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Home My WebLink About20140739 Ver 1_401 Application_20140714*_'P I LOT • E N V I R O N WE N T AI * 1 N, C' -• July 14, 2014 Ms. Karen Higgins NC DWR, 40,1/Wetlands Unit' 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1,650 Subject: Pre - Construction Notification Application Request for 401 Water Quality Certification Proposed Leveling Project 4226 Williams Dairy Road Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Dear Ms. Higgins Please find attached four copies of the Pre - Construction Notification Application for the above referenced site. The site contains wooded land and fields. In order for a field on the site to be useful for agricultural purposes, it must be filled and leveled The proposed project will impact 0.045 acres of emergerimetlands Mitigation is not proposed. I am requesting that a 401 Water Quality Certification be issued to authorize the proposed impacts. There are no additional wetland or stream impacts proposed at this time Please feel' free to contact me at 336 -708 -4620 if you have any questions concerning this request or if additional information is required. Thank you in advance for your timely consideration of this matter. Sincerely„ Michael T. Brame, PWS Environmental Principal Attachment: Pre - Construction Notification Application www piloterivir"o corn �aO� W R T�9PG 2 0 1 4 0 7 3 9 >_ y PAID Office Use Only: Corps action ID no. DWQ project no. Form Version 1.4 January 2009 Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 3 7 n a Y Ich Pre - Construction Notification (PCN) Form A. Applicant Information 1. Processing 1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps: ❑ Section 404 Permit ❑ Section 10 Permit 1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 40 or General Permit (GP) number: 1 c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ❑ Yes ❑X No 1d. 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 because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401 Certification: ❑ Yes ❑X No For the record only for Corps Permit: ❑ Yes ❑X 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 ❑X No 1 g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h below. ❑ Yes X❑ No 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: Kiger Property Leveling Project 2b. County: Guilford 2c. Nearest municipality / town: Greensboro 2d. Subdivision name: 2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state project no: 3. Owner Information 3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: George R. Kiger /Etna P. Kiger 3b. Deed Book and Page No. Book 3114 and Page 861 d 3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if applicable): George Kiger " 3d. Street address: 4222 Williams Dairy Road Mr 3e. City, state, zip: Greensboro, NC 27406 3f. Telephone no.: 336- 674 -0268 Storm - r Br 3g. Fax no.: 336- 674 -7723 3h. Email address: kkiger3 @triad.rr.com Page 1 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1.4 January 2009 3 7 n a Y Ich 4. Applicant Information (if different from owner) 4a Applicant is '❑ Agent ❑ Other, specify 4b Name 4c Business name (if applicable)_ - 4d Street address 4e City, state, zip 4f Telephone no 4g Fax no 4h Email address 5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable) 5a Name Michael T' Brame 5b Business name (if applicable) Pilot Environmental, Inc 5c Street address P O Box 128 5d City, state, zip Kernersville, NC 27285 5e Telephone no 336- 708 -4620 5f Fax no 5g Email address mbrame @pilotenviro com Page 2 of 10 B. Project Information and Prior Project History 1. Property Identification 1a. Property identification no (tax PIN or parcel ID) 7881 -37- 183817881 -37 -3326 1 b Site coordinates (in decimal degrees) Latitude 35 994687 Longitude -79 732945 1c Property size 3401 acres 2. Surface Waters 2a Name -of nearest body of water to proposed project- Lynwood Lake Road /Little•Alamance Creek 2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water WS -IV, Nutrient Sensitive Waters 2c River basin Cape Fear (Jordan) 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 site contains fields and wooded land Properties surrounding the site contain single,family residences, wooded land and fields 3b List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property 1 3c List the total estimated, inear feet of all existing, streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property 1,000` 3d Explain the purpose of the proposed project The purpose of the proposed`prolecVis'to fill a low-lying area on the,sde, leveling d consistent with an'agncultural field'located' immediately east 3e Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used See Supplemental Information 4. Jurisdictional,Determinations 4a Have jurisdictional wetland oe stream determinations by the Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / project (including all phases in the past? ❑'Yes 0 No El Unknown Comments 4b If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made? ❑ Preliminary ❑ Final 4c If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Name (If known) Michael Brame Agency /Consultant Company Pilot Environmental, Inc Other Report,Attached 4d If yes, list the dates of-the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation 5. Project History 5a Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the, past? El Yes ❑X No ❑ Unknown 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 la Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply) ❑X 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 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 W1 P Fill Headwater Wetland No 401/404 0 036 W2 P Fill Headwater 1Netland No 4011404 0 009 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: 0 045 2h Comments Two small wetland pockets�are,located`ina low"lymg, area of a field The fieldtisimowed regularly The,vegetation within the wetland is,primanly herbaceous vnth a few young saplings In order to improve the land for agricultural purposes 'including growing and storing hay and use,as,crop land, iti is necessary to level the,land and impact the,two small wetland pockets Mitigation is not proposed because the impacts are less than 1710 of an•acre 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)P 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 31 Comments Stream impacts are:not proposed 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 indivii ually list all open water impacts below 4a Open water impact number Permanent (P) or Temporary T 4b Name of waterbody (if applicable) 4c Type -of impact 4d Waterbody type 4e Area of impact (acres) 01 Choose one Choose O2 Choose one Choose 03 - Choose one Choose 0,4 Choose one Choose 4f Total open water impacts 4g Comments pen water impacts are not propose S. Pond or Lake Construction If pond or lake construction proposed, the complete the.ch_art below 5a Pond ID number 5b Proposed use or purpose of pond 5c Wetland Impacts (acres) 5d Stream Impacts (feet) 5e Upland, (acres) Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated P1 Choose one P2 Choose one 5f Total: 5g Comments Ponds are not being constructed as part of the proposed project 5h Is a dam high hazard permit required? ❑ Yes ❑X No If yes, permit ID no 51 Expected pond surface area (acres) 5j Size,of pond'watershed (acres) 5k Method of construction, 6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ) If'prolect will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts below If an 'im acts require mitigation', then you MUST fill out'Section D of this_form 6a Project is in which protected basin? ❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman ❑X Other Jordan 6b- Buffer Impact number — Permanent (P) or Temporary T 6c Reason for impact '6d Stream name '6e Buffer mitigation required? 6f Zone 1 impact (square feet ) 6g Zone 2 impact (square feet B1 - Yes /No B2 - Yes /No B3 - Yes /No B4 - Yes /No 65' - Yes /No B6 - Yes /No 6h Total Buffer Impacts: 6f Comments --A stream that',is located down - gradient of the project area is not identified on the USGS map or most recent,pnnted sod survey Therefore, it,isnot subject to,state nparian,buffer regulations Impervious surfaces,are not,proposed for theisite Page 5 of 10 D. Impact Justification and Mitigation 1. Avoidance and Minimization la Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed Impacts In designing project View Supplemental.lnformation lb Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed Impacts through construction techniques View SuppWnental`Information 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 ❑X No 2b If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply) ❑ DWQ ❑ Corps 2c If yes, which mitigation option will be use_ d for this project? ❑ Mitigation bank ❑ Payment to in -lieu fee program ❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation 3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank 3a Name -of Mitigation Bank 3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Choose one Type Choose one Type Choose one Quantity Quantity Quantity 3c Comments 4. Complete if Making a Payment to In- lieu'Fee Program 4a Approval letter from in -lieu fee program Is attached ❑ Yes 4b Stream mitigation, requested linear feet 4c If,using stream mitigation, stream temperature Choose one 4d ,Buffer,mitigation, requested (DWQ only) , square feet 4e Riparian wetland mitigation requested acres 4f- Non- npariarnwetland mitigation requested acres 49 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,regwres 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) A stream located down - gradient of the wetland is located in the Jordan Lake Watershed The stream is not identified on the USGS 6h Comments or most recent printeds USDA Sod Survey and therefore, is not subject to the Jordan Lake buffer requirements The stream is an unnamed tributary to Little Alamance Creek that is,designated as WS -IV, nutrient sensitive waters Buffers /development setbacks are,required for streams within WS -IV watersheds The site is not being developed as part of this project 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 There are no direct discharges into regulated riparian buffers ❑ Yes ❑X No 2. StormwaterMaria' ement Plan 2a What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0%, 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 Due to grading/land disturbance activities, the project requires an erosion control plan be submitted'to the NCDENR Land Quality section Two temporary reclamation basins have been designed to meet Land Quality section requirements They have been designed in high ground to avoid impacts to jurisdictional areas In °addition, erosion control fencing will be placed immediately,down- gradient ofFgraded slopes to prevent sediment from leaving the project area 2d If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan,, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan The sediment basins have been sized in accordance with Land Quality requirements and will be submitted to Land Quality for approval 2e Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan? NCDENR Land Quality 3. Certified'Loi;M Government Stormwater Review 3a ,In,which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Guilford County ❑X Phase II ❑ NSW 3b Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management, programs ❑ USMP apply (check all that apply) ❑X Water °Supply Watershed ❑ Other 3c Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑Yes ❑X No ,attached? 4. ,DWQ Stormwater Program Review ❑Coastal counties ❑HQW 4a_ Which of the4ollowmg state- implemented,stormwater management,programs apply [JORW (check all that apply) ❑Session Law 2006 -246 ❑X Other Land Quality 4b Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ❑ Yes ❑X No attached? 5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review 5a Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ❑X Yes ❑ No 5b Have °all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ❑X Yes ❑ No Page 8 of 10 PCN Form — Version 1 4 January 2009 F. Supplementary Information 1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement) 1a Does the, project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local)`funds or =the ❑'Yes ❑X No use of public (federal /state) land 1b If;you answered "yes" to -the above, doesthe project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or'State ❑ Yes ❑X No (North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA /SEPA)? 1c Ifyou 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 ❑ Yes ®NO letter -) The project is not being state or,federally funded Based on our understanding, a Comments NEPA or SEPA areinot required 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, E] Yes ❑X No or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B 0200)? 2b Is this an after - the -fact permit application? ❑Yes ❑X 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 antiapate-d 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 use of the site for agricultural purposes will remain the same 4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) 4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge orAischarge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility ii Fesult Wastewater will not be generated as` of the proposed proles Page 9 of 10 PCN Form —Version 1 4 January 2009 S. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat °(Corps Requirement) 5a Will this project occur in or near�an area with federally protected species or ❑ Yes ❑X No habitat? 5b Have you checked with the USFWS`concernmg 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? ViewSupplemental 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? View Supplemental Information 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 orr 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? View Supplemental Information 8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement) 8a Will this project occurlm , 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? FEMA FIRM Panel 3710786100J (FEMA Firmette Attached) Michael Brame j 64, -� July 14, 2014 Applicant /Agent's Printed Name Date Applicant/Agent's Signature (Agent's signature is valid only,if an authorization letter from, the applicant is provided Page 10 of 10 PCN Supplemental Information He The site contains, wooded land and fields The site is owned by Mr George Kiger and Ms, Elna Kiger Devere Contracting is working on a nearby sewer line project•and currently uses a portion of the project area for a staging area Because excess soil is being generated by the proposed,project, Mr Kiger has an opportunity to have a low-lying area of a field levelled for agricultural purposes Currently, the low -lying area prevents Mr Kiger from effectively using the field for agricultural purposes It is unsuitable for use as crop land and due to the slopes and wet swales, is notsuitable for hay production Devere contracting proposes to construct a temporary gravel road to provide access to the area to be filled A pipe will be placed within the drainage,swale Two skimmer basins will be constructed in high ground, adjacent to the wetlands, to treat runoff Erosion control' fencing will be installed around ,the limits of the fill area Dump trucks will transport fill material onto the, site Bulldozers and backhoes will be used to level the material 'The area will be used temporarily for a lay down yard by Devere When the sewer line project has been completed, the gravel road will be removed and the graded area will be seeded The skimmer basins,will be removed Upon completion, Mr Kiger will use the levelled area °for agricultural purposes including hay production, `hay storage�,and other crop land purposes D1a The site contains streams, wetlands and a pond The wetland that is being impacted is small and emergent It is mowed regularly and provides minimal aquatic habitat A stream and associated wooded land are located on adjacent property immediately adjacent to and down - gradient of the wetland The project has been designed to avoid impacts to the stream, a pond on the site and other higher quality wetland areas on the site Skimmer basins have been designed in a manner to avoid impacts to streams and wetlands, Ideally, one large skimmer basin could be used to treat site runoff In order to avoid direct impacts to the wetlands from the stormwater treatment device, two devices have been designed and are to be situated outside of the jurisdictional areas The skimmer basins have been designed to remove total suspended solids as required by land quality The skimmer basins will limit sediment discharge into down - gradient waters. The project has been designed in a manner that buffers will remain on the stream located down - gradient of the wetland impactarea D1b The disturbance limits of the proposed project will be staked prior to clearing (including the impact limits of the wetlands) Pri or, to grading, silt ,fence will be installed to prevent runoff from entering nearby streams The graded areas on the site will be seeded and matted immediately following site grading activities /temporary use of the site as a lay down yard Additional best management practices will be implemented F5d PEI reviewed the Natural Heritage Database to determine if federally protected threatened and endangered species have been documented on the Climax, NC Quadrangle (the quadrangle that contains the site) Federally protected threatened and endangered species have not been documented on the site quadrangle F6b The stream on the site'is intermittent and was dry at the time of our visit The stream has not been designated as trout waters Federally protected endangered and threatened fish species have not been documented for the site quadrangle F7b The site - contains wooded land PEI consulted the NCSHPO web site to determine if there are mapped historic cultural resources on the site or adjacent properties Mapped properties were not identified on the site or adjacent properties (Screen -shot included below) �`� � "��" -�- �� -� ` -- -- aov;� Neripo�'�is se�q Irc"Fxplorer ,� ?�n� - ��" at��• >^ - � v - a Ufile .dt Yex fa�otrtn To.N Hdp X FAC_ - g'seka i i In W W Q Cu N l7 w a 0 W Qr M U J W Y p W Co O O r 3 a Z J } a J N O H LO a ir M Yp ea ^M ^yN wY l=7 ji C, =1 a;q ^v am?a w ^Zw �w a O Q J G Jz^�a 3 Z Wa a J U r 7 0 N ON a A J Aly Q _J NN O W \ Z m z ♦\ J \ N a W Q U a a. 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Property Address: Owner Information: Name: Address: TelephoneFNumber: Fax Number: E -mail Address: AUTHORIZA in stream /wetland matters including U.S. Army ;ion of Water Resources field verification and 4 J !,,e� 7a - M� �j r APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM U S Army Corps of Engineers This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section TV of the JD Form Instructional Guidebook SECTION P BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD). July 14, 2014 B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FiLE NAME, AND NUMBER. Raleigh, 350 Enterprise Park Boulevard, PEi Project 1040 C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION State NC County /parish/borough Guilford City - Greensboro Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format) Lat 35 994687° N, Long -77 732945° W Universal Transverse Metcator Name of nearest waterbody Lynwood Lake Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) Into which the aquatic resource flows Little Alamance Creek Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC)_ 03030002 0 Check if map /diagram of review area,and/or potential Jurisdictional areas is /are available,upon request ® Check it other sites (e g , offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc ) are associated with this action and, are recorded on a different JD form D. REViEW'PERFORMED FOR SiTE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): ® Office (Desk) Determination Date ® Field Determination Date(s) PEi visited the site on June 5,2014 to confirm the delineation performed by others SECTION H: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS A RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION There re no 'navigable waters of the U S" within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) Jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the review area [Required] Q Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide ❑ Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to`transport interstate or foreign commerce Explain B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION. There A,re "waters,ofthe US" within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by'33 CFR part 328) in the review area ,[Required] 1. Waters of the U.S. a indicate presence of waters of U S in review area (check all that apply) i ® TNWs, including territorial seas Wetlands,adjacent to TNWs ® Relatively permanent waters2'(RPWs) that flow,directly or indirectly`mto TNWs R flow directly or indirectly into TNWs ® Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs Wetlands,adjacent to but not directly abutting RP Ws that;flow directly or indirectly into TNWs nog Wetlands,adjacent to,non -RPWs that flow directly or indirectly mto`TNWs :r' impoundments of jurisdictional waters R isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, mcludi,ng isolated wetlands b. identify (estimate) size,of waters of the U.S in the,review area- Non-wetland waters 1000 linear feet 3 -6 width (ft) and /or acres Wetlands 1 acres c. Limits (boundaries) of,lurisdiction based.on ,19$Tsl)elineitiomManuta[ Elevation of established OHWM (if known) Unknown 2 Non - regulated waters /wetlan&(check if applicable):' ® Potentially jurisdictional waters and /or wetlands,wererassessed With ,the review area andidetermmed to be not jurisdictional Explain Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the,appropriate sections in Section iii below ='For purposes,of this, form, an RPW is,defined as a tnbutary'that is not a TNW and'that'typically, flows year- round'o_r has connnuoustflow at least "seasonally,' (e'g , typical ly'3 +months) ' Supportmg,documentation l is presente&m SectionIll F SECTION III: CWA ANALYSIS A TNWs RIND WETLANDS,ADJACENT TO TNWs The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is,a TNW, complete ,Section III A 1 and Section iii D 1 only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections III.A.I and 2 and Section IILD 1.; otherwise, see Section IIi B below 1 TNW `Identify TNW Summarize rationale supporting determination 2 `Wetlandadjacent to TNW ,Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is "adjacent' -' B. ,CHARACTERISTICS OF'TRiBUTARY -(THAT IS,NOT A TNW) AND iTS ADJACENT WETLANDS (iF ANY): This section summarizes information ,regardmg,charactefistics of3the tributary,and its adjacent wetlands, if any „and it helps determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapanos have been met. The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non - navigable tributaries of TNWs where the tributaries-are "relatively permanent waters” (RPWs), i e tributaries that typically flow year -round or have,continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3 months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also jurisdictional. if the aquatic resource is not a TNW, but has year -round (perennial) flow, skip to Section III D.2. if the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow, skip to Section III.6.4 A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and EPA regions will' include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law. If,the waterbody' is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the waterbody has�a significant nexus with a TNW. if the,tributary,has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must' consider the tributary micombination with all of its adjacent wetlands This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for analytical purposes, the tributary,and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD ^request'is the tributary;,or its,adjacent wetlands, or both ,if the JD covers a tributary with adjacent =wetlands, complete Section III.B.1 for thestributa y,zSection,HLB.2,for any onsite wetlands, and Section iii'B 3 for all wetlands adjacent to that,tributary, both onsite and'offsite The,determmation whetherla significant nexus exists,is determined in,Section IILC` below 1. Characteristics of non -TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) General Area Conditions. Watershed size a es Drainage area acres Average annual rainfall inches Average annual snowfall inches (n) Physical Characteristics (a) Relationship with TNW ❑ Tributary flows directly into TNW ❑ Tributary flows through Pick l t tributaries before entering TNW Project waters are Piek List river miles, from TNW Project waters are P,ick-,List river miles from RPW Project waters are 3c is aerial (straight) miles from,TNW- k, �' Project waters are Pick,I�ist aerial (straight) miles from RPW Project waters cross r,serve as state boundaries Explam identify flow route to TNWs Ti ibutary stream order, if known ' Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regard mg�swal es, ditches, washes, and erosional features °generally and in the and West "Flow route canbe described'by identifying, e g , tributary a, which flows through the,review area, to flow into tributary b, which,then flows into TN,W, (b) General Tributary' Characteristics +(check all that apply) Tributary is ❑`Natural ❑,Arhfcial (man -made) Explain ❑ Manipulated (man - altered) Explain, Debris - fields located upgradient of streams- Tributary, properties with respect to top of bank (estimate) Average width feet Average depth feet Average °side slopes rici�List Primary tnbutary'substrate'composition (check all that apply) ❑ Silts El Sands ❑ Concrete ❑ Cobbles ❑ Gravel ❑ Muck ❑ Bedrock ❑ Vegetation Type /% cover ❑ Other Explain Tributary condition /stability [e g , highly eroding, sloughing banks] Explain Presence of run/riffle /pool complexes Explain- Tributary geometry Eck lbW( Tributary gradient (approximate average slope) % (c) Flow Tributary provides for cJ�r ° at Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year iY "WMsf Describe flow regime Other'mformation on duration,and volume Surface flow is I'icJr s . Characteristics Subsurface flow Jbf# Explaimflndmgs ❑ Dye (or other) test,performed Tributary has (check all that apply) ❑ Bed arid,banl`s ❑ OHWM6 (check all indicators that apply) ❑ clear, natural line impressed on the bank ❑ changes in the character'of soil ❑ shelving ❑ vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ❑ leaf litter disturbed or washed away El sediment deposition ❑ water staining ❑ other (list) ❑ Discontinuous OHWM ' Explain If factors other than the OHWM were used to determ High Tide Line indicated by EJ ❑ oil or scum,lme along shore objects ❑ fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ❑ physical markings /characteristics ❑ tidal gauges ❑ other (list) ❑ the presence,of litter and`debris ❑ destruction of terrestrial vegetation ❑ the presence of wrack line ❑ sediment sorting ❑ scour ❑ multiple observed or predicted flow events ❑ abrupt change in plant community me lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply) Mean High Water Mark indicated by ❑ survey to available datum, ❑ physical markings, ❑ vegetation lines /changes in vegetation types (m) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize,tributaryi(e g , water color is clear, discolored, oily film, water quality, general watershed characteristics, etc ) Explain identify specific pollutants „ifknown EA natural or man -made discontinuity,m, the, OHWM, does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e g, where the streamstemporarily flows underground,,or where the OHWM has�been removed °bydevelopment or agricultural practices) Where there is a break in the OHWM`that is,unrelated to thetwaterbody's flow regime (e g , flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of,flow above and below the break - 'ibid (iv) Biological Characteristics Channel supports (check all that apply). ❑ Riparian corridor Characteristics,(type, average width) ❑ Wetland fringe Characteristics ❑ Habitat for ❑ Federally Listed species Explam'findmgs ❑ Fish /spawn areas Explain findings ❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species Explain findings ❑ Aquatic /wildlife diversity Explain findings 2. Characteristics of wetlands, adlacent to non -TNW thatflow directly or indirectly into TNW (i) Physical Characteristics: (a) General Wetland Characteristics Properties Wetland,size acres Wetland type Explain s Wetland quality Explain Project,wetl ands, cross or serve as state boundaries . Explam (b) General Flow Relationship with Non -TNW Flow is Itigk= s Explain Saturated to surface Surface flow is e� lost Characteristics 'Subsurface flow c �i„� k istist Explain findings ❑ Dye (or other) test performed (c) Wetland Adjacency Determination wrth,Non -TNW ❑ Directly,abuttmg ❑ Not directly abutting ❑ Discrete wetland hydrologic connection Explain- El Ecological connection Explain ❑ Separated by berm /barrier Explain (d) Proximrty (Relationship) to TNW Project wetlands are ickLFu river miles from TNW Prolect�waters are';Ck u' t aerial (straight) miles from'TNW Flow is from fl.40 ist. Estimate•approximate location,of wetland as within the�r,_Q is ;floodplam (u) Chemical Characteristics: Characterize wetland system (e g, water color is clear, brown, oil film on surface, water quality, general watershed characteristics, etc ) Explain identify specific pollutants, if known_ Unknown (in) Biological,Characteristies Wetland supports (check all that apply): ❑ Riparian buffer Characteristics�(type, average width) ❑ Vegetation type /percent cover Explain ❑ Habitat for ❑ Federally Listed species Explain findings ❑ Fish /spawn areas Explain findings ❑ Other environmentally - sensitive species Explain findings ❑ Aquatic /wildlife diversity Explain findings 3. Characteristics of all,wetlands ad,jacenftd the tributary (if any _ All,wetland(s) being considere&in the cumulative analysis 'pJ&'tM7 Approximately ( ) acres in,total are being considered in the,cumulatrve analysis For'each wetland, specify the following Directly abuts? (YIN) Size,(m acres) Directly abuts? (WN) Size (m,acres) Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists 4 the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect ort the chemical, physical and /or biological integrity of a TNW. Considerations,when evaluating sign ificant'nexus include, buhare not hmit4to the,volume, duration, and frequency of the flow of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent wetlands- It is not appropriate to determme significant nexus based,solely,on any'specrfc threshold of distance (e g between a tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the,TNW) Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or- outside of a floodplam is not solely,determmatrve of significant nexus. Draw connections between the features documented and,the effects on the TNW, as identified'm,the Rapanos Guidancewand discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include, for example. '• Does the�tnbutary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (ifany) „havd,the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to TNWs, or to reduce the amounhof,pollutants or'flood waters,reaching a'TNW? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide'habitat and'lifecycle support functions for fish and other species, such as feeding, nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species`that,are present in the TNW? • Does the„tnbutary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any);,have,the capacity to transfer nutnents'and organic carbon that `support downstream toodwebs? • Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other, relationships to the physical, chemical, or biological integrity of the TNW? Note: the,above,list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented below. I Significant nexus findings for nun -RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III D 2. Significant nexus findings for non -RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non -RPW flows directly or indirectly into TNWs Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section iii D They are connected directly to,RPWs on this,site 3 Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but -that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of presence or absence�of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combinatiowwith all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to Section IIi D The wetlands'are located in the,floodplams adjacent to the streams and in other areas are connected by non - jurisdictional drainage features D DETERWINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS THEAWECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY): TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that-apply and,provide size estimates imreview area E TNWs linear feet width (ft), Or, acres A Wetlan&adiacent to TNWs acres 2. RPWs,that;flow directly,or indirectly into TNWs. El Tributaries,of TNWswhere tributaries typically flow year -round are jurisdictional Provide data and rationale indicating that tributary is perennial Tributaries of T_ NW where tributaries have continuous flow "seasonally” (e g, typically three months each year) are jurisdictional Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section iii B Provide rationale indicating that tributary flows seasonally Dry at time of our visit Provide estimates for-jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply) M 'Tributary waters 1000 linear °feet 3 -6 width +(ft) ED Other non - wetland waters acres identity type(s) of waters Non -RPWss that flow directly or mdtrectly,mto TNWs ❑ Waterbody that is not a TNW or an RPW, but flows directly or indirectly into a TNW, and it has a significant nexus with a TNW is jurisdictional Data,supportmg'this conclusion is provided at Section iii C Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters within the review area (check all that apply) ® Tributary waters linear feet width (ft) Other non - wetland waters, acres identify type(s) of waters Wetlands directly abutting,an RPW that flow directly or,tndirectly into TNWs Wetlands duectly abut RPW and,thus are +jurisdictional as adjacent wetlands O' Wetlands directly abufUng an RPW'where tributaries typically flow year- round- Provide data and,iattonale indicating that tributary is perenmal`m Section iii D 2, above Provide rationale indicating that wetland is directly abuttmg,an RPW Wetland Determination Data Forms to PEI report,('attacked) M Wetlands directly abutting an RPW where,tnbutanes typically flow "seasonally " Provide data indicating that tributary is seasonal in Section III B and rationale in Section iii D 2, above Provide,rationale4ndicatmg that wetland is directly abutting an RPW Provide acreage estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting an RPW that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs a Wetlands that do not directly abut an RPW, but when considered in combination with the tributary to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent Wetlands, have a significant nexus'with'a TNW are jurisidictional Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III C Provide acreage estimates,fot jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres Wetlands adjacent toinon- RPWs,that flow durectly,or indirectly into TNWs. ❑ Wetlands adjacent to such waters, and have when considered in combination with the'tr�butary, to which they are adjacent and with similarly situated adjacent we have a significant nexus with a TNW are jurisdictional Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III C Provide estimates for jurisdictional wetlands in the review area acres impoundments of, jurisdictional waters _.9 As a general rule, the impoundment of a jurisdictional tributary remains jurisdictional ❑ Demonstrate that impoundment was created from "waters of the U S ," or Q Demonstrate that water meets the criteria for one of the categories presented above (1 -6), or ® Demonstrate that water is isolated with a nexus to commerce (see E below) E. ISOLATED ]INTERSTATE OR INTRA - STATE] WATERS, INCLUDING ISOLATED WETLANDS, THE USE, DEGRADATION OR DESTRUCTION OF WHiCH COULD AFFECT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, INCLUDING ANY SUCH WATERS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):10 $A which are or could,be used'by mterstate,or foreign travelers for, recreational orother`purposes from which fish orshellfish are orrcould be taken and,sold in interstate or'foreign commerce n which are or could be used,for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce ❑ Interstate isolated waters Explain Other °factors Explain , gSee Footnote # 3 9 To complete the analysis refer to the key in Section IIi D 6 of the Instructional Guidebook 10 Prior to asserting or declining CWA jurisdiction based solely on this category, Corps Districts will elevate the,achon to Corps and EPA HQ for review consistent with the process descnbed,m the Corps/EPA Memorandum Regarding CWA Act Junsdiction Fol6wrng,Rapanos Identify water,body and summarize rationale supporting determination Provide estimates for Jurisdictional waters in the review`area (check all that apply) El Tributary waters linear feet width (tt) ❑ Other non- wetland•waters acres Identify type(s) of waters ® Wetlands acres F. NON - JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Q It potential wetlands were assessed within the ieview area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) commerce ❑ Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in"'SWANCC," the review area would have been regulated based solely�on the "Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR) ❑ Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where,such a finding is required for Jurisdiction 'Explam- ❑ Othei (explain, if not covered',above) Provide acreage;esti pates °for non - jurisdictional waters m;the review area, where thesole potential basis ofJurisdiction is the MBR factors (i e , presence of migratory birds, presence of end`angered,species, use of water for irrigated;agnculture), using best professional udg fient (check a]l,that apply) 9 Non - wetland waters (i e , rivers, streams) linear feet width (ft) FA Lakes /ponds acres M Other non - wetland waters acres List'type of aquatic resource M Wetlands acres Provide•aereage estimates for,non- Jurisdictional waters in.the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for Jurisdiction (check all that apply) M Non - wetland waters 0 e , rivers, streams) linear feet, width (ft) 5 Lakes /ponds acres Q Other non - wetland waters acres List-type of aquatic =resource M Wetlands acres SECTION IV DATA SOURCES. A. SUPPORTING DATA Data reviewed for JD (check,all, hat,apply - checked items shall be +included in case file and, where checked and,requested,�appropriately reference sources below) 0 Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by•or on behalf of the applicant/consultant Eg Data sheets prepared/submitted by,or on behalf of the applicant/consultant ❑ Oflice,concurs with data sheets /delineation report ❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report ❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps M Corps navigable waters' study M U S Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas ❑ USGS NHD data ❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps ® U S Geological Survey map(s) Cite scale & quad name Chmax„ 1 "= 2,000' ® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service;Soil Survey Citation NRCS Web Soil'Survey National wetlands inventory map(s) Cite name State/Local wetland inventory map(s) # ,F,EMA/FIRM maps M 100 -year Floodplam Elevation is (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929) Inj Photographs ® Aerial (Name & Date) GIS Map /Aerial Photo Dated'2010 or ❑ Other (Name & Date) M Previous determination(s) File no and date of response letter Applicable /supporting case,law Q Applicable /supporting scientific literature M Other information (please specify) B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD: Unnamed tributaries to Lynwood Lake (Little Alamance Creek) are located on the site Wetlands abut -the tributaries •P'ILOT • INV'IR'O,NM,ENTAL • INC- June,10, 2014 Mr. Wes,Webb Alley Williams Carmen and King 120 South Main Street Kannapolis, NC 28082 Reference: Wetland Delineation Devere Contractor Lay Down Yard ,Intersection of Lynwood Drive and Ledford Road Greensboro, North Carolina PEI Project No. 1040 Dear Mr. Webb- Pilot Environmental, Inc (PEI) is pleased to submit this report of the wetland delineation for the site located southeast of the intersection of Lynwood Drive and Ledford Road in Greensboro, Guilford County,'North Carolina. The site is an approximate 3.7 acre site that includes portions of three parcels identified as Parcel Identification Numbers (PINS) 7881279953, 7881371838 and 7881373326. This report summarizes our findings for the site Background Wetlands are defined by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as "those areas that are Inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances, do support a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions " In order for an area to be classified as wetland, hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology indicators must be present Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of dredge and fill materials into waters of "the United States (lakes, rivers, ponds,streams, etc.), including wetlands. Waters of the United States include the territorial seas,, navigable coastal and inland lakes, rivers and streams', intermittent streams, and wetlands. The EPA and ,the USACE jointly administer the Section 404 'program. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act grants each state the authority to approve, coridition, or deny any 'Federal permits that could result in a discharge to State waters www,pi(otenviro.com Wetland DehneaLon PEI Project No 1040 June 10, 2014 Jurisdictional features include wetlands, open waters, ponds; lakes and perennial /intermittent streams. Jurisdictional'features are regulated by the USACE and North Carolina Department,of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Water Resources (NCDENR -DWR) 'Permits are, required prior to impacting any Jurisdictional feature The type of permit requi`red'is,speafic to the type, location °and',amount,of'im pacts. Stormwater management plans and /or mitigation for proposed impacts could be a requirement of the permit approval process The findings and. conclusions found in this ,report are our opinions based on field conditions encountered at the time of the site visit Changes in but not limited to, regulations, weather, timber /vegetation removal and usage /development of the site or nearby properties can,alter the findings and opinions presented in this report We, recommend that this report be used for preliminary planning purposes only Agency verifications, followed by a survey of Jurisdictional features is required to determine the exact extent and locations of Jurisdictional features for a period of up to five years following issuance of a USACE Jurisdictional Determination (JD) and /or NCDENR -DWR Site Determination Letter. Scope of Services PEI was contracted to perform a Wetland delineation for the approximate 3 7 acre site located southeast of the intersection of Lynwood Drive and Ledford Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. The site is,identified by the Guilford County Geographic Information System (GIS) website as a portion of PINS 7881279953, 7881371838 and 7881373326. The scope of services included a delineation of Jurisdictional features, (streams, wetlands and other surface waters) located in a drainage swale centrally located on Lthe site. The site boundaries were not surveyed at the time of our field delineation Literature Review We reviewed the U.S Geologic Service (USGS) Topographic Map and the U S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Survey,of Guilford County • The USGS Topographic Map (Drawing 1) identifies Lynwood Lake on adjacent property west - northwest of the site Surface Waters or�wetlands are not shown on the site • The USDA Soil Survey of Guilford, County (Drawing 2)� shows soils,on'the site, have been mapped as,E_non fine sandy loam (EnC). This mapping unit;is not'identified on the,Guilford County Hydric Soils List. Field Delineation PEI personnel conducted the field delineation on June 5, 2014. The site contains a staging area for a nearby construction project and undeveloped land. A drainage Swale, consisting of a field, 2 Wetland Delineation PEI Project'No 1040 June 10, 2014 is centrally located on the site Low- lying,areas.of the field are vegetated with rush species, sedge species, poison ivy and juvenile sweet gum saplings The soils in the low -lying areas have low chroma colors and are hydric. Stained ground surfaces, oxidized roots and other hydrology indicators are present The wetlands are separated from surrounding by distinct breaks in topography, vegetation and /or soils Based on our observations, the low -lying areas would be considered jurisdictional wetlands by the USACE Areas surrounding the wetlands are predominately vegetated with fescue. Soils are bright and appear well drained. Wetland hydrology indicators are not present.. Wetland Determination Data Forms Ldocument the conditions encountered on the site. The wetland boundaries were flagged'in the field with, red and white striped surveyor flagging. A stream is located in a wooded area down, - gradient of the wetland, in the vicinity of the site. boundary. The stream originates from a head -cut that functions as 'a groundwater discharge point The stream has a defined bed and bank,`meanders, evidence an, ordinary high watermark and contained flowing water during our site visit The head of the stream was marked in the field with blue and, white striped surveyor flagging A survey would be required to determine if the stream is located on the site. Drawing ,3 shows the approximate locations of the site, wetlands, stream, data points and our flag numbers Drawing 3 is based on our field notes and should only be used for preliminary planning purposes Watershed Classification /Buffer Requirements An unnamed tributary to Lynnwood Lake, which drains into Little Alamance Creek originates on and /or in the immediate vicinity of the site. According to the NCDENR- DWR,•the site is located in the Cape Fear River Basin in an area that has been designated as WS -IV; nutrient sensitive waters (NSW). Additionally, the site is located in the Jordan lake watershed The stream on the site is not depicted on the USGS Topographic Map °or the most, recentprinted version of the USDA Soil Survey of Guilford County Therefore, at this time mandatory vegetative buffers in accordance with the NCDENR -DWR Red Book are not applicable to surface waters on the site. However, mandatory vegetative buffers and /or setbacks may be required by the delegated municipality ordinances and /or other applicable local regulations Agency Verification We recommend` that the field delineation be verified by the USACE and NCDENR -DWR The delineation, including our stream designations; 'is subject to change based on agency verifi'cation(s). Following the verification(s), the -flags should be surveyed to determine the exact location and extent of,the jurisdictional areas. M Weiland Delineation PEI Project No 1040 June 10, 2014 To obtain a USACE JD and /or NCDENR -DWR Site Determination Letter,, completion of a verification package that includes the USACE JD Request Form, Agent Authorization Form, appropriate drawings, stream /wetland data forms and other appropriate documentation must be submitted to the agencies to request an agency site visit. Following agency receipt of a complete verification package, 'the agencies will schedule a visit to the site to verify that the locations of flags in the field accurately mark the locations of Jurisdictional features. Following the field verification, submittal of additional information, including verification drawings may be necessary to obtain,a USACE JD and /,or NCD,ENR- DWR,Site Determination'Letter. If needed by the site owner, developer and /or client; a Wetland PLAT, completed by a N.C. Licensed Surveyor, can be submitted to the USACE for signed concurrence of the exact location of Jurisdictional features and to supplement the USACE JD Closing We appreciate the opportunity to provide our services to you. Please contact us at (336) 708 - 4620'if you have questions.or require additional information. Sincerely, David S. Brame Project Manager Michael T. Brame, PWS Principal Attachments: Drawing 1 - -USGS Topographic Map Drawing 2 — USDA Soil Map Drawing 3 — Wetland Flag Location Map /2010 Aerial Photograph Wetland Determination Data Forms 4 y� v . J an ,.yy 9� ON <s O * °� s� T ' �. X85 `�. ,. ? 1 � � � • • f INJ its r r s •�' •ate N U� r . *M ;• Drawing 1 USGS Topographic Map N :f •� USGS Topographic Map Devere Contractor Lay Down Yard Climax, NC Lynwood Drive Quadrangle Greensboro, NC . SCALE: 1" = 2,000' PEI No. 1040 Drawing 2 USDA Soil Survey of Guilford County Published 1977 Not to Scale a h' Guilford County, NC GIS and PEI Field Notes SCALE: 1" = 100' '" AWAMENEW, WIIIIIIIIIIIII FLAG NUMBERS /INFO WETLAND FLAGS = STREAM /POND FLAGS = Stream Flags = 1 Lynwood Drive Greensboro, NC PEI No. 1040 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains`and Piedmont Project/Site Devere Contractor Lay Down Yard City /County Greensboro /Guilford Sampling Date 06/15/14 Applicant/Owner George Kiger State _North Carolina Sampling Point DP -1 Investigator(s) Michael Brame, PEI _Section, Township, Range Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc) Drainage,Swale Local relief (concave, convex, none) Slope ( %) 1 Lat Long Datum Soil.Map Unit Name Enon fine sandy loam (EnC), NWI Classification Are climaticT hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time °of year? Yes X No (If no „explain in, Remarks ) Are Vegetation _,,,Sod, or,Hydrology _significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances” present? Yes X Are Vegetation , Sod , or'Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any�answers,in Remarks ) No, SUMMARY OF FINDING5 — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, Important Teatures, etc. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No H drnc Sod Present? Yes X 'No Is the Sampled Area Y within a Wetland Yes X No Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Remarks The three sampling criteria are present The sampling point is located within a wetland HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators Secondary Jndicators (minimum,of two,regured) Primary Indicators (minimum of oneas required, check all'that apply) Surface,Sod Cracks (136), _ Surface Water,(A4) _ _ True Aquatic Plants (1314) _ Sparsely� Vegetated, Concave;S_ urfacet(B8) _ High Water Table (A2) _ Hydrogen Sulfide-,Odor-(Cl) _ Drainage Patterns (1310) Saturation (A3) X Oxidized Rh¢ospheres on Living Rootsi(C3) _ Moss Trim'Lines (616) _ Water Marks,(B1) _ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) = Dry- Season Water Table (02) _ _ Sediment Deposits (132) _ Recent,lron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) _ Crayfish Burrows (C8) _ Drift Deposits (B3) _ `Thin Muck Surface (C7) _ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9) Algal Mat or Crust (134) _ Other (Explain in Remarks) _ Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1) _ _ Iron Deposits (B5) _ Geomorphic Position (D2) _ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) _ Shallow Aquitard (D3) _ Water - Stained Leaves (B9) _ Microtopographic'Relief (D4) Aquatic Fauna (1313) FAC- Neutral Test (D5) Field Observations Surface,Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) I Wate_rTable Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) >12 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No Saturation Present? Yes _ No X Depth (inches) 12 (includes capillary fringe) Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available Remarks Wetland hydrology indicators are present VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of;plants Sampling Point DP -1 Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a,separate sheet ) Hydrophytic vegetation,is present Dominance Test worksheet Absolute Dominant Indicator' Tree Stratum (Plot size 30' ) ,% Cover Species Status Number,of Dominant Species 1 None Observed That Are OBL, FACW, or FAG 5 (A) 2 3 Total Number,of'Dominant 4 Species Across AILStrata 5 (B) 5 Percent of Dominant Species, 6 That Are OBL, FACW,'or, FAC 100 (NP) 7 8 Prevalence Index worksheet 0 = Total Cover Total % Cover of Multiply by OBL species x 1 = Sapling /Shrub Stratum (Plot size 30' ) FACW species X,2 = 1 Ligwdambar styraaflua 5 Y FAC FAC species X 3= 2 FACU species X4= 3 4 UPL species X'5 = 5 Column Totals (A) (B) 6 7 Prevalence Index = B/A = 8 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators. 9 _ 1 -Rapid Test, for Hydrophytic Vegetation 10 X 2 - Dominance Test'is'> 50% 5 = Total Cover _ 3 - Prevalence Test is,s 3 0' Herb Stratum (Plot size 30' ) _4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in Remarks or on a,separate sheet) 1 Juncus sp 20 Y FACW ,2 Carex sp 10 Y FACW —Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain) 3 Vernoma sp 10 Y FACW � 4 'Indicators of hydnc sod and wetland hydrology must be present, unless °disturbed or problehiatic 5 6 � Definitions of Vegetation Strata 7 8 Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in (7 6 cm) g or more in diameter at breast�height (DBH), 10 regardless of height 11 Sapling /Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less 12 than 3 in DBH and greater than 3 28 ft (1 m) tall 40 = Total Cover Herb Ali herbaceous (non- woody) plants, regardless of size, and,woody plants less than 3 28 ft tall Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size 30' ) 1 Toxicodendron radicans 10 Y FAC Woody vine - All woody vines-greater than 3 28 ft, in 2 height 3 4 Hydrophytic 5 Vegetation 6 Present? Yes X No 10 = Total Cover Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on a,separate sheet ) Hydrophytic vegetation,is present SOIL Sampling Point DP -1 Profile Description ,(Describe tolthe depth needed to document the,indicator or confirm the absenc Depth Matrix Redox Features (inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture 0 -12 2 5Y 4/1 60 7 5YR 4/6 40 L indicators ) Remarks 'Type C= Concentration, D= Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, CS= Covered or Coated Sand Grains 2Location PL =Pore Lining, M =Matnx Hydric,Soil Indicators Indicators for Problematic Hydnc Sods'• Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) Histic.Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) Coast Prairie Redox -(A16) Black,Histic (A3) Thin Dark 8uface,(S9) (MLRA 147, 148) (MLRA 147, 148) Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) Loamy,Gleyed Matrix (F2) Pied mont; Flood plain Soils (F19) _ Stratified Layers (A5) X Depleted Matrix (F3) (MLRA 136, 147) 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) Redox Dark Surface'(F6) Red Parent Material (TF2) _ Depleted'Below Dark Surface (A11) _ 'Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Very Shallow Dark,Surface,(TF12) _ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) Redox Depressions (178) Othen(Explainan,Remarks) Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR N, Iron Manganese Masses (1712) (LRR N, MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136) Sandy Gleyed Matrix (s4) Umbnc Surface (F13) (MLRA 136, 122) 3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and Sandy Redox (S5) Piedmont, Flood plain Sods (F19) (ML'RA 148) wetland hydrology must,be present, unless Stripped Matrix (S6) disturbed or problematic Restrictive Layer (if observed) Type Hydnc Soid,Present? Yes X No Depth (inches) Remarks Hydnc sod indicators are present WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Protect/Site Devere Contractor'Lay D`own-Yard City /County- Greensboro /Guilford Sampling'Date 06/15/14 Applicant/Owner 'George Kigei` -,State, North Carolina Sampling,Poirit DP -2 Investigators) ;Michael Brame, PEI Section,, Township, Range Landform,(hillslope, terrace, etc,) 'Drainage Swale Local,relief'(concav_e,,convex; none)_ - Slope,( /.) 1 L'at Long- Datum", Sod Map UnitAame ;Enon fin&sandy loam (EnC) NWI Classification Are climatic /hydrologic conditions on,the site =typical for this time of year, ?' Yes X NQ ,(If no, explainlin Remarks ) Are Vegetation „ Sod ,,or Hydrology significantly'disturbed? Are °'Norrrial Circumstances" present ?' Yes X Are Vegetation Sod or Hydrology _,naturally problematic? (If _n°eeded,,ezplain any, answers in Remarks ) No SUMMARY OF FINDINGS,— ,Attach,site ma ,shoWin sam lin oint locations,'transects, important teatures, etc._ Hydrophytic,Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is,the °,Sampled Area Hydnc,Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland ?, Yes No X Wetland Hydrology Present? 'Yes No X Remarks Hyd_ ric, sod�and 'wetland,hydrologyindicators are nof present The sampling point is not located within ahwetland HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators_ Secondary Indicators (mihimum oftwdreouired) 'Primary Indicators.(mmimum of one'is required: ,check all that apply) _ Surface Sod Cracksi(B6) Surface Water (Al) _ True °Aquatic Plants (614) _ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (88) _ ,High Water Table (A2), _ Hydrogen, Sulfide Odor, (CU) _ Drainage, Patterns,(B10) _ Saturation,(A3) _ Oxidized Rhizospheres,on Living'Roots (C3) _ Moss Trim Lines (1316) _ _ Water, Marks (61) _ Presence of;Reduced, Ir=(C4) _ Dry- Season -Water Table (C2) Sediment, Deposits (B2) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sod s (C6) _ " Cr ayfsh Burrows(C8) Drift Deposits`_ (63) _ Thin Muck,Surface,(C7) SaturatiomVisible on Aerial rriagery (C9)' _ _ Algal Mat or'Ceusta(134) _ _ _ Other`(Expl lint in Remarks) — Stunted or Stressed''Flants (D1) Iron Deposits (85) _ Geomorphic Position ;(D2) Inundation Visible, on Aerial Imagery (S7) _ Shallow, (D% _ Water-Staineds Leaves (69) _ Microtopographic Relief'(D4) Aquatic'Fauna (613) FAGNe itral Test-0(D5) Field`Obsenratioriv Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) - Water'TableRresent' Yes No X- ,Depth (inches) >12 Wetland,Hydrology Present ?' Yes No X_ Saturation Presents Yes 'No X 'Depth ( inches)- >12 _ (includes capolary,fnnge) Describe Recorded Data (stream,gauge, monitonng,well,,aenaI� photos, previous inspections),'if available Remarks Wetland hydrology indicators,are not present VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants Sampling Point DP -2 Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on,a separate sheet') Hydrophytic vegefation,is'present Dominance Test worksheet Absolute Dominant Indicator Tree Stratum (Plot size 30' ) % Cover Species 'Status Number of Dominant Species 1 None Obserrrved That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC 3 (A) 2 3 Total Number of Dominant 4 Species Across All Strata 3 (B) 5 6 _ Percent of; Dominant Species That Are,OBL, FACW, or FAC 100 (A/B) 7 8 ,Prevalenc0ndex,worksheet 0 = Total Cover Total % Cover of Multiply by 0131-species x 1 = Sapling /Shrub'Stratum (Plot-size 30' ) FACW species X 2 = 1 ,None Observed FAC species 'X 3`= ,2 FACU species X 4 = 3 4 UPL species X 5 = 5 Column Totals (A) (B) 6 7 Prevalence Index = B/A = 8 Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators 9 _ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation 10 X 2 - Dominance Test is > 50% 0 = Total Cover 3- Prevalence Test is s 3 0' Herb Stratum (Plot size- 30' ) - 4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting data in.Remarks or on a separate sheet) 1 Festuca sp 40 Y FAC 2 Eupatonum leptophyll6m 10 Y FAC —Problematic Hydrophytic`Vegetation' (Explain) 3 c so.and wetland hydFology,must 'Indicators of,hydn d 4 be present, unless disturbed or, problematic 5, 6 Definitions of Vegetation,Strata 7 8 Tree = Woody plants, excluding vines, 3'm '(7 6 cm) g or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), 10, regardless of height 11 Sapling /Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less 12 than 3 in DBH and greater than 3 28 ft (1 m),tall 50 = Total Cover Herb -All herbaceous (non- woody) plants, regardless of size, and woody plants less than 3 28 ft tall Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size- 30' ) 1 Parthenocissus qunquefolia 10 Y FAC _ Woody vine - All woody'vmes greater than 3 28 ft in 2 height 3 4 Hydrophytic 5 Vegetation 6 Present? Yes X No _ 10 = Total Cover Remarks (Include photo numbers here or on,a separate sheet') Hydrophytic vegefation,is'present =1 Profile Description (Describe to the der Depth `Matrix (inches) Color (moist) 0 -12 7 5YR 6/6 100 Sampling Point DP -2 h,needed,to,document the indicator or corifirm,the absence of�indicators.) Redox Features Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks L 'Type C= Concentration, D= Depletion, RM= Reduced Matrix, CS= Covered or Coated Sand Grains ?Location PL =Pore Lining, M =Matnx Hydnc Soil Indicators Indicators,for Problematic Hydnc Sods'* Histosol (Al) Dark Surface (S7) 2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147) Histic Epipedon (A2) Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148) Coast Prairie Redox (A16) Black Histic (A3) Thin Dark Suface (S9) (MLRA 147,148) (ML-RA 147, 148) Hydrogen, Sulfide (A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix (172) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) Stratified Layers (A5), Depleted Matrix (F3) (MLRA 136, 147) _ 2•cm Muckr(A10) (LRR N) Redox Dark'Surface (F6) Red Parent Material (TF2) _ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11) Depleted Dark Surface (F7) Very Shallow Dark °Surface (TF12) Thick Dark'Surfacer(Al2) Redox Depressions (F8) Othec(Explam in Remarks) Sandy Mucky'Minerali(S1) (LRR N, Iron Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR °N, MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136) Sandy'G[eyed,Matnz'(s4) Umbnc Surface (F13) (MLRA'136, 122) 3Indicators of Hydrophytic vegetation and Sandy Redox,(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148) wetland,hydrology must be present, unless Stripped Matrix (S6) disturbed or problematic Type Hydnc ^Soil Present? Yes No X Depth (inches) Remarks Hydric soil indicators are not present