20221125 Ver 1_Buffer and/or Stream Appeal Request_20220401

ECOLOGICAL
SERVICES
EST. /I 2016
April 1, 2022
Town of Chapel Hill Town Manager
Attn: Maurice Jones
405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
RE: Stream Determination Appeal
5217, 5227 & 5305 Mt. Moriah Road, Chapel Hill, NC
PIN #s 9890-84-9934, 9890-94-5812, 9890-95-8043, 9890-83-5996 & 9890-74-0792
Sage Project #2021.153
Dear Mr. Jones,
Sage Ecological Services, Inc. (Sage) is requesting an appeal to the stream determinations for the
above -mentioned properties which was performed by Town of Chapel Hill (TOCH) staff on January
28, 2022, and February 2, 2022. The determination results were provided in an administrative
decision letter prepared by Allison Weakley dated March 4, 2022.
Due to the significant differences between the original determination conducted by Sage
(November 2021) and TOCH (January and February 2022), an additional field assessment was
performed during a stream and wetland field review held with April Norton of the US Army Corps
of Engineers (USACE) on March 15, 2022. The attached post -review field map and forms are a
result of the meeting held with Ms. Norton.
Specific conclusions formulated during the USACE meeting include differing start points for
intermittent Features E and G. These are identified by flags placed by Sage during the field review
on March 15, 2022. Additionally, Features L and K were determined to exhibit indicators of less
than an intermittent flow regime.
Respectfully submitted:
Sean Clark, PWS Philip Beach, PWS
Sage Ecological Services, Inc. Sage Ecological Services, Inc.

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Contours
Roads
• RcowRStream Form Location .pp.0
• USACE Data Point Loaapon
NOTE: Features located outside of the AJD Review
Area are subject to a PJD. Map features herein were
field reviewed by April Norton (USACE) on March 15,
2022.
Location, shape and size of depicted features on the
evaluated site are approximate and should be
surveyed by a licensed NC surveyor for final site
planning.
Map Location
CASWELL
PERSON
ALAMANCE
ORANGE
GRANVILLE
DURHAM
AJD / PJD
Wetland Sketch Map
Mt. Moriah Property
Sage Project # 2021.153
Map Prepared by P. Beach
March 18, 2022
Figure 3
CHATHAM
WAKE
0
250 500
Feet
Sage Ecological Services, Inc.
Office: 919-335-6757
Cell: 919-559-1537

Stream ID:
Feature E
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 3/15/2022
Project/Site:
Mt Moriah (2021.153)
Latitude:
35.9626
Evaluator: Sean Clark + Phil Beach
County: Orange
Longitude:
-79.0033
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if
19 or perennial if> 30
18.5
Stream
Determination:
Intermittent
Other:
e.g. Quad Name
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 11
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
1
3. In -Channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
pool sequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
1
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
0
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
1
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
2
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
2
9. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 2.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
C. Biology Subtotal = 5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
1
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
0
*perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Bank Height (feet)
Bankfull Width (feet)
Water Depth (inches)
Channel Substrate
Velocity:
Clarity:
Sketch:

Stream ID:
Feature G
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 3/15/2022
Project/Site:
2021.153 Mt Moriah
Latitude:
35.9626
Evaluator: Sean Clark + Phil Beach
County: Orange
Longitude:
-79.0033
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if
19 or perennial if> 30
20
Stream
Determination:
Intermittent
other:
e.g:. Quad Name
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 8.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
1
3. In -Channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple- pool
sequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
1
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
1
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
1
9. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 6.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
1
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
1
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
0
*perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Bank Height (feet)
Bankfull Width (feet)
Water Depth (inches)
Channel Substrate
Velocity:
Clarity:
Sketch:

Stream ID:
Feature K
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 3/15/2022
Project/Site:
Mt Moriah (2021.153)
Latitude:
35.9586
Evaluator: Sean Clark + Phil Beach
County: Orange
Longitude:
-79.0051
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if
19 or perennial if> 30
18
Stream
Determination:
Other:
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 7
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
0
3. In -Channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
pool sequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
1
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
1
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
1
9. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
^ artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 6
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
0
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
0
*perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Bank Height (feet)
Bankfull Width (feet)
Water Depth (inches)
Channel Substrate
Velocity:
Clarity:
Sketch:

Stream ID:J
Feature L
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 3/15/2022
Project/Site:
Mt Moriah (2022.153)
Latitude:
35.9596
Evaluator: Sean Clark + Phil Beach
County: Orange
Longitude:
-79.0049
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if
> 19 or perennial if> 30
12
Stream
Determination:
Other:
e.g. Quad Name
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 4.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
1
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
1
3. In -Channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple- pool
sequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
0
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
0
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
0
9. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 3.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
1
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
C. Biology Subtotal = 4
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
2
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
0
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
0
*perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Bank Height (feet)
Bankfull Width (feet)
Water Depth (inches)
Channel Substrate
Velocity:
Clarity:
Sketch:

Stream ID:
Feature N
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 3/15/2022
Project/Site:
Mt Moriah (2021.153)
Latitude:
35.9592
Evaluator: Sean Clark + Phil Beach
County: Orange
Longitude:
-79.0015
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if
19 or perennial if> 30
14.5
Stream
Determination:
Other:
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 5.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank
0
1
2
3
1
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
1
3. In -Channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
pool sequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
0
5. Active/relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
0
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
1
9. Grade controls
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
^ artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 3.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaflitter
1.5
1
0.5
0
1
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
0
C. Biology Subtotal = 5.5
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
SCORE
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
0
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
0
*perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Bank Height (feet)
Bankfull Width (feet)
Water Depth (inches)
Channel Substrate
Velocity:
Clarity:
Sketch: