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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090136 Ver 6_401 Application_20140614� ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING June 23, 2014 NC Division of Water Resources 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1650 Re: Request for Section 401 Approval Dunn Creek Greenway Project, TIP No. EL- 5100AE Town of Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina To Whom It May Concern: 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 101 Cary, North Carolina 27518 (919) 557 -0929 www.ecologicaleng.com Ecological Engineering, LLP (Ecological Engineering), on behalf of Stewart, Inc. and the Town of Wake Forest, respectfully requests project approval associated with the Dunn Creek Greenway Project with regard to impacts associated with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, and buffer requirements associated with the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Rules. As per environmental permitting requirements, we have attached the following information to assist in your review of the project: • Five copies of the completed Pre - Construction Notification; • Five copies of the permit drawing denoting impacts to jurisdictional and buffer resources; • Five copies of associated mapping with regards to the project area; • Five copies of the USACE stream and wetland forms; • Five copies of the NCDWQ stream and wetland forms; • Five copies of the Biological Conclusions associated with Federally protected species included within the Natural Resources Technical Report (approved by NCDOT); • Five copies of the Agent Authorization Form; and, • Check for Minor Water Quality Application Fee ($240.00). Since riparian buffer impacts will occur as a result of project implementation, the impacts have been addressed on the Pre - Construction Notification Form. Additionally, one stream will be temporarily impacted as during the construction of the greenway trail. This stream is perennial and riparian buffers exist along both sides of the channel. Due to the existence of the channel and associated buffer area, Ecological Engineering did not request verification of these resources prior to the submittal of this application. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this submittal, please do not hesitate,to contact me at 919.557.0929 or via email,at ehainos@ecologicaleng.com. Respectfully submitted, ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, L ' I /V I Ed Hajnos Project Scientist cc• Candace R Davis, Town of Wake Forest Michael Taylor, PE, Stewart, Inc - File 10502 -053, Ecological Engineering, LLP Project No 10502 -053 Page 2 of 2 o�oF wA7F6ly r '�) c oq o r'2 co v 6 Office Use Only: $ PAID Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Pre - Construction Notification PCN Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ® Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 23 or General Permit (GP) number: 1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ® No 1 d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply): ® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit ❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ® Riparian Buffer Authorization 1 e. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ® No 1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program. ❑ Yes ® No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes ® No 1 h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ❑ Yes ® No 2. Project Information 2a. Name of project: Dunn Creek Greenway Trail _ 2b. County: Wake D 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Wake Forest 2d. Subdivision name: N/A ;UN 2 L014 I 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: EL- 51 00AE =:. mr 3. Owner Information ►rel�r Brands 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Multiple: Nancy H. Dameron and public rights of way (highway right of way and public utility easements) 3b. Deed Book and Page No. DB 012337 PG 02555 and public rights of way 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): Note: The majority of the greenway will be constructed on public rights of way. Where required, the Town of Wake Forest has and /or will acquire easements from private landowners. 3d. Street address: 3e. City, state, zip: 3f. Telephone no.: 3g. Fax no.: 3h. Email address: Page 1 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is ❑ Agent ® Other, specify Municipality 4b Name Candace R Davis, Senior Planner 4c Business name (if applicable) , Town ,of Wake Forest 4d Street address 301 S Brooks Street 4e City, state, zip Wake Forest, NC 27587 0 Telephone no 919 -435 -9400 4g Fax, no 4h Email address cdavis @wakeforestnc gov 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Ed Hajnos 5b Business name (if applicable) Ecological Engineering, LLP 5c Street address 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 101 5d City, state, zip Cary, NC 27518 5e Telephone no 919 - 557 -0929 5f Fax no ,5g Email address ehajnos @ecologicaleng com Page 2 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January" 2009 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) Public Right of Way 1b Site coordinates,(in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 9683 Longitude - 78 4998 1c Property size Project easement = 1 83 acres across multiple parcels 2. Surface Waters 2a Name of nearest body of water to,proposed project UT Hatters Branch 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water Class C NSW 2c River basin Neu`se 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 Site conditions are currently forested floodplain with utility easements for power and sewer lines In the vicinity of the project land use is predominantl residential The Town of Wake Forest has acquired land and easements the length of the,cotridor 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 0 5 acres 3c List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 850 linear feet of,perenrnal stream 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project Connect existing sidewalks and trials within Cardinal Park and Deacons Ridge subdivisions to the existing Dunn Creek Greenway trail 3e- Describe the overall project m,detail, including th&type of equipment to be used The project involves the construction of a 10 foofwide asphalt paved trail on new location The location of the proposed trail avoids and minimizes impacts to jurisdictional resources to the maximum extent- practicable Existing rights of way and cleared land are incorporated into the trail alignment Where feasible boardwalk is used to further avoid and minimize impacts to jurisdictional resources The Contractor selected for the project will determine the equipment used on the project However, trail contractors generally use small paving machines and earth moving equipment which results in smaller impacts to the project area than traditional highway construction equipment Nationwide Permit 23 General Conditions will be included in the construction documents to direct contractor operations in and around wetlands 4. Jurisdictional Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / Comments project (including all prior phases) in the past? 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type ® Preliminary ❑ Final of`determination was made? Agency /Consultant Company - 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Ecological Engineering, LLP Name (if known) Lane,Sauls, Ed Hajnos 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 101 Cary, NC 27518 4d If yes, list theldates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation A preliminary JD meeting was held with USAGE on August 20, 2013 with Mr James Lastinger 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown this project (including all prior phases) in the past? 5b If yes, explain in detail according to "help file' instructions Page 3 of 13 PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009 6: Future Project Plans 6a Is this a phased project? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes, explain Page 4 of 1'3 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 C Proposed Impacts Inventory 1, Impacts Summary la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ® Wetlands ® Streams — tributaries ® Buffers ❑ Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction 2 Wetland Impacts If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f Wetland impact number Type ofyurisdiction Area of impact Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) Type of impact Type of wetland Forested Corps,— (404, 10) (acres) DWQ — (401, other) W1 ❑ P ® T Culvert, Hand Clearing Bottomland Hardwood Forest ® Yes ❑ No ® Corps ® DWQ < 0 02 ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑, DWQ ❑ Yes ❑ Corps ❑ No ❑ DWQ 2g. Total Wetland Impacts < 0 02 2h Comments The,project can be broken into two segments, Hatters Branch and UT to Hatter Branch Trail construction will be limited to upland areas and an existing sewer easement along Hatters Branch This corridor is preferred since the sewer right of'way is cleared and frequently maintained A small area of hand clearing of wetlands will be required in this segment Similarly, trail construction along UT Hatters Branch will also be limited to upland areas and an existing sewer easement The trail segments will be connected by boardwalk above the confluence of the two streams Temporary wetland impacts, in the form of hand clearing and installation of a temporary culvert crossing, will be required in order to construcUthe boardwalk connection Less than 0 02 acres,of potential impacts to jurisdictional wetlands will occur within the project corridor 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 39 Stream impact Type of impact Stream name Perennial or Type of Average stream Impact length (linear feet) number - intermittent? jurisdiction width Permanent (P) or Temporary (T) S1 ❑ P ®T Culvert UT Hatters Branch ® PER ❑ INT Z Corps ® DWQ 10 44 ❑ PER ❑ Corps S2 ❑ P ❑ T ❑ INT ❑ DWQ 3h Total stream and tributary impacts 44 31 Comments Temporary = 44 feet,for the installation of °a culvert to,facilitate trail construction The culvert will be removed upon'installation of the boardwalk Page,5 of 13 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 (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres) number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 01 ❑P ❑T n/a 02 ❑,P ❑T 03 ❑P ❑T 04 ❑P ❑T 4f. Total�open water- impacts 4g Comments There are no Open Water impacts 5. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below ,5a 5b 5c 5d 5e Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland Pond ID Proposed use or purpose of (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded number pond Pi n/a P2 5f. Total 5g Comments There are not Pond or Lake impacts 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit.ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5j Size of pond watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction Page 6 of 13 PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009 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. ® Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑ Other Project is in which protected basin? 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g Buffer impact number — Reason for Buffer Zone 1 impact Zone 2 impact Permanent (P) impact Stream,name mitigation (square feet) (square feet) or Temporary required? T 61 ®P ❑ T Boardwalk UT Hatters Branch ®Nos 10,187 12,805 B2 ® P ❑ T Trail Hatters Branch ® Yes s 3834 9516 6h Total buffer impacts 14,021 22,321 61 Comments Greenway trials are an allowable use within buffer zones The trail and culverts are designed to only allow for flow which is naturally conveyed through existing draws in the land All concentrated flows created by the trail are diffused with a level spreader prior to entering the Neuse River Riparian Buffer Page 7 of 13 PCN Form — Version 14 January 2009 M D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization 1 a Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project Corridor Alignment — In order to avoid and minimize impacts to wetlands, streams, and buffers the horizontal alignment maximizes the use of existing utility'nghts of way Minimize Stream Crossings - A detailed analysis was performed at all proposed stream crossings to identify the best crossing location This analysis included locating narrow crossing locations and "crossing perpendicular to the stream Culvert Invert — The temporary culvert crossing will be sized to allow for both proper burial of the pipe inverts and to ensure passage of aquatic life Depending on the final pipe size, the pipe will be buried either 6" or 20% of the pipe diameter, whichever is greater Minimize Grading — The trail has been designed to match existing grade in order to minimize the amount of fill, reducing the overall project,footpnnt, and thus the impacts to jurisdictional resources Minimize Clearing —A large percentage, of the trail will be located within a cleared sewer easement The location of trail within this cleared and maintained easement'has reduced the need to additional clearing in jurisdictional areas Storm water Treatment — All ditches along the trail are designed to, outlet as diffuse flow Erosion Control —Silt fence will'be installed along fill slopes and upstream of'all,wetlands and streams Tre&'protection fence will be utilized to demarcate buffer zones m order to maximize protection of riparian areas during construction Buried Dissipator Pads — NCDOT requires dissipator pads at the outlets of all pipes All dissipator pads on this project will be buried to °the existing stream bed elevation to allow for aquatic life passage Page 8 of 13 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 I b Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction, techniques The contractor shall be responsible for minimizing impacts through construction,techniques The bid specification however, will call for hand clearing, where possible, use of construction mats in sensitive areas, small paving machines, and generally low impact machines to be used' in sensitive areas Multiple, construction entrances have been provided to minimize trip distances,of heavy equipment Nationwide 23 General Conditions will be included in the constructionspecifications 2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of,the State 2a Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U S or Waters of the State? ❑ Yes '® No 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank El Payment to in-lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type- 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 ❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold 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 ofthe proposed mitigation plan Page 9 of 13 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 buffermitigation? ❑ Yes ® No 6b If yes, then identify the square feet,of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation Calculate the amount of mitigation required Zone 6c Reason for impact 6d Total impact (square feet) Multiplier 6e Required mitigation (square feet) Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba) Zone, 2 1 5 6f Total buffer,mitigation required: 6g If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type,of mitigation is proposed (e g , payment to private mitigation bank, permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund) 6h Comments Page 10 ,of 13 PCN Form— Version 1 4 January 2009 E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ) 1. Diffuse Flow Plan 1a Does the projectvclude or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ® Yes ❑ 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 All runoff directed in the riparian buffers,wdl pass thru culverts that flow under the ❑ Yes ® No proposed greenway'trail All culvert outlets will have NCDOT standard -sized rip rap velocity,dissipater pads All other runoff will flow as, "sheet flow" across the trail 2. Stormwater Management Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 10% 2b Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If °this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why Notlapplicable for,this type of project 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of °the plan ❑ Certified Local Government 2e Who will be responsibl&for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? ❑ DWQ Stormwater Program ❑ DWQ 401 Unit 3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review 3a In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Town of Wake Forest ❑ Phase II ❑ NSW 3b Which of the following locally- implemented stormwater management programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑ Water Supply Watershed ❑ 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 ❑ 0 R (check all that apply)- ❑ Session Law 2006 -246 ❑ Other 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof�of approval been Yes El No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the,appropnate requirements? ® Yes ❑ No 5b Have all of the 401 Unit,submittal requirements been met? ® Yes ❑ No Page 11 of 13 PCN Form —Version 14 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) fa Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds�or the ® Yes ❑ No use of public (federal /state) land? 1b If you answered "yes" to,the above, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ® Yes ❑ No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)? 1c If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearing House? (If, so, attach a,copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter) ❑ Yes ® No Comments Stewart Engineering coordinated with NCDOT,and FHWA, Stewart received a signed Programmatic Categorical Exclusion from FHWA on 03/10/2014 2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) 2a Is the site,m violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H 1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ❑ Yes ® No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑ Yes ® No 2c If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s) 3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement) 3a Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future`impacts) result in ❑' Yes ® 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 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 'Not applicable Page 12 of'13 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 ® Yes ❑ No habitat? 5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act ❑ Yes ® No impacts? ❑ Raleigh 5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted. ❑ Asheville 5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat? Ecological Engineering reviewed the NC Natural Heritage Program database, conducted habitat evaluations, and coordinated with NCDOT PDEA biological surveys staff. 6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement) 6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? FED Yes ® No 6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat? NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Essential Fish Habitat Mapper website /database 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 ® 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? Stewart Engineering coordinated with SHPO; on 09/16/2013 the SHPO issued a letter of concurrence that the project will not affect historic resources 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain? ® Yes ❑ No 8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: The project has been coordinated with the Local Floodplain administrator and the NC Floodplain Mapping Program. For structures that cross the floodway within detailed study areas CLOMRs or No -Rise Certifications have been submitted. 8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? NC Floodplain Mapping Program Ed Hajnos 6/23/2014 Applicant/Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent's i nature (Agent's signature is valid only if an auth riz ion letter from the applicant is provide .) 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RoleKvilla •N ?T� R�plingtrY' y ` 401 , awry 14 Durant aot Y� W .a Nature Park s G r 3 d ;��• Fowler kd . :���•:' � G Rilav IIdI Map Source: N www.googlemaps.com ,y1, 'E Not to Scale S 1 PROJECT VICINITY CEO( YICAL Dunn Creek Greenway Project FIGURE 1 RING Town of Wake Forest Wake County, NC NRCS SOIL SURVEY =ECQky, 'AL Dunn Creek Greenway FIGURE 3 EN (� t I NG Town of Wake Forest Wake County, NC TIP EL- 5100AE WA WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Atlantic and (IGulf Coastal Plain Region Prole"Ite �vn� 1c �� city/county 11�t�c2 �oSe� I t Sampling Date: S afi13 Applicant/Owner a State .� Sampling Point Invesdgator(s). - a l Section, Township, Range: Landform (hillslope, to . etc.) Locei relief (concave, convex, none): 60c Slope ( %): d �a Subregion (LRR,or MLRA). "x319`` Let Long- — 79.179$ Datum. Soil Map Unit Name , C, nMut\C.A a NWI classification. 55 - Are climatic ! hydrologic conditions on the site typical for tHs time of year? Yes —4— No (If no, explain in +Remarks) Are Vegetation . Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances' present? Yes No Are Vegetation Soil , or Hydrology, ,naturally,prublematic? (If needed, explain any answers'in Remarks:) er rnraeneov nc t:wnwean — Attach site man showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc. Hydrophytte Vegetation Present? Yes No is the,Sampled Area Hydrie Sod Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes K No Wetand Hydrology Present? Yes X No _ Remarks: HYDROLOGY - Weiland Hydrology Indicators: S°onncle Iv ndicaMrs (minimum of two required) PdmW Indicators fndnimum of one is required: dleck 1.1s1 tha}'andyl _ Surface Soil Cracks (88) X Surface Water (Al) Aquatic Fauna'(B13) _ Sparsely Vegetate&Concove Surface (138) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Marl Deposits (B15) LW U) Drainage Patterns (1310) K Saturation (A3) _ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1) — Moss Trim Lines (BIB) WaterMar`ks (B1) _ Oxidlzed Rhtzospheres,along Uving'Roots (C3) _ Dry- Season'WaterTable (C2) _ Sediment Deposits (B2) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) _ Drift Deposits (133) _ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) _ Algal Motor Crust(134) , Thin,Muck Surface (C7) Z Geomorphic Position (02) _ _ Iron Deposits (65) , Other (Explain in Remarks) _ Shallow Aquitard (133) FAC- Neutral Test (D5) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (ST) $phagnum moss (DS) (LRR T, U) WatarStained Leaves (139) _ Field Observations: Surface Water Present? Yes No %, Depth pnches). Water Table Present? Yes X No Yes �- No Depth (inches). �` Depth,(inctiaa :,_2 -- Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X _ No Saturation Presets? ndudes copmory fi e Describe Recorded Date (stream gauge, monitoring vreU, aerial photos, previous mspecbons}, if available: Remarks. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2 0 US Army Corps of Engineers TIP EL- 5100AE WA Sampling Point: W&-l_'& XT Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC' _ (A) Total Number, of Dominant Species Across Ail Strata (B) Percent of Dominant Species I d D /� (AM) That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC' Total % Coyer ofL Multiply by. OBL species % 0 x 1= SQ' FACW species a5 x2= FAC species -_ x 3 =, �5 FACU species x4= UPL species X5= Column Totals' IUO (A) 1'15 (B), Prevalence Index = BJA = `?5 _ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation y� 2 -bominance Test is >50% ✓ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0' _, Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 4 ' Indicators of hydric sod and welland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 5. 6 = Total Cover 50% fatal cover. 20% of total coyer. berh tratum (plot size: 3u i CA :•,�) 1. tic u5 1AS�� za 30 o� p�1\lrnA M 1-- OIL 2. i� 3 C. 5 �r.cai tuM - 6. 7. 8. 8 10 _ �- 11. w = Total Cover 50% total or. it Q 20% of total cover 19, It ;nrendv Vine Stratum {Plot size Q k a ) 1 FAC - 1 � 2. Tree - 'Woody, plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more'In height,and'3In (7 6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH) Sapling -Woody-plants, excluding woodyvines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in heightland,less than 3 in ,(7.6 am) DBH Shrub - Woodypiants, excluding "woody vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m)'in height Herb --All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, mod- -woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 it (1 m) In height Woody vine -All woody, vines, regardless of height 3. — 4 '- 5. Hydrophytic Vegetation ti =Total Cover Present? Yes No - 50% of total cover. -0. S 20% of total cover. C . a US Army Carps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0 VEGETATION,(Five Strata)— Use scientific names of plants. /L Absolute Dominant Indicator Trea Stratum (Plot,size —) % CMML Spad es? s 1 - 3. 5 6. 6 = Total Cover 50% of total cover: 20% of total cover Cp �ui ) Sapling Mom Plot size -s �9y FA C. 1. 2 ,3 4. 5. 8. 1 ` = Total Cover 50% opotal cover. O -S 2b% of total cover. a Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 1 2. - 3 - TIP EL- 5100AE WA Sampling Point: W&-l_'& XT Number of Dominant Species That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC' _ (A) Total Number, of Dominant Species Across Ail Strata (B) Percent of Dominant Species I d D /� (AM) That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC' Total % Coyer ofL Multiply by. OBL species % 0 x 1= SQ' FACW species a5 x2= FAC species -_ x 3 =, �5 FACU species x4= UPL species X5= Column Totals' IUO (A) 1'15 (B), Prevalence Index = BJA = `?5 _ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation y� 2 -bominance Test is >50% ✓ 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0' _, Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 4 ' Indicators of hydric sod and welland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. 5. 6 = Total Cover 50% fatal cover. 20% of total coyer. berh tratum (plot size: 3u i CA :•,�) 1. tic u5 1AS�� za 30 o� p�1\lrnA M 1-- OIL 2. i� 3 C. 5 �r.cai tuM - 6. 7. 8. 8 10 _ �- 11. w = Total Cover 50% total or. it Q 20% of total cover 19, It ;nrendv Vine Stratum {Plot size Q k a ) 1 FAC - 1 � 2. Tree - 'Woody, plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more'In height,and'3In (7 6 cm) or larger in diameter at breast height (DBH) Sapling -Woody-plants, excluding woodyvines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in heightland,less than 3 in ,(7.6 am) DBH Shrub - Woodypiants, excluding "woody vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft (1 to 6 m)'in height Herb --All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, mod- -woody plants, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 it (1 m) In height Woody vine -All woody, vines, regardless of height 3. — 4 '- 5. Hydrophytic Vegetation ti =Total Cover Present? Yes No - 50% of total cover. -0. S 20% of total cover. C . a US Army Carps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0 j• I . TIP EL- 5100AE W1A,`a�! • • Sampling Porn, WA- 101 SOIL - ProflleDescription: escribe to the depth'needed,to document the indicator or confirm, the absence of indicators.) (D Depth Mel % mR ox Features Remarks (inches) _ (Moist) --qgor (oist) me Loc Texture — 3�► 100 s.1' 1a cs�3 l�Y►� a-14 �`ISZ H a 50 t �`/°�. 50 N� _�_ , loaw� _ on nc 80 )o + e C= Concentration D=De etlon RM =Reduced Matrix MS=Masked Sand :Grains. kovation: PL -Pore Linfn M= Matrix - Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otheriNtse noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydrae Solis Histosol (Al) _ Polyvalue Below,Surface (S8) (LRR,S, T, U) _ 1 am Muck (A9) (LRR O) _._. Histic Epipedon (A2) _ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) _ 2 cm,Muck (A10) (LRR S) 50A Reduced Vertic (F18) (outside MLRA 1,8) _ Black Hisgc (A3) _ Loamy Mucky Mineral,(F1) (LRR,O) _ I=* Gleyed Matrh( (F2) X Piedmont Floodplain Solls,(F18) (LRRvP,,A'T) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _ Stratified Layers (A5) _ Depleted Matrix (F3) _ Anomalous BrIght'Loamy Soils (F20) - ,_ Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR P. T, U) _ Redox Dark'Surface (F6) (MLRA 153% 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _ Depleted Dark Surface (F7) , Red Parent Material (TF2) _ _ Muck Presence'(A8) (LRR U) _ Redox,Depressions (F8) _ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12) Other,(Explain In Remarks) _ 1 cm Muds (A9) (LRR P, T) — Mari (F10) (LRR U) _ = Depleted,Below, Dark Surface (A11) _, Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151) Iron Manganese Mosses,(F12) (LRR O, P,`1') 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation, and Thick Dark Surface (Al2) = - ^_ Coast PmIde Redox (A16)'(MLRA 150A) Umbdc Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must be present, � unless disturbed or prematic Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR,O, S) Delta O chric (FIM111ILRA 151) �_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (64) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A,15013) _ Sandy Red�c (S5) Piedmont Floodplain Sons (F18) (MLRA 149A) Anomaious,Bright Loamy Soils (F20) ({MLRA 148A,1 53C, 153D) _ Stripped Matrix (S6) _ _ Dark'Surface,(S7) (LRR P, S. T, U) Restrldive Layer (if observedy Type', Hydric So11�Present ?` Yes No Depth (inches) Remarks: Aflanticiand Gulf Coastal Plain,Region - Version 2.0 US Army Corps of Engineers TIP EL- 5100AE WA WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region S �c� Projec unite. ` � City /County: , Wbi6_ rtAtC , Ua 1 t &�y Sampling Date. _ Applicant/Owner. -'16v4- f lyleli State: Nr, Sampling,Point WA lat Invest(gator(s): S -L AL Sv�bkS Section, Townshlp, Range, Landtorm (hdlslope, terrace, etc) o g Local relief (concave, convex, none): cphy -41 Slope (%Y Subregion'(LRR or MLRA)., '? �%U Let: 35.9r0R3 Long. " 7R , H 99� Datum �r�- Soil Map Unit Name: %A0 I SU�a` c2.,� • NWI classification Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes __X_ No (if no, explatn in Remarks.) Are Vegetation Soil , orHydrology significantly disturbed? Are Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No _ Are Vegetation , Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.) SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, eta Hydrophyliovegetallon Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area Hydric Sod Pmswd? Yes No K - within a Wetland? Yes No X_ Weiland Hydrology Present? Yes No __9,_ HYDROLOGY J A n+p'� Ali It,at aonNt _Surface Soil Cracks (BB) �imary lndir mu of one is Surface Water (Al) _ Aquatic Fauna (813) _. Sparsely Vegetated Concave Somata (SS) High'Water Table (A2) _ Marl Deposits (875) (LRR U) — Drainage Patterns (810) Moss Tram Lines (316) r §s6tion (A3) , Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) Oxidized Rhizospheres along UvIng;Roots (CS) , _ Dry -Season Water Table (C2) Water Merles (B1) T_ Sediment Deposits (B2) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (04) _ Crayfah'Burrows (CS) Drift Deposits (B3) _ Recent Iron Reduction`In Tilled Soils (C8) , Saturation Vrsibte on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat Crust (gq) , Thin Muck Surface (C7) , Geomorphic Position (02) Iron Deposits ( , Other (Explain in Remarks) — Shallow Aquitard (D3) Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (87) _ Sphagnum Test D8) Sphagnum moss (OS) (LRR T, U) Water- Stalned'Leaves (89), Surface Water Present? Yes No X DeptK(inches): Water Table Present? Yes No Depth inches): Saturation Present? Yes No Depth (inches): _ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No gauge. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal, Plain Region -Version 2.0 US Army Corps of Engineers TIP EL- 5100AE WA • . • • ai ��' VEGETATION (Five Strata) — Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet. (Plot size % Cover Specles2 - Number of Dominant Species 1 -gSS 11eA. �_ �lyS CVA That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC• (A) 2 Total Number of.Dommant 3 Species Across All Strata (B) 4 Percent of Dominant Species �D�d 5 That Are OBL, FACW,,or FAC ( ) = Total Cover 50% of total cover, iQ 20"A of total cover. 80 Sap ina'Strgtum (Plot sliz ' , 5 r u c�1Ar` &T, 2.� _l0_ es w 3 � jt r 0 --�- 4 5 to a vs -its �5 _ - MG - H5 = Total Cover 50% of total cover, as ,s 20% of total ever. 9 Shrub Slrtm (Plot size ) 4 5. 6. =Total Cover 509.5 of total cover. 20% of total cover. Herb (Plot size. > 1 FAG1A 1 r%• .\k To c� c. a�� ait1 G1* �S FAcyt 2, res c�`S TeD 3 _ 4. 5 0.S view.' 5. 6. T 6 8 - _ 10. 11. 77= TataLCover 20% of total cover. 50% of total'covar: _� Wes„ V[n a Stratum (Plot size: _ ) 'r -SAL _ 2. 3. 4 - 5. = TotaMover 50& of total cover• 0. S 20% of total cover:' �, a US Army Caps of Engineers Total % Cover'of Multiply by, OBL species x 9 = FACW species �a - X2= ib FAaspecies a L x3= X03 FACU Species *4 = J040 UPL species - x 5 Column Totals. /d (A) — (B) Prevalence Index = B/A = --8 °7 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation _ 2 - Dorrdnence Test Is >M'ifo _ 3 - Prevalencedndex is 53.0' Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 'Indicators of hyddc soil and wetland hydrology must be present, unless disturbed or problematic. Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20 ft (6 m) or more in height and 3 In (7.6 cm) or larger In diameter at breast height (DBH) Sapling- Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately, 20 ft,(6 m) or more In height and less than 3 in (7 6 cm) DBH. Shrub - .Woody plants, exclu ding ,woody vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft 0 to 6 m) in height Herb -All herbaceous (non woody) plants, Including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, ld woody 3 ( ,plants, m) ewoo y vines, less than approximately Woody vine - AII'woody vines, regardless of height Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0 . SOIL TIP EL- 5100AE WA Sampling Point ) a1 Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.) Depth Matrix Redox Features the _�!nodst) % Color (moist) °— fie- � cc _ Texture - Remarks • N a. u YSz_ 5 $ lOD is a t ' e C- Concentration D =De letion, RM =Reduced Matrix MS= Masked Sand Grains. Location. PL =Pore Linin M =Matrbx. Indicators for Problematic Hydrlc Suits : Hydric 3oll Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless btheNUise noted) Histosol (A1) _ Pxdyualua Below Surface (88) (LRR 8, T, U) , 1 cm Mudx (A9) (LRR O) Hislic Eplpedon (A2)' — Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U) _ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S) Reduced Vedic (F18) (outside MLRA 150A,B) — Black Hislic (A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O) _ Piedmont Fioodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, S, T) (A _ Hydrogen 9ulflde (A4) Hydro _ Loamy Gleyed,Matrix (F2) Depleted Matrix (F3) Anomalous8right Loamy Soils (1720) _ ed Layers gorganic Bodies (A6) (LRR P, T; U) — _ Redox Dark Surface (F6) 1538) 'Re _ 5 cm Mucky Mineral W) (LRR P, T, U) , Depleted Dark Surface (FT) _ d,PaA Very Shallow Dark Surface (71712) y She l Materiel ur fax — Muck Presence (AS) (LRR U) _ Redox Depressions (F8) Marl (F10) (LRR'U) _. _Other (Explain In Remarks) _ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T) _ Depleted Below Dark,Surfece (A11) _ ` Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151) 3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and Iron- Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR,O, P, T) _ Thick Dark Surface (Af 2) _ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (AALRA 150A) _ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U) wetland hydrology must e Present, unless disturbed or probll ematic. Sandy Mucky Mineral (81) (LRR O, S) ,_ Delta Ochdc,(F1�,(MLRA 151) ^ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _ Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A,1508) r" Body Redox (S5) _ Piedmont Floodpialn Solis (F19)'(BALRA 149A) Bright Loamy MS #'20) (RALRA 149A,153C,153D) Shipped Matrix (SS) _ Anomalous „ Dark Surface,(Sn (LRR P, 8, T, M) _ Restrl ,tive Layer (if observed): Type: Hydrlc 3011 Present? Yes No Depth (inches)' Remarks. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2 0 US Army Cops of Engineers TIP EL- 5100AE WA WETLAND RATING "WORKSHEET Fourth Version I Project Name tCQ, a Nearest Road A) C, �g County JiAkfL Wetland area 0.5 acres Wetland width a50 feet Name of evaluator �r+G-6 Date r7 0)'? Wetland location _ on pond or lake on perennial stream _ on intermittent' stream _ within interstream divide other: Soil series: N�-4ti _ predominantly organic - humus, muck, or peat predominantly mineral - non -sandy predominantly sandy Hydraulic factors steep topography _ ditched or channel ized total wetland width > 100 feet Wetland type,(select one)* Bottomland hardwood forest _ Headwater-forest _ Swamp forest Wet flat _ Pocosin Bog forest Adjacent land use (within %2 mile upstream, upslope, or,radius) forested /natural vegetation �66 % agriculture, urban /suburban, ogy % impervious surface Dominant vegetationv\-- (2) (3) lAvA Q &s Flooding and wetness _ semipermanently to permanently flooded or inundated 1 seasonally flooded or inundated intermittently flooded or temporary surfacemater no,evidence of flooding or surface water _ Pine savanna Freshwater.marsh _ Bog/fen Ephemeral wetland _ Carolina bay Other: The rating system cannot be applied to,saltor brackish marshes or stream channels R Water storage x 4.00 = Nu_71 = A Bank/Shoreline stabilization Li - x 4.00 = FI-4-1 Wetland T Pollutant removal cJ +` x 5.00 = a r- rating I Wildlife habitat x2.00 = F71 %L1 N Aquatic life value �j x 4.00= a 0 I ` G Recreation/Education 3 x 1.00 = 03 ** Add 6 point if in sensitive watershed and1>10% nonpoint source disturbance within % mile upstream, upslope, or radius r * USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) FM STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT W®RKSIMET A4P Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: n 1. Applicant's name: 2. Evaluator's name: d[ �a n t6 TIP EL- 5100AE SA 3. Date of evaluation: hwa013 4. Tune of evaluation: all 5. Name of stream: UTAb , V-el S0 r 6. River basin-_ i tus 7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: �� 1.ft. 10. County: Watc¢, 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex 34.872312): - 35 6t% Longitude (ex. –77 556611): —'7 %.56019 Method location determined (circle): 'GPS o She Ortho (Aerial) Photo /GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note ne roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream (s) cation): ' vo. \,5" o �.�2sb T�C3a• �^ 'Nt tt s �� i� r d A C9 Q, r Q 1�I6 oe.t (� F 14. Proposed channel work (if 15. Recent weather conditions: W JX <0 5 a4 •D _%Ac) l G► Vk\ r. % hh 71V, �OVjwS VW 0 MAy 16. Site conditions at time of visit: �5 ° � rV2a`t 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters �Outitanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed —0-IV) 18. Is there a,pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate�the Water surface area: - 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES©O 20. Does channeloappear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: a!�_ % Residential _% Commercial, _% Industrial _% Agricultural 'M % Forested �% CIeared / Logged _% Other ( ) 22. Bankfull width: 10 Sk - 23. Bank'height,(from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel-slope.down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2 %) ,Gentle (2 to 4 %) Moderate (4 to 10 %) _Steep ( >10 %) 25. Channel sinuosity: 'Straight _Occasional bends 'J� Frequent meander Tery sinuous _Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page,2): Begin by,determining the most appropriate, ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation,, stream,classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of-a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each teach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a,score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality., Total Score (from reverse): (�� Comments: Evaluator's Signature dz1dA This channel evaluation form is intended C gathering the data required by the Unit quality. The total score resulting from it particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Date - e used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental' professionals in I Ptates Army Corps of'Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a Form•sublect to change –,version 06/03. To Comments please call,919- 876 - 8441.x26. • STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMXNI' WORKSHEET TIP EL- 5100AE SA, , °yl'� � � � �i � ;�'}� - •'j��]"`��,,/'1 " • '>lf�"'�V •� >•% "ti�,fJ \Y��.- �'�'f khtti T`'d~'...f�•� �yFll���`'1 Y` 4�'.� iy7'�X .ti ti `�4aY ;l"' R• j.>,'r`1-; - .. - . .w.,_�. yyti•,>f'.n.:.> v K ' 0�L4 X '• 0 `��5' 3 Presence of8ow /Ordstent'pools -in stream , satu 'on = 0• stt�011 flow = max omts no flow ia - ;< Evidence ofpast'hamen al}eration ;0 �6 0`t_ �` 0.' 2 extcesive alteration = 0 • no er8tion = Max mt8 s Riparian zone �b 0, 4 0 =§ 3 no buffer = 0• coati 'wide buffer' = max rots 0` -5 Q--4 0,-4 Evidence of nutrient or the el dischai^g�p 4 extensive disc = 0• no dischaht` s = max Roo - - '444 3 ;' Gro�endwater discharge .0 0'- 4 S IIo gLw = 0. etc. = max OW' :'• . = a , ",, . - ��}, 0 =4 '3 " Presence ofadjacent- MWdplain t 6 W Aoo ' lain = 0• °extensi a $oo snax rots -- ' Entrenchment' /'Noodpl Seem ' ems' phep�d��p „ \_ >�_{ . ' p a �twet�andsm$xf, /� ,TOri no Wetlands =0• 04 a�nt'W s max uit§ \ ` ” ,' ` ' 4=, •: f ` ``' ;;E 4'Ciaan�lsi$uosity .. ~' : Q —4 �• a 9 extensive chaUnelimtioii' 0' notival -zji lder r mak, oiitts 10 Sedh%en lnppt .. _ 1 " < °0 » S 0-.- 4 =�,► �4 0l `,', extensive ositwn- 0• little o n� se `' \ _. .' .. ;4' ` She dc' dives W of channel bail `snbstriite' ' ` 0-4 homogenous = 0• daverse sus °max '. Evidence of elutnnel Inciskm or widening �` " 0 �'S 0-4 -; 12 incised - 0. bed & banks °max ints presence of rwor bank fames 0-5 0 - 5 r y� 13 severe erosion =A • no' emio ble banks - max' rots . Root depth and density on'banks ' 0-3 0-4 0-5 a I4 no,visible roots •` 0• dense rootsthia' pt °'max ids Aj Impact by agriculture, livestock, or tlml;er produe" 0•- 5 0-4 0-5 15 substantial'' �• no evidence -.�' lab 0-6 °d Presence of ri101e- pooUripaplc -pool completes 0-3 0 - 5- 16 r les or is 0• wall-de �elo =max in ffi _ Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0- 6 • 1? e or no habitat - 0• vaded'habitats =max E Canopy cover age over stMmbed 0-5 0 - 5 0-5 - 16 0• no shad ve tion = continu us can ow max orate ' { - 5�ibsirate embeddedness AS ,y > "'i 0-4 0 - 4 •3 19 embedded = 0. structure -max)'� a ;� 1 �• Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0 - 5 0-5 a 20 • = mts no evidence = 0 common mtimerous s -max ,FW ' Presence -of amphibians 0- 4 0'- 4 0-4 a 21 no evidence = 0• numerous' = max oints Presence offish 0-4 0-4 0 -4 a 22 no,evidence = 0•`commo numerous s ='max rots 0-5 a Evidence of wildgh use 0-6 0-5 23 no evidence = 0• abundant evidence max outs h F 'Otal �giufrlfq�il�le -< ` ° `f.r'` characteristics are not assessefln�coastal streams. * These 2 TIP EL- 5100AE SA, NC DW Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 tav ka AAU-S lkc�.. - Date: (,, d QA3 • ProjecWlte.\ty n jgK% ,j Latitude: -&Sj Wp%�. Evaluator. E Cowl° wa Longltr+de: - 78. Onto ,Nm noS Total Points: Stmarri petenrdnation (cI Other swem js at feast lntermWnt j Ephemeral hrtmrmittent nnl e. ma: A. omo tm Subtotal = a3.5 Absent Weak Moderate strong 10 Continufty of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 7 3 2. Sin ofchennetelon 0 1 2 1 1.5 3. In-channel structure: ex. dffle••pool, step -pool, 0 1 2 No - 0 rIELeMatIguence 0 1 2 1. 4. Part cle`size of stream substrate 0 0 0.6 2 1.5 5 5. A gvefrelict floo In 0 1 2 1.6 6. Qe bars or ba or benches 0 1 _ 2 1.6 7. nt alluvial deposits 0 1 _ 2 3 8. HeadcutS 0 0: 10.6 - 1.5 9. tirade contrd 1 _ 10. Natural vaby 0 0.5 No 0 Yes= 3 11. Second,or rmar order channel -amffciw mnss we not mma; 699 amutmMm Ut llwmw B. Hygrology (Subtotal= t.l - - 12. 'Presence of Basefl6W 0 1 2 13. Iron oxldizln bacteria 1 1 2 0 5 0 14. Leaf litter . 1.6 b 1 1.6 15. Sediment on his or debris 0 1 1.5 18: mile debrialines or lies - 0 Y - i T Soil -based evidence of high water tabwf No - 0 21. Aquatic Mollusks 14 G. 13101 1 0 18. Flbrdus roots`in streambed 3 0 19. Rooted upland lasts In streambed 3 1 3 20. Macroberhihos not9 diversity end abundance 1 -2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 __ 2 1 1. 22. Flsh 0 0 0.6 1.5 5 23. CmYW 0 0.6 1.6 24. Am hiblens 0 0.5 1.6 26. Algae 26. Wetland plants In streambed FAI,W 0.T t] 3L =1.5 Other = 0 °perenrdai strearm mey SW b9 idenUW using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. - Notes: Sketch: 6 ` USACE AID#' DWQ # Site# (indicate,on`attached TOP) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the,following informatlon'for the stream reach under assessment: TIP EL- 5100AE Hatters Branch 1. Applicant's name• 2. Evaluator'snamd: 3. Date�of evaluation: 3 — 4. Timerof evaluation: ,River basin.. �S® 5. Name of stream- 6: _ a - T. Approzimate�drainage�area: !&:Stream order: _ - - 9. Length of reach, evaluated:_`' 1 Sf5 r 10., County: 11.Site coordinatim(if,known): prefect' in decimal degrees. 12.'Subdivision name'Of any): Ladtude (vL j4,s72 12): 3S 4(98$ - Long►tude (--- 77.55661): — on determined circle : GPS o t Orth6,(Aeridphoto /OIS Other GIS �irc Method locatt ( ) 13.`Location of reachunder evaluafion,(no nearby roa&s and landma&k and attach map idertifyng - d .rrl - A-� L• 1 dr 91.01q.19 l.. AM, -ez - - 14. Proposed channel °Work (if any, , J 15. Recent�weather conditions: 16: Site °conditions at time of visit:_ o � - Section 10 Tid Waters �Essential`�Fisheries1fabitat 17. Identify ;any special waterway classifications known: - al _ __ Trout Waters Oufstanding- Resource Waters '_�4 NutrientSensitive'Waters _ Nater_Supply Watershed -(I -IV) 1>1. Is there uspond or -laKe locatediupstream of the evaluation point ?ONO Ifyes, estimate the water surface area:3s NO 19. Does channel appear on,USGS1quad map? (9;� NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil 'Survey? e) id 21., Estimated watershed'land use: ?ia 0% Residential /b %o commercial % Industrial % Agrioultural Sb % Forested %Cieare&/ Logged % Other'( 23.,Bank,height (from'bed,to top of bank): ,�C 22. BankfulLwidth:`• ')`'� >I'0% 24. Channeillope down center of stream: _flat (O,to 2 %) �„GendB (2 to 4%) _ Modezate'(4 to 10%) Steep ( ) 25. Channel sinuosity: � Straight , Occasional- bends TYequent meander Very sinuous Braided channel instructions for completion of, worksheet (9ocated �on page 2):, Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteri sticmust be scored using t1ie, satne'ec°reg► °°. Asrevj -ruts to each characteristic within the range shown for tile' ecoregion. Page 3 provides & brief description of ,how to review the characteristics identified in'the worksheet Scores should' reflect an overall, assessment °of the stream reach under evaluation• If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions; enter 0 in the scoring hflz,and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where thereFare obvious changes in the character of�a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from „a pasture into a forest), the stream may g'are obvi - smaller €reaches,that display more continuity, and a separate form used to eviluatefeach reach. The total' score assigned to a stream reach must range Between 0 and 100;, with a.scoreaof 100 representing,a stream' of the highest, quality. Totaiscore (fro reverse): m Comments: � r- ardC • 'r ? _ � •�. - Evalieator's,Signature -- - - IDate This,c6annel evalaation,form is intended to be used only,a#,a guide °to assistJandawners and,envrronmental�professionals m veers to make ,a preliminary assessment of stream, gathering the, data required' 'by° ,the United States Army Corps of Engi P quality. The total score resulting from the completion of, this g form, sion Qject tTo Cbtn E applease,dall 9 9 876-844,1 imply 6. particular mitigation ratioior requirement:. Form subject to change - version Q6 /03. To Comment, p 1 I . STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET TIP EL- 5100AE Hatters Branch 4 d II J�,t�rs��� TIP EL- 5100AE Hatters Branch L'N%, !!MM OLl -MM 1lWCaawaa�.w�svu a•vaaa. . wo....- -..�� - �- _ - - Elate: U j $ PMectMlte n�(rea}t �rt�, ..-- Latitude: iy gtpti Evaluator: r.s County: wAA Longitude: -'A L SOO& Total'Pohrts: Stream Determination (cl Other f ar t wream is at (east bhter AWN ZIS Ephemeral Intermittent erehni 6.9.� Name: - Va 19 or mlylifa30- - 1 A. Cteomon2hobgy (Subtotal = ��� Absent Weak Moderate - Strong --- 1`ConUrwfty of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 - 2. Slnu of channel along Uhal 0 1 0.5 3 3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle-pool. step -pool, 0 1 2 0 Dols uence 0 1 2 - 4. Particle size of stream substrate No = 0 1_ 3 5. Ac tivehellot loodplaln 0 1 2 1.5 8. Depositional bwa or benches 0 1 2 - 7. R alluvial deposits 0 1 2 2 3 8. Lis! d uto 0 1 0.5 1 1.5 g. Q control 0 0 Ob 1.5 10. Natural valley Y = 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 - s ardckl ditdma we not rated; see dlscussms m manual 12. Presence of Basetlow 0 1 2 - 13. Iron oAdwM bacteria 0 1 - 2 .3 14. Leaf lifts 15 _ 1 0.5 3 15. Sediment on Lants or debris 0- 0.5 1 t16.,OManlodebriallnesorplies - - 0 - 0.5 1 Y, .5 17. SoA -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 1_ 4A U. tilolo slinwral = 2 1 - 18. f=ibrous roots In skeambed 0 19. Rooted u land plants in streambed 2 1 - 3 20. Mac robenthos (Hate dWerW and abundance) 0 1 2 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 1 3 1.6 22. Fish 0 1_ 1.5 ff 23: CraysM 0 0 1.5 24. Amphibians 1 1.5 25. Algae 28. Welland plants in streambad 0 - . FACW = 0.75; 013E =1.6. Other =0 _ soermhnhd swp ms may'slso be Iderdifled using ether methods. Sea p. 35 of manual. - Notes: - - Sketch: • o L ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM TO PROJECT FILE Date: June 23, 2014 Re* Dunn Creek Greenway Project, TIP No EL- 5100AE Town of Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina PCN Supporting Documentation Endangered Species Act Protected Species 1151 SE Cary Parkway, Suite 101 Cary, North Carolina 27518 (919) 557 -0929 www ecologicaleng com Ecological Engineering, LLP was retained by Stewart Engineering Inc. (Stewart) to complete ecological and natural resources investigations along the proposed, Dunn Creek Greenway project in Wake Forest, NC The purpose of the assessment was to document existing natural communities, Jurisdictional resources and evidence of protected species'withm the proposed corridor As of December 27, 2012, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists three federally protected species, for Wake County. A brief description of each species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered based on survey results in the study area Habitat requirements for each species are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and /or USFWS: The following biological conclusions, from the Dunn Creek Greenway Natural Resources Technical Report (January 2014), are provided to assist in the preparation of environmental documentation and compliance for the proposed project: (Alasmidonta heterodon) Dwarf wedgemussel USFWS recommended survey window: year round Habitat Description. In North Carolina, the dwarf wedgemussel is known from the Neuse and Tar River drainages The mussel inhabits creek and river areas with a slow to moderate current and sand, gravel, or firm silt bottoms. Water in these areas must be well oxygenated. Stream banks in these areas are generally stable with extensive root systems holding soils in place. Biological Conclusion: No, Effect Study area investigations conducted in June 2013 revealed that marginally suitable habitat for the dwarf wedgemussel is present within UT Hatters Branch This perennial stream channel exhibits a drainage area of approximately ,55 acres and the watershed `is comprised almost entirely of residential development. Although the channel appears relatively stable, there is little habitat diversity for aquatic fauna The baseflow of the stream is approximately one -foot wide and two inches deep. The bankfull Ecological Engineering, LLP Project No 10502 -053 Page 1 of 3 V � c r width ranges between three and five feet. Within the study area, the channel substrate consists entirely of coarse sand. Site investigations also revealed the lower portion of this tributary lacks a natural connection with its receiving channel, Hatters Branch. Rather, a small wetland area receives surface water from UT Hatters Branch prior to its confluence with Hatters Branch; no channel exists between the wetland area and' Hatters Branch. The tributary flows across a wide area, perpendicular to the sewer easement, and then over an armored (rip -rap) portion of the right bank of Hatters Branch. This fragmentation of channel continuity prevents host fish migration into the tributary thereby inhibiting the potential for mussel reproduction and colonization of UT Hatters Branch A June 3, 2013 review of the NC Natural Heritage Program's database denotes there are no federal protected species known to occur within one mile of the project. The database denotes a historic record for the dwarf wedgemussel approximately 13 ,miles downstream in the Neuse River. Otherwise, the closest viable population of the dwarf wedgemussel is in Swift Creek, more than 35 miles away. N'o mollusk shells or middens were observed Immediately upstream, immediately downstream, or within the study area As previously described in this `document (see Section 5 7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts) in the event a stream or wetland crossings is required the resource will be, spanned with a boardwalk. Given the marginally suitable habitat, minimal project Impacts, and existing barrier to host fish migration, Ecological Engineering obtained concurrence with a "No Effect "'biological conclusion for this species on February 11, 2014 (Appendix E). (Picoides borealis) Red - cockaded woodpecker USFWS recommended survey window: year round; November -early March (optimal) Habitat Description: The red - cockaded woodpecker (RCW) typically occupies open, mature stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine, for foraging and nesting /roosting habitat_ The RCW excavates cavities for nesting and roosting in living pine trees, aged 60 years or older, and' which are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age to provide foraging habitat The foraging range of the RCW is normally no more than 0.5 miles giological,Conclusion. No Effect Marginally suitable nesting and foraging habitat for the red cockaded woodpecker exists in the study area Mature pine trees were observed In the residential subdivision north and west of the study area during a cursory'drive -by survey Within one -half mile of "the study area; a limited number of pine trees greater than 60 years of age were observed. None of these trees exhibited evidence of RCW nesting cavities In the southeast and northwest sections of the study area even -aged, evenly- spaced pine stands were found. As previously stated in Section 4.1.2, historical aerial photography indicates these stands were planted less than 20 years ago. The upland forests immediately adjacent to and south of the study area (south of NC Highway 98) are also dominated by even -aged, evenly- spaced loblolly pine (Pmus toeda) stands less than 20 years of age A June 3, 2013 review of NCNHP records indicated no known RCW occurrences within ,one mile of the study area. The project; as proposed, will not result in the removal of pine trees 30 years or older. Given the marginally suitable habitat, absence of known occurrences, and minimal anticipated impacts, project implementation will not affect this species Ecological Engineering, LLP Project No 10502 -053 Page 2 of 3 C � (Rhus michauxiij Michaux's sumac USFWS recommended survey window. May- October Habitat Description: Michaux's sumac, endemic to the inner Coastal Plain and lower Piedmont, grows in sandy or rocky, open, upland woods on acidic or arcumneutral, well - drained sands or sandy loam soils with low cation exchange capacities. The species'is also found on sandy or submesic loamy swales and depressions in the fall line Sandhills region as well as in openings along the rim of Carolina bays; maintained railroad, roadside,, power line, and utility rights -of -way, areas where forest canopies have been opened by blowdowns and /or storm damage, small wildlife food plots; abandoned building sites; under sparse to moderately dense pine or pine /hardwood canopies; and in and along edges of othe "r artificially maintained clearings undergoing natural succession. In the central Piedmont, It occurs on clayey soils derived from mafic rocks. The plant is shade intolerant and, therefore, grows best where disturbance (e_g:, mowing, clearing, grazing, periodic fire) maintains its open habitat Biological Conclusion: No Effect Suitable habitat for Michaux's sumac Is present in the study area along the existing sanitary sewer and roadside rights -of -way. Plant -by -plant surveys were conducted during June to determine Its presence, or absence. Neither Michaux's sumac (Rhus m►chauw►) nor any other sumac species were observed. In addition, a June 3, 2013 review of NCNHP records Indicated there are no recorded occurrences of this species within one mile of the project area. Project Implementation will not affect this species. Ecological Engineering, LLP Project No 10502 -053 Page 3 of 3 � a a r TOWN of WAKE FOREST July 25, 2013 Ms Iona Thomas, AICP Stewart, Inc 421 Fayetteville Street Suite 400 Raleigh, NC 27601 Dear Ms Thomas, 301 S Brooks Street Wake Forest, NC 27587 t 919 435 9400 www wakcroi cstnc gov This letter is to serve as notice of written authorization approving Stewart, Inc and its sub consultant, Ecological Engineering LLP, to act on'the Town,of Wake Forest's behalf to conduct a wetland delineation verification site visit with the Wake County,'US'ACE field representative for the Dunn Creek Greenway — Downtown Connector Project. Stewart is under contract with Wake Forest as the design firm of record for the Dunn Creek Greenway and Ecological Engineering, LLP has been approved by Wake Forest as an authorized subcontractor for this project. Please ensure that you provide the USACE representative with the applicable maps and associMed,wetland delineation forms in advance�of the site visit and'that the wetlands are clearly indicated in the field at the time onthe visit. If you need any further assistance feel free to contact me at 919 - 435,- 9513,or cdavis wakeforestnc gov. Sincerely, Candace R. Davis Senior Planner Town of Wake Forest —'-296 �\ Lj- \. 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