered heartleaf individuals were observed on-site; therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora). ClearWater is scheduled to perform further study during the USFWS designated optimal survey window of mid-May through July for white irisette. Section F. Supplementary Information, 7b.: ClearWater reviewed the National Register of Historic Places records maintained by the NC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and available on SHPO's HPOWEB GIS Service. The following sites were found within a 1-mile radius of the project boundary: Site ID Site Name Status Distance from Project RF0073 Biggerstaff-Long House SO - Surveyed Only , +/- 0.3 miles , N/A Biggerstaff Fire Lookout SO - Surveyed Only +/- 0.7 miles Tower RF0075 Freeman House SD — Surveyed Gone +/- 0.8 miles These properties are listed as Surveyed Only or Surveyed Gone with no further status granted. It is the opinion of ClearWater that project construction will not affect the integrity of these sites. 2 Wetland Impact Table Wetland Impact Number Permanent or Temporary Type of Impact Type of Wetland Forested? Type of Jurisdiction Area of Impacts(acres) Wetland Impact 1 Permanent Fill Headwater Wetland Yes 404 and 401 0.001 Wetland Impact 2 Permanent Fill Headwater Wetland No 404 and 401 0.003 Total: 0.004 acres Stream Impact Table Stream Impact Number Permanent or Temporary Type of Impact Stream Name Perennial or Intermittent Type of Jurisdiction Average Impact Width(Ft.) Impact Length(LF) Stream Impact 1 Permanent Culvert !UTto South Creek(JD:S2) Perennial 404 and 401 5 15 Stream Impact 2 Permanent Culvert UT to South Creek(JD:S5) Perennial 404 and 401 2 40 Stream Impact 3 Permanent Culvert UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S14) Perennial 404 and 401 2 14 Stream Impact 4 Permanent Culvert UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S18) Perennial 404 and 401 2 28 Stream Impact 5 Permanent Bridge Footer UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 12 Stream Impact 6 Permanent Bridge Footer UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 19 Stream Impact 7 Permanent Bridge Footer UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 14 Stream Impact 8 Permanent Bridge Footer South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 4 Stream Impact 9 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 79 Stream Impact 10 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 13 Stream Impact 11 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 18 Stream Impact 12 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 12 Stream Impact 13 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 4 93 Stream Impact 14 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 25 Stream Impact 15 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 3 55 Stream Impact 16 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 32 Stream Impact 17 Permanent Bank Stabilization South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 15 Stream Impact 18 Permanent Bank Stabilization !South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 2 14 Stream Impact 19 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to South Creek(JD:S2) Perennial 404 and 401 2 8 Stream Impact 20 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 63 Stream Impact 21 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 14 Stream Impact 22 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S14) Perennial 404 and 401 2 56 Stream Impact 23 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S14) Perennial 404 and 401 2 14 Stream Impact 24 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 12 Stream Impact 25 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 18 Stream Impact 26 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 7 Stream Impact 27 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 8 Stream Impact 28 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 23 Stream Impact 29 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 13 Stream Impact 30 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 13 Stream Impact 31 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 53 Stream Impact 32 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S18) Perennial 404 and 401 2 36 Stream Impact 33 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 20 Stream Impact 34 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 10 Stream Impact 35 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 2 20 Stream Impact 36 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 4 130 Stream Impact 37 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 9 20 Stream Impact 38 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 9 98 Stream Impact 39 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 9 91 Stream Impact 40 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 9 12 Stream Impact 41 Permanent Bank Stabilization UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 9 55 Stream Impact 42 Permanent Stabilization(Boulder Step) UT to South Creek(JD:S2) Perennial 404 and 401 5 50 Stream Impact 43 Permanent Stabilization(Geolift) South Creek(JD:S1) Perennial 404 and 401 8 60 Stream Impact 44 Permanent Stabilization(Check Dam Removal) UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S14) Perennial 404 and 401 4 100 Stream Impact 45 Permanent Stabilization(Geolift) UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 6 60 Stream Impact 46 Temporary Utility Crossing UT to South Creek(JD:S2) Perennial 404 and 401 5 15 Stream Impact 47 Temporary Utility Crossing UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S14) Perennial 404 and 401 2 15 Stream Impact 48 Temporary Utility Crossing UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S12) Perennial 404 and 401 8 15 Stream Impact 49 Temporary Utility Crossing UT to Murray Hilton Lake (JD:S18) Perennial 404 and 401 2 15 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Quad:NC-Dysartsville NOTIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Property Owner: Northgate Holdings,LLC Zachary Bossenbroek Address: 401 Hall Street SW,Suite 385 Grand Rapids,MI 49503 Telephone Number: 616-240-8444 E-mail: zbossenbroek( northgateholdings.com Size(acres) 480 Nearest Town Bostic Nearest Waterway South Creek River Basin Upper Broad USGS HUC 03050105 Coordinates Latitude:35.506581 Longitude:-81.794434 Location description: The project is located at 164 Girl Scout Camp Road,Golden Valley in Rutherford County,NC. Indicate Which of the Following Apply: A. Preliminary Determination There appear to be waters including wetlands,on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC § 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC§403).The waters including wetlands,have been delineated,and the delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate and reliable.The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated 9/18/2017.Therefore this preliminary jurisdiction determination may be used in the permit evaluation process,including determining compensatory mitigation.For purposes of computation of impacts,compensatory mitigation requirements,and other resource protection measures, a permit decision made on the basis of a preliminary JD will treat all waters and wetlands that would be affected in any way by the permitted activity on the site as if they are jurisdictional waters of the U.S.This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process(Reference 33 CFR Part 331).However,you may request an approved JD,which is an appealable action,by contacting the Corps district for further instruction. ❑ There appear to be waters including wetlands,on the above described project area/property,that may be subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC§ 1344)and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403). However,since the waters including wetlands,have not been properly delineated,this preliminary jurisdiction determination may not be used in the permit evaluation process. Without a verified wetland delineation,this preliminary determination is merely an effective presumption of CWA/RHA jurisdiction over all of the waters including wetlands,at the project area,which is not sufficiently accurate and reliable to support an enforceable permit decision. We recommend that you have the waters including wetlands,on your project area/property delineated.As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps. B. Approved Determination ❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(RHA)(33 USC §403)and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC§ 1344). Unless there is a change in law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. El There are waters including wetlands,on the above described project area/property subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ We recommend you have the waters including wetlands,on your project area/property delineated. As the Corps may not be able to accomplish this wetland delineation in a timely manner,you may wish to obtain a consultant to conduct a delineation that can be verified by the Corps. El The waters including wetlands,on your project area/property have been delineated and the delineation has been verified by the Corps.The approximate boundaries of these waters are shown on the enclosed delineation map dated DATE.We strongly • SAW-2018-00027 suggest you have this delineation surveyed. Upon completion,this survey should be reviewed and verified by the Corps. Once verified,this survey will provide an accurate depiction of all areas subject to CWA jurisdiction on your property which,provided there is no change in the law or our published regulations,may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years. ❑ The waters including wetlands,have been delineated and surveyed and are accurately depicted on the plat signed by the Corps Regulatory Official identified below on DATE.Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ There are no waters of the U.S.,to include wetlands,present on the above described project area/property which are subject to the permit requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations,this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification. ❑ The property is located in one of the 20 Coastal Counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA). You should contact the Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City,NC,at(252)808-2808 to determine their requirements. Placement of dredged or fill material within waters of the US,including wetlands,without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act(33 USC § 1311). Placement of dredged or fill material,construction or placement of structures,or work within navigable waters of the United States without a Department of the Army permit may constitute a violation of Sections 9 and/or 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act(33 USC §401 and/or 403).If you have any questions regarding this determination and/or the Corps regulatory program,please contact William Elliott at 828-271-7980 ext 4224 or William.a.elliottAusace.army.mil. C. Basis For Determination: Basis For Determination: See the preliminary jurisdictional determination form dated 04/09/2018. D. Remarks: None. E. Attention USDA Program Participants This delineation/determination has been conducted to identify the limits of Corps' Clean Water Act jurisdiction for the particular site identified in this request. The delineation/determination may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants,or anticipate participation in USDA programs,you should request a certified wetland determination from the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work. F. Appeals Information(This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations as indicated in B. above) This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this determination,you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR Part 331. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Appeal Process(NAP)fact sheet and request for appeal(RFA)form. If you request to appeal this determination you must submit a completed RFA form to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers • South Atlantic Division Attn: Jason Steele,Review Officer 60 Forsyth Street SW,Room 10M15 Atlanta,Georgia 30303-8801 In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps,the Corps must determine that it is complete,that it meets the criteria for appeal under 33 CFR part 331.5,and that it has been received by the Division Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you decide to submit an RFA form,it must be received at the above address by Not applicable. **It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the Divisio Office if you d of o je to the determination in this correspondence.** Corps Regulatory Official: _William Elliott IiV ` Date of JD: 04/09/2018 Expiration Date of JD:Not applicable Camp Golden Valley (+/- 480 AC ) Jurr,4 4.nol w.'Jana and wawa Identbsd on Ws map turn tom located MUM automat., a¢vacv uCat g . 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Thb map Is ha n(ormationel rumours only and Mould hot be used to delamina phase boundaries, roadways, properly boundary Inn, nor legal dasa9tlons. Thh map shl not be ansbued to be an oranal sunray of any data deprad. Comae Data: Prole cl Bowdary barn Nah.aid County C6. Rutherford County, North Carolina Poteati 11ydu351466en,l Water W d1m0 (AC9 W1 1.832 Stream(IF) SI 5,385 Opal Watc(AC. 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Fl C 0 U U N ---I I I ( o 1 i I 1- 0 ` l co !• • Attachment B: Threatened and Endangered Species Information Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Camp Golden Valley Approximately 487 Acres Rutherford County, NC Threatened and Endangered Species Review and Habitat Assessment Prepared For Northgate Golden Valley LLC 38 Commerce Ave SW Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Prepared By rCLea ater W An EnviroScience Company 145 7th Avenue W Suite B Hendersonville, NC 28792 March 29, 2022 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 2.0 METHODOLOGY 2 3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION 3 3.1 Planted Pine Stands 3 3.2 Dry-Mesic Oak-Hickory Forest 4 3.3 Chestnut Oak Forest 4 3.4 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest 5 3.5 Low Mountain Pine Forest 5 3.6 Maintained Corridors 5 3.7 Bottomland Forest Wetland 6 3.8 Headwater Forest Wetland 6 3.9 Emergent Wetland 6 3.10 Soils 6 4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES 7 4.1 Bog Turtle 7 4.2 Dwarf-flowered heartleaf 8 4.3 Indiana Bat 8 4.4 Northern Long-eared Bat 9 4.5 Rock Gnome Lichen 10 4.6 Small-whorled pogonia 10 4.7 White irisette 11 5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12 List of Tables Table 1: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List. Table 2: USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary. List of Figures Figure 1: Site Vicinity Map Figure 2: USGS Topographic Map Figure 3: NCCGIA Aerial Imagery Map Figure 4: Habitat Map Figure 4.1: Potentially Suitable Habitat Locations for Protected Species Map Figure 5: NRCS Soils Map Appendices Appendix A: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List and NC Natural Heritage Program Data Appendix B: Photolog ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 1 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley 1.0 INTRODUCTION The following report includes methods used and results for a threatened and endangered species survey and habitat assessment for the proposed approximately 487-acre project known as Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Camp Golden Valley. The study area is a partially developed campground with adjacent forested areas. The tract is in the Town of Bostic in Rutherford County, North Carolina (Figure 1). The site ranges in elevation from 1,140 feet to 1,760 feet above mean sea level (MSL) (Figure 2). The threatened and endangered species survey was conducted to determine the occurrence of or the potential for existence of federally listed threatened and endangered animal and plant species within the study area (Figure 3). Completion of this survey was directed by and complies with three current state and federal regulations: the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), the North Carolina Endangered Species Act (N.C.G.S. Sect. 113 article 25), and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 (N.C.G.S. Sect. 19b 106: 202.12-22). 2.0 METHODOLOGY The protected species surveys and habitat assessment were conducted on February 22, February 25, and March 28, 2022, on the approximately 487-acre project by ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company (ClearWater) to determine the potential for occurrences of animal and plant species listed as endangered or threatened by current federal regulations. An official species list was obtained through the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Information and Planning and Consultation (IPaC) on February 3, 2022. This species list provides existing data concerning the presence or potential occurrence of threatened or endangered species in the defined project boundary (Appendix A). The FWS lists six federally threatened and endangered species, in addition to the bog turtle (threatened due to similar appearance), as occurring or potentially occurring in the project boundary. Table 1. FWS IPaC generated Official Species List for federally protected species listed as potentially occurring within the project boundary. Common Name Scientific Name Status Bog Turtle _ Clemmys muhlenbergii Threatened' Dwarf-flowered heartleaf Hexastylis naniflora Threatened Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered Small whorled pogonia Isotria medeoloides Threatened White irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum Endangered 1 Threatened due to similar appearance; not subject to Section 7 consultation. A database search from the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) dated February 3, 2022, provided existing data concerning the presence or potential occurrences of federal and state listed species in Rutherford County, North Carolina within one mile of the site (Appendix A). ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 2 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley The NHP indicates one high-accuracy element occurrence (EO) of white irisette within the study area. The EO straddles the property boundary in the southwest corner of the site. This EO states that 13 white irisette individuals were observed in 2005. An additional high- accuracy EO for white irisette is listed approximately 0.9 miles west of the study area. No other threatened or endangered species EOs were found in the NHP database as occurring within one mile of the project boundary. During pedestrian field surveys conducted by ClearWater biologists, site habitats were identified and compared with recognized habitats for seven federally protected species potentially occurring on the site. Potential flora were identified to the taxonomic unit level necessary to determine if the observed specimen was a protected species. 3.0 HABITAT CLASSIFICATION During our site visits on February 22 and 25, 2022, Tyson Kurtz, Britten Yant, and R. Clement Riddle identified nine habitats: planted pine stands, dry-mesic oak-hickory forest, chestnut oak forest, mesic mixed hardwood forest, low mountain pine forest, maintained corridors, bottomland forest wetland, headwater forest wetland, and emergent wetland. (Figure 4). A general overview of the site and descriptions of each habitat type are included below. The project site covers approximately 487 acres and is currently under construction for a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. The central area of the site is a former girl scout camp that in recent years has been expanded and converted into a camping resort. Developed areas are focused around the central valley that contains an unnamed tributary to South Creek with an impoundment that formed an approximately 10-acre lake. A wastewater treatment plant was constructed north of Fire Tower Road to serve the camping resort. Additional development activities include road and cabin construction on the mountainsides above the central valley. Construction activities were ongoing at the time of this assessment. The main stem of South Creek runs through the project site along Fire Tower Road. A reach of Smart Branch is also within the project site. Streams on site are designated trout streams by the NC Division of Water Resources. Forested areas are occupied by a mixture of typical piedmont and mountain species. Depending on aspect, the forest understories are dense with evergreen shrubs or sparse with minimal cover of grass species. Logging activities have taken place across the site to varying intensity, based on historic aerial photographs and existing stands of planted pines. The following is a description of each of the habitat types identified on the referenced site. 3.1 Planted Pine Stands In the northeast portion of the site, several stands of densely planted loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) stands are present. These areas have distinct rows of loblolly pine trees that appear to be around 30 years old. Loblolly pine dominates the canopy along with sparse cover of Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), white oak (Quercus alba), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), black cherry (Prunus ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 3 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley serotina), southern red oak (Q. falcata), and post oak (Q. stellata). The understory is sparse with saplings of the aforementioned species in addition to American beech (Fagus grandifolia), eastern redcedar (Juniperus virginiana), American holly (Ilex opaca), blueberry (Vaccinium sp.), and hickory (Carya sp.). The herbaceous layer is nearly absent with only sparse cover of striped wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata) and roundleaf greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia) observed. Roundleaf greenbrier was also observed in the vine stratum. 3.2 Dry-Mesic Oak-Hickory Forest The dry-mesic oak-hickory forest habitat is the dominant forest type on the project site. The habitat occupies the mid-elevation, primarily steep, south facing slopes above the developed areas and below the xeric ridge tops. The species composition of this habitat type varies across the site with age of the stand and previous logging activities. The tract of oak-hickory forest in the southwest portion of the site is mature, with larger canopy trees and a lower stem density. The areas of oak-hickory forest north of Fire Tower Road and in between existing developed areas are dense with younger canopy trees and increased composition of pine species. In general, the overstory of this habitat is dominated by white oak, pignut hickory (Carya glabra), tulip poplar, and northern red oak (Quercus rubra). Additional canopy tree species observed include several hickories (Carya spp.), sourwood, southern red oak, chestnut oak (Quercus montana), black cherry, loblolly pine, shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata), scarlet oak (Q. coccinea), and black locust (Robinia psuedoacacia). Woody understory species are sparse to moderately dense and include flowering dogwood (Corpus florida), eastern redcedar, and American holly. The herbaceous layer was observed to be sparse and composed of Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), rattlesnake plantain orchid (Goodyera pubescens), little brown jug (Hexastylis arifolia), a sedge (Carex sp.), blue-eyed grass (Sisrynchium sp.), and an unknown grass species. 3.3 Chestnut Oak Forest On and near the ridge tops, the oak-hickory forest transitions to a canopy dominated by chestnut oak. The chestnut oak forests are dry, steep, and rocky. Previous logging activities are evident and result in varied tree density across the site. South of Fire Tower Road, the chestnut oak forest contains low-density, mature hardwoods. North of Fire Tower Road, the chestnut oak forest is comprised of dense, smaller, hardwood tree species. In general, the dominant canopy tree species observed in this habitat type include Chestnut oak, sourwood, scarlet oak, tulip poplar, and southern red oak. Red maple (Acer rubrum), black cherry, and white oak were also observed in the canopy. On exposed slopes, the understory contained minimal shrubs and low- density saplings of canopy tree species. Christmas fern, roundleaf greenbrier, and an unknown sedge (Carex sp.) were observed in sparse cover on the forest floor. On sheltered slopes, mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) was observed in dense thickets with beetleweed (Galax urceolata) and little brown jug as the dominant ground cover. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 4 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley ClearWater Environmental Consultants, an EnviroScience Company Page 5 Project #919 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort – Camp Golden Valley 3.4 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest The mesic mixed hardwood forest is found on the sheltered mid-elevation slopes and lower elevation areas surrounding the streams and developed area. Species composition and density varies depending on proximity to developed areas and elevation. The dominant canopy tree species observed in this habitat include red maple, sweetgum, American beech, black cherry, tulip poplar, and sycamore (Platanus occidentalis). Additional tree species observed include sourwood, white pine (Pinus strobus), box elder maple (Acer negundo), shortleaf pine, northern red oak, pignut hickory, and mockernut hickory (Carya tomentosa). Dominant shrub species varied based on aspect and proximity to the streams. The most prevalent shrub species observed include ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), American holly, mountain laurel, and great rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum). Additional shrub species observed include flowering dogwood, strawberry bush (Euonymus americana), and Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense). The herbaceous layer was relatively sparse during the survey and species composition widely varied across this habitat type. Dominant herbaceous species observed include river cane (Arundinaria gigantea), Christmas fern, cranefly orchid, partridge berry (Mitchella repens), and little brown jug. On sheltered slopes, beetleweed, rattlesnake plantain, hepatica (Hepatica sp.), and an unknown species of wild ginger (Hexastylis sp.) were observed. 3.5 Low Mountain Pine Forest Two relatively small areas of low mountain pine forest are located upslope of both sides of the mouth of the lake. This community type is a blend of dense mountain and piedmont species that occurs on low to mid-elevations slopes. The dense canopy of this habitat is dominated by white pine, chestnut oak, sourwood, and northern red oak. The shrub layer is dense and is dominated by mountain laurel, white pine, great rhododendron, American holly, and red maple. The herbaceous layer is nearly absent, likely due to the dense shrub stratum. Observed herbaceous species include little brown jug, beetleweed, and trialing arbutus (Epigaea repens). 3.6 Maintained Corridors Maintained powerline easements, old logging roads, and the margins of recently paved roads are all included in this habitat type. These areas lack mature woody vegetation and are composed primarily of weedy and non-native species. Soils are disturbed or non-native in this habitat type. Dominant species observed in the herbaceous stratum include multiple species of broomsedge (Andropogon sp.), blackberry (Rubus sp.), goldenrod (Solidago sp.), Chinese lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), lovegrass (Eragrostis sp.), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), cinquefoil (Potentilla sp.), deertongue (Dicanthelium sp.), dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), wild carrot (Daucus carota), St. John’s wort (Hypericum sp.), and saplings of loblolly pine and sweetgum. One maintained corridor runs through a wetland and is discussed in the Bottomland Forest Wetland habitat. 3.7 Bottomland Forest Wetland An approximately one-acre bottomland forest wetland is located along the north side of Fire Tower Road. This wetland occurs in the floodplain of Smart Branch and has a canopy that is dominated almost exclusively by red maple and sweet gum. Tulip poplar were observed around the margins. The shrub layer is relatively sparse and composed of young red maple and sweetgum. The herbaceous layer is sparse and dominated by multiple species of sedge (Carex spp.), common rush (Juncus effusus) and golden ragwort (Packera aurea). Additional herbaceous species observed include agrimony (Agrimonia sp.) and bugle weed (Lycopus virginicus). Grape (Vitis sp.)was observed in the vine layer. A maintained powerline easement cuts through this wetland. Herbaceous species observed exclusively within the maintained easement include swamp aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum), nutsedge (Cyperus sp.), blue stem (Andropogon sp.), deertongue, and seedbox (Ludwigia alternifolia). 3.8 Headwater Forest Wetland Several small headwater forest wetlands occur in the valleys adjacent to headwater streams. These wetlands varied in composition but mostly contain mineral soils and exhibit saturated soil conditions. Red maple and tulip poplar are the dominant canopy tree species. The shrub layer is moderately dense and was observed to contain highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), tag alder (Alnus serrulata), American holly, spicebush (Lindera benzoin), great rhododendron, sweetgum, and elderberry (Sambucus nigra). The herbaceous layer is moderately dense and contains multiple species of sedge (Carex spp.), netted chain fern (Woodwardia areolata), Christmas fern, common rush, cinnamon fern (Osumda cinnamomea), Japanese honeysuckle, and river cane. 3.9 Emergent Wetland An emergent wetland is located along the eastern edge of Luckadoo Mountain Road. This wetland lacks trees but contains a few dogwood (Corpus sp.) shrubs. Herbaceous species observed include false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), arrowleaf tearthumb (Persicaria sagittata), seedbox, common rush, jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), three-way sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum), multiple species of sedge (Carex spp.), Japanese honeysuckle, nutsedge, curly doc (Rumex crispus), Allegheny monkey flower (Mimulus ringens), sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis), and swamp aster. 3.10 Soils Soils mapped by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Rutherford County Soil Survey are listed in Table 2 and shown in Figure 5 (NRCS 2022). ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 6 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley Table 2. USDA Soil Units occurring within the project boundary. Map Unit Map Unit Name Symbol BoA Bandana-Ostin complex, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded ChA Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded DoB Dorian loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes, rarely flooded EvD Evard-Cowee complex, escarpment, 15 to 30 percent slopes, stony EvE Evard-Cowee complex, escarpment, 30 to 50 percent slopes, stony EwF Evard-Cowee complex, 50 to 85 percent slopes, rocky PaC2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded PaD2 Pacolet sandy clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, moderately eroded TbC Tate-Greenlee complex, escarpment, 6 to 15 percent slopes, very stony TbD Tate-Greenlee complex, escarpment, 15 to 30 percent slopes, very stony UdC Udorthents, loamy, 0 to 15 percent slopes 4.0 PROTECTED SPECIES The following is a brief description of each federally listed species included in the survey, its recognized habitat, and comments regarding survey results for that species. 4.1 Bog Turtle The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is ►Fe,� ,.a„,w„Hw.w federally listed as threatened in North Carolina. r,.' ••r. .14, `4' This is the smallest emydid turtle, and one of •,„ the smallest turtles in the world. Adult carapace length is 7.9 to 11.4 cm (3.1 to 4.5nWV�y u inches). The dark brown or black carapace "`5 .% : �''�\,1' may be marked with radiating light lines or a V'Vy „ '�;� • light blotch on the vertebral and pleural scutes. Kati''•,_ Scute annuli are usually prominent in juvenile = 4 _ f and young adult specimens, but the carapace `I ,: f . %` ' may be nearly smooth in old adults. The head, ". • ` •" " ' r ° neck, and limbs are typically dark brown with variable reddish to yellow spots and streaks. A large reddish-orange to yellow blotch is visible behind and above each tympanum, sometimes merging into a continuous band on the neck. The upper jaw is weakly notched. The plastron is brown or black, but often with lighter yellow blotches towards the medial and anterior scute edges. A mature male bog turtle has a concave plastron and a long, thick tail, with the vent posterior to the rear edge of the carapace with tail extended. The female has a flat plastron and a thinner, smaller tail, with the vent at or beneath the rear carapace edge. The southern population of the bog turtle, ranging from southern Virginia to northern Georgia, is also protected with a threatened designation because its physical appearance is similar to the northern population. The southern bog turtle population is separated from the northern population by approximately 250 miles. However, individual bog turtles in the southern population closely resemble individuals in the northern bog turtle population, causing difficulty in ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an Enviroscience Company Page 7 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley enforcing prohibitions protecting the northern population. Therefore, the FWS has designated the southern population as "threatened (similarity of appearance)." This designation prohibits collecting individual turtles from this population and bans interstate and international commercial trade. It has no effect on land management activities of private landowners in southern states where the bog turtle lives. Potentially suitable habitat for bog turtle was not found on site. Nearly all the wetlands on site are forested. The emergent wetland areas lack the deep organic soils and the microtopographic relief required for bog turtle nesting habitat. Additionally, the northern population of bog turtle does not occur in North Carolina. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on the northern bog turtle. 4.2 Dwarf-flowered heartleaf Dwarf-flowered heartleaf (Hexastylis naniflora) is federally listed as threatened in North Carolina. Dwarf-flowered heartleaf habitat includes acidic sandy loam soils along bluffs and nearby slopes, hillsides and ravines, in boggy areas adjacent to creekheads and streams. Soil type is the most important habitat requirement (Pacolet, Madison, or Musella types) (Murrell 2015). The plant needs sunlight in early spring for maximum flowering and seed production. Flowering and fruiting occurs from mid-March to early June. The dwarf-flowered heartleaf has the smallest flowers of any North American Hexastylis; most are less that 0.4 inch long with narrow sepal tubes (never more than .28 inch wide). The jug-shaped flowers range from beige to dark brown, sometimes greenish or purplish. The evergreen leaves are leathery, dark green, and heart-shaped. Potentially suitable habitat was found on site. The Pacolet soil series underlays nearly half of the project site (Figure 5). Of the areas with Pacolet soil, there are several steep, sheltered slopes adjacent to streams that are considered potentially suitable habitat (Figure 4.1). These areas were surveyed for the potential presence of dwarf-flowered heartleaf on March 28, 2022. Individuals of little brown jug (Hexastylis arifolia), heartleaf ginger (H. heterophylla), and little heartleaf (H. minor) were all observed in flower during the survey (Photolog Photos 11-20). No dwarf-flowered heartleaf individuals were observed on-site during the survey conducted within the USFWS Optimal Survey Window of March-May. Therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on dwarf-flowered heartleaf(Hexastylis naniflora). 4.3 Indiana Bat The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) is federally listed as an endangered species. It is a medium-sized Myotis closely resembling the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) but differing in coloration. Its fur is a dull grayfish chestnut rather than bronze, with the basal portion of the hairs of the back dull lead colored. This bat's underparts are pinkish to cinnamon, and its hind feet smaller and more delicate than in M. lucifugus. The calcar is strongly keeled. This species uses limestone caves for winter hibernation. The preferred caves have a temperature ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 8 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley averaging 37 degrees to 43 degrees Fahrenheit in - midwinter, and a relative humidity averaging 87 percent. Summer records are rather scarce. A F ': few individuals have been found under bridges and • • in old buildings, and several maternity colonies I � }. have been found under loose bark and in the - -- hollows of trees. Summer foraging by females and • 81 • juveniles is limited to riparian and floodplain areas. Creeks are apparently not used if riparian trees have been removed. Males forage over floodplain 3111, ridges and hillside forests and usually roost in caves. Foraging areas average 11.2 acres per animal in midsummer. This bat has a definite breeding period that usually occurs during the first 10 days of October. Mating takes place at night on the ceilings of large rooms near cave entrances. Limited mating may also occur in the spring before the hibernating colonies disperse. No caves or large rock outcroppings were observed on site. Potentially suitable summer habitat was found on site; however, the FWS recovery plan documents Rutherford County as known only to contain suitable winter habitat for the Indiana bat. Therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project is not likely to adversely affect the Indiana bat. ClearWater biologists did not conduct a bat survey to confirm or deny the presence of protected bat species. 4.4 Northern Long-eared Bat The Northern long-eared bat (NLEB) (Myotis septentrionalis), is a medium-sized bat about 3 to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches. As its name suggests, this bat is distinguished by its long ears, particularly as compared to other bats in its genus, Myotis, which are actually bats noted for their small ears (Myotis means mouse-eared). The NLEB is found across much of the eastern and north central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic coast west to the southern Northwest Territories and eastern British Columbia. NLEBs spend winter hibernating in caves and mines, called hibernacula. They typically use large caves or mines with large passages and entrances; constant temperatures; and high humidity with no air currents. Summer habitat for the NLEB consists of the cavities, hollows, cracks, or loose bark of live or dead trees typically greater than three inches DBH (diameter at breast height). No naturally occurring suitable wintering habitat for the NLEB exists within the property boundary. Potentially suitable summer habitat for NLEBs was observed on site in the form of mature trees and large snags in the forested areas. ClearWater biologists did not conduct a bat survey to confirm or deny the presence of protected bat species. ClearWater consulted the FWS's maps of North Carolina counties that contain confirmed hibernation or maternity sites. Rutherford County does contain multiple watersheds listed as having confirmed hibernation or maternity sites; however, ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 9 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley these identified areas are greater than 20 miles from the project site. Therefore, this project satisfies the 4(d) rule and consultation with USFWS is not required. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that the project is not likely to adversely affect the NLEB. 4.5 Rock Gnome Lichen Federally listed as an endangered species, rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) occurs on rocks in areas of high humidity either at high elevations (usually vertical cliff faces) or on boulders and large rock outcrops in deep river gorges at lower elevations. Distinguishing characteristics include dense colonies of narrow (.04 inch) straps that are blue-grey on the upper surface and generally shiny-white on the lower surface. Near the base they grade to black (the similar species of Squamulose cladonias are never blackened toward the base). Fruiting bodies are borne at the tips of the straps and are black (similar Cladonia species have brown or red fruiting bodies). Flowering occurs July through September. Suitable habitat for this species was not observed within the project boundary. Small rock outcrops were identified on site but the entire site is below 1,800 feet above MSL. Rock gnome lichen habitat is typically above 5,000 feet or in moist river gorges (not present on this site). It is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on the rock gnome lichen. 4.6 Small-whorled pogonia Small-whorled pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) is federally listed as an endangered species. It occurs on upland sites in mixed- deciduous or mixed-deciduous/coniferous forests that are generally in second or third growth successional stages. Characteristics common to most sites include sparse to • moderate ground cover in the species' microhabitat, a relatively %- open understory canopy, and proximity to features that create long persisting breaks in the forest canopy. Soils at most sites d are highly acidic and nutrient poor, with moderately high soil . moisture values. Light availability could be a limiting factor for this species. The stem is smooth, hollow pale green and 3.7- ' " `'4.1-"-7f • 9.8 inches tall with a single whorl of 5 to 6 light green elliptical leaves 3 inches long and 1.6 inches wide. A flower is borne at the top of the stem. It is distinguished from the similar Isotria verticillata by the latter's purplish stem and long, dark sepals. Potentially suitable habitat for the small whorled pogonia was not observed on site. The project site does contain numerous edges of oak-hickory forest; however, the understory, soil series, and underlying geology of the site do not indicate highly acidic soils conditions that are required for this species. It is the opinion of ClearWater that the project is not likely to adversely affect his species. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 10 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley 4.7 White irisette White irisette (Sisyrinchium - r dichotomum) is federally listed as t endangered. This plant occurs on rich, :., basic soils probably weathered from amphibolite, in clearings and the edges . ' • •-{ of upland woods where the canopy is 1: '. . thin and often where downslope runoff has removed much of the deep litter layer ordinarily present on these sites. - • - . This plant grows in a dichotomously- F ' branching pattern. It is 4 to 8 inches '' _ ' • tall with palebluish-green bluish- reen basal leaves '" • • ,� , and tiny white flowers with reflexed petals in a cluster of 4 to 6 at the ends of winged stems. The fruit is round with 3 to 6 seeds. White flowers and dichotomous branching pattern distinguish it from similar species. The species flowers in late May through July (USFWS 2013). Potentially suitable habitat for the white irisette was observed in several locations on site (Figure 4.1). Areas of potential suitable habitat are above 1,300 feet above MSL, on Evard-Cowee complex soil series, are southwest to southeast facing steep, rocky slopes, and have oak-hickory forest types with partially open canopy or edge habitat. Additionally, the underlying geology of these areas is known to contain lenses and layers of silicate and amphibolite rock which tends to result in neutral soil acidity, which is key for this species. The area in which the NHP documented occurrence of white irisette is in a stand of mature oak-hickory forest with an open understory. This area was documented to have been thinned by logging activities (prior to the 2000s), leaving gaps in the canopy that allow partial sunlight to penetrate to the forest floor. Several grass and sedge species were observed on the forest floor around the bases of the mature hardwoods. Additional areas of potential suitable habitat are located north of Fire Tower Road. These areas contain younger stands of trees that appear to only be 20-40 years old. Loblolly pine is present with cover ranging from approximately 20-60% in these areas. Abundant loblolly pine and the resulting pine litter makes these areas less suitable for white irisette. However, pine establishment is typically temporary, and the same species of understory grass and sedge species observed in these areas were also observed in the more mature stand of highly suitable habitat. Therefore, these areas are still considered potentially suitable habitat for white irisette. Due to documented occurrence of white irisette along the project boundary and observations of potentially suitable habitat on site, ClearWater recommends that areas of potential suitable habitat be surveyed for white irisette during the FWS designated Optimal Survey window of late May — July. Any additional development in areas of potentially suitable habitat is recommended to be placed on hold until the targeted survey is conducted to confirm or deny the presence of white irisette. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 11 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley 5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS During completion of threatened and endangered species habitat assessments for the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Camp Golden Valley project, ClearWater observed potentially suitable summer habitat for NLEB. Potentially suitable habitat for dwarf-flowered heartleaf and white irisette were also observed on site. This project satisfies the 4(d) rule for the NLEB and consultation with USFWS is not required. Areas identified as potentially suitable habitat for dwarf-flowered heartleaf were surveyed on March 28, 2022, within the USFWS Optimal Survey Window. Individuals of little brown jug (Hexastylis arifolia), heartleaf ginger (H. heterophylla), and little heartleaf (H. minor) were all observed in flower during the survey. No dwarf-flowered heartleaf individuals were observed on-site; therefore, it is the opinion of ClearWater that the proposed project would have no effect on dwarf-flowered heartleaf(Hexastylis naniflora). ClearWater recommends a targeted species survey be conducted for white-irisette during the USFWS designated optimal survey windows of mid-May through July. A formal biological conclusion for potential effects on white irisette cannot be drawn at this time. A bat survey was not conducted to formally confirm or deny the presence of federally protected bat species. Potential flora were identified to the taxonomic unit level necessary to determine if the observed specimen was a protected species. It is of the opinion of ClearWater that the development of the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Camp Golden Valley project is not likely to adversely affect federally protected species listed as potentially occurring within the project boundary, with the potential exception of white irisette. Because of the transitory nature of some of the listed threatened and endangered species and the particular flower/fruiting periods of some plants; it is possible that endangered species populations and locations may change over time. Therefore, any potential findings at a later date should be fully investigated and coordinated with appropriate agencies to prevent potential adverse impacts. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 12 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley 6.0 REFERENCES Fryer, Janet. 2019. Isotria medeoloides, small whorled pogonia and Isotria verticillata, large whorled pogonia. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/forb/isospp/all.pdf. Accessed February 2022. Murrell, Zack et al. 2007. Ecological, Morphological, Micromorphological and Molecular Analysis of the Species in the Hexastylis Complex. North Carolina Department of Transportation. https://connect.ncdot.gov/proiects/research/RNAProiDocs/2002- 04FinalReport.pdf. Accessed March 2022. NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service). 2021. Web Soil Survey for Rutherford County. https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.qov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx; Accessed February 2022. NCNHP (North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Database). 2021. https://ncnhde.natureserve.orq/; Accessed February 2022 North Carolina Geological Survey, 1985, Geologic Map of North Carolina: Raleigh, North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Geological Survey Section, scale 1:500,000, in color. https://ncdenr.maps.arcqis.com/apes/MapSeries/index.html?appid=a8281 cbd24b 84239b29cd2ca798d4a10 North Carolina State University. White irisette. https://proiects.ncsu.edu/cals/plantbiology/ncsc/rare/images/Sisyrinchium dichot omum NHP.pdf. Accessed February 2022. USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service). 1997. Recovery Plan for Rock Gnome Lichen (Gymnoderma lineare) (Evans) Yoshimura and Sharp. Atlanta, GA. 30 pp. USFWS. 1992. Small Whorled Pogonia (Isotria medeoloides) Recovery Plan. https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0931/ML093160787.pdf USFWS. 1995. White Irisette Recovery Plan. https://proiects.ncsu.edu/cals/plantbiology/ncsc/rare/Recovery Sisyrinchium.pdf. 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Environmental Conservation Online System. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933; Accessed March 2022. ClearWater Environmental Consultants,an EnviroScience Company Page 13 Project#919 Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort—Camp Golden Valley USFWS. 2022. White Irisette. Environmental Conservation Online System. https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8097; Accessed March 2022. USWFS Asheville Field Office. 2016. Northern long-eared bat—what it means for you project. https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/NLEB in WNC.html; Accessed February 2022. USFWS Information, Planning, and Consultation System. 2022. https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/; Accessed February 2022. USFWS Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office. 2018. Optimal Survey Windows for North Carolina's Federally Threatened, Endangered, and At Risk Plants. https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/pdfs/Optimal Survey Windows for listed plants.pdf ; Accessed February 2022. 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' . • . /� � ��� , ,�,� \ l"' /I � 'J — Pro ect Boundary r � � t . 1 rY r / _'.i �/7ill( I i.� Suitable Habitat - Dwarf Flowered Heartleaf ' '—I - - t I Documented White Irisette Population _ S fff Suitable Habitat - White Irisette 0 500 1 ,000 2,000 — Suitable Edge Habitat - White Irisette Feet Ir ( I ( Contours 20 ft ' Drawn By:TJK 2 24J22;Clearwater Project#919 �•_ I -- _ - h• r_ CLear\A/aer Federal T&E Species Rutherfordton County, Are EnviroScience Company Suitable Habitat Map North Carolina 145 7th Avenue West, Suite B Figure 4.1 Hendersonville, NC 28792 EvE EwF PaD2 PaD2 ChA PaD2 W EvE EvD PaD2 EvE TbD ChA EvE EvD EwF PaC2 EvE PaC2 PaC2 EvD EvE ChA BoA TbC DoB EwF EvD UdC BoA ChA DAM BoAEwF PaD2 Golden Valley Camp (+/- 520 AC) Ü01,000 2,000500Feet Legend Property Boundary BoA - Bandana-Ostin Complex ChA - Chewacla Loam DAM DoB - Dogue Loam EvD, EvE, EwF - Evard-Cowee Complex PaC2, PaD2 - Pacolet Sandy Clay Loam TbC, TbD - Tate-Greenlee Complex UdC - Udorthents W - Water 145 7th Ave West, Suite BHendersonville, NC 28792 USDA Soils MapFigure 5Rutherfordton County,North Carolina Drawn by: BWY 1.25.22; CEC Project# 919 Property Boundary Appendix A: US Fish and Wildlife Service IPaC - Official Species List and NC Natural Heritage Program Data United States Department of the Interior #� FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville,NC 28801-1082 Phone: (828)258-3939 Fax: (828)258-5330 http://www.fws.govinc-es/es/countyfr.html In Reply Refer To: February 03, 2022 Project Code: 2022-0002885 Project Name: Camp Golden Valley Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The attached species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. Although not required by section 7, many agencies request species lists to start the informal consultation process and begin their fulfillment of the requirements under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act(Act) of 1973, as amended(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This list, along with other helpful resources, is also available on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)—Asheville Field Office's (AFO)website: https://www.fws.gov/raleigh/species/ cntylist/nccounties.html. The AFO website list includes "species of concern"—species that could potentially be placed on the federal list of threatened and endangered species in the future. Also available are: • Design and Construction Recommendations https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/project review/Recommendations.html • Optimal Survey Times for Federally Listed Plants https://www.fws.gov/nc-es/plant/plant survey.html • Northern long-eared bat Guidance https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmis/projectreview/NLEB inWNC.html • Predictive Habitat Model for Aquatic Species https://www.fws.gov/asheville/htmls/Maxent/Maxent.html New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could require modifications of these lists. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, 02/03/2022 2 the accuracy of the species lists should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website or the AFO website (the AFO website dates each county list with the day of the most recent update/change) at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list or by going to the AFO website. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts)that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a B Attachment(s): • Official Species List • Migratory Birds • Wetlands 02/03/2022 1 Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, NC 28801-1082 (828) 258-3939 02/03/2022 2 Project Summary Project Code: 2022-0002885 Event Code: None Project Name: Camp Golden Valley Project Type: New Construction Project Description: Former Girl Scout Camp. Data for after the fact permit application. Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.goog1e.com/maps/@35.5001782,-81.80010380059682,14z of f., 5 ', f.�DLr r,'�.I, ti. I hlin # 1 . Counties: Rutherford County, North Carolina 02/03/2022 3 Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 8 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. Mammals NAME STATUS Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species.The location of the critical habitat is not available. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045 Reptiles NAME STATUS Bog Turtle Glyptemys muhlenbergii Similarity of Population:U.S.A.(GA,NC, SC,TN,VA) Appearance No critical habitat has been designated for this species. (Threatened) Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6962 Insects NAME STATUS Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9743 02/03/2022 4 Flowering Plants NAME STATUS Dwarf-flowered Heartleaf Hexastylis naniflora Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2458 Small Whorled Pogonia Isotria medeoloides Threatened Population: No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/1890 White Irisette Sisyrinchium dichotomum Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/8097 Lichens NAME STATUS Rock Gnome Lichen Gymnoderma lineare Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile:https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3933 Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. 02/03/2022 Migratory Birds Certain birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Actl and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act2. Any person or organization who plans or conducts activities that may result in impacts to migratory birds, eagles, and their habitats should follow appropriate regulations and consider implementing appropriate conservation measures, as described below. 1. The Migratory Birds Treaty Act of 1918. 2. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940. 3. 50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a) THERE ARE NO FWS MIGRATORY BIRDS OF CONCERN WITHIN THE VICINITY OF YOUR PROJECT AREA. Migratory Birds FAQ Tell me more about conservation measures I can implement to avoid or minimize impacts to migratory birds. Nationwide Conservation Measures describes measures that can help avoid and minimize impacts to all birds at any location year round. Implementation of these measures is particularly important when birds are most likely to occur in the project area.When birds may be breeding in the area, identifying the locations of any active nests and avoiding their destruction is a very helpful impact minimization measure. To see when birds are most likely to occur and be breeding in your project area, view the Probability of Presence Summary. Additional measures or permits may be advisable depending on the type of activity you are conducting and the type of infrastructure or bird species present on your project site. What does IPaC use to generate the migratory birds potentially occurring in my specified location? The Migratory Bird Resource List is comprised of USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (BCC) and other species that may warrant special attention in your project location. The migratory bird list generated for your project is derived from data provided by the Avian Knowledge Network(AKN). The AKN data is based on a growing collection of survey, banding, and citizen science datasets and is queried and filtered to return a list of those birds reported as occurring in the 10km grid cell(s)which your project intersects, and that have been identified as warranting special attention because they are a BCC species in that area, an eagle (Eagle Act requirements may apply), or a species that has a particular vulnerability to offshore activities or development. Again, the Migratory Bird Resource list includes only a subset of birds that may occur in your project area. It is not representative of all birds that may occur in your project area. To get a list of all birds potentially present in your project area, please visit the AKN Phenology Tool. Roy Cooper,Governor al ■■■ ■■ R NC DEPARTMENT OF D.Reid Wilson,Secretary ■ ■■k■A NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ■ ■■■ Missy Buchanan Deputy Dire ttrr,Natural Heritage Program N CN H D E-17050 February 3, 2022 ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc. 145 7th Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28792 RE: Camp Golden Valley; 919 Dear ClearWater Environmental Consultants, Inc.: 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/Di rectory/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, Land and Water 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@ncdcr.gov or 919-707-8603. Sincerely, NC Natural Heritage Program DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 1) 1:1 W.JONES STREET,RALEIGI I.NC 27603 1051 MAIL SERVICE CENTER.RALEIGH.NC 27699 OFC 919707.5120 • FAx 919.707.9121 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area Camp Golden Valley Project No. 919 February 3, 2022 NCNHDE-17050 Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name mmon Name st Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank Date Rank Natural 22959 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010 C 3-Medium --- --- G5 S5 Community (Dry Heath Subtype) Natural 22957 Dry-Mesic --- 2010 C 3-Medium --- --- G4G5 S4 Community Oak--Hickory Forest (Piedmont Subtype) Natural 22956 Low Mountain Pine --- 2010 D 3-Medium --- --- G3G4 S2? Community Forest (Montane Pine Subtype) Natural 22958 Mesic Mixed Hardwood--- 2005-05-23 D 3-Medium --- --- G3G4 S4 Community Forest (Piedmont Subtype) Vascular Plant 21841 Sisyrinchium White Irisette 2005-05-23 C 2-High Endangered Endangered G2 S2 dichotomum Vascular Plant 27607 Smilax lasioneura Blue Ridge Carrion- 2009-Pre F? 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S1 flower Rare Peripheral Natural Areas Documented Within Project Area Site Name11.11 Representational Rating Collective Rating Yellowtop/Biggerstaff Mountain R1 (Exceptional) C1 (Exceptional) No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httos://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/helo. Data query generated on February 3,2022;source: NCNHP, Q4,January 2022. Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 2 of 6 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Camp Golden Valley Project No. 919 February 3, 2022 NCNHDE-17050 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name r Last Element Accuracy Federal State Global State Group Observation Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank _Ill` Date Rank I_ mm i Crustacean 9128 Cambarus lenati Broad River Stream 2018-02-15 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G2 S2 Crayfish Rare Crustacean 31047 Cambarus spicatus Broad River Spiny 2011-09-20 E 3-Medium --- Special G3 S2 Crayfish Concern Freshwater Fish32464 Etheostoma Seagreen Darter 2015-06-15 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G4 S3 thalassinum Rare Liverwort 22774 Frullania appalachiana A Liverwort 2005? E 3-Medium --- Significantly G3G4 S1? Rare Limited Moss 28784 Bryum limbatum A Moss 2007-04-23 E 4-Low --- Significantly G5? S1? Rare Disjunct Natural 19632 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010 E 4-Low --- --- G5 S5 Community (Dry Heath Subtype) Natural 22959 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010 C 3-Medium --- --- G5 S5 Community (Dry Heath Subtype) Natural 30302 Chestnut Oak Forest --- 2010 E 4-Low --- --- G4G5 S4 Community (Herb Subtype) Natural 22957 Dry-Mesic --- 2010 C 3-Medium --- --- G4G5 S4 Community Oak--Hickory Forest (Piedmont Subtype) Natural 3846 Low Elevation Rocky --- 2006-09-14 A 4-Low --- --- G1 S1 Community Summit (Basic Subtype) Natural 22956 Low Mountain Pine --- 2010 D 3-Medium --- --- G3G4 S2? Community Forest (Montane Pine Subtype) Natural 22958 Mesic Mixed Hardwood--- 2005-05-23 D 3-Medium --- --- G3G4 S4 Community Forest (Piedmont Subtype) Natural 7003 Montane Oak--Hickory --- 2010 E 4-Low --- --- G3 S3 Community Forest (Basic Subtype) Page 3 of 6 Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Element Accuracy Federal State Glotate Group Observation Occurrence -Status Status _Ailk,Rank _ Date Rank IlL Natural 8053 Rich Cove Forest --- 2010 E 4-Low --- --- G2G3 S2 Community (Foothills Rich Subtype) Vascular Plant 33198 Collinsonia tuberosa Piedmont Horsebalm 2001-07-16 E 3-Medium --- Significantly G3G4 S1S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 22574 Collinsonia tuberosa Piedmont Horsebalm 2005? E 2-High --- Significantly G3G4 S1S2 Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 27606 Packera paupercula Balsam Ragwort 2009-Pre E 4-Low --- Special G5 S1? var. paupercula Concern Vulnerable Vascular Plant 20971 Sisyrinchium White Irisette 2006-09-14 F 2-High Endangered Endangered G2 S2 dichotomum Vascular Plant 21841 Sisyrinchium White Irisette 2005-05-23 C 2-High Endangered Endangered G2 S2 dichotomum Vascular Plant 27607 Smilax lasioneura Blue Ridge Carrion- 2009-Pre F? 3-Medium --- Significantly G5 S1 flower Rare Peripheral Vascular Plant 22576 Thermopsis mollis Appalachian Golden- 1995-06 E 2-High --- Significantly G3G4 S2 banner Rare Throughout Vascular Plant 22573 Trillium simile Sweet White Trillium 2001-07-16 E 3-Medium --- Special G3 S2 Concern Vulnerable Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Site Namr Representational Rating E Collective Rating Yellowtop/Biggerstaff Mountain R1 (Exceptional) C1 (Exceptional) BRD/First Broad River Headwaters Aquatic Habitat R1 (Exceptional) C4 (Moderate) No Managed Areas are Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/help. Data query generated on February 3,2022;source: NCNHP, Q4,January 2022. Page 4 of 6 Please resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database. Page 5 of 6 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Page 6 of 6 Appendix B : Photolog ^` tij,"' i 1 1t f 'E • 3ti, a- 4• t a ai i n 3j r 1! 1 Ai f�" t,f e;1 i- .I s:,t i..„i 1i,.l„i,,.• 1Ii' 11' I, + E 4 IIII i € 1 i1 ti r L T Photo 1. Typical view of planted pine stand habitat. t r • 1 •.A 4 � 2 R J�9�ll g 22 II Photo 2. Typical view of young stand of dry-mesic oak-hickory forest habitat type north of Fire Tower Road. Potentially suitable habitat for white irisette. ;-. 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'it;. t, . 0 ft....„ EZ. • Ale F� i • ,' 00112011E022 TI :'10 Photo 15. Heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis heterophylla) calyx lobe width. 0 • 'tE.y 0 IoNi, Nit, , ,+,_,.. -ii. ._.---,,,,!...01/1. ./ ' ;4, --. ' k +� %' o..-.A. :� d y • Apr. 1 Fti. \"� 1t 4 . °° o3/2°020'22- 12:E04 . ,, , 1 r, tftr'- :;- . . 4 Photo 16. Additional heartleaf ginger(Hexastylis heterophylla) in flower. - 1% * I - y i • , T kf ';' '. --,..; '-. '6 16.4.:-. Niso.,a . . 4 t 1-• ��' ,. , �4 .03�20120022 1.2015"-- y J 4 ..,,„ ..,,,si ..i, ____, ..ork. s......ts„. Photo 17. Little heartleaf (Hexastylis minor) in flower. f , JI %PI 411 �. . Atail*- 4010_ • - 4 - was tt , AZtiktitV..„,;, . ' - .l .. . - • - ��7- � r .a �' z . , ' cN•1"r? 03"1`-8/202 :1 5. N R. ��• „Ilk N R ". 11 IE Photo 18. Little heartleaf(Hexastylis minor) flower up close. ` , lir › / , 4,4 �4 e r+ V r ,/ . 4 A i r r 1 • - ' Ilill4 . • 1 0,3/28/2022 12: 15 1 44OP. / --.. . ih...4k.%. "kik . L1 Alkimillik: Photo 19. Little heartleaf (Hexastylis minor) calyx tube opening width vs calyx lobe length. f 464. .... *ilk , ...._ . ' a y. ....z '. 4 1 1/' ,, . . • ... , 1 . ....f.:,,4c . , t...... , ,,,,,..., ,._, . , - - ; ,.. k ,.:ik''';"6,`.‘_ ....., , ..e6 i .4;�' _, . r 7 w R Vi:l a' -' IS - ,„iik it • - :11 Ali, . � "03/248/2022 12:1�7 Photo 20. Another little heartleaf(Hexastylis minor) leaves with more "typical" variegation pattern. SMENr p ra� '°' aP__ F T °- U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service Northern Long-Eared Bat Consultation Areas ' 9 a Rutherford County N Burke Co . Mcdowell Co . .,. II y . k MO NTA1N ,� Rutherford Co . 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