20050949 Ver 3_More Info Received_20150130

LAW OFFICES OF
F. BRYAN BRICE, QTR.
F BRYAN BRICE, JR 127 W HARGETT ST, STE 600
CATHERINE CRALLE JONES RALEIGH, NC 27601
MATTHEW D QUINN TEL [phone]
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ROBERT R GELBLUM, OF COUNSEL WWW ATTYBRYANBRICE COM
January 30, 2015
Jennifer Burdette Via Email Jennifer Burdette @ncdenr gov
401 Coordinator And Hand Delivery
NCDWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604 D � � � � �n r
Re Lots 18 and 19 or Partners Equity Group Commercial Subdivision, _— 1
Johnston County, DWQ 92005 -0949 Version 3 Modification JAN 3 0 2015
USACEAction ID No SAW -2007 -04137
401 Water Quality Certification Modification Request DENR - WarFa
Dear Ms. Burdette,
We are writing to request a slight modification of the above referenced 401 Certification, issued
on December 20, 2012, allowing 1.53 (acres) of wetland impacts. This modification requests
certification for 1.68 (acres) of impacts (net increase of 0.15 acre).
On November 26, 2014, we submitted to USACOE on behalf of Partners Equity Group (PEG)
requests for Permit Modification and Time Limit Extension, which was received as a timely
request and is currently under review. David Shaeffer of USACOE has indicated that he plans to
put the request out for public notice early next week.
Impacts
This permit modification does not expand the actual scope of impact to the wetland. Throughout
the life of this project, the plans were to preserve a 50' strip of the wetlands running along the
east side of both lots. In the original permit, this area was estimated to be approximately 1 acre.
When the area was formally surveyed for the conservation easement, we found that the preserved
area was 0.447 acres rather than approximately 1 acre as previously indicated. As a result of the
self - reported correction of the numbers relating to area of the preserved wetlands and total
wetlands, the number for the area of impacted wetlands changed from 1.53 acres to 1.68 acres,
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Compensatory Mitigation
Mitigation will be provided as previously approved; however the area to be preserved on -site is
adjusted to reflect the corrected calculations. Impacts are to be offset by 0.447 acre of on -site
wetland (pine flat) preservation, and 30.925 acres of wetland preservation (headwater and
bottomland hardwood forest) at the Rudolph Mitigation Site, located off Brogden Road in
Johnston County, located adjacent to Moccasin Creek and within the Neuse River watershed
(HUD 03020201). The off -site mitigation is to be protected in perpetuity by a Conservation
Easement held by the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation.
Even with this slight change in totals relative to the on -site preservation, the off -site mitigation
for this project well exceeds the standard 10:1 mitigation ratios. The off -site preservation of
30.925 acres of high quality wetlands through a conservation easement purchased by PEG, well
exceeds the 21.9 acres as would result from a 10:1 ratio. The off -site mitigation represents a
18.4:1 ratio. In addition, the project ensures the long -term preservation of 0.447 wetland acres
on -site even though those wetlands are of lower quality and function. The total mitigation ratio
for both on- and offsite mitigation (31.372) to total impacts (1.683) is: 18.6:1, resulting in almost
50% more total mitigation than normally required or would have been achieved by the mitigation
as required under the original permit.
For your reference, please find 5 copies of this letter and the following enclosures:
• Compensatory Mitigation Plan, revised 1.2015 (including Site Plans with wetland
overlay);
• Our firm check in the amount of $240 to cover fees for the modification review.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
BrnBrice, Jr.
Enclosures
cc: (via email)
David Schaeffer (USACOE)
John Shallcross (Partners Equity Group)
Bill Misiaveg (Carolina Holdings)

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COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PLAN
Prepared for
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
Wilmington, North Carolina
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Division of Water Quality
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................... ............................... 1
CompensationAreas ....................................................................................... ............................... 1
Figure 1. Mitigation Site Locations ......................................................... ............................... 2
Figure 2. Conservation Easement Maps .................................................. ............................... 2
OnSite Mitigation ..................................... ............................... . ......... ........................ 3
OffSite Mitigation ................................................................................. ............................... 3
Hydrology... .. . ........................................................................................... ............................... 4
Soil s................................ ............................... ..................................... ............................... 4
Vegetation....... ............................... .............................................. ............................... 5
Proposed Actions ............................. 5
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Table I Existing Vegetation on the Proposed Wetland Preservation Areas ......................... 5
Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat Protection ........................................................ ............................... 6
Compensation Mitigation Implementation Sequence ................................... ............................... .6
REFERENCES......................................................................................... ............................... 10

COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PLAN
Introduction
This document describes compensatory mitigation of wetland impacts associated with the
construction and unavoidable impacts to wetlands associated with the development of Lots 18
and 19 of the Partner's Equity Group project located off South Equity Drive and Industrial Park
Drive (SR 2398) in Smithfield, Johnston County, NC. Total permanent wetland impacts
proposed are 1.683 acres of the total 2.13 acres of wetlands for both lots within USGS HUC
03020201 and the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) sub -basin 03- 04 -02. The
existing permit (Permit # SAW -2007- 04137, DWQ #2005 -0949) allows for the discharge of
approximately 44,443 cubic yards of material for the filling and grading of the lots.
Remaining wetlands (0.447 acres) on site will be preserved in connection with a landscape plan
as an effort to avoid and minimize impacts. Given this effort and the fact the proposed
mitigation is 'but of kind" for a higher value wetland than the wetlands impacted, mitigation for
impacts will only provide preservation of wetlands.
Wetlands proposed for mitigation are located on site as well as at a site adjacent to the Rudolph
Neuse River Buffer and Nutrient Offset Mitigation Bank within the USGS HUC 03020201 and
the DWQ sub -basin 03- 04 -02. The off site mitigation is located off of Brogden road (SR 1007)
in Johnston County and within the watershed tributary to Moccasin Creek and the Neuse River.
(Figures 1 & 2).
Compensation Areas
Compensation will consist of on -site wetland preservation of Pine Flat wetlands and Headwater
and Bottomland Hardwood Forest Wetlands (NCWAM) off site approximately 12.4 miles from
the impact site. Total preservation area proposed is 31.372 acres and includes preservation at 2
locations. The location of the proposed sites is shown in Figures 1 and 2 (Mitigation Site
Locations). The following is a description of each area proposed for mitigation:
On -Site
Wetland Preservation (Pine Flat) — 0.447 acre
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Wetland Preservation (Headwater and Bottomland Hardwood Forest) — 30.925 acres
Total Preservation Area — 31.372 acres

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On Site Mitigation
Area (0 447 ac)
HUC 03020201
Ecoregion Southeastern floodplains and low terraces
Wetland Type ( NCWAM) Pine Flat
Vegetation Early succession hardwood regeneration
Soils Rains sandy loam
Watershed Tributary to Polecat Branch and Neuse River
The proposed on site mitigation area contains approximately 0 447 acres of disturbed Pine Flat
wetlands located adjacent to existing development and connected to the development's storm
water system Historically, the wetland served as a headwater flat area for water draining to
Polecat Creek and eventually to the Neuse River With the construction of I -95 and surrounding
development, this wetland area is now cut off from the historic hydrology drainage regime
Off Site Mitigation
Area (30 925 ac)
HUC 03020201
Ecoregion Southeastern floodplams and low terraces
Wetland Type ( NCWAM) Headwater Wetland and Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Vegetation Mature and mid succession regenerating hardwoods /mixed pine /cypress, gum
Soils Wehadkee - Chastain loam association (frequently flooded), Augusta sandy loam
(occasionally flooded), Tomotley sandy loam (rarely flooded)
Watershed Tributary to Moccasin Creek and Neuse River
The proposed mitigation site contains approximately 31 acres of a mixture of Headwater
Wetland and Bottomland Hardwood Forest wetlands and uplands Water draining from the site
courses through existing channelized ditches flowing toward Moccasin Creek and eventually
flows to the Neuse River The site is directly abutting an existing Neuse River Buffer and
Nutrient Offset mitigation site The proposed mitigation area will form a connection between the
existing mitigation site and Moccasin Swamp
The proposed mitigation site consists of a variety of community types as approximated by
Schafale and Weakley (1990) within palustrine systems including, river floodplain (cypress -gum
swamp, blackwater subtype), river floodplain (Coastal Plain bottomland hardwoods, blackwater
subtype), and river floodplam (Coastal Plain small stream swamp, blackwater subtype)
Ecotonal changes range from very wet to moderately drained with sharp contrasts of vegetation
diversity and density, as well as soil type NCWAM describes these types of wetlands at the
Preservation Site as both headwater and bottomland hardwood forest wetlands

Wetlands are classified by Cowardin et al. (1979) as palustrine, forested, deciduous, seasonally
flooded wetlands on first and second level bottomlands within the floodplain.
Johnston County is a diverse geographic County with areas located in the Middle and Upper
Coastal Plain as well as Southern Piedmont Elevations range from 75 feet to over 370 feet
above sea level. Soils are equally - diverse forming from residues of crystalline bedrock in the
Piedmont areas to sediments deposited several million years ago by the ocean and streams in the
Coastal Plain areas. Deposits along the Neuse River have occurred much more recently and are
not as weathered as those found in the Coastal Plain (USDA, Johnston County, 1994).
Hydrology
Most of the county is in the Neuse River Basin with most of the county being well drained.
Areas around Smithfield, the Neuse River valley, and contributing tributaries are poorly drained.
The Neuse River bottom is quite flat and little relief. Tributaries in the western pars of the
county are somewhat narrow and relief in the adjoining stream valleys varies from 40 feet to
more than 150 feet.
The proposed wetland preservation site hydrology has been modified in the past as a result of
silviculture and farming. Future restoration work will restore the historic stream hydrology to
the site and adjacent wetlands proposed for preservation. Flooded open water areas also exist on
the site and contain jurisdictional wetlands, connecting with existing drainage networks and
eventually other flooded areas adjacent to the Moccasin Creek bottomland hardwood wetland
complex. Flooding of the wetlands is caused by overbank flooding from Moccasin Creek as well
as by beaver activity.
Hydrology at the on site preservation area is controlled by surface runoff from parking lots and
precipitation. Water flows from the remaining wetlands through a series of channels designed to
provide stormwater storage and treatment for nutrients and other constituents leaving the site
before entering waters draining to Polecat Creek and eventually into the Neuse River.
Soils
A series of 3 5 in. hand auger borings were done across the site to depths ranging from 12 - 24
in as part of the initial wetland delineation of the site according to the Field Guide for Wetland
Delineation, 1987 Corps of Engineers Manual. These borings were done to characterize the
depth of each of the horizons, the color of the soil material at each of the various depths, the
texture, structure, and consistence of the soil material within each of the horizons. These
augerings were also done to verify the boundaries of mapping units indicated in the USDA soil
survey for Johnston County (USDA, 1994). The hand auger borings confirmed that some of the
soils mapped on the site according to NRCS (USDA) are present.
Soils on the onsite mitigation area are hydric and are most similar to Rains sandy loam series soil
(USDA — Johnston County, 1994). These soils are very deep, poorly drained, and located in
broad interstream areas on the Coastal Plain.
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Wetland areas within the offsite preservation area are hydric with some areas of better drained
soils extending away from Moccasin Swamp. Soils consist of Wehadkee- Chastain loam
association (frequently flooded), Augusta sandy loam (occasionally flooded), and Tomotley
sandy loam (rarely flooded) along existing channelized drainage networks (USDA — Johnston
County, 1994).
Vegetation
Vegetation on the onsite mitigation area has been cleared with the exception of one maturing red
maple (Acer rubrum) (20+ ft), and three willow oak (Quercus phellos) trees (30 -50 ft).
Regenerating vegetation consists of a mixture of giant cane (Arundinaria gegantea), red maple,
sweetbay (Magnolia verginiana), swamp blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica var. Mora), sweetgum
(Liquidambar styraciva), water oak (Quercus nigra), willow oak, red bay (Persea borbonia) ,
titi (Cyrilla racem flora), sweet pepperbush (Clethra aln folia), Juncus sp., Smilax sp., and
Andropogon sp., black willow (Salix nigra), and Sphagnum spp moss. Vegetation will be
maintained according to an approved management plan reviewed by USACE and DWQ.
Vegetation on the proposed off site mitigation area has been cut in some areas and left to mature
in the wettest areas near Moccasin Swamp resulting in a diverse forest, forest age classes, and
habitats. Vegetation on better drained soils and along drainage ways contain green ash (Fraxinus
pennsylvanica), water oak, willow oak, red maple, sweetgum, swamp blackgum, smilax, giant
cane, sweet bay, red bay, swamp chestnut oak (Quercus michauxii), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda),
and American holly (Ilex opaca). The vast majority of the site contains jurisdictional wetlands.
The wettest areas, or depressions contain regenerating swamp blackgum and bald cypress and
have not matured as fast as surrounding swamp chestnut, water, and willow oak stands.
Depressions also contain red maple, ti ti, sweetgum, cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinamomea),
chain fern (Woodwardia areolata), royal fern (Osmunda regales), and lizards tail (Saururus
cernuus).
Proposed Actions
Wetland Preservation
Approximately 30 925 acres of wetlands tributary to Moccasin Creek and approximately 0.447
acres of wetlands adjacent to the development will be placed in permanent protection through
this mitigation plan. The following is a listing of existing species on the proposed mitigation
sites found in Table 1:
Table 1: Existing Vegetation on the Proposed Wetland Preservation Areas
On Site Wetland Preservation Area
Off Site Wetland Preservation Area
Arundinaria gigantea
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Liquidambar styrac flua
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Quercus michauxaa
Quercus nigra
Quercus nigra
Ilex glabra
Quercus phellos
Li uidambar styraciflua
Ilex o aca
Persea borbonaa
Osmunda cinamomea
Cyrdla racemiora
Woodwardia areolata
Clethra alnifolia
Persea borbonaa
Juncus sp.
Magnolia var iniana
Smilax sp.
Taxodium distichum var. distichum
Andro 0 on sp.
Osmunda re alas
Salix nigra
N ssa sylvataca var. bi ora
Sphagnum s
Saururus cernuus
Fraxinus enns lvanica
Acer rubrum
Overall, the offsite mitigation area is functioning well as a complex of Headwater Wetland and
Bottomland Hardwood Forest jurisdictional wetlands. Most of the property is frequently
flooded, mature, bottomland hardwood forest wetlands with minor areas of better and more
poorly drained soils. The site supports diverse wildlife habitats, connects a large area of existing
wetlands as well as mitigation property, and will maintain existing jurisdictional wetland
functions if preserved in perpetuity.
Wildlife and Fisheries Habitat Protection
The proposed preservation areas within the mitigation site are important for wildlife habitat and
providing water quality benefits for fisheries. Protecting this corridor adjacent to the Rudolph
Mitigation Bank and Bottomland Hardwood Forest wetlands along Moccasin Creek is an
important step to maintaining and improving water quality, providing flood protection, and
improving downstream water quality.
Compensation Mitigation Implementation Sequence
The following compensatory mitigation activities will be undertaken prior to construction of the
proposed project
1. Survey Mitigation Areas
2. Recordation of the Conservation Easement— Off -Site Mitigation
3. Recordation of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants — On -Site Mitigation
4. Implement Conservation Easement and Restrictive Covenants
Off -Site:
Site Protection Instrument

The proposed off -site Preservation Site will be protected by a Conservation Easement in
perpetuity to be held by the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation. The Site currently
contains approximately 30.925 acres of headwater and bottomland hardwood forest jurisdictional
wetlands. This preservation area is within a 48 3 -acre property area that contains stream features
and some wetland area that will be proposed to be further enhanced /restored /placed in
conservation easement, and connected to these wetlands and the Rudolph Mitigation Bank site as
well The permittee shall ensure that the Conservation Easement is recorded in the Johnston
County Register of Deeds prior to the sale or conveyance of Impact Site.
Management Plan
The Conservation Easement shall ensure in perpetuity that the site shall be preserved in its
natural condition and restricted from any development that would impair or interfere with the
conservation values of the Conservation Easement Property. The easement holder, the NC
Wildlife Habitat Foundation ( NCWHF), will inspect the property at least annually. The
NCWHF is member of the National Land Trust Alliance, and will conduct at least annual
inspections, prepare a report and work with the landowner and USACOE to ensure that the
conservation purposes are safeguarded.
Pursuant to the Conservation Easement and enforcement rights stated therein, the following
activities and uses are expressly prohibited, restricted, or reserved as indicated below:
A. Disturbance of Natural Features Any change, disturbance, alteration, or impairment of the
natural features of the Conservation Easement Property or any introduction of non - native
plants and /or animal species is prohibited
B Construction There shall be no constructing or placing of any building, mobile home,
asphalt or concrete pavement, billboard or other advertising display, antenna, utility pole,
tower, conduit, line, pier, landing, dock, or any other temporary or permanent structure or
facility on or above the Conservation Easement Property
C Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Use. Industrial, residential, and /or commercial
activities, including any right of passage for such purposes on or over the Conservation
Easement Property are prohibited
D. Agricultural, Grazing, and Horticultural Use Agricultural, grazing, animal husbandry, and
horticultural use of the Conservation Easement Property are prohibited
E Vegetation There shall be no removal, burning, destruction, harming, cutting, or mowing of
trees, shrubs, or other vegetation on the Conservation Easement Property
F. Roads and Trails There shall be no construction of road, trails, or walkways on the
Conservation Easement Property, nor enlargement or modification of existing roads, trails, or
walkways
G. Signage No signs shall be permitted on or over the Conservation Easement Property, except
the posting of no trespassing signs, signs identifying the conservation values of the
Conservation Easement Property, signs giving directions or proscribing rules and regulations
for the use of the Conservation Easement Property and /or signs identifying the Grantor as
owner of the Conservation Easement Property
H Dumping or Storage Dumping or storage of soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waster, abandoned
vehicles, appliances, machinery or hazardous substances, or toxic or hazardous waste, or any

placement of underground or aboveground storage tanks, or other materials on the
Conservation Easement Property is prohibited.
I. Excavation, Dredging, or Mineral Use. There shall be no grading, filling, excavation,
dredging, mining or drilling, no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals, or other
materials, and no change in the topography of the land in any manner on the Conservation
Easement Property, except to restore natural topography or drainage patterns.
J. Water Quality and Drainage Pattern There shall be no diking, draining, dredging,
channeling, filling, leveling, pumping, impounding or related activities, or altering or
tampering with water control structures or devices, or disruption or alteration of the restored,
enhanced, or created drainage patterns In addition, diverting or causing or permitting the
diversion of surface or underground water info, within or out of the Conservation Easement
Property by any means, removal of wetlands, polluting or discharging into waters, springs,
seeps, or wetlands, or use of pesticide or biocides is prohibited.
K. Development Rights No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished by
this Conservation Easement shall be transferred pursuant to a transferable development rights
scheme or cluster development arrangement or otherwise
L Vehicles. The operation of mechanized vehicles, including, but not limited to, motorcycles,
dirt bikes, all - terrain vehicles, cars, and trucks is prohibited on the Conservation Easement
Property other than for temporary or occasional access by the Grantee, its employees and
agents.
M Other Prohibitions Any other use of, or activity on, the Conservation Easement Property
which is or may become inconsistent with the purposes of this grant, the preservation of the
Conservation Easement Property substantially in its natural condition, or the protection of its
environmental systems, is prohibited.
On-Site-
Site Protection Instrument
The proposed on -site preservation Site will be preserved, in area (0.447 ac) and manner
pursuant to an agreement to be reached between the USACE and Purchaser that will address
landscaping and /or maintenance of the wetland area, to be agreed upon and memorialized in a
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to be referenced in the modified permit (SAW- 2007 - 04137,
DWQ #2005 -0949) and recorded prior to the sale or conveyance of the Impact Site, not later than
December 31St, 2015 and referenced in the modified permit (SAW- 2007 - 04137, DWQ #2005-
0949).
Management Plan
The 50' wetlands easement may be maintained in a prudent manner without mechanized
equipment to: allow sight lines, protect the health and safety of employees and customers,
maintain the structural integrity of permitted buildings, and to control pests and vermin.
Specifically, the owner may:
• Maintain clear sight lines from the street, parking areas, and signs to the building by
trimming shrubs at a height not to exceed 4 -5 feet and trimming and limbing of existing
and newly planted trees having a height greater than 8 feet;
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• Perform hand removal of debris, including removal of over - growth, dead or dying
vegetation, trees and shrubs;
• Use handheld tools (such as Weed- eaters) for minimal trimming on the perimeter of the
wetland easement;
• Keep the area free of vermin, feral cats, bugs and pests;
• Protect the structural integrity of any permitted building.
The owner may not:
• Mow the wetland area;
Install plantings within the wetland area without approval by the USACOE;
Make other modification within the wetlands area without express approval by the
USACOE.
The landowner or its assigns will conduct at least annual inspections, prepare a report and work
with USACOE to ensure that the conservation purposes are safeguarded.
Planting Plan
Plants will be chosen and installed according to the approved plant list to include, but not limited
to swamp titi, dog hobble, Ilex sp., marsh hibiscus, swamp iris, Clethra aln folia, silky
dogwood, or button bush, for very wet areas marsh mallow, hibiscus, lizard tail, or rushes. All
plants will be native to North Carolina and to the region. Plants will be installed by professional
contractors and maintained for long -term survivability greater than 85 %. Should mortality fall
below 85 %, similar plants will be installed until sufficient survival is achieved In addition to
survivability, competition from pioneer species such as red maple, loblolly pine, and sweet gum
will be controlled to allow planted species to thrive. Other competing species such as non- native
reed (Phragmites sp) and cattails if necessary will be controlled by hand mechanized equipment.
Survival monitoring will occur on an annual basis and throughout the year for a period no less
than 7 years from implementation.
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Schafale, M.P. and A.S. Weakley, 1990. Classification of the Natural Communities of North
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